Gabon:17 sailors missing after tanker lost off Libreville
2018-08-27 08:50By： xinde marine news
Gabon: Tbilisi confirms 17 sailors missing after contact with tanker lost off Libreville 19 August
The Georgian government confirmed that an investigation is underway after 17 Georgian sailors went missing off the coast of Gabon since 14 August when all contact with their ship was lost as it was sailing off Libreville. The Panama-flagged chemical tanker MT Pantelena was around 18 nm off Libreville when all contact was lost although it is unclear what happened to the vessel and its crew. Analysis: Although piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is common, incidents off Libreville are rarely reported. Most attacks are concentrated 10-150 nm off the coast of Nigeria, although there is precedent for incidents further south off Sao Tome and Principe.
Nigeria: Armed robbers steal from vessel at Onne anchorage 21 August
Four armed robbers boarded a merchant vessel at Onne Port Anchorage at 0240 hrs local time and stole cans of oil before leaving. Crew were later reported as safe. Analysis: Crime is rarely reported at Onne port, although this is likely due to a lack of capacity to formally report crime through recognised channels. Onne port is located in the restive Niger Delta region where armed criminal gangs perpetrate a range of violent and opportunistic crimes, making it likely that the actual crime rate at the port is higher than reported. However, Nigerian authorities have lowered the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code level to a level 1 in April 2017, citing significant security improvements at Onne since 2016.
Costa Rica: Police seize 133 kg of cocaine at Limon port 15 August
Drug enforcement agents seized 133 kg of cocaine hidden in a shipment of pineapples at the Port Terminal of Limón. The narcotics were on board a ship called Polar Chile and bound for Ireland. There were no immediate reports on whether authorities made arrests in connection with the seizure. Latin American drug gangs often hide narcotics in food shipments to Europe.
Mauritania: Collision between vessel, fishing boats kills nine fishermen 15 August
A night-time collision between a large transport vessel and two small fishing boats killed nine fishermen at an undisclosed location off the coast of Mauritania. Six other fishermen were rescued with various degree injuries. It is unclear who operated the large vessel. Industrial fishing vessels and other large carriers are regularly criticised for their lack of caution when navigating, especially at night.
Oman: Explosion on tanker injures three off coast near Muscat 14 August
An explosion occurred on a Fujairah-bound Shipping Corporation of India tanker off the coast near Muscat, injuring three people. The cause of the explosion was not immediately confirmed. The Omani navy and other vessels responded and extinguished the fire. Omani officials said that the vessel was seaworthy and continued operations two hours after the explosion.
Philippines: Coast guard seizes smuggled sugar in Tawi-Tawi 18 August
The coast guard turned over to customs an estimated USD 187,000 worth of smuggled sugar seized from a cargo vessel rescued off Mapun Island in the seas of Tawi-Tawi. Local media reported that the coast guard initially rescued the boat and then discovered it was carrying about 5,000 bags of smuggled sugar. Initial investigations showed that the imported sugar came from Labuan in Sabah, Malaysia.
Somalia: Police detain Mogadishu port officials for questioning 18 August
According to local media, police detained several officials at Mogadishu port for questioning in connection with corruption allegations. Those arrested included the manager of the seaport customs office. Local media did not confirm details of the allegations.
Tunisia: Shipping line workers postpone strike to 2-4 September 18 August
Unionised employees from shipping line firm Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation postponed their strike planned for 19-21 August to 2-4 September, local media reported. The decision came after an initial round of negotiations with the company's management. The industrial action, which was prompted by demands for better wage benefits and the payment of a holiday bonus, is expected to disrupt ferry routes from Tunisia to France and Italy as well as freight transport to Spain and Italy.
Tunisia : Naval forces recover 14 migrants after intercepting vessel off the coast of Sfax 17 August
The coast guard recovered 14 migrants after intercepting a vessel off the coast of Sfax. Officials said that the human smugglers accidentally set fire to their vessel after attempting to use petrol bombs to ward off the coast guard vessel. Tunisia is a common transit point for human traffickers attempting to reach Italy.
Yemen: Security forces seize antiquities in Aden 15 August
Authorities seized 12 antiquities on a vessel due to depart for Djibouti from Aden's Mualla port, according to security forces. Officials said that a merchant in Sana'a was responsible for the trafficking attempt. The incident comes after a warning by UNESCO over the threat of antiquities trafficking in Yemen amid a three-year conflict between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed forces in southern Yemen.
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