Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

Vessel Insurance Premiums Jump as JWC Redraws Gulf of Guinea Risk Area

Following an increase in kidnap for ransom attacks in the Gulf of Guinea beyond Nigeria’s economic zone, the Joint War Committee has redrawn the listed extended risk area in the West Africa region.

CEMLAWS reveals alarming trends of piracy incidents in Gulf of Guinea

Dr. Kamal-Deen Ali has revealed alarming trends in the CEMLAWS new report indicating an exponential spread of attacks across the Gulf.

Why sea piracy is rampant now in Nigeria

The spate of pirate attacks in Nigeria’s maritime domain has been attributed to dearth of ships to engage the growing number of unemployed seafarers.

Joint War Committee Amended Area West Africa

The Joint War Committee today extended the listed risk area within the Gulf of Guinea. 2020 has seen an increase in incident reporting beyond the Nigerian EEZ with an increase in incidents in both..

Pirates Threaten To Kill Russian Sailors Abducted Near Equatorial Guinea

Pirates are threatening to kill the three Russian sailors of Crimean origin who were abducted off the coast of Equatorial Guinea if ransom is not paid, according to Alexander Molokhov, the head of a..

Kidnapping - 31nm SSW Lagos

Reporting indicates that the reefer WATER PHOENIX has been boarded by an unknown number of persons 31nm SSW of Lagos resulting in the kidnap of two crew.

Gulf of Guinea - Threat Increase

Overview Description: MDAT-GoG have released the following report: Information from military source indicate an armed group from Rivers State, Nigeria, are planning a piracy attack against vessels in..

Attempted Boarding - Lome Anchorage

Reporting indicates that the containership BAHMAS was approached by a small craft containing boarding equipment and personnel.

Possible Hijack 95Nm South of Lome

Reporting indicates that a fishing vessel has been boarded approximately 95 nm south of Lome, and appears to be hijacked.

Attempted Boarding - 114nm SE of Tema, Ghana

Reporting indicates that a vessel has reported an attempted boarding by a small craft (c12m) 6-8 persons on board, with ladder sighted.