Pirates are targeting large deadweight tankers
The Swedish P&I Club has issued on its website alert for operators to warn that pirates have been spotted in Gabonese waters off Port Gentil
”TCI Africa Port Gentil have advised that pirates have been spotted in Gabonese waters off Port Gentil.
We are fully conscious that the sea is large, however, it may be useful for Masters to know that their mother vessel is described as a fishing boat, about 30 meters long with a blue hull and white frames.
It would appear that pirates are targeting large deadweight tankers.
The above information has been forwarded by our TCI Africa Port Gentil to the local Authorities in Abuja, Yaounde, Libreville and Brazzaville.”
Source: The Swedish P&I Club