12.05.2014:
0515 LT: Posn : 01:35.6N – 104:32.2E, Malaysia.
3/Eng on board an anchored tanker spotted three to four robbers in the steering gear room. He immediately informed the bridge, raised the alarm and the crew were alerted. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped without stealing anything.
14.05.2014:
0440 LT: Posn: 01:04.8N – 103:28.6E, Karimun Anchorage, Indonesia.
12.05.2014:
0515 LT: Posn : 01:35.6N – 104:32.2E, Malaysia.
3/Eng on board an anchored tanker spotted three to four robbers in the steering gear room. He immediately informed the bridge, raised the alarm and the crew were alerted. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped without stealing anything.
14.05.2014:
0440 LT: Posn: 01:04.8N – 103:28.6E, Karimun Anchorage, Indonesia.
Two robbers tried to board an anchored product tanker. Duty lookout noticed the robbers and informed the OOW. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers moved away.
FATAL NIGERIAN PIRATE ATTACKS 2012-2014: DATE, LOCATION, INCIDENT DETAILS AND CASUALTIES
Feb. 13, 2012: 100 Nautical Miles South Of Lagos
Pirates fired on, boarded, and robbed a drifting bulk carrier, MV Fourseas, off the coast of Nigeria. The pirates killed the ship’s master during the robbery, while chief engineer died from injuries sustained during an attempted escape. Master and chief engineer killed.
Aug. 3, 2012: 45 Nautical Miles SW Of Bonny Island
Pirates armed with AK-47s overpowered the Nigerian naval personnel guarding an oil barge,Jascon 33, and kidnapped four crewmembers for ransom. Two Nigerian guards killed, two guards injured, four crewmembers kidnapped.
Dec. 13, 2012: 25 Nautical Miles SW Offshore, Bayelsa
Pirates armed with machine guns attacked an offshore supply vessel, PM Salem, and engaged in a 20-minute firefight with onboard security guards before retreating. One Nigerian guard killed, one guard injured.
Feb. 4, 2013: Lagos Anchorage
Pirates attacked and boarded an anchored chemical tanker, Pyxis Delta, conducting STS operations off Lagos. The onboard naval security returned fire and eventually repelled the attackers. One crewmember died from injuries sustained during the firefight. Two pirates were also killed.
Feb. 5, 2013: Near Angiama, Niger Delta waterway
Gunmen ambushed an Indian-owned oil barge as a Nigerian military detachment escorted the ship through the Niger Delta. Two Nigerian soldiers killed, one crewmember killed, three crewmembers wounded.
April 29, 2014: 35 Nautical Miles W Offshore Bayelsa
Armed pirates boarded a product tanker, SP Brussels, under way. The onboard security forces fired at the pirates before retreating to the citadel along with most of the crew. Chief engineer killed, third officer wounded. Two pirates were also killed.
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