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Kidnapping - Punta Europa Anchorage (Equatorial Guinea)

Reporting indicates that the LNG tanker METHANE PRINCESS (IMO9253715) has been boarded whilst at anchor off Malabo.
October 17, 2020

Libya's NOC lifts Al Sharara Field Force Majeure

Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) reaches agreement with Petroleum Facilities Guards (PFGs) to lift the force majeure status and resumption of production in Al Sharara Oil Field.
October 12, 2020

No Space for Complacency as African kidnap numbers rise

Shipowners' organisation Bimco has urged Nigeria to step up efforts to safeguard seafarers as more and more crew are kidnapped from vessels in the Gulf of Guinea. The plea from the..
October 09, 2020

Boarding Lagos Port

Reporting Indicates that two boats approached the BASAT and two armed individuals boarded the vessel at the bow.
October 09, 2020

Military Exercise in Persian Gulf - South Abu Musa

It has been reported to UKMTO that Iranian military forces will be conducting military exercise with live firings in the vicinity south of ABU MUSA iaw 051650 UTC OCT 20 BANDAR ABBAS NAVTEX message..
October 06, 2020

Diminished role for armed guards despite piracy risks

There is a diminished role for armed guards in contemporary maritime security despite increasing piracy threats, according to security experts.
October 05, 2020

Military Exercise Persian Gulf

It has been reported to UKMTO that a live fire military exercise is to take place East of Larak
October 05, 2020

Gulf of Guinea - Piracy Alert

Single (credible) and unconfirmed source :
October 02, 2020