Attack on a cargo vessel, Bata, Equatorial Guinea
Issued: 5 months ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
15 Dec 2021 - 20:30 | CW Alert 015- (Dec 21) | West Africa | Attack | Pirates | CLOSED SOURCE |
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It has been reported that a cargo vessel has been attacked whilst underway approximately 10nm northwest of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. The vessel was fired upon by pirates whilst transiting between Bata and Malabo. Navy personnel engaged with the pirates before the pirates ended the approach. One Navy personnel was injured in the shooting. |