INCIDENT OVER
Event: Kidnap for Ransom
Date and Time: 5 September 2021, 0800hrs UTC
Location: Libreville Anchorage, Gabon
Position: 00°18.12’N, 009°24.42’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 5nm
Vessel Details
Type: Offshore Support Vessel
L x B: 88.6m x 19m
Speed: 0kts – at anchor
Event Details
Kidnapped: 1
Injured: 2
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Damage to Cargo: None reported
Damage to Vessel: None reported
Weather: Light Breeze / 0.5mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.6m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: Not reported
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Yes – reported as armed
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: An OSV at Libreville anchorage was boarded by armed men. 2 crew were injured and 1 crew member was reportedly kidnapped. The vessel is now being secured by local authorities.
It is likely that this incident will be classed as a violent armed robbery incident rather than piracy, however ARC will update if any further information is received.
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