LPG tanker was target of piracy boarding attempt

Six pirates have been arrested for attempting to board an LPG tanker identified as Epic Bermuda while off Takoradi port in Ghana. The incident took place some 2.5 nautical miles east of Takoradi on April 30, maritime security firm Dryad Global said.

Dryad added: “Reports suggest that during the initial boarding attempt the Officer on Watch noticed the perpetrators and sounded the alarm. The OOW then started the vessel’s engines and attempted to manoeuvre the vessel so as to disrupt the attempt. The small boat was said to have then headed off in the direction of another vessel approx. 0.6nm away.”

The Malta-flagged LPG tanker built in 2001 is owned by Epic Gas. The authorities at Takoradi dispatched a patrol vessel which arrested the six individuals. The crew members are reported to be safe.

This is the 4th incident in the waters off Takoradi within 2020 and the third within 3nm of Takoradi Port.

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5th May 2020