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Security takeover by NIMASA on Lagos anchorage

The situation at the anchorage in Lagos.

Why corruption persists in Nigeria

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said that corruption persists in the country because thieves are not jailed or severely punished.

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.

Hijacked Vessel Last Known Position

Reporting indicates that the suspected Hijacked vessel LIANPENGYU 809 has been intercepted by Gabon Navy and escorted into Libreville. 10 Crew are understood to have been kidnapped.

Attack - 56 Nm SW Sao Tome

Reporting indicates that a MV has been attacked approx 56 Nm SW of Sao Tome

Hijack - 83nm WSW Port Gentil

Reporting indicates that the Gabon flagged fishing vessel LIANPENGYU has been hijacked.

Attempted Boarding - 74nm SW Port Gentil

Reporting indicates that the MT SEAKING (IMO:9292187) was approached by a small boat launched from a mother vessel.

Boarding - 115nm SW Kribi

Reporting indicates that the MV SEA PHANTOM (IMO:9326653) has been boarded 115nm off the coast of Kribi, Cameroon.

Suspicious Approach - 62nm SW Bonny

Reporting indicates that that the Container vessel MSC PANAYA (IMO9217565) reported a suspicious approach.

Boarding - 200nm S Accra

Reporting indicates that the MV ROWAYTON EAGLE (IMO:9575216) has been boarded 200nm off the coast of Accra, Ghana.