Active AIS Systems Key To Evade Pirate Attack, Says Gard

Despite the elevated piracy risk in the Gulf of Guinea, ships operating in the region should maintain their automatic identification systems (AIS) in operation at all times.
On 5 October 2020, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) issued a notice warning its clients and other stakeholders that the Nigerian Navy will investigate.
It has arrested ships that switch off their automatic identification system (AIS) when operating in Nigerian waters.
It further reminds masters of their...