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2021-10-25
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Container
Around 149nm SW of Brass
25.10.2021: 0855 UTC: Posn: 02:13N - 004:50E, Around 149nm SW of Brass, Nigeria.
While underway, a container ship was boarded by an unknown number of pirates and the crew retreated into the citadel. On being notified of the incident the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre immediately alerted and liaised with the Regional Authorities and international warships to request for assistance. A Russian Navy warship and its helicopter responded and proceeded to render assistance resulting in the crew and ship being safe. The pirates escaped with stolen ship’s properties.
While underway, a container ship was boarded by an unknown number of pirates and the crew retreated into the citadel. On being notified of the incident the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre immediately alerted and liaised with the Regional Authorities and international warships to request for assistance. A Russian Navy warship and its helicopter responded and proceeded to render assistance resulting in the crew and ship being safe. The pirates escaped with stolen ship’s properties.
Boarded
2021-10-25