30.11.2014:
1225 LT: Posn: 00:45S – 006:15E, Around 47nm SSW of Sao Tome and Principe Island, Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe.
30.11.2014:
1225 LT: Posn: 00:45S – 006:15E, Around 47nm SSW of Sao Tome and Principe Island, Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe.
Master onboard a tanker underway observed a black hull tug boat lowering a speed boat with eight pirates armed with machine guns and a ladder. The speed boat approached the tanker and started firing at the accommodation. Master raised the alarm, activated the fire pumps and took evasive manoeuvres to prevent the boarding. The non-essential crewmembers mustered in the citadel. After several unsuccessful attempts to board the tanker, the pirates aborted the attack and returned to their mother vessel/tug. All crewmembers safe but the tanker sustained some damage due to the firing.
04.12.2014:
0520 LT: Posn: 01:29N – 104:40E, Around 16nm NNE of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia.
Four robbers in small boat approached and boarded an anchored LPG tanker from the stern. Duty AB spotted the robbers and informed the bridge who raised the alarm and mustered crew. Seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped empty handed.
04.12.2014:
0415 LT: Posn: 01:26N – 104:39E, Around 13nm NNE of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia.
Three robbers in a small wooden boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier from the stern. Duty AB spotted one robber onboard the vessel. He informed the bridge who raised the alarm and mustered crew. Seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped empty handed.
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