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Support for eradicating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is gaining strength both in Asia and world-wide. Organisations including Japan’s NYK Line and the Asian Shipowners’ Association are among the latest to join in the call for action.
As 2023 draws to a close, it seems appropriate to take stock of the Nigerian piracy situation. In 2023 to date (14 December) three pirate attacks against seagoing ships have been recorded, and two of these attacks were successful. One of the successful attacks was related to cargo theft related, and one was related to kidnap for ransom.
The Worldwide Threat to Shipping Report covers 30 days of analysis, reports and information to ensure ships and ship operators are aware of current and emerging security threats. The Weekly Piracy Update Report is a weekly overview of recent security incidents. Both reports are issued by US Office of Naval Intelligence (US ONI).
The latest edition of this clause is the Piracy Clause for Consecutive Voyage Charter Parties and COAs 2013 .
The Chairpersons of the Round Table of international shipping associations (RT) met in Rome in February to discuss current issues including piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
MSCHOA has received an unconfirmed report that a Dhow was pirated in the vicinity of Eyl during the last 24 hours.
At 00:01 UTC on 1 January 2023, the Shipping Industry Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA) for piracy will be removed.
International support for anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Guinea by non-regional navies is growing. BIMCO strongly supports the efforts and is committed to stimulating discussions and finding solutions to repress piracy in the region. A recent plenary meeting saw support from many nations in the region and beyond.
The ending of the monsoon has focused increased attention on the piracy issue and thus also the costs of piracy.
