01:50N 050:02E and sometime in the afternoon on 01 Jun. This location is approximately 70 NM NE of the reported attack locations on the (IBN YOUNUS) (MUVUNO I) and (MAVUNO II) (see Para 5.G.9 and 10 of this message)(ONI, Navy Times, IMB, CNN, FOX).
1320 hours the vessel and the dhow proceeded toward two suspected fishing vessels that turned out to be merchant ships. One of the ships was pursued and ordered to stop over VHF, however she increased speed and headed out to sea. After two mortar shells
(20-28.7N 059-17.0E and 21-43.8N 059-52.2E respectively). This line comes within 20 NM of the coast and roughly parallels the 100 fathom contour curve near an area that drops to 1000 fathoms in as quickly as 5 to 10 NM. As such, this is a likely area of
and approached the stern of the vessel at high speed in the ship's wake. At this time, the vessel called by VHF radio Ch. 08 to any coalition warship in the area. A warship responded, taking a verbal report from the bridge watch. The master noticed that
and crew were released unharmed upon receipt of ransom payment. All vessels should heed the IMB warning to stay as far away as practical from the eastern coast of Somalia, particularly in the area off Haradheere and Hobyo. (IMB, REUTERS, BBC, LM, ONI,
AND NOT JUST THOSE BEING HANDLED THROUGH THE PORT AND COULD REPRESENT AN ADDITIONAL $157,000 COST FOR EACH CALL. DESPITE GOVERNMENT ATTEMPTS TO CONVINCE SHIPPING AND INSURANCE INTERESTS THAT THE PORT IS SAFE, THIS SURCHARGE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CARRIERS
Apr 2006 in an area 200 miles SW of Guinea Bissau, a fishing vessel named LIAN RUN 24 was reportedly documented by GREENPEACE as transshipping fish believed to be harvested in the Guinean EEZ to a reefer named BINAR 4. At the time, the LIAN RUN 24 was
been remanded in jail until sentencing (LL).
boarding, they seized seven AK-47 assault rifles, two other rifles, a grenade launcher, and 13 fully loaded magazines of ammunition from the 12 Somali and 11 Yemeni suspects. The (GIBE) was later escorted to safety. All 23 suspects were later handed over
by the relevant provisions of the Convention. Article 57 states the EEZ shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured (AP, ONI).
carribeannetnews.com).
Coalition warships were informed and a helicopter and surface asset was dispatched (Operator, UKMTO).
Coast Guards and the pirates. All crew members are said to be safe. No ransom has been demanded and negotiations are underway, to try and secure the release of the vessel and hostages (IMB, LM).
contracts and deployment of Filipino workers bound for Nigera (Reuters, BBC, AFP, LM)
crewmembers, including 10 Russian, two Estonian, and one Georgian, according to the ship owner. The vessel was reportedly carrying steel plates from Belgium to Indonesia (LL, UKMTO).
destroyed them. He claimed it was clear they were Tamil Tiger boats, but that it was too early to say if it was a suicide attack. He said it was suspected that the attack was aimed at the nearby Rangala Naval Base (IMB, BBC Sinhala, LM).
dhow in the vicinity. No damage or injuries to crew were reported. While the large number of skiffs involved resembles fishermen firing upon a merchant vessel transiting through their fishing area, vessel's master reported to authorities that assailants'
distributed throughout the central region, vice its intended destination to the north. Per 17 Aug reporting, the hijackers are unloading the rice themselves for local distribution/sale in the town of Haradheere.As a result, it is reported the price of
effective action (IMB, INFO, BBC, LM, ONI).
ESCAPE. THE SPEED BOAT EVENTUALLY STOPPED ITS PURSUIT. THE SPEED BOAT WAS IDENTIFIED AS GREY COLORED AND 5-7 METERS IN LENGTH. NO CREWMEMBERS WERE INJURED DURING THE ATTACK, BUT THE BRIDGE WINDOW WAS BROKEN AND 91 BULLET MARKS WERE FOUND, WITH SOME
face Chinese boats in Korean waters, usually at night. (LM: JoongAng Ilbo)
first involving kidnap of non-local mariners. In the short term, at least, it will probably serve to galvanize anti-piracy feeling and effective action, but Malaysian officials on 16 Mar affirmed Malaysia's refusal to allow Japanese Coast Guard patrols
gun and tied him up on the swim platform. Two crewmembers went to the local yacht club for assistance. The police were contacted and they took custody of the captive (Operator: Noonsite.com).
gunmen abducted eight navy personnel in the attack, an allegation also denied by the navy. The firm said in a statement that its production facilities were not targeted in the attack. However, the Nigerian navy stated that the attack had been against the
had at least three persons, all in uniform-like clothed (Operator, IMB).
