On May 2, 2023, the bulk carrier GREBE BULKER was boarded by pirates. At the time, the ship was at Owendo Anchorage, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea. According to reports, the pirates attacked and were able to board the vessel. Three crew members were kidnapped in the...
Pirate Activity
Tanker Ship SUCCESS 9 Attacked by Pirates
On April 10, 2023, the product tanker SUCCESS 9 was boarded by pirates. The ship was south of the Ivory Coast in the Gulf of Guinea. According to reports, the pirates attacked and were able to board the vessel. Safe offshore companies must adequately prepare for the...
Tanker Ship MONJASA REFORMER Attacked by Pirates
On March 26, 2023, the product tanker MONJASA REFORMER was boarded by pirates. The ship was off the coast of the Republic of Congo when it was attacked. According to reports, crew were able to muster on the vessel. It is unclear if the pirates remain on board. Safe...
Two Vessels Boarded and Robbed by Pirates in Bay of Campeche
Pirates recently attacked two vessels in the Bay of Campeche. On December 28, 2022, the anchor handling vessel Bourbon Artabaze was boarded by pirates. The following day, another vessel the Bourbon Alienor was also attacked. According to local reports, pirates were...
Oil Tanker MARAN POSEIDON Attacked by Pirates
The oil tanker MARAN POSEIDON was attacked by pirates on December 12, 2022. At the time, the vessel was in the Gulf of Guinea, en route to Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Reports indicate a boat approached the tanker and fired shots at it before fleeing. Additional details...
Pirates Attack Cargo Ship MARTINA
The general cargo ship MARTINA was attacked and boarded by pirates on September 14, 2022. At the time, the vessel was at Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Reports indicate that a group of pirates boarded and then looted the ship. Crew members mustered in the vessel's...
Pirates Attack Offshore Oil Platform in Bay of Campeche, Mexico
The offshore oil platform Rebombeo was attacked and boarded by pirates on June 14, 2022. The platform is part of a pumping complex operated by Pemex in the Bay of Campeche, off the coast of Mexico. Reports indicate that a group of ten pirates boarded the platform...
Pirates Attack Offshore Construction Vessel CREST TARASCO
The offshore construction vessel CREST TARASCO was attacked and boarded by pirates on May 22, 2022. At the time, the vessel operating near the Hokchi field near Dos Bocas, Tabasco, Mexico in the Bay of Campeche. Reports indicate that at least five pirates approached...
Product Tanker B OCEAN Hijacked by Pirates
The product tanker B OCEAN was attacked and hijacked by pirates on January 25, 2022. At the time, the vessel was south of Abidjan, Ivory Coast in the Gulf of Guinea, en route from Cameroon to Cotonou, Benin. Reports indicate that pirates boarded the vessel and stole...
Container Ship TONSBERG Boarded by Pirates – Six Abducted
The container ship TONSBERG was attacked and boarded by pirates on December 13, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in the Gulf of Guinea, en route from Cameroon to Cotonou, Benin. Reports indicate that pirates boarded the vessel and kidnapped six crew members. The...