SHIELD INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
Posted on 12 March, 2021     

(1) Incident Type : PIRATE ATTACK |  Vessel Type: TANKER      
1512 UTC | 11 March | Posn: 02-47.00N 002-35.00E | Gulf of Guinea

A Tanker was attacked whilst underway approximately 227nm south-southwest of Lagos, Nigeria. A number of pirates boarded the vessel. It has been confirmed that 15 crew members have been kidnapped and 6 crew members remain onboard.

(2) Incident Type : ATTEMPTED ROBBERY |  Vessel Type: DRILL SHIP      
0120 UTC | 11 March | Posn: 04-44.10N 001-35.60W | Ghana

An attempted robbery has occurred on an anchored drill ship at Takoradi Anchorage. 4 robbers managed to board the vessel before being spotted by the duty crew, who informed the bridge. The incident was
reported to the local authorities and a security vessel was dispatched. No items were reported stolen.

(3) Incident Type : ROBBERY |  Vessel Type: CONTAINER VESSEL      
UNKNOWN | 10 March | Posn: 08-45.10S 013-17.10E | Angola

A robbery has occurred on an anchored container vessel at Luanda Anchorage. The robbers managed to board the vessel and steal 2 mooring lines without being spotted. The duty crew discovered the robbery
had taken place during routine rounds.

 

* Source: IMB, ICC, Media (World/ Local)

 

 

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