INCIDENT OVER
Event: Kidnap for Ransom
IMB Level: 1
Date and Time: 13 September 2019, 2300 hrs local time
Location: 4.5nm SW from Idenao, Cameroon
Position: 04°10.5’N, 008°55.5’E
Distance from Shore: 4.5nm
Vessel Details
Type: Fishing Vessel
L x B: 32m x 7m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 2
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0.3mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.8m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: 8
Number of Craft: 1 speedboat
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A fishing trawler was attacked and boarded by 8 pirates on a speed boat during fishing operations. 2 crew members were kidnapped.
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