West African piracy
Following recent attacks on vessels operating off the coast of West Africa, it is now thought that Nigerian pirates have begun to mimic the tactics employed by Somali gangs where motherships are being used to extend reach offshore.
Members are reminded to exercise caution whilst trading around the West African coast, in particular the Nigerian coast.
It is recommended that Members follow the advice and guidance contained within BMP4 particularly that relating to risk assessment, planning and vessel hardening measures.
Further advice is available from the IMB website which can be read here.