INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN AREA
Event: Suspicious Approach
Date and Time: 18 December 2020, 0830hrs local
Location: 250nm S of Lagos, Nigeria EEZ
Position: 02°17’N, 003°54’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 250nm
Vessel Details
Type: Tanker
L x B: TBC
Speed: TBC
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0.5mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.1m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: 8-10
Number of Craft: 1 speed boat
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Ladder with hook
Description: A tanker sailing offshore Lagos was approached by a speed boat with 8-10 persons onboard. A ladder with hooks was also seen. Vessel carried out evasive manoeuvres and all safe.
ARC will update if any further information received.
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