INCIDENT OVER
Event: Suspicious Approach
IMB Level: 3
Date and Time: 21st February 2019, 0500hrs UTC
Location: 96nm SW of Bonny Fairway Buoy , Nigeria EEZ
Position: 02°58’N, 005°57’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 81nm
Vessel Details
Type: Not reported – possible tanker
L x B: Unknown
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: Armed Escort Vessel
Weather: Moderate Breeze / 0.4mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.4m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not reported
Number of Craft: 1 speed boat
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: Possible tanker vessel sailing deep offshore Nigeria was approached by one speed boat which chased the merchant vessel. Merchant vessel raised the alarm and enacted anti-piracy measures
and was supported by an armed escort vessel. The sea pirates escaped from the area. Vessel and crew safe.
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