Channel - 16 Maritime Security News

Sailor recounts pirate attack on MV Tampen at Gabon port

Deepak Udayaraj, the second officer of the Indian merchant shipping vessel MV Tampen which came under attack by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, off Gabon in West Africa recounts the attack.

Unconfirmed Kidnapping - Libreville Anchorage

Reporting indicates that the OSV TAMPEN was boarded resulting in the disappearance of one crew member presumed kidnapped 

Nigeria seeks closer Maritime security ties with Gabon

The Federal Republic of Nigeria is seeking to establish closer defence and security ties with the Republic of Gabon.

West Africa - MARSEC Warning

Source: Reported to MDAT-GoG by RELIABLE SOURCES

Suspicious Approach – 98nm South Port Gentil