For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2005.
3 Miles Off the Breakwater, Jakarta Cargo Anchorage
00:06N – 051:06W, Macapa Anchorage, Amazon
05:49.63N – 118:07.26E, Sandakan Anchorage
09:15.2N – 103:10.0E, Off West Coast Of Vietnam, Gulf of Thailand
19:43N – 119:20E, Off Luzon Strait, South China Sea
01:21.6S – 116:58.3E, Balikpapan Anchorage
03:51.5N – 077:06.2W, Buenaventura Inner Anchorage 3
07:49N – 076:50E, Off Trivandrum, SW Coast of India
13:28N – 048:07E, 30 Miles Off The Coast of Yemen
03:37.25N – 099:36.75E, 14NM SE of Berhala Island
13:05.4N – 080:22.4E, Chennai Outer Anchorage
05:58.3S – 105:59.4E, Pertamina Jetty - 1, Tg. Gerem
01:12.1S – 116:47.2E, Balikpapan Coal Terminal
05:28.29S – 105:17.93E, Panjang Outer Roads
04:35N – 119:00E, About 3NM East of Mataking Island, Sulawesi Sea
03:06.9N – 100:44.6E, Vicinity of One Fathom Bank, Malacca Straits
03:08N – 105:24E, 12NM West of P. Mangkai, Anambas Islands
01:15.30N – 103:33.72E, Off Tg. Pelepas Anchorage, Singapore Straits
00:50S – 047:36E, Off Eastern Coast of Somalia
03:47.46N – 098:42.64E, Pertamina Jetty, Belawan Port
03:12.5S – 116:22E, Pulau Laut Anchorage
06:02.24S – 106:55.68E, Tg. Priok Anchorage, Jakarta
03:34.0N – 048:24.0E, 60 Miles from Eastern Coast of Somalia
01:13.6S – 117:00.7E, Balikpapan Anchorage
00:27.1S – 105:09.0E, Off Lingga Islands
08:07.24N – 076:43.33E, Off Trivandrum, SW Coast India
21:16N - 091:31E, 60 NM SSW Off Chittagong
17:52.7N – 076:47.1W, Kingston Outer Anchorage
06:45S – 039:20E, No.2 Anchorage, Dar Es Salaam
02:46.064N – 106:12.285E, NW Bay of Ayerabu Island, Anambas Islands
03:12N – 105:24E, 14 NM Off Anambas Island
Deep Water Anchorage “A”, 10NM South of Basrah Oil Terminal
04:12.3N – 006:57.3E, Bonny River Anchorage
04:12.6N – 006:55.6E, Off Bonny River Fairway Buoy, Onne
Vicinity of Bonny River Fairway Buoy, Onne
03:12S – 116:20E, Tanjung Pemancingan Anchorage
Berth No.4, Jawahar Deep Terminal, Mumbai
02:03N – 119:20.6E, North of Makassar Straits
01:27.2S – 116:42.0E, Lawi-Lawi Oil Terminal Roads, Balikpapan
04:47.6N – 048:12.0E, Off Hobyo, East Coast of Somalia
06:19.5N – 003:22.0E, 4NM from Break Water, Lagos Anchorage
01:42.3N – 101:26.7E, Dumai Inner Anchorage
13:13.7N – 080:23.4E, 1.2 Miles NE of Fairway Buoy, Ennore Anchorage
17:52.19N – 076:46.61W, Kingston Anchorage
04:37.4N – 048:25.9E, East Coast of Somalia
12:09.2N – 050:52.0E, Off Caluula, NE Coast Of Somalia
12:11N – 050:27E, Off Caluula, NE Coast Of Somalia
03:30N – 049:20E, Off East Coast Somalia
12:32.3N – 043:26.6E, SE Lane of Bab El Mandeb TSS, Southern Tip of Red Sea
03:09N – 048:47E, 90 NM Off East Coast of Somalia
04:08.5N – 049:49.3E, Off East Coast Somalia
01:27.39S – 116:45.76E, at SPM Terminal, Lawi-lawi, Balikpapan
12:24N – 050:30E, Off Caluula, North Eastern Coast of Somalia
02:19.5N – 101:50E, 5NM Off Tanjung Tuan, Malacca Straits
01:41.7S – 116:38.4E, Adang Bay Anchorage
00:33.1N – 117:43.7E, Tanjung Bara Anchorage
17:52.4N – 076:47.1W, Kingston Outer Anchorage
02:37.1N – 108:57.0E, Off Natuna Islands
29:43.6N – 048:39.3E, Um Qasr-Khawr Abd Allah Channel
17:48.5N – 077:06.5W, Rocky Point Anchorage
29:43.7N – 048:39.1E, Buoy No. 3 and 5, Khawr Abd Allah
15:01N – 041:53E, About 150 Miles NW of Bab El Mandeb TSS, Southern Red Sea
05:05N – 051:05E, 150 Miles Off Eastern Coast of Somalia
06:11.4N – 097:06.3E, Northern Tip Of Sumatra, Malacca Straits
Vicinity of Kismayu / Barawa, East Coast Somalia
Marka Anchorage, 50 NM South Of Mogadishu
06:59.18N – 051:08.39E, About 90 Miles East of Somali Coast
06:09N – 053:45E, 250 NM Off East Coast of Somalia
01:59.6N – 118:08.7E, Off Muara Pantai, East Kalimantan
20:47.8N – 017:01.8W, Off Nouadhibou Inner Anchorage
21:25N – 108:24E, Fangcheng OPL Anchorage
02:59N – 048:01E, 70 NM from East Coast Somalia
04:26.3N – 054:14.6E, East Coast of Somalia
02:29.3N – 048:28.2E, East Coast of Somalia
01:38.6N – 053:58.7E, 390 NM Off Eastern Somali Coast
29:43.4N – 048:37.5E, Umm Qasr Anchorage Off No. 5 Buoy
20:38.1N – 106:52.6E, Haiphong Anchorage
06:00.6S – 106:54E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage
01:42.4S – 116:38.5E, Adang Bay Anchorage
03:17S – 116:24E, Off Tg. Mangkok, North Sebuku Island
05:58.4S – 105:58.6E, Port of Tanjung Gerem Merak
06:44.7S – 039:20.2E, Dar Es Salaam OPL Anchorage
04:14.00N - 098:23.00E, Near Sembilan Island, Ujung Tamiang, Off Eastern Coast of Ache
Teluk Semangka Anchorage, SW Sumatra Island
For the full report please refer to the IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery 2006.
05:25.1N 052:34.6E, 213 NM East of Somali Coast,
04:49N 005:21E, 8 Miles SW of Dodo River, Off EA Oilfield
01:20.7S 116:58.9E, Balikpapan Anchorage
06:04.0S 106:53.6E, Tg. Priok Anchorage
27:33.7N 033:47.0EEndeavour Harbour, Tawila Island
05:56.3S 106:06.8E, PT Cilegon Fabricators Jetty, West Java
03:12S 116:20E, North Pulau Laut Outer Anchorage
01:43.3S 117:07.7E, 32 deg. SE of Balikpapan
01:19.3N 044:41.0E, Off Merca, East Coast of Somalia
30:06.60N 047:55.73E, Khawr Az Zubayr Roads
Quarantine Anchorage No. 2, Santos Roads
02:08N 045:43E, 30 NM Off Mogadishu, East Coast of Somalia
30:06.74N 047:55.90E, Khawr Az Zubayr Roads (Khor Al Zubayr Anchorage)
22:10.86N 091:47.06E, Chittagong C’ Anchorage
North Long Beacon, 13.6NM of Tg. Segenting, Batu Pahat
Enroute from Belawan Port to Batu Licin, Banjarmasin
01:23.5N 104:27.0E, Off Horsburgh Lighthouse
Islas de Piritu Anchorage, Off Puerto La Cruz
17:52.9N 076:46.6W, Kingston Outer Anchorage
17:52.7N 076:46.6W, Kingston Outer Anchorage
03:10.2S 106:20.2E, South of Bangka Island
Vicinity of Sacramento Rock, Visayan Sea, Iloilo Province
Enroute from Bintulu Port to Lahad Datu, Sabah
05:52.2S 106:04.5E, Tg. Priok Anchorage
05:53.28S 106:05.29E, P.P Kali Anchorage, Merak
04:38.4N 098:12.8E, 12 Miles NE of Kuala Langsa, Off Acheh
Bonaberi Berth No.52, Cement Berth, Douala Port
05:16.00S 106:07.80E, Enroute to Batam from Merak
08:45.9S 013:16.6E, Luanda Bay Anchorage
Anchored 1.5NM Off Breakwater of Pointe Noire
05:33.8S 104:37.0E, Teluk Semangka Anchorage
09:25.25N - 013:44.30W, 2.5 NM South of Conakry Sea Buoy
24:08.3S - 046:17.2W, Santos Anchorage No.4
22:12.68N - 091:43.1E, Chittagong Anchorage
08:29.8N - 013:12.50W, 4NM North of Queen Elizabeth II Berth 4, Freetown
22:16.94N - 091:43.08E, Chittagong Anchorage 'A'
01:39.76N - 101:38.30E, Pelintung Wharf, Dumai
Off Ticala, San Pablo, Zamboanga, Southern Mindanao
20NM ENE from Dar Es Salaam Harbour Entrance
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.
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.
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.
Robbers boarded a bulk carrier via anchor chain. They broke forward store and stole ship's stores. Port control informed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Robbers from a small boat boarded a tanker at anchor and stole one liferaft. Local police / port security was informed via local agents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pirates attacked a general cargo ship underway. Vessel not responding to messages and may have been hijacked. Further details a waited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A container vessel at anchor was boarded by robbers at forecastle deck. Ship stores were stolen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please refer to 2007 IMB annual report on piracy and armed robbery.
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.
KANKASANTHURAI HARBOUR, NORTHERN JAFFNA PENINSULA
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.
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.
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.
23NM E OFF DAR ES SALAAM ENTRANCE CHANNEL
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pirates boarded a container ship drifting. They broke open two containers and stole some cargo bags and left the vessel.
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.
About 100 pirates including fishermen armed with long knives boarded a barge under tow. They stole cargo and escaped.
PORT SAID, SUEZ CANAL, EGYPT MOORING BUOY
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.
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.
Gunmen in a speedboat opened fire on a dhow. Luckily the speedboat experienced engine trouble, giving the dhow time to escape.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
15 MILES NW OF AL MUKHA, SOUTHERN RED SEA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A group of Somali pirates armed with guns boarded a general cargo ship underway. They hijacked the ship and took it to Hobiyo anchorage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Several stevedores stole ship's property at night during discharging operations. Master reported to agents but no action taken.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pirates armed with weapons / explosives attacked an FPSO and kidnapped six crewmembers. Negotiations are underway for the safe release of the crew.
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.
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.
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.
Pirates armed with guns boarded a platform rig at dawn. They kidnapped one crewmember and escaped. The pirates have made no demands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BANJARMASIN COAL LOADING ANCHORAGE, KALIMANTAN
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three robbers boarded a bulk carrier during lightering operations. They opened the aft rope locker, stole ship’s stores, and escaped. Coast guard informed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
13:21N - 052:21.2E, 155NM NW OF SOCOTRA ISLAND
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Several fishing vessels chased and attempted to board a yacht while enroute from Maldives to Malaysia. The yacht managed to evade the attempted attack.
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.
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.
APPROXIMATELY 40 NM WEST OF ANAMBAS ISLANDS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 NM AWAY FROM JETTY AT OUTER ROADS OF LAGOS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KAKINADA ANCHORAGE, 256 DEG. FROM VAKALAPUDI LH.
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.
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.
VICINITY OF NO.5 BUOY, ARVAND RUD (SHATT AL ARAB), OFF AL FAW
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.
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.
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.
While at anchorage, robbers boarded a refrigerated cargo ship and stole ship’s stores. Local authorities informed.
3 NM OFF OUTER TUNA BOUY, KANDLA ANCHORAGE
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.
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.
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.
Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They stole the forward liferaft and escaped.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor and stole ship's stores. Ship contacted port control but no response.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ten robbers armed with guns boarded a reefer vessel. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped. Attempt to contact bonny signal station were futile.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Armed pirates boarded a fishing vessel at anchor. They stole crew personal belongings, cash money and ship’s properties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Robbers attempted to board an anchored container ship. Alert crew foiled the attempt. Strict anti piracy watches maintained onboard the vessel at all times.
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.
Robbers boarded a tanker during STS cargo operations, stole ship’s store and escaped. No injuries to crew.
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.
Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They stole ship's stores and escaped. Port authorities informed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
65 NM NORTH NORTHEAST OF SOMALIA COAST (CAPE RAAS CASEYR)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four robbers in a motor boat attempted to board a research vessel at anchor. Attempt failed due to strict anti piracy watch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pirates boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Ship was on passage to Mogadishu, Somalia. Further details awaited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pirates boarded a lift barge under tow and stole GPS and special tools.
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.
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.
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.
Robbers boarded an anchored vehicle carrier via the anchor chain. They stole ship's stores from the forward station and escaped.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pirates attacked and hijacked a tug underway. They took the crew hostage and sailed the tug into Somali coastal waters. Further details awaited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Armed pirates boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Further details awaited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four armed robbers boarded an anchored yacht and stole valuables and personal property of crew and passengers. Local police investigating the incident.
Armed pirates in speedboats attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. The vessel is reportedly headed towards Somali Waters. Further details awaited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A yacht enroute from Cocos (Keeling) islands to Aden, Yemen has been attacked and hijacked by pirates. Further details are awaited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pirates boarded and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. 21 crew taken hostage. Further reports awaited.
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.
Robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor, via the forecastle and stole ship's stores. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Five armed pirates in a speedboat attacked a bulk carrier underway. They took hostage 25 crewmembers and hijacked the ship.
About eight pirates armed with guns boarded a bulk carrier drifting for engine problems. Pirates took hostage 25 crewmembers and hijacked the ship.
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.
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.
06 NM OFF DAR ES SALAAM PILOT BOARDING AREA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
About six robbers boarded a container ship. Alarm raised, and crew mustered. On seeing crew alertness robbers jumped into a waiting boat and escaped.
Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Robbers took hostage one crewmember and stole ship’s stores. Robbers fled when master alerted the authorities
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.
Armed pirates boarded a RO-RO cargo ship underway and hijacked her. Further details awaited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Six pirates armed with long knives boarded a LPG tanker underway. They stole ships and crew cash before escaping. Further details are awaited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pirates in a speedboat attempted to board a general cargo ship underway. Master took anti-piracy measures and the pirates aborted the attempted attack.
Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They stole engine spares and escaped unnoticed.
Pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. Further details awaited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor, broke open forecastle locker, stole ship’s stores and escaped. Authorities informed.
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.
Robbers boarded a diving support vessel berthed alongside several times. Alert shore security apprehended them. Nothing stolen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fives robbers boarded an oil tanker at anchorage. Robbers jumped overboard when sighted by ship’s crew. Nothing stolen and no injury to crew.
