15.04.2013:
1040 UTC: Guayaquil, Ecuador.
15.04.2013:
1040 UTC: Guayaquil, Ecuador.
A group of armed robbers in a boat approach and boarded a container ship departing from the berth. Alarm raised and all crew members mustered in the accommodation and locked all the doors. The CSO contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre and requested assistance. The Centre contacted the Ecuador Maritime Authorities and a coast guard patrol boat was sent to the location. On arrival it was found that the robbers had left the vessel. All crew safe. The vessel continued her passage under pilotage with the patrol boat.
16.04.2013:
0012 UTC: Posn: 01:48N – 006:46E, around 36nm WNW from Principe Island, Gulf of Guinea.
Armed pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon a tanker under way. Alarm raised, SSAS Alert and distress signals activated, fire pump started, crew proceeded to their emergency stations and citadel, speed increased and evasive manoeuvres made. After around 20minutes the skiff aborted the attack and moved away. Crew and vessel safe.
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