Fired On / Sao Tome & Principe 01-071119






INCIDENT OVER

Event: Fired On

IMB Level: 2

 

Date and Time: 7 November 2019, 0054hrs UTC

Location: 50nm NW of Sao Tome, Sao Tome & Principe EEZ

Position: 01°06.38’N, 006°09.32’E

Distance from Shore: Approx. 50nm

 

Vessel Details

Type: Tanker

 

Event Details

Kidnapped: 0

Injured: 0

Killed: 0

Security Present: None reported

Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation

Wave Height: 1.4m

 

Threat Details

Number of Perpetrators: Not reported

Number of Craft: Not reported.

Weapons Seen: Firearms

Equipment Seen: None reported

 

Description: A tanker was attacked whilst sailing through the Sao Tome and Principe EEZ. Pirates fired at the vessel and some crew took shelter in the citadel. The vessel
conducted evasive manoeuvres and escaped. Vessel reported as all safe by IMB.

 

 

MARITIME SECURITY | UNDERWATER SERVICES | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | AGENCY SERVICES

 

E:
[email protected]

T: +44 (0) 203 151 0170

 

www.arcafrica.com

 

Africa Risk Compliance Limited

 

 


©2024 InterManager - Promoting Excellence In Ship Management

Log in with your credentials

Forgot your details?