0035 the thieves left the ship in two blue boats with outboard motors. The ship's master then moved his ship 35 miles offshore, where he drifted awaiting orders.
0200 LT, small boats once agan approached the barge. The navy warship spotted the boats and alerted the Master. Even with the presence of the warship the pirates boarded the barge. Upon inspection properties and stores of the barge were found stolen.
0300 hrs.
039-51E) where it arrived 7 Sep 98. Not reported until 15 Nov 98.
0400 local time during the handing over of watch. The bridge was notified and a search of the ship was conducted to locate any robbers onboard. No suspicious personnel was found, and the crew was not harmed (ReCAAP).
044-47.3E, which was described as possibly a suspicious trawling mother-ship. The vessel was proceeding to the Suez. UKMTO NOTE: No weapons seen and no concerted attempt to attack. CTF-150 investigated and now assesses mistaken identity of Aden Fishermen
0645 local time. There were no serious injuries. The vessel was reportedly manned by a 22 Indian crew (REUTERS, LM: Bloomberg.com, International Herald Tribune, iol.co.za).
08-14.5N 050-40.4E (about 33 miles offshore) at 1443 after being fired upon. Vessel was chased from 08-19.5N 050-39.5E (about 25 miles offshore). Ship's 19 Ukrainian crew members were being held for undisclosed ransom by 27 persons in 07-56.1N
0953 UTC, the pirates aborted the attack and moved away as the distance between ship and boat increased. No injuries to crew.
(100km) was what was fired at the vessels. Due to the potential for collateral damage of this nature, merchant vessel operators in the Eastern Mediterranean report being advised not to come within 50 NM of the Lebanese coast as of 15 July 0500 UTC
100. Many passengers jumped overboard and some were dismembered by the ships's propeller. The gunmen escaped after the attck on a speedboat that pulled alongside the ferry about 3 miles off the coast of Aegina. Ships in the vicinity rushed to the area
$120,000 FINE.
12.5NM and the vessel altered its course to 210 degrees. The suspicious craft altered its course to 250 degrees and increased its speed to 15.5knts. At 0525, the suspicious craft reduced its speed to 7knts, then again increased to 14.4knts. The
135nm. The ship was forced to anchor close offshore, while ransom talks were begun, with the owners who refuse to be named. A U.S. naval vessel stood by during the incident, but was not reported involved in the ransom talks. Unspecified ransom demands
150 hp engines and heavily armed men. The method of operation is to intercept the shrimp boats, fire into the air and take the shrimp from the boats. These incidents represent a loss of aproximately 400,000 Quezales or 51,000 USD. The Guatemalan navy was
1700 local time the helicopter confirmed that the two speedboats had escaped to the north. The vessel continued on its voyage (IMB).
2026 local time, the second speedboat also crossed the vessels port bow at about the same distance as the first while the vessel carried out evasive maneuvers. It was observed on radars that the speedboats stopped for a while until the vessel was a
20-millimeter hole on the port side near the stern of the ship. The master sent out a radio distress call and was received by the German warship (EMDEN) who headed straight to the scene with a helicopter to intercept the pirates. By the time the
2 pirate speed boats, this time with 4 pirates on one and 4-5 in the other. Both had machine guns and rpgs onboard. The two pirate boats approached the vessel from the port side and stern, firing machine guns and atleast 1 rpg at the vessel. The vessel
4NM away (IMB).
4 Pakistani) and 16 pirates and took them to Mumbai for further investigation by police. (Commercial Sources)
603-238-5769; TELEX MA 31880 IMBPCI. VESSEL HAS BEEN LOCATED 12/21/98 IN THE CHINESE PORT OF ZHANJIANG (21-12N 110-24E) SOUTH CHINA. THE SHIP HAD BEEN RENAMED SANEI 1. THE ACTUAL VESSEL OF THAT NAME IS CONFIRMED IN SERVICE BETWEEN JAPANESE PORTS. CHINESE
$620,000) with a large fish haul (REUTERS, LM: allheadlinenews.com).
95-0013.)
abandoned boarding due to rough weather (IMB).
abandoned their pursuit (IMB, Operator).
ABANDON THEIR ATTACK AND RETURN TO THE TRAWLER. THE ATTACK LASTED 15-20 MINUTES.
aborted attack. (IMB)
aborted. No injuries to crew were reported. The ship's Master reported the wind direction to be SSW and wind force to be 7 knots.
aborted the attempted attack and moved away. No injuries to crew or damage to tanker. (IMB)
aborted the attempted boarding and fled.
aborted their attempt and all crew including security team is in good condition (Operator, UKMTO).
about 15-20 individuals onboard and a ladder. The individuals were dressed only in shorts. A search of the vessel found no other robbers onboard the vessel. However, a container seal was broken and some of the cargo was removed and left on deck. In
about 3 hours, and when the master once again took evasive actions, the craft aborted its attempt and altered towards the Somali coast (IMB).
about 50 meters away. This boat had three men onboard; one man was seen to be using a cell phone or similar device. The individual using the device was standing up in the bows of the boat and appeared to be reporting details about the vessel to someone.
about six nm off.
about the hijacking and a patrol boat was dispatched, which escorted the tanker to Lome anchorage for investigation. Two crew members were injured during the incident and were transferred to a clinic for medical attention.
about three minutes pursuit during which shots were fired, the boats gave up chase. Damage was reported to bridge windows and deck crane but no crew were injured.
ABOUT US $5000.
abrasions and shock from being tied up. The Bosun also suffered a small knife wound in the arm and was punched by the thieves.
absent during incident and may have colluded with intruders.
accommodation and secured all entrances. Pirates realized that they were photographed and aborted attempted boarding (IMB).
accommodation. Master continued the aggressive maneuvers and finally managed to evade the attempted boarding. (IMB)
accommodation. No injuries to crew memebers.
according to officials. One suspect has been detained in the nearby town of Arapito, but has yet to be formally charged (AP, Noonsite)..
accused fisherman was beaten along with one additional fisherman. Pirates escaped with about $22.5K USD in engines, gasoline, and fish. The fishermen were left to drift for days. Some boats still have not returned to safety. It is not clear whether these
ACHILLE LAURO WAS FREED.
ACKNOWLEDGED STRONGHOLDS IN THE NORTH AND EAST. ATTACKS INVOLVING SHIPPING HAVE OCCURRED AS PROBABLE DIVERSIONS WHEN TAMIL FORCES ARE CLOSELY PRESSED IN THE NORTH. 30 JUL INSURANCE SOURCES WARNED THAT THE LOSS HAD WIPED OUT 16 YEARS OF PREMIUM INCOME AND
A coast guard patrol boat arrived for investigation and took the two robbers for interrogation (IMB).
action was taken (IMB).
act of piracy, two were reportedly lieutenants of the Guinean armed forces (one from the navy and another from the army) and two fisheries inspectors. Aboard the seized speedboat, authorities report finding two AK-47 rifles, eight pistols, three
additional black steel hulled fishing boat came close and also fired at the ship. A coalition warship responded to the alert. At 0740 local time a helicopter arrived and pirates ceased firing. At 0810 local time a coalition warship arrived at the scene
Additionally, one British national, working as a security export for a private firm under contract with Willbros, was also taken hostage. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) reported that the attacks were a response to military
additional skiffs were noticed approaching the vessel and all skiffs fired towards the bridge and accommodations. An RPG was also fired, but missed the vessel. The attack lasted for nearly one hour before the skiffs broke off. Crew was unharmed, but
advantage of the situation.
AFP, LM: This Day, Nigerian Tribune).
Afriquenligne).
After 30 minutes the pirates aborted the attempt and moved away. Crew safe. Vessel sustained some damage due to the firing.
after 45 minutes.
AFTER BEING RELIEVED OF ITS CARGO OF 350 TONS OF FUEL OIL, FOOD RESERVES, TOOLS, AND EVERYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE REMOVED AND SOLD. THE CREW WERE ROBBED OF THEIR MONEY AND CLOTHES AND BEATEN WITH RIFLE BUTTS BY THE SNM REBELS. SEE SPECIAL WARNING 76
after seeing the armed crewmembers. Port control was contacted but they received no response.
after the militants blew up the vessel with dynamite. The gunmen also set fire to the jetty operated by the state oil company before attacking the Okrika local government headquarters. A man and a woman were killed in the crossfire and the gunmen torched
after two hours. The IMB and others have been quick to speculate that this incident somehow involves the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), who are seen to be desperate for sources of income and supply during the current Indonesian crackdown. However, no evidence
agents sent a boat to evacuate the injured crew's to shore for medical treatment.
aggressive. The couple was robbed of their money, two laptops, two cell phones, alcohol, cigarettes, and more. The couple contacted authorities by VHF ch.16 before police arrived and took the man to the hospital. (Operator, Noonsite.com).
alarm and alerted the crew. The crew mustered and conducted a search for the robbers. The robbers fled the vessel upon hearing the alarm and escaped with some spare engine parts. There was no injury to the crew. The incident was reported to the local
alarm. In response, all of the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their boat. Upon investigation, it was found that the paint locker, CO2 station, oxygen locker, and engine compartment doors were open and ship?s stores stolen. Port control contacted
alarm, the robber jumped into the water with small amount of stolen ship?s stores and escaped. A coast guard boat came to the location and investigated the immediate area. Master weighed anchor and proceed to drift outside the anchorage area.
alarm was raised. After 15mins,the suspicious craft started moving away from the vessel. At the same time the vessel astern from the current vessel (about 10 miles behind) reportedly experienced the same situation (Operator)
alarm was raised and the crew mustered at the steering gear room. Shortly after the alarm was heard, the two boats altered course away from the vessel (Operator, IMB).
alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped empty handed.
all around the ship with radios. All deck lights switched on and continuous alarm was raised as well as the whistle and the crew made banging alarm in different places of the ships side. At 0430 local time, another unlit boat observed 2NM of port bow. At
allegedly owned by an Omani company. ONI COMMENT: It would appear foreign controlled fishing vessels continue to operate in the unregulated Exclusive Economic Zone of Somalia despite the risk of piracy and repeated warnings to stay away. These vessels
All other crewmembers remain missing (BBC).
alongside the ship. There was no damage to the ship and no injuries were sustained by the crew (ReCAAP ISC).
alongside the vessel several times in an attempt to board the vessel by using a portable ladder. The vessel conducted evasive maneuvers for 20 minutes before the pirates abandoned their pursuit (Operator, IMB).
alongside with extendable ladders and pirates began boarding the ship. The last report from the master at 1052 UTC stated that five armed persons had boarded the vessels. There are 20 Turkish crew members on board. The ship was carrying a cargo of iron
ALONG WITH THEIR VALUABLES. ONE THAI CREWMAN WAS KILLED AND 7 WERE INJURED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT THE FISHERMEN HAD INADVERTENTLY STRAYED INTO VIETNAMESE TERRITORY.
also ransacked the crew's cabins taking any valuables they could find. The pilot and two crewmen on the bridge were beaten by two of the thieves who stationed themselves there throughout the incident during which the ship sailed for about twenty minutes
also reminiscent of other Indonesian enforcement efforts, that were misinterpreted as piratical attacks, and ONI continues to monitor (IMB, ONI).
Although one of the motorboats came to within 10 metres of the ship, both abandoned the pursuit after twenty minutes.
a member of the Hobyo Traders, told reporters that the pirates should leave the area or face confrontation. According to local media reporting, the vessel owners and Somali officials are conducting negotiations. Marwan Shipping reported that the
American Coalition warship. All clear and voyage continue as normal at 0800 local time (Operator, IMB, UKMTO).
an accomplice in a speedboat.
AN ANTI-PIRACY PLANAND MADE WAY OFF-SHORE. THE ATTACKERS PURSUED FOR APPROXIMATELYTWENTY MINUTES BEFORE TURNING AWAY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO THESHIP'S CREW OR SCIENTIFIC PARTY AND NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE VESSELAS A RESULT OF THE INCIDENT.
anchorage drift at a safe distance offshore (IMO MSC.4/Circ.107, 7 Sept 07).
anchor and drifted 35NM off port limit (IMB).
ANCHORED OFF MULLAITIVU(09-16N,080-49E) A STRONGHOLD OF THE TAMIL REBELS. ALL VESSELS ARE INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A MINUMUM DISTANCE OF 50NM WHEN TRAVELING TOWARDS THE NORTH OF THE ISLAND. ON 8 OCTOBER THE U.S. DEPT. OF STATE DESIGNATED THE LTTE AS A FOREIGN
and abandoned its pursuit (IMB).
and are safe. Militia commander Ebi Dari told The Associated Press by telephone from an undisclosed location that they will kill the captives if demands are not met (AP). UPDATE: All 10 hostages were released on 11 Nov. Cameroons ministry of external
and arrived on location. A boarding team arrived and searched the vessel before releasing the crew. Later ship's crew took control of the tanker and continued passage.
and a trinidadian coast guard cutter and the yacht owner transferred to hospital. Yacht incidents are assumed to be far more numerous than are reported in the usual maritime information channels.
and authorities fear it was subsequently hijacked by another gang.
and boarded a passing fishing boat.
AND BUNKERING BUOYS ARE PATROLLED BY SECURITY GUARDS AND ARE CONSIDERED SAFE.
AND CALLED NEARBY WARSHIPS VIA VHF CH.16. THE GENERAL ALARM WAS SOUNDEDAND THE CREW MUSTERED. AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AWAY, THE BOAT REVERSED COURSE AND THEN BEGAN DRIFTING AGAIN. TEN MINUTES LATER, TWO COALITIN WARSHIPS ARRIVED. THE WARSHIPS CONTACTED
and crew alerted. Seeing crew alertness and razor wire around the ship, the robbers again moved away. Ship's Master weighed anchor and proceeded to a safer distance away from the area.
and departed. Even by Nigerian standards this represents an unusually well-coordinated attack (IMB, ONI).
and each time the captain was successfully able to evade before the two crafts finally abandoned their attempt (Operator, IMB).
and general alarm was activated followed by announcement through the public address system to alert the crew. The crew was mustered on the bridge and immediately put into action counter-piracy measures. The master maneuvered the vessel to evade the
and helped prevent the boarding. Due to successful defense measures, the pirates aborted the attempt (IMB, Reuters).
AND INFORMED THE AGGRESSOR THAT SS WRIGHT WAS A US MERCHANT SHIP. AGGRESSORS RESPONDED THAT THEY WERE IN SEARCH OF FISHING VESSELS AND HARRASSMENT CEASED.
AND IN VICINITY OF M/V RANGER.
and lock the doors. The pirates commenced looting the vessel, throwing boxes into their boats. The Master was unable to increase speed or take evasive maneuvers due to the restricted waters. Once their boats were full of stolen items, the pirates escaped
and moved away. No injuries to the crew and no damage to the vessel were reported (Operator, IMB).
and ordered at gunpoint to open the ship's safe. The pirates then took all the ship's cash and other valuables which they were able to find in the Master's cabin. The pirates then lead the Master and Chief mate to the bridge. The Chief mate was ordered
and other personal belongings including a hand held GPS and VHF radios. They were onboard for approximately 45 minutes searching for valuables. The robbery was reported to the Coast Guard at San Andreas Island, Colombia (Operator, Noonsite.com).
and personal belongings. They dragged the master, tried to take him to the main deck, and left at 0240. Master sent a mayday message, activated SSAS, and moved to deep water (anchorage "B"). Later, a coalition warship arrived to investigate (IMB, LL).
and reported the incident.On 27 October, MMEA personnel managed to locate the barge off Tanjung Punggai, Johor.
and returned to the mother ship (IMB).
and stern. The armed guards fired two warning shots in the air that were ignored by the skiffs, which then moved alongside the ship near the stern. Only when the armed team fired more warning shots did the skiffs move away. The Master heaved up the
and stevedores, the robbers escaped via the hawse pipe. Port control and Coast Guard units were informed of the event.
and stole from the ships stores. Later, the robbers tried to board again but alert crew raised the alarm and directed the search light towards the boats. The boats moved away and the port control informed (IMB).
and suspicious sightings to the IMB piracy reporting center.
and the agents were informed (IMB).
and the cadre operating the boat killed (LM: The Hindu, Hindusan Times)
and the course was adjusted to keep the suspicious vessel at stern. After about one hour, the distance between the two vessels increased to 7NM, and vessel resumed its voyage to destination. The suspicious craft was described as having a dark blue hull,
and the first one in which the vessel identified itself as military, although some previous incidents also suggest military involvement. Indonesia has declared the waters off Aceh closed tovessels operating without a permit and the Indonesian navy has
and the navigational control were broken. The company security officer suspected that robbers boarded the unmanned vessel while it was towed by the (SM V), cut off the towing rope and set the workboat adrift. The company security officer reported the
and then escaped in their boat.
and then ransacked the bridge and accommodation. They stole crew's and ship's properties, as well as cashbefore leaving the ship, after an hour. The vessel diverted to Miri Port, to provide medical assistance to the injured crew. A police report was
and the unidentified gunmen and that security operatives were searching for the perpetrators of the attack. On 21 Jul 08, five bodies were recovered in the Nembe council area of Bayelsa state in Nigeria's Niger Delta oil region (LM: The Punch, Nigerian
and two life rafts were reported stolen.
and VHF but could not receive a signal. There was no crew injury or damage to the vessel or its cargo (UKMTO).
anodes from the rudder. The Master reported the attacks to port control but the naval vessel observed patrolling did not respond.
another anchorage location (Operator: noonsite.com).
ANTI-SHIPPING ACTIVITY WITHIN SINGAPORE'S TERRITORIAL WATERS IS VIRTUALLY UNHEARD OF. IF THIS WAS AN ACTUAL HIJACK ATTEMPT IT WAS PROBABLY AD HOC AS THIEVES DID NOT KNOW SHIP'S CARGO AND DID NOT KNOW THEIR INTENDED VICTIM WAS IMMOBILIZED, WHICH IS AT
any closer. No weapons were observed. Maritime Administration (MARAD) Office of Ship Operations, Maritime Liaison Office (MARLO) Bahrain, and ONI notified (Operator IMB).
any further incidents from occurring (IMB).
any other authority (Operator: noonsite.com).
anywhere near the coast of Indonesia. Whatever really happened it is unlikely that the initial warning shots were fired by pirates which invariably approach in the dark using stealth.
a People's Republic of China vessel having a bow number of 04420. It was said to be flying a red star flag. One report claimed that military men were on board. Phillipine Navy Chief Vice Admiral Pio Carranza is quoted as saying that the intruders were
appeared once the robbers were gone. Authorities informed, but no action taken (IMB).
