Gulf of Guinea

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West African Piracy: Are Misconceptions Encouraging Complacency?

The misconception that piracy in West Africa is limited to Nigeria and Cameroon has potentially severe consequences. Reports indicate...

Shaun Robertson

Report on the B.Ocean Hijacking

The South Korean-owned vessel MT B.Ocean was hijacked on Wednesday night (23/11/2022) at 23:11 UTC. This attack is the second time the...

Shaun Robertson

Is This a Bigger Threat than Piracy for Nigeria?

Other than piracy, Nigeria has another problem to deal with. Just recently, twenty-six sailors detained in August appealed for help after...

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4 Things the Ghanaian Navy are Doing to Combat Piracy in 2022

Ghana is situated in the Gulf of Guinea, which is designated as a high-risk area for maritime personnel, meaning that it has a problem...

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Characteristics Of Nigerian Piracy: 5 Key Features

Characteristics of Nigerian Piracy. Use of Geography, primary targets, business model, ties with crime, highes danger areas

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5 Things Nigerian Pirate Attacks Have in Common

Piracy represents a worldwide crime that obstructs the free passage of ships carrying people and cargo, resulting in economic...