1145 local time, after conducting an investigation (IMB, ReCAAP).
17" was the name on the hull. The second boat was described as 15 - 20 meters in length, without any identity marks. Leader of pirates spoke Portuguese. ONI Comment: This incident, along with recent reporting from Chinese fishing vessels in the area
2130 local time, the vessel observed that the two new suspicious crafts were increasing their speed and approaching the vessel. At 2200 local time the first suspicious craft on the starboard bow was observed slowly altering its course and getting closer
Abdullahi Said Samatar, said: We arrested seven pirates. Three of them were wounded during the shootout. We will charge them. The penalty for piracy in our country is death. They will be killed." (REUTERS, AP, LM: khaleejtimes.com).
about 56 militants boarded the vessel but were later dislodged when reinforcements dispersed into the surrounding creeks. Further reporting claims that the navy sunk four to six speedboats during the altercation. A foreign news agency reported that the
advised to keep radio transmissions to a minimum.
again taken up station off Djibouti, but reportedly in a different location.
ANCHORAGE AREAS DURING THE WEEK OF 21 THRU 28 SEP. ROBBERS, ARMED WITH HANDGUNS AND MACHINE GUNS, MADE NOCTURNAL RAIDS ON SHIPS IN THE ANCHORAGE AREA, ABOUT 10 MILES OFF THE COAST, AND THAT CREW HAVE BEEN BEATEN AND INJURED DURING THESE ATTACKS.
anchored in the vicinity of five other hijacked vessels, being held for ransom between Harardere and Hobiyo, Somalia. ONI COMMENT: Based on extrapolations of estimated time-distance variables, ONI assesses the hijacking likely occurred in the vicinity of
AND 26 OCTOBER 1988 THEN SAILED FOR TANJUNG PRIOK ON THE 26TH OF OCTOBER 1988 BUT DID NOT ARRIVE AT THAT PORT. POSSIBILITY IS THAT SHIP DISCHARGED CARGO BECAUSE OF SOME FREIGHT PROBLEM AT ZAMBOANGA, PHILIPPINES. 5. FILIPINO MILITARY AUTHORITIES RECOVERED
and charterer (IMO MSC.4/Circ.107, 7 Sept 07).
and the mother ship came to the portside of the vessel. The boats finally gave up (Operator: Noonsite).
and toothbrush. The suspect claimed that he had fallen off a Thai fishing vessel. The Malaysian authorities reportedly intend to prosecute the man under the Immigration Act for not having valid document to enter Malaysia (ReCAAP).
and to which they easily escaped (IMB, INFO).
APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR LATER, THEY WERE AWARE OF THE SPEED BOAT CHASING THEM AGAIN, AT 3.5NM AWAY WITH A SPEED OF 17 KTS. THE PIRATES ATTEMPTEDTO BOARD THE VESSEL FOR A THIRD TIME, BUT THE VESSEL CONDUCTED EVASIVE MANEUVERS AS BEFORE AND MANAGED TO
armed Yemeni Coast Guard soldiers were onboard the yacht to provide security. The captain warned the vessel over the radio to steer clear or they will open fire. The vessel continued on a course directly for them. When the vessel reached 0.25 NM from the
arrested by Brazilian authorities. If the motive was simply robbery it is unclear why the assailants waited until Blake and his crew had reboarded the yacht.
at anchor under pirate control off the coastal town of Garacad, Somalia (IMB, AP, REUTERS, LL).
Attacks have occurred as far out as forty miles. NIMA Special Warning 111, 12 May 1999 remains in effect.
attempts to curtail seaborne infiltration of supporters of private militias.
boat and subsequently arrested the other four pirates, who were holding the remaining two victims. The victims claimed that they were brutally beaten. All of the victims are Guyanese nationals working for Surinamese boat owners (LM:
CALL WAS CANCELED AND THE WARSHIP INFORMED THAT FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS NOT REQUIRED.
cargo intact (REUTERS, LM, IMB, TW).
carried 3-4 men and were all dressed in white t-shirts and shorts. No sign of any weapons but the closest boat was seen to have a small hold type space with hatch removed. There was no sign of any fishing gear. Security message was broadcasted to all
carried out after the attack revealed that the pirates had stolen cash and property with a total value of about US $10,000.00. Fortunately no one was injured during the attack.
