What Crew Members Say About Argolikos

On June 30, 2023, at 23:22 UTC, the CMA CGM Quartz, a fully cellular containership with a gross tonnage of 40,560 and built in 2008, faced a security threat while anchored at the Port of Lome, Togo. Six armed individuals approached the vessel in a small boat, prompting the duty officer to sound the alarm. In response, the crew quickly mustered and activated the fire hoses as a precautionary measure. The ship's Master promptly informed the Togo Navy, which dispatched a patrol vessel to the anchorage to enhance security and investigate the situation. This incident underscores the ongoing maritime security challenges in the region.