INCIDENT ONGOING
Event: Illegal Boarding (TBC)
Date and Time: 8 September 2020, 0650hrs local
Location: 31nm SSW of Lagos, Nigeria EEZ
Position: 05°53’N, 003°17’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 31nm
Vessel Details
Type: Reefer vessel
L x B: 134m x 21m
Speed: 14kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Moderate Breeze / 0.1mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.9m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: TBC
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: MDAT-GoG has reported that a vessel has been attacked and boarded approximately 33nm SSW of Lagos. From AIS tracking, it is likely a reefer vessel on route into Lagos which,
despite carrying out evasive manoeuvres, slowed down from 14kts to drifting.
It is unknown if the pirates are still onboard the vessel. All vessels in the area should maintain high vigilance. There have been cases where pirates have attacked other vessels after a successful attack on a previous vessel.
ARC will update with more information once received.
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