event 2005 001
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 001
has place: 26:13.2N – 056:52.2E, Straits of Hormuz
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Iran
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 26.22
  long: 56.87
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 002
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 002
has place: Kandla Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.7558
  long: 70.1092
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 003
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 003
has place: Chittagong Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2108
  long: 91.8036
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 004
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 004
has place: 3 Miles Off the Breakwater, Jakarta Cargo Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.84556
  long: 106.891
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 005
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 005
has place: Tanjung Priok Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.00389
  long: 106.853
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 006
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 006
has place: Kingston
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Jamaica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 17.8114
  long: -76.7067
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 007
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-12
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 007
has place: 20:47N – 059:14E, Off Oman
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 20.7833
  long: 59.2333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 008
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 008
has place: Pulau Laut Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.11306
  long: 116.422
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 009
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 009
has place: 20:39N – 106:51E, Haiphong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 20.65
  long: 106.85
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 010
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 010
has place: 00:06N – 051:06W, Macapa Anchorage, Amazon
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -0.1
  long: -51.1
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 011
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 011
has place: Berth No.2, Rio Haina Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Dominican Republic
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.2814
  long: -69.9225
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 012
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 012
has place: Panjang Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.88917
  long: 105.134
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 013
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 013
has place: Nanjing Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to China
  in piracy region: Region East Asia
  lat: 32.075
  long: 118.721
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 014
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 014
has place: 05:49.63N – 118:07.26E, Sandakan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.82717
  long: 118.121
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 015
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 015
has place: Callao Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.1897
  long: -77.19
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 016
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 016
has place: Kandla Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.8217
  long: 70.1533
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 017
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 017
has place: 09:15.2N – 103:10.0E, Off West Coast Of Vietnam, Gulf of Thailand
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 9.25333
  long: 103.167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 018
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 018
has place: Tan Thuan Port, Off Ho Chi Minh City
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.1581
  long: 107.133
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 019
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 019
has place: Kandla Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.8369
  long: 70.1478
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 020
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 020
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2111
  long: 91.8042
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 021
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 021
has place: 03:12S – 116:21E, Kota Baru Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.2
  long: 116.35
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 022
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 022
has place: 01:16N – 104:10E, Singapore Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.26667
  long: 104.167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 023
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 023
has place: 19:43N – 119:20E, Off Luzon Strait, South China Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 19.7167
  long: 119.333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 024
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 024
has place: 01:21.6S – 116:58.3E, Balikpapan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.36
  long: 116.972
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 025
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 025
has place: 03:51.5N – 077:06.2W, Buenaventura Inner Anchorage 3
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Colombia
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 3.85833
  long: -77.1033
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 026
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-10
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 026
has place: Banjarmasin Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.71083
  long: 114.467
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 027
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 027
has place: Chittagong ‘B’ Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2108
  long: 91.8042
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 028
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 028
has place: Adang Bay Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.7668
  long: 116.3258
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 029
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 029
has place: 07:49N – 076:50E, Off Trivandrum, SW Coast of India
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 7.81667
  long: 76.8333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 030
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 030
has place: Hon Gai Inner Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 20.71
  long: 107.254
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 031
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 031
has place: Sebuku Anchorage, Pulau Laut
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.19528
  long: 116.433
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 032
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-02-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 032
has place: 05:01.10N – 099:32.38E, Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.01833
  long: 99.5397
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 033
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 033
has place: Tema Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.42472
  long: 0.115278
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 034
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 034
has place: Chittagong B Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3094
  long: 91.8083
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 035
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 035
has place: 04:47S – 114:14E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -4.78333
  long: 114.233
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 036
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 036
has place: Casablanca Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Morocco
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 33.6833
  long: -7.64111
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 037
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-08
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 037
has place: 13:28N – 048:07E, 30 Miles Off The Coast of Yemen
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.4667
  long: 48.1167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 038
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-08
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 038
has place: 13:28N – 048:07E, 30 Miles Off The Coast of Yemen
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.4667
  long: 48.1167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 039
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 039
has place: 03:37.25N – 099:36.75E, 14NM SE of Berhala Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.62083
  long: 99.6125
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 040
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-11
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 040
has place: 01:15N – 104:05.2E, Singapore Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.25
  long: 104.087
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 041
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 041
has place: 04:25.6N – 099:40.7E, Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.42667
  long: 99.6783
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 042
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-14
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 042
has place: 13:05.4N – 080:22.4E, Chennai Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 13.09
  long: 80.3733
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 043
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-15
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 043
has place: 14:20N – 050:50E, Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.3333
  long: 50.8333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 044
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-15
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 044
has place: 11:59.1N – 051:16.6E, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 11.985
  long: 51.2767
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 045
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-16
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 045
has place: 12:45.35N – 051:33.18E, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.7558
  long: 51.553
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 046
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 046
has place: Chittagong ‘B’ Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3069
  long: 91.8058
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 047
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 047
has place: Balikpapan Inner Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.31833
  long: 116.911
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 048
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 048
has place: 05:58.3S – 105:59.4E, Pertamina Jetty - 1, Tg. Gerem
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.97167
  long: 105.99
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 049
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 049
has place: Chittagong Alfa Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3089
  long: 91.8061
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 050
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-26
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 050
has place: 01:12.1S – 116:47.2E, Balikpapan Coal Terminal
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.20167
  long: 116.787
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 051
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 051
has place: 01:53.6S – 116:58.0E, Makassar Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.89333
  long: 116.967
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 052
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 052
has place: Sebuku Anchorage, East Kalimantan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.66694
  long: 114.489
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 053
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 053
has place: 05:28.29S – 105:17.93E, Panjang Outer Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.4715
  long: 105.299
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 054
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 054
has place: 04:35N – 119:00E, About 3NM East of Mataking Island, Sulawesi Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.58333
  long: 119
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 055
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-31
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 055
has place: 00:40.5N – 048:49.1E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 0.675
  long: 48.8183
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 056
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-03-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 056
has place: 03:06.9N – 100:44.6E, Vicinity of One Fathom Bank, Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.115
  long: 100.743
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 057
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 057
has place: 03:08N – 105:24E, 12NM West of P. Mangkai, Anambas Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.13333
  long: 105.4
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 058
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-05
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 058
has place: 01:08.8N - 103:29.0E, Singapore Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.14667
  long: 103.483
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 059
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-08
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 059
has place: 01:16.0N – 104:10.0E, Singapore Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.26667
  long: 104.167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 060
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 060
has place: 01:15.30N – 103:33.72E, Off Tg. Pelepas Anchorage, Singapore Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.255
  long: 103.562
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 061
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-10
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 061
has place: 00:50S – 047:36E, Off Eastern Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.833333
  long: 47.6
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 062
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 062
has place: 03:47.46N – 098:42.64E, Pertamina Jetty, Belawan Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.791
  long: 98.7107
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 063
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 063
has place: 03:12.5S – 116:22E, Pulau Laut Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.20833
  long: 116.367
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 064
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 064
has place: Buzios, Brazil
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -1.85222
  long: -50.2967
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 065
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-11
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 065
has place: 03:30N – 104:24E, South China Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.5
  long: 104.4
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 066
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 066
has place: 06:02.24S – 106:55.68E, Tg. Priok Anchorage, Jakarta
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.03733
  long: 106.928
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 067
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 067
has place: 03:34.0N – 048:24.0E, 60 Miles from Eastern Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 3.56667
  long: 48.4
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 068
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 068
has place: Wharf 114, Tg. Priok Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.06417
  long: 106.864
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 069
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 069
has place: Wharf 114, Tg. Priok Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.06417
  long: 106.869
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 070
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 070
has place: 01:20S – 116:57E, Balikpapan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.33333
  long: 116.95
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 071
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 071
has place: 01:13.6S – 117:00.7E, Balikpapan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.22667
  long: 117.012
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 072
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 072
has place: 29:37.4N – 048:45.7E, Umm Qasr
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Iran
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 29.6233
  long: 48.7617
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 073
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 073
has place: Belawan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.9025
  long: 98.8219
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 074
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-25
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 074
has place: 07:15.4N – 108:20.4E, South China Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 7.25667
  long: 108.34
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 075
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-22
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 075
has place: 00:27.1S – 105:09.0E, Off Lingga Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -0.451667
  long: 105.15
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 076
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 076
has place: Taboneo Anchorage, Banjarmasin
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.66833
  long: 114.495
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 077
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 077
has place: 08:07.24N – 076:43.33E, Off Trivandrum, SW Coast India
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 8.12067
  long: 76.7222
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 078
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-30
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 078
has place: 00:24S – 118:12E, Makassar Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -0.4
  long: 118.2
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 079
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 079
has place: 02:49.70S – 106:54.90E, Bangka Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -2.82833
  long: 106.915
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 080
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 080
has place: Lagos Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.475
  long: 3.41389
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 081
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 081
has place: Tg. Priok Outer Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.04222
  long: 106.881
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 082
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-04-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 082
has place: Port Au Prince Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Haiti
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.6567
  long: -72.5153
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 083
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 083
has place: 01:46.3S - 117:07.2E, Makassar Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.77167
  long: 117.12
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 084
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 084
has place: 01:23.07S - 117:06.57E, Makassar Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.3845
  long: 117.109
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 085
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 085
has place: Port Au Prince Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Haiti
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.6567
  long: -72.5592
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 086
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-05
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 086
has place: 21:16N - 091:31E, 60 NM SSW Off Chittagong
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.2667
  long: 91.5167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 087
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 087
has place: Dar Es Salaam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.70833
  long: 39.4356
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 088
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 088
has place: Tanker Anchorage, Jakarta
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.06611
  long: 106.884
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 089
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 089
has place: 13:05.7N – 080:21.0E, Chennai Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 13.095
  long: 80.35
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 090
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-13
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 090
has place: 05:13N – 098:06E, Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.21667
  long: 98.1
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 091
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 091
has place: Dumai Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.70222
  long: 101.456
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 092
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 092
has place: Callao Anchorage No.8
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.1736
  long: -77.1733
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 093
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 093
has place: 17:52.7N – 076:47.1W, Kingston Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Jamaica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 17.8783
  long: -76.785
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 094
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-24
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 094
has place: 15:19.5N – 041:32.5E, Southern Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 15.325
  long: 41.5417
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 095
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 095
has place: Carenero
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.5360
  long: -66.1200
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 096
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 096
has place: Abidjan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ivory Coast
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.23083
  long: -3.98111
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 097
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 097
has place: 06:45S – 039:20E, No.2 Anchorage, Dar Es Salaam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.75
  long: 39.3333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 098
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 098
has place: 02:46.064N – 106:12.285E, NW Bay of Ayerabu Island, Anambas Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.76773
  long: 106.205
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 099
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 099
has place: 03:12N – 105:24E, 14 NM Off Anambas Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.2
  long: 105.4
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 100
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-22
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 100
has place: 03:7N – 048:2E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 3.11667
  long: 48.0333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 101
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 101
has place: 04:15N – 100:18E, Off Pangkor Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.25
  long: 100.3
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 102
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 102
has place: Deep Water Anchorage “A”, 10NM South of Basrah Oil Terminal
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Iraq
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 30.567
  long: 47.785
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 103
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-07
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 103
has place: 04:12.3N – 006:57.3E, Bonny River Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.205
  long: 6.955
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 104
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-06
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 104
has place: 02:23N – 046:07E, Off Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.38333
  long: 46.1167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 105
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 105
has place: Kota Baru Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.11306
  long: 116.455
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 106
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 106
has place: Belawan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.9575
  long: 98.8494
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 107
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-10
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 107
has place: 05:02.5N – 098:58.4E, Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.04167
  long: 98.9733
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 108
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 108
has place: 04:12.6N – 006:55.6E, Off Bonny River Fairway Buoy, Onne
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.21
  long: 6.92667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 109
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-05-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 109
has place: Vicinity of Bonny River Fairway Buoy, Onne
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.24222
  long: 7.06972
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 110
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 110
has place: Takoradi Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.72417
  long: -0.120833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 111
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-14
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 111
has place: Off Langkawi Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 6.43
  long: 99.5417
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 112
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 112
has place: Warri Region
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.51083
  long: 5.72556
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 113
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 113
has place: Basrah Oil Terminal Anchorage B
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Iraq
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 30.565
  long: 47.787
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 114
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-15
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 114
has place: 01:59N – 104:45E, South China Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.98333
  long: 104.75
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 115
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 115
has place: Douala Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.02972
  long: 9.65667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 116
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 116
has place: 03:12S – 116:20E, Tanjung Pemancingan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.2
  long: 116.333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 117
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 117
has place: 6 NM from Fairway Buoy, Lagos Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.47417
  long: 3.405
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 118
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 118
has place: Berth No.4, Jawahar Deep Terminal, Mumbai
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 18.9114
  long: 72.6472
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 119
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-19
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 119
has place: 02:03N – 119:20.6E, North of Makassar Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.05
  long: 119.343
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 120
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-20
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 120
has place: 01:17N – 104:12E, Singapore Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.28333
  long: 104.2
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 121
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 121
has place: 01:27.2S – 116:42.0E, Lawi-Lawi Oil Terminal Roads, Balikpapan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.45333
  long: 116.7
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 122
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 122
has place: Jakarta Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.82361
  long: 106.886
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 123
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 123
has place: Tema Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.50667
  long: 0.0769444
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 124
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-26
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 124
has place: Chittagong Anchorage ‘C’
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3094
  long: 91.8078
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 125
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-26
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 125
has place: 04:47.6N – 048:12.0E, Off Hobyo, East Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 4.79333
  long: 48.2
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 126
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 126
has place: Umm Qasr
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kuwait
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 29.2719
  long: 49.0539
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 127
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 127
has place: 06:19.5N – 003:22.0E, 4NM from Break Water, Lagos Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.325
  long: 3.36667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 128
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 128
has place: 01:42.3N – 101:26.7E, Dumai Inner Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.705
  long: 101.445
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 129
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 129
has place: Berth GD 107, Surabaya Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -7.37333
  long: 113.082
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 130
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 130
has place: 13:13.7N – 080:23.4E, 1.2 Miles NE of Fairway Buoy, Ennore Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 13.2283
  long: 80.39
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 131
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-03
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 131
has place: Tanjung Pengelih
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.85889
  long: 115.922
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 132
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 132
has place: 17:52.19N – 076:46.61W, Kingston Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Jamaica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 17.8698
  long: -76.7768
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 133
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 133
has place: 06:18.23N - 003:25.20E, Lagos Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.30383
  long: 3.42
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 134
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-11
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 134
has place: 01:17.50S – 117:09.50E, Balikpapan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.29167
  long: 117.158
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 135
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 135
has place: 01:13.18N – 103:34.12E, Singapore Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.21967
  long: 103.569
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 136
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 136
has place: 06:18.2N – 003:23.4E, Lagos Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.30333
  long: 3.39
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 137
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 137
has place: 06:19.7N – 003:22.5E, Lagos Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.32833
  long: 3.375
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 138
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-16
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 138
has place: 03:05N – 048:05E, East Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 3.08333
  long: 48.0833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 139
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-16
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 139
has place: 04:37.4N – 048:25.9E, East Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 4.62333
  long: 48.4317
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 140
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-17
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 140
has place: 12:09.2N – 050:52.0E, Off Caluula, NE Coast Of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.1533
  long: 50.8667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 141
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 141
has place: 06:45S - 039:29E, Dar Es Salaam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.75
  long: 39.4833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 142
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-18
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 142
has place: 12:11N – 050:27E, Off Caluula, NE Coast Of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.1833
  long: 50.45
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 143
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 143
has place: Kingston Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Jamaica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 17.7592
  long: -76.6736
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 144
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 144
has place: 03:30N – 049:20E, Off East Coast Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 3.5
  long: 49.3333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 145
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-21
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 145
has place: 03:38N – 049:30E, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 3.63333
  long: 49.5
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 146
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-21
event type: etype not specified
has actor: ship victim event 2005 146
has place: 12 NM Off Muar, Johor, Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.9825
  long: 102.266
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 147
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 147
has place: Callao Anchorage No.1
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.1869
  long: -77.1817
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 148
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-23
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 148
has place: 13:41.53N – 042:29.16E, Southern Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.6922
  long: 42.486
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 149
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-23
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 149
has place: 12:32.3N – 043:26.6E, SE Lane of Bab El Mandeb TSS, Southern Tip of Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Djibouti
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.5383
  long: 43.4433
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 150
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-24
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 150
has place: Balikpapan Inner Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.33472
  long: 116.911
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 151
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-26
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 151
has place: 03:09N – 048:47E, 90 NM Off East Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 3.15
  long: 48.7833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 152
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-28
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 152
has place: 04:08.5N – 049:49.3E, Off East Coast Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 4.14167
  long: 49.8217
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 153
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 153
has place: 01:27.39S – 116:45.76E, at SPM Terminal, Lawi-lawi, Balikpapan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.4565
  long: 116.763
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 154
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 154
has place: Georgetown Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cayman Islands
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 19.2281
  long: -81.4581
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 155
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-29
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 155
has place: 12:24N – 050:30E, Off Caluula, North Eastern Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.4
  long: 50.5
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 156
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 156
has place: 13:24.0N – 049:25.0E, Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.4
  long: 49.4167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 157
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 157
has place: Dar Es Salaam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.75194
  long: 39.4356
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 158
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 158
has place: 02:19.5N – 101:50E, 5NM Off Tanjung Tuan, Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.325
  long: 101.833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 159
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 159
has place: 01:41.7S – 116:38.4E, Adang Bay Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.695
  long: 116.64
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 160
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 160
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3111
  long: 91.8083
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 161
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 161
has place: Chittagong Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3114
  long: 91.8086
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 162
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 162
has place: No.2 Anchorage, Ilo
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -17.7278
  long: -71.565
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 163
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 163
has place: Callao Anchorage Area No.8
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.2542
  long: -77.2064
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 164
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 164
has place: 00:33.1N – 117:43.7E, Tanjung Bara Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.551667
  long: 117.728
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 165
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-09
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 165
has place: 17:52.4N – 076:47.1W, Kingston Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Jamaica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 17.8733
  long: -76.785
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 166
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 166
has place: Off Kutubdia Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.7058
  long: 89.3669
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 167
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 167
has place: Laguna Grande
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.5
  long: -65.1833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 168
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 168
has place: Balikpapan Coal Terminal
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.31972
  long: 116.893
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 169
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-16
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 169
has place: Approximate position 01.00N – 104.00E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1
  long: 104
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 170
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-19
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 170
has place: 02:37.1N – 108:57.0E, Off Natuna Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.61833
  long: 108.95
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 171
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 171
has place: 29:43.6N – 048:39.3E, Um Qasr-Khawr Abd Allah Channel
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Iraq
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 29.7267
  long: 48.655
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 172
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 172
has place: 06:20.7N – 003:20.3E, Lagos Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.345
  long: 3.33833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 173
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 173
has place: 06:18N – 003:22E, Off Lagos
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.3
  long: 3.36667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 174
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-25
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 174
has place: 17:48.5N – 077:06.5W, Rocky Point Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Jamaica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 17.8083
  long: -77.1083
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 175
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-25
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 175
has place: 21:36N – 091:19E, Chittagong
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.6
  long: 91.3167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 176
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-16
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 176
has place: Off Kismayo Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.450556
  long: 42.5939
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 177
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 177
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2142
  long: 91.8028
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 178
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 178
has place: 29:43.7N – 048:39.1E, Buoy No. 3 and 5, Khawr Abd Allah
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Iraq
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 29.7283
  long: 48.6517
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 179
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-31
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 179
has place: 15:01N – 041:53E, About 150 Miles NW of Bab El Mandeb TSS, Southern Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 15.0167
  long: 41.8833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 180
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 180
has place: 06:05N – 003:24E, Off Lagos
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.08333
  long: 3.4
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 181
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 181
has place: Cochin Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.96694
  long: 76.2761
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 182
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 182
has place: 17:52.8N – 077:06.2W, Port Old Harbour
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Jamaica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 17.88
  long: -77.1033
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 183
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 183
has place: Xingang Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to China
  in piracy region: Region East Asia
  lat: 31.1775
  long: 118.006
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 184
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-01-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 184
has place: Belawan Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.9575
  long: 98.855
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 185
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 185
has place: Jakarta Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.84556
  long: 106.864
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 186
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 186
has place: Ho Chi Minh City
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.1636
  long: 107.133
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 187
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 187
has place: Buoy No. 39, Ho Chi Minh City
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.1744
  long: 107.166
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 188
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 188
has place: Buoy No. FC-02, Ho Chi Minh City
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.1689
  long: 107.139
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 189
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 189
has place: Ho Chi Minh City
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.1797
  long: 107.139
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 190
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 190
has place: 03:17S – 116:23E, Pulau Laut Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.28333
  long: 116.383
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 191
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 191
has place: Tg. Mangkok Anchorage, Sebuku Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.90833
  long: 105.57
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 192
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 192
has place: Mahajanga Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Madagascar
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -15.7492
  long: 46.3039
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 193
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 193
has place: Chennai Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 13.1008
  long: 80.8375
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 194
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 194
has place: Tanjung Priok Tanker Anchorage, Jakarta
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.06278
  long: 106.883
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 195
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 195
has place: Jakarta Breakwater Entrance
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.06667
  long: 106.884
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 196
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 196
has place: 05:10N - 004:03W, Anchored Off Abidjan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ivory Coast
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.16667
  long: -4.05
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 197
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 197
has place: Cochin Oil Terminal
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.96861
  long: 76.2197
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 198
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 198
has place: Chittagong Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2106
  long: 91.8039
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 199
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 199
has place: Anchored 6 Miles SSW of Vung Tau Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.1094
  long: 107.205
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 200
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-10
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 200
has place: Enroute from Surabaya to Jakarta
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -7.29583
  long: 112.902
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 201
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 201
has place: Anchored Off Balikpapan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.31556
  long: 116.893
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 202
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 202
has place: Abidjan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3119
  long: 91.8122
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 203
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 203
has place: Escravos Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.47917
  long: 4.87806
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 204
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-30
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 204
has place: 01:28.6S – 106:41.1E, Off Bangka Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.47667
  long: 106.685
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 205
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-30
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 205
has place: 05:05N – 051:05E, 150 Miles Off Eastern Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 5.08333
  long: 51.0833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 206
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-01
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 206
has place: 06:11.4N – 097:06.3E, Northern Tip Of Sumatra, Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 6.19
  long: 97.105
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 207
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 207
has place: Chittagong Anchorage ‘B’
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2106
  long: 91.8047
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 208
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-29
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 208
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2239
  long: 91.7881
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 209
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 209
has place: Vung Tau Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.2306
  long: 107.146
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 210
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 210
has place: 00:08.7N – 117:35.6E, Bontang Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.145
  long: 117.593
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 211
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-05
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 211
has place: Chennai Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 13.0847
  long: 80.4228
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 212
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 212
has place: Kandla Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.8672
  long: 70.1258
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 213
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-09
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 213
has place: Vicinity of Kismayu / Barawa, East Coast Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.423056
  long: 42.5831
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 214
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-12
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 214
has place: Marka Anchorage, 50 NM South Of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.57083
  long: 44.7967
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 215
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 215
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3119
  long: 91.8122
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 216
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 216
has place: Dar Es Salaam Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.73556
  long: 39.3419
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 217
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-13
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 217
has place: Sunda Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.91833
  long: 105.823
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 218
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 218
has place: Jakarta Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.08333
  long: 106.893
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 219
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-12
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 219
has place: 05:01N – 111:27E, South China Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.01667
  long: 111.45
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 220
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 220
has place: 06:02.87S – 106:53.57E, Jakarta Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.04783
  long: 106.893
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 221
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 221
has place: 09:17.6N – 013:45.2W, Conakry Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.29333
  long: -13.7533
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 222
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 222
has place: Umm Qasr Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kuwait
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 29.1667
  long: 48.3069
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 223
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-18
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 223
has place: 06:59.18N – 051:08.39E, About 90 Miles East of Somali Coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 6.98633
  long: 51.1398
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 224
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-20
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 224
has place: 02:13N – 049:44E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.21667
  long: 49.7333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 225
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 225
has place: Lagos Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.52139
  long: 3.43611
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 226
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-16
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 226
has place: Off Kismayo Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.423056
  long: 42.5831
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 227
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-08-16
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 227
has place: Off Kismayo Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.423056
  long: 42.5828
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 228
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-26
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 228
has place: 06:09N – 053:45E, 250 NM Off East Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 6.15
  long: 53.75
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 229
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-27
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 229
has place: 08:41.565S – 115:43.911E, Lombok Strait
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -8.69275
  long: 115.732
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 230
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 230
has place: 01:59.6N – 118:08.7E, Off Muara Pantai, East Kalimantan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.99333
  long: 118.145
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 231
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 231
has place: 20:47.8N – 017:01.8W, Off Nouadhibou Inner Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Mauritania
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 20.7967
  long: -17.03
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 232
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 232
has place: 21:25N – 108:24E, Fangcheng OPL Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: China
  in piracy region: Region East Asia
  lat: 21.4167
  long: 108.4
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 233
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 233
has place: Zhanjiang No.2 Inner Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: China
  in piracy region: Region East Asia
  lat: 31.9731
  long: 120.351
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 234
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-26
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 234
has place: Vicinity of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.9225
  long: 45.2639
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 235
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 235
has place: Chittagong Anchorage ‘A’
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3094
  long: 91.8081
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 236
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-06-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 236
has place: Chittagong Anchorage ‘A’
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3103
  long: 91.8111
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 237
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-07-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 237
has place: Chittagong Anchorage ‘A’
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3114
  long: 91.8111
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 238
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 238
has place: Chittagong Anchorage ‘A’
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3097
  long: 91.8083
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 239
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 239
has place: Bahia Del Sol
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ecuador
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -0.587778
  long: -80.5517
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 240
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 240
has place: Basrah Oil Terminal Alfa Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Iraq
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 30.563
  long: 47.790
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 241
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-05
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 241
has place: 02:59N – 048:01E, 70 NM from East Coast Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.98333
  long: 48.0167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 242
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-05
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 242
has place: 04:26.3N – 054:14.6E, East Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 4.43833
  long: 54.2433
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 243
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-06
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 243
has place: 02:29.3N – 048:28.2E, East Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.48833
  long: 48.47
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 244
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-07
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 244
has place: 04:28N – 048:01E, East Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 4.46667
  long: 48.0167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 245
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-08
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 245
has place: 01:38.6N – 053:58.7E, 390 NM Off Eastern Somali Coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.64333
  long: 53.9783
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 246
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 246
has place: 10:19N - 075:32W, Cartagena Bay
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Colombia
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.3167
  long: -75.5333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 247
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 247
has place: 29:43.4N – 048:37.5E, Umm Qasr Anchorage Off No. 5 Buoy
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Iraq
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 29.7233
  long: 48.625
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 248
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 248
has place: Umm Qasr Anchorage Off No.2 Buoy
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kuwait
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 29.2864
  long: 49.0594
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 249
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-10-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 249
has place: Lagos Anchorage 15 NM from Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.36778
  long: 3.3475
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 250
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-09-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 250
has place: Total Jetty, Douala
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.05333
  long: 9.68444
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 251
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 251
has place: 20:38.1N – 106:52.6E, Haiphong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 20.635
  long: 106.877
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 252
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 252
has place: Bontang Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.0952778
  long: 117.505
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 253
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 253
has place: 06:00.6S – 106:54E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.01
  long: 106.9
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 254
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 254
has place: 01:42.4S – 116:38.5E, Adang Bay Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.70667
  long: 116.642
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 255
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 255
has place: 10:19N – 108:50E, Off Vietnam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.3167
  long: 108.833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 256
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 256
has place: Callao Anchorage Area No. 12
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.1569
  long: -77.17
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 257
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 257
has place: J.I.C.T. Berth No.1, Tg. Priok
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.06806
  long: 106.885
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 258
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 258
has place: Bontang Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.0930556
  long: 117.503
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 259
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-06
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2005 259
has place: 12:01N – 050:35E, NE Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.0167
  long: 50.5833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 260
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 260
has place: 03:17S – 116:24E, Off Tg. Mangkok, North Sebuku Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.28333
  long: 116.4
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 261
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 261
has place: 05:54S-105:59E, MERAK ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.9
  long: 105.983
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 262
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 262
has place: 05:58.4S – 105:58.6E, Port of Tanjung Gerem Merak
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.97333
  long: 105.977
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 263
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-11
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 263
has place: 13:07N – 049:13E, Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1167
  long: 49.2167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 264
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-11
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 264
has place: 01:05S – 117:14E, Senipah Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.08333
  long: 117.233
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 265
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-12
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 265
has place: 04:50.5S – 048:00.0E, Indian Ocean
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.84167
  long: 48
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 266
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-11-30
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 266
has place: 04:30N – 048:00E, East Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 4.5
  long: 48
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 267
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-07
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 267
has place: Off Hobyo, East Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.64139
  long: 46.7194
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 268
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-14
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 268
has place: 12:12.8N – 046:10.8E, Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.2133
  long: 46.18
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 269
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-15
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2005 269
has place: 06:44.7S – 039:20.2E, Dar Es Salaam OPL Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.745
  long: 39.3367
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 270
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 270
has place: Dar Es Salaam Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.67
  long: 39.6661
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 271
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-18
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 271
has place: Palembang Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -2.98583
  long: 104.82
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 272
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 272
has place: Kingston Harbour
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Jamaica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 17.7853
  long: -76.7011
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 273
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 273
has place: Bontang Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.095
  long: 117.505
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 274
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 274
has place: Tg. Bara Inner Anchorage, E. Kalimantan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.531389
  long: 117.652
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 275
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2005 275
has place: 21:40.3N – 088:00.9E, Sagar Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.6717
  long: 88.015
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2005 276
type: Event
has time stamp: 2005-12-24
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2005 276
has place: 04:14.00N - 098:23.00E, Near Sembilan Island, Ujung Tamiang, Off Eastern Coast of Ache
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.23333
  long: 98.3833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.

event 2006 001
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 001
has place: Teluk Semangka Anchorage, SW Sumatra Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.53333
  long: 104.6
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 002
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-07
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 002
has place: 13:58.6N 049:20.8E, Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.9767
  long: 49.3467
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 003
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-07
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 003
has place: 13:43N 049:09E, Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.7167
  long: 49.15
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 004
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 004
has place: JICT Terminal, Pier No.1, Jakarta
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.06778
  long: 106.885
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 005
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 005
has place: 06:02.46S 106:53.27E, Tg. Priok Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.041
  long: 106.888
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 006
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 006
has place: Dumai Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.77528
  long: 101.853
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 007
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 007
has place: Tg. Bara Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.519167
  long: 117.669
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 008
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 008
has place: Jakarta Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.0675
  long: 106.885
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 009
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-14
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 009
has place: Racha Yas Island, Off Phuket
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Thailand
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 7.80417
  long: 98.3956
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 010
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-06
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 010
has place: Off Sampit
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -2.56667
  long: 112.983
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 011
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-20
event type: etype not specified
has actor: ship victim event 2006 011
has place: 05:25.1N 052:34.6E, 213 NM East of Somali Coast,
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 5.41833
  long: 52.5767
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 012
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-20
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 012
has place: 06:09N 003:15E, Lagos Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.15
  long: 3.25
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 013
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 013
has place: 15:50N 041:45E, Southern Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 15.8333
  long: 41.75
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 014
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-25
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 014
has place: 13:27.6N 042:59.0E, Southern Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.46
  long: 42.9833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 015
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 015
has place: 04:49N 005:21E, 8 Miles SW of Dodo River, Off EA Oilfield
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.81667
  long: 5.35
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 016
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-27
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2006 016
has place: 11:55.0N 051:19.0E, Off Cape Guardafui
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 11.9167
  long: 51.3167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 017
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 017
has place: Chittagong "B" Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3078
  long: 91.8061
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 018
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 018
has place: Inner Guayaquil Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Ecuador
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -2.19972
  long: -79.8792
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 019
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 019
has place: 05:52.7S 106:00.3E, Merak Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.87833
  long: 106.005
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 020
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 020
has place: Chittagong Alpha Anchorage Area
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3208
  long: 91.8342
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 021
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 021
has place: Callao Anchorage No.1
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.2111
  long: -77.1294
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 022
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 022
has place: 01:20.7S 116:58.9E, Balikpapan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.345
  long: 116.982
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 023
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-07
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 023
has place: 01:15N 104:07E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.25
  long: 104.117
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 024
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 024
has place: Off San Pedro
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ivory Coast
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.70778
  long: -6.55333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 025
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 025
has place: 06:04.0S 106:53.6E, Tg. Priok Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.06667
  long: 106.893
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 026
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-18
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 026
has place: 13:39N 049:18E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.65
  long: 49.3
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 027
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-18
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 027
has place: 14:24.0N 051:43.6E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.4
  long: 51.7267
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 028
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 028
has place: 27:33.7N 033:47.0EEndeavour Harbour, Tawila Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Egypt
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 27.5617
  long: 33.7833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 029
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 029
has place: Anchorage "B", Chittagong Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2128
  long: 91.7969
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 030
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 030
has place: 05:56.3S 106:06.8E, PT Cilegon Fabricators Jetty, West Java
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.93833
  long: 106.113
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 031
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-23
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 031
has place: 01:32.5S 116:58.5E, Off Balikpapan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.54167
  long: 116.975
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 032
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 032
has place: Callao Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0017
  long: -77.2669
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 033
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-26
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 033
has place: 01:58N 045:36E, Off Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.96667
  long: 45.6
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 034
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-26
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 034
has place: 8NM Off Bonny Fairway Buoy
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.44028
  long: 7.145
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 035
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 035
has place: Samarinda Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.00528
  long: 117.334
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 036
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 036
has place: 03:12S 116:20E, North Pulau Laut Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.2
  long: 116.333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 037
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 037
has place: 00:54.31N 105:53.18E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.905167
  long: 105.886
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 038
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-05
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 038
has place: 03:01.5S 107:18.5E, Gelasa Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.025
  long: 107.308
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 039
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 039
has place: Tioman Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.99778
  long: 104.057
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 040
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 040
has place: Tioman Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.98694
  long: 104.068
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 041
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 041
has place: Chittagong Charlie Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3131
  long: 91.8125
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 042
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 042
has place: Chittagong Charlie Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3094
  long: 91.8081
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 043
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 043
has place: Chittagong Charlie Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3133
  long: 91.8128
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 044
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 044
has place: Tioman Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.98694
  long: 104.128
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 045
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 045
has place: Anchor Off Talara
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -4.58194
  long: -81.4472
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 046
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 046
has place: 10:19.7N 107:02.4E, Vung Tau Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.3283
  long: 107.04
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 047
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 047
has place: Chittagong "B" Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2056
  long: 91.7953
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 048
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-08
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 048
has place: 07:56S 117:34E, Bali Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -7.93333
  long: 117.567
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 049
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 049
has place: Port of Boma Anchorage, Congo River
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -5.80833
  long: 13.4597
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 050
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 050
has place: 01:43.3S 117:07.7E, 32 deg. SE of Balikpapan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.72167
  long: 117.128
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 051
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 051
has place: Ikungulu Anchorage Matadi, Congo River
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -5.81778
  long: 13.4525
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 052
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-13
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2006 052
has place: 01:19.3N 044:41.0E, Off Merca, East Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.32167
  long: 44.6833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 053
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 053
has place: 30:06.60N 047:55.73E, Khawr Az Zubayr Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Iraq
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 30.11
  long: 47.9288
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 054
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 054
has place: Off Yelibuya Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Sierra Leone
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 8.888
  long: -13.6683
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 055
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 055
has place: Chittagong Anchorage Area
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3119
  long: 91.8122
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 056
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 056
has place: 21:30.00N 121:00.00E, Bashi Channel
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Taiwan
  in piracy region: Region East Asia
  lat: 21.5
  long: 121
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 057
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 057
has place: 05:27.00N 004:57.00E, Escravos Coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.45
  long: 4.95
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 058
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 058
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2072
  long: 91.7911
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 059
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 059
has place: Quarantine Anchorage No. 2, Santos Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -23.9486
  long: -46.1439
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 060
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 060
has place: 02:54.4S 107:16.1E, Gelasa Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -2.90667
  long: 107.268
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 061
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-29
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 061
has place: 02:08N 045:43E, 30 NM Off Mogadishu, East Coast of Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.13333
  long: 45.7167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 062
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-01
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 062
has place: 13:32.70N 049:32.80E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.545
  long: 49.5467
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 063
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 063
has place: 30:06.74N 047:55.90E, Khawr Az Zubayr Roads (Khor Al Zubayr Anchorage)
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Iraq
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 30.1123
  long: 47.9317
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 064
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 064
has place: Callao Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.1522
  long: -77.1733
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 065
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 065
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2106
  long: 91.8008
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 066
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 066
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3122
  long: 91.8117
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 067
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-04
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 067
has place: 04:54N 049:21E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 4.9
  long: 49.35
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 068
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 068
has place: Tg. Priok Anchorage, Jakarta
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.06694
  long: 106.884
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 069
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 069
has place: 22:10.86N 091:47.06E, Chittagong C’ Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.181
  long: 91.7843
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 070
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 070
has place: Antwerp Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Netherlands
  in piracy region: Region Europe
  lat: 51.2308
  long: 4.40028
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 071
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-01-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 071
has place: Off Pulau Kulapuan, Semporna, Sabah
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.39028
  long: 118.872
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 072
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 072
has place: Off Pulau Boey Dulang, Semporna, Sabah
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.31889
  long: 118.971
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 073
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 073
has place: 5NM of Sinakut Coast, Lahad Datu, Sabah
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.95972
  long: 118.392
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 074
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 074
has place: North Long Beacon, 13.6NM of Tg. Segenting, Batu Pahat
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.57
  long: 102.5
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 075
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 075
has place: 3NM of Pulau Mabul, Semporna, Sabah
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.43
  long: 118.82
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 076
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 076
has place: 02:53.0S 107:18.4E, Gelasa Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -2.88333
  long: 107.307
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 077
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-16
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 077
has place: 02:58S 107:18.5E, Gelasa Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -2.96667
  long: 107.308
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 078
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-17
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2006 078
has place: 9NM Off Parit Haji Baki Coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.1082
  long: 101.9042
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 079
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 079
has place: 10NM Off Bagan Coast, Batu Pahat
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.6166
  long: 102.7
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 080
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-18
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 080
has place: Mamonal Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Colombia
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.3089
  long: -75.5864
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 081
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-19
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 081
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3219
  long: 91.8336
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 082
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-23
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 082
has place: 02:52.2S 107:17.5E, Gelasa Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -2.87
  long: 107.292
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 083
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 083
has place: Kannyakumari, Cape Comorin
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 7.92861
  long: 77.6075
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 084
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 084
has place: 06:01.3N 003:17.4E, Lagos Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.02167
  long: 3.29
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 085
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 085
has place: 02:55S 107:18E, Gelasa Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -2.91667
  long: 107.3
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 086
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-30
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 086
has place: 03:04.3S 107:17.2E, Gelasa Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.07167
  long: 107.287
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 087
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-01
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 087
has place: 03:13N 108:45E, Natuna Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.21667
  long: 108.75
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 088
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-22
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 088
has place: Enroute from Belawan Port to Batu Licin, Banjarmasin
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.82944
  long: 98.7119
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 089
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 089
has place: 09:13.1N 014:06.2W, Off Conakry
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.21833
  long: -14.1033
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 090
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 090
has place: Chittagong Anchorage "B"
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2114
  long: 91.805
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 091
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 091
has place: 01:23.5N 104:27.0E, Off Horsburgh Lighthouse
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.39167
  long: 104.45
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 092
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 092
has place: Islas de Piritu Anchorage, Off Puerto La Cruz
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.2472
  long: -64.6869
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 093
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-27
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 093
has place: Off Barawe, SW of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.92222
  long: 45.2636
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 094
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-10
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 094
has place: 12:55.2N 049:36.6E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.92
  long: 49.61
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 095
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 095
has place: Chittagong Anchorage A’
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3067
  long: 91.8069
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 096
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-10
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 096
has place: Chittagong Anchorage A’
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3058
  long: 91.8036
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 097
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 097
has place: 17:52.9N 076:46.6W, Kingston Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Jamaica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 17.8817
  long: -76.7767
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 098
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 098
has place: Chittagong Anchorage "B"
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2111
  long: 91.8047
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 099
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 099
has place: Chittagong Anchorage "B"
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2167
  long: 91.8
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 100
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 100
has place: Spratly Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 8.45
  long: 111.54
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 101
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-13
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 101
has place: 19:04N 017:09W, Nouadhibou Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Mauritania
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 19.0667
  long: -17.15
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 102
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-13
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 102
has place: 06:01S 106:52E, Tg. Priok Outer Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.01667
  long: 106.867
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 103
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-18
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 103
has place: 01:13.8N 103:34.8E, West OPL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.23
  long: 103.58
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 104
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-30
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 104
has place: River Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.6817
  long: 83.3056
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 105
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-30
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 105
has place: River Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.6814
  long: 83.3058
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 106
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-20
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 106
has place: 17:52.7N 076:46.6W, Kingston Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Jamaica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 17.8783
  long: -76.7767
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 107
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-20
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 107
has place: Kingston Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Jamaica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 17.8794
  long: -76.7561
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 108
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 108
has place: 09:16.7N 014:42.5W, 60 NM from Conakry
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.27833
  long: -14.7083
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 109
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 109
has place: Chittagong Anchorage "B"
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2111
  long: 91.8042
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 110
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 110
has place: Lagos Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.38944
  long: 3.43083
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 111
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 111
has place: 03:10.2S 106:20.2E, South of Bangka Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.17
  long: 106.337
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 112
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-23
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 112
has place: Vicinity of Sacramento Rock, Visayan Sea, Iloilo Province
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.2306
  long: 107.146
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 113
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 113
has place: Chittagong Anchorage 'B'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2108
  long: 91.8044
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 114
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-22
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2006 114
has place: 01:57N 045:31E, 10.5NM, S.E. of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.95
  long: 45.5167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 115
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-15
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 115
has place: Enroute from Bintulu Port to Lahad Datu, Sabah
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.19667
  long: 113.028
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 116
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 116
has place: 05:52.2S 106:04.5E, Tg. Priok Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.87
  long: 106.075
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 117
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-06-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 117
has place: 05:53.28S 106:05.29E, P.P Kali Anchorage, Merak
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.888
  long: 106.088
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 118
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-06-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 118
has place: Dar Es Salaam Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.82806
  long: 39.2925
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 119
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-06-06
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 119
has place: Tanjung Priok Tanker Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.06667
  long: 106.887
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 120
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-06-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 120
has place: Chittagong Anchorage A’
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3081
  long: 91.805
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 121
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-06-07
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 121
has place: Chittagong Anchorage 'A'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3097
  long: 91.8081
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 122
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-06-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 122
has place: Magdalena River, Barranquilla
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Colombia
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: 11.0133
  long: -74.7797
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 123
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-06-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 123
has place: Lagos Roads Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.47639
  long: 3.40167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 124
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-06-04
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2006 124
has place: 25:40.0N 057:04.0E, Off NE Coast Oman
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Iran
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 25.6667
  long: 57.0667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 125
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-06-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 125
has place: 03:18.5N 112:55.3E, Bintulu Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.30833
  long: 112.922
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 127
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-06-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 127
has place: Huangpu Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: China
  in piracy region: Region East Asia
  lat: 22.1222
  long: 113.763
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 128
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 128
has place: 04:55.42N 098:00.63E, Off Acheh
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.92367
  long: 98.0105
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 129
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 129
has place: 04:38.4N 098:12.8E, 12 Miles NE of Kuala Langsa, Off Acheh
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.64
  long: 98.2133
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 130
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 130
has place: 05:17.0N 098:01.5E, Off Acheh
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.28333
  long: 98.025
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 131
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 131
has place: Santos Anchorage No.3
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -24.0064
  long: -46.115
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 132
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 132
has place: Texaco Berth
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guyana
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 6.96472
  long: -57.9308
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 133
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 133
has place: Bonaberi Berth No.52, Cement Berth, Douala Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.9875
  long: 9.6075
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 134
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-13
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 134
has place: 10:12S 112:15E, South of Java
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -10.2
  long: 112.25
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 135
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 135
has place: 10:15.84N 064:34.60W, Guanta Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.264
  long: -64.5767
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 136
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-06-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 136
has place: Berth B1, Godau Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.6514
  long: 107.014
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 137
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 137
has place: Luanda Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -8.71667
  long: 13.2056
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 138
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 138
has place: 05:16.00S 106:07.80E, Enroute to Batam from Merak
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.26667
  long: 106.13
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 139
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 139
has place: 08:45.9S 013:16.6E, Luanda Bay Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -8.765
  long: 13.2767
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 140
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 140
has place: Telok Banten, Merak
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.91111
  long: 105.919
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 141
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 141
has place: Chittagong Alpha Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.31
  long: 91.81
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 142
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 142
has place: Anchored 1.5NM Off Breakwater of Pointe Noire
  type: Place
  in EEZ: République du Congo
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -4.77361
  long: 11.7664
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 143
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 143
has place: Belawan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.93
  long: 98.8769
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 144
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 144
has place: Chittagong Anchorage "B"
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2028
  long: 91.7853
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 145
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 145
has place: Chittagong Outer Anchorage "B"
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2078
  long: 91.7964
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 146
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 146
has place: 67 NM from Langkawi
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.51222
  long: 99.9206
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 147
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-07-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 147
has place: 67 NM from Langkawi
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.49028
  long: 99.9206
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 148
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-08-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 148
has place: Off Niger Delta Region
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.49639
  long: 7.3475
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 149
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-08-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 149
has place: Callao Anchorage No.12
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.1897
  long: -77.1733
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 150
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-08-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 150
has place: Manila South Harbour Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 14.5889
  long: 120.899
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 151
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-08-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 151
has place: 05:33.8S 104:37.0E, Teluk Semangka Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.56333
  long: 104.617
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 152
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-08-12
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 152
has place: 24:59.4N 059:16.1E, Gulf of Oman
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Iran
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 24.99
  long: 59.2683
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 153
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-08-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 153
has place: 09:25.25N - 013:44.30W, 2.5 NM South of Conakry Sea Buoy
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.42083
  long: -13.7383
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 154
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-08-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 154
has place: Southern Kien Giang Province
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 9.5559
  long: 104.5403
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 155
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-08-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 155
has place: 1.2 miles off Tema Breakwater
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.6
  long: 0.0166667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 156
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-08-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 156
has place: Tanjung Priok
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.01667
  long: 106.883
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 157
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-08-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 157
has place: 24:08.3S - 046:17.2W, Santos Anchorage No.4
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -24.1333
  long: -46.2833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 158
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-08-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 158
has place: Chittagong Anchorage 'A'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3097
  long: 91.8092
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 159
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 159
has place: Chittagong Anchorage 'A'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3106
  long: 91.8106
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 160
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-07
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 160
has place: 22:12.68N - 091:43.1E, Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2113
  long: 91.7183
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 161
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 161
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2231
  long: 91.7911
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 162
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 162
has place: 08:29.8N - 013:12.50W, 4NM North of Queen Elizabeth II Berth 4, Freetown
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Sierra Leone
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 8.48333
  long: -13.2
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 163
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-16
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 163
has place: 22:16.94N - 091:43.08E, Chittagong Anchorage 'A'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2822
  long: 91.73
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 164
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-17
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 164
has place: Chittagong Anchorage 'C'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3106
  long: 91.8094
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 165
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 165
has place: 01:39.76N - 101:38.30E, Pelintung Wharf, Dumai
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.66278
  long: 101.638
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 166
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 166
has place: Santos
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -24.1167
  long: -46.3
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 167
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 167
has place: Santos
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -24.1167
  long: -46.35
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 168
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 168
has place: Santos
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -24.11
  long: -46.343
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 169
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 169
has place: Lagos
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.31667
  long: 3.41667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 170
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-20
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 170
has place: Chittagong
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.15
  long: 91.7333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 171
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 171
has place: Callao
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0167
  long: -77.2167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 172
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 172
has place: Chittagong
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3078
  long: 91.8064
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 173
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 173
has place: Dar Es Salaam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.74639
  long: 39.4133
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 174
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-09-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 174
has place: VISHKHAPATNAM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.8167
  long: 83.475
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 175
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 175
has place: Merak
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.86667
  long: 106.067
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 176
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 176
has place: Outer anchorage area 4
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -24.09
  long: -46.27
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 177
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-02
event type: etype not specified
has actor: ship victim event 2006 177
has place: Rivers state, Nigeria
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.66667
  long: 5
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 178
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-07
event type: etype not specified
has actor: ship victim event 2006 178
has place: Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.06667
  long: 98.4333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 179
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 179
has place: CONARKY ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.36667
  long: -13.6667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 180
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-05
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2006 180
has place: 8NM Off Cedros,
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Mexico
  in piracy region: Region North America
  lat: 28.0333
  long: -115.183
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 181
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 181
has place: TARAHAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.51667
  long: 105.3
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 182
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 182
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 'B'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2
  long: 91.75
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 183
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 183
has place: DAR ES SALAAM ANCHORAGE AREA NO 2
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.75
  long: 39.3167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 184
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 184
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 'A'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2833
  long: 91.7333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 185
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-12
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 185
has place: 10NM EAST OFDAR ES SALAAM PILOT STATION
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.7
  long: 39.4667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 186
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 186
has place: BALIKPAPAN INNER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.25
  long: 116.783
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 187
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 187
has place: SAGAR ROADS, HUGLI RIVER, CALCUTTA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.6833
  long: 88.0167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 188
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 188
has place: DAR ES SALAAM PILOT STATION
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.73333
  long: 39.3333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 189
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 189
has place: CHITTAGONG 'B' ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2
  long: 91.6667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 190
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 190
has place: CHITTAGONG 'B' ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.195
  long: 91.665
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 191
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 191
has place: CHITTAGONG 'B' ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.21
  long: 91.64
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 192
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 192
has place: CHITTAGONG 'B' ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.214
  long: 91.678
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 193
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 193
has place: CALLAO ANCHORAGE 1A
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0167
  long: -77.1833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 194
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 194
has place: DAR ES SALAAM LARGE VESSEL ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.75
  long: 39.3333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 195
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 195
has place: Off Ticala, San Pablo, Zamboanga, Southern Mindanao
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 7.65
  long: 123.55
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 196
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 196
has place: Navimca, Cumana
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.4667
  long: -64.1333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 197
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-01
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 197
has place: Enroute to Port Dammam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 4.2416
  long: 51.2263
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 198
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-05
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 198
has place: Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.15
  long: 99.6333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 199
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 199
has place: Kutubdia Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.8667
  long: 91.6667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 200
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 200
has place: 6 Miles Off the Coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.68333
  long: 39.3333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 201
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 201
has place: Luanda Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -8.75
  long: 13.2667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 202
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 202
has place: Outer Road Tema Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.6
  long: 0.0333333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 203
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-15
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2006 203
has place: Belawan Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.8
  long: 98.7167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 204
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 204
has place: 20NM ENE from Dar Es Salaam Harbour Entrance
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.7
  long: 39.65
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 205
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 205
has place: Bahia de Robledal, Margarita
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 11.0167
  long: -64.3667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 206
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-10-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 206
has place: Off Lulu Oilfield, Ras Al-Khafji
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Saudi Arabia
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 28.7833
  long: 49.4667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 207
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 207
has place: Berth No. 209, Tg. Priok, Jakarta
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.1
  long: 106.883
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 208
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 208
has place: Dumai Inner Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.7
  long: 101.45
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 209
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-16
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 209
has place: Chittagong
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2847
  long: 91.7175
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 210
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 210
has place: Tg. Priok Anchorage, Jakarta
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.04389
  long: 106.874
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 211
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-03-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 211
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.28
  long: 91.71
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 212
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 212
has place: Chittagong Outer Anchorage 'A'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.27
  long: 91.7213
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 213
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 213
has place: Kuala Bintulu Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.2
  long: 112.967
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 214
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 214
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.4167
  long: 44.4167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 215
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 215
has place: Off Port Harcourt
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.2
  long: 7
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 216
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-11-29
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 216
has place: Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.68333
  long: 98.7
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 217
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 217
has place: Off Racon Delta, Singapore Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.15
  long: 103.5
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 218
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 218
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.7983
  long: 91.7117
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 219
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 219
has place: LOME PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Togo
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.14472
  long: 1.29528
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 220
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 220
has place: Callao Outer Anchorage No.1
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0167
  long: -77.2
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 221
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 221
has place: Lawe Lawe Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.45
  long: 116.817
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 222
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-08
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 222
has place: SINGAPORE STRAITS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.15
  long: 103.55
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 223
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-10
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 223
has place: Off Oman, Arabian Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 14.25
  long: 59.8333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 224
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 224
has place: Tema anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5
  long: 0.000277778
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 226
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 226
has place: Luanda roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -8.75
  long: 13.2833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 227
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 227
has place: Merchant Anchorage, Bandar Abbas
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Iran
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 27.05
  long: 56.2167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 228
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 228
has place: Jakarta Pilot Ground, Jakarta Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.03333
  long: 106.883
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 229
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 229
has place: Belawan outer anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.9
  long: 98.7833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 230
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 230
has place: 13 NM South of Lagos port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.18333
  long: 3.33333
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 231
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 231
has place: Sibutu passage, Philippines
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 5.86667
  long: 119.417
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 233
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 233
has place: 10 NM Off Coast of Dar Es Salaam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -7.1
  long: 39.6833
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 234
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 234
has place: Inner Anchorage Callao
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.01665
  long: -77.18
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 235
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-19
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2006 235
has place: Off SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.54333
  long: 43.9633
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 236
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-12-23
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2006 236
has place: 8.2NM Off Mullaittivu Light House
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Sri Lanka
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.4
  long: 80.8667
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 237
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-04-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 237
has place: Chittagong Anchorage 'A'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.27
  long: 91.715
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 238
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-02-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 238
has place: Chittagong Anchorage 'B'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3
  long: 91.2
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2006 239
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-05-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2006 239
has place: Chittagong Anchorage 'A;
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2833
  long: 91.7167
comment: For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.

event 2007 001
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 001
has place: BOMA ANCHORAGE, CONGO RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -5.86667
  long: 13.05
comment: A large group of robbers in several boats armed with long knives and wooden sticks boarded a RORO ship. Robbers tried to attack the duty crew on deck. Crew retreated to the bridge and raised alarm. Robbers broke two containers, stole cargo and escaped. D/O tried to call port control but no response.

event 2007 002
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 002
has place: LAGOS ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.31667
  long: 3.38333
comment: Robbers armed with guns and knives boarded a product tanker during STS cargo operations. They attacked duty crew, tied him up and asked for key and security lock code for the cargo control room. D/O noticed the robbers and raised alarm. Robbers stole personal belongings from the duty crew, ship's stores and escaped. Duty crew sustained injuries on his left hand. Port control informed.

event 2007 003
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 003
has place: DAR ES SALAAM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.56667
  long: 39.5333
comment: While the container ship was drifting, A/B noticed some suspicious movements on forecastle deck. Raised alarm and crew alerted. Pirates jumped overboard and escaped. Three containers were found open with seals broken.

event 2007 004
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 004
has place: PULAU LAUT ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.21667
  long: 116.417
comment: Robbers boarded a bulk carrier via anchor chain. They broke forward store and stole ship's stores. Port control informed.

event 2007 005
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-18T18:15 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 005
has place: BALONGAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.25
  long: 108.433
comment: Two robbers armed with steel bars boarded a tanker and entered into the engine room. They stole generator spares and escaped through engine room door leading to poop deck. Master raised alarm and crew mustered. Local police informed.

event 2007 006
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-21T20:25 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 006
has place: 16 NM OFF KUALA TANJUNG
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.63333
  long: 99.5
comment: Several unlit fishing boats approached a container ship underway. Suspecting piracy, master increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. One boat was hit on stbd bow. Raised emergency alarm and carried out a search and found two persons onboard. No injuries suffered. They were unarmed and carried mobile phones. Fearing further attacks and repercussions, the master continued passage towards Singapore. Owners / agents are making arrangements to handover the two persons to authorities for investigations.

event 2007 007
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-16
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 007
has place: CALLAO OUTER ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0167
  long: -77.1833
comment: Five persons armed with knives were sighted climbing at stbd side of a general cargo ship at anchorage. Master raised alarm and the robbers escaped in wooden boat. Attempt was aborted.

event 2007 008
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 008
has place: DUMAI ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.7
  long: 101.483
comment: One robber boarded and another robber attempting to board an oil tanker at anchorage. Duty officer raised alarm and crew alerted. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped.

event 2007 009
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-20T09:30 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 009
has place: CHANOMI CREEK
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.55
  long: 5.4
comment: Armed militants blocked the channel with many boats fixed with sophisticated heavy weapons. They forced master to stop the vessel, drop anchor and to lower gangway. Militants boarded and abducted 17 crewmembers. The remaining militants took hostage seven crewmembers and hijacked the vessel. Later they released the pilot who was onboard. Negotiations between Nigerian authorities and militants are in progress.

event 2007 010
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 010
has place: BALONGAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.2
  long: 108.433
comment: Robbers from a small boat boarded a tanker at anchor and stole one liferaft. Local police / port security was informed via local agents.

event 2007 011
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-27
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 011
has place: COLOMBO ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Sri Lanka
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 6.98333
  long: 79.7333
comment: While a container ship was waiting for pilot, port control instructed master to proceed to open sea with full speed. During underway, small boats followed the ship and one of the boats with two persons hit ship’s hull at stbd quarter and exploded. Another two boats were still following the ship. Master immediately called port control for assistance. Two naval boats came to the scene and destroy the boat.

event 2007 012
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 012
has place: BAHIA DE POZUELOS, PUERTO LA CRUZ
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.25
  long: -64.7
comment: Two robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew spotted them on the port side deck and immediately retreated into the accommodation and informed D/O on the bridge via radio. D/o raised the alarm. The robbers escaped without taking anything with them. Full inspection of the ship by the crew revealed nothing was stolen. There was no damage to the store doors or container seals.

event 2007 013
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-27T23:10 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 013
has place: TG. PRIOK ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.03333
  long: 106.9
comment: Armed robbers boarded a container ship at anchor from the stern. They broke open locked steering room door and entered the engine room via watertight manhole. They stole ship's stores.

event 2007 014
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 014
has place: DAR ES SALAAM PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.83444
  long: 39.298
comment: Despite tight anti piracy measures, a container ship berthed alongside was boarded by robbers armed with knives. They took hostage one of the watchmen and placed a knife at his throat and threatened him. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped by jumping overboard. Port authorities informed and a patrol boat arrived 30 minuets later and a search carried out but no one was caught.

event 2007 015
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 015
has place: BOMA ANCHORAGE, CONGO RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -5.860
  long: 13.045
comment: Robbers boarded a container ship waiting for berth at Matadi. Alert crew noticed the robbers, raised alarm and tried to obstruct them but failed. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped with two drums of lub oil in a canoe. Master sent distress alarm by VHF but no response from port authorities.

event 2007 016
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-08
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 016
has place: 1.5 NM OFF MOGADISHU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2
  long: 45.3333
comment: Five pirates armed with guns attempted to board a product tanker at anchor. Master raised alarm; crew mustered and activated fire hoses. Pirates fired upon the ship and escaped. Master contacted port control and agent for assistance. Four port security gun men with tug came and searched the area at 2245 LT and then boarded the ship. One bullet hit near stbd navigation light. No injuries to crew.

event 2007 017
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 017
has place: VICINITY OF FORCADOS RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.38333
  long: 5.18333
comment: Five heavily armed pirates in a speed boat boarded a tug underway. They ordered master to drop anchor and forced all crewmembers and supernumeraries to the bridge. Pirates smashed master's head with a bottle. Then, they ransacked crew member’s cabin and took all personal belongings of crew, vessel's property and escaped at 0130 LT. Vessel’s calls for assistance from ashore were ignored by authorities.

event 2007 018
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 018
has place: CHENNAI ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 12.0833
  long: 80.1667
comment: Pirates in a fishing boat approached a tug towing a floating crane underway. Tug tried to take evasive manoeuvres but the pirates managed to board the unmanned floating crane from behind. Tug now proceeding to Chennai.

event 2007 019
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 019
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.275
  long: 91.7083
comment: Robbers boarded a bulk carrier and attempted to steal ship's stores and ropes. As the ropes were secured on winches with wires the attempt failed and they escaped empty handed. Two padlocks damaged.

event 2007 020
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 020
has place: BALONGAN PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.26667
  long: 108.45
comment: Four robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker during discharging operations at berth. They entered the engine room but were noticed by the duty oiler who informed the duty officer and alarm raised and crew alerted. Robbers escaped empty handed. Crew mustered and a search was carried out but found nothing stolen.

event 2007 021
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 021
has place: LAGOS ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.05
  long: 3.41667
comment: Five pirates armed with guns boarded a tanker underway. Pirates threatened duty A/B by pointing the gun at him. They entered Bosun store. Duty crew informed OOW who raised alarm and crew mustered. Pirates stole ship's stores and escaped in a canoe.

event 2007 022
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-25T06:03 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 022
has place: SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 11.8333
  long: 51.5833
comment: Pirates attacked a general cargo ship underway. Vessel not responding to messages and may have been hijacked. Further details a waited.

event 2007 023
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 023
has place: DAR ES SALAAM PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.61667
  long: 39.5333
comment: Ten pirates armed with long knives boarded a ship from the fore part. Pirates tied up the duty AB and asked for ship's store keys. D/O spotted pirates and raised alarm and crew mustered. Pirates escaped with ship's stores. No one was hurt. Port control informed however no action taken.

event 2007 024
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 024
has place: 5NM OFF LAGOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.15
  long: 3.41667
comment: Two robbers armed with knives boarded a ship at anchor via the stern they threatened the watch keepers with knives and stole two mooring ropes. Alarm was raised. Robbers left without taking anything else. Inspection showed one fire hose was cut in two but robbers left it behind. No one was hurt. Port control informed.

