INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN THE AREA
Event: Suspicious Approach
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 16 June 2020, 1925hrs local time
Location: 100nm SSE of Port Gentil, Gabon
Position: 02°21’S, 009°05’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 60nm
Vessel Details
Type: Landing Craft
L x B: 68m x 15m
Speed: 6.7kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.4m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: Not reported
Number of Craft: 1 “supply vessel” (exact type not confirmed)
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A landing craft vessel sailing northwards up the coast of Gabon was approached by a “unknown supply vessel”. The suspicious vessel had AIS turned off and no navigation lights.
The landing craft changed course and carried out anti-piracy procedures. The suspicious vessel is likely still within the area and the threat to shipping remains.
Analysis: It is possible that the “unknown supply vessel” was the vessel that was chased yesterday by 2 skiffs, as no outcome was reported for that incident.
ARC will update if further information is received.
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