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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2 Robbers Board Tanker During STS Ops off Lagos, Nigeria - 5 Jan
Anchored product tanker boarded by 2 robbers during STS ops off Lagos, Nigeria. Alarm raised & crew mustered resulting in the robbers escaping empty handed. Nigerian Navy informed - 5 Jan 2018
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
Underway Tanker Approached by 2 Skiffs SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria - 19 Dec
Underway Bahamas-flagged tanker approached by 2 skiffs SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Embarked AST fire warning shot, 1st skiff abort; 2nd skiff stayed on port bow. Vessel & crew Safe - 19 Dec 2017.
MV Boarded During STS Ops off Lagos, Nigeria - 17 Dec
Two robbers spotted by MV crew after boarding during STS ops. Alarm raised and robbers jumped overboard escaping in a waiting wooden boat off Lagos, Nigeria - 17 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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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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