Live Piracy & Armed Robbery Report 2018
Live Piracy & Armed Robbery Report 2018
047-18
Product Tanker
Lagos Anchorage
20.02.2018: 0145 UTC: Posn: 06:17N - 003:13E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria.
Duty AB onboard an anchored tanker noticed six robbers boarding and notified the OOW. Master informed, ship's horn sounded, alarm raised and crew mustered in the citadel. The onboard Safety Advisor established communication with the Nigerian Navy patrol boat in the secure anchorage area and requested for immediate assistance. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in their small black skiff. The patrol boat proceeded towards the tanker and tried to chase the speed boat. The crew emerged from the citadel. Upon investigation, the ullage caps of some oil tanks were found opened. Nothing reported stolen.
Duty AB onboard an anchored tanker noticed six robbers boarding and notified the OOW. Master informed, ship's horn sounded, alarm raised and crew mustered in the citadel. The onboard Safety Advisor established communication with the Nigerian Navy patrol boat in the secure anchorage area and requested for immediate assistance. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in their small black skiff. The patrol boat proceeded towards the tanker and tried to chase the speed boat. The crew emerged from the citadel. Upon investigation, the ullage caps of some oil tanks were found opened. Nothing reported stolen.
20-02-2018
Boarded