He may be reached at 888-486-7463 toll free, pager 314-259-4059 or http://www.DetectNet.com William M. Riley, LCDR, USCG, Retired Chief Forensic Examiner, American Admiralty Bureau, Ltd.
identified themselves as members of the Bantay Dagat with one claimed to be a policeman.Provincial Police Chief Charles Calima, stated this ploy is their modus operandi. Calima said they usually identify themselves as Bantay Dagat operatives and after
ITS JAPANESE OWNER. THE CREW OF 16 HAS NEVER BEEN FOUND AND IS PRESUMED DEAD. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME A CHINESE AUTHORITY HAS RETURNED A HIJACKED SHIP TO ITS OWNER. NO INFORMATION HAS BEEN GIVEN ON CHINESE HANDLING OF THE INDONESIAN CREW FOUND IN
Markella has secured the life rafts with wires and weldings in order toprevent any theft, which will be removed before sailing.
may be related to the attackers of tugboat (EAST OCEAN) which took place on April 11, 2004 and that these gunmen could be linked to the Abu Sayyaf militant group, although no hard evidence was provided for these links. The kidnapped victims from the
number of men in a speedboat carrying firearms and sharp weapons, who later boarded the ship. Upon arrival in Sandakan, the vessel had all required marine documents. Piracy was eventually detected and a combined police and navy team arrested eleven men
of the attack the gunmen intercepted the boats and dispossessed the passengers of their valuables. They also assaulted some of them before kidnapping two, yet to be identified persons.. She assured that they have already started investigations into those
once later. Three crew members were injured during the incident. Incident reported to Togo and French Authorities.
other support as needed to the crew of the vessel. Reports from the crew are that three of the perpetrators were critically injured and one is dead. hey remain aboard the DAI HONG DAN (IMB, CTF-150).
particularly in the area off Haradheere and Hobyo. (IMB, REUTERS, BBC, LM, ONI, LL).
per vessel down to $50,000 per vessel. Other reports out of Taiwan and the Philippines state the hijacked vessels names are (ZHONG I 218), (CHENG QING FENG), and (SHIN LIAN FA 36). A total of 48 hostages are reported held, three Taiwanese captains and 45
(ReCAPP ISC, IMB).
ships via VHF chn. 16. Details of crafts and position given. UKMTO COMMENT: UKMTO called the vessel and discussed the incident at length with the master. The position of the vessel at the time of the boat activity was well north of any reported attack
shortages in rebel-held areas of Sri Lanka, the rice cargo would be an attractive prize (AFP).
situation. The speedboat approached a second time and reportedly chased the vessel for a considerable amount of time, while narrowing the gap steadily. The speedboat came very close and the crew was seen trying to raise a ladder to board the vessel. The
skiffs), and the maneuvering they undertook was consistent with reports from previous attacks on merchant vessels in the region. (LM: Combined Maritime Forces Public Affairs, Release #116-08)
speculating Guinean soldiers are attacking them due to territorial claims (para 4.G.3 below) and the arrest of a self proclaimed registered vigilante of the Guinean Armed Forces in the act of piracy against a Korean fishing vessel by the Sierra Leone
speed boats altered its course to the port side, shore direction.speed boats via VHF Ch.16. Fortunately, the master was able to maneuver the vessel to take evasive action, thereby successfully mitigating the threat from the four speed boats, which headed
suspicious approach 29 Mar at 0204 local time while underway in position 01 0.1N, 103 3`.9E. An unlit boat approached the port quarter but retreated and rejoined other small craft when the research ship began evasive maneuvers.
their course while the warship approached. At 2220 local time, the coalition warship informed the vessel that they will cross the stern to investigate the situation. At 2238 local time, the vessel was advised there were no more speedboats in the area
the motorboat. A second night watchmen who witnessed the actions of the intruders managed to run to the police station to seek assistance. Despite the watchman's pleas for help the police officer on duty refused to intervene. Aside from the lack of
The ReCAAP ISC encourages ship owners and ship masters to report all incidents of piracy and armed robbery to the nearest coastal states immediately (ReCAAP).
THE -SILVER MED- NOW RENAMED -STAR ACE- OFF PORO POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERN PART OF THE MAIN PHILIPPINE ISLAND OF LUZON (JAN 1989).
they are not capable of taking effective measures. The police maintain that a local gang known as the Water Rat are behind the attacks, and this gang has now been active at the port for over two years. This gang has reportedly become better organized and
to handle the matter. It is anticipated that the warship will make contact with the HSING LONG in two to three days, per 12 Jun reporting. According to the fishing association, the (HSING LONG) had been taken over once before by another group of Chinese
to the vessel, the two other suspicious crafts were also getting closer. The master reversed course but was continued to be followed for 10 minutes before the suspicious crafts aborted their approach (Operator, IMB).
UNCONFIRMED REPORTS INDICATE THAT SOME CREW MAY HAVE RECENTLY BEEN KILLED BY THE ATTACKERS.
unexplained (IMB, INFO, LM, ONI).
was passed onto CTF-152 for investigation (UKMTO).
while underway off Indonesia. The 14 crewmembers were set adrift in a fishing boat and landed safely on land. The vessel was later discovered sunk not far from where it was hijacked and salvage divers assessed the cargo to be intact. These incidents
yacht, the armed Yemeni Coast Guard fired warning shots into the air while the captain relayed another radio warning. More shots were fired before the suspicious vessel eventually turned away and left. The yacht continued its voyage without further