05.03.2017: 0800 – 1030 UTC: Posn: 06:20.5N – 118:08.0E, Around 4.43 NM NE of Lihiman Island, Philippines.
A skiff with around six persons onboard approached and followed a general cargo ship for around 1.5 hours. Master raised the alarm, increased speed and activated fire hoses. Incident reported to Malaysian authorities. A patrol vessel rendezvoused with the vessel and escorted her to Sandakan port. All crew safe.
08.03.2017: 0800 UTC: Posn: 03:20.0N – 004:28.9E, around 106nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria
Seven persons armed with guns in a skiff approached and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Vessel increased speed and commenced evasive maneuver. All non-essential crew retreated to the Citadel. After 40 minutes, the skiffs aborted the attack and moved away. All crews reported safe.
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