Anchored Supply Ship Boarded & Robbed Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana - 2 Feb
LATE Report | Anchored Singapore-flagged supply ship boarded by 2 robbers at Takoradi anchorage, Ghana. £ other robbers in waiting boat. Duty officer raised alarm & informed Navy. Robbers stole items and escaped in boat - 2 Feb 2018.
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Duty AB on anchored product tanker spotted 2 small boats tied to anchor chain. 1 robber spotted on forecastle deck. Alarm raised, foghorn sounded. Robber escaped empty handed Nigerian Navy notified - 31 Jan 2018.
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Robber Boarded Anchored Product Tanker at Lagos STS Anchorage, Nigeria - 27 Jan
One robber boarded an anchored product tanker at Lagos STS Anchorage, Nigeria. Crew spotted robber, raised alarm, sounded ship's horn, made PA announcement, contacted Nigerian Navy patrol boat which searched the waters on arrival. Nothing stolen - 27 Jan 2018.
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Bulk Carrier Attacked by Armed POB in 2 Speedboats SSE of Brass, Nigeria - 24 Jan
Underway bulk carrier attacked by 2 speedboats w/ 2-3 armed POB SSE of Brass, Nigeria. Speedboats approached on stbd beam. Vessel increased speed resulting in speedboats turning away. Vessel safe - 24 Jan 2018
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Berthed Chemical Tanker Boarded & Robbed in Ango Ango, DR Congo - 13 Jan
Chemical tanker at berth in Ango Ango, DR Congo, boarded by 1 robber who stole rope, buoy and walkie talkie before escaping. Port `authorities informed and deck watchmen provided as security - 13 Jan 2018.
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Product Tanker Hijacked South of Cotonou, Benin 10 Jan. Vessel & Crew Released 16 Jan
Tanker anchored off Cotonou, Benin, hijacked by pirates. Owner reports lost comms 9/10 Jan. Confirmed hijacked 12 Jan. Vessel & crew released safely 16 Jan 2018
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Anchored Product Tanker Boarded by 2 Robbers During STS Cargo Ops off Lagos, Nigeria - 15 Jan
Two robbers spotted attempting to board anchored product tanker at Lagos Outer Anchorage, Nigeria. Robbers jump overboard empty handed when crew raised alarm, sound ship's whistle, turned on lights, aimed search light, mustered on bridge - 15 Jan 2018.
Robbers Attempt to Steal Oil Cargo from Tanker off Lagos, Nigeria - 8 Jan
Tanker boarded by 2 robbers. They had inserted a hose into a tank in order to steal cargo. Robbers jumped overboard when spotted by the crew, escaping empty handed off Lagos, Nigeria. Vessel and crew Safe - 8 Jan 2018
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Berthed Tanker Boarded and Robbed at Tin Can Jetty, Lagos, Nigeria. Escaped in Small Boat w/ Accomplices - 1 Jan
Tanker berthed at Tin Can Jetty #1, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria. Four robbers spotted, alarm raised, robbers jump overboard w/ jerrycans of grease. Escaped in small boat w/ two accomplices - 1 Jan 2018
Three Robbers Spotted Attempt Boarding Anchored Product Tanker off Lagos, Nigeria - 24 Dec
Anchored product tanker attempted boarding by 3 robbers at SSA anchorage, Lagos, Nigeria. Alarm raised, crew mustered. Nigerian Navy informed & dispatched patrol boat to investigate. Robbers escaped empty handed - 24 Dec 2017
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MV Chased, Attacked & Boarded by Armed Pirates SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 24 Dec
MV chased, attacked and boarded by armed pirates in a speedboat around 40nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. One pirate boarded and fired shots towards bridge. Security vessel approached incident at full speed to assist. Pirates fled on sighting vessel. Nigerian Navy informed. Bridge windows damaged by pirate gunfire. Crew Safe - 24 Dec 2017
2 MVs Attacked; 1 Boarded, 10 Crew Missing, Another Attempted Boarding South of Brass, Nigeria. 2nd Vessel Safe - 14 Dec
Two MVs attacked by single boat with several pirates onboard. General cargo ship safe after attempted boarding, second MV, Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier boarded by 6 pirates - 10 crew reporting missing & vessel sailed to safe port; both South of Brass, Nigeria - 14 Dec 2017
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Tanker Boarded; 3 Robbers Spotted, Fled Empty Handed off Lagos, nigeria - 10 Dec
Singapore-flagged tanker boarded by 3 robbers using ropes and hooks. Spotted by crew, alarm raised and robbers, who attempted to siphon oil with a hose, fled empty handed in a speedboat off Lagos STS Zone, Nigeria - 10 Dec 2017
Panama-Flagged Cargo Ship Attack/Boarded. Nigerian Navy Rescue SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 8 Dec
Panama-flagged cargo ship attacked and boarded by 12 armed pirates SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Nigerian navy dispatched rescue vessel as crew secured in citadel. Crew safe; minor damage to bridge - 8 Dec 2017
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MV Approached by 2 Skiffs South of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 7 Dec
MV approached by 2 skiffs within 300 metres around 112nm South of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Vessel & crew Safe - 7 Dec 2017
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Pirates Attempt Board Container Ship South of Bonny, Nigeria - 7 Dec
8 Armed pirates in a boat fired upon and attempt to board underway Singapore-flagged container ship south of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Ship conducted evasive manoeuvres resulting in pirates aborting attempt. Vessel & crew Safe. Proceeded toward Port Harcourt - 7 Dec 2017