event 2007 025
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-28T15:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 025
has place: 50NM OFF ISLAS LOBOS DE AFUERA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -6.88333
  long: -81.7167
comment: A chemical tanker underway detected a small craft at 3 nm range on radar on port bow. Craft was stationary but started crossing to stbd bow. Ship took evasive manoeuvres to prevent craft from getting closer. The craft altered course to close in on the vessel. Master informed and raised alarm. When craft was in close vicinity, crew mustered on deck with long pipes and sticks. Craft changed course and fled.

event 2007 026
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-12
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 026
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.49266
  long: 49.2045
comment: While underway, crew onboard one of the blue water rally group of yachts spotted a small boat approaching the yacht. The Skipper tightened the formation of his yachts and took precautionary measures. The small boat moved to the stern of the formation and was later joined by another larger boat and they followed the formation at a range of one mile. Yachts sent a distress message via VHF radio. One of the coalition warship appeared in the vicinity. And the trailing boats abandoned the chase.

event 2007 027
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 027
has place: SAGAR ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.6653
  long: 88.0183
comment: One robber boarded a chemical tanker at poop deck. 2/O noticed the robber and raised alarm and crew mustered. Robber jumped overboard and escaped with ship's stores in a small wooden boat. Port control informed.

event 2007 028
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 028
has place: LUANDA INNER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -8.76667
  long: 13.2775
comment: Two robbers boarded a general cargo ship forward. They tied up duty A/B and snatched his walkie-talkie and tried to open the hawse pipe cover plate nuts. Duty A/B managed to untie himself and informed D/O on bridge. D/O raised alarm and sounded ship's whistle. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship's property.

event 2007 029
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-11
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 029
has place: RED SEA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Sudan
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 18.4833
  long: 38.3167
comment: 15 pirates in a 12 meter long wooden boat armed with AK-47 approached a research ship underway conducting surveying operations and fired upon the bridge of the ship. The ship activated SSAS and contacted Sudan authorities and managed to clear from that area. Later another attack took place on 12.03.2007: 1305 LT: Posn 18:27.4N – 038:17.8E where pirates again fired upon the ship. A Sudanese navy vessel came to its assistance, detained the pirates. After 20 minutes the pirates were released. No injuries to crew.

event 2007 030
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-13
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 030
has place: BALONGAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.23333
  long: 108.433
comment: Robbers armed with knives in an unlit boat approached a product tanker at anchor and threw a line onboard the ship at the port quarter. Duty watchmen were standing by with pipes in hand. Robbers aborted the attempt and fled.

event 2007 031
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-15T16:40 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 031
has place: 5 NM SOUTH OF VUNG TAU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.2333
  long: 107.067
comment: A container vessel at anchor was boarded by robbers at forecastle deck. Ship stores were stolen.

event 2007 032
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-12
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 032
has place: RED SEA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Sudan
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 18.5333
  long: 38.2
comment: 15 pirates in a 12 meter long wooden boat armed with AK-47 approached a research ship underway conducting surveying operations and fired upon the bridge of the ship. The ship activated SSAS and contacted Sudan authorities and managed to clear from that area. Later another attack took place on 12.03.2007: 1305 LT: Posn 18:27.4N – 038:17.8E where pirates again fired upon the ship. A Sudanese navy vessel came to its assistance, detained the pirates. After 20 minutes the pirates were released. No injuries to crew.

event 2007 033
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-21T18:55 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 033
has place: DUMAI PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.69
  long: 101.45
comment: Three robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker from port quarter. They entered accommodation. Master raised alarm, crew alerted, informed authorities. Search party conducted a thorough search onboard and nothing missing /stolen.

event 2007 034
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-22T07:05 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 034
has place: SW COAST OF INDIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 8.71667
  long: 76.2333
comment: Three pirates in two speed boats boarded a rig under tow by two tug boats. Pirates were noticed preparing to transfer equipment from the rig to their speed boats. Master raised alarm and pirates jumped overboard and escaped in their boats.

event 2007 035
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-28T07:07 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 035
has place: MALACCA STRAITS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.66667
  long: 99.25
comment: Four pirates in a 15 meter long grey hull wooden speed boat were observed drifting across the vessel’s course line. The boat suddenly approached a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres, crew mustered and activated fire hoses. Pirates attempted to board the ship with ropes and long stick with steps. After 20 minutes the pirates moved away.

event 2007 036
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 036
has place: BINTULU ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.23333
  long: 112.967
comment: Five robbers armed with knives boarded a general cargo ship. 2/O spotted them and raised alarm and crew alerted. Crew proceeded to forecastle. Robbers threw shackles at crew but no one was injured. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped in their boat. Port control was informed and a patrol boat arrived 2 hrs later and conducted an investigation.

event 2007 037
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 037
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.23333
  long: 3.23333
comment: Robbers armed with knives boarded a product tanker at anchor at forecastle using grappling hooks. They successfully cut mooring ropes and threw them overboard into waiting boat. Watchmen informed D/O who raised alarm and alerted crew members. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped when crew members went forward to apprehend them. The vessel weighed anchor and drifted 35 nm off port limit.

event 2007 038
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 038
has place: POMEROON RIVER MOUTH
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guyana
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 7.62528
  long: -58.7528
comment: Please refer to 2007 IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery.

event 2007 039
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 039
has place: 30NM OFF EAST OF PULAU BINTAN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.11667
  long: 105.05
comment: 10 heavily armed pirates intercepted and boarded a product tanker in two, navy grey coloured, fiberglass speed crafts with out board engines. The crew activated the AIS alert system and broadcast a distress message. The pirates, at gun point, demanded the crew comply with their orders. The crew was tied up and blind folded. The pirates took control of the ship and the master was ordered to turn the ship North East towards the Malapas Island. They stole crew personal effects and ship’s property. After steaming for 45 minutes the pirates smashed all communication equipment. The ship‘s engines stalled 40nm from Horsburgh lighthouse. When the pirates could not restart the engines they abandoned the ship and escaped in the speed boats. The crew managed to free them selves, VTIS was informed and the ship made its way to Singapore. No injuries to crew. All cargo was intact.

event 2007 040
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-21
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 040
has place: KANKASANTHURAI HARBOUR, NORTHERN JAFFNA PENINSULA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Sri Lanka
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.81667
  long: 80.05
comment: Pirates in an explosive-laden boat rammed a general cargo ship after leaving the harbour. The hull of the ship was damaged and it was towed back to the harbour.

event 2007 041
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 041
has place: 64KM OFF THE COAST OF NIGERIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.84667
  long: 7.2428
comment: An expatriate worker was abducted by pirates and taken ashore from a platform rig. The pirates boarded the rig via the support vessel which was secured alongside the rig at the time of the incident. The owners are in contact with the Nigerian authorities to get the worker released.

event 2007 042
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-01
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 042
has place: OUTSIDE DEEP WATERS OF MOGADISHU PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.02111
  long: 45.3736
comment: Pirates hijacked an anchored dhow outside the deep waters of Mogadishu port. Latest information received indicates the vessel was released on the 06.04.2007. The vessel is proceeding to Mogadishu port to discharge the cargo. All crew are safe. Unconfirmed information received, indicate that another dhow was attacked, by pirates, outside Mogadishu port. Port authorities dispatched a speed boat to assist the vessel and the pirates escaped.

event 2007 043
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 043
has place: 23NM E OFF DAR ES SALAAM ENTRANCE CHANNEL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.6
  long: 39.6
comment: Duty officers on a container ship did not notice any suspicious boat movement, on the radars, while drifting off the coast of Dar es Salaam awaiting berthing instructions. However, in the morning, it was noticed that six containers were broken into. One of them was partly stolen. Some electrical tools were also stolen.

event 2007 044
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 044
has place: LAWI LAWI, BALIKPAPAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.45
  long: 116.817
comment: Robbers attempted to board a tanker through the hawse pipe which was secured. Anti-piracy watches were being maintained by crew ford and aft and on the bridge. On hearing voices from the hawse pipe alert crew informed the bridge and alarm was raised. Crew went forward to investigate. Hawse pipe and ford stores were found intact and nothing stolen. Robbers escaped, agents informed.

event 2007 045
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 045
has place: DUMAI ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.69
  long: 101.55
comment: A tanker at anchor was boarded by two robbers who entered the engine room via the open sky light. Crew in the engine room noticed the two robbers and when they tried to apprehend them, the robbers threatened them with long knives. Engine room crew informed the bridge and the alarm was raised and crew mustered. The robbers threatened the deck watch with long knives as they escaped from the funnel deck. The robbers escaped with some engine spares by jumping into the river. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the robbers may have boarded the vessel when one crew had gone into the accommodation to wake up the next watch and the other crew went for a security round on deck. No injuries to crew.

event 2007 045 1
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-11
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 045 1
has place: 15:14N-052:25E, GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 15.2333
  long: 52.4167
comment: Pirates in two speed boats chased a product tanker underway with intent to board. The C/O contacted the piracy reporting centre for assistance. The centre contacted coalition naval forces at Bahrain and a warship and a helicopter were dispatched to render assistance to ship. Meanwhile ship took extra measures to prevent boarding by pirates. When a helicopter arrived the two speed boats aborted the attempt and moved away. Ship continued her voyage to her destination port. All crew are safe.

event 2007 047
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-11T05:30 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 047
has place: 28 MILES NE OF PORT DAR ES SALAAM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.53333
  long: 39.5833
comment: Pirates boarded a container ship drifting. They broke open two containers and stole some cargo bags and left the vessel.

event 2007 048
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 048
has place: CHITTAGONG ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2667
  long: 91.7167
comment: Two robbers using grappling hooks with ropes boarded a container ship from a small boat near the stern. The alarm was raised by the deck watchmen who were attacked by the robbers armed with knives. The crew sustained serious cuts to their hands. The robbers jumped into the water and the small boat moved away. Port control was informed. The small boat was still near the vessel but moved away when the coast guard came on board to investigate.

event 2007 049
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 049
has place: OFF TRIVANDUM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 8.33333
  long: 76.5333
comment: About 100 pirates including fishermen armed with long knives boarded a barge under tow. They stole cargo and escaped.

event 2007 050
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 050
has place: PORT SAID, SUEZ CANAL, EGYPT MOORING BUOY
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Egypt
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 31.25
  long: 32.3333
comment: Robbers boarded a general cargo ship, using a hook ladder from a mooring boat, while the crew was busy in mooring operations at the mooring buoy. The robbers lowered the gangway for their colleagues to board the ship easily. Two robbers entered the accommodation while the others looked for stores to rob on deck. Due to the crew vigilance the robbers were spotted and chased away. Nothing was stolen. Agents were informed but no action taken.

event 2007 051
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-11
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 051
has place: BENNETTE BAY, 07:58.36S-116:33.01E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -7.96667
  long: 116.55
comment: Robbers armed with guns in 10 speed boats fired shots and attempted to board a general cargo ship at anchor. Ship owners contacted the piracy reporting centre (PRC) and asked for assistance. PRC contacted the Indonesian SAR and Navy HQ who acknowledged and informed the PRC that they have relayed the message to the local authorities to render necessary assistance. Meanwhile, master took evasive manoeuvours by heaving anchor and proceeding to sea. Later the master informed that three police personnel had boarded the ship. No one was injured.

event 2007 052
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-05
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 052
has place: KISMAYO
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.416667
  long: 42.5667
comment: Gunmen in a speedboat opened fire on a dhow. Luckily the speedboat experienced engine trouble, giving the dhow time to escape.

event 2007 053
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-03
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 053
has place: MOGADISHU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.05
  long: 45.3933
comment: Gunmen in two boats approached a dhow at anchor and opened fire. The master contacted authorities for assistance who sent a speed boat and thwarted the attack.

event 2007 054
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-22T07:50 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 054
has place: 20 NM NE MASIRAH ISLAND, OFF OMAN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 20.6333
  long: 59.2833
comment: Three pirates, wearing face masks, in a white coloured speedboat approached a LPG tanker underway. They attempted to board from the stbd quarter using grappling hooks attached to ropes. While the pirates were attempting to board there were three other speed boats at a distance of 1 nm following the ship. Ship raised alarm; crew mustered and took evasive action. Pirates aborted their attempt and moved away.

event 2007 055
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-23T21:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 055
has place: BALONGAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.23333
  long: 108.50
comment: Five robbers in a boat attempted to board a tanker from the stbd quarter by using grappling hook. The duty AB spotted them and informed the OOW who raised the alarm, sounded the ship's whistle and alerted crew members. The robbers aborted and moved away. Nothing was stolen.

event 2007 056
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-28T06:10 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 056
has place: ARABIAN SEA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 11.3333
  long: 65.15
comment: A vehicle carrier underway received a call on VHF Ch.16 from three small crafts in the vicinity asking for fresh water. Simultaneously, the craft approached the ship. Two other crafts approached the ship on port and stbd bow. Ship increased speed, raised alarm and sounded whistle. Later, the crafts reduced speed and moved away.

event 2007 057
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 057
has place: ARABIAN SEA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 10.6667
  long: 62.1167
comment: A general cargo ship received a VHF call from a craft advising that she is a Korean fishing vessel and asked for fresh water. Master suspected piracy, raised alarm and steered away from the craft. Suspicious craft keep on following the ship. Master increased speed and at 1210 LT craft stop following. Soon after, another four small high speed crafts approached the suspicious craft whilst talking/laughing on VHF Ch 14 in an Indian language. The suspect craft was wooden, painted white and green with a speed of 15-20 knots with no fishing equipment on deck.

event 2007 058
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-15
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 058
has place: 15 MILES NW OF AL MUKHA, SOUTHERN RED SEA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.45
  long: 43.0333
comment: A 40 meter yacht sighted two small fishing craft carrying five personnel each underway. One craft moved to a position 200m ahead of the yacht while the other swung around and approached from the stbd quarter. Anti piracy measures were activated by yacht. Suspicious craft moved away upon seeing crew alertness. The craft could have been operating from a mother vessel.

event 2007 059
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-28T09:45 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 059
has place: OMAN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.1833
  long: 59.55
comment: A 55 meter yacht was contacted by a passing vessel asking for a weather report and number of crew on board on VHF. Suddenly four suspicious speedboats with three persons on each boat emerged from the lee of the vessel and sped towards the yacht. One boat had a tripod mounted in the bow. Skipper raised alarm; crew mustered and activated fire hoses. A distress message was sent by VHF. A coalition warship responded to the distress call. Skipper doubled anti piracy watch. Boats moved away.

event 2007 060
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-13T15:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 060
has place: 350 NM EAST OF SOCOTRA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 11.95
  long: 60.3833
comment: A speed boat doing 20 kts was sighted on radar at distance of 8 nm of a bulk carrier underway. Ship raised alarm, crew mustered and activated fire hoses and switched on deck lights. Boat approached up to 2 nm and aborted the chase. Suspected boat was seen heading towards the African coast.

event 2007 061
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-25T18:30 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 061
has place: OFF KARIMUN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.06667
  long: 103.517
comment: An oiler noticed four armed robbers in the steering room of a LNG tanker during anchoring operations. Alarm was raised and crew mustered. Local authorities were informed. Coast guard boarded the ship and a through search was conducted. No intruders were found. No one was injured. No loss of cargo.

event 2007 062
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-23
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 062
has place: LAGOS OUTER PORT LIMIT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.26667
  long: 3.25
comment: Duty officer onboard a tanker at anchor noticed a tug named "Captain Kola" approaching the vessel without reason. The tug came within a range of 35 meters on the port quarter. Crew alerted who kept a continuous watch on the tug. There were 4 persons on the tug looking at the vessel. The tug moved slowly to the stbd bow and then moved away.

event 2007 063
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 063
has place: SINGAPORE EASTERN OPL.
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.3
  long: 104.233
comment: Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a tanker at anchor. They entered the engine room via an unlocked main deck door. They threatened the duty engineer with a long knife. They assaulted him, blindfolded him, tied him up, and made him lie down. Duty engineer managed to release himself and raised the alarm. The crew mustered and found that the robbers had stolen engine spares and escaped via the steering gear room door.

event 2007 064
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-27T01:40 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 064
has place: LAGOS OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.28333
  long: 3.35
comment: Two robbers armed with long knives boarded a product tanker at anchor. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Robbers threatened crew with knives and jumped into water with ship's stores. They escaped in a boat with four accomplices.

event 2007 065
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 065
has place: EAST COAST YEMEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.05
  long: 49.1167
comment: Two suspicious vessels approached a yacht underway at high speed. Alarm raised, crew mustered and activated fire hoses. Yacht increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. Vessels aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2007 066
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 066
has place: KARIMUN STRAITS STS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.08333
  long: 103.467
comment: Four robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor via the poop deck by using hooks attached to a rope. Ship's crew tried to prevent them from boarding but failed. The robbers entered the engine room by breaking the engine room door lock. The duty wiper was caught. They stole engine spares and escaped. Authorities informed. Indonesian coast guard informed their officers were on their way however, the coast guard boarded the ship on 29 April 2007 at 1115 LT and left at 1145 LT after conducting an investigation.

event 2007 067
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-14
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 067
has place: 17:25N-059.56E, ARABIAN SEA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.4167
  long: 59.9333
comment: While underway, a general cargo ship received a call on VHF Ch 16, from a fishing boat, that they had no fresh water. The ship threw some mineral water bottles into the sea to be picked up by the fishing boat in order to prevent any close contact with the fishing boat and to prevent any boarding.

event 2007 068
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-12T06:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 068
has place: 15:13N-052:57E, GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 15.2167
  long: 52.95
comment: A fast boat, doing about 20 knots and steering various courses, approached a RO RO ship underway several times and at one stage came on a collision course with the ship. Later, it proceeded in southerly direction and disappeared. The boat was light coloured, about six meters in length and had 2 - 3 men in it.

event 2007 069
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-18
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 069
has place: CHEBILANG BAY, SATUN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Thailand
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 6.7
  long: 99.8
comment: About six pirates in a small boat attacked a fishing boat and hijacked it. All eight crew were taken hostage and landed at Le - La Island. Pirates stole ship's equipment, properties and abandoned the boat at Yanud Port, Tha - Phae district, Satun Province. Police located the fishing boat and returned it to the owners in Malaysia. No one was injured.

event 2007 070
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-30T23:45 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 070
has place: DAR ES SALAAM PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.61833
  long: 39.3144
comment: A black hull boat with five pirates attempted to board a general cargo ship drifting 27 miles ENE of the port. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Pirates aborted attempt and moved in SW direction towards another vessel drifting 7.5 nm away. All vessels in the area warned via VHF radio.

event 2007 071
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 071
has place: BALIKPAPAN PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.18333
  long: 116.767
comment: Robbers boarded a bulk carrier while berthed. The vessel was in her final stages of cargo operations and all crew and officers busy. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed.

event 2007 072
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-03T03:40 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 072
has place: PORT HARCOURT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.98333
  long: 7.28333
comment: Armed pirates in four boats attacked a FPSO and tried to board it via the anchor chain. There were eight security personnel on the FPSO. The pirates were successful in their attempt. Five persons from the FPSO kidnapped.

event 2007 073
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-03
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 073
has place: 12 MILES OFF MOGADISHU PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 6.41667
  long: 49.1667
comment: A group of Somali pirates armed with guns boarded a general cargo ship underway. They hijacked the ship and took it to Hobiyo anchorage.

event 2007 074
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 074
has place: BALIKPAPAN PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.26833
  long: 116.809
comment: Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a loaded product tanker at berth via the forecastle while waiting for pilot to board. D/O noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, sounded the ship's whistle and alerted the crew. The robbers jumped into the sea and escaped in a speedboat. No injuries to crew. Nothing was stolen.

event 2007 075
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 075
has place: VISAKHAPATNAM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.6333
  long: 83.3667
comment: Seven robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker at anchor via the poop deck. Duty AB contacted the bridge and all crew went into the accommodation and closed all doors. Master raised the alarm. The robbers jumped into the sea and escaped with one mooring rope. Ship activated SSAS, informed port control and local agent. No one was injured.

event 2007 076
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 076
has place: BELAWAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.92222
  long: 98.78
comment: Five robbers armed with knives and crowbars boarded a product tanker using hooks and via the anchor chain. They broke the padlock to the paint store and stole six drums of paint. The duty AB noticed the robbers and informed the OOW who raised the alarm and sounded the ships whistle. All crew mustered. The robbers jumped into the sea and escaped in a speedboat. The timely action of the crew prevented the robbers from stealing a mooring rope. No injuries to crew.

event 2007 077
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-10
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 077
has place: CELEBES SEA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.3
  long: 123.55
comment: A small-unidentified craft followed a bulk carrier, underway, at a distance of 2.5 miles. The small craft had its search light on and aimed at the stern and bridge preventing the crew from identifying the craft. The craft closed to eight cables and contacted the ship via VHF Ch16 informing they were an Indonesian navy patrol boat. They asked the ship to slow down and asked what type of cargo was onboard. The master asked the craft to illuminate herself for identification. The craft replied that they only wanted to know what type of cargo was onboard. The master refused to slow down as he suspected a piracy attack. The master raised the alarm. The crew mustered and took anti-piracy measures. The craft closed to about six cables, then slowed down, and moved away.

event 2007 078
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 078
has place: 3BSP 4 BERTH, LAHAD DATU PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.01667
  long: 118.35
comment: Several stevedores stole ship's property at night during discharging operations. Master reported to agents but no action taken.

event 2007 079
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-14
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 079
has place: 180 NM AWAT SOMALIAN COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.31667
  long: 48.85
comment: Pirates, armed with machine guns and rocket launchers, approached a general cargo ship underway from her port quarter. The pirates ordered the ship to stop and started firing towards the bridge. D/O raised alarm, SSAS alarm activated, master took evasive manoeuvres, and fired rocket parachute signals on the boat when he saw the pirates preparing to fire rocket propelled grenades. The ship was hit and the accommodation caught fire and was extensively damaged. The crew extinguished the fire and took preventive measures to stop the fire from spreading. The master continuously maneuvered the vessel to prevent the pirates from boarding. The attack lasted for one hour before the pirates aborted the attack. No injuries to crew. PRC relayed message to coalition navy for assistance.

event 2007 080
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-09
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 080
has place: 07:47N - 120:21E
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 7.78333
  long: 120.35
comment: 15-armed pirates with masked faces approached a tug towing a barge underway, in a speedboat. The speedboat closed to a distance of 150 meters from the tug but stopped when it encountered engine problems. The tug used this opportunity to escape from the attempted pirate attack / hijacking. The master reported that the area was active for Abu Sayyap rebel’s activities.

event 2007 081
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-01-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 081
has place: PERTAMINA JETTY NO.4, PLAJU PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -2.99
  long: 104.83177
comment: Three robbers in a motorboat boarded a LPG tanker, which was berthed. They were noticed by the duty AB and the general alarm was raised. They entered the engine room, held third Engr as hostage, stole ship’s properties, and escaped. No injuries to crew. Incident reported to the agent.

event 2007 082
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 082
has place: LAGOS PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.43806
  long: 3.39639
comment: Robbers boarded a tanker at berth and broke open paint store and stole ship's stores. Alarm raised and authorities informed. Master suspected robbers may have boarded with the assistance of the port watchman.

event 2007 083
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 083
has place: VUNG TAU ANCHORAGE, HO CHI MINH CITY
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.25
  long: 107.067
comment: Five robbers boarded a container ship via the anchor chain and broke open the forecastle store. They were spotted by crew and alarm raised. Robbers managed to steal ship's stores and escaped via anchor chain in a waiting boat. Port informed. No response.

event 2007 084
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-15T08:40 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 084
has place: 210 NM OFF SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.16667
  long: 49
comment: While underway, five pirates armed with guns boarded and hijacked the fishing vessel. They sailed the vessel to a new location and moored in Posn: 04:30N - 048:10E. The 13 crew members are held hostage onboard.

event 2007 085
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-15T08:40 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 085
has place: 210 NM OFF SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.16667
  long: 49.05
comment: While underway, five pirates armed with guns boarded and hijacked the Fishing vessel. They sailed the vessel to a new location and moored in Posn: 04:30n - 048:10e. The 11 crew members are held hostage onboard.

event 2007 086
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 086
has place: TEMA OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.61667
  long: 0.0116667
comment: Robbers armed with knives boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They caught and tied up the duty AB and took his walkie talkie. The robbers stole ship's stores from the forecastle store. The robbers escaped in the waiting boat. Duty AB released himself and raised alarm.

event 2007 087
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-12
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 087
has place: OFF LIBERIA COAST,MONROVIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Liberia
  lat: 6.32583
  long: -10.8028
comment: About 25 pirates armed with machetes in two fishing boats, boarded a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor, which was, awaiting repairs due to a fire onboard several days earlier. They assaulted the crewmembers, who received serious injuries and forced them to disembark. The pirates hijacked the ship and towed it to neighbouring Ivory Coast.

event 2007 087 1
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 087 1
has place: SOUTHERN BAYELSA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ivory Coast
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.96778
  long: -6.07583
comment: Pirates armed with weapons / explosives attacked an FPSO and kidnapped six crewmembers. Negotiations are underway for the safe release of the crew.

event 2007 089
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-16
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 089
has place: BONNY RIVER OUTER FAIRWAY BUOY
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.06667
  long: 6.88333
comment: OOW onboard a tanker drifting off Bonny River noticed three boats on radar at a range of one mile. When the boats came within two cables from ship OOW informed master and alerted crew. When search lights were directed at suspicious boat, the boat moved away.

event 2007 090
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 090
has place: B" INNER ANCHORAGE, MOMBASSA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kenya
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.05
  long: 39.6167
comment: Ship's crew onboard a container ship spotted a robber on the ship's stern. Alarm raised and crew proceed aft to investigate. On seeing the crew, robber jumped overboard and escaped in a small boat waiting with two more persons. Robbers stole ship's stores.

event 2007 091
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 091
has place: CORENTYNE RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Guyana
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 5.95
  long: -57.1
comment: Four pirates armed with guns boarded four fishing vessels. They assaulted all the crew and kidnapped a crewmember. Pirates stole fishing vessels property, cargo, crew personnel belongings and escaped. The rest of the crew were rescued on 10.05.2007 at 1500 lt.

event 2007 092
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 092
has place: OFF NIGERIA COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.74722
  long: 4.76806
comment: Pirates armed with guns boarded a platform rig at dawn. They kidnapped one crewmember and escaped. The pirates have made no demands.

event 2007 093
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 093
has place: 10 KM OFF ESCRAVOS, DELTA STATE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.3
  long: 4.8
comment: 40 pirates armed with guns in six boats attacked the vessel. Nigerian military personnel engaged the pirates in a gun battle, but the pirates managed to kidnap four crew. One crew and three naval personnel sustained injuries.

event 2007 094
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 094
has place: DELTA REGION
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.73333
  long: 4.76667
comment: Pirates armed with guns attacked a security vessel. They kidnapped three Nigerian crewmembers and stole weapons and equipment form the vessel. Six crew were injured.

event 2007 095
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-20
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 095
has place: 300 NM OFF KENYA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.91667
  long: 46.0667
comment: A general cargo ship underway observed an unlit vessel at a distance of 3 miles. When called on VHF they replied that they could not speak English and they were only fishing. They asked the vessel's course and kept following the vessel. Master suspected piracy, and took anti piracy measures and altered course to keep away from vessel. When suspicious vessel's distance increased, vessel resumed course / journey.

event 2007 096
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-19
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 096
has place: ENROUTE TO KISMAYO PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2
  long: 45.75
comment: Heavily armed pirates with machine guns opened fire on a general cargo ship. The ship sent a distress message which was received by a passing ship and Merka port authority. The authorities sent two armed boats which rescued the ship. One crew was injured.

event 2007 097
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 097
has place: SPRATLY ISLAND, SOUTH CHINA SEA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 8.63333
  long: 111.917
comment: Armed pirates boarded a fishing vessel and robbed it of its catch while it was taking shelter due to engine trouble. The master informed his family; about the robbery and that, another vessel was approaching it. All contact with the fishing vessel was lost since the master’s last call. The fate of vessel and crewmembers is unknown.

event 2007 098
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 098
has place: 07:08N - 054:36E, SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 7.13333
  long: 56.6
comment: An unidentified small craft followed a tanker at a distance of 7 miles. As the ship altered course and speed to increased distance between them, the small craft adjusted her course. The small craft followed the vessel for several hours before moving away. PRC forwarded the masters message to coalition forces to render necessary assistance.

event 2007 099
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 099
has place: NHA BE, VUNG TAU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.25
  long: 107.083
comment: Robbers, from a speedboat, boarded a product tanker at anchor. Duty crew spotted them and informed the D/O who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped in the waiting boat. Port control and ship's agents informed.

event 2007 100
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-25
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 100
has place: SINGAPORE E-OPL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.31667
  long: 104.267
comment: Robbers in a speedboat tried to board a tanker underway from the stern. On seeing the robbers the anti piracy watch keeper, informed the OOW who raised the alarm. The robbers aborted the attempt and escaped in their speedboat. Crew conducted an investigation and found nothing missing / no damage to ship. VTIS informed.

event 2007 101
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-22
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 101
has place: GULF OF SIAM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Thailand
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 7.75
  long: 102.033
comment: The master of a tanker carrying 100,000 ltrs of fuel oil, to supply fishing vessels at sea, was ordered by a pirate, who used to be a crewmember to come alongside his vessel. Once alongside the pirate hijacked the tanker. On 24.05.2007 at 0200 LT the pirates shot and killed the master. Three crewmembers jumped overboard. A passing fishing boat later picked them up. The fishing boat contacted the Thai navy and police. The police dispatched two marine police boats and a navy aircraft to locate / detain the vessel. The police caught the pirate who tried to escape, in a fishing boat. The police located the tanker with the remaining three-crew members and took it to the marine base for investigation.

event 2007 102
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 102
has place: JOHOR ANCHORAGE, MALAYSIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.3
  long: 104.117
comment: Six robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship and forced their way into the engine room by breaking the padlocks on the doors. They tied up two-duty crew. They stole spare parts and escaped when the alarm was raised.

event 2007 103
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 103
has place: 2.5NM EAST OF TANJUNG PUNGGAI
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.41667
  long: 104.333
comment: 10 masked pirates armed with pistols and long knives boarded a tanker underway from a speedboat. They stole cash and four mobile phones and escaped. No injury to crew.

event 2007 104
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-31T22:43 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 104
has place: 22 NM OFF DAR ES SALAAM PILOT STN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.83333
  long: 39.6167
comment: Pirates, in two boats with ten persons in each boat attempted to board a container ship, drifting, while waiting for pilot to board. Alert crew raised alarm and the attempt was aborted.

event 2007 105
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-01
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 105
has place: ENROUTE SHARJAH TO MOMBASSA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 3.075
  long: 51.504
comment: Pirates in three boats boarded the vessel underway and hijacked it. Coalition forces aircraft noticed the vessel with the three boats in tow heading towards the Somali coast. Her crew of 5 are being held hostage. Further details awaited.

event 2007 106
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 106
has place: NO. 4 BERTH, PORT HARCOURT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.42861
  long: 7.14417
comment: Four armed pirates in military fatigue boarded a refrigerated cargo ship via the quay side accommodation ladder. Duty AB tried to inform the D/O. The pirates assaulted the duty AB with the butt of their guns and then shot his legs. Hearing the shots, the alarm was raised and the pirates ran back onto the quay. While escaping they fired more shots at the ships superstructure. They escaped in a boat waiting at the stern. The ambulance and police refused to come to the port and the injured AB had to be sent to the hospital via the port security car. After four hours, the pirates attempted to gain access to the vessel via the stern but were deterred by the sounding of the ships alarm and the armed watchmen on the nearby vessel.

event 2007 107
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-06
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 107
has place: MOMBASA INNER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kenya
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.055
  long: 39.6167
comment: One robber attempted to board a container ship via the anchor chain. The duty A/B noticed some one trying to push open the hawse pipe cover and he raised the alarm. On hearing the alarm, the robber aborted the attempt.

event 2007 108
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-06T03:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 108
has place: 315 NM SE OF MOGADISHU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.33333
  long: 49.5
comment: A bulk carrier, underway, spotted a fishing vessel at about 12 NM. The fishing vessel was on a converging course with the bulk carrier. The master of the bulk carrier altered course away from the fishing vessel. He noticed that the fishing vessel also altered to maintain the converging course. When the fishing vessel was about 5 NM astern of the bulk carrier she suddenly altered course and headed off towards Mogadishu. The bulk carrier was slightly faster than the fishing vessel.

event 2007 109
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-07T22:40 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 109
has place: LAWI LAWI, BALIKPAPAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.46667
  long: 116.817
comment: Duty crew, on an anchored tanker, noticed two robbers on the forecastle deck. The D/O on bridge was alerted and the alarm raised. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a speedboat when they saw the crew approaching. Upon inspection, it was found that the forward life raft was stolen. Authorities and agents were informed.

event 2007 110
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 110
has place: JAKARTA TANKER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6
  long: 106.883
comment: A few fishing boats diverted the attention of the watch keepers while two robbers boarded a tanker at anchor using grappling hooks. The robbers stole two life rafts and escaped. Port authorities informed however NO ACTION TAKEN.

event 2007 111
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-13T01:08 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 111
has place: 03:05N - 054:50E, SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 3.08333
  long: 54.8333
comment: Three boats approached a tanker on converging courses. As the ship altered her course, the boats adjusted their course and continued to approach the ship. As the ship increased speed, the distance between the boats and ship increased and prevented the boarding of the ship.

event 2007 112
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-07
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 112
has place: OFF ERITREAN WATERS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 15.7368
  long: 41.1922
comment: Pirates attacked and fired upon an Egyptian fishing vessel underway and forced the vessel to stop. They hijacked the vessel to Eritrean regional waters and held 23 fishermen and sailors as hostages.

event 2007 113
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-23
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 113
has place: BANJARMASIN COAL LOADING ANCHORAGE, KALIMANTAN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.68333
  long: 114.433
comment: Duty watchman, on a bulk carrier, sighted two robbers climbing up the anchor chain and three other persons in a boat close to the anchor cable. Watchman notified D/O who raised the alarm. The robbers abandoned their attempt to board and escaped in the waiting small boat.

event 2007 114
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 114
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.28333
  long: 3.33333
comment: Pirates boarded a tanker, which was undergoing preparations for STS operations. Robbers armed with knives tied up the aft station watchman. D/O noticed a small wooden boat with ships mooring ropes and raised the general alarm. On hearing the alarm and seeing the forward mooring station crew coming aft, the robbers cut the mooring ropes and escaped with stolen stores. No injuries to crew. Port control was informed.

event 2007 115
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 115
has place: BELEM PORT NO. 11
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -1.44278
  long: -48.4969
comment: Duty watchman, on board a container ship, was attacked and tied up by three men. Later, port security officials and ships crew searched the vessel, but found only wet footprints. Nothing was missing.

event 2007 116
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 116
has place: PULAU LIMA DOCKYARD
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.04972
  long: 107.4
comment: Six robbers armed with long knives and pistols boarded a product tanker while she was alongside. One of the crew was hit on the head with the machete. Another crewmember stood up to the robbers. In the struggle, he fell overboard but managed to swim to the shore and contacted the police with assistance from the local fishermen. The robbers spent around 30 minutes ransacking and robbing the crews personal effects, before escaping. The injured crew were sent to the hospital.

event 2007 117
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 117
has place: TANJUNG ULAR PORT, PALEMBANG
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.85
  long: 105.033
comment: Around eleven pirates, armed with long knives and shotguns boarded a tanker underway. On sighting the pirates, crew ran inside the accommodation and closed all doors. On taking the head count master realised one oiler was being held hostage. Master contacted the shore authorities. The pirates opened fire but there were no injuries to crew. The pirates escaped in a small speedboat. Coast guard arrived to investigate. No stores missing.

event 2007 118
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-21
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 118
has place: PENNINGTON
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.25
  long: 5.58333
comment: A tanker undergoing cargo operations at a SBM was attacked by armed pirates. The pirates boarded the standby tug at the stern of the vessel and contacted the ship via VHF demanding to be let on board or they would sink the ship. The crew mustered, cargo operations were stopped and the vessel disconnected from the SBM. The tug was cast off and the ship proceeded at full speed to sea. All attempts to contact the authorities and the Nigerian navy were futile.

event 2007 119
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-24
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 119
has place: OFF MOGADISHU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.4432
  long: 45.8578
comment: An Indian dhow was hijacked while underway from Kismayo to Mogadishu. Pirates attacked and seized a dhow with 14 crewmembers. The dhow was hijacked and taken to Haradhere where she remained at anchor until negotiations with the owners were completed.

event 2007 120
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-06
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 120
has place: SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 4.5698
  long: 48.065
comment: 06.04.2007: Haradhere, Somlia. Verbal communication from the Taiwan fisheries department confirms that a fishing vessel has been hijacked by Somali pirates and held at Haradhere. Official notification from the owners is awaited.

event 2007 121
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 121
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 'A'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2
  long: 91.7668
comment: A container ship at anchor discovered that her aft rope locker was opened and ship stores missing. The master informed the coast guard who arrested the pirate boat and returned the stolen items to the ship.

event 2007 122
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 122
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 'B'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2833
  long: 91.7167
comment: Five robbers boarded a ship and stole ship's stores. When spotted by crew, they jumped overboard and escaped. Master reported the incident to the coast guard who promptly responded, recovered the stolen items, and returned it to the vessel. The robbers were prosecuted.

event 2007 123
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 123
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 'A'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.1667
  long: 91.7833
comment: Three robbers boarded a bulk carrier during lightering operations. They opened the aft rope locker, stole ship’s stores, and escaped. Coast guard informed.

event 2007 124
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 124
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2
  long: 91.7667
comment: About 40 robbers armed with long knives and steel bars boarded a RO-RO ship at anchor. Alarm was raised; crew mustered and closed all access doors. Master fired rocket flares, picked up anchor and proceed at full speed to the open sea. Crew caught two robbers. The others jumped overboard and escaped in their speed boats with ship’s stores. Port control and coast guard informed. A coast guard patrol boat arrived for investigation and took the two robbers for interrogation.

event 2007 125
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 125
has place: MERAK ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.98333
  long: 105.933
comment: The third engineer on a LPG tanker at anchor noticed four armed robbers in the steering flat. The bridge was informed, alarm raised, crew alerted and head count taken. Port control and local agents informed of the incident. A search carried out by ship crew revealed nothing stolen.

event 2007 126
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 126
has place: JAKARTA OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.03333
  long: 106.883
comment: Around six armed robbers, from two boats, boarded an anchored container ship, from the port and stbd quarters. The duty AB was attacked and hit on the head with an axe, causing sever bleeding. Ships alarm was raised and crew mustered, however robbers stole ships stores and escaped. Pilot and local agents informed. The injured crew was taken ashore for medical treatment, by pilot boat, and then repatriated.

event 2007 127
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 127
has place: BELAWAN OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.91667
  long: 98.7667
comment: Duty AB on an anchored chemical tanker noticed three robbers trying to open the forward locked. The duty AB informed the OOW and ran forward; however, one of the robbers threatened the AB with a knife and chased him back to the accommodation. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. The pirates stole ship’s property and escaped in a small boat. Port control informed. No injuries to crew.

event 2007 128
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 128
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 'B'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.175
  long: 91.7169
comment: Several low wooden boats were roaming near a container ship at anchor. One boat stopped the engine and drifted towards the ship from port bow pretending her engine had broken down. All crew concentrated their attention on this boat. Meanwhile another boat approached the ship unnoticed from the stbd quarter. Robbers boarded the ship using grappling hooks and stole ships stores. Later the robbers tried to board again but alert crew raised the alarm and directed the search light towards the boats. The boats moved away. Port control informed.

event 2007 129
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-20
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 129
has place: 13:21N - 052:21.2E, 155NM NW OF SOCOTRA ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.35
  long: 52.35
comment: An unlit craft approached a bulk carrier, underway from the starboard bow. The master continuously altered course; the craft also adjust her course and speed. Later the ship spotted another unlit craft, which also started adjusting course and speed towards the ship. The master notified all crew and took maximum precautions. This continued for about two and a half hours before the small crafts aborted their attempt.

event 2007 130
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-08
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 130
has place: 00:19.0N - 050:45.0E,
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 0.316667
  long: 50.75
comment: OOW on a container ship, underway, spotted a small craft at distance of 13nm on the starboard bow. The craft increased speed and headed directly for the ship. The master was notified and the ship carried out evasive manoeuvres. The craft adjusted its course and speed to close onto the ship. The master ordered all lights to be switched off and increased speed. The distance between the craft and ship slowly decreased, however, later the craft moved away.

event 2007 131
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-10T02:45 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 131
has place: 90NM NORTH OF SOMALIAN NORTHERN COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.9833
  long: 49.2833
comment: A tug, underway, observed a dhow type-fishing vessel on her port side proceeding on a reciprocal course. The fishing vessel altered and started coming closer to the tug. As the tug altered course, the fishing vessel altered her course and increased speed as well. Once the tug increased speed, the fishing vessel aborted the attempt.

event 2007 132
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 132
has place: BELAWAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.91667
  long: 98.78
comment: Duty crew, on an anchored chemical tanker, spotted a robber on the forecastle deck. The OOW was informed and the alarm raised. The robber jumped overboard and escaped in an unlit boat. Later ships stores were found missing.

event 2007 133
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-12T15:55 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 133
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 'B'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.1833
  long: 91.7167
comment: Six robbers, armed with knives, boarded an anchored container ship. D/O raised the alarm, all crew mustered and chased the robbers. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped.

event 2007 134
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-17T23:00 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 134
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 'B'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2667
  long: 91.70
comment: Six robbers, armed with knives, boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty officer raised the alarm. All crew mustered. The robbers escaped without stealing anything.

event 2007 135
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-18T21:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 135
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 'B'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.25
  long: 91.7168
comment: Twelve robbers, in two small boats, armed with knives, attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchor during lightering operations. D/O raised the alarm, crew mustered. The robbers aborted their boarding attempt.

event 2007 136
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-20
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 136
has place: KHORRAMSHAHR TERMINAL, IRAQ
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Iran
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 30.1
  long: 48.5833
comment: While underway to the pilot station, with pilot onboard, a container ship had to pass over fishing nets. The fishermen opened fire on the vessel. Bullets hit the accommodation. Pilot notified the incident to the Iranian coast guard and port security officer. No casualties.

event 2007 137
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-20
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 137
has place: SOUTH OF SOCOTRA ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 11.15
  long: 52.7667
comment: A small, white hulled, boat about 30-50 meters long followed a container ship underway. At a distance of about 5 nm, the boat increased speed and approached the ship. The master altered course and the boat adjusted her course to follow the ship. At a distance of 3 nm, the boat stopped following the ship. Master altered course and moved away from the boat.

event 2007 138
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-22T03:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 138
has place: 12 NM OFF SW SRI LANKA COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Sri Lanka
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 6.01667
  long: 80
comment: A small, white and light-blue hulled, boat with nine persons on board attempted to board a general cargo ship underway. The boat reduced speed and aborted the attempt at a distance of 0.1 nm abeam the ship.

event 2007 139
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-20T20:20 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 139
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.5167
  long: 44.2
comment: Two unlit boats, doing about 11.5 knots approached a general cargo ship underway on a collision course. The ship took evasive manoeuvres, increased speed and directed the searchlights towards the boats. The closest the boats got to the ship was about two cables. When the boats came into the beam of the searchlights they aborted the attempt to board.

event 2007 140
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-20T21:15 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 140
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.5333
  long: 44.05
comment: An unlit boat, doing about 8 knots, approached a general cargo ship underway on a collision course. Alert crew directed the search light towards the boat and the boat aborted the attempt.

event 2007 141
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 141
has place: PROINTAL, MERAK
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.95
  long: 105.983
comment: Robbers boarded a berthed chemical tanker unnoticed. The third engineer noticed the boat store unlocked, moreover, some electrical spares were missing. The crew was alerted and a thorough inspection carried out. All doors / stores were found to be secured. It was suspected that the robbers could have boarded via the stern mooring rope One shore security guard was constantly on duty.

event 2007 142
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 142
has place: DRY DOCK BERTH 2
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.272
  long: 91.82
comment: Robbers from two boats boarded the general cargo ship from the stbd side and stole ship’s stores. When spotted by crew, robbers escaped. Port control and coast guard informed.

event 2007 143
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-29T10:20 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 143
has place: 270NM OFF SOMALI COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.45
  long: 49.6
comment: A suspicious craft followed a bulk carrier underway for 4 hours. The craft failed to reply on VHF and did not transmit any AIS data. As the master altered course to move away from the craft, the craft aborted the chase and proceed towards the Somali coast. After a few hours, the same craft started following the bulk carrier again. She followed the bulk carrier for about 3 hours and when the master once again took evasive action, the craft aborted her attempt and altered towards the Somali coast.

event 2007 144
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-29T10:20 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 144
has place: 270NM OFF SOMALI COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.316667
  long: 50.2167
comment: A suspicious craft followed a bulk carrier underway for 4 hours. The craft failed to reply on VHF and did not transmit any AIS data. As the master altered course to move away from the craft, the craft aborted the chase and proceed towards the Somali coast. After a few hours, the same craft started following the bulk carrier again. She followed the bulk carrier for about 3 hours and when the master once again took evasive action, the craft aborted her attempt and altered towards the Somali coast.

event 2007 145
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 145
has place: PIER 5D, CALLAO PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.1333
  long: -77.1333
comment: Three masked robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed container ship. One robber with a knife held a duty cadet on watch whilst the other two lowered lashing chains to their waiting boat. After 10 minutes, the robbers sighted the coast guard patrol boat and immediately jumped into the water and escaped. Alert coast guard pursued the boat. The boat was finally recovered near the fishing berths with the knives on board, but the stolen stores and the robbers were missing.

event 2007 146
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 146
has place: CALLAO ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0167
  long: -77.20
comment: Robbers managed to board a container ship at anchor. Within a period of ten minutes, they stole ships stores even though there were four ships crew on roving watch. Port control informed but no response.

event 2007 147
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 147
has place: UMM QASR ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Iraq
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 29.7167
  long: 48.6667
comment: Robbers armed with guns boarded a container ship and opened fire with automatic weapons, which damaged master’s cabin porthole and second officer received injuries on his fingers. Robbers stole ship’s cash, master and crew’s personal belongings and cash.

event 2007 148
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-03T06:20 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 148
has place: 240 NM OFF SOMALI COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.9
  long: 51.7
comment: Pirates in a medium-sized craft altered towards a container ship, underway. As the master altered course, the craft altered her course and continued to remain on collision course with the container ship. Due to the large difference in speeds between the two ships, the pirate craft aborted her attempt.

event 2007 149
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 149
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.31667
  long: 3.39
comment: Two robbers armed with long knives boarded a LPG tanker at anchor. Duty crew raised alarm and robbers escaped with ship's stores. Port control informed. Ship advised to drift 15 nm away from pilot station.

event 2007 150
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 150
has place: BONTANG ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.0166667
  long: 117.583
comment: Seven robbers armed with guns, knives, crowbars and steel pipes boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They held the duty AB at gunpoint and tied him up. They tried to break open the bosun store door but were unsuccessful. The robbers stole the duty AB’s walkie-talkie and other ship's stores and escaped.

event 2007 151
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-06-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 151
has place: ANAMBAS ISLANDS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.0333333
  long: 107.067
comment: Four pirates in a speedboat approached a sailing yacht underway. When the pirate boat was nearly alongside, a pirate standing on the bow of the boat, attempted to throw a small warp-anchor with a thin rope attached to enable to board the yacht. The master of the yacht increased speed and manoeuvred the yacht in zigzag manner. Luckily, the pirate boats’ engine failed enabling the yacht to escape.

event 2007 152
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-07T19:10 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 152
has place: OFF SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.0166667
  long: 50.75
comment: A suspicious craft crossed the bow of a bulk carrier underway from stbd to port and vise versa. The craft altered and headed directly for the bulk carrier. The ship increased speed and the suspicious craft aborted the chase.

event 2007 153
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 153
has place: PORT MATADI, ANGO-ANGO PLACE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -5.81139
  long: 13.4533
comment: Armed robbers, in two canoes, boarded a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor. They threatened the deck watchman with a knife and chased him; luckily, the watchman managed to escape and raised the alarm. Meanwhile other robbers stole ship’s stores. On seeing the alerted crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped.

event 2007 154
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-05T02:25 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 154
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.3
  long: 3.38333
comment: A boat with six robbers approached a tanker at anchor from the stern. The watchman on duty spotted the robbers trying to board the ship by hooking a bamboo pole onto the ships rail. He informed the bridge. The alarm was raised and the whistle sounded. The robbers aborted the attempt and escaped. An investigation carried out later found nothing stolen.

event 2007 155
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-11T12:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 155
has place: OFF SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.21667
  long: 52.6333
comment: Pirates, in a trawler, attempted to attack a refrigerated cargo ship underway. The ship altered course and the trawler altered onto a collision course. The ship took evasive manoeuvres, increased speed and attempted to contact the trawler on VHF, but without any response. After following the ship for one hour, the pirates aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2007 156
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 156
has place: CHITTAGONG
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2
  long: 91.7
comment: Robbers, in country boats approached a chemical tanker at anchor. The boats were noticed to go under the hull near the stern. The robbers were cutting off and stealing the zinc anodes. The incident was reported to the coast guard who sent a patrol boat. On seeing the patrol boats, the robbers left their boats and escaped. The coast guard seized the boat and boarded ship for investigations.

event 2007 157
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 157
has place: MALACCA STRAITS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.23333
  long: 99.0667
comment: Ten pirates armed with fire arms boarded a tug towing a barge laden with steel billets. The pirates damaged all communication equipments and stole crew personal belongings and ship’s documents. The master and chief engineer were kidnapped and taken ashore. The tug and barge have anchored at the destination port. The whereabouts of the master and chief engineer still unknown. So far no ransom has been demanded. 20/Aug/07: Pirates have contacted owners with demands. Negotiations are underway.

event 2007 158
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-15T01:30 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 158
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -5.86889
  long: 13.4061
comment: Eight robbers armed with knives boarded a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor. They stole cargo and ship’s stores and escaped. No injuries to crew. Attempt to contact local agents via VHF were futile.

event 2007 159
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 159
has place: BELAWAN OUTER ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.91667
  long: 98.77
comment: Four robbers armed with wooden sticks boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They broke into the forward locker and tried to steal ship's stores. Duty crew raised the alarm and sounded ship's whistle. Crew mustered and activated fire hoses. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped, in a waiting boat, with a life raft.

event 2007 160
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 160
has place: TUTICORIN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 8.75
  long: 78.1833
comment: Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They stole ship's stores and escaped in a boat. Duty AB raised alarm and crew mustered. Coast guard informed.

event 2007 161
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 161
has place: HO CHI MINH CITY
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.2
  long: 107.117
comment: Five robbers armed with knives in a small boat boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped.

event 2007 162
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 162
has place: BELAWAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.9
  long: 98.7667
comment: Robbers boarded a general cargo ship, at anchor, and held one AB as hostage. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. The AB was released unharmed. Local were authorities informed.

event 2007 163
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-22T16:05 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 163
has place: KARIMUN STS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.06667
  long: 103.5
comment: Eight robbers armed with knives boarded a product tanker. They held three duty crew and tide them up. The robbers broke open the engine store and stole spares. D/o raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in an unlit boat.

event 2007 164
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 164
has place: KANDLA OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.7667
  long: 70.0167
comment: Six robbers armed with wooden sticks boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty crew raised the alarm and sounded the ship's whistle. All crew mustered. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat.

event 2007 165
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-23T05:55 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 165
has place: SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 0.966667
  long: 50.8
comment: A container ship, underway, spotted a suspected pirate boat at a range of 10 nm. The boat suddenly increased speed and headed for the ship. The ship increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres to maintain a CPA of not less than 5 nm with the boat. The suspected boat pursued the ship for around two and a half hours before giving up the pursuit.

event 2007 166
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 166
has place: BELAWAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.91667
  long: 98.79
comment: A product tanker at anchor, waiting to berth, maintained an anti piracy watch on the forecastle, main deck and poop deck. The ABs on the main deck and poop heard the AB on the forecastle shouting. They alerted the bridge on radio. The d/o tried to contact him but there was no response. The alarm was raised and the crew alerted. A thorough search was carried out for the AB but he was found. Local authorities informed.

event 2007 167
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 167
has place: SHELL JETTY, SANDAKAN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.8
  long: 118.067
comment: An unknown person boarded a berthed product tanker via the gangway. The crew spotted him and chased him. The robber ran towards the forecastle, jumped overboard, and escaped.

event 2007 168
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-25T03:00 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 168
has place: CONAKRY ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.5
  long: -13.7167
comment: About 30 robbers armed with guns boarded a chemical tanker. Crew locked all access to ship and attempted to contact local authorities for help but failed to get any response. Robbers later left the ship. Nothing stolen and no harm to crew / ship. Ship weighed anchor and proceeded to high seas for safety.

event 2007 169
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 169
has place: WAINI RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guyana
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 8.48333
  long: -59.7
comment: Five robbers armed with guns boarded a fishing boat and robbed the crew of their catch of fish and ship’s stores. They took the crew, as hostage, to another fishing boat nearby and robbed the other boat’s crew of their catch, stores and cash. The robbers kept both the fishing boats crew in one boat and escaped in the other fishing boat.

event 2007 170
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 170
has place: WAINI RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guyana
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 8.48333
  long: -59.6
comment: Five robbers armed with guns boarded a fishing boat and robbed the crew of their catch of fish and ship’s stores. They took the crew, as hostage, to another fishing boat nearby and robbed the other boat’s crew of their catch, stores and cash. The robbers kept both the fishing boats crew in one boat and escaped in the other fishing boat.

event 2007 171
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 171
has place: INNER HARBOUR PORT SAID
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Egypt
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 31.2667
  long: 32.3167
comment: Robbers from five boats boarder a general cargo ship during mooring manoeuvres, despite attempts of the master and crew to prevent them. The robbers tried to force open and gain access into storerooms, cargo holds and the superstructure but failed as the doors were padlocked and secured. The three pilots on board, at the time, asked the master not to interrupt the mooring manoeuvres for safety reasons. Once the ship was safely moored, the crew started chasing the robbers out. The watchmen and police on board started to help only when the master told them they would not get any cigarettes unless they made sure that there were no robbers onboard. The pilots later apologised for the “business people”.

event 2007 172
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 172
has place: MALACCA STRAITS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 6.1
  long: 98.5
comment: Ten armed pirates, in a speedboat, attempted to board a container ship underway. Due to the ship’s higher speed the pirates could not board and gave up the chase.

event 2007 173
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 173
has place: MANILA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 14.5833
  long: 120.95
comment: Two robbers armed with long knives boarded a container ship via the anchor chain. The hawse pipe cover, which was installed and secured by three wing nuts, was removed, as there was a gap large enough for the intruder’s hand to reach through and remove the nuts. The intruders very quickly lifted the forward 6-person liferaft, threw it over the side, jumped into the water, and escaped using a small motorboat. No injury to crewmembers.

event 2007 174
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-29
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 174
has place: MAKASSAR STRAITS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -2.5
  long: 118.5
comment: Three, white coloured, speedboats doing 17 kts, approached a bulk carrier underway, from the port and stbd side. The D/O raised the alarm, sounded the ship's whistle and the crew mustered. Seeing the alert crew, the pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2007 175
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 175
has place: KINGSTON OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Jamaica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 17.9167
  long: -76.7667
comment: Robbers boarded a general cargo ship unnoticed. They broke into containers and storerooms and stole ship's cargo and stores. They also entered the superstructure, mess-rooms and galley and stole ship's property. Police came on board for investigations when the ship berthed.

event 2007 176
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 176
has place: CALLAO ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0333
  long: -77.2
comment: Robbers boarded a container ship, tied up the watchman and stole ship’s stores crews’ personal effects. Local authorities and agents informed but did not get any assistance.

event 2007 177
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 177
has place: BALONGAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.25
  long: 108.45
comment: Two robbers boarded an anchored tanker. They broke the store lock and stole ship's property. They tried to lower the stolen items into a waiting boat but could not do so as the boat had drifted away due to engine failure and the current. Alert crew raised alarm and two crew confronted the robbers who jumped overboard. However, they could not board their boat which was adrift. One robber hung to the ballast overboard discharge on the stbd side and the other robber had drifted away due to current and swell. All crew gathered on deck and rescued the other robber. Indonesian navy and police were informed and were told about the adrift boat and the missing robber. The authorities managed to tow the boat but could not find the missing robber. The authorities boarded the ship for investigation and the master handed over the robber. No injuries to crew and nothing stolen.

event 2007 178
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 178
has place: BONNY RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.46667
  long: 7.16667
comment: Five robbers, in two motor boats, armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker from the bow using ropes and hooks. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers broke the padlock on the forward store and stole ship's stores and escaped. Bonny signal station was called many times but did not respond. Master requested for additional guards from agents.

event 2007 179
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-13T05:50 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 179
has place: D' PORT AU PRINCE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Haiti
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.55
  long: -72.3667
comment: Robbers, armed with knives, boarded an anchored general cargo ship unnoticed. Ship's general alarm sounded and crew mustered,. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship's stores. Attempt to contact local authorities were futile.

event 2007 180
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-14T03:30 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 180
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.3
  long: 3.36667
comment: Deck crew onboard a tanker carrying out STS operations noticed two small boats in the vicinity. Suddenly one of the boats with three persons on board approached the ship. The OOW was informed, alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers noticed, the alert crew and aborted the attempt.

event 2007 181
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-14
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 181
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.26667
  long: 3.35
comment: The deck watchman on an anchored tanker noticed a fast boat, with 3-4 robbers, approaching from astern. One robber was seen holding a pole with a hook attached to it. The OOW was informed, alarm raised, crew mustered and port control informed. On hearing the alarm the robbers aborted the attempt.

event 2007 182
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 182
has place: FERGUSSON ISLAND, MITLNE BAY PROVINCE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Papua New Guinea
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.90
  long: 146.6167
comment: The captain of a workboat, transporting workers and cargo, jumped overboard when pirates boarded his vessel. The pirates robbed the crew and injured them with sharp objects. Later the crew received medical treatment at a shore hospital. A search party was sent to locate the captain but he could not be found.

event 2007 183
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-18
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 183
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Sri Lanka
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 5.36667
  long: 78.15
comment: Several fishing vessels chased and attempted to board a yacht while enroute from Maldives to Malaysia. The yacht managed to evade the attempted attack.

event 2007 184
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-20
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 184
has place: 110 NM WEST OF BERBERA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 11.55
  long: 43.8
comment: Pirates hijacked a fishing vessel and anchored it near the village of Raas Shula. All crew including the four Somali security guards have been taken out from the ship.

event 2007 185
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-09
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 185
has place: 48 NM SOUTH EAST OF PULAU REPONG
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.9
  long: 106.517
comment: Two speedboats, with an unknown number of few men and believed to be armed, were trailing a yacht underway. Suspicious of their intention, the yacht broadcast the incident via vhf radio. A passing by container ship relayed the message to Singapore port authorities. The Singapore port authorities relayed the message to MRCC Jakarta and broadcast a navigational warning via the Navtex and safety net system. The attempted attack was aborted.

event 2007 186
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-26
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 186
has place: APPROXIMATELY 40 NM WEST OF ANAMBAS ISLANDS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.26667
  long: 105.45
comment: A Chinese fishing vessel while underway was approached by a small rubber boat. Five pirates armed with guns opened fire at the fishing vessel and attempted to board. The fishing vessel increased speed and managed to escape. Bullets penetrated the bridge hull and damaged glass. No one was injured. The fishermen reported to authorities in china, Singapore and Malaysia.

event 2007 187
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-22
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 187
has place: OFF PALEMBANG
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.9
  long: 105.167
comment: A tanker, enroute to Cilacap from Palembang, with a cargo of Palm Olien was hijacked by several pirates. The master reported to TG. Buyut pilot station and they informed the tanker's managers. Imb piracy reporting centre has alerted the authorities to look out for the tanker.

event 2007 188
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 188
has place: KUTUBDIA ANCHORAGE, CHITTAGONG
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.8667
  long: 91.8333
comment: Whilst carrying out anti piracy rounds, on a bulk carrier at anchor, ship's crew found forecastle store, door, lock broken and ships stores missing. Even though there were a number of shore personal working onboard the robbers went unnoticed.

event 2007 189
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 189
has place: SANTOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -24.05
  long: -46.3333
comment: Four robbers armed with guns and knives and wearing black masks boarded an anchored container ship and threatened the forward security watchman. One boat with two or three more persons onboard was sighted near the ship. Ship’s property and walkie-talkie stolen. Once the ship had anchored, security patrols and duties, as per company procedures and ISPS plan, were carried out. During the incident, crewmembers were ordered inside accommodation while waiting for the arrival of the police. The federal police boat arrived and circled the ship. Due to the sea state, the police could not board the ship. They were subsequently able to come on board and investigate the incident after the robbers escaped.