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.
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.
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.
Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. Further details are awaited.
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.
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.
Armed pirates in two speedboats chased a tanker underway. Tanker took evasive manoeuvres and escaped from the pirates.
Heavily armed pirates boarded an off shore supply vessel and kidnapped some crewmembers. Further report awaited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a tanker underway. Further details are awaited.
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.
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.
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.
Owners verbally confirmed that three speedboats came alongside their fishing vessel and hijacked it. Twelve crewmembers taken hostage and vessel sailed into Somali waters.
Five pirates, in a wooden boat, armed with knives boarded a tanker underway. They stole ship's equipment and crew personal belongings and escaped.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four robbers boarded an oil tanker at anchor. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped when noticed. No injuries to crew.
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.
7.3 NM OFF TELUK JUARA, EAST OF PULAU TIOMAN
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.
Robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They broke the bosun store padlock and stole ship's stores. Attempt to contact authorities were futile.
450 nm east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania / 350 nm west of Seychelles islands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Six armed robbers boarded an offshore support vessel and stole ship’s stores and properties. Authorities informed who later boarded for investigation.
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.
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.
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.
Robbers boarded and stole ship stores from a product tanker at anchor. Duty crew injured during the incident
Armed militants approached and fired upon the superstructure of the tanker at anchor. All crew safe
Pirates in three fast boats boarded a supply ship underway. The captain was kidnapped and two crew were injured in the incident.
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
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
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
Six fast boats approached the anchored tanker. The navy on board the vessel were unable to prevent eight crew members from being kidnapped
An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel underway and robber ship stores and crew property. No injuries
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.
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.
Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. 28 crewmembers taken hostage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They broke into a container and escaped with its contents and other ship's stores.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Description of boat: White hull with one wooded mast in the centre. Boat had 5/6 people standing in the boat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
East coast Africa, about 590 nm ESE of Mogadishu and about 430 nm East of Dar es Salaam
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Off Koh Tong (Tong Island), Satun Province
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
About 100 nm East of Mogadishu, Somalia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Karamunting palm oil terminal, Sandakan port
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
05.05.2009: 1304 UTC: Posn: 13:22N - 049:23E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship underway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pirates opened fire on the ship. Ship made evasive manoeuvres and contacted the coalition warships for assistance. Later, pirates aborted the attempt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
12.06.2009:1334 UTC: Posn: 21:55N – 059:51E, Off Oman.Armed pirates attacked, boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
tank stripping operations. Robbers escaped with ship’s stores. Pilot and port control informed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9 nm from Hanish Al Kubra island, Southern Red Sea
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
670nm East of Socotra (1350 nm NE of Mogadishu),
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Finally, the pirates aborted the attempted boarding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
20nm East of Khuriya Muriya Islands, Oman (150nm ExN of Salalah)
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.
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.
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.
360 nm East of Ras Hafun, (880 nm NE of Mogadishu)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1500nm NE of Mogadishu, 200nmwest of Lakshadweep islands
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.
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.
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.
1500nm NE of Mogadishu, 230nm west of Minicoy island
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.
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.
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.
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.
170 nm SE of Khuriya Muriya Islands, (Oman), Off Somalia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Around 760 NM From Socotra Island (Arabian Sea), Off Somalia
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.
Around 760 NM From Socotra Island (Arabain Sea), Off Somalia
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.
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.
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.
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.
24.04.2010: Boma anchorage, Democratic Republic of Congo.Robbers boarded the tanker at anchor. They stole ship’s property and escaped unnoticed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Around 285 nm east of Khuriya Muriya Island, Oman
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.
Around 150 nm east of Lindi, Tanzania, Off Somalia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
28.06.2010: 0327 UTC: Posn: 13:24N – 049:58E, Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway.
Off Pulau Takong Kecil lighthouse Phillip Channel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
151 nm east of Pemba Island (Tanzania), Off Somalia
03.03.2010: 0235 LT: Posn: 05:14S – 042:37E, 151 nm east of Pemba island (Tanzania), off Somalia.Eleven pirates in three skiffs armed with guns and RPG boarded a drifting fishing trawler. They took hostage 16 crewmembers and threatened to injure or kill them if their instructions were not followed. The main intention of the pirates was to use the fishing vessel to hijack another vessel. The pirates stole crew cash and personal belongings and sailed the vessel with the skiffs in tow. On 05.03.2010, 12 crewmembers were transferred onto a hijacked chemical tanker while the remaining four crew were still held onboard. The crew and the vessel were released on 19.07.2010 after a ransom was paid. Vessel arrived at Mombasa on 24.07.2010. All crewmembers are safe.
31.07.2010: 0145 LT: Posn: 13:44.3N – 121:01.7E, Batangas anchorage, Philippines.Three robbers in a small craft approached a tanker at anchor. One robber boarded the tanker and broke into the bosun store. Alert crew spotted the robber and raised the alarm. Seeing crew alertness the robber jumped overboard and escaped. A second robber climbing the anchor chain also escaped. Ship property stolen. Coast guard informed.
02.08.2010: 0420 UTC: Posn : 13:02N – 048:54E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates in three skiffs armed with automatic weapons chased and opened fire on a general cargo ship. The pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel and took 24 crewmembers hostage. Further Report awaited.
03.08.2010: 0317 UTC: Posn: 12:56N – 048:08E, Gulf of Aden.Six pirates armed with guns and RPG in a skiff approached a chemical tanker underway from the stbd beam and started firing. D/O raised alarm, increased speed, crew mustered, activated fire pump, sent distress alert, fired rocket flares and contacted warship. The warship advised that a helicopter would arrive in 12 minutes and asked to fire distress flares. The pirates continued firing and later aborted the attempted boarding. The warship managed to catch the pirates at 0510 UTC. No injuries to crew but the tanker sustained damage due to the gun fire.
04.08.2010: 1345 UTC: Posn: 15:48.6N – 041:25.7E, Red Sea.Seven pirates armed with guns in two skiffs chased a bulk carrier underway. Ship raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres, crew mustered and activated fire hoses. The pirates reduced their speed and continued to follow the ship for 30 minutes before moving away.
05.08.2010: 1000 UTC: Posn: 12:34.8N – 043:24.0E, Bab el Mandeb, Red Sea.Two white and two black coloured skiffs with 5 persons onboard approached a general cargo ship underway. Master increased speed, carried out evasive manoeuvres and reported to coalition forces. The Master noticed one skiff with weapons. A coalition forces helicopter arrived at scene and the boats moved towards a nearby fishing fleet.
05.08.2010: 1514 UTC: Posn: 13:11N - 049:04E, Gulf of Aden.A general cargo ship was reported hijacked while transiting the Gulf of Aden. 24 crew members were taken hostages. Further report awaited.
05.08.2010: Posn: 02:56N – 105:21E: South China Sea.Five pirates armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and took hostage 2/off and chief Engr. They stole master’s and officers’ money, personal properties and escaped. No injury to crew.
22.05.2010: 2310 LT: Posn: 22:09.9N – 091:44.8E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Fifteen pirates armed with long knives in two small boats boarded a container ship manoeuvring to anchor. Duty crew raised alarm and the pirates tried to attack the crew. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. Port control informed.
25.06.2010: 0230 LT: Posn: 22:09.56N – 091:44.96E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Six robbers armed with long knives in a small boat approached a container ship at anchor. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised alarm. On seeing the crew alertness, the robber jumped into the water and escaped with his accomplices. Port control informed.
07.08.2010: 2035 LT: Chittagong Kutubdia anchorage, Bangladesh.Five robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They attacked the duty O/S with knives causing injuries on his hands and requiring hospital treatment. D/O raised alarm and crew mustered. The robbers escaped upon seeing the crew alertness.
08.08.2010: 0400 LT: Posn: 29:42.0N – 048:40.3E, Umm Qasr anchorage, Iraq.Two robbers armed with AK47 boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They overcome the duty crew, shot and broke the master’s office locks. Robbers threatened to shoot the C/E if the Master did not hand over the cash box. They stole ship’s cash and crew personal belongings and escaped. No injuries to crew. Coalition warship informed.
08.08.2010: 0330 LT: Posn: 29:41.7N – 048:40.1E, Umm Qasr anchorage, Iraq.Two robbers in a fishing boat armed with AK47 and wearing masks boarded a container ship at anchor. They entered the bridge, took the C/O as hostage and went to the master’s cabin. They stole ship’s cash, and personal belongings of master, C/O, C/E and 2/O, locked them in a cabin and escaped. Coalition warship informed.
08.08.2010: 2320 LT: Posn: 12:11.604N – 45:43.604E, Gulf of Aden.A general cargo ship underway was warned by a warship that three skiffs were approaching from astern at 20-25 knots. Ship raised alarm, mustered crew, switched off navigational lights, made evasive manoeuvres. Security team onboard the vessel identified the skiffs at a distance of 2 nm astern using night vision glasses. The warship requested flares to be fired from the port and starboard sides to try and identify the position of the skiffs. The warship later searched the area but no skiffs were located.
03.08.2010: 0215 LT: Posn: 20:39.7N – 107:15.4 E, SE of Cailan Pilot Station Vietnam. Robbers boarded an anchored container ship using ropes and hooks. They broke in the forward store and stole ship stores and property. Once spotted by crew the robbers jumped over board and escaped. Port authorities informed.
10.08.2010: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:19.4N – 104:14.7E, Pasir Gudang STS anchorage, Malaysia.Unnoticed five pirates armed with pistols and knives boarded and entered the engine room of an anchored tanker. They tied up the duty motorman and stole some spares. Watch engineer found the motorman, untied him and informed the bridge who raised the alarm. Port control informed. Malaysia coast guard boarded the tanker for investigation.
11.08.2010: 1636 UTC: Posn: 04:05N – 006:45E, 2.5 nm off Bonny river fairway buoy, Nigeria.Seven pirates armed with machine guns boarded a landing craft vessel underway. Master and C/O remained on the bridge and all the other crewmembers were instructed to lock themselves in a safe compartment. After a few hours when the crew came out of hiding they found the bridge unmanned. The pirates had kidnapped the Master and C/O to an unknown location. C/E informed the owners and managers. Agents reported the incident to the local authorities.
11.08.2010: 0640 UTC: Posn: 13:35.92N – 042:38.10E: Red Sea.A general cargo ship underway spotted a group of fishing vessels on the starboard side. From these four skiffs emerged and headed for the vessel at a speed of 20 knots with range 1.5nm. Ship raised alarm, mustered crew, coalition warship contacted and security team deployed flares. Two skiffs aborted while the other two continued to follow the vessel at a distance of 0.5 nm. The pirates were armed with guns and RPG. A military helicopter arrived and upon seeing the helicopter the skiffs aborted. Helicopter kept aerial watch until warship arrived.
12.08.2010: 1851 LT: Posn: 01:42.86N – 101:27.58E, Dumai port inner anchorage, Indonesia.Two robbers armed with knives boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. Robbers threaten duty watchmen with knives. Duty officer noticed and raised alarm and contact port authorities. Robbers escaped empty handed.
12.08.2010: 1210 – 1245 UTC: Posn 01:26N-106:49E, 16nm north of DumDum islands, Indonesia.Four boats approached a bulk carrier underway. Ship watch keepers activated fire hoses, showed signal light, increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres. Later the boats aborted the attempt and moved away.
15.08.2010: 0400 LT: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Pirates boarded a bulk carrier approaching the anchorage, via the stern, during heavy rain. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. Chittagong port control informed. Coast guard boarded the ship for investigation.
16.08.2010: 0145 LT: Posn: 03:15.0N – 105:18.5E, 19nm off Mangkai island, South China Sea.Pirates armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker underway via the poop deck. Master raised alarm, mustered all crew and announced through public address system. Robbers escaped empty handed.
17.08.2010: 0250 LT: Posn: 03:05N – 105:07E, off Pulau Mangkai (Indonesia), South China Sea.Six pirates armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered the bridge and tied up the 2/O and the duty A/B. Pirates broke into the master’s cabin, tied up the master and threatened him with the long knives. They stole ship’s cash, properties and crew personal belongings and escaped. Master reported the incident to unknown warship in the vicinity.
17.08.2010: 0340 LT: Posn: 03:17N – 105:29E, 12.6 nm off Pulau Mangkai (Indonesia), South China Sea.Six pirates armed with automatic guns and long knives boarded a product tanker underway. They entered the bridge, and tied up the 2/O and the duty A/B. They entered the master’s cabin and stole ship’s cash. Pirates escaped with ship’s properties, crew cash and personal belongings. Master reported the incident to an unknown warship in the vicinity.
18.08.2010: 0350 LT: Posn: 03:05N – 105:24E, 10nm West of Pulau Mangkai, South China Sea.Six pirates armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered the bridge took hostage the duty officer and the AB and tied them up. The pirates took the AB to the master’s cabin and stole cash and personal properties. Later they kept the master as hostage and stole other crew personal properties until they escaped.
18.08.2010: 1400 UTC: Posn: 13:15.5N – 049:08.0E, Gulf of Aden.Six pirates in a skiff armed with guns chased a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and contacted warship for assistance. The pirates chased the vessel for around 15 minutes before aborting and moving on to another vessel in the vicinity. A coalition helicopter arrived at the location and searched for the skiff.
16.08.2010: 0530 UTC: Vila do Conde, Brazil.During watch handover procedures D/O on board an anchored general cargo ship noticed a wooden boat moving away from the shipside. Alarm raised, crew mustered. Upon investigation, it was discovered the robbers had broke into the forward store and stolen ship stores. The incident was not noticed by the crew.
19.08.2010: 0234 LT: Callao anchorage, Peru.Six robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored a container ship. They punched the duty watchman on his face and took him as hostage. When the A/B did not respond to the walkie talkie the alarm was raised and another watchman was sent to look for him. Robbers released the duty watchman and escaped with ship stores.
20.08.2010: 0420 LT: Posn: 05:12.8N – 106:32.6E: Off Kakap Natuna oil terminal, South China Sea.Three speed boats chased a general cargo ship underway. Anti piracy watch keepers noticed the boats approach less than 100 metres from the shipside. Master increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres and enforced anti piracy measures to prevent boarding. After about 40 minutes the boats aborted the attack.
21.08.2010: 2300 LT: Posn: 03:11.2N – 105:22.2E, Off Pulau Mangkai (Indonesia), South China Sea.Six pirates armed with long knives boarded a LNG tanker underway. They mustered the crew and demanded money. The pirates stole crew and ship’s cash and escaped. No injuries to crew.
22.08.2010: 0435 UTC: Posn: 13:19.5N – 049:49.0E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates armed with automatic weapons chased a general cargo ship. Ship increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres, activated water spray system, sent SSAS alert and contacted authorities for help. Later the skiff aborted the attempt and moved away.
