Sonangol-Namibe

The "Sonangol Namibe" was boarded by 11 intruders in 5 boats during anchorage operations in pos. 17 37 05.4 N 083 19 12.0 E, at Visakhapatnam SPM anchorage on April 14, 2019, at 10 a.m. After the vessel had anchored the boats came alongside, threw a hook attached to a rope end onto the ship's railings and commenced boarding the tanker. The alarm was raised, the ship's horn was sounded, and the crew mustered on deck. The port authorities were also notified. The persons remained on deck and the crew prevented them from entering the accommodation area. They did not confront the crew but refused to leave the vessel. Finally, on seeing the approaching pilot boat, they left the vessel and fled the area. The tanker sailed from Visakhapatnam , on Apr 15 en route to Port-Gentil, Gabbon, ETA May 10.