Tanker Attacked by Pirates in Gulf of Guinea, Shipping Risks Re-emerge
A chemical tanker — likely Endo Ponente — is reported hijacked 56 nautical miles off Lomé, marking a rare but sharp reminder of rising risks in the Gulf of Guinea.
A Russian ballistic missile attack on the Odesa region's port infrastructure on Wednesday marks the third strike in four days. Odesa Regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported the attack on Telegram, confirming that the attack killed six people and injured eight, with four of the injured in serious condition.
The attack also hit the Panama-flagged container ship Shui Spirit (IMO: 9216729), highlighting Russia's effort to disrupt Ukraine's grain export corridor. Recent strikes have targeted international shipping, including vessels flagged by Palau and Saint Kitts and Nevis.