Pirates have tried unsuccessfully to board a container RIO CHARLESTON off shore Bayelsa.
Initial report indicates that a speed boat with five people on board attempted to board the container ship RIO CHARLESTON which was in transit to Onne port in Rivers State.
Reports also indicated that the perpetrators attempted the boarding via the Port side of the vessel. The vessel raised the alarm, increased speed, activated fire pumps and performed evasive manoeuvres. The assailants aborted the attempt, crew and vessel are safe.
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