IMB ICC - Bulk Carrier chased and fired upon underway - Nigeria @IMB_Piracy #piracy #marsec

Asket Operations
Jan 25, 2019
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IMB 009-19

25.01.2019

0015 UTC:

Posn: 03:32.8N - 006:11.6E, Around 45nm South of Brass, Nigeria.

Around five to seven armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. General alarm raised, deck lights switched on, speed increased and crew mustered in citadel. Armed guards onboard the vessel managed to repel the attempted attack.

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