APPREHENDED HIDING BETWEEN TWO ISLANDS NEAR THE THAI BORDER WITH MYANMAR. MARINE POLICE RECOVERED THE VESSELS AND A SHOTGUN WITH AMMUNITION. THE PIRATES, WHO CONFESSED, ARE STATED TO BE CONNECTED TO AN INFLUENTIAL MAN IN RANGON WHO ACTS AS INTERMEDIARY
approached again from the port quarter with additional persons who were seen holding hooks attached with ropes. The duty crew directed search lights towards the boat and noticed that the boat was flooding due to the fire hose water. The boat remained
approximately 280NM east of Bargaal, Somalia and 135NM southeast of Socotra Island, Yemen, operating area for pirates (Operator, ONI, IMB,).
approximately 2NM, traveling at about 16knts. The vessel executed zigzag maneuvers and deterred any possible boarding. The speedboat passed less than 100 meters from the vessel on the starboard quarter, and was observed doing about 16knts as well. The
approximately 3kts in distance between the two and after a half hour the suspicious craft moved away. The craft did not have an AIS signal. At approximately 1100 local time, another vessel (possibly a fishing vessel but larger than the first suspicious
approximately six robbers in a speed boat approached and boarded the barge under tow, stole barge properties and escaped.
are in good condition (AP, IMB, LM: Xinhua)
are reportedly in custody. The IMB reports it provided "confidential" intelligence leading to the recovery. ONI NOTE: In most cases of hijack of tugs during the past year, the vessel has been released after pirates have taken hostage one or two of the
are still ongoing and updates will be provided when available (IMB, AP, BBC).
around 0.4 nm from the vessel. Ladder and RPG sighted in the approaching skiffs. A warship was deployed to the location for assistance.
around the main deck. A pirate attempted to climb onboard, but was unsuccessful due to aggressive maneuvers. Later, the skiff aborted the attempt and was seen heading back toward a mothership. (IMB)
around three cables and the armed security team on board fired warning shots. The skiffs stopped and were seen moving towards the mother vessel. (IMB)
arrival it was found that the robbers had left the vessel. All crew safe. The vessel continued her passage under pilotage with the patrol boat.
a safe distance without the presence of Master and Engineer aboard. One crew wounded and one other crewman remains unaccounted for. (IMB)
ashore for hospital treatment. Subsequently, stolen dingy was recovered (IMB).
a small boat. The Santos Pilot station failed to respond to calls over VHF until 0500 hrs. Inspections carried out after the incident revealed that six container seals had been broken, although the low-value contents were intact. XXXXX
assault weapons on randomly selected tugboats and barges using the Strait of Malacca in a bid to thwart piracy attacks within its territorial waters (IMB, INFO, LM).
assessment that the straightforward demand for ransom may be related to a successful attempt earlier this year in which Maersk paid out a ransom for some of its employees (INFO, ONI).
assistance. No injury to the crew was reported but the vessel sustained RPG damage (IMB, LM: Virginian-Pilot). vessel.
assistance to the vessel. At 1343 UTC, the Master reported the suspicious boats moved away and was continuing passage to its destination port (IMB).
assist and respond accordingly. After two hours of continuous firing and chasing, the pirate boat aborted the attempt. port and returned to the last port, Gen Santos port, Philippines with ETA of 8 Jun 08. sustained serious damages to the bridge,
a strict piracy watch, in this area (IMB).
AT ABOUT 0717 LOCAL TIME. THE DURATION OF THIS INCIDENT IS VERY UNUSUAL. NO INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED AS TO CONTROL AND MANEUVERING OF THE SHIP DURING THE INCIDENT.
at a speed of 24 knots and managed to successfully board and hijack the vessel and take hostage the 26 crew members.
at Bosasso were cited in the successful resolution of the incident. Before leaving the raiders stole generators, food, fuel and crew belongings. Authorities of the self-declared autonomous state of Puntland have increasingly been asserting control within
at least a 200NM standoff when transiting off the east coast of Somalia. Obviously, vessels calling on east coast Somali ports are particularly vulnerable (LM, ONI).
attack, and moved towards a mothership. (UKMTO, IMB)
attack and rejoin with the other skiffs and continued to drift.
attack by flying debris. The ship sustained considerable damage including more than fifty bullet holes which pierced the accommodation, damaged aerials, damaged radio units, broken windows on the bridge, broken portholes, broken radar, broken
attacked 3 Oct, off Medan, Sumatra, see above. The IMB notes that this attack, and the one 30 Sep, below, both occurred in late daylight while the tugs were close inshore of the vegetation-laced coastline from which the attackers operated and to which
attacked Oct 2002 and is believed under intensive security by Yemeni Coast Guard, etc.
attack. No weapons seen, no damage confirmed to date, and no attempt to board was noted (IMB, UKMTO, ONI).
attack (Operator).
attacks such as this occur only against ships which have not employed local watchmen; the vessel in this case having arranged such a watchman who was not yet in place.
attack the hijackers, and rescue the crew. A Kismayo journalist reported witnessing several gunmen unloading a cargo of fish, lobster and shark fins 60 km south of Kismayo, near Koyame. The journalist reports the gunmen stated the cargo was from a
ATTACK THE TWO SHIPS, STATED TO BE CARRYING CLEANING OIL, WERE ANCHORED ALONGSIDE EACH OTHER OUTSIDE THE PORT LIMITS OF TANJUNG PELAPAS PORT, MALAYSIA.
attack upon seeing the crew alertness.
attemped attack.
attempted attack due to the evasive maneuvers.
attempted piracy boarding. ONI assesses that similarity of "attacks" in daylight and without any boarding to date indicates activity may be more likely to be paramilitary patrols to interdict smugglers or attempts to rendezvous with smuggler. Although
attempted pirate boarding.
ATTEMPTING TO ENLIST ASSISTANCE OF THE U.S., RUSSIA, FRANCE AND SPAIN IN SECURING RELEASE OF SHIP AND CREW.
attempts to contact port control but received no response.
attempt when spotted by the crew.
at the location and conducted a search.
at the location three hours later.
at the same time, switching off the lights for a moment. That action distracted the pirates and they ran away in ESE direction. The incident was reported immediately to a coalition warship via VHF. The Master noted that the inner anchorage off the Shatt
At the same time three more skiffs approached the vessel from the stbd side at a distance of 800 meters. The security team noticed arms onboard these skiffs and fired warning shots when the skiffs cloesed to a distance of 600 to 300 meters. The pirates
at the skiff when it closed to 800 meters, skiff fell back and fired RPG which exploded 200 meters from the vessel, which was unharmed, pirates then aborted the attack. (UKMTO, IMB)
at the time of attack. Following the hijacking, the pirates anchored the vessel in the waters near the town of Bargal. Three Somali police speedboats surrounded the M/V ROZEN and a U.S. military vessel was also patrolling the area on 27 Feb, to monitor
a two-man roving patrol and mate on the bridge.
authorities and relayed the tanker's request for assistance. A Dutch warship was dispatched to the loctation to render necessary assistance to the crew and tanker. On 29 Jan at 0600Z the Dutch navy boarding team boarded the tanker and rescued the 23 crew
authorities by cell phone and brought the ship to Pasi Gudang. The ship was reported equipped with a satellite tracking device but because of the weekend no one was monitoring the ship's transit
authorities informed and a coast guard boat was dispatched. Later, a naval patrol vessel designated to protect the dredger arrived at location and commenced patrolling area. (IMB)
Authorities were informed (IMB).
authorities who came onboard to conduct a full investigation.
authorities who responded by sending a boat to evacuate the injured crewmembers to shore for medical treatment (IMB).
automatic weapons and wore life jackets. They pretended to be officials and demanded pilot ladder to be lowered. As the ship was not expecting to berth until the following day, master raised alarm and crew activated fire hoses. After following for some
automatic weapons were used. Within a minute or two, the tankers sides and stern was covered with water from the foam monitors and the fixed fire hoses. The firing stopped and the small boat went back to the fishing boat and both steamed eastward at low
automatic weapons, which prompted the embarked security team to return fire and strike the skiff. The skiff approached no closer than 300 yards before breaking off the attack. No casualties or damage to the vessel was reported.
avoid close approach. Master raised alarm and crew mustered and activated fire hoses. After 15 minutes, suspicious vessel altered course and left the area (Operator, IMB).
a waiting boat at 0420. After repairing communications gear, master contacted the Indonesian navy via its hotline. Navy units later intercepted the vessel (LIBRA) and arrested 4 persons with equipment believed stolen from the (ACX HIBISCUS), while 5
a waiting boat. There were no injuries to the crew (IMB).
away from from the vessel. The crew was mustered and went forward to investigate, finding that ship's stores had been stolen from the forward store.
away (ReCAAP).
away, the vessel resumed course/journey (IMB)..
awnings rigged. An attempted call to any coalition ship in the area was made, but no reply was received (Operator).
background through the incident (IMB, INFO).
back to Bossaso. The vessel arrived and berthed at Bossaso Port on 20 December, where the PMPF personnel were replaced.
bandits and surrender their personal belongings. Total value of stolen affects is worth millions of naira. The bandits also made off with multiple outboard engines and jerry-fuel-cans.
Barge and Tug Corporation. The incident was then reported to the Philippine Coast Guard District Eastern Visayas in Cebu who alerted the command center in Manila. A joint operation with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police
because it received death threats from the pirates. The Iranian ship proceeded to move closer and fire was exchanged between the pirates and the warship. The Iranian navy boarded the vessel and managed to detain nine pirates and saved the 28 crewmembers.
been altered and its whereabouts, as well as that of its6,000-ton palm oil cargo, is unknown.
been prompt to clear the record (LM, ONI).
BEEN SOLD AND THE PROCEEDS KEPT BY CHINA WITH SHIP'S INTEREST HAVING TO PAY UP TO $100,000 (US DOLLARS) FOR THE RELEASE OF THEIR VESSELS.
been stolen. A second vessel at the anchorage was reportedly boarded by thieves twice during the same night.
been used to make 87 local calls on the Indonesian island of Bali. The crew are believed either to have mutinied or to have been the victim of a pirate attack of some kind
before leaving with cash, property and equipment as well as crew personal belongings. No personnel injuries reported (IMB)
BEFORE THEY ARRIVED.
began to jettison the stolen cargo. Reportedly shots were exchanged and the thieves aboard one of the boats were apprehended by military officers when they came ashore in the Bay of Sao Vicente. Those aboard the second boat escaped. (This report could be
beginning to arm themselves because of threats of pirate attacks. Military forces are currently working to track down the pirates (LM: sunstar.com).
be heading towards Somalia with the captured 12 man crew. (IMB)
behind (IMB).
behind. No injuries were reported.
beleaguered troops in the Jaffna Peninsula while government authorities who were operating the ship claim it carried food and consumer goods for Jaffna merchants.
believed the vessel had offloaded ammunition and arms in Albania. They demanded the ship be diverted to a Yugoslavian military port, but the Master refused, citing the falseness of the accusations. When commanded to turn the vessel's communications
belongings and cash. First aid administered to the O/S who received knife injuries. Port controle informed.
belongings, handheld radios, printers, scanners, and safety equipment. No injuries to crew reported. The vessel was released on 23 August.
belongings of the crew, six pallets of typewriters, and other valuables from other containers.
belongings. The pirates reassembled on the bridge and took the crew hostage until they disembarked into their waiting boat. Port control and ships in the vicinity of the ship were informed.
be members of Abu Sayyaf. As of 14 Apr, no ransom demands had been made for the three abducted crew. Tug barge andremaining crew returned safely to Sabah.
(Bloomberg, LM: Topnews.in).
board any time. The Yemeni coastguard arrived and the three boats moved away at the sight of the coastguard boats (Operator, IMB, UKMTO, LM: The News Straits Times Online).
boarded with specific knowledge of containers of interest. Only five crew were aboard at the time of the attack.
boarding was aborted.
board the ship several times, and finally aborted the attempt due to the hardening measures taken by the ship. Incident reported to MRCC Nigeria. No Injuries to crew, but the ship sustained some damage due to the firing.
boat and leave the vessel (IMB).
boat began to fill up with water from the fire hoses. All crew were safe on the vessel.
boat changed course along with them. When the suspicious boat closed in within two miles away, the crew sent out a distress call. The call was received and transmitted to NOAA in the US, who in turn alerted the Canadian Joint Rescue Coordination Center
boat. Later, the speed boat aborted and returned to the mother vessel.
boat. Port control was informed and the authorities boarded the tanker for investigation. (IMB)
boat rescued the crewmembers and landed them at Natuna Island and the crew managed to contact the owners. All relevant authorities in the region informed to lookout for the hijacked tug and barge.
boats and hit the boats (no report of any injuries to people in the boats). Boats broke off attacks w/in 50 yards of CAPE DOUGLAS and departed the area. CAPE DOUGLAS made reports to DoD and proceededon voyage, staying as far from shoreline as possible,
boats each with a single individual, and event may reflect some other military or para-military training (IMB, ONI)
Boats moved away. This incident may as easily describe surveillance by military or police units as approach by potential pirates (IMB, ONI).
boats, only. It is unclear, too, how the tanker spotted the line between the boats in the dark (IMB, ONI).
boats suddenly altered course and crossed ahead of the vessel with a speed of around 15 kts. Approximately 30 minutes later, an Indian helicopter was sighted and the vessel was instructed by an Indian warship to meet up with them. After seeing the
boats were tied when he escaped and was attempting to untie the AB. He was retaken and later found unconscious, but otherwise unhurt on deck.
boat. Two hours later, the boat was found with the stolen items. Master went to police station to give statement and now waiting for court hearing in few months to receive the stolen items (IMB).
bombs when they boarded the vessel. After locking themselves in, the crew sent out a distress message to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre which was immediately relayed to coalition naval forces to render assistance. A Malaysian warship in the vicinity
both armed with knives, and one had a handgun. The intended loot was the ship's mooring ropes, however as they were on the winch drums the thieves stole a life raft instead.
bridge and radio room. This caused extensive damage to the ship. The bullets pierced through steel bulkheads and entered the accommodation, continuing and penetrating cabin doors. As the distance between the tanker and the craft increased to about 0.4
bridge by breaking the glass and the protecting bars. The crew remained in the citadel for 3.5 hours and later searched the ship and found no pirates onboard. All crewmembers and the tanker are safe.
bridge searchlight was aimed at the thieves they dropped the cartons removed from the containers into their boats and escaped. Fortunately no crewmembers were injured during the attack.
broadcast a warning to all ships. Skiff aborted the attempt. All crew is safe, but vessel sustained damages. (IMB)
broken and doors opened, one of which had been pilfered.
bruises, the other crew members were not injured. The shipping company reported the incident to Singapore's Port Operations Control Centre (ReCAAP).
but a Spanish government statement released said they were still onboard. Spain's warship (MENDEZ NUNEZ) is expected to arrive early 24 Apr 08 to observe negotiations with the pirates according to the daily El Pais. Spain has also sent an air force
but did not react with any urgency.
but no arrests were made. The vessel escaped but reported 40-45 shots around the bridge with minimal damage. No injuries to the crew were reported (Operator, AFP).
but several bullets did strike the vessel's superstructure. Nigerian Navy deployed an escort while the tanker anchored off Lagos.
cabin porthole window by using two bed sheets tied together to climb down from the porthole. During this attempt, he fell and, as a result of serious injuries, he died. The pirates managed to escape in a waiting boat. A French warship that was in the
calls for assistance from ashore was ignored by the authorities (IMB).
came for investigation.
canoe. No one was injured (IMB).
can only be speculated (INFO, ONI).
(Captain, Chief Officer, and Bosun).
captain took the conn with small craft now on port bow, range .2 nm. The small craft reportedly increased its speed again and crossed the bow from starboard to port flashing a search light at the vessels bridge. At 2040 local time while in position
captured Officers received slight injuries when he was assaulted during the incident.The Master contacted Conakry Port Control, but received no response.
captured while the rest escaped. The captured pirate, Abdul Karim Sillah, was arrested with a Short Machine Gun and two magazines (1 empty the other had 13 rounds). The captain of the vessel sustained gun shot wounds and is responding to treatment. No
cargo (IMB, ReCAAP).
carrying out the inspection.
case is significant because it is the first successful boarding so far offshore from Somalia and for the violence used against the crew (IMB, ONI).
CASES THAT USUALLY GO UNREPORTED EACH YEAR INVOLVING DEPREDATIONS AGAINST LOCAL TRADERS AND FISHERMEN AROUND THE WORLD.
casualties to crew and no damage to ship.
changed its course to follow alongside the vessel. The security team onboard made a visible presence on the bridge with weapons when the skiffs turned away. No weapons were sighted on the skiffs, but the captain noticed the men onboard the skiffs
charterer to locate the vessel and re-contact the shipping agency have failed. Further investigation revealed Bandar Abbas port authorities took port clearence on the vessel 11 November 1996 for India.
chase after seeing the flares (IMB, Operator).
CHEUNG SON and the murder of its 23 Chinese crew. Earlier in the week Chinese authorities had identified three of six bodies caught in fishermen's nets off Shantou, China as being those of the Cheung Son crew. The bodies had reportedly been bound,
chief engineer, and third officer. The pirates left at 0015 with personal effects and ship's equipment (IMB).
Chief, is convinced that the Chinese government had no knowledge of the activities of Chinese pirates in Philippine waters.
Chinese fishing boat, which open fired with a machine gun. Four crew members were killed and three others wounded. Once in control of the boat 13 pirates boarded and robbed it of all its equipment, including radios and navigational equipment. Reportedly,
cigarettes, but were waved away and after approximately 15 minutes they moved away (Operator).
claimed responsibility for the explosion and stated they detonated a bomb placed on the vessel. Nigerian officials have denied any sabotage occurred, claiming the explosion was an accident caused by electrical problems (LM: This Day, Philippine Daily
claiming to be the Somali Coast Guard. Assurances were made that the firing would stop and the boat followed the vessel for a short time before returning to the coast.
coalition helicopter carried out the inspection outside the ship's superstructure along every deck and confirmed no pirates onboard. Ship resume course.
Coast Guard arrived on the scene a short time later. The local police department is also investigating (Noonsite.com).
Coast Guard were informed (IMB).
colour orange hanging outboard.
COMMENTS: Ship masters are advised to maintain vigilance at all times and take necessary precautionary measures when operating in the vicinity. The modus operandi of this incident was opportunistic in nature. The robbers boarded the ship undetected, and
COMPANY PERFORMING THE SALVAGE OPERATION REFUSED TO PAY ANY RANSOM. SCRAP VALUE FOR THE TWO VESSELS IS ESTIMATED AT US$500,000.
conducted an investigation (IMB).
conducted evasive maneuvers and notified UKMTO. The two boats crossed the stern at approximately 100 meters before moving away and reducing their speed (Operator, IMB).
conducted evasive maneuvers, and successfully deterred the attack after 30 minutes. Coalition forces were informed (LL, IMB).
contact coalition forces but received no response, but the message was relayed by a nearby vessel. Approximately 30 minutes later, visual contact was made with a coalition warship (Operator, IMB).
contacted but did not respond; later, a naval boat patrolled the area. (IMB)
contacted coalition forces who provided medical assistance.Injured crew are recovering on board (IMB).
contact Police ashore to apprehend the pirates but to no avail.
contact port control but did not receive a response.
contact with the vessel and could only assume that the ship and all 24 crewmembers were being held. Reports on who perpetrated this hijacking vary between the Movement for Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) and the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Front
containers before escaping. Pilot reported the incident to Guayaquil Port Control.
container was reported to have been broken.
contents.
contents pilfered. At about 0500 hrs the same morning a second container vessel was boarded by thieves who were spotted by the officer on duty. The crew watchman went to investigate but was threatened at gunpoint by the thieves, who were in the process
continued its approach and the next warning shots were fired when the skiffs were at a distance of 400 meters from the vessel. This resulted in the pirates aborting the attempted attack and moving towards their mother vessel.
continued on its journey (LM, INFO, IMB).
continued to approach the tanker and the security team fired about 30 warning shots until the skiff abandoned the approach. Coalition forces were informed and a helicopter arrived on scene to investigate incident (IMB).
continue its transit. Later, a Spanish frigate boarded a suspicious skiff matching the description and conducted an inspection, but found no evidence of unlawful activity (IMB, LM: The Earth Times; La Razon, Madrid).
continue to use caution when transiting this area.
continuous firing, two crew members sustained injuries of which one was very serious. Vessel sustained damages as well.
