INCIDENT ONGOING – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN AREA
Event: Illegal Boarding
Date and Time: 5 December 2020, 0755hrs local
Location: 202nm SSW of Lagos, Nigerian EEZ
Position: 3°02’N, 003°00’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 230nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
L x B: 127.2m x 20.4m
Speed: 10.5kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.3m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: TBC
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: A tanker sailing from Lomé to Douala has been boarded by pirates at the edge of the Nigerian EEZ. Crew have mustered in the safe haven. No further information.
ARC will update once more information is received.
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