communication equipment, hull, communication antenna, radar, INMARSAT, etc. COMMENTS: Ship masters are advised to maintain vigilance at all times and take necessary precautionary measures when operating in the vicinity (ReCAAP ISC, IMB).
could be supporting this activity in the vicinity of this attack (IMB, UKMTO, ONI).
countrys National Fisheries Surveillance Center. The matter has been referred to Sierra Leones Criminal Investigative Division and the local authorities are in contact with the Guinean Embassy in Sierra Leone. ONI Comment: It should be noted that on 06
course and increased speed and was getting closer. After permission granted, speed was increased from 113 to 114rpm. By 1240 local time, course was resumed (Operator).
crew and nothing was stolen (IMB).
currently providing pro bono consulting services to the family. Our Intelligence Services Dept may be reached at 301-805-8728. Our website is located at http://members.aol.com/AABLtd/main.htm The lead private investigator on the case is Mr. Rich Brennan.
dailymail.co.uk).
day; yet reiterated to the master his earlier warning of not permitting non-union Stevedores aboard. On the fith day, the parties reached a compromise, allowing both union and non-union Stevedores to off load cargo.
detained two men tracked down in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (LL).
detained two men tracked down in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (LL). On 29 Jun, the ten arrested Indonesian pirates pled guilty. The pirates, who had no legal representation, will be sentenced on 10 Jul, and face up to 20 years in jail and caning. They have
Deutsch marks (approximately $3,200). The Yugoslavs allowed the vessel to dock at the Montenegrin port of Bar, its original port of destination, and off-load its cargo. Shortly after the payment was received, the vessel was released.
disappeared into the creeks. Confirming the story, Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Ireju Barasua said the incident was unfortunate but assured that they were doing everything to ensure that the channel was safe for law abiding citizens. Ireju said
economic zone (EEZ) as an area beyond and adjacent to the territorial sea, subject to the specific legal regime established in UNCLOS, under which the rights and jurisdiction of the coastal State and the rights and freedoms of other States are governed
exclusive economic zone. Unlicensed Chinese fishermen fiercely resist arrest because illegal boat owners operating without permission face fines up to tens of millions of won. The Coast Guard and Korean fishermen say they are always in danger when they
extort money from the local fishermen as "taxes" on their fish catch (LM: defence.lk).
FROM EACH MAST. VESSEL IS REPORTED TO HAVE ARRIVED IN DJIBOUTI FROM THE SOMALI PORT OF BOSASO ON 12/14/98. NO INFORMATION HAS BEEN GIVEN AS TO ITS WHEREABOUTS AND ACTIVITY SINCE THE HIJACKING. (ONI MSG 062200Z JAN 99)
gunpoint without reacting. The police indicated that they would first arrive at the scene after 0800 hrs in order to make a report.
have control of the vessel and the 12 hostages. As of 28 Feb, the M/V ROZEN moved south and has anchored six miles off the coast of the Puntland region. All the glass of the bridge is damaged following a heavy exchange of gunfire between the Puntland
head south towards Somalia, however, the vessel turned counter-clockwise and headed northwest. Two speedboats stopped but the other two continued to follow. At 2148 local time, a coalition warship was sighted on radar and advised the vessel to maintain
hostages remains unknown. ONI NOTE: This incident has received disproportionate attention, probably because it is the first involving kidnap of non-local mariners. In the short term, at least, it will probablyserve to galvanize anti-piracy feeling and
IMB).
incident to the agent on berthing on the morning of 8 Aug.According to the agent, two other ships had been attacked recently at the harbor and thethieves stole the life raft from one of the ships and a mooring rope from the other. TheMaster of Ayia
in the inner roads on 21 March 1995 (see separate report).
investigated (LM:timesofindia.com, The Telegraph).
ISC, LM: bangkokpost.com).
leaving the vessel at 1400 hrs.
LL, LM: Yemen News Agency, nytimes, Deutsche Welte).
(LM: starbroeknews.com).
local ship agents association has made appeals to the Federal Police to tackle the problem of attacks on vessels at Belem. The police have taken the position that until they are furnished with adequate communications equipment, such as walkie-talkies,
maneuvers were made. After about 20 minutes the skiff aborted the attack and moved away, leaving the crew and vessel unharmed.
