Eight Crew Kidnapped, One Injured, From Tanker at Limboh Anchorage, Cameroon

December 30, 23:10 UTC: Eight crew have reportedly been kidnapped, and one wounded, after pirates boarded the Greek-flagged oil/chemical tanker MT HAPPY LADY (IMO #9644225) which she was at anchor at Limboh Terminal Anchorage approx. 3.3NM from shore in approx. position 03°58’N – 009°05’E. Initial reporting suggests that amongst the kidnapped crew are 5 Greek nationals, 2 Filipino, and 1 Ukrainian. The wounded crew member is also believed to be of Greek nationality.

Source: MDAT-GoG, Bloomberg / Sotiris Nikas, and Dryad Global