Attacks in the Gulf of Guinea peaked between 2019 and 2023, however during 2024 did reduce in number. All waters in/off Nigeria remain risky. Vessels are advised to be vigilant, as many incidents may have gone unreported.
Cruisers transiting the Mozambique channel or indeed planning on visiting Mozambique are advised to be cautious. See the Mozambique security section for more information.
Escalating Migrant Crisis Spain's Canary Islands have sent a formal invitation to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to experience first-hand what they perceive...
Red Sea Transit Season: February to June Source: Zeilen While the Red Sea has a reputation as a "no-go" area due to piracy and especially...
Piracy Activity off West Africa The Turkish-flagged product tanker was boarded 363 nautical miles SSW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde, in a significant escalation in...
I’m writing to inform you of an incident that happened 50-70nm off the Atlantic coast of Morocco as a warning for any slower boats making...
The ‘Danger of Piracy - Guidelines for yachts,’ hosted on the World Sailing website, are new guidelines written this year, intended for yacht skippers who...
We are fine, but learnt some valuable lessons from the attack.Republished with permission from Ralf in the hope that their story will help other sailors.One...
