INCIDENT OVER
Event: Fired On
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 30 December 2019, 0115hrs UTC
Location: 30nm SSW of Bonny, Nigeria
Position: 03°46’N, 006°43’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 30nm
Vessel Details
Type: Bulk Carrier
L x B: 199m x 32m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: Embarked Nigerian Navy Guards
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0.6mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.1m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: Not reported.
Number of Craft: 1 speedboat
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A bulk carrier sailing from Lagos to Port Harcourt was attacked by pirates in a speedboat. The alarm was raised, the crew mustered (except Captain) and the
Nigerian Navy guards onboard returned fire. Vessel escaped and vessel reached Bonny.
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