The MDAT-GoG have been informed that communication has been lost with the tanker B OCEAN (IMO 9377834). The last communication with the vessel was at 2300 UTC 23/11/2022.
UPDATE: The MDAT-GoG have received confirmation from the CSO that the tanker was boarded by eight armed pirates. The crew are reported safe, however the navigation equipment on the bridge has been destroyed and the current position of the vessel is not known. The MDAT-GoG request that Masters report any sighting of the vessel.
This is the 52nd incident to occur in the Gulf of Guinea this year, and underscores the continuing risk to vessels that exists in the region.
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