INCIDENT OVER
Event: Theft Level 3 (successful)
IMB Level: 1
Date and Time: 17th September 2018, 0310hrs UTC
Location: Conakry Anchorage, Guinea
Position: 09°20.5’N, 013°43.2’W
Distance from Shore: 10nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
Length x Beam: 184m x 27.4m
Status: At anchor
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: No
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: 4
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Knives and Firearms
Equipment Seen: None reported
Description: 4 robbers boarded the anchored tanker via the anchor chain. Spotted by the OOW and the alarm was raised. After 30 minutes, they left the vessel. No further information received.
Update: Following update from IMB, crew retreated to Citadel. The attackers opened fire at the bridge windows and entered into the accommodation. All crew cabins ransacked, and crew personal belongings
stolen. The attackers escaped before a Navy boat arrived at the scene. All crew reported safe.
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From: <[email protected]>
Date: Monday, 17 September 2018 at 10:24
Subject: Robbery / Guinea 01-170918
INCIDENT OVER
Event: Theft Level 1 (unsuccessful)
IMB Level: 3
Date and Time: 17th September 2018, 0310hrs UTC
Location: Conakry Anchorage, Guinea
Position: 09°20.5’N, 013°43.2’W
Distance from Shore: 10nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
Length x Beam: 184m x 27.4m
Status: At anchor
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: No
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: 4
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Knives
Equipment Seen: None reported
Description: 4 robbers boarded the anchored tanker via the anchor chain. Spotted by the OOW and the alarm was raised. After 30 minutes, they left the vessel. No further information received.
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T: +44 (0) 203 151 0170
Africa Risk Compliance Limited
