May 23, 2022in Uncategorized

Gulf of Guinea | Theft | 23 May ’22

On the 23rd of May at 0914 UTC MDAT – GOG confirmed that on the 20th of May 2022, at 0600 UTC, a theft took place in Takoradi Ghana

Position: 04:53.73N – 001:42.39W

Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier by pulling down the razor wire. They broke into the paint store, stole ship’s stores, and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. Port control informed.

Masters are encouraged to comply with Bet Management Practices West Africa (BMP WA) during their presence in Voluntary Reporting Area (VRA). Vessels advised to maintain strict anti-piray watch and measures. Furthermore, no vessel has been highjacked, while is under Security Escort Vessel (SEV) servise support or with an armed onboard security team.

 

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May 19, 2022in Uncategorized

Red Sea | Attack | 19 May ’22

On the 19th of May at 0830 UTC UKMTO received a report of an attack against the sailing trimaran LAKOTA, south-east of the Yemeni port of Hodeidah in south Red Sea close to the strategic Bab-el-Mandeb Straight. The boat was reportedly sailing close to the Yemeni shore due to navigation hazard. Three boats, with five person on-board with civilian clothes, reportedly approached the Hong-Kong-flagged sailing boat, firing around 20 warning shots and displaying Rocket-propelled grenade launchers and assault rifles. One of the assailants managed to board the vessel. Using evasive measures, the sailing vessel managed to escape and the crew is safe on-board SV LAKOTA.

Position: 14:19.00N – 042:42.00E

The incident may prompt short term disruption to shipping and other maritime transport through Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab, and the Gulf of Aden.

The embarkation of an armed security team will mitigate the risk of highjack but not attacks. To date no vessel has been highjacked with an armed onboard security team, by Triaena Maritime Security LTD. Security protection measures in accordance with BMP% must be applied and tested.

 

Triaena Maritime Security LTD.

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May 17, 2022in Uncategorized

Gulf of Aden | Suspicious Approach | 17 May ’22

On the 17th of May at 1650 UTC UKMTO released information that a Merchant Vessel reported being approached by two skiffs. The MV executed anti-piracy procedures and lost sight of the skiffs in part due to darkness, visibility, and part due to the skiffs turning off their lights. They were later observed less than 100m aft of the MV, finally the skiffs left. The vessel has Private Maritime Security on board. The ship and crew are safe. Vessels have been advised to keep clear of this position and exercise caution if in the vicinity.

Position: 11:51.00N – 045:03.00E

The embarkation of an armed security team will mitigate the risk of highjack but not attacks. To date no vessel has been highjacked with an armed onboard security team, by Triaena Maritime Security LTD. Security protection measures in accordance with BMP% must be applied and tested.

 

Triaena Maritime Security LTD.

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May 6, 2022in Uncategorized

Gulf of Guinea | Theft | 6 May ’22

On the 10th of May MDAT – GOG confirmed that on the 6th of May 2022, at 1924 UTC, two intruders were sighted on the deck of an MV at berth at Matadi Port. They fled on a craft with a third person with vessel equipment. Crew safe.

Position: 05:50.00S – 013:26.00E

Masters are encouraged to comply with Bet Management Practices West Africa (BMP WA) during their presence in Voluntary Reporting Area (VRA). Vessels advised to maintain strict anti-piray watch and measures. Furthermore, no vessel has been highjacked, while is under Security Escort Vessel (SEV) service support or with an armed onboard security team.

 

Triaena Maritime Security LTD.

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