Reporting indicates that the South Korean flagged Chemical Tanker HANKUK CHEMI has diverted her course northwards into Iranian Territorial Waters (ITW) while inbound to Fujairah from Al Jubail
Oil Tanker Hit By An Explosion While Discharging At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
A Singapore-flagged oil tanker was hit by an explosion off Saudi Arabia’s port city of Jiddah. According to reports, the explosion took place because of an external source.
4 Crew Members Kidnapped From Tanker Vessel In Gulf of Guinea
According to Dryad, tanker vessel MV AGISILAOS was boarded by an unknown number of persons while underway resulting in the kidnap of 4 crew (2 Filipino, 1 Romanian, 1 Russian).
10 Crew Members Kidnapped From Cargo Ship In Gulf Of Guinea
According to reports from Dryad, general cargo vessel MILAN was boarded by pirates 14nm NNM of the Pennington Terminal 10nm from shore, resulting in kidnapping of 10 crew members.
Pirates Kidnap 19 Crew Members In Gulf Of Guinea In Seven Days
According to Dryad, a total of 19 crew members were kidnapped in two separate incidents in the Gulf Of Guinea.
Possible Kidnapping Onboard Liberian Flagged Vessel, 78nm NW Sao Tome – Dryad Global
Reporting indicates that the Liberian flagged Heavy Load carrier ZHEN HUA 7 (IMO9166560) has been boarded while drifting 78nm NW of Sao Tome.
Beirut Port Explosion To Likely Have Long-Lasting Impact On Lebanese Economy – Dryad Global
Beirut has been rocked by a significant and devastating explosion, following a severe industrial accident in a warehouse, situated in the Beirut’s port complex.
8 Crew Members Kidnapped By Pirates On Board Container Ship In Gulf Of Guinea
On 19th April, Sunday, a Portuguese flagged Container Ship TOMMI RITSCHER with 4785 TEU Capacity, was said to be approached by a speedboat, from which, a group of pirates boarded the vessel.
Pirate Attack Leaves 4 Dead & 3 Kidnapped Crew From Dredger Vessel
Reporting indicates that the Oil Dredger AMBIKA has been attacked when operating 3nm from the mouths of the RAMOS river and 9nm east of the Forcados terminal.