INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN AREA
Event: Illegal Boarding
Date and Time: 13 December 2021, 0130hrs local
Location: Owendo Anchorage, Gabon
Position: 00°18’N, 09°24’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 4.75nm
Vessel Details
Type: OSV
L x B: 88.6m x 19m
Speed: 0kts – at anchor
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Damage to Cargo: None
Damage to Vessel: None
Weather: Light Air / 0.2mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.4m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: 5
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: An offshore support vessel at anchor was boarded by 5 persons. All crew reported safe and no damage to the vessel.
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