MDAT GoG - Boarding; berthed at MALABO, 1 Crew Kidnapped

Incident Type: - d. Criminal Boarding

Region: - Gulf of Guinea

Authority/ Reported By: - MDAT GoG

Date:-17/10/20:-

Time:- 05:45

Position: - 03°46'00N, 008°47,00E

Remarks:

ADVISORY NOTICE 001/OCT/2020

1. Category: BOARDING

2. Time: 17 Oct 20 at 0545 UTC

3. Description: A merchant vessel berthed at MALABO has been boarded by persons unknown. Local authorities have deployed a security team in order to secure and investigate the M/V.

4. Position: 034600N 0084700E

5. Source: Reported Incident received from CSO 17 Oct 20 05:57 UTC by email Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area

All queries regarding this Advisory Notice ring +33(0) 298 22 88 88 for further information.

MDAT-GOG Watchkeeper

Email: watchkeepers@mdat-gog.org

Emergency Tel: +33(0) 298 22 88 88

IMB Report:

142-20

17.10.2020: 0343 UTC: Posn: 03:46.96N – 008:41.88E, Punta Europa, Equatorial Guinea

Five person armed with rifles boarded a berthed tanker. Crew mustered in the citadel. One crew reported kidnapped. Port authorities notified. Remaining crew reported safe.

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