INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS
Event: Suspicious Approach
Date and Time: 14 January 2021, 0115hrs local
Location: 149nm SW of Bonny, Nigeria EEZ
Position: 02°24’N, 005°39’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 115nm
Vessel Details
Type: Gas Tanker
L x B: 288.7m x 48m
Speed: 15.3kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: Escort Vessel
Damage to Cargo: None
Damage to Vessel: None
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0.7mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.9m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: 1 skiff
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A LNG tanker on route into Bonny, just before meeting its escort vessel, was approached by a skiff. The Master raised the alarm, switched off navigation lights and increased
the vessel’s speed to over 16kts. The skiff gave up the approach and departed. The gas tanker continued her voyage. All safe.
This is the second approach in 24 hours in the area, and pirates are still likely in the area.
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