22.08.2010: 0410 UTC: Posn: 13:26.1N – 049:41.6E: Gulf of Aden.Five pirates armed with weapons in a skiff chased a container ship underway. The skiffs matched the ships speed of 20knots and came as close as 200 meters. Ship proceeded at maximum speed, raised alarm, warned ships in the vicinity and reported to authorities and warship for assistance. Later the skiff aborted and moved away.
23.08.2010: 2330 LT: Posn: 22:16.10N - 091:48.21E, Chittagong port, Bangladesh.Six robbers armed with long knives in a small wooden boat approached a berthed product tanker berthed. Two of the robbers boarded the tanker and stole ship's stores. Duty crew sighted them and raised alarm. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Port control informed.
25.08.2010: 0300 UTC: Posn: 09:19.2N – 013:45.2W, South of Conakry, Guinea.Ten robbers armed with AK47 and knives boarded a container ship at anchor. The duty AB and the 2/O were attacked and taken as hostage to master’s cabin where they stole ship’s cash. After the attack, master heaved anchor and shifted away from the coast.
28.08.2010: 0800 UTC: Posn: 13:31.9N - 049:58.2E, Gulf of Aden.Eight pirates armed with automatic guns in a high speed boat chased a cement carrier underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, contacted warship for assistance and activated fire hoses. The pirates fired at the bridge from a distance of 200 metres. Master continued with the evasive manoeuvres until the pirates aborted the attack. An aircraft and a helicopter searched the area. No injuries to crew.
30.08.2010: 0254 LT: Posn: 02:59.7N – 105:12.2E: Off Mangkai Island, South China Sea.Six pirates armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They took hostage bridge duty crew and went to master’s cabin and damaged the cabin door. Master raised alarm and all crew mustered and approached the master’s cabin. Pirates stole ship’s properties and escaped.
30.08.2010: 2330 LT: Posn: 03:03.8N – 105:21.6E, 12 nm NW of Pulau Mangkai (Indonesia), South China Sea.Six pirates armed with guns and long knives boarded a tanker underway. They entered the bridge and took the D/O and A/B hostage. One pirate remained on the bridge to guard the D/O. The others took the A/B to the captain’s cabin and stole ships cash and other items. The pirates also ransacked the C/E cabin. The deck anti piracy crew noticed the pirate’s craft and raised the alarm. All crew mustered with anti-piracy weapons. The pirates took hostage the C/E as hostage, tied him at the guardrail and escaped.
31.08.2010: 0110 UTC: Posn: 05:52.4S – 013:01.9E, Boma anchorage, Democratic Republic of Congo.Three robbers armed with knives boarded a product tanker at anchor. They stole ships stores and escaped.
31.08.2010: 0300 LT: Posn: 03:13S – 116:23E: Tanjung Pemancingan anchorage, Indonesia.While at anchor, alarm for forecastle watertight doors was activated indicating that they had been opened. Investigation carried out revealed forecastle store door was broke open and ships stores and properties stolen. The whole incident was unnoticed.
01.09.2010: 0100 LT: Posn: 03:14.3N – 105:19.6E, Off Pulau Mangkai, South China Sea.Six pirates armed with guns, knives and steel rods boarded a tanker underway. They entered the bridge and took hostage three crew members and tied up their hands. The pirates also took hostage master when he opened his cabin door. Pirates stole ships cash, crew and ship's properties before escaping.
04.09.2010: 0001 LT: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.About 25 robbers armed with knives approached a general cargo ship in two boats. While approaching and boarding the vessel they continuously threw stones on the ship’s crews. The robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped. Master reported to port control and coast guard who indicated that help would be sent however no help arrived.
05.09.2010: 0305 LT: Posn: 03:14.2N – 105:17.2E: Off Mangkai Island: South China Sea.Four pirates armed with long knives boarded a chemical tanker underway. They took hostage duty bridge crew and duty anti piracy watch crew and proceeded to masters cabin. Pirates stole ships cash and escaped. Ship sent a distress message.
05.09.2010: 0140 LT: Posn: 12:01.7S – 077:11.7W: Callao anchorage, Peru.Two robbers armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. Duty crew spotted them, raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped.
04.09.2010: 0130 LT: Posn: 05:51.93S – 013:03.01E, Congo.Three pirates armed with long knives boarded a vessel underway. Duty officer noticed and raised alarm. The pirates managed to steal ships stores and escape.
05.09.2010: 1940 LT: Posn: 06:07.7N – 112:26.4E, 11 nm north of Friendship Shoal, South China Sea.C/O on board a container ship noticed two speed boats with four/five persons onboard approaching at high speed from either side of the ship. He switched on deck and over side lights, raised alarm and mustered crew. Master carried out evasive manoeuvres. After chasing for few minutes the pirates noticed the razor wires around the ship and, aborted the attack.
06.09.2010: 0702 UTC: Posn: 13:32.0N – 049:39.7E: Gulf of Aden.Six pirates in a skiff armed with guns attempted to board a chemical tanker transiting under naval convoy. Vessel initiated anti-piracy measures and reported to the coalition forces. The pirates aborted the attempt as coalition navy helicopter approached. Later the coalition forces boarded the skiff for investigation. No shots fired. Vessel safe.
01.08.2010: 0030 LT: Posn: 18:34.4N – 072:23.5W: Port au Prince Anchorage, Haiti. Robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship during a thunderstorm. They stole mooring ropes and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed later by the A/B on security rounds.
29.08.2010: 0115 LT: Posn: 18:33.3N – 072:21.2W: South Finger Pier, Port au Prince, Haiti.A/B on a general cargo ship spotted robbers on the aft deck. Alarm raised. The robbers jumped overboard and swam to a waiting boat and escaped. On investigating it was discovered that the robbers had broken into the paint locker and stolen ship stores.
01.09.2010: 2201 LT: Posn: 03.08.89N – 105.25.20E, Pulau Mangkai, South China Sea.Prior to entering high risk area ship had locked al access to accommodation and bridge. Upon seeing pirates onboard the vessel OOW raised alarm and all crew mustered on bridge. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped without stealing anything.
06.09.2010: 0300 LT: Posn: 03:51N – 077:06W, Buenaventura anchorage, Colombia.Three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier during heavy rain. They attacked and tied up the forward watchman. When OOW did not received response he told the aft watchman to check. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers jumped over board and escaped with ship stores. Incident reported to coast guard who arrived after 30 minutes.
08.09.2010: 0540 UTC: Posn: 13:23N – 049:58E: Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates in a skiff boarded and hijacked a container ship underway. The ships crew locked themselves in a safe room and requested for assistance. On 09.09.2010 all ship’s crew were rescued and nine pirates were apprehended.
11.09.2010: 1212 UTC: Posn: 12:54.0N – 043:10.7E, Bab el Mandeb, Red Sea.Four skiffs with 2-3 persons in each skiff chased and approached a container ship underway at high speed. Ladders were seen in two skiffs as they approached the vessel. Master increased speed, altered course, contacted warships and informed ships in the vicinity. Master continued with the evasive manoeuvres and after five minutes of chasing the skiffs aborted and moved away.
10.09.2010: 2320 LT: Posn: 01:55.0N – 109: 05.0E, Off Pulau Merundung (Indonesia), South China Sea.About eight pirates armed with long knives boarded a vehicle carrier underway. Pirates tied up master and some crew members. They stole ships cash and crew properties before escaping. No injuries to crew.
29.08.2010: 0245 LT: Balikpapan anchorage: Indonesia.Robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor during heavy rain and stole ship stores. At the time of the robbery the ship anti piracy crew were taking shelter in the accommodation due to the rain. When the rain stopped, the anti piracy crew discovered the loss.
12.09.2010: 2300 LT: Posn: 22:09.45N – 091:45.0E: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Duty anti piracy crew on board an anchored container ship reported three robbers armed with long knives to OOW. The robbers approached the crew and threatened him. OOW raised alarm and alerted the crew. Robbers escaped with ship stores. Incident reported to coast guard who boarded the vessel for investigation.
09.09.:2010: 2110 LT: Posn: 02:00.53N – 109:04.39E, Off Pulau Merundung (Indonesia), South China Sea.While carrying out anti piracy watch, duty crew onboard a tanker underway noticed a hook hanging from the poop deck railing with one pirate armed with a knife attempting to board the vessel. Crew informed bridge, alarm raised, and crew mustered. Pirates escaped in their waiting both with remaining accomplices. No injury to crew and nothing was stolen.
31.07.2010: 0200 LT: Posn: 01:32.4S – 048:46.3W, Vila do Conde roads, Brazil.Three robbers boarded an anchored livestock carrier. Duty A/B noticed the robbers and raised alarm. Crew mustered. Upon seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a wooden boat. Port authorities informed.
12.09.2010: 2130 LT: Posn: 03:53N – 009:32E: Douala port, Cameroon.About 12 robbers armed with machine guns in two speed boats boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They took hostage four crew members and damaged ship’s equipment. Local authorities contacted. Robbers left before the authorities arrived.
16.09.2010: 2355 LT: Posn: 18:34.1N – 072:31.5W: Port au Prince Anchorage, Haiti.Duty crew on a Ro-Ro ship spotted one robber armed with knife on the aft deck. Alarm raised. The robbers jumped overboard and swam to a waiting boat and escaped. On investigating it was discovered that ship stores were stolen.
18.09.2010: 0430 LT: Posn: 20:38.6N – 106:52.3E, Haiphong roads, Vietnam.About 20 armed robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and informed the duty officer who instructed him to secure all access points around the accommodation. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped with ships stores.
22.09.2010: 0236 UTC: Posn: 03:49.9N – 006:54.6E: Off Bonny River: Nigeria.About 21 armed pirates in three crafts boarded a pipe layer crane vessel undertow. All crew locked themselves in accommodations. Pirates were able to take one crewmember as hostage. Master called Nigerian naval vessel in vicinity. Later pirates released the crew and left the vessel. All crew safe.
24.09.2010: 2210 LT: Posn: 22:10.9N - 091:40.7E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Four robbers in a boat boarded a ship from astern during anchoring operations. They were noticed by the duty AB who raised the alarm. The robbers threatened the AB with long knives. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped with stolen stores.
25.09.2010: 0315 UTC: Posn: 07:24N – 064:50E: Around 1200nm ENE of Mogadishu. (Indian Ocean), off Somalia. Heavily armed pirates boarded a general cargo ship underway. The crew members disabled the ships engine and locked themselves in the safe room /citadel. When the pirates could not sail the ship they damaged the ships equipment, set the bridge on fire and abandoned the ship. Later the crew emerged from the citadel, extinguished the fire and proceeded to a safe port.
28.09.2010: 0740 UTC: Posn: 06:28S – 039:48E, around 40nm NE of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (off Somalia).Pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPG attacked a chemical tanker underway. A military helicopter arrived at location. Vessel evaded the attack.
29.09.2010: 0455 UTC: Posn: 06:47.5N – 061:51.0E: (Around 1000nm NE of Mogadishu, Indian Ocean), off Somalia.Five pirates armed with AK-47 in a white coloured skiff approached a container ship underway with intent to board. Master altered course, sounded security signal and crew mustered and locked all access doors. The security team onboard activated the LRAD, SSAS and fired warning shots when the skiff approached around 100 meters off the port quarter. The pirates retreated and aborted the attempted attack.
28.09.2010: 2000 UTC: Posn: 07:07S – 041:02E (around 100 nm SE of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania), off Somalia.Armed pirates attacked and hijacked An Asphalt tanker underway. Tanker activated ship security alert. Further details are awaited.
30.09.2010: 0730 LT: Posn: 00:53.02S – 104:18.46E: Selat Berhala, Indonesia.Twelve pirates armed with knives boarded a tug towing a barge. Crew enforced anti piracy measures and contacted owners. Owners contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre and requested assistance. The Centre immediately contacted the authorities and relayed the tug’s request for assistance. When pirates could not enter the accommodation they disembarked and proceeded to board the barge. Pirates stole ship’s stores and equipment and lowered them into the boat. A naval patrol craft contacted the tug and arrived at the location.
23.09.2010: 1945 LT: Posn: Lagos, Nigeria.Five robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at berth. The robbers threatened one of the deck watch keepers, took his walkie talkie and locked him in the paint store. They were spotted by the shore watchman who raised the alarm. The robbers escaped with ship stores and crew personal effects. The incident was reported to the local authorities and the police boarded the vessel for further investigation.
01.10.2010: 0100 LT: Posn: 04:03.45N – 006:48.07E, Around 25nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria.Heavily armed pirates boarded a tanker and kidnapped the C/E, 2/O and mess boy. Further details awaited.
02.08.2010: 2355 LT: Posn: 22:09N – 091:44E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Two robbers armed with long knives in a boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchor using a rope attached with hook. Crew raised alarm and informed coast guard. Robbers escaped with ship’s stores. The coast guard later arrived for investigation.
22.09.2010: 2200 UTC: Posn: 06:26.5N – 003:23.2E, Apapa port, Lagos, Nigeria.Four robbers armed with a gun, a knife and two sticks boarded a berthed general cargo ship via a speed boat. They took hostage the duty crew, hit him with sticks and stole his walkie-talkie and mobile. Master raised alarm and reported to port control. The crew armed with long sticks proceeded towards the robbers. Upon seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with ship’s properties. Local authorities dispatched four policemen to the ship but the robbers had already escaped in their speed boat.
02.10.2010: 0830 UTC: Posn: 03:53.0N – 050:35.8E, around 153nm ESE of Harardheere, off Somalia.Three pirates armed with automatic guns in a small white coloured craft approached a bulk carrier underway. At a distance of around 400 meters from the ship the pirates opened fire. Master raised alarm, increased speed and crew activated fire hoses. The security team onboard returned fire and the pirates aborted the attempted attack.
02.10.2010: 0345 LT: Posn: 01:31.4S – 048:45.6W, Vila do Conde anchorage, Brazil.Five robbers in a wooden boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They attempted to steal ship’s properties but were noticed by duty crew who informed bridge and raised the alarm. Ship’s whistle sounded and crew rushed to the forecastle. Upon seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed in their boat. Port control informed but no response received.
03.10.2010: 0430 LT: Posn: 01:22.16N – 104:21.01E, Off Batu Putih, Malaysia.Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor and stole ship’s properties. Upon noticing the store rooms broken into the duty A/B raised alarm. Crew mustered and searched the ship but the robbers had already escaped.
02.10.2010: 1530 UTC: Posn: 22:11.86N – 091:43.24E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Two robbers armed with long knives attempted to board a vehicle carrier using bamboo stick. Anti piracy watch raised alarm and crew mustered. Seeing crew alertness the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their boat along with eight other robbers. No injury to crew and nothing stolen.
25.09.2010: 0245 LT: Posn: 01:05.6S - 048:27.8W, Mosqueiro anchorage, Brazil.Six robbers armed with knives in a four metre, black coloured wooden boat approached an anchored bulk carrier. They boarded the ship, took hostage the duty O/S and stole his personal belongings. Seeing a duty A/B approaching the robbers escaped. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon investigation, it was discovered that ship’s properties were stolen.
