INCIDENT OVER
Event: Illegal Boarding (may be altered based on further information being received)
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 19 January 2020, 2010hrs UTC
Location: 72nm SSW of Cotonou, Benin EEZ
Position: 05°08.3’N, 002°17.9’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 72nm
Vessel Details
Type: TBC
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Light Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.1m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: 1 skiff
Weapons Seen: Yes – not reported
Equipment Seen: Ladder reported
Description: MDAT-GoG have reported a vessel being boarded by armed persons with a ladder about 70nm SSW of Cotonou in the Benin EEZ. Vessel not confirmed however there
are several merchant vessels (bulk/cargo and tankers) in the area.
ARC will update when further information is available.
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