INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN AREA
Event: Kidnap for Ransom
Date and Time: 11 November 2021, 0100hrs local
Location: 104nm SW of Bonny, Nigeria EEZ
Position: 03°23.22’N, 005°41.03’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 57nm from Niger Delta coast
Vessel Details
Type: Fishing vessel
L x B: TBC
Speed: TBC
Event Details
Kidnapped: 5
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Damage to Cargo: None
Damage to Vessel: None
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 4.5mm precipitation (thunderstorm)
Wave Height: 1.6m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: Not reported
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not report
Description: ARC has received two reports that a vessel was boarded offshore Nigeria. One report stated that 5 crew were kidnapped.
ARC will update once further information is received.
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