Working Conditions Aboard the Catherine-Grace

In a startling incident at the Apapa-Lagos anchorage in Nigeria, a robber was discovered on the upper deck of the tanker 'Archon' during routine security checks on March 19, 2020, at 12:45 AM. The crew member, alongside an armed security guard, encountered the intruder while conducting rounds at coordinates 006 18 16.8N, 003 21 06.0E. Responding promptly, the armed guard fired warning shots, while the crew member raised the alarm, prompting the suspect to flee. The robber managed to escape by rope, making off in a boat with approximately twelve cubic meters of siphoned gasoline. In the aftermath, a patrol vessel from the Nigerian Navy was dispatched to the scene to investigate further. Fortunately, all crew members aboard the 'Archon' were reported safe, underscoring the importance of vigilance in maritime security.