The Gulf of Guinea

Update of the ISPS Security Level for the Gulf of Guinea

On 16 December 2025, the National ISPS Coordination Authority issued an OXXO continuation message on the implementation of ISPS MARSEC 2 issued on 16 December 2021.

Based on available information and the threat from piracy off shore, Danish authorities reaffirm MARSEC 2 for Gulf of Guinea.

The MARSEC Level 2 risk area in the Gulf of Guinea (excluding port areas) is defined by the following geographical coordinates:

1. 06°07′00”N – 001°13′00”E (Lomé, Togo)

2. 02°47′00”N – 001°13′00”E

3. 01°01′00”N – 005°00′00”E

4. 01°01′00”N – 009°32′00”E (Equatorial Guinea)

The National ISPS Coordinating Authority will reassess the situation no later than 31 December 2025.

Point of contact: Danish Maritime Assistance Service, mas@sok.dk, +45 72 85 03 71.

The Danish Maritime Assistance Service will forward any inquiries to the relevant Danish authority.