INCIDENT OVER
Event: Fired On
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 15th December 2018, 0114hrs UTC
Location: 62nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria
Position: 04°05.6’N, 004°43.4’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 62nm
Vessel Details
Type: Tanker
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: Embarked Nigerian Navy Team
Weather: Light Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.3m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not reported
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: Tanker was attacked whilst underway. The crew moved to citadel and the embarked Nigerian Navy team repelled the attack. Crew and vessel safe and proceeding to safe port.
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