Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea:
Are the current efforts working?

SECURITY RISK WHITEPAPER:

Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea:

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. This whitepaper outlines the true threat picture and recommends additional security measures to protect vessels and crews.

There are several aspects that ship operators must consider for operations in the Gulf of Guinea. All types of ships can now be attacked, and the area under threat has spread. Current efforts to improve maritime security in the region, including the Deep Blue project in Nigeria, are unlikely to lead to short-term improvements. Ship operators therefore have to consider additional security measures, taking into account several considerations.

Download the whitepaper below to get the full picture of the threat from our team of specialised analysts, as well as their recommendations of the best mitigation measures for Gulf of Guinea transits.