Minerva-Virgo
IMO: 9307827
Chemical Oil Products Tanker, Liberia
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Vessel Details
MMSI
636024002
Callsign
5LQM3
Width
32.0 m
Length
182.0 m
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Jason
2024-03-03
Position: Tankerman
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Latest News (1)
One crew member kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea
The 'Minerva Virgo' was attacked on March 5, 2020, around 3 p.m. in pos. 05 36.0N 002 20.4E , 45 miles south of Cotonou, Benin, in the Gulf of Guinea. Half a dozen gunmen boarded the vessel. The crew retreated into the citadel, but one Filipino crew member didn't make it and was captured. As of 6 p.m. the ship was drifting NUC with AIS on. A patrol boat was approaching the tanker from Benin. It turned out that 22 crew members were safe. The ship was en route from Ijmuiden to Lagos.
Frequently Asked Questions
🏴☠️ Was Minerva-Virgo involved in any pirate attacks?
Based on available news reports, Minerva-Virgo has been mentioned in connection with pirate-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning pirate attacks. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.