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Pirates Attack LPG Carrier, Kidnap Crew Off West Africa
An LPG carrier has become the latest target of the ongoing piracy off West Africa, with reports confirming that nine of the ship’s crew have been kidnapped and one injured. The vessel was underway bound for Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, when it was boarded. Security group Vanguard reports the vessel was approximately 50 nautical miles west…
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Pirates Board Product Tanker in Gulf of Guinea, First Nigeria Incident in Four Years
A product tanker was boarded by pirates this week more than 100 nautical miles south of Nigeria’s coast, marking the first such incident involving a commercial vessel near Nigeria in four years. While the crew followed safety protocols and avoided harm, security experts warn that piracy risks remain high across the Gulf of Guinea and…