Tug Boarded & Robbed Unnoticed Whilst Berthed in Carena Shipyard, Abidjan, Ivory Coast - 4 Dec
Berthed Singapore-flagged tug/OSV boarded unnoticed. Robbers climbed lower freeboard, stole mooring ropes and escaped at Carena shipyard, Abidjan port, Ivory Coast - 4 Dec 2017
MV Boarded & Robbed off Takoradi, Ghana - 2 Dec
MV approached by 2 boats w 6 POB, ! robber boarded and stole ship properties before escaping. Naval patrol boat dispatched to investigate off Takoradi, Ghana. Vessel Safe - 2 Dec 2017
Panama-Flagged Bulk Carrier Boarded SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. 1 Crew Abducted - 1 Dec
Panama-flagged bulk carrier attacked & boarded by 6-7 pirates around 52nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Crew into citadel, Master stayed on bridge & abducted. Pirates departed. Remaining crew Safe. - 1 Dec 2017
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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MV Attacked SSW Bonny Island, Nigeria - 16 Nov
Liberia-flagged bulk carrier, Fadelisa, attacked by 4 pirates in a boat around 20nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Nigerian Navy escort boat had left 15 mins previous but returned and fired on pirates. Vessel Safe - 16 Nov 2017.
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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Pirates Attempt Boarding MV off Nigeria Coast - 10 Nov
MV reported attempted boarding by 5-6 armed pirates in blue-hulled boat off Nigerian coast, in vicinity of Pennington Terminal - 10 Nov 2017. Awaiting further details
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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Piracy Incidents off Nigeria 20 - 26 Oct. 6 Crew Kidnapped
Four pirate attacks occurred off Nigeria between 20 - 26 Oct 2017. Black speedboats involved in most incidents. 6 crew kidnapped from container ship.
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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MV Attacked by Single Speedboat. AST Fire Shots. Safe. SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 2 Oct
MV attacked around 7nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Embarked security fire shots. Speedboat departed - 2 Oct 2017.
Panama-flagged Tanker Attacked/Boarded by Armed Pirates. Two Crew Abducted SE of Brass, Nigeria - 26 Sep
Panama-flagged tanker attacked and boarded by armed pirates around 34nm SE of Brass, Nigeria. Two crew reportedly abducted - 26 Sep 2017
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MV Boarded by 1 Person. Nothing Stolen, Crew Safe. Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria - 20 Sep.
MV at Lagos anchorage, Nigeria boarded by one person. Nothing stolen. Vessel and crew safe - 20 Sep 2017
General Cargo Ship Attacked by Men in 4 Speedboats; Boarded & 5 Persons Abducted in Calabar, Nigeria 18 Sep
Cameroon-flagged general cargo ship attacked & boarded by men in 4 speedboats. 5 persons reportedly abducted near Parrot Island, Calabar, Nigeria - 18 Sep 2017
Tug/Barge Attacked on San Bartolomeo River, Rivers State, Nigeria. 1 Crew Shot, 3 Abducted - 18 Sep
Tug/barge enroute Idamara to Robertkiri was attacked by five gunmen while on the San Bartolomeo River, Rivers State, Nigeria. One person shot and three others abducted, including Master and C/E. Reported - 18 Sep 2017.
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Anchored MV boarded by robbers armed w/ knives and crowbars. Alarm relayed via VHF. MOC Conakry contacted. Robbers broke windows and property before leaving off Conakry, Guinea - 15 Sep 2017
Supply Vessel Attacked by 10 Armed Persons in Speedboat. AST Fire Warnings off Bonny Island, Nigeria - 14 Sep
Supply vessel attacked by 10 armed persons in speedboat. Hiding behind a trawler, the speedboat suddenly altered course toward the vessel. Embarked AST fire warning shots resulting in speedboat moving away. SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 14 Sep 2017.
