26.03.2012:
0240 UTC: 05:21S – 049:18E, Around 370nm west of Victoria, Seychelles (Off Somalia)
Four armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired 30 rounds on a tanker underway. The tanker enforced anti piracy measures and onboard security team returned fire resulting in the skiff aborting the attack moving away. The crew and vessel safe.
26.03.2012:
0330 UTC: Posn: 07:00N – 069:45E: Around 200nm SW of Minicoy island.
Armed pirates hijacked a bulk carrier underway. Pirates took hostage 23 crew members and sailed the vessel towards the coast of Somalia. Further report awaited.
28.03.2012:
Posn: 06:18.50N – 050:13.04E: Around 115nm NE of Hobyo, Somalia.
A fishing vessel has been reported hijacked and 15 crew members taken as hostages. The fishing vessel was located near the coast of Somalia. Further report awaited.
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