INCIDENT ONGOING
Event: Illegal Boarding (TBC once more information received)
IMB Level: 1
Date and Time: 5 March 2020, 1827hrs UTC
Location: 76nm S of Lagos, Nigerian EEZ
Position: 05°02’N, 003°28’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 76nm
Vessel Details
Type: Cargo Vessel
L x B: 166.31 x 27.4 m
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Security Present: TBC
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0.2mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.3m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: Yes
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: MDAT-GoG and another source have reported that a vessel was boarded by pirates approx. 75nm south of Lagos. Nigerian Navy have been informed. It is possible
that this ship was attacked by same group who attacked the tanker off Cotonou earlier on same day whilst on way back to Niger Delta.
ARC will update once more information is received.
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