WEEKLY PIRACY REPORT

17.06.2012:
1330 LT: 01:38.24N-110:28.43E, Kuching Anchorage, Malaysia.
Robbers boarded an anchored tug and barge. They broke open containers, stole the cargo and escaped unnoticed. Master reported to local law enforcement authorities. All crew safe.

17.06.2012:
0030LT:17:00N-082:18E,KakinadaAnchorage,India

17.06.2012:
0030LT:17:00N-082:18E,KakinadaAnchorage,India
Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty A/B on rounds heard two robbers talking to each other on the forecastle. He immediately informed the 2/O on bridge who raised the alarm and sounded ship's whistle continuously. The duty A/B heard a motor boat moving away from the vicinity of the forecastle. On inspection a new mooring rope was found partially hacked into small pieces on the deck. Kakinada port control was called on VHF but no response received. Ship's agent was informed and security message transmitted via VHF to warn other ships at the anchorage.

18.06.2012:
1105UTC:Posn:12:19N-043:57E,GulfofAden.
Six skiffs with 4-6 pirates in each skiff approached a bulk carrier underway at 25 knots from the stbd bow. Master raised alarm, increased speed, altered course and sent distress message. The skiffs attempted to close onto the vessel from the stbd beam and stbd quarter and one skiff tried to approach from the port bow. The onboard armed security team fired eight warning flares but the pirates continued their attempts. Weapons and ladders were identified in the skiff. After nearly 40minutes the security team fired six warning shots and the pirates aborted and moved away. A naval ship came for assistance.

20.06.2012:
0528 UTC: Posn: 20:50N-059:30E, Around 35nm NE of Masirah Island, Oman (Off Somalia)
Pirates in a dhow armed with guns and RPG fired upon a LNG tanker underway. The dhow closed to 50meters from the ship and fire shots of which three hit the vessel. Master enforced anti-piracy measures and managed to evade boarding.