(1) Incident Type : SUSPICIOUS APPROACH | Vessel Type : TANKER
0945UTC | 16 November | Posn: 03-35.00N 006-56.00E | South of Bonny Island, Nigeria

A tanker was approached whilst underway 48nm south of Bonny Island. The approaching vessel was described as being up to 6 meters long with a white hull and 7 persons onboard, a ladder was sighted but no weapons were seen. The persons attempted to board the tanker but failed to do so due to the large freeboard.

(2) Incident Type : ATTACK | Vessel Type : BULK CARRIER
1000UTC | 16 November | Posn: 04-06.00N 007-03.00E | Bonny Fairway Buoy, Nigeria

A bulk carrier has issued a distress call on VHF Ch 16, stating a pirate attack. Pirates boarded the vessel and crews retreated to the citadel. The Navy was dispatched to the scene and all pirates had left. The vessel is now under control of the crew.