IMB Piracy Incident Report 2008

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IMB Piracy Map 2008

Attack ID:

2008/017
Thu Jan 31 2008 00:00
Attack Type:

BOARDED
Vessel Type:

Cement Carrier
Location:

DOUALA
Incident details:

31.01.2008: 0615 LT: Posn: 03:52N – 008:36E, 15 NM SW Off Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. 10-armed persons in military clothing boarded a cement carrier underway. The intruders identified themselves as Nigerian rebels and only demand food. After nearly six hours onboard, the intruders disembarked into speedboats where another five accomplice were waiting. No injury to crew or any damage to the ship.
Incident position:

3.01667, 8.58333
month

JAN