INCIDENT ONGOING
Event: TBC
IMB Level: TBC
Date and Time: 17th August 2019, 0500 UTC
Location: 47nm SW of Bonny Fairway Buoy, Nigeria
Position: 03°35’N, 06°40’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 50nm
Vessel Details
Type: LPG Tanker
L x B: 159m x 25.6m
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Security Present: Armed Escort Vessel
Weather: Moderate Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.9m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: TBC
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: An LPG tanker sailing from Bonny to Lagos is suspected of coming under attack from pirates. Vessel is drifting offshore Bonny and crew are not responding
to VHF calls. Nigerian Navy have been informed.
ARC will update further information becomes available.
MARITIME SECURITY | UNDERWATER SERVICES | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | AGENCY SERVICES
T: +44 (0) 203 151 0170
Africa Risk Compliance Limited
