0030 LT: off Tioman island waters, Malaysia:Six pirates, in a small high-speed boat, armed with knives boarded a tanker underway. They assaulted all six crewmembers. The captain received head injuries and the crewmembers were robbed of their documents
0130 LT: Hoogli River, Sagar Roads anchorage, India:Six robbers armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker at anchor, via the poop deck. Crew raised alarm and activated anti-piracy measures. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped, with ship's stores, in
01 May 1988, port of Guayaquil Ecuador SS Allison Lykes docked. 0018 hours local time. Small craft with no lights came Alongside SS Allison Lykes by the number 4 hatch. Pirates Attempted to board ship but retreated when the Crew set off a parachute flare
0206Z: 06-14N 003-22E: LAGOS ANCHORAGE, NIGERIA:Two pirates, armed with guns and knives, boarded a bulk carrier drifting. The pirates tied up the aft watchmen. The forward watchman sighted the pirates, ran into the accommodation and locked all entrance
0212 LT: Lagos, Nigeria (15 miles from shore):Five pirates armed with knives boarded a tanker drifting around 15 NM from shore. Duty crew spotted the pirates and informed the duty officer. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Pirates escaped with ship stores.
0330 LT: Lagos, Nigeria:Three pirates armed with knives boarded a tanker drifting. They took hostage the duty A/B and O/S and tied them up. They threatened the O/S with knives on his throat and asked him to open the accommodation doors but the O/S did
0345 LT: Lagos anchorage, Nigeria:Four armed robbers in a small wooden boat boarded a container ship from aft. They stole ship's store and escaped. No injuries to crew.
03 MARCH, 1993, PIRATES OPENED FIRE ON DJIBOUTI PORT. ONE SHED WAS SIGHTLY DAMAGED.
03 NOV 93, 4 PIRATES POSING AS PASSENGERS, SEIZED AN OUTRIGGER BOAT IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES. A REPORT STATES THE OWNER AND THREE OTHER PEOPLE WERE HACKED TO DEATH AND THEIR BODIES THROWN INTO THE SEA. 2 PASSENGERS JUMPED INTO THE SEA AND SWAM ASHORE.
0410 LT: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:Ten pirates in a 10m long wooden boat boarded a container ship drifting. They broke into three containers, stole ship's stores, property and escaped as soon as the crew was alerted. Port control informed.
0430LT: 06-44S 039-32E: port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:Pirates boarded a container ship drifting. Pirates boarded unnoticed. They broke padlocks, removed container lashing bars and stole ship's stores and cargo. On carrying out a search only footprints
0430 LT: Manila north anchorage, Philippines:Eight armed pirates boarded a container ship, at anchor, awaiting berthing instructions. They were spotted by the antipiracy wathc and reported to the D/O. Alarm raised and crew alerted. The pirates jumped
0445 ON JAN 05 94 M/V JUI HO ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN A CHINESE LIKE BOAT 35 TO 40 METERS WITH HEAVY ARMS AND ABOUT 20 PEOPLE ON BOARD. CREW FORCED INTO CABIN AND ALL WIRES ON BRIDGE WERE CUT. CARGO OF CIGARETTES GONE. CREW REPORTED SLIGHT INJURIES.
05 JAN AT 0445 M/V JUI HO ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN A STEEL BODY BOAT 35 TO 40 METERS LONG, WITH HEAVY ARMS AND PISTOLS AND ABOUT 20 PEOPLE ON BOARD. CREW FORCED IN CABIN, PIRATES DEPARTED WITH CARGO AND ALL WIRES WERE CUT ON THE BRIDGE. POSITION AFTER
05 MARCH 93 PIRATES CHASED AND TRIED TO BOARD A VESSEL IN POSITION 1736.2N 12004.4E. SHIPS IN VICINITY TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS CRAFTS TO CENTRE IMMEDIATELY. REGIONAL PIRACY CENTRE KUALA LUMPUR TEL: 603 201-0014 FAX: 603 2385769 TELEX:
06 JAN 1993 PRIOZYORNYY(RUSSIAN) WAS ATTACKED BY A TRIO OF PIRATES IN THE YELLOW SEA.
06 MARCH 1993 KAVO SIDERO WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES WHILE ANCHORED IN BELAWAN ROADS. ONE CREW MEMBER WAS SLIGHTLY HURT.
08 JAN 1993 USSURIYSK(RUSSIAN) WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN THE EAST CHINA SEA.
08 JULY 93 M/V VALERIYT VOLKOV WAS SAILING THROUGH THE KOREAN ECONOMIC ZONE WHEN THE CHINESE BORDER VESSEL FIRED THEM. IN ORDER TO AVOID COMPLICATIONS THEY ALLOWED THE PIRATES TO BOARD THEM AND CARRY OUT THEIR SEARCH. WHEN THEY FOUND NOTHING WORTHY OF
0905 LT: 02-13.19N 046-49.38E, Costal waters off Somalia:Pirates boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Ship was on passage to Mogadishu, Somalia. Further details awaited.
09 APR 94 ISRAELI OCCUPATION AUTHORITIES OFF THE LEBANESE COAST INTERCEPTED A GERMAN FLAGGED SHIP. PIRATES SEARCHED THE SHIP BEFORE ALLOWING IT TO ENTER THE PORT OF TYRE.
09 JAN 94 TANKER GYOKO MARU JMOI ATTACKED BY PIRATES BETWEEN KECIL LIGHTHOUSE AND PHILLIP CHANNEL. 3 PIRATES ARMED WITH A HATCHET AND SICKLE BOARDED AND STOLE $6,114.
09 JUN 93, 30 ARMED PIRATES WITH GUNS AND TEAR-GAS EMBARKED ON M/V DOOYANG AMBER. CREW REPORTED PIRATES WEARING CHINESE ARMY CLOTHES. MASTER INTENTIONALLY MADE THE VESSEL'S MAIN ENGINE BREAK DOWN ALONG WITH ACTIVATION OF AN EPIRB. APPEARANCE OF MARINE
1050 MILES EAST OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: Eight pirates in one craft and four pirates in another craft armed with machine guns and rpgs, chased a bulk carrier underway from the port and stbd sides. They fired at the vessel with machine guns and rpg and
10 JAN 94 M/V PEDOR MOST, APPROACHED BY A TRAWLER LIKE VESSEL PAINTED GRAY WITH TEN UNIFORMED ARMED MEN ON DECK. THEY SIGNALLED AND USED A WHISTLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP AND BOARD VESSEL. M/V PEDOR MOST IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS USED CHANNEL 16 SEVERAL
10 MILES OFF PEMBA ISLAND, TANZANIA: A product tanker underway spotted two skiffs at a distance of 6.5 miles approaching her at high speed. The tanker increased speed raised alarm and instructed all crew to muster in a safe room except bridge crew and
115 MILES SOUTH OF RAS AL HAD, OMAN: Pirates in three skiffs doing 20 knots chased a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, altered course and contacted navy for assistance. A NATO warship responded and the pirates aborted the
11 APRIL 1990. PHILLIPINES. ARMED PIRATES IN TWO PUMPBOATS ATTACKED FISHING VESSEL MINA, 11 APRIL 1990, OFF MINIS ISLAND, NEAR JOLO, SOUTH-WEST OF ZAMBOANGA. THE F/V MINA WAS MOORED OFF MINIS ISLAND WAITING TO TAKE ON PROVISIONS. THE PIRATES STOLE CASH
11 JAN 94 M/V MOON BIRD WAS BOARDED BY 7 ARMED MEN WITH MACHETES WHILE IN CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH. ROPES AND ASSORTED EQUIPMENT WERE STOLEN AND SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE CREW WERE ATTACKED.
11 PIRATES WEARING MILITARY UNIFORMS ATTACKED THE M/V PERNAS PRONTON. THE PIRATES LEFT AFTER FINDING ONLY STEEL COILS ON BOARD.
1200 MILES NORTH EAST OF SOMALIA: Pirates in a skiff armed with guns chased and opened fire on a tanker uderway. The pirates attempted to board from port side but failed and then tried to board from stbd side. The use of water jets from fire hoses and
122 MILES OFF SALALAH, OMAN: A mother vessel was seen launching a skiff which approached a tanker at high speed. Alarm sounded, crew mustered in citadel, SSAS unit activated, speed increased and coalition forces contacted. Onboard security team fired
123 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND: Pirates in a dhow and a skiff were spotted by a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and fired warning flares. The skiff chased the tanker with a speed of 19 knots. At a distance of .7 miles the
12 meter sloop Gullhaar with 4 pob attacked by three pirate Vessels in 09-12s 114-50e on 19 Oct 93. 25 Oct 93, S/V Gullhaar arrived safe at Christmas Island, Australia.
12 MILES OFF COTONOU, BENIN: Four robbers in a speed boat boarded the vessel. All crew went into the citadel, but robbers managed to capture the 2nd engineer before he could enter the citadel. Seeing this, the Master presented himself to the robbers as
12 MILES OFF PULAU MERUNDUNG, SOUTH CHINA SEA: Eight pirates armed with knives boarded a tug underway. They stole ship stores and crew personal belongings. Pirates left the ship after one hour. All crew safe.
1320 LT: Malacca Straits:A small-unlit high-speed craft came close to a general cargo ship underway. Master switched on all deck lights, assembled all crew, and closed all entrances to the accomodation. Fire hoses standby and search lights directed
146 MILES NORTHWEST OF MADAGASCAR: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 1317 UTC on 15 March 10 in position 11-02S 046-57E. Armed men onboard two skiffs are closing on the vessel firing automatic weapons in hopes of boarding. Vessel is
152 MILES OFF SALALAH, OMAN: Armed pirates in skiffs fired upon and boarded a dhow underway. They took hostage 14 crewmembers and hijacked the vessel.
153 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND: Possible mothership activity noted near position 13-08N 056-56E on 26 January at 1128 UTC. Mariners are warned to avoid this area if possible as it will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours. If necessary to
15 CAME ABOARD AND ATTACKED CREW WITH AUTOMATIC WEAPONS, 15 STAYED IN SPEEDBOATS ALONGSIDE. PIRATES STOLE CREW PROPERTY, SHIP'S CASH, PROVISIONS FROM STORE, RADIO EQUIPMENT AND FRESH WATER. THIRD OFFICER SHOT AND SERIOUSLY INJURED. ATTACK OCCURED 1230
160 MILES SOUTHEAST OF KISMAYO, SOMALIA: Possible pirate attack group (PAG) located at 0900 UTC on 17 Mar 10 near position 02-47S 043-16E. PAG is probably heading in a southerly direction in search of merchant vessels to attack and hijack. This area will
16 FEB, 1993, MARY NOUR WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES. NO INJURIES. 17 FEB, 1993, LION WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES AT 1600 LOCAL TIME. NO INJURIES. UPDATE:MARY NOUR SAILED FOR AQABA ON FEB 22 AND LION ARRIVED FROM BUSAN.
16 MILES SOUTH OF RASE JASK, IRAN: Five skiffs with about five persons onboard in each shiff approached a container ship underway. The persons onboard the skiffs seemed to be carrying weapons similar to rpgs. Two of the skiffs approached the vessel and
17 FEBRUARY 1987. MONROVIA. LIBERIA. M/V KRITONAS, WHILE ANCHORED OFF MONROVIA (6-19N 10-49W), WAS RAIDED AT 0410 LOCAL TIME BY THIEVES WITH KNIVES, WHO BOARDED FROM A CANOE. HATCH CANVAS WAS STOLEN. POSITION IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY. NOT POSITION OF
17 JAN 93 AT 1100Z, S.S. MARJORIE LYKES WAS APPROACHED BY PIRATES. NO ATTACK OCCURED.
1800 LT: 16 NM off Coroni shore, Suriname:Five masked pirates armed with guns approached the fishing vessel underway. They fired several shots and ordered the crew to lie on the icebox. They then locked the crew in the fish pen. The pirates took hostage
18 AUGUST 1988. SOUTH CHINA SEA. THE SEALAND VOYAGER ENROUTE SINGAPORE TO HONG HONG WAS BOARDED BY FIVE PIRATES AT 0400 LOCAL TIME IN 3-29 N 105-30 E (APROX. 150 MILES NORTH OF SINGAPORE) THE SHIPS' SAFE WAS RAIDED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
18 FEB 93 ALEKSANDR TSURYUPA WAS ATTACKED BY SEA PIRATES IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AT 7:30 MOSCOW TIME. NO INJURIES.
1.8 MILES SOUTH OF BATU PENGERANG, JOHOR, MALAYSIA: Pirates boarded a barge towed by a tug while crew were preparing for anchoring procedures. They broke open three containers, stole some of the cargo and escaped. After anchoring, the captain and crew
1900 LT: Manila international container terminal, Manila, Philippines:During heavy rain and poor visibility, robbers boarded a container ship unnoticed via the anchor chain. They broke into the CO2 room and stole eight pieces of extension cable for the
190 MILES NORTHEAST OF PEMBA ISLAND, TANZANIA: C/O onboard a container ship underway spotted one mother vessel and two skiffs at a distance of 6 miles from the ship. Alarm raised, speed increased and crew standby for safe room. When the skiffs closed to
19 FEBRUARY 1987. MONROVIA. LIBERIA. M/V TRANSBERLIN REPORTED THIEVES CUTTING AND STEALING MOORING ROPES WHILE AT MONROVIA (6-19N 10-49W). POSITION IS FOR REFERENCE. NOT POSITION OF INCIDENT.
1 MAY 1987. SINGAPORE. PIRATES ARMED WITH KNIVES AND MACHETES BOARDED THE YUGOSLAV M/V KRK AND STOLE MONEY AND VALUABLES. POSITION GIVEN IS FOR LOCATION ONLY. EXACT POSITION OF INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED.
1. THE SILVER MED, CALL SIGN D5KR, O.N. 6400, 5350 GROSS TONS WAS HIJACKED IN MANILA HARBOR ON 15 SEP 1988 BY EIGHT HEAVILY ARMED MEN THOUGHT TO BE DISAFFECTED PHILIPPINE NAVAL OFFICERS. TWENTY NINE CREW AND PASSENGERS WERE ALLOWED TO SWIM ASHORE OFF
2015 LT: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh:Duty AB on a tanker noticed three robbers armed with knives on poop deck. He informed D/O on bridge who raised alarm and flashed the Aldis lamp towards the robbers. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Some
20 AUG 94, TUG FUKU MARU NO. 8 WAS ATTACKED BY SIX PIRATES OFF MANILA YACHT BASIN IN THE PHILIPPINES. PIRATES STOLE TWO RADIO SETS, COMPASS, TELESCOPE AND MONIES OF VARIOUS CURRENCIES FROM THE MASTER. ONE OF THE PIRATES WAS A FEMALE AND OFFERED SEX AS
20 MARCH 1990. BORNEO. PIRATES HELD THE MASTER OF THE SEA DRAGON BEFORE ROBBING HIM OF US$ 7,000 AND VALUABLES. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED 24 MILES SOUTH-EAST OF MIDAI ISLAND OFF BORNEO.