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Container Ship Followed by 1 Skiff for 2 Hrs SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 22 Nov
Cyprus-flagged container ship, Strauss, approached & chased by 1 skiff w/ 3 POB. Skiff followed for around 20 mins, evasive manoeuvres conducted, crew into citadel,Nigerian navy vessel was dispatched to assist; SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Vessel Safe - 22 Nov 2017
13-15 Robbers in Skiff Approached Anchored Bulk Carrier at Abidjan Anchorage, Côte d'Ivoire - 21 Nov
13-15 robbers in a skiff approached anchored bulk carrier at Abidjan Anchorage, Côte d'Ivoire. Alarm raised and all crew mustered on bridge. The boat came alongside and moved slowly towards mid ship and finally stayed alongside near the bow. Port Control informed. Boat moved away from the bow but maintained her position around 20-30 metres from the vessel. After around 30 minutes, the boat moved away - 21 Nov 2017
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Attempted Boarding of Product Tanker at Lagos Anchorage - 21 Nov
2 boats approached anchored Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker at Lagos anchorage, Nigeria. 10 robbers using hooked ropes. Crew raised alarm, robbers aborted attempt. Vessel Safe - 21 Nov 2017
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Suspected Pirates Attack 2 Vessels SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 16 Nov
Two MVs (Liberia-flagged bulk carrier, Fadelisa; Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Sabine) reported attacks and attempting boarding SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Vessels safe. Bulk carrier fired upon by 4 pirates; tanker attempted boarding by 7 pirates in white-hulled boat at 58nm distance from coast - 16 Nov 2017
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Drifting Bulk Carrier Boarded. 10 Crew Kidnapped/Rescued SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 11 Nov
Drifting Isle of Man (UK)-flagged bulk carrier, Venus Bay, reported attacked & boarded by armed pirates around 18nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Pirates fired shots damaging bridge windows, stole crew belongings, kidnapped 10 crew. Nigerian Navy vessels intercept and rescued 10 crew, arrested 5 pirates - 11 Nov 2017.
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Anchored MV Approached by Suspicious Vessel w/ Masked POB. Togo Navy Respond; Lome Anchorage, Togo - 3 Nov
MV approached by suspicious craft w/ 7 masked POB at Lome anchorage, Togo. Togo Navy contacted, despatched patrol boat to scene. Vessel & crew Safe - 3 Nov 2017
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Tanker Attacked & Boarded by 2 Pirates, Departed in Speedboats SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 1 Nov
Panama-flagged tanker attacked and boarded. 2 speedboats with 2 pirates boarding, depart in speedboats in a northerly direction. Attack disrupted by nearby security vessel. SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 1 Nov 2017
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Tanker Reports 5 Suspicious Speedboats NW of Sao Tomé & Principe - 27 Oct
5 suspicious speedboats w/ 2 POB in each, wearing green clothing, spotted by tanker NW of Sao Tomé & Principe. Vessel and crew safe - 27 Oct 2017
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Tanker Attacked/Boarded SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria 25 Oct. Armed Pirates; Crew into Citadel
Underway Marshall Islands-flagged tanker attacked & boarded by 2 armed pirates around 52nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Crew into citadel. Nigerian Navy respond, tanker under escort. Crew Safe - 25 Oct
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Supply Ship Attacked by 15 Pirates, 2 Speedboats. Escort Security Return Fire. Vessel Safe SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 23 Oct
Underway India-flagged supply ship attacked by 15 pirates in 2 speedboats. Pirates fired AK-47 & GPMG. NN escort ship returned fire, injuring several pirates. Vessel & crew Safe. SE of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 23 Oct 2017
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Underway Container Ship Attacked/Boarded, 8 Pirates in Speedboat S of Bonny Island, Nigeria. 6 Crew Kidnapped - 21 Oct
Underway Liberia-flagged container ship attacked S of Bonny Island, Nigeria. 8 pirates in black speedboat. 6 crew reported kidnapped. Remaining 12 crew & Vessel safe, continued transit - 21 Oct 2017
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Underway MV Attacked, 4 Pirates in Speedboat SSW Bonny Island, Nigeria - 21 Oct
Underway MV attacked SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. 4 pirates in twin-engined speedboat. Vessel safe, continued transit - 21 Oct 2017
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MV Attacked; Embarked Naval Security Return Fire. Vessel Safe SE Brass, Nigeria - 20 Oct
Black speedboat attacked MV SE of Brass, Nigeria. Shots fired, embarked Navy security return fire. Speedboat followed for approx 25 mins before moving away. Vessel & crew Safe - 20 Oct 2017
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Supply Vessel Attacked, Boarded & Robbed by 7-8 Armed Men South of Brass, Nigeria - 11 Oct
Supply vessel attacked and boarded by 7-8 robbers in a speedboat South of Brass, Nigeria. Crew into citadel as robbers stole ship equipment and personal belongings before escaping when security vessel approached. Crew safe - 11 Oct 2017.
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