INCIDENT ONGOING – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS
Event: Illegal Boarding
Date and Time: 30 January 2021, 0424hrs local
Location: 198nm SE of Tema, Ghana EEZ
Position: 02°55N, 001°56.6’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 243nm from Niger Delta coast
Vessel Details
Type: Bulk Carrier
L x B: 200m x 32.3m
Speed: 0kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Security Present: None
Damage to Cargo: TBC
Damage to Vessel: TBC
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.2m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: TBC
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: A bulk carrier drifting deep offshore Ghana has been attacked by pirates. Crew have mustered in the citadel and pirates have boarded the vessel.
UPDATE: MDAT-GoG have advised that the pirates are still onboard with crew in the citadel. Further updates to follow.
Note: ARC is currently classifying this as an Illegal Boarding, due to pirates boarding the vessel but no confirmation on hijack or kidnap for ransom.
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