Maritime Crime
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Suspicious Approach in Gulf of Aden
February 20, 18:24 UTC: Initial reports that a merchant vessel has reported a suspicious approach by 3 skiffs in posn. 1327N – 04942E (in vicinity of the IRTC) to within […]
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10 Crew Kidnapped From Tanker 76NM SW of Cotonou, Benin
February 20, 01:10 UTC: Initial reports indicate that 10 (out of a total of 24) crew have been kidnapped from the crude oil tanker ALPINE PENELOPE (IMO #9379301) while she […]
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Brazilian Authorities Seize 140kg of Cocaine Amongst Timber Shipment at Itajai Port
February 17: Authorities seized 140 kg of cocaine concealed among a cargo of timber inside a container at Itajai port. Authorities found the narcotics during a routine cargo inspection. The […]
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Costa Rica Seizes Five Tons of Cocaine Bound for Holland in Largest Narcotics Seizure Ever in Country
February 15: Police in Costa Rica seized more than 5 tons of cocaine bound for the Dutch port of Rotterdam in the country’s largest ever drugs bust, officials said. The […]
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Iran Maritime Guards Report Seizing 112,000L Smuggled Fuel in Persian Gulf Across 2 Operations
February 09: Maritime guards have seized 112,000 liters of smuggled fuel in Hormozgan province, according to the deputy of the navy commander of that province. Colonel Abdollah Lashkrai said on […]
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Danish Authorities Seize Reefer Carrying Cocaine; All Crew Arrested
February 15: Danish authorities have seized the reefer vessel DUNCAN ISLAND (IMO #9059638) and discovered no less than 100kg of cocaine (unconfirmed reports of up to 310 kg). All crew […]
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Suspicious Approach By Nine Skiffs Off Ana Chaves Bay, São Tomé
February 11, 09:05 UTC: An unspecified number of persons in nine skiffs approached a merchant vessel near posn. 00°30N – 005°59E (47NM off Ava Chaves, São Tomé.) Crew implemented counter-piracy […]
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Piracy Attack on Container Vessel Underway Off Ana Chaves Bay, São Tomé
February 14, 08:12 UTC: At least two unauthorized persons in two speedboats successfully boarded the container vessel MAERSK TEMA (IMO #9698264) in position 01°33N-005°18E while she was underway from Pointe […]
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Nigeria Lost N4.57tn Revenue to Crude Oil Theft In 4 Years
February 12: Nigeria lost a approximately N4.57 trillion to oil theft activities in the four years between 2015 and 2018, according to estimates by the Nigeria Natural Resource Charter (NNRC). […]
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Moroccan Authorities Dismantle Criminal Network; Seize 2.4 Tonnes of Cannabis, 6 Boats, and Arrest 4 Suspects
February 07: The Moroccan security services dismantled a criminal network of drug trafficking and illegal immigration to Spain while seizing 2.4 tonnes of cannabis. According to a statement on Friday […]
