INCIDENT ONGOING
Event: Attack (outcome TBC)
Date and Time: 25 October 2021, 0900hrs local
Location: 190nm SW of Bonny, Nigeria
Position: 02°13’N, 004°50’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 142nm
Vessel Details
Type: Containership
L x B: 189.4m x 28.4m
Speed: 14kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Security Present: None
Damage to Cargo: TBC
Damage to Vessel: TBC
Weather: Light Breeze / 4mm precipitation (thunderstorm)
Wave Height: 1.1m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: TBC
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: A containership on route from Lomé to Douala has been attacked. Based on AIS routing, the vessel carried out evasive manoeuvres during the attack, but is now stationary.
Crew are reportedly in the citadel.
UPDATE 1: The vessel is still drifting in the same position. A Russian Navy vessel is nearby – to be confirmed if they are carrying out a military response, or if any other military vessels are
responding.
Further information to follow once received.
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