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A pirate incident has been reported in the Gulf of Guinea, involving the ' Endo Ponente',, en route from Kalamo, which was sailing off the coast of Togo. The vessel was attacked about 56 nautical miles south of Lomé on Aug 28, 2025. The tanker had departed its anchorage near Lomé on the morning and proceeded south at a steady speed before making a sharp turn in the evening and slowing almost to a stop. Its last AIS transmission was received shortly afterwards. The NIMASA C4i Centre in Lagos received an alert of the attempted attack at about 8:53 p.m. from the Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade (MDAT) Gulf of Guinea Watchkeepers, reporting that there were suspected pirates attempting to board the vessel near pos. 05°10' N, 001°23' E, close to Lome Port. The crew of the chemical tanker managed to take shelter in the citadel. Subsequent intelligence tracking placed the ship at 04°19'16" N, 01°35'59" E, within Ghana’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The Special Mission Vessel 'DB Lagos', operated by the Nigerian Navy under the Deep Blue Project, was deployed to intercept and secure the distressed tanker 60 nautical miles from the coast. When the pirates spotted the warship, they fled. The Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) team of the Togo Navy searched the tanker without finding any pirates left behind, and then freed the crew from the citadel. It was not clear whether the pirates managed to board the tanker or whether they were just in the process of doing so. The Togo Navy promptly reported the situation to the Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre , MMCC, Zone E, Under the Yaoundé Architecture for maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, which covers Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Niger Republic. The MMCC Zone F, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, provided constant monitoring and information-sharing with all relevant stakeholders throughout the incident.

Following the release of a video by the Houthis parading and interviewing crew members from the 'Eternity C' in front of cameras, government officials in the Philippines immediately called for support from other countries to gain the release of them. The Cosmoship Management, which was managing the vessel when it was attacked, also issued a statement calling on all parties to assist in the repatriation of the crewmembers held in Yemen. At the same time, the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers confirmed that nine of the individuals seen in the video were Filipino seafarers from the 'Eternity C'. They said, according to family members who had received calls, the men were in good health and have received medical treatment. The department said that it was working in coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs and international partners for the safe release of the crew members. The shipping company also released a statement saying it was “deeply relieved” to see the images of the crew. It, too, said it was calling on “all parties to assist in reuniting” the crew currently in Yemen. Cosmoship Management said it will continue to work through “every available channel to support their continued care and to facilitate their safe and swift return.” The company said there were a total of 10 crewmembers and one of the vessel’s security guards, a total of 11 people, in Yemen. The Houthis, through their news channels, also confirmed they “rescued” 11 people from the sea in what they described as a two-day search and rescue operation. Their report said two individuals were injured and received medical care. In the video, a Russian electrician is in bed, with reports that he lost his leg during the attack, and one of the Filipinos was seen in bandages. The Houthis only showed 10 people, although they also said they had 11 from the ship in Yemen. The Houthi report said that they boarded the ship before it sank and found a body which was transferred to the hospital morgue. Cosmoship Management confirmed that two seafarers died during the attack. It says two others remained missing and were “now sadly feared dead.” During the video, the Houthis showed crew members saying they had been told the vessel was going to go to Eilat to load fertilizer. The Houthis then made threats against other ships that might go to Israel and used the crewmembers as a warning.

The 'HK Tug 8', while towing the barge 'LKH 2882' in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme of the Singapore Strait . approximately three nautical miles off Pulau Nongsa in pos. 01°14.20' N, 104°02.32' E, was boarded by 10 unarmed perpetratorson Aug 3, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The intruders stole scrap metals from the barge.

On July 28, the Houthi terrorists stated that they had rescued 10 seafarers from the 'Eternity C', releasing a six-minute, heavily scripted propaganda video, which was showing footage of the crew, with the Houthis claiming it as a proof that the sailors were alive and well. The video includes testimonies from the sailors stating that they were unaware of the maritime ban by the Houthis against sailing to Israeli ports. One crew member can be seen contacting home via a mobile phone, while others were depicted delivering statements. The sailors were seen thanking their captors for “treating them well” and apologizing to Palestine. Under clear duress, they stated they were supposedly en route to Eilat, a claim, which has been disputed by the ship owner. The Houthi terrorists also reiterated their threat to ships belonging to companies affiliated with Israeli ports, regardless of their destination or nationality. The 'Eternitiy C' had on board 22 crew members and three guards at the time of the attack. 10 crew members of the 'Eternity C' were rescued by a privately funded mission organised by the vessel's owner. Five crew members were assumed to be dead, and the remaining 10 were reported to have been taken by the Houthis. The United States and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have criticised the Houthis’ actions. HRW stated them to “unlawfully detaining civilians,” while US officials have accused the Houthis of “kidnapping” the missing seafarers in violation of international law. Report with photo and video: https://splash247.com/houthis-parade-captive-crew-from-sunken-greek-ship-in-propaganda-video/ https://x.com/i/status/1949911917285249526

The Deputy Prosecutor General of Finland confirmed on Aug 11 that charges have been brought against the captain and the first and second officers of the 'Eagle S', related to the damage to five undersea cables on Dec 25, 2024. The captain, a Georgian national, along with the two officers of Indian nationality, were charged with aggravated criminal mischief and aggravated interference with communications. The charges also included alternative indictments. Further details could be released by the District Court when the hearings begin. The investigation showed that the tanker departed the Ust-Luga terminal with a cargo of oil products. On Dec 25, they believed the vessel dragged its anchor on the seabed for about 90 kilometres, damaging the five cables. The prosecutors report in addition to the critical interruption of services, the companies incurred costs of at least €60 million for the repairs. The defendants have denied that they committed the offences for which they are being charged. Further, they have also questioned Finland’s jurisdiction. They contended the country lacks the right to bring the charges as the damage happened in international waters. The three individuals have been detained in Finland since the incident occurred. Finnish authorities originally has detained nine individuals, instructing them not to leave Finland, but later focused on the three top officers from the tanker. The Helsinki District Court will set a date for the hearing of the case. If necessary, it will also resolve the issue of Finnish jurisdiction.