3 Jul 2024

Nigerian Customs Showcase Illegal Weapons Haul from Turkey

July 1, Nigerian Customs Service displayed illegal weapons seized from a concealed shipping container that arrived from Turkey at the Port of Onne

Nigerian Customs Showcase Illegal Weapons Haul from Turkey
5 Jun 2024

Labor Union Strike Sees Nigerian Ports Cease Working

According to BusinessDay, Nigeria experienced a nationwide strike initiated by the labor unions on Monday, June 3rd, including all ports.

Labor Union Strike Sees Nigerian Ports Cease Working
29 May 2024

Bulk Carrier Damaged in Missile Attack Off Yemen Coastline

As per Reuters, maritime security and shipping sources reported on May 28, a bulk carrier was targeted by three missiles off the coast of Yemen.

Bulk Carrier Damaged in Missile Attack Off Yemen Coastline
23 May 2024

Missile Attacks Off Yemen Target Two More Merchant Vessels

The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident south of Hodeidah where “a missile impacted the water in close proximity” to a ship.

Missile Attacks Off Yemen Target Two More Merchant Vessels
20 May 2024

Oil Tanker Sustains Damage After Houthi Attack Off Yemen

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation reported on May 18 a crude oil tanker, Wind, had been attacked 98 miles south of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.

Oil Tanker Sustains Damage After Houthi Attack Off Yemen
20 May 2024

Tanker Boarded & Robbed by Pirates Off Cape Verde

A Turkey-flagged product tanker was boarded and robbed southwest of Nova Sintra, Cape Verde early Friday, marking a escalation in pirate activity

Tanker Boarded & Robbed by Pirates Off Cape Verde
13 May 2024

Tanker Pirate Assault Foiled by Operation Atalanta

During a maritime security operation near Somalia, Operation Atalanta confirmed its naval forces had apprehended a group of suspected pirates.

Tanker Pirate Assault Foiled by Operation Atalanta
16 Apr 2024

EU Atalanta Naval Force Warns Against Paying Ransoms

Naval force responsible for combating piracy in the Indian Ocean issues warning that the recent ransom payment could provoke additional attacks.

EU Atalanta Naval Force Warns Against Paying Ransoms
15 Apr 2024

Bangladeshi Ship & Crew Released by Somali Pirates

Early on Sunday, Somali pirates released the Bangladeshi ship, Abdullah, along with its crew of 23, following the payment of a $5 million ransom.

Bangladeshi Ship & Crew Released by Somali Pirates
15 Apr 2024

State of Emergency as Gas Carrier Runs Aground Off Egypt

Over the weekend, a state of emergency was declared offshore Egypt when a Liberian-flagged gas carrier ran aground.

State of Emergency as Gas Carrier Runs Aground Off Egypt
8 Apr 2024

Unlicensed Mozambique Ferry Capsizes Killing at Least 94

A tragic incident off the northern coast of Mozambique resulted in at least 94 fatalities, including children, with 26 individuals still missing.

Unlicensed Mozambique Ferry Capsizes Killing at Least 94
2 Apr 2024

Europe-Africa Services Upgraded by CMA CGM

The Marseille-based shipping company CMA CGM has announced updates to its EURAF services, aiming to enhance its offerings in the African region.

Europe-Africa Services Upgraded by CMA CGM
26 Mar 2024

Cargo Ship Still Stranded After Port of Alexandria Grounding

Maritime claims expert WK Webster says the Lady Zehra, a general cargo ship, was grounded during docking maneuvers on March 18 at the Port of Alexandria.

Cargo Ship Still Stranded After Port of Alexandria Grounding
22 Mar 2024

Five Dead, One Missing After Fire on Perenco Platform

Five workers have died and one is still missing after an incident on Perenco’s Becuna platform off the coast of Gabon.

Five Dead, One Missing After Fire on Perenco Platform
21 Mar 2024

Contact Made with Owner of Hijacked Bulker by Pirates

Pirates from Somalia who seized the Bangladeshi-flagged bulk carrier Abdullah last week initiate communication with SR Shipping, the ship's owner

Contact Made with Owner of Hijacked Bulker by Pirates