Crew Kidnappings

No Information On Kidnapped Seafarer From MV Tampen After 11 Days Of Pirate Attack

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It has been over 10 days since the Indian seafarer has been missing. He is believed to have been abducted by sea pirates from their ship, the MV Tampen, that has been anchored in Gabon, the West African nation. There has been no information regarding the missing man’s whereabouts.

Kumar’s brother has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office and the Ministry of External Affairs. There has been no response to those emails. He has also been trying to contact the shipping company, Proactive...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/no-information-on-kidnapped-seafarer-from-mv-tampen-after-11-days-of-pirate-attack/

Shipping Industry Issues Call for Action on Gulf of Guinea Piracy

The new Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy has been launched on 17 May, with 99 signatories pressing for an end to the attacks on merchant shipping in the region by Nigerian pirates, reports BIMCO.

A group of shipowners convened by BIMCO drafted the Declaration, which has already been signed by maritime companies, organisations and flag States.

Crew kidnappings in Gulf of Guinea

In 2020, 135 crew were kidnapped from their ships globally, with the Gulf of Guinea accounting for over...

https://mfame.guru/shipping-industry-issues-call-for-action-on-gulf-of-guinea-piracy/

Gulf Of Guinea Region Account For 90% Of Seafarer Kidnappings Worldwide: 2020 Piracy Round-Up

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2020 saw a year-on-year increase in global piracy incidents, with the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) region account for 90% of seafarer kidnappings worldwide. Maritime security and risk experts at the ICS Leadership Insights live event on 28 April discussed solutions needed for the GoG, as well as other maritime security risks shipping should keep on their radar in 2021.

Esben Poulsson, Chair of ICS, opened proceedings noting concerns over piracy in the GoG as well as other regions including the Gulf of...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/gulf-of-guinea-region-account-for-90-of-seafarer-kidnappings-worldwide-2020-piracy-round-up/

15 Of 23 Crew Members Kidnapped Onboard Maltese Flagged Vessel – Dryad

213nm South Cotonou

Reporting indicates that 15 of the 21 crew members (consisting of Ukrainian, Romanian and Philippine nationals) have been kidnapped from a vessel

Initial Report

The vessel has been boarded 213nm South of Cotonou. The incident is understood to have involved the vessel being boarded by 9 armed individuals. The incident is understood to be ongoing.

Dryad Analysis

Whilst unconfirmed, further reporting indicates the vessel to be the Maltese flagged MT DAVIDE B (IMO9721750)

Image Credits: dryadglobal.com

Th...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/15-of-23-crew-members-kidnapped-onboard-maltese-flagged-vessel-dryad/

4 Crew Members Kidnapped From Diamond S’ Product Tanker Vessel, Released Safely

Diamond S Shipping, product tanker vessel Agisilaos

Diamond S Shipping Inc. (“Diamond S” or the “Company”) announced that the four crew members who had been kidnapped from one of its product tanker vessels, the Agisilaos, on November 29, 2020, were released on, January 6, 2021.

Image Credits: Twitter / Kapil Nandal Kassu | @nandal9pcb

All four crew members are safe and will undergo further medical examinations. Diamond S would like to thank all those involved in securing their release. Due to the sensitive nature of the incident, Diamond S will...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/4-crew-members-kidnapped-from-diamond-s-product-tanker-vessel-released-safely/

4 Crew Members Kidnapped From Tanker Vessel In Gulf of Guinea

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According to Dryad, tanker vessel MV AGISILAOS  was boarded by an unknown number of persons while underway resulting in the kidnap of 4 crew (2 Filipino, 1 Romanian, 1 Russian).

The vessel is now reported safe. Local authorities have been notified.

Dryad Analysis

This is the 24th confirmed kidnapping incident in the waters of the Gulf of Guinea within 2020 with 122 crew kidnapped from vessels.

This incident occurred in Ghanaian waters, 5nm from the Western edge of the Gulf of Guinea HRA, and 22nm...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/4-crew-members-kidnapped-from-tanker-vessel-in-gulf-of-guinea/

10 Crew Members Kidnapped From Cargo Ship In Gulf Of Guinea

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According to reports from Dryad, St Kitts flagged general cargo vessel MILAN (IMO 8113619) has been boarded 14nm NNM of the Pennington Terminal 10nm from shore resulting in the kidnap of 10 crew.

With the confirmation of kidnapping, the total number of personnel kidnapped from vessels operating in the Gulf of Guinea in 2020 is 128 across 24 incidents.

Image Credits: dryadglobal.com

The vessel was in transit from Escravos to Douala, Cameroon. AIS indicates that the vessel was in a southbound...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/10-crew-members-kidnapped-from-cargo-ship-in-gulf-of-guinea/

Pirates Board Togo Flagged Bunkering Vessel And Kidnap 3 Seafarers

Togo flagged bunkering vessel STELIOS K (IMO8679209)

Incident Overview

In a recent incident, three people have been kidnapped from a vessel. Pirates left the vessel at 05°09N – 003°29E (180/75NM off Lagos Nigeria) according to Dryad Global.

19 November 20 Update:

MDAT GoG has received an update regarding the last position of the boarded MT. The attackers are still on board. Local authorities continue to negotiate the release of the vessel and crew.

Image Credits: channel16.dryadglobal.com

Original Report:

Reporting indicates that Togo flagged bunkering...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/pirates-board-togo-flagged-bunkering-vessel-and-kidnap-3-seafarers/

Possible Kidnapping Onboard Liberian Flagged Vessel, 78nm NW Sao Tome – Dryad Global

Liberian Flagged Heavy Load Carrier - ZHEN HUA 7

Reporting indicates that the Liberian flagged Heavy Load carrier ZHEN HUA 7 (IMO9166560) has been boarded while drifting 78nm NW of Sao Tome.

Early but unconfirmed reports have indicated that some crew is unaccounted for.

Image Credits: dryadglobal.com

Dryad Analysis

This is the 8th offshore incident within the Gulf of Guinea within 9 days. The risk profile for all vessels operating within the region has been CRITICAL with attacks assessed as highly likely / expected daily. Following a spate of...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/possible-kidnapping-onboard-liberian-flagged-vessel-78nm-nw-sao-tome-dryad-global/

7 Abducted Russian Seafarers Rescued From Nigerian Pirates

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7 Russian seafarers, captured by Nigerian pirates on the 17th of July, 2020 have reportedly been released. Owing to the joint efforts of Russian diplomats in Abuja, Nigerian officials and the representative of the owner of the ship, the abducted seafarers were rescued safely. They are currently located at the Port of Harcourt, the regional headquarters of the Nigerian navy.

As per a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the 7 released seafarers were a...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/7-abducted-russian-seafarers-rescued-from-nigerian-pirates/

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