Control Centre (POCC) had initiated a NAVTEX broadcast to warn vessels operating in the vicinity to keep a look out for suspicious crafts (IMB, ReCAAP ISC).
convey the situation to the local security authorities to Yemen, the nearest Coastal State (Operator).
could not take command of the vessel they caused some damages to the tanker. A warship arrived at the location and the pirates disembarked and escaped. A boarding team searched the vessel and released the crew.
course and moved away from the vessel.
course on the starboard side. Fortunately there was a swell so their boats were bobbing up and down and they could not aim properly. After passing they turned towards us but by that time we had put them astern and increased speed by going into overdrive.
Craft changed course and fled.
craft contacted the tug and arrived at the location.
craft finally moved away. The crew noticed six persons onboard the suspicious craft (IMB).
craft is at a good distance we hope that intruders have left and start checking the containers/seals. The agent did his best for us, the vessel and the cargo and he called the police: but...but...but...was the answer. I hope not to experience such
created by evasive maneuvers, the boat could not reach closer to the vessel. After approximately 15 minutes of pursuit, the pirates aborted their attempt. On inspection after the incident, gunshot damages were found on the superstructure, funnel, and
crew are safe.
crew are safe, but the ship sustained minor damage due to the firing.
crew by the port security officer (BIMCO).
crewmember on the vessel. The vessel was carrying 16 Pakistani crewmembers. On the morning of 22 Apr 08, a score of security officers from the semi-autonomous Somali region of Puntland stormed the ship, carrying many troops on two speedboats, and engaged
crewmember received first aid treatment onboard. Attempts to contact port control agents for help were futile (IMB).
crewmembers.
crewmembers are Indian and was hired by Somalis Kheyr Shipping Company. The vessel is believed to be taken to Gann, 18 nm north of Xarardheere, about 400 km north of Mogadishu, where pirates still hold a tanker operated from UAE and a fishing boat from
crewmembers are Indian and were hired by Somalis Kheyr Shipping Company. The vessel is believed to be taken to Gann, 18 nm north of Xarardheere, about 400 km north of Mogadishu, where pirates still hold a tanker operated from UAE and a fishing boat from
crewmembers are reportedly safe and the vessel is currently anchored at Eyl. Negotiations are ongoing (Operator, IMB, BBC, AP, UKMTO).
crewmembers ran to the galley to search for a defensive weapon. Another crewmember was commanded to silence the smoke alarm at gunpoint. It was later discovered that this was a homemade gun, only good at close range. The gunman went towards the galley so
crewmembers were injured (IMB, AP).
crewmember was released and ordered to deliver a message to the company that unless a 20 million naira (approximately $170,000) ransom was paid to them, they would blow up the vessel and the remaining crew. The five remaining crewmembers were later
crew of 30, alert for piracy activities of armed men on the high seas of Iloilo, Masbate, Cebu, and Negros Occidental, resisted and opted instead to fight it out. The crew pounced on the armed suspects, overpowered and disarmed them of their high powered
CREW OF THE 15000-TON FREIGHTER OF CASH AND VALUABLES. 3. THE PIRATES ATTACKED BY APPROACHING THE VESSELS IN WOODEN HIGH- SPEED BOATS, AVOIDING DETECTION BY RADAR. 4. GREEK AND NORWEGIAN VESSELS WERE ALSO PIRATED ON AUGUST 8 AND 9 RESPECTIVELY. POSITION
crew (Operator: noonsite.com).
crew's passports, and the ship's radio equipment. One radio was missed by the pirates, and the crew was able to alert officals at the IMB Piracy center once they were released. The ship arrived in Singapore on March 14, 1997 where it was quarantined by
crew's personal belongings, laptops, and cell phones. No crewmembers were injured (ReCAAP).
crews spotted two small boats that appeared to be armed near the vessel. The commanding officer of the HMCS CALGARY stated he was convinced that the presence of his aircraft drove them away from the traffic lanes and prevented any further attacks in the
crew started chasing the robbers out. The watchmen and police on board started to help, only when the master told them they would not get any cigarettes; unless, they made sure that there were no robbers onboard. The pilots later apologized for the
CREW WERE RELEASED AFTER PAYING A $100,000 FINE TO THE POLICE.
crew were reported.
crew were reported (IMB).
crime.
damage to the vessel (IMB).
damage to the vessel was reported (IMB, Tradewinds).
daylight attack and threat to use a weapon that is relatively ineffective without gaining access to the vessel does not fit usual piracy experience.
day. The master's attempt to contact the port control was futile (IMB).
death and that four had confessed to the robbery and shooting claiming they had shot Blake twice in the back in self-defense. Blake was ending a tour to heighten environmental awareness in the Amazon region and had reported death threats earlier in his
deck into a small boat. A coast guard boat arrived later and investigated. All crew are safe and nothing was stolen.
demand a ransom (IMB, INFO).
described as having sleek hill, tall watch tower, derrick aft, and something that looks like fishing nets piled up on the aft deck. ONI COMMENT: A photo of the suspicious vessel was that of a pelagic purse seine fishing vessel (IMB, Operator, ONI).
details on the fate of the crew were given. The tanker is presently anchored in Lagos.
detectives that at least 10-12 other boats were attacked in Surinamese waters robbing them of fuel, food and other valuables. Maritime police units and members of the Anti-Terror Unit (ATE) were dispatched to the area around 1830 local time and spotted
DINGHY, EQUIPPED WITH AN OUTBOARD MOTOR, ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER BOARDING. THE CREW WAS NOT HARMED.
directly linked to the border dispute. However. cutbacks in patrols by rival militaries to avoid confrontation undoubtedly contribute to an atmosphere in which smuggling and piracy can flourish.
disappeared out of sight. Later, the robber was taken ashore by the security. The boarding resulted in a failed robbery attempt.
dispatched.
dispatched to search the area.
dispose of the stolen cargo and would represent the resumption of a formerly troubling rash of such hijacks, which have not been a factor since the former black markets in China dried up in late 1998 (IMB, ONI).
door and opened safe by firing at lock. Pirates left ship at 0600 with ship's and master's cash and crew belongings (IMB)
drums (IMB).
due to sand laden winds precluded further identification. At 0130 local time on 17 Jan, four vessels were observed by radar, approximately 4-5 nm off stbd. The four suspicious vessels closed to a distance of 3.75 NM over the next 2.5 hours, despite
due to stormy weather or high tide, they were forced to divert to a jetty near the naval base in the area. The militants were not able to gain access to the oil production facilities at the terminal. During the invasion, stray bullets hit a pregnant
due to the quick reaction and efficiency of the warship's crew. The warship defened herself and her escort with minimal damage force in order not to endanger the lives of the hostages. The warship and her escort continued towards Mombasa, Kenya. (Mercury
During the attack the intruders had broken both his legs. Before leaving the vessel the attackers forced entry into the paint store from which they removed about forty litres of paint. After repeated attempts to raise the shore officials on VHF, after
duty officer on the bridge who raised the alarm and alerted the crew. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen stores. The incident was reported to port control.
Dvora class patrol boat (LM: dailynews.com).
dynamite and a passenger boat from the attackers (REUTERS).
either the Somali or Yemeni coast, it occurred at night, and the attackers succeeded in getting aboard the ship.
either vessel. (IMB)
engineer to start engines. The pirates were very aggressive and highly agitated and forced all crew members to lie down on the bridge floor. Under the pirates command, the vessel sailed to a location approximately 80-100 miles south of Lagos. The crew
engine spares were stolen. All crew were safe.
engines when recovered. An investigation to recover the engines is in progress (AFP, LM: Independent Online).
ensured the robbers aborted the attempt. Nothing stolen. (IMB)
enter the accommodation areas but failed after trying for about 10 minutes. Subsequently, the robbers left the tug boat in their wooden boat which was seen heading southwards. The robbers did not fire their weapons and the vessel was not damaged during
equipment, drinks, and canned food.
equipment still on board (IMB, ONI).
escaped (IMB).
escaped in a speedboat, leaving the crew uninjured. After the incident was reported, authorities checked the warehouse and found the cargo of tin intact; investigation continues. ONI NOTE: This incident appears to represent a return to a form of piracy
escaped in the boat. Fourcontainers had been broached and apparently pilfered of some content.
escaped in their speedboats with stolen property. (IMB)
escaped. Port authority informed and a police boat was sent out for investigation.
escaped the captors was recovered and flown to Zamboanga where he claimed his captors were form the Abu Sayaaf Group. As of 19 Jun no ransom demands had been made for the three remaining hostages.
ESCAPED WITH AUXILIARY ENGINE SPARES AND OTHER ENGINEROOM SPARE PARTS.
escaped with their three accomplices waiting in the boat. Port authority informed and a coast guard boat was dispatched to search the area.
estimated 20 million people live in poverty alongside a multi-billion-dollar industry. Resentment, coupled with break-down of law and order, has fuelled killings, sabotage, kidnappings, and oil theft (LL, REUTERS).
evasive maneuvering to prevent boarding. Pirates remained on station firing at the vessel with automatic weapons for about 40 minutes before finally breaking off the attack. No serious damages were reported, just minor holes in the accomodation. It is
evasive maneuvers at full speed until a coalition ship nearby was spotted approximately 10NM on the starboard side. The master hailed the coalition ship and described the present situation. The warship acknowledged the call and headed full speed towards
evasive maneuvers to prevent boarding and reduce casualties to crew and ship. The master informed the managers who in turn contacted the Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. authorities for assistance. The authorities instructed their local units to
exchange of fire and later died in Merca hospital. The vessel returned to Merca port after the attempted hijacking. There are no apparent damages to the vessel and all crew are reportedly safe (LM: WFP, Washington Times, SAP).
FAILED TO RESPOND TO YACHT'S DISTRESS CALL.
fast approach at a speed of 8 kts and within a distance of 2.7 miles off port beam. At 2055 local time, the suspicious craft reduced speed to 6 kts and distance increased to 3 miles off port quarter stern. At 2105 local time, suspicious craft appeared to
faster than the fishing vessel.
Fearing further attack and repercussions, the master continued his passage towards Singapore. The owners/agents are making arrangements to handover the two persons to authorities for investigations (IMB).
February 2, 1997 the ship was taken to Rondes Island and was guarded by more dissident Cambodian Navy fishing boats because three regular Cambodian Navy gunboats had arrived to rescue the ship. The ship was freed on February 3, 1997 after negotiations
fighters somewhere off the coast of Obbia. (Operator, IMB, AFP, BBC, LM).
finally turning to port and passing vessels stern at a distance of less than two cables. The third skiff passed the stern at a distance of about 3-4 cables. The fourth skiff tried to approach the vessels bow but the vessel carried out evasive maneuvers
fired an RPG at the accommodation and the ship continued with evasive maneuvering. After several attempts, the men aborted the attack. No injuries to the crew were reported (IMB, MSCHOA).
fired two warning shots resulting in the skiffs stopping and moving towards the tanker?s stern. The skiff with 6-7 pirates onboard maintained a distance of 1nm and continued to chase the Tanker. The armed security team fired several warning shots causing
firing directly at the ships accommodations. One bullet hit the bridge window. Vessel increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. After 15 minutes, the speedboats moved away (Operator, IMB, UKMTO, IMB)
fishermen allegedly involved in the murder. According to the Coast Guard, a patrol ship found the 17-ton Chinese fishing boat and ordered the crew to turn off the engine. Several officers boarded the fishing boat for an inspection. The vessel was seized
fishermen were rescued and 14 pirates were arrested. The gun battle left six people injured, four pirates, an assistant sub-inspector(ASI), and a fisherman. The injured were admitted to a hospital in Kultali. The ASI was transferred to a hospital in
fishing boat headed back to the island. Approximately ten minutes later, the same fishing boat attempted to approach for a second time. A man on the fishing boat waved his gun at the vessel indicated that he wanted the vessel to turn back and head
fishing illegally in Somalias territorial waters. South Korea disputed this saying the pirates seized the vessel in international waters and later took it to Somalias waters. ONI Note: according to the CIA world fact book, Somalia claims a 200 nm
fishing vessels were Cambodian Sea Border Patrol Officials. Some 40 Vietnamese fishing boats have reported being attacked by pirates off southern Vietnam, often in waters also claimed by Cambodia. The neighboring countries do not have an agreement on sea
fishing vessel was drifting until the next day afternoon, when another fishing boat towed them to Mahaica bridge area. Incident reported to Mahaica police station.
five hijackers still on the ferry. All nine were apprehended, are being detained in Istanbul, and will stand trial in Turkey. Within ten hours of the conclusion of the hijacking, Avrasya was enroute back to her home waters in the Eastern Black sea.
five masked persons with weapons and a RPG were identified. Seeing the helicopter, the boat altered and moved away from the tanker.
five our chase. All tourists were returned safely (LM).
five pirates boarded the vessel and all carried weapons. They were of African decent who spoke English and wore black bandannas covering their heads. The crew was instructed to stop the vessel and comply. All crew members were robbed of their money and
five warning shots in front of the skiff resulting in the skiff moving away. UKMTO and warships in the vicinity were informed.
floodlight.
for approximately two hours. Port control was notified but were unable to provide assistance (IMB).
forecastle, a crewman spotted a large motorboat alongside the vessel at about 0330 hrs. He was then suddenly overtaken by several men who beat him and held him at knife-point. At the same time another group of men beat and held the second officer, one of
foreigners after a three-hour gunfight with Nigerian troops. The attackers made away with a support vessel on which the hostages had been working on. In an online press release, The Movement for Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) admitted that it
for investigation.
for ships passing upwards of 33 miles off the Somali coast but there have been no reports of hijack or hostage taking since June 1999. In some incidents complicity of a vessel's owner has been suspected. Nonetheless ships are cautioned to remain at least
forthcoming and gang leader ordered member to shoot him, but he deflected gun barrel into deck. Thieves left after 30 minutes taking ship's property; second and third officer injured by shrapnel and flying glass; vessel later proceeded to seaward.
Fortunately only one of the crew was injured, suffering a laceration to his shoulder. Ten of the armed men came on board the vessel claiming to be the Somali Coast Guard. The crew was gathered together on the main deck and the master was asked to present
FORTY ARRESTS AND RETURNED SOME OF THE STOLEN ITEMS TO THE SHIP.
FOUND BY A SEARCH PARTY TWENTY-FIVE MINUTES LATER.THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE DESPITE PREVENTIVE ANTI-PIRACY MEASURES IMPLEMENTED BY THE MASTER, INCLUDING 3 ADDITIONAL WATCHMEN, AND SECURING THE ACCOMMONDATION DOORS.
found overboard, one from the forward life raft that was used to flee and another one towards the aft of the ship. Authorities were informed (Operator).
found that the robbers managed to steal the hostage's personal effects.
found the locks to the paint store and Bosun's store forced open. The intruders had taken approximately 500 liters of paint and one fireman's outfit. No injuries reported.
found to have only its communication equipment damaged. A barge owner was being held in connection with the hijacking.
fourth engineer and cadet were robbed of cash and valuables worth $2,500. Two walkie talkies and two binoculars were taken before the attackers left.
French frigate (FLOREAL) will reportedly be standing by to witness handover of ship. Incident is consistent with others off Somalia where attempts to stop vessels involve firing of RPGs, etc., except insofar as (PRINCESS SARAH) loitered in area of
Friday that the boat found by Mumbai Coast Guard was from Porbandar (LM: news.indiainfo.com)
from the boat (IMB).
from the crew, and the tug's radar and vhf equipment. There were no injuries reported.
from the inside. The crew mustered and remained on the bridge until the pirates disembarked 30 minutes later. The crew was not injured and nothing was stolen.
from the mother vessel increased to 20 miles. No damages and injuries to crew.
from the (PEARL CRUISE II), which was transporting 710 unarmed off duty soldiers and estimated killing 50 rebels at sea. An international truce monitor attached to the Sri Lankan Monitoring Mission, and who was onboard the (PEARL CRUISE II), reported
FROM THE SAFE. THE FOUR ATTACKERS WERE REPORTED AS WHITE AND THEIR LEADER SPOKE ENGLISH TO THE SHIP'S MASTER.
from the second skiff. Vessel security team then fired two warning shots to the side of the second skiff. Both skiffs then broke off the approach and departed the area.
from the Somali coastline. No injuries to crew, but gunfire by the pirates caused 10 bullet holes on starboard side near bridge (IMB, LM).
front of the hospital to protest against the firing by the Sri Lankan navy. Fishermen told police that they were fishing well within Indian waters when the Sri Lankan naval personnel came ?silently? to the spot in a gas operated boat. The fishermen claim
fully laden with methane gas, to Dumai. Pirates have demanded a ransom for the captain and chief engineer, whose whereabouts remain unknown. (IMB, INFO, BBC, LM)
fully laden with methane gas, to Dumai. Pirates released the two hostages 18 Mar at Ujung Peurelak in Aceh province. There is no information regarding payment of ransom (IMB, INFO, BBC, LM).
further information on hostages (IMB).
FURTHER SIX SOLDIERS WERE MISSING. SRI LANKANA NAVAL UNITS RESPONDED TO THE ATTACK AND ENGAGED THE REBEL BOATS OF WHICH FOUR WERE DESTROYED WITH A LOSS OF TWENTY-FIVE REBEL FIGHTERS.
further stated that there were no injuries to the crew and no damage to the ship.
futile (IMB).
grenades at the facility, Military spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Sagir Musa said. Shell spokesman in the region, Precious Okolobo, also confirmed the attack and said that damage had been suffered to another company pipeline at Rumueke Shell made no
guarded by four crewmembers. The suspect was a Thai national, about 25 years old, unarmed, and was believed to have boarded the ship from its hawse pipe. The Malaysian authorities confirmed that they received a request from the vessel and apprehended the
gunboat ran into a passenger boat killing 16 persons. However, military officials denied the MEND's involvements and stated the event was triggered by an electrical fault. Olabisi Wey, a navy spokesman at the Patfinder jetty, claimed the fire started
gun butt. A number of the intruders seemed to speak good English. The whole incident took about one hour. Port Control was called via VHF; however, it is not a 24 hour port and no assistance was received until 0600 when they were put through to the
gunfire (IMB, LL).
gunpoint and handcuffed them. According to the master, the pirates spoke to the crew in English and communicated among themselves in Indonesian. The pirates ransacked the vessel and took away the ship?s VHF communication equipment, notebook, crew?s
gunpoint, forcing the two to sit on the hatch coaming for about one hour whilst a group of 10 to 15 persons pilfered the contents of several containers which were then thrown onto the small boat alongside. The Master was advised of the problem at 0235
Haitian Coast Guard at night. He noted all vessels at anchorage in the evening do so at their own risk (Operator, IMB).
