Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Scarabe

On March 25, 2023, the bulk carrier 'Scarabe,' which departed from Calabar on March 24 and was en route to Owendo with an estimated time of arrival of March 27, encountered a piracy attempt in the Gulf of Guinea. At approximately 10:05 a.m., the vessel was targeted by a group of 8-9 pirates armed with a speedboat, located at coordinates 03°07'N, 005°35'E, roughly 79 nautical miles southwest of Brass and 19.7 nautical miles south of the Agbami Terminal. As the pirates closed in on the ship around 10 a.m., the crew swiftly initiated evasive maneuvers to evade capture. By 10:15 a.m., the ship's Automatic Identification System (AIS) was turned off as a precaution. Two hours later, the AIS became active again, indicating the 'Scarabe' was traveling southwest at maximum speed, thanks to the timely intervention of a security unit from the nearby Agbami area which provided crucial assistance. It is important to note that the pirate activity group (PAG) that orchestrated this attack may remain operative in the surrounding waters south of Brass for the next 24 to 48 hours. Consequently, all vessels navigating within this vicinity are advised to heighten their vigilance and take necessary precautions.