20 MARCH 1990. SINGAPORE. FOUR MEN WITH KNIVES BOARDED THE SUNRISE ON 20 MARCH 1990 NEAR HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE. THE PIRATES TIED UP THE MASTER IN HIS CABIN AND ESCAPED WITH CASH AND VALUABLES.
20 MILES EAST OF KHURIYA MURIYA, OMAN: Pirates attacked and hijacked a refrigerated cargo ship underway and took hostage 21 crew members.
20 OCTOBER 1990. INDONESIA. M/V PELANDER BOARDED BY ARMED PIRATES WHILE STEAMING AT ABOUT 18 KNOTS AROUND UDANG OILFIELD, PULAU-PULAU, ANAMBAS ISLANDS.
2100 LT: 3.5 NM off TG. Punggai, Kota Ttinggi, Malaysia:Seven pirates in a wooden boat, armed with guns and knives approached a tanker underway. They boarded the tanker and tied up the master and crewmembers with nylon ropes. One crew jumped overboard.
2115 UTC: 8-48.5N 13-57W: SIERRA LEONE:Eight pirates armed with AK-47 guns in military like fatigues boarded a chemical tanker underway. They stole crew personal belongings, ship's properties and escaped. No injuries to crew.
2120 LT: 15 NM off fairway bouy, Bonny Town, Nigeria:Ten robbers armed with guns boarded a reefer vessel. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped. Attempt to contact Bonny signal station were futile.
215 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND: A mother vessel approached a bulk carrier underway at 8.5 miles and launched a skiff. The skiff approached the vessel at around 23 knots. Five pirates armed with guns were noticed when the skiff came at a distance of 0.8
21 SEPTEMBER 1990. SINGAPORE. IN THE EARLY HOURS OF 21 SEPT 1990 FOUR PIRATES BOARDED THE 20,000 TON AUSTRALIAN REGISTERED TNT EXPRESS, ABOUT 20 MILES SOUTH OF SINGAPORE. THE PIRATES USED SPEED BOATS TO COME ALONGSIDE, THEN THREW UP A GRAPLING HOOK AND
2215 LT: 01-00N 051-30E: Off Somalia:Two speedboats chased a chemical tanker underway. Pirates opened fire on the tanker. Master took evasive maneuvers and increased speed. Later, the boats aborted the chase. Ship continued her passage. No reported
225 MILES EAST OF RAS AL HAD, OMAN: About eight pirates armed with rpgs and ak-47 rifles in a white skiff chased a tanker underway. Master increased speed all crew mustered in the citadel, sent distress message and security team onboard fired warning
230 MILES SOUTHWEST OF MINICOY ISLAND INDIA: Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, sent distress message, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The pirates
2315 LT: Offshore Lagos, Nigeria:Robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker at anchor. They took as hostage on AB. They tied him up and warned him not to make any attempt to escape. They stole some ship's store. Robbers then took the AB into the
24 MILES SORTHWET OF GRAND COMORE ISLAND: Three to four speed boats with 4-6 pirates in each boat chased a container ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The pirates approached the vessel from various directions
25/26 SEP 93, PIRATES SHOT DEAD 3 FISHERMEN IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES. PIRATES STOLE VICTIM'S MONEY, FISHING GEAR AND BOAT MOTOR.
25 MARCH 1991. INDONESIA. THE ITER, A 31,000 DWT VESSEL WAS BOARDED BY 3 PIRATES LOCATION 31 MILES OFF INDONESIAN ISLANDS OF SERUTU AND KARIMATA. THE ITER WAS CRUISING AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 14 KNOTS AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT. THE CAPTAIN WAS BOUND. SHIP
25 MILES OFF LAGOS NIGERIA: A suspicious vessel approached a drifting container ship. At a distance of 2.1 miles the vessel stopped and launched a skiff with seven armed pirates. The skiff chased ad fired upon the ship with intent to board. Master raised
267 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SALALAH, OMAN: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 0907Z on 27 Nov in position 14-16N 057-15E. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
26 JAN 1987, POLISARIO GUERRILLAS SAID THEY DESTROYED A PLEASURE CRAFT SOUTH OF DAKHLA IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF WESTERN SAHARA. THE TWO PASSENGERS, A SWEDE AND A SPAINIARD WERE NOT HARMED. SEE SPECIAL WARNING 69
26 May 1988, port of Guayaquil Ecuador, SS Stella ykes At anchor in the rio guayas, lower roads, awaiting clearance And berth. Pirates boarded SS Stella Lykes while anchored between 1215 And 1250 local time. By the time the pirates were discovered And
270 MILES OFF SEYCHELLES: Armed pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a heavy load carrier underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive maneuvers, contacted CSO and all crew mustered at citadel. Onboard
275 MILES SOUTH OF MOGADISHU: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire on 18 November 09 at 0715 UTC in position 01-48S 049-01E. The vessel was attacked by 2 skiffs who fired automatic weapons and at least 2 rpg rounds. The master conducted counter
27 FEBRUARY 1987. MONROVIA. LIBERIA. M/V MADONNA BOARDED BY THIEVES OUTSIDE HARBOR AT MONROVIA (6-19N 10-49W) 0100 LOCAL TIME. THE HATCH TARPAULIN WAS CUT UP AND STOLEN. POSITION IS FOR REFERENCE. NOT POSITION OF INCIDENT.
28 DEC 93 WHILE AT ANCHOR IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, M/V STELLA LYKES WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES. PIRATES (9 TO 10) BOARDED FROM A SMALL BOAT, STOLE SALAD OIL FROM SEALED CONTAINERS BEFORE BEING CHASED AWAY BY CREW. REPORT FROM ANOTHER ANCHORED SHIP (CLOSE
28 FEBRUARY 1991, JACMEL HAITI. A LOCAL HARBOR PILOT WAS HIRED BY AN AMERICAN BARGE OWNER TO DELIVER AN ENGINE PART TO ONE OF TWO TUG BOATS 4 MILES OFFSHORE. AFTER DELIVERING THE PART, THE PILOT CONFISCATED THE PASSPORTS OF BOTH CREWS PLUS OTHER
290 MILES SOUTHEAST OF DAR es SALAAM, TANZANIA: Armed pirates boarded a chemical tanker. All crew retreated into the citadel from where they could control the ship. Unable to take control of the vessel the pirates left. At 1059Z, the master and the crew
295 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SALALAH, OMAN: A container ship noticed an orange and blue colored fishing vessel doing 10 kots at a distance of 3 miles. The fishing vessel was seen to launch a white skiff which approached the container vessel at around 24 knots.
299-TON DJIBOUTI-FLAG FREIGHTER WAS REPORTED HIJACTED FROM THE SOMALI PORT OF BOOSAASO BY SEVEN MEN WHO FORCED THEIR WAY ON BOARD, SHOOTING ONE CREWMEMBER. HALF THE CREW WERE DISEMBARKED AT RAS HAFOON NEAR SOCOTRA AND RELEASED. CREW REPORTED HEAVY GUNS
29 JANUARY 1994, A VESSEL WAS ATTACKED AT 2050. THE ATTACKERS FIRED A ROCKET ACROSS THE BOW OF THE SHIP, BUT WERE UNABLE TO BOARD AS THE SHIP INCREASED SPEED AND ESCAPED.
29 NOVEMBER 1986. TRLR ESTRELLA DEL MAR WAS ATTACKED WITH MACHINE GUN FIRE OFF THE COAST OF WESTERN SAHARA SOME 80 MILES SOUTH OF DAKHLA .THE ATTACKERS CLAIM TO BE PPOLISARIO FRONT GUERRILLAS.
2 JULY 1988. SINGAPORE STRAITS. IVER CHASER WAS PROCEEDING AT A SPEED OF 15 KNOTS OFF HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE AT THE TIME THE PIRATES BOARDED. PIRATES WERE IN A FAST BOAT AND PUT A LINE OVER THE STERN OF THE IVER CHASER. LOOKOUT AND WATCH DID NOT SEE THE
300 MILES SOUTHEAST OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: Seven pirates armed with automatic weapons chased a RORO vessel. Effective anti-piracy measures resulted in the pirates aborting the attempt.
300 MILES SOUTH OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: Pirates armed with guns in two small skiffs and one large skiff attempted to attack a fishing vessel. Crew raised alarm, informed coalition forces and secured themselves inside the vessel. Security team took their
30 MILES NORTH OF ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA: Three skiffs with 5-6 pirates in each were noticed by a tanker underway. One of the skiff suddenly approached the tanker. Master released two flares when the skiff closed to 700 meters. The skiff doing 20 knots
312 TON YELLOW TAIL SHIP "SUN 702" WAS BOARDED BY FIVE ARMED MEN WHO APPEARED TO BE VIETNAMESE. THE SHIP AND CREW WERE TAKEN TO WATERS CLOSE TO VIETNAM. A RANSOM OF 2.4 MILLION U.S. DOLLARS HAS BEEN DEMANDED BY PIRATES FOR THE RELEASE OF 24 SOUTH KOREAN
31 DEC 92 HALIMATUM WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES 340 KILOMETERS WEST OF YAKU ISLAND. NO INJURIES REPORTED. UPDATE:9 JAN 93 HALIMATUN ARRIVED MUTSURE FROM SAKAIMINATO AND SAILED FOR SUNGEI RAJANG.
320 MILES EAST OF MOMBASA, KENYA: A bulk carrier is under attack at 0800 UTC on 02 Nov 09 in position 03-44.1S 045-41.3E by armed pirates in skiffs with rpgs and automatic rifles. Ships area advised to be extra cautious.
320 MILES OFF SALALAH, OMAN: Two skiffs chased a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive maneuvers and crew threw empty drums to deter the skiffs. Finally, the skiffs stopped chasing the ship.
330 MILES OFF SALALAH, OMAN: Pirates in two skiffs armed with automtic guns and rpgs chased and fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, contacted authorities for assistance, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The
345 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND: Armed pirates in a skiff chased a container ship underway. A mother ship was noticed in the vicinity. Master increased speed and maneuvered away from the mother ship and skiff. Master enforced anti-piracy measures and
35 MILES N OFF CONAKRY, GUINEA: Eight pirates in a small black hull boat approached a general cargo ship underway. D/O raised alarm, took evasive maneuvers and increased speed. As the boat approached at a distance of 150 meters, crew noticed one pirate
360 MILES EAST OF HOBYO, SOMALIA: Armed pirates in two skiffs chased and attempted to board a tanker underway. Mother ship in the vicinity. Master increased speed, carried out evasive maneuvers and onboard security team fired warning shots. Ship evaded
380 NM OFF MOGADISHIU, SOMALIA: While underway a bulk carrier was chased by two boats with pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPGs. Pirates fired upon the vessel. Vessel increased speed, made evasive maneuvers. Later, the boats aborted the attempt
390 MILES WEST OF MINICOY ISLAND: Heavily armed pirates in two skiffs and a mother vessel chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Master raised alarm, sounded ship's whistle, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers and managed to outrun the
3 JANUARY 1990. RED SEA. THE POLISH FREIGHTER BOLESLAW DRZYZWUSTY OWNED BY THE POLISH OCEANIC LINES WAS MISSING 3 JAN 1990 AFTER SENDING OUT A DISTRESS SIGNAL. THE SHIP HAD LEFT SUDAN ON 2 JAN 1990 AND WAS DUE TO ARRIVE LATE 3 JAN 1990 IN MASSAWA,
3 MILES SOUTH OF BONNY RIVER, NIGERIA: Twelve robbers in two speed boats attacked a bulk carrier at anchor. They fired with hand made guns and attempted to board the ship using hooks attached to ropes. Ship's crew raised alarm, directed search light and
40 MILES NORTH OF ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA: Five pirates in a skiff chased a tanker underway. Small arms and ladder observed in the skiff. All crew except master and OOW were mustered at safe point. Security guard onboard fired warning shots and pirates
40 MILES OFF ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA: Pirates in two skiffs approached a container ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive maneuvers and crew activated fire hoses. The pirates chased the ship and later aborted the attempted
40 THAI FISHING VESSELS WERE SEIZED BY PIRATES. THE PIRATES DEMANDED MONEY FOR THEIR RETURN. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
430 MILES WEST OF MUMBAI, INDIA: Two skiffs chased a tanker underway and opened fire with automatic weapons. The tanker enforced anti-piracy measures and succeeded in evading the boarding.
43 MILES EAST OF MOMBASA, KENYA: Taking advantage of a moonlight night, four pirates in a skiff chased and came alongside a product tanker underway. Alert duty officer heard the sound of the boat engine and upon investigation noticed the pirates
446 MILES OFF MINICOY ISLAND, INDIA: Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs launched from a black hull and white superstructure mother vessel, chased and fired upon a vehicle carrier underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, contacted
450 MILES FROM SEYCHELLES: A merchant vessel reported coming uder attack at 1213 UTC on 02 Nov 09 in position 07-55S 047-40E, approximately 450 miles from Seychelles. Two skiffs with 5-6 persons on board fired at the vessel with AK-47's, damaging the
450 Miles South-East of Mogadishu:It has been reported that the MT Sirius Star (VLCC) was attacked some 450 NM south-east of Mogadishu. The Liberian flagged vessel is the largest to be hijacked to date, with a deadweight (DWT) of 319,430 tons.
45 MILES NORTHEAST OF HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE, SOUTH CHINA SEA: Eight pirates in a speed boat armed with long knives approached a general cargo ship underway. They attempted to baord the ship using a long bamboo pole attached with a hook. Duty A/B noticed
45 MILES OFF PANGKOR ISLAND MALAYSIA: Four pirates in a speed boat attacked and hijacked two fishing vessels carrying out fishing operation. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) received information from the owners and coordinated with the Royal
470 MILES NORTH EAST OF PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire on 20 November 2009 at 1530 UTC. The vessel was attacked by armed men on board a skiff with ak-47s and rpgs. The second officer was reportedly injured by a
470 MILES SOUTH WEST OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: Pirates armed with rpg and machine guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack her. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS increased speed and took evasive maneuvers.
