Pirates hijack tanker off Benin

Extracted 24JUL2011 http://logisticsweek.com/ocean/2011/07/pirates-hijack-tanker-off-benin-mariti...

While hijackings off west Africa are far less frequent than in areas affected by Somali pirates off east Africa, vessel operators are nonetheless still advised to exercise caution in the Gulf of Guinea region, particularly in waters south of Cotonou. Strict watch rotas should be in place and crew members should be ready to enact evasive manoeuvres in the event that suspicious vessels are spotted.