Hall crew fired machine gun bursts, first as warning shots and then disabling shots nearly destroying the three small pirate skiffs in tow behind the hijacked vessel. The pirates, hiding behind hostages as human shields, forced the vessel into Somali
handed.
hand. Port control was informed (IMB)..
hands tied and was forced back to his cabin where he was untied and forced to open the safe containing only medicine and papers. The captain was then forced to turn over his personal cash, a suitcase, the photocopy machine, a video recorder, two cartons
Haradheere and Hobyo for the next 10 years. Mohamed Abdi Hassan/Afweyne, the leader of the group holding the vessel, denied they were demanding ransom but rather simply guarding the seas against illegal fishing and dumping of toxic waste, and impounded
Haradheere and Hobyo for the next 10 years. Mohamed Abdi Hassan, the leader of the group holding the vessel, denied they were demanding ransom but rather simply guarding the seas against illegal fishing and dumping of toxic waste, and impounded the
harmed during the incident (ReCAAP).
has demanded US $790,000 for their release (LL).
have attacked another tanker.
heavy damages to the enemy. Meanwhile, the Navy's elite SBS personnel made a swift landing on the Iranathivu Island and secured the area by carrying out a special search operation. A stretcher, a haul of medical items, two cans full of fuel, and a tent
her. There were 26 men onboard the dhow, of which 11 boarded the vessel and identified themselves as the Somali Coast Guard, North East Region. They demanded the ship's manifest and ordered the Master to proceed to Bolimook, near Cape Elefante. As the
HIDDEN BEACON TO PROVIDE TRACKING INFORMATION IN THE EVENT OF DIVERSION OR HIJACK.
hijacking in raids conducted in Tanjung Pinang, Riau (IMB, LL, LM).
him lie down. The duty engineer managed to release himself and raised the alarm. The duty engineer sustained mild contusions on his hands. The crew mustered and found that the robbers had stolen engine spares and escaped via the steering gear room door
himself and reported to the duty officer on the bridge who raised the alarm and alerted the crew. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen stores. Incident reported to port control.
his boat. Shore security guards came onboard to investigate the incident.
his rounds he, too, was apprehended in the bridge. All hostages were taken to the main deck until the pirates left the ship at 2230, taking with them ship's cash, personal belongings of the crew, and ship's equipment including a GPS receiver (IMB).
HO CHI MINH CITY. THE HIJACKERS SAILED THE VESSEL TO THE CHINESE PORT OF SHANWEI. ON 23 JUL, AFTER REMOVING THE CARGO, THE SHIP AND CREW WERE RELEASED.
holding a rifle onboard. The speedboats eventually moved away (Operator, IMB, UKMTO).
Hong Kong's marine police had received calls for help when the armed men boarded the barge. Chinese customs confiscated the cargo of 300 tons of diesel fuel and are seeking payment of a HK$360,000 (U.S. $46,500) fine. The armed men had also boarded and
hook. Upon sounding the alarm and illuminating the area both men dove into the water and escaped on their boat. Although the pilot station confirmed that the coast guard had been advised, no officials arrived at the vessel. It was found that no
horn of Africa. The captors scavenged the tug for money and supplies for their boats. According to the tug's master, the pirates had intimidating behavior, but did not use physical violence. During the 12 hour ordeal, the crew was unable to use the
hoses. A distress message was sent by VHF. A French coalition warship responded to the distress call. The Captain doubled anti piracy watch. The suspicious boats moved away (IMB, Operator).
hoses on deck. The Master pressed the distress alert button. A container ship in the area responded via VHF. The container ship moved towards the bulk cargo ship under attack and the speedboats aborted the attack (IMB).
hoses were activated and aimed at ship's side and aft. The suspicious craft came close to starboard side. Master maneuvered the vessel to prevent the pursuing craft from boarding the vessel. At 0803 local time, the suspicious craft aborted the chase.
hostage for ransom and, frequently, the barge is cut loose as it appears to be the tug that the hijackers want. In this caseno apparent attempt was made to get hostages for ransom and it is assumed the cargo of bricks could be readily sold on the black
hostages. The other three pirates went to cabins of chief engineer and master and stole personal belongings, cash, and equipment. Lastly, pirates took master, chief engineer, and an A/B to poop deck, and escaped in a boat (IMB).
hostages were on their way back to Port Harcourt by boat and a local official confirmed authorities planned to receive them at the state government headquarters (AP).
HOTEL FOR 7 DAYS PENDING AN INVESTIGATION. NO CHARGES WERE EVER FILED AND NO DRUGS WERE EVER FOUND.
hour later. Ship's crew regained control of the vessel and sailed to Kemaman Port. No injuries to the crew.
hour the boats broke off pursuit
However, nothing was reported stolen. When the robbers tried to open the general deck store, they were spotted by a deck watch keeper who raised the alarm and alerted the bridge. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers fled and left the ship. The ship master
However, the accomplices on board have been taken into custody (LL).
hulled rib cage with outboard motors. The yachtsmen involved believe an earlier approach by four boats may have been part of a pirate picket line. Since the boats were observed proceeding from the Yemen coast, the yachtsmen tend to doubt they are Somali
hull was royal blue; powered by one very large light colored Evinrude motor. Coalition warships were notified immediately (Operator, IMB).
identification of the missing tanker to aid in its tracing or recovery.
identify that men were armed with AK-47s and a bazooka. They were instructed to take evasive maneuver actions, which they did. At the same time, they reported they were being fired upon. By 1238 UTC, they reported that the boat had come along the
Igoumenitsa, Greece. The Greek vessel returned fire and those on the boat jumped overboard and swam to nearby rocks. A subsequent search revealed that the Albanian speedboat was carrying 300 kilograms of Hasish, two Kalishnikov rifles, ammunition and a
(IMB)
(IMB).
IMB).
(IMB, AFP).
(IMB, AP).
(IMB, Operator).
(IMB, UKMTO)
immediately activated SSAS and contacted the coalition forces. A Chinese helicopter arrived at 0710 UTC and the men eventually abandoned their pursuit. Later, a German coalition warship arrived at the location. The ship continued on its voyage (IMB).
in Ache, Indonesia and is working with the Indonesian embassy to identify them (REUTERS, LM, INFO).
IN ADEN 2/14/98 FROM DAR ES SALAAM.
in an unlit boat.
in boarding the vessel. The starboard lifeboat was damaged due to RPG fire. (IMB)
inches in diameter and 220 feet in length were taken, no other stores were stolen.
incident.
incident, crewmembers were ordered inside accommodation, while waiting for the arrival of the police. The Federal Police boat arrived and circled the ship. Due to the sea state, the police could not board the ship. They were subsequently able to come on
incident (IMB).
incident (ReCAAP ISC).
INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED IN DAYLIGHT WITH NO ATTEMPT TO HIDE APPROACH TO THE "TARGET" SHIP. NO ACTUAL BOARDING OR THEFT HAS OCCURRED, NOR HAVE THE SHIPS BEEN SUBJECT TO ANY APPARENT ATTEMPTS TO STOP OR DIVERT THEM. NATIONALITY AND STATUS OF PERSONS IN THE
incident. The ship master and crew are advised to maintain vigilance and strengthen their watch keeping particularly during hours ofdarkness when their ship is at anchor (IMB, ReCAAP).
including rigging of razor wires and electric fence.
increased its distance to 3NM. The ship continued at the same speed for another hour to clear the area (IMB).
increased speed made evasive maneuvers, contacted the authorities and sent distress messages. The crew prepared to go into citadel. An Iranian warship responded to the distress resulting in the skiffs moving away.
INDIA ON 16 NOV. FIFTEEN SUSPECTS WERE ARRESTED. THE HIJACKERS ATTEMPTED TO SCUTTLE THE VESSEL BY SETTING HER AFIRE AND FLOODING HER HOLDS. 3,000 TONS OF CARGO WAS REPORTED MISSING AND SUSPECTED TO HAVE BEEN BARTERED IN CAMBODIA OR THAILAND FOR WEAPONS
indiscriminately at the vessel. The victims were reportedly taken to a hospital in nearby Bonny for treatment (LM: Panapress).
individual said he was from a Nigerian border town (Risk Intelligence/MaRisk, Reuters).
inflatable, sank the outboard and took off in a westerly direction toward open water (www.noonsight.com).
inflated life raft without providing them any provisions. The pirates manned the tug, and proceeded towards an unknown location. At 2117 on 14 Apr 09, a container ship rescued the crew after finding them adrift. None of the crew members were injured. The
(INFO).
information on the pirate group for the next 30 minutes. A previously hijacked fishing vessel acting as a mother ship was spotted in the vicinity.
information to provide at this time (IMB, AP, Mercury chat).
informed.
informed a British warship HMS MONTROSE that all crew were safe in the citadel, and MONTROSE verified that all pirates had left. (IMB, LL)
informed duty officer who raised the alarm. All crew mustered and searched the forecastle. Pirates jumped overboard and escaped with crew personal belongings, ship's stores and property (IMB).
informed. (IMB)
informed. The boats moved away at 1820 local time heading towards Bintan Island (IMB).
informed. The crew searched the area for any other robbers.
injured during the altercation before being repelled by Joint Task Force (JTF). Additional reporting states that four naval men were injured. However, the navy denies reports of any causalities or injuries and states that they successfully foiled the
injured during the attack. Pirates escaped in a speedboat. (IMB, INFO)
injured one of the men onboard. The skiff pulled away and aborted the attack. A warship and helicopter arrived on scene to provide assistance (IMB, LM: Thaindian News).
injuries.
injuries and all crew are in shock. Robbers left in two speedboats at 0030 26 Nov. Port control was called but did not respond (IMB).
injuries endured by the crew.
injuries were reported, and no property was stolen (ReCAAP).
in order to negotiate the safe release of the hostages.A 01 Sep 1999 report states that the two Russians taken hostage were released at Port Harcourt on 26 Aug 1999, following extensive negotiations.
instructions from managers; master and chief engineer whereabouts unknown. Capture of senior officers for ransom is a rare but not unprecedented event; theft of the ship's papers is more unusual and indicates possible intent to use them to legitimize
INTENT ON ROBBERY AND NOT BY THE CREW.
intercepted a distress call on 10 June, alerted the Taiwanese authorities, and sent a team of investigators to look for the boat. Lu stated that the captain was reportedly murdered on the afternoon of 10 Jun and the Japanese authorities are monitoring
INTERNATIONAL.
International Committee Of the Red Cross (ICRC) on July 9, 1997. Further reporting states that the ICRC has been able to see the remaining 37 crew members and the LTTE has given the ICRC assurance that they will be releaed within the next few days. It
Intership Navigation Training Center WEB NEWS).
in their boat. No crewmembers were injured. The ship master reported the incident to Singapore?s Vessel Traffic Information System and the Port Operation Control Centre via VHF. ReCAAP Comment: The ReCAAP ISC notes some similarities in the modus operandi
in the pilot boat. During previous calls at Guayaquil, stowaways had been found hidden in containers, and the master had therefore implemented strict security procedures.
IN THE SKIFF, TWO OF THEM ARMED, AND TWO MORE MEN IN THE FISHING BOAT. THE MASTER CONDUCTED EVASIVE MANEUVERING, A DISTRESS CALL WAS SENT OUT ON VHF, AND SECURITY ALERT WAS ISSUED ONBOARD. A WARSHIP IN THE VICINITY ESTABLISHED CONTACT ON VHF, PREPARING
IN THE STRAIT OF MALACCA AND SINGAPORE.
into the citadel. The M/V commenced evasive maneuvering; the Master contacted a nearby warship, and sent a mayday message via VHF Channel 16. As the suspected pirate vessels approached within 2 nm, the embarked security team demonstrated their presence
into the yacht's cabin, whereupon he was shot. Yacht attacks are assessed to be far more common than reporting would indicate; most incidents probably being handled locally as police matters and rarely reported in commercial maritime circles.
intruders left in small motorboats. Shortly after the first incident a second boarding was attempted but abandoned when the alarm was sounded and flares were fired.
intruders warned that they would return and kill the Master if the incident was reported to local police.
investigation. Currently, there have been no ransom demands as of yet (AP, IMB).
investigation. Of the twelve crew members, three sustained injuries and are being treated at the Royal Malaysian Navy Hospital in Tanjung Pengelih.
investigations (IMB).
is believed that a 35 year old officer on the vessel was sending the Indonesian pirates the vessel's location via text messages, from his mobile phone. Malaysian deputy inspector general of police told reporters, it appears the pirates were part of an
Island. The Marine police believe the boat was taken to Indonesia and have sought the help of their Indonesian counterparts to trace the boat and the pirates, aged between 20 and 45. Kuala Langat police chief stated this was the first piracy incident
items from the pilfered cabins.
Items reported to be stolen after the boarding were three mooring ropes, a fire hose, six pairs of boots, three raincoats, one set of heaving line, a fire nozzle, and a wrench. The Chittagong Port Control was called but there was no reaction from the
items were lost from the ship, and the incident was reported to police.
items were recovered.
It is believed that a 35 year old officer on the vessel was sending the Indonesian pirates the vessel's location via text messages, from his mobile phone. Malaysian deputy inspector general of police told reporters it appears the pirates were part of an
its distance from the attackers and escaped to open sea. The vessel was under charter for the UN WFP and had unloaded its cargo in Mogadishu. It was returning to Mombasa to load more cargo for a second voyage for UN WFP. CTF-150 contacted the ships
Japanese) and third engineer (Filipino), as well as stealing money and the ships documents. The 154 workers onboard the large construction barge (KUROSHIO 1) being towed by (IDATEN) were unable to help the tug's crew. The IMB piracy reporting center
(JI), who have demanded US$790,000 for their release (LL).
Jun for the Bonny River estuary, after a significant lull in reported activity. Unusually, none appear directly connected to the ongoing civil strife in Nigeria's oil regions, which has accounted for most maritime crime in Nigerian waters (IMB, ONI).
Kakinada port control was called on VHF but no response was received. The ship's agent was informed and a security message was transmitted via VHF to warn other ships at the anchorage area.
keys to theforecastle storage locker. When he told them that he was not carrying the keys, the thieves searched him, taking his watch, cigarettes and lighter. Then they attempted to break into theforecastle, however these attempts failed.Throughout the
kill the ship's crew. Vessel and crew are safe. (IMB)
KNIVES THEN CUT THE MOORING LINE AND JUMPED OVERBOARD. THE DURATION OF THE ATTACK WAS ESTIMATED AS LESS THEN 2 MINUTES.
knives. The speedboat came within 2m of the stern at the port side, during the 5 minute chase. Noticing crews alertness, pirates aborted the chase (IMB, LM).
ladder. Pirates fired automatic weapons as well as 5 rpgs while trying to board the vessel. Vessel suffered damages to the bridge, hull, and superstructure resulting from rpg fire as well as bullet fire.
ladder with a hook at the end, they raised the alarm and made evasive maneuvers at full speed. After several turns, the boats stopped following the vessel (Operator).
land. All crew onboard tug boat safe. (IMB)
Lankan ports are encouraged to heighten security and keep permanent watches for any suspicious activity.
lap-top computer, a printer, two walkie talkies, and a video recorder. The pirates were on board for 30 minutes before returning to their speedboat.
later informed.
Later inspection showed that two containers had been opened. The thieves must have been disappointed when they discovered that the containers were stuffed with big bags of ferro silicon.
launched a helicopter which fired upon the pirate boat and successfully prevented the pirates from boarding the vessel.
leading the master to conclude that the attackers had been monitoring the VHF channels.
leaving the occupants unharmed.
left the others on board. Lumut Maritime Enforcement Coordination Center was informed and (KD PERDANA), which was on routine patrol nearby, responded. (INFO, LM).
Liberation Front observe a cease fire agreement.
life raft. There were no injuries reported. The incident was reported to the Philippines Coast Guard who immediately conducted a search of the area and all boats in the vicinity. (ReCAAP ISC).
LIKELY CONNECTED WITH SMUGGLING, COUNTER-SMUGGLING, OR PATROLS OF DISPUTED WATERS THAN PIRACY. AMONG OTHER FACTORS, PIRACY IS ALMOST NEVER COMMITTED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS AND PIRATES' APPROACH TO SHIPS RELY ON STEALTH RATHER THAN OBVIOUS SURVEILLANCE
LINE AND GRAPPLING HOOKS. THE SECOND INCIDENT INVOLVED FOUR BOATS IN POSITION 14-10N 049-47E AND INVOLVED APPROACHES AS CLOSE AS 50 M FROM THE VESSEL. CREW FIRED SIGNAL FLARES AT THE BOATS THAT WITHDREW. THE BOATS ARE DESCRIBED AS WOOD AND FIBERGLASS,
(LM).
(LM: AllAfrica).
loaded on board a motorboat within the two hour duration of the attack. Although a call was immediately made to the local harbour police and the harbour master, neither responded.
Local authorities dispatched four policemen to the ship but the robbers had already escaped in their speed boat. (IMB)
local police for further action. Police arrived and conducted an investigation (IMB).
local time and a search party was sent out but have yet to locate him. The 28feet workboat, transporting passengers and cargo was headed for Alotau after leaving Mabawoia station in the Esaala district. The boat was then interecepted by pirates who were
made in the past, it is unusual, and possibly precedent-setting, for the operator to have publicized the payment - possibly in response to Danish media criticism. BIMCO and the IMB are quoted as supporting the decision to pay ransom in this case. No
managed to detach the ladder before the men could climb onboard. After four attempts, the pirates aborted their attempt. A US warship in the area responded to the distress call and later arrested all seven pirates (Operator, IMB).
MANAGED TO ESCAPE THE BLAZING WRECK IN LIFEBOATS. 08 JAN 1990. THE CREW OF THE BOLESLAW ARE IN THE HANDS OF THE EPLF AND REPORTED SAFE. DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS ARE UNDER WAY TO RELEASE THE CREW. SEE SPECIAL WARNING 76
maneuvering while fire pumps were activated. Nearby warships were contacted and informed of the incident. A warship proceeded to the vessels direction to provide assistance. A security team boarded the vessel and conducted a search, but no discretions
maneuvers and the craft eventually slowed down and aborted the chase. An air asset flew over the area but found no evidence of skiffs (IMB, UKMTO).
maneuvers until the pirates aborted the attack. An aircraft and a helicopter searched the area. There were no injuries to crew. (IMB)
Mannar, targeting the boats fleeing towards Veddithalthievu area. Defense observers are of the opinion that the attackers carried out this attack with the intention of stopping the people in Wanni escaping to the cleared areas (LM: The Hindu).
maritime crime to begin to flourish, even in normally low crime ports, if congestion leads to backlogs of ships for periods of about two weeks.(INFO, ONI).
Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) vessel approaching.
Maritime Forces Headquarters in Bahrain received a call from the International Maritime Bureau on the morning of 30 October, providing the status of the DAI HONG DAN. At that time, USS JAMES E WILLIAMS (DDG 95) was approximately 50 NM from the vessel.
Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) conducted a search operation involving a Chinese rescue ship and other ships. The Japan Coast Guard had also sent out a plane to scan the area where the ship was last reported. However, there was no trace of the
master and some crew as well as smashing navigation and radio equipment on the bridge. One crew member suffered a skull fracture, and the captain suffered injuries to his arm after being hit with a hammer trying to protect the equipment. An armed guard
master informed coalition forces and a helicopter was dispatched. Upon seeing the helicopter, the pirates aborted the attempt. No damage to the ship or injuries to the crew were reported (MSCHOA, AFP, IMB).