event 2007 190
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 190
has place: APPROX. 11 NM OFFSHORE, SANTOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -24.15
  long: -46.3333
comment: Two crew on deck patrol onboard a container ship, at anchor, reported to the bridge, via radio, that they had sighted two robbers wearing ski masks and armed with automatic pistols. The deck patrol radios were stolen but the crew were unharmed. Security message was broadcast and security procedures were followed. Both robbers fled in a small aluminium boat with an outboard engine, which had been seen earlier on the starboard side. At least three other robbers were believed to be in the boat. All crew mustered and then half of the crew, led by the SSO and the chief officer went forward to search for the deck patrol. Six broken container seals were found on deck, one container had been unlatched and two containers appeared to have been opened. The incident was reported to the Santos pilot station, CSO, superintendent, local agents and charterer.

event 2007 191
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-07-11
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 191
has place: LIVERPOOL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: United Kingdom
  in piracy region: Region Europe
  lat: 53.4
  long: -3
comment: The 2nd officer onboard a bulk carrier saw two men coming up the gangway, dressed as stevedores. When the duty officer asked to see their id, they replied that they did not have the ID but would go back and return with it. Due to prior police warning about thieves operating in the area and being suspicious, the local police were informed. The police caught one of the thieves who turned out to be on the wanted list of the police.

event 2007 192
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-03-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 192
has place: 40 NM OFF FREETOWN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Sierra Leone
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 8.73333
  long: -13.85
comment: Pirates armed with machine guns and knives boarded a tanker underway. They stole cash and valuables and escaped in their speedboat. The master and officer on the bridge were unable to activate the SSAS as they were under close observation of the pirates. No crew members were injured. This incident was reported to the coastal state authorities.

event 2007 193
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-04-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 193
has place: BELAWAN ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.93333
  long: 98.75
comment: Duty watch onboard a container ship detected three robbers on the forecastle deck and warned the OOW. The master raised the general alarm and the 2nd officer started the fire pump. The master tried to contact the local port control and pilot station VHF Ch. 16/12 but without success. Sound signal by whistle was given. Search by crew team indicated that the robbers had escaped.

event 2007 194
type: Event
has time stamp: 2006-06-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 194
has place: 3 NM AWAY FROM JETTY AT OUTER ROADS OF LAGOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.38333
  long: 3.4
comment: While berthed, robbers armed with guns and knives boarded a chemical tanker. The ship repeatedly tried to call Lagos pilot but did not receive any response. One crewmember was injured and ship’s stores stolen.

event 2007 195
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-02-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 195
has place: LAGOS ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.25
  long: 3.25
comment: The bridge security guard on a tanker observed three robbers boarding on port side aft during bunkering operations. They informed the officer on watch via a handheld radio and general alarm was raised. Upon seeing the crew approach, two of the robbers jumped overboard and the third one hit the master on the face with a knife before jumping.

event 2007 196
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-05-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 196
has place: MOMBASA PORT INNER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kenya
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.04639
  long: 39.6322
comment: The deck watchman noticed two containers open with broken seals on the forecastle, which he had not noticed during his first round. Both containers were re-sealed and additional watchmen were posted. The security level was increased to level 2. Incident reported to port state control.

event 2007 197
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 197
has place: 10.5 NM PT ROS NDGE, DAR ES SALAAM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.6
  long: 39.5833
comment: While adrift, awaiting berth, a crewmember onboard a container ship noticed three robbers on the port side deck. The alarm was sounded and the robbers disembarked into a small boat alongside the ship. The bridge directed a search light towards the small boat and observed a 25 ft wooden boat with a blue strip, center console, and outboard engine slowly moving away. The boat had around 15 – 20 robbers onboard and a ladder. The robbers were dressed only in shorts. A search of the vessel found no other robbers onboard. However, a container seal was broken and some of the cargo removed and left on deck. In addition, a forward storeroom lock was found damaged. The Port authorities were notified.

event 2007 198
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 198
has place: DAR ES SALAAM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.76667
  long: 39.3333
comment: During routine anti piracy rounds, the aft duty AB discovered the forward AB tied up near the bunker station. He informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and mustered the crew. The crew noticed that two containers had been broken into and some ships stores missing. The released AB said that during his rounds on the main deck, two robbers armed with knives attacked him and tied him up. He said that he had noticed six robbers all wearing only shorts. Port Authorities informed.

event 2007 199
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-03T03:00 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 199
has place: CONAKRY ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.51833
  long: -13.7214
comment: Duty crew on an anchored bulk carrier, noticed two robbers stealing ship stores on the forecastle. Alarm raised and ships whistle sounded. The crew mustered and directed the ships search lights towards the robbers. The robbers escaped. Ships in the vicinity were informed. All calls to port authorities were futile.

event 2007 200
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-04T06:40 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 200
has place: OFF IRAN COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Iran
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 25.3667
  long: 58.0833
comment: Nine pirates armed with guns, wearing masks in three high-speed crafts approached a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm and crew mustered on ford and aft stations. Anti piracy, measures implemented. After around two hours of chasing the ship, the pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2007 201
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 201
has place: CALLAO ANCHORAGE NO.1
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.3
  long: -77.2
comment: Duty crew spotted three robbers near the forecastle, on a general cargo ship at anchor. OOW raised the alarm. Ship's whistle sounded and crew rushed to forward. On seeing the crew, robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat. Crew searched the area and found some ship stores missing.

event 2007 202
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-07
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 202
has place: OFF BINTAN ISLANDS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.23333
  long: 104.983
comment: Pirates in a small speedboat approached a bulk carrier underway. The master altered course to avoid the boat however, the boat continued to approach the ship. Alarm raised, ship whistle sounded and crew. Mustered seeing the alert crew the boat aborted the attempt and moved away. Singapore port control informed.

event 2007 203
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 203
has place: KAKINADA ANCHORAGE, 256 DEG. FROM VAKALAPUDI LH.
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.05
  long: 82.45
comment: Three robbers boarded a bulk carrier via the stern using, grappling hooks. Duty AB spotted them and informed the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped. Port authorities informed. No damage to ship and no injuries to crew.

event 2007 204
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 204
has place: BONNY INLAND ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.47
  long: 7.17
comment: Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a product tanker at anchor. They seized AB on routine anti piracy rounds and tied him up. However, before the robbers tied up the bosun, he managed to alert the others on the walkie-talkie. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Port authorities contacted but no response. Robbers escaped.

event 2007 205
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 205
has place: VICINITY OF NO.5 BUOY, ARVAND RUD (SHATT AL ARAB), OFF AL FAW
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Iran
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 29.8667
  long: 48.6833
comment: Four pirates, in a seven-meter long craft, came alongside a container ship at anchor. Two pirates armed with guns boarded the ship. Duty AB noticed them and informed the 2/O who raised the alarm; sounded ship’s whistle and switched off lights for a moment. This action distracted the pirates and they escaped in their boat in ESE direction. Coalition war ship informed via VHF.

event 2007 206
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 206
has place: TSP JETTY, CHITTAGONG PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2667
  long: 91.7100
comment: Five robbers boarded a general cargo ship from the stern. They stabbed the duty watchman and stole ship’s stores. D/O raised alarm and robbers escaped. Port control and coast guard informed.

event 2007 207
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 207
has place: SHATT AL ARAB RIVER, KHORRAMSHAHR
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Iraq
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 30.1025
  long: 48.4022
comment: Five pirates in a speedboat, armed with AK-47 automatic rifles, boarded a container ship underway. They took the master, C/E, 2/O and pilot as hostage. The C/O discovered the incident and raised the alarm. The pirates fired at the C/O. Luckily the C/O escaped. The pirates robbed the crew of cash and property before escaping in their speedboat. Port control and coast guard informed.

event 2007 208
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 208
has place: PORT AU PRINCE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Haiti
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.55
  long: -72.3833
comment: While at anchorage, robbers boarded a refrigerated cargo ship and stole ship’s stores. Local authorities informed.

event 2007 209
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 209
has place: 3 NM OFF OUTER TUNA BOUY, KANDLA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.8167
  long: 70.0667
comment: Robbers boarded a product tanker, unnoticed and stole ship’s properties from the crew smoking room. Incident reported to control to notify all ships in the area.

event 2007 210
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-18
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 210
has place: 155 MILES OFF MOGADISHU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 3.9
  long: 50.6167
comment: A white coloured speedboat approached the ship underway at stern. Alarm raised, crew mustered and evasive manoeuvres taken. Two Somali gunmen onboard the ship fired warning shots at the boat and the pirates returned fire. The speedboat pursued the ship for about 15 mins and later altered course and disappeared.

event 2007 211
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 211
has place: BONNY INLAND ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.485
  long: 7.17639
comment: During heavy rain, robbers armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They tied-up the duty AB and took the OS as hostage to open the forecastle and paint stores. Another duty AB spotted the robbers and informed D/O on bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship’s stores. Attempts made to contact bonny signal station were futile.

event 2007 212
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 212
has place: MANILA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 14.6
  long: 120.933
comment: Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They stole the forward liferaft and escaped.

event 2007 213
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-18T10:00 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 213
has place: OFF SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 3.75
  long: 51.5
comment: 2/O on a bulk carrier underway sighted two small crafts on the port side disguising as fishing boat. At 3 NM the crafts increased speed and proceed towards the ship. One craft approached from the bow and the other from astern. 2/O alerted the master and the crew working on deck. One boat, with four pirates, near the bow fired warning shots, in the air, signalling the ship to stop. The other boat came near the port quarter of the ship and started firing at the accommodation. The first craft also started firing at the accommodation and bridge. One bullet hit the bridge window. Master raised alarm, sounded ship’s whistle, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and mustered the crew. After 15 minutes, the pirates aborted the attempt and moved away. No injuries to crew.

event 2007 214
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 214
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.12722
  long: 99.8658
comment: 30 robbers armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker at berth. Alarm raised. The crew confronted the robbers at the gangway. The robbers threatened the crew with knives but later got off without injuring the crew. At the time of the incident, the terminal watchman had left his post. Port authority informed but no action taken.

event 2007 215
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 215
has place: SAFI PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Morocco
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 32.3114
  long: -9.24889
comment: 30 ROBBERS ARMED WITH KNIVES BOARDED A CHEMICAL TANKER AT BERTH. ALARM RAISED. THE CREW CONFRONTED THE ROBBERS AT THE GANGWAY. THE ROBBERS THREATENED THE CREW WITH KNVIES BUT LATER GOT OFF WITHOUT INJURING THE CREW. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THE TERMINAL WATCHMAN HAD LEFT HIS POST. PORT AUTHORITY INFORMED BUT NO ACTION TAKEN.

event 2007 216
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-21
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2007 216
has place: 60NM OFFSHORE BRAVA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 0.433333
  long: 44.6333
comment: A UN WFP chartered general cargo ship was fired upon and chased by pirates while enroute to Mombassa after discharging cargo at Mogadishu. The vessel increased speed, switched off her lights and headed towards the open sea. The pirates continued chasing the vessel. The vessel managed to escape as the distance between the vessel and the pirate’s boats slowly increased. The vessel continued her passage to the port of arrival. The UN WFP informed NATO shipping and MARLO who in turn advised TF150.

event 2007 217
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-17
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 217
has place: 10-20 NM OFF MOGADISHU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.85
  long: 45.1167
comment: A general cargo ship was proceeding to Mombassa, Kenya after discharging UN WFP chartered cargo at Mogadishu when pirates in a boat chased her, opened fire with automatic weapons, boarded her and hijacked her. They sailed the vessel into coastal waters and anchored closer to shore. To date, owners have lost all contact with the vessel. Fate of the crewmembers and ship is not known.

event 2007 218
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 218
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.2333
  long: 48.2167
comment: While underway, a LPG tanker was warned by vessels ahead of her about unlit boats that had failed in approaching them. The master on the LPG tanker raised the alarm, mustered the crew on the bridge and briefed them. The target boat was picked up on radar and seen to approach the vessel from ahead. The master carried out evasive manoeuvres. The boat tried to pursue the ship but could not keep up. The entire incident lasted almost one and a half hours.

event 2007 219
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-22T03:50 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 219
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.5333
  long: 45.4
comment: While underway, a chemical tanker was pursued by seven boats with three persons in each boat. The boats approached the vessel from all directions making it extremely difficult for the vessel to manoeuvre. The closest the boats got to the vessel was 0.1 nm. The master managed to out manoeuvre five boats. The other two boats continued to follow the vessel. As the vessels, speed was greater than the boats the master assessed the situation and felt his vessel was not in any danger.

event 2007 220
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 220
has place: BELAWAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.93333
  long: 98.7833
comment: A seaman spotted several robbers on the forecastle when he was sent forward to look for the duty O/S who was not responding to calls on the radio. The robbers had caught and tied up the duty O/S. Alarm raised and crew alerted. On hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped. A search revealed that the robbers had attempted to enter the forecastle store.

event 2007 221
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 221
has place: LAGOS APAPA OFFSHORE LIGHTERING AREA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.36667
  long: 3.36667
comment: Two robbers boarded a product tanker during STS operation at anchor. They tied up two crewmembers and stole cash and valuables from one crew. During encounter, one seaman received minor injury. Master activated SSAS alert. Local police and port authority informed.

event 2007 222
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 222
has place: NACALA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Mozambique
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -14.45
  long: 40.6667
comment: Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor and stole ship's stores. Ship contacted port control but no response.

event 2007 223
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-26
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 223
has place: NACALA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Mozambique
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -14.55
  long: 40.6667
comment: Robbers in two boats attempted to board a container ship at anchor. Anti-piracy crew activated fire hoses at the boat and the robbers aborted the attempt.

event 2007 224
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 224
has place: MAJUNGA HARBOUR
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Madagascar
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -15.7
  long: 46.2833
comment: Four robbers boarded a sailboat. They cut the skipper's thumb and assaulted him. Then, they took hostage the skipper's wife and tried to strangle her. The skipper and his wife were injured by knives and received many wounds and fractured ribs. They stole some cash and properties and escaped.

event 2007 225
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-28T02:16 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 225
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 13.0833
  long: 50.4
comment: An undesignated distress was received from a chemical tanker underway. Thereafter, there has been no communication with the tanker. The owners and the piracy reporting centre have been unable to contact the vessel. Information from the coalition naval forces, in the vicinity, indicates that pirates have hijacked and sailed the tanker into Somali territorial waters. There are 23 crew on board the vessel.

event 2007 226
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 226
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.6667
  long: 91.6667
comment: Duty AB on a tanker noticed three robbers armed with knives on poop deck. He informed D/O on bridge who raised alarm and flashed the aldis lamp towards the robbers. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Some ship’s stores found to be stolen. Coast guard informed.

event 2007 227
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 227
has place: SANTOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -23.9919
  long: -46.3133
comment: Robbers armed with guns boarded a container ship and fired their guns at the approaching crew members. For safety crew members locked themselves in a safer place. Robbers opened 8 reefer containers and stole cargo contents and escaped. No one was injured.

event 2007 228
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-29
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2007 228
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.81139
  long: 46.5819
comment: The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre received a distress call that a general cargo ship was boarded and hijacked by seven armed pirates while at anchor after discharging cargo at Mogadishu. Pirates took control of the bridge, engine room and steering room. There was a fight between the crewmembers and pirates. Crew regained control the engine room and later managed to regain control of the bridge. Six crewmembers were injured. An US warship rendered assistance in rescuing the crew and ship. The injured crewmembers were given medical aid. Five pirates were captured and two pirates killed.

event 2007 229
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 229
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.25
  long: 3.26
comment: Three pirates armed with knives boarded a tanker drifting. They took hostage the duty A/B and O/S and tied them up. They threatened the O/S with knives on his throat and asked him to open the accommodation doors but the O/S did not have the key. Two of the pirates then went to the bridge and assaulted the 2/O. The next watch keeper woke up and saw the movements on poop deck and raised the alarm. All crew mustered. Pirates escaped with ship's stores, property, crew personal belongings and cash. First aid administered to the O/S who received knife injuries. Port control informed.

event 2007 230
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 230
has place: DAR ES SALAAM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.73333
  long: 39.5833
comment: Ten pirates in a 10m long wooden boat boarded a container ship drifting. They broke into three containers, stole ship's stores, property and escaped as soon as the crew was alerted. Port control informed.

event 2007 231
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 231
has place: 15NM FROM FAREWAY BUOY, BONNY TOWN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.98333
  long: 6.83333
comment: Ten robbers armed with guns boarded a reefer vessel. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped. Attempt to contact bonny signal station were futile.

event 2007 232
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 232
has place: OFFSHORE LAGOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.31
  long: 3.40
comment: Robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker at anchor. They took as hostage one AB. They tied him up and warned him not to make any attempt to escape. They stole some ship’s store. Robbers then took the AB into the accommodation and searched for money. They then returned to stern, lowered ship’s store into the waiting boat and escaped.

event 2007 233
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 233
has place: HUGLI RIVER, SAGAR ROADS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.6667
  long: 88.0167
comment: Six robbers armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker at anchor, via the poop deck. Crew raised alarm and activated anti-piracy measures. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped, with ship's stores, in their waiting boat. No injuries to crew. Reported to harbour pilots but no action taken.

event 2007 234
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 234
has place: VIC NORTH HARBOUR ANCHORAGE, MANILA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 14.6
  long: 120.867
comment: Robbers boarded the ship at anchor from stbd side using grappling hook. They broke forecastle store lock and stole ship's property and a life raft. Master reported to coast guard and they conducted an investigation and advised the master to take precautionary measures.

event 2007 235
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-01
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 235
has place: MALACCA STRAITS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.86667
  long: 102.15
comment: A small-unlit high-speed craft came close to a general cargo ship underway. Master switched on all deck lights, assembled all crew, and closed all entrances to the accommodation. Fire hoses standby and search lights directed towards the boat. Ships speed increased and evasive manoeuvres carried out. VTIS Port Klang notified. After about one and a half hours of trailing, the speedboat aborted the attempt. MRCC Kuala Lumpur was informed.

event 2007 236
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-05T00:00
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 236
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Mozambique
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -19.8167
  long: 34.8344
comment: Robbers boarded a container ship at berth and stole ship’s stores amid tight anti piracy watches. The ship had shore security personal deployed by the port security. In addition, there were armed security guards on the shore side.

event 2007 237
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-06
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2007 237
has place: MALACCA STRAITS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.91667
  long: 99.7667
comment: An unidentified small watercraft approached a chemical tanker underway. OOW raised alarm, sounded ship's whistle, crew mustered and directed searchlight at the craft. The craft came within 150 metres and aborted the attempt.

event 2007 238
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 238
has place: PHU MY BERTH 'A'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.5786
  long: 107.026
comment: Robbers armed with knives boarded a general cargo ship at berth. Vessel informed port security who came onboard for assistance. While proceeding towards the forecastle, two robbers were seen jumping overboard. Inspection showed ship’s stores were stolen.

event 2007 239
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 239
has place: OFF MANGKAI ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.21667
  long: 105.383
comment: Duty oiler on board a chemical tanker, underway, noticed one pirate with gun in hand on the poop deck. Duty officer informed. Alarm raised. All crew mustered and all lights switched on. Search of the vessel revealed no one onboard. Duty officer noticed an unlit craft moving away from the vessel.

event 2007 240
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 240
has place: LAGOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.2
  long: 3.3
comment: Five pirates armed with knives boarded a tanker drifting around 15 nm from shore. Duty crew spotted the pirates and informed the duty officer. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Pirates escaped with ship stores.

event 2007 241
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 241
has place: BONNY CHANNEL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.43333
  long: 7.1140
comment: Pirates armed with guns and hiding in a mangrove swamp ambushed a passenger vessel during it’s passage to bonny town. It is suspected some of the pirates could have mingled among the passengers and boarded the vessel at the jetty at Port Harcourt. The pirates waited at the midway point and attacked the vessel when signaled. The pirates stole passenger valuables. Pirates fired a volley of shots into the air before escaping. Injured passengers received medical treatment ashore.

event 2007 242
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 242
has place: OFF CORENTYNE COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guyana
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 6.31667
  long: -57.2
comment: Masked pirates armed with guns attacked a Guyanese fishing boat. The pirates stole the boats engines and equipment and then ordered the fishermen to board their craft and pilot their craft while they raided other boats. Later , the fishermen were taken to neighboring Suriname where they were left with the boat. The fishermen managed to return home after two days and report to the coast guard and police.

event 2007 243
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-10-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 243
has place: OFF YERMAL COAST IN UDUPI, PANAJI
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 13.3333
  long: 74.6333
comment: Pirates in canoes boarded a vessel carrying scientists on a Marine research project. After a brief struggle with the scientists, the pirates took the scientific instruments. It is unclear if the instruments were thrown into the water or stolen. The scientists are reported to be safe.

event 2007 244
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 244
has place: OFF POINT CRUZ, Honiara
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Solomon Islands
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -9.4
  long: 159.9573
comment: Armed pirates boarded a fishing vessel at anchor. They stole crew personal belongings, cash money and ship’s properties.

event 2007 245
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 245
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.31528
  long: 3.33972
comment: Four armed robbers in a small wooden boat boarded a container ship from aft. They stole ship’s store and escaped. No injuries to crew.

event 2007 246
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 246
has place: BELAWAN SBM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.85
  long: 98.8
comment: Duty quartermaster onboard a product tanker noticed two robbers hiding under windlass. D/o informed and crew mustered. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a boat waiting below. Nothing stolen but it appeared that the robbers tried to lower the fire wire.

event 2007 247
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 247
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.23333
  long: 3.24
comment: A military launch with twelve armed robbers dressed in military fatigues approached an oil tanker at anchor. Nine persons boarded the vessel and ordered the master to disembark into their launch. The master refused and escaped towards the accommodation. The robbers opened fire on the master. Luckily, the master escaped unhurt. While searching and looting the accommodation, the pirates took as hostage, the 2nd officer, one AB and the cook. The three hostages were released after 90 minutes in exchange for cash and cigarettes. On 29.12.2007, the master received a phone call, threatening him that the robbers would attack again in the next port.

event 2007 248
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-12-07T02:06 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 248
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.23333
  long: 3.36667
comment: Two pirates, armed with guns and knives, boarded a bulk carrier drifting. The pirates tied up the aft watchmen. The forward watchman sighted the pirates, ran into the accommodation and locked all entrance doors. Duty officer informed, alarm raised and crew mustered. Pirates immediately jumped overboard and fled in the waiting wooden motor boat. The two watchmen had light injuries. Port control informed.

event 2007 249
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-12-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 249
has place: DAR ES SALAAM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.73333
  long: 39.5333
comment: 09.12.2007: 0430 LT: Posn 06:44S 039:32E Port of Dar es Salaam Tanzania. Pirates boarded a container ship drifting. Pirates boarded unnoticed. They broke padlocks, removed container lashings bars and stole ship’s stores and cargo. On carrying out a search only footprints were noticed. Port control was informed.

event 2007 250
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-11-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 250
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.45
  long: 7.16667
comment: Eight pirates, in a speedboat, armed with guns boarded a vessel underway. They shot one crewmember dead and wounded the others. Pirates ransacked the vessel and stole vessel’s property and escaped.

event 2007 253
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 253
has place: TG.PUNGGAL, KOTA TINGGI
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.43333
  long: 104.35
comment: Seven pirates, in a wooden boat, armed with guns and knives approached a tanker underway. They boarded the tanker and tied up the master and seven crewmembers with nylon ropes. One crew jumped overboard. Pirates stole cash and personal belongings of master and crew. They left the ship and headed into Indonesian waters. No injuries to crewmembers. The crew who jumped overboard is missing.

event 2007 254
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 254
has place: OFF TIOMAN ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.8167
  long: 104.6
comment: Six pirates, in a small high-speed boat, armed with knives boarded a tanker underway. They assaulted all six crewmembers. The captain, received head injures and the crewmembers were robbed off their documents and clothing’s.

event 2007 255
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-09-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 255
has place: MANILA INT'T CONTAINER TERMINAL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 14.6
  long: 120.883
comment: During heavy rain and poor visibility, robbers boarded a container ship unnoticed via the anchor chain. They broke into the CO2 room and stole eight pieces of extension cable for the refrigerator containers and a liferaft. Upon discovery of the robbery, master reported to the port state control centre and the Philippines coast guard. Coast guard conducted investigation and advised to take precautionary measures.

event 2007 256
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-08-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 256
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.05
  long: 115.533
comment: The master onboard tug SM V discovered that the workboat, was missing. It was subsequently located at 2150 LT on 20.10.2007. On investigation, it was found that the towing rope was missing. The right side glass window, the doors leading to the steering console and the navigational control were broken. The CSO suspected that some pirates had boarded the unmanned anchor 2 and cut off the towing rope and set the workboat adrift. Incident reported to coastal state and flag state.

event 2007 257
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-12-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 257
has place: MANILA NORTH ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 14.5833
  long: 120.867
comment: Eight armed pirates boarded a contained ship, at anchor, awaiting berthing instructions. They were spotted by the anti piracy watch and reported to the D/O. Alarm raised and crew alerted. The pirates jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat. Nothing was stolen.

event 2007 258
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-12-16T21:15 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 258
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 8.8
  long: -13.95
comment: Eight pirates armed with ak47 guns in military like fatigues boarded a chemical tanker underway. They stole crew personal belongings, ship’s properties and escaped. No injuries to crew.

event 2007 259
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-12-24T03:10 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 259
has place: APAPA Berth no. 20
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.40
  long: 3.415
comment: Four robbers boarded a, berthed, bulk carrier from a boat. They held one crew at knifepoint while they tried to open the bosun store. The duty 2nd officer, on routine security rounds noticed the robbers. On seeing the alert crew, the robbers escaped. It was noticed that there were 20 robbers in two boats. Nothing was stolen.

event 2007 260
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-12-25T07:15 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 260
has place: SAMARINDA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.15
  long: 117.217
comment: Duty crew, onboard a bulk carrier at anchor, noticed robbers on the poop deck. As he shouted to alert the other crew, robbers who had hidden behind the winches attacked him with iron pipes. Realising that all crew had been alerted, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Nothing stolen.

event 2007 261
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-12-28T01:00 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 261
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.33333
  long: 3.33333
comment: Armed robbers boarded a chemical tanker during STS operations. Due to crew involved in cargo operations, anti piracy watches maintained with one crew ford and one aft. The robbers held the aft, anti piracy watch keeper at knifepoint and severely beat him. His hands and legs were tied up. Robbers stole ship’s stores and equipment and escaped in a waiting boat. Injured crew received first aid treatment onboard. Attempts to contact port control local agents for help were futile.

event 2007 262
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-12-31T01:00 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 262
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.26667
  long: 3.3
comment: Two robbers armed with knives boarded a product tanker from the port quarter, while the duty watch keeper was on the stbd side. The robbers held the watch keeper at knifepoint and threatened him. The robbers stole his personal belongings. The second watch keeper noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a small wooden boat.

event 2007 263
type: Event
has time stamp: 2007-12-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2007 263
has place: BERTH NO. 20, APAPA, LAGOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.42
  long: 3.40
comment: 31.12.2007: 0340 UTC: Berth no. 20, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria. Two armed robbers boarded a berthed, bulk carrier, during cargo operations using a long stick with a hook. Two more robbers remained in the speedboat. Watchmen spotted them and raised alarm. Armed police arrived on scene and tried to stop the robbers but the robbers resisted. Police opened fire and one robber was injured. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped. No injuries to crew and nothing stolen.

event 2008 001
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 001
has place: 7.5 NM OFF SHORE, LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.26667
  long: 3.36667
comment: Four armed robbers in a small rubber boat attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchor using grappling hook. Duty crew raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers escaped. Nothing stolen. Master tried to report to port control but no response.

event 2008 002
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 002
has place: VINH HA LONG INNER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 20.85
  long: 107.117
comment: Seven pirates, armed with knives, in a wooden boat came alongside a container ship during anchoring operations. They stole ship’s stores and attacked three crewmembers who tried to stop them. A Vietnamese official watchman was onboard but did not take any action to stop the robbers. No injuries to crew. Incident reported to agent. Agent advised not to contact the police. No action taken.

event 2008 003
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 003
has place: NO.5, BEIRA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Mozambique
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -19.7994
  long: 34.8292
comment: Duty seaman onboard a, berthed, chemical tanker noticed one robber on the forecastle deck. Duty officer informed, and crew alerted. When confronted, robber threatened the duty seaman with a knife. Noticing the alert crew the robber jumped into the water and escaped. Ship stores stolen. Port facility informed.

event 2008 004
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 004
has place: KAKINADA ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 16.9833
  long: 82.4333
comment: Seven robbers in a 12m long open boat approached a chemical tanker at anchor. One robber boarded the tanker using a grappling hook attached with rope via the poop deck. Duty A/B challenged him and informed OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robber climbed back into the waiting boat. Ship's property and stores stolen.

event 2008 005
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 005
has place: TEMA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.6
  long: 0.016667
comment: Three robbers, armed with knives, boarded a chemical tanker via the forecastle. Duty A/B spotted the robbers who tried to catch him. Luckily, the A/B managed to escape. D/O raised the alarm, crew mustered and searched the area. It was found that the robbers had unscrewed all the butterfly nuts of the forecastle hatch. However, as the hatch was locked from inside the robbers could not enter the store. Nothing was stolen. Port control informed.

event 2008 006
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-10
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 006
has place: PHILLIP CHANNEL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.08333
  long: 103.567
comment: At a distance of one nm, a small craft, with its searchlight on, started impeding the safe passage of a tanker underway. The vessel altered course to manoeuvre clear of the craft. At the same time, the crew noticed another, unlit, small craft near midships on the portside. The vessel enforced preventive measures and informed Singapore VTIS, who broadcast a security message to all ships in the area. A navy patrol boat arrived on the scene and patrolled the area. VTIS assured the master that their vessel was being monitored continuously.

event 2008 007
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 007
has place: LUANDA OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -8.7
  long: 13.3
comment: Two robbers boarded a general cargo ship from a small boat. They broke open the forecastle paint store and stole ship’s stores. Robbers were spotted by ship’s crew. Alarm raised, robbers jumped overboard and escaped.

event 2008 008
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 008
has place: kakinada opl
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 16.9667
  long: 82.4
comment: Pirates in a small craft came alongside a tug, underway, towing a barge. They stole ship's stores. Alert crew raised alarm, crew mustered and took back the stolen stores and pushed the pirates back to their craft. The pirates boarded the barge and left after 20 minutes. Local agent informed.

event 2008 009
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 009
has place: BAHIA DE ROBLEDAL, ISLA DE MARGARITA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 11.05
  long: -64.65
comment: Five pirates armed with guns boarded a yacht. They assaulted the crew and demanded from the crew all their property. One crew was shot and injured. Incident reported to local authorities who undertook an investigation.

event 2008 010
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 010
has place: BONNY RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.46667
  long: 7.16667
comment: Gunmen suspected to be militants in a speedboat attacked a supply ship underway. They fired upon the vessel indiscriminately wounding three crewmembers. The injured crew was taken to hospital for treatment.

event 2008 011
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 011
has place: Sagar Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.6667
  long: 88
comment: Robbers attempted to board an anchored container ship. Alert crew foiled the attempt. Strict anti piracy watches maintained onboard the vessel at all times.

event 2008 012
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 012
has place: LUANDA INNER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -8.76667
  long: 13.2667
comment: Robbers boarded a general cargo ship, broke open forward paint locker, and stole ship’s stores unnoticed. Ship searched - no robbers found. No injuries to crew. Authorities notified.

event 2008 013
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 013
has place: 3NM OFF LAGOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.33333
  long: 3.4
comment: Robbers boarded a tanker during STS cargo operations, stole ship’s store and escaped. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 014
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 014
has place: PULAU LAUT ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.22667
  long: 116.417
comment: Four robbers, armed with knives, boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty crew confronted them but that did not stop the robbers from stealing stores. 2/O raised alarm, ship's whistle sounded and crew mustered. 14 crewmembers went forward. Seeing the crew, the robbers jumped into the water and escaped in a 30m long speedboat. Port authorities asked to be called after one hour when contacted by the ship.

event 2008 015
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 015
has place: ABIDJAN INNER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Ivory Coast
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.29778
  long: -4.03361
comment: Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They stole ship's stores and escaped. Port authorities informed.

event 2008 016
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-27
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 016
has place: AGADIR PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Morocco
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 30.4283
  long: -9.64583
comment: Three persons in divers’ suites, without cylinders, swam to a container ship at berth. Ship’s watchmen saw the divers and raised the alarm. The suspected robbers swam to another berth and escaped. Master informed port control. The port police arrived one hour after reporting.

event 2008 017
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 017
has place: DOUALA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Equatorial Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.01667
  long: 8.58333
comment: 10-armed persons in military clothing boarded a cement carrier underway. The intruders identified themselves as Nigerian rebels and only demand food. After nearly six hours onboard, the intruders disembarked into speedboats where another five accomplice were waiting. No injury to crew or any damage to the ship.

event 2008 018
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-01T03:15 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 018
has place: TINCAN BERTH NO 4
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.43111
  long: 3.34667
comment: Three robbers boarded a container ship at berth. Robbers broke into forward paint locker. Duty officer raised alarm and the robbers escaped in a waiting boat. Nothing stolen.

event 2008 019
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 019
has place: CALLAO NO. 1 ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0333
  long: -77.15
comment: Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. The robbers tied up the duty crew, stole their personal belongings, broke into the bosun store, stole ship's stores and escaped. Master tried to contact port authority via VHF, no response.

event 2008 020
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-01
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 020
has place: 65 NM NORTH NORTHEAST OF SOMALIA COAST (CAPE RAAS CASEYR)
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.9167
  long: 51.3833
comment: The officer on watch on a tanker, underway, sighted a small wooden with four men on board approaching the ship. Master informed, alarm raised, accommodation locked down, fire hoses rigged and fire pump started. The boat approached on the port side at a distance of 60 meters and signalled the ship to stop. Master started taking evasive action by commencing a zig - zag course. The pirates started firing at the vessel's accommodation. The ship continued zigzagging and activated the fire hoses. Pirate boat followed the ship for about 6 miles and aborted the attempt at 1530 hrs. No damage to the ship expect for bullet marks. Informed ships in the vicinity via VHF.

event 2008 021
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-01T14:00 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 021
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.95
  long: 51.4
comment: An unknown number of Somali pirates have attacked and hijacked a tug and take its six, crew as hostage. Owners are in contact with the crew. All the crew are safe. Negotiations for the safe release are in progress. Further details are awaited.

event 2008 022
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 022
has place: DAR ES SALAAM ANCHORAGE AREA 4
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.82167
  long: 39.2925
comment: 12 robbers in a speedboat approached a general cargo ship at anchor. Two robbers boarded the ship. Alert crew raised alarm, SSAS activated and port control informed. Ship's crew mustered and took necessary anti-piracy measures. The robbers jumped into the water and escaped in their waiting boat. Police patrol boat came for investigation.

event 2008 023
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-30T21:30 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 023
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.28333
  long: 3.04
comment: Four robbers armed with handguns and knives boarded a product tanker at anchor. Alert crew raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers stole ship's store and escaped in their waiting boat.

event 2008 024
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 024
has place: KANDLA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.7264
  long: 69.9347
comment: Duty watchman on an oil tanker at anchor noticed robbers on the forecastle. On seeing, the alert, ships crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. The padlock of the forecastle store was broken but nothing was missing.

event 2008 025
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 025
has place: NO 1 ANCHORAGE CALLAO
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0167
  long: -77.1833
comment: Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor from a small boat. Duty crew spotted them. Alarm raised, crew mustered. Robbers escaped. Authorities informed. Coast guard patrol boat arrived after more than one hour, patrolled the waters around the vessel for about ten minutes, and moved away.

event 2008 026
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 026
has place: 20 NM OF COAST OFF TANZANIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.71667
  long: 39.7167
comment: Three pirates boarded the ship from a small wooden boat equipped with an out board engine. The ship was drifting, awaiting berthing instructions. Alert duty crew noticed the pirates and the alarm was raised, ship’s whistle sounded, crew mustered and master increased speed. Pirates fled immediately. Upon inspection, two containers were found opened.

event 2008 027
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 027
has place: BERTH NO.2, SANDAKAN PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.8
  long: 118.083
comment: Duty crew on board a general cargo ship reported that a boat approached from the port bow. One robber was noticed on the forecastle deck passing ship stores to the other robbers in the boat. On seeing the alert crew, the robber jumped overboard and escaped with the ship stores. The forward booby hatch lock was found broken. The IMB PRC was notified who then liaised with local police for further action. Police arrived and conducted an investigation.

event 2008 028
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 028
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.29333
  long: 3.41667
comment: Just before watch change over time the forward duty watchman heard the engine of a motor boat, approaching on the port side. He immediately alerted the others who commenced checking the port side. At the same time, the watchmen checked the starboard side realizing that the boat on the port side could be a decoy. The watchmen noticed four to five persons attempting to board the vessel via hooks attacked to the starboard side deck. Duty officer raised alarm, watchman shouted at them, and the robbers slowly moved away.

event 2008 029
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 029
has place: BERTH NO 12
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.45028
  long: 3.38722
comment: Two persons managed to board a general cargo ship at berth in spite of armed navy guards being onboard. The robbers forced opened the forecastle door and stole ship’s stores. Duty watchman noticed the robbers and informed the guards. By the time the guards arrived forward, the robbers escaped in their speedboat.

event 2008 030
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 030
has place: NACALA BAY ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Mozambique
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -14.5253
  long: 40.6686
comment: Robbers in three boats boarded a tanker at anchor. They were in the process of lowering ship’s stores when duty crew spotted the robbers. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Port control informed.

event 2008 031
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-02T02:37 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 031
has place: 390NM OFF SOMALIAN COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.67
  long: 57.6483
comment: An orange painted dhow with white stanchions, while drifting, called up a vessel five nautical miles away requesting them to stop because they had no food or water and they had 25 persons onboard. As the vessel altered course, the master noticed that the dhow had increased speed and was heading directly for them. Seeing this, the master suspected an attempted attack, altered course, and headed away form the dhow. The vessel and the dhow were both doing around 7 knots and after around 3.5 hours, the dhow altered towards Socotra Island The same dhow returned to its original position and was later heard calling another vessel to stop.

event 2008 032
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 032
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.3
  long: 3.33333
comment: Two robbers armed with knives attacked, injured and robbed the duty watchman onboard an anchored tanker. Other watchman, nearby, informed the bridge and tried to assist the watchman. Alarm raised and the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Facial injuries tended to by onboard medical officer. Arrangements made for injured AB to visit the doctor the next day. Masters’ attempt to contact port control was futile.

event 2008 033
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 033
has place: RUBY CEMENT JETTY, CHITTAGONG
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3
  long: 91.8
comment: Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a berthed general cargo ship. They assaulted and grievously injured the shore-based security guard, by cutting his face. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship’s stores. Injured security guard later received medical treatment ashore.

event 2008 034
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 034
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.28333
  long: 124.3
comment: A bulk carrier underway was approached from a distance of 3 – 4 nautical miles by about 15 – 20 speed boats at speeds of 30 - 40 knots from all directions. Some came as close as 5 meters from the vessels’ stern. Vessel raised alarm, increased speed, crew mustered, manoeuvred in a zigzag course and enforced anti piracy measures. Master broadcast a security message on VHF Ch 16 and contacted the piracy-reporting centre. Seeing the crew vigilance, the speedboats moved away and regrouped near a fishing trawler in the vicinity. Vessel continued to her port of destination.

event 2008 035
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-05T01:05 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 035
has place: KANDLA OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.8167
  long: 70.0333
comment: Upon anchoring at the outer anchorage, Kandla tower informed the master that security level II was being maintained in the outer anchorage area. Keeping this in mind strict anti piracy watch keeping procedures were maintained. The alert watch keepers spotted a robber onboard the vessel. Bridge informed, raised alarm, and crew mustered. The robber jumped overboard and was picked up by a red motor boat in which there were around six to seven more robbers. Nothing stolen.

event 2008 036
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 036
has place: BERTH JETTY NO.106, BELAWAN PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.77528
  long: 98.6694
comment: Unauthorised persons attempted to board a loaded chemical tanker at berth. While duty crew and shore watchmen were busy, dealing with them three robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel from the offshore side of the vessel and stealing ship stores. Luckily, the duty crew spotted the robbers and raised alarm. Upon seeing crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a small-unlit craft.

event 2008 037
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-09
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 037
has place: OFF LUZON
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 18.05
  long: 119.917
comment: A tanker was passing a group of 15 fishing vessels. When about 1.5 nm off, three boats left the group and approached the tanker at high speed. One boat came within 10 meters of the tanker. Master took evasive manoeuvres, raised alarm, whistle sounded and crew mustered. After 15 minutes, the boats aborted the attempted attack.

event 2008 038
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 038
has place: off DAR ES SALAAM pilot station
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.52806
  long: 39.8583
comment: Deck patrol, onboard a container ship drifting and waiting for pilot, spotted one speedboat with ten persons in it near the fore part of the vessel. Crew alerted. Upon inspection, it was discovered that some ship stores were stolen and some containers seals broken and contents stolen. Port control informed.

event 2008 039
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 039
has place: TINCAN ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.4
  long: 3.4
comment: Armed pirates, in a speedboat attempted to board a bulk carrier, underway, in pilotage waters. Second officer on duty, astern, alerted the bridge. Master raised alarm. Seeing the alert crew the pirated aborted their attempt to board the vessel.

event 2008 040
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 040
has place: ENROUTE FROM CALABAR TO PORT HARCOURT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.38333
  long: 3.4
comment: Armed pirates, in three speedboats boarded a tug, underway, kidnapped six Nigerian nationals and took them ashore. The kidnappers are demanding a ransom for the safe release of the hostages. The kidnappers claim to be the ‘protectors of the Bonny River’.

event 2008 041
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-01-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 041
has place: KARIMATA STRAITS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.73333
  long: 108.067
comment: Crew onboard a tug, towing a loaded barge, noticed a stores locker, open on the barge. On investigation, it was found that pirates had boarded the barge and stolen stores from the locker.

event 2008 042
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-18T03:50 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 042
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.8833
  long: 50.2333
comment: Two speedboats, length 5 meters, with five persons in each boat, dressed in camouflage cloths and armed with automatic weapons approached a VLCC in ballast. Master raised alarm, crew alerted, evasive manoeuvres taken and speed increased. The boats fired shots in the air. Later, the boats aborted the attempted boarding. All vessels in the vicinity warned.

event 2008 043
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 043
has place: TANGA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -5.05583
  long: 39.1156
comment: A robber from a fishing boat boarded an anchored container ship. The robber jumped overboard as soon as the anti-piracy crew spotted him. Alarm raised, crew mustered and searched the ship. Nothing stolen. The watch keepers noticed seven more people in the boat.

event 2008 044
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 044
has place: BETWEEN CAGBALITE - BALISEN ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 14.29632365104816
  long: 121.8878173828125
comment: A passenger boat with ten passenger including five crewmembers was returning to Polilio Island after discharging her cargo on the mainland. Two passengers who had earlier boarded after asking for a ride to Polilio Island took control of the boat and shot dead three crewmembers including the captain. The pirates then tied them to the anchor and threw them overboard. The pirates shot the remaining two-crew members and injured them. One of the injured jumped into the sea and is still missing. The other injured crew is recuperating in the hospital. Three other passengers including a child were unharmed. The coast guard has mounted a search for the missing and dead crewmembers and the pirates who fled in a motor boat.

event 2008 045
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 045
has place: TEMA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.56667
  long: 0.0333333
comment: Three robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. Duty crew noticed the robbers. Bridge informed. D/O raised alarm, sounded ship's whistle and crew mustered. Robbers jumped into the water and escaped. Nothing stolen. Port control informed. A security boat came and conducted a full search of the area.

event 2008 046
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 046
has place: CHITTAGONG TSP JETTY
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.3156
  long: 91.8125
comment: Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier during discharging operations. Fearing injuries, crew on anti piracy watch retreated into accommodation. Within ten minutes, crew mustered and went forward to investigate. By then, robbers had escaped in waiting boat after stealing ship stores.

event 2008 047
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 047
has place: KANDLA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.7833
  long: 70.0667
comment: Three robbers boarded a tanker at anchor via the main deck. Crewmembers were maintaining anti piracy watches forward and aft. Alarm was raised as soon as the robbers were spotted. On hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in their waiting boat. Investigation revealed ship’s stores stolen. Port authorities were informed.

event 2008 048
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-01
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 048
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.75
  long: 49.3
comment: Three speedboats chased and attacked a chemical tanker underway with automatic weapons and rocket launchers. Master took evasive manoeuvres and increased speed. Later, boats moved away. Ship’s funnel and lifeboat were damaged by gunfire. An hour later, five speedboats chased the ship again from various directions. Ship took evasive manoeuvres and prevented the boats from closing in. Later the boats moved away. The centre communicated with the coalition navy and master of ship and rendered necessary assistance. It is believed one coalition warship in the vicinity is monitoring the five speedboats.

event 2008 049
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-29
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 049
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.2
  long: 50.7333
comment: Armed pirates in three speedboats attempted to board a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition warship for assistance. After two hours the speedboats aborted the attempt.

event 2008 050
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 050
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE BRAVO
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2833
  long: 91.7333
comment: Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They broke aft store padlock and stole ship's stores. Port authority and ships in vicinity informed by VHF.

event 2008 051
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 051
has place: BOMA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -5.86917
  long: 13.0119
comment: Two robbers boarded a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor. They broke the seal to the cargo compartment and commenced stealing the cargo. Duty watchman noticed some cargo on deck and raised the alarm. On seeing the watchman the robbers threatened him however upon seeing crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped.

event 2008 052
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-04T09:48 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 052
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 13.2
  long: 50.2333
comment: Ten pirates armed with AK47 guns and RPG in two speedboats attacked a sailing cruise vessel underway. They took hostage 30 crewmembers and hijacked the vessel to Somali coast. SSAS activated. Yemen maritime authorities and coalition forces informed.

event 2008 053
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-06T20:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 053
has place: OFF ESCRAVOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.28333
  long: 4.71667
comment: An unlit speedboat approached a tanker from the stern. Alarm raised and SSAS alarm activated. The speedboat Fired warning shots from automatic weapons and left. No injuries to crew or any damage to ship suffered.

event 2008 054
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-01
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 054
has place: 75 NM SOUTH OF MUKALLA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.5
  long: 49.1667
comment: Pirates armed with guns attacked and hijacked a fishing vessel and sailed into Somali territorial waters. The fishing vessel, along with its 34 crew was released when a military helicopter intervened.

event 2008 055
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 055
has place: WEST COAST OF ABD AL KURI ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.1667
  long: 52.1667
comment: Pirates armed with guns attacked and boarded a fishing vessel. They shot and injured the master on his left shoulder, stole three zodiac boats and escaped into Somali waters.

event 2008 056
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 056
has place: DAR ES SALAAM ANCHORAGE AREA 6
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kenya
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.76667
  long: 39.3333
comment: Anti piracy watchman sighted one robber near the boson store, on a container ship at anchor. On sighting the watchman, the robber jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat. Alarm raised. Investigations indicated duty watch keepers had abandoned their stations to look into a noise they had heard, allowing the robber to access the ship unnoticed. Ship’s stores were found stolen.

event 2008 057
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 057
has place: OFF MANGKAI ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.26667
  long: 105.433
comment: Pirates armed with long knives in a speedboat boarded a product tanker underway. They stole crew personal belongings and ship's property and escaped. No injuries.

event 2008 058
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 058
has place: 12NM OFF MANGKAI ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.21667
  long: 105.433
comment: 12 pirates, in a speedboat, armed with guns, swords and iron bars approached a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, crew directed fire hoses and SSAS activated. Pirates boarded the ship and stole crew personal belongings, ship's cash and property. After 50 minutes, they left the ship. No injuries to crew except minor bruises. Ships in vicinity alerted.

event 2008 059
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 059
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.295
  long: 3.4333
comment: Five robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They took hostage one duty crew, tied his hands and feet and injured another crew. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, robbers escaped in their motor boat.

event 2008 060
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-11T15:50 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 060
has place: MANILA BAY
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 14.5167
  long: 120.833
comment: Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored general cargo ship via the anchor cable and breaking the hawse pipe cover securing. Two-duty crew saw the robbers and raised alarm. The robbers succeeded in escaping with ships stores and property.

event 2008 061
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 061
has place: TANJUNG PRIOK
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.01667
  long: 106.883
comment: Ships crew, on a general cargo vessel, noticed robbers on board just after anchoring. The robbers had broken into the safety equipment locker and had stolen ship stores. When challenged, the robbers jumped over board and escaped. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 062
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 062
has place: BELAWAN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.91667
  long: 98.7667
comment: Robbers armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker from a small boat. Duty crew spotted them and tried to inform the bridge by walkie-talkie. Robbers attacked him with knifes and a piece of wood. He received injuries on his arm and back. However, he managed to inform the bridge, which raised the general alarm. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Ship’s stores stolen. Port authorities did not respond to calls on VHF radio.

event 2008 063
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-21T01:10 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 063
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13
  long: 49.1167
comment: Five speedboats chased and opened fire on a VLCC tanker underway, in ballast. Vessel increased speed and enforced anti piracy preventive measures. Speedboats aborted the attack after 30 minutes and disappeared. Some damage to Hull. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 064
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-20T14:52 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 064
has place: 239 nm off Somali Coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.1
  long: 49.1333
comment: Pirates armed with guns and grenade launchers attacked a fishing vessel and hijacked it to an unknown location. Pirates have taken 26 crewmembers as hostage and are demanding a ransom for their safe release.

event 2008 065
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-22
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 065
has place: H1 ANCHORAGE MUMBAI
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 18.9167
  long: 72.85
comment: Four robbers in a motor boat attempted to board a research vessel at anchor. Attempt failed due to strict anti piracy watch.

event 2008 066
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 066
has place: ANCHORAGE NO. 1, DAR ES SALAAM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.76667
  long: 39.3333
comment: Eight robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. Before the watch keepers could contact and warn the bridge the robbers tied them up. The alarm was raised only when the chief officer could not contact the watch keepers. By then the robbers had stole contents from several containers. The robbers escaped when the alarm was raised. Port authorities informed.

event 2008 067
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 067
has place: APAPA, TINCAN ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.43167
  long: 3.35444
comment: Ten robbers in two speedboats boarded a vessel berthed alongside. They broke open the paint store and stole ship’s stores. Alarm raised and ship’s crew locked themselves inside the accommodation for own safety. Another group of robbers on motorcycles arrived near the vessel and the stolen ship’s stores were lowered. The two shore watchmen employed for security duties were missing during the incident and appeared once the robbers had gone. Authorities informed but no action taken.

event 2008 068
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-21T20:30 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 068
has place: VUNG TAU STS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.3994
  long: 107.1
comment: Robbers boarded a tanker from the forecastle. They broke open the forward storeroom and stole ship’s stores. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Foghorn sounded. Robbers escaped immediately. Later, a police patrol boarded for investigation. Anti piracy watch doubled up. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 069
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-22T17:15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 069
has place: 30 NM OFF DAR ES SALAAM PILOT STATION
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.68333
  long: 39.7
comment: Eight robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored container ship. They stole ship’s stores, broke open two containers and stole its contents. Robbers escaped once the alarm was raised. Local authorities informed.

event 2008 070
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-21
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 070
has place: 11 km off Bosasso
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 11.383109216353258
  long: 49.119873046875
comment: Pirates armed with guns opened fire on a general cargo ship underway. They hijacked the vessel and took the 16 crewmembers hostage. Local security forces raided the vessel and rescued the 16 crewmembers and ship. All crew safe. Some pirates were injured and captured.

event 2008 071
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-27T21:45 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 071
has place: LOME ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Togo
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.14083
  long: 1.29667
comment: Six armed robbers boarded a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor, via the forecastle. When spotted by crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Ship stores stolen.

event 2008 072
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-01
comment: Null
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 072
has place: MALACCA STRAITS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4
  long: 99.5833

event 2008 073
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 073
has place: 16 NM NORTH OFF HORSBURG LIGHT HOUSE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.51667
  long: 104.4
comment: Six pirates armed with guns boarded a tanker underway. Pirates ordered the master to reduce speed. They checked the type of cargo the vessel was carrying. The pirates stole personal effects of crew before escaping.

event 2008 074
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-28T11:10 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 074
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.6333
  long: 49.7167
comment: Pirates, in two speedboats, fired upon a bulk carrier underway using machine guns and RPG in an attempt to board the vessel. The master increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres. Due to the actions of the master and the high freeboard, the pirates were unable to board the vessel. The Piracy Reporting Centre informed the Coalition forces. A military aircraft dispatched. The boats moved away.

event 2008 075
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 075
has place: CCT3, CHITTAGONG
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2989
  long: 91.7956
comment: Robbers boarded a vessel, preparing to berth, while crew was busy at the mooring stations. As soon as the crew spotted the robbers, the alarm was raised. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Port control informed immediately but no action taken. Ship’s stores stolen. Port control informed but no action taken.

event 2008 076
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 076
has place: TUTICORIN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 8.75
  long: 78.2667
comment: Robbers in two fishing boats boarded a general cargo ship from the port and stbd side. Alarm raised and port control informed. Robbers escaped. Nothing stolen

event 2008 077
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 077
has place: PATENGA POINT LIGHT 3.4NM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.1833
  long: 91.7333
comment: Eight robbers armed with sticks boarded a container ship at anchor from two boats. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped without stealing anything. Authorities informed.

event 2008 078
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 078
has place: OFF TIOMAN ISLANDS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.36667
  long: 104.4
comment: Six pirates, in a dark blue speedboat, armed with long knives and wearing masks boarded a tug towing a barge underway. Pirates entered the accommodation, stole personal and ship’s properties, and escaped. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 079
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 079
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.25
  long: 50.1833
comment: A bulk carrier underway observed on radar three speedboats approaching at high speed. Alarm raised and anti piracy measures activated. All accommodation lights and navigations lights switched off. The boats continued to follow and slowly close onto the vessel. Finally, to deter the pirates the chief officer threw wooden pallets and old garbage drums overboard in the path of the boats. This caused the boats suddenly stopped and aborted the chase.

event 2008 080
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 080
has place: MONROVIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Liberia
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.34194
  long: -10.7967
comment: Three robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at berth. Robbers cut and stole reefer container electric cables. Robbers escaped when sighted by ship’s crew. Master tried to contact PFSO by VHF but no response.

event 2008 081
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 081
has place: OFF SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1
  long: 51.5333
comment: Two speedboats chased a chemical tanker underway. Pirates opened fire on the tanker. Master took evasive manoeuvres and increased speed. Later, the boats aborted the chase. Ship continued her passage. No reported injuries to crew.

event 2008 082
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 082
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 'B'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.215
  long: 91.75
comment: Three robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship from the stern whilst seven robbers remained in the boat. They broke open padlock of storeroom and stole ship’s stores. Alarm raised and robbers escaped in the waiting boat.

event 2008 083
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-02
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 083
has place: 4 NM OFF TANJUNG SAUH
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.8
  long: 100.717
comment: Two fishing boats and eight crew, were attacked and hijacked while the crew was resting. Boats were taken to an Indonesian island and all crew were forced to jump overboard. A passing Indonesian fishing boat and the crew were handed over to Indonesian navy saved all crew. All crew were repatriated to Malaysia safely after investigation.

event 2008 084
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-02
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 084
has place: 4 NM OFF TANJUNG SAUH
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.8
  long: 100.73
comment: Two fishing boats and eight crew, were attacked and hijacked while the crew was resting. Boats were taken to an Indonesian island and all crew were forced to jump overboard. A passing Indonesian fishing boat and the crew were handed over to Indonesian navy saved all crew. All crew were repatriated to Malaysia safely after investigation.

event 2008 085
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-10
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 085
has place: NORTHERN TIP OF SUMATERA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.58333
  long: 97.0833
comment: Pirates in military camouflage attempted to board a chemical tanker underway using a bamboo pole attached to a hook. Master raised alarm and alerted ships in vicinity. Pirates aborted the attempt and escaped in their blue hull speedboat.

event 2008 086
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 086
has place: TIN CAN PORT, LAGOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.43194
  long: 3.35361
comment: Robbers boarded a general cargo ship at berth. Alert crew raised alarm and the robbers jumped into their waiting boat and headed for another ship.

event 2008 087
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-13
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 087
has place: BONNY RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.45
  long: 7.14694
comment: A supply vessel with 11 crew was boarded and hijacked while underway. The hijackers have demanded ransom for the safe release of crew and vessel. Further information awaited.

event 2008 088
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 088
has place: BETWEEN SIASI TO JOLO, SULU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 5.83333
  long: 120.917
comment: Four speedboats carrying 20 pirates, all armed with automatic weapons, attacked a fishing boat carrying 20 passengers. The pirates fired upon the fishing boat killing four passengers and injuring eight others. The wounded passengers were sent to shore for medical treatment.

event 2008 089
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-17
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 089
has place: OFF SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.21667
  long: 46.8167
comment: Pirates boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Ship was on passage to Mogadishu, Somalia. Further details awaited.

event 2008 090
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-19
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 090
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.8167
  long: 50.6
comment: Two small speedboats approached a container ship underway from the bow. One of the speedboats had four pirates armed with automatic weapons and rocket launcher. The pirates aimed the rocket launcher towards the bridge and tried to board the vessel. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and crew mustered. After 10 minutes, the pirates aborted the attempt and were seen approaching two other ships about 5 miles off.

event 2008 091
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 091
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.255
  long: 3.3567
comment: Four robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor. They stole ship's stores from aft locker and escaped upon seeing alert crew. Lagos port control informed. Vessel weighed anchor and proceeded about 30nm off the coast to drift while awaiting berth.

event 2008 092
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-23T04:30 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 092
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.2667
  long: 49.1333
comment: Four pirates armed with automatic guns and rocket launcher in a grey coloured, long speedboat approached a bulk carrier underway from the port quarter. They fired at the bridge and accommodation. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and crew mustered. OOW informed ships in vicinity via VHF Ch. 16. The pirates tried to board the ship without success and finally aborted the attempt. One, white hull fishing boat, was noticed about six nm off.

event 2008 093
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-24
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 093
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.9667
  long: 50.7
comment: Two boats with four armed pirates in each boat closed onto a tanker underway. The pirates opened fire with automatic guns and RPG. One RPG hit and damaged the port bridge wing. Evasive manoeuvres prevented the pirates from boarding. No injuries to crew and no pollution. After breaking off the two boats were reported to be drifting in the same vicinity.

event 2008 094
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-25
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 094
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.4167
  long: 47.95
comment: Three boats closed onto to a bulk carrier underway. There were four armed persons in each boat. The boats followed the bulk carrier at a distance of one cable and the armed men were heard shouting in a foreign language. Master raised alarm, all crew mustered and anti piracy measures enforced. After following the vessel for 25 minutes, the boats aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2008 095
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-25
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 095
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 13.2167
  long: 50.8167
comment: Pirates hijacked a general cargo ship 80 nm off the coast of Somalia. Nine crewmembers are held hostage onboard. At present the vessel is 2.5 nm from the coast. Further details awaited.

event 2008 096
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-28T10:40 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 096
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.15
  long: 48.9667
comment: Four, heavily armed pirates, in a speed a boat attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. They sailed the vessel into Somali territorial waters. Further details awaited.

event 2008 097
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 097
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.25
  long: 3.36667
comment: Four robbers armed with knives boarded a product tanker at anchor. They lowered a hose into Cargo Tank No. 1 and started to discharge cargo into the boat. Duty crew spotted them and raised the alarm. The robbers threatened the crew. Crew retreated into the accommodation and returned armed with pipes, sticks etc. On seeing the crew armed, the robbers threw their knives towards the crew and jumped overboard. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 098
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 098
has place: SINGAPORE STRAITS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.1
  long: 103.75
comment: Four pirates, armed with long knives boarded a tug towing a barge. The pirates stole cash and personal belongings of the crew. No injuries to crewmembers.

event 2008 099
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-03T20:00 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 099
has place: OFF ANAMBAS ISLANDS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.4
  long: 105.517
comment: Eight pirates, armed with long knives and bars, boarded a container ship underway. Pirates stole ship’s cash and crew properties and escaped. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 100
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-03T07:05 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 100
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.7167
  long: 49.85
comment: Two pirate boats opened fire on a container vessel underway. Two coalition warships, in the vicinity came to assist the vessel. The pirates aborted the attack. All crew safe.

event 2008 101
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-04T12:30 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 101
has place: OFF ANAMBAS ISLANDS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.6
  long: 105.15
comment: Pirates, in a wooden speedboat, armed with long knives and bars boarded a chemical tanker underway. They stole ship's cash and crew property and escaped. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 102
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 102
has place: POINTE NOIRE ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: République du Congo
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -4.858
  long: 11.8406
comment: Two robbers, in a canoe approached a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor. One robber attempted to board the ship with a long pole attached with a hook. As the robber reached the main deck level, the duty AB hit him and he fell overboard. Port control responded after nearly two hours, but was not interested in the incident.

