INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN AREA
Event: Suspicious Approach
Date and Time: 12 November 2020, am (time not confirmed)
Location: 200nm S of Cotonou, Benin EEZ
Position: 02°58’N, 002°40’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 200nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
L x B: 128m x 20m
Speed: TBC
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Weather: Light Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.2m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: Not reported
Number of Craft: 1 fishing boat
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A tanker sailing from Lomé to Douala was approached at the southern edge of the Benin EEZ by a fishing vessel. Fishing vessel had navigation lights and was making 16.5kts
and tried to approach the tanker. The tanker carried out evasive manoeuvres and the fishing boat gave up its approach. Tanker and crew safe.
THERE IS AN ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN THE AREA AND ALL VESSELS SHOULD EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION
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