MASTER'S CABIN OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND A FLARE PISTOL, ALL TOTALLING ABOUT US$ 15,000. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. NOTE: A SIMILAR ATTACK OCCURED ON MAY 13 1988 IN THE BANGKA STRAIT AGAINST RO-RO SWAN REEFER.
means to respond. At 0430 hrs the thieves escaped as additional crewmen came on deck. During the incident 1,173 litres of paint were stolen, as well as several carpenter's tools. It was later learned that a similar incident took place on board another
Meanwhile, master took evasive action by heaving anchor and proceeding to sea. Later the master informed PRC that three police personnel had boarded the ship. No one was injured (IMB).
MECHANICAL PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN ADVISED NOT TO ANCHOR IN INDONESIAN WATERS BUT TO PROCEED TO MALAYSIAN WATERS AND TO REPORT TO MALAYSIAN AUTHORITIES FOR PROTECTION.
Mediterranean Sea when pirates stormed it in the Gulf of Aden. According to a spokesman for the tour companies, a total of 30 crewmembers, mostly French, are onboard the ship and no customers are onboard. On 06 Apr, the pirates reportedly killed two
member (IMB, Reuters).
MEMBER NOT INJURED.
men from boarding (IMB, LM: RIA Novosti).
men (Operator, IMB, AFP).
men were on board the two boats. One of the boats suddenly altered its course towards the portside of the vessel, and appeared to close in the on the vessel from its port bow. The ship master took evasive measures to prevent boarding, and the boats
METERS FROM THE BOW OF THE GREEK CRUISE LINER) AND ONE AFT OF THE GREEK CRUISE LINER. NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
meters long, light colored, two or three men on board. No other vessels were in the area at the time of the encounter. ONI Comment: this incident occurred approximately 35 NM ESE from the attempted boarding incident reported the day before (UKMTO).
midnight, by eight persons in a boat, who aborted their attack when shouted at.
Ministry of Defence)
Ministry of Defence).
minutes.
MINUTES AND WAS CONDUCTED IN A MILITARY/POLICE-LIKE FASHION, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER. PORT POLICE FAILED TO RESPOND TO MASTER'S CALLS. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
minutes before the suspicious craft gave up their pursuit (Operator, IMB).
minutes (IMB).
minutes later. (IMB)
MISSING SHIPS, BOTH OF WHICH BELONG TO THE SAME COMPANY. THE TWO SHIPS SUDDENLY DISAPPEARED ALONG WITH THE CREW, AND THE MARITIME UNION OF INDIA SHIPPING COMPANY'S CALCUTTA OFFICE SAYS IT IS PRESUMED THAT THE SRI LANKAN TAMIL SEPARATISTS ARE RESPONSIBLE
MISTAKEN IDENTITY, WILL UNDOUBTEDLY INCREASE DURING ANY PERIOD OF INTENSIFIED NAVAL PATROLS.
monitor the arrival of the hijacked vessel. No other information is immediately available.
more pacing the starboard quarter, and the other two staying stationary. After some time, they split off, headed south and seemed to converge on other vessels in the area. Several hours later, the captain noticed a vessel on the starboard bow with its
more robbers. No items were stolen (IMB).
mother ship (Operator, IMB).
mothership was noticed around 6 miles off.
motorboat. Four days later on 25 March 1995, the ship was boarded again by thieves whilst alongside (see separate report).
motorboat. No injury to crewmembers (IMB).
MOUNTAIN WAS MOVED ON FRIDAY JUNE 24, 1988 OPENING THE HARBOR. THE COPPER MOUNTAIN WAS UNOCCUPIED DURING THE INCIDENT. NO INJURIES OR THEFTS WERE REPORTED.
moved away and coalition helicopters arrived in the area (IMB).
moved away (IMB).
moving away. A naval helicopter was dispatched.
MSC.4/Circ.107, 7 Sept 07).
NAME TO DMAHTC. IT MAY REFER TO KEPULUAN NATUNA BESAR VICINITY WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 04-00N 108-00E. MEDIA REPORTS INDICATE THE SHIP WAS BOUND FOR SINGAPORE AND BORNEO.
nationals who take it upon themselves to protect Somalia's shores (Operator, IMB, AFP, AP, LM: Garowe).
navigation equipment which ensures that they do not trespass into Indian waters nor attack Indian fishermen, according to the SLN (LM: Tamil Nadu, Asiantribune.com).
NAVY HAD NOTICED RECENTLY THAT SHIPS CARRYING SUSPICIOUS CARGO TO IRAQ ARE CHOOSING ALTERNATE ROUTES IN ORDER TO AVOID IRANIAN PATROLS. WITH THIS IN MIND, THE IRANIAN NAVY HAS EXPANDED ITS PATROL AREA DEEP INSIDE THE GULF OF OMAN UP TO 400 KM (220NM)
Navy is assisting in efforts to keep the Princess Wave afloat. It is suspected that the Tamil separatist rebels are responsible for planting and detonating the underwater device. No claim has been made.
NEW NAME PAINTED ON, CALLED - LAMBAMBA - . VESSEL SAILED ON 29 SEP 88 AND HEADED FOR KARIMUM BESAL, INLAND IN WEST SINGAPORE STRAITS, INDONESIA. INDONESIAN AUTHORITIES WERE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. 3. THE SILVER MED WAS SIGHTED AT ANCHOR OFF
next port of call.
NNE from harborentrance. The master tried to contact Dar es Salaam signal station but no response was received (IMB).
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN BY 11TH MARITIME PATROL BOAT. NO CASUATIES WERE REPORTED. THE F/V NO.2 SHIGEYOSHI-MARU WAS REPORTED TO HAVE CONTINUED OPERATION IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack (REUTERS, AFP, LM: allafrica.com, thestar.com).
No injuries to crew or damage to ship (Italian Navy, IMB).
(Noonsite.com).
northern South China Sea between 14 and 22 degrees north.
northwest direction (Operator, UKTMO).
NOT BE PREVENTED. NO CREW MEMBERS WERE REPORTED INJURED DURING THE ATTACKS.
not have an armed security team. A mothership was spotted in the vicinity. The crew suffered no harm, but there was some damage to the vessel and cargo. (UKMTO, IMB)
noticed the pirate's craft and raised the alarm. All crew mustered with weapons. The robbers tied the chief engineer to the guardrail, and escaped. (IMB)
November 2003 (IMB, INFO).
Nuevo Tierra was last reported discharging a cargo of soda ash in Shantou, China.
numerous other attacks, and vessel hijackings in this area is the interest it generated, due to the nature of the victim. The cruise ship was the first in a string of attacks on merchant vessels before the successful hijacking of a Thai-flagged general
observed at 3NM from the vessel (IMB).
occurred. No injuries reported.
occurs along the Somali coast cannot be ruled out, the probable focus is some as-yet unexplained para-military activity.
Oct, above, both occurred in late daylight and while the tugs were close inshore of the vegetation-laced coastline, from which the attackers operated and to which they easily escaped (IMB, INFO).
of about $45,500.
of a ransom, that was not fully paid after a hostage taking last month. The bandit claimed that the group had only received $38,500 of the $300,000 that was promised (AP, REUTERS)
of engaging in piracy. The Vietnamese rejected this assertion and demanded the immediate return of the ships. Vietnam and Thailand have overlapping offshore claims as a result of the 1977 and 1988 unilateral announcements by both countries of their
officer and taken them to an unknown location. The chief engineer informed the owners and managers who reported the incident to local authorities (IMB).
Officer discovered the intruders and raised the alarm. They shot at the Chief Officer, but the CO jumped to main deck and hid inside a container row. They robbed all the crew of their cash and properties and then escaped at 0300 local time. The Master
officer on watch and the Master from the bridge, the Master raised the alarm and notified all crewmembers and took maximum precautions. All crew alerted and posted forward and aft stations with pressured fire hoses. This continued for about two hours
officer raised the alarm. All crewmembers were accounted for and there were no reports of injury or damage to the vessel. The incident was reported to the Singapore?s Port Operations Control Centre (ReCAAP).
officer's cabin. Local agents, Police, and the manager of the security company were informed immediately. The briefcase was found in the officer's laundery, but it's contents of cash worth $3,400 was missing. The money taken from the Radio Officer's
officers then altered the ship's course and headed for Singapore. The incident was reported to the Singapore port master and the Owner's head office. There was no further mention of the pirates in the report.
offshore terminal, where the vessel had been loading (TW).
of incoming fire within 500 meters of the vessel. After more warning shots were fired, the second skiff aborted the attack. Both skiffs were equipped with motors capable of reaching 30 knots. (Commercial sources, IMB)
of less than half a nautical mile. The vessel changed its course to increase CPA to 2NM but the suspicious craft was closing in. The vessel switched off its navigation lights and all ship's lights taking cover in the dark and began evasive actions. At
of the crews head. The robbers asked the Master and the C/O about the cargo in the tanks and when the Master replied that the vessel was in ballast the robbers again beat the Master and asked him to weigh anchor and proceed south. At around 0315 LT, the
of the tanker and continued their passage.
of the vessel and crew.
of the vessel and headed towards Somali waters. The vessel reportedly has 41 crewmembers on board. ONI COMMENT: This location is in the central Gulf of Aden approximately 135NM farther to the west from previous hijack locations indicating an increased
of the vessel was conducted by the crew. Port authorities were alerted and all crew are safe.
oil field and reportedly resumed 25 Jun 08. MEND, which has stepped up attacks on Nigeria's oil infrastructure since Apr 08, also said that oil and gas tankers were at risk of attack if they entered Nigerian waters (LM: Bloomberg.com, AFP, AP, REUTERS).
old garbage drums overboard in the path of the boats. This caused the boats to suddenly stop and move away (IMB).
ON A VOYAGE FROM AQABA, JORDAN TO MADRAS, INDIA WITH FERTILIZER.
onboard. Six of the eight pirates were armed and carrying guns.
One bullet hit near the starboard navigation light. No injuries to the crew (IMB).
on its way to assist the ship. The pirates disembarked from the ship into a speed boat. Crew and ship are safe and proceeding to destination port.
on location to assist the vessel. (IMB)
only the crew were on board when the attack took place. The crew was abducted by rebels at 0430 GMT and the rebels then set fire to the vessel. There were no reports of injury to the crew.
on one of the boats fired shots in the air, but soon moved away from the vessel. The crew continued to exercise vigilance and advised all vessels in the area regarding the incident (Operator, IMB).
operating without permission, in an attempt to stop infiltration of weapons and personnel into Aceh (IMB, ONI).
Operator).
(Operator, IMB, LM: Caribbean New News).
(Operator, IMB, Tradewinds).
organization of African Unity.
other boats were able to rescue them. The wounded were rushed to clinics in Bonny. One of the passengers, who asked to not have his name in print, said they were stopped in the middle of the river and threatened with automatic weapons, which made even
other vessels calling at Cartagena, Colombia (IMB).
outer contour bar had been locked but the pirates were able to access the deck house. The rest of the crew were able to prevent further access to the superstructure by closing fire doors and holding them shut. Information was transmitted to the pilot
out the coast guard and medical assistance for the injured duty officer.
OWNED BY MOLLEY SHIPPING
PARTS WERE STOLEN: MAIN BEARING OF ENGINE TURBO-CHARGER, SIX PIECES OF INJECTOR NOZZLE OF MAIN ENGINE, ASSORTED ENGINE TOOLS, AND ASSORTED SPARE MAIN ENGINE AND AUXILIARY ENGINE SPARE PARTS.
pass a water container to them, he was confronted by six guns (five 9mm automatic pistols and one semi automatic rifle). The attackers boarded the vessel and stole everything of value, including, cash, jewelry, computers, radios, satellite/cell phones,
passing fishing boat. The fishing boat contacted the Thai Navy and police. The police dispatched two marine police boats and a navy aircraft to locate and detain the hijacked vessel. The police caught the pirate, who attempted to escape in a fishing
patrol area. The nearby German frigate (MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN) sent a helicopter to the scene after which the boats departed the area (direction unspecified), while the helicopter accompanied the yacht (IMB, INFO).
patrol boat arrived at 0330 and the ship's master protested to the local authorities handling of the matter.
Pemanggil. No injuries to crew. The ship?s master reported the incident to the MRCC of the coastal state and the flag state. The Singapore Port Operations Control Centre (POCC) has initiated a NAVTEX broadcast warning ships in the vicinity to look out
people, including a civilian and a naval officer were also reportedly killed and several wounded in the shootout. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack (AP, REUTERS, LM: allafrica.com).
permanent basis and there were no night patrols. Over the past five years, there have been seven reported deaths linked to piracy off Trinidads west coast, between Cedros and Chaguanas. Southern Division Homicideofficers are investigating (LM).
PERMISSION FOR TRANSIT.
personal belongings. At this time the crew were threatened. Some crew were also beaten. All the robbers left the tanker at 0330 local time. Port control was called again but there still was no answer.
personal effects. (IMB)
Philippine Coast Guard. The hijacked tug is still missing.
phones, as well as fuel from the vessel. The six captives were then led into the jungle (AP, REUTERS, LM: Radio Netherlands Worldwide).
pilot boat and later repatriated (IMB).
piracy, and the waters off Aceh are increasingly dangerous, this incident resembles others which may be attributable to Indonesian security forces operating form commandeered fishing boats. In particular the 9 March firing incident in which a Thai
PIRACY, SMUGGLING AND ILLEGAL ENTERY. CREW COMPLICITY IN DIVERSION OF SHIP AND CARGO REMAINS UNKNOWN BUT CANNOT BE RULED OUT. PETRO RANGER WAS RELEASED 29 MAY 98 WITH ITS CREW BY CHINESE AUTHORITIES. SOME 4,000 TONS OF CARGO HAD BEEN TO LIGHTERS, ONE OF
piracy. There was insufficient evidence on this occasion to guarantee a legal prosecution; therefore, the decision was made to return the men to the Somali coast.
pirate attacks in the waters off Somalia, the approaching vessels relative high speed and interceptive course, the distress claims became suspect. The suspect vessel did not appear to be in distress and a group of men appeared to be on deck. Suspecting
pirates aborted the attack. (IMB)
pirates aborted the attempt and moved away from the scene.
pirates boarded the vessel (IMB, LL).
pirates escaped.
pirates had changed the IMO number and name of the vessel.
PIRATES HAD ESCAPED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. SHIP REPORTED THAT THE DECKS WERE WELL LIT. NOTE; THERE WAS NO FANTAIL LOOKOUT POSTED.
pirates moved away. No weapons were released and the vessel continued its voyage to Singapore (Operator, UKMTO, IMB).
pirates then tied up the ship captain in the aft bollard and left the ship at about 0410 hrs. No injuries were sustained by the crew (ReCAAP).
pirates were arrested. The police reported that about 1:30 pm on 9 June the Berbice Anti-Smuggling Squad, acting on a tip-off, caught two men with two boats suspected to have been used in the hijacking. Two engines along with leads and other items have
pirates were later arrested and detained (IMB).
plausible at this distance from land (support skiff from a tuna purse seiner as an example:http://www.fao.org/figis/servlet/vesseltype?fid=150); however, due to the tenacity demonstrated by pirates operating off the east coast of Somalia, all small boat
pointing at the back of his head. The driver sped off. Six shots in total were fired (Operator: noonsite.com).
point the aggressors started firing at the tankers accommodations. The tanker continued evasive maneuvers and discharged fire hoses throwing water along the deck and aft. The speedboat followed the vessel for about six miles appearing on the port and
port authorities (IMB).
port authorities. (IMB)
port bow, the duty officer reported the position to coalition forces. The craft then crossed their port bow to the starboard side and reduced speed to 2kts. The master conducted evasive maneuvers, stationed additional lookouts, and established bridge to
Port control was contacted but received no response.
Port control was informed (IMB).
Port Control was informed. The ship weighed anchor and proceeded further out to sea for drifting (IMB). .
Port Lewis, Mauritius. Vessel assessed not to have been boarded by pirates. (IMB)
position of the tug is approximately 91NM east northeast of Kuantan, heading easterly at almost 4 knots towards the Philippines. On 20 Apr 10 at 1525 local time, the barge was spotted at position 04-29.9N 104-56.8E, approximately 105NM east northeast of
possessions. The remaining hostages were eventually released (LM: Russia Today, The Moscow Times)
possibly acting as a mothership. Of note, this ship was previously attacked on the same voyage, on 16 April. In that event, which took place near Principe Island, in the Gulf of Guinea, armed pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon the ship.
potential pirates using mother ships may reflect reality or it may be feeding off earlier reports. The described activity can be as easily related to military patrols as to pirate activity, absent other evidence (IMB, ONI).
precautionary measures when operating in the vicinity (ReCAAP ISC, IMB).
presence of the attackers on VHF CH 16. By 0314 the intruders were seen departing the vessel into their boat, which headed for the breakwater entrance. The boat was tracked by vessels' radar and seen entering the breakwater at 0330 hrs. An inspection
presidential advisor Bile Mohamoud Qabowsade, there were 38 heavily armed pirates that stormed the ship while sailing in international waters. Hared Ise Umar, the District Commissioner of Caluula, stated that the hijackers sailed the vessel close to
prevented the suspicious craft from getting any closer than 2 NM. The suspicious craft eventually abandoned its pursuit and moved away (Operator, IMB).
proceed 3 miles away to drop anchor.
proceeded to the nearby tanker for assistance after it was determined the captain needed immediate medical attention (Operator).
protecting deployed gear, the increasing number of hijackings at greater distances off the Somali coastline requires taking the evasive actions demonstrated by the alert crew necessary,at all distances off the Somali coastline (IMB, ONI).
protection money to the rebels.On 21 Oct seven of the thirteen hostages were freed.
provided is approximate.
pursuit and number painted on speedboat make piracy an unlikely motive for what remains a mysterious encounter.
pursuit while the other two continued to follow at a distance of 0.5NM. The men onboard the skiffs were reportedly armed with automatic weapons and RPGs. A helicopter arrived and the skiffs ended their pursuit (IMB).
PUT THE TANKER ON SLOW AHEADAND RELEASED ONE CREW MEMBER. THE PIRATES WERE REPORTED TO HAVESPOKEN IN MALAY, THAI, BURMESE, AND ENGLISH. THE TIOMAN WAS ON AVOYAGE FROM SINGAPORE TO THE GULF OF THAILAND AT THE TIME OF ATTACK.VESSEL RETURNED TO SINGAPORE
radio. A coalition warship appeared in the vicinity and the trailing boats abandoned the chase (IMB, LM).
radio communications equipment and took the ships documents, crew passports, seaman books, cash, and hand phones before they fled in their speedboats. All crew were accounted for with no injuries. The master reported that there was not a single shot
railings, informed the bridge, and opened the fire hydrant. The ship master raised the alarm and mustered the crew. Four men were later found in the engine room, armed with iron bars, and big spanners. Upon detection, the intruders escaped through the
raised, crew alerted. Robbers escaped in their waiting boat.
raised the alarm and escaped through the porthole. The crew was mustered and they approached the Master's cabin. Upon seeing the crew being alerted, the pirates escaped with two binoculars and two sets of walkie talkies from the bridge. The Master
RAN AGROUND AS DID THE 260 FOOT BARGE. THE REMAINIG TUG WAS ABLE TO EVENTUALLY FREE THE BARGE AND CONTINUE THE VOYAGE. M/V CARDENAS REMAINS HARD AGROUND ON A REEF (27MAR91). THE BARGE OWNER WAS PLACED UNDER HOUSE ARREST AT A LOCAL HOTEL FOR 4 DAYS
rebels came into operation, on Feb 2002. As a result of this attack, the Sri Lankan navy has imposed restrictions on fishermen around key harbors and camps in the northeast (LM).
