INCIDENT OVER
Event: Fired On
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 13th July 2019, 2250hrs UTC
Location: 65nm SW of Agbami Terminal, Nigeria EEZ.
Position: 02°58.7’N, 004°44.4’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 124nm
Vessel Details
Type: Cargo Vessel
L x B: 114m x 17m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0.1mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.3m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: 12
Number of Craft: 2 speed boat
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A cargo vessel was attacked by 2 speed boats with 5 armed men on one boat, 7 armed men on the other. Armed men were shooting in the air.
Update: At 0854 local time, vessel AIS turned back on and vessel is now proceeding towards Ghanaian waters. No further information on actual events from initial report to this morning.
ARC will update when more information is available.
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