12.08.2010: 1430 UTC: Posn: 14:33.1N – 120:55.3E, Manila quarantine anchorage, Philippines.Robbers in a small boat boarded a container ship at anchor. They stole the forward life raft and escaped. Alarm raised, crew mustered and informed coast guard. The coast guard came and searched the area but unable to locate the robbers.
03.10.2010: 1430 UTC: Posn: 13:21.2N - 049:29.1E, Gulf of Aden.Five pirates wearing face masks and armed with guns in a skiff chased a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres, contacted warship for assistance and crew activated fires hoses. At a distance of around 50 meters the pirates opened fire on the tanker. A helicopter came to the location and the pirates aborted the attack.
18.08.2010: 0455 LT: Posn: 03:22.7N – 100:29.6E: Malacca Straits.While underway a general cargo ship was approached by a speedboat. The vessel raised alarm, activated fire hoses and made evasive manoeuvres. The boats aborted the attempt and moved away.
03.08.2010: 0600 LT: Posn: 13:42.5N – 042:57.0E: Off Hanish al Kubra island, Red Sea.Three skiffs chased a chemical tanker underway. Tanker raised alarm, increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres and sent SSAS alert. The temperature on the hot water curtain rigged around the vessel was increased to maximum. Master contacted coalition authorities and helicopter dispatched. After around 40 minutes the boats moved away.
07.07.2010 0600 UTC: POSN: 01:06.12S – 048:29.63W, Mosqueiro anchorage, Brazil.Robbers boarded an anchored container ship unnoticed. Duty watchman on rounds noticed the robbers jumping overboard. He raised the alarm; crew mustered and locked all accommodation doors. Upon investigation, it was discovered that ship’s stores were stolen. Pilot station informed.
07.10.2010: 0440 UTC: Posn: 10:16.1N - 064:43.0W, Puerto la Cruz tanker anchorage, Venezuela.Three robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. The duty A/B who just took over the watch noticed that the forecastle door's padlock was broken and he informed OOW. Alarm raised, crew mustered and rushed to the forecastle. Upon seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship's properties and stores in their wooden boat. Port control informed and the authorities boarded the tanker for investigation.
Around 170nm SxE of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
25.09.2010: 2000 – 2100 UTC: Posn: 09:34S – 040:14E: Around 170nm SxE of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Off Southern Somalia).Four pirates fired upon a patrol boat. The patrol boat returned fire and the boats moved away.
Around 50nm east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
26.09.2010: 2050 UTC: Posn: 06:54S – 040:27E: Around 50nm east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Off Southern Somalia).Armed persons in two skiffs opened fire on a research vessel. Security team onboard returned fire. The boats moved away.
Around 1300 nm ExN of Mogadishu,(Indian Ocean)
10.10.2010: 1115 UTC: Posn: 04:59.4N – 067:06.4E Around 1300 nm ExN of Mogadishu,(Indian Ocean) off Somalia.Four pirates armed with AK 47 and RPG chased and opened fire on a bulk carrier underway. The master enforced all anti piracy measures and contacted the 24 hour IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) for assistance. Duty officer at the IMB PRC immediately contacted the relevant authorities requesting assistance for crew and vessel and also broadcast a warning to all ships. Due to effective anti piracy preventive measures onboard, the skiff aborted the attempt. All crew safe. Vessel sustained damages.
10.10.2010: 1825 UTC: Posn: 09:54.4S – 040:09.0E, Around 51nm SE of Kiswere. Tanzania (Off Somalia)Five pirates armed with guns chased and opened fire on a product tanker underway. The Master enforced all anti piracy measures and contacted the Tanzanian navy for assistance. Due to effective preventive measures, the skiff aborted the attempt. All crew safe and the vessel was escorted by Tanzanian navy boats to port Mtwara, Tanzania.
10.10.2010: 1338 UTC: Posn: 03:28S – 040:49E, Around 70nm NE of Mombasa, off Kenya (Off Somalia) Armed pirates boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship and took its crew as hostage. Further report awaited.
09.10.2010: 1845 LT: Posn: 21:06.7N - 091:12.5E, Around 50nm off Chittagong port, Bangladesh.Robbers in a fishing boat boarded an unmanned vessel under tow toward the port of Chittagong. The tugboat master sounded alarm and directed search light towards the boat and fired rocket flares. Six more fishing boats later approached and boarded the unmanned vessel. The incident was reported to the agents as distance from land around 50 nm and Coast Guard could not be reached on VHF. All crew onboard tug safe.
11.10.2010: 1245 LT: Posn: 22:11.06N – 091:44.38E: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.While at anchor, robbers boarded a container ship. They entered the forward store and stole ship’s stores. When noticed by crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped.
12.10.2010: 0001 – 0400 LT: Posn: 01:18.3N – 104:12.1E: Eastern OPL anchorage, Malaysia.An unknown number of robbers boarded a tanker at anchor. They broke the padlock of the FFA locker, stole ship’s stores and escaped unnoticed.
12.10.2010: 1500 UTC: Posn: 08:11N – 067:56E: Around 1400nm NE of Mogadishu,Indian Ocean (off Somalia).Pirates boarded and hijacked a product tanker underway. The 21 crew members locked themselves in the citadel. When pirates could not sail the vessel they abandoned the vessel on 13.10.2010. Crew members took command of the vessel and resumed the voyage.
15.10.2010: 0250 LT: Posn: 02:06.17S – 108:45.6E: Karimata Straits, Indonesia.Six pirates armed with long knives boarded a crude tanker underway. They took hostage three crew members and forced entry into master’s cabin. Before escaping the pirates stole cash and personal belongings from the Master and some crew members. Upon mustering the crew it was noticed that one crew was slightly injured on the neck and another had his hands tied.
15.10.2010: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:31.7S – 048:47.1W: Vila do Conte anchorage, Brazil.Three robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship via the anchor chain. Deck security watchman noticed a small boat near the anchor chain and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Hearing the alarm the robbers escaped empty handed. Investigation carried out indicated that the robbers had managed to cut through the forward stores padlock. All crew safe and nothing stolen. Authority and agent were informed.
16.10.2010: 0300 LT: Posn: 06:02.6S - 106:54.1E, Jakarta anchorage, Indonesia.Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier ship at anchor. Upon noticing the engine store room padlock broken the duty motorman informed bridge and 2nd Officer raised alarm. Crew mustered and searched the ship but the robbers had already escaped with engine stores.
16.10.2010: 2005 LT: Posn: 00:01.20S - 117:36.26E, Bontang roads, Indonesia.Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. The duty crew noticed that the forward store's padlock was broken and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with stolen stores in a small motor boat.
20.10.2010: 0300 – 0400 LT: Posn: 01:24N – 104:34E, Indonesia.Unknown number of robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor. Robbers broke into the steering gear room and stole ship’s stores. Duty 2/Off on safety and security rounds noticed bare-foot marks near steering gear room and engine room and raised alarm. Robbers escaped.
19.10.2010: 1830 UTC: Posn: 02:02.0N – 050:13.7E, Around 290 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Six pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased a product tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates came at a distance of 100 metres and commenced firing at the tanker. Master continued with the evasive manoeuvres and crew started firing with pyrotechnics and hand held rocket flares. The pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved away. No injuries to crew and damage to the tanker.
21.10.2010: 0825 UTC: Posn: 09:45.9S – 039:56.9E, Around 10nm off Tanzania coast (off Somalia. Eleven armed pirates in two skiffs chased and opened fire on a container ship underway. The master enforced all anti piracy measures and contacted the Dar es Salaam port authorities for assistance. Due to effective preventive measures, the skiff aborted the attempt. Vessel sustained some damages due to RPG fire. Crew reported safe.
21.10.2010: 1600 UTC: Posn: 04:20.5S – 040:25.0E, Around 43nm east of Mombasa, Kenya (Off Somalia).Taking advantage of a moonlight night four pirates in a skiff chased and came alongside a product tanker underway. Alert duty officer heard the sound of the boat engine and upon investigation noticed the pirates attempting to board his vessel. Alarm sounded and speed increased. The skiff aborted the attack and attempted once again after 20 minutes. Due to effective preventive measures, the skiff aborted the attempts. A fishing vessel suspected to be the mother ship was noticed around 6nm off.
20.10.2010: 2100 LT: Posn: 14:32.2N – 120:54.9E: Manila, Philippines.Robbers in two motor boats boarded a container ship via anchor chain. Duty bosun noticed unusual movements on the forecastle deck and informed duty officer. Alarm raised, crew mustered. Fire hoses used to prevent robbers from entering forward store. During this time, another group of robbers boarded the vessel from the stbd side. Due to crew alertness, robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their speed boats with stolen ship property.
22.10.2010: 2300 UTC: Posn: 13:08.0N – 048:44.0E, Gulf of Aden.Five pirates armed with guns in a high speed skiff chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres, contacted warship and crew activated fire hoses. After 10 minutes of chasing, the pirates aborted the attempted attack. No injuries to crew.
23.10.2010: 1235 UTC: Posn 04:14.0S – 041:19.0E Around 98 nm east of Mombasa, Kenya, Off Southern Somalia.Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a LPG tanker underway. Further details awaited.
23.10.2010: 0252 UTC: Posn: 13:09.1N - 049:12.6E, Gulf of Aden.Five pirates armed with AK47 weapons in a skiff chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and crew mustered in the citadel. Onboard security personnel fired rocket flares at the skiff and the pirates aborted the attempted boarding. No injuries to crew and damages to the ship.
24.10.2010: 0542 UTC: Posn: 03:29.0N – 059:35.0E: Around 850 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPG attacked a general cargo ship and boarded it. The crew members entered into the safe room / citadel and locked themselves from inside. They contacted the authorities for assistance. When pirates could not sail the ship, they damaged the ship and abandoned it. The next day, the master informed a warship that all crew are safe and in the citadel.
Around 345nm west of New Mangalore, India
27.10.2010: 1930 UTC: Posn: 13:18.0N – 068:56.0E, Around 345 nm west of New Mangalore, India, (Off Somalia).Two skiffs chased and fried upon a tanker underway. Alarm raised, crew alerted and speed increased. Effective anti piracy measures resulted in skiffs aborting attack. An unlit suspected mother vessel was detected on the radar at a distance of 14 nm.
Around 62nm from Jibondo island, Tanzania
26.10.2010: 1805 LT: Posn: 08:20.2S – 040:42.4E: 62nm from Jibondo island (off Tanzania), off Somalia.About five pirates heavily armed with automatic weapons and RPG in a skiff chased and fired upon a LPG tanker underway. The crew contacted the authorities and went into the citadel / safe room. Pirates boarded the tanker but could not sail the tanker. Before leaving the vessel the pirates caused some damage. Later, crew took command of the tanker and sailed towards a safe port. No injuries to crew.
27.10.2010: 1300 UTC: Posn: 10:51N – 063:28E, around 710nm east of Raas Xaafuun, Somalia.Pirates in two skiffs armed with guns chased and attempted to board a container ship underway. Vessel managed to evade the attack. Further report awaited.
28.10.2010: 0539 UTC: Posn: 13:08N – 049:14E: Gulf of Aden.Pirates in two skiffs chased a tanker in a convoy and opened fire on it. Warship and other military assets in the vicinity rendered assistance to the tanker.
24.10.2010: 1620 LT: Posn: 01:00.8s – 104:28.8e, 1.0 nm of Tanjung Jabung, Selat Berhala, Indonesia.Eleven pirates armed with long knives in two wooden boats came alongside a tug towing an empty barge. They boarded the tug under the threat of long knives stole three drums of MGO and escaped. No injuries to crew. Local authorities informed.
31.10.2010: 0632: UTC: Posn: 09:57S-042:19E, Around 290nm SE of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania),(Off Somalia).Armed pirates boarded a chemical a tanker. All crew retreated into the citadel from where they could control of ship. Unable to take control of the vessel the pirates left. At 1059 UTC, the master and the crew regained control of the ship. No damage to ship and no casualties.
29.10.2010: 0730 LT: Posn: 17:40.0N - 083:25.0E, Visakhapatnam anchorage, India.Five robbers in a fishing boat approached a tanker at anchor. They attempted to board by throwing a heaving line onto the ships rail. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers, immediately cut the heaving line and informed D/O who raised the alarm. Crew mustered and directed fire hoses towards the boat resulting in the robbers aborting the attempted boarding. Port control informed.
28.10.2010: UTC: Posn: 04:10S – 039:56E (12nm from Mombasa, Kenya) off Somalia.Six armed pirates in a skiff attempted to board a container ship underway. Onboard security team fired warning shots. Vessel evaded the attack.
28.10.2010: 1156 UTC: Posn: 12:08N – 054:25E: Off Socotra island, Somalia.Pirates hijacked a dhow.Further details awaited.
29.10.2010: 1245 UTC: Posn: 04:22S – 039:58E (off Kenya), off Somalia.Pirates armed with RPG and AK47 in two skiffs fired upon a tanker with intent to board. Security team onboard took preventive measures, resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and regrouped with their mother vessel.
30.10.2010: 0140 UTC: Posn: 12:12N – 064:53E, 633nm east of Socotra island, off Somalia.Armed pirates in two skiffs boarded and hijacked a product tanker. Further details are waited.
30.10.2010: 0512 UTC: Posn: 15:06N-055:58E, Around 170nm SE of Salalah, Oman, off Somalia.Armed pirates boarded a bulk carrier underway. All crew retreated into the citadel from where they have control of ship. Pirates are still onboard. Further report awaited.
31.10.2010: 1800 UTC: Posn: 09:17.5N - 013:17.0W, off Conakry pilot station, Guinea.Five pirates armed with automatic weapons in a small speed boat chased and boarded a general cargo ship underway. Master immediately informed port control and the agent. Pirates entered the bridge, ordered the Master to stop the vessel and asked for the destination of the cargo. They searched the masters cabin, and stole the masters and 2nd officers personal belongings. Later a wooden boat came alongside and the pirates left the ship. Port control advised the ship to proceed 3nm away to drop anchor.
02.11.2010: 0300 UTC: Posn: 03:58.6S - 043:49.0E, around 245nm east of Mombasa, Kenya, (Off Somalia).Seven pirates armed with RPG and automatic guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway with intent to hijack. Ship raised alarm. Armed security team onboard took preventive measures and fired rocket flares resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted boarding. No damages to the ship or injuries to crew.
30.10.2010: 0100 LT: Posn: 01:31.3S – 048:45.3W, Vila do Conde anchorage, Brazil.Four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They took hostage a duty watchman, threatened him with knives and tied him up. They stole ship’s stores and properties and lowered them into their boat. Before escaping, the robbers stole the personal belongings of the watchman and released him. The duty watchman informed the bridge who raised the alarm and informed port authorities.
02.11.2010: 1430 LT: Posn: 07:18.8N - 064:10.1E, around 850nm east of Eyl Somalia.A mother vessel was seen lowering two skiffs that approached a tanker at 20 knots. Five to six armed persons in each skiff were sighted when the skiffs reached about 500 metres. Security team onboard fired hand flares and warning shots, resulting in the skiffs backing off.