(ReCAAP ISC).
receipt of the report, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) dispatched a patrol vessel to investigate. The initial investigation revealed that there was a large number of fishing boats operating in the vicinity of the incident. However, the ship master and crew
receive a ransom demand (IMB, LL, REUTERS)
received no answer. The master made changes to his course and speed moving further off shore and the pirates jumped into the sea. No injuries to the crew were reported.
received no response (IMB).
RECOGNITION BY THE UNITED STATES OF THE VALIDITY OF ANY FOREIGN RULE, REGULATION, OR PROCLAMATION SO PUBLISHED. SEE SPECIAL WARNING 76
recovered dynamite, arms and ammunition from the attackers (REUTERS).
reembarked in their canoe and left in a southerly direction at about 0655. Master reports full cooperation through out the situation from Port Control and the pilot who monitored the situation. Master's coolness and prompt request for corroborating
Reference No. 1998-50).
reflect increased reporting from this area. Several cases imply possible extortion campaigns by government forces rather than unaffiliated criminal activity.
relayed the incident to the Singapore Port Operations Control Centre (POCC). The POCC, upon receipt of the relay, informed the Maritime Rescue and Coordination (MRCC) Jakarta about the incident and made navigational broadcast of the incident on the
released after 90 minutes in exchange for cash and cigarettes. On 29-NOV-2007, the master received a phone call, threatening him that the robbers would attack again in the next port.
released, while the two skiffs were destroyed (MSCHOA).
releasing them. (Operator, IMB, AFP).
REMAINING ATTACKERS ATTEMPTED TO FLEE USING HOSTAGES. THE ATTACKERS ARE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY BRAZILIAN POLICE AUTHORITIES. THIS REPRESENTS THE FIRST REPORT OF BRAZILIAN AUTHORITIES SUCCESSFULLY ARRESTING PERPETRATORS OF ATTACKS IN
REMAINING CREW, THEIR NUMBER, AND HOW THE THE RELEASED CREW KNOW OF THE HIJACKERS INTENTIONS ARE UNKNOWN. THE FOLLOWING IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE NOURSTAR: IMO NUMBER 7205893, LENGHT 49.7 METERS, BEAM 8.3 METERS. FLUSHED DECK WITHOUT RAISED FORECASTLE OR
remaining three boats passed very close to the tanker's side without stopping. After 20 mins, two other boats approached the tanker from stern, one from port and the other from stbd. The master took counter-piracy preventive measures, directed the search
remaining two boats waited astern of the tanker. The closest boat was observed to have a boarding ladder arrangement in it. The freeboard of the tanker was 10m. Evasive maneuvering and the approach of an aircraft deploying smoke bombs deterred the
remains missing. The fishermen are appealing for assistance from the Marine Police (LM).
REMAINS UNIDENTIFIED.
report any sightings. A search by air and sea was carried out. The vessel was released on 30 August The crew and vessel are safe and proceeding to a safe port.
reported by the IMB 20 Aug).
reported (IMB).
reported. (IMB)
reported (IMB, Mercury chat, American Shipper Online).
reported injuries to crew (IMB).
reportedly taking it to either Toulon or Marseille, escorted by three French naval vessels. Clashes between police and striking union activists have ensued in Marseille and the Corsican port of Bastia. Per 28 Sep reporting, the passenger port at
reported mother ship was a recently hijacked cargo dhow, utilized by the pirates to conduct attacks against larger merchant vessels at greater distance from the Somali coast. (USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL was alerted to the attack by the IMB Piracy Reporting
reported that despite compulsory watchmen regulations at Santos, there was no watchmen assigned to the ship when the attack took place.
reported that the robbers had threatened the duty AB's with knives. All 16 crew onboard the ship were reported to be safe.
reported that this skiff fired upon the vessel as it approached. The security team returned fire resulting in the skiff aborting the attempted attack.
reported to be Indonesian, have demanded a ransom from the ship's owners and negotiations are ongoing. Due to the recurrence of crew kidnappings in the Strait of Malacca, both the IMB Piracy Reporting Center's regional manager and the president of the
report given to the IMB, these small boats followed the ship and one of the boats, with two persons onboard, hit the ships hull at starboard quarter and exploded. Another boat continued to chase the container ship. The master immediately called for port
rescued and escorted by the warship to a safe anchorage.
rescued by the Kuwaiti coast guard. Reports by the surviving crewmembers speculated to the authorities that the nationality of the attackers could be Iraqi.
responded by sending three helicopters to the scene. Upon seeing the warship, the pirate boats moved away. The warship sent a team to dispose of the RPG found on the bridge wing. No reported injuries (Operator, UKMTO, IMB, LM: cargonewsasia.com,
responded immediately.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS.
responsibility for the hijacking (AFP, Reuters).
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE ATTACKS. SEE SIMILAR REPORT FOR C/V GLUCKSBURG.
responsible (Risk Intelligence/MaRisk).
retreating back to the group..
return fire. The skiffs and the security team exchanged fire and after 30 minutes and numerous approaches the skiffs aborted and moved away.
RETURN FOR THE "RIGHT" TO FISH INSIDE INDONESIAN WATERS.
REUTERS).
revealed that no ship's items had been stolen during the incident. The Coast Guard was informed of the event, but no action was taken by them. The Master reports that during the previous night a Coast Guard cutter made frequent patrols in the vicinity of
rig will not restart operations until a full review of security has been completed. Eight expatriate workers were kidnapped, off the same rig, in Jun of last year and freed two days later (REUTERS, BBC, LM: The Herald).
robbers and notified the bridge. Alarm was raised, crew was alerted. The robbers escaped in their waiting boat (IMB).
robbers damaged ships radio. Master activated SSAS and notified the Regional Coordination Center, Australia (IMB).
robbers escaped with the stolen properties. The incident was reported to Belawan Port Authority, which dispatched a coast guard patrol boat to investigate.
robbers had attempted to board another vessel eight cables from his vessel's position prior to the attack on his vessel, no further information. (IMB)
robbers were onboard the vessel for approximately 23 minutes before escaping in their speedboat. No crewmembers were injured (ReCAAP).
rustAnyone sighting the tug and or barge are requested to inform the piracy reporting centre.
sabotage, their fighters encountered a military gunboat and reportedly killing all 11 soldiers in close quarter combat. They also claimed to have collected their weapons, ammunition and bullet-proof vests before using dynamite to sink the gunboat with
safe (IMB).
sailed towards a bigger vessel. The craft could have been operating from a mother vessel (IMB)
SAME LOCATION.
same time, another boat was seen crossing the bows at a distance of 3NM (IMB, UKTMO).
same vessel was held in the same area for 50 days during April and May 1998 for a ransom of $200,000 before being released.
Santos, reports the majority of incidents of maritime crime in Brazilian waters.
scene resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack and moved away.
scrap metal (IMB, LL).
sea for drifting (IMB).
search conducted. Master radioed local authorites and other vessels. Two armed guards were placed on board that evening by port authorities.
search of these pirates and to protect their fishermen. This announcement comes after a recent attack where pirates, pretending to be hungry and begging for food, shot and wounded two fishermen before boarding and plundering the boat. ONI NOTE: Crimes
search the area (IMB).
seaward of usual Muslim extremist activity
second merchant ship.
security guards were positioned forward and on main deck during time threat craft approached from stern.
SECURITY IS STATED TO BE PROVIDED BY TERMINAL BUT SHIP'S MASTER REPORTS NONE HAS BEEN IN EVIDENCE ON PREVIOUS CALLS.
security message to all ships in the area. A navy patrol boat arrived on the scene and patrolled the area. VTIS assured the tanker master that his vessel was being monitored continuously (IMB).
security team on the bridge wing. The pirates aborted teh attack, after 30 minutes of the first attack another two skiffs approached and attacked the ship. The armed security team remained standby with their weapons. The Master resumed the evasvie
security team retreated to the citadel. Communications with navies were established and a helicopter confirmed there were no pirates onboard the vessel. Security team left the citadel, confirmed there were no pirates onboard, and let the crew out.
see any persons onboard. Incident reported by phone to the anti-piracy center in Kuala Lumpur and informed local authorities. The Dubai anti-piracy center contacted the vessel back (Operator).
seen on board the skiffs.
seizure of the American worker was confirmed by private security officials. Officials also stated that two other seamen on board were injured in the attack. The American citizen was subsequently released the same day at 0445 local time, according to a US
seven crewmembers and forced them into the masters cabin at gunpoint. By this time, the master had escaped down to the engine room. Robbers assaulted the hostages and threatened them with guns and knives and ordered them to open the safe. As none of the
several times, with no serious injuries. The gunmen also damaged the ships radio communications equipment and took the ships documents, crew passports, seaman books, cash, and hand phones before they fled in their speedboats. After steaming for 45
Shabelle.net, allafrica.com).
sheer strake construction of the vessel, combined with the evasive maneuvering prevent them being able to attach the ladder. After the pirates had withdrawn, a coalition helicopter arrived. No injuries to the crew were reported (Operator, UKMTO).
shelter in the archipelago at the time of the robbery and are fearful of similar incidents in the future (LM).
she saw strong lights heading in the vessel?s direction. Another chase began that lasted for more than an hour. The suspicious boat got as close as half a mile. Finally in the morning, there were suspicious lights ahead of the vessel. As soon as the
ship.
Ship continues her voyage.
ship ignored calls.
ship laden with tin ingot in Indonesian waters, forced the crew to take the vessel to a port in Malaysia and offload the cargo, before returning to Indonesian waters and releasing the vessel and crew unharmed. The cargo was later found intact by
ship master, it was gathered that the robbers could have boarded the tanker using a grapnel hook (ReCAAP).
ship's radar shadow for part of their transit of the strait (IMB).
ships stores and merchandise. Local authorities were informed and the ship received no response.
ship taken for use as a phantom vessel.
ship, the pirates aborted the attack and moved away.
ship to launch speedboats who attack ships. ONI Comment: Given the distance from shore and description provided by the master, this may have been a pelagic purse seiner (fishing vessel with a boom to handle large nets and smaller support craft) engaged
shore on 25 Jan 2008. A patrol was carried out but unable to trace a boat. According to the official, fishermen who are part of an Anti-Piracy Committee were willing to pursue the strange boat using the one that the government had presented to them. An
shotgun, was standing nearby. The shotgun may not have been loaded. The 3 men fled in a canoe (Operator: noonsite.com).
shots fired into air at 1208 and 1213 from boat. Captain ordered crew to remain below deck. Boat moved away at 1215; no injury to crew or damage to ship.
shots to stop the boats mid-sea, the JTF allegedly responded and exchanged gun fire before the pirates fled. There were no casualties suffered by the JTF, and no confirmation of casualties on the militants side (LM: allAfrica.com, This Day, Vanguard
side at cargo deck and aimed their weapons at the bridge. When the cook arrived at master's cabin and informed him that pirates were onboard, Master sent security message. Master was taken to the bridge and pirates demanded cargo documents, which were
Singapore's Port Operation Control Centre who initiated navigational broadcast on VHF and NAVTEX, and informed the MRCC, Jakarta about the incident. ReCAAP COMMENT: This is the second incident reported in the vicinity of Batu Berhenti since Jan 2008. In
situation and fired parachute flares. The robbers them aborted the attempt. (IMB)
six Italians, and five Ukrainians. (UKMTO, Open Source)
skiff before the skiff ended pursuit. The USS VICKSBURG was approximately 200 nm northeast of Masirah, Oman. M/V LNG ARIES was later confirmed safe.
skiffs dispersed and left the vicinity.
skiffs ignored the warning shots and continue to approach the tanker. Further shots were fired across the lead skiff's bow resulting in the skiffs retreating.
small boat approaching from port quarter. The Master ordered evasive maneuvers and sounded the alarms and activated INMARSAT-C Distress alarm and ISPS Piracy/Terrorist alarms, then reported the event to the UN Coalition Forces who advised the vessel to
small craft abandoned pursuit. No personnel injuries reported but ship suffered damage to two glass ports steel plates around the bridge and along the hopper corridor. Although this and the preceding incident are reported as attempted piracy it is
small wooden boat (IMB).
smuggling vessel and not attempted piracy (IMB, ONI).
Soetanto of the Indonesian Navy as saying the shooting would be investigated fully. Col. Soetanto was further quoted as saying it would be difficult to catch the killers because the shooting occured near the waters of Vietnam, the Philippines, and
Somalia and was reportedly intercepted while working close inshore in Somali waters.A 12 May 1999 report states that the vessel was recovered by the Kenyan Navy drifting in Kenyan waters 27-28 March. The ship's owner is trying to raise the $60,000 ransom
Somaliland, said soldiers and residents were searching for the pirates to try to free the hostages (BBC, AP, AFP, LM: The Post Chronicle).
some communication equipment and stole ship's stores.
SOUGHT TO CLEAR THE WAY FOR OTHER LOCALS TO STRIP THE SHIP OF USABLE ITEMS, INCLUDING THE CARGO OF VEHICLES BOUND FROM UKRAINE TO DUBAI.
sounded and rudder put hard over, the stern of the Mesis struck the motorcraft, forcing it away from the ship, following which it abandoned the attempt to board. It had followed the Mesis for about 20 miles.
sounded, resulting in the robbers moving away.
SOURCES STATE THE ATTACKS WERE ISOLATED CASES THAT "COULD HAVE STEMMED FROM A LABOR DISPUTE." THE SAME FIRM REPORTEDLY USES THE TWO WHARF AREAS INVOLVED FOR SHIPMENT OF RAW MATERIALS AND PLYWOOD PRODUCTS.
SOUTHERLY DIRECTION.
specific containers of cargo of high interest or value.
speed and preventive measures, the vessel escaped and continued passage toward destination (IMB).
speedboat, and the attempt was aborted after 25 minutes. (Commercial Sources)
speedboat changed its course and bound northwest. No arms observed. The entire incident lasted approximately eight minutes (Operator, UKTMO).
speedboat intercepted the robbers and apprehended four of them. Two robbers managed to escape by jumping into the water. All four stolen drums were recovered and handed back to the ship (ReCAAP).
speedboat. The ship master reported the incident to the Port Authority of Kochi. The Indian Coast Guard and the local police boarded the vessel to investigate the incident. ReCAAP COMMENT: Ship master and crew are advised to maintain vigilance and
speed increased, and the course was adjusted to keep the suspicious vessel at stern. After about one hour, the distance between the two vessels increased to 7NM and vessel resumed its voyage to destination. The suspicious craft was described as having a
speed. The distance between the craft and the ship slowly decreased, however, the craft later moved away (IMB).
speed, the fact that they hug the shoreline and that they are manned by smaller crews
speed. The first two small boats came within 2-4 meters of tanker. The six men onboard were armed, and the other two craft were nearby with six more armed men. Tanker conducted evasive maneuvering and small boats departed area after 15-20 minutes. (IMB,
speed, took him to the poop deck, and escaped. During the incident the ship was not under command as the third officer had been tied on the bridge (IMB).
spotted. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in their waiting boat. Investigation revealed that the robbers stole eight tank cleaning machines. The port authorities were informed (IMB, ReCAAP ISC).
starboard hull of the (HUYU 908)s bridge and damaged three pieces of glass. No one was injured. The fishermen reported the incident to the Malaysian authorities (RECAPP).
starboard quarter and attempted to board the vessel. After approximately 30 minutes, the skiff aborted the attack. No crew injuries, but the vessel sustained damage from where the bullets struck the vessel.
STARBOARD QUARTER, WAS OBSERVED TRYING TO APPROACH JOHNSON. NEITHER SMALL CRAFT COULD EXCEED JOHNSON'S 23 KNOTS AND SOON FELL BACK.
started lowering the stolen stores into their boat. The Master stopped the crew from confronting the robbers as some of them were armed with pistols. The robbers escaped with the stolen stores in a small motor boat. Master attempted to contact the port
stated that Cameroonian forces were searching the area, and that it had been sealed off. A defense ministry official reported that the deputy regional governor had been abducted, but the government was unable to confirm the information at the time.
stated they were not responsible for the attack. No one has claimed responsibility (AFP, BBC).
steel bar (INFO, LM).
steered the vessels toward Labuan, Malaysia. The Indonesian Naval patrol vessel (KRI SUTEDI SENAPUTERA-878) was patrolling the Ambalat region when it chased and eventually intercepted the pirated vessels. The pirates were arrested and taken to the
stole crew ahd ship properties and cash and escaped in the waiting boat. The incident was reported to Singapore Coast Guard.
stolen (IMB).
stolen, (IMB)
stolen. Port control informed (IMB).
stolen properties, using a small boat. (IMB)
stolen. Vessels requested to be caution advised.
stole their water pump and valuables, including money. After the robbers left, the vessel drifted for a few hours before being rescued. The incident was reported to the police (LM: Stabroek News).
store padlock was cut using a hacksaw blade.
stores,radios and other items damaging three doors and the radio room window. Note IMB gives incident date as 20 Dec in their 31 Dec report. report
stringing a line between two boats and then letting an ensnared ship's passage draw them alongside is a recognized way of gaining access to an underway target (IMB, ONI).
successfully recovered. Port authorities informed.
such as shotguns to protect nets and catch against poachers and master may have been shot defending his boat. Since attack was presumably mounted in daylight and nothing was taken from the fishing boat, piracy is not automatically suspected in the
Suez Canal to Abu Dhabi (Operator).
suggested to assume maximum speed, diverting own course towards the open sea.BT
superstructure. The vessel was able to evade the pirates, but was pursued for approximately 20 minutes, before the pirates aborted the attempts at boarding the vessel.
surrendered (Operator, IMB, AFP).
surrounded the general cargo ship (GIBE) at approximately noon local time, when the Indian warship (INS MYSORE) intervened and warded off the attack, according to an Indian Navy spokesperson. The (GIBE) reported two boats were firing small arms at it
surrounding area but could not find the canoe or robbers (IMB).
surveillance activity reported as attempted piracy began in July 2000.
surveillance by unidentified government forces (IMB, ONI).
surveys are highly susceptible to opportunistic criminal behavior, as well as fishermen aggressively protecting their nets (IMB, ONI).
suspected LTTE suicide cadres from where the boat was sunk. The navy believes the suicide cadres had used a suicide jacket for the blast as only the lower part of the body was recovered (LM: 7days.com, nation.lk, Daily Mirror).
suspected mother vessel was detected on the radar at a distance of 14NM. (IMB, ReCAAP)
SUSPECTED OF SABOTAGING THE TWO SHIPS.
suspects are being held by police in Georgetown in connection to the robbery and a vessel suspected to have been used in the robbery is being held at Parika. While the investigation continues, boat operators plying the Pomeroon district are calling for
suspect ship is now under control of Filipino crew. Alternatively, the ship may be in a Somali port under warlord control.
suspects struggled with a victim, causing the victim to fall overboard. This victim later managed to swim ashore and seek help from fishermen and contacted police. The robbers spent approximately 30 minutes ransacking and robbing the crew of personal
suspicious because the speedboat was paralleling at a distance of 2.2NM. The speedboat made no aggressive moves toward the boat and after one hour headed towards shore (Operator).
suspicious boats? engine failed enabling the vessel to escape unharmed (IMB).
suspicious crafts departed after almost 30 minutes (IMB).
suspicious men dropped back several times and conferred before making several more close passes. After doing this several more times, they eventually stopped following and dropped out of sight. The incident was reported to the US Customs and Border
suspicious sightings including possible pirate mother vessel towing skiffs should be reported.
sustained damages; however no crewmembers injured (Operator, IMB, UKMTO, LM: Aftenposten).
sustained minor damages but was able to continue its passage. The crew and vessel are safe (IMB).
taken.
taken hostage. This hijacking is the farthest east recorded. (IMB, UKMTO)
taken. The vessel sustained a small amount of damage. ONI NOTE: The long distance from shore, at which recent attacks have occurred off the Somali coastline, demonstrates an increased tenacity by local pirates. All vessels transiting this area should
taking cash and valuables. After approximately 20 minutes, the robbers escaped in their boat, which was alongside the poop deck. The men were casually dressed, spoke English with a local accent and were aggressive throughout the incident. No crewmembers
Tamil.net, the rebels denied suffering any casualties and stated that there were two civilian deaths due to an artillery fire in Jaffna, but did not say who fired the shells (AP, LM: Bloomberg.com).
tanker.
