INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN AREA
Event: Kidnap for Ransom
Date and Time: 30 December 2021, 0430hrs local
Location: 12nm SW of Mbini, Equatorial Guinea
Position: 01°30’N, 009°25’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 200nm from Niger Delta coast
Vessel Details
Type: Fishing Vessel
L x B: TBC
Speed: TBC
Event Details
Kidnapped: 6
Injured: 0
Killed: 1
Security Present: None
Damage to Cargo: Not reported
Damage to Vessel: Not reported
Weather: Light Air / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.5m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: Not reported
Number of Craft: 1 speedboat with black hull
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A fishing vessel was boarded by pirates. The pirates fired at the vessel and during the attack 1 crew member was killed. 6 crew members including the Captain were kidnapped.
After the pirates left, the fishing vessel sailed to a nearby FPSO for support. Equatorial Guinea Navy have been informed.
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