02.11.2010: 1237 UTC: Posn: 13:31.42N – 048:19.16E, Gulf of Aden.A fishing vessel was reported hijacked by pirates.
Around 225nm east of Pemba island, Tanzania
03.11.2010: Posn: 05:15.0S - 043:39.0E, around 225nm east of Pemba island, Tanzania, (Off Somalia).A merchant vessel was reported hijacked by pirates. Nine crew and twenty passengers taken hostages.
03.11.2010: 1906 LT: Posn: 10:12.0N - 064:47.0W: Bahia de Barcelona anchorage, Puerto José Venezuela.Six robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker via the anchor chain. The robbers threatened the duty AB and took his walkie talkie and other personal belongings. The AB managed to inform the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped empty handed. Port control informed.
Around 50nm east of Pemba Island, Tanzania
05.11.2010: 1457 UTC: Posn: 05:25.0S - 040:42.0E: around 50nm east of Pemba Island, Tanzania (Off Somalia)Heavily armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a product tanker underway. The tanker made evasive manoeuvres, contacted the coalition forces and manage to escape the attempt. The skiff was deployed by pirates from one a previously hijacked general cargo ship, which was being used as a mother ship.
06.11.2010: 1953 LT: Posn: 01:01N - 106:41E, around 40nm west of Kepulauan Tambelan, Indonesia.Six pirates armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Pirates entered the bridge and tied the hands of six watch keepers. Pirates took the hostages to the masters cabin, stole ships cash, personal properties and escaped.
07.11.2010: 0140 LT: Posn: 01:42N - 101:27E, Dumai inner anchorage, Indonesia.Two robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor. Duty watch keepers spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Port authorities informed.
05.11.2010: 1322 LT: Posn: 04:38N - 008:22.4E, 10nm south of parrot island, Calabar, Nigeria.Twenty pirates armed with guns in two speed boats boarded a tug underway. All crew locked themselves into the citadel which had CCTV. Pirates damaged and stole ship’s properties. After pirates left, the crew regained control of the vessel.
07.11.2010: 2328 LT: Posn: 06:00.0N – 003:39.6E, 24 nm off Lagos, Nigeria.Ten armed pirates in a boat attempted to board a drifting container ship. Alert duty crew saw the boat come alongside and informed the officer on watch. Vessel raised alarm, informed all ships via VHF Ch 16 and commenced evasive manoeuvres. Pirates fired at the vessel and one pirate attempted to climb the vessel using a ladder. Due to evasive manoeuvres pirates aborted the attack.
08.11.2010: 0220 LT: Posn: 01:31.6S – 048:46.6E, Vila do Conde anchorage, Brazil.Two robbers in a boat boarded an anchored bulk carrier using a rope and hook. The robbers broke the padlock of the forward store. Alert ship crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing alert crew the robbers escaped. Nothing stolen.
09.11.2010: 0547 UTC: Posn: 01:05N – 053:10E: Around 450 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with RPG and rifles in two skiffs chased and fired up on a chemical tanker. The vessel sent a distress signal and all crew members mustered in the citadel. The armed security team onboard the tanker exchanged fire with the pirates who aborted the attack. Vessel sustained some damage from RPG.
09.11.2010: 0834 UTC: Posn: 06:03.0N – 65:00.0E: Around 900nm east of Eyl, Off Somalia.Pirates in two white coloured skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Vessel managed to evade the boarding. A suspected mother vessel was sighted a short distance away.
05.11.2010: 0200 LT: Posn: 09:58N – 083:00W: Puerto Limon anchorage Costa Rica.Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor, broke open the paint locker and stole ship’s stores. When crew approached the robbers they jumped overboard and escaped.
Around 700nm east of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
08.11.2010: 1345 UTC: Posn: 06:43S – 051:15E: Around 700nm east of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (Off Somalia).Pirates in skiff chased and fired RPGs upon a product tanker underway. Four crew remained on the bridge while the remaining mustered in the citadel. Tanker managed to escape.
17.04.2010: 0430 LT: Posn: 02:32.57N – 104:45.09E: Off Pulau Aur, Malaysia.About ten pirates armed with long knives boarded a tug underway. They stole tug’s and crew belongings and escaped.
11.11.2010: 0045 UTC: Posn: 17:13N – 065:01E: Around 625nm east of Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia).Armed pirates attacked and boarded a general cargo ship underway with intent to hijack. The ship sent a distress message and all crew mustered in the citadel. Indian authorities received the message and sent two warships and a maritime aircraft to render assistance to the ship. A naval boarding team boarded the ship and rescued all the crewmembers and conducted a thorough search. No pirates were found onboard. The crew took command of their ship and continued the journey.
11.11.2010: 0435 UTC: Posn: 11:26N – 066:05E: Around 865nm east of Raas Xaafuun, Off Somalia.Pirates in a skiff chased, fired upon and boarded a chemical tanker underway. Crew locked themselves in the masters cabin. Further report awaited.
11.11.2010: 0559 UTC: Posn: 17:15N – 065:23E: Around 650nm east of Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia). Pirates chased a tanker underway and opened fire on her. Due to anti piracy measures, the tanker evaded the hijack.
11.11.2010: 1215 UTC: Posn: 00:50S – 049:32E: Around 300nm SE of Mogadishu Somalia.Seven pirates armed with automatic weapons chased a RoRo vessel. Effective anti piracy measures resulted in the pirates aborting the attempt.
12.11.2010: 0048 UTC: Posn: 09:17N – 13:58W: Guinea.Four pirates armed with machine guns boarded an anchored chemical tanker and took one crew as hostage. Pirates stole crew personal belongings and left the vessel. Vessel sent distress signal.
12.11.2010: 0701 UTC: Posn: 18:02.55N – 066:03.39E Around 680nm east of Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia).Armed pirates attacked and hijacked general cargo ship and took its 29 crewmembers hostage.
06.11.2010: night hrs: Posn: 01:48S – 042:31E, Around 85nm south of Kismayo, Somalia.Armed pirates onboard the pirated ship MV Izumi with hostages onboard, fired upon a warship escorting an African union military mission chartered ship. The Spanish warship increased speed and manoeuvred in order to place herself between the pirated ship and her escort. The attack was foiled without injury or damage due to the quick reaction and efficiency of the warship’s crew. The warship defended herself and her escort with minimal force in order not to endanger the lives of the hostages. The warship and her escort continued towards Mombasa, Kenya.
15.11.2010: 0805 UTC: Posn: 14:03N – 049:08E, Gulf of Aden.A pirate skiff was observed two nautical miles abeam of a chemical tanker underway. The skiff increased speed to 22 knots and approached the chemical tanker. At a distance of around five cables the onboard armed security team fired warning shots. The skiff reciprocated by firing two shots. The onboard team returned fire the skiff aborted and moved away.
16.11.2010: 0205 LT: Posn: 01:01.7N – 106:40.0E, west of Kepulauan Tambelan, Indonesia.Eight pirates armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Pirates stole ships cash, crew personal properties and escaped.
16.11.2010: 0315 LT: Posn: 07:08.5S – 112:39.5E, Berth no.5, Gresik port Surabaya, Indonesia.Two robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at berth while the other two robbers wait on a boat. Duty crew sighted the robbers on the forecastle stealing ships property and raised the alarm. The robbers escaped with stolen stores.
(10 NM NE OF MOMBASA PILOT STATION, KENYA), OFF SOMALIA
16.11.2010: 0637 UTC: Posn: 04:01.7S – 039:57.5E. 10 nm NE of Mombasa pilot station, Kenya, (Off Somalia).Six pirates wearing masks, armed with guns and RPG in a skiff fired upon a drifting bulk carrier with intent to hijack. Ship increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates aborted the attempted boarding due to the barbed wire and electrical fencing around the ship. No injuries to crew. Port control informed.
Around 370nm west of Maldives islands, Indian Ocean
16.11.2010: 0245 UTC: Posn: 05:09N – 066:42E, Around 370nm west of Maldives islands, Indian Ocean, (Off Somalia).Armed pirates in a skiff launched by a mother vessel, chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Tanker took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the attack. No injuries to crew and no damages to the tanker.
16.11.2010: 0435 LT: Posn: 02:00N - 108:45.5E, Pulau Merundung, Indonesia.Unobserved, six robbers armed with knives boarded a product tanker underway. They entered the mess room and took an AB hostage. Later they entered the master’s cabin and stole ships’ cash and personal belongings. The robbers took the Master and the AB to the poop deck, tied them to a winch and escaped in a waiting boat. After releasing themselves the Master went to the bridge where the duty officer indicated that he was not aware of the incident.
17.11.2010:2015 LT: Posn: 10:17.4N - 064:43.12W, Bahia de Pozuelos anchorage, Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela.Twelve robbers armed with guns in a wooden boat attempted to board a container ship at anchor. On seeing alert crew the robbers moved away.
18.11.2010: 1250 UTC: Posn: 12:25N – 066:33E: Around 700nm east of Socotra (off Somalia).Armed pirates in two skiffs chased and opened fire on a general cargo ship underway. Due to anti piracy measures, the vessel managed to evade the attack.
18.11.2010: 1954 UTC: Posn: 01:18S – 052:47E Around 430nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with guns and RPG in two skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Ship increased speed, took anti-piracy measures and managed to evade the attempted boarding.
15nm south of TinCan Island fairway buoy
20.10.2010: 0001 LT: Posn: 06:07.5N – 003:26.7E, 15 nm south of Tin Can island fairway buoy, Lagos, Nigeria.Eight pirates armed with guns boarded a drifting container ship. 2/O raised alarm and tried to contact the port control but received no response. SSAS activated. Pirates took hostage three crewmembers, went to the Masters cabin and attempted to break master’s door with extinguisher and gun. Master opened the door and under gun threat handed over the ship’s cash to the pirates. The pirates ordered the Master to muster all the crew, including the bridge watchkeepers to his cabin after which each crew was escorted by the pirates to their cabin and then ransacked. Before escaping the pirates ordered five crewmembers to carry all the stolen items to the deck and lower it into their waiting boat.
20.11.2010: 0321 UTC: Posn: 12:20N – 066:22E around 690nm east of Socotra island, (Off Somalia).Pirates armed with guns and RPG in two skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack. Ship increased speed, sent DSC alert and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates attempted to board the vessel several times. Ship continued with the aggressive manoeuvres and finally managed to evade the attempted boarding. Ship sustained some damages.
20.11.2010: 0715 UTC: Posn: 01:15S – 067:05E, around 1300nm east of Mogadishu, (Off Somalia).Pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway with intent to hijack. Vessel activated anti-piracy measures and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates fired 8 to 10 shots and came as close as 70m on the vessel port quarter. After 30 minutes of chasing the skiff aborted the attempt.
20.11.2010: 1015 UTC: Posn: 13:05.1N – 067:34.2E around 720nm east of Socotra island (Off Somalia).Pirates armed with guns and RPG in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway with intent to hijack. Ship increased speed, and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates attempted to board the vessel several times. Ship continued with the aggressive manoeuvres and finally managed to evade the attempted boarding. Ship sustained some damages.
21.11.2010: 0720 UTC: Posn: 02:43N – 055:20E, around 600nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates armed with guns and RPG in skiffs chased and fired upon a fishing vessel underway. Ship increased speed, took anti-piracy measures and managed to evade the attempted boarding.
21.11.2010: 0235 LT: Posn: 05:13.5N – 004:02.1W, Abidjan anchorage, Ivory Coast.Three robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker at anchor. Duty officer noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Robbers managed to escape along with stolen ship’s stores.
21.11.2010: 1114 UTC: Posn: 14:49N – 059:55E, around 360nm SE of Salalah, (Off Somalia).Pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack. Vessel activated anti-piracy measures and took evasive manoeuvres. The vessel managed to evade the attempted boarding.
21.11.2010: Posn: 21:50.2N – 091:39.5E: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.Robbers attempted to board a tanker engaged in anchoring operations via the poop deck using a rope and hook. Alert crew on anti piracy watch noticed the robbers and informed the bridge who raised the alarm. Seeing the alert crew the robbers jumped back into the water and escaped in a waiting boat with around 10 other robbers. Attempt to contact port control failed.
21.11.2010: 2145 UTC: Posn: 15:30N – 059:17E around 580nm SE of Salalah, (Off Somalia)Armed pirates in a skiff chased and boarded a tanker underway. The crew locked themselves in the citadel. On 22.11.2010 naval helicopter confirmed no pirates seen on vessel. Later crew regained control of their vessel.
22.11.2010: 0500 UTC: Posn: 01:30N – 055:25E, around 600nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Armed pirates in two skiffs launched from a mother vessel chased and attempted to board a fishing vessel underway. Anti piracy measures resulted in the attempted boarding to be aborted.
22.11.2010: 0904 UTC: Posn: 01:31N – 055:48E, around 620nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Five skiffs with four to five armed pirates in each skiff chased and fired upon a product tanker underway with intent to hijack. Effective anti piracy measures including increase in speed, evasive manoeuvres and communication with naval authorities resulted in the pirates aborting the attempt. A suspected mother vessel was noticed in the vicinity.
22.11.2010: 2300 UTC: Posn: 15:53N – 058:14E around 250 nm ESE of Salalah, Oman, (Off Somalia).Two white skiffs with five armed pirates in each skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS, sent distress message, increased speed and contacted warship for assistance. The pirates attempted to board the ship several times and finally aborted the attempted boarding upon seeing the presence of a warship and two helicopters at the location. No injuries to crew but the ship sustained some damages.
24.11.2010: 0301 UTC: Posn: 15:09N – 067:05E around 750nm east of Salalah, (Off Somalia).Six pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPG in a skiff chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway with intend to hijack. Due to effective anti piracy measures the pirates aborted the attempt to board. Crew and vessel safe.
24.11.2010: 1110 UTC: Posn: 14:44.5N – 065:59.7E, around 690nm ESE of Salalah, (Off Somalia).Five pirates armed with automatic weapons in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway with intend to hijack. Due to effective anti piracy measures the pirates aborted the attempt to board. Crew and vessel safe.
25.11.2010: 1439 UTC: Posn: 19:47.3N – 062:56.5E, around 525nm NE of Salalah, (Off Somalia).Pirates armed with guns and RPG in a skiff chased and fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack. Ship increased speed, sent DSC alert and took evasive manoeuvres. The tanker managed to evade the attempted boarding. Crew and tanker safe.
Around 185nm west of Mldives group of islands
26.11.2010: 0114 UTC: Posn: 00:26S - 070:00E around 185nm west of Maldives group of Islands, (Off Somalia).Six armed pirates in a boat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The vessel enforced anti piracy measures and evaded the boarding. The vessel sustained some damages to RPG and gunfire. Further information awaited.
