INCIDENT OVER
Event: Armed Robbery (successful)
IMB Level: 3
Date and Time: 14th May 2019, 0142hrs lt
Location: Conakry Anchorage, Guinea
Position: 09°23’N, 013°43’W
Distance from Shore: 7nm
Vessel Details
Type: Bulk Carrier
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 1 – Master of target vessel
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.7m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: 4
Number of Craft: 1 speed boat
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: Ladder
Description: A bulk carrier anchored at Conakry anchorage was boarded by robbers using a ladder. They stole crew’s personal belongings and then left.
Update: It has been confirmed that 4 robbers armed with AK47-style weapons boarded the vessel via a ladder. The Master of the vessel was wounded during the incident.
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