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UPDATE - Kidnapping - 213nm South Cotonou

Reporting indicates that Maltese flagged MT DAVIDE B (IMO9721750) has been boarded by 9 armed individuals 213nm South Cotonou, 15 crew reported kidnapped.

How effective have regional frameworks been in resolving piracy within West Africa to date?

The West African maritime security situation is at breaking point. Seafarer's lives are at risk from ever-increasing violent attacks and Nigerian pirates are operating with increased impunity...

Nigerian Navy Press Release

The Nigerian Navy has released a statement cautioning the general public and the nigerian press about inaccurate news reporting. The statement comes after an alleged attack involving a security..

False Allegation of Attack - 17nm West Okwori Terminal

Reporting indicates that claims that an SEV was attacked 17nm West of Okwori resulting in the death of two personnel were false and the result of fictitious reporting.

Drones, Choppers to Police Pirate-Infested Waters Off Nigeria

Nigeria will commission $195 million worth of aircraft, boats and vehicles in the next three months to strengthen security in the pirate-infested Gulf of Guinea, Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi..

IMO urges action to deter piracy in Gulf of Guinea

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has expressed his deep concern about the escalation in the number and severity of attacks on ships and crew in the Gulf of Guinea region.

Security takeover by NIMASA on Lagos anchorage

The situation at the anchorage in Lagos.

After weeks in pirate captivity Turkish Sailors Freed

Fifteen men kidnapped by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea are undergoing health checks, Turkish media reports.

The Cautionary Tale of Lianpengu 809

An insight into the operations of West African pirates, a guest blog from Craig de Savoye, West Africa specialist at Protection Vessels international.

Boarding - 108nm NW Sao Tome

Reporting indicates that the MT MARIA E has been boarded 108nm SW Sao Tome in the vicinity of the previously reported Hijacked LIANPENGYU 809.

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