INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS
Event: Fired On
Date and Time: 24 February 2021,
Location: 50nm SW of Bonny, Nigeria EEZ
Position: 03°49’N, 006°30’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 30nm from Niger Delta coast
Vessel Details
Type: Security Escort Vessel
L x B: 40m x 8m
Speed: TBC
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: TBC
Killed: 2
Security Present: Yes
Damage to Cargo: N/A
Damage to Vessel: TBC
Weather: Moderate Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.9m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: It has been reported that a security escort vessel was attacked whilst on route to meet a client vessel. Attack took place approx. 50nm SW of Bonny. Initial reports are that
2 Navy personnel were killed in the attack, however this is still to be confirmed.
ARC will update once more information is received.
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