Robbery on a Tanker, Gulf of Guinea
Issued: 5 days ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
2025-04-21 19:20:00 | CW Alert 019- (Apr 25) | West Africa | Robbery | ROBBERS | MDAT-GoG/CLOSED SOURCE |
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It has been reported that a robbery has occurred onboard a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker whilst underway in the Gulf of Guinea approximately 104nm Southwest of Brass, Nigeria. Four perpetrators gained access to the vessel from a craft with a black hull. The crew retreated to the citadel and the perpetrators remained onboard for four hours. The crew have been reported as safe and items of crew belongings, cash, and ship's properties were stolen. The incident has been reported to the authorities and the vessel has continued her transit to Douala, Cameroon. |