Two MVs Boarded & Robbed off Takoradi, Ghana - 3 & 5 Sep
Two anchored MVs were boarded and robbed off Takoradi, Ghan 3 & 5 Sep respectively. In once case, robber jumped overboard when alarm raised; other case 2 robbers escaped prior to patrol boat arrival on scene
Bulk Carrier Boarded & Robbed by 7 Armed Robbers; Attempt to Kidnap Master; Conakry Anchorage, Guinea - 8 Sep
Anchored Liberia-flagged bulk carrier, Fortis Amalthea, boarded by 7 armed robbers. Robbers attempted to kidnap master. Stole ship property and crew personal effects at Conakry anchorage, Guinea - 8 Sep 2017
Anchored Tanker Boarded; 1 Robber Jumped Overboard, 1 Apprehended off Lagos, Nigeria - 19 Aug
Anchored tanker boarded. Floating object spotted off Stbd bow. Armed security fire warning shots. 1 robber jumped overboard. alarm raised, crew in Citadel. Flexi hose found w/ some oil siphoned. Security apprehended robber in hawse pipe - 19 Aug 2017
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MV Approached by 8 Black-Hulled Skiffs Off Nigeria Coast - 19 Aug
8 suspicious black-hulled skiffs w/ 2 POB in each approached MV off Nigerian coast - 19 Aug 2017
Small Boat Approached MV W of Mauritania. MV Safe After Evasive Manoeuvres - 3 Aug
MV approached by small boat claiming to be Mauritania Navy. Demand stop or will shoot. MV carried out evasive manoeuvres off West Mauritania. Vessel and crew Safe - 3 Aug 2017
Tanker Attacked & Boarded SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Vessel Robbed; 3 Crew Missing - 31 Jul
Tanker attacked and boarded by pirates SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Pirates stole crew personal belongings. Three crew members were reported missing. Nigerian navy escorted vessel to Bonny anchorage. - 31 Jul 2017
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Panama-flagged General Cargo Ship Boarded Off Bonny Island, Nigeria Overnight 29/30 Jul. 5 Crew Reported Kidnapped.
Bulk Carrier Approached & Attempted Boarding by Fishing Boat off Senegal - 22 Jul
Fishing boat approached and attempted to board bulk carrier off Dakar, Senegal. Evasive manoeuvres and poor weather precluded boarding. Vessel Safe - 22 Jul 2017
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Anchored Tanker Boarded off Monrovia, Liberia. Suspected Robber Seen - 21 Jul
Anchored tanker reported sighting suspected robber on poop deck. Alarm raised, crew muster and conduct search. Nothing reported stolen. Monrovia anchorage, Liberia - 21 Jul 2017.
General Cargo Ship Attacked & Boarded by 4-5 Pirates off Bonny Island. Left, Crew Safe - 13 Jul
Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship attacked & boarded by 4-5 (maybe 6) pirates SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Crew into citadel, pirates depart heading towards another vessel. Vessel & crew safe - 13 Jul 2017
3 Boats Approach MV. Security Fire Warning Shots; Port Harcourt - 29 Jun
3 small boats hiding under pipelines approached MV in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Armed guards spotted 1 small boat near the ship’s bow and kept them away by warning shots. Later, the boat closed another vessel - 29 Jun 2017.
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Anchored Bulk Carrier Boarded. 1 Robber Escaped Empty Handed; Freetown, Sierra Leone - 6 Jun
Anchored bulk carrier boarded by single robber. Security watchman spotted robber, raised alarm. Robber escaped empty handed - Freetown anchorage, Sierra leone - 6 June 2017
Tug Attacked and Boarded in Rivers Channels; Crew Kidnapped - 4 Jun
Tug attacked and boarded in Channels West of Bonny, Nigeria by gunmen w/ AK47 and GPMG. Two crew reported kidnapped (Capt & C/E) - 4 Jun 2017
Small MV Attacked & Boarded in Bayelsa Waterways. Crew Kidnapped. Speedboat Capsized, 1 Crew Survived, Remainder Poss Died - 29 May
Small MV attacked & boarded by armed perpetrators in Bayelsa waterways, Nigeria. Crew kidnapped, Perpetrators speedboat capsized likely crew died. One hostage survived recovered by Nigeria security patrol - 29 May 2017
Anchored Container Ship Boarded & Robbed Unnoticed, Freetown, Sierra Leone - 26 May
Anchored container ship boarded & robbed unnoticed. Theft discovered during routine rounds off Freetown, Sierra leone - 26 May 21017
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6-8 POB in 2 Speedboats Board MV off Akwa Ibo, Nigeria. Crew Safe in Citadel for 2hrs. Attackers Fled - 12 May
MV approached & boarded by pirates South of Akwa Ibo coast. Crew sighted attackers, retreat into citadel. Emerge 2 hours later as attackers fled as security vessel arrived - 12 May
4 Vessels Attacked in Gulf of Guinea in 24hrs. 1 Boarded (Rescued); 3 Attacked - 29 Apr
4 MV attacked SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria 29 Apr. 1 hijack failed as NN rescued crew; other vessels fired upon by between 3-5 pirates in speedboats. Some damage suffered to vessels
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