INCIDENT OVER –
ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN THE AREA
Event: Illegal Boarding
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 20 May 2020, 1554 UTC
Location: 162nm SW of Bonny FWB, edge of Nigerian EEZ.
Position: 2°14’54.00"N, 5° 5’36.00"E
Distance from Shore: 133nm from Bayelsa State coast, Nigeria
Vessel Details
Type:
Cargo Vessel
L x B: 143m x 22m
Speed: 14.2kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 1.1mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.1m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: Not reported
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: IMB have reported that a vessel was attacked by pirates. All crew are reported to be in the citadel. Nigerian Navy authorities have been informed and are
responding. However, AIS data does not show any security vessel near to the position yet.
Update: Pirates left the vessel with ship’s belongings, but no crew kidnapped. Vessel is still drifting, with a privately-owned escort vessel nearby that was likely redirected
to the vessel’s position by the Nigerian Navy.
The threat to vessels remains in the area, as attack was unsuccessful, pirates are likely still in the area.
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