1
Min Read
Posts about
West Africa (16)
1
Min Read
Kidnapping - Punta Europa Anchorage (Equatorial Guinea)
Reporting indicates that the LNG tanker METHANE PRINCESS (IMO9253715) has been boarded whilst at anchor off Malabo.
2
Min Read
No Space for Complacency as African kidnap numbers rise
Shipowners' organisation Bimco has urged Nigeria to step up efforts to safeguard seafarers as more and more crew are kidnapped from vessels in the Gulf of Guinea. The plea from the..
3
Min Read
Diminished role for armed guards despite piracy risks
There is a diminished role for armed guards in contemporary maritime security despite increasing piracy threats, according to security experts.
1
Min Read
Gulf of Guinea - Piracy Alert
Single (credible) and unconfirmed source :
1
Min Read
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
5
Min Read
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.
1
Min Read
Suspicious Approach 110nm SSE Takoradi
Reporting indicates that a fishing vessel has been chased by a speedboat 110nm SSE of Takoradi.
3
Min Read
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.
1
Min Read
