Cargo Ship Boarded, West of Bata, Equatorial Guinea
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2025-02-01 21:35:00 | CW Alert 003- (Feb 25) | West Africa | Boarding | Pirates | MDAT-GoG/CLOSED SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship was boarded whilst underway approximately 55nm west of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Three armed individuals were discovered on board but fled via the port side of the main deck upon detection. A small boat was observed on the ship’s radar at a distance of approximately 1nm, trailing the vessel for 45 minutes before departing the area. All crew members are safe, and no damage or theft has been reported. UPDATE: Further information has been received stating that the three individuals were armed with guns and were in the process of cutting through the razor wire. The Master turned on the vessel's outside lights, the crew retreated to the citadel, and a distress call was made via VHF. The perpetrators then left the cargo ship, and the vessel continued to Douala under surveillance from the Cameroonian Maritime Forces. | |||||