GABON // SEAKING piracy attack 75NM WSW of Port-Gentil – 08/02/2021

SEAKING

FEB. 2021

GABON

75NM WSW of Port-Gentil

2021-02-08T05:20

Tanker

EVENT DESCRIPTION // On February 8th, around 0520 UTC, some 75NM WSW of Port-Gentil, the Bahamas-flagged tanker SEAKING (IMO: 9292187) was approached and attacked by men on a single speedboat. The speedboat was seen being launched from a larger craft. Ladders were used during the unsuccessful boarding attempt. Vessel and crew are reported safe.

The SEAKING is owned/managed by Thenamaris, Greece.

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