Suspicious Approach / Nigeria 01-090319






INCIDENT OVER

Event: Suspicious Approach
IMB Level: 3
 
Date and Time: 8th March 2019, 1610hrs UTC
Location: 66nm SW of Bonny Fairway Buoy, Nigerian EEZ
Position: 03°15’N, 006°27’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 19nm
 
Vessel Details
Type: LNG Tanker

L x B: 288m x 46m
 
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: Armed Escort Vessel
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0.6mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.3m
 
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: 12
Number of Craft: 2 speed boats
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
 
Description: A LNG tanker whilst inbound to Bonny NLNG terminal was approached by 2 speed boats with 6 men in each dressed in black with red ribbons. One speed boat crossed the vessel bow but armed
escort vessel reacted and as she approached, the 2 speed boats left the area.

 

The current risk in the area is extremely high, and there will likely be another attempted on a vessel in the next few days.

 

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