Category: PIRATES

Robber armed with a knife stole a phone from a vessel off Abidjan; crew safe. Report incidents to IMB. Read more

Four unauthorized individuals were spotted onboard a tanker in Lagos; they fled without stealing anything. Reported to authorities. Read more

Six pirates attacked an offshore vessel 95nm west of Bata on Dec 24, but the crew was safe after hiding in the citadel. Read more

Pirates attacked a container ship off Equatorial Guinea; crew safe after evading. Report incidents to IMB via provided contacts. Read more

Warning issued: Vessel attacked by pirates, 80NM west of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Avoid area, report incidents to IMB. Read more

Pirates attacked a container ship near Equatorial Guinea; crew safe. Vessels advised to enhance anti-piracy measures. Read more

On Dec 24, three armed robbers attacked a bulk carrier in Takoradi, Ghana, but fled when authorities approached. Read more

Unauthorized persons boarded a bulk carrier in Takoradi on Oct 24 but fled empty-handed after the crew raised the alarm. Read more

Four attempted to board an LPG tanker in Cartagena, but escaped after crew activated defenses. Report all piracy incidents. Read more

Vessel “Acherne” adrift at 11-14-25S 010-52-54W, 2 crew (1 sick). Ships in area provide support & contact MRCC Natal. Read more

An LPG tanker in Gabon was boarded by unauthorized persons, but crew raised alarm and Navy responded. Masters urged to report incidents to IMB. Read more

Pirates board cargo vessel near Malabo Island, kidnap crew, steal equipment. Read more

Pirates board ship near Malabo, kidnap crew, steal equipment. Read more

Merchant vessel boarded off Somalia. Vessels advised to stay clear. Read more

Merchant vessel boarded off Somalia by unauthorized persons. Exercise caution. Read more

Warning: Merchant vessel boarded by unauthorized persons near Mogadishu. Read more

Pirates armed with AK-47 board tanker off Cabo Verde, sabotage ship equipment. Report incidents to IMB. Visit ICC-CCS for updates. Read more