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Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO) confirms attack involving Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel, Pacific Warden offshore Equatorial Guinea

Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO) confirms that the Pacific Warden, an Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS), was attacked offshore Equatorial Guinea on 20 November 2019 at approximately 05:00 local time. The vessel was supporting offshore field …

Nov 26, 2019 / Piracy

Boskalis vessel Blue Marlin hijacked offshore West Africa

The Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) heavy transport vessel Blue Marlin was hijacked on Sunday approximately 80 nautical miles offshore Equatorial Guinea. Through the professional response of the crew and the coordinated support from the …

May 7, 2019 / Piracy