475 MILES SOUTH OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: Six pirates armed with machine guns in a white plastic hull speedboat, chased a container ship underway. Ship raised alarm, adopted anti-piracy preventive measures and increased to maximum speed. At a distance of
495 MILES NORTHEAST OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: A tanker underway was chased by one mother vessel and two skiffs with four pirates in one skiff and ten pirates in the other skiff. The pirates fired upon the tanker with rpg and guns and attempted to board. The
50 MILES FROM DAR ES SALAAM, SOMALIA: A roro vessel spotted a suspicious skiff approaching it. The vessel altered course to prevent the skiff from coming closer.
50 MILES SOUTHEAST OF PULAU MANGKAI, SOUTH CHINA SEA: Duty crew onboard a chemical tanker underway noticed a suspicious speed boat doing 6 to 7 knots at a distance of six miles. Master raised alarm, sounded horn, increased speed, crew mustered and
522 MILES EAST OF SALALAH, OMAN:A chemical tanker was chased by five pirates armed with ak-47s in a white skiff doing 24 knots. Master increased speed, took evasive maneuvers, sent distress message and activated water jet from the fire monitor. Two of
525 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SEYCHELLES: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire on 30 December 2009 at 0448 UTC in position 11-42N 063-01E. The vessel was attacked by a skiff and mothership using rpg only for approximately 30 mins. The captain maintained
550 MILES OFF MINICOY ISLAND, INDIA: Two skiffs with 4-5 pirates in each skiff chased a tug underway with intent to board. The tug increased speed and enforced anti piracy measures. When skiffs were about 3 cables from the tug the onboard security team
554 MILES NORTH EAST OF PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire on 24 November 2009 at 1307 UTC. The vessel was attacked by 4 armed men on board a skiff who fired shots at the vessel's wheelhouse and accommodation. Vessel
560 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND: Pirates in four skiffs launched from a mother vessel armed with rpgs and guns chased a tanker (NEW YORK STAR) underway. The tanker increased speed enforced anti piracy measures, all crew went into the citadel. Four
560 MILES SOUTHEAST OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: A pirate mother vessel and two high speedboats were observed at a distance of six miles from a tanker underway. Master altered course and the boats started chasing the tanker. Master raised alarm, sent distress
570 MILES SE OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: Pirates armed with automatic weapons and rpgs in skiffs opened fire on a bulk carrier underway. The pirates boarded, took hostage 26 crewmembers and hijacked her. The vessel is now under the control of the pirates and
575 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND: Pirates armed with guns chased and fired upon a tanker underway. The master increased speed, took evasive maneuvers and managed to evade the attempting boarding.
60 MILES WEST OF LUANDA, ANGOLA: A speed boat with unknown number of persons approached a tanker underway. Duty officer informed the Master who took evasive maneuvers, increased speed, raised alarm, mustered crew and activated fire pumps. The speed boat
65 MILES NORTH OF MINICOY ISLAND, INDIA: Pirates in two speed boats approached a container ship underway at a speed of approximately 20 knots. Master raised alarm, SSAS activated, transmitted mayday and increased to speed. The Indian coast guard
65 NM NORTH OF SOCOTRA ISLAND, SOMALIA:0400 LT: C/O onboard a car carrier, underway, noticed an unlit boat at 3NM off the port bow with a speed of 19 kts. The boat reduced speed to match the speed of the vessel. When the craft was about 1NM off master
672 MILES EAST OF HOBYO, SOMALIA: Twelve armed pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon an anchor handling tug underway. Due to evasive maneuvers and effective anti-piracy measures the hijack was evaded. Suspected pirates mothership sighted nearby.
690 MILES SOUTH OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: Pirates have attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. Further information awaited.
6 JAN 93 ARKTIS STAR WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA. NO INJURIES. VESSEL PROCEEDING ON VOYAGE WITH ETA BISLIG ON JAN 11. 21 JAN 93 ARKTIS STAR ARRIVED FROM BISLIG.
710 MILES EAST OF SOMALIA: Pirates in two skiffs armed with guns chased and opened fire on a container ship underway. Vessel managed to evade the attack. Awaiting further details.
73 MILES OFF MASIRAH ISLAND: One white hulled skiff with pirates armed with machine guns chased a container ship underway. The ship increased speed and enforced anti piracy counter measures and escaped the attack.
74 MILES EAST OF GHALAT, OMAN: Two skiffs with six pirates in each chased and attempted to attack a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The onboard security fired warning shots resulting in the
75NM OFF MIRI, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA: Twelve pirates, in a seven meter long, unlit boat approached a container ship underway. They chased the ship and tried to get alongside. Alarm raised, took evasive maneuvers, alerted crewmembers and master fired rocket
80 MILES OFF PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA: Heavily armed pirates fired upon a chemical tanker underway. The vessel enforced anti-piracy measures, increased speed and managed to evade the boarding. The pirate group may still be in the area.
85 MILES SOUTH OF BONNY ISLAND, NIGERIA: About eight pirates armed with AK-47s in a skiff launched from a fishing trawler chased, fired upon and attempted to board a container ship underway. The Master increased speed, took evasive maneuvers and crew
880 MILES SOUTHEAST MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: Pirates in skiffs, chased ad fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Master made evasive maneuvers and escaped from the pirates.
8 JUNE 1988, PORT OF GUAYAQUIL ECUADOR. SS MALLORY LYKES AT ANCHOR 1400 LOCAL TIME, SS MALLORY LYKES BOARDED BY PIRATES WHO BROKE INTO THREE LOCKED LOCKERS AND STOLE PAINT , LINE AND OTHER ITEMS. THE PIRATES ALSO BROKE INTO A CONTAINER BUT NOTHING WAS
8 SEPTEMBER 1990. TAIWAN. THREE TAIWAN FISHING VESSELS WERE SEPERATELY ROBBED AND THEIR CREW BEATEN BY CLUB-WEILDING PIRATES ON BOARD SEVERAL MAINLAND BOATS OFF TAICHUNG, CENTRAL TAIWAN. TWO OF THE FISHERMEN WERE TAKEN HOSTAGE.
900 MILES EAST OF EYL, OFF SOMALIA: Pirates in two white colored skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Vessel managed to evade the boarding. A suspected mother vessel was sighted a short distance away.
93 MILES OFF SOCOTRA ISLAND, YEMEN: Armed pirates in a skiff approached a pip layer vessel underway. The armed security team onboard showed their weapons and made their presence known. The pirates aborted the approach and moved away.
950 MILES EAST OF MOGADISHU: Pirates attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier (ORNA) and took her 19 crew members hostage. Pirates are sailing the vessel towards Somalia. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme
960 MILES OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: Pirates in two small boats armed with automatic guns attacked a bulk carrier underway. Duty officer raised alarm ad crew locked all access spaces. 1st boat attempted to board the ship using ladder ad the 2nd boat fired
9 MILES WEST OF PULAU MANGKAI, SOUTH CHINA SEA: Pirates armed with knives and swords in a small fishing boat boarded a product tanker underway. They tried to enter the accommodation but were unable to as all doors were locked. Upon hearing the alarm and
A 3,113-ton cargo ship disappeared after departing Hong Kong enroute to Taizhong, Taiwan with a cargo of clay and a crew of 20. The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has announced a reward of up to U.S. $50,000 for information leading to the location
A 711-TON BELIZE-FLAG CARGO SHIP WAS HIJACKED BY PIRATES FROM BATU AMPAR,BATAM,INDONESIA. THE CURRENT LOCATION IS UNKNOWN AND ALL SIGHTINGS ARE TO BE REPORTRED IMMEDIATELY TO THE PIRACY CENTER IN KUALA LUMPUR. TEL: (603) 201-0014; FAX (603) 238- 5769;
A 98,661-TON ORE CARRIER WAS BOARDED IN THE ALOR STRAIT, EAST OF TIMOR. THE INTRUDERS ENTERED FROM A SMALL BOAT THROUGH A SMALL OPENING AT THE STERN. THE ONLY LOSSES WERE PRIVATE BELONGINGS TO A CREW MEMBER.
A Antigua-flag cargo ship was boarded at 0340 LMT while in the port of Douala, Cameroon. Several drums of paint were stolen from the forecastle locker. Watchmen abandoned their post without explanation between 2000 and 0430.
A Antiguan-flag container ship is reported to have been boarded after sailing from Dakar, Sengal. The ship sailed at 0500 and was off Cap Manuel when a motorboat came alongside. The master raised the alarm to muster the crew by which time one attacker
A BAHAMAS-FLAG LIQUEFIED GAS TANKER WAS INTERDICTED BY CHINESE MILITARY FORCES ON OR ABOUT 1/6/98 WHILE LIGHTERING 15 MILES OFFSHORE FROM HONG KONG AND ESCORTED TO THE PORT OF SHEN ZENG. THE CAPTAIN WHO WAS ARRESTED AND LATER RELEASED, WAS CHARGED WITH
A Bahamian-flag reefer vessel was boarded by five or six thieves armed with rifles while at anchor in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Paint and fire equipment were stolen. The master reported the incident to the local authorities who failed to respond.
A BELIZE-FLAG CARGO SHIP ENROUTE FROM COLOMBO TO POINT PEDRO IN JAFFNA WAS HIJACKED BY GUERILLAS OF THE LIBERATION TIGERS OF TAMIL EELAM (LTTE). THE CREW CONSISTING OF 17 INDIANS AND 4 SRI LANKANS WERE HELD HOSTAGE UNTIL 18 AUGUST WHEN RELEASED VIA RED
A Belize-flag cargo ship has been reported hijacked off southern Somalia and is being held about 70 miles NE of Lamu Island (01-24N 041-51E) near the Somali boarder with Kenya. About 15 members of the predominantly Pakistani crew are reported being held
A Belize-flag general cargo ship was boarded at 0200 GMT by 20 to 25 men from a canoe while at anchor in Conakry, Guinea. The second mate was taken captive as they boarded. Six had automatic weapons and on their way around the ship they beat several crew
ABIDJAN ANCHORAGE IVORY COAST: Four armed robbers in a boat came close to a bulk carrier at anchor. Two robbers boarded and were cutting the ship line when the alert duty watchman sighted and shouted at the men and also reported to the duty officer. One
Abidjan, Ivory Coast Following reported to BIMCO: On 21 April 1995 a vessel was boarded by 15 men armed with knives and pistols. The men came on board at about 0430 hrs whilst the vessel was at anchorage. Three deck watchmen on duty at the time were
Abidjan, Ivory Coast The following report was received from the master of the Finnsnes on 25 Sep 96. On 24 Sep 96, while located 15 nautical miles off Abidjan, Ivory Coast, armed pirates boarded the Cyprus flagged M bulk carrier Finnsnes. The pirates
A BIMCO member reported that at 0100 hrs on 27 December 1994, a total of 20 armed thieves boarded their vessel at Dar es Salaam outer anchorage. The thieves opened one container and stole one car tire and damaged one bus before being repelled by the
A BIMCO member reports an incident which involved a vessel awaiting berth whilst anchored off Dar es Salaam. On 13 January at 0400 hrs robbers on board a speedboat attempted to board the ship, however the crew was able to push them overboard. Despite the
A BIMCO member reports that at 0030 hrs on 3 December 1994 a vessel anchored at Dar es Salaam roads to await pilots, during which time 2 seaman were assigned to keep watch. At 0200 hrs intruders were discovered on board and the Master and crew were
A BIMCO member reports that at 1225 hrs on 1 August 1994 a vessel was approached by four high speed motorboats at position 20 15 N LAT, 115 49 E LONG. The vessel was forced to stop due to automatic machine gun fire from the speedboats. One of the
A BIMCO member reports that at 1715 hrs on 24 December 1994 a vessel arrived at Santos roads where she anchored about 15 miles off the port. At 0230 hrs on 26 December ten men boarded the ship and began to remove the contents of four containers, which
A BIMCO member reports that a tanker berthed at the Shell Terminal at Rio de Janeiro was attacked by eight armed men at around 0300 hours on 7 February. The thieves arrived by boat and boarded via the terminal's quay, overcoming one terminal guard and
A BIMCO member reports that on 18 December 1994 a vessel anchored about 12 miles off Colombo was boarded by intruders at 0045 hrs. Whilst on board the thieves opened four containers from which they pilfered cargo. The attack involved about 15 men.
A BIMCO member reports that on 23 January 1995 at 0610 hrs in position 16-36N Lat, 119-40E Long, a merchant vessel en route to Kaohsiung was approached by a small boat about 15 metres in length. As the boat approached, the aft hoses were turned on and
A BIMCO member reports that on 28 January 1995 at 0400 hrs his vessel was boarded by several thieves at the anchorage Dar es Salaam. As the Master was aware of such problems at Dar es Salaam as reported in the BIMCO Weekly News, precautions had been
A BIMCO member reports that on 31 December 1994 a tanker berthed alongside at Rio de Janeiro was boarded by a gang of six men and one woman, all armed. They boarded from the harbour side at 0330 hrs and took the Chief Officer hostage as he was verifying
A BIMCO owner member has reported that on 7 March 1995 a vessel was boarded at 0300 hrs by an armed gang whilst alongside berth no. 3 at Rio de Janeiro. The gang threatened to shoot the ship's and Brazilian watchmen, and after 30 minutes the gang left
A BIMCO owner member has reported that one of the company's vessels was involved in two security incidents in the port of Guayaquil. In the early morning hours of 24 February, the wheelhouse door and radio room door were forced open and items of
A BIMCO owner member reported that one of their reefer ships was subjected to hostilities near the entrance to the Benin River while navigating from Warri to Koko. Local tribesmen opened fire on the ship with automatic weapons. The ship suffered several
A BIMCO owner member reports an incident which took place off the Somali coast in the Gulf of Aden on 10 September 1994. The vessel had sheltered off the coast during heavy weather. At 1538 hrs GMT she was underway at a speed of 12.2 knots when an
A BIMCO owner member reports that on 21 January 1995 at 1800 hrs his vessel was approached off the Philippine coast at 18 38.4N Lat, 120 20.4E Long. by a motorboat about twenty metres in length. The motorboat passed her within 0.4 NM on the port side,
A BIMCO owner member's vessel anchored at Santos roads anchorage on 10 April 1994, as instructed by the pilot. Despite the vessel being fully illuminated and patrolled by two deck watchmen, thieves boarded the ship at 0210 hrs on 11 April. Two small
A BIMCO report states:A 22,076 gross ton Panamanian bulk carrier was boarded by armed robbers while at theBuenaventura, Columbia anchorage. At 0420 hrs the forward lookout spotted the robbers boarding on the ship's port side, and informed the bridge by
A BIMCO report states:A 37,000 dwt Greek bulker, Ayia Markella, was boarded by thieves while anchored offBelawan, Indonesia. At about 0230 hours one small boat was seen approaching the vessel near her bow. The deck watchmen shouted at the people on the
A BIMCO report states:A 57,148 gross ton Cypriot tanker was boarded by five armed robbers at the Abidjan offshore terminal "CBM-SIR-1". The robbers boarded the ship at her forecastle at 0115 hrs. They were carrying long knives and spears. Once the
A BIMCO report states:Using at least five boats in their attack, pirates boarded a container vessel awaiting entry to the port of Colombo (06-57N 079-51E).Upon detection of the approaching pirates, the ship's crew notified the navy and the harbor police.
