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.
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