A Maersk Line containership has reportedly been attacked by armed pirates off the coast of Nigeria on Sunday.
The 4,496-teu Maersk Cotonou (built 2011) was said to have been attacked by eight armed men in a speed boat, according to security broker Asket.
The Singapore-flagged vessel is said to have applied unspecified counter piracy measures which were successful.
The Maersk Cotonou, which operates on Maersk Line’s service between China and West Africa, is said to have continued on to its destination.
Asket