About 60 people are reported to have been shot to death or drowned when rebels opened fire on two river passenger-cargo boats on the Mabang River, Sierra Leone. The cargo was also reported stolen.
A cargo ship was reportedly boarded from Jarkata to Singapore. The boarding took place at 2105 in light rain as the mate and AB on watch monitored a small group of fishing boats. Five masked men armed with knives appeared suddenly on the bridge. They
According to reporting from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) a Honduran-registered freighter was hijacked in March 1998 while sailing off the Somali coast. The vessel was boarded by armed men operating from speedboats and taken to El-Man, Somalia
A CHINESE CARGO SHIP, JINJIANG, WAS INTERCEPTED BY THREE IRANIAN NAVAL VESSELS ABOUT 0100 LOCAL TIME 11 SEP. SHIP REPORTED TO BE IN INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ROUTE. THE SHIP, ENROUTE TO KUWAIT, WAS SEARCHED AND FORCED TO GO TO BANDAR ABBAS. SHIP WAS
A cruise ship departing manila was harassed from a 10-meter boat while maneuvering in the vicinity of fishing boats at about 1930 local time. The boat crisscrossed ahead of the cruise ship and lighted a flammable liquid on the water. Later the boat
A CUBAN GUNBOAT COMMANDEERED LUXURY YACHT BELESBAT QUEEN (145 FEET) 14 MILES NORTH OF CUBA ON 13 JUNE 1990. THE CUBAN GUNBOAT FIRED SHOTS ACROSS THE YACHT'S BOW SEVERAL TIMES. CUBAN AUTHORITIES HELD THE YACHT THE MASTER AND CREW OF 10 IN THE PORT OF VITA
A Cypriot-flag cargo ship experienced an apparent attempt to stop the vessel with possible intent to board while leaving Soyo, Angola. The ship was underway about three miles from the port entrance buoys when a line of fishing boats connected by line was
A Cypriot-flag container ship was boarded by about 15 thieves while anchored in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The thieves boarded from four speed boats at 2200 and proceeded to open four containers, tossing their contents into the water. When the ship's alarm was
A CYPRIOT-FLAG TANKER WAS BOARDED WHILE AT BERTH IN RIO DE JANEIRO AT 0345 LMT. SEVEN PERSONS IN BOILER SUITS ARMED WITH AUTOMATIC HANDGUNS AND RIFLES, FORCED 2 CREWMEN TO THE MASTERS CABIN. THE THIEVES WANTED TO KNOW IF THE SHIP HAD COME FROM THE UNITED
A CYPRUS-FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS FIRED ON BY TWO ROCKETS FROM A LAUNCHER HIDDEN UNDER A TARPAULIN ON A SMALL BLUE-HULLED VESSEL THAT EMERGED FROM A GROUP OF FISHING BOATS. TWO CREW MEMBERS INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY. THE RADIO ROOM WAS DESTROYED. MAYDAY CALL
A CYPRUS-FLAG CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED AT 1600 LMT WHILE AT THE MUNGLA ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH. ABOUT 50 INTRUDERS ARMED WITH LONG KNIFES THREATENED THE CREW AND PLUNDERED SHIP EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. NO CREW INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
A Cyprus-flag chemical-oil tanker was boarded in Casablanca, Morocco by five teenagers armed with knives. They threatened the chief mate and cut the tarpaulin of a lifeboat in an attempt to steal the equipment. Despite the master having requested gangway
A Cyprus-flag general cargo ship was boarded in Conakry Roads, Guinea at about 0230. While on board the intruders fired rounds from automatic weapons at the bridge and stole mooring lines, tools, televisions, walkie talkies, and personel items before
ADANG BAY ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Five robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the forecastle while duty were busy tending to cargo operations. When duty crew returned to forecastle, he saw two robbers who pushed him and escaped in a waiting boat. On
A Danish flag cargo ship was boarded by five persons armed with knives and a pistol at 0320 in rain while north of the Sunda Strait, Indonesia between Belitung and Bangka Islands. The chief mate had just completed a security inspection and had used the
A FERRY WAS SEIZED BY ABOUT 6 HIJACKERS OPERATING FROM 2 PUMP BOATS WHILE OFF THE TOWN OF MARGOSATUBIG, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, PHILLIPINES. A VILLAGE OFFICIAL WAS ABDUCTED AND THE REST OF THE FERRY'S PASSENGERS FORCED OVERBOARD. FIVE PASSENGERS
A Filipino fisherman and her three children were reported killed by thieves who attacked them while they were fishing off Sumisip Town, Basilan Province. Soldiers, who werepatrolling the coast, engaged in a 40-minute gunfight with the attackers and three
A FISHING BOAT WAS HIJACKED IN TAPIANTANA BAY IN THE MORO GULF AND SIX FISHERMEN WERE EXECUTED AFTER THE HIJACKER'S DEMAND FOR RANSOM WAS NOT MET. THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES REPORTELY BELIEVE THE INCIDENT WAS STAGED BY THE EXTREMIST ABU SAYEF
A fishing boat was stolen about 7 miles off Kuala Trusan, Sarawak (04-57N 115-11E) by three attackers operating from a speedboat. A Malaysian fisherman was killed in the attack and thrown overboard along with an injured crewmember.
Africa Eight Somali gunmen in speedboats seized the Kenyan registered ship (Clove) on 01 Feb 96 off the coast of Somalia near Mogadishu. The gunmen are demanding money for the release of the vessel and reports state that they are demanding as much as
Africa On Dec 8 1996, fifteen men boarded Altair 1 (BHS Flag, 22,116 GT) as it arrived at Freetown, Sierre Leone. The pirates stayed onboard for thirty minutes and departed with an undetermined amount of cash and valuables. Two watchmen on deck were
Africa On February 18 , 1997, an unknown merchant vessel was boarded by 10- 15 thieves while at anchor in the Dar Es Salaam Roads. The thieves attacked a watchman and stole his walki-talkie. The incident was reported to port control, but no action was
Africa On May 6, 1997 the 4,997 gross ton Ukraine flagged general cargo ship (Rybinsk) was boarded and robbed while it was in Port Douala, Cameroon on MAY 1, 1997. The robbers were armed with knives and stole a television set, one telephone, and one of
Africa, Sierra Leone. The following report was received from the master of the Alex III on 14 Oct 96: Hooded pirates firing AK-47 automatic rifles attacked the 560 gt, Greek flagged Alex III on 10 Oct 96. Eleven pirates, wearing army fatigues, came
Africa The 11,982 gross ton Malaysian flagged containership (Nedlloyd Main) was boarded by three pirates while the ship was at Toamasina Anchorage, Madagascar on April 3, 1997. A duty offier spotted the pirates while they were pulling away the ship's
Africa The 3,016 gt merchant tanker (Helena) was approached by two fishing vessels while it was transiting off the coast of Somalia on March 7, 1997. One of the fishing vessels reportedly fired a grenade at the tanker that fell short. The fishing vessels
Africa The 6,769 gross ton Cypriot flagged cargo ship (South County) was attacked by pirates with machine guns on April 2, 1997 near Conakry, Gutnea. The ship was waiting for berthing instructions when a group of about 20 pirates in a canoe attempted to
Africa The 8,246 gross ton Panamanian-flagged general cargo ship (Stella Th) was boarded by pirates while at the outer anchorage of Dar Es Salaam, Tanazania on June 11, 1997. It was reported that at 0230 local time 30 to 35 men armed with knives boarded
Africa The ECOMOG peacekeeping force, a Nigerian led Military coalition based in Liberia, warned ships and aircraft to keep clear of Sierra Leone's territorial waters immeditately in a report released recently. The report stated that the coalition would
AFRICA, WEST COAST. THE OCEAN STAR AND ANOTHER YACHT WERE FIRED UPON WHILE SAILING OFF THE MOSAMBICAN COAST, SOUTH OF PUNTA DA BARRA DE SOUSA. THE ATTACK LASTED 15 MINUTES. NO PERSONAL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REPORTED. POSITION GIVEN FOR REFERENCE ONLY NOT
A German barge carrier was attacked by six individuals in a similar incident as the Panamanian-flag cargo ship FIONE off Sapele, Nigeria. (See ASAM 990031)
A GERMAN CONTAINERSHIP WAS BOARDED AT ANCHOR OFF TEMA, GHANA. A WATCHMAN WAS HELD AT GUNPOINT WHILE PAINT AND A MOORING LINE WERE STOLEN.
A German-flag cargo ship was attacked while at berth at Guanta, Venezuela. A crew member was attacked by four or five thieves who boarded from small boats while wielding knives. Police were notified and found no trace of the attackers.
A German-flag container ship was attacked while in the outer Anchorage at Guayaquil at 0115 local time. The ship's crew detected The intrusion and the would-be robbers escaped in small boats. Nothing was reported stolen and none of the crew were injured.
A Greek-flag tanker was approached by three vessels while steaming off the eastern Somali coast. An immediate order to stop and prepare for boarding was sent via VHF chanel 16 to the World Kinship. At the same time gunmen began firing on the ship. The
A group boarded a pleasure craft off panama's pacific coast. One person was killed while a second radioed for assistance. Although such acts of violence may occur with some frequency In this area, actual reporting of incidents at sea in this Region is
A group of about twenty armed men boarded the 4,497-ton Bahamas-flag tanker, Kilchem Oceania, off Lagos (06-24N, 003-24E), Nigeria. After stealing numerous items from the vessel, the attackers forced two Russian seafarers, the ship's third officer and an
A GROUP OF FISHERMEN WAS ATTACKED NEAR TINGULAN ISLAND AND TWO WERE KILLED. THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES REPORTELY BELIEVE THE INCIDENT WAS STAGED BY THE EXTREMIST ABU SAYEF GROUP. INCREASED NAVAL PATROLS HAVE RESULTED.
A HIGH SPEED CRAFT, WITH NO LIGHTS, CHASED PIMA FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING AWAY TO ANOTHER VESSEL ON PIMA'S PORT BEAM.
A Hong Kong-flagged bunker barge and its crew were seized by armed men while moored off southern Lantau Island. Armed men in blue uniforms claiming to be Chinese Custom Officials came alongside in a high-speed boat marked "China Customs" in Chinese. The
A KAOHSIUNG BASED FISHING BOAT WAS ATTACKED BY TWO PIRATE BOATS THAT BOARDED THE F/V AND STOLE FISHING AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPTMENT. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
A Kenya-flag trawler and its crew of 33 who were held for ransom in southern Somalia by militiamen followers of Mohammed Said Hersi who hold the port of Kismayu (00-22S 042-33E), were released 19 Feb 99 at Eyl, Somalia after paying a fine of U.S.
ALGERIA:Bulk carrier was boarded while on 29 May at berth at Port of Alger, Algeria.The duty crew at the aft mooring deck onboard a berthed bulk carrier noticed two robbers trying to open the port life raft. He reported to the Duty Officer who raised the
A Liberian-flag bulk carrier was boarded by eight thieves while at anchor at Maura Jawa, Samarinda, Indonesia. The ship was boarded at 0300 and the thieves broke the lock to the bosun's store and removed mooring line, a liferaft, tools, and safety
A LIBERIAN-FLAG TANKER HAD $1,800 TAKEN FROM THE SAFE WHILE AT BERTH IN RIO DE JANEIRO. INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT LED TO CANCELLATION OF CLEARANCE TO DEPART AND FEES OF $3,800 FOR INTERPRETERS AND OTHER EXPENSES. THE VESSEL SAILED 6/20/98.
A Liberian-flag tanker was boarded at 0420 LMT in Lagos Roads, Nigeria. The intruders used a six-meter hooked bamboo pole to climb aboard and stole three mooring lines and safety equipment. Other vessels were warned by VHF radio. The signal station
A LITHUANIAN-FLAG CARGO SHIP WAS ATTACKED AT 0121 UTC 40 MILES FROM THE THAI PORT OF PHUKET. THE ATTACK REPORTEDLY WAS LAUNCHED FROM A HIGH SPEED CRAFT CARRYING 25 ARMED PERSONS WHO FORCED THE CREW TO STOP THE ENGINES. THEY MANACLED THEM TO THE RAIL
A Lithuanian-flag refrigerated cargo ship was attacked by armed intruders after sailing from Matadi, Congo Republic. Two speedboats opened fire and at 1530 the vessel was stopped. Fifteen men boarded taking about $5,000 cash and other valuables and
ALPHOUSE ISLAND: Two speed boats the first, white hull and black stripes with 6-7 pirates and the second boat with white hull and 3-4 pirates chased a container ship and fired automatic weapons and rpg. The vessel sustained damages to it's stbd side
A Malta-flag ore carrier was boarded while alongside the ore berth at Sepetiba, Brazil. The thieves armed with pistols and knives boarded the ship at 0140 LMT and two crew members were taken hostage. The thieves forced their way into the accomodation
A Maltese-flag bulk carrier was boarded by five thieves while at Golden Grove Anchorage, on the Demerara River, Georgetown, Guyana. The intruders were spotted by the third mate who sounded the alarm, and the crew mustered on the bridge. Fearing the
A MALTESE-FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES WHILE UNDERWAY OFF BELITUNG ISLAND IN THE NORTH JAVA SEA ENROUTE TO SINGAPORE. THE SHIP WAS APPROACHED BY A SPEEDBOAT WITH TEN PEOPLE AT 2015 LMT. THREE PIRATES BOARDED USING LINES AND GRAPPLING HOOKS
An Antigua-flag container ship was intercepted, fired upon with light weapons, and pursued off Somalia's east coast. The attack was made from one of two boats which approached from shoreward as the KARIN S passed another ship. One of the attacking boats
AN ANTIGUAN CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED BY THIEVES WHILE AT DAKAR ANCHORAGE IN SENEGAL.THE BOARDING TOOK PLACE AT 0545 LMT. THE CASH BOX, MOORING LINES, AND A PORTABLE COMPUTER WERE TAKEN.
