INCIDENT OVER
Event: Kidnap
Date and Time: 19 May 2021, 1830hrs local
Location: 65nm SSE of Tema, Ghana EEZ
Position: 04°33.5’N, 000°15.6’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 65nm
Vessel Details
Type: Fishing vessel
L x B: 55m x 10m
Speed: 11.3kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: 5
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Damage to Cargo: None
Damage to Vessel: None
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.3m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: 8 (5 boarded the vessel)
Number of Craft: 1 skiff
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: None reported
Description: A fishing vessel was attacked 65nm SSE of Tema in Ghana EEZ. Vessel was approached by a skiff with 8 persons onboard who fired at the vessel. 5 armed pirates boarded the
fishing vessel and instructed it to sail south east. The pirates stayed onboard for about 6 hours, disembarking with 5 crew members including the Captain, Chief Officer, Second Chief Officer, Chief Engineer and Boatswain’s mate. They also stole crew belongings
and valuables. According to one report, the crew identified the pirates as Nigerians. Vessel is now on route to Tema.
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