Indonesian Navy Catches Five Pirates in the Act of Raiding a Barge
25 February 2021
ELIOS RAY has reported an Explosion in the Gulf of Oman
26 February 2021
Reporting indicates that a SEV has been attacked resulting in the death of two personnel.Â
Reporting indicates that a Nigerian flagged offshore crew transfer vessel, acting in the capacity of security escort vessel has been attacked.
Early reporting indicates that the vessel had 8 crew a PMSC liaison officer and 7 Nigerian Navy personnel.
The vessel is understood to have been inbound to an RV with the vessel and not under escorting duties at the time of the attack.
Unconfirmed reporting indicates that the vessel was the MV OBIANOSEN (IMO9730593).
It is understood that since January 2019, there have been 15 incidents within the Gulf of Guinea, involving attacks where security forces have been involved, either whilst providing escort services or embarked.
Dryad advises that the current risk profile for this region is CRITICAL with incidents assessed as highly likely expected daily. All vessels to ensure adequate hardening and mitigation and report all suspicious activity to the relevant maritime authorities.
