Four boats, two from the port bow and two from the port quarter with seven robbers armed with knives approached and boarded an anchored container vessel. Alert crew noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and contacted the local port authorities. The robbers stole ship cargo and escaped. All crews safe.

The owners of a product tanker anchored off Lome received a phone call from the Master who appeared to be under duress. The owners believe the vessel may have been hijacked. There are 24 crew members onboard and the vessel. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre has contacted the local authorities and requested assistance in locating the missing vessel.

About six robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. D/O raised the alarm and three crewmembers rushed forward to try and stop the robbery. The robbers threatened the crewmembers with knives and they retreated to the accommodation where they armed themselves with iron rods and approached the robbers with the other crew. Upon seeing the crewmembers, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s stores and properties in their boats. Port control contacted, but no response received.

Two boats with eight men in each approached an anchored oil tanker, one from the forward and the other from aft. Alert crew spotted the boat, raised the alarm and spotlights were directed towards the boats. Master informed Togo navy and the crew were able to deter the robbers. The boats were seen to move away. Later the crew once again noticed the boats approaching but they were able to deter the attempted attack.

Four skiffs with around 3-4 pirates armed with AK 47 rifles chased a tanker underway. All non essential crew retreated into the citadel. As the skiffs closed the onboard armed security team fired warning shots resulting in the attack being aborted.

While at anchor, robbers boarded a container ship, stole ships stores and escaped.

Pirates in three skiffs approached and attempted to board a chemical tanker underway. On board security team fired warning shots resulting in the skiffs aborting the attack.

A fishing vessel and two of her associated skiffs are reported to be hijacked by suspected Somalia pirates.

During rounds on deck duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a boat near the forecastle. Suddenly eight robbers appeared on deck, tied the AB's hands and feet, made him lie down on deck and started lowering the mooring ropes. The AB managed to free his feet and ran aft for help and inform duty officer. Alarm raised and all crew proceeded to the forecastle. Robbers manage to escape with stolen ships stores and ships properties. Local authorities informed but received no response.

Seven robbers in a small fast craft approached and came alongside a container ship underway during a river passage. Alert crew noticed the robbers with a ladder attempting to board and raised the alarm. Seeing the alert crew the robbers aborted the attempt and moved away. Pilot reported to Harbour Control.