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2020-04-19
056-20
Container
Cotonou Anchorage
18.04.2020: 2330 UTC: Posn: 06:16.8N – 002:32.4E, Cotonou Anchorage, Benin.
Armed persons boarded an anchored container ship. Alarm raised and crew took shelter in the citadel. Incident reported to the Benin Authorities. A patrol boat in the vicinity was diverted to the location to rescue the crew members and to provide assistance to the ship. Eight crew reported kidnapped from the ship. On 28.05.2020, the Owners confirmed that the 8 kidnapped crew members were released safely on 23.05.2020.
Armed persons boarded an anchored container ship. Alarm raised and crew took shelter in the citadel. Incident reported to the Benin Authorities. A patrol boat in the vicinity was diverted to the location to rescue the crew members and to provide assistance to the ship. Eight crew reported kidnapped from the ship. On 28.05.2020, the Owners confirmed that the 8 kidnapped crew members were released safely on 23.05.2020.
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