Maritime Overview

Cape of Good Hope

South Africa

35

Risk Score

Elevated
Daily Traffic

~30 vessels/day

Global Trade Share

Varies (surge route)

Key Commodities

Crude Oil, LNG, Containers, Minerals

Strategic Overview

The Cape of Good Hope is the alternative route around Africa when the Suez Canal is disrupted. It adds 10-14 days to Europe-Asia voyages.

Threat Drivers

Armed Boarding: 09.08.2026: 2210 UTC: Posn: 22:16.22N – 091:48.28E, Chittagong Port, Bangladesh A duty crew onboard a berthed tanker noticed around four to five individuals boarded their vessel. The individuals attacked on duty crew with stones and threatened another crew that approached. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting the individuals escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to the local authorities.

Recent Incidents (1)

Medium·Armed BoardingAug 9

09.08.2026: 2210 UTC: Posn: 22:16.22N – 091:48.28E, Chittagong Port, Bangladesh A duty crew onboard a berthed tanker noticed around four to five individuals boarded their vessel. The individuals attacked on duty crew with stones and threatened another crew that approached. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting the individuals escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to the local authorities.

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