Working Conditions Aboard the Cma-Cgm-Africa-Four

On May 4, 2023, at approximately 11:30 local time, the boxship CMA CGM Africa Four faced a harrowing encounter with pirates while navigating in the Gulf of Guinea, specifically at coordinates 03°35'N 006°40'E, about 55 nautical miles southwest of Bonny, Nigeria. The crew promptly issued distress signals via VHF radio and successfully evaded the attackers by rapidly increasing their speed and executing evasive maneuvers. Fortunately, the vessel completed its journey safely, arriving at its intended port of Onne, Nigeria, later that same day. This incident underscores the ongoing maritime security challenges in the region. For further details, visit Maritime Bulletin.