15.07.2012: 0355 UTC: Posn: 09:13.9N – 013:47.4W,
Around 22nm SSW of Conakry, Guinea
15.07.2012: 0355 UTC: Posn: 09:13.9N – 013:47.4W,
Around 22nm SSW of Conakry, Guinea
Seven pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a drifting container ship awaiting berthing instructions. They entered the bridge, took hostage the 2/O and C/O and tied their hands behind their backs. Two pirates took the 2/O and knocked on the Master’s cabin. As the Master opened the door, they slammed it into the Master’s face and then stole ship’s cash and crew personnel belongings. The pirates re-assembled on the bridge and took the crew members as hostage until they disembarked into their waiting boat. Port control and ships in the vicinity have been informed
17.07.2012: 0300 LT: Posn: 01:43.07N-101:27.72E
Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia.
Seven robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They threatened the crew with knives, broke the pad locks to three stores and attempted to steal ship property. Alarm raised, crew mustered and authorities informed. See crew alertness the robbers escaped empty handed. All crew safe.
17.07.2012: 0145 UTC: Posn: 06:17.3N – 002:28.1E,
Around 1nm off fairway buoy, Cotonou Anchorage, Benin
Two robbers armed with guns boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They entered Masters cabin stole ships cash and escaped in a fast small wooden boat. No injuries to crew. Incident reported to authorities who arrived onboard to investigate.
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