AN ANTIGUAN-FLAG CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED TWICE WHILE AT BERTH IN DOUALA, CAMEROON. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 0550 12 AUG WHEN 6 OR 7 THIEVES ARMED WITH KNIVES AND IRON BARS CAME ABOARD AND BROKE OPEN THE FORECASTLE STORAGE LOCKER AND STOLE MOORING
AN AUSTRALIAN FAMILY ABOARD THEIR YACHT, APHRODITE 3, WAS ATTACKED AND ROBBED IN YEMENI COASTAL WATERS BY FIVE ARMED GUNMEN. THE ATTACK OCCURRED ABOUT 180 KM NORTHEAST OF ADEN. THE FAMILY WAS LEFT UNHURT.YEMENI AUTHORITIES ANNOUNCED THE DETENTION OF A
ANDAMAN SEA: Thai F/V (RATTANAKORN 5) was boarded and robbed, but rescued by authorities 30 Apr while fishing off the southern town of Satun, Thailand. Five men, armed with two M-16s, three AK-47s and 1,200 rounds, boarded the fishing vessel, but not
An Ecuadorian-flagged vessel was robbed of its shipment of 200 Containers in the gulf of Guayaquil. Six well-equipped and armed Quick boats attacted the vessel. During the shooting one of the Guards was hurt.
A NETHERLAND-FLAG REFRIGERATED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED AT THE DOUALA BANANA TERMINAL IN CAMEROON. THE VESSEL WAS BOARDED FROM THE OUTBOARD SIDE. THE FORECASTLE STORE WAS BROKEN INTO AND SUPPLIES WERE TAKEN. THE SHIP HAD ENHANCED SECURITY BY
AN EXPLOSION OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN, HEARD AND FELT ON VESSEL'S STARBOARD SIDE, SANK GREEK M/V ALASKA II IN 27-00N 034-29E. NINE OF THE ELEVEN CREW WERE RESCUED.
ANGOLA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 25 Apr between 0300 and 0400 local time at Luanda anchorage and ship's stores were stolen (IMB).
ANGOLA: An unidentified supply vessel was boarded 13 Jun between 0300 and 0600 local time while anchored in Luanda Bay. Thieves stole ship's equipment (IMB).
ANGOLA:AN UNIDENTIFIED SUPPLY VESSEL WAS BOARDED 24 JUL (POSS. 24 JUN) AT 1450 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY NEAR PUNTA FINHAL, LUANDA. TWO PERSONS CAME ABOARD FROM A SPEEDBOAT AND ASSAULTED THE WATCHMAN BEFORE JUMPING OVERBOARD WHEN CREW RESPONDED. THE TWO
ANGOLA: Container ship boarded 16 Jul at 0225 local time, while at Luanda anchorage. Four robbers in a wooden boat, armed with knives, boarded the vessel at forecastle. They threatened a crewmember with knives and broke open paint store padlock. The
ANGOLA: Containership boarded and robbed 21 Jul at 0205 local time, while anchored in position 08-45.9S 013-16.6E, Luanda Bay Anchorage. One robber boarded the vessel, broke forward store padlock, and stole ships stores. Ships motion sensors sent signal
ANGOLA:General cargo ship boarded, robbed 14 Jan 08 at 0144 local time in position 08-42.9S 013-18.8E, Luanda anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel from a small boat. They broke open the forecastle paint store and stole ship's stores. The robbers
ANGOLA:General cargo ship boarded, robbed 23 Jan 2008 at 0620 local time in position 08-46.2S 013-16.4E, Luanda inner anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and broke open the forward paint locker, and stole ship's stores unnoticed. A search was
ANGOLA: General cargo ship boarded, robbed, 9 Mar at 0335 local time at Luanda Inner Anchorage. Two robbers boarded the general cargo ship forward. They tied up the duty AB and snatched his walkie-talkie and tried to open the hawse pipe cover plate nuts.
ANGOLA: LPG tanker robbed 09 Nov, at 0200 UTC in position 08-45.8S 013-16.8E, Luanda Anchorage. Two robbers in a small open boat boarded the LPG tanker, at the forecastle. The robbers broke into the bosuns store and compressor room. The alert crew raised
ANGOLA: Ro-ro ship boarded, 13 Dec at 0030 UTC, in position 08:45S - 013:17E Luanda Roads. The Robbers arrived in small boats and boarded the ro-ro ship, via the anchor chain. The robbers managed to break the locks, on the forepeak store, however,
ANGOLA:The 8,922-ton St. Vincent-flag bulk carrier was boarded 17 May (reported 1 Jun) at Luanda anchorage. A gang, said to number 8 or 9, armed with long knives, swords and iron rods pursued the crew and tied and beat two men, on of whom was left
ANGOLA:Unidentified ship boarded from boat at bow at 0200 29 Feb in anchorage 8 miles off Luanda by five attackers armed with knives. Robbers succeeded in stealing life raft after the general alarm was sounded. Repeated requests for assistance to the
A Norweigan-flag bitumen tanker was boarded by armed theives while underway off Lepar Island, Indonesia. Six men with heavy knives entered the bridge through the only unlocked door and forced the Bosun to take them to the Master's cabin. The master
A Norweigian-flagged chemical tanker was boarded by three thieves alongside a berth at Rio Haina, Dominican Republic. The intruders boarded from the sea side using hooked bamboo poles armed with survival knives. As the thieves attempted to break down a
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA: Yacht boarded, attacked 20 Jan 09 in the early morning while anchored in Moscito Cove, per 4 Feb 09 reporting. Three men attacked the vessel early in the morning and one of them managed to slip into the cabin. A fist fight ensued and
ANTI-PIRACY OPERATIONS IN THE GULF OF THAILAND. 17 SEP 91 Vietnamese authorities have "broken up" a pirate operation involving Thai and Vietnamese pirates in the Gulf of Thailand. Due to the increasing number of attacks against fishing and Cargo vessels,
An unidentified 6,380 dwt vessel is under control of Somali pirates who boarded the vessel 25 miles offshore. At 1400 the vessel altered course to avoid four other approaching vessels. At 1443 the four vessels closed in and began to open fire. At 1510
An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 12 Apr at 0430 local time while anchored at Chittagong. Four persons armed with knives stole ship's stores before watch raised alarm and the intruders escaped in a motorboat.
An unidentified cargo vessel was boarded mid-January by armed stowaways in Casablanca, Morocco. Despite hiring of watchmen it took the efforts of the entire crew to prevent further boardings and to remove an additional five armed men hiding in a cargo
AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTED AN APPARENT ATTEMPT TO BOARD FROM A SUSPICIOUS HIGH-SPEED CRAFT. THE ATTEMPT WAS FOILED BY INCREASING SPEED AND CYCLING THE RUDDER.
AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF PIRATES BOARDED THE 12,978 DWT PANAMA CONTAINER VESSEL MONTE RUBY WHILE BOUND FROM KOBE TO BANGKOK. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED OFF PATTAYA COAST NEAR KOH PHAI. THE ABOVE POSITION IS AN APPROXIMATION. SIX CONTAINERS WERE PILLAGED. THE
AN UNKNOWN VESSEL WAS FIRED UPON BY PIRATES.
AN UNKNOWN VESSEL WAS STOPPED BY PIRATES AND FLED WHEN THEY SIGHTED AN AIRCRAFT FROM THE 11TH MARITIME HEADQUARTERS.
AN UNNAMED 20,000-TON, PANAMANIAN-FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS ROBBED OF MOORING LINE WHILE ANCHORED IN CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES SOUTH OF CHITTAGONG PORT ENTRANCE. AT 0900 A WOODEN FISHING BOAT CAME ALONGSIDE AND ROBBERS, ARMED MACHETES,
An unnamed containership (assessed to be the Antigua-flag P&O NEDLLOYDS LAGOS) was boarded while at anchor 4.4 miles off the Tema breakwater. The contents of two containers were partialy pilfered. The deck watchman spotted the intruders who fled after
A Panamanian bulk carrier container ship was robbed while at anchor off Ko Sichang in the northern part of the Gulf of Thailand. The theft was discovered by the watchman at 1935 who found the forecastle store forced open. About 50 turnbuckles were
A Panamanian chemical tanker was boarded while underway at 0450 LMT off Riau Island (01-03N 103-38E). The master was attacked in his cabin by an unstated number of assailants with long knives who tied him up and searched his cabin. The vessel's cash and
A Panamanian-flag cargo ship was attacked and hijacked at 0200 in the Indian Ocean-Andaman Sea. The Master and 20 crew were placed on nine small inflatable rafts 21 March and rescued on 27 March by a passing Thai fishing boat. The hijacked ship was
A Panamanian-flag cargo ship was attacked by would-be boarders at 0410 local time while at anchore off Tema, Ghana. Four boats, each contaning 8 to 12 men were detected and fended off by crewmembers who sounded the general alarm, used searchlight and
A Panamanian-flag cargo ship was boarded as it approached the pilot station at Escravos Bar off Sapele, Nigeria. The ship previously minimized exposure to attack by drifting at sea rather than anchoring prior to pilot pick up. Vessel was boarded at 0200
A PANAMANIAN-FLAGGED CARGO SHIP IS UNREPORTED SINCE SAILING KUALA TANJONG, SUMATRA (INDONESIA) BOUND FOR SOUTH KOREA WITH A CARGO OF ALUMINUM INGOTS. VESSEL HAS A KOREAN MASTER AND CHIEF ENGINEER WITH 11 CHINESE CREWMEMBERS AND IS FEARED HIJACKED. VESSEL
A PANAMANIAN-FLAG LIQUEFIED GAS CARRIER WAS ATTACKED IN PORT ABOUT 12 MAY. ALTHOUGH NO LOCATION WAS GIVEN, THE SHIP HAS BEEN TRADING TO KANDLA AND NEW MANGALORE, INDIA. A GROUP OF FIVE BOARDED FROM A SMALL BOAT BY MEANS OF A LINE ATTACHED TO A GRAPPLING
A Panamanian flag LPG tanker was boarded while at anchor in Luanda Bay, Angola, about 0.6 miles north of the gas terminal. Eight or nine thieves boarded the ship at about 0315 from three motorboats. Three of them held the night watchman hostage at
APAPA PORT, LAGOS, NIGERIA: Four robbers boarded a chemical tanker at berth and threatened the duty watchman with a gun. The robbers stole ship's properties and escaped by boat. Local authorities informed, no one injured.
A Philippine-flagged bulk cargo ship was boarded by 9 armed thieves posing as stevedors while at berth at Surabaya, Indonesia. When the real stevedors left, three of the thieves approached the duty officer and a crewman on watch and held them at
APRIL 1987. SINGAPORE. AT THE END OF APRIL THE YUGOSLAV M/V DURMITOR WAS ATTACKED AND ROBBED BY PIRATES OFF THE COAST OF SINGAPORE. POSITION IS FOR LOCATION ONLY. EXACT POSITION OF INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED.
ARABAIN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 18-10N 057-21E at 171937Z Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA:14.04.2012: 0652 UTC: Posn: 16:54N - 65:59E, around 410 NM WSW of Mumbai, India. Seven pirates armed with guns in a skiff approached a chemical tanker underway at high speed. Alarm sounded and armed security team mustered. When the skiff was
ARABIAN SEA:1800 UTC: A bulk carrier underway detected an unlit suspicious craft, on radar, approaching directly twards own vessel at a speed of 19 knots. Master took all preventive measures to prevent boarding. Suspicious craft reached 0.1 NM from
ARABIAN SEA:25-MAR12: 1335 UTC: Posn 14:18.5N - 056:49.2E, around 170 nm NE of Socotra Island, Yemen. Two skiffs approached a bulk carrier underwa. As the skiffs closed the onboard security team fired warning shots. At a distance of around 0.8 nm one
ARABIAN SEA: A bulk carrier underway detected on radar speed boats approaching from the starboard bow/port bow at a distance on 12 miles. The speed boats increased speed and approached closer with a CPA of 0.01 miles, master increased speed, all crew
ARABIAN SEA:A bulk carrier underway noticed a mother vessel at a distance of 8 miles and two skiffs at a distance of 2 miles. The skiffs approached the vessel at approximately 21 knots. Master alerted the crew instructed them to proceed to the citadel
ARABIAN SEA: A bulk carrier underway was chased and fired upon by pirates. Master took preventive measures and the onboard security team returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting and moving away.
ARABIAN SEA: A container ship underway noticed a mother vessel at a distance of 4.5 miles. At around 3 miles the mother vessel was seen to launch a white colored attack skiff. The skiff approached the vessel at approximately 24 knots. Master alerted the
ARABIAN SEA:A fishing vessel 'Naham 3' was reported hijacked in position 06:18.5N - 050:13.04 at 280730Z MAR, course 295, speed 10 kts and may be used as a pirates mothership. Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating within 100
ARABIAN SEA:A merchant vessel attacked in vicinity 13 13N 057 50E at 110737 UTC Mar 12.
ARABIAN SEA: A merchant vessel noted being attacked by two skifffs at 1550Z on 10 Dec in position 21-05N 062-44E approximately 200 miles southeast of Sur, Oman. This area will remain high risk for the next 24-48 hours.
ARABIAN SEA: A merchant vessel reported being attacked by at least one skiff at 1300Z on 20 Nov in position 14-23N 065-31E, approximately 743 miles east of Socotra Yeman. Pirates were observed using a mother ship nearby. Vessels are advised to keep 100
ARABIAN SEA:A merchant vessel reported being hijacked at 0330Z on 26MAR12 in position 07-00N - 069-49E, approximately 467 nm SW fro Cape Comorin, India. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.
ARABIAN SEA: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 0242 UTC on 22 Apr in position 14-51N 065-14E. Attack consisted of one white skiff with four persons on board armed with AK-47s. Attack has ceased and crew reports safe.
