Suspected Pirate Attack on Ghanaian Fishing Vessel ‘Mengxin 1’ Leaves Crew Members Missing
The Ghana Navy is investigating a suspected pirate attack on a Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel, Mengxin 1, which occurred on the evening of Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Ghanaian waters. The vessel was reportedly targeted by armed individuals, leading to the suspected abduction of three crew members, all of Chinese nationality.
According to a press release issued by the Ghana Armed Forces, the attack took place around 5:53 PM when seven armed men allegedly boarded the vessel, firing warning shots and forcing crew members into hiding. The assailants confiscated mobile phones and remained on board for about three hours before departing.
When it was safe, the remaining crew members emerged from hiding only to discover that the vessel’s Captain, Chief Mate, and Chief Engineer were miss...