TANKER ABORTED ITS CALL AT LORENGAU AND SAILED FOR ANOTHER PAPUA NEW GUINEA PORT.
tanker (ORKIM LEADER) as the two incidents occurred over an hour apart and were located only 10NM from each other (ReCAAP).
team fired two more flares close to the skiff the pirates aborted but tailed the vessel for 15 minutes before heading towards a mother vessel in the vicinity.
team fired warning shots in front of the skiff, then again as the skiff continued its approach. The skiff moved away, and at a distance of 700 meters fired an RPG which did not hit the skiff. The team fired warning shots, the skiff them moved away and
team mustered in the safe room. The skiff with approximately six armed pirates approached and chased the tanker for around 50 minutes before aborting and returning to the mother vessel. (IMB)
ten, and stole boxes from two. Local authorities were informed of the incident.
ten minutes the thieves pilfered both the Master's safe and the Radio Officer's safe, as well as the cash and property of the crew and watchman, leaving with about USD 10,000 in cash and property. The tanker was laden with a low flash point cargo of
THAILAND. A TWO DAY CONFERENCE ON PIRACY IN KUALA LUMPUR HAS ALSO REVEALED THAT THE USE OF PHANTOM SHIPS AND THE HIJACKING OF ENTIRE CARGOES IS ON THE INCREASE.
that 295 litres of paint and one liferaft had been stolen.
that a Coast Guard boat had been summoned. While the crew made their rounds, they noticed a forwards life raft was also missing and forepeak hatch cover had been forced open. Later, port authorities advised that the robbers had been arrested and the
that he would not be stopping due to the areas high risk for piracy attacks. The gun boat threatened them and followed the vessel for 20 minutes and then fired two shots in the air. The Master immediately raised the alarm over VHF and requested ships in
THAT PIRATES TARGETED THIS CARGO PRIOR TO ITS DEPARTURE FROM SINGAPORE 13 FEB. THIS REPRESENTS THE FIRST INCIDENT OF HIGH SEAS PIRACY REPORTED THIS YEAR. THIS IS AN EXCERPT FROM ONI MSG 211544Z APR 95.
THAT THE INTERCEPTED VESSEL WAS ENGAGED IN SMUGGLING.
that the pirate vessel being used is the (YENAGOA OCEAN) (IMB, Operator, UKMTO).
that the robbers had escaped. A mooring rope was found about 5-6 meters unwound from winch on deck and connected with having line, prepared for discharging, through starboard side hawse. Old/damaged carcher machine was found missing. Securing rope was
THE ABDUCTION HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED.
the area. A short time later, the vessel received a query from a unit identifying itself as the Iranian Coast Guard. It is not clear if this was one of the small boats or a separate boat. (LM: marinelog.com, marinelink.com).
the area. The location of the hijacked vessel is unknown at this time but is believed to be headed to Australia.
The armed security team returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. (IMB, UKMTO)
the attackers.
the attackers. The vessel reported being safe with no casualties.
the attacking ship. The freighter was hit several times by machine gun and automatic rifle rounds from the iron hulled craft, causing dammage to the cargo hold, steel plates, and areas near the radar room. Reports differ on who was responsible for the
the attacks and blamed militants from the volatile Niger Delta region. Nigeria handed the sensitive and oil-rich Bakassi Peninsula over to Cameroon in August 2006 after a ruling by the International Court of Justice (AFP, BBC, LM: allafrica.com, Daily
the attempted boarding. Port control informed.
Theauthorities were informed (IMB).
the boarding. No injuries reported (IMB, Operator).
the boat and took the crew by surprise (LM: Solomon Times Online).
the boat. At 0615 UTC, the master altered its course to the starboard side. The master observed the speedboats achieve a speed of over 20kts, but were having difficulty in the wind conditions. At 0620 UTC, the two speedboats on the starboard side crossed
the boats and two pirates. The remaining pirates jumped overboard and escaped in a speed boat.
the boat took away the instruments or threw them into the sea. The scientists had geophysical survey instruments on their rented boat and were sailing in shallow water when the group came on their boat. The scientists were on a sponsored project to the
the cabins looted. As the vessel continued underway, they noticed armed pirates approaching in a speed boat. The crew again mustered in the citadel. After six hours, they exited the citadel and all bridge equipment was destroyed. The master contacted
the crew repaired engine damage. Ships are continually advised not to pass any closer than necessary to the Somali coast and where possible to remain at least fifty miles offshore.
the crew. The captain gave all the cash to the gunmen. They kidnapped the captain and the engineer and escaped with the cash and personal belongings. The two kidnapped crew members were released two days later (IMB).
the deck of the fishing vessel and had to repeatedly request they stop approaching. It was also believed the fishing vessel was asking for cigarettes as well. All was reported quiet by 0530 UTC (UKMTO).
the duty officer indicated that he was not aware of the incident.
the East central coastal town of Haradheere, a common anchorage location of hijacked vessels (SAP, LM).
the escape boat, which was about 10 to 15 metres in length, painted grey and without any lighting. There were no ship's items stolen nor were there any injuries sustained during the attack.
the fairly big vessel heading on a converging course. The speed was increased to 12kts and the range was 7.2NM. At one stage the suspicious vessels seed was at 15kts. At 2339 UTC the general emergency alarm was raised. The vessel altered its course and
The fast boat increased speed and reportedly chased the vessel before moving away. At 0332 local time, two fishing vessels were sighted approximately 7.5NM on port and starboard bow of the vessel, suspected of being the mother-ship for these boats.
THE FERRY ANSWERED. IT IS REPORTED THAT ON 7 SEP THE REBELS FREED 121 OF APPROXIMATELY 144 PASSENGERS AND CREW.
the fire and continued en route their next port. (IMB, Reuters)
the fog horn, and mustered the crew. Upon being discovered, the men aborted the boarding, jumped overboard, and fled in their speed boat. No crewmembers were injured. The ship master reported the incident to the IMB, who relayed the information to
the galley and then went to the bridge to assist the Master. The Master began evasive maneuvers while the Chief Engineer advised him to give maximum revolutions on the engines. The Master activated the SSAS on the bridge and broadcasted a mayday message
the government to increase protective measures for the nations fishing boats, from pirate attacks (LM).
THE HIJACKERS TOOK THE CARGO AND STOLE ALL AVAILABLE MONEY AND THEN RELEASED THE SHIP. (THIS REPORT IS ALSO ASAM 95-0008.)
THE HULL AROUND THE VESSEL WAS COVERED BY WATER SPRAY. THE MASTER CONDUCTED EVASIVE MANEUVERS, AND COALITION FORCES WERE CONTACTED. THE FIRST SPEED BOAT APPROACHED UNTIL IT WAS AT A DISTANCE OF 1-2 METERS ON THE STARBOARD QUARTER, AND FIRED FIVE OR SIX
The incident lasted approximately 10 minutes (IMB).
the incident. No injuries were reported.
the incident to the coastal state and the flag state. The Singapore Port Operations Control Centre (POCC) initiated a broadcast on SafetyNet warning ships in the vicinity (ReCAAP ISC, IMB).
the Indonesian master, chief engineer and second engineer hostage, demanding payment of $100,000 ransom. In addition they stole ship's cash and its documents. This incident was described by the IMB office in Kuala Lumpur but not reported by them in their
the Indonesian police were also notified of the incident (IMB).
the Iranian Navy were informed. The ship increased its speed and commenced maneuvering away from the skiffs. As the skiffs closed to 500 meters, the embarked armed security team fired warning shots. The skiffs ignored the warning shots and continued to
their approach. Weapons and ladders were seen in the skiff. After 40 minutes the security team fired six warning shots and the pirates aborted the approach. A naval ship arrived for assistance.
their attack. (UKMTO, IMB)
their attempt. No damages to the vessel or injuries to the crew were reported (IMB, Operator).
their boats. The crew was not injured and no personal belongings were stolen. (ReCAAP)
their chase and moved away. (IMB)
their contents pilfered.
their faces covered and wearing rubber gloves. No weapons were observed. The master sounded the alarm, the crew mustered, and took appropriate actions. The speedboat continued following for 8 minutes and then returned to a group of three similar
their pursuit. (IMB)
the Jilib district, just north of Merca, which has suffered ongoing violence, flooding, and total crop failure in recent months (REUTERS, LM, AFP).
The local authorities were notified and four armed watchmen were sent and arrived onboard at 0350.
THE LOCAL WATERS VERY WELL, HAVE FAST BOATS AND STRIKE QUICKLY, USUALLY AT NIGHT. ------------------------------------------------------------- FACTS: IN 1990 SOUTHEAST ASIA SAW AN INCREASE IN PIRACY. 32 INCIDENTS WERE REPORTED IN 1990, COMPARED TO 03
the location. On arrival it was found that the robbers had left the vessel. All crew safe. The vessel continued her passage under pilotage with the patrol boat.
the lost items have a black market value, the significance of the loss of the seamens' documents cannot be assessed, although it appears to be highly unusual.
The master followed the raft from a safe distance and reported its movements to the Coast Guard. The raft was headed toward the Cuvo Island group 248 miles south of Manila.
The master reported the incident to port authorities (IMB).
the master suspected an attempted attack, altered course, and headed away from the dhow. The vessel and the dhow were both doing around 7kts and after about 3.5 hours, the dhow altered course towards Socotra Island. The same dhow was later heard calling
The men onboard the skiffs were later arrested (AFP, AP, IMB).
The militant group MEND later claimed its affiliates had carried out the attack (UPI, Reuters, AP).
THE MOORING ROPES.
the motorboat had drifted for 14 hours before being found by a passing ship.A 28 Jul 1999 report states that the Siam Xanxai was located. The vessel, operating under the name Auo Me 2, was detained and arrested on 18 Jul in Guangdong Province (southern
THEN APPEARED TO NAVIGATE IN THE VICINITY BETWEEN TOW ISLANDS FOR SEVERAL DAYS. TANKER WAS ABANDONED BY THE PIRATES AT 1920, DECEMBER 7 IN POSITION 09 48.4N.,102 56E. CREW FORCED THEMSELVES OUT OF THE LOCKED CABINS AND REGAINED CONTROL. PIRATES HAD
then brought to the poop deck of the ship. The pirates escaped in their speedboat. No injuries were sustained by the crew. ReCAAP COMMENT: Although there is no conclusive evidence as yet, it appears that the same group of pirates was probably involved in
the past year (INFO).
the pirates but could not because the rudder was blown out. (UKMTO)
the pirate to the police station.
The police detained all three men who were Burmese. The police said that the three Burmese suspects had earlier escaped from a fishing boat by jumping off the boat and heading to the yacht. Three Burmese fishermen were arrested and later confessed to the
the police. No action was taken (IMB).
The Port Control was informed. The ship weighed anchor and proceeded further out to sea for drifting (IMB).
the receivers, and two clerks from the local agents were taken hostage. The crew avoided capture by barricading themselves in the aft accommodation. The group's leader warned the master not to allow non-union Stevedores aboard or the vessel would be set
There were no injuries to the crew, but gunfire by the pirates caused 10 bullet holes on starboard side near bridge (IMB).
there were no speedboats visible (IMB).
The robbers chased the tanker for around one hour before aborting the attack. Local authorities were informed. (IMB)
The robbers escaped with some engine spares by jumping into the river. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the robbers may have boarded the vessel when one crew had gone into the accommodation to wake up the next watch and the other crew went for a
the robbers escaped with the stolen items. Port control was informed of the event.
THE SECOND TANKER HAD DEPARTED AND REPORT PART OF SHIP'SNAME HAD BEEN PAINTED OUT. THIS IS THE FIRST SHIP HIJACKED FOR ITS CARGO IN THIS AREA SINCE THE 3,729-TON (GLOBAL MARS) WAS TAKEN 23 FEB 2000 IN THE SOUTHERN ANDAMAN SEA WITH A CARGO OF 6,000 TONS
the second vessel was also unsuccessful as helicopters were seen heading to the area (Operator, IMB).
the ship (IMB).
the ship. Manila Radio had been contacted at 0500 hours and the coast guard had advised that they would board the ship as soon as possible. There were no reports of injuries.
The ship reported a coalition warship in the area. When the warship arrived in the area, the suspicious boats disappeared (IMB).
the ship's safe. It was further reported that at about 0605 general alarm was sounded by the third officer who announced that there were pirates onboard. The chief officer had made a mayday call on the VHF and had tried to contact the terminal operators
the ship took evasive action to keep away from the boat. Due to ships higher speed, the boat was left behind. Ship continued her passage (IMB).
the stern and their wooden boat. The wooden boat used was approximately 8 meters in length and shaped like a long canoe. They later escaped in the wooden boat. The ship's alarm was raised, SSAS activated and crew mustered. No injuries were reported (IMB,
the stern. The ambulance and the police refused to come to the port and the injured AB had to be sent to the hospital via the port security car. After 4 hours, the pirates attempted to gain access to the vessel via the stern but were deterred by the
the stowaways and that it transport them back to their origin or to another port which would agree to receive them. 21 Jun it was announced the stowaways had begun a hunger strike 18 Jun to prevent deportation from India.
the suspects.
the suspicious craft, while talking/laughing on VHF ch. 14. The suspect craft was wooden, painted white and green with a speed of 15-20 knots, with no fishing equipment on deck (IMB).
The tanker and crew are safe.
the tanker to investigate.
the thieves had escaped. On 21 June the shipmaster attended a meeting with the Santos Port Authority, the local Police, Navy and Customs Authorities, however no positive results emerged.
the thieves who turned out to be one wanted by the police. No harm to vessel or crew (IMO MSC.4/Circ.107, 7 Sept 07).
The third boat was boarded and robbed of a life raft, lines and fenders. All incidents were reported to the local police and on VHF 72 to make all cruisers in the anchorage aware, no injuries (Operator: noonsite.com).
the third week of Jun, about 80 NM of the Qatar coast. The attackers reportedly got away with valuables, including the vessels GPS system (LM: Gulf Times).
the time of the incident the vessel was undergoing STS operations and had to remove the razor wire to enable smooth operations. The robbers took advantage of this and gained access to the vessel.
the two skiffs abandoned their pursuit and moved away (Operator, IMB).
the two suspicious crafts (IMB, Operator).
the vessel and observed that two robbers from another boat were in the process of getting on board while another was already on board. The duty officer raised the alarm and sounded the ship's whistle, resulting in the robbers jumping overboard and
the vessel by its name many times on VHF ch. 16. The tugs master visually indicated from the wheelhouse that he was aware of the speedboats presence but did not respond on VHF. The suspicious craft moved away and went back towards the direction of the
The vessel conducted evasive maneuvers from port to starboard side to prevent a boarding. Just over 20 minutes later, the two pirate skiffs reduced their speed and abandoned the attack (Operator, IMB).
the vessel from the starboard side and aborted the attack. None of the crew was injured. (Flag State)
the vessel (IMB, Bloomberg).
the vessel. No crewmembers were injured (ReCAAP).
the vessel, one man with a rocket launcher, and two men armed with machine guns that reportedly fired at the vessel, and reportedly attempted to board. The ship increased speed, altered course, and began evasive maneuvers to prevent the small vessel from
the vessel using ropes and hooks. After several attempts to contact them directly, and later with the assistance from other ships in the vicinity, the Duty Officer finally established communication with the Togo Navy and informed them of the boarding.
the vessel was forced to conduct STS operations and discharge their cargo into a smaller unnamed vessel. The STS operations were completed on 26 Dec. The men then ordered the vessel to sail under their orders. The robbers left the vessel on 27 Dec, and
the vessel was in ballast the men left the vessel. During the incident nothing was stolen and no one was injured.
the Vietnamese coast and found the M/V ATLANTIC 3's nine crewmembers adrift in a life raft. On 19 May 10, Philippine Coast Guard officials found the tug ATLANTIC 3 and the barge ATLANTIC 5, in Sarangani Bay, Philippines. At the time, criminals were
the water. There were no reports of casualties. This incident is clear proof that all mariners must remain vigilant, said Captain Steve Kelley, the commander responsible for all Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships in the region. I am extremely pleased
the water was conducted. Private investigators believe that an abduction is the most probable cause of the disappearance. There have been unconfirmed reports of two sightings ashore and one on another ship, of a female fitting Miss Bradley's description,
the weapons on board, however the robbers escaped with the stolen stores (IMB).
THE WILDRAKE'S CARGO WAS CONFISCATED AND THE SHIP RELEASED.
They kidnapped the master and two crewmembers and left in their speedboat in an easterly direction. There were reports the kidnapped seamen were sighted less than six hours after the attack at the main island of Tawi Tawi, sparking a manhunt by Malaysian
They took USD $300, a laptop computer, tool boxes, the SSB radio, outboard motor, and ripped the microphones from the VHF. They tried to take the compass as well, along with the radar and forward looking sonar, but they were fixed to the ship too well.
thieves on board attempting to steal the ship's mooring ropes, which had been secured with wires and padlocks. As the crew moved aft they blew their whistles and the thieves then escaped aboard their motorboat. After 30 minutes two men were again spotted
this (AP, BBC).
This attack, strongly denied by Royal Dutch Shell reportedly had a total of four naval personnel and three civilians killed. Shell stated that the flow station is still operating and there was no attack to their knowledge. No group has claimed
this incident makes it unusually long and illustrates the impunity with which pirates may operate aboard a ship in this area once they have gained unchallenged access to the ship (IMB, ONI).
This incident reads nearly identically to the one reported below on 30 Apr and must be assessed as probably committed by the same group which is now enjoying a string of lucrative successes unhindered by Indonesian government interference (IMB, ONI).
