Germany-flagged container ship OLIVIA was boarded on 15 July at 09:13 N – 013:47 W, approximately 22 nm southwest of Conakry, Guinea.
German vessel Olivia boarded by pirates off Conakry
Germany-flagged container ship OLIVIA was boarded on 15 July at 09:13 N – 013:47 W, approximately 22 nm southwest of Conakry, Guinea.
Seven pirates armed with guns and knives boarded the drifting ship while it awaited berthing instructions.
The pirates entered the bridge and took the 2/O and C/O hostage and tied their hands behind their backs.
Two of the pirates took the 2/O and knocked on the Master’s cabin. When the Master opened the door, the pirates slammed it into his face.
They stole the ship’s cash and crewmembers’ belongings. The pirates reassembled on the bridge and took the crew hostage until they disembarked into their waiting boat.