Mangkai tend to occur on consecutive days. Ship masters operating in the area, especially in the next 72 hours, are advised to exercise vigilance and take necessary precautionary measures to avoid boarding by pirates. (ReCAAP)
Maritime Security Coordination Agency has stated that they perceive this case to be an indication of a foreign network involved in the hijacking. Another indication was the fact that since its departure from Bone Manjing, the vessel had been tailed by a
material losses.
measures and to report all suspious vessel's movements to the authorities (ReCAAP).
miles from the harbor, while the other two were pursued further out to sea and eventually destroyed. The military spokesman explained that the containership sustained damage because the small boats were in close proximity to the vessel when the Navy
minutes of failing to board the tanker, the boats aborted the attack. The tanker continued to proceed to her destination with extreme caution (ReCAAP).
motherships to conduct additional attacks (LM: Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu), AP, ONI, LM: Garowe).
noonsite.com).
not have the resources and funds to combat it. The officer also stated that this was the third piracy incident this year (LM)..
observed to have slowed to about two knots and brought to a westerly then a northerly course. At one point, the vessel was steered northerly at approximately 10kts, then brought to an easterly heading at a speed of about four knots. (CEC FUTURE) has 13
OF 6 KTS, SO THE VESSEL WAS ABLE TO ALTER ITS COURSE TO AVOID CONTACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO THE CREW AND NO DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL.
of about 50. One military source said the two vessels deployed on 21 Jun 08 would only have a dissuasive effect, as they are not sufficiently mobile and no match for the MEND speedboats (AFP, AP, REUTERS).
officials are stating that it was in Chinese waters when boarded.
of fishing vessel (IMB, UKMTO, Operator).
off the coast of Esmeraldas and was escorting it into Ecuador. The Ecuadorians reported that there were no other vessels detected in the vicinity or on surface search radar (USCG).
opened a 20' container stowed on deck and emptied nearly its entire contents of clothing in cartons onto the motorboat. Once they had nearly emptied the container they released the second officer, two crewman and night watchmen, and then escaped on board
open style boats, length about 8 to 10 or 12 meters with a sharp bow, and were probably wooden. They all had outboard engines. Two skiffs were mainly white, one with an orange hull, which had at least two engines, and one in multiple colors. Each craft
operating off the Somali coast without proper licenses. The ship's chief engineer was ordered to repair the VHF on board the dhow, but was unsuccessful. It was decided that communication between the vessel and the dhow would be made by walkie talkie.At
paragraphs 5.H.3 and 5.H.4). After 18 days of captivity, the LPG tanker and crew were released, unharmed upon receipt of ransom payment. All vessels should heed the IMB warning to stay as far away as practical from the eastern coast of Somalia,
payment.
persons, confronted the infiltrators and overpowered them, regaining control of the vessel. They began communicating with WILLIAMS, requesting medical assistance. Three corpsmen from WILLIAMS, along with a boarding team, provided medical assistance and
pirates have failed to release the vessel and crew as previously negotiated, and it is feared the talks have broken down. As part of the negotiations, the vessel was to be allowed to return to a Somali port by Aug 9th, and the rice onboard to be
Police found the product tanker and arrested the crew, while the Indonesian Navy Pursuit Team arrested five individuals believed to have perpetrated the theft. In September, a general cargo vessel laden with 660 tons of tin ingot was boarded by pirates,
police or customs launch; the reason for the gunfire and lack of communication attempts remaining unknown.
port side advancing towards the ship. As the security team fired warning shots the skiffs stopped and moved away. The skiffs on the starboard side continued to chase the ship. After 12 minutes from the initial approach, the skiffs moved away towards a
position 06-04N 004-28E after stealing crew cash and personal effects and ship's cash. The master returned to Lagos anchorage where authorities boarded for investigation. No injuries to crew but vessel sustained damage during lighting operations.
proceeding to destination port (IMB, Crienglish.com).
provided medical assistance to the crew. Later all 18 crewmembers and the bodies of the Master and Chief Engineer were taken ashore. The authorities are investigating the case. (IMB)
purse seine fishing vessel searching for a school of tuna (ONI, Operator).
quarters of passing vessels. Some report seeing masked individuals on the speedboats. The vessels were never boarded and no weapons were positively identified. These incidents all plot close to a 73 NM line, drawn between the SW and NE most incidents
range and turned back. Master continued to maintain best possible speed as vessel proceeded safely to its next port of call (Operator, IMB).
