11.08.2013:
0005 LT: Posn: 06:18N – 003:26E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria
Robbers in a small skiff approached an anchored product tanker. Master raised the alarm, all crew mustered and the armed guards on board fired warning shots resulting in the skiff moving away.
12.08.2013:
0330 LT: 06:19N – 003:27E: Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria.
11.08.2013:
0005 LT: Posn: 06:18N – 003:26E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria
Robbers in a small skiff approached an anchored product tanker. Master raised the alarm, all crew mustered and the armed guards on board fired warning shots resulting in the skiff moving away.
12.08.2013:
0330 LT: 06:19N – 003:27E: Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria.
About 11 pirates armed with guns boarded and hijacked a chemical tanker at anchor. They stole crew personal belongings and caused minor injuries to crew members. On the 13.08.2013 the vessel was released and safely arrived at Lagos anchorage.
15.08.2013:
0240 UTC: Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria.
About 8 – 10 robbers in a speed boat tried to place a hook to the tanker’s railing. They were spotted by the crew and alarm was raised. Other ships were informed on VHF Radio. The boat moved away. Local authorities were informed and a naval patrol arrived at the location and conducted a search.
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