THIS WAS THE FIFTH BOARDING BY PIRATES ON THE M/V SEA WOLF.
threatened the crew with machetes, demanding they hand over their cash and valuables. The incident lasted approximately 30 minutes. The robbers left the tug taking with them cash, a laptop, and the crew's mobile phones. The incident was reported to
threatened them, forcing their retreat into the accommodation area, where the Master called the security vessel. By the time the security vessel arrived on the scene, the robbers had already escaped with stolen ship stores.
three hours and then aborted the chase. Master tried to contact local MRCC but could not communicate due to language difficulties (IMB).
through the cabins. The crew members were eventually released and the men departed the vessel. It's unknown if anything was stolen. Swedish police are currently investigating the incident. UPDATE: On 4 Aug 09, the vessel was expected to make a port call
tide and was overrun and vandalized with all equipment stolen or destroyed. The tug had been working off the Nigerian and Cameroon coasts since 1996 and apparently fell victim to the long-running violence which has plagued oil industry workers caught
tied them to the anchor and threw them overboard. They shot the remaining two crewmembers and injured them. One of the injured jumped into the sea and is still missing. The other injured crew is recuperating in the hospital. for the missing and dead
timely action of the crew prevented the robbers from further stealing ship property. No injuries to crew (IMB).
time (Operator).
time while in position 12-53.8N 050-36.3E (UKMTO, IMB).
to accept a payment of $150,000 (reduced from the original fine of $1 million).
to a coalition vessel by a second helicopter (UKMTO, IMB, BBC).
to be 5NM away but still pursuing. At 1530 UTC, the tanker lost all contact with the small boats and resumed course to next destination. No injuries to crew reported. ONI COMMENT: This incident occurred well beyond the usual Somali piracy operating range
to be detained (AFP, AP, Operator).
to gain access to the tanker the unidentified craft moved away. The intended purpose of the boarding cannot be characterized.
TOGO MARU FOR INSPECTION.THE SHIP WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN DIVERTED TO A NAVAL BASE IN BANDAR ABBAS IN SOUTHERN IRAN. NO DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE CONCERNING THE CYPRIOT SHIP.
to have rescued the 40 surviving fishing vessels crew members (Maritime Global Net).
to his throat, abrasions on wrists and head, and bruises on his legs. No report of theft was given.
to leave Guanta.
to locate the vessel. The Royal Malaysia Marine Police located and detained the vessel on 19 Jun 08 at the port of Sandakan, after the owners received a tip-off from a member of the tanker?s crew. Six crewmembers are reported as missing. However, reports
to maximum, and to adverse weather conditions (18 knot SE breeze and moderate sea). Each boat was observed to hold about six men; no weapons were observed. Ship had been on MARSEC level one since prior to entering the narrow part of the Red Sea, with
TO MAXIMUM SPEED. THE ARMED PIRATES STARTED SHOOTING FORM THE PORT QUARTED AND ATTEMPTED TO BOARD. ALL LIGHTS ON THE VESSEL WERE TURNED OFF AND EVASIVE MANEUVERS WERE DONDUCTED. THE PIRATES THEN ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A SECOND TIME BY SHOOTING AT THE BRIDGE
to occur in European waters (LM: Yachting Monthly, SuperyachtTimes.com).
took all the crewmembers hostage. They assaulted some of the crewmembers and damaged the communication equipment. They stole ship's cash and money and other personal belongings from the crew. They then locked the crewmembers in a cabin before escaping
too. Master reported incident to coalition forces who asked him for details on the attack. Master advised ships not to anchor in this area during night hours (IMB).
to poop deck, to help the injured crewmember. Incident reported to Local Port Authority (IMO MSC.4/Circ.107, 7 Sept 07).
to port officials. (IMB)
to proceed close inshore (IMB, ONI).
to provided assistance. The armed men eventually ceased firing and aborted the attack. The warship pursued the skiff and was able to apprehend the suspected pirates (AP, IMB).
to retreat into the citadel and informed the Togo Navy. The on board naval guards took the necessary action to prevent the pirates from boarding the tanker and in the meantime the Togo Navy dispatched two patrol boats to provide assistance which then
to round up the room and lock them in the officer's smoke room. The raiders ransacked the vessel's accomodations for cash, valuables and electronics goods. No shots were fired during the incident; however, two crew members sustained minor injuries.
to Shipping report 28 Sep 05 Para 5.H.3) and are likely the same perpetrators of the attack on C/S SEABOURN PRINCESS on 05 Nov and the attack on the unidentified RORO on 06 Nov (LL, ONI).
to stop to conduct a search, for which the master refused. The men in the craft asked for information on the vessel and crew before eventually leaving.
to take them to the Master's cabin. The pirates roused the Master from his sleep by striking him with their guns and continued beating him as they demanded cash from him. The Master gave them US $480 of his money and regarding this as too small a sum,
to the crew. The pirates escaped in a small speedboat. The Coast Guard arrived to investigate and nothing was stolen (IMB).
to the crew were reported (IMB).
to the port of Kankesanthurai for repairs (LM, FP).
to the scene and passed tactical control of that asset, to the Eleventh Coast Guard District in Alameda, CA. The US Coast Guard initiated operations center-to-operations center communications with the Ecuadorian Coast Guard, which launched the 82 foot
to the Singapore Port Operations Control Centre who had issued a broadcast to all vessels to report sightings of (ASTA) and (CALLISTA) (ReCAAP).
to the (SIRIUS STAR) hijacking. Both incidents occurred within 20NM of each other (IMB, ONI).
to the vessel was not confirmed. No injuries were reported. Incident was reported to UKMTO who sent coalition helicopter to investigate (Operator, IMB).
towards their mother vessel. No injuries to crew and tanker.
trawler in the vicinity. Vessel continued to her port of destination.
Trawlers (DIDAR), BISMILLAH), SHAHJAHAN) and DIDAR-2) returned safely (INFO).
treated with suspicion.
Tribune, Xinhua).
tug crew was reported to be shaken, but otherwise uninjured (IMB).
tugs have been favorite targets of local pirates for more than a year (IMB, ONI).
tug was recovered 30 Sep at Banjarmasin, Indonesia at a local shipyard where it was to be sold. The Singapore-registered barge (DAIHO 88) which the tug was towing, has not been located.
Tuticorin port control alerted the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) which dispatched a patrol boat to intercept one of the fishing boats and apprehended seven men. The men were handed over to the local police for further investigation (ReCAAP ISC).
two hostages. (IMB, Reuters)
two suicide boats exploded just outside the harbor entrance. The blasts damaged two Navy Water Jet IPCs. In the encounter, that reportedly lasted nearly 15 minutes, one sailor was killed and 12 other injured. Two sailors were also reported missing
UKMTO)
unabated. Once the thieves had completed their pilferage of the container the crew was released and warned that if the police were notified, the thieves would return and kill the crewmen. The thieves boarded the ship via the gangway as ordinary
unanswered, but 90 minutes after the attack cargo and local military representatives arrived and assured the crew there would be no further attacks.
underway. (ICC)
under Yemeni custody one officer reported observing a small boat approach rapidly from the starboard side before the blast occurred there and an attack scenario would be consistent with published warnings of terrorist threat for the region. Quoted hull
UNINHABITED ISLAND.
unlit boat.
unsuccessful (IMB).
up. He said that he had noticed six robbers wearing only shorts. Port Authorities informed (IMB).
upon the ship. The embarked armed security team returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moving away. The nearby warship dispatched a helicopter to the location to search for the skiff, without success. No crew injuries or damage to
USING FIREARMS THE PIRATES TOOK THE MASTER AND FIVE CREWMEN HOSTAGE. THE PIRATES DISCHARGED CARGO OF CIGARETTES FROM A CONTAINER INTO A LAUNCH ON THE SEA SIDE. UPON COMPLETION THE PIRATES ESCAPED BY LAUNCH AND THE GANGWAY.
Vaddakkachchi in Kilinochchi district (AP, LM: Ministry of Defence).
very common; the only difference in the recent cases is reportedly escalating financial demands from $100s to $1,000s and threat of weapons such as hand grenades.
vessel and crossed behind at a distance of 1.7 nm. Skiff maintained position on port quarter until altering to a westerly course and proceeded at high speed. A second skiff was later sighted 7 miles off the starboard quarter. No close approach was made.
vessel and Terminal staff attempted to notify the Navy Patrol and Pilot Station of the attack. There was no response from either party.
vessel and was believed to be outrunning it. No further information was received (USCG).
vessel. At this time, there has been no further contact with the vessels master or the hijackers. The vessel was under charter for the UN World Food Program (WFP) and had discharged its cargo in Mogadishu (IMB, SAP, AFP).
VESSEL FORCED TO ANCHOR BY THE ARMED MEN WHO OTHER SOURCES SAID HAD BEEN EXTORTING MONEY FROM SHIPPERS ANDAGENTS REGULARLY.
vessel had implemented version 4 Best Management Practices, reported to UKMTO, and had conducted weekly counter-piracy drills. The master later reported the vessel safe. (UKMTO, Owner)
vessel moved away. No injuries to the crew were reported (IMB, Maritime Global Net).
vessel. No injuries to the crew were reported (IMB, AP).
vessel or injury to crew (UKMTO, IMB, Operator).
vessel remained three miles away from the port bow. At 2010 local time, the vessel continued to alter its course while continuing to be followed by the suspicious craft, at a distance of three miles. At 2120 local time, the vessel altered its course
vessels and persons involved is not typical of piracy and maritime armed crime reporting for this area and warrants further attention (IMB, ONI).
vessels at Adang Bay alerted. The crew did not sustain any injuries and no property was stolen.
vessels bow from port to starboard. The vessel took evasive maneuvers, altering to the starboard side. The dark grey boat was reportedly attempting to follow the vessel. The speed of the suspected boat was 7.5kts. Then the vessel inverted the course to
vessels involve firing of RPGs, etc. Stopped vessels have been held with their crews for ransom and allships continue to be advised to stay a minimum of fifty nm off the Somali coast.
vessels on VHF Ch. 16 (ReCAAP).
vessels outside the northern entrance to the port. Officals said that the Air Force rushed two MI-24 helicopter gun ships to the scene and tracked the other Guerilla boat about a mile away from the port and destroyed it. Shipping minister M. Ashraff told
Vessels requested to be cautious.
vessel that was towing two small 7m boats and captured all 15 Yemeni crewmembers. However, when the hijackers were distracted by the patrol boat and a captured crewmember dove overboard, cut the towing line of one of the small crafts and escaped. He
vessel. The men in the speedboat eventually aborted the pursuit due to effective counter-piracy measures (IMB).
vessel using a pole and hook. Three flares were fired in the direction of the skiff. Seeing the crew alertness the robbers aborted the attempt and moved away. During the incident another two skiffs were observed close to the vessel. A navy boat arrived
vessel via hooks attached to the starboard side deck. The duty officer raised the alarm, the watchman shouted at them, and the robbers slowly moved away (IMB).
vessel was seized, which carried a machine gun with a large quantity of ammunition (LM: Bloomberg).
VHF, and no radar. It also had two large drums for fuel. Two of them men appeared to be wearing uniforms, the other five did not. The U.S. Coast Guard was contacted via satellite phone but there were no boats to assist (Operator: noonsite.com).
via vhf boarded ship with four armed guards.
vicinity of Spratly Island (8-38N 111-55E) on10 Apr 83. The publication of this notice is solely for the purpose of advising United States mariners of information relevant to navigational safety and in no way constitutes a legal recognition by the United
vicinity. The speedboat approached the tanker from the port side at approximately 50 meters distance and began preparing the ladder in an attempt to board. The tanker began conducting evasive maneuvers and the speedboat aborted the attack, but then
VIETNAMESE FISHING VESSEL. PRIOR TO THEIR REMOVAL THE CREW NOTICED THE PIRATES CHANGED THE VESSEL'S NAME AND REPAINTED HATCH COVERS AND OTHER EASILY ACCESSIBLE AREAS OF THE SHIP. THE PIRATES SAILED THE VESSEL TO THE SOUTHERN CHINESE PORT OF BEIHAI, WHERE
VLCC. The aggressive boats moved away. According to the master, the vessel was attacked by machine guns and a rocket launcher and had damages to the funnel and lifeboat. No injuries to crew (Operator).
warned and might be better prepared to resist boarding (IMB, ONI).
warned (IMB).
warning shot resulting in the pirates aborting the attack.
warship and two helicopters at the location. No injuries but the ship sustained some damages.
warship arrived, intercepting the skiff and thwarting the attack (Operator, CNN).
warship intercepted the retreat. The skiff was boarded and nine pirates were arrested (AP).
WARSHIPS WHO WERE LAST REPORTED IN PURSUIT OF THE PIRATES.
was a coincidence that they were in the vicinity together. Similarly, the master was unable to confirm if fire was taken from one or both of the vessels. The master reported four hits, three high on the accommodation housing leaving dents, and one hit on
was activated and a coalition warship in the area was contacted. At one point, a pirate fell overboard as the small boat took a heavy roll due to the wake. The pirates attempted to use a telescopic aluminium ladder to board the vessel but were
was described as having a brown hull with a white stripe and a white superstructure (Operator, IMB, UKMTO).
was freed to convey the ransom demands, leaving behind his crew of 12; 8 others escaped when the shooting began, allegedly when the dead crewmen refused to sail the ship farther from security forces.
was informed (IMB).
WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED TREATMENT ASHORE. PORT AUTHORITIES, NOTIFIED OF THE ATTACK, STATED THAT NO POLICE OR NAVY PERSONNEL WERE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST AND THAT THE SHIP SHOULD HAVE ANCHORED AT LEAST 15 MILES OFF THE PORT AS THE PORT AUTHORITY CLAIMS IT
was last seen being towed deep into neighboring Cote dIvoire waters. The vessel was carrying several thousand tons of fuel used to power the vessel. The vessel was last reported as having been sold for scrap after suffering a fire in Aug 06 (AP, LM:
was made and the security of the vessel had not been compromised (Operator, UKTMO).
was no injury to the crew and nothing was stolen. (IMB)
was not found. Local authorities were informed (IMB).
was raised and the crew mustered (IMO MSC.4/Circ.107, 7 Sept 07).
was reported safe.
was reported stolen (ReCAAP).
was seen on the boats.
was similar. Both incidents occurred during hours of darkness while the ships were underway, mostly along the north-easterly recommended route in the South China Sea (ReCAAP).
was told no assitance was available. No crew members were hurt during the attack.
waters off Aceh.
water. Warship contacted vessel to obtain concrete evidence against the pirates.
weather and drifted into their waters and was in danger of grounding, before the LTTE came to the vessels rescue. According to the defense ministry, a distress message from the ship saying it was under armed pirate attack, was received by the Maritime
weather conditions continue to be conducive to small boat operations.
(WEIHAI) and (KENRYO) occurred in close proximity on the same day, and within half an hour interval. The modus operandi of the robbers in the two incidents is similar and it is likely that the same group of robbers is involved in the two incidents. Ship
were able to steal flares, binoculars, walkie-talkies, and safety equipment from the bridge and first aid kits, food rations, and flares from two life boats. The incident was reported to the harbor master via the port agents.
were again able to deter the attempted attack.
were being repaired and had been out of order for the last six months (LM).
were believed to be in the boat. No harm to crewmembers. Six broken container seals were found on deck, one container had been unlatched and two containers appeared to have been opened. Deck patrol radios were stolen. All crew mustered and then half of
were injured. The two men were later released (ReCAAP, AFP).
were observed on this craft watching the vessel. They approached to pass along the vessels starboard side at approximately 70 meters or less. The master then noticed a smaller craft under tow alongside the suspicious craft. Once on the starboard quarter,
were repelled by the ship's crew.
were taken in addition to the fish and shrimp caught that day. Value of missing catch is several thousand dollars.
were unanswered.
what the ferry is carrying and stated this was 21st century piracy (LM).
wheelhouse, and the motorboat was illuminated by use of the bridge wing searchlights. The ship also changed course seaward and activated her fire hoses, directing water over her sides. This action succeeded in discouraging the pirates who aborted pursuit
when a nearby warship dispatched a helicopter to provide assistance (IMB, ONI).
When seeing duty crew approach the forecastle, the robbers disembarked the vessel and escaped in a speed boat with the stolen stores. Upon investigation, it was found that the robbers boarded the ship by breaking the hawse pipe security steel grill/cover
when the coast guard came on board to investigate (IMB).
When the speedboats were at two miles out, a special audio device was activated along with all hoses running throughout the ship at full pressure for full effect. At 600 meters out, they continued conducting evasive maneuvers. The speedboats never came
where the bulk carrier reported coming under fire described below in H.18 (Operator, IMB, ONI).
where the other crew was held at gunpoint and robbed of their catch of fish, a quantity of fish glue, a cellular phone, and $19,000. The five armed men then transferred the crew of the (BALLIE) into the (MOLISSA) and escaped with the (BALLIE) (LM:
which is registered in San Lorenzo, Honduras. There were no injuries reported.
which the master was able to lose the pursuers under the cover of darkness (IMB, Operator).
which was adrift. One robber hung to the ballast overboard discharge on the starboard side and the other robber had drifted away due to current and swell. All crew gathered on deck and rescued the other robber. The Indonesian Navy and police were
while they raided other boats in the deep sea. The victims were taken to Suriname where they were left on a boat. The victims managed to sail back to the No.66 Fish Port sometime on 03 Nov 07 in the morning where they made reports to the police station
who then escaped down the anchor chain. Upon inspection, it was found that ship's properties were stolen. Port control and Coast Guard were informed. A Coast Guard boat later arrived and searched for the robbers.
will attack the hijackers, and rescue the crew. A Kismayo journalist reported witnessing several gunmen unloading a cargo of fish, lobster, and shark fins 60 km south of Kismayo, near Koyame. The journalist reports the gunmen stated the cargo was from a
with a knife. Upon receiving the alert, the Officer of the Watch immediately raised the general alarm, announced over the P.A. system and sounded the ship?s horn. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped by jumping into the sea. The crew mustered
with an accomplice. Master reported incident to coalition warships in the area (IMB).
with an accomplice. Master reported incident to coalition warships in the area (IMB). Port authorities at Umm Qasr confirmed security has been tightened up due to recent looting incident per 27 Apr message (LL).
without bridge watch for the twenty minutes (IMB)..
WITHOUT FIRING. FINALLY, THE TOW SKIFFS STOPPED AND ABORTED THE ATTEMPTED ATTACK. NO INJURIES TO CREW. A FIRE BROKE OUT O BOARD THE VESSEL DUE TO THE GUN FIRE AD RPG. A WHITE HULLED FISHING BOAT-LIKE VESSEL WAS SIGHTED 10 NM AWAY WHICH COULD BE THE
without incident (INFO, IMB).
WITH RIFLES MANNED THE CANOE. VARIOUS PERSONAL EFFECTS AND CASH WERE STOLEN. 2ND OFFICER MANAGED TO CONTACT THE BRIDGE AND GENERAL ALARM WAS SOUNDED. PIRATES ESCAPED IMMEDIATELY, CIRCLING THE VESSEL SEVERAL TIMES IN THEIR CANOE, BEFORE HEADING TOWARDS
with the stolen stores.
with twin outboard motors doing more than 25 knots were observed approaching the tanker. The armed security team showed their weapons again and fired warning shots with rocket flares at a distance of 200 meters. In both incidents the non essential crew
with. Two container lashings were undone and doors were opened. Three containers just had seals broken. It could not be ascertained whether any contents had been removed from any of the containers. There were no reports of confrontation or contact
wooden boat when the realized the crew were still on alert.
workers is common. (REUTERS).
wounded and reportedly died soon after escaping. The reason for the attack is unsure, as neither the tug nor barge were carrying cargo.
wounding the captain. The militant group MEND later claimed its affiliates were behind the attack (AFP, Reuters, LL).
x-rays and stitches. The police and navy installation did not respond to calls for assistance. The incident was reported to the authorities (Operator: Noonsite.com).
zig-zag maneuver while increasing speed, switching to second auxiliary generator, opening sea water tanks on deck, and alerting all vessels in the area over radio to the suspicious vessel's location. Crew was then mustered on the bridge and assigned to