Kidnap / Rep of Congo 02-291018

INCIDENT OVER

Event: Kidnap
IMB Level: 1
 
Date and Time: 29^th October 2018, 0430hrs local
Location: 100nm E of Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo
Position: 04°47’S, 010°07’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 100nm
 
Vessel Details
Type: Offshore Supply Vessel
Length x Beam: 67m x 16m
Status: Unknown
 
Event Details
Kidnapped: 4
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Light Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.1m
 
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: 10
Number of Craft: 1 speedboat
Weapons Seen: Yes
Equipment Seen: TBC
 
Description: Armed pirates boarded the offshore supply vessel. After approximately 10 hours on board, they left with 4 crew members and reportedly attacked the vessels listed in intelligence report
01-291018.

 

 

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