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2020-10-22
167-20
Product Tanker
Around 105nm South of Lagos
22.10.2020: 0657 UTC: Posn: 04:38.63N – 003:28.44E, Around 105nm South of Lagos, Nigeria.
A product tanker underway, was boarded by six armed pirates. The crew managed to retreat into the citadel. The Owners of the tanker notified the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre who liaised with relevant Regional and International Authorities in the region and requested for assistance. A Nigerian Navy patrol boat was dispatched to the location. An Italian Navy frigate and its helicopter also responded. The pirates damaged ship's property and equipment and stole cash and belongings and escaped. All crew reported safe. Master proceeded to a safe port as advised by the Nigerian Navy.
A product tanker underway, was boarded by six armed pirates. The crew managed to retreat into the citadel. The Owners of the tanker notified the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre who liaised with relevant Regional and International Authorities in the region and requested for assistance. A Nigerian Navy patrol boat was dispatched to the location. An Italian Navy frigate and its helicopter also responded. The pirates damaged ship's property and equipment and stole cash and belongings and escaped. All crew reported safe. Master proceeded to a safe port as advised by the Nigerian Navy.
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