21 Nov 17 – attack – Off Mukalla port
On 21 NOV 2017 at 1940 UTC. MV reported being under Attack by 4 Armed Skiffs in POSN 14-08.7N 048-57.3E (Near Mukulla Port). Vessel and crew are safe. Vessels transiting…
On 21 NOV 2017 at 1940 UTC. MV reported being under Attack by 4 Armed Skiffs in POSN 14-08.7N 048-57.3E (Near Mukulla Port). Vessel and crew are safe. Vessels transiting…
At 210050 UTC NOV 2017 a merchant vessel at 06-18.3N 003-10.5E (Lagos anchorage) observed 2 small boats approach to a close proximity. POB of boats attempted to board using hooked…
A total number of 16 gun boats and 6,000 armed police personnel are expected to be deployed along the waterways and creeks of Bayelsa state to tackle rising sea piracy…
EU NAVFOR Somalia’s Flagship, the Italian vessel ITS Virginio Fasan, has apprehended six suspected pirates and seized their vessels. Six crew of a motor whaler, acting as mother ship, and…
On 19 Nov 17, an MV in position 1404N 05147E (Near IRTC Point B). Reports sighting a skiff with a ladder, which approached to 1nm. MV increased speed and is now safe.
At 0555UTC on 18 November 2017, an FV in position 0156.0S 04923.0E (380NMs of the Somali Coast) reported that 1 skiff with 4 POB Approached the FV to 1000 yards.…
On November 15, a destroyer from the 27th Chinese naval escort taskforce successfully dispersed a number of suspected pirate vessels aiming for two container ships, reports China Central Television. At…
At 0945UTC on the 16th of November 2017, 7 personnel in a white hulled boat, 5 to 6 Metres in length attempted to board a vessel in position 03°30’N 006°46E…
On 16th November at 11:00ZHrs in position 04°07N - 006°57E (180°/7NM from Fairway buoy, NIGERIA), a Merchant Ship is under attack. No further information at this time but vessels are…
A maritime situation has been reported in Yemen. On November 6, 2017, the Saudi-led coalition announced the closure of all ports in Yemen until further notice. There are reports that…
Pirates have released the six crew members of the container ship Demeter who were kidnapped on October 21 off the coast of Nigeria. Ship management company Peter Doehle Schiffahrts-KG reported…
The Nigerian military, yesterday, said while it was not averse to legitimate agitations by any section of the country, it would put down agitations with violent disposition. Speaking during the…
ACCRA - Ghana's "long and arduous journey" to boost offshore oil exploration and extraction will be fuelled with billions of extra dollars after a key court victory over Ivory Coast.…
A Merchant Ship was attacked in 04 07 10N 006 59 57E at 0822UTC on 11 November 2017.Vessels transiting the area are to exercise extreme caution. Source: MDAT /GoG
Concerned Nigerians can heave a temporary sigh of relief with the decision of the dreaded Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) to suspend its plan to renew attacks on the nation’s oil…
THREE of the four Vietnamese captives of the Abu Sayyaf were rescued by the Philippine military on Friday night, Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said on Saturday. Roque made the announcement in a…
At 1335UTC on the 10th of November 2017,5 to 6 armed personnel in a blue hulled boat, 5 to 6 Metres in length were reported attempting to board a vessel…
A maritime security engagement between the Philippine Navy and Royal Australian Navy kicked off in Zamboanga City Pier on Friday. Local officials and officers from the Naval Forces Western Mindanao…
SEA GUARDIAN MONTHLY ADVISORY SITREP OCT-NOV 17-
At 1300UTC on 08 November 2017, an MV in position 1230N 04337E (in the vicinity of Mayyun Island) reported that 2 skiffs with 7 POB approached at speed to within…