Kidnap / Ghana 01-301120

INCIDENT OVER

 

Event: Illegal Boarding/Kidnap

 

Date and Time: 29 November 2020, 2230hrs local

Location: 72nm S of Lomé, Ghana EEZ

Position: 4°54.03’N, 001°10.07’E

Distance from Shore: Approx. 55nm

 

Vessel Details

Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker

L x B: 184m x 27m

Speed: 13.3kts

 

Event Details

Kidnapped: 4

Injured: TBC

Killed: TBC

Security Present: None reported

Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation

Wave Height: 1.4m

 

Threat Details

Number of Perpetrators: TBC

Number of Craft: TBC

Weapons Seen: TBC

Equipment Seen: TBC

 

Description: A tanker was boarded by pirates whilst approaching Lomé. It is yet to be confirmed if any crew were kidnapped. Vessel is now at Lomé anchorage.

 

UPDATE 1: It has been confirmed that 4 crew members have been kidnapped.