event 2008 103
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-07
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 103
has place: VICINITY OF KEPULAUAN SANGIR
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.3
  long: 125.083
comment: Pirates in a speedboat chased and opened fire on a livestock carrier in ballast enroute to Australia. Master took evasive manoeuvres to prevent boarding and reduce casualties to crew and ship. Master informed managers who in turn contacted the Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. The centre contacted authorities for assistance. The Authorities instructed their local units to assist and respond accordingly. After two hours of continuous firing and chasing, the pirate boat aborted the attempt. Master fearing further attack from pirate boat, discontinued passage to next port and returned to last port, Gen Santos port, Philippines with ETA – am - 08.06.2008. Ship sustained serious damages to bridge, communication equipment, hull. Further report awaited.

event 2008 104
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-03-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 104
has place: OFF ANAMBAS ISLANDS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.86667
  long: 105.183
comment: Pirates boarded a lift barge under tow and stole GPS and special tools.

event 2008 105
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 105
has place: LAGOS TANKER BERTH
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.45694
  long: 3.37194
comment: Robbers boarded a chemical tanker at berth from the outboard side. They attempted to open an inerted cargo tank. Duty AB spotted him and the robber immediately jumped overboard and escaped. At the time of the incident there were no shore guards as there was no cargo operations in progress.

event 2008 106
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 106
has place: PORT CAMPHA INNER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 20.8833
  long: 107.25
comment: Robbers in a small boat boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They stole ship's stores from the forecastle deck and escaped. Duty AB on patrol noticed a fishing boat in the vicinity. Authorities informed.

event 2008 107
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 107
has place: CHITTAGONG OUTER ROAD ANCHORAGE 'B'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2167
  long: 91.7333
comment: Six robbers in a long wooden boat with outboard engine boarded a container ship at anchor. They stole ship's stores and property and escaped. Port control informed.

event 2008 108
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 108
has place: PORT AU PRINCE ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Haiti
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.5667
  long: -72.4
comment: Robbers boarded an anchored vehicle carrier via the anchor chain. They stole ship's stores from the forward station and escaped.

event 2008 109
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-21
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 109
has place: BETWEEN SULAWESI TO SURABAYA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -7.667441482726056
  long: 122.45361328125
comment: About ten pirates armed with guns and knives boarded and hijacked a product tanker laden with crude palm oil. Pirates took 14 crewmembers as hostage and sailed the vessel to unknown location. Owners contacted the Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance to locate the vessel. The Piracy Reporting Centre informed all authorities in the region to look out for the vessel and liaised with them regularly. The Royal Malaysia Marine Police located and detained the vessel on 19.6.2008 at the port of Sandakan, where the vessel had discharged the cargo. Six crewmembers are reported as missing.

event 2008 110
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 110
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1333
  long: 48.05
comment: Two wooden speedboats approached the ship. One boat crossed the vessel’s bow whilst the other remained on the portside. Not suspecting any pirate activity the master sailed between the two boats, which then closed in on the ship. One of the crafts was preparing ladder with hook in order to board. Ship raised the alarm and evasive manoeuvres adopted. The two speedboats aborted their attack and moved away. The vessel continued on her passage.

event 2008 111
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-26
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 111
has place: N.E.A. ANCHORAGE, YANGON
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Myanmar
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 16.6333
  long: 96.25
comment: Six robbers in a speedboat tried to come alongside a container ship at anchor. Alert crew raised alarm and directed the search light towards the boat. Seeing the alert crew the robbers turned away. Ships in the vicinity informed. Earlier the port authority and pilot had warned the master of robbers in the anchorage.

event 2008 112
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-28T21:45 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 112
has place: TAKORADI ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.88444
  long: -1.73639
comment: One robber, armed with a long knife, attempted to climb onboard a bulk carrier at anchor via the anchor chain. Alert duty watchman saw the robber and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. On hearing the alarm, the robber jumped into the sea and escaped with two other accomplices waiting in a boat.

event 2008 113
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-30
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 113
has place: MOMBASSA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kenya
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.06639
  long: 39.6544
comment: Alert crew, onboard a supply vessel at berth, spotted a robber using a rope attached with a hook to gain access to their vessel from the offshore side. As soon as the robber saw the alert crew, he jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat.

event 2008 114
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 114
has place: NHA BE, HO CHI MINH
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.25
  long: 107.117
comment: Three robbers boarded and broke into the forward locker on a container ship at anchor. Alert anti piracy watch keepers raised alarm. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Nothing stole. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 115
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-01T02:30 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 115
has place: VUNG TAU ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.26
  long: 107.117
comment: Robbers boarded and stole ship stores from the forward locker on a tanker at anchor. Anti piracy, watch keepers spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Robbers escaped with stolen goods. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 116
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 116
has place: PULAU TIOMAN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.5
  long: 104.233
comment: Six pirates’ armed knives boarded a tug towing a barge underway while four pirates, armed with guns remained standby in the speedboat. The pirates stole crew personal belongings, ship’s properties and cash. After three hours of looting, the pirates escaped in their speedboat.

event 2008 117
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 117
has place: KUTUBDIA ISLAND AREA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.08
  long: 91.7
comment: Two robbers using a rope and hook boarded a tanker at anchor. Alert duty watch-keepers raised alarm. Robbers disembarked into a waiting boat, which had four other robbers and escaped. No injury to crew. Nothing reported stolen.

event 2008 118
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-06
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 118
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.5667
  long: 43.4167
comment: Blue coloured, wooden boats, with 10 -15 people in it attempted to close onto a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised. Crew implemented anti piracy measures. After 10 minutes of trying to get close to the vessel the boats aborted the attempted and moved away.

event 2008 119
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 119
has place: ABIDJAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Ivory Coast
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.29806
  long: -4.03389
comment: Duty AB onboard a chemical tanker noticed a small boat approaching from aft. AB informed OOW and went to check the other side of the vessel and saw one robber armed with a knife running towards him. OOW raised alarm and alerted crew. Robber stole ship’s equipment and escaped by ship’s messenger line. Port control informed.

event 2008 120
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 120
has place: JAKARTA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.04222
  long: 106.897
comment: Robbers attempted to board a general cargo vessel on four different occasions while the vessel was anchored. On one of the occasions the robbers succeeded in boarding the vessel. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped. Port authorities informed who came onboard investigate.

event 2008 121
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 121
has place: PORT AU PRINCE ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Haiti
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.6
  long: -72.5
comment: Duty AB, on a general cargo ship at anchor, noticed six robbers on the forecastle stealing ship’s stores. Master informed, alarm raised and crew mustered. On seeing alert crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Two junks noticed moving away from the ship. Port control informed of incident.

event 2008 122
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 122
has place: MANILA QUARINTINE ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 14.5814
  long: 120.912
comment: Shore security guard noticed four robbers on the forecastle of a LPG tanker armed with knives and pipes, while the crew was busy preparing to receive bunkers. The robbers attempted to assault the shore guard who alerted the crew. On seeing the alert crew approaching, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in two waiting boats. The boats had around 12 more robbers in them. No one injured. Ship’s equipment stolen.

event 2008 123
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-15
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 123
has place: 44 NM OFF YEMEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.5167
  long: 49.1833
comment: D/o onboard a chemical tanker underway noticed about 10 - 12 pirates in two blue and white coloured speedboats at a distance of 2.5 nm. The speedboats suddenly approached the tanker and fired upon her. D/O raised alarm, sounded whistle and crew mustered. Pirates noticed crew alertness and reduced their speed and aborted the attempted boarding.

event 2008 124
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-16T00:28 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 124
has place: BONNY RIVER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.67333
  long: 7.10056
comment: Eight armed and two unarmed militants boarded a bulk carrier at anchor, via a barge that was alongside. They incapacitated the local security guards and entered the accommodation. They manhandled the crew and damaged the accommodation. Militants stole crew personal belongings, ship's cash and property. No injuries to crew. SSAS activated.

event 2008 125
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-18T07:20 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 125
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.7833
  long: 51.0333
comment: Heavily armed pirates, in two, six-meter long yellow craft, attempted to board a container ship underway from the aft. Master took evasive manoeuvres, raised alarm and crew mustered with pressurised fire hoses. Upon seeing crew alertness, pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2008 126
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 126
has place: 8 NM OFF PUERTO SANTOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.75
  long: -63
comment: Six pirates armed with guns and knives in a pirogue fishing boat, one dressed in military uniform and two with facemasks approached a yacht underway. The skipper rammed into the fishing boat but the pirates managed to board the yacht. They tied the two-crew members and pointed guns to their heads. They shot and stabbed the skipper’s dog. The pirates stole equipment, property, and left. One crew injured.

event 2008 127
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-20T00:11 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 127
has place: SE OF AL MUKALLA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 13.2667
  long: 50.05
comment: Pirates boarded a bulk carrier underway. The ship activated SSAS and sent voice message to the coalition forces indicating pirates on board. The owners are unable to contact the ship and suspect all communication equipments have been damaged. There are 21 crew onboard the ship. Further details awaited.

event 2008 128
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 128
has place: 1 NM FROM BUOY NO.2, BELAWAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.79056
  long: 98.6889
comment: Duty watchman onboard a bulk carrier at anchor, noticed robbers trying to open the watertight door to the forecastle store. He immediately reported to OOW who in turn raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon seeing crew alertness, robbers jumped overboard with empty handed and escaped in a waiting boat with one accomplice.

event 2008 129
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 129
has place: MANILA SOUTH PORT OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 14.55
  long: 120.917
comment: Twelve robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. They stole ship's stores and property and escaped. Crew was unable to stop them. No injuries to crew. Master reported to VTMS Manila and coast guard but no response.

event 2008 130
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 130
has place: 15 NM OFF DAR ES SALAAM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.65
  long: 39.4167
comment: Duty watchman on board a containership, drifting, noticed a robber on the forecastle deck. Alarm raised and ships whistle sounded. Robber escaped. A ten-meter long orange boat with five people in it was notices slowly moving away from the vessel. Port control informed. No stores stolen.

event 2008 131
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 131
has place: BELAWAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.95
  long: 98.8
comment: Three to four robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker, via the anchor cable. On seeing the robbers, the master raised the alarm. Seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in an unlit boat. Port authority informed.

event 2008 132
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-02-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 132
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE C
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.4167
  long: 91.6
comment: Twelve robbers armed with guns and knives boarded a container ship at anchor. They held the duty watchman at gun point and tied his hands and legs to the winch. They stole ship's stores and property and escaped when another duty watchman raised the alarm. Port control and coast guard informed.

event 2008 133
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 133
has place: GO-DAU PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.6556
  long: 107.019
comment: Two robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier. They broke open the padlocks to the forward store. Duty crew noticed the open stores and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in a waiting boat. Authorities and local agents informed.

event 2008 134
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 134
has place: VUNG TAU ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.2667
  long: 107.033
comment: Robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. D/O raised alarm and crew rushed to forecastle. Upon seeing crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship's stores in a small boat.

event 2008 135
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 135
has place: BELAWAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.93333
  long: 98.7667
comment: Robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor by climbing the anchor chain. They opened the forecastle store and tried to steal ship’s stores. Duty crew noticed them. Alarm raised, crew alerted and mustered as per company procedures. Sensing crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. No injuries to crew and nothing stolen.

event 2008 136
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-04
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 136
has place: OFF BOSASSO
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 11.931852326960578
  long: 49.2626953125
comment: Pirates attacked and hijacked a tug underway. They took the crew hostage and sailed the tug into Somali coastal waters. Further details awaited.

event 2008 137
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-08T03:45 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 137
has place: RAS CALULA, SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.2
  long: 49.9333
comment: Seven pirates, in two speedboats, armed with guns and rocket propelled grenade launchers chased and fired on a bulk carrier underway. The Master contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. Duty officer at the Piracy Reporting Centre advised master to enforce anti piracy measures to prevent boarding of vessel and informed him that the coalition navy and other relevant authorities would be contacted to render assistance to the vessel. The coalition navy dispatched one warship to assist the vessel. The constant manoeuvring of the vessel prevented the boarding of the pirates. On seeing the coalition warship, the pirate boats aborted their attempt and moved away. Vessel resumed voyage. All crew safe. No damage to ship. An unexploded grenade was found on the bridge wing. Master and crew were advised not to go near the grenade and were informed that the coalition navy would send down a team to dispose it.

event 2008 138
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 138
has place: BONTANG ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.171944
  long: 117.603
comment: Duty crew onboard a LPG tanker saw robbers stealing ship’s equipment. Alarm raised and crew alerted. On seeing crew alertness, robber escaped into a waiting boat. Ship’s stores and equipment stolen.

event 2008 139
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-12T13:48 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 139
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 13.1167
  long: 50.1667
comment: A general cargo ship underway was attacked and hijacked by pirates. The ship sent an SSAS alert distress. The pirates are sailing the ship into Somali coastal waters, probably with the intend to anchor it closer to coastal waters and demand a ransom for the safe release of the 28 crew members and ship.

event 2008 140
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-13T00:05 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 140
has place: CALLAO ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12
  long: -77.2
comment: Duty crew noticed robbers boarding the ship. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers overpowered duty crew and tied up him. Robbers stole ship’s properties and escaped. Local authorities informed.

event 2008 141
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 141
has place: GUAYAQUIL OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ecuador
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -2.71667
  long: -80.4333
comment: Duty watchman onboard a refrigerated cargo ship spotted two robbers hiding behind a 40’ container. They had stolen ship’s stores from the paint locker and lowered them into a waiting boat. As soon as they realised they had been spotted they jumped into the water and escaped in the waiting boat.

event 2008 142
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-19T18:07 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 142
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.7667
  long: 47.9167
comment: Pirates in two speed boats attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. The vessel sent distress messages which were relayed by passing ships in the vicinity to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre. Duty officer at the piracy reporting centre contacted the coalition navy to render assistance to the crew members and vessel. Coalition navy dispatched a warship to intercept the vessel. The vessel was carrying a cargo of palm oil. Further details awaited.

event 2008 143
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-20T21:30 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 143
has place: COCHIN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.91667
  long: 76.0833
comment: Four robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They stole ship’s stores from the paint locker. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their boat.

event 2008 144
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-21
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 144
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.8167
  long: 50.3833
comment: Pirates armed with automatic weapons attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. The vessel sent distress messages, which were relayed by passing ships in the vicinity to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre. Duty officer at the Piracy Reporting Centre contacted the coalition navy to render assistance to the crewmembers and vessel. The vessel was enroute to Rotterdam from china carrying steel products and minerals. Pirates have taken hostage 29 crewmembers.

event 2008 145
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-21
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 145
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.4333
  long: 49.9333
comment: Pirates armed with automatic weapons attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. The owners and ships in the vicinity of the tanker contacted the imb piracy reporting centre and informed of the incident. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre immediately contacted the coalition navy to render assistance to the vessel. The vessel was carrying a cargo of flammable chemical cargo from Fos, France to India. 19 crewmembers taken hostage. Coalition warships are monitoring the hijacked vessel.

event 2008 146
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-21T09:45 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 146
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.95
  long: 48.9333
comment: Armed pirates boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Further details awaited.

event 2008 147
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-23T09:08 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 147
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.2667
  long: 50.3233
comment: Pirates, in two speedboats chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, activated anti-piracy measures and fired rocket flares. At 1820 LT, when the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre contacted the master of the vessel again he indicated that the pirates stopped firing and chasing the ship. The Master informed that the mother ship was about three NM away. Further details are awaited.

event 2008 148
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-23T13:30 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 148
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.1833
  long: 50.3333
comment: Pirates chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for help. The Centre informed the coalition and other agencies for immediate assistance. Military aircraft arrived and the pirates stopped the chase. Further details awaited.

event 2008 149
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 149
has place: 3 NM EAST OF KAKINADA INNER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 16.9833
  long: 82.35
comment: Two robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. Robbers tried to steal the fire wire and other ship stores. On hearing the emergency alarm and ship’s horn, the robbers fled with the fire wire in a waiting boat along with two other accomplices.

event 2008 150
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 150
has place: 13 NM SOUTH OF LAGOS BREAKWATER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.16667
  long: 3.38333
comment: Robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker. They stole ship’s stores. Duty crew spotted them and informed duty officer who raised alarm and alerted crewmembers. Robbers escaped.

event 2008 151
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 151
has place: JAKARTA CAR TERMINAL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.08333
  long: 106.917
comment: Robbers boarded a vehicle carrier at berth and stole ship’s equipment (spare parts) of considerable value from the spare parts locker. The incident was unnoticed by ship’s crew. No violence or threat of violence was experienced.

event 2008 152
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 152
has place: GOLFE DE PORTO NOVO, CORSICA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: France
  in piracy region: Region Europe
  lat: 41.505
  long: 9.2766
comment: Four armed robbers boarded an anchored yacht and stole valuables and personal property of crew and passengers. Local police investigating the incident.

event 2008 153
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-29T13:50 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 153
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.2
  long: 46.6167
comment: Armed pirates in speedboats attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. The vessel is reportedly headed towards Somali Waters. Further details awaited.

event 2008 154
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 154
has place: DAR ES SALAAM ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.76667
  long: 39.35
comment: Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew noticed one robber on the stbd side armed with a knife. The robber threw a lashing bar towards the duty crew who escaped and informed the bridge. Alarm raised, crew mustered and rushed to forecastle. The robbers escaped upon hearing the alarm. Crew found one container opened and ship's stores stolen. Port Control informed. Ship weighed anchor and proceeded further out to sea for drifting.

event 2008 155
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 155
has place: SANTAN PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -0.0666667
  long: 117.567
comment: Several robbers boarded a LPG tanker at anchor at the forward mooring station. Ship raised alarm and the intruders escaped in a waiting boat. Due to heavy rain, Master unable to confirm the number of robbers and the weapons. Ship’s stores were stolen.

event 2008 156
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 156
has place: DAR ES SALAAM ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.79
  long: 39.6717
comment: Three pirates armed with knives boarded a container ship drifting. Another three pirates were noticed climbing up using a knotted line. However, when the pirates were noticed, ship raised alarm and started engine. The pirates fled empty handed.

event 2008 157
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 157
has place: PORT ABIDJAN ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ivory Coast
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.21667
  long: -4.03333
comment: Duty crew onboard a tanker spotted a robber at poop deck. Bridge was informed and alarm raised. The robber jumped overboard escaping with ship’s stores.

event 2008 158
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-08-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 158
has place: DAR ES SALAAM PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.81194
  long: 39.5397
comment: Five robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at berth. Two of the pirates tried to attack the duty AB on the forecastle, who informed the duty officer. Alarm raised and main engine started. Crew mustered. On hearing the ships whistle, the pirates released the duty AB and jumped overboard. No stores were stolen and no crew was injured. Port control was informed.

event 2008 159
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-02T18:53 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 159
has place: OFF SOMALIA COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 11.855
  long: 50.533
comment: A yacht enroute from Cocos (Keeling) islands to Aden, Yemen has been attacked and hijacked by pirates. Further details are awaited.

event 2008 160
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-03T14:50 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 160
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.6
  long: 49.2167
comment: Two small boats attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Vessel increased speed and altered course to prevent boarding. The boats aborted attempt to board and moved away. A coalition warship arrived at location.

event 2008 161
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-03
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 161
has place: OFF AL MUKALLA, YEMENI COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.45
  long: 49.6667
comment: 12 pirates, armed with automatic guns and RPG in a small high-speed craft attacked, boarded and hijacked a ship along with her 25 crewmembers. They stole crew personal belongings and all cash onboard. Further details awaited.

event 2008 162
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-06T07:07 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 162
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.95
  long: 47.0167
comment: About six pirates armed with RPG in a white speedboat approached a LPG tanker underway. Alarm raised, foghorn sounded, crew mustered and chief officer directed fire hose towards the boat. The pirates signalled to reduce speed and pointed RPG at the chief officer, who dropped the fire hose and entered the accommodation. Master increased ship speed to maximum and took evasive manoeuvres by giving large helm orders. This resulted in the speedboat rolling heavily, causing four pirates to fall overboard. The speedboat recovered the pirates and resumed chasing the tanker again. Mayday broadcast made and SSAS activated. UKMTO Dubai and IMB Piracy Reporting Centre informed. The Centre immediately informed the coalition forces. The speedboat came close to the tanker, but later gave up the chase and met up with a pirate mother vessel that was a raft with an orange cover. A passing ship informed that coalition warships were proceeding for assistance and were calling the tanker on VHF.

event 2008 163
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-05T05:10 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 163
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.95
  long: 47.4
comment: A general cargo ship underway, noticed a blue coloured tug suspected to be a pirate mother vessel, towing a small boat. The small boat suddenly proceeded at high speed and approached the ship. D/O raised alarm and crew mustered. Four pirates, armed with RPG and automatic weapons were firing at the ship in an attempt to board the ship. Master increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. Crew activated fire hoses and threw hard objects to hit the pirates. Pirates kept on firing at the ship and at 0600 UTC, the pirates gave up the attempt and fled.

event 2008 164
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-23
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 164
has place: SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 9.589917307087418
  long: 51.6357421875
comment: Pirates attacked and hijacked a yacht underway. They kidnapped it’s three crew members and held them on land for a ransom. It is believed a ransom was paid for the safe release of the crew. All three crewmembers had arrived safely in their respective countries. The yacht was believed to have been abandoned. A full report is awaited from the authorities.

event 2008 165
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-07T10:20 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 165
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.7667
  long: 45.7167
comment: Pirates, in two speedboats, chased a bulk carrier underway. Owners contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) for assistance. Duty officer at the PRC immediately informed the authorities to render necessary assistance and relayed the same to the master. Master advised to enforce anti piracy measures to delay / prevent boarding. The authorities advised the Centre that every effort was being made to send assistance to the vessel. At 1343, UTC master reported that pirate boats had stopped chasing and that vessel was continuing passage to destination port.

event 2008 166
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-06T09:50 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 166
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.9
  long: 47.0833
comment: A blue-hulled vessel was spotted at a range of 6 nm by a tanker underway. A small speed craft was released from the mother vessel and it started approaching the tanker. Alarm raised, speed increased, coalition warship contacted. Speedboat, with five persons armed with machine guns opened fire. When coalition warship and navy helicopter arrived, speedboat aborted attack and moved towards mother vessel. Tanker sustained damages. No injuries to crew. Tanker continued passage.

event 2008 167
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 167
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.158333
  long: 3.583333
comment: Four pirates boarded a container ship drifting from the poop deck. Pirates hit the duty watchman causing minor head injuries. Pirates escaped with ship’s stores. Port control informed via VHF. Later, the ship moved away 30nm away from fairway buoy.

event 2008 168
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-08
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 168
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.75
  long: 46.0833
comment: About ten speedboats chased a tanker underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres and contacted the coalition naval forces for help. A coalition aircraft arrived at location. The speedboats aborted the attack.

event 2008 169
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-08T04:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 169
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.9
  long: 46.0667
comment: Two high-speed boats crossed the bow of a container ship underway at a distance of one nm and then turned towards the ship. Master altered course in a threatening way to hit the speedboats. As the boats got closer, the master observed that the persons onboard were carrying guns. Later the boats aborted the attempt.

event 2008 170
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-10
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 170
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.15
  long: 47.95
comment: Pirates boarded and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. 21 crew taken hostage. Further reports awaited.

event 2008 171
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-10T03:43 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 171
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.65
  long: 48.3833
comment: One speedboat chased and fired on a bulk carrier underway. The vessel took evasive actions and contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. Duty officer at the Centre informed the coalition navy. Coalition navy sent a warship and a helicopter that flew over the speedboat and interrupted the attack. The pirates aborted the attack. The vessel continued her passage to destination port. No damage to vessel and no injury to crew.

event 2008 172
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 172
has place: TG BARA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.55
  long: 117.717
comment: Robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor, via the forecastle and stole ship's stores. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped

event 2008 173
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-09
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 173
has place: VUNG TAU ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.2667
  long: 107.083
comment: Duty AB, onboard a container ship at anchor, noticed one robber attempting to board via the anchor chain. Crew alerted. On seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat.

event 2008 174
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-08T05:00
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 174
has place: TINCAN, BERTH NO. 4, LAGOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.413566092994126
  long: 3.385
comment: Duty AB, onboard a container ship detected a suspicious boat. Upon checking, he discovered one robber had already boarded. There were six more persons in the boat. Crew alerted and they rushed towards the robber. When robber realized he had been detected, he jumped overboard and escaped with the others in the boat.

event 2008 175
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-12T15:13 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 175
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.4
  long: 48.3333
comment: Eight pirates, in a skiff, chased a general cargo ship underway. They fired upon the ship and attempted to board. Master contacted the coalition warships. A helicopter intervened and the pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2008 176
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 176
has place: WARF NO.Q4, COCHIN PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.9625
  long: 76.263
comment: Two robbers armed with knives boarded a general cargo ship moored to buoys. They broke pad locks of forward store. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, robbers escaped empty handed in a wooden boat with eight accomplices. Port control and coast guard informed.

event 2008 177
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-13T05:00 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 177
has place: 450 NM OFF MOGADISCIO
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.16667
  long: 54.6667
comment: Three white coloured speed boats, possibly, from a mother ship, fired on and tried to close onto a fishing vessel underway. The master increased speed and moved away.

event 2008 178
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-14T14:35 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 178
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.6333
  long: 48.9833
comment: Duty officer onboard a bulk carrier noticed a mother vessel (red colour) releasing speed boats, which approached the vessel. Six pirates in the speedboat opened fire on the vessel. Master contacted the coalition warships but no response. Anti piracy measures were enforced, the speedboats followed for about 10 minutes and later aborted.

event 2008 179
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-07
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 179
has place: OFF PULAU TIOMAN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.92
  long: 104.5
comment: About 15 pirates armed with long knives boarded and hijacked a tug towing a barge. The tug / barge were enroute to Thailand from Singapore in ballast. The pirates landed the seven Indonesian crewmembers on Tioman Island. The seven-crew members lodged a police report on the island. The tug / barge are still missing.

event 2008 180
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-15
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 180
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.55
  long: 49.15
comment: About 15-armed pirates boarded and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. The vessel enroute to Mumbai, India, was carrying chemical products. 22 crewmembers have been taken hostage. Pirates have sailed the vessel into Somali waters. Further information awaited.

event 2008 181
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-13T04:40 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 181
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.5333
  long: 48.7833
comment: Speed boats chased a chemical tanker underway with intend to board. Master increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres to prevent boarding, altered course southward to rendezvous with a coalition warship. Speedboats approached as close as two cables before aborting the attempt.

event 2008 182
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-18T02:50 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 182
has place: 250 NM OFF MOGADISHU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.36667
  long: 50.9167
comment: Five armed pirates in a speedboat attacked a bulk carrier underway. They took hostage 25 crewmembers and hijacked the ship.

event 2008 183
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-18T06:18 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 183
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.2167
  long: 49.9833
comment: About eight pirates armed with guns boarded a bulk carrier drifting for engine problems. Pirates took hostage 25 crewmembers and hijacked the ship.

event 2008 184
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-18T06:30 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 184
has place: 40 NM SE OF AL MUKALLA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.9
  long: 49.5167
comment: Two white hull boats with several persons onboard approached aggressively a chemical tanker underway with intend to board. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition forces. SSAS activated and crew mustered. The boats keep on following and at 0700 UTC, the boats aborted the attempt.

event 2008 185
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-18T00:45 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 185
has place: TANZANIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.66667
  long: 39.5833
comment: Six pirates boarded a product tanker drifting. They broke forward store and stole ship's stores. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Pirates jumped overboard and escaped with stolen stores in a waiting small craft.

event 2008 186
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 186
has place: 06 NM OFF DAR ES SALAAM PILOT BOARDING AREA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.73333
  long: 39.4333
comment: 16 pirates, in a 15-meter long boat, armed with knives boarded a container ship awaiting pilot. The pirates gained access to the ship via the forecastle deck. They took hostage three duty crew and tied them up. The pirates broke into three containers and stole cargo. D/O sent another crew to check the status of the three duty crewmembers who were not responding. The crew noticed the pirates and informed D/O who raised the alarm. All crew mustered and searched the forecastle. Pirates jumped overboard and escaped with crew personal belongings, ship's stores and property.

event 2008 187
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 187
has place: 02 NM NORTH OF GUANTA PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.2667
  long: -64.5667
comment: Five robbers boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They broke into the forecastle store and stole ship's stores and property. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped with stole items. Duty crew directed search light at the robber's boat, saw the name of the boat and informed port control. Coast guard came on board the vessel to take statements and later searched for the boat. Two hours later, the boat was found with the stolen items. Master went to police station to give statement and now waiting for court hearing in few months to receive the stolen items.

event 2008 188
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-20T17:00 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 188
has place: 250 NM OFF SOMALI COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.61667
  long: 51.4167
comment: Three pirates armed with machine guns and RPG in a white coloured fast boat chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, sent distress message, raised alarm, crew mustered and activated fire hoses. Pirates aborted the attempted boarding after 30 minutes.

event 2008 189
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-21T03:10 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 189
has place: 250 NM OFF SOMALI COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.5
  long: 51.9833
comment: Four pirates in three speedboats boarded a bulk carrier underway. They took hostage 19 crewmembers and hijacked the ship. Owners are unable to contact the ship.

event 2008 190
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-19
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 190
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.2167
  long: 49.5167
comment: Twelve pirates, in three speedboats, armed with automatic guns and rocket propelled grenade launchers chased a container ship. Vessel increased speed, evasive manoeuvres taken and fire hoses directed at the speedboat. Pirates approached vessel on stbd bow and tried to board. Later, they aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2008 191
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-23T00:50
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 191
has place: DAR ES SALAAM ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.78333
  long: 39.6667
comment: About six robbers boarded a container ship. Alarm raised, and crew mustered. On seeing crew alertness robbers jumped into a waiting boat and escaped.

event 2008 192
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 192
has place: TEMA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.61667
  long: 0.0166667
comment: Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Robbers took hostage one crewmember and stole ship’s stores. Robbers fled when master alerted the authorities

event 2008 193
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 193
has place: 6.6 NM OFF LAGOS BREAKWATER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.3
  long: 3.31667
comment: Two robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker at anchor conducting STS operations. Duty A/B noticed the robbers on the poop deck. He shouted at them and informed the D/O. Robbers caught the A/B, threatened him with a knife and took his personal belongings. Alarm raised, ship's whistle sounded and crew mustered. On hearing the alarm the robbers escaped. A/B received minor injuries.

event 2008 194
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-25
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 194
has place: 300 NM OFF MOGADISHU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.01667
  long: 50.6667
comment: Armed pirates boarded a RO-RO cargo ship underway and hijacked her. Further details awaited.

event 2008 195
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-26T09:20 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 195
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.5333
  long: 48.4333
comment: Armed pirates fired upon a chemical tanker underway. The tanker sent mayday messages via VHF channel. The pirates boarded and hijacked the tanker. Further details awaited.

event 2008 196
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 196
has place: TG. PRIOK CARGO ANCHORAGE, JAKARTA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.03333
  long: 106.9
comment: Three pirates armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor via the stern. Alert watchman notified to duty officer who raised ship’s alarm and whistle. Pirates immediately jumped overboard and escaped. The incident was reported to Tg. Priok port control but no response.

event 2008 197
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-27T21:40 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 197
has place: LAGOS ROADSTEAD
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.3
  long: 3.4
comment: One robber boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew spotted the robber and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Robber jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat with accomplices. Ship's stores stolen.

event 2008 198
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 198
has place: BEAU VALLON BAY, MAHE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.65306
  long: 55.4589
comment: One robber boarded a yacht at anchor. He was spotted and chased away by the crew. Master informed that several other boats were also attacked on that night. The piracy reporting centre advises all vessels / yacht / boats to be cautious when visiting Mahe, Seychelles islands.

event 2008 199
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 199
has place: OFF ANAMBAS ISLANDS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.08
  long: 105.15
comment: About eight pirates armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They tied up captain's hands and stole cash from him. Then they went to chief engineers’ cabin and stole cash money. They took the captain to aft deck and tied him to the bollard before escaping.

event 2008 200
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-01T03:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 200
has place: SOUTH COAST OF YEMEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.3833
  long: 48.15
comment: Two speedboats approached a bulk carrier underway on port bow and stbd bow with intentions to board. Master adopted evasive manoeuvres to prevent boarding. One boat approached on stbd bow and the pirates hooked a ladder in order to board. Ship's crew was able to remove it. Master contacted coalition warships on VHF Ch.16 for assistance. The boats continued their attempts to board on both port and stbd bow. Master kept altering course to avoid the boats. A coalition navy helicopter arrived at location, after surveying the area, informed the ship that there were no pirate boats around / ahead. Ship continued her normal passage.

event 2008 201
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-01T05:23 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 201
has place: ABOUT 43 NM OFF YEMEN COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.2167
  long: 47.95
comment: Pirates in speedboats attempted to board a tanker underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres to avoid boarding. Later, the speedboats aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2008 202
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-01T03:45 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 202
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1667
  long: 47.7167
comment: Pirates in speedboats attempted to board a chemical tanker underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres and informed owners who contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. Duty officer informed authorities to render assistance to vessel. A warship arrived at location and chased away the boats.

event 2008 203
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-01T14:35 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 203
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.7
  long: 49.15
comment: Four pirates armed with rifles attempted to board a container ship underway. Master raised alarm and vessel took evasive manoeuvres. The crew mustered and activated fire hoses. The pirates fired upon the ship and aborted their attack after ten minutes.

event 2008 204
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-02T12:15 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 204
has place: 20 NM , SOUTH FROM BONNY RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.26417
  long: 7.13
comment: About ten pirates armed with submachine guns and hand grenades boarded a refrigerated cargo ship drifting. Ship contacted authorities and enforced preventive measures. Pirates escaped in their speedboat. No injuries to crew and nothing was stolen.

event 2008 205
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 205
has place: MANKAI ISLAND OFF ANAMBAS ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.085
  long: 105.517
comment: Six pirates armed with long knives boarded a LPG tanker underway. They stole ships and crew cash before escaping. Further details are awaited.

event 2008 206
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 206
has place: CALLAO ANCHORAGE NO.12
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0381
  long: -77.1725
comment: Five masked robbers attempted to board a container ship at anchor via the anchor chain. Alert crew used fire hoses and flashlights to scare off the robbers.

event 2008 207
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-02T02:20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 207
has place: OFF MANGKAI ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.18333
  long: 105.367
comment: Eight pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a chemical tanker underway. Pirates took hostage 2nd mate and a duty AB. Pirates took second mate to captain's cabin. They held a knife at to the captain's throat, stole ships cash, and escaped. Master was kicked in his chest.

event 2008 208
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 208
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1167
  long: 48.75
comment: While underway, a suspected pirate mother vessel approached a vehicle carrier. When the range was about 3 miles, the mother vessel launched a speedboat. As the speedboat approached, ship’s crew noticed two pirates armed with guns and then noticed another three coming out of hiding with a portable ladder. Vessel took anti piracy measures and took evasive manoeuvres. The boarding was averted.

event 2008 209
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 209
has place: 53 NM OFFSHORE SW OF BONNY RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.6
  long: 6.31667
comment: Pirates armed with guns in a wooden boat approached a chemical tanker underway. Ship increased speed, the boat kept following for two hours before aborting. Master informed authorities.

event 2008 210
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 210
has place: SINGAPORE STRAITS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.2
  long: 103.9
comment: Four pirates armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship underway while one pirate remained standby in the wooden boat. They gained access to the bridge, tied the hands of one AB to the steering wheel and threatened the second AB to take them to the masters' cabin. They then damaged the ship's internal and external communication equipment. Pirates stole ship's cash and crew properties and escaped. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 211
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-09
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 211
has place: SOUTH OF KISMAYO
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.11667
  long: 43.15
comment: Pirates in a speedboat attempted to board a general cargo ship underway. Master took anti-piracy measures and the pirates aborted the attempted attack.

event 2008 212
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 212
has place: 2.7 NM SOUTH OF TELUK RAMUNIA, JOHOR
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.3
  long: 104.25
comment: Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They stole engine spares and escaped unnoticed.

event 2008 213
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-10
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 213
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1
  long: 47.2167
comment: Pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. Further details awaited.

event 2008 214
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-09
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 214
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.0667
  long: 50.8667
comment: Armed pirates in speedboats boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. They hijacked the vessel and sailed it to an undisclosed location in Somalia. Eleven crew members taken hostage. The vessel was enroute from Salalah to Bossaso, Somalia when it was hijacked. Further report is awaited.

event 2008 215
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-10
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 215
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 15.1667
  long: 51.75
comment: Armed pirates in a speedboat chased a bulk carrier underway from astern. Master increased speed and made evasive manoeuvres to prevent boarding and contacted coalition warship on VHF Ch. 16. Later, the Boat aborted the attempt. Coalition warship was monitoring the situation.

event 2008 216
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 216
has place: VUNG TAU ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.2333
  long: 107.433
comment: Robbers boarded an anchored container ship unnoticed by crew. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. Crew on routine patrol noticed bosun store padlock was broken and ship’s store stolen. Authorities informed.

event 2008 217
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-15T04:09 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 217
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.55
  long: 50.1667
comment: Armed pirates in speedboats boarded and hijacked a bulk carrier underway along with its 21 crew. The pirates are sailing the vessel to an undisclosed location in Somalia. The vessel was enroute from Aqaba, Jordan to a port in China.

event 2008 218
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-16T17:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 218
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.7333
  long: 45.8667
comment: A VLCC underway noticed radar the echo of three high-speed boats approaching. Master increased speed, commenced evasive manoeuvres and altered course to prevent the speedboats from getting closer. Master attempted to contact the coalition warship via VHF Ch. 16 but failed to get any response. Later coalition warship responded and advised master to take evasive manoeuvres. As the speedboats approached the vessel, master noticed one speedboat with three men armed with machine guns. The evasive manoeuvres of the vessel prevented the boats from coming closer and later the speedboats aborted their attempt and disappeared.

event 2008 219
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-14
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 219
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.9833
  long: 48.4833
comment: Nine armed pirates in two speedboats attacked and hijacked a dhow underway enroute from India to Berberra, Somalia. Pirates sailed the dhow to an undisclosed location in Somalia. There are 13 crewmembers onboard held hostage. Further report awaited.

event 2008 220
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 220
has place: TEMA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.55028
  long: 0.016389
comment: Robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor, broke open forecastle locker, stole ship’s stores and escaped. Authorities informed.

event 2008 221
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-23T17:37 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 221
has place: 180NM OFF MOMBASSA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kenya
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -3.057
  long: 42.83
comment: Pirates in two speedboats chased and fired on a container ship underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres and increased speed. Later, the speedboats aborted. Vessel sustained bullet-hole damages.

event 2008 222
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 222
has place: DOUALA PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.03333
  long: 9.66667
comment: Robbers boarded a diving support vessel berthed alongside several times. Alert shore security apprehended them. Nothing stolen.

event 2008 223
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-28T13:50 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 223
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.368243250897299
  long: 48.75732421875
comment: Five pirates in a small fast speedboat approached a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and crew activated fire hoses. Pirates fired at the ship with automatic weapons and the crew took shelter. They tried to board the ship using a ladder but the pirate boat's skipper fell overboard and they aborted the boarding and rescued him. Master activated SSAS and contacted the coalition warships. During a second approach to the vessel, the pirate boat's engine failed. A coalition warship responded and advised the master to steer a course towards them. The warship escorted the ship and later the ship resumed voyage. No damages and injuries to crew.

event 2008 224
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-29T10:52 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 224
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.833226023521243
  long: 46.318359375
comment: Pirates armed with automatic weapons in two speedboats opened fire on a bulk carrier underway. The pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel. They have taken 20 crew members hostage and have sailed the vessel to an undisclosed location in Somalia. The vessel was carrying a cargo of iron ore pallets from Pointe Noire, Canada to Rizhao, China when it was hijacked.

event 2008 225
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-28
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 225
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.43
  long: 48.45
comment: Pirates in three high-speed crafts approached a tanker underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres, transmitted mayday messages, sounded foghorn and crew mustered. Pirates fired upon the tanker and attempted to board. Master maintained evasive manoeuvres and mayday messages. Pirates aborted the attempt after 10 minutes. Crew and vessel safe.

event 2008 226
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-28
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 226
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.9
  long: 46.67
comment: 12 pirates in three fast attack boats were noticed departing from a white coloured fishing vessel (pirate mother vessel). Master took evasive manoeuvres, activated SSAS, sent mayday messages and crew mustered in a safe compartment. For five minutes, the pirates aggressively fired towards the accommodation of the tanker and attempted to board. A coalition warship responded to the mayday messages and sent an aircraft to the scene. Master maintained the evasive manoeuvres. The pirates briefly stopped the attack to re-grouped and then attacked again. The aircraft made a very low pass over the pirates and then dropped some ordinance on them. The attempted attack was aborted and the situation became safe. After 20 minutes, a French helicopter arrived to check the situation and master informed them about the pirate mother vessel's location. Crew and vessel safe.

event 2008 227
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 227
has place: APAPA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.423
  long: 3.38
comment: Seven robbers boarded a general cargo ship at berth. Robbers broke the forecastle store padlocks but escaped in a waiting speedboat as soon as the alert duty crew noticed them. Local agent and company CSO were informed.

event 2008 228
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 228
has place: OPS LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.31
  long: 3.41
comment: Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker from the stern. They overpowered the duty crew, tied up his hands, stole his walkie-talkie and threatened him that they would kill him if he screamed. The robbers then stole ship’s stores. When duty officer on bridge could not get a response to his routine call on walkie-talkie, he instructed another crewmember to look for him. The second crew noticed the robbers and notified the bridge. Alarm raised, crew alerted. Robbers escaped in their waiting boat.

event 2008 229
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-02T10:00 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 229
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.03
  long: 46.617
comment: A chemical tanker underway sighted one fishing boat – white hull and orange inboard on port bow. One speedboat, which was hidden behind the fishing boat, started to approach the tanker at high speed. The ship crew noticed five men armed with automatic weapons in the boat. Anti piracy measures enforced. Pirates opened fire on tanker. Tanker released foam through foam monitors and fire hoses, which covered the water on both sides of the tanker. Speedboats stopped firing and returned to fishing boat.

event 2008 230
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 230
has place: TABONEO ANCHORAGE, KALIMANTAN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -4.077973534281726
  long: 114.49951171875
comment: Four robbers armed with catapults, knives and hacksaws boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They threatened the duty crew with catapults and stole ship's stores from forward locker. Alarm raised and ship's whistle sounded. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a wooden fast boat. Incident reported to coastal authorities.

event 2008 231
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-07T12:41 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 231
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.767
  long: 45.933
comment: Somali pirates hijacked a general cargo ship underway. There was no radio communication or any alarm received from ship. There are 13 crewmembers onboard. Further details awaited.

event 2008 232
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 232
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 'A'
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.263
  long: 91.735
comment: Fives robbers boarded an oil tanker at anchorage. Robbers jumped overboard when sighted by ship’s crew. Nothing stolen and no injury to crew.

event 2008 233
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-08T14:00 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 233
has place: PUNTA PEDERNALES
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Ecuador
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: 0.8
  long: -80.012
comment: Five armed robbers in a small fishing boat boarded an anchored yacht. They roughed up the crew and stole valuables and yacht's property. With the assistance of another yacht, the incident was reported to USCG Alameda who then contacted the Ecuadorian authorities. The authorities advised the yachts to meet at Punta Galera.

event 2008 234
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-10T14:00 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 234
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.46
  long: 48.447
comment: Pirates armed with RPG and guns boarded a chemical tanker underway and hijacked it. They are holding 23 crewmembers as hostage onboard and sailing the tanker to an undisclosed location in Somalia. Further details awaited.

event 2008 235
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-10T10:05 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 235
has place: 250 NM EAST OF MOGADISHU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.21
  long: 50.69
comment: Two speedboats approached a refrigerated cargo ship underway. One boat approached from the stbd quarter and the other from astern. The pirates armed with guns and RPG’s started to open fire on the ship. Ship made evasive manoeuvres. The speedboats could not get closer due to the waves created by the evasive manoeuvres. Later the speedboats aborted the attempt. Ship sustained damages from gunfire. Crew safe.

event 2008 236
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-12T14:05 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 236
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.012
  long: 46.8
comment: Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. Further details are awaited.

event 2008 237
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-11T04:15 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 237
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.75
  long: 46.067
comment: Two speedboats with 3-4 armed pirates in each boat chased a bulk carrier underway. Evasive manoeuvres made and warship contacted. A naval helicopter arrived at the location and interrupted the speedboats. Speedboats aborted the attack. Later, a warship was sighted and established contact.

event 2008 238
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-13T12:45 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 238
has place: OFF SOUTHERN SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Kenya
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.856
  long: 44.9
comment: Pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPG chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Because of the firing, fire broke out in the third officers’ cabin. The vessel increased speed and made evasive manoeuvres. The pirate boat came alongside on port side. Pirates tried to embark on board but were unsuccessful. Later they aborted. Vessel continued to her destination port.

event 2008 239
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-12T12:10 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 239
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.56
  long: 45.18
comment: Armed pirates in two speedboats chased a tanker underway. Tanker took evasive manoeuvres and escaped from the pirates.

event 2008 240
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 240
has place: BAKASI PENINSULA, KOLE OIL TERMINAL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.22
  long: 8.56
comment: Heavily armed pirates boarded an off shore supply vessel and kidnapped some crewmembers. Further report awaited.

event 2008 241
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-13T10:00 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 241
has place: MAMONAL 'A' ANCHORAGE, CARTAGENA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Colombia
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.381
  long: -75.548
comment: Robbers armed with gun and knives boarded a cement carrier at anchor. They tied up one crewmember and stole ship’s stores. Coast guard boarded vessel for investigation.

event 2008 242
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-14T06:35 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 242
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.355
  long: 47.31
comment: Pirates armed with automatic weapons in three small speedboats approached a chemical tanker underway. Master contacted coalition warship and took evasive manoeuvres. The speedboats spread out and approached the vessel at high speed. The pirates failed in their attempt to board the vessel.

event 2008 243
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-13
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 243
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.467
  long: 49.358
comment: Six pirates in a fast speedboat approached a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and crew activated fire hoses. The pirates ordered the ship to stop but master continued with the evasive manoeuvres. The pirates fired upon the ship with two rocket propelled grenades and automatic weapons. Master called coalition warship and asked for immediate assistance. A coalition warship responded and came to the location in 15 minutes and chased away the pirate boat. No injuries to the crew or damages to the ship.

event 2008 244
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-14T21:34 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 244
has place: OFF SOUTHERN SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.427
  long: 48.97
comment: Pirates heavily armed with automatic weapons and RPG in two speedboats chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and crew activated fire hoses. Pirates aborted the attempted attack at 2256 UTC. Ship sustained damages due to gunshots and RPG fire. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 245
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-15T07:23 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 245
has place: OFF SOUTHERN SOMALIA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.694
  long: 48.71
comment: Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a tanker underway. Further details are awaited.

event 2008 246
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-15T09:15 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 246
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.83
  long: 46.7
comment: Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. Further details are awaited.

event 2008 247
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 247
has place: OFF BATU BERHENTI BEACON
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Singapore
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.2
  long: 103.85
comment: Five pirates armed with long knives boarded a tug towing a barge underway. Pirates stole personal belongings and escaped. No injury to crew. Master informed port authority.

event 2008 248
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-16T04:30 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 248
has place: BONNY OUTER ROAD ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.13
  long: 6.83
comment: Six robbers armed with automatic weapons opened fire at a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor. Robbers in a speedboat circled 4 times around the ship and left. No injury to crew.

event 2008 249
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-18T06:00 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 249
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.38
  long: 51.08
comment: Pirate boarded and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. 25 crewmembers have been taken hostage. A coalition aircraft flew over the vessel and sighted five armed pirates onboard with and a skiff tied alongside. The vessel was sailed into Somali waters.

event 2008 251
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-18
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 251
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.1
  long: 50.12
comment: Owners verbally confirmed that three speedboats came alongside their fishing vessel and hijacked it. Twelve crewmembers taken hostage and vessel sailed into Somali waters.

event 2008 252
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 252
has place: WEST OF BATU BERHENTI
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Singapore
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.198
  long: 103.838
comment: Five pirates, in a wooden boat, armed with knives boarded a tanker underway. They stole ship's equipment and crew personal belongings and escaped.

event 2008 253
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 253
has place: TEMA ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.625
  long: 0.02
comment: Eight robbers armed with long knives boarded a container ship at anchor via the anchor chain. They took hostage two duty-crew, tied them up and robbed them. They then stole ship's equipment and stores. The duty officer, from the bridge, called the duty crew several times via UHF radio. On hearing the call the robbers they jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat.

event 2008 254
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 254
has place: EAST OF OPS SINGAPORE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.31
  long: 104.35
comment: Five pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a tanker underway. They stole ship’s equipment and escaped once alarm raised. No injury to crew.

event 2008 255
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-21T01:30 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 255
has place: WEST COAST OF LUZON
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 16.283
  long: 119.542
comment: Three blue coloured speedboats, chased a bulk carrier underway. Ship increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres, raised alarm and fire hoses standby. Pirates aborted the attempt after 30 minutes.

event 2008 256
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-24T06:05 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 256
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.187
  long: 49.976
comment: Armed pirates, in two speedboats approached and chased a bulk carrier underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres, activated fire hoses and raised alarm. Pirates opened fire but could not board due to anti piracy measures. Later the pirates gave up the chase. A coalition warship proceeded to render assistance.

event 2008 257
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 257
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.3266
  long: 3.423
comment: Armed robbers in a small craft boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They stole ship's property and escaped before the duty A/B raised the alarm. The craft was observed approaching another vessel. The tanker warned the vessel. The craft aborted the attempt and headed back to shore.

event 2008 258
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-28T04:47 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 258
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.9
  long: 49.15
comment: Armed pirates attacked a chemical tanker underway. The tanker broadcast a distress message. A coalition helicopter arrived at the location but the pirates had already boarded and hijacked the vessel. They took the 28 crew as hostage. Further details are awaited.

event 2008 259
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-29T19:50 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 259
has place: VUNG TAU OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.2683
  long: 107.036
comment: Six robbers in a fishing boat approached a general cargo ship at anchor. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the ship. One of them threatened the duty crew with a knife while the other robber stole ship's stores. Later they jumped overboard and escaped in their boat with the stolen stores. Port control informed.

event 2008 260
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-29T05:20
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 260
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.333
  long: 44.1833
comment: Two speedboats with ten pirates armed with guns and rockets attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Boats closed the ship’s bow and quarter. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and activated fire hoses. After 25 minutes of chasing, the pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2008 261
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-29T03:00 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 261
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.9
  long: 49.4333
comment: Ten speedboats with 2 / 3 men wearing mask onboard each boat came close to an oil tanker underway. One of these boats came very close and the pirates were sighted carrying guns. Master raised alarm and took evasive manoeuvres. Pirate boats then moved away. A coalition warship was informed.

event 2008 262
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-30T05:28 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 262
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.045
  long: 49.728
comment: Two pirate boats with three pirates onboard each boat intercepted a passenger ship underway. Master sighted a gun on the second boat and later the pirates fired upon the ship. Master increased speed and the pirate boats were unable to follow the ship and aborted the attempt. UKMTO Dubai was informed.

event 2008 263
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-11-16
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 263
has place: WARRI RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.576
  long: 5.576
comment: Several speedboats with heavily armed men approached a general cargo ship under pilotage. They fired warning shots into the air, ordered the pilot to stop the ship and demanded the gangway ladder to be lowered. The pirates boarded the ship and sailed it to a their rebel base where they anchored it. The 19 crew were taken ashore. The crew and ship was later released. No harm to crew.

event 2008 264
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-09-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 264
has place: VICINITY OF BINTAN ISLAND
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.1705
  long: 104.782
comment: Five pirates armed with long knives boarded a tug underway. They entered the bridge, tied the masters’ hands and took him to his cabin. The pirates stole personal belongings of the master and then the crew and later left in a waiting speedboat. No injury to crew.

event 2008 265
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-02T02:30 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 265
has place: TEMA ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.623
  long: 0.021
comment: Four robbers boarded an oil tanker at anchor. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped when noticed. No injuries to crew.

event 2008 266
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-03T04:19 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 266
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.9756
  long: 47.695
comment: Pirates, armed with automatic rifles, in a speedboat fired upon a chemical tanker underway. They tried to board the tanker twice, using a portable ladder, but were unsuccessful due to the evasive manoeuvres taken by the tanker. Pirates aborted the attempted attack after two hours. A coalition helicopter came to investigate.

event 2008 267
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 267
has place: 7.3 NM OFF TELUK JUARA, EAST OF PULAU TIOMAN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.85
  long: 104.316
comment: Ten armed pirates boarded a tug underway. They threatened the master and crew with knives. Pirates tied up the crew with ropes and locked them in a compartment. They escaped with tug's and crew cash, documents and personal belongings. On 02.12.2008 at 0215 LT, the 2nd off reported the incident to owners and owners instructed the master to sail the tug to Thailand. Incident reported to local police.

event 2008 268
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 268
has place: BELAWAN OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.796
  long: 98.720
comment: Robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They broke the bosun store padlock and stole ship's stores. Attempt to contact authorities were futile.

event 2008 269
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-06T11:42 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 269
has place: 450 nm east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania / 350 nm west of Seychelles islands.
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.7
  long: 46.966
comment: Two pirate skiffs were seen approaching a container ship underway. The 2nd mate increased speed, raised alarm, activated fire hoses and mustered crew on bridge. The pirates fired upon the ship with guns and RPG. Master activated SSAS, DSC distress and increased speed to maximum. After some time, the pirates stop firing and the distance increased. The pirates reloaded their weapons and start firing again. For some reason, one of the skiffs slowed down and the other boat was just trailing without firing. Finally, the two skiffs stopped and aborted the attempted attack. No injuries to crew. A fire broke out on board the vessel due to the gunfire and RPG. A white hulled fishing boat-like vessel was sighted 10 nm away, which could be the pirate mother vessel.

event 2008 270
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 270
has place: CHITTAGONG A ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.25
  long: 91.733
comment: Six robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker at anchor. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Coast guard boarded for investigation. Ship’s stores stolen from bosun store.

event 2008 271
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 271
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.67
  long: 45.482
comment: Six speed boats with four armed pirates in each boat chased a tanker underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres and anti piracy measures. After a while the boats aborted the attack.

event 2008 272
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-12
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 272
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.545
  long: 48.625
comment: Eight pirates armed with machine guns and RPG in a blue coloured speed boat doing 17 knots attacked a general cargo ship underway. They fired upon the ship with machine guns and attempted to board the ship, twice, using a ladder. Crew managed to detach the ladder even though the pirates were firing at the ship. Pirates aborted the attempted attack and tried to attack other vessels in the vicinity. Coalition forces were informed.

event 2008 273
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-12
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2008 273
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.516
  long: 48.65
comment: One pirate boat with seven armed men chased a tanker underway. Pirates were seen carrying automatic weapons, RPG and a wooden ladder for boarding. Later, the boat aborted the chase and headed towards another vessel nearby. A navy helicopter arrived at location. Description of the speed boat : Wooden construction, 8 – 10 meters in length, blue coloured hull, raised bow, speed about 17 knots.

event 2008 274
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-13T11:45 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 274
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.7166
  long: 48.2833
comment: One wooden speed boat with 5 - 6 persons armed with automatic weapons and RPG chased and opened fire on a container ship underway. Pirates attempted to board with a ladder. Master took evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition warships for assistance. A naval helicopter arrived at location. One seeing the helicopter the skiff aborted the attack.

event 2008 275
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-16T09:04 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 275
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.346
  long: 47.96
comment: Pirates, in two speedboats armed with automatic weapons and RPG attacked and opened fire on a general cargo ship underway. Master transmitted mayday messages and took evasive manoeuvres. Pirates managed to board and hijack the ship. Eleven crewmembers have been taken hostage. Further information is awaited.

event 2008 276
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-16
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 276
has place: 41 NM BONNY RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.721
  long: 7.23
comment: OOW onboard a tanker at anchor observed two speed boats approaching it. Engines were started and crew alerted. Several bullets from automatic guns were fired towards the accommodation. The boats were white in colour. Each boat had at least nine pirates dressed in blue/white coveralls.

event 2008 277
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-16
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 277
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.9
  long: 49.65
comment: Pirates boarded and hijacked the tug towing an un laden barge enroute to Port Klang Malaysia. Pirates are now sailing the vessel to undisclosed location in Somalia.

event 2008 278
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-17T04:24 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 278
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.4666
  long: 51.6
comment: Pirates in speed boats chased and successfully boarded a heavy load carrier. The pirates were trapped on the main deck as they could not enter the accommodation. Vessel sent a distress message to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre which was immediately relayed to coalition naval forces to render assistance. A warship was sent to assist and a helicopter arrived on scene and opened fire on the pirates. Master was unable to confirm if the pirates were armed and carried RPG. Coalition naval forces informed that a warship was on its way to assist the vessel. The pirates disembarked from the vessel into a speed boat. Crew and vessel are safe and proceeding to destination port.

event 2008 279
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 279
has place: CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2583
  long: 91.74266
comment: Duty oiler onboard a tanker spotted armed robbers near the engine store area. The alarm was raised, crew alerted and authorities contacted. Robbers escaped with stolen engine spares.

event 2008 280
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 280
has place: SAIGON RIVER MID STREAM
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.687
  long: 106.76
comment: An AB stationed on forecastle deck heard some noises and he immediately conducted a search. Two robbers were seen escaping. Upon investigation store padlocks were found broken. Nothing stolen.

event 2008 281
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-25
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 281
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.228
  long: 50.858
comment: A bulk carrier underway was chased and fired upon by a pirate boat. The vessel sent a distress message which was relayed by a passing ship to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre immediately contacted the authorities for assistance. A warship and a helicopter was sent to assist the crew and the vessel. Seeing the naval helicopter approaching the pirate boat aborted and moved away. One crew member onboard the bulk carrier was injured on his leg from a bullet fired by the pirates. The injured crew was airlifted to a warship for medical treatment. Rest of the crew safe. Vessel proceeding to destination port.

event 2008 282
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 282
has place: JOHOR OUTER PORT
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.308
  long: 104.148
comment: Six armed robbers boarded an offshore support vessel and stole ship’s stores and properties. Authorities informed who later boarded for investigation.

event 2008 283
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 283
has place: CALLAO ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.031
  long: -77.185
comment: Ten robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They took hostage one duty crew and tied his hands and legs. Robbers stole ship's stores and property and escaped. Port control informed. A coast guard boat came and patrolled the area.

event 2008 284
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-31T13:30 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 284
has place: GULF OF ADEN
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1333
  long: 47.45
comment: A bulk carrier underway was chased and fired upon by pirates in speed boat. Naval warships informed and attack was prevented. Further report is awaited.

event 2008 285
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-12-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 285
has place: BAHIA DE TODOS OS SANTOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.892
  long: -38.686
comment: Two armed robbers boarded a yacht at anchor and assaulted the two crew members. Robbers stole ship’s properties, cash and crew properties before escaping. The two injured crew were given shore medical treatment. Authorities are investigating.

event 2008 286
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-04-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 286
has place: LAGOS ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.325
  long: 3.35
comment: Robbers boarded and stole ship stores from a product tanker at anchor. Duty crew injured during the incident

event 2008 287
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-05-31
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 287
has place: BONNY RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.493
  long: 7.183
comment: Armed militants approached and fired upon the superstructure of the tanker at anchor. All crew safe

event 2008 288
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-06-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 288
has place: APP. 53 NM WEST OF ESCRAVOS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.308
  long: 4.71
comment: Pirates in three fast boats boarded a supply ship underway. The captain was kidnapped and two crew were injured in the incident.

event 2008 289
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-09
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2008 289
has place: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.0616
  long: 6.806
comment: Six armed robbers chased and fired upon a crew boat underway. The vessel was able to escape without casualties. Vessel sustained damages due to bullet holes

event 2008 290
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 290
has place: Rio del Rey Field KLB Buoy
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.188
  long: 8.573
comment: D/O onboard the tanker underway noticed about 10 - 12 pirates in two blue and white coloured speedboats at a distance of 2.5 NM. The speedboats suddenly approached the tanker and fired at her. D/O raised the alarm, sounded ship’s whistle and crew mustered

event 2008 291
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-24
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2008 291
has place: Sambreiro River
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.036
  long: 6.756
comment: Pirates in two speed boats approached and hijacked a tug under way. They kidnapped five crew. The tug was later released with the reminder of the crew

event 2008 292
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-07-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 292
has place: BONNY RIVER
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.497
  long: 7.187
comment: Six fast boats approached the anchored tanker. The navy on board the vessel were unable to prevent eight crew members from being kidnapped

event 2008 293
type: Event
has time stamp: 2008-10-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2008 293
has place: 5NM OFF BONNY FAIRWAY BUOY
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.376
  long: 7.076
comment: An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel underway and robber ship stores and crew property. No injuries

event 2009 001
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-01T03:37 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 001
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.083
  long: 47.050
comment: Two skiffs approached a tanker underway and opened fire with automatic weapons. Master increased speed and made evasive manoeuvres, and sent a distress message via VHF radio. A warship and a helicopter were sent to assist the tanker. Upon seeing the warship and helicopter the skiff moved away.

