A daring pirate attack unfolded in the Gulf of Guinea on Friday, May 30, 2025, when the MV ORAGE FROST, a Curaçao-flagged general cargo ship, was targeted approximately 75 nautical miles northwest of Santo Antonio Port, São Tomé and Príncipe.
The incident occurred at coordinates 2°37’35”N, 6°46’47”E, roughly 420 nautical miles southeast of Nigeria.
The ship, carrying cargo from Douala, Cameroon, to Matadi, Congo, had recently completed loading operations and was en route when the attack happened.
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) received a distress alert via the Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade – Gulf of Guinea (MDAT-GoG) and sprang into action, coordinating with the Nigerian Navy and regional maritime security agencies to ensure crew safety and investigate.
Key Details
Vessel:* MV ORAGE FROST, a general cargo ship with IMO Number 9797656
Flag:* Curaçao
Incident Location: 75 nautical miles northwest of Santo Antonio Port, São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance from Nigeria: Approximately 420 nautical miles southeast
Agency Response: NIMASA, Nigerian Navy, and regional maritime security agencies are collaborating on the investigation
This incident highlights the ongoing piracy risks in the Gulf of Guinea, a region that has seen significant security efforts in recent years.
NIMASA’s commitment to regional maritime security cooperation aims to enhance safety and deter criminal activity, building on initiatives like the Deep Blue Project.