RANGER'S MASTER REPORTS THAT THE HIJACKERS USED SUPPORT BOATS WITH OUTBOARD ENGINES AND MODERN COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. ON OCTOBER 15, 1998, CHINA RELEASED WITHOUT TRIAL THE INDONESIANS SUSPECTED OF HIJACKING THE PETRO RANGER.
RECOVERED.
recovered its crew and resumed chasing the vessel again. By this time, UKMTO had contacted the vessel on satellite phone and obtained the position and situation. The vessel contacted IMB Piracy Reporting Center on the satellite phone and advised the
remain at 0 CPA. The master conducted evasive maneuvers and increased its CPA from the suspicious crafts, sounded the alarm and assumed security positions. The suspicious crafts moved away due to an excellent security response. UKMTO NOTE: This report
reported.
reported to Combined Maritime Forces in Bahrain (IMB, Operator).
Rivers and Delta state administrations be nominated by the Peoples Democratic Party, citing criminal and corrupt behavior of the two administrations. On 22 Jan, Philippine President Gloria Arroyo ordered a temporary suspension in the processing of
same militia group responsible for the attempted boarding of M/V (TIMBUCK) and successful hijacking of a LPG tanker back in April (see 20 Apr ONI Worldwide Threat to Shipping report paragraphs 5.H.3 and 5.H.4). After 18 days of captivity, the LPG tanker
ships' crews.
similar date and location, the Chinese fishing vessel hijacking report and the three Taiwanese fishing vessel hijacking report are likely interrelated. Further reporting from 06 Sep indicates the hijackers have lowered their ransom demands from $500,000
similar date and location, the Chinese fishing vessel hijacking report and the three Taiwanese fishing vessel hijacking report are likely interrelated (LM, REUTERS, IMB, ONI)
SOUTHERN END OF THE RED SEA.
speed and moving away. No further action was taken. At 2355 UTC the vessel continued on its passage (Operator, IMB, UKMTO).
speedboat closed in on the second vessel and made an approach. Weapons were observed but no shots were fired and no attempt to board was made. The second vessel reported that the speed boat made its way to the third vessel, where an approach was made.
speedboats position via VHF ch. 16. At 0635 UTC, the vessel started to gain distance from the four speedboats. At 0635 UTC, Marshall Islands Duty Officer was advised about the situation via telephone by the Ship Manager in Dubai. At 0640 UTC, the four
suggests transnational players at the ship selection and cargo-disposal ends of the operation. Crew and ship owner complicity cannot be ruled out, since they have no immediate financial interest in the cargo, per se (IMB, LL, ONI, REUTERS).
suspicious craft had fallen back and eventually disappeared from sight. Spanish officials contacted the vessel and no further incidents were reported (Noonsite.com).
suspicious speedboats. One boat was recovered by the Filipino authorities but it is unknown if the gunmen were part of the group that took part in the attack on (BONGGAYA 91). No ransom demands have been received. There is some speculation the attackers
tank.
team aboard. Word was passed by ship's radio of a security emergency. The security team deployed with weapons to the ship's stern. The crew responded to the alarm as trained. Engines were ordered to increase speed. The suspicious craft increased speed
that continually occurs below normal reporting channels' radar (INFO, ONI).
the air and then turned around and headed back to the island. The vessel tried to contact Massawa Port Control numerous times on Ch16 and 2182 with no response (Operator: Noonsite.com).
the back of his shoulder with a gun and on his legs before being pushed inside his cabin. Vessel damage consisted of gun shots from at least six bullets fired onboard (STATE).
the boats were intent on attacking the 41,000-ton ship, it is clear they were not following the international rules of the road observed by mariners around the globe. More importantly, the location of the incident, the types of boats involved (small open
they asked the crew to fabricate a ladder in facilitate the boarding. On 16 Jun, the robbers took two crew members and disembarked from the tanker with the rescue boat taking along ship's cash, crew cash and personal belongings. The crews were released
they departed. The attack lasted less than an hour and left the crew, with the exception of the second officer, tied up and a total of US $7,800 and GRD 20,000 stolen.
thus possible evidence of a further unwelcome shift in S. E. Asian maritime crime (INFO, ONI).
