Security alert for ships operating in the Gulf Of Guinea
09 February 2018Joint-industry alert on piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
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Additional Gulf of Guinea security advice
23 February 2018As an additional aide to the advice promulgated on 9 February 2018, BIMCO urges all members to note the guidance and advice contained in the following security notice for ships operating in the Gulf of Guinea region.
Quarterly security reports for the Gulf of Guinea
30 June 2017MDAT GoG have published useful quarterly reports which capture the past 6 months of incidents in the Gulf of Guinea.
Security advisory for ships operating in the Gulf of Guinea
06 February 2017As a result of the number of recent security incidents over the last few days in the Gulf of Guinea, BIMCO reminds all members of the procedures and details for voluntary reporting.
Increased Security Threats for vessels operating in the Gulf of Guinea
21 October 2020BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF warns that as the dry season approaches and sea conditions abate, an increase in attacks in the Gulf of Guinea has traditionally been seen, so maritime security risks to vessels operating in the Gulf of Guinea require renewed attention.
EU, China and the U.S. needs to support counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Guinea – BIMCO
09 January 2019Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is an unacceptable burden to seafarers and shipping companies. Around 40 ships have been attacked in the Gulf of Guinea in the past 12 months. Most recently, six seafarers were kidnapped from the MSC Mandy, which was on the way to Lagos, Nigeria. BIMCO asks, on behalf of its members, that maritime powers increase their presence and expand their collaboration with local states to curb piracy.
Round Table to organise joint meeting on Gulf of Guinea piracy
09 March 2020The 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.
Gulf of Guinea Piracy Continues to Threaten Seafarers – Industry Wants Action Now
10 June 2019London: Friday, 7 June 2019. Members of the shipping community, Flag States and Agencies from Gulf of Guinea gathered at the Headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for a day-long symposium on Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea. The event, co-sponsored by BIMCO, IMCA, ICS, ITF and OCIMF, featured speakers from regional maritime agencies as well as shipping officials, academics and military staff. The shipping industry, along with seafarer groups, organized the event to highlight the continuing danger to seafarers operating in the Gulf of Guinea.
New publication offers updated maritime security guidance for mariners operating off West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea
31 March 2020Industry organisations, supported by government and military organisations, have worked together to produce a new publication that will help mariners detect, deter and delay external threats to their safety. Best Management Practices to Enhance Maritime Security for Vessels & Mariners Operating Off the Coast of West Africa including the Gulf of Guinea (BMP WA) consolidates and enhances existing guidance for specific threats in this region.
MDAT-GoG establishes new website
26 September 2019Ships operating in the Gulf of Guinea can benefit studying the new website run by the UK/French security reporting centre MDAT-GoG (Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade for the Gulf of Guinea). It is also highly recommended to report ship's movements, suspicious observations and security incidents immediately as they occur.
