Pirates in the Gulf of Guinea have released a Panama-flagged oil tanker and its 22 Indian crew members which they had hijacked off Benin last week, the ship's manager Anglo-Eastern has confirmed. The company said in an emailed statement on Monday that the MT Marine Express is now back under command of its Captain and crew. All crew members are reported safe and the cargo is … [Read more...]
Oil Tanker Missing Since Friday in Gulf of Guinea – Ship Manager
An oil products tanker with 22 Indian crew members has been missing since Friday in the Gulf of Guinea, the manager of the vessel has confirmed, sparking fears that the vessel has been hijacked. Hong Kong-based Anglo-Eastern confirmed in a tweet that they have lost contact with their managed MT Marine Express while in Cotonou, Benin. Last contact was made with the vessel … [Read more...]
Pirates Kidnapped 10 Crew from Bulk Carrier Off Nigeria
Pirates have kidnapped ten crew members from a bulk carrier off the coast of Nigeria, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre and other sources have confirmed. The incident took place 14 December 2017 approximately 32nm South of Brass, Nigeria. According to the IMB, the bulk carrier was boarded by six pirates from a small boat as the vessel was underway. Ten crew members were … [Read more...]
Six Crew Kidnapped from German-Owned Containership Off Nigeria
BERLIN, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Six crew from a German container vessel have been kidnapped in Nigerian waters, a shipping company said on Tuesday. Four of those taken are Filipino, and one is a Ukrainian national, according to the Philippines department of labour and Ukrainian foreign ministry. Kidnapping for ransom is a common problem in parts of Nigeria. A number of … [Read more...]
Pirates Kidnap Five from Cargo Ship Off Nigeria
Pirates purportedly kidnapped five crew members from a cargo ship off the coast of Nigeria on Sunday. The International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre confirmed that a group of armed pirates board a general a general cargo ship underway around 15nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria on July 30. The incident was reported to the Nigerian navy who responded and located the … [Read more...]