INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN THE AREA
Event: Suspicious Approach
Date and Time: 26 September 2020, 1130hrs local time
Location: 110nm SE of Takoradi, Ghana EEZ
Position: 03°36’N, 000°28’W
Distance from Shore: Approx. 110nm
Vessel Details
Type: Fishing Vessel
L x B: 60m x 12m
Speed: 11kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Weather: Moderate Breeze / 0.1mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.8m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: 8 or 10
Number of Craft: 1 speed boat
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A fishing vessel sailing offshore Ghana was approached and chased by a speed boat with 8-10 men onboard. She carried out evasive manoeuvres by turning suddenly to starboard
and turned away from the area, increasing her speed to 12kts.
This incident took place in the same area as the approach on a tanker on 22 September 2020. Vessels should avoid this area, as well as remaining vigilant in all the areas up to 150nm
off the coast in case the pirates move back towards Nigeria.
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