19.04.2017: 0934 UTC: Posn: 04:06.43N – 006:15.34E, around 10.8nm South of Brass, Nigeria
An offshore tug was attacked and boarded by armed persons. They kidnapped eight crew members and escaped. The Nigerian Navy responded to the incident. One crew was reported injured and evacuated by helicopter.
19.04.2017: 0845 UTC: Posn: 03:25N – 005:46E, around 59nm SSW of Brass, Nigeria
Nine pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon a tanker underway. Alarm raised, fire pumps started and non-essential crew retreated to the citadel. Vessel increased speed and conduct evasive manoeuvres. While the Master communicated with the escort vessel the skiff was seen aborting and moving away. Crew and tanker reported safe.
20.04.2017: 0200 LT: Posn: 00:15.7S – 117:34.5E, Samarinda anchorage, Indonesia
Three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything.
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