What Crew Members Say About New-Ranger

The maritime security landscape grew more alarming as the cargo vessel 'New Ranger' was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea on December 14, marking the third assault in just one month, according to insights provided by Dryad Global. Initially, the security firm Ambrey had downplayed the incidence, located approximately 160 nautical miles from Nigeria’s coast, but has since acknowledged the threat after reviewing video surveillance that revealed the presence of an 'unauthorized person' on board. Clearly identified as pirates, the assailants prompted the crew to seek refuge in the ship's citadel, thus preventing any serious harm during the encounter. This vessel had previously experienced similar boardings on December 5 and 6, showcasing a troubling pattern that reflects escalating maritime crime in the region. The 'New Ranger' has a history of pirate attacks, having faced similar threats in 2011 and 2015 off West Africa's coast. Following the December 14 attack, recent reports highlight that pirates have abducted 13 crew members; specifically, eight individuals from the cargo ship 'Stevia,' situated 29 nautical miles offshore, and five more from the cargo vessel 'Cap Saint Georges,' at a comparable distance from the coastline.

In a surprising turn of events, the alleged attack on the 'New Ranger' during the night of December 14 has been confirmed as a false alarm, according to Ambrey, a leading security consulting firm. Earlier reports from Dryad Global had indicated a potential threat. However, it's important to note that the 'New Ranger' did experience real attacks on December 5 and 6, where pirates boarded the vessel off the coast of Nigeria in the Gulf of Guinea. Fortunately, the assailants abandoned their plans, allowing the ship to safely continue its voyage. Currently, the 'New Ranger' is en route from Douala to Lomé, with an estimated time of arrival on December 16.