Around 255nm west of Mldives group of islands
26.11.2010: 0300 UTC: Posn: 05:38N – 068:27E around 255 nm west of Maldives group of islands, (Off Somalia).Master reported to owners that pirates were onboard and his vessel was hijacked. Further report awaited.
Around 270nm west of Maldives group of islands
25.11.2010: 1800 LT: Posn: 14:52.0N – 068:008.0E, around 810nm ESE of Salalah (Off Somalia).Seven pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Master enforced anti-piracy measures and evaded the boarding.
27.11.2010: 0800 LT: Posn: 10:16.6N – 064:42.4W, Puerto la Cruz anchorage, Venezuela.Six robbers in a small craft boarded the tanker at anchor and broke the forward store’s padlock. Duty AB raised alarm and crew rushed to the forward deck. The robbers escaped with the stolen stores. Port control informed.
27.11.2010: 0901 UTC: Posn: 13:43N - 056:49E, around 245nm SE of Salalah (Off Somalia).Armed pirates attacked and boarded a bulk carrier ship underway with intent to hijack. Master informed the authorities that all crewmembers had locked themselves into the citadel from where they were able to control the ship. Unable to gain full control of the vessel, the pirates damaged some bridge equipment and left the vessel. Later, a naval boarding team boarded the ship and rescued all the crewmembers and conducted a thorough search. No pirates were found onboard.
28.11.2010: 0700 UTC: Posn: 14:51.6N - 068:13.5E, around 820nm ESE of Salalah, (Off Somalia).Four armed pirates in a boat chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Master enforced anti-piracy measures including increased speed and managed escape from boarding.
Around 460nm west of Maldives group of islands
27.11.2010: 0700 UTC: Posn: 00:39N – 064:51E: around 460nm west of Maldives group of islands. (Off Somalia).A tanker underway noticed a mother vessel launching skiffs, which started approaching the tanker. The pirates were armed with guns and RPG. The tanker increased speed, took anti piracy measures, contacted authorities and activated SSAS. As the skiffs approached the vessel they opened fire. Due to effective anti piracy measures the pirates aborted the attempted boarding.
29.11.2010: 0240 UTC: Posn: 16:58.6N – 067:26.93E around 750nm east of Salalah, (Off Somalia).Five armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and instructed all crew except the bridge team to take shelter in the citadel. The pirates attempted to board the tanker several times and finally they managed to hang a ladder on the razor wire around the main deck. A pirate attempted to climb onboard, but was unsuccessful due to the aggressive manoeuvres. Later the skiff aborted the attempt and was seen heading back towards its mother ship.
28.11.2010: 0330 UTC: Posn: 09:22n – 013:47w: Conakry anchorage, Guinea.About six robbers armed with machine guns boarded an anchored bulk carrier. 2/O raised alarm and tried to contact port control without any success. The robbers entered bridge and accommodation and stole ship’s cash and equipment. All crew safe.
30.11.2010: 1330 UTC: Posn: 09:19N - 069:30E around 1000nm east of Raas Xaafuun, (Off Somalia).Five armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and instructed all crew except the bridge and engine room crew to muster in safe area. The pirates’ attempted to board the tanker from the port side and at the same time kept on firing at the bridge and accommodation. Master continued the aggressive manoeuvres and finally managed to evade the attempted boarding.
02.12.2010: 0801 UTC: Posn: 09:22N – 070:24.5E around 160nm NW of Minicoy island (Off Somalia).A container ship underway noticed two fishing vessels on radar at distance of 8nm. Ship enforced all anti piracy measures. When the fishing vessels were 4nm range, one fishing vessel released a skiff which approached the vessel at high speed. The skiff approached the vessel to about 300 metres and four pirates were seen armed with RPG and guns preparing to fire at the vessel. Due to ship’s speed and evasive manoeuvres, the skiff dropped back and later moved towards mother vessel. No shots fired.
05.12.2010: 0942 UTC: Posn: 08:12N – 071:55E around 67nm west of Minicoy Island (Off Somalia).A merchant vessel was reported hijacked by six armed pirates and 26 crewmembers were taken hostage. Further report awaited.
03.12.2010: 2355 LT: Posn: 12:02.0N – 077:12.0W, Callao anchorage, Peru.Four robbers wearing diving suits armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored container ship. They threatened the forward duty crew and tied him up. They broke the forward store’s padlock and stole ship’ stores. On seeing another watchman approaching the robbers escaped with the ship stores and property and the duty crew’s personal belongings. Coast guard informed.
08.12.2010: 1705 UTC: Posn: 10:14.52N – 107: 04:81E: Vung Tau anchorage, Vietnam.Duty AB onboard an anchored container vessel noticed four robbers on the forecastle. Duty officer informed, alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped in two waiting boats. Upon investigation, it was discovered they had broke into the paint store and stole ship’s stores before escaping.
10.12.2010: 1212 UTC: Posn: 09:57S – 041:46E: around 240nm southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Off Somalia).A container vessel was hijacked by armed pirates in two skiffs. 23 crew members taken hostages. Further reports awaits.
10.12.2010: 1454 UTC: Posn: 20:55N – 062:47E: around 275nm SE of Masqat, Oman (Off Somalia).Heavily armed pirates in two skiffs chased and fired up on a tanker underway. The tanker activated the SSAS alert, increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres and managed to escape the attempted boarding. Tanker sustained some damage from the attacked.
03.12.2010: 0841 UTC: Posn: 00:18.53N – 058:28.43E around 780nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.Five pirates in a skiff chased a container ship underway with intent to board. Ship raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and fired rocket flares at the skiff resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. Later, a mother vessel chased the ship but due to increased speed of the container vessel the mother vessel aborted the attempt.
11.12.2010: 0540 UTC: Posn: 06:09N – 067:19E Around 360nm SW of Minicoy Island, (Off Somalia).Pirates armed with guns and RPG in skiffs chased, fired upon and boarded a bulk carrier underway. They took hostage 24 crewmembers and hijacked the ship.
07.12.2010: 1200 UTC: Posn: 31:16.03N – 032:19.5E, Port Said inner harbour, Egypt.Seven robbers in a boat boarded a chemical tanker during mooring operations. They approached the duty AB with an iron rod and threatened to assault him. Alarm raised and all crew mustered resulting in a struggle between the robbers and the crew. Port authority and the agents informed.
13.12.2010: 0026 LT: Posn: 10:14.5N - 107:28.8E, Vung Tau outer anchorage, Vietnam.Four robbers boarded a wood chip carrier ship at anchor. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers escaped with the stolen ship stores. Port control informed.
13.12.2010: 1000 UTC: Posn: 13:09N - 048:29E, Gulf of Aden.Five pirates armed with guns and RPG in a skiff fired upon and attempted to board a tanker underway. One of the skiffs managed to come alongside the tanker but due to the evasive manoeuvres and increasing speed the boarding failed. The tanker was part of a naval convoy when she was attacked.
13.12.2010: 2200 UTC: Posn: 05:28.5S – 039:58.9E: around 10nm off Pemba Island, Tanzania (Off Somalia).A product tanker underway spotted two skiffs at a distance of 6.5 nm approaching her at high speed. The tanker increased speed, raised alarm and instructed all crew to muster in safe room except bridge crew and security team. Warship in vicinity informed. At a range of 3.5 nm the speed boats opened fire at the tanker. When warship arrived at the location, the skiffs aborted the attack and returned to mother vessel.
14.12.2010: 0800 UTC: Posn: 18:15N – 061:37E around 436nm NE of Salalah, (Off Somalia).Pirates armed with guns and RPG in 2 skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway with intent to hijack. The ship was able to evade the attack due to preventative measures.
13.12.2010: 1920 UTC: Posn: 13:52.4N - 051:07.1E, Gulf of Aden.Armed pirates in three skiffs chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Anti piracy preventive measures employed by Master ensured that the vessel was successfully able to evade the attempted boarding.
14.12.2010: 0300 LT: Posn: 06:00.7S – 106:54.2E, Tanjung Priok anchorage, Jakarta, Indonesia.Five robbers armed with long knives boarded a container ship at anchor. They took hostage the duty watchman and threatened him with knives. Three of the robbers entered the accommodation and stole ships property from the safety locker. The robbers escaped in a waiting speed boat.
15.12.2010: 0304 UTC: Posn: 06:00.6N – 003:33.5E, approximately 25 nm off Lagos, Nigeria.A suspicious vessel approached a drifting container ship. At a distance of 2.1 nm the vessel stopped and launched a skiff with seven armed pirates. The skiff chased and fired upon the ship with intent to board. Master raised alarm, increased speed and crew activated fire hoses, smoke signals and fired rocket flares at the skiff. The pirates made several attempts to board the ship and finally aborted the attack due to the effective anti piracy measures taken by the ship including rigging of razor wires and electric fence.
14.12.2010: 2205 LT: Posn: 05:33.6S – 106:59.2E, Indonesia.Pirates in an unlit wooden boat attempted to board a bulk carrier underway equipped with razor wires as a defence. Ship raised alarm and crew directed searchlights towards the boat resulting in the pirates moving away.
15.12.2010: 0215 UTC: Posn: 12:09N – 060:23E: around 350 nm off Socotra island, (Off Somalia).Two skiffs with four pirates armed with machine guns and RPG chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Vessel enforced anti piracy measures resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. Vessel sustained some damages.
16.12.2010: 0315 UTC: Posn: 16:10N – 068: 20E: around 300nm SW of Mumbai, India (Off Somalia).Pirates in a skiff approached a tanker underway and opened fire with automatic weapons. The tanker evaded the boarding. Further details awaited.
14.12.2010: 2345 UTC: Posn: 05:55N – 003:17.0E: around 30nm off Lagos, Nigeria.About eight robbers armed with crowbars, machetes and guns fired upon and boarded a general cargo ship drifting off Lagos. Crew were assaulted resulting in four injuries. The robbers stole ship and crew cash and property and escaped.
16.12.2010: 1430 UTC: Posn: 31:14.3N – 032:18.4E: Inner waiting area Port Said, Egypt.About 20 robbers from a boat boarded a RoRo cargo ship during anchoring operations. The robbers broke the padlock on the emergency entrance and stole ship’s property. During the incident the robbers assaulted and injured one crew member. Robbers were very aggressive and shouted at police who arrived at scene. Later the robbers escaped.
19.12.2010: 0909 UTC: Posn: 19:04N – 062: 10E around 475nm NE of Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia).Pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. The pirates attempted to board the vessel by using ladders. Due to evasive manoeuvres and effective anti piracy measures enforced onboard the hijack was evaded.
20.12.2010: 1129 UTC: Posn: 01:42S – 060:52E: around 950nm east of Mogadishu (Off Somalia).Pirates attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier and took her 19 crew members hostage. Pirates are sailing the vessel towards Somalia.
22.12.2010: 0300 UTC: Posn: 12:10N – 062:31E: around 470nm east of Socotra, (Off Somalia).Pirates in a skiff chased, fired upon and attempted to board a general cargo ship underway. Due to evasive manoeuvres and effective anti piracy measures enforced onboard, the hijack was evaded.
22.12.2010: 0350 UTC: Posn: 17:00N – 062:53E: around 500nm east of Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia).Six pirates in a skiff launched from a dhow chased, fired upon and attempted to board a chemical tanker underway. Effective anti piracy measures and evasive manoeuvres resulted in the pirates aborting the attack after 80 minutes.
23.12.2010: 1940 UTC: Posn: 01:12.32N – 103:34.18E: 5 nm SE of Tg Piai, TSS west bound lane, Singapore.Eight armed pirates boarded a tug underway and held all other crew except the master as hostage on the bridge. Pirates stole ship’s equipment, crew personnel properties before escaping.
25.12.2010: 0140 UTC: Posn: 16:01N – 060:12E: around 380nm east of Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia).Pirates boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway with her 27 crew members hostage.
24.12.2010: 1800 UTC: Posn: 03:02.6N – 105:17.0E: Off Mangkai island, South China Sea.The OOW onboard a general cargo ship underway spotted a speed boat astern with nine pirates onboard. The ship made evasive manoeuvres, alerted all crew. Later the speed boat disappeared. A search was carried out and no pirates were found onboard.
25.12.2010: 0830 UTC: Posn: 19:04.8S – 038:42.0E: around 185 nm of Beira, Mozambique (Off Somalia).Eight pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Due to evasive manoeuvres and effective anti piracy measures the hijack was evaded.
around 115 nm SE of Macalonga point, Mozambique
24.12.2010: 1528 UTC: Posn: 18:51.2S – 039:53.5E, 115 nm SE of Macalonga point, Mozambique (Off Somalia)A mother vessel was spotted on radar at a range of 14nm approaching a tanker. At a distance of approximately 7.9nm the mother vessel was seen launching a skiff. Tanker raised alarm, activated SSAS alarm, broadcast distress message, increased speed, activated water jets and all crew, except bridge and engine team mustered in the citadel. The skiff with approximately six armed pirates approached and chased the tanker for around 50 minutes before aborting and returning to the mother vessel.
around 120nm east of Nosy Ankao, Madagascar
25.12.2010: around 1000 UTC: Posn: 12:58.9S – 051:52.01E: around 120nm east of Nosy Ankao, Madagascar (Off Somalia).Pirates hijacked a fishing vessel along with her 26 crew members. A previously hijacked merchant ship was reported to be in the vicinity during the hijacking of the fishing vessel.
27.12.2010: 1200 UTC: Posn: 15:17.4N – 056:22.8E, around 160nm SE of Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia).Skiffs launched from a previously hijacked vessel chased an LPG tanker. The tanker enforced anti piracy measures and requested assistance from a warship. Upon arrival of a naval helicopter, the skiff aborted the attack and returned to the mother vessel. Pirates on the mother vessel warned the helicopter via VHF, to move away or they would kill the ship’s crew. Vessel and crew safe.
27.12.2010: 1303 UTC: Posn: 17:57N – 057:43E around 75nm off Oman coast (Off Somalia).Pirates using a previously hijacked tanker attack and hijacked a general cargo ship along with its eight crew.
23.12.2010: 0430 LT: Posn: 12:02.47S – 077:09.21W: North break water, Callao anchorage, Peru.Four robbers in a small boat armed with guns and knives approached a dredger from the port side. They started making a lot of noise to attract the crews’ attention. While the crew were distracted robbers from another boat on the starboard side boarded the vessel. The robbers threatened the security guard who approached them and stole ship’s equipment. Local authorities informed and a coast guard boat was despatched. Later, a naval patrol vessel initially designated to protect the dredger arrived at location and commenced patrolling the area.
24.12.2010: 2220 UTC: Posn: 06:07.7N – 002:37.2E: 60 nm SW of Lagos, Nigeria.15 armed robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker. The robbers were very violent with the crew and mustered them in the mess room. Ship and crew cash and crew personal items were robbed. Some crew members suffered minor injuries. Later the robbers forced the chief engineer and master to sail the vessel under their orders to an undesignated position. Here the vessel was forced to conduct STS operations and discharge their cargo into a smaller unnamed vessel. The STS operations were completed on 26.12.2010. The pirates then ordered the vessel to sail under their orders. Later the robbers left the vessel on 27.12.2010. the incident was reported to owners.
