Armed pirates attempted to board a RORO vessel confirmed as MV Silver Sky owned by Dubai-based Sallaum Lines while the ship was on its way in the Gulf of Guinea, some 64 nautical miles off Bayelsa.
According to a report released yesterday by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), the vessel was fired upon on Tuesday by pirates who were chasing the vessel in an attempt to board.
It was confirmed that one crew member was shot in the hijacking attempt. But, after being unsuccessful in boarding the vessel, the pirates aborted their chase.
The attack has been confirmed to World Maritime News by the ship owner.
Based on the latest update, the Panama-flagged RORO ship has left Nigeria’s waters for her final destination, which is Cotonou, Benin Republic, where she is expected to have arrived yesterday (Wednesday).
On account of the failed hijack, IMB yesterday advised vessels in the vicinity of the attack to increase their anti-piracy deterrents.
Sallaum Enterprises provides liner service from Europe, USA and most recently West Africa where it operates under the name of Sallaum Lines DMCC.
Sallaum Lines owned and chartered fleet consists of modern Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels with an average capacity exceeding 4.000 RT. The company has eight ships in its fleet, as disclosed on its website.
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