.The oil tanker; MT LEVANTO that was attacked by pirates in Bayelsa State last week
Tanker was reportedly, approached by pirates at around 1300 UTC December2 in Gulf of Guinea southwest of South Bayelsa State coast, Nigeria. Attack was thwarted by armed guards on board, tanker and crew are reportedly, safe. According to tracks and time logs of the ships in the area, most probably, tanker LEVANTO was attacked. She’s en route from Okrika, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, to Lagos. As of 1550 UTC Dec 2, she was continuing her voyage, sailing in northwestern direction.
Cargo Ship Boarded By Armed Pirates At Conakry Anchorage, Guinea
Cargo ship was boarded by armed pirates at around 0300 UTC November 30 in Conakry Anchorage waters, Guinea, West Africa. According to ships tracks and time/position of the attack, attacked ship most probably, is a Turkish general cargo ship TANGO REY. The ship docked at Conakry port on Nov 25, on Nov 26 she moved to Conakry anchorage and anchored in position where attack took place. She left anchorage and moved to port in about 4 hours after attack time, berthed. As of morning Dec 1, she remained berthed. Ship’s ID is not yet confirmed, no other details of the attack available, as of 0320 UTC Dec 1. Awaiting ship’s ID confirmation, updates.
Body Of Murdered Crew Found On Board Of Bulk Carrier
A body of dead crew member of Vietnamese bulk carrier INLACO EXPRESS with signs of violent death was found by other crew on Nov 30 or Dec 1. The ship arrived at Vostochniy Port anchorage, Russia, Japan sea, on Nov 30, understood there was fight or quarrel on board involving 5 crew. Local law enforcement agencies launched an investigation.
British Reefer Trawler Engulfed In Fire Sank At Vigo, Spain
Fire engulfed British trawler BAFFIN BAY in Vigo, Spain, on Dec 3. Trawler has arrived at Vigo on Nov 19, from Montevideo. No injures were reported, firefighting failed to extinguish fire but compromised ship’s stability, as it often the case with burning fishing vessels, by pouring a lot of water onto the ship. BAFFIN BAY capsized and sank along pier, remaining partially above the water.
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