INCIDENT OVER
Event: Illegal Boarding
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 19 January 2020, 2010hrs UTC
Location: 72nm SSW of Cotonou, Benin EEZ
Position: 05°08.3’N, 002°17.9’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 72nm
Vessel Details
Type: Container Vessel
L x B: 208m x 32.3m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Light Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.1m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: 7-8
Number of Craft: 1 skiff
Weapons Seen: Yes – not reported
Equipment Seen: Ladder reported
Description: MDAT-GoG have reported a vessel being boarded by armed persons with a ladder about 70nm SSW of Cotonou in the Benin EEZ. Vessel not confirmed however there
are several merchant vessels (bulk/cargo and tankers) in the area.
Update: Vessel was drifting when 2 persons were seen near the bridge. Alarm was sounded and a skiff was seen alongside on the starboard side with a ladder. The crew went to the citadel,
and vessel sailed at full speed towards Tema, Ghana. On arrival at Tema, the Ghana Navy boarded, and no unauthorised persons were found onboard. All safe.
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