Manual for Vessels Entering Pirate-infested Waters of West Africa Released

Best practice manual for tankers and other vessels entering and working in the pirate-infested waters of West Africa has been released.
Will help mariners detect, deter and delay external threats to their safety.
There is an unprecedented increase in piracy attacks in 2019.
Lack of efficient law enforcement especially in the eastern Gulf of Guinea is a challenge for seafarers.
The total annual cost of piracy prevention is as much as $12 billion.
Pirates are using modern modus operandi...