Boarding on a Tanker, Gulf of Guinea
Issued: 1 week, 1 day ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
2025-04-21 19:20:00 | CW Alert 019- (Apr 25) | West Africa | Boarding | Possible Pirates | MDAT-GoG/CLOSED SOURCE |
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It has been reported that a boarding has occurred onboard a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker whilst underway in the Gulf of Guinea approximately 104nm Southwest of Brass, Nigeria. Four perpetrators gained access to the vessel from a craft with a black hull. The crew retreated to the citadel and the perpetrators remained onboard for four hours. The crew have been reported as safe and items of crew belongings, cash, and ship's properties were stolen. The incident has been reported to the authorities and the vessel has continued her transit to Douala, Cameroon. |