INCIDENT OVER
Event: Hijack
IMB Level: 1
Date and Time: 12th May 2019, 0100UTC
Location: Lomé Anchorage, Togo.
Position: TBC
Distance from Shore: TBC
Vessel Details
Type: Tanker
Event Details
Kidnapped: Not confirmed
Injured: None reported
Killed: None reported
Security Present: Not reported
Weather: Light Breeze / 0.6mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.5m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: 8
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A tanker in Lomé anchorage was hijacked by 8 pirates. Due to quick intervention from the Togo Navy, the vessel was intercepted. Initial report indicates that vessel and crew are now
safe, however further details may be released in the coming hours with more information.
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