event 2009 002
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-01T12:30 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 002
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.883
  long: 49.483
comment: Four pirates in a speed boat attacked a bulk carrier underway. They fired upon the ship with automatic weapons and attempted to board. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. Pirates aborted the attempted attack.

event 2009 003
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-01
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 003
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.917
  long: 47.967
comment: Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. 28 crewmembers taken hostage.

event 2009 004
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-02T08:07 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 004
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.7
  long: 50.65
comment: Pirates in three skiffs attacked a tanker underway. They fired upon the tanker and attempted to board. Master raised alarm, contacted coalition warships, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. A coalition helicopter arrived and the pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 005
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-02T04:27 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 005
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.183
  long: 47.5417
comment: Pirates in speed boats approached a tanker underway. One speed boat was spotted four nm and the other two were drifting seven nm ahead of the tanker. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and crew activated anti-piracy measures. The first speed boat came within two meters of the stbd quarter and fired upon the tanker. Master saw five pirates armed with machine guns. Coalition warships contacted. Pirates aborted the attempt after five minutes.

event 2009 006
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 006
has place: No.5 Anchorage Buenaventura
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Colombia
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 3.8267
  long: -77.1567
comment: One robber was sighted near the forward cargo compartment on a bulk carrier at anchor. Master raised alarm and mustered ship’s crew. Master reported to the coast guard. Later the man jumped overboard and escaped. Coast guard boarded for investigation.

event 2009 007
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-04
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 007
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.567
  long: 48.708
comment: Six pirates in one white coloured speed boat attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Three of these pirates were armed with machine guns and opened fire on the vessel. Master carried out evasive manoeuvres and contacted a coalition warship. Within 15 minutes a helicopter arrived at the location. The speed boats moved away on seeing the helicopter. No injuries to the crew and no damages to the ship.

event 2009 008
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 008
has place: Off Callao
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.025
  long: -77.218
comment: Five robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty crew noticed the robbers trying to break the forepeak store hatch and raised the alarm. On hearing the alarm, robbers jumped into the water and escaped. Nothing stolen. Port control informed and a patrol boat came and searched the area.

event 2009 009
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-03
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 009
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.917
  long: 45.167
comment: Armed pirates in four boats attacked and hijacked a product tanker underway. Information indicates the vessel has been taken to Eyl. 15 crewmembers taken hostage. Further details are awaited.

event 2009 010
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-09T01:30 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 010
has place: Callao AnchorageNOo1
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0316
  long: -77.185
comment: Duty A/B onboard a container ship at anchor spotted armed robbers lowering ship's stores. Two of the robbers tried to attack the duty A/B but he managed to run and inform the bridge. Robbers escaped in a motor boat upon hearing the alarm.

event 2009 011
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-02T04:40 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 011
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.216
  long: 47.543
comment: Two speed boats with pirates armed with guns and RPG chased a general cargo ship underway. The ship immediately contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for help. Duty officer at the, 24 hour manned, IMB Piracy Reporting Centre advised master to take evasive manoeuvres to delay and prevent boarding and then immediately contacted coalition naval forces for help. Two warships were dispatched. Meanwhile ship’s crew used various preventive measures and prevented boarding. Later, pirates aborted attempt and moved away.

event 2009 012
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-01
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 012
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.35
  long: 50.566
comment: One skiff with six pirates approached a bulk carrier underway. Owners contacted IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. Duty officer immediately contacted the coalition naval forces to render assistance to crew and vessel. Meanwhile, ship’s crew enforced preventive measure and master reported sighting automatic weapons and RPGs in the skiff. Attack was aborted.

event 2009 013
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-01
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 013
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.783
  long: 51.783
comment: Two skiffs approached the bulk carrier from aft. Pirates in both skiffs were armed with automatic weapons and RPGs. Ship made evasive and preventive measures to prevent boarding. Pirates opened fire with automatic weapons at ship. One skiff came very close to ship’s port side. Due to aggressive preventive measures, the pirates aborted the attempted boarding. A warship arrived at location and detained the pirates who claimed that they were fishermen. Pirates threw their weapons into the water. Warship contacted vessel to obtain concrete evidence against the pirates.

event 2009 014
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-13T08:10 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 014
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.408
  long: 44.9617
comment: One boat with six pirates armed with guns / RPG chased a container ship underway. Pirates open fire with RPG. Two warships in the vicinity provided assistance to the vessel. After half an hour the attack was abandoned. The Russian warship chased the pirate boat but was instructed by Aden control not to interfere.

event 2009 015
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 015
has place: Fortaleza Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -3.711
  long: -38.4916
comment: Four robbers in a boat approached a product tanker at berth. One of the robbers boarded the tanker using a hook attached to a rope and then lowered ship's stores. Duty a/b noticed the robber and raised alarm. The robber jumped overboard and escaped with his accomplices.

event 2009 016
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-04T03:35 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 016
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.4
  long: 48.25
comment: Five pirates, in a speed boat, armed with machine guns attempted to board a tanker underway. Master raised alarm and the contacted coalition warships. The crew activated anti-piracy measures. Pirates came close to the tanker but were unable to board her due to running waters from the fire hoses. Pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 017
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-15T01:45 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 017
has place: Lome Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Togo
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.088
  long: 1.261
comment: Seven, armed robbers in a motor boat attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty officer raised alarm and crew prepared fire hoses. Upon seeing crew alertness the robbers aborted the attempted attack. Port control informed.

event 2009 018
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-15T02:35 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 018
has place: Lome Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Togo
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.08
  long: 1.264
comment: Four robbers in a motor boat attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty officer raised alarm and crew activated fire hoses. Upon seeing crew alertness the robbers aborted the attempt. Master heaved up anchor and proceeded to open sea for drifting.

event 2009 019
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 019
has place: Vungtau Outer Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.249
  long: 107.07
comment: Two robbers boarded a bitumen tanker at anchor. Duty A/B noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The ship's whistle was sounded and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, robbers jumped into the water and escaped with ship's stores in a small boat.

event 2009 020
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-02
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 020
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.3
  long: 48
comment: Armed pirates in a boat approached a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition warships. Pirates fired upon the ship with rockets and guns. Ship's crew fired rocket flares at the pirate boat which caught fire. Five pirates were apprehended by a coalition helicopter which arrived and shot at the pirate boat.

event 2009 022
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-14T12:45 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 022
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.036
  long: 46.693
comment: Eight pirates armed with guns in two boats attempted to attack a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, sent distress message, contacted coalition warships and took evasive manoeuvres. A coalition warship responded and was ready to dispatch a helicopter. Pirate boats slowed down and aborted the attempt upon noticing the British security team at the bridge wings armed with axes.

event 2009 023
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-12
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 023
has place: S1 Anchorage, Port Au Prince
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Haiti
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.5421
  long: -72.366
comment: Three robbers in a small boat approached a RORO ship at anchor. One of the robbers attempted to board via side ramp. Duty A/B shouted at the robber and raised alarm. The robber jumped off the ramp and escaped with his accomplices.

event 2009 024
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 024
has place: Off Kiunga
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kenya
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.743
  long: 41.495
comment: Heavily armed pirates in a speedboat came alongside a fishing vessel at anchor. They boarded the vessel and tied up all crewmembers. They stole cash, some valuable equipment and forced three crewmembers into their speedboat and escaped. Some of the crew swam ashore and reported the incident to the local police. The fishing vessel was brought back to Mombasa. Kenyan police are investigating the incident.

event 2009 025
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 025
has place: Guanta
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.2465
  long: -64.5932
comment: Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a container ship during cargo operations. They broke open one reefer container and stole contents from it. Upon seeing the watchman, the robbers escaped. Port police informed.

event 2009 026
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 026
has place: Tema Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.623
  long: 0.021
comment: Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They broke into a container and escaped with its contents and other ship's stores.

event 2009 027
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 027
has place: Bonny Offshore Terminal, SPM-1
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.166
  long: 7.233
comment: Robbers armed with automatic weapons and explosives boarded and attacked a line tug being used by a tanker undergoing loading operations. The line tug captain was killed in the attack. The robbers later approached the tanker and threw grenades which luckily did not hit the tanker. Robbers gained entry into the accommodation by firing on one of the accommodation doors. The crew locked themselves in the engine room for safety. Crew and ship's property was stolen by the robbers. The attack lasted nearly one hour. All crew are safe.

event 2009 028
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-22T20:50
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 028
has place: Berthed, Pampillia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -11.933
  long: -77.183
comment: A chemical tanker, at berth was boarded by an unknown number of robbers, while cargo operations were in progress. The deck security watchman was found to be beaten up and tied up. Upon searching, no robbers were found onboard. Authorities were informed and a coast guard boat arrived and conducted an investigation. Ship’s stores were stolen. Injured crew was sent ashore for medical treatment and later returned to vessel.

event 2009 029
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 029
has place: Dar es Salaam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.728
  long: 39.308
comment: Four robbers in a small wooden boat attempted to climb onboard an anchored container vessel. Alert duty watchmen informed the duty officer who raised the general alarm and directed the ship search light towards the robbers. Seeing that they were noticed the robbers aborted and moved away. Port control was informed.

event 2009 030
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-29T03:40 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 030
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.1666
  long: 49.966
comment: Heavily armed pirates in a speed boat chased and fired upon a LPG tanker underway. Pirates boarded and hijacked the tanker and are sailing it to an undisclosed location in Somalia. Further reports awaited.

event 2009 031
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 031
has place: Balongan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.1733
  long: 108.425
comment: Four robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They tried to enter into the accommodation but were noticed by the duty crew who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers climbed down into their boat and escaped. Master broadcast a security alert message to all ships in the vicinity and tried to call Balongan radio but received no response.

event 2009 032
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-29T06:20 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 032
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.4617
  long: 44.175
comment: Armed pirates in a six speed boats surrounded a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and crew activated fire hoses. One of the speedboats chased the vessel for about one mile. Seeing the alert crew and the aggressive manoeuvres the pirates stopped chasing the ship. Later the Master noticed another five boats waiting in the vicinity of the ship. Master immediately activated SSAS and contacted the coalition forces. A Chinese coalition helicopter arrived at 0710 UTC and chased the pirates away. Later, a German coalition navy arrived at the location. Ship continues her voyage.

event 2009 033
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 033
has place: Callao AnchorageNOo0
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.025
  long: -77.205
comment: Six masked robbers armed with long knives in black clothes boarded a container ship at anchor. They attacked and seized two duty watchmen, broke into the bosun store and stole ship's stores. Other watchmen noticed the robbers and reported to bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped upon hearing the alarm. Port control informed and a police patrol boat came but no investigation had been done.

event 2009 034
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 034
has place: Ho Chi Minh City mooring buoys
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.7233
  long: 106.75766
comment: 01.02.2009: 0130 LT: Ho Chi Minh City mooring buoys, Vietnam.Robbers boarded a bulk carrier moored to mooring buoys. They stole ship's stores, opened the hose pipe cover and escaped thru the hose pipe. Incident reported to police but no result.

event 2009 035
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 035
has place: Lightering anchorage, Kakinada
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.0167
  long: 88.1667
comment: 09.02.2009: 2330 LT: Lightering anchorage, Kakinada, India.Robbers boarded a bulk carrier via the forecastle and stole ship’s stores and escaped before being noticed by watchkeepers.

event 2009 036
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-11
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 036
has place: 108 NM SOUTH EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLANDS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 10.65
  long: 54.8466
comment: 11.02.2009: 0630 UTC: Posn: 10:39N - 055:54E, off Socotra islands, Somalia.Five pirates armed with RPG and assault guns in a light blue coloured boat approached and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. They fired towards the accommodation. The Master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and crew activated fire hoses. Pirates aborted the attempt. A Russian warship has been in contact with the ship.

event 2009 037
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-10
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 037
has place: Off Southeast Of Penington Terminal
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.9833
  long: 5.7833
comment: 10.02.2009: 1905 LT: Posn: 05:59N - 005:47E: SE of Pennington terminal, Nigeria.Ten heavily armed pirates in a speed boat approached and attempted to stop a tanker underway. The pirates opened fire at the vessel. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Master took evasive measures and prevented boarding. Pirates continued firing at the vessel and attempted to board but failed due to effective preventive measures. Later, pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 038
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-11T11:30 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 038
has place: 58 nm south of Balaf
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.99166
  long: 48.28166
comment: The pirates attempted to board but due to evasive manoeuvres taken by the vessel, they failed to board. Warships and helicopters were contacted and investigated the incident.

event 2009 039
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 039
has place: Off Tanjung Bulat
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.3066
  long: 104.24
comment: 12.02.2009: 0448 LT: Posn: 01:58.86N - 104:54.42E, Off Tanjung Bulat, Malaysia.Five robbers in a wooden boat approached a bulk carrier at anchor. One of the robbers boarded the ship and attempted to steal ship's stores. Duty crew noticed the robber and informed bridge who raised the alarm, sounded ship's horn and informed ships in the vicinity via VHF Ch.16. The robber jumped overboard and escaped empty handed with his accomplices.

event 2009 040
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-12
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 040
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.15
  long: 49.15
comment: 12.02.2009: 1430 UTC: Posn: 13:09N - 049:09E, Gulf of Aden.Five pirates armed with RPGs in a black/white coloured speed boat approached and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. They attempted to board the ship from the port side using a steel ladder. Master raised alarm, sent distress messages and took evasive manoeuvres. The coalition forces sent a helicopter to the location. After 10 minutes, pirates aborted their attack.

event 2009 041
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 041
has place: Cartagena Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Colombia
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.3833
  long: -75.55
comment: 21.01.2009: 2303 LT: Posn: 10:23N - 075:33W, Cartagena anchorage, Colombia.A robber boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. Master raised the alarm and crew mustered. The robber jumped overboard upon hearing the alarm and escaped in a motor boat.

event 2009 042
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 042
has place: Off Itaparica Marina
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.8863
  long: -38.673
comment: 08.02.2009: early hours: Posn: 12:53.18S – 038:40.43W, off Itaparica marina, Brazil.Two robbers armed with guns in a small row boat boarded a catamaran at anchor. The captain confronted the robbers and they shot and killed him. Robbers jumped overboard and swam off leaving their row boat. Nothing stolen.

event 2009 043
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 043
has place: Dar es Salaam Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.7316
  long: 39.31333
comment: 14.02.2009: 0030 UTC: Dar es Salaam roads, Tanzania.Three robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. They tied up the duty A/B, took his personnel belongings and then opened a container and stole the cargo. At 0200 UTC, the robbers left the ship in a small boat after releasing the duty A/B. Port authorities informed but no action taken.

event 2009 044
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 044
has place: Callao Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.03
  long: -77.21
comment: 14.02.2009: 0300 LT: Callao anchorage, Peru.Robbers boarded a container ship at anchorage. They broke open the bosun store and stole ship’s stores. Master informed local police but the authorities did not attend.

event 2009 045
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 045
has place: Lagos Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.25
  long: 3.3166
comment: 14.02.2009: 2130 UTC: Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.Around 12 to 14 robbers wearing masks and armed with AK 47 automatic weapons boarded a tanker at anchor. They took the bosun as hostage and forced him to guide them to the bridge. They opened fire and destroyed ships communication system and then robbed ship’s stores and personal belongings and then departed after 30 to 40 minutes. No crew injured.

event 2009 046
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-12
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 046
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.7333
  long: 47.77
comment: 12.02.2009: 0001 UTC: Posn: 12:44N – 047:46.2E, Gulf of Aden.Five pirates in a boat fired upon and chased a tanker underway. The boat came as close as 10 meters from the ship. The master increased speed; raised alarm carried out evasive maneuvers and contacted UKMTO Dubai. A coalition warship contacted the tanker and proceeded towards the ship. The pirates aborted the attempt after around 40 minutes.

event 2009 047
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 047
has place: Callao Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.04
  long: -77.22
comment: 18.02.2009: 1055 LT: Callao anchorage, Peru.An anchored container ship, waiting for a bunker barge, was approached by two small boats. The two boats asked for heaving lines to assist securing the Bunker barge. The OOW suspecting them for robbers and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. While the attention of the ship’s crew was diverted robbers gained access onto the ship probably via the anchor chain and stole ship store, which was only realized when an inspection was carried out.

event 2009 048
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 048
has place: Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.175
  long: 99.105
comment: 19.02.2009: 0630 UTC: Posn: 05:50.5N – 099:06.03E, Malacca Straits.12 pirates in a boat boarded a tug and a barge underway. They stole ship’s navigational, radio, personal belongings and kidnapped the master and the chief officer before leaving the vessel. The 2nd officer is navigating the vessels to a nearest port.

event 2009 049
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-19
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 049
has place: East coast Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 4.55
  long: 52.9167
comment: 19.02.2009: 1630 UTC: Posn: 04:33N - 052:55E, East coast Somalia.Five pirates in a boat fired upon a fishing trawler underway. Pirates attempted to board the ship. Master carryout evasive maneuvers, increased speed and moved away. The ship sustained bullet hole damage. There was no leakage and no casualties.

event 2009 050
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 050
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.518
  long: 53.71833
comment: 21.02.2009: 1900 UTC: Posn: 14:31.1N - 053:43.1E, Gulf of Aden.Pirates in an unlit high-speed boat chased a general cargo ship underway. The boat came close to the ship and attempted to board. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, crew switched on additional lighting and activated fire hoses. The pirates aborted the attempt due to the evasive manoeuvres taken by the ship.

event 2009 051
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-22
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 051
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.566
  long: 47.022
comment: 22.02.2009: 0400 UTC: Posn: 12:33.98N - 047:01.32E, Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates attacked a bulk carrier underway. They boarded the ship, took hostage crewmembers and hijacked it to an undisclosed location. Further details are awaited.

event 2009 052
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 052
has place: 3 nm off Tanjung Penyusup
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.295
  long: 104.1683
comment: 15.02.2009: 0315 LT: Posn: 01:17.7N - 104:10.1E, Malaysia.Duty 3rd engr. onboard a bulk carrier noticed robbers escaping from the engine room. He informed duty officer on bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. After a search, it was revealed that five robbers boarded the vessel and entered the engine room. They threatened them with knives, tied them up and took the store room keys from them. They then stole engine spares and escaped. Later authorities arrived and investigated the incident.

event 2009 053
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-26
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 053
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Djibouti
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.1833
  long: 43.5166
comment: 26.02.2009: 0600 UTC: Posn: 12:11N - 043:31E, Gulf of Aden.A group of armed pirates in three high speed boats approached and attempted to attack a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm and took evasive manoeuvres. Pirates aborted the attempted attack due to the evasive manoeuvres taken by the ship.

event 2009 054
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-22
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 054
has place: 20.5 NM Off Onne
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.9933
  long: 6.7708
comment: 22.02.2009: 2340 UTC: Posn: 03:59.61N - 006:46.25E, 20.5 nm off Onne, Nigeria.Five pirates armed with automatic guns in a high speed boat and two pirates in a fishing boat approached a product tanker underway. They opened fire at the bridge and attempted to board the tanker. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. Due to the evasive manoeuvres, pirates aborted the attempted attack.

event 2009 055
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 055
has place: Callao anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.02
  long: -77.1966
comment: 24.02.2009: 2157 LT: Posn: 12:01.2S - 077:11.8W, Callao anchorage, Peru.Eight armed robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They took hostage two shore employed security watchmen and tied them up. They broke into the forecastle store and stole ship's stores and escaped. One of the watchman managed to inform the duty A/B who raised the alarm. Crew mustered, searched the area and released the other watchman. Tramar port control and coast guard informed. Three coast guard personnel came onboard for investigation.

event 2009 056
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 056
has place: Cochin anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.9667
  long: 76.233
comment: 27.02.2009: Cochin anchorage, India.Robbers boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They broke forward lockers and stole ship's stores and escaped.

event 2009 057
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-25
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 057
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.14
  long: 49.158
comment: 25.02.2009: 1030 UTC: Posn: 13:08.4N - 049:09.5E, Gulf of Aden.Four pirates in a speed boat armed with rocket launcher fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, sent distress message, took evasive manoeuvres. Crew activated fire hoses and threw empty bottles. Pirates aborted the attempted attack.

event 2009 058
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-02
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 058
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.15
  long: 45.55
comment: 02.03.2009: 0649 UTC: Posn: 12:09N – 045:33E, Gulf of Aden.Pirates armed with guns fired upon an oil tanker underway. Master reported to coalition warship and UKMTO Dubai and increased speed took evasive manoeuvres and altered away from the pirate boats. Later pirate aborted the attack. All crew safe.

event 2009 059
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-03
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 059
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.0333
  long: 48.71667
comment: 03.03.2009: 0612 UTC: Posn: 13:02N - 048:43E, Gulf of Aden.Pirates armed with RPG and rifles fired upon and attempted to board a container ship underway. Master raised alarm, sent distress message and took evasive manoeuvres. A naval warship responded to the distress call and sent a helicopter. The helicopter fired warning shots and the pirates aborted the attempted attack.

event 2009 060
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-24
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 060
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.8667
  long: 49.70
comment: 24.02.2009: 1235 UTC: Posn: 13:52N - 049:42E, Gulf of Aden.A product tanker underway detected on radar, pirates in two high speed crafts approaching. Master raised alarm; crew mustered and activated fire hoses. Master requested for naval warship assistance and a Chinese warship acknowledged and dispatched a helicopter. The ship increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The naval helicopter positioned itself over the pirate craft resulting in the pirates aborting the attack.

event 2009 061
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 061
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.29833
  long: 44.165
comment: 04.03.2009: 0735 UTC: Posn: 12:17.9N - 044:09.9E, Gulf of Aden.Five armed pirates in a boat approached a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and fired rocket flares. Finally, the boat aborted the attempted attack and passed on the ship's port beam at a distance of 0.4 nm.

event 2009 062
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-05
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 062
has place: Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 7.93333
  long: 65.4667
comment: 05.03.2009: 0345 LT: Posn: 07:56N – 065:28E: about 900nm off Somalia coast, Indian ocean.While underway, OOW onboard a bulk carrier noticed an unidentified and unlit target on the radar about 9nm on stbd bow. Target did not transmit AIS signal and did not respond to calls on VHF radio. About 45 minutes later, target Increased speed and headed towards vessel. Vessel took evasive manoeuvres and prevented target from getting closer. Later, target was noticed aborting the attempt and moving away. Vessel resumed passage on intended route.

event 2009 063
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 063
has place: Kakinada Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.00
  long: 82.3167
comment: 07.03.2009: 2330 LT: Kakinada anchorage, India.Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier by climbing thru the hawse pipe. When sighted by duty watchmen, robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship’s stores. Port control and agent informed.

event 2009 064
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-09
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 064
has place: About 530 nm off Somali coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 8.0333
  long: 58.75
comment: 09.03.2009: 1800 UTC: Posn: 08:02N - 058:45E, About 530 nm off Somalia.Pirates armed with RPGs and rifles in a skiff chased a bulk carrier underway and opened fire at it. Ship took evasive manoeuvres and prevented pirates from boarding. Later, pirates aborted the attack. Crew and vessel safe.

event 2009 065
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-10
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 065
has place: About 550 nm off Somali coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 8.1
  long: 59.1833
comment: 10.03.2009 0500 UTC: Posn: 08:06N – 059:11E: About 550 nm off Somalia.Pirates chased a bulk carrier and opened fire with small arms. Ship made evasive manoeuvres and escaped the attack.

event 2009 066
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 066
has place: Vung Tau Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.265
  long: 107.1283
comment: 08.03.2009: 1255 LT: Vung Tau anchorage, Vietnam.Robbers boarded a container ship unnoticed and got access into the paint locker. The ship’s crew returning to work at forecastle after meal noticed a boat leaving the ship’s side. Upon checking, it was discovered the entrance to paint locker was broke open, ship’s stores stolen.

event 2009 067
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 067
has place: Lagos anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.33
  long: 3.429
comment: 11.03.2009: 0252 UTC: Posn: 06:19.8N – 003:25.75E, Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.Pirates armed with guns, knives and iron rods boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. As a result of assaulting the crew the captain and an AB were seriously injured. The captain received medical treatment onboard while the AB was sent ashore for medical treatment. Ship weighed anchor and proceeded away from the port. A full report and more details are awaited from the owners/master.

event 2009 068
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-11T05:20 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 068
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.275
  long: 49.7388
comment: Description of boat: White hull with one wooded mast in the centre. Boat had 5/6 people standing in the boat.

event 2009 069
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-11
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 069
has place: Off Southern Somalia / Kenya
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.0333
  long: 46.55
comment: 12.03.2009: 2220 UTC: Posn: 04:02S – 046:33E: About 360 nm SE of Mogadishu Somalia.While underway, a general cargo ship was chased by a speed boat launched from a mother vessel. Pirates fired RPG and automatic guns at the vessel. Master made evasive manoeuvres and escaped the attack. One crew received minor injuries on his head from gun shots fired by the pirates. Vessel sustained damages from bullets and RPG fire. Vessel resumed voyage on intended route.

event 2009 070
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-13
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 070
has place: About 540 nm off east coast Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 7.1833
  long: 58.8333
comment: 13.03.2009: 0713 UTC: Posn: 07:11N - 058:50E: About 540nm off east coast Somalia.While underway a fishing vessel was chased by a skiff with six pirates armed with automatic weapons. Vessel increased speed and headed into the waves / swell and thus the skiff was prevented from advancing towards the fishing vessel. Later, the skiff aborted the attempt and retreated. Crew and vessel are safe and continuing passage.

event 2009 071
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-14
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 071
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.721
  long: 49.3225
comment: 14.03.2009: 0645 UTC: Posn: 13:43.26N – 049:19.35E, Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates in speed boats fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master contacted IMB Piracy Reporting Centre who immediately notified the coalition forces. Two helicopters from the coalition warships arrived at the scene in next few minutes. Seeing the helicopters the pirates moved away. The ship increased speed and successfully avoided the boarding and moved away. No injuries to crew. Ship sustained many bullet holes.

event 2009 072
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 072
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.1783
  long: 91.7766
comment: 15.03.2009 : 0715 LT: Posn: 22:10.7N – 091:46.6E: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Robbers boarded a container ship and broke open rope locker and stole ship’s stores.They were not spotted by ship’s crew.

event 2009 073
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-01
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 073
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.39167
  long: 51.24333
comment: 01.01.2009: 0755 LT: Posn: 14:23.5N – 051:14.6E: Gulf of Aden.Three speed boats approached a container ship underway with intend to board it. Ship made evasive manoeuvres and prevented the pirates from boarding. Pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 074
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-01
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 074
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.6033
  long: 51.11667
comment: 01.01.2009: 1730 LT: Posn: 14:36.2N – 051:07.0E: Gulf of Aden.One speed boat with eight pirates armed with guns and RPGs chased a RoRo vessel underway. The speed boat came alongside the vessel and pirates placed a ladder on ship’s side to board it. Vessel altered course preventing the pirates from boarding. Later the pirates aborted the attempt. The vessel continued her passage.

event 2009 075
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-16
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 075
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.55667
  long: 43.425
comment: 16.03.2009: 1805 LT: Posn: 12:33.4N – 43:25.5E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates, in two speed boats armed with machine guns chased a bulk carrier underway. The speed boats crossed the ship’s bow and came onto the port side. Master took evasive manoeuvres and prevented boarding.

event 2009 076
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 076
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.3
  long: 50.533
comment: 03.01.2009: 1000 LT: Posn: 14:18N - 050:32E: Gulf of Aden.Speed boats with four to five armed pirates in each boat approached a bulk carrier underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition naval. The master continued the evasive manoeuvres which prevented the pirates from boarding. A military helicopter arrived and informed the vessel that no pirate boats were seen anymore.

event 2009 077
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-19
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 077
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.5833
  long: 47.35
comment: 19.03.2009: 1430 UTC: Posn: 12:35N - 047:21E: Gulf of Aden.Six pirates, in a speed boat armed with AK47 rifles and pistols boarded and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. The pirates are in control of the vessel and sailing her to Somali coastal waters to an undisclosed location.

event 2009 078
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-20
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 078
has place: About 580 nm SSE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -7.8633
  long: 45.075
comment: 20.03.2009: 1002 LT: Posn: 07:51.8S – 045:04.5E, About 580 nm SSE of Mogadishu.Five pirates armed with guns chased a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm and took evasive manoeuvres and moved away. Pirates gave up the attempt after chasing the vessel for 30 minutes.

event 2009 079
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-19
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 079
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.71
  long: 42.4633
comment: 19.03.2009: 0900 LT: Posn: 13:42.6N - 042:27.8E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates armed with machine guns in two speed boats chased a chemical tanker underway. Speed boats crossed the tanker’s bow and came onto the port side. Master took evasive manoeuvres and activated fire hoses. Pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 080
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 080
has place: 145 nm east of Somali coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 4.1833
  long: 50.4166
comment: 21.03.2009: 0600 LT: Posn 04:11N - 050:25E: 145nm east of Somalia coast.Pirates in speed boats / launches chased a dhow underway. Pirates boarded and stole ship’s stores, crew personal properties and escaped. The crew and dhow are safe and proceeding to a port in Somalia. Further report awaited.

event 2009 081
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-22
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 081
has place: 433 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.4466
  long: 51.1883
comment: 22.03.2009: 0840 UTC: Posn: 02:26.8S - 051:11.3E: About 433 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Two speed boats chased a container ship underway. The pirates armed with AK47 and RPGs opened fire on the vessel causing damage. Master took evasive manoeuvres and escaped from the pirates.

event 2009 082
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-22
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 082
has place: About 380 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.233
  long: 50.2166
comment: 22.03.2009: 0940 UTC: Posn: 02:14S - 050:13E: About 380 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia. While underway a bulk carrier was chased by two boats with pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPGs. Pirates fired upon the vessel. Vessel increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres. Later, the boats aborted the attempt and moved away. Crew and vessel safe.

event 2009 083
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-22
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 083
has place: About 490 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.7666
  long: 52.1833
comment: 22.03.2009: 1307 UTC: Posn: 02:46S - 052:11E: About 490 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two speed boats with pirates armed with guns and RPGs chased a vehicle carrier underway and opened fire on it. The vessel sustained some damages. Master increased speed and made evasive manoeuvres and prevented the boarding.

event 2009 084
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-23
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 084
has place: 212 nm off Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.4666
  long: 50.81667
comment: 23.03.2009: 1740 LT: Posn: 02:28N - 050:49E: 212nm off Mogadishu, Somalia.While underway a general cargo ship sighted a mother vessel ahead launching two skiffs with length about 6-7m. The pirates were armed with automatic weapons. The skiffs chased the vessel and opened fire at it. The master increased speed, activated fire hoses, fired rocket flares and made evasive manoeuvres which prevented the pirates from boarding. The vessel sustained some damages but continued passage. Crew and vessel safe.

event 2009 085
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-25
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 085
has place: East coast Africa, about 590 nm ESE of Mogadishu and about 430 nm East of Dar es Salaam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -7.91667
  long: 46.8667
comment: 25.03.2009: 0506 UTC: Posn: 07:55S - 046:52E: East coast Africa, about 590 nm ESE of Mogadishu and about 430 nm East of Dar es Salaam.While underway a bulk carrier was chased and fire upon by two speed boats from either side of the vessel. Master increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres to prevent boarding. Later pirates aborted due to effective anti piracy measures.

event 2009 086
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-25
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 086
has place: About 370 nm ESE of Hobyo, Somalia.
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.7088
  long: 53.6987
comment: Pirates are in control of the vessel and have taken hostage 19 crew. Presently pirates are sailing the vessel to an undisclosed location in Somalia. Further report awaited.

event 2009 087
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-25
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 087
has place: About 600 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 0.40167
  long: 56.025
comment: 25.03.2009: 0730 UTC: Posn: 00:24.1N - 056:01.5E: about 600 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Two speed boats chased a research vessel underway. Later, the boats stopped and moved away.

event 2009 088
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-25
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 088
has place: Straits Of Bab El Mandab
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.5167
  long: 42.566
comment: 25.03.2009: 1210 UTC: Posn: 13:31N - 042:34E: Red Sea.A bulk carrier underway was attacked by pirates in speed boats. The vessel avoided the attempt by employing effective anti piracy measures. No further details available.

event 2009 089
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 089
has place: Port Au Prince Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Haiti
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.5667
  long: -72.52167
comment: 25.3.2009: 0020 LT: Port au Prince outer anchorage, Haiti.Watchman on board a chemical tanker spotted two robbers armed with knives on forecastle deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon checking at forecastle, robbers had tried to steal ship’s stores but failed due to vigilant anti piracy watch. Port control did not respond to calls.

event 2009 090
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-26
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 090
has place: About 310 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.433
  long: 48.1833
comment: 26.03.2009: 0745 UTC: Posn : 02:26S - 048:11E: About 310 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Armed pirates boarded and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. The pirates are in control of the vessel and sailing her to a location along the Somali coast.

event 2009 091
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-26
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 091
has place: Lagos anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.3
  long: 3.42667
comment: 26.03.2009: 2220 LT: Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.Ship’s crew onboard a chemical tanker at anchor noticed a boat with several persons armed with machine guns rocket propelled grenade launchers and machetes attempting to climb onboard with the use of a rope. All crew alerted and alarm raised. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robbers aborted the attempt and escaped.

event 2009 092
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 092
has place: 420 nm off Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -7.36167
  long: 46.74
comment: 28.03.2009: 1555 LT: Posn: 07:21.7S - 046:44.4E: 420 NM off Dar es Salaam port, Tanzania.A high speed boat launched from a mother ship chased a container ship. The vessel increased speed and commenced made evasive manoeuvres. The speed boat came s close as 3 cables to the ship but stopped, probably due to engine problem. Ship continued passage.

event 2009 093
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-29
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 093
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 11.8367
  long: 44.8883
comment: 29.03.2009: 2123 LT: Posn: 11:50.2N - 044:53.3E Gulf of Aden.Pirates in a speed boat approached and attempted to board a chemical tanker underway by using metal hooks and ropes. Alert crew prevented the boarding and informed duty officer on bridge. Vessel made evasive manoeuvres and escaped from the pirate attack.

event 2009 094
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-30
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 094
has place: Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.7433
  long: 58.83333
comment: 30.03.2009:1614 LT: Posn: 09:45N - 058:50E: Off Somalia.Pirates in speed boat chased and opened fire on a bulk carrier with guns and RPG. Ship made evasive manoeuvres which prevented the pirate boat from closing in. Later, the boat retreated and proceeded towards mother vessel which was nearby.

event 2009 095
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 095
has place: Ho Chi Minh anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.7
  long: 106.7433
comment: 30.03.2009: 0045 LT: Posn: 10:42N – 106:44E: Ho Chi Minh port, Vietnam.Six robbers in a wooden boat boarded a bulk carrier from the bow. They stole ship’s properties and escaped. Incident was reported to local authorities and police boarded vessel for investigation.

event 2009 098
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 098
has place: Off Koh Tong (Tong Island), Satun Province
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Thailand
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 6.6666
  long: 99.2333
comment: 24.03.2009: 1000 LT: Posn: 06:40N- 099:14E, Off Koh Tong (Tong island), Satun province, Thailand.Three robbers armed with knives and a hammer attacked and boarded a yacht. They assaulted and killed the skipper and threw his body overboard. The skipper’s wife was also injured. The Satun marine police was notified and sent patrol boats to search for the dead body. When the police arrived at the yacht area, three men were on the life raft. The police detained all three men who were Burmese. The police said that the three Burmese suspects had earlier escaped from a fishing boat by jumping off the boat and headed to the yacht. The body of the skipper was later recovered and sent to the forensic department for further investigation.

event 2009 099
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-28
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 099
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.15
  long: 46.58333

event 2009 100
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-28
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 100
has place: Off Seychelles
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -9
  long: 47
comment: 28.03.2009: Approx. Posn: 09S – 047E, Off Seychelles islands / off Somalia.A yacht with seven crew departed from Seychelles. Pirates boarded and hijacked it. On 01.04.2009 the master contacted the owners to inform that the yacht had been hijacked. The pirates are believed to be sailing the yacht to the Somali coast.

event 2009 101
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 101
has place: 6 nm NW of Pulau Aur
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.5
  long: 104.4033
comment: 01.04.2009: 0510 LT: Posn: 02:30.10N - 104:24.20E, 6 nm NW of Pulau Aur, Malaysia.Five pirates with masks and armed with knives boarded a tug towing a barge underway. They stole crew cash and personal belongings and escaped.

event 2009 102
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-02
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 102
has place: Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 5.51667
  long: 56.54167
comment: 02.04.2009: Posn: 05:22.6N - 056:12.3E: Somalia.While underway, a mother vessel launched two skiffs / colour blue which chased and fired upon a container ship. Master made evasive manoeuvres and prevented the boarding.

event 2009 103
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 103
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.85167
  long: 51.2367
comment: 02.04.2009: 1300 UTC: Posn: 13:51.1N – 051:14.2E, Gulf of Aden.Two speed boats, blue and white in colour, with 3 or 4 persons onboard approached a bulk carrier underway at over 20 knots. The speed boats came as close as 0.40 nm. The Master sounded the general alarm and whistle. An Indian warship was informed. Two helicopters from Japan and India responded and the pirates aborted their attempt on sighting the helicopters.

event 2009 104
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-03
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 104
has place: Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.40833
  long: 58.257
comment: 04.04.2009:0641 UTC: Posn: 09:24.52N - 058:15.42E: Off Somalia.Six pirates in a speed boat chased a container ship underway. Master contacted the piracy reporting centre who informed the coalition forces. Pirates armed with AK47 opened fire on the vessel causing damages. Master took evasive manoeuvres which prevented the pirate boat from closing in.

event 2009 105
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-04
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 105
has place: About 315 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.66667
  long: 48.05
comment: 04.04.2009: 0530 UTC: Posn: 02:40S – 048:03E, About 315 nm SE of Mogadishu, SomaliaPirates attacked and hijacked a container ship underway. The pirates sailed the vessel to an undisclosed location in Somalia.

event 2009 106
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-06
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 106
has place: About 630 nm SE of Mogadishu Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.85
  long: 55.4166
comment: 06.04.2009: 0300 LT:Posn: 01:51S – 055:25E, About 630 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Armed pirates chased, boarded and hijacked a fishing trawler underway. Information available indicates that the fishing vessel was then used to try to hijack other fishing vessels in the vicinity. Pirates later directed the vessel towards the Somali coast.

event 2009 107
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-20
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 107
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1666
  long: 49.2166
comment: 20.03.2009: 0530 LT: Posn: 13:10N – 049:13E, Gulf of Aden.A speed boat with five pirates attempted to board a tanker underway using long poles and hooks. Alert crew raised alarm. Master increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres. Master informed coalition warships and a helicopter flew over the ship. The pirates aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2009 108
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-06
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 108
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.55
  long: 49.0033
comment: 06.04.2009: 0620 UTC: Posn 12:33N - 049:02E, Gulf of Aden.A bulk carrier was attacked and hijacked by Somali pirates whilst underway. The ship is proceeding towards Somali coast.

event 2009 109
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-06
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 109
has place: 350 nm West Coast India
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 15.223
  long: 67.25
comment: 06.04.2009: 1900 UTC: Posn: 15:13.47N – 067:15.1E Arabian sea.A bulk carrier underway, detected on radar speed boats approaching from the stbd bow/port bow at a distance of 12nm. The speed boats increased speed and approached closer with a CPA of 0.01nm, master increased speed, all crew mustered, activated fire hoses, switched on all lights, sent distress signal, made evasive manoeuvres and succeeded in preventing the boarding.

event 2009 110
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-07
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 110
has place: Null
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.5
  long: 51.71667
comment: 07.04.2009: 1140 UTC: Posn: 02:25N – 051:40E: Off Somalia.Pirates in skiffs, armed with automatic weapons chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Pirates eventually managed to board and hijacked her.

event 2009 111
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-26
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 111
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.633
  long: 43.3
comment: 26.03.2009: 1528 UTC: Posn: 12:38N - 043:18E: Gulf of Aden.While underway a chemical tanker spotted two speed boats (white hull) with five persons in each boat. Vessel enforced anti piracy measures and made evasive manoeuvres. Later the speed boats aborted the attempt.

event 2009 112
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 112
has place: Dar es Salaam Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.74667
  long: 39.3433
comment: 09.04.2009: 0210 UTC: Posn: 06:44.85S - 039:20.06E: Dar es Salaam anchorage, Tanzania.While the crew kept a vigilant anti piracy watch onboard a container ship, robbers boarded her and succeeded in throwing one life raft into the sea. The crew raised alarm, mustered and reported to the authorities. Vessel did not attempt to recover the life raft due to the large number of robbers.

event 2009 113
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-09
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 113
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.133
  long: 49.21667
comment: 09.04.2009: 0020 UTC: Posn: 13:08N – 049:13E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The vessel commenced evasive manoeuvres and contacted the coalition naval forces for assistance. A military helicopter arrived and upon sighting the aircraft, the pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 114
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-09
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 114
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.0133
  long: 51.4833
comment: 09.04.2009: 1807 LT: Posn: 14:08N – 051:28E, Gulf of Aden.A general cargo ship underway sighted a suspicious mother vessel which later launched two skiffs. The boats chased the vessel and opened fire with guns and RPG. Master raised alarm, carried out evasive manoeuvers and succeeded in deterring the pirates.

event 2009 115
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 115
has place: Buenaventura anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Colombia
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 3.8233
  long: -77.177
comment: 08.04.2009: 0200 LT: Posn: 03:49.5N - 077:10.0W, Buenaventura anchorage, Colombia.Seven robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor during heavy rain. Duty crew saw movements at bosun store and raised alarm. Crew mustered and rushed to the location. The robbers escaped with ship's properties.

event 2009 116
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-11T11:04 UTC
comment: Further report are awaited.
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 116
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.4
  long: 46.3166

event 2009 117
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-11
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 117
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.2666
  long: 46.39333
comment: 11.04.2009: 0415 UTC: Posn 12:16.0N - 046:23E, Gulf of Aden.Eight pirates armed with guns in a speed boat (blue colour, plastic hull, 12m length) attacked a bulk carrier underway. Vessel took evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition warship. A coalition warship acknowledged and came to the location. The pirates approached at a distance of 100m and aborted the attack.

event 2009 118
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-11
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 118
has place: About 285 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 0.3033
  long: 51.73833
comment: 11.04.2009: 1240 UTC: Posn: 00:18.2N - 051:44.3E, About 285 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Eight pirates armed with guns and RPG in two skiffs, launched by a pirate mother vessel, attacked a container ship underway. Master increased speed to 22.8 knots and the skiffs followed at 23.5 knots. They approach very close and fired upon the ship. Master made evasive manoeuvers and prevented the boarding.

event 2009 119
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-12
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 119
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.05
  long: 48.81667
comment: 12.04.2009: 0400 UTC: Posn: 13:03N – 048:49E, Gulf of Aden.Six pirates armed with guns in a skiff fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Vessel sent distress messages and took evasive manoeuvres and prevented the boarding. Vessel sustained slight damage to the bridge.

event 2009 120
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-04
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 120
has place: Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.6
  long: 58.5866
comment: 04.04.2009: Posn: 09:36N - 058:35E: Somalia.Pirates armed with guns hijacked a yacht with it’s five crew members. They sailed the yacht to an undisclosed location and demanded a ransom for the safe release of the crew and yacht. Fearing pirates may take the crew and hold them hostage on land the authorities launched a rescue operation in which four crew members including a child were rescued. However, the skipper was killed in the incident. Two pirates were killed and three others detained by the authorities.

event 2009 121
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-14
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 121
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.85
  long: 48.1833
comment: 14.04.2009: 0200 LT: Posn: 12:51N – 048:11E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates in a skiff armed with automatic weapons chased a bulk carrier and opened fire on it. Pirates boarded and hijacked it with the 21 crew members as hostage and are now proceeding to an undisclosed location in Somalia.

event 2009 122
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 122
has place: Manila harbour
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 14.6033
  long: 120.8833
comment: 12.04.2009: 1625 UTC: Manila, Philippines.While waiting for pilot, AB on routine rounds noticed robbers on the forecastle of a container ship. Alarm raised and crew mustered and proceeded to forecastle to prevent any theft. Noticing the alert crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship’s properties.

event 2009 123
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-10
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 123
has place: Ras Kampomi, Off Bosasso
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 11.303
  long: 49.2
comment: 10.04.2009: In the vicinity of Ras Kampomi off Bossaso, Gulf of Aden.Pirates attacked and hijacked a blue and white hull, length 36 meters, fishing vessel with 18 crew members. It is suspected the pirates may be using the fishing vessel as a pirate mother vessel to attack and hijack other vessels.

event 2009 124
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-10
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 124
has place: Ras Kampomi, Off Bossaso
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 11.3
  long: 49.209
comment: 10.04.2009: In the vicinity of Ras Kampomi off Bossaso, Gulf of Aden.Pirates attacked and hijacked a blue and white hull, length 36 meters, fishing vessel with 18 crew members. It is suspected the pirates may be using the fishing vessel as a pirate mother vessel to attack and hijack other vessels.

event 2009 125
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-14
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 125
has place: About 100 nm East of Mogadishu, Somalia.
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.2667
  long: 47.633
comment: 14.04.2009: 1400 UTC: Posn: 02:16N - 047:37E, Off Somalia.Pirates in three skiffs chased a general cargo ship underway and successfully boarded it. They hijacked the vessel and sailed to an undisclosed location in Somalia.

event 2009 126
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-14
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 126
has place: About 380 nm SE Mogadishu, Somalia.
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -3.75
  long: 48.333
comment: 14.04.2009: 1300 LT: Posn: 03:45S – 048:20E, About 380 nm SE Mogadishu, Somalia.Two speed boats approached a container ship underway from the stbd bow at a distance of 4 nm. The pirates were armed with automatic weapons and RPG. One speed boat with six pirates attempted to board but vessel took evasive manoeuvres and boat retreated. The speed boats attacked the vessel again and fired RPG, which resulted in slight damage to the vessel.

event 2009 127
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-07
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 127
has place: 125 nm SW of Balabac Island, Palawan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Spratly Islands
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 7.2667
  long: 115.0667
comment: 07.04.2009: 2035 LT: En route Singapore to Vietnam, South China Sea.Twelve pirates armed with small firearms and long knives boarded a tug towing an empty barge. They took hostage 10 crewmembers, blindfolded and tied them up using masking tape and hijacked the vessels. On 13 April, pirates instructed the crewmembers to lower and board their life raft. Then, they sailed the tug and barge to an unknown location. A passing ship rescued the crewmembers on 14 April and reported to the Philippines authorities. The ship arrived at Manila port on 16 April and the authorities boarded the ship and took the crewmembers ashore for medical examination.

event 2009 128
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 128
has place: Off Can Tho
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.04
  long: 105.80167
comment: 06.04.2009: before midnight hrs: Off Can Tho, Vietnam.Three pirates wearing hoods and armed with guns boarded a tug towing a barge. The pirates took hostage four crewmembers, tied their hands and locked them in master’s cabin. The crew felt the vessel jolted and smelt burning in the cabin. They freed themselves and found that the other seven crewmembers were missing and later abandon the vessel. The four crew reached ashore in a life raft after two hours and the Vietnam authorities took them in for investigation. The tug was later found at the coastal waters of Can Tho and the barge was found with the cargo off Con Dao island. The seven crew are still missing.

event 2009 129
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-18
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 129
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.1333
  long: 45.45
comment: 04.2009: 0745 UTC:Posn: 12:14N - 045:45E: Gulf of Aden.hemical tanker underway spotted a black hull vessel with length about 20m with black sail. Once the vessel was astern, it launched a white hull skiff which proceeded towards the tanker. Pirates in the skiff prepared a ladder to board the tanker. The tanker increased speed and enforced anti piracy preventive measures. Pirates fired RPG which fell on the deck of the tanker but did not explode. Pirates aborted the attack and returned to mother vessel.

event 2009 130
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-17
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 130
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.85
  long: 47.81667
comment: 17.04.2009: 0500 UTC: Posn: 12:51N - 047:49E: Gulf of Aden.A general cargo ship detected a speed boat approaching her at distance of 7nm. Warship contacted and informed of the speed boat and mother vessel nearby. The speed boat doing a speed of 15 knots approached the vessel on the stbd side. When the speed boat was about two nm, three armed pirates were sighted. Vessel fired rocket flares, activated fire hoses, alarm sounded. The speed boat came as close as 40-50 meters from the vessel. Master fired rocket flares towards the speed boat. Later, the speed boat aborted and returned to the mother vessel.

event 2009 131
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-18
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 131
has place: About 730 nm ESE Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.75
  long: 56.8
comment: 18.04.2009: 0327 UTC: Posn: 02:45S - 056:48E: Somalia.Pirates in skiffs armed with RPG and automatic weapons attacked and hijacked a stone carrier underway. It is believed the pirates are in control of the vessel and have taken hostage of the ten crew members. Further report is awaited.

event 2009 132
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 132
has place: Tin Can Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.425
  long: 3.3533
comment: 19:04.2009: 0245 LT: Tin Can islands, Lagos, Nigeria.Two motor boats with eleven robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at berth. Robbers climbed using hooks and ropes. Robbers broke into store room and stole ship’s stores. Duty officer raised alarm, crew mustered and rushed to the location. On sighting the crew, robbers threatened with long knives and escaped in their boats.

event 2009 133
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-14
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 133
has place: About 290 SSE of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.6833
  long: 46.41667
comment: 14.04.2009: 1745 LT: Posn: 02:41S - 046:25E: Somalia.Pirates in a skiff armed with automatic weapons and RPG approached a bulk carrier from the stbd bow. Vessel noticed a pirate mother vessel nearby. When the skiff was abeam, the pirates fired RPG and automatic weapons. Vessel made evasive manoeuvres and escaped from the pirates. The skiff returned to the mother vessel. Vessel sustained damages to superstructure.

event 2009 134
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-20
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 134
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.25
  long: 47.667
comment: 20.04.2009: 0520 UTC: Posn: 13:15N – 047:40E: Gulf of Aden.Twelve pirates, in two white coloured speedboats armed with automatic weapons, chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Vessel made evasive manoeuvres and enforced anti piracy measures and prevented the boarding.

event 2009 137
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-20
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 137
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.725
  long: 47.79167
comment: 20.04.2009: 1050-1115 UTC: Posn: 12:43.5N - 047:47.5E: Gulf of Aden.Two speed boats with five to six pirates in each boat armed with guns approached a general cargo ship on the stbd quarter at a distance of 100-150 meters. Vessel fired rocket flares at the pirate boats and contacted the coalition warship for assistance. The pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 138
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 138
has place: Off Anambas / Natuna
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.4
  long: 105.4899
comment: 20.04.2009: 1841UTC: Posn: 03:24.96N -105:29.83E: South China Sea.Eight pirates armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker and stole crew cash and escaped.

event 2009 139
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 139
has place: Sandakan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.835
  long: 118.11667
comment: 21.04.2009: 0345 LT: Sandakan port. Malaysia.While at berth, two robbers boarded a container ship from a small boat during heavy rain. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their boat. An inspection showed three container seals were tempered with but nothing stolen.

event 2009 140
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 140
has place: Dar es Salaam Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.7667
  long: 39.35
comment: 21.04.2009: 0510 LT: Posn: 06:46S – 039:21E, Dar es Salaam anchorage, Tanzania.Alert duty crew onboard a tanker at anchor saw a boat near the port quarter. The duty watchman raised alarm. On hearing the alarm ten robbers were sighted on the poop-deck. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped. On inspection the robbers had managed to gain access and steal ship stores by cutting the padlocks to the store. Port authority was informed.

event 2009 141
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-18
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 141
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.301
  long: 46.4899
comment: 18.04.2009: 1230 UTC: Posn: 12:18.3N - 046:29.7E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates, armed with automatic weapons, in a blue hulled skiff approached a tanker underway. Vessel increased speed, activated fire hoses, made evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition warships for help. The pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 143
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 143
has place: Off Pulau Mangkai
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.18
  long: 105.475
comment: 22.04.2009: 2145 LT: Posn: 03:10.8N - 105:28.5E, Off Pulau Mangkai, South China Sea.Five pirates armed with long knives in a boat boarded a container ship underway. They attacked the master and stole ship's cash and escaped. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 144
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 144
has place: 30 nm Off Onne
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4
  long: 6.118
comment: 20.04.2009: 2030 LT: Posn: 04:00.0N - 006:07.50E, 30 nm Off Onne, Nigeria.About eight pirates, in a speed boat, wearing masks and armed with guns fired upon a chemical tanker underway. They boarded the tanker, shut down the Inmarsat system and took hostage the chief officer. Main engine was stopped under armed threat and another boat came alongside with two more pirates. Their intention was to get the ship's cash and not to harm any crew. Master gave all cash to the pirates. Pirates kidnapped the master and 2/E and escaped with ship's cash and crew personal belongings. The kidnapped crew were released on 22 April 2009.

event 2009 145
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-25
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 145
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.015
  long: 51.5283
comment: 25.04.2009 : 0600 LT : Posn: 14:00.9N – 051:31.7E, Gulf of AdenTwo small speed boats with five persons armed with guns approached a general cargo ship underway. When the speed boats were about three cables away from the vessel they opened fire using automatic guns. Master enforced anti piracy measures and prevented the boarding.

event 2009 146
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-25
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 146
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.0166
  long: 51.5666
comment: 25.04.2009 : 0335 LT: Posn: 14:01N – 051:34E, Gulf of AdenPirates in skiffs armed with guns attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. It is believed the pirates are in control of the vessel and have taken the crew hostage.

event 2009 147
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-26
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 147
has place: About 645 nm ESE of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.2833
  long: 55.666
comment: 26.04.2009: 1942 UTC: Posn: 01:17S - 055:40E, About 645 nm ESE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates in a skiff attacked and fired upon a passenger vessel underway. The attempted boarding was unsuccessful due to vessels evasive manoeuvres and the armed security team onboard the vessel. Vessel sustained light damages.

event 2009 148
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-26
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 148
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.425
  long: 47.406
comment: 26.04.2009: 1130 UTC: Posn: 13:25.5N – 047:24.4E, Gulf of Aden.A product tanker was attacked and hijacked whilst underway. Somali pirates have boarded the vessel and have taken control of the ship. Further details awaiting.

event 2009 149
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-27
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 149
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.166
  long: 56.6133
comment: 27.04.2008: 1050 UTC: Posn: 13:10N - 056:37.3E, Gulf of Aden.One speed boat with 3 pirates armed with guns and RPG approached an oil tanker and ordered it to stop. Master commenced evasive manoeuvres. Pirates opened fire with the guns and RPG. After 30 minutes, two speed boats with 4to 5 pirates in each boat approached the vessel and opened fire with guns and RPG. The master continued to carry out the evasive manoeuvres and succeeded in preventing the pirates from boarding.

event 2009 150
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-28
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 150
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.81667
  long: 56.504
comment: 28.04.2009: 0704 UTC: Posn: 13:49N-056:30E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates in two skiffs launched from a mother vessel approached a general cargo ship and opened fire at it with guns and RPG. Vessel activated water hydrant and released timber baulks into the sea. Pirates aborted the attacked.

event 2009 151
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-28
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 151
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.501
  long: 46.11
comment: 28.04.2009: 0630 UTC: Posn: 12:31N-046:07E: Gulf of Aden.One blue coloured speed boat with six pirates armed with guns approached a general cargo ship underway and opened fire at it. Vessel took evasive manoeuvres and contacted warships for assistance. Vessel fired rocket flares and operated smoke signal to prevent boarding. Later the speed boats aborted the attempt.

event 2009 152
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-29
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 152
has place: 250NM SE OF MOGADISHU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.6667
  long: 47.2
comment: 29.04.2009: 1250 UTC: Posn: 01:40S - 047:12E: 250nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with automatic weapons chased and fired upon RoRo vessel underway. Vessel made evasive manoeuvres and prevented the boarding.

event 2009 153
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-30
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 153
has place: About 680 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -7.7667
  long: 51.533
comment: 30.04.2009: 0224 UTC: Posn: 07:46S - 051:32E: Alphouse island off southern Somalia.Two speed boats, the first, white hull and black stripes with 6-7 pirates and the second boat with white hull and 3-4 pirates chased a container ship and fired automatic weapons and RPG. The vessel sustained damages to it’s stbd side accommodation. One RPG shell fell onboard but did not explode.

event 2009 154
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-30
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 154
has place: 255NM ESE OF MOGADISHU
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 0.6
  long: 50.133
comment: 04.2009:0350 UTC: Posn: 00:36N - 050:08E: 255nm ESE of Mogadishu: off Somalia.tes armed with automatic weapons in a skiff chased a RoRo vessel and opened fire with automatic weapons. Vessel made evasive manoeuvres and escaped the boarding.

event 2009 155
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 155
has place: Off Pulau Mangkai
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.2167
  long: 105.4833
comment: 22.04.2009: 2005 UTC: Posn: 03:13N - 105:29E, Off Pulau Mangkai, South China Sea.Six pirates armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They stole ship's cash and crew personal belongings and escaped. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 156
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-02-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 156
has place: Kakinada Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.0344
  long: 82.3876
comment: 22.04.2009: 0230 LT: Posn: 17:01.64N - 082:23.26E, Kakinada anchorage, India.Robbers in two small boats approached a tanker at anchor. They boarded the ship, stole ship's stores and escaped.

event 2009 157
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-01
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 157
has place: About 560 nm, SE Mogadishu Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -3.08
  long: 53.316
comment: 01.05.2009: 0500 UTC: Posn: 03:05S - 053:19E, About 560 nm, SE Mogadishu Somalia.A pirate mother vessel and two speedboats were observed by a tanker underway at a distance of 8nm. The speedboats doing 22 knots came close to the ship and fired upon at the bridge with automatic guns and RPG. The pirates tried to board the ship five times using hand ladder. Due to the ship's freeboard and the evasive manoeuvres taken by the ship has prevented the boarding. No injuries to crew. Ship sustained some damages.

event 2009 158
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-30
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 158
has place: About 900 nm ESE Mogadishu, Somalia.
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.021
  long: 59.56167
comment: 30.04.2009: 1224 UTC: Posn: 04:01.3S - 059:33.7E, About 900 nm ESE Mogadishu, Somalia.Eight pirates in two speedboats armed with guns and RPG chased a container ship underway. Ship raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates fired upon the ship with automatic guns and later aborted the attack. No injuries to crew. Ship sustained some damages. There was one pirate mother vessel, 10 - 15 meter length observed at 3 nm from the ship.

event 2009 159
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-01
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 159
has place: About 960 nm ESE, Mogadishu Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.733
  long: 60.066
comment: 01.05.2009: 0540 UTC: Posn: 04:44S - 060:04E, About 960 nm ESE, Mogadishu Somalia.Pirates in two small boats armed with automatic guns attacked a bulk carrier underway. D/O raised alarm and crew locked all access. 1st boat attempted to board the ship using ladder and the 2nd boat fired upon the ship at bridge and accommodation. Pirates aborted the attempt at 0620 UTC due to the evasive manoeuvres and the freeboard of the ship. No injuries to crew. Ship sustained some damages.

event 2009 160
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-02
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 160
has place: About 560 nm SE, Mogadishu Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.1167
  long: 50.2
comment: 02.05.2009: 0530 LT: Posn: 06:07S - 050:12E, About 560 nm SE Mogadishu, Somalia.A pirate mother vessel and two high speedboats were observed at a distance of six nm from a tanker underway. Master altered course and the boats started chasing the tanker. Master raised alarm, sent distress message, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The boats came very close to the tanker and suddenly the 2nd boat stopped chasing the tanker, probably engine problem. The 1st boat fired upon the tanker with RPG and aborted the attack as the distance from the mother vessel increased to 20 nm. No damages and injuries to crew.

event 2009 161
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-02
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 161
has place: About 670 nm SE Mogadishu Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -7.3167
  long: 52.1833
comment: 02.05.2009: 0230 UTC: Posn: 07:19S – 052:11E, About 670 nm SE Mogadishu, Somalia.Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. Additional information awaited.

event 2009 162
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 162
has place: Sandakan Inner Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.8023
  long: 118.0735
comment: 02.05.2009: morning hours: Sandakan anchorage, Sabah, Malaysia.Robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker unnoticed. Robbers broke the lock of the paint store and stole ship’s stores. The master and the crew only realized the theft in the morning. Local agent was informed.

event 2009 163
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 163
has place: Karamunting palm oil terminal, Sandakan port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.802
  long: 118.07
comment: 03.05.2009: 0400 LT: Karamunting palm oil terminal, Sandakan port, Malaysia.Four robbers in a fishing boat approached a chemical tanker at berth. While crewmembers were busy at the manifold, the robbers boarded the tanker using hook attached to a rope. Several crewmembers saw unidentified persons on forecastle deck and they approached them. The robbers escaped in their boat upon seeing the crew alertness. Nothing stolen.

event 2009 164
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 164
has place: Sandakan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.8
  long: 118.0833
comment: 03.05.2009: 0001 LT: Sandakan anchorage, Malaysia.A fisherman offering fresh fish approached on the stbd side of a container ship at anchor. While four robbers in a speedboat approached from the port side of the vessel and attempted to board. Alert crew saw the robbers and raised alarm. Robbers aborted the attempt due to crew alertness.

