(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.
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