Gulf of Guinea: Seafarer Kidnapped Two Weeks Ago Remains Missing

A group of six pirates attacked MV TAMPEN, a vessel owned by Mumbai-based Prince Marine Transport, according to FleetMon.

It stated: “The ship was en route to the UAE and was attacked while being anchored in Gabonese waters due to a malfunction in the propulsion system on board. The pirates managed to abduct the Second Engineer of the ship, Pankaj Kumar.

“The group of 6 reportedly attacked and shot two seafarers as well. They attacked when the ship had to be anchored about two kilometers away from the Gabonese port of Owendo anchorage.”

It added: “The vessel was originally headed to UAE from Cameroon but was diverted to Owendo for necessary repairs, with it being the nearest port.”