An undetermined number of pirates yesterday boarded the chemical tanker Hana I in Malabo, near Equatorial Guinea’s capital and port city.
On January 1, an assault occurred on the Tuvalu-registered tanker that was travelling from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to Douala, Cameroon. According to first accounts, the pirates abducted two members of the crew.
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— EOS Risk Group (@EosRisk) January 2, 2024
Pirate activity in the Gulf of Guinea has been a persistent and concerning issue. The region, particularly off the coasts of Nigeria, Benin, and parts of neighboring countries, has experienced a high number of pirate attacks on shipping vessels. These attacks often involve the boarding, hijacking, and kidnapping of crew members for ransom.
