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1 dead, 2 injured as militants attack Universal Energy Resources in Akwa Ibom

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed the killing of one person and injury to two others, as militants allegedly attacked Universal Energy Resources Ltd. (UERL), in Unyenge, Mbo Local..
January 24, 2022

EU Renews its Commitment to Anti-Piracy Patrols in Gulf of Guinea

The European Union (EU) intends to carry on with the deployment of its member states' warships in the Gulf of Guinea to stem the recurring menace of piracy.
January 24, 2022

BIMCO Urges Gulf of Guinea States to Crack Down on Piracy

Shipping organization BIMCO is urging states in the Gulf of Guinea region to take responsibility and step-up prosecution efforts when pirates are apprehended by international navies, following the..
January 17, 2022

Increased Threat of Piracy

MDAT-GOG has been made aware that there is an increased threat of piracy activity in the following area for the next 48 hours.
January 15, 2022

Kidnapping - 12nm NE FPSO Ceibo

Reporting indicates that a Chinese fishing vessel has come under attack whilst operating offshore Equatorial Guinea Mbini Area. The attack is reported to have occurred within territorial waters.
December 30, 2021

Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Webinar December 2021

Watch now: BIMCO, with the support of the International Transportation Workers Federation (ITF), World Shipping Council (WSC), and the International Shipmanagers’ Association (InterManager) hosted a..
December 27, 2021

Kidnapping - 48nm SW Luba

Reporting indicates that a containership has been attacked at location 03 11 N -007 49 E, 48nm SW Luba.
December 13, 2021

BIMCO seminar: Gulf of Guinea piracy

BIMCO, with the support of the International Transportation Workers Federation (ITF), World Shipping Council (WSC), and the International Shipmanagers’ Association (InterManager) is hosting a seminar..
December 13, 2021

BIMCO Launches New Contract for Employment of Security Escort Vessels

BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has approved a new standard contract for security escort vessels (SEVs). The standard is a balanced contractual framework for SEVs that accompany merchant ships in high..
December 02, 2021

Danish Frigate intercepts PAG in Gulf of Guinea

Danish Naval forces kill 4 Pirates in Gulf of Guinea
November 25, 2021