A Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker was boarded by four individuals some 100 nautical miles southwest of Brass, Nigeria, according to UK maritime security specialists Ambrey.
The individuals approached the vessel in a black-hulled skiff. No weapons were reported during the incident.
The individuals remained onboard for four hours and stole crew belongings and vessel property. During the incident, the crew mustered in the citadel. No injuries to the crew or damage to the vessel were reported. The tanker was observed continuing on its original planned route to Douala, Cameroon, after the individuals had disembarked.
