In a recent alarming incident, a Panama-flagged general cargo vessel was targeted by criminals off the coast of Cameroon, resulting in the abduction of six crew members. According to reports from maritime security consultancy Ambrey, the incident occurred last Friday at the Douala anchorage.
This unfortunate event highlights the growing threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, which has witnessed numerous attacks in recent years.
The vessel, anchored approximately 0.8 nautical miles offshore, was...