Piracy - Gulf of Guinea Precautions
Gulf of Guinea transit precautions per BMP West Africa 2020 - kidnap-for-ransom risk, different from Indian Ocean pattern.
Risk level
High kidnap risk - armed team + report MDAT-GoG
Formula, assumptions, and limits
BMP West Africa gives routes + reporting + drills. Voluntary reporting to Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade (MDAT-GoG). Nigeria navy escort sometimes available.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade | - | UK/French Navy |