event 2009 165
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-02
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 165
has place: Off Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 4.2
  long: 47.9633
comment: 02.05.2009: 0600 UTC: Posn: 04:12N - 047:58E, Off Mogadishu, Somalia.Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Further report are awaited.

event 2009 166
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-05
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 166
has place: About 560 nm SE Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.633
  long: 53.81667
comment: 05.05.2009: 0530 UTC: Posn: 02:38S – 053:49E, About 560 nm SE Mogadishu, Somalia.Eight pirates in two boats attempted to board a vehicles carrier underway. Pirates closed to 10 meters and attempted to board several times. Master increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres and prevented the boarding.

event 2009 167
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 167
has place: Cochin anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.94
  long: 76.13
comment: 05.05.2009: 0250 LT: Cochin anchorage, IndiaThree robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor using a rope and hook. Robbers stole and lowered ship’s stores into a waiting boat. The 2nd officer noticed the robbers and approached the robbers with other crewmembers. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped with stolen stores.

event 2009 168
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-05
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 168
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.3667
  long: 49.3833
comment: 05.05.2009: 1304 UTC: Posn: 13:22N - 049:23E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship underway.

event 2009 169
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-05
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 169
has place: CHITTAGONG OUTER ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.666
  long: 91.666
comment: 05.05.2009: 0830 UTC: Chittagong anchorage: Bangladesh.Robbers in a boat approached a general cargo ship and attempted to board via anchor cable. Crew alerted and robbers aborted the attempt and escaped.

event 2009 170
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-06
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 170
has place: Off Al Mukalla
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.5933
  long: 48.973
comment: 06.05.2009: 0910 UTC: Posn: 13:34N - 048:38E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates armed with guns in a black and white speed boat chased a tanker and opened fire with automatic weapons. The vessel made evasive manoeuvres and escaped from the pirates.

event 2009 171
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 171
has place: Port Au Prince
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Haiti
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.5535
  long: -72.3533
comment: 05.05.2009: 0330 LT: Port au Prince: Haiti.Robbers boarded a general cargo ship at anchor via the forecastle. Due to crew alertness, robbers aborted the attempt and escaped.

event 2009 172
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-07
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 172
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.71667
  long: 50.5833
comment: 07.05.2009: 0605 UTC: Posn: 13:43N – 050:35E, Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates in skiffs attacked, boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship with eight crew. The ship is currently being taken to an unknown location.

event 2009 173
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-07
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 173
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.0667
  long: 45.753
comment: 07.05.2009: 1220 LT: Posn: 12:12.4N - 045:45.2E, Gulf of Aden.One blue coloured skiff with nine pirates armed with guns approached a tanker underway. They attempted to board the tanker. Master raised alarm and crew mustered. Alert crew fired four rocket flares and threw two hand flare on the pirate boat. Master took evasive manoeuvres and reported to coalition warship in the vicinity. Pirates aborted the attempt at 1245 LT due to vessel's evasive manoeuvres and firing of rocket flares.

event 2009 174
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 174
has place: Dar es Salaam Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.7516
  long: 39.3433
comment: 07.05.2009: 0020 UTC: Dar es Salaam anchorage, Tanzania.Two robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor using hooks attached to a long pole. Alert crew saw the robbers and raised alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with eight accomplices waiting in their boat.

event 2009 175
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-05
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 175
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.161
  long: 49.148
comment: 05.05.2009: 0430 UTC: Posn: 13:09.7N – 049:08.9E, Gulf of Aden.Six pirates in a boat chased a bulk carrier underway. They opened fire with guns and attempted to board the ship a few times but failed. Crew fired rockets towards the pirates and enforced anti piracy measures onboard. Coalition forces informed and a helicopter was dispatched. No casualties to crew. Bridge window broken due to firing.

event 2009 176
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-07
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 176
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.066
  long: 49.00
comment: 07.05.2009: 0930 UTC: Posn: 13:04N – 049:00E, Gulf of Aden.Seven pirates in a boat came close to a bulk carrier underway. Pirates attempted to board by using an aluminum ladder and fired at the ship using guns and RPG. Master increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres and informed coalition forces. When the helicopter arrived the pirates aborted the attempt. Later a coalition warship approached the vessel and advise the ship to follow. The pirates were detained by the coalition warship.

event 2009 177
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-10
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 177
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Djibouti
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.55
  long: 43.433
comment: 10.05.2009: 0715 UTC: Posn: 12:33N – 043:26E, Gulf of Aden.Around eight pirates in two boats approached a chemical tanker underway. Master increased speed, carried out evasive manoeuvres, fired two signal rockets towards the pirate boats and contacted a Russian warship in the vicinity. A helicopter was dispatched to the location. The pirates aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2009 178
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-12
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 178
has place: About 740 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.033
  long: 57.3
comment: 12.05.2009: 1215 UTC: Posn: 01:02.4S – 057:18.1E, About 740 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Nine pirates in two boats chased and fired upon a container vessel with guns and RPG. Master carried out evasive manoeuvres and the pirates aborted the attempt after 45 minutes. No casualty to crew.

event 2009 179
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-13
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 179
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.2833
  long: 49.2
comment: 13.05.2009: 1307 UTC: Posn: 13:17N – 049:12E. Gulf of Aden.Two boats with five pirates in each boat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier with automatic rifles and RPG. An orange and white coloured mother vessel was noticed around 3 nm astern of the vessel. Master carried out evasive manoeuvres, increased speed and contacted coalition warship. A helicopter arrived at the location and the pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 180
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-07
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 180
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.733
  long: 51.25
comment: 15.05.2009: 0639 UTC: Posn: 14:44N – 051:15E: Gulf of Aden.Four speed boats chased a RORO ship. The pirates wore masks and were armed with automatic weapons. They came as close as 500 meters from the vessel. Vessel made evasive manoeuvres and fired two flares at the pirate boats. Master contacted coalition warships for assistance. Thirty minutes later, a helicopter flew over the location. The speed boats aborted the attempt and regrouped around a suspected, mother vessel 4 nm. The mother vessel was towing a skiff and was white in colour.

event 2009 181
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-14
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 181
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1333
  long: 49.15
comment: 05.05.2009: 0430 UTC: Posn: 13:08N - 049:09E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates armed with automatic weapons chased a tanker underway. Vessel contacted coalition warship for assistance and made evasive manoeuvres to delay / prevent boarding. A helicopter arrived on scene and prevented the pirates from boarding the vessel.

event 2009 182
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-17
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 182
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.15
  long: 51.912
comment: 17.05.2009: 0750 UTC: Posn: 14:09N – 051:55E, Gulf of Aden.Four pirates in a boat chased and fired upon an oil tanker underway. Master raised distress call, increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres. Seeing coalition warships pirates aborted the attack and moved away.

event 2009 183
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-19
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 183
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.933
  long: 48.5
comment: 19.05.2009: 0214 LT: Posn: 12:56N-048:30E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates armed with automatic weapons chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. The tanker took evasive manoeuvres and contacted warship for assistance. Pirates later aborted the attack.

event 2009 184
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-18
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 184
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.768
  long: 48.095
comment: 18.05.2009: Posn: 12:46N – 048:05E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates in two skiffs attempted to board a tanker underway. The tanker took evasive manoeuvres, fired rocket flares and contacted warship for assistance. Later, pirates aborted the attempt and returned to mother vessel.

event 2009 185
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-19
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 185
has place: About 880 nm SE Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Mauritius
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: -9.9
  long: 54
comment: 19.05.2009: 0026 UTC: Posn: 09:59S – 054:00E: About 880 nm SE Mogadishu, SomaliaPirates, in skiffs, chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Master made evasive manoeuvres and escaped from the pirates.

event 2009 186
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-19
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 186
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.28
  long: 48.989
comment: 19.05.2009: 0755 LT: Posn: 13:16.8N – 048:59.8E: Gulf of Aden.A high speed boat chased a tanker underway. Master altered course to increase CPA and contacted warship for assistance. The speed boat came very close but due to ship’s evasive manoeuvres, aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2009 187
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 187
has place: Callao port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0426
  long: -77.14
comment: 09.05.2009: 0001-0600 LT: Pier 5D, Callao port, Peru.Robbers boarded a container ship at berth during cargo operations. Despite having four shore watchmen and extra lighting, the robbers managed to steal ship's rescue boat's engine and escape. Local authorities informed.

event 2009 188
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 188
has place: Lagos roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.4612429335832084
  long: 3.375227451324463
comment: 21.05.2009: 0320 LT: Lagos roads: Nigeria.Six robbers armed with automatic weapons boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They broke down master and chief officer’s cabin doors and stole ships cash. Master raised a distress signal. Robbers left the ship 20 minutes later after stealing ship and personal properties.

event 2009 189
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-22
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 189
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.23
  long: 49.1713
comment: 22.02.2009: 0600 UTC: Posn: 13:13.8N - 049:10.3E, Gulf of Aden.Nine pirates in a light blue coloured speed boat armed with automatic weapons and RPGs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master contacted coalition warships and a helicopter came to the scene. Upon seeing the helicopter, the pirates aborted the attempt. The ship resumed her voyage with the warship in attendance.

event 2009 190
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-23
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 190
has place: Jakarta anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.001
  long: 106.898
comment: 23.05.2009: 0400 LT: Posn: 06:00.7S – 106:53.9E, Jakarta anchorage, Indonesia.Two robbers using hook and rope from a small boat attempted to board a product tanker at anchor. While climbing to the ship’s rail the robbers saw alert ship’s watch men. Robbers jumped back into the waiting boat and moved away. No crew injured and nothing stolen.

event 2009 191
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 191
has place: Puerto Moin
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Costa Rica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.016
  long: -83.0816
comment: 21.05.2009: 2100-2300 LT: Puerto Moin outer roads, Costa Rica.Two robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They broke padlock of paint locker and stole ship's stores and escaped. Local authorities informed.

event 2009 193
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-25
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 193
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1833
  long: 49.331
comment: Pirates opened fire on the ship. Ship made evasive manoeuvres and contacted the coalition warships for assistance. Later, pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 194
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 194
has place: Callao
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.03
  long: -77.1933
comment: 23.05.2009: 2045 LT: Posn: 12:01.86S - 077:11.36W: Callao anchorage, Peru.Two boats with customs and health authorities drifting on port and stbd side of a container ship respectively. Duty crew reported sighting of robbers at forecastle. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was conducted and found ship's properties stolen. One deck watchman was tied up.

event 2009 195
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 195
has place: Chittagong anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.658
  long: 91.659
comment: 23.05.2009: 2054 LT: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.After dropping anchor, ship's crew spotted eight armed robbers on the poop deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped. Port control and coast guard notified.

event 2009 196
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-26
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 196
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.0833
  long: 48.98
comment: 26.05.2009: 0130 UTC: Posn: 13:05N-048:58E: Gulf of Aden.Two skiffs with four pirates in each armed with automatic weapons and RPG chased a bulk carrier underway and opened fire. Ship contacted IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. The report was promptly passed on to coalition forces to render assistance to ship. Meanwhile ship used fires hoses and rocket flares and manoeuvred to thwart the attack / delay boarding. A coalition warship in the area prevented the pirate attack. Crew and ship are safe and continued her passage.

event 2009 197
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-28T07:29 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 197
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.228
  long: 48.81

event 2009 198
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 198
has place: Off Aur island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.4
  long: 104.4
comment: 28.05.2009: 0200 LT: Posn: 02:24N - 104:24E, Off Aur island, Malaysia.Five pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a tug underway. They stole crew cash and personal belongings and escaped.

event 2009 199
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 199
has place: Boma roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -5.8667
  long: 13.016
comment: 29.05.2009: 0340 LT: Boma roads, Democratic Republic of Congo.Two robbers armed with machetes boarded an anchored general cargo ship and threatened the duty A/B. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped upon hearing the alarm.

event 2009 200
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 200
has place: Yangon anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Myanmar
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 16.515
  long: 96.258
comment: 28.05.2009: 2330 LT: Posn: 16:30.88N - 096:15.53E, Yangon anchorage, Myanmar.Two robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers jumped overboard escaped in a small wooden boat with two other accomplices. Nothing stolen.

event 2009 201
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-29
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 201
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.333
  long: 46.433
comment: 29.05.2009: 1045 UTC: Posn: 12:20N – 046:26E: Gulf of Aden.Six pirates in a speed boat armed with guns chased a bulk carrier underway. Ship made zigzag manoeuvres to prevent the pirates from boarding and contacted coalition warship for assistance.

event 2009 202
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-29
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 202
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.189
  long: 46.366
comment: 29.05.2009: 1050 UTC: Posn: 12:11.9N – 046:22.0E: Gulf of Aden.Five pirates in a blue coloured speed boat chased a chemical tanker underway and closed to less than 1nm. Tanker contacted and manoeuvred towards a warship. Warship intercepted the speed boat.

event 2009 203
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-31
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 203
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 12.589
  long: 48.703
comment: 31.05.2009: 0020 UTC: BRITISH MALLARD: Posn: 12:59.7N - 048:42.3E, Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates in a boat attempted to board a tanker underway. Ship raised alarm, sounded whistle, switched lights on, activated fire hoses, increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres. Pirate boat came about 2 - 3 meters off the ship's side, fired upon her and aborted the attempt. No injuries to crew. Coalition warship informed.

event 2009 204
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-31
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 204
has place: Red sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.489
  long: 43.0166
comment: 31.05.2009: 1000 UTC: Posn: 13:29N – 043:01E, Red Sea.Seven armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Master increased speed, carried out evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition forces. Yemeni coast guard dispatched their military boats and later a coalition helicopter arrived at the location. Crew safe. Ship sustained holes from RPG and automatic gun fire.

event 2009 205
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 205
has place: Singapore straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.6266
  long: 104.265
comment: 01.06.2009: 0245 LT: Posn: 01:19.23N – 104:15.89E: Singapore Straits.About eight robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor from stern. They entered into the engine room and tied-up the oiler. Robbers stole engine spares and escaped. The oiler managed to escape and reported to captain. No injuries.

event 2009 206
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-01
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 206
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.553
  long: 50.4833
comment: 01.06.2009: 0615 LT: Posn: 13:33.2N – 050:29.0E: Gulf of Aden.Five armed pirates in a white coloured skiff approached a tanker underway. Master increased speed, activated high pressure fire hoses, mustered crew, contacted coalition naval forces and commenced evasive manoeuvres. When skiff around ten meters away from the vessel, the pirates opened fire with automatic weapons. The robust anti piracy measures, resulted in the pirates aborting the attempt. Later a coalition warship arrived at location.

event 2009 207
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-03T02:45 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 207
has place: Icoaraci anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -1.291
  long: -48.4886

event 2009 209
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 209
has place: Callao anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.01
  long: -77.2216

event 2009 210
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 210
has place: Mamonal anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Colombia
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.31
  long: -75.51

event 2009 211
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 211
has place: 2.5 nm east of Takoradi breakwater.
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.891
  long: -1.691
comment: 06.06.2009: 0010 UTC: 2.5 nm east ofTakoradi breakwater, Ghana.Three robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They tried to open the forecastle store. Duty AB spotted the robbers and informed the bridge. Alarm raised crew mustered. Seeing crew alertness robbers jumped overboard onto a waiting boat and escaped.

event 2009 212
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-07
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 212
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.083
  long: 48.895
comment: 07.06.2009: 0035 UTC: Posn: 13:05.0N – 048:53.7E, Gulf of Aden.Five pirates in a speedboat armed with guns approached a tanker underway and fired upon her. Master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, ship's whistle sounded continuously, contacted coalition warships and crew activated fire hoses. Pirates aborted the attempt due to the evasive action taken by the tanker.

event 2009 213
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-07
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 213
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.0533
  long: 48.9
comment: 07.06.2009: 0025 UTC: Posn: 13:03.2N - 048:54.0E, Gulf of Aden.Four pirates armed with guns in a speed boat fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, contacted coalition warships and crew activated fire hoses. Pirates made several attempts to board the ship and later aborted.

event 2009 214
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 214
has place: Duoala anchorage,Cameroon
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.8883
  long: 9.5366
comment: 09.06.2009: 0224 UTC: Posn: 3:53.3 N - 009:32.2E Douala Anchorage Cameroon.Armed pirates boarded a product tanker underway. They disabled the communication equipments, stole money and escaped. The 3rd officer was injured in the attack. Authorities contacted and arrived six hours after the incident.

event 2009 215
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 215
has place: Duoala anchorage, Cameroon
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.895
  long: 9.538
comment: 09:06.2009: 0324 UTC: Posn: 3:53.7N - 009:32.3E Douala anchorage, Cameroon.16 robbers armed with guns and knives boarded a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor. They attacked ship’s crew, damaged communication equipment and stole ship’s and crew cash and properties. Three crew members were injured. Master reported the incident to port authorities but no help was given. The following morning at 0745 lt, a military boat with officials came to investigate.

event 2009 216
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-10
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 216
has place: Off Oman
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 18.7
  long: 58.05
comment: 10.06.2009: 1420 UTC: Posn: 18:41.8N - 058:01.0E, Off Ras Al Madrakah, Oman.Ten pirates armed with guns and RPG in two speed boats chased a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, sounded ship's whistle and crew activated fire hoses. Pirates attempted to board the ship using portable ladder. Master continued with the evasive manoeuvres and crew threw wooden and iron pieces to deter the pirates from boarding. The pirates showed hand signals to stop the engines and fired at the accommodation. After 50 minutes of attempted boarding, pirates aborted the attack and proceeded towards their mother vessel. Incident reported to Oman coast guard and coalition warships.

event 2009 217
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 217
has place: 20 nm Off Nigerian coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.0167
  long: 6.81
comment: 10.06.2009: 0545 UTC: Posn: 04.01N, 006.48.6E: 20 nm Off Nigeria.Five heavily armed robbers in a boat attacked a bulk carrier at anchor. Robbers boarded the vessel using rope attached to a hook. The robbers fired several warning shots and threatened to take the master hostage. 35 minutes later, the robbers left the vessel with the ship’s and crew’s cash and crew properties.

event 2009 218
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-11
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 218
has place: Off Oman
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.9166
  long: 59.85
comment: 12.06.2009:1334 UTC: Posn: 21:55N – 059:51E, Off Oman.Armed pirates attacked, boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway.

event 2009 219
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-13
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 219
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.6
  long: 43.401
comment: 13.06.2009: 0110 LT: Posn: 12:36N - 043:25E: Bab el Mandab, Red Sea.Two skiffs were detected on radar by a chemical tanker underway. Tanker made evasive manoeuvres; increased speed warned other ships on VHF Ch.16 and contacted coalition warships. Later, skiffs aborted the attempt.

event 2009 220
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-14
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 220
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Djibouti
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.55
  long: 43.484
comment: 14.06.2009: 1700 LT: Posn: 12:33.5N - 043:29.5E: Bab el Mandab, Red Sea.Several speed boats were spotted in the vicinity of a LPG tanker. The speed boats picked up speed and started to cross the tanker’s bow. The boats came very close to the tanker and opened fire with automatic weapons. The tanker continued to make evasive manoeuvres and prevented the pirates from boarding.

event 2009 222
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-14
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 222
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.965
  long: 43.155
comment: 14.06.2009: 1740 LT: Posn: 12:57.9N - 043:09.3E: Bab el Mandab, Red Sea.Four speed boats with 5-6 persons in each boat, armed with automatic weapons approached a tanker underway. Tanker made evasive manoeuvres, activated fire hoses. Later, the speed boats aborted the attempt.

event 2009 223
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-14
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 223
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.5833
  long: 43.466
comment: 14.06.2009: 1435 UTC: Posn: 12:35N - 043:28E: Bab el Mandab, Red Sea.Several skiffs chased a LNG tanker with intent to board. Tanker enforced anti piracy measures and prevented the boarding.

event 2009 224
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-15
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 224
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.966
  long: 48.45
comment: 15.06.2009: 1305 LT: Posn: 12:58N – 048:27E, Gulf of Aden.One skiff approached an oil tanker underway at a speed of around 20 knots. At around ten meters distance from the tanker, the pirates fired several shots with guns and two RPG rounds. Master mustered all crew, increased speed, carried out evasive manoeuvres, fired parachute flares and informed Iranian warship in the vicinity. After about 20minutes the pirates gave up the attempt and move away. The Iranian warship was in attendance. Later a coalition helicopter arrived at scene. Ship moved away without any casualties and damage.

event 2009 225
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 225
has place: Chittagong anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.233
  long: 91.7
comment: 12.06.2009: 0300 LT: Posn: 22:14N – 091:42E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor whilst another four robbers waited in the boat. Robbers climbed onboard using hook and line and threatened the crew with knives. Robbers escaped with ships stores.

event 2009 226
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 226
has place: Chittagong anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.166
  long: 91.766
comment: 19.6.2009: 0400 LT: Posn: 22:10N - 091:46E: Chittagong anchorage: Bangladesh.Armed robbers boarded a container ship using hooks and lines while another two remained in the boat. They threatened the OS with knives and tied him up with ropes. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped.

event 2009 227
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-18
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 227
has place: Southern Red sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 16.00
  long: 41.411
comment: 18.06.2009: 1500 UTC: Posn: 16:00N - 041:24.7E, Southern Red Sea.30 pirates in three speed boats armed with guns and rocket launchers attempted to attack a bulk carrier underway. Ship raised alarm, sounded whistle, took evasive manoeuvres, crew mustered and activated fire hoses. Pirates aborted the attempt due to evasive manoeuvres and the high voltage cables around the ship.

event 2009 228
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-19
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 228
has place: Bab el Mandeb
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.633
  long: 43.36
comment: 19.06.2009: 1220 UTC: Posn: 12:38.1N - 043:21.7E, Bab-el-Mandeb. Red sea.Armed pirates in skiffs chased a crude oil tanker underway. Ship raised alarm, sounded whistle and took evasive manoeuvres. Crew mustered and activated fire hoses. Pirates aborted the attempt due to evasive manoeuvres and the repeated call via VHF Ch 16 to the coalition warship in the vicinity.

event 2009 229
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-22
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 229
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.5713
  long: 50.3933
comment: 22.06.2009: 0550 UTC: Posn: 13:33N - 050:19E: Gulf of Aden.Four skiffs with pirates armed with guns and RPG chased a general cargo ship and opened fire at it. Ship increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres, contacted coalition warships in the vicinity and released dunnage bundles along with sharply cut empty drums. Vessel also threw sawdust over side which resulted in the pirates’ visibility being hampered. In the meanwhile coalition warships were in attendance and the pirates aborted the attack. The coalition warships stopped the skiffs and confiscated the weapons.

event 2009 230
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-22
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 230
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 13.216
  long: 50.35
comment: 22.06.2009: 0610 UTC: Posn: 13:29.10N - 050:20.50E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates in white hull skiffs armed with guns and RPG approached a crude oil tanker from the stbd side and fired RPG rounds towards the tanker. Tanker raised alarm, activated fire pumps and contacted warships. A warship advised tanker that it was proceeding to assist. On seeing the warships the pirates aborted the attack.

event 2009 231
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-24
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 231
has place: Balikpapan outer anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.336
  long: 117.0466
comment: 24.06.2009: 1930 UTC: Posn: 01:20.2S - 117:02.8E, Balikpapan outer anchorage, Indonesia.Two robbers in a small boat attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchor. Alert crew raised alarm, whistle sounded and crew mustered. The robbers aborted the attempt and escaped. Pilot station informed.

event 2009 232
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 232
has place: Vicinity of Mangkai island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.971
  long: 105.2366
comment: 25.06.2009: 2140 LT: Posn: 02:58.3N-105:14.2E: vicinity of Mangkai islands, Indonesia.Five pirates armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship underway. They stole crew cash and personal belongings and escaped in a small boat.

event 2009 233
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 233
has place: Vicinity of Mangkai island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.966
  long: 105.1833
comment: 25.06.2009: 1930 UTC: Posn: 02:58N - 105: 11E: vicinity of Mangkai islands, Indonesia.Eight pirates armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship underway. They held hostage AB and 2/O on watch. Pirates stole cash and crew belongings and escaped in a small boat.

event 2009 234
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 234
has place: Off Pulau Mangkai
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.78
  long: 105.12
comment: 27.06.2009: 0040 LT: Posn: 02:47.1N - 105:07.6E, Off Pulau Mangkai, South China Sea.Six pirates armed with knives, crowbars and batons boarded an LPG tanker underway. Master, 2/O and duty A/B negotiated with the pirates not to harm anyone and gave everything as demanded by them. The pirates tied them up, stole their personal belongings and cash and escaped in a canoe craft. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and crew mustered. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 235
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 235
has place: Abidjan anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ivory Coast
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.2
  long: -4.0333
comment: 29.06.2009: 0200 UTC: Posn: 05:12.98N– 004:02.98W, Abidjan anchorage, Ivory Coast.Four armed robbers in a boat came close to a bulk carrier at anchor. Two robbers boarded and were cutting the ship line when the alert duty watch man sighted and shouted at the men and also reported to the duty officer. One robber approached the duty watchman with a long knife. The duty watchman ran away and the ship’s alarm was raised. Robbers escaped. No injuries to crew and nothing stolen.

event 2009 236
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 236
has place: Nipa Shoal
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.133
  long: 103.583
comment: 22.06.2009: 1600 LT: Posn: 01: 08N, 103: 35E: off Nipa Shoal, Singapore straits.Seven pirates, in a small wooden boat armed with automatic weapons approached a salvage tug underway. The crew immediately retreated into the accommodation and locked themselves. Emergency alarm sounded. Master reported to Singapore port control and VTIS west. Three pirates boarded the tug and tried to enter the accommodation but gave up after 10 minutes. they left the tug and were reported to have headed south. Crew safe. Nothing stolen.

event 2009 237
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 237
has place: Fairway buoy, Lagos
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.266
  long: 3.383
comment: 27.06.2009: 2200 UTC: fairway buoy, Lagos, Nigeria.Armed robbers attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier using hooks and ropes. Noticing the robbers the ship’s crew tried to drive away the attackers. One robber managed to board but was forced back. In the attempt to board the robbers fired automatic weapons on the ship injuring three crew members. The injured were later sent ashore for medical treatment.

event 2009 238
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 238
has place: Cochin oil terminal
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.9648
  long: 76.2619
comment: 29.06.2009: 2330 LT: Cochin oil terminal: India.While discharging alongside at the oil terminal, in heavy rain, D/O noticed some movements on the forecastle deck. He ordered the deck watchmen to check. Upon arrival they noticed three robbers stealing ship’s stores. Realising they have been noticed, robbers jumped overboard into a waiting boat and escaped with ship’s stores.

event 2009 239
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-30
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 239
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea Bissau
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 11.333
  long: -17.25
comment: 30.06.2009: 0500 UTC: Posn: 11: 20N, 017: 15W: off Guinea Bissau.12 armed pirates in a boat attempted to board a general cargo ship underway. Due to the quick action and anti-piracy measures by the master and ship crews, the pirates were unable to board and aborted their attempt.

event 2009 240
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-06-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 240
has place: Off Pulau Aur
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.9633
  long: 104.7966
comment: 28.06.2009: 0115 LT: Posn: 01:57.83N - 104:47.83E, Off Pulau Aur, Malaysia.Eight pirates armed with long knives and steel bars in a boat approached a general cargo ship underway. Six pirates boarded the ship and took hostage master, 2/O and 3/O and threatened them with knives on their necks. They stole ship's cash, properties and crew personal belongings and escaped at 0130 LT.

event 2009 241
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-07-04
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 241
has place: Off Oman
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 14.855
  long: 58.491
comment: 04.07.2009: 1800 UTC: Posn: 14:51.3N – 058:29.8E, Off Oman. The master of a bulk carrier reported that one small boat attacked the vessel from her stern and fired a RPG at her. Master took evasive action, increased speed and managed to escape. The sea condition at the time of the incident was beaufort scale force 07.

event 2009 242
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-07-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 242
has place: Chittagong anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.183
  long: 91.766
comment: 06:07.2009: 1804 UTC: Posn: 22:11N – 091:46E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Duty officer detected some boats near the stern of a container ship at anchor. Crew mustered and saw 15 robbers onboard. A duty watchman was tied up and had been attacked with iron bars. Robbers had stolen ship’s stores and escaped. Master reported to port control.

event 2009 243
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-07-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 243
has place: Bontang anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 0.010
  long: 117.6
comment: 06.07.2009: 1110 UTC: Posn: 00: 01N – 117: 36E: Bontang anchorage, Indonesia.Robbers gained access onto an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain and thru the hawse pipe cover, which had been secured by the crew. They stole ship’s properties and escaped unnoticed.

event 2009 244
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-07-08
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 244
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.733
  long: 50.716
comment: 08.07.2009: 0530 UTC: Posn: 13:44N - 050:43E: Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. They are believed to be in control of the bridge and sailing the vessel to an undisclosed location in Somalia. Further details awaited.

event 2009 245
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-07-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 245
has place: Abidjan roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ivory Coast
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.201
  long: -4.065
comment: 12.07.2009: 2336 UTC: Posn: 05:12.5N – 004:03.9W, Abidjan roads, Ivory Coast.Two robbers armed with long knives boarded an oil tanker via the forecastle. Ship’s stores were stolen. When sighted, robbers escaped in a small boat. No injuries to crew. Master reported to port control.

event 2009 246
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-07-13
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 246
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.3466
  long: 43.90
comment: 13.07.2009: 0430 UTC: Posn: 12:20.8N – 043:54.3E: Bab el-Mandeb, Gulf of Aden.Four pirates in a skiff armed automatic weapons chased and opened fire on a tanker underway. The skiff came closer and the pirates tried to hook a ladder onto the shipside. Master made evasive manoeuvres and contacted the warships for help. Due to preventive anti piracy actions, pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 247
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-07-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 247
has place: off Raffels lighthouse
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Singapore
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.1648
  long: 103.752
comment: 12.07.2009: 0200 LT: Posn: 01:08.91N – 105:45.11E, Off Raffles lighthouse, Singapore Straits.Five pirates armed with long knives and swords in a five meter long wooden boat approached a tug towing a barge. Four pirates boarded the tug, and tied up the crew. They stole ship’s properties, crew personal belongings and cash and escaped. No injuries to crew. VTIS and coast guard Singapore informed.

event 2009 248
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-07-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 248
has place: Vungtau outer anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.27
  long: 107.076
comment: 12.07.2009: 0330 LT: Posn: 10:16.2N - 107:04.6E, Vungtau outer anchorage, Vietnam.Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They stole ship's stores and properties and escaped.

event 2009 249
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-07-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 249
has place: Tanjong Stapa
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.296
  long: 104.15
comment: 21.07.2009: 0030 LT: Posn: 01:17.94N – 104:09.24E, Off Tanjong Stapa, Malaysia.Six robbers armed with long knives in a boat came alongside and boarded a product tanker at anchor. The robbers tied up the Master and crew members. They stole ship’s and crew properties. During the incident the Malaysian Marine Police boarded the product tanker and arrested five robbers. One robber jumped overboard and escaped.

event 2009 250
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-07-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 250
has place: Puerto Limon anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Costa Rica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 9.975
  long: -83.008
comment: 23.07.2009: 2015 UTC: 09:58.5N – 083:00.5W: Puerto Limon anchorage, Costa Rica.Two robbers in a boat boarded a container vessel at anchor. Crew noticed one robber trying to transfer stolen ship’s stores into the boat. The robber escaped with stores by jumping into the water. The ship and crew are safe.

event 2009 251
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-07-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 251
has place: 75 nm NW of Miri, Sarawak
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.6533
  long: 112.75
comment: 28.07.2009: 2157 LT: Posn: 04:39.2N – 112:45.0E, 75 nm off Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.Twelve pirates, in a seven-meter long, unlit boat approached a container ship underway. They chased the ship and tried to get alongside. 3/O raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres, alerted crewmembers and master fired three rocket flares. Pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 252
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-05-17
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 252
has place: 3.8 NM east of Pulau Tenggol
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.77667
  long: 103.7367
comment: 17.05.2009: 3.8nm east of Pulau Tenggol, Malaysia.A speedboat with five pirates came alongside a vessel while towing a barge. Alarm raised and crew activated pressurised fire hoses towards the pirates to repel the boarding. Pirates aborted the attempt and escaped.

event 2009 253
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 253
has place: 13 NM off Pulau Aur Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.295
  long: 104.8233
comment: 31.03.2009: 2120 LT: Posn: 02:17.72N-104:49.22E: Off Pulau Aur, Malaysia.Seven pirates in a speedboat approached a tugboat underway. Six pirates armed with long knives and gun boarded the tug while one remained in the boat. The pirates stole crew cash and properties before escaping.

event 2009 254
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-02
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 254
has place: Bonny river
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.9283
  long: 6.6266
comment: 02.08.2009: 2317 UTC: Posn: 03:55.461N – 006:37.321E: Bonny river, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.Heavily armed pirates in two speedboats, seven in each boat approached and opened fire on a bulk carrier at anchor. The vessel immediately heaved anchor and proceeded to open seas for safety reasons. One crew injured.

event 2009 256
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-07-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 256
has place: Mosqueiro anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -1.095
  long: -48.484
comment: 27.07.2009: 2355 LT: Posn: 01:05.41S – 048:29.08W, Mosqueiro anchorage, Brazil.Robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They tied up the watch keepers hands and stole ship’s stores and escaped.

event 2009 257
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 257
has place: Off Pu;au Mangkai
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.860
  long: 105.103
comment: 02.08.2009: 0130 LT: Posn: 02:51.65N – 105:06.12E, South China Sea.Five pirates on a boat armed with knives boarded a tug boat underway. All the crew mustered and managed to chase the pirates back into their boat. One crew slightly injured.

event 2009 258
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-03
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 258
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.775
  long: 50.705
comment: 03.08.2009: 1500 UTC: Posn: 13:46.50N – 050:42.30E, Gulf of Aden.Ten heavily armed pirates in two boats fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The pirates fail to board the vessel due to evasive action taken by the master. All the crew and the ships properties are safe.

event 2009 259
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-04
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 259
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.533
  long: 48.833
comment: 04.08.2009: 1310 UTC: Posn: 13:32N - 048:50E, Gulf of Aden.Eight pirates armed with automatic guns in a 7-8 meter long, blue coloured wooden boat, approached a general cargo ship underway at 15-17 knots. They fired upon the ship and attempted to board her several times. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, and activated SSAS, contacted coalition warships. Pirates aborted the attempted attack due to the effective anti-piracy measures. A coalition helicopter arrived at the location at 1341 UTC.

event 2009 260
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 260
has place: Escravos anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.474
  long: 5.0735
comment: 03.08.2009: 2245 UTC: Posn: 05:28.44N - 005:04.41E, Escravos anchorage, Nigeria.Five robbers wearing masks armed with automatic guns in a speed boat boarded a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor. They opened fire and kidnapped five crewmembers and escaped. The remaining nine crew were not injured and they sailed the ship to open sea.

event 2009 261
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 261
has place: Punta Arena anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ecuador
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -2.2733
  long: -79.8417
comment: 09.08.2009: 1340 LT: Punta Arena anchorage, Guayaquil, Ecuador.Robbers approached and boarded a crew launch carrying six ship’s (LPG tanker anchored) crew ashore. The 10 robbers wearing masks and armed with guns fired warning shots and boarded the boat. They stole crew personal belongings, cash, seaman’s book, extra gasoline, damaged communication equipment and escaped. Later, local fishermen assisted the crew and landed them ashore.

event 2009 262
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-14
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 262
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.5833
  long: 47.41667
comment: 14.08.2009: 0320 UTC: Posn: 12:35N – 047:25E, Gulf of Aden.Five pirates armed with automatic guns and RPG in a speed boat fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres to deter the pirates from boarding the ship. A coalition helicopter arrived at the scene after 40 minutes and the pirates moved way. One crew injured. The master was instructed to rendezvous with a coalition warship, which sent some troops and a doctor to treat the injured crew.

event 2009 263
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 263
has place: 2.6 nm off Tanjung Ramunia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.351
  long: 104.2717
comment: 15.08.2009: 0345 LT: Posn: 01:18.9N – 104:16.18E, Malaysia.Three robbers in a small fast wooden boat boarded a product tanker at anchor. Duty crew sighted the robbers and informed D/O who raised the alarm. The robbers escaped upon hearing the alarm. Nothing stolen. VTIS Singapore informed.

event 2009 264
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 264
has place: Boma roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -5.8651
  long: 13.05367
comment: 15.08.2009: 0230 LT: Boma anchorage, Democratic Republic of Congo.Two robbers armed with sticks boarded a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers jumped into the water and escaped. Traffic control informed.

event 2009 265
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-16
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 265
has place: About 370 nm ENE of Hobyo, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 6.2883
  long: 54.6866
comment: 16.08.2009: 1250 UTC: Posn: 06:17.3N – 054:41.2E: About 370 nm ENE of Hobyo, Somalia.Two skiffs launched from a mother vessel, chased a general cargo ship and opened fire with automatic weapons and RPG. Master enforced anti piracy measures and contacted the authorities for assistance. Due to the effective preventive anti piracy measures enforced, the vessel escaped from the pirates.

event 2009 266
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 266
has place: Haldia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.0341
  long: 88.0858
comment: 12.08.2009: during midnight hrs: Haldia port, India.Whilst berthed, robbers boarded the bulk carrier unnoticed and stole ship spares from the engine room spares locker and escaped. The robbery was discovered the next day when the 2nd engineer went to look for spares and discovered the scattered empty boxes.

event 2009 267
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-24
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 267
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.0416
  long: 82.3933
comment: 24.08.2009: 0515 lt: Posn: 17:02.5N – 082:23.6E: Kakinada, India.Six robbers on a fishing boat approached a chemical tanker at anchor. Two of the robbers tried to board the vessel from starboard side midships using hooks. The duty officer raised alarm, sounded the foghorn and reported to the port control. The crew all mustered and the robbers aborted their attempt.

event 2009 268
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-26
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 268
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.133
  long: 48.75
comment: 26.08.2009: 0829 UTC: Posn: 13:08N – 048:45E: Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered, evasive manoeuvres made and distress signal sent on VHF Ch. 16. A warship and a military helicopter arrived at location to render assistance. Ship continued passage to destination port.

event 2009 269
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 269
has place: Moin anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Costa Rica
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.0667
  long: -83.105
comment: 26.08.2009: 0130 LT: Moin anchorage, Costa Rica.Two robbers boarded a container ship by using hooks. Duty watchman alerted the master and crew. On noticing the crew, robbers jumped overboard and escaped without stealing anything. Local authorities informed.

event 2009 270
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 270
has place: Apapa port, Lagos
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.4236
  long: 3.3722
comment: 27.08.2009: 0500 LT: No.5 berth, Apapa port, Lagos, Nigeria.Four robbers boarded a chemical tanker at berth and threatened the duty watchman with gun. The robbers stole ships properties and escaped by boat. The local authorities informed. No one injured.

event 2009 271
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-30
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 271
has place: Nippa anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.155
  long: 103.615
comment: 30.08.2009: 1055 UTC: Posn: 01:09.1N – 103:36.9E, Nippa anchorage, Singapore Straits.Five robbers armed with two machine guns in a boat attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchor. The robbers used hooks attached with ropes to board the ship but were noticed by duty crew who raised the alarm. Robbers aborted the attempt upon seeing the crew alertness and fled in a NE’ly direction. VTIS Singapore and ships in the vicinity informed.

event 2009 272
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 272
has place: Ciwandan port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.0322
  long: 105.9305
comment: 28.08.2009: 1950 UTC: Ciwandan port, Indonesia.While berthed, four robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel from a motor boat. They attempted to open the door to the engine room. Duty watchman noticed them and raised alarm. On seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Authorities informed.

event 2009 273
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 273
has place: Mamonal inner anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Colombia
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.3255
  long: -75.5216
comment: 04.09.2009: 2100 LT: Mamonal inner anchorage, Colombia.Robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor, unnoticed, and stole ship’s property and escaped. Duty crew observed the padlock of the forward store broken and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and searched the area and found traces of bare feet on deck. Coast guard informed and they came for investigation.

event 2009 274
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-05
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 274
has place: Mogadishu anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.0633
  long: 45.508
comment: 05.09.2009: 1610 UTC: Posn: 02:03.8N – 045:30.65E: Mogadishu anchorage: Somalia.Ten heavily armed robbers in two speedboats opened fire at a general cargo ship carrying out repairs to her engines at anchorage. Crew threw molotov cocktails and signal rockets at the speedboats. One crew injured. Vessel sustained damages.

event 2009 275
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 275
has place: Buoy No 3 Douala approach
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.83
  long: 9.4233
comment: 04.09.2009: 1902 UTC: Posn: 03:48.03N – 009:25.04E: Douala, near buoy no. B3, Cameroon.Armed robbers in two skiffs, approached a LPG tanker restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. One skiff managed to throw a hook and line over the vessel. The alert crew raised the alarm, switched on the deck lights and mustered. Seeing alert crew the robbers aborted and moved away. Later the Master heard over the VHF that armed robbers had assaulted the crew and looted another vessel. The robbers had jammed the VHF signal for the duration of the attack.

event 2009 276
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-09
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 276
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.1766
  long: 91.773
comment: 09.09.2009: 0330 LT: Posn: 22:10.6N – 091:46.4E: Chittagong ‘C’ anchorage: Bangladesh. Duty watchmen on an anchored vessel noticed a speed boat come alongside. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped. Authorities informed but no response.

event 2009 277
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-07
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 277
has place: Bonny river
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.8916
  long: 6.7916
comment: 07.09.2009: 0600 UTC: Posn: 03:53.50N – 006:47.50E, Bonny river, Nigeria.About nine pirates, heavily armed with automatic weapons, in a speed boat boarded and hijacked an offshore tug. The pirates used the tug to attack another vessel in the vicinity. The pirates robbed crew personal belongings. After around 40 minutes the pirates left both the vessels and headed off towards the coast.

event 2009 278
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 278
has place: Singapore EOPL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.305
  long: 104.29
comment: 14.09.2009: 0445 LT: Posn: 01:18.30N – 104:12.56E: EOPL Singapore Straits.Six robbers in a small boat came alongside a chemical tanker at anchor. Two robbers, armed with knives boarded the tanker, whilst the remaining stayed in the boat. Duty AB noticed the robbers and rushed into the accommodation and informed the duty officer who raised alarm, sounded fog horn, alerted crew members and warned all vessels by VHF radio. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Singapore VTIS informed.

event 2009 279
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 279
has place: Belawan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.945
  long: 98.7683
comment: 13.09.2009: 2150 LT: Posn: 03:56.7N – 098:46.1E, Belawan anchorage, Indonesia.Robbers armed with long knives boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty watch keeper sighted the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised ship’s alarm and mustered crew. On investigating, the crew saw the forecastle door open and a rope ladder rigged. The robbers had broken into the forecastle store and stolen ship’s stores. No injuries to crew. The robbers escaped. Master reported to port authority.

event 2009 280
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 280
has place: Phu My
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.58833
  long: 107.02833
comment: 26.08.2009: 0015 LT: Posn: 10:35.3N 107:1.7E: Phu My, Vietnam.Whilst berthed, robbers boarded a general cargo ship unnoticed. Robbers broke open the forecastle store and stole ship’s stores and escaped unnoticed. Additional security measures enforced to prevent future incidents.

event 2009 281
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-14
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 281
has place: Singapore EOPL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.30833
  long: 104.23
comment: 14.09.2009: 0240 LT: Posn: 01:18.37N – 104:13.94E: Singapore Straits.Five robbers in a small craft approached a tanker at anchor. They used hooks attached to a pole and attempted to board but alert crew and vigilant anti piracy watch prevented them from boarding.

event 2009 282
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-26
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 282
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.199
  long: 49.32
comment: 26.09.2009: 0115 UTC: Posn: 13:11.95N – 049:19.14E, Gulf of Aden.Four pirates armed with guns chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres and also contacted coalition warships. Coalition warship came to assist and the pirates aborted the attack on sighting the warship.

event 2009 283
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 283
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.15666
  long: 91.78666
comment: 15.09.2009: 2200 LT: Posn: 22:09.4N – 091:47.2E: Chittagong ‘C’ anchorage, Bangladesh.Twelve robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier from the stern. They took as hostage the stern duty watchman and started stealing ship stores. Later the roving deck watchmen noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer on bridge. Alarm raised and crew alerted. When crew approached stern, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Ship’s stores stolen. Authorities informed.

event 2009 284
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-16
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 284
has place: RED SEA
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 15.4833
  long: 41.5666
comment: 16.09.2009: 1020 UTC: Posn: 15:29N – 041:34E: Red Sea.While underway two high speed boats chased a tanker. The tanker altered course to keep the boats in the wake. Later the boats aborted the attempt.

event 2009 285
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-16
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 285
has place: Off Oman
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 15.333
  long: 56.46333
comment: 16.09.2009: 1400 UTC: Posn: 15:20.0N – 056:27.8E: Off Oman.A boat drifting on port beam of a container ship underway, increased speed and approached the ship. Due to ships higher speed, the boat was unable to get closer. The pirate boat aborted the attempt.

event 2009 286
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 286
has place: Sagar anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.69666
  long: 88.0166
comment: 18.09.2009: 0440 LT: Posn: 21:41.80N-088:01.00E: Sagar road Kolkata, India.Whilst anchored, robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship from the starboard side when the duty watchman was taking rounds on the port side. As the duty watchmen came to the starboard side the robbers threatened him with knives. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped. Local authorities informed.

event 2009 287
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 287
has place: Koko port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.995
  long: 5.4396
comment: 06.09.2009: 2130 UTC: Koko port, Nigeria.Whilst berthed, after discharging operations, about fifty robbers boarded a chemical tanker from the jetty. They tried to steal remaining palm oil from the tanks but crew prevented them. The robbers were very aggressive. Crew took shelter in the superstructure. All attempts to contact the authorities were in vain. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped.

event 2009 288
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-18
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 288
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.3366
  long: 49.785
comment: 18.09.2009: 0120 LT: Posn: 14:20.2N – 049:47.1E: Gulf of Aden.While underway, pirates in a small boat approached a ship and came as close as five meters. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Pirates aborted the attempt to board due to crew alertness.

event 2009 289
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 289
has place: Off Anambas island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.395
  long: 105.3683
comment: 18.09.2009: 1720 UTC: Posn: 03:23.7N-105:22.1E: Off Anambas Island, South China Sea.Six pirates armed with knives and machetes boarded a chemical tanker underway from astern using ropes. They entered the accommodation, went to the bridge and took hostage duty officer, hit him on his head, tied up his hands and left the bridge unmanned while they then took him to master’s cabin. The pirates stole cash money and personal belongings of master and duty officer. They then went to chief officer’s cabin and stole personal belongings. The pirates then took the captain on deck and held him hostage until they disembarked into their boat and escaped. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 290
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-19
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 290
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.866
  long: 51.0117
comment: 19.09.2009: 0605 UTC: Posn: 13:52N – 051:07E, Gulf of Aden.About seven pirates armed with guns in a six-meter long, white coloured speedboat, fired upon a bulk carrier underway. They attempted to board the ship but were unable to do so due to the evasive manoeuvres and anti-piracy measures taken by the crew. Master contacted coalition forces for assistance. Pirates aborted the attempt upon seeing a coalition helicopter arriving at the scene. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 291
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-19
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 291
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.8683
  long: 51.07138
comment: 19.09.2009: 0550 UTC: Posn: 13:52.10N – 051:04.17E, Gulf of Aden.Four pirates armed with machine guns, in a six meter long, white coloured skiff, approached from a pirate mother vessel and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, informed ships in vicinity and contacted warships for assistance. Crew mustered and activated anti-piracy measures. A coalition helicopter arrived and pirates aborted the attack. No injuries to crew. Bridge window damaged.

event 2009 292
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-19
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 292
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.9033
  long: 51.1633
comment: 19.09.2009: 0600 UTC: Posn: 13:54.2N – 051:09.8E, Gulf of Aden.About six pirates armed with guns, in a small white coloured speedboat, attempted to attack a bulk carrier underway in a convoy with two other ships. Master altered course, contacted coalition warships for assistance and crew activated anti-piracy measures. Pirates chased the ship for 20 minutes and aborted the attempt upon arrival of a coalition helicopter.

event 2009 293
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-20
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 293
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.81
  long: 48.155
comment: 20.09.2009: 1545 LT: Posn: 12:49.48N – 048:11.82E: Gulf of Aden.One speed boat with seven armed pirates approached a general cargo ship underway with intend to board. Ship activated anti piracy measures, armed guards onboard exchanged fire with the pirates. The pirates aborted the attempt were seen heading towards the Yemeni coast. All ships in the vicinity and coalition warship were informed via VHF radio.

event 2009 294
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 294
has place: Belawan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.92
  long: 98.7633
comment: 18.09.2009: 1927 UTC: Posn: 03:55.2N - 098:45.8E: Belawan outer anchorage, Indonesia.Three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker via the forecastle by using a rope and hook. The robbers threatened the forward duty AB who raised the alarm and retreated into the accommodation. Crew mustered and went forward to check. Upon seeing the crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship’s equipment. Attempt to contact authorities were futile.

event 2009 295
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 295
has place: Bonny river
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.9833
  long: 6.7667
comment: 20.09.2009: 0815 LT: Posn: 03:59N – 006:46E, Bonny river, Nigeria.Six pirates armed with guns boarded a refrigerated cargo ship underway/drifting. Pirates stole ships and crew cash. The pirates ransacked the crew cabins, stole personal belongings and left the vessel after around one hour. No crew injured. SSAS alarm was raised.

event 2009 296
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-22
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 296
has place: Lagos port breakwater
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.3866
  long: 3.4066
comment: 21.09.2009: Outside breakwater, Lagos port, Nigeria.Nine robbers in two boats came close to the astern of a vehicle carrier underway. One of the robbers managed to get onto the stern ramp recess. The vigilant crew sighted the robbers and shouted at them. Upon seeing crew alertness the robbers aborted their attempt and moved away.

event 2009 297
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-23
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 297
has place: Hai Pong anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 20.6433
  long: 106.86167
comment: 23.08.2009: 2215 LT: Posn: 20:38.6N – 106:51.7E: Hai Phong anchorage, Vietnam.Eight robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. They broke open forecastle store and stole ship’s stores. Forward duty AB was threatened with knives. Alarm raised and robbers jumped into the waters and escaped. Vessel enforced tighter security onboard.

event 2009 298
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 298
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2466
  long: 91.7166
comment: 22.09.2009: 1555 UTC: Posn: 22:14.6N – 091:43.0E: Chittagong anchorage: Bangladesh.Five armed robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor via the stern. Duty seaman doing routine rounds sensed suspicious activities astern and went to investigate. He encountered robbers and was threatened with knives but managed to escape. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped by jumping into the water. Upon investigation, it was discovered robbers managed to enter into the steering flat. Ship stores stolen.

event 2009 299
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 299
has place: Off Pulau Mangkai
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.00
  long: 105.233
comment: 19.09.2009: 2230 LT: Posn: 03:00N – 105:14E, Off Pulau Mangkai, South China Sea.Eight pirates armed with long knives and crowbars boarded a bulk carrier underway. They broke into 2/O cabin, tied up his hands and threatened him with a long knife at his throat. Pirates forced the 2/O to call the master. While the pirates were waiting next to the master’s door, they seized C/E and tied up his hands. The pirates rushed inside the Master’s cabin once it was opened. They threatened the Master with long knives and crowbars and demanded money. Master’s hands were tied up and they forced him to the aft station. The pirates jumped into a long wooden skiff with ship’s cash and crew personal belongings and escaped. C/E and 2/O managed to free themselves and raised the alarm. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 300
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-26
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 300
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1983
  long: 49.41967
comment: 26.09.2009: 0120 UTC: Posn: 13:11.57N – 049:25.11E, Gulf of Aden.Eight pirates armed with guns in two high powered speed boats attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres, fired parachute signals, activated SSAS and contacted coalition warships for assistance. Sea water kept running on deck constantly and crew locked themselves in bridge. Pirates started firing at the bridge and a coalition warship advised that they were getting closer to the ship. Pirates aborted the attempt upon seeing the warship. A coalition helicopter carried out inspection outside the ship’s superstructure along every deck and confirmed no pirates onboard. Ship resume course.

event 2009 301
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-26
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 301
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.25
  long: 45.65
comment: 26.09.2009: 0800 UTC: Posn: 12:15N – 045:39E, Gulf of Aden.Pirates in a skiff chased a bulk carrier underway. Master carried out evasive manoeuvres, increased speed and informed coalition warships. A coalition warship and a helicopter intervention prevented the pirates to continue the attempt. No injuries to crew and no damage to ship.

event 2009 302
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 302
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.1894
  long: 91.7233
comment: 27.09.2009: 0002 LT: Posn: 22:11.22N – 091:43.24E, Chittagong anchorage ‘B’, Bangladesh.Eight robbers armed with long knives in a small wooden fishing boat boarded a product tanker at anchor. Duty bosun sighted them and informed OOW who raised the alarm. Robbers threatened one watchman with long knives, cut off some mooring ropes and jumped into the water and escaped with the stolen stores. Port control informed.

event 2009 303
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 303
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2566
  long: 91.725
comment: 27.09.2009: 1600 UTC: Posn: 22:15.4N – 091:43.5E: Chittagong anchorage: Bangladesh.Duty officer onboard a container ship arrived at poop deck and spotted one robber near entrance to rope store. When duty officer approached the robber two other robbers armed with long knives began to chase him. He retreated to the main deck and alerted other crew members. Crew with crow bars arrived at poop deck but by then the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with stolen ropes.

event 2009 304
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 304
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2366
  long: 91.735
comment: 28.09.2009: 2030 LT: Posn: 22:14.2N – 091:44.2E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Eight robbers in a fishing boat attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty AB spotted them and raised alarm. Seeing the alert crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Nothing stolen.

event 2009 305
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 305
has place: Sagar anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.667
  long: 88.0166
comment: 29.09.2009: 0330 LT: Sagar anchorage: India.Robbers boarded a bulk carrier, unnoticed, and stole ship’s stores and escaped. The robbery was discovered later by duty officer and watchmen during rounds.

event 2009 306
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-09-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 306
has place: Puerto La Cruz anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.2783
  long: -64.701
comment: 28.09.2009: 2350 LT: Posn: 10:16.7N – 064:42.1W, Puerto la Cruz anchorage, Venezuela.Three robbers in a boat boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. Duty crew spotted them and raised alarm. On seeing alert crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped.

event 2009 307
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-02
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 307
has place: 335 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.6
  long: 48.566
comment: 02.10.2009: 0345 UTC: Posn: 02:36S – 048:34E, 335 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a fishing vessel underway. Vessel proceeding towards the Somali coast.

event 2009 308
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-04
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 308
has place: 680 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.7866
  long: 56.1183
comment: 04.10.2009: 1900 UTC: Posn: 01:47.2S – 056:07.1E, 680nm east of Mogadishu,Somalia.Two unlit boats with pirates chased from astern and fired upon a vehicles carrier underway. Master increased speed, carried out evasive manoeuvres, started fire pump and switched on all deck lights. Master reported to coalition forces, increased speed, headed into the wind and sea and activated the SSAS alarm. After about 10 minutes the pirate boats fell behind and the ship moved away. No injuries to crew members.

event 2009 309
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-05
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 309
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.6366
  long: 50.8416
comment: 05.10.2009: 1735 UTC: Posn: 13:11.57N – 049:25.11E: Gulf of Aden.Five pirates armed with guns in two high speed boats attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and evasive manoeuvres carried out, parachute signals fired, SSAS activated and coalition warship contacted. Pirates fired a RPG, which damaged the starboard bridge wing and captains office. Pirates aborted the attempt to board. Later a warship and aircraft arrived and chased the pirate boats.

event 2009 310
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 310
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.00
  long: 91.666
comment: 03:10:2009: 2230 LT: Posn: 22:00N – 091:40E: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.About ten robbers in a wooden boat approached a bulk carrier and attempted to board. Alert crew and barbed wire fitted on the ship’s side prevented them from boarding. The robbers moved away from the vessel. Local authorities informed.

event 2009 311
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-06
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 311
has place: Conakry anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.15
  long: -14.1
comment: 06.10.2009: 2300 UTC: Posn: 09:08.56N - 014:06.06W: Conakry anchorage, Guinea.Pirates in a boat armed with machine guns and pistols boarded a drifting tanker. They stole crew money and escaped. No injury to crew.

event 2009 312
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-07
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 312
has place: Gulf of Oman
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Iran
  in piracy region: Region Middle East
  lat: 25.03166
  long: 58.08833
comment: 07.10.2009: 1230 LT: Posn: 25:01.9N – 058:05.3E: Gulf of Oman.Whilst underway, duty officer spotted two speed boats approaching. Master informed, crew alerted and fire hoses rigged. Ten minutes later, ten speed boats chased the tanker but due to anti piracy measures, pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2009 313
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-07
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 313
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.1167
  long: 45.46
comment: 07.10.2009: 1320 LT: Posn: 12:07.0N – 045:26.7E: Gulf of Aden.Three skiffs approached a tanker underway. Tanker increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres, enforced preventive anti piracy measures and contacted coalition warship. Later the boats aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2009 314
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 314
has place: Puerto La Cruz anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.258
  long: -64.6916
comment: 10.10.2009: 0001 – 0530 LT: Posn: 10:15.48N – 064:41.5W, Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela.Robbers boarded an anchored tanker and escaped with ship’s stores. Bosun discovered the theft at 0810 LT, when he noticed the padlock of the forward store was damaged. Port authority informed.

event 2009 315
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-11
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 315
has place: 27 nm off Conakry
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.25
  long: -14.01667
comment: 11.10.2009: 0012 UTC: Posn: 09:15N – 014:01W, 27 nm off Conakry, Guinea.Nine pirates armed with machine guns in a 15 meter length speed boat attempted to board a chemical tanker underway using hooks and ladders. Master raised alarm, activated DSC alert, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. Crew mustered and activated fire hoses. The pirates commenced firing and followed the tanker for 30 minutes and finally aborted the attempt. No injuries to crew. Port authority contacted but no response.

event 2009 316
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-12
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 316
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.2638
  long: 44.0783
comment: 12.10.2009: 0345 UTC: Posn: 12:15.83N – 044.04.74E, Gulf of Aden.A fishing vessel closed onto a general cargo vessel underway. Master increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres, raised general alarm and contacted coalition warship. At a distance of around 0.5 nm a white and blue hull skiff with 5 armed pirates was launched from the fishing vessel. The skiff approached the vessel with a speed of approximately 20 knots but stopped and aborted the attack at a distance of around 0.2 nm. The attempted attack lasted around 25 minutes.

event 2009 317
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 317
has place: Singapore EOPL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.2833
  long: 104.175
comment: 13.10.2009: 0355 LT: Posn: 01:17.0N – 104:10.5E, Singapore EPOL, Singapore Straits.A small boat with six robbers came alongside a product tanker at anchor from stbd side aft. Two robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship’s properties. They were spotted by ship’s crew who raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers escaped in their boat.

event 2009 318
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 318
has place: Santa Catarina
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Brazil
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -27.54216
  long: -48.4158
comment: 01.10.2009: Posn: 27:34.53S – 048:24.96W: Barra Da Lagoa, Ilha De Santa Catarina, Brazil.Robbers boarded a grounded yacht 20 meters from shore and stole some equipment. During the incident the single crewmember of the yacht was ashore for safety reasons.

event 2009 319
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 319
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.17
  long: 91.79
comment: 13.10.2009: 2105 UTC: Posn: 22:10.2N – 091:47.4E: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.About ten robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier from stern, held hostage one crew at knife point and gained access into steering gear room. They stole ship’s stores and equipment and escaped in their boat. Local authorities informed.

event 2009 320
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-14
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 320
has place: South China Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 6.4833
  long: 107.716
comment: 14.10.2009: 1025 LT: Posn: 06:29N – 107: 43E: South China Sea.Pirates armed with machine guns in a boat chased a fishing vessel underway and opened fire at it. The vessel increased speed and enforced anti piracy preventive measures and contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. The centre immediately contacted the authorities and informed them to render necessary assistance to the crew and vessel. Due to vessel’s speed and evasive, preventive measures, the vessel escaped from the pirates and continued passage towards destination port.

event 2009 321
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 321
has place: Lagos anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.383
  long: 3.589
comment: 16.10.2009: 0300 LT: Lagos anchorage: Nigeria.Six robbers armed with guns boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They stole and transferred cargo of gas oil into their boat and escaped. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 322
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-16
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 322
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.725
  long: 50.925
comment: 16.10.2009: 1405 UTC: Posn: 13:43.5N – 050:55:5E, Gulf of Aden.One skiff with 5-6 armed pirates chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Master increased speed, carried out evasive manoeuvres and, headed towards a coalition warship. The vessel had rigged barbed wires along the railing and activated fire hoses. The pirates chased the vessel for around 40 minutes and then aborted the attempt. The funnel, stern area and the accommodation was damaged due to the firing. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 323
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-15
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 323
has place: 600 nm ESE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.55
  long: 54.8666
comment: 15.10.2009: 0237 UTC: Posn: 01:33S – 054:52E: 600 nm ESE of Mogadishu Somalia.Armed pirates in a skiff boarded and hijacked a container ship underway, took the crew hostage and sailed the ship towards Somali coast.