Around 10nm NE off Ilha Magaruque, Mozambique channel
28.12.2010: Posn: 21:55S – 035:36E: around 10nm NE o Ilha Magaruque, Mozambique channel (Off Somalia).Pirates hijacked a fishing vessel with her 14 crew as hostage. Owners reported that a hired private aircraft spotted the fishing vessel on 31.12.2010at position 14:28S – 041:42E, heading north.
Around 4nm SW of Tg. Piai, Johor, Malaysia
31.12.2010: 0430 LT: Posn: 01:14.9N – 103:26.9E, around 4nm SW of Tg. Piai, Johor, Malaysia.Six pirates in a speed boat wearing masks and black attire, armed with machetes boarded a tug underway. They threatened the crew and ordered them to surrender all their personal effects and cash. Then, they tied up all the crewmembers with ropes and escaped with the stolen items. No injuries to crew.
Around 4nm south of Tg. Penyusop, Johor, Malaysia
30.12.2010: 0520 LT: Posn: 01:19.9N – 104:17.6E, around 4nm south of Tg. Penyusop, Johor, Malaysia.Six robbers in a speed boat wearing black masks and armed with long knives boarded a tug at anchor. They held the crewmembers as hostages and stole crew cash and personal belongings. Robbers escaped with the stolen items.
Suspicious vessel report. This incident will not be reflected in the IMB statistics. 22.06.2010: 0110 UTC: Posn: 07:01S – 039:51E: 50nm from Dar es Salaam, off SomaliaA RoRo vessel spotted a suspicious skiff approaching it. The vessel altered course to prevent the skiff from coming closer.
09.09.2010: 1506 LT Posn: 12:57.6N – 043:09.6E: Bab el Mandeb, Red Sea.Twenty skiffs with 3 – 4 persons in each skiff chased a container ship underway. The skiffs were detected on radar at approximately 2.5 nm. The skiffs approached the ship at 18 knots speed and the distance from the ship was about 2 cables. Ship raised alarm, commenced evasive manoeuvres, activated fire hoses, sent SSAS alert and contacted authorities for assistance. The security team onboard fired flares. Later, a helicopter and warship arrived at the location.
01.01.2011: 0754 UTC: Posn: 03:56N – 59:33E: around 672nm east of Hobyo, Somalia.Twelve armed pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon an anchor handling tug underway. Due to evasive manoeuvres and effective anti piracy measures the hijack was evaded. Suspected pirates mother ship sighted nearby.
01.01.2010:1321 UTC: Posn: 13:09N – 048:49E, Gulf of Aden.Six pirates in a skiff chased, fired upon and attempted to board a chemical tanker underway. Due to evasive manoeuvres and effective anti piracy measures, the hijack was evaded.
01.01.2011: 1950 UTC: Posn: 02:41N – 059:17E, Off Somalia.Armed pirates chased a tug underway. The tug released the barge it was towing to increase speed and manoeuvrability. Security team onboard fired flares. The skiffs later aborted the attack and rejoined a previously hijacked vessel.
01.01.2011: 1536 UTC: Posn: 15:28N – 055:51E, around 130nm SE Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia).Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway.
01.01.2011: 2123 UTC: Posn: 14:53.0N – 063:45.9E, about 575 nm east of Socotra island, (Off Somalia).Pirates armed with guns chased and fired upon a tanker underway. The master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the attempted boarding.
02.01.2011: 1055 UTC: Posn: 15:29.0N - 059:23.6E, 320 nm ESE of Salalah, Oman.(Off Somalia).Two skiffs chased a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and crew threw empty drums to deter the skiffs. Finally, the skiffs stopped chasing the ship.
03.01.2011: 1039 UTC: Posn: 15:48N - 059:49E, around 330nm ESE of Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia).Pirates in two skiffs armed with automatic guns and RPG chased and fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, contacted authorities for assistance, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates made several attempts to board the vessel and finally managed to gain access. All crew entered the safe room / citadel. Master informed the authorities that all crew safe in citadel and that they were able to control the vessel. When the pirates could not take command of the vessel they caused some damages to the vessel. A warship arrived at the location and the pirates disembarked and escaped. A boarding team searched the vessel and released the crew.
03.01.2011: 1503 UTC: Posn: 19:35N – 065:13E around 430nm west of Mumbai, India (Off Somalia).Two skiffs chased a tanker underway and opened fire with automatic weapons. The tanker enforced anti piracy measures and succeeded in evading the boarding.
06.01.2011: 0815 UTC: Posn: 21:04N – 063:21E, around 220 nm ESE of Al Hadd, Oman (Off Somalia).Five armed pirates in a skiff fired upon a bulk carrier underway and attempted to board the vessel. The master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the attempted boarding.
06.01.2011: 0700 UTC: Posn: 21:10.4N – 063:17.4E, around 205 nm ESE of Ras Al Hadd, Oman (Off Somalia).Five armed pirates in a skiff fired upon a LPG carrier underway. An RPG fired by the pirates made a hole in the accommodation block. The master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the attempted boarding. All crew safe.
,p>07.01.2011: 1629 UTC: Posn: 21:08N – 062:45E, around 180 nm ESE of Ras al Hadd, Oman (Off Somalia).Heavily armed pirates in two skiffs fired upon a tanker underway and attempted to board the vessel. The master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the attempted boarding.
08.01.2011: 0352 UTC: Posn: 15:46.8N – 055:42.8E, around 115nm SE of Salalah, Oman(Off Somalia).Pirates in four skiffs chased a bulk carrier underway. Master enforced evasive manoeuvres and increased speed. Pirate skiffs chased the vessel for two hours before aborting.
09.01.2011: 0400 UTC: Posn: 17:42N – 057:17E, around 152nm ENE of Salalah, Oman,(Off Somalia).Armed pirates in skiffs fired upon and boarded a dhow underway. They took hostage 14 crewmembers and hijacked the vessel.
10.01.2011: 2241 UTC: Posn: 14:31N – 042:29E, 31nm NE of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, Southern Red Sea.Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the attempted boarding.
09.01.2010: 1915 LT: Posn: 12:01.1S – 077:13.0W, Callao anchorage, Peru.Eight robbers in two boats boarded a vehicle carrier at anchor. Duty officer noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. On hearing the alarm the robbers escaped in fast boats. Ship stores stolen. Port control informed.
11.01.2011: 1315 UTC: Posn: 14:00.7N – 067:24.3E, around 380 nm west of Mormugao, India. (Off Somalia).Seven pirates armed with rifles chased and attempted to board a tanker underway. Master increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres. After chasing for about 30 minutes, the pirates aborted the attempt. Vessel and crew safe.
13.01.2011: 0430 LT: Posn: 01:18.1N – 104:12.14E: Tg Ayam, Malaysia.Four robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded a product tanker at anchor. They entered the engine room and threatened the duty engineer who managed to escape and inform the officer on bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped without stealing anything.
13.01.2011: 0914 UTC: Posn: 13:50.0N – 056:45.0E: around 150 nm NE of Socotra island, (Off Somalia).Four pirates armed with guns and RPG in a skiff chased and fired upon a tanker underway. The tanker took evasive manoeuvres and enforced preventive anti piracy measures and evaded the boarded.
12.01.2011: 1453 UTC: Posn: 15:11N – 058:18E around 270 nm NE of Socotra island, (Off Somalia).Four pirates in two skiffs boarded a general cargo ship underway. It was reported that the crew were in lockdown in a citadel. A boarding team from warship boarded and searched the ship for the pirates and the crew. The boarding team could not locate the crew or the pirates. It is believed that the pirates abandoned the ship but removed the six crew members from the ship and transferred them to a fishing vessel which itself was hijacked on 25 December off Madagascar. A warship remains in the area until owners send a tug a tow the ship to a safe port.
10.01.2011: 2300 LT: Posn: 06:18N - 003:21E, Off Lagos port, Nigeria.Twelve robbers armed with guns boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Robbers beat and injured many crew and stole personal belongings and ship’s properties before leaving the vessel.
Around 3nm SW of little Aden island, Yemen
15.01.2011: 1800 UTC: Posn: 12:41.7N - 044:48.1E, around 3 nm SW of little Aden island, Yemen, (Gulf of Aden).Two pirates in a skiff approached a product tanker underway. They came alongside and one of the pirates managed to secure the ladder to the ship rail. Security guards onboard fired warning shots towards the pirates resulting in the pirates aborting the attack.
15.01.2011: 0800 UTC: Posn: 22:00N - 064:00E, around 310 nm ExS of Masqat, Oman Off Somalia).Armed pirates attacked and boarded a chemical tanker underway. They took hostage 21 crewmembers and hijacked the tanker.
15.01.2011: 0025 LT: Posn: 09:58.8N – 083:00.6W, Puerto Limon port, Costa Rica.Robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship unnoticed. Duty watchman discovered the paint store and bosun store on forecastle were broken into. Crew searched the vessel but no robbers found. Robbers escaped with stolen ship’s equipment and stores.
16.01.2011: 1450 UTC: Posn: 12:30N – 061:05E, around 385nm east of Socotra Island, (Off Somalia).Six pirates armed with ladder and RPG chased and fired RPG at the tanker. Tanker made evasive manoeuvres and enforced preventive anti piracy measures and evaded the hijack. Later, the skiff disappeared and tanker continued passage.
17.01.2011: 0641 UTC: Posn: 13:17N – 061:42E, around 415nm east of Socotra Island, (Off Somalia).Six pirates armed with guns and RPG in a skiff chased, fired upon and boarded a bulk carrier underway. They took hostage 24 crewmembers and hijacked the ship.
17.01.2011: 1330 UTC: Posn: 17:02N – 061:33E, Around 420nm east of Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia).Five pirates in a white hulled skiff chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Master increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres. The pirates aborted the chase after about one hour.
17.01.2011: 1700 UTC: Posn: 18:36N – 064:22E, around 370nm east of Oman,(Off Somalia).A bulk carrier was reported hijacked by pirates. Further details awaited.
18.01.2011: 1130 UTC: Posn: 19:24.8N – 058:54.2E, around 60nm east of Oman (Off Somalia).Pirates in three skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway and attempted to board the vessel. Effective anti piracy measures resulted in the vessel evading hijack.
16.01.2011: 0425 UTC: Posn: 05:14N – 004:00W, Abidjan anchorage, Ivory Coast.Deck watch keeper onboard an anchored tanker noticed a robber on the forecastle deck. Upon investigating the watch keeper was threatened with a knife. D/O on bridge informed and alarm raised. The robber cut a mooring rope and escaped. Port control informed the vessel that they would not come to the vessel as the robber was not caught.
09.01.2011: 2010 LT: Posn: 06:16N – 003:23E, 7nm SE of Lagos fairway buoy, Nigeria.About 12 – 25 armed robbers boarded a tanker during STS cargo operations. The robbers were violent and beat the crew and threatened them with guns. The crew were ordered to go to the bridge where they were searched and all personal prosperities stolen. Four crews were badly injured. Naval patrol vessel arrived and boarded for investigation. Robbers escaped before the naval patrol arrived.
12.01.2011: 1330 LT: Posn: 12:07N – 045:25E, Gulf of Aden.Pirates in three skiffs doing 20 knots chased an offshore supply ship underway. The skiffs closed to around 0.2nm from the vessel and then aborted the attempt. The vessel had a French naval protection team onboard.
11.01.2011: 1100 UTC: Posn: 16:45N – 059:44E, around 300nm east of Oman (Off Somalia).Five pirates armed with rifles and RPG in a skiff chased and fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack. They attempted to board the tanker several times using ladder and finally aborted the attempted boarding due to the barbed wire, ballast overflow and the evasive manoeuvres made by the tanker.
19.01.2011: 0453 UTC: Posn: 13:28N – 065:06E, around 620nm east of Socotra, (Off Somalia).Three skiffs with four pirates in each skiff armed with guns and RPG chased and fired upon a vehicle carrier underway with intent to hijack. Ship increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the hijack.
19.01.2011: 0100 LT: Puerto Limon roads, Costa Rica.Several robbers in a speed boat boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty AB noticed the robbers and reported to DO who raised alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm the robbers escaped empty handed.
19.01.2011: 2155 UTC: Posn: 20:16N – 064:29E, Around 320nm east of Oman, (Off Somalia).Pirates in a skiff armed with automatic weapons chased, fired upon and attempted to board a tanker underway. The tanker increased speed and made evasive manoeuvres resulting in the pirates aborting the attempt.
20.01.2011: 1023 UTC: Posn: 14:56N–059:14E, around 300nm NE of Socotra Island, (Off Somalia).Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master increased speed and carried out evasive manoeuvres. Pirates abandoned the attempt after chasing more than one hour. No injuries to crew.
20.01.2011: 1242 UTC: Posn: 15.11N – 059:38E around 330 nm ESE of Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia).Pirates armed with automatic weapons boarded and hijacked the vessel with her 25 crew as hostage.
20.01.2011: 1708 UTC: Posn: 20:09N– 063:38E around 250 nm SE of Ras al Hadd, Oman (Off Somalia).Seven pirates boarded a chemical tanker underway. The crew members locked themselves in the citadel and requested for assistance. A Malaysian auxiliary naval vessel responded with a boarding team which boarded the vessel and detained the pirates. Crew were rescued and are safe.
21.01.2011: 0210 LT: Posn: 01.31.5S –048:47.0W, Vila do Conde port, Brazil.Deck watch keeper onboard an anchored livestock carrier noticed a robber on the forecastle deck. Duty officer informed. Alarm raised. The robber managed to escape before ship’s crew arrived on forecastle.
21.01.2011: 1055 UTC: Posn: 12:37N – 065:00E, around 620nm east of Socotra (Off Somalia).Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a heavy load carrier underway with intent to hijack. Ship increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the hijack.
23.01.2011: 0320 LT: Conakry anchorage, Guinea.Four robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty AB noticed the robbers, informed bridge thru vhf radio and took shelter from the pirates. D/O raised alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with a drum of oil. Port control informed.
Around 360 nm north off Seychelles island
22.01.2011: 1236 UTC: Posn: 01:49N – 056:35E 360 nm north off Seychelles island (Off Somalia).Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. The crew members locked themselves in the citadel and requested for assistance. The pirates managed to gain command of the vessel and took the 12 crew as hostage. Vessel currently sailing towards Somalia.
26.01.2011: 0630 UTC: Posn: 11:14N – 062:50E around 490 nm east of Socotra island, (Off Somalia).Pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres. The onboard security team and the pirates exchanged fire for around 15 minutes before the pirates aborted the attack.
27.01.2011: 0820 LT: Posn: 04:11.6N – 006:58.3E, 3 nm SW Bonny fairway buoy, Nigeria.Six pirates armed with guns boarded an off shore tug underway. They stole the vessel’s cash, properties, captain’s cash and personal belongings and escaped. No injuries to crew.
