INCIDENT ONGOING
Event: Illegal Boarding
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 21st February 2019, 1220hrs local
Location: 32nm SE of Bonny Fairway Buoy , Nigeria EEZ
Position: 03°54’N, 007°26’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 35nm
Vessel Details
Type: Offshore Support Vessel
L x B: 70m x 16m
Event Details
Kidnapped: Unconfirmed
Injured: Unconfirmed
Killed: Unconfirmed
Security Present: Not reported
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0.8mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.3m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not reported
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: Vessel reported as boarded by pirates and initial reports suggest crew safe but damage inflicted to vessel.
ARC will update once more information is available.
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