UPDATE.
It has been confirmed that hijacked vessel has been released by the pirates off Nigeria.
No confirmation from authorities IMB/MDAT-GoG that crew are also safe.
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From: <[email protected]>
Date: Monday, 29 October 2018 at 15:33
Subject: Hijack / Rep of Congo 01-291018
INCIDENT ONGOING
Event: Hijack
IMB Level: 1
Date and Time: 29th October 2018, 1424UTC
Location: 102nm E of Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo
Position: 04°42’S, 010°04’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 102nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
Length x Beam: 122m x 19m
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Security Present: TBC
Weather: Fresh Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: TBC
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: 2 vessels have been reported as under attack approximately 100nm east of Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo.
UPDATE: Second vessel has been confirmed as hijacked and last seen on course of 312° sailing at 11kts. Course direction of north-west heading suggests vessel sailing towards Nigerian waters.
ARC will update should more information be received.
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From: <[email protected]>
Date: Monday, 29 October 2018 at 13:37
Subject: Attack / Rep of Congo 01-291018
INCIDENT ONGOING
Event: Attack
IMB Level: TBC
Date and Time: 29th October 2018, 1250UTC
Location: 102nm E of Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo
Position: 04°47’S, 010°07’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 102nm
Vessel Details
Type: Tankers
Length x Beam: TBC
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Security Present: TBC
Weather: Fresh Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: TBC
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: 2 vessels have been reported as under attack approximately 100nm east of Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo.
ARC will update should more information become available.
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