INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS
Event: Fired On
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 28th February 2019, 0925hrs local
Location: 18nm SSE of Bonny Fairway Buoy, Nigeria EEZ
Position: 03°54’N, 007°04’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 30nm
Vessel Details
Type: Offshore Supply Vessel
L x B: 78m x 17m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: Armed Escort Vessel
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 1mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.8m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not reported
Number of Craft: 2 speed boats
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: Offshore Supply Vessel whilst sailing to Onne port was attacked by 2 speed boats. The alarm was raised on VHF and the security vessel escorting the OSV returned fire against the pirates,
making the pirates flee the area. All crew and vessel safe.
This attack involved 2 pirate speed boats, as did both attacks yesterday further offshore. It is possible that it is the same pirate group who have come further inshore for possible targets. There
is a continuing threat to vessels sailing in the area.
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