Loss Prevention Advice
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A merchant vessel transiting southbound through the Somali Basin was approached by a single skiff, approximately 470 nautical miles off Somalia, east-northeast of Mogadishu.
As explained, the skiff, carrying an estimated 6–7 persons dressed in black clothing, approached from the vessel’s bow. Those onboard were observed carrying equipment assessed as suitable for boarding or climbing.
In response, the vessel’s armed security team implemented established onboard protocols, deploying externally and visibly displaying their weapons as a deterrent. Following this action, the skiff discontinued its approach and withdrew, reportedly heading back toward a suspected mothership located approximately 1.2 nautical miles from the vessel.
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A lesson learned from an incident where a crew member was working in the moonpool area when they lost balance and fell in.
What happened?
A crew member was working in the moonpool area when they lost balance and leaned against a removable railing section intended to act as a primary safety barrier. The railing post failed, causing the gate to swing inward toward the moonpool. They fell into the moonpool but managed to grab hold of the guidewire, preventing an uncontrolled fall into the sea. They gradually slid down the guidewire until reaching the guidewire weight, at water level inside the moonpool.
Co-workers intervened immediately, raised a man overboard alarm, and using a boathook pulled the crew member to safety. The crew member was recovered within 52 seconds of the initial fall. The crew member sustained a dislocated shoulder and was transported to hospital for treatment.
What went right?
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Below you will find ARC’s weekly report dated 29 April 2026, covering the period of 23 to 29 April, where the following incidents were reported:
- 1 maritime security incident in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 6 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ARC-Weekly-Report-29.04.26.pdf
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In a Good Catch series, a safety animation to inform interested parties about safe bunkering operations.
Safe bunkering starts with a shared plan. Bunkering operations involve fuel transfer and close coordination where breakdowns can quickly place seafarers in dangerous situations.