BENIN // On the early hours of November 2nd a bulk carrier was attacked by unknown men in Cotonou anchorage, Benin. A local patrol vessel was dispatched to the area and currently with the vessel. Initial reports indicate that up to 9 Asian crew members could have been kidnapped.
For additional information and analysis on the incident contact us at pi@praesidiumintl.com
Russian sailors kidnapped by pirates in Cameroon to return home soon
On September 3rd, around 1530 LT a merchant vessel was approached by one speedboat 46NM SW of Aden.
The other three sailors, kidnapped on november 4th, were released from captivity
CHINESE CONSULATE IN LAGOS CONFIRMED THE RELEASE OF FOUR CHINESE NATIONALS ON SUNDAY JANUARY 13TH
THE JOINT WAR COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE LISTED AREAS OF RISK WITHIN THE GOG AND AGREED ON ADOPTING SOME CHANGES