ARABIAN SEA: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 2034Z on 21 Nov in position 15-30N 059-18E, approximately 332 miles from Salalah, Oman. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.
ARABIAN SEA: A merchant vessel was attacked by a dhow and a skiff in 20-30N 060-10E at 200857Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: An unidentified bulk carrier was approached 5 Mar at 0500 UTC, while underway in position 14-42N - 051-42E. Six fast boats, with a yellow-red colored hull, approached the bulk carrier making more than 20kts. Each boat had four persons on
ARABIAN SEA: An unidentified cargo ship reported suspicious approach 5 Dec at 2355 local time while underway in position 16 24.9N, 061 24.2E. An unlit vessel was spotted on radar 8 nm ahead, proceeding at 5 knots. Unknown vessel increased speed to 25
ARABIAN SEA: An unidentified container ship reports being followed 10 Jun at 1130 local time, while underway in position 19-48N 069-19E, 95 nm off the Indian Coast of Gujarat. Six dark colored boats, each about 20m long, without fishing nets and each
ARABIAN SEA: An unidentified general cargo ship reported a suspicious approach 12 Jan at 1815 local time, while underway in position 06-30N 056-20E. An unidentified craft approached the cargo ship. Master increased speed and altered course. Suspicious
ARABIAN SEA:An unidentified ship reports approach with apparent attempt to board 12 Mar by 25-meter brown-painted boat with large number of antennas at 1420 UTC in position 12-57N 055-00E. This report is believed additional to case 12 Mar cited by M/V
ARABIAN SEA:An unidentified ship responded via VHF to a distress signal 10 Mar in position 13-06.0N 053-06.8E but reports signaling vessel acted suspiciously when queried.
ARABIAN SEA:An unidentified supply ship reports being chased 25 March at 0200 local time while underway in position 22 05.26N 067 36.17E. Three fast boats folowed five miles astern after approaching at 30 knots. Ship increased speed and pursuit was
ARABIAN SEA: A pirated vessel named HANNIBAL II has been conducting mothership activity in 18-50N 061-23E on 26 Nov at 0631Z. The mothership chased a merchant vessel. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme
ARABIAN SEA: A product tanker was robbed 25 Mar at 2215 UTC while anchored in position 09-56N 076-05E, approximately 9 NM southwest of Cochin, India. Five robbers used the anchor chain to board the vessel. The robbers stole the ship's stores. (IMB)
ARABIAN SEA: Armed pirates attacked and boarded a general cargo ship underway with intent to hijack. The ship sent a distress message and all crew mustered in the citadel. Indian authorities received the message and sent two warships and a maritime
ARABIAN SEA: Armed pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master raised the alarm, carried out evasive maneuvers and all crew except bridge team and armed security retreated into the citadel. The pirates attempted to board
ARABIAN SEA: At 1304Z Nov a merchant vessel was attacked by pirates in 12-24N 066-30E. One crewmember was shot but remains alive. The pirates remain in the area. Vessels are to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Bulk cargo ship (FULL CITY) was boarded by pirates on 05 May at 0330Z while underway in position 14-58N 066-38E, approximately 415 miles west of Goa, India. (UKMTO, Open Sources)
ARABIAN SEA: Bulk cargo vessel (MONTECRISTO) boarded and fired upon by pirates in one skiff 10 October at 0452 UTC while underway in position 12-31N 061-48E, approximately 440 nm east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates fired at vessel with an RPG, crew
ARABIAN SEA: Bulk carrier (ACHILLEAS) was fired upon 6 Jan at 0908 UTC while underway in position 21-04N 063-21E, approximately 220NM ESE of Ras Al Hadd, Oman. Five pirates in a skiff fired upon and attempted to board the carrier. The master increased
ARABIAN SEA: Bulk carrier (ARRILAH-I) was boarded 01 April at 0528Z while underway in position 19-17N 065-45E approximately 398 miles southeast of Sur, Oman. The vessel was attacked by two skiffs firing small arms fire (each skiff had three pirates). The
ARABIAN SEA:Bulk carrier attacked on 4 April while underway at position 21:38 N - 059:59 E, approximately 130 nm southeast of Muscat, Oman. Pirates in one skiff fired upon thevessel and security team aboard the merchant vessel returned fire, forcing the
ARABIAN SEA: Bulk carrier (EMPEROR) was fired upon by one skiff with four pirates onboard 11 June at 0315 UTC while underway in position 12-10N 061-45E, approximately 426NM southeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. Onboard security team fired warning shots and
ARABIAN SEA: Bulk carrier (FALCON TRADER II) was boarded 24 Mar at 0737 UTC while underway in position 22-26N 063-40E, approximately 230NM east of Sur, Oman. The vessel was attacked by a skiff that had tried attacking the vessel earlier in the day. The
ARABIAN SEA: Bulk carrier hijacked on 7 February while underway near position 16-03N 062-26E, approximately 520 miles off Socotra Island, Yemen. UKMTO was first notified about the potential hijacking when the vessel owner informed them that he could not
ARABIAN SEA: Bulk Carrier reported attempted boarding 2 Oct, while underway in position 15-24.85N 066-21.62E. Two fishing boats came close to the bulk carrier and persons inside tried to board. Vessel increased speed and boats stopped following. (IMB)
ARABIAN SEA: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 13 Apr, at 1500 UTC while underway in position 11-57N 060-23E, 350NM East of Socotra Island, Yemen. A speedboat traveling at 20 kts was sighted on radar, at a distance of 8NM. Anti-piracy measures
ARABIAN SEA: Bulk carrier (ROSALIA D' AMATO) was hijacked 21 April at 0218Z while underway in position 13-17N 059-06E, approximately 274 miles northeast of Socotra, Island, Yemen. One skiff attacked the vessel. The pirates boarded and took the crew
ARABIAN SEA: Cargo vessel (LARA RICKMERS) fired upon by five pirates in one skiff 2 October at 0901 UTC while underway in position 16-06N 062-47E, approximately 525 nm northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. Skiff approached at 23 knots, the cargo vessel was
ARABIAN SEA: Chemical tanker (ENRICO IEVOLI) hijacked by five pirates in one speedboat on 27 December at 0403 UTC while underway in position 18-18N 057-36E, approximately 216 nm northeast of Salalah, Oman. The vessel was transiting from Fujairah, United
ARABIAN SEA:Chemical tanker ROYAL GRACE hijacked on 2 March while underwaynear position 21:27 N - 062:37 E, approximately 215 nm northeast of Masirah, Island, Oman.
ARABIAN SEA: Container ship fired upon 8 Apr 10 at 0622 UTC while underway in position 13-34.5N 057-26.7E, approximately 185NM northeast of Socotra Island. The captain initially reported a suspicious approach by one skiff with three persons onboard at
ARABIAN SEA: Container vessel (HANJIN TIANJIN) was boarded 20 April at 2049 UTC while underway in position 12-58N 058-55E, approximately 262NM northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. (Commercial Sources, Operator)
ARABIAN SEA: Crude oil tanker (ZIRKU) was attacked 28 Mar at 0613 UTC while underway in position 15-36N 057-04E, approximately 237NM northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. The vessel was attacked by two skiffs with small arms and RPGs. Vessel was reported
ARABIAN SEA:Cruise ship (SEABOURN SPIRIT) reported suspicious approach, per 25 Nov 07 reporting, off Oman. The cruise ship's crew had grown increasingly concerned about three small fast moving skiffs closing in on their position and reported to UKMTO.
ARABIAN SEA:Dhow attacked in vicinity 20 29N - 059 03E at 201200 UTC Jun 12. Vessels are advised to keep well clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution if in vicinity.
ARABIAN SEA: Five pirates in a skiff doing 22 knots chased and fired upon a container ship underway at 21 knots. Pirates closed to the port quarter of the vessel and fired a rpg towards the bridge. Master increased speed, enforced anti-piracy measures
ARABIAN SEA: General cargo ship approached 02 Feb, at 1100 local time in position 10-40N 062-07E. The general cargo ship was underway when it received a call, on VHF from a craft, advising she is a Korean fishing vessel asking for fresh water. The Master
ARABIAN SEA: General Cargo ship approached 10 Dec, at0630 UTC while underway in position 14:15N-059:44E. A grey woodenboat 15 meters long approached the vessel asking for fresh water.The master, suspecting piracy, increased speed and took evasiveaction.
ARABIAN SEA: General cargo ship (SUSAN K) was hijacked 08 April at 0234 UTC while underway in position 18-25N 057-27E, approximately 274NM southwest of Sur, Oman. About ten pirates boarded the cargo ship with weapons. The ten crew members and Master went
ARABIAN SEA-GULF OF ADEN:An unidentified vessel reports approach in 14-53.9N 051-01.8E at 1500 UTC 10 Mar by boat with four persons. When anti-piracy measures deployed, the craft immediately left the area.
ARABIAN SEA, GULF OF ADEN: Pirate action group in 16-54N 057-25E at 180920Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA-INDIA: A chemical tanker under tow was boarded 15 Apr at 0645 UTC while underway in position 20-15.5N 071-27.1E of India's west coast. Persons from three boats involved. Alerted by the IMB, Indian Coast Guard units apprehended one of the
ARABIAN SEA: Lookouts onboard a tanker underway noticed six pirates in a skiff approaching their vessel at a distance of 3.5 miles. At a distance of around 300 meters the onboard unarmed security team engaged the skiff with the LRAD and the non-essential
ARABIAN SEA: LPG Carrier (BW AUSTRIA) was fired upon 6 Jan at 0700 UTC while underway in position 21-10.4N 063-17.4E, approximately 205NM ESE of Ras Al Hadd, Oman. Five armed pirates fired upon the vessel, and an RPG made a hole in the accommodation
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked 13-50N 056-45E at 0920Z on 13 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 11-14N 063-28E at 0450Z on 28 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 11-41N 061-29E at 0952Z on 25 Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 11-50N 058-48E at 0923Z on 03 Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 12-10N 060-31E at 220312Z Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 13-38N 056-08E at 091016 UTC Apr. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 13-49N 065-21E at 0646Z on 10 Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 14-03N 067-29E at 1342Z on 11 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 14-51N 056-03E at 0943Z on 12 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 15-02N 058-14E at 0814Z on 16 January. Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 15-11N 058-18E at 1453Z on 12 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 15-47N 058-10E at 222326Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 15-48N 059-49E at 1039Z on 03 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 16-29N 065-57E at 1431Z on 03 Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 16-39N 067-36E at 0720Z on 14 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 16-57N 067-09E on 29 Nov at 0254Z. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 17-11N 061-21E at 1730Z on 14 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 17-34N 060-37E at 2029Z on 04 Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 17-34N 063-47E at 2102Z on 04 Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 17-59N 065-49E at 250348 UTC Apr. Vessels passing within 100 miles are advised to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 18-10N 057-50E at 0623Z on 27 Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 19-35N 065-13E at 1503Z on 03 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 20-00N 064-00E at 0232Z on 06 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 20-51N 062-46E at 101504Z Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 21-04N 063-19E at 0901Z on 06 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 21-2N 062-37E at 1219Z on 02 March. Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 22-00N 063-44E at 0455Z on 24 Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in vicinity 21-45N 060-31E at 0949z on 26 Jun. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel hijacked in 10-50N 060-00E at 060630 UTC Dec. Mariners are advised to stay clear of this high risk area for the next 24-48 hours. caution advised.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel hijacked in 13-32N 058-36E on 8 February at 1438Z. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel in 12-20N 066-22E at 200351Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel (PACIFIC OPAL) was fired upon 05 April at 0656Z while underway in position 15-53N 059-57E, approximately 381 miles northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. The pirate attack group consisted of a mothership and two large,
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel pirated in 17-27N 065-07E at 121651Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel pirated in 19-29N 063-33E at 1947Z on 12 Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel reported suspicious distress call 14 Apr, at 0430 UTC coming from position 17-25N 57-55E. A call on Ch 16 coming from a fishing vessel, sounding like (FAJA), declared they had no water and was asking for the vessel, in sight
ARABIAN SEA:M/V Andinet reported a suspicious approach by three small crafts in position 22-37N - 063-31E. Armed security team onboard vessel repelled the crafts from the distance of two cables. Vessel remained safe.
ARABIAN SEA:M/V attacked in vicinity 08 08N 056 18E at 070350 UTC May 12. Vessels are advised to keep well clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution if in vicinity.
ARABIAN SEA:M/V attacked in vicinity 12 14N - 061 45E at 090950 UTC Apr 12. Vessels are advised to keep well clear of this position and to exercise extreme cauton if in vicinity.
ARABIAN SEA:M/V Cosmic Jewel reported at 241131 UTC Mar that one skiff approached at high speed up to one nm. Armed security team onboard vessel fired four warning shots. The skiff returned to mother vessel in position 20-48N - 062-27E. M/V cosmic Jewel
ARABIAN SEA:M/V Jag Prakash reported being chased by an un-identified craft in position 22-58N - 065-58E. Attempted piracy attack (6 miles fromvessel) at 221900 UTC Mar 2012. Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme
ARABIAN SEA-OMAN: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 12 Jan at 1045 local time, while underway in position 20-47N 059-14E. Four masked person in four white speedboats were driven off by crew, who mustered and activated fire hoses,
ARABIAN SEA:On 4 August, a Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker experienced a suspicious approach approximately 110 nm southeast of Muscat, Oman. Three skiffs containing 3 individuals each, approached at 20 knots. The tanker crew mustered in the citadel and
ARABIAN SEA: Piracy action group reported in 17-37N 065-45E at 111700Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Pirate action group in 13-33N 059-16E at 240350Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Pirate action group sighted in 10-30N 059-04E at 230105Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Pirated fishing vessel acting as a mothership sighted in 11-39N 063-02E at 172030Z Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Pirated fishing vessel being used as a mothership, sighted in 11-00N 061-00E at 182100Z Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
ARABIAN SEA: Pirates armed with rpg and guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The skiffs came alongside and attempted to hook ladders but
ARABIAN SEA: Pirates attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. Pirates sailed the vessel towards Somalia coast. Awaiting further details.
ARABIAN SEA: Pirates in a mother vessel and a skiff chased a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, sent distress message and took evasive maneuvers. The pirates opened fire, came alongside and boarded the tanker. All crew retreated into the citadel from
ARABIAN SEA: Pirates in a skiff chased a chemical tanker (HANNIBAL II) underway. Pirates opened fire on her and boarded. Crew locked in master's cabin. Awaiting further details.
