Update: MDAT-GoG has confirmed that crew and vessel were safe as of 5th December 2018 at 0045UTC and vessel has proceeded to Onne port.
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From: Max Williams <[email protected]>
Date: Tuesday, 4 December 2018 at 20:22
Subject: Illegal Boarding / Nigeria 01-041218
INCIDENT OVER
Event: Illegal Boarding (Possible Kidnap scenario)
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 4th December 2018, 1800hrs local
Location: 75nm SW of Bonny Fairway Buoy / 30nm W of Akpo Terminal, Nigeria EEZ
Position: 03°08’N, 006°20’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 70nm
Vessel Details
Type: Offshore Support Vessel
L x B: 83.8m x 18m
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.1m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: TBC
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: Offshore vessel was boarded by pirates whilst underway. Crew are reported to have mustered in citadel and vessel is now drifting.
ARC will update when further information is received.
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