Piracy Attempt Averted 57nm NNW of Sao Tome Island

on November 12, 2019

November 07, 00:15 UTC: Armed persons in a skiff approached and fired upon a tanker underway approx 57nm NNW of Sao Tome Island (posn: 01:13.6N – 006:09.6E). Alarm raised, vessel increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres. Fire pump activated, and four parachute rockets discharged. Due to the actions of the Master and crew, the skiff aborted and moved away. Vessel and crew safe.

Source: ICC

Tags: Attack Data Gulf of Guinea Piracy Sao Tome Tanker attempted boarding maritime crime piracy attack