28.01.2011: 0330 LT: Tanjung Priok anchorage, Jakarta, Indonesia.Duty crew on the bridge wing of an anchored tanker noticed a robber on the main deck and noticed another robber climbing onboard. The duty crew and the D/O shouted at the robbers who jumped overboard and escaped in their waiting boat. Upon investigation, three padlocks were broken and some engine spares were stolen. Port control informed.
28.01.2011: 0400 UTC: Posn: 11:17.5N – 063:33.4E, 560 nm east off Socotra island, (Off Somalia).Pirates in four skiffs launched from a mother vessel armed with RPG and guns chased a tanker underway. The tanker increased speed, enforced anti piracy measures, all crew went into citadel. Four unarmed security guards fired rocket flares; however pirates were able to board the tanker. Master contacted the owners from the citadel. Owners contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre and requested for assistance. The centre immediately contacted the authorities and relayed the tanker’s request for assistance. A Dutch warship was despatched to the location to render necessary assistance to the crew and tanker. On 29.01.2011 at 0600 UTC the Dutch navy boarding team boarded the tanker and rescued the 23 crew and four security guards from the citadel. The pirates escaped before the arrival of the warship. The warship remained the vicinity of the tanker.
Around 65nm north of Minicoy Island, India
28.01.2011: 0510 UTC: Posn: 09:25N – 073:02E, around 65nm north of Minicoy Island, India (Off Somalia).Pirates in two speed boats approached a container ship underway at a speed of approximately 20 knots. Master raised alarm, SSAS activated; transmitted mayday and increased speed. The Indian coast guard responded to the mayday and sent an aircraft. The speed boats chased the ship for around 20 minutes and closed to a distance of one nm astern of her and then aborted the chase due to the ships superior speed. The Indian coast guard continued to give information on the pirate group for the next 30 minutes A previously hijacked fishing vessel acting as a mother vessel was spotted in the vicinity.
30.01.2011: 1640 UTC: Posn: 04:20N – 066:20E, around 375nm west of Male Island,(Off Somalia).Eight pirates in a skiff armed with machine guns and RPG launched from a mother vessel, chased and fired upon a livestock carrier underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, increased speed and crew directed searchlights towards the skiff. Pirates managed to get alongside the vessel. Due to evasive manoeuvring the pirates were unsuccessful in boarding the vessel. The pirates aborted the attempt and rejoined the mother vessel. The stbd lifeboat was damaged due to the RPG fire.
14.01.2011: 1730 UTC: Posn: 17:11N – 061:21E, around 410nm east of Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia).Pirates in two skiffs armed with guns launched from a mother vessel chased and fired upon a Ro Ro cargo ship underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The skiffs made several attempts to board the ship. Due to the evasive manoeuvres, only two pirates managed to board the ship. All crew immediately took shelter in the citadel and continued to control the ship. The pirates left the vessel. On 15.01.2011 a coalition helicopter arrived at the scene and master informed them that the crew and ship safe.
01.02.2011: 0735 UTC: Posn: 11:13N – 056:16E, around 123nm SE of Socotra Island, (Off Somalia).Pirates in a dhow and a skiff were spotted by a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and fired warning flares. The skiff chased the tanker with a speed of 19knots. At a distance of 0.7 nm the onboard security team fired warning shots. The skiff aborted the chase and rejoined the mother vessel which was doing around 9 knots.
Around 230nm SW of Minicoy Island, India
01.02.2011: 1157 UTC: Posn: 06:44N – 069:24E, around 230nm SW of Minicoy Island, India (Off Somalia).Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, sent distress message, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates keep on firing and chased the ship and finally aborted the attempted boarding. No injuries to crew.
01.02.2011: 1636 UTC: Posn: 15:16.6N – 054:35.8E, around 105nm south of Salalah Oman, Gulf of Aden.Pirates in two skiffs armed with machine guns chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS alert and increased speed. The skiffs chased the vessel for some time and then backed off.
02.02.2011: 0830 UTC: Posn: 20:16N – 063:36E, 225nm ESE of Ras al Hadd, Oman, (Off Somalia).About eight pirates in two skiffs armed with RPG and automatic weapons chased and fired upon a tanker underway. The tanker raised alarm, increased speed, contacted warship for assistance. The two skiffs kept firing with automatic weapons. Warship arrived at location and the skiffs stopped chasing and moved away. A helicopter from a warship arrived at location and circled the tanker. The helicopter contacted the pirates by VHF radio and ordered them to surrender their weapons. Pirates replied that they would kill the Iraqi and Pakistani hostages held onboard the mother ship if the warships attacked the skiffs.
16.01.2011: 2330 LT: Posn: Balikpapan inner anchorage, Indonesia.Armed robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They broke open the bosun store and paint locker and stole ship stores. Third office noticed the robbers on deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped.
Around 155nm NW of Minicoy island, India
05.02.2011: 0930 UTC: Posn: 10:00.1N – 070:59.4E, around 155nm NW of Minicoy island, India (Off Somalia).Pirates in skiff armed with automatic weapons chased and fired upon a tanker. The tanker increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres, contacted the authorities for help and fired rocket parachute flares. The pirates fired at the accommodation block and were able to come alongside the vessel. The pirates continued to chase and attempt to board the vessel for nearly 90 minutes after which they aborted the attempt.
24.01.2011: 0300 LT: Posn: 10:42N – 109:44E, South China Sea.Duty officer onboard a product tanker underway spotted a suspicious vessel approaching from the stbd bow on a collision course. The vessel adjusted her course to maintain a collision course as the tanker altered courses. The suspicious vessel directed her search light towards the main deck area, ship’s name and accommodation of the tanker. Master altered course, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The suspicious vessel followed the tanker for 30 minutes and later lost contact on the radar.
14.06.2009: 1453 UTC: Posn: 12:59N - 043:09E: Bab el Mandab, Red SeaSpeed boats approached a bulk carrier underway. Ship took evasive manoeuvres and prevented the boarding.
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02:26.9N - 059:59.8E, approximately 500NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles
Three speed boats were detected on radar at a distance of about 3NM. Two skiffs with speeds of 20 knots commenced chasing the ship. The ship alarm was raised, speed was increased, and evasive maneuvers were conducted. The skiffs closed to 1.6NM and aborted the pursuit (IMB)
04:45S - 051:00E, approximately 565NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia
Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel and have sailed it to an undisclosed location off Somalia (IMB, AP)
13:38N - 056:08E, approximately 115NM northeast of Socotra Island
Armed men in skiffs chased and fired upon the vessel using machine guns and RPGs. The vessel increased speed and conducted evasive maneuvers (IMB, LM: Xinhua)
13:43N - 056:41E, approximately 150NM northeast of Socotra Island
Armed men in skiffs chased and opened fire on the vessel. The vessel increased speed, conducted evasive maneuvers and avoided the attack (IMB)
13:34.5N - 057:26.7E, approximately 185NM northeast of Socotra Island
The captain initially reported a suspicious approach by one skiff with three persons onboard at 0430. The skiff continued to pursue and then opened fire on the vessel at 0622. Vessel increased speed to 22 knots and activated fire hoses before the skiff finally abandoned the attack (Mercury chat, IMB)
04:59S - 043:52E, approximately 260NM east of Mombasa, Kenya
Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel with its 25 crewmembers and have sailed it to an undisclosed location (IMB, MSCHOA)
14:06.8N - 051:51.8E, approximately 160NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen
Armed men in skiffs began initial approaches to the vessel, but never got within boarding range as the vessel master employed counter-piracy measures and the skiffs aborted the chase (IMB)
13:38.2N - 055:38.2E, approximately 90NM northeast of Socotra Island
Armed men in skiffs chased and fired upon the vessel, using automatic weapons and RPGs. The vessel increased speed and conducted evasive maneuvers to escape (IMB, MSCHOA)
12:23N - 060:21E, approximately 340NM east of Socotra Island
Armed men in two skiffs boarded the vessel underway. The crew locked themselves in a bulletproof safe room and contacted authorities for assistance. The Dutch frigate TROMP arrived on scene and dispatched a helicopter to board the vessel. The marines rescued the crew and detained the attackers. No one was injured (IMB, AP)
18:21N - 059:01E, approximately 110NM south of Masirah Island, Oman
The master reported being chased by three skiffs. A distress message was sent requesting help. Two skiffs came close to the tanker and the men placed a ladder on the vessel's side to board. Due to evasive maneuvers conducted by the crew, the men failed to board the vessel. A warship arrived in the vicinity to provide assistance. No injury to the crew was reported but the vessel sustained RPG damage (IMB, LM: Virginian-Pilot)
09:24.3S - 044:30.2E, approximately 340NM southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Men in a skiff armed with RPGs and automatic weapons chased and fired upon the vessel. The vessel increased speed and conducted evasive maneuvers to evade the attack (IMB)
08:21N - 065:00E, approximately 900NM east of Eyl, Somalia
Pirates in skiffs boarded and hijacked the vessel. The vessel and 24 crewmembers have been taken to an undisclosed location off Somalia (IMB, AP)
13:58.8N - 051:25E, approximately 135NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen
Vessel reported being chased by three white skiffs and one mother ship. The captain conducted evasive maneuvers and reported no further incidents (IMB)
13:51.7N - 051:05.1E, approximately 120NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen
Men armed with RPGs and automatic weapons chased and opened fire on the vessel. The vessel enforced counter-piracy measures, conducted evasive maneuvers, and sent out a distress call. The IMB PRC relayed the request to authorities. A military aircraft arrived on location and circled the tanker, forcing the attackers to abort the attempt (IMB, AFP)
11:06S - 046:07E, approximately 160NM northeast of Comoros
Two skiffs with armed men onboard chased and opened fire with RPGs and automatic weapons. Vessel conducted evasive maneuvers and successfully escaped (IMB, EUNAVFOR)
12:50.6N - 058:10E, approximately 210NM east of Socotra Island
Two wooden boats with seven armed men onboard chased and opened fire on the vessel. The master increased speed to maximum and carried out evasive maneuvers. After 30 minutes of pursuit, the two boats aborted the attack and moved away (IMB, EUNAVFOR)
approximately 150NM northwest of Port Victoria, Seychelles
Three skiffs fired upon the warship. The NICHOLAS returned fire, sinking one skiff and detaining three pirates (Reuters)
01:28N - 065:09E, approximately 680NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles
The vessel reported being chased and fired upon by two small fast boats while traveling at a speed of 18 knots. Vessel conducted evasive maneuvers and managed to prevent further pursuit (IMB, MSCHOA, Mercury chat)
10:32N - 058:00E, approximately 235NM southeast of Socotra Island
Vessel reported being fired upon while transiting at a speed of 10 knots. One crewmember was reportedly shot in the leg during the attack (IMB)
05:24S - 040:05E, approximately 60NM southeast of Mombasa, Kenya
Captain reported being fired upon by two skiffs from the stern. Vessel was moving at approximately 14 knots when the attack occurred. The captain increased speed and was able to separate from the skiffs. No casualties were reported (Mercury Chat, Tradewinds)
02:15S - 041:31E, approximately 150NM northeast of Mombasa, Kenya
Armed men opened fire on the vessel with automatic weapons and RPGs, resulting in severe injuries for nine crewmembers. Kenyan Coast Guard responded to the distress call to provide assistance (IMB, MSCHOA)
02:03N - 052:27E, approximately 425NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia
Vessel reported coming under fire by two skiffs. Vessel conducted evasive maneuvers and evaded the attack. No injuries were reported (UKMTO, MSCHOA)
14:25N - 064:40E, approximately 600NM northeast of Socotra Island
The vessel reported two skiffs approaching the vessel. The captain raised the alarm and conducted evasive maneuvers before the suspicious skiffs moved away (Operator, IMB)
10:08N - 056:06E, approximately 165NM southeast of Socotra Island
Owners reported losing contact with the vessel on 30 March after no longer receiving daily updates from the captain. Vessel is assessed as hijacked and possibly being used as a mothership to conduct pirate attacks. No further information to provide at this time (IMB, Mercury chat)
13:15N - 046:40E, approximately 10NM off the Yemeni coast
Armed pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel, taking hostage the 24 crewmembers onboard (IMB, Reuters)
13:08N - 048:45E, approximately 80NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen
Four men in a skiff armed with machine guns chased and fired upon the vessel. The alarm was raised, SSAS alert sent out and coalition forces were contacted. A warship advised it would arrive at location within 40 minutes. The vessel increased speed, adopted evasive maneuvers, and escaped the boarding attempt (IMB, Intermanager.org)
01:01.1S - 057:14.4E, approximately 245NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles
Two skiffs with 2-3 armed men in each, chased and fired upon the vessel with machine guns and RPGs. The armed men continued the attack for over two hours before eventually moving away. No injuries to the crew but the vessel sustained minor damage (IMB, EUNAVFOR)
A robber was seen climbing the anchor chain of the vessel. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The crew used water to force the robber to jump back into the water and escape. Authorities were informed and a patrol boat was dispatched (IMB)
10:38N - 071:35W, inner anchorage, Maracaibo port
Four robbers in two boats attempted to board the vessel at anchor. The robbers aborted the attempt after the ship's alarm was sounded. Port authorities were informed (IMB)
Three robbers boarded the vessel from a small wooden boat. The alarm was raised and the crew proceeded to the forecastle to investigate. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship's stores (IMB)
Shore watchman onboard spotted three robbers armed with long knives on the poop deck. The robbers stole ship's stores and jumped overboard and escaped. Attempts to contact authorities were unsuccessful (IMB)
01:28.6S - 116:48.9E, Lawi anchorage, Balikpapan
Robbers boarded the vessel by breaking open the hawse pipe cover. They entered the forecastle and stole ship's equipment by breaking the lock on the booby hatch (IMB)
03:19.1N - 105:28.9E, approximately 20NM northwest of Pulau Jemaja, Indonesia
Seven men armed with guns and long knives boarded the vessel and stole the ship's cash box and two mobile phones. The alarm was raised and authorities were informed. No crewmembers were injured. ReCAAP ISC Comment: The STAR YPSILON
02:44.2N - 105:16.3E, approximately 6NM west of Pulau Damar, Indonesia
While underway at approximately 12 knots, eight men armed with knives boarded the vessel from a boat. They took the engineer hostage and entered the accommodation area. Upon reaching the bridge, they threatened the crew with knives and took the captain hostage. They proceeded to raid the cabin of the captain and officers, taking cash and valuables. After approximately 20 minutes, the robbers escaped in their boat, which was alongside the poop deck. The men were casually dressed, spoke English with a local accent and were aggressive throughout the incident. No crewmembers were injured (ReCAAP)
Three robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel and took the 2nd officer as hostage. They stole ship's properties then escaped. The hostage crewmember was injured and sent to shore for medical treatment (IMB)
04:10.3N - 120:41.3E, south of Tawi Tawi, Celebes Sea
Vessel reported being chased by skiffs for 30 minutes. Evasive maneuvers were conducted and the vessel continued its transit (IMB)