Tag: cargo vessel
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Three Vessels at Takoradi Anchorage Report Thefts or Attempted Thefts In Early Hours of Wednesday
March 04, 03:30 UTC: Two unauthorized person reportedly attempted to board a cargo vessel while she was at Takoradi anchorage (4NM off Takoradi, Ghana). The unauthorized persons were spotted by […]
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General Cargo Vessel Attacked And Likely Boarded 84NM South of Lagos, Nigeria
UPDATE March 10: According to further reports, the vessel was boarded while underway by six unauthorized persons with automatic weapons. The crew activated SSAS and mustered in the safety cabin. […]
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Pirates Kill Captain, Kidnap 2 Other Captains and 2 Chief Officers, In Libreville Harbor, Gabon
January 12 UPDATE: All four kidnapped crew were reportedly rescued safely. (Xinhua) December 22: According to an official Gabonese government statement, pirates attacked four vessels in Libreville’s harbour overnight, killing […]
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UPDATE: General Cargo Vessel Attacked 120mi SW of Brass, Nigeria; Crew Kidnapped
July 13: At approx. 22:30LT the Turkish-flagged General Cargo Vessel PAKSOY 1 was reportedly attacked 120mi SW of Brass Terminal in Nigeria (0258N, 0044E). Two skiffs, each carrying 5-7 armed […]
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Bomb Disposal Drama
A potential disaster has been averted following a joint operation between the Indian Coast Guard and the police bomb disposal squad after an unexploded rocket propelled grenade launched at a cargo vessel […]
