Illegal Boarding (TBC) / Benin 01-200220





INCIDENT ONGOING

Event: Illegal Boarding (TBC once more information received)

IMB Level: 1

 

Date and Time: 20 February 2020, 0110hrs UTC

Location: 74nm SW of Cotonou, Benin EEZ

Position: 05°08.3’N, 002°06.4’E

Distance from Shore: Approx. 70nm

 

Vessel Details

Type: Crude Oil Tanker

L x B: 228m x 32m

 

Event Details

Kidnapped: TBC

Injured: TBC

Killed: TBC

Security Present: None reported

Weather: Moderate Breeze / 0mm precipitation

Wave Height: 1m

 

Threat Details

Number of Perpetrators: 2

Number of Craft: TBC

Weapons Seen: Yes

Equipment Seen: TBC

 

Description: A tanker on route to Lagos was attacked in Benin EEZ about 74nm SW of Cotonou. The office on watch saw two armed men onboard, and an alert was sent out by
the vessel but then communications were lost.

 

ARC will update when further information is received.

 

 

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