ARABIAN SEA: Pirates in skiffs approached a LPG tanker underway. The tanker enforced anti-piracy measures, sent distress message and ordered armed guards to standby. When skiffs approached closer than 1000 meters, warning shots were fired and the skiffs
ARABIAN SEA: Pirates in three skiffs with ladders doing arouns 20 knots chased a container ship underway. Non essential crew took shelter in the citadel and security team deployed. Master informed UKMTO who advised ship to alter course towards a
ARABIAN SEA: Possible pirate mothership operating within 200 miles of 06-50N 065-00E. This area will remain high risk for the next 24-48 hours.
ARABIAN SEA: Product tanker (BW DANUBE) fired upon by pirates in two skiffs on 15 November at 0418 UTC while underway in position 15-49N 055-05E, approximately 302 nm northeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Eight pirates in two skiffs chased the vessel. The
ARABIAN SEA: Seven pirates armed with guns in two skiffs launched from a mother vessel, chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway with intnet to hijack. Master raised alarm, contacted authorities, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. As the
ARABIAN SEA: Six pirates in a skiff approached a bulk carrier underway. Master contacted a warship in the vicinity when the skiff came to a distance of 2.5 miles and the warship advised that a helicopter will be proceeding to the location. Alarm raised,
ARABIAN SEA, SOUTHEAST OF MASIRAH ISLAND: C/O onboard a container ship underway noticed two suspicious boats in the vicinity. He informed the Master and started tracking the boats. It was observed that a red hull fishing vessel and a white skiff were
ARABIAN SEA:Tanker ADVANCE VICTORIA attacked on 6 March while underwaynear position 14 20 N - 052 45 E, approximately 113 nm northwest of Socotra Island, Yemen. Ship approached by one skiff described as dark in color. Shots fired by suspected pirates
ARABIAN SEA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 2 Mar 10 at 0530 UTC while underway in position 15-33N 059-33E, approximately 360NM northeast of Socotra Island. The master reported five men in one skiff approached the vessel underway and attempted to
ARABIAN SEA:The 49,827-ton, Greek-flag tanker (WORLD KUDOS) was attacked (NFI) by a small craft 12 Mar while 40 miles NE of Socotra Island. Ship evaded the attackers and proceeded on voyage to Singapore.
ARABIAN SEA: Two skiffs approached and fired upon a tanker underway. A ladder was sighted on one of the skiffs. Master made evasive maneuvers while the armed security team onboard fired warning shot. The skiffs slowed down and returned fire resulting in
ARABIAN SEA: Two tugboats (JAWA and JAWA BOSAR) were boarded and robbed 24 Feb, while anchored off the coast near Manora Island. The manager for the tugboats, owner, reported to police that four masked men approached the boats, in two separate vessels.
ARABIAN SEA: Unidentified cargo ship reports attempt to board 18 Apr at 1750 local time while underway in position 15-35.9N 055-41.3E. Persons tried to board from three boats, but fled when ship began evasive maneuvers, switched on floodlights, and
ARABIAN SEA: Unidentified LPG carrier reported suspicious approach 20 May at 0500 UTC while underway in position 21-43.8N 059-52.2E, 20 miles off the coast of Oman. Three Speedboats approached the carrier. Ship raised alarm, crew mustered, and activated
ARABIAN SEA:Vessel attacked in 06-40N 059-05E at 1100Z on 28 November.
ARABIAN SEA:Vessel reported suspicious approach 12 Nov 07 at 2330 local time/1930 UTC in position 20:05.3N-064:49.1E. The vessel detected on radar an unidentified unlit suspicious craft. The vessels course was 308 and traveling at 15.6kts. The suspicious
ARABIAN SEA: While underway, a chemical tanker spotted 3-4 pirates in a skiff heading towards her at a speed more than 20 knots. Alarms raised, evasive maneuvers made, fire pumps activated, armed security team made their pressence. The skiff later
ARATU, BRAZIL 14 DECEMBER 1989 While at anchor in the harbor of Aratu, Brazil, the STOLT EAGLE was boarded by (6) six pirates. The pirates were all dressed in boiler suits and armed with machine guns, revolvers, and knives. The Master was forced to his
A refrigerated cargo chip was boarded while waiting for a pilot at the Callao anchorage area in Peru. The vessel was boarded at 2015 LMT by way of the bow. A crowbar and metal saw were used to remove locks securing heaving and mooring lines, which were
A REPORT HAS BEEN RECEIVED INDICATING THAT A SMALL FREIGHTER, POSSIBLY OF FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY REGISTRY, HAS BEEN ARRESTED BY AUTHORITIES OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA FOR VIOLATING THAT COUNTRY'S TERRITORIAL WATERS. THE VESSEL WAS REPORTEDLY RELEASED
ARGENTINA: Merchant vessel robbed 1 Nov, Parana River, San Nicolas, Buenos Aires. The vessel was boarded by 17 pirates, who proceeded to destroy the communication equipment. The pirates also broke into the containers, taking dozens of DVD players and
ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES, THIEVES BOARDED THE PANAMANIAN FLAGGED BULK CARRIER REGINA ON THE NIGHT OF 11 FEB 95 SW OF RIO DE JANEIRO. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THEY GAINED ACCESS VIA THE ANCHOR CHAIN. THE SIX OR SEVEN MASKED INTRUDERS FORCED THE CREW INTO
AROUND 110 MILES OFF SOCOTRA, YEMEN: Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon on a container ship underway. The ship made evasive maneuvers and enforced anti-piracy preventive measures and as a result the pirates aborted the attempt.
AROUND 115 MILES OFF COMOROS: Pirates in two skiffs approached a reserch vessel underway towing. Vessel raised alarm and the Mozambique military onboard the vessel went to standby.
AROUND 145 MILES OFF MASQAT, OMAN: Four pirates in a skiff armed with guns chased, fired upon and attepted to board a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive maneuvers, sent distress messages, contacted authorities and crew
AROUND 15 MILES OFF TRIVANDRUM, INDIA: Master onboard a chemical tanker underway noticed a white hulled skiff around three miles ahead. The skiff was noticed to increase speed and approach the vessel at high speed. Vessel increased speed, altered course,
AROUND 160 MILES OFF DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA: Five pirates in a skiff attempted to attack a fishing vessel underway. The security team onboard fired warning shots resulting in the pirates aborting the attempt. A mother vessel was sighted in the vicinity.
AROUND 17 MILES OFF QISHN, YEMEN: A skiff with three pirates onboard came within ten meters of a bulk carrier underway. Onboard security team fired warning shots and the skiff moved away. Small arms were sighted in the skiff.
AROUND 183 MILES OFF COMOROS: Four pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a vehicle carrier underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers resulting in the pirates aborting the attack.
AROUND 190 MILES OFF RAS AL HAD, OMAN: Pirates in a dhow and a skiff chased a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, icreased speed and took evasive maneuvers resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack. There were 4-5 pirates in the
AROUND 190 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SALALAH, OMAN: Four armed pirates in a skiff approached a general cargo ship underway. As the pirates closed to 0.3 miles they fired at the vessel. The vessel took evasive maneuvers and contacted the coalition naval forces.
AROUND 20 MILES SOUTH OF COTONOU, BENIN: Six pirates armed with guns boarded a taker underway. Pirates opened fire towards the bridge and accomodation. Pirates stole ships cash and crew personal belongings. Two crew members were manhandled and suffered
AROUND 21 MILES OFF ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA: Two skiffs with six pirates in each approached a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, crew alerted and commenced maneuvering. At a distance of 100 meters a ladder and weapons were sighted in the
AROUND 220 MILES OFF SOCOTRA ISLAND, YEMEN: A general cargo ship underway spotted a mother vessel launch a skiff which approached the ship at 25 knots. Duty officer raised alarm, increased speed, altered course SSAS activated, security team onboard
AROUND 220 MILES SOUTH OF RAS AL HAD, OMAN: Pirates in a skiff armed with rpg and guns chased and fired upon a product tanker underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive maneuvers and instructed crew to proceed into citadel. Armed security team took
AROUND 235 MILES EAST OF SALALAH, OMAN: Pirates in two skiffs armed with rpgs and guns chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, SSAS activated increased speed, took evasive maneuvers and contacted warships for assistance. Due
AROUND 26 MILES OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA: Four pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. One pirate managed to board the vessel but had to jump overboard after the crew successfully confronted him. All crew safe.
AROUND 27 MILES NORTH OF ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA: While underway the duty officer onboard a tanker spotted a skiff on radar. When the skiff approached closer, seven pirates were observed in the skiff. The pirates could not board the vessel due to high
AROUND 280 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND, YEMEN: Two skiffs with firve pirates in each armed with rpg and automatic weapons chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Ship sent distress message, raised alarm, increased speed and made evasive
AROUND 304 MILES WEST OF MINICOY ISLAND, INDIA: About five pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a LPG tanker underway. Ship raised alarm, increased speed and took evasvie maneuvers resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack.
AROUND 30 MILES NORTH OF ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA: Six pirates in one skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Vessel took all anti-piracy measueres and contacted the coalition forces resulting in the pirates aborting the attempt.
AROUND 30 MILES OFF TRIVANDRUM, INDIA: Pirates in a skiff chased a chemical tanker underway. The vessel enforced anti-piracy preventive measures, sent SSAS alert. Later a naval helicopter arrived at location.
AROUND 375 MILES OFF SOCOTRA ISLAND: Two large white hulled skiffs were noticed approaching a tanker underway at a distance of 2.5 miles. Master raised alarm and all crew except for the duty crew mustered in the safe room. The security team onboard fired
AROUND 400 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA: Four pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Onboard security team fired warning shots resulting in the pirates moving away.
AROUND 405 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA: Four pirates in a skiff chased a chemical tanker underway. Weapons sighted in the skiff but not used. Security team onboard fired warning shots and the skiff moved away.
AROUND 420 MILES EAST OF MOMBASSA, KENYA: About four to five pirates in a skiff armed with guns chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Master raised alarm and all crew except the bridge team mustered in the citadel. The onboard armed securtiy team
AROUND 420 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND: Four pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The skiff closed to around five meters from the ship. Effective anti-piracy measures including fire hoses and electric wire around vessel
AROUND 460 MILES OFF SOCOTRA ISLAND: Pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway damaging bridge windows and the life boat. On two occasions the pirates managed to come along side the vessel and as they attempted to latch the
AROUND 530 MILES OFF MINICOY ISLAND, INDIA: A wooden mother ship was seen launching a skiff. Four pirates armed with rpgs ad automatic weapons approached the container ship at around 25 knots. The pirates tried to circle the ship and tried to damage the
AROUND 540 MILES NORTHWEST OF MINICOY ISLAND, INDIA: Pirates armed with rpg and automatic weapons approached and boarded a bulk carrier underway. The master contacted authorities, company CSO and all crew retreated into the citadel. The navies in the
AROUND 67 MILES OFF COTONOU, BENIN: Ten armed robers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. The vessel sent an SSAS alert. The piracy reporting center cotacted the authorities and requested assistance for the crew and vessel. Further information indicated
A SANDAKAN BASED TRAWLER WAS HIJACKED BY FIVE PIRATES. TRAWLER WAS SUNK. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
A SINGAPOREAN-FLAGGED CARGO SHIP REPORTED BEING FIRED ON BY AN ALGERIAN COASTAL PATROL BOAT OFF THE COAST OF ALGERIA. THE SHIP SUFFERED BROKEN WINDOWS AND BULLET HOLES. SIMILAR INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PAST DURING PERIODS OF HEIGHTENED ALGERIAN
A SINGAPORE-FLAG CHEMICAL TANKER, FEARED HIJACKED BY PIRATES IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AFTER IT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DAILY RADIO CONTACT WITH ITS OWNERS FOLLOWING AN 08 SEP MESSAGE, WAS RELEASED 17 SEP. THE LOADED VESSEL WAS ENROUTE FROM SINGAPORE TO LAN
A Singapore-flag container vessel was boarded at 0200 LMT by 5 pirates armed with knives and wearing masks while underway in the southern Java Sea off the SE tip of Sumatra. The vessel had departed Panjang, Indonesia earlier that day and was enroute to
A small bitumen tanker, navigating off the Guinea-Bissau coast, was intercepted by a launch, equipped with a large gun on her aft deck, and forced to stop in internationalwaters by threat of arms from government forces. The ship was then boarded and
ASPHALT/BITUMEN TANKER SECURED ALONGSIDE THE BMT TERMINAL, MERAK, INDONESIA WHEN ABOUT 10 PEOPLE WITH MASKS AND WEARING BLACK SUITS, ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM AT ABOUT 0040. THE THIRD ENGINEERING OFFICER WAS HOG-TIED AND LOCKED
ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA: A product tanker underway noticed one white colored skiff and on dark colored skiff with six pirates in each at a distance of 1.5 miles. The dark colored skiff approached the tanker at a speed of 15 knots. Master raised alarm and
ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA: A skiff with firve pirates approached a general cargo ship underway at a speed of 25 knots. As the skiff closed, a pirate with a gun was observed. When the skiff closed to 100 meters the onboard security team fired warning shots
ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA: Tweleve skiffs with five to eight pirates in each approached a bulk carrier underway. As the skiff closed guns and ladders were noticed. Warning flares were deployed by the onboard security team. The skiffs continued to approach
ASSAB, ETHIOPIA. FROM 23 APR TO 05 MAY 86, THE ETHIOPIAN GOVERNMENT SEIZED CARGO OF BLANKETS AND DRUGS FROM WEST GERMAN MV BAND AID STAR. VESSEL WAS RELEASED.
A standby tug serving Nigeria's Forcado Oil Terminal was attacked by an armed gang. Nigerian military forces intervened to stop the attack but all loading at the terminal was suspended temporily in fear of a a revenge strike by the same gang. Nigerian
A SWISS-FLAG BULK CARRIER REPELLED AN APPARENT ATTACK BY TRACKING AN APPROACHING SMALL BOAT WITH THE SHIP'S SEARCHLIGHT AT ABOUT 0030 LOCAL TIME, WHILE AT ANCHOR OFF CONAKRY, GUINEA (09-31N 013-43W).LATER THAT NIGHT, ANOTHER SHIP ANCHORED ABOUT THREE
At 0001 on 06 Oct 84 when passing Koborn Island a small unlighted vessel was detected by radar behind the island. Upon passing, this motor boat left the shelter of the island and took a position astern of the Mesis where it was shielded from radar
AT 0355 TANKER WAS ROBBED BY PIRATES AT MERAK ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA. THEY CAME SUDDENLY AND THREATENED A SEAMAN WITH A LONG KNIVE AT HIS THROAT. TWO PIRATES WENT DOWN TO THE ENGINE ROOM AND TOOK AWAY ENGINE SPARE PARTS. NO ONE WAS INJURED.
