Feb 16 (LNGJ) - International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Kitack Lim has expressed his deep concern about the escalation in the number and severity of attacks on ships and crew in the Gulf of Guinea waters of West Africa, with several incidents in the past couple of years involving LNG carriers. He insisted on the need for all stakeholders to work together to restore security and reduce the threats to the safety and security of crews and vessels operating in the region.
The Secretary-General said that IMO was enhancing the coordination of initiatives among stakeholders, including the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Interregional Coordination Centre for the Implementation of Regional Strategy for Maritime Safety and Security in Central and West Africa (ICC).
