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Bulk carrier attacked, 3 crew including Captain kidnapped, Gulf of Guinea

Bulk carrier attacked, 3 crew including Captain kidnapped, Gulf of Guinea
May 02, 2023 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/41805/bulk-carrier-attacked-...

Bulk carrier GREBE BULKER was attacked by pirates reportedly, at 0030 UTC May 2, at Owendo Anchorage, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea. According to TradeWinds report, 3 crew were kidnapped, including Captain, Second and Third Officers. Remaining 17 crew are unharmed. The ship arrived at Owendo anchorage on Apr 30 from Harcourt, Nigeria. As of 1100 UTC May 2, bulk carrier remains in the same position, AIS is on.