Gulf of Guinea piracy: The current threat and how to mitigate it

Piracy attacks continue to be a major threat in the Gulf of Guinea and recent trends show that all types of ships may be attacked.

While the situation has not escalated out of control, the threat remains a major concern for seafarers and merchant ship operators. There are several aspects that ship operators must consider for operations in the Gulf of Guinea.

This whitepaper outlines the complete threat picture, the main aspects to consider, and provides guidance for additional security measures to protect vessels and crews.

NOTE: This paper is from 2021 - a 2023 update is being produced.