INCIDENT OVER
Event: Suspicious Approach
Date and Time: 10 August 2021, 0600hrs UTC
Location: 250nm W of Sao Tome, International Waters
Position: 00°13’N, 002°19’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 330nm from Niger Delta
Vessel Details
Type: Bulk Carrier
L x B: 190m x 32.3m
Speed: 13kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Damage to Cargo: None
Damage to Vessel: None
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.4m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: Not reported
Number of Craft: 1 skiff
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A bulk carrier reported a suspicious approach whilst sailing towards west Africa, approximately 250nm W of Sao Tome. The vessel carried out evasive manoeuvres to escape the
area.
If confirmed as a piracy incident, this would indicate an increase in geographic scope of pirates. It is a considerable distance from the Niger Delta that would likely require the support
of a mothership. However, this is not yet confirmed as a piracy incident.
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