INCIDENT OVER – CONTINUING THREAT TO VESSELS
Event: Illegal Boarding
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 15th April 2019, 2051hrs UTC
Location: Bonny Anchorage, Nigeria
Position: 04°24’N, 007°09.6’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 1nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
L x B: TBC
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 1
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Weather: Light Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.2m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not confirmed
Number of Craft: Not confirmed
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: Not confirmed
Description: Whilst at Bonny anchorage, pirates boarded the vessel at anchor. It is also reported that one crew member was wounded when shot by the pirates. The Nigerian Navy was notified, and
the pirates escaped without stealing anything and no hostages
ARC will update once more information is available.
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