09.12.2013:
0348 UTC: Posn: 12:52.5N – 047:52.4E, Gulf of Aden.
09.12.2013:
0348 UTC: Posn: 12:52.5N – 047:52.4E, Gulf of Aden.
Five pirates armed with guns in a skiff approached a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, activated fire hoses, sounded ship’s horn, took evasive manoeuvres and non-essential crew members mustered in the citadel. The on-board armed security team took their position and showed their weapons but the skiff continued to approach the ship even after the armed team fired a warning flare towards the skiff. The security team fired warning shots as the skiff closed to the ship. The pirates responded by engaging the ship with small fire arms and the security team returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack. A military helicopter came to the location for assistance.
09.12.2013:
0330 UTC: Posn: 12:50N – 047:49E, Gulf of Aden.
Five pirates armed with guns in a skiff approached and fired upon a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, activated fire hoses, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and contacted UKMTO for assistance. The on-board armed security team took their position and showed their weapons resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack. A military helicopter came to the location for assistance and patrolled the area.
10.12.2013:
0120 LT: Posn: 01:25.2N – 104:41.5E, Off Pulau Bintan, Indonesia.
Five robbers boarded an anchored tanker while crew were busy performing tank cleaning procedures. 2/E on duty in the engine room noticed the robbers and informed bridge who raised the alarm. The robbers escaped immediately upon hearing the alarm with stolen engine spares.
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