Kidnap / Cameroon 01-310319

INCIDENT OVER

Event: Kidnap
IMB Level: 1
 
Date and Time: 30^th March 2019, 1910hrs UTC
Location: Douala Anchorage, Cameroon
Position: 03°53’N, 009°30’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 3nm
 
Vessel Details
Type: TBC
 
Event Details
Kidnapped: 4

Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Weather: Light Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.7m
 
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not confirmed
Number of Craft: Not confirmed
Weapons Seen: Not confirmed
Equipment Seen: Not reported
 
Description: A merchant vessel in Douala anchorage was boarded and 4 crew members were kidnapped. The local Cameroon authorities have boarded the vessel and started the investigation.