Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

English Channel: Incident Ongoing - Stowaways Control Vessel

Reporting indicates that the M/T NAVE ANDROMEDA (IMO 9580405) is currently involved in an ongoing incident 20nm SW Gosport within the English channel.

Boarding 107nm South Lagos

Reporting indicates that the SSAS had been activated for the M/T ERRINA following her being boarded.

Boarding 115 Nm South of Lomé

Reporting indicates that the chemical tanker M/T PTI NILE (IMO9747338) has been boarded 115nm South Lomé.

Kidnapping - Punta Europa Anchorage (Equatorial Guinea)

Reporting indicates that the LNG tanker METHANE PRINCESS (IMO9253715) has been boarded whilst at anchor off Malabo.

Suspicious Approach 174nm SW Abidjan

Reporting indicates that the F/V LIBERTY GRACE (previously known as F/V SEA HONOR) reported a suspicious approach 174nm SW Abidjan

International Coalition Protects Vital Shipping Lanes

The International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) was created in July 2019 as a way to deter unprofessional behavior in the waters of the Middle East region through its operational arm, Coalition..

Tug owners warned after first detected cyber attack

Tug owners were warned to be vigilant for cyber attacks and malware after a tug in the US was targeted.

Approach - 28nm SE Perim Island

Reporting indicates that the BOW ORION (IMO: 9818515) has been approached whilst underway within the Southern Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

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.

NOC condemns dangerous military activity in Ras Lanuf port area

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) today renewed its call for immediate and unconditional demilitarisation of all oil facilities after military personnel fired live rounds and heavy weapons in Ras..