event 2009 324
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-19
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 324
has place: Around 920 nm E of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.8833
  long: 60.0833
comment: 19.10.2009: 0815 UTC: Posn: 01:53S – 060:05E, around 920 nm East of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. Further information awaited.

event 2009 325
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-22
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 325
has place: 350 nm SxE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -3.75833
  long: 46.7233
comment: 22.10.2009: 0415 UTC: Posn: 03:45.28S – 046:43.24E, 350 nm SxE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPG in two skiffs fired upon a RoRo vessel underway with intend to board. Vessel increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres and escaped the attack.

event 2009 326
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-22
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 326
has place: 570nm SE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.15
  long: 52.583
comment: 22.10.2009: 0555 UTC: Posn: 04:09S – 052:35E, 570nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPG in skiffs opened fire on a bulk carrier underway. The pirates boarded, took hostage 26 crewmembers and hijacked her. The vessel is now under the control of the pirates and are sailing her to an undisclosed location.

event 2009 327
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 327
has place: 35 nm off Conakry pilot station
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.216
  long: -14.2
comment: 21.10.2009: 1600 UTC: Posn: 09:13N – 014:12W, 35 nm off Conakry pilot station. Guinea.Eight pirates in a small black hull boat approached a general cargo ship underway. D/O raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and increased speed. As the boat approached at a distance of 150 meters, crew noticed one pirate was holding a rope, two pirates were armed with guns and the others were signalling the ship to stop. D/O increased speed to maximum and continued with evasive manoeuvres. Finally, the pirates stopped chasing the ship and aborted the attempted boarding. Port control was contacted but received no response.

event 2009 328
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 328
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.17833
  long: 91.721
comment: 19.10.2009: 2106 LT: Posn: 22:10.7N – 091:43.3E: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.25 robbers, in three wooden boats armed with long knives approached a container ship from astern. 15 robbers boarded the vessel via the poop deck. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. Local authorities informed. Coast guard personnel boarded for investigation.

event 2009 329
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 329
has place: North field Coral(2) Eastern Region
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Georgia
  in piracy region: Region Europe
  lat: 45.53
  long: 50.624
comment: 27.08.2009: 1400 LT: Posn: 50:37.28N – 045:31.49E: Caspian Sea.Pirates armed with guns opened fire on and boarded a fishing vessel. They stole crew properties and vessel’s equipment and escaped. One crew died from gunshot.

event 2009 330
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 330
has place: Haiphong anchoragw
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 20.641
  long: 106.88
comment: 25.10.2009: 0400 LT: Posn: 20:38.5N – 106:52.8E: Haiphong anchorage, Vietnam.Robbers boarded an anchored container ship from the forecastle and stole ship’s stores before escaping. Local authorities informed.

event 2009 331
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-25
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 331
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.12
  long: 45.166
comment: 25.10.2009: 0845 UTC: Posn: 06:07.7S –045:10.0E, 475 nm South of Mogadishu, Somalia.Six pirates armed with machine guns in a white plastic hull speedboat, chased a container ship underway. Ship raised alarm, adopted anti-piracy preventive measures and increased to maximum speed. At a distance of about three cables, pirates started firing at the ship. The pirates eventually aborted the attack and the vessel continued underway at maximum speed.

event 2009 332
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 332
has place: Off Guinea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.4233
  long: -13.7216
comment: 25.10.2009: 1500 LT: Posn: 09:25.4N –013:43.3W: Off Guinea.Five robbers armed with guns boarded a bulk carrier at anchor and stole ship’s stores and crew properties. The robbers escaped 40 minutes later. Local authorities informed.

event 2009 333
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-29T02:47 UTC
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 333
has place: 670 nm ESE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.9166
  long: 55.8833
comment: message which was received by the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre and relayed to the coalition naval forces to render assistance. A warship was dispatched to the location. The pirates managed to board and hijack the vessel.

event 2009 334
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-08-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 334
has place: Port Merak
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.9313
  long: 105.9968
comment: broke into the steering gear room, entered the engine room and stole ship's spare parts. While trying to escape, the robbers attacked a duty crew and escaped in a boat. The crew was slightly injured. Port authority informed.

event 2009 335
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 335
has place: Guayaquil
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ecuador
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -2.5
  long: -80.0666
comment: 26.10.2009: 2222 UTC: Posn: 02:30S – 080:04W: Guayaquil, Ecuador.Five pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a container ship underway. They broke open containers, stole goods, and escaped in their boat. Coast guard informed. Two patrol boats responded and detained the pirate boat.

event 2009 337
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 337
has place: Lagos anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.1383
  long: 3.46166
comment: 30.10.2009: 2125 UTC: Posn: 06:08.16N – 003:27.68E, Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.Nine heavily armed pirates in a speedboat boarded a bulk carrier and opened fire at her. They took hostage all crewmembers, assaulted some of the crew and damaged the ship’s communication equipments. Under guns threat, they stole ship’s cash, crew cash and ship’s property and crew personal belongings and escaped. Five crew injured. Nigerian navy informed.

event 2009 338
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 338
has place: Lagos anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.166
  long: 3.55
comment: 30.10.2009:2015 LT: Posn: 06:10N – 003:33E, Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.Six pirates armed with guns and knives in a speedboat boarded a chemical tanker drifting. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS, contacted Lagos port control and crew activated fire hoses. Pirates started firing at the bridge windows and accommodation doors. They were unable to get entry into the accommodation. The pirates managed to enter into the bridge and took hostage all crewmembers. They threatened the crew with guns, assaulted some of the crewmembers and damaged the communication equipments. Under guns threat, they stole ship’s cash, crew cash and personal belongings. Pirates locked all the crew in a cabin and escaped.

event 2009 339
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-27
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 339
has place: Around 320 nm east of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 1.416
  long: 50.6833
comment: 27.10.2009: 1020 UTC: 01:25N - 050:41E, Around320 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Seven pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a fishing vessel underway. Vessel raised alarm and informed the coalition forces. The armed security team onboard the vessel fired warning shots and the pirates aborted the attempted attack. A coalition helicopter arrived and fired warnings shots to stop both skiffs. The skiffs stopped and were seen throwing items overboard. A warship arrived and boarded the skiffs.

event 2009 340
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-31
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 340
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.45
  long: 49.7
comment: 31.10.2009: 1530 UTC: Posn: 13:26N – 049:42E: Gulf of Aden.Two skiffs chased and fire upon bulk carrier underway. The pirates attempted to board the vessel but due to effective anti piracy measures, the pirates aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2009 341
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-02
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 341
has place: Around 330 nm south of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -3.567499
  long: 45.66666
comment: 02.11.2009: 0810 UTC: Posn: 03:34.3S – 045:40.1E, Around 330 nm south of Mogadishu, Somalia.Two skiffs with six armed pirates in each boat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Pirates were unable to hook their ladder onto the ship’s side. Master increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres. Fire hoses activated. After 20 minutes the pirates gave up. Ship sustained bullet holes but no casualties.

event 2009 342
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-02
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 342
has place: Around 600 nm SSE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -7.833333
  long: 47.6688
comment: 02.11.2009: 1213 UTC: Posn: 07:55S – 047:40E, Around 600 nm SSE of Mogadishu, Somalia.One skiff with five pirates chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway while two more skiffs were stood by in the vicinity. Ship increased speed and enforced evasive manoeuvres and moved away. Ship sustained bullet holes.

event 2009 343
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-05
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 343
has place: 690 nm south of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -9.677
  long: 45.096
comment: 05.11.2009: 0426 UTC: Posn: 09:40.36S – 045:05.48E, 690 nm south of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates have attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. Further information awaited.

event 2009 344
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 344
has place: Ciwandan anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.001
  long: 105.94
comment: Indonesia.Four robbers in a small boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchor from the stern. The robbers tied up one duty AB and took the other one at knife point to the engine room. The robbers stole engine spares and escape. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 345
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-05
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 345
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.78
  long: 50.933
comment: 05.11.2009: 0648 UTC: Posn: 13:42.8N – 050:56.1E, Gulf of Aden.A small speedboat was sighted at a distance of four nm by a general cargo ship underway. When the boat passed the port beam of the ship, it immediately changed course and approached the ship from astern. Duty officer raised alarm, contacted warship for assistance and crew mustered. Master increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. As the boat came closer, four pirates with guns were sighted. The pirates attempted to board the ship several times. Later the pirates aborted the attempted attack due to the evasive manoeuvres.

event 2009 346
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-06
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 346
has place: Chennai anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 13.0816
  long: 80.358
comment: 06.11.2009: 0200 LT: Posn: 13:04.9N – 080:21.5E, Chennai anchorage, India.Four robbers in a boat attempted to board an anchored chemical tanker from the forecastle. Duty crew sighted the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew mustered and rushed to the location. On seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. Port control informed.

event 2009 347
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-07
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 347
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.625
  long: 47.193
comment: 07.11.2009: 0600 UTC: Posn: 12:37.5N - 47:11.6E, Gulf of Aden.Six pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPG in a skiff fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, contacted coalition warship, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates attempted to board the ship using a ladder but were unable due to the ship’s freeboard and evasive action taken by the ship.

event 2009 348
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-09
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 348
has place: Around 990 nm ExS of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.15
  long: 61.5833
comment: 09.11.2009: 0830 UTC: Posn: 01:09S 061:35E, Around 990 nm ExS of Mogadishu, Somalia.Several pirates armed with RPG and assault rifles in two skiffs chased and fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack her. Tanker increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, deployed self protection measures and successfully deterred the attempted boarding after one hour. Coalition forces informed. Tanker sustained some damages.

event 2009 349
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-10
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 349
has place: Around 1000nm east of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.7283
  long: 61.9633
comment: 10.11.2009: 0200 UTC: Posn: 00:43.7S 061:57.8E, Around 1000nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with RPG and assault rifles in two skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack her. The skiffs approached the vessel from the starboard side at approximately 25 – 30 knots speed and were spotted by extra bridge lookout at distance of 3 nm. At that time the skiffs were not yet picked up on radar. Vessel increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, deployed self protection measures and successfully deterred the attempted boarding after 30 min. Coalition forces informed.

event 2009 350
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-11
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 350
has place: Around 1050nm east of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.5833
  long: 62.666
comment: 11.11.2009: 01:05 UTC: Posn: 00:35S – 062:40E: Around 1050 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates boarded the bulk carrier underway and hijacked it. The pirates have taken hostage 22 crew members and are now sailing the vessel to an undisclosed location.

event 2009 353
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-12T03:30 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 353
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.6
  long: 54.241

event 2009 354
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-12
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 354
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.55
  long: 54.133
comment: 12.11.2009: 0536 UTC: Posn: 14:33N – 054:08E, Gulf of Aden.Pirates armed with assault rifles in skiffs attacked a bulk carrier underway. They chased and fired upon the ship with intent to hijack her. The ship increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, deployed self protection measures and successfully deterred the boarding. The pirates aborted the attempt at 0832 UTC.

event 2009 355
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-10
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 355
has place: Around 540 nm SE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.55
  long: 48.233
comment: 10.11.2009: 0410 UTC: Posn: 06:33S – 048:14E, Around 540 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates in two, skiffs armed with RPG and machine guns chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Ship raised alarm, contacted coalition forces, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates continued firing with machine guns and made several attempts to board her. Crew activated fire hoses and master continued with the evasive manoeuvres and finally managed to deter the attempted attack.

event 2009 356
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-13
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 356
has place: Around 810 nm south of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Comoro Islands
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -11.45
  long: 43.7
comment: 13.11.2009: 0720 UTC: Posn: 11:26S – 043:42E, Around 810 nm south of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates in two small boats armed with guns chased a Ro-Ro ship underway with intent to hijack her. Ship raised alarm, informed flag state authorities who informed the coalition forces, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the attempted boarding.

event 2009 357
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-13
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 357
has place: Around 220 nm SE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.7
  long: 47.966
comment: 13.11.2009: 0446 UTC: Posn: 00:42S – 047:58E, Around 220 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates in a white skiff armed with guns chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Vessel raised alarm, contacted coalition forces, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the attempted boarding.

event 2009 358
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 358
has place: Puerto La Cruz anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.265
  long: -64.69
comment: 13.11.2009: 2347 LT: Puerto la Cruz anchorage, Venezuela.Three robbers were seen at the forecastle of a tanker at anchor. Robbers were lowering ship stores into their boat when sighted. Master raised alarm. Robbers escaped with stolen stores. Port authorities informed.

event 2009 359
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-16
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 359
has place: Around 600 nm SxE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -8.003
  long: 45.9788
comment: 16.11.2009: 1053 UTC: Posn: 08:0.11S - 045:58E, Around 600 nm SxE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with machine guns attacked, boarded and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. They took hostage 28 crew members. The pirates are in control of the tanker and are sailing her to an unknown destination.

event 2009 360
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 360
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.206
  long: 105.48
comment: 16.11.2009: 0120 LT: Posn: 03:12.4N – 105:29.1E, Indonesia.10 pirates armed with knives and crow bars boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered the bridge and threatened the duty officer and AB and ordered them not to sound the alarm. The crew was forced to take the pirates to the captain’s cabin, where they tied the captain’s hands, threatened him with knives, stole ship’s cash and personal belongings and escaped. The attacks lasted around 10 minutes.

event 2009 361
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 361
has place: 9nm west of Paula Mangkai
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.166
  long: 105.45
comment: 19.11.2009: 0120 LT: Posn: 03:09.7N – 105:27.0E, 9nm west of Pulau Mangkai, South China Sea.Pirates armed with knives and swords in a small fishing boat boarded a product tanker underway. They tried to enter the accommodation but were unable but were unable as all doors were locked. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness they jumped overboard and escaped.

event 2009 362
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-18
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 362
has place: Around 600 nm NE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 6.583
  long: 54.5
comment: 18.11.2009: 0328 UTC: Posn: 06:35N– 054:30E, Around 600 nm NE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with guns chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack. Crew took all anti-piracy measures and the onboard security team returned fire. The pirates finally aborted and moved away.

event 2009 363
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-05
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 363
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.17
  long: 49.235
comment: 05.11.2009: 0305 UTC: Posn: 13:10.2N – 049:14.1E, Gulf of Aden.Five armed pirates in a motorboat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The RPGs fired at the ship, damaged the after part of the superstructure. Ship raised alarm, contacted warships and took evasive manoeuvres. A warship arrived at the location and the pirates aborted the attack. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 364
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-16
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 364
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.833
  long: 47.91
comment: 16.11.2009: 1422 UTC: Posn: 12:50N – 047:55E, Gulf of Aden.Pirates armed with guns in two speed boats chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Ship raised alarm, contacted warships, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres and finally managed to evade the attempted boarding. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 365
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-20
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 365
has place: Around 1050 nm ExS of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.35
  long: 62.667
comment: 20.11.2009: 1735 UTC: Posn: 01:20S – 062:40E, Around 1050 nm ExS of Mogadishu, Somalia.Eight pirates in one craft and four pirates in another craft, armed with machine guns and RPG, chased a bulk carrier underway from the port and stbd sides. They fired at the vessel with machine guns and RPG and attempted to board her. Master raised alarm, increased speed made aggressive evasive manoeuvres, crew activated anti-piracy measures and finally managed to evade the attempted boarding. Ship’s bridge glasses damaged and sustained bullet holes around accommodation. No injuries to crew members.

event 2009 366
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 366
has place: Port Harcourt
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.766666
  long: 7.0483
comment: 20.11.2009: 0500 LT: Port Harcourt, Nigeria.Tug Ifiyemi came alongside a berthed bulk carrier and three robbers armed with knives boarded her. Two, duty crew approached them but they were threatened with knives. The robbers stole two drums from the ship. Duty crew ran and reported to shore security that came and managed to convince the robbers to return the drums by giving them some money. The tug came alongside again and using ship’s crane the drums were taken back onboard. Master sent a protest letter to port security and harbour master.

event 2009 367
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 367
has place: Balikpapan outer anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.3566
  long: 116.9883
comment: 21.11.2009: 0130 – 0600 LT: Posn: 01:21.4S – 116:59.3E, Balikpapan outer anchorage,Indonesia.Three robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor using hooks attached to ropes. They stole ship’s stores and escaped in a small boat. Local authorities informed.

event 2009 368
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-20
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 368
has place: Around 1050 nm ExS of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.4166
  long: 62.4166
comment: 20.11.2009: 1430 UTC: Posn: 01:25S – 062:25E, Around 1050 nm ExS of Mogadishu, Somalia.Six pirate boats with a mother vessel in sight chased and opened fire upon an oil tanker underway. Two RPGs penetrated into port bridge door. Ships sustained damages and one crew was injured. Pirates aborted the attempt after about three hours of chasing.

event 2009 369
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-24
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 369
has place: Balongon anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.2166
  long: 108.5166
comment: 21.11.2009: 0120 LT: Posn: 06:13S – 108:31E, Balongan anchorage, Indonesia.One robber armed with a knife attempted to board a crude oil tanker at anchor. Alert duty crew saw a hook stuck on poop deck and investigated to find out that a robber was in process of climbing the rope and a knife in his mouth. Duty watch keeper immediately informed bridge and general alarm was raised and crew mustered. On hearing the alarm the robber escaped with an unlit boat.

event 2009 370
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-19
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 370
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.6366
  long: 47.6833
comment: 19.11.2009: 1900 UTC: Posn: 13:37.9N – 047:41.0E, Gulf of Aden.Pirates armed with guns in a boat chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, called warships for assistance, took evasive manoeuvres and crew mustered. The pirates directed searchlight at the ship and suddenly opened fire and ordered the ship to stop, with allegation to conduct search. Master replied, “cannot stop” and continued with the evasive manoeuvres. The pirates finally gave up the chase after 40 minutes. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 371
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-24
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 371
has place: Around 1100 nm east of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 0.488
  long: 63.208
comment: 24.11.2009: 1303 UTC: Posn: 00:29.3N – 063:12.5E, Around 1100 nm east of Mogadishu Somalia.Four pirates in a skiff fired upon and attempted to board a tanker underway. Ship sustained damages on stbd side of wheelhouse window. Pirates aborted the attempt after about 35 minutes of chasing. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 372
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 372
has place: Callao anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.01667
  long: -77.2
comment: 25.11.2009: 0030 UTC: Posn: 12:01S – 077:12W: Callao anchorage, Peru.During routine radio communications with deck watchmen, on an anchored bulk carrier, the Chief officer did not get a response from the forward AB. He instructed the bosun to check. The bosun found the forward AB tied up with injuries to his head. The AB informed that he had heard the noise of an approaching motor boat and when he went to check two masked men attacked him from behind and tied him up. Meanwhile another robber boarded the vessel. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped. Port authority informed and a police boat was sent out for investigation.

event 2009 373
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-26
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 373
has place: Around 470 nm SxW of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -5.883
  long: 43.766
comment: 26.11.2009: 0700 UTC: Posn: 05:53S – 043:46E, Around 470 nm SxW of Mogadishu Somalia.Pirates armed with RPG and machine guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack her. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates continued to chase and fire at the ship for around three hours before aborting. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 374
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 374
has place: East of Ceram island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.7
  long: 132.000
comment: 28.11.2009: 0900 LT: Posn: 03:42S – 132:00E, East of Ceram islands, Indonesia.Four persons in a white coloured speed boat, flying Indonesian flag approached a bulk carrier underway at 20-25 knots. Master raised alarm, sounded ship’s whistle continuously and crew activated fire hoses. It was noticed that the persons were waving a black cloth and no contacts made on VHF. Master altered course several times to evade the approach. The persons made two attempts to get close and finally aborted the chase at 0925 lt.

event 2009 375
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 375
has place: Lagos anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.215
  long: 3.395
comment: 15.11.2009: 2100 LT: Posn: 06:12.8N – 003:23.7E: Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.Robbers armed with guns and knives in a speed boat boarded a bulk carrier using bamboo sticks with hooks. They fired warning shots, when the crew tried to remove the bamboo sticks. The robbers were very violent towards the crew. Eleven crew were injured when they were hit with cable wires and kicked and punched. The robbers destroyed navigational equipment and stole crew cash, personal properties and ship’s cash and escaped. The robbers were onboard for more than two hours. When the Lagos port control was called they were informed that nobody would assist.

event 2009 376
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-29
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 376
has place: Around 970 nm ExN of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 3.166
  long: 61.55
comment: 29.11.2009: 1212 UTC: Posn: 03:09.39N – 061:30.30E, Around 970 nm ExN of Mogadishu Somalia.Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a tanker underway. They took hostage 28 crew members and are sailing the tanker to the Somali coast.

event 2009 377
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-11-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 377
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Benin
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.136
  long: 2.676
comment: 24.11.2009: 0120 UTC: Posn: 06:08.1N – 002:40.6E, 18.5nm off Cotonou, Border of Nigeria and BeninEight to nine robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored oil tanker. The robbers boarded via the poop deck and attacked the poop deck watchman and forced the watchman to the bridge. Robbers demanded ship’s cash and also crew personal belongings. Robbers were aggressive and they beat up the master and other crew. Few crewmembers hands were tied with ropes and forced to lie on the deck. The 3rd officer activated ship’s alarm and SSAS. Hearing the alarm the robbers panicked and tried to escape. As they escaped they shot and killed the chief officer. One of the robbers was caught by the 2nd and 3rd officer and handed over to the Benin police. Most of the money was recovered from the caught pirate.

event 2009 378
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-01
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 378
has place: Around 1200 nm NE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 12.166
  long: 63.533
comment: 01.12.2009: 0930 LT: Posn: 12:10N – 063:32E: Around 1200 nm NE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates in a skiff armed with guns chased and opened fire on a tanker underway. The pirates attempted to board from port side but failed and then tried to board from stbd side. The use of water jets from fire hoses and evasive manoeuvres made the pirates abort the attempt.

event 2009 379
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-02
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 379
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.44
  long: 54.333
comment: 02.12.2009: 1409 LT: Posn: 14:26.4N – 054:18.2E: Gulf of Aden.A general cargo ship underway spotted a mother vessel at a distance of 6nm. The mother vessel was seen to launch two skiffs, which approached the vessel at a speed of 14 knots. Vessel raised alarm, increased speed and made evasive manoeuvres. The skiffs approached the vessel on port and stbd side. Ship sent distress alert and activated SSAS alert, contacted coalition warship and authorities for help. The skiff on port side approached the vessel close to 15 meters and fired automatic weapons. Ten minutes later, the skiff aborted the attempt and regrouped with the mother vessel.

event 2009 380
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 380
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Haiti
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.55
  long: -72.383
comment: 01.12.2009: 2300 LT: Posn: 18.33N - 072:23W: Port au Prince Anchorage, Haiti.Duty officer heard some noises on the poop deck and upon investigation found three robbers already in the process of leaving in their boat after lowering some ship’s stores. Authorities informed and a coast guard boat arrived at location.

event 2009 381
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-07
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 381
has place: Around 1000 nm east of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 0.45
  long: 61.65
comment: 07.12.2009: 1343 UTC: Posn: 00:27N – 061:39E: off Somalia.Pirates in two skiffs chased and fired automatic weapons and RPG on a bulk carrier underway because of which a fire broke out on deck. The vessel increased speed and made evasive manoeuvres and sent distress message. The crew managed to contain the fire once the skiffs moved away. Later, the skiffs aborted the attack and moved away.

event 2009 382
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-07
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 382
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.9
  long: 48.011
comment: 07.12.2009: 0501 UTC: Posn: 12:54N – 048: 07E: Gulf of Aden.Two skiffs chased a tanker underway and opened fire with automatic weapons. The tanker enforced anti piracy preventive measures and escaped the attack.

event 2009 383
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 383
has place: Balongon anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.2266
  long: 108.4733
comment: 08.12.2009: 0325 LT: Posn: 06:13.62S – 108:28.29E: Balongan anchorage, Indonesia.Four robbers boarded a tanker from poop deck. They were spotted by the duty watchman who immediately informed the bridge duty officer. Alarm raised and crew mustered. On seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped in a waiting boat.

event 2009 384
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-06
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 384
has place: Around 1020nm NE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 10.8333
  long: 60.00
comment: 06.12.2009: 0624 UTC: Posn: 10:50N – 060:00E, Off Somalia.Armed pirates attacked and boarded a fishing vessel underway. They took hostage 29 crewmembers and hijacked the vessel.

event 2009 385
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-11
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 385
has place: Butung
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -5.265
  long: 123.418
comment: 11.12.2009: 0820 LT: Posn: 05:15.9S – 123:25.1E: Indonesia.Four pirates, armed with a gun and spear in a speed boat chased a general cargo ship. Vessel took anti piracy measures and prevented the boarding.

event 2009 386
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 386
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.21
  long: 91.773
comment: 05.12.2009: 1800 LT: Posn: 22:12.6N – 91:46.4E: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.About 12 robbers armed with long metal bars in a small boat boarded an anchored tug. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. Local authorities informed.

event 2009 387
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 387
has place: Callao anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.033
  long: -77.193
comment: 14.12.2009: 2100 LT: Posn: 12:02.S – 077:11.6W: Callao anchorage, Peru.Duty officer onboard an anchored container ship raised the alarm when he failed to get a response from the anti piracy duty AB on deck. Crew went forward to investigate and found the AB lying on deck with his hands and feet tied up and minor shoulder injuries. The robbers had broken into and stolen ship stores from the forecastle store. Upon hearing the alarm the robbers escaped.

event 2009 388
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-15
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 388
has place: Puerto La Cruz anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.26
  long: -64.693
comment: 15.12.2009: 2150 LT: Puerto la Cruz: Venezuela.Duty seaman onboard a container ship spotted six robbers in a boat attempting to board the vessel. Alarm raised and crew alerted. The robbers aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2009 389
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 389
has place: KOCHI ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.98
  long: 76.16
comment: 17.12.2009: 1929 UTC: Kochi anchorage: India.Two robbers boarded an anchored tanker via the anchor chain. The robbers broke open the forepeak store and stole ship’s stores. Ship’s crew noticed and chased them away. Seeing the crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped.

event 2009 390
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 390
has place: Callao anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.026
  long: -77.181
comment: 16.12.2009: 1735 LT: Callao anchorage: Peru.Robbers boarded an anchored vehicle carrier via the anchor chain and by cutting the hawse pipe cover. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. Incident was only discovered after the robbers had left the vessel and when ship’s crew went forward to heave up anchor. The incident may have occurred when all crew were assembled in the accommodation during port authorities inspection.

event 2009 391
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-18
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 391
has place: Off Conakry
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.296
  long: -14.821
comment: 18.12.2009: 1823 LT: Posn: 09:17.8N – 014:49.3W: Off Conakry, Guinea.Pirates armed with machine guns in a speedboat approached and fired upon a chemical tanker drifting. The tanker, increased speed, enforced anti piracy measures, reported to authorities and prevented the pirates from boarding it. No injuries to crew.

event 2009 392
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 392
has place: 2nm south of Tanjung Ayam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.288
  long: 104.193
comment: 20.12.2009: 0345 LT: Posn: South of Tanjung Ayam, Singapore Straits.Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a tug and took hostage the oiler. Alert duty AB saw the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Seeing the alert crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores.

event 2009 393
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 393
has place: Tema Roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ghana
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.646
  long: 0.0483
comment: 15.12.2009: 0000 UTC: Posn: 05:38.8N – 000:02.9E, Tema roads, Ghana.Ten robbers armed with machetes boarded a container ship at anchor via the anchor chain. They held three-duty crew, threatened them with the machetes at their throats and tied them up to bollards. The robbers stole ship’s property and stores from forward store and escaped. Port control informed. A patrol boat was sent to the location.

event 2009 394
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-16
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 394
has place: Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kenya
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.761
  long: 42.626
comment: 16.12.2009: 1700 LT: Posn: 02:45.70S – 042:37.11E, Off Somalia.About nine pirates armed with guns in a small boat attacked, boarded and hijacked a dhow underway along with its 13 crewmembers.

event 2009 395
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 395
has place: Belawan anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.925
  long: 98.768
comment: 22.12.2009: 1710 UTC : Posn: 03:55.5N - 098:46.1E: Belawan anchorage, Indonesia.Five robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship unnoticed. They tied-up the hands and feet of the duty AB and stole ship’s properties and ship’s stores. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Robbers escaped with stolen items. Incident reported to coastal authorities.

event 2009 397
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 397
has place: Lagos anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.215
  long: 3.2933
comment: 28.12.2009: 0020 LT: Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.Robbers armed with automatic weapons attacked and boarded an anchored general cargo ship. They assaulted and fire at the crew. Three-crew were injured. The robbers stole crew personal properties and ship’s stores and equipment. Master’s attempt to contact authorities and agents for assistance were futile. The IMB PRC received the distress message from the ship and relayed to the Nigerian authorities requesting to render assistance for the injured crew. At dawn, agents sent a boat to evacuate the injured crews’ to shore for medical treatment.

event 2009 398
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-27
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 398
has place: Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 8.4666
  long: 61.0166
comment: 27.12.2009: 1230 LT: Posn: 08:28N – 061:01E: Off Somalia.While underway, a container ship detected a white-hull fishing vessel with two small craft on each side. The fishing vessel lowered one craft, which chased the ship for around 45 minutes before aborting the attempt due to preventive measures.

event 2009 399
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2009 399
has place: Phillip channel
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.07833
  long: 103.6416
comment: 28.12.2009: 1230 UTC: Posn: 01:04.7N – 103:38.5E: Singapore Straits.About six small unlit boats chased a chemical tanker underway. Pirates from one boat attempted to board. The tanker made evasive manoeuvres and enforced anti piracy measures and prevented the boarding.

event 2009 400
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-28
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 400
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.966
  long: 48.566
comment: 28.12.2009: 1449 UTC: Posn: 12:58N – 048:34E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. The hijackers are sailing the tanker to an undisclosed location in Somalia. Further reports awaited.

event 2009 401
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-28
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2009 401
has place: Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -3.366
  long: 59.733
comment: 28.12.2009: 1610 UTC: Posn: 03:22S – 059:44E: Off Somalia.Pirates attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. The hijackers are sailing the vessel to Somali coast. Further reports awaited.

event 2009 402
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-30
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 402
has place: Nansha anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: China
  in piracy region: Region East Asia
  lat: 22.69
  long: 113.696
comment: 30.12.2009: 0645 LT: Posn: 22:41.4N – 113:41.8E: Nansha anchorage, China.Duty AB on rounds noticed a robber on forecastle. He informed duty officer on bridge who raised alarm and alerted crew. Upon inspection it was discovered ship’s stores were stolen from store. Local authorities informed and later boarded for investigation.

event 2009 402 1
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-30
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2009 402 1
has place: Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 11.55
  long: 63.00
comment: 30.12.2009: 0445 UTC: Posn: 11:42N – 063:00E: Off Somalia.Pirates in a skiff chased and fried upon a tanker with an RPG. The master sent a distress signal and was received by the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre who immediately contacted the authorities requesting to render assistance to the crew and vessel. The authorities contacted the master and advised him on preventive procedures which helped in the pirates aborting the attack. Crew safe. Vessel sustained damages due to the RPG firing.

event 2009 403
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-12-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2009 403
has place: Lagos anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.295
  long: 3.378
comment: 29.12.2009: 2116 LT: Posn: 06:17.73N – 003:22.7E: Lagos anchorage: Nigeria.Three armed robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchorage and stole crew personal properties and ship’s equipment. The robbers left after two hours.

event 2009 S1
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-03
event type: etype suspicious
has actor: ship victim event 2009 S1
has place: North of Isla de Bioco Cameroon
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.023
  long: 8.752
comment: 3.01.2009: SUSPECT APPROACH: 0730 LT: Posn: 04. 01,4N - 008. 45,1E North of Isla de Bioco. Cameroon. At 0730 local time a small 22`craft with 5 men onboard at ships port gangway tried to get onboard, saying they were from Kameroun water police. Two 'AG3 weapon' were observed hidden under a lifejacket and under a thwarft. OOW called the awaited 'STS service craft' and asked them whether they had sent a small craft to Juanita .the answer was no. He seems nervous and told not to thrust them. The captain talked with them for about 20 minutes and refused to lower the gangway. They got angry and told that they will contact the Kameroun navy to take the vessel under arrest. Meanwhile both engines were started and vessel begins to move southward. Around 0800 they gave up and headed north. THIS INCIDENT NOT INCLUDED IN IMB STATISTICS.

event 2009 S2
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-01-27T06:36 UTC
event type: etype suspicious
has actor: ship victim event 2009 S2
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.866
  long: 50.2
comment: A crude oil tanker sighted a suspicious blue-hull speed boat, 10m length with 5-6 people on Hdg 358° Speed 14 kts. Vessel reported the craft to Indian warship in the vicinity. Helicopter deployed by the vessel. The warship later proceeded to the position and arrested the five pirates along with their weapons ammunition. THIS INCIDENT NOT INCLUDED IN IMB STATISTICS

event 2009 S3
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-03-24
event type: etype suspicious
has actor: ship victim event 2009 S3
has place: 15 nm off Ras ar Ruays, Oman
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.14
  long: 59.9833
comment: 24/03/2009: 0720 LT: Suspicious Craft: Posn: 22:8.4N – 59:59.0E: 15 nm off Ras ar Ruays Oman.A product tanker underway was chased by a small boat with two persons. The master suspected piracy and increased speed, commenced evasive manoeuvres, activated fire hoses and informed ships in the vicinity. after around 30 minutes the boat gave up the chase and was seen to rendezvous with a white hulled fishing trawler. THIS INCIDENT IS NOT INCLUDED IN IMB STATISTICS.

event 2009 S4
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-04-18
event type: etype suspicious
has actor: ship victim event 2009 S4
has place: East coast Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.6
  long: 49.233
comment: 18.04.2009: 0437 UTC: Posn: 00:36S - 049:14E: Off Somalia.A passing vessel relayed sighting of one large skiff loaded with fuel tanks towing two smaller skiffs in position 00:36S - 049:14E - course 300 – speed 3 knots. All vessels to remain vigilant and stay clear of the suspicious boats.

event 2009 S5
type: Event
has time stamp: 2009-10-02
event type: etype suspicious
has actor: ship victim event 2009 S5
has place: Straits of Bab el Mandab, Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.916
  long: 43.166
comment: 02.10.2009: 1300 UTC: Posn: 12:55N – 043:10E, Straits of Bab el Mandab, Red Sea.A chemical tanker under way reported a suspicious, white coloured skiff, around 10 meters long with a high rise bow and two blue camouflaged skiffs in tow in above position. Ships are advised to be vigilant and cautious while transiting waters around this position.

event 2010 001
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-01
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 001
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.5166
  long: 47.283
comment: 01.01.2010: 0944 UTC: Posn: 12:31N – 047:17E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates hijacked a chemical tanker underway with its 24 crewmembers as hostage. They are now sailing the vessel to an undisclosed location in Somalia.

event 2010 002
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-01
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 002
has place: About 620 nm east of Somali coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 10.8
  long: 61.90
comment: 02:01.2010: 0021 UTC: Posn: 10:48N – 061:54E: About 620 nm east of Somali coast.Pirates hijacked a vehicle carrier underway with its 25 crewmembers as hostage. They are now sailing the vessel to an undisclosed location in Somalia.

event 2010 003
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 003
has place: Koja Container Terminal
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.097666667
  long: 106.9025
comment: 04.01.2010: 0200 LT: Posn: 06:05.86S – 106:54.15E: Koja container terminal, Tanjung Priok, Indonesia.Robbers boarded a berthed container ship and entered the engine room by breaking open the locks on the steering gear room door. They tied up and assaulted the duty AB. Robbers stole ship’s properties and escaped.

event 2010 004
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 004
has place: Abidjan outer anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ivory Coast
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.22
  long: -3.973
comment: 05.01.2010: 2356 LT: Abidjan outer anchorage, Ivory Coast.Three robbers armed with long knives in a small boat boarded a LPG tanker at anchor. One of the robbers took hostage the duty crew and threatened him with a knife while the other robbers stole ship’s stores. Alarm raised and the robbers escaped with the stolen stores. Port authority informed.

event 2010 005
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 005
has place: Irian Jaya, Indonesia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.65066666666667
  long: 132.7505
comment: 03.01.2010: 0900 LT: Posn: 01:39.4N – 132:45.3E, Indonesia.More than 10 pirates in three big boats chased and attempted to board a general cargo ship underway. Anti piracy measures taken by the ship and evasive manoeuvres carried out. After 20 minutes the pirates aborted the attempt and moved away. No casualties and no injuries to crew.

event 2010 007
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 007
has place: Tanjung Pemancingan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.21666666666667
  long: 116.383333333333
comment: 13.01.2010: 0415 LT: Posn: 03:13S – 116:23E, Tanjung Pemancingan, Indonesia.Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed. They broke into forepeak store and stole ship stores.

event 2010 008
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-09T04:00
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 008
has place: Gresik port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -7.13416666666667
  long: 112.650833333333
comment: tank stripping operations. Robbers escaped with ship’s stores. Pilot and port control informed.

event 2010 009
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-16
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 009
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.9666666666667
  long: 48.7
comment: 16.01.2010: 0425 UTC: Posn: 12:58N – 048:42E, Gulf of Aden.Five pirates in a high speed skiff approached an oil tanker underway. The skiff proceeded towards the ship from the direction of the sun making it difficult to detect. The ship spotted the skiff at a distance of about one to two nautical miles. Master raised alarm, blew ship’s horn and carried out evasive manoeuvres. Pirates opened fire with RPG and automatic weapons. Master informed coalition warship and a helicopter was dispatched. Seeing the helicopter the pirates aborted the attempt. No damage to ship and no casualties.

event 2010 010
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-17
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 010
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.6505
  long: 47.5515
comment: 17.01.2010: 1630 UTC: Posn: 12:39.3N – 047:33.9E, Gulf of Aden.Four pirates armed with automatic guns in a white coloured skiff approached a general cargo ship underway. At a distance of around 10 meters the pirates opened fire on the ship. Master raised alarm, Rocket parachute flares were fired. Hand flares were thrown into the water to .mark position if incident. One rocket parachute flare hit a skiff and injured a pirate. The skiff pulled away and aborted the attempted attack. A warship and a helicopter came to the assistance of the ship.

event 2010 011
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 011
has place: Adang bay anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.76816666666667
  long: 116.2515
comment: 18.01.2010: 2030 LT: Adang bay anchorage, Indonesia.Robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty crew noticed them and raised alarm. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship’s stores. Attempts to call police thru agent were not successful.

event 2010 012
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 012
has place: Guayaquil outer anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ecuador
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -2.7675
  long: -80.4343333333333
comment: 20.01.2010: 0220 LT: Posn: 02:46.5S – 080:26.6W, Guayaquil outer anchorage, Ecuador.Robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor and tried to gain access into the forward store. Duty crew noticed them and informed duty officer on the bridge who raised the alarm and crew mustered. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped empty handed. Port control informed but no action taken.

event 2010 013
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 013
has place: Manila anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 14.5623333333333
  long: 120.920666666667
comment: 21.01.2010: 1000 – 1300 LT: Posn: 14:33.74N – 120:55.24E, Manila south harbour anchorage, Philippines.Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored tanker and stole a liferaft and ship’s property and escaped. Port authorities informed.

event 2010 014
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 014
has place: Kakinada anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.0005
  long: 82.3013333333333
comment: 22.01.2010: 0140 LT: Posn: 17:00.3N – 082:18.8E, Kakinada anchorage, India.Three robbers in a small fishing boat approached a seismographic research vessel from the stern. One robber boarded the vessel thru the mooring port hole and started lowering the mooring rope into the boat. The duty watchman noticed the robber, made fast the rope on a bollard and informed bridge officer. Alarm raised and the robber dropped the rope and escaped. The theft was prevented due to the fast action of the watchman. Incident reported to PFSO port of Kakinada.

event 2010 015
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 015
has place: Ciwandan anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6
  long: 105.934166666667
comment: 29.01.2010: 0300 LT: Posn: 06:00.5S – 105:56.5E: Ciwandan anchorage: Indonesia.Four robbers in a speed boat approached an anchored general cargo ship from the port quarter. One robber boarded by using a hook attached to a rope. He was spotted by the deck watchman. Alarm raised and the robber escaped via the same rope. Local authorities informed.

event 2010 016
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 016
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13
  long: 48.7333333333333
comment: 05.02.2010: 0600 UTC: Posn: 13:00N – 048:45E, Gulf of Aden.Six pirates, in a high-speed open boat armed with machine guns fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Ship raised alarm, sent mayday messages, contacted warship and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates managed to board the ship using aluminium ladder while firing at the bridge. Master informed navy that all crew mustered in citadel and locked down. A warship and helicopter came for assistance and military forces boarded the vessel. The pirates had aborted and left the ship before the navy boarded the vessel. All crewmembers are safe.

event 2010 017
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 017
has place: Callao anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0166666666667
  long: -77.2
comment: 05.02.2010: 1935 LT: Posn: Callao anchorage no.1.Robbers armed with guns boarded a bulk carrier at anchor via the hawse pipe. The robbers escape when general alarm raised. Ships store stolen. Incident reported to the port authorities.

event 2010 018
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-03
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 018
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.0666666666667
  long: 47.0666666666667
comment: 03.02.2010: 0815 UTC: Posn: 13:04N – 047:04E, Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship along with its crew. Further details awaited

event 2010 019
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-06
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 019
has place: North of Tioman Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.20166666666667
  long: 104.024166666667
comment: 06.02.2010: 0200 LT: Posn: 03:12.10N – 104:01.45E, North of Tioman island, Malaysia.A tug towing an empty barge with 12 crewmembers, enroute from Singapore to Cambodia has been hijacked. Authorities informed.

event 2010 020
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 020
has place: Off Conakry
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.18966666666667
  long: -14.5338333333333
comment: 13.02.2010: 2230 UTC: Posn: 09:11.38N – 014:32.03 W, off Conakry, Guinea.Pirates armed with rifles boarded a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm; crew locked all access doors, mustered on bridge and hide in a safe place. Pirates tried to gain entry into the locked accommodation door but were unable to do. Due to the alarm continuously ringing, they aborted the attack and fled away. Crew and vessel safe.

event 2010 021
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 021
has place: Vishakhapatnam anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.6178333333333
  long: 83.351
comment: 14.02.2010: 0215 UTC: Posn: 17:37.7N – 083:21.6E, Vishakhapatnam anchorage, India.Three robbers using ropes and a hook boarded an anchored LPG tanker from astern. When sighted the OOW raised general alarm and duty security patrol rushed to the poop deck. Robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Master informed port control and the Indian navy contacted via VHF radio.

event 2010 022
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 022
has place: Vishakhapatnam roads
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.6666666666667
  long: 83.4166666666667
comment: 14.02.2010: 0835 LT: Vishakhapatnam roads, India.One boat with three robbers approached an anchored tanker from the port side. When the boat did not cross the bows the master raised the alarm. As the crew went forward to investigate they found two robbers onboard and a third attempting to board. The robbers fled as soon as they saw the ship’s crew. Port control informed.

event 2010 023
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-15
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 023
has place: Port au Prince anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Haiti
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.5821666666667
  long: -72.3716666666667
comment: 15.02.2010: 2345 UTC: Posn: 18:34.93N – 072:22.30W, Port Au Prince, Haiti.Robbers attempted to board an anchored landing craft. The alert master and duty crew managed to prevent the robbers from boarding the vessel. The crew and vessel safe.

event 2010 024
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 024
has place: Vung Tau anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.2506666666667
  long: 107.068166666667

event 2010 025
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 025
has place: Grove anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Guyana
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 6.68433333333333
  long: -58.1875
comment: 19.02.20010: 0530 UTC: Grove anchorage, Guyana.Ten robbers armed with knives boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. Robbers caught a duty crew and threatened him with a knife at his neck. They entered into the forecastle and bosun store and stole ship property. Later the robbers locked the crew in the bosun store and escaped. Port authorities informed.

event 2010 026
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-23T16:45 UTC
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 026
has place: 190 NM OFF OMAN COAST
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 16.5
  long: 58.8333333333333

event 2010 027
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 027
has place: Bab Al Mandeb
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Djibouti
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.5341666666667
  long: 43.4333333333333
comment: 28.02.2010: 0350 LT Posn: 12:32.5N – 043:26.0E, Bab Al Mandeb, Southern Tip of Red Sea.D/O onboard a product tanker noticed on radar two crafts sailing parallel to the tanker. The crafts then started approaching the vessel. Alarm raised and crew mustered on bridge. Anti piracy measures including use of floodlights to track the crafts and recorded sounds of dogs barking activate. Master took evasive manoeuvres, increased speed and transmitted mayday messages. A naval vessel announced that they are proceeding to the location. At 0415 LT, the crafts aborted the attack.

event 2010 028
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 028
has place: 230nm off Omani coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 15.55
  long: 59.8833333333333
comment: 02.03.2010: 0530 UTC: Posn: 15:33N – 059:53E, 230nm off Oman coast, Arabian Sea.Five pirates in a skiff approached a chemical tanker underway and attempted to board her. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition forces for assistance. Pirates aborted the attack due to the evasive manoeuvres and anti-piracy measures taken by the ship.

event 2010 029
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 029
has place: 6n South Of Little Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.6341666666667
  long: 44.784
comment: 02.03.2010: 0345 UTC: Posn: 12:38.4N – 044:47.4E, Gulf of Aden.Four pirates in a skiff chased and attempted to board an oil tanker underway. Master carried out evasive manoeuvres and fire hoses were activated. After about one hour of chasing the pirates aborted the attempted.

event 2010 030
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 030
has place: Southern Part of Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.6173333333333
  long: 42.9675
comment: 03.03.2010: 0628 UTC: Posn: 13:37N – 042:58.5E, Southern Part of Red Sea.Two pirates in different boats chased and attempted to board a chemical tanker underway. Master carried out evasive manoeuvres, mustered all crew and started water spray. Master contacted a coalition warship and the warship provided assistance. No injuries to crew and no damage to ship.

event 2010 032
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-04T07:28 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 032
has place: 340 nm SSE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -3.43333333333333
  long: 47.1833333333333

event 2010 033
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-08
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 033
has place: 9 nm from Hanish Al Kubra island, Southern Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.6175
  long: 42.5166666666667
comment: 08.03.2010: 1354 UTC: Posn: 13:37.5N – 042:31.0E, 9nm from Hanish Al Kubra Island, Southern Red Sea.Pirates in five skiffs, approached a bulk carrier from the port quarter, port bow and stbd bow with intent to board. Ship raised alarm, sent distress messages, took evasive manoeuvres and fired rocket flares to warn other ships. Coalition forces were contacted and a warship was dispatched. After 35 minutes, the pirates aborted the attempted attack due to the crew alertness. Crew noticed six armed pirates in two skiffs. The other three skiffs there were about three to four pirates.

event 2010 034
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-05
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 034
has place: 300nm south of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.93333333333333
  long: 45.8666666666667
comment: 05.03.2010: 0540 UTC: Posn: 02:56S – 045:52E, 300 nm south off Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with guns in two small skiffs and one large skiff attempted to attack a fishing vessel. Crew raised alarm, informed coalition forces and secured themselves inside the vessel. Security team took their position to resist the attack. A maritime patrol aircraft and two French helicopters arrived at the location and the pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2010 035
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-05
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 035
has place: 690nm South of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -9.58333333333333
  long: 44.3
comment: 05.03.2010: 0535 UTC: Posn: 09:35S – 044:18E, 690nm south off Mogadishu, Somalia.Armed pirates attacked a chemical tanker underway. They took hostage 21 crewmembers and hijacked the ship to Somali coast.

event 2010 037
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-11
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 037
has place: Singapore EOPL anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.28466666666667
  long: 104.167833333333
comment: the engine room and threatened the duty watch keeper with knives, tied him up, stole ship's equipment and escaped. Only during the next duty watch handover was the incident realized and the duty watch man released.

event 2010 038
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-11T23:40 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 038
has place: around 1100nm east of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -3.5
  long: 62.1666666666667
comment: Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates in two skiffs chased and opened fire on a container ship underway. Ship enforced anti piracy measures and increased speed and sent SSAS alert. Due to ship's higher speed attack prevented.

event 2010 039
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-15T13:18 UTC
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 039
has place: Around 775nm south of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Glorioso Islands
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -11.0333333333333
  long: 46.95
comment: Mogadishu.Pirates in skiffs armed with RPG and guns chased and fired upon a vehicle carrier underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The ship managed to evade the attack. No injuries to crew the vessel sustained some damage.

event 2010 041
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-19
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 041
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.25
  long: 91.7333333333333
comment: 19.03.2010: 0300 LT: Posn: 22:15N – 091:44E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor via the forecastle. The alert crew noticed the robbers, informed the OOW. The robbers chased the watchmen who entered and locked the accommodation. The robbers continued to try and gain access into the accommodation. As all entrances were locked he robbers were unable to gain entry into the accommodation and aborted their attempt. Master informed port authorities who alerted the coast guard. No casualties to crew and no damage to ship.

event 2010 042
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 042
has place: 2.4nm SE of TaNnjung Ayam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.3015
  long: 104.234333333333
comment: 20.03.2010: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:18.9N – 104:14.6E, 2.4nm SE of Tanjung Ayam, Malaysia.Five robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker at anchor. Duty crew noticed the robbers trying to gain access into the engine room. OOW informed and alarm raised. Crew mustered and made a search throughout the ship. No robbers sighted and nothing stolen. Master informed Johor PFSO and Singapore fusion centre. Later, Malaysian coast guard boarded the ship for investigation.

event 2010 043
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-20
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 043
has place: 780nm NE of Eyl
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 11.1666666666667
  long: 62.3681666666667
comment: 20.03.2010: 1200 UTC: Posn: 11:10.0N – 062:22.9E, 780 nm NE of Eyl, Somalia.Five armed pirates chased and attempted to board a container ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed to 25.5 knots and sounded ship’s whistle. Pirates fired upon the ship and came as close as 0.2 nm from the ship before aborting. The pirate skiff was doing approximately 24.5knots at the time of the attack.

event 2010 044
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-22
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 044
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 14.934
  long: 55.0176666666667
comment: 22.03.2010: 1200 UTC: Posn: 14:56.4N – 055:01.6E, Gulf of Aden.Six armed pirates in a speedboat chased and fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack. They attempted to board the vessel from the port quarter while firing at the superstructure. Master raised alarm, fired rocket flares, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates aborted the attack after around 20 minutes. No injuries to crew. Tanker sustained some damages.

event 2010 045
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-23
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 045
has place: 670nm East of Socotra (1350 nm NE of Mogadishu),
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 11.6921666666667
  long: 66.0896666666667
comment: 23.03.2010: 0137 UTC: Posn: 11:41.53N - 066:05.38E, 670 nm East of Socotra (1350nm NE of Mogadishu, Somalia).Armed pirates attacked, boarded and hijacked a bulk carrier with 21-crew while underway.

event 2010 046
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-23
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 046
has place: South China Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.26666666666667
  long: 106.5
comment: 23.03.2010: 0901 UTC: Posn: 05:16N - 106:30E, South China Sea.Armed pirates in a 15-meter long boat chased and fired upon two fishing vessels underway with intent to board. The vessels increased speed and managed to evade the attempted boarding. No injuries to crew.

event 2010 047
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-23
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 047
has place: South China Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 5.26666666666667
  long: 106.5
comment: 23.03.2010: 0901 UTC: Posn: 05:16N - 106:30E, South China Sea.Armed pirates in a 15-meter long boat chased and fired upon two fishing vessels underway with intent to board. The vessels increased speed and managed to evade the attempted boarding. No injuries to crew.

event 2010 048
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 048
has place: Calabar
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.78333333333333
  long: 8.30083333333333
comment: 20.03.2010: 1411 UTC: Posn: 04:47N – 008:18.5E: Calabar, Nigeria.Three pirates boarded a tug and fired warning shots into the air with machine guns. Master sent SSAS alert and contacted local agents for assistance. Pirates managed to enter bridge, steal ship’s equipment and escape.

event 2010 049
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-25
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 049
has place: 370nm South of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kenya
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -3.8
  long: 43.15
comment: 25.03.2010: 0750 UTC: Posn: 03:48S – 043:09E, 370 nm South of Mogadishu, Somalia.Two skiffs with four to five pirates in each skiff chased and opened fire on a container ship underway. The ship increased speed and managed to evade the attack.

event 2010 050
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-26
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 050
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.5336666666667
  long: 44.7501666666667
comment: 26.03.2010: 1245 UTC: Posn: 12:32.2N – 044:45.1E, Gulf of Aden.Pirates in a skiff approached a chemical tanker underway at distance of around two nm. Tanker increased speed to 16.2 knots as the skiff continued to approach. At a distance of less than a mile, master and security onboard noticed three pirates on the skiff and due to persistence of approach the guards fired warnings shots. Skiff continued to approach the tanker and the armed guards fired about 30 warnings shots until the pirates abandoned the approach. The skiff stopped, turned around and rejoined two other skiffs. Coalition forces informed and a helicopter came to the location to investigate the activities of the three skiffs.

event 2010 051
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 051
has place: Pointe Noire anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: République du Congo
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -4.76683333333333
  long: 11.8181666666667
comment: 27.03.2010: 0055 UTC: Posn: Pointe Noire anchorage, Congo.Two robbers boarded a crane ship at anchor from the stern. When sighted crew shouted at the robbers who immediately escaped with ship's stores. No casualties to crew.

event 2010 052
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-28
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 052
has place: 740nm East of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.01683333333333
  long: 57.234
comment: 28.03.2010: 0815 UTC: Posn: 01:01.1S - 057:14.4E, 740 nm East of Mogadishu, Somalia.Two pirate boats with three armed pirates in each boat chased and fired upon the tanker underway. Pirate boats came very close and were armed with guns and RPG. Over a period of two hours, the pirates fired upon and attempted to hijack the ship. The pirates eventually aborted the attack and moved away. No casualties to crew but the ship sustained bullet holes.

event 2010 053
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-28
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 053
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1333333333333
  long: 48.75
comment: 28.03.2010: 1524 UTC: Posn: 13:08N - 048:45E, Gulf of Aden.Four pirates in a skiff armed with machine guns chased and fired upon the tanker underway. Alarm raised, SSAS alert sent out and coalition forces contacted. A warship advised it would arrive at location within 40 minutes. Tanker increased speed, adopted evasive manoeuvres and escaped the boarding. Later, warship arrived and pursued the pirate boat.

event 2010 054
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-26T15:10 UTC
comment: Finally, the pirates aborted the attempted boarding.
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 054
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.2506666666667
  long: 49.184

event 2010 055
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-29
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 055
has place: 10nm off Yemen coast
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.25
  long: 46.6666666666667
comment: 29.03.2010: Posn: 10nm off Aden port, Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates boarded and hijacked a Ro-Ro vessel underway. They took hostage 24 crewmembers and are now sailing the vessel towards Somali coast. Further report awaited.

event 2010 056
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 056
has place: Conchan terminal
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.2508333333333
  long: -76.918
comment: 28.03.2010:0118 UTC: Posn: 12:15.5S - 076:55.8W: Conchan terminal (moored at the terminal), Peru.Three robbers boarded a tanker from a small wooden boat. Alarm raised, crew mustered and proceeded to forecastle to investigate. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with stolen ship's stores.

event 2010 057
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 057
has place: Tarahan
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.51766666666667
  long: 105.3
comment: 15.01.2010: 0300 LT: Posn: 06:31.6S - 105:18.0E: Tarahan anchorage: Indonesia.Robbers armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship and entered the engine room. Watch keepers noticed the robbers but did not take any action, as they were afraid. Robbers broke open spare parts boxes and stole engine spares and escaped.

event 2010 058
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-25
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 058
has place: Lagos anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.30116666666667
  long: 3.40016666666667
comment: 25.03.2010: 2100 UTC: Posn: 06:18.7N – 003:24.1E: Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.Eight robbers armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker. The robbers injured two crew who had to be taken ashore by pilot vessel for treatment. Ship’s and crew cash and properties stolen.

event 2010 059
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-31
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 059
has place: 125 nm south of Kismayo
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Kenya
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -2.25133333333333
  long: 41.5831666666667
comment: 31.03.2010: 0530 UTC: Posn: 02:15.08S – 041:34.99E: 125 nm south of Kismayo, Somalia. Pirates armed with machine guns and RPG attacked and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. The vessel enforced all effective anti piracy measures and prevented the pirates from boarding it. Nine-crew injured due to the firing of RPG and automatic weapons. The Piracy Reporting Centre contacted authorities and requested assistance for the crew and vessel. The authorities dispatched a patrol boat. Further details awaited.

event 2010 060
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-31
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 060
has place: 420 nm East of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.05
  long: 52.4333333333333
comment: 31-03-2010: 0521 UTC: Posn: 02:03N – 052:26E: 420nm east off Mogadishu, Somalia.Heavily armed pirates in three skiffs chased a product tanker and fired upon her. The vessel made evasive manoeuvres and escaped from the pirates.

event 2010 061
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-31
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 061
has place: 520 nm SW of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -5.05
  long: 40.05
comment: 31.03.2010: 1259 UTC: Posn: 05:03S – 040:03E, 520 nm SW of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a product tanker underway. Master raised alarm, took anti-piracy measures, increased speed and managed to evade the boarding.

event 2010 062
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-31
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 062
has place: 900 nm NE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 10.5333333333333
  long: 58
comment: 31.03.2010: 1428 UTC: Posn: 10:32N – 058:00E, 900 nm NE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with guns in a boat chased and fired upon a fishing vessel underway. Captain took anti-piracy measures and increased speed. Finally, the fishing vessel managed to escape. One crew injured and in need of medical evacuation.

event 2010 063
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-31
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 063
has place: 1180 nm East of Mogadishu,
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Maldives
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 1.46666666666667
  long: 65.1511666666667
comment: 31.03.2010: 1709 UTC: Posn: 01:28.0N – 065:09.7E, 1180 nm East of Mogadishu, Somalia.Armed pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, activated anti-piracy measures, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. Pirates attempted to board the ship but unable to do so due to the speed and evasive manoeuvres taken by the ship. Finally, pirates gave up the chase and aborted the attack. No injuries to crew.

event 2010 064
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-30
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 064
has place: Dumai
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.68366666666667
  long: 101.466666666667
comment: 30.03.2010: 0030 LT: Posn: Dumai port, Indonesia.Severn robbers using a rope attempted to climb aboard a chemical tanker berthed. Duty AB spotted them and informed duty officer and alerted all other crew. On sensing they have been noticed, robbers retreated back into their boat and escaped.

event 2010 065
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-31
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 065
has place: 1364 nm NE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 14.4166666666667
  long: 64.6666666666667
comment: 31.03.2010: 1830 UTC: Posn: 14:25N – 064:40E, 1364 nm NE of Mogadishu Somalia.Pirates in two skiffs chased and attempt to board a container ship while underway. Master raised alarm, took anti-piracy measures, increased speed and managed to evade the boarding.

event 2010 066
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-02
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 066
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 12.8343333333333
  long: 58.1666666666667
comment: 02.04.2010: 0834 UTC: Posn: 12:50.6N – 058:10E, Gulf of Aden.Two wooden boats with seven armed pirates chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Master, increased speed to maximum and carried out evasive manoeuvres. After 30 minutes of chasing, pirates aborted the attempt and moved away. No injuries to crew.

event 2010 067
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-02
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 067
has place: 770 nm South of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Glorioso Islands
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -11.1333333333333
  long: 46.1166666666667
comment: 02.04.2010: 1100 UTC: Posn: 11:06S – 046:07E, 770 nm South of Mogadishu, Somalia.Two skiffs with armed pirates chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Pirates opened fire with RPG and guns. However, alert ship’s crew managed to escape and move away.

event 2010 068
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-03
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 068
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.8511666666667
  long: 51.0835
comment: 03.04.2010: 0539 UTC: Posn: 13:51.7N – 051:05.1E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates armed with RPG and automatic guns chased and opened fire on a chemical tanker. The tanker enforced anti piracy measures, made evasive manoeuvres and requested for assistance. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre relayed the request to the authorities. A military aircraft arrived at location and circled the tanker. Tanker evaded the attack and continued passage.

event 2010 069
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 069
has place: Hiep Phouc
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.6343333333333
  long: 106.768
comment: 03.04.2010: 0230 LT: Posn: 10:38.06N – 106:46.07E: Hiep Phouc, Vietnam.Three robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed chemical tanker. They took the 2/O as hostage and stole ship’s properties. 2/O was injured and sent to shore hospital for treatment.

event 2010 070
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 070
has place: South off Tawi Tawi
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Philippines
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 4.16716666666667
  long: 120.683833333333
comment: 04.04.2010: 0215 UTC: Posn: 04:10.3N – 120:41.3E: South off Tawi Tawi, Celebes Sea. Philippines.A chemical tanker underway was chased by skiffs for about 30 minutes. The tanker enforced anti piracy measures and made evasive manoeuvres. The vessel evaded the attack and continued her passage. All crew and the vessel are safe.

