IMB ICC - Cargo Theft - @IMB_Piracy #piracy #marsec

IMB 083-19

26.07.2019: 0330 UTC:

Posn: 06:18.06N – 003:23.35E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria.

During routine rounds, duty crew, getting a strong smell of cargo, approached the forward cargo tanks and noticed one unauthorised person jumping overboard with a hose. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Investigations indicated that the person was trying to steal cargo. Incident reported to the Navy patrol boat in the vicinity. A search of the surrounding waters conducted. Nothing reported stolen.

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