INCIDENT OVER
Event: Kidnap for Ransom
IMB Level: 1
Date and Time: 2nd March 2019, afternoon
Location: Parrot Island, 10nm South of Calabar, Nigeria
Position: 04°49’N, 008°18’E
Vessel Details
Type: Cargo Vessel
L x B: 46m x 8m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 5 – Captain and 4 passengers
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Weather: Light Breeze / 2mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.3m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not reported
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: Whilst sailing to Calabar, a cargo vessel was attacked by pirates. The Captain and 4 passengers were kidnapped.
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