Armed Security to be Provided for Vessels Anchoring at Base Buoy B9 in Douala, Cameroon

August 22: The Port Authority of Douala issued the following statement on 22nd August:

Shipowners and shipping agents of vessels calling at Douala Port are hereby Informed that in view of giving more security to vessels, it has been decided that each vessel at anchorage at Base Buoy {B9) will be provided by an armed security team for their protection. The team will remain on board the vessel throughout her stay at anchorage and will leave after berthing.

This operation which is totally free will be conducted for an indefinite period.

Captains of the vessels and their crew members are kindly advised to collaborate with the team for the succes of the operation.

Source: OMA Group (Also Verified By CSO Alliance / MSR)