Kidnapping on a Fishing Vessel, Gabon
Issued: 1 day, 11 hours ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-01-11 02:35:00 | CW Alert 004- (Jan 26) | West Africa | Kidnapping | Suspected pirates | CLOSED SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that a Chinese fishing vessel was boarded in the Gulf of Guinea whilst underway between Port Gentil and Libreville. Seven Chinese crew members were abducted. UPDATE: Vessel was operating approximately seven nautical miles South South West of Ekwata in Gabon waters. Nine crew member were kidnapped comprising of five Chinese and four Indonesian nationals. Following the incident the vessel and its three remaining crew was escorted into Libreville by the Gabonese Military vessel Mendene. | |||||