to Indian officials. The warship caught up to the boats, the larger which was described as a 24 to 30 foot dhow bearing the name (SALAHADDIN) and towing a small skiff. Indian sailors boarded the dhow and the 23 suspects surrendered peacefully. Upon
TOINSURANCE COMPANIES NOT TO INCREASE WAR RISK RATES FOR CARGO ANDSHIPS BUT 14 AUG A WAR RISK SURCHARGE OF $350 PER TEU WAS INTRODUCED BY CARRIERS FROM 11 AUG ON CARGO INBOUND AND OUTBOUND THIS CHARGE WILL APPARENTLY BE AGAINST ALL CONTAINERS EMBARKED
to it being a small port. After the scuffle, the crewmembers had the gun in their possession and chased the bandits. They had two canoes but they spotted the bandits swimming to shore instead. The crewmembers caught one bandit and scared him with a spear
to maintain vigilance with all around look-out as per established norms, and take security precautions when operating in the area especially during hours of darkness. They are encouraged to monitor all maritime safety information broadcasts for the area.
treated wound (bite marks to hand). He made a request that he be put ashore so he could speak to his agent Farah Ali Jama. He will be landed at Berbera (Operator).
UNDETECTED SINCE OCTOBER, PLUS THE PRESENCE OF A CARGO BELIEVED STOLEN EARLIER LEADS TO CONCLUSION THAT THE HIJACT IS THE WORK OF A HIGHLY ORGANIZED GANG. SEE ASAM 990012. A MARITIME COURT IN WUHAN RULED 28 APRIL 99, THAT THE TENYU SHOULD BE RETURNED TO
undoubtedly rampant in waters around Indonesia, many incidents attributed to piracy attempts are almost certainly military and paramilitary operations for which Indonesia never admits responsibilityINDONESIA: An unidentified research vessel reports
vessel and headed towards the Somali coast (Operator, IMB).
vessel at a distance of 8.5 miles from the bow (Operator, IMB).
vessel, completed a search of the entire vessel, and took statements from the crew. Nothing was found stolen and no damages were found to the tanker.
vessel is safely proceeding to its destination, Suez under a high level of anti-piracy measures (UKMTO, IMB, Operator, LM: Maritime Global Net).
vessels.
vessels into Taiwans economic sea zone [seas on the border between Taiwan and Japan]. Also, a large warship (HEHSING) has been sent to intercept the (HSING LONG), which has special agents and criminal police armed with the necessary weapons and equipment
VHF CH 16 WERE "JAMMED" BY MUSIC. SIMPLE ROBBERY SEEMS AN UNLIKELY MOTIVE FOR THIS COMPLEX PARA-MILITARY OPERATION, WHICHREMAINS ALL THE MORE OMINOUS FOR OCCURRING IN DAYLIGHT AND FORBEING UNEXPLAINED.
vigilance and strengthen watch keeping particularly during hours of darkness when transiting through the area (ReCAAP: http://www.recaap.org).
vigilantes of the Guinean Armed Forces (LM, LL)
visual ID was never made on the smaller craft. At 0800 local time, all radar contact was lost on suspicious vessels. Authorities were informed (Operator).
warning.
were out to hijack the boat and insisted that they were only asking for help after their pump-boat ran out of fuel. One identified himself as part of a media organization in Masbate, even showing a DYME identification card. The rest had reportedly
were released 20 Mar and were recovered from a small boat drifting off the Thai town of Satun. Japanese authorities declined to comment on payment of ransom. ONI NOTE: This incident has received disproportionate attention, probably because it is the
were taken away. The shooting ended by midday and the facility and military personnel remained unharmed (LM: The Hindu, allafrica.com).
whether ransom was paid or how the release of the ship was achieved.
whether the tug had reached the area or was permitted access by the Sea Tigers. The government accused the LTTE of being in "clear violation of international maritime law" and said there was an act of "armed piracy." Diplomats said that given food
with a pelagic purse seine fishing vessel searching for a school of tuna (ONI, Operator).
with no injuries and all cargo intact. The master reported that there was not a single shot fired by the men during the incident. The ReCCAP ISC Focal Point (Singapore) advises ship-owners and masters to exercise vigilance while transiting this location
"without proper permits". The vessels may have been Indonesian government craft which were declared on 4 Jun to have permission to open fire on any suspicious vessel. The description that they were disguised as offshore oil support craft remains
YOKOHAMA FENDER WAS TAKEN AWAY BY THE PIRATE'S TANKER AFTER THE SHIP TO SHIP TRANSFER OF CARGO.