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science1 hour ago•41 min saved

Rediscovered West African Reef Teems With Life

A coral reef long presumed dead off the West African coast was found to be alive and teeming with life after modern sonar surveys and an underwater drone revealed a mesophotic coral ecosystem with eight coral types and eight fish species, marking the first confirmed living reef in the Gulf of Guinea shelf and highlighting how little is known about coastal West African ecosystems, with further sampling still needed to confirm species identities and extent.

via Good News Network|

#biodiversity #coral-reef #gulf-of-guinea

world9 months ago•1 min saved

French Navy Seizes 10 Tonnes of Cocaine Off West Africa

The French navy has seized nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine worth $610 million from an unflagged fishing vessel off the West African coast, as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, a key transit region for narcotics from South America to Europe.

via BBC|

#cocaine-seizure #drug-trafficking #french-navy

science11 months ago•3 min saved

Exploring the Coordinates 0,0 on Earth

The coordinate 0,0 on Earth, where the Prime Meridian and Equator intersect, is located in the Gulf of Guinea and is often associated with 'Null Island'—a fictional location used to flag geocoding errors in digital maps. Despite its name, it hosts a real buoy that contributes to climate monitoring.

via IFLScience|

#coordinates #geocoding-errors #gulf-of-guinea

security3 years ago•1 min saved

16 hostages rescued from pirate attacks off West Africa coast

Six crew members who were kidnapped by pirates from the Liberian-flagged Monjasa Reformer off the Republic of Congo last month have been rescued in Nigeria. The tanker was found by the French navy off the coast of Sao Tome and Principe in the Gulf of Guinea. The shipping company did not specify if any ransom was paid. Pirates have long been a risk in the Gulf of Guinea, but since 2021, shippers say pirates have been raiding farther out in international waters.

via Al Jazeera English|

#gulf-of-guinea #kidnapping #monjasa-reformer

security3 years ago•1 min saved

Chinese-run ship boarded by pirates in Gulf of Guinea, says risk firm.

Pirates have boarded a Chinese-run oil tanker, Success 9, in the Gulf of Guinea, according to a risk management company. It is unclear how many crew members were on board or how many pirates boarded the vessel. The Gulf of Guinea is the world's most dangerous spot for attacks on ships, and this is the second such incident in a little over two weeks. The incident could be a kidnap and ransom incident or cargo theft.

via ABC News|

#cargo-theft #chinese-run-oil-tanker #gulf-of-guinea

security3 years ago•1 min saved

Pirates target ships and crew in Gulf of Guinea attacks.

Pirates hijacked the Danish-owned Liberian-flagged Monjasa Reformer in the Gulf of Guinea, kidnapping six of the 16 crew members. The ship was found off the coast of Sao Tome and Principe, with the pirates having abandoned the vessel and taken some of the crew members with them. The Gulf of Guinea has long been plagued by piracy, but patrols by West African and international navies have contributed to a decline in incidents. Danish Shipping has called for more action to be taken to address the issue.

via DW (English)|

#danish-shipping #gulf-of-guinea #kidnapping

international3 years ago•2 min saved

Rise in Pirate Attacks off West Africa's Gulf of Guinea

Pirates attacked a Danish-owned ship in the Gulf of Guinea and took some of the crew members hostage before abandoning the vessel on a small island off of West Africa. It is unclear how many crew members were taken, their nationalities, or where they are now. The Gulf of Guinea is listed as the world's most dangerous location for piracy. The Monjasa Reformer is one of 30 commercial vessels used to transport marine fuels across the globe, and no damage to the vessel or its cargo has been reported.

via Fox News|

#danish-owned-ship #gulf-of-guinea #hostage

maritime-piracy3 years ago•1 min saved

Pirates seize crew members in multiple attacks off West and Central Africa

Pirates have abandoned a Danish-owned ship hijacked in the Gulf of Guinea last week but have taken some crew members with them while others have been brought to safety. The Liberian-flagged oil and chemicals tanker Monjasa Reformer was boarded on Saturday by five armed people 225km (140 miles) west of the Republic of Congo’s Port Pointe-Noire. The rescued crew members are all in good health, and no damage was reported to the ship or its cargo. The Gulf of Guinea is one of the world’s most dangerous shipping routes, covering 11,000sq km (4,247sq miles) and stretching from Angola to Senegal.

via Al Jazeera English|

#crew-members #danish-owned-ship #gulf-of-guinea

security3 years ago•1 min saved

Pirates target ships and crews in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea.

Pirates boarded a Liberia-flagged tanker, Monjasa Reformer, in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea on March 25 and took some of the 16-man crew hostage. The French Navy found the ship off the small island nation of Sao Tomé and Principe five days later. The nationalities of the crew members and the number of hostages are unknown. The Gulf of Guinea is the world's most dangerous spot for attacks on ships.

via ABC News|

#gulf-of-guinea #hostage #monjasa-reformer

security3 years ago•1 min saved

Pirates seize control of oil tanker and Danish-owned ship off African coast.

Pirates have hijacked a Liberian-flagged oil tanker with 16 crew members off the coast of Congo in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea. The crew sought refuge in a citadel, and the nationalities of the crew members and pirates are not known. The Gulf of Guinea is the world's most dangerous spot for attacks on ships, and this hijacking took place further south in an area that is not typically attacked by pirates. The exact location of the tanker is not known, and international authorities have been alerted.

via Fox News|

#emergency-situation #gulf-of-guinea #hostage-taking

security3 years ago•1 min saved

Pirates seize Danish-owned ship with 16 crew in Gulf of Guinea

Pirates have boarded a Liberian-flagged oil tanker with 16 crew members in the Gulf of Guinea. The crew sought refuge in a citadel in line with the on board anti-piracy emergency protocol. Communication channels with the ship are down and international authorities have been alerted. The Gulf of Guinea is the world’s most dangerous spot for attacks on ships. This hijacking took place further south in an area that is not typically attacked by pirates.

via ABC News|

#anti-piracy-emergency-protocol #gulf-of-guinea #hostage-taking

security3 years ago•1 min saved

Danish-owned ship attacked by pirates in Gulf of Guinea.

Pirates attacked and boarded a Danish-owned tanker in the Gulf of Guinea, one of the world's most dangerous shipping routes. All 16 crew members sought refuge in a safe room on board the Monjasa Reformer vessel. The vessel is operated by Montec Ship Management, which is owned by Monjasa. Maritime authorities in the region, including several navies, are working to ensure the safety of the crew and vessel. The Gulf of Guinea covers 11,000 square kilometres and stretches from Angola to Senegal.

via Al Jazeera English|

#gulf-of-guinea #maritime-safety #monjasa-reformer

security3 years ago•1 min saved

Danish-owned ship boarded by pirates in Gulf of Guinea.

Pirates have attacked and boarded a Danish-owned ship, Monjasa Reformer, in the Gulf of Guinea. All 16 crew members sought refuge in a safe room onboard the Liberian-flagged oil and chemical tanker. The vessel is operated by Dubai-based Montec Ship Management, which is owned by Monjasa. The Gulf of Guinea has become a global piracy hotspot in recent years, although cases have fallen there since 2021 as national authorities stepped up security efforts aided by foreign naval ships.

via Reuters|

#danish-owned-ship #gulf-of-guinea #maritime-security