Rise in Pirate Attacks off West Africa's Gulf of Guinea

Pirates attacked a Danish-owned ship in the Gulf of Guinea and took some of the crew members hostage before abandoning the vessel on a small island off of West Africa. It is unclear how many crew members were taken, their nationalities, or where they are now. The Gulf of Guinea is listed as the world's most dangerous location for piracy. The Monjasa Reformer is one of 30 commercial vessels used to transport marine fuels across the globe, and no damage to the vessel or its cargo has been reported.