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The Togo Navy has successfully foiled an attempted piracy attack on the vessel MT ENDO PONENTE in the Gulf of Guinea.
It will be recall that on August 28, 2025, a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) team boarded the vessel and confirmed that all crew members were safe, with no material damage recorded onboard.
The ship is currently under the custody of the Togo Navy, which promptly reported the situation to the Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (MMCC) Zone E. The MMCC Zone E, part of the Yaoundé Architecture for maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, covers Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Niger Republic.
The operation highlights the importance of regional cooperation in combating maritime piracy. MMCC Zone F, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, provided constant monitoring and information-sharing with relevant stakeholders throughout the incident.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) had deployed its Special Mission Vessel, DB Lagos, operated by the Nigerian Navy, to the scene after confirming the attempted attack. Investigations are ongoing to establish the identity of the attackers.
The incident demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative efforts in ensuring maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.
