INCIDENT OVER
Event: Theft (successful)
Date and Time: 4 January 2021, 0145hrs local
Location: Pointe Noire Anchorage, Rep Congo
Position: 04°42.53’S, 011°44.06’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 5nm
Vessel Details
Type: Containership
L x B: 224m x 34.8m
Speed: 0kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Damage to Cargo: None
Damage to Vessel: None
Weather: Light Air / 3mm precipitation (thunderstorm)
Wave Height: 1.4m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: 3
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: None
Equipment Seen: None
Description: A containership at anchor at Pointe Noire was boarded by 3 persons. They were spotted by the crew who raised the alarm and mustered in the citadel. Port authorities were
notified who sent a team to search the vessel. It was reported that 2 ropes were stolen. All safe onboard.
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