event 2010 071
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-04
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 071
has place: 1230 nm NE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 8.35
  long: 65
comment: 04.04.2010: 0740 UTC: Posn: 08:21N-065:00E: 1230 nm NE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates in skiffs attacked, boarded and hijacked a tanker underway. Pirates have taken hostage 24 crewmembers and are sailing the vessel towards Somalia. Further report awaited.

event 2010 072
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-04
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 072
has place: 675 nm South of Mogadishu,
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -9.4005
  long: 44.5003333333333
comment: 04.04.2010: 13:40 UTC: Posn: 09:24.3S – 044:30.2E: 675 nm South of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates in a skiff armed with RPG and automatic weapons chased and fired upon at a container ship underway. Ship increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres and evaded the attack.

event 2010 073
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-05
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 073
has place: 110 nm south of Masirah island, Oman
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 18.35
  long: 59.0166666666667
comment: 05.04.2010: 0313 UTC: Posn: 18:21N – 059:01E: 110 nm south of Masirah island, Oman.Three skiffs chased a chemical tanker underway. The master sent a distress message requesting for help. Two skiffs came very close to the tanker and pirates placed a ladder on the vessel’s side to board. Due to evasive manoeuvres pirates failed to board the vessel. A warship arrived in the vicinity to assist the vessel. No injury to crew but RPG damage to vessel.

event 2010 074
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-23
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 074
has place: 20nm East of Khuriya Muriya Islands, Oman (150nm ExN of Salalah)
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.4508333333333
  long: 56.7006666666667
comment: 23.03.2010: 1333 UTC: Posn: 17:27N – 056:42E: 20nm East of Khuriya Muriya Islands, Oman (150nm ExN of Salalah)Pirates attacked and hijacked a refrigerated cargo ship underway and took hostage the 21 crew members. Further report awaited.

event 2010 075
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 075
has place: 1075 nm NE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 12.3833333333333
  long: 60.35
comment: 05.04.2010: 0749 UTC: Posn: 12:23N – 060:21E: 1075 nm NE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates in two skiffs boarded a container ship underway. The crew locked themselves in a safe room and contacted authorities for help. A warship arrived at location and boarding team boarded and rescued all crew. Pirates were detained.

event 2010 076
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-05
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 076
has place: 90nm NE of Socotra island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.6336666666667
  long: 55.6345
comment: 05.04.2010: 1205 UTC: Posn: 13:38.2N – 055:38.2E: 90nm NE of Socotra island, Somalia.Pirates in skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway, using RPG and machine guns. Ship increased speed and made evasive manoeuvres.

event 2010 077
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-30
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 077
has place: 360 nm East of Ras Hafun, (880 nm NE of Mogadishu)
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 10.5666666666667
  long: 57.55
comment: 30.03.2010: Posn: 10:34N – 057:33E: 360 nm East of Ras Hafun, (880 nm NE of Mogadishu) Somalia.Pirates boarded and hijacked a fishing vessel and took hostage the 14 crew members. Pirates sailed and anchored the vessel off the Somali coast. Further report awaited.

event 2010 078
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 078
has place: Callao anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.034
  long: -77.1848333333333
comment: 05.04.2010: 2000 LT: Callao anchorage, Peru.Four masked robbers armed with long knives were seen on forecastle of a container ship. Alarm raised and crew mustered on bridge and all access to accommodation locked. Attempt to contact the authorities for assistance futile. Owners CSO contacted IMB PRC for assistance. Centre relayed message to authorities requesting assistance. Later, robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores.

event 2010 079
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-06
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 079
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.1013333333333
  long: 51.8513333333333
comment: 06.04.2010: 0840 UTC: Posn:14:06.8N – 051:51.8E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates in skiffs attempted to board a vehicle carrier underway. The master reported the incident to the coalition forces and enforced anti piracy measures. Skiffs aborted the chase.

event 2010 080
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 080
has place: Abidjan anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ivory Coast
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.2015
  long: -4.05033333333333
comment: 03.04.2010: 0145 LT: Abidjan anchorage: Ivory Coast.Robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor unnoticed by crew. 2/O spotted them and informed master. Upon investigation it was discovered one robber armed with long knives lowering ship’s store into the sea. Robber jumped into water and a small boat was seen recovering the rope. Vessel weighed anchor and proceeded to open seas.

event 2010 081
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-07
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 081
has place: 415 nm south of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Kenya
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.98333333333333
  long: 43.8666666666667
comment: 07.04.2010: 1243 UTC: Posn: 04:59S – 043:52E: 415 nm south of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates boarded and hijacked a bulk carrier underway with her 25 crew members as hostage and are sailing the vessel towards Somalia. Further information awaited.

event 2010 082
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 082
has place: Chittagong anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2338333333333
  long: 91.8176666666667
comment: 07.04.2010: 0400 LT: Posn: 22:14.3N – 091:49.6E: Chittagong port: Bangladesh.Shore watchmen onboard a berthed container ship spotted three robbers armed long knives on the poop deck. The robbers stole ship’s stores, jumped overboard and escaped. Attempt to contact the authorities were futile.

event 2010 083
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 083
has place: Off Mangkai Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.73366666666667
  long: 105.267166666667
comment: 07.04.2010: 2300 LT: Posn: 02:44.2N – 105:16.3E: (off Mangkai island) South China Sea.Eight pirates armed with long knives boarded a tanker underway and took hostage a deck watchkeeper. They entered the bridge and threatened the Master and took him hostage. The pirates then entered the crew cabins and stole personal property. The Master was kept hostage until the pirates escaped.

event 2010 084
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-08
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 084
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.7166666666667
  long: 56.6833333333333
comment: 08.04.2010: 0622 UTC: Posn: 13:43N – 056:41E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates in skiffs chased and opened fire on a container ship underway. The vessel increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres and evaded the attack.

event 2010 085
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 085
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.968
  long: 51.4166666666667
comment: 04.04.2010: 0545 UTC: Posn: 13:58.8N – 051:25.0E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates in skiffs chased a chemical tanker underway. The vessel reported to the coalition forces and made evasive manoeuvres. The vessel managed to evade the attack.

event 2010 086
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-08
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 086
has place: Maracaibo inner anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.6333333333333
  long: -71.5833333333333
comment: 08.04.2010: 1050 UTC: Posn: 10:38N – 071:35W: Inner Anchoage, Maracaibo Port, Venezuela.Four robbers in two boats attempted to board a general cargo ship at anchor. The robbers aborted the attempt after the ship’s alarm was sounded. The incident was reported to the port authorities. Ship’s and crew are safe.

event 2010 087
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 087
has place: Off Mangkai Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.23483333333333
  long: 105.444666666667
comment: 08.04.2010: 1755 UTC: Posn: 03:14.90N – 105:26.68E: (off Mangkai island) South China Sea.Seven pirates armed with long knives and gun boarded a bulk carrier underway and took hostages the deck watch keepers. The pirates entered the Masters cabin, stole ship’s cash and escaped.

event 2010 088
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-09
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 088
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.6333333333333
  long: 56.1333333333333
comment: 09.04.2010: 1005 UTC: Posn: 13:38N – 056:08E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates in skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway, using RPG and machine guns. Ship increased speed and made evasive manoeuvres.

event 2010 089
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 089
has place: Lawi Lawi Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.46766666666667
  long: 116.8015
comment: 10.04.2010: 0515 LT: Posn: 01:28.6S – 116: 48.9E: Lawi - Lawi anchorage, Balikpapan, Indonesia.Robbers boarded a tanker by breaking open the hawse pipe cover. They entered the forescastle and stole ship equipment by breaking the lock on the booby hatch.

event 2010 090
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-09
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 090
has place: Callao anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12
  long: -77.2
comment: 09.04.2010: 1918 LT: Posn: 12:00S-077:12W: Callao, Peru.A robber was seen climbing the anchor chain of a chemical tanker. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Crew used water to force robber to jump back into the water. Authorities informed and a patrol boat dispatched. Robber escaped.

event 2010 092
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-10
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 092
has place: Tanjung Pemancingan anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.18333333333333
  long: 116.383333333333
comment: 10.04.2010: 2236 LT: TG. Pemancingan anchorage: Indonesia.Robber attempted to climb up the anchor chain of a general cargo ship at anchor. Crew spotted him and informed bridge. Alarm raised and ship’s whistle sounded. Robber jumped into the water and escaped.

event 2010 093
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-11
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 093
has place: 515 nm SE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -4.75
  long: 51
comment: 11.04.2010: 0741 UTC: Posn: 04:45s – 051:00e, 515 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Further details are awaited.

event 2010 094
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-11
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 094
has place: 870nm NE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: 2.43483333333333
  long: 59.9846666666667
comment: 11.04.2010: 0930 UTC: Posn: 02:26.9N – 059:59.8E, 870nm NE of Mogadishu, Somalia.A container ship underway detected three speed boats on radar at a distance of about 3.5 nm. Two skiffs with speed 20 knots commenced chasing the ship. Ship alarm raised, speed increased, SSAS activated, DSC distress sent, and evasive manoeuvres commenced. The skiffs closed to 1.6 nm and aborted the attempted attack.

event 2010 095
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-12
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 095
has place: LAGOS ROADS
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.26766666666667
  long: 3.43483333333333
comment: 12.04.2010: 1215 UTC: Posn: 06:16.6N – 003:26.9E, Lagos roads, Nigeria.Three pirates armed with automatic rifles in a fiberglass motor boat approached a drifting container ship with intent to board. Duty officer raised alarm, enforced anti-piracy measures and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates aborted the attempted boarding due to the alertness of the crew. Port authority and ships in vicinity informed.

event 2010 096
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-17
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 096
has place: Malacca Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.03383333333333
  long: 99.75
comment: 17.04.2010: 1055 LT: Posn: 04:02.3N – 099:45E, Malacca Straits.One fishing boat with few persons onboard came very close to tanker drifting. Master suspected the persons intend to board the ship. Master sounded alarm, took anti piracy measures and commenced spraying water from the standby fire hoses. The boat stayed close to the vessel for sometime and then moved away.

event 2010 097
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-18
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 097
has place: 1500nm NE of Mogadishu, 200nmwest of Lakshadweep islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.48333333333333
  long: 68.9333333333333
comment: 18.04.2010: 0725 UTC: Posn: 09:29N – 068:56E, 260nm west of Minicoy Islands, (Indian Ocean), Off Somalia.Four pirates in a skiff armed with RPG fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack. Ship activated anti-piracy measures. The ship had a team of four security personal onboard. Pirates stopped firing and aborted the attempted boarding. No casualties to crew and ship. Tanker continued her passage.

event 2010 098
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 098
has place: 1.4 nm south of Tg. Ayam
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.307
  long: 104.201166666667
comment: 16.04.2010: 2000 UTC: Posn: 01:18.42N – 104:12.7E: 1.4nm south of TG. Ayam: Malaysia.Six robbers boarded an anchored tanker via the poop deck. OOW spotted them and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Robbers escaped in their boat. An investigation was conducted and no robbers were found. Nothing was stolen.

event 2010 099
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-14
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 099
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.7
  long: 47.3833333333333
comment: 14.04.2010: 2345 UTC: Posn: 12:42N – 047:23E: Gulf of Aden.Around seven pirates armed with RPG and guns chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Master made evasive manoeuvres and contacted warship for assistance. Due to evasive manoeuvres ship escaped the attack. A coalition warship intercepted the pirate skiff. Ship sustained damages from machine gun and RPG fire.

event 2010 100
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-18
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 100
has place: 1500nm NE of Mogadishu, 230nm west of Minicoy island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.48333333333333
  long: 69.3
comment: 18.04.2010: 0200 UTC: Posn: 09:29N – 069:18E: 230 nm WNW of Minicoy Island (Indian Ocean), Off Somalia.Armed pirates in skiffs opened fire on a fishing vessel underway and ordered her to stop. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel and took her 26 crew members hostage. Vessel currently heading towards Somalia.

event 2010 101
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-18
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 101
has place: 1500nm NE of Mogadishu, 230nm west of Minicoy island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.48416666666667
  long: 69.3003333333333
comment: 18.04.2010: 0200 UTC: Posn: 09:29N – 069:18E: 230 nm WNW of Minicoy Island (Indian Ocean), Off Somalia.Armed pirates in skiffs opened fire on a fishing vessel underway and ordered her to stop. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel and took her 25 crew members hostage. Vessel currently heading towards Somalia.

event 2010 102
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-18
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 102
has place: 1500nm NE of Mogadishu, 230nm west of Minicoy island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 9.48366666666667
  long: 69.3008333333333
comment: 18.04.2010: 0200 UTC: Posn: 09:29N – 069:18E: 230 nm WNW of Minicoy Island (Indian Ocean), Off Somalia.Armed pirates in skiffs opened fire on a fishing vessel underway and ordered her to stop. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel and took her 26 crew members hostage. Vessel currently heading towards Somalia.

event 2010 103
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 103
has place: Tanjung Priok Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -6.06816666666667
  long: 106.884666666667
comment: 20.04.2010: 0345 LT: Tanjung Priok anchorage: Indonesia.Four robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored general cargo ship. Duty AB returning after rounds to the forecastle deck saw one robber coming out from port side entrance and immediately informed OOW who raised the. Robbers escaped with ship’s equipment.

event 2010 104
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-19
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 104
has place: South China sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.41666666666667
  long: 104.316666666667
comment: 19.04.2010: 1528 UTC: Posn: 04:25N – 104:19E: South China Sea.Owner reported to the IMB-PRC that tug and barge were hijacked and deviated from the original route to Thailand. The Centre notified the authorities in Malaysia and Indonesia. The Malaysian authorities/MMEA dispatched a maritime aircraft and a patrol boat. The aircraft reported sighting of the tug and barge and pirates casting-off the barge. A Malaysian Maritime patrol boat located the barge and handed it over to the Owners. Owners arranged another tug to tow the barge to Thailand. The Malaysian and Indonesian authorities continued to search for the tug. Later the pirates left the tug and the crew then continued to sail the tug to Singapore. A Singapore Naval ship spotted the tug and escorted her.

event 2010 105
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-21
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 105
has place: 170 nm SE of Khuriya Muriya Islands, (Oman), Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 16.4166666666667
  long: 57.2166666666667
comment: 21.04.2010: 0605 UTC: Posn: 16:25N – 057:13E: 170 nm SE of Khuriya Muriya Islands, (Oman), Off Somalia.Pirates in skiffs opened fire, boarded and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. They took the 21 crewmembers as hostage.

event 2010 106
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-21
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 106
has place: 1170nm east of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Maldives
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 1.16666666666667
  long: 65
comment: 21.04.2010: 1050 UTC: Posn: 01:10N – 065:00E, 1170 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Four pirates armed with RPG and automatic weapons in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway with intent to hijack. Ship raised alarm, contacted coalition forces, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. A coalition warship responded and sent a helicopter to the location. Pirates stopped chasing the ship and aborted the attempted attack. No injuries to crew. Some damage to ship due to gun fire.

event 2010 107
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-21
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 107
has place: Vung Tau anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.2178333333333
  long: 107.083333333333
comment: 21.04.2010: 0308 LT: Posn: 10:13.7N – 107:05.0E, Vung Tau anchorage, Vietnam.Pirates armed with guns boarded an anchored tanker. Duty watchman from bridge deck sighted the pirates. The vessel raised alarm and ship’s horn. Pirates escaped with ship’s stores. Port authority informed.

event 2010 108
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-19
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 108
has place: Around 400 nm ESE of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Seychelles
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -0.833333333333333
  long: 51.5
comment: 19.04.2010: 2100 UTC: Posn: 00:50S – 051:30E, Around 400 nm ESE of Mogadishu, off Somalia.During the night a mother vessel and two skiffs fired upon a warship which they mistook for a merchant vessel. The warship fired warning shots and chased the pirates. The skiffs were seized and pirates detained.

event 2010 109
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-22
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 109
has place: Eastern OPL anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.318
  long: 104.266833333333
comment: 22.04.2010: 0300 LT: Posn: 01:19.8N – 104:16.1E, Eastern OPL anchorage, Malaysia.Three robbers on a boat attempted to boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. Duty watchman on deck sighted the pirates. Robbers aborted the attempt when the vessel raised alarm and ship’s horn. No casualties to crew and ship.

event 2010 110
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-23
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 110
has place: 1395NM NE OF MOGADISHU (INDIAN OCEAN)
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 14.8
  long: 65.3
comment: 23.04.2010: 0640 LT: Posn: 14:48N – 065:18E, around 1395nm NE of Mogadishu (Indian Ocean), off Somalia.Five pirates in a skiff armed with RPG and guns chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Master made evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition forces for assistance. Ship raised alarm, increased speed, activated SSAS, sent DSC distress, and commenced evasive manoeuvres. The pirates chased the vessel for more than one hour and then aborted the attempted attack. No injuries crew. No damage to ship.

event 2010 111
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 111
has place: VUNG TAU ANCHORAGE
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.218
  long: 107.083666666667
comment: 08.03.2010: Vung Tau anchorage, Vietnam.Three robbers armed with knives in a boat approached and boarded a bulk carrier at anchor using grapnel hooks. They stole some equipment and escaped upon being noticed by the duty crew. Port control informed.

event 2010 112
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-25
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 112
has place: Around 760 NM From Socotra Island (Arabian Sea), Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 18.1
  long: 65.7833333333333
comment: 25.04.2010: 0215 UTC: Posn: 18:06N – 065:47E, around 760 nm from Socotra island (Arabian Sea), off Somalia.Four pirates armed with machine guns and RPG in a white coloured skiff chased and fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack. Ship raised alarm, sent distress message, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and crew locked all accommodation doors. Pirates tried to board the ship using a steel ladder and hooks attached to ropes. They fired RPG at the accommodation and the ship continued with her evasive manoeuvres. After several attempts, finally pirates aborted the attempted boarding. No injuries to crew.

event 2010 113
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-25
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 113
has place: Around 760 NM From Socotra Island (Arabain Sea), Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.9833333333333
  long: 65.8166666666667
comment: 25.04.2010: 0348 UTC: Posn: 17:59n – 065:49e, around 760 nm from Socotra island (Arabian Sea), off Somalia.Six pirates armed with machine guns and RPG in a white coloured skiff chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway with intent to hijack. Tanker contacted coalition forces, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. Pirates attempted to board the tanker several times but unable due to the evasive manoeuvres and finally they aborted the attempt. No injuries to crew.

event 2010 114
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-25
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 114
has place: Bab El Mandeb, Southern Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.8
  long: 43
comment: 25.04.2010: 0523 UTC: Posn: 13:48N – 043:00E, Bab el Mandeb, southern Red Sea.Two skiffs were sighted at a distance of one nm from a chemical tanker underway. Suddenly, one skiff with high speed approached and came very close to the tanker. Four pirates armed with guns and an aluminium ladder was seen in the skiffs. Security personal onboard fired several warning shots in the air but the pirates kept approaching. Finally the security personal fired closed to the skiffs and the pirates aborted the attempted attack.

event 2010 115
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-04
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 115
has place: Around 227 NM SE Of Kismayo
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Somalia
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -1.28333333333333
  long: 47.1166666666667
comment: 04.03.2010: 1437 UTC: Posn: 01:17S – 047:07E, approx. 227nm SE of Kismayo, Somalia.Armed pirates in two skiffs fired upon a research vessel underway. Vessel employed evasive manoeuvres and was able to prevent the boarding before a French naval vessel arrived on scene detaining the pirates.

event 2010 116
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-25
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 116
has place: Jabal Zuquar Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.767
  long: 42.9511666666667
comment: 25.04.2010: 0515 UTC: Posn: 13:46.2N – 042:57.7E, Red Sea.Pirate boats chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Master increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres. After about 80 minutes, pirates aborted the attempt and moved away. No casualties and no damage to ship.

event 2010 117
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-24
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 117
has place: Boma anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Angola
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: -5.85533333333333
  long: 13.0341666666667
comment: 24.04.2010: Boma anchorage, Democratic Republic of Congo.Robbers boarded the tanker at anchor. They stole ship’s property and escaped unnoticed.

event 2010 118
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-05
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 118
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.1956666666667
  long: 91.746
comment: 05.03.2010: 2300 LT: Posn: 22:11.74N – 091:44.76E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Ten robbers armed with knives in two boats boarded a chemical tanker at anchor during bunkering operations. Duty pumpman spotted the robbers and they threatened him with knives. He quickly ran and alerted other crew. Crew rushed to forecastle to assist. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robbers escaped with ship’s stores in their boats. Ships in vicinity, port control and coast guard informed.

event 2010 119
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-27
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 119
has place: 35nm NE off Kerteh
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 4.736
  long: 103.967666666667
comment: 27.04.2010: 1333 UTC: Posn: 04:44.16N – 103:58.06E: 35 nm NE of Kerteh, South China Sea.Pirates boarded a tug towing a barge and robbed the crew of cash money, personal belongings and escaped. Malaysian Maritime authorities dispatched a patrol boat which arrived at the location and rendered assistance to the tug. Authorities are investigating.

event 2010 120
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-27
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 120
has place: Off Lagos
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.16833333333333
  long: 3.34866666666667
comment: 27.04.2010: 2145 LT: Posn: 06:10.10N – 003:20.92E: Off Lagos, Nigeria.3/O on a product tanker noticed on radar a boat approaching from port bow. When Aldis lights were directed at the boat, the boat stopped and turned towards another vessel. Later, the boat approached the tanker from astern. Alarm raised. Pirates opened fire at tanker. Pirates attempted to board the vessel but failed due to razor wire around the vessel deck and the constant maneuvering. All ships in the vicinity informed via VHF. No injuries to crew.

event 2010 121
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 121
has place: Vung Tau anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.2176666666667
  long: 107.117833333333
comment: 28.04.2010: 1848 UTC: Posn: 10:13.6N – 107:07.7E, Vung Tau anchorage, Vietnam.Two robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty watchman sighted the robbers and vessel immediately raised alarm and ship’s horn. Robbers managed to escape with ship’s stores. Port authority informed.

event 2010 122
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-27
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 122
has place: Off Bintan Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.2038333
  long: 104.7591667
comment: 27.04.2010: 1300 UTC: Posn: 01:12.3N - 104:45.55E, Off Bintan Island, IndonesiaWhile underway a tug towing a barge lsot contact with the owners and is believed to have been hijacked.

event 2010 123
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-01
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 123
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.266667
  long: 91.8166667
comment: 01.05.2010: 0440 LT: Posn: 22:16N - 091:49E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh.Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship carrying out cargo operations at a mooring buoy. Duty A/B noticed the robbers who tried to catch him. The A/B ran to the gangway adn informed another A/B who raised the alarm. Robbers stole ships stores and escaped upon seeing the crew alertness. Coast guard informed.

event 2010 125
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-01
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 125
has place: 21nm east of Tg. Gelang
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.6333
  long: 103.75
comment: Pirates attacked a tug towing a barge and attempted to board her. The crew fired rocket parachute flares at the pirate boat and sent a distress message via VHF ch 16. A Malaysian warship in the vicinity responded and dispatched a helicopter to render assistance. The pirate boat managed to escape before the arrival of the helicpoter.The Malaysian authorities are investigating.

event 2010 126
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 126
has place: Lagos outer anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 6.2848333
  long: 3.350833
comment: Seven robbers armed with rifles and knives boarded a bulk carrier during anchoring operations. they assaulted the MAster and 3/O. The Masters eye was injured and both the Master and 3/O received head injuries resulting in bleeding. The robbers damaged ships equipments, robbers Master's and crew cash adn personal belongings and escaped.

event 2010 127
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-05
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 127
has place: Arabian Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 12.2511666666667
  long: 59.5003333333333
comment: 05.05.2010: 0413 UTC: Posn: 13:13N – 059:30E: (Arabian Sea) off Somalia.Pirates in a skiff chased and opened fire on a tanker. The tanker made evasive manoeuvres and contacted a warship for help. Later, owners informed that they had lost contact with the tanker and that the ship was not moving. The tanker have been hijacked and all crew had locked themselves in the steering gear room. Later a warship arrived at the location and dispatched a helicopter. The boarding team landed onboard the tanker and rescued all 23 crew members safely. The pirates were detained. The tanker sustained some damages. Presently the warship is escorting the tanker to a safer area.

event 2010 128
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-05
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 128
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -9.769
  long: 41.2756666666667
comment: 05.05.2010: 0518 UTC: Posn: 09:45.2S – 041:15.9E: Off southern Somalia.Pirates in a skiff chased a bulk carrier underway and opened fire on it. Security team onboard the bulk carrier returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moving away.

event 2010 129
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-05
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 129
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1
  long: 48.616667
comment: 05.05.2010: 2212 UTC: Posn: 13:06N - 048:37E: Gulf of AdenPirates in skiffs approached a passenger ship underway and opened fire on it. Ship sent a distress message and enforced anti piracy measures and prevented the boarding.

event 2010 130
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-05
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 130
has place: Around 1350 nm east of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Maldives
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 1.83333333333333
  long: 67.8333333333333
comment: 06.05.2010: 1107 UTC: Posn: 01:50N – 067:50E: Around 1350 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates attacked and hijacked a fishing vessel along with its 28 crew members and are now sailing the vessel to Somali coast. Further report awaited.

event 2010 131
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-08
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 131
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 14.9666666666667
  long: 54.7833333333333
comment: 08.05.2010: 1206 UTC: Posn: 14:58N – 054:47E, Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates chased, attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker along with its 22 crew. The vessel is currently sailing towards the Somali coast. Further report awaited.

event 2010 132
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-08
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 132
has place: 20 nm off Paula Mangkai
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.36716666666667
  long: 105.450333333333
comment: 08.05.2010: 1645 UTC: Posn: 03:22.3N – 105:27.2E, 20 nm off Pulau Mangkai, South China Sea.Six pirates in an unlit small wooden boat approached and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Alert duty crew noticed the boat and raised alarm. Ships whistle sounded, deck lights switched on and crew mustered. Pirates aborted the attempted attack upon seeing the crew alertness. Security message transmitted via VHF to warn other ships in the vicinity.

event 2010 133
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 133
has place: Around 20 nm off Paula Mangkai
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.26666666666667
  long: 105.416666666667
comment: 08.05.2010: 1720 UTC: Posn: 03:16N – 105:25E, around 20 nm of Pulau Mangkai, South China Sea.Eight pirates armed with long knives boarded a container ship underway. They gained control of the bridge, stole ship’s and crew property and left the ship. No injuries to crew and no damage to ship.

event 2010 134
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-10
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 134
has place: Around 1200 nm east of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Maldives
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 0.1
  long: 64.95
comment: 10.05.2010: 0538 UTC: Posn: 00:06N – 064:57E: Around 1200 nm east of Mogadishu, off Somalia.Pirates in skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier. The vessel enforced effective anti piracy preventive measures and evaded the hijack. Later, the skiff moved away. Vessel sustained damages due to the firing.

event 2010 135
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 135
has place: Barranquilla Pallermo Terminal
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Colombia
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: 10.9508333333333
  long: -74.7508333333333
comment: 03.05.2010: 2300 LT: Posn: 10:57.5N – 074:45.5W: Palermo terminal, Barranquilla, Colombia.A berthed general cargo ship had completed cargo operation and was preparing to depart. The C/O from a ship berthed ahead of the general cargo ship informed the gangway watch keeper that robbers had just stolen ship property from his ship and were making their way towards their ship. The duty watch keeper raised the alarm. The timely information from the C/O prevented the incident.

event 2010 137
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-01
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 137
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.0666666666667
  long: 44.0666666666667
comment: 01.05.2010: 0400 UTC: Posn: 12:04N – 044:04E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates fired upon a Yemeni vessel. The Yemeni coast guard exchanged fire with the pirates and the pirates aborted the attack.

event 2010 138
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-11
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 138
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.5166666666667
  long: 47.1333333333333
comment: 11.05.2010: 1536 UTC: Posn: 12:31N – 047:08E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates boarded and hijacked a chemical tanker along with its 15 crew. The vessel is currently being sailed towards Somalia.

event 2010 139
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-12
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 139
has place: Around 285 nm east of Khuriya Muriya Island, Oman
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 15.9166666666667
  long: 60.8333333333333
comment: 12.05.2010: 0556 LT: Posn: 15:55N – 060:50E: Around 285 nm east of Khuria Muriya Island, Oman (Arabian Sea) off Somalia. Pirates boarded and hijacked a bulk carrier along with its 23 crew. The vessel is currently being sailed towards Somalia.

event 2010 140
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-12
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 140
has place: Around 150 nm east of Lindi, Tanzania, Off Somalia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -9.96666666666667
  long: 42.25
comment: 12.05.2010: 1507 UTC: Posn: 0958S – 042:15E: 150 nm east of Lindi, Tanzania, Off Somalia.Pirates in skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway. The vessel made evasive manoeuvres and enforced anti piracy measures. Later, pirates aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2010 141
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 141
has place: Callao Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0178333333333
  long: -77.2001666666667
comment: 12.05.2010: 1830 – 1930 LT: Posn: 12:01.7S – 077:12.1W: Callao anchorage Peru.Armed robbers boarded a bulk carrier an anchor. They took hostage one shore guard, pointed a gun to his head and threatened him. The other guard informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered at bridge. Local authorities informed. Robbers broke open the bosun store door and escaped with ship’s stores before the patrol boat arrived at location.

event 2010 142
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-12
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 142
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.4511666666667
  long: 43.7173333333333
comment: 12.05.2010: 1328 UTC: Posn: 12:27.7N – 043:43.4E: Gulf of Aden.After exiting the IRTC a general cargo ship was attacked by a skiff with three persons on board. The vessel noticed another four skiffs with pirates and ladders in the vicinity. The vessel immediately raised alarm, increased speed, activated fire hoses and called naval warships in the vicinity. The general cargo ship managed to evade the attack. The skiffs then attacked and fired upon another vessel.

event 2010 143
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 143
has place: Singapore OPL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.30066666666667
  long: 104.208
comment: 13.02.2010: 0530 LT: Posn: 01:18.4N – 104:12.48E: Malaysia.Duty oiler onboard a container ship reported to duty officer that there were five robbers in the engine room. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped without stealing anything.

event 2010 144
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 144
has place: Balikpapan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -1.35133333333333
  long: 116.983333333333
comment: 07.02.2010: 0750 LT: Posn: 01:21.8S – 116:59.00E: Balikpapan anchorage, Indonesia.Robbers attempted to board an anchored tanker. Alert crew spotted the robbers and prevented the boarding.

event 2010 145
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 145
has place: Douala Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.73366666666667
  long: 9.40983333333333
comment: 16.05.2010: 2255 UTC: Posn : 03:44.2N – 009:24.59E: Douala outer anchorage, Cameroon.About 10 robbers boarded a refrigerated cargo ship and opened fire with automatic weapons The robbers kidnapped the master and escaped.

event 2010 146
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-17
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 146
has place: Douala Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 3.73483333333333
  long: 9.41683333333333
comment: 17.05.2010: 2140 UTC: Posn: 03:44.N – 009:21.1E: Douala outer anchorage, Cameroon.23 robbers armed with guns boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. Crew properties and cash were stolen. The robbers kidnapped the Master and Chief Engineer. Local authorities informed.

event 2010 147
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 147
has place: Taboneo Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.71666666666667
  long: 114.466666666667
comment: 18.05.2010: 1700 UTC: Posn : 03:43S – 114:28E : Taboneo anchorage, Indonesia.Five robbers on a boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchored. Master immediately report to the local authorities via VHF and mustered all crew on bridge. Local authorities managed to arrive on time and detain the robbers.

event 2010 148
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-20
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 148
has place: Around 1400nm east of Mogadishu
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Maldives
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 0.767
  long: 68.434
comment: 20.05.2010: 1100 UTC: Posn: 00:46.2N – 068:26.4E: Around 1400 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Five heavily armed pirates in a skiff fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the attack. Crew and ship safe.

event 2010 149
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-01-22
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 149
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.24266666666667
  long: 104.0865
comment: 22.01.2010: 1530 UTC: Posn: 01:14.56N – 104:05.19E, Malaysia.Four persons in a boat attempted to board a tanker underway. Master increased speed, carried out evasive manoeuvres and flashed spot lights. Pirates stopped and aborted the attempt after seeing crew alertness.

event 2010 150
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 150
has place: Around 105 nm west of Maldives Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Maldives
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 5.56666666666667
  long: 70.9666666666667
comment: 21.05.2010: 0230 UTC: Posn: 05:34.0N – 070:58.0E, Around 105 nm west of Maldives Islands, Somalia.Eight pirates in a skiff cashed and attempted to board a tanker underway. Master increased speed, carried out evasive manoeuvres and sounded whistle and alarm. After chasing for about 45 minutes, pirates aborted the attempt and moved away.

event 2010 151
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-25
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 151
has place: North of Zanzibar, Tanzania
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -5.65
  long: 39.4833333333333
comment: 25.05.2010: 0229 UTC: Posn: 05:39S – 039:29E north of Zanzibar island, off Somalia.Two skiffs with five pirates in each, armed with guns fired upon a product tanker underway with intent to hijack. Master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, and enforced anti piracy measures resulting in the pirates aborting attack.

event 2010 152
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-25
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 152
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.4176666666667
  long: 54.3671666666667
comment: 25.05.2010: 1407 UTC: Posn: 14:25.6N – 054:22.3E, Gulf of Aden.Pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased and attempted to board a tanker underway. Master increased speed, carried out evasive manoeuvres and raised alarm. Pirates aborted the attempted attack after 30 minutes and moved away.

event 2010 153
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 153
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.1843333333333
  long: 91.7343333333333
comment: 26.05.2010: 0130 LT: Posn: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.About 10 robbers in a long wooden boat boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew sighted the robbers and raised alarm. The robbers escaped with stolen stores upon seeing the crew alertness.

event 2010 154
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-29
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 154
has place: Port au Prince anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Haiti
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 18.5666666666667
  long: -72.3833333333333
comment: 29.05.2010: 05:51 UTC: Posn: 18:34N – 072:23W, Port au Prince Anchorage, Haiti.Six robbers armed with knives attempted to board a container ship at anchor. Alert crew raised alarm and mustered the crew. Robbers aborted the attempt and escaped. Master informed port authority and ships in the vicinity. No casualties and no damage to ship.

event 2010 155
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-31
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 155
has place: Dar es Salaam Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Tanzania
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -6.75333333333333
  long: 39.3333333333333
comment: 31.05.2010: 0330 LT: Posn: 06:45S – 039:20E: Dar es Salaam anchorage, Tanzania.Robbers boarded an anchored container ship. They assaulted the forward deck watch keeper, threatened him at knife point and tied him to a pole. When there was no communication with the forward crew, other crew members were sent forward. Alarm raised and port control contacted. One unarmed security guard was sent onboard the vessel. Investigation showed containers were broke into.

event 2010 156
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-30
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 156
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.1
  long: 48.7
comment: 30.05.2010: 2058 UTC: Posn: 13:06N – 048:42E, Gulf of Aden.About six to seven pirates armed with machine guns in a speed boat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, contacted warships, mustered crew and activated fire hoses. Pirates were unsuccessful in boarding the ship using a aluminium ladder and aborted the attack. A warship sent a helicopter to the location.

event 2010 157
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 157
has place: 73 nm NE of Masirah Islands
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 21.4845
  long: 59.6838333333333
comment: 02.06.2010: 0300 UTC: Posn: 21:29.7N – 059:41.03E: 73nm NE of Masirah island, (Omani waters) off Somalia.One white hulled skiff with pirates armed with machine gun chased a container ship underway. The ship increased speed and enforced anti piracy and escaped the attack.

event 2010 158
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-02
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 158
has place: 80nm SE of Mukalla, Yemen
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.75
  long: 50.3
comment: 02.06.2010: 0400 UTC: Posn: 13:45N – 050:18E: Gulf of Aden.Six pirates armed with RPG hijacked a general cargo ship and took her 24 crew members hostage. Vessel currently sailing towards Somali coast.

event 2010 159
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-02
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 159
has place: Bab el Mandeb Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.6006666666667
  long: 43.4673333333333
comment: 02.06.2010: 0500 LT: Posn: 12:35.91N – 043:30.18E: Bab el Mandeb straits (Gulf of Aden).A white hulled boat with four armed pirates approached a chemical tanker underway. The security team onboard the tanker fired warning shots in the air resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack.

event 2010 160
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-03
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 160
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.2833333333333
  long: 44.1833333333333
comment: 03.06.2010: 0820 LT: Posn: 12:17N – 044:11E: Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates in five skiffs approached a bulk carrier underway. Ships activated general alarm mustered crew and made evasive manoeuvres. The pirates attempted to board the vessel twice in three hours time. Later, as the vessel approached the Bab el Mandeb straits the pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2010 161
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-04
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 161
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Thailand
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 12.2838333333333
  long: 100.751166666667
comment: 04.06.2010: 0315 LT: Posn: 12:17.3N – 100:45.7E: Thailand.Robbers in a speed boat boarded a general cargo ship underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered, fire hoses activated. Crew found one boat tied up to the aft bollard. The rope was immediately cut and the boat drifted away. Two robbers were found and detained by the crew. Later another boat hooked itself onto a pad eye on the hull. The detained robbers were allowed to climb down into the boat and leave the ship.

event 2010 162
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 162
has place: Southern Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.35
  long: 42.8
comment: 04.06.2010: 1510 UTC: Posn: 13:21N – 042:48E: Southern Red Sea (Gulf of Aden)Two white hulled boats with six pirates in boat approached a general cargo underway. Master took evasive action, raised general alarm, mustered all crew and activated fire hoses. The pirates aborted the attempted attack.

event 2010 164
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-07
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 164
has place: Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.3833333333333
  long: 42.7666666666667
comment: 07.06.2010: 1030 UTC: Posn: 13:23N – 042:46E, Red Sea.Pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway with intent to hijack. They attempted to board the tanker using ladder. Tanker took evasive manoeuvres and finally managed to evade the hijacking. One of the skiffs colour was green and the other is white.

event 2010 165
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 165
has place: Off Pulau Subi Kecil
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.25033333333333
  long: 108.834166666667
comment: 10.06.2010: 0010 LT: Posn: 03:10N – 108:37E: Off Pulau Subi Kecil, South China Sea.Pirates boarded a tanker and entered the bridge and took hostage three crew members. The pirates then took AB to master’s cabin and stole ship’s cash, crew cash and personal effects and escaped.

event 2010 166
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-10
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 166
has place: Off Pulau Subi Kecil
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.20133333333333
  long: 108.500166666667
comment: 10.06.2010: 0145 LT: Posn: 03:12.8N – 108:30.1E: Off Pulau Subi Kecil, South China Sea.Duty officer spotted a speed boat on radar trailing it at distance of 2 nm. Ship enforced all anti piracy measures to prevent the boarding, made evasive manoeuvres, sent warning to all ships in the area by VHF Ch.16. Due to vigilant and effective anti piracy preventive measures the pirates aborted the attempt.

event 2010 167
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 167
has place: 20nm NE of Pulau Mangkai Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.3505
  long: 105.800333333333
comment: 12.06.2010: 2000 UTC: Posn: 03:21.3N–105:48.2E: 20nm NE of Pulau Mangkai Island South China Sea.About 10-12 pirates armed with knives in a speed boat boarded a container ship underway. They entered the bridge and took the duty officer hostage. They then entered the captain’s cabin and stole ship’s cash and ship’s properties and escaped. Later the vessel sent SSAS alert.

event 2010 168
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-13
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 168
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.4
  long: 49.5833333333333
comment: 13.06.2010: 1230 UTC: Posn: 13:24N – 049:35E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates in a skiff chased a chemical tanker underway. The master made evasive manoeuvres, increased speed, sent SSAS alert and contacted authorities for help. The pirates attempted to hook on the aluminum ladder on to ship’s rail but due to evasive manoeuvres and anti piracy measures this failed and the boarding was prevented.

event 2010 169
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 169
has place: 9 nm NW of Pulau Mangkai Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.2175
  long: 105.484
comment: 13.06.2010: 1535 UTC: Posn: 03:13.5N–105:29.4E: Nine nm NW of Pulau Mangkai Island, South China Sea.Six pirates armed with knives in fishing boat boarded a tanker underway. They stole crew cash and personal belongings and ship cash and properties and escaped.

event 2010 170
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-14
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 170
has place: Abidjan anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ivory Coast
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 5.217
  long: -4.03433333333333
comment: 14.06.2010: 0030 LT: Posn: 5:13.2N – 4:2.6W, Abidjan anchorage, Ivory Coast.About four to five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship. They threatened the deck watchmen who retreated into the accommodation. Robbers stole ships and stores and escaped.

event 2010 171
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 171
has place: Pualu Subi Besar
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 2.98416666666667
  long: 108.183333333333
comment: 15.06.2010: 0415 LT: Posn: 02:59.5N – 108:11.0E: Off Pulau-Pulau Subi Besar, South China Sea.Eight robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship underway from a speed boat. They took hostage duty officer and entered captain’s cabin and stole cash, crew and ship properties and escaped.

event 2010 172
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 172
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.1841666666667
  long: 91.7181666666667
comment: 15.06.2010: 0430 LT: Posn: Chittagong anchorage: Bangladesh.Anti piracy watch onboard an anchored chemical tanker spotted six robbers armed with knives on the aft deck. Duty watch entered the accommodation, locked all doors and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped.

event 2010 173
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-15
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 173
has place: North of Bab el Mandeb
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.4333333333333
  long: 42.6833333333333
comment: 15.06.2010: 0530 UTC: Posn: 13:26N – 042:41E: north of Bab el Manded, Red Sea.Three skiffs with six pirates in each chased a tanker underway. The tanker increased speed, sounded ship’s horn and enforced anti piracy measures and warned all ships by VHF Ch. 16. Later pirates aborted the attack.

event 2010 174
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 174
has place: Subi Besar Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.01816666666667
  long: 108.2625
comment: 16.06.2010: 0245 LT: Posn: 03:01.9N – 108:15.75E: 35 nm west of Subi Besar Island South China Sea.Six pirates armed with knives in a speed boat boarded a container ship underway from the stern. They entered the master’s cabin and stole ships cash and crew personal properties. They took hostage the master and purser during the attack. Pirates later escaped.

event 2010 175
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-16
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 175
has place: Dalian Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: China
  in piracy region: Region East Asia
  lat: 38.9346666666667
  long: 121.717166666667
comment: 16.06.2010: 0100 LT: Posn: 38:56.8N – 121:43.3E: Dalian Anchorage No.1, China.Alert crew onboard an anchored general cargo ship sighted a robber on the forecastle deck. Seeing the alert crew the robber escaped. Ship reported to Dalian port authorities and enhanced look-out.

event 2010 176
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-25
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 176
has place: Around 90 miles east of Mayotte Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Madagascar
  in piracy region: Region East Africa
  lat: -12.8333333333333
  long: 46.8666666666667
comment: 25.05.2010: 0630 UTC: Posn: 12:50S – 046:52E: Around 90nm east of Mayotte Island, Somalia.Fishing vessel noticed a skiff approaching at high speed. The Fishing tried to call the skiff on VHF but received no answer. The fishing vessel fired flares when the skiff was five nautical miles, two nautical miles and one and a half nautical miles off. The skiff did not respond and continued to approach. At a distance of seven cables four to five persons with guns were noticed in the skiff. At this time the fishing vessel fired automatic weapons close to the skiff which resulted in the skiff aborting and moving away.

event 2010 177
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-04-24T20:50 UTC
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 177
has place: EOPL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.30083333333333
  long: 104.218166666667
comment: Six robbers armed with knives boarded a LPG tanker at anchor. They entered the engine room and tied up the duty fitter. Fitter freed himself and informed the duty officer on the bridge. Alarm raised and crew alerted. After a search it was discovered that the steering gear room door was broke open. Nothing was stolen. Robbers escaped.

event 2010 178
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-18
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 178
has place: Bab el Manded Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.3843333333333
  long: 42.7346666666667
comment: 18.06.2010: 1343 UTC: Posn: 13:23.6N – 042:44.8E: Bab el-Mandeb straits (Red Sea).Pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway with intent to hijack. They attempted to board the vessel using aluminium ladder. Vessel took evasive manoeuvres, mustered all crew and finally managed to evade the hijacking.

event 2010 179
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-18
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 179
has place: Callao anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -12.0181666666667
  long: -77.2005
comment: 18.06.2010: 2000 LT: Posn: Callao anchorage, Peru.Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker via the anchor chain and entered the forepeak store. Duty A/B on anti-piracy watch went forward, saw a robber with a knife and immediately reported to the D/O via walkie-talkie. Robber threatened the A/B with knife. D/O immediately raised the alarm and the robbers jumped overboard and escaped empty handed in a small boat. Port authority informed.

event 2010 180
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 180
has place: Kakinada anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 17.0266666666667
  long: 82.4033333333333
comment: 20.06.2010: 0230 LT: Posn: Kakinada anchorage, India.Robbers boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They stole ship’s stores from the forward locker and escaped. Port control informed.

event 2010 181
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-02-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 181
has place: Puerto Bolivar
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Peru
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -3.45
  long: -80.0166666666667
comment: 07.02.2010: 0415 UTC: Posn: 03:27S – 080:01W: Puerto Bolivar anchorage, Ecuador.Robbers in a boat boarded an anchored refrigerated ship and stole ship’s stores and escaped.

event 2010 182
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-16
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 182
has place: Around 500nm east of Socotra
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Oman
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 12.2175
  long: 63.2335
comment: 16.03.2010: 1526 UTC: Posn: 12:13.5N – 063:14.1E: (Indian Ocean) Somalia.A container ship underway spotted a skiff departing from an illuminated vessel around 6 nm astern. The skiff chased the ship. Crew enforced anti piracy measures, increased speed, activated fire hoses and directed the search light towards the skiff. Later the skiff aborted the attempt.

event 2010 183
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-21
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 183
has place: Bab Al Mandeb
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.5345
  long: 42.9835
comment: 21.06.2010: 1359 UTC: Posn: 13:32.7N – 042:59.1E: Bab el Mandeb: Red Sea.Six pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased a bulk carrier underway. The vessel made evasive manoeuvres and enforced anti piracy measures. Pirates in the skiff opened fire on the vessel. Due to effective anti piracy measures the vessel evaded the attack.

event 2010 184
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 184
has place: Puerto la Cruz anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.268
  long: -64.6848333333333
comment: 22.06.2010: 0205 UTC: Posn: Puerto la Cruz anchorage: Venezuela.Deck patrol onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed a small unlit boat near the anchor cable and immediately informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. See crew alertness the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Upon investigation the crew discovered the paint locker broke into and ship’s stores stolen.

event 2010 185
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 185
has place: Chittagong anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2015
  long: 91.7168333333333
comment: 20.06.2010: 0330 LT: Posn: 22:12.9N – 091:43.1E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Eight robbers armed with knives boarded a Ro-Ro ship during anchoring operations. Robbers attempted to attack a duty crew who ran into the accommodation and called the bridge duty officer. Master raised emergency alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen stores.

event 2010 186
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-23
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 186
has place: Puerto la Cruz anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Venezuela
  in piracy region: Region Caribbean
  lat: 10.273
  long: -64.7033333333333
comment: 23.06.2010: 2106 LT: Posn: 10:16.38N – 064:42:20W: Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela.Two robbers attempted to board a tanker by climbing the anchor chain. Crew spotted them and raised alarm. Robbers jumped back into the water and escaped in their speed boat.

event 2010 187
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-24
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 187
has place: Bab El Mandeb
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.2003333333333
  long: 43.0513333333333
comment: 24.06.2010: 1525 UTC: Posn: 13:12.2N – 043:03.8E: Bab el Manded straits, Red Sea.Armed pirates in four skiffs approached a container ship underway. The ship increased speed and took anti piracy measures. The skiffs crossed the ships bows with a speed of around 21.5 knots. Later four other skiffs were seen approaching the vessel. The container ships warned other ships in the vicinity via VHF.

event 2010 188
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-03-22
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 188
has place: Arabian Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to India
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 15.2335
  long: 68.2671666666667
comment: 22.03.2010: 0450 UTC: Posn: 15:41.1N – 068:16.3E (Arabian Sea), off Somalia.A tanker underway observed a craft at 5-6 nm on radar. D/O altered course to increase CPA. Another craft separated from the main craft and proceed at 14 knots towards the tanker. Master raised alarm, increased speed; crew mustered and activated all anti-piracy measures. The crafts chased the tanker for about 45 minutes and later aborted the attempt.

event 2010 189
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-27
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 189
has place: 3nm south of Bonny river fairway buoy
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.15316666666667
  long: 7.03216666666667
comment: 27.06.2010: 0030 UTC: Posn: 04:09.19N – 007:01.93E, 3 nm south of Bonny river fairway buoy no.1, Nigeria.Twelve robbers in two speed boats attacked a bulk carrier at anchor. They fired with hand made guns and attempted to board the ship using hooks attached to ropes. Ship‘s crew raised alarm, directed search light and attacked the robbers with sling shot. Robbers fired several shots and finally aborted the attempt and moved away. One crew wounded but not serious. Bonny signal station and pilot station were informed.

event 2010 190
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-26
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 190
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.218
  long: 91.7333333333333
comment: 26.06.2010: 0230 LT: Posn: 22:13.8N – 091:44.0E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Five robbers in two wooden boats armed with hand guns and knives boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They pointed guns at the duty A/B and attacked him with knives.Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped with ship’s stores. No injuries to crew. Port control and coast guard informed.

event 2010 191
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-27
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 191
has place: Bab El Mandeb
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.4503333333333
  long: 42.6343333333333
comment: 27.06.2010: 1950 UTC: Posn: 13:27.2N – 042:38.6E, Bab el Mandeb, Red Sea.Persons in an unlit boat approached a chemical tanker underway at high speed. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres. Deck lights switched on and searchlights directed towards the boat. The boat chased the tanker for 10 minutes and aborted the attempt.

event 2010 192
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-28
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 192
has place: Gulf of Aden
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.4
  long: 49.9666666666667
comment: 28.06.2010: 0327 UTC: Posn: 13:24N – 049:58E, Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway.

event 2010 193
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-28
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 193
has place: Off Pulau Takong Kecil lighthouse Phillip Channel
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.1
  long: 103.733333333333
comment: 28.06.2010: 1150 LT: Posn: 01:06N – 103:44E, off Pulau Takong Kecil light house, Phillip channel, Singapore straits.Five persons in a rubber boat armed with long guns approached a tug towing a barge underway. They signalled the vessel to stop but the master ignored them. Three persons boarded the vessel from the stbd side and came to the bridge while the other two remained in their boat. They demanded two containers of fuel oil from the master and escaped.

event 2010 194
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-28
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 194
has place: Off Karimun Besar
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.05916666666667
  long: 103.564666666667
comment: 28.06.2010: 2320 LT: Posn: 01:03.55N – 103:33.88E: Off Karimun Besar, Indonesia.Two speed boats approached a chemical tanker underway from the starboard and port side. Crew raised alarm and directed the search lights towards the boats. Ship’s whistle sounded and evasive manoeuvres undertaken. Later the boats aborted the attack.

event 2010 195
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-27
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 195
has place: Bab El Mandeb
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 12.601
  long: 43.4001666666667
comment: 27.06.2010: 1340 UTC: Posn: 12:36.6N – 043:24.1E: Bab el Mandeb: Red Sea.Pirates armed with guns in skiffs chased a container ship underway and opened fire. The security team onboard the vessel returned fire. As a result the attack was aborted.

event 2010 196
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-06-29
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 196
has place: Phu My anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Viet Nam
  in piracy region: Region South-East Asia
  lat: 10.2513333333333
  long: 107.039166666667
comment: 29.06.2010: 0403 LT: Posn: 10:15.80N – 107: 02.35E, Vung Tau anchorage: Vietnam.Crew on antipiracy watches onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed the bosun store broken into. Alarm raised and crew rushed out onto deck. Upon seeing alert crew two robbers armed with steel rods jumped overboard and escaped with ship stores.

event 2010 197
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-03
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 197
has place: Georgetown anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nearest to Yemen
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 6.68483333333333
  long: 58.1875
comment: 03.07.2010: 2035 LT: Georgetown roads, Guyana.Robbers in a small boat approached a cement carrier at anchor. They boarded the ship, broke into bosun store and stole ship’s stores and property and escaped. The C/E noticed that the door to emergency generator room alarm was triggered and informed C/O who raised the alarm. Authorities informed.

event 2010 198
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-04
event type: etype hijacked
has actor: ship victim event 2010 198
has place: Bab el Mandeb
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.2666666666667
  long: 42.9333333333333
comment: 04.07.2010 : 0944 UTC: Posn: 13:16N – 042:56E, Bab el Mandeb, Red Sea.Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker along with its 18 crew.

event 2010 199
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-04
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 199
has place: Southern Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 15.3006666666667
  long: 41.8176666666667
comment: 04.07.2010: 1000 UTC: Posn: 15.18.4N – 041:49.6E: Red Sea.Two boats with six to seven persons in each boat approached a crude oil tanker at a distance of 300 meters. Alarm raised, crew mustered and anti piracy measures commenced. The security team onboard activated LRAD. After about 10 minutes the boats aborted the chase and moved away.

event 2010 200
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-07
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 200
has place: Johor anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Malaysia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.3175
  long: 104.251
comment: 07.07.2010: 1610 UTC: Posn: 01:19.5N – 104:15.6E: STS lightering area, Johor port limit: Malaysia.Crew members on deck patrol noticed a small motor boat moving away from the ship’s stern. Duty officer on bridge immediately informed. Upon checking it the fire station door was found open and ship’s equipment stolen.

event 2010 201
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-08
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 201
has place: Conakry berth no 4
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Guinea
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 9.51666666666667
  long: -13.7166666666667
comment: 08.07.2010: 0500 UTC: Posn: 09:31N – 013:43W: Conakry berth no. 4, Guinea.Robbers boarded a berthed vehicle carrier via the forward mooring ropes. They stole ship’s stores and escaped.

event 2010 202
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-09
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 202
has place: Red Sea
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Yemen
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 15.4836666666667
  long: 41.7006666666667
comment: 09.07.2010:1350 UTC: Posn: 15:29.2N – 041:42.4E, Red Sea.Two fishing boats approached a bulk carrier underway from the starboard side at high speed. Master commences evasive manoeuvres and fired a rocket flare when the boats were about 100 meters off the ship. Later C/O saw three more fishing boats about 300 meters away approaching at high speed. Master raised alarm, sounded ship’s horn and continued evasive manoeuvres. Master fired two more rocket flares at these boats. The boats aborted the attempted attack and headed westward. No fishing equipment was seen on the boats.

event 2010 203
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-09
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 203
has place: North of Bab el Mandeb
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 13.3333333333333
  long: 42.9166666666667
comment: 09.07.2010: 2220 UTC: Posn: 13:20N – 042:55E: North of Bab el Mandeb, Red Sea. An unlit small boat doing a speed of 17 knots approached a container ship underway. Ship increased speed, commenced evasive manoeuvres, activated fire hoses and search lights. The CPA of the boat was about 50 meters before aborting.

event 2010 204
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-05-15
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 204
has place: Singapore Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.25066666666667
  long: 104.168166666667
comment: 15.05.2010: 1215 UTC: Posn: 01:15.4N – 104:10.9E, Singapore Straits.Pirates in a small boat approached a tug towing a barge. Master raised alarm, sounded vessel’s horn and crew directed searchlights towards the boat. Pirates boarded the barge, stole some towing equipment and escaped. MPA Singapore and coast guard informed.

event 2010 205
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-12
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 205
has place: Chittagong Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Bangladesh
  in piracy region: Region India Bengal
  lat: 22.2013333333333
  long: 91.7175
comment: 12.7.2010: 2030 UTC: Posn: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier via the stern using ropes. Duty AB spotted the robbers, informed the duty officer and alarm raised. Robbers aborted the attack and escaped. No injuries to crew and nothing stolen.

event 2010 207
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-14
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 207
has place: About 5nm NE of Muri Island
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.96816666666667
  long: 108.718
comment: 14.07.2010: 0200 LT: Posn: 01:58.9N – 108:43.8E, Around 5 nm NE of Muri island, Indonesia.Nine pirates attempted to board a general cargo vessel underway. The pirates had secured a line to the vessel when an alert watchman sighted the pirates and raised the alarm. The duty officer took evasive manoeuvres and shouted at the pirates. The pirates aborted the boarding and moved away.

event 2010 208
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-02
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 208
has place: Off Bonny Port
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Nigeria
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.1875
  long: 6.91733333333333
comment: 02.07.2010: 1719 UTC: Posn: 04:11.25N – 006:55.04E, off Bonny port, Nigeria.Twelve armed pirates in two boats boarded a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS, sent distress message and mustered crew. The pirates attacked the crewmembers with guns and stole crew personal property. One crew was injured. The pirates kidnapped 12 crew members and took them ashore. They only left the injured crew onboard. Later the Nigerian navy boarded the ship and sailed it to a safe port. The injured crew was taken to hospital. The 12 crewmembers were released by the pirates after two days without any injuries.

event 2010 209
type: Event
has time stamp: 2018-07-10
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 209
has place: Belawan Anchorage
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 3.91666666666667
  long: 98.7666666666667
comment: 18.07.2010: 0001-0600 LT: Posn: 03:55N - 098:46E, Belawan anchorage, Indonesia.Unnoticed robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They broke into the paint locker and stole ship's stores and escaped. The theft was discovered in the morning.

event 2010 210
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-13
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 210
has place: 11nm south Pulau Merundung
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.98333333333333
  long: 109
comment: 13.07.2010: 0145 LT: Posn: 01:59N – 109:00E, 11 nm south of Pulau Merundung, Indonesia.Eight pirates in a speed boat armed with pistols and long knives boarded a general cargo ship underway. They entered the bridge, took hostage and tied up the 2/O and the duty A/B. The 2/O was taken to the master’s cabin and forced to call the master. When the master opened the door, the pirates entered his cabin and threatened him with long knives and demanded petty cash. The pirates tied up the master, stole his personal belongings, ship’s cash and properties and escaped.

event 2010 211
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-18
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 211
has place: Gelasa Straits
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: -3.05083333333333
  long: 107.300666666667
comment: 18.07.2010: 1317 LT: Posn: 03:03.5S – 107:18.4E, Gelasa straits, Indonesia.Three masked pirates in a small high speed boat approached a tug underway. 2/O raised alarm and informed the master, who instructed crew to activate the fire monitors. Pirates attempted to attack at port quarter of the tug. Master took evasive manoeuvres and the pirates stopped 20 metres from the tug but continued to follow. Crew activated water spray and the pirates abandoned the attempt and moved away.

event 2010 212
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-20
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 212
has place: Puerto Bolivar
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Ecuador
  in piracy region: Region South America
  lat: -3.2635
  long: -80.0085
comment: 20.07.2010: 0540 UTC: Posn: 03:15S – 080:00W: Puerto Bolivar anchorage, Ecuador.Four robbers armed with guns and knives boarded a refrigerated reefer vessel from a boat. The robbers were spotted by a member of the ship’s crew who raised the alarm. The robbers hit the crew member on the back, forced him to the deck and tied him up. The ship’s shore security was already on the vessel and the robbers jumped overboard, escaping in a waiting boat with ship properties.

event 2010 213
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-21
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 213
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Eritrea
  in piracy region: Region Gulf of Aden
  lat: 14.3666666666667
  long: 42.1333333333333
comment: 21.07.2010: 1252 UTC: Posn: 14:22N – 042:08E: Red Sea.Two skiffs chased a bulk carrier underway. Pirates were armed with automatic weapons. Vessel raised alarm, crew alerted, enforced anti piracy measures to prevent boarding. Later the pirates aborted the attack.

event 2010 214
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-22
event type: etype boarded
has actor: ship victim event 2010 214
has place: NULL
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.39183333333333
  long: 104.516333333333
comment: 22.07.2010: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:23.51N – 104:30.98E: Malaysia.Five pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They took hostage duty oiler in the engine room. Alarm raised. Pirates escaped in their speed boat and proceeded towards Indonesian coast. No injury to crew and nothing reported stolen.

event 2010 215
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-25
event type: etype fired upon
has actor: ship victim event 2010 215
has place: Cameroon
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Cameroon
  in piracy region: Region West Africa
  lat: 4.26666666666667
  long: 8.86666666666667
comment: 25.07.2010: 0200 UTC: Posn: 04:16N – 008:52E, Cameroon.A seismic survey vessel supported by four chase boats with armed personnel onboard was approached by two boats with six armed robbers in each boat. The boats approached and fired upon one chase boat and attempted to board. The armed guards returned fire resulting in the boats moving away.

event 2010 216
type: Event
has time stamp: 2010-07-23
event type: etype attempted
has actor: ship victim event 2010 216
has place: Malaysia
  type: Place
  in EEZ: Indonesia
  in piracy region: Region Indonesia
  lat: 1.35066666666667
  long: 104.450833333333
comment: 23.07.2010: 0540 LT: Posn: 01:21.4N – 104:27.5E, Malaysia.Two robbers in a small fast craft approached a tug at anchor with intent to board. Alert crew spotted the craft and directed searchlight towards it. Seeing crew alertness, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and moved away.