INCIDENT OVER
Event: Kidnap
IMB Level: 3
Date and Time: 20th April 2019, 0110hrs local time
Location: Bonny River, Nigeria
Position: 04°30.52’N, 007°11.44’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 1nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
L x B: 86.6m x 12.65m
Event Details
Kidnapped: Yes – Number TBC
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: Not reported.
Weather: Light Breeze / 5mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.7m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not confirmed
Number of Craft: Not confirmed
Weapons Seen: Not confirmed
Equipment Seen: Not confirmed
Description: A tanker was boarded in Bonny River and crew were kidnapped by pirates. No further details at the moment.
This incident was originally reported by several outlets that it occurred in Lagos Anchorage.
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