AT 0430 GMT ON NOV. 27 IN 33-42N 125-17E A FISHING VESSEL CAME ALONGSIDE THE M/V SEA BIRD WITH CLEAR INTENTION TO BOARD THE VESSEL. ATTEMPT FAILED DUE TO SLOW SPEED OF F/V. DESCRIPTION OF F/V: NAME FUNG FA, NATIONALITY UNKNOWN, BLUE TRAWLER WITH
AT 0515 ON NOV. 27, IN SANTOS ROADS, SIX OR SEVEN ARMED PIRATES BOARDED THE M/V OCEAN COMPETENCE BY SPEED BOAT USING ROPE HOOKS. PIRATES FORCED SECOND OFFICER TO OPEN THE MASTER'S CABIN AND ROBBED HIM. MASTER ALERTED ENGINE ROOM TO RING THE FIRE ALARM TO
AT 0530 LOCAL TIME ON 26 APR THIEVES BROKE INTO THE LOCKED ENGINE ROOM OF THE M/V BASS REEFER WHILE THE VESSEL WAS AT BERTH IN TANJUNG PRIOK. CREW SIGHTED AND PURSUED THE THIEVES, BUT THEY ESCAPED. SPARE PARTS WERE STOLEN.
At 1510Z six men boarded the loaded tanker Falcon Countess off Singapore, abeam pilot station B, on course 082, speed 13.5 knots. Master held at knife point and forced to open ship's safe. Cash ($19,471) stolen plus personal items. No injuries reported.
AT 2130 DEC. 20, WHILE APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES SOUTH OF MASALEMBU BESAR ISLAND, THREE FAST MOVING TARGETS WERE OBSERVED APPROACHING THE M/V STENA WILCHIEF ON RADAR, FROM THREE DIFFERENT ANGLES OF APPROACH. THE VESSEL'S SEARCHLIGHTS WERE USED IN AN ATTEMPT
AT 2300 LOCAL TIME ON 20 JUL 86, IN 14-12N 120-21E, THE SS LOUISE LYKES IN VICINITY OF MANILA BAY AFTER DEPARTING SUBIC BAY, BOARDED BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S) WHILE SAILING APPROXIMATELY 16 MILES AT SEA. NO DISTURBANCE OF CARGO FOUND, HOWEVER, SEVEN (7) ON
At 2345 local time, a 7,167-ton Netherlands-Antilles-flag container ship was boarded by armed thieves as the vessel was loading alongside the container berth at Guanta, Venezuela. Approximately fifteen thieves, in three speedboats, approached the vessel
AT 2355 LPG CARRIER CLIPPER SEA APRROACHED DAKAR, SENEGAL, WHEN 2 PIRATES ARMED WITH KNIVES BOARDED VESSEL FROM THE STERN. THE 2 SEAMEN ON WATCH DID NOT OBSERVE THE HOOKS BEING LANDED. ONCE ONBOARD THE SECOND PIRATE PLACED THE MOORING LINE THROUGH THE
ATLANTIC OCEAN: A container ship was robbed 17 May at 2230Z in the Boma anchorage at position 05-52S 013-05E off the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Four robbers used a wooden boat to board the vessel. The robbers broke open a container on deck, stole
ATLANTIC OCEAN: A ship was boarded 28 May at 0245 UTC while anchored in position 05-52.55S 013-01.78E, approximately 3NM southwest of Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The officer of the watch spotted two robbers on the forecastle and alerted the
ATLANTIC OCEAN: General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 30 Jun 09 at 0500 UTC while underway in position 11-20N 017-15W, approximately 60NM off the coast of Guinea Bissau. Twelve armed men in a boat reportedly attempted to board the vessel while
ATLANTIC OCEAN: General cargo ship was robbed 1 August at 0015 UTC while anchored at Pointe Noire Roads, The Congo. After the duty crew alerted, the five robbers escaped with ships stores in a high speed boat. (IMB)
ATLANTIC OCEAN:On 17 January, the tanker ALGA experienced a suspicious approach in the vicinity of 08-02N 034-30W, approximately 1205 nm off the coast of Guinea. Two white skiffs containing an unknown number of suspected pirates attempted to advance
ATLANTIC OCEAN: Sailing vessel (MARANO) reported suspicious approach 5 Dec 09 at 1930 local time while underway in position 23-55N 023-28W, approximately 400NM southwest of the Canary Islands. The crew noticed white lights appearing to be coming from a
AT NIGHT WHILE AT ANCHOR IN ABOVE POSITION, EIGHT MILES OFFSHORE OF DAKKAR, THE VESSEL WAS BOARDED BY AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF PERSONS. THE VESSEL HAD A BRIDGE WATCH AND ALL DECK LIGHTS ON. A MOORING LINE AND MOORING TALE, 800 KILOS OF PAINT, 7 FIRE HOSES,
A tourist excursion boat underway off Buenaventura (03-54n 077-05w), Colombia was hijacked by four suspected Farc guerrillas. The hijacked boat was taken to a beach where 13 male passengers, all Colombian nationals, were held hostage for ransom. The
ATTACK STARTED IN INDONESIAN WATERS, BUT THE PIRATES GAVE UP WHEN THE VESSEL CAME INTO PHILIPINO WATERS NEAR THE COAST.
ATTEMPTED ATTACK ON M/V AUDACIOUS IN 16-33-12N 119-43-36E AT 1357 GMT ON NOV. 26 BY THREE UNLIT CRAFT WHICH ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VESSEL. ATTEMPT FOILED DUE TO CREW ALERT.
AUGUST 1987. CHINA. SOUTH COAST. LUFENG COUNTY, GUANGDONG PROVINCE. MORE THAN 100 CHINESE VILLAGERS BOARDED THE CARGO VESSEL SHENGANG NO. 1, THAT HAD GROUNDED ON THE SOUTH COAST OF CHINA, BEATING UP FOUR CREWMEN WHO TRIED TO STOP THEM. CARGO (NOT
A U.K. FLAG LPG TANKER ISOMERIA WAS BOARDED AT ITS DISCHARGE BERTH BY FOUR ARMED ATTACKERS ARMED WITH "MINI-UZIS" FROM A SMALL HIGH SPEED BOAT. WHILE ONE GUARDED A CADET AND TWO WATCHMEN, THE OTHER THREE FORCED THE THIRD MATE TO TAKE THEM TO THE BRIDGE
AUSTRALIA-INDONESIA: Australian authorities recovered the Taiwanese-flag fishing vessel (HAI AN NO. 6) 8 Jan about 80 nm northeast of Rowley Shoals offshore of Broome. The vessel, drifting without crew, was spotted apparently abandoned 4 Jan. The
Authorities in Guyana reported nearly one dozen cases of robbery from fishing boats in rivers or off the coast, and the killing of one robber aboard a ship moored at Georgetown (06-50N 058-10W). On a single day in August six fishing boats working within
A VANUATU-FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS ROBBED WHILE ALONGSIDE A BERTH AT BRITISH COAL TERMINAL, KINGSTON, JAMAICA AT 0300 LMT. VESSEL WAS BOARDED FROM A MOTORBOAT BY WAY OF THE FORWARD MOORING LINES. 1,200 LITERS OF PAINT, AN ELECTRIC HOSE CUTTER, AND TWO
A vessel reported an act of robbery at 082100Z Aug while in Selat Sunda, in the vicinity ofthe port of Merak, Indonesia. No other details provided.
A vessel reported an act of robbery at 122015Z May while in the approaches to the port ofHai Phong, Vietnam. No other details provided.
A vessel reports that operations at Conakry, Guinea are being adversely affected by the conflict in Sierra Leone. After a mid-January arrival the vessel was harassed over minor paperwork deficiencies, and "advised" to buy port-supplied handbooks and
A Vietnamese-flag cargo ship was attacked near the west java city of Cilegon. The vessel was enroute to Cilegon to unload 7,100 tons of Rice. Five armed men boarded the vessel and shot the crew member who Confronted them prior to escaping.
BAB EL MANDEB: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 13 Jun at 2245 local time while underway in position 12 46N, 043 15E. Duty officer raised alarm upon approach of fast boat and turned searchlights in its direction, whereupon boat moved
BAB-EL-MANDEB: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 21 Nov at 0503 UTC while underway in position 12 41N, 043 20E. Eight persons in two white speedboats "attemptedto board" (NFI) but crew raised alarm and pressurized fire hoses and
BAB EL MANDEB:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTS THAT IT WAS SUBJECT TO AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 8 SEP AT 0720 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 12-48N 043-15E. SEVERAL SPEED BOATS, EACH CONTAINING 5 TO 8 PERSONS APPROACHED BUT TOOK NO FURTHER ACTION
BAB EL MANDEB: An unidentified general cargo ship reports suspicious approach 7 Oct between 1200 and 1500 local time while underway in the southern Red Sea. Five boats between 5 and 7 meters long with powerful outboard motors and blue and white hulls,
BAB EL MANDEB: An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 31 Dec at 2300 local time, by an unlit 10-meter fast boat, while underway in position 15-29N 042-29E. Crew directed searchlight at boat, on port quarter, and boat then turned and moved in
BAB EL MANDEB: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 5 Aug 10 at 1000 UTC while underway in position 12-34.8N 043-24E, Bab el Mandeb. Two white and two black colored skiffs with five persons onboard approached the vessel underway. The master
BAB EL MANDEB, RED SEA: Persons in an unlit boat approached a chemical tanker underway at high speed. Master raised alarm, increased speed took evasive maneuvers. Deck lights switched on and searchlights directed towards the boat. The boat chased the
BAB EL MANDEB STRAITS (GULF OF ADEN): A white hulled boat with four armed pirates approached a chemical tanker underway. The security team onboard the tanker fired warning shots in the air resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack.
BAB EL MANDEB STRAITS, RED SEA: Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs chased and approached a chemical tanker underway. Maters mustered crew and ship's security team was deployed to the bridge wings. On sighting the security team, the pirates aborted the
BAB EL MANDEB: Tanker reported suspicious approach 19 Jun 09 at 1220 UTC while underway in position 12-38N 043-21E. Armed men in skiffs chased the vessel while underway. The captain raised the alarm, sounded the whistle, and conducted evasive maneuvers.
BAB EL MANDEB: Tanker reported suspicious approach 28 Feb 10 at 0350 local time while underway in position 12-32.5N 043-26E. The duty officer onboard noticed two crafts on radar sailing parallel to the vessel. The crafts then started approaching the
BAB-EL-MANDEB: Vessel reported suspicious approach 16 Mar 09 at 1505 UTC while underway in position 12-33N 043-25E. Five men in two speed boats armed with guns approached the vessel from the port bow. The captain conducted evasive maneuvers while
BAB-EL-MANDEB: Vessel reported suspicious approach 20 Mar 09 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 13-42N 042-27E. Men in two speed boats armed with machine guns chased the vessel. The boats crossed the ship's bow and came onto the port side. The
BAB-EL-MANDEB: Vessel reported suspicious approach 26 Mar 09 at 1828 local time while underway in position 12-38N 043-18E, per 7 Apr 09 reporting. Two white colored speed boats were sighted with five men onboard each. They approached from the port
BAB-EL-MANDEB:Vessel reported suspicious approach 6 Jul 08 at 0745 UTC/0945 local time while underway in position 12-34.3N 043-25.6E, off Perim Island, Yemen. A wooden boat with a blue hull and about 10-15 persons on board approached the vessel from port
BAHAMIAN M/V BALTIMAR NEPTUNE WAS BOARDED WHILE TIED UP IN HONG KONG HARBOR. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
BAHRAIN:On 04 March, a dhow was fired upon and a crewman was kidnapped approximately 60 nm north of Al Dair. The Bahraini-registered vessel was attacked by four armed men in two boats. The dhow was forced to stop and was dragged from the location of the
BALIKPAPAN INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a tanker via the anchor chain. They were spotted by the duty A/B who reported to the bridge duty officer. Alarm raised. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped in
BALIKPAPAN OUTER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Three robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor using hooks attached to ropes. They stole ship's stores and escaped in a small boat. Local authorities informed.
Balongan anchorage, Indonesia: Four robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They tried to enter into the accommodation but were noticed by the duty crew who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers climbed down into their boat and
BALONGAN ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Tanker reported attempted boarding 21 Nov 09 at 0120 local time while anchored in position 06-13S 108-31E, Balongan anchorage. One robber armed with a knife attempted to board the vessel. Alert crew member saw a hook stuck
BANDITS BOARDED THE MALAYSIAN FLAGGED BULK CARRIER, WHILE AT ANCHOR IN JAKARTA, ON 7 MAR 95 FROM A SMALL BOAT. SIX ROBBERS BOARDED THE VESSEL WHILE TWO REMAINED ABOARD THE GETAWAY BOAT. HEAVY DUTY CUTTERS WERE USED TO GAIN ENTRY TO THE ENGINE ROOM AND
Bangkok, Thailand BIMCO members report that on 10 October 1994 a vessel anchored 2 miles off the Bangkok bar pilot station was boarded by 4 robbers armed with knives at 0200 hrs. Before they were discovered by the crew the intruders managed to steal
Bangkok, Thailand The 9,077 gross ton Malaysian flagged general cargo ship (Alam Tangkas) was boarded by two pirates on Auguest 8, 1997 while it was at the Laem Chabang Anchorage south of Bangkok, Thailand. The pirates fled when the ship's crew
BANGLADESH: A barge under tow of an unidentified tug was boarded 30 Jul at 0900, while underway in position 21-43N 091-33E 30 nm off Chittagong. The pirates stole stores and loose equipment from the barge and then departed at 0930 (IMB).
BANGLADESH: According to a 13 Sep report 10 persons died when two rival gangs, consisting of about 30 persons, total, tried to simultaneously rob a small wooden coastal vessel of its cargo of salt. One speed boat of each group arrived at the scene near
BANGLADESH:An unidentified 9,000-ton, Panamanian-flag LPG tanker was subjected to three attacks while at anchor at Chittagong 6 May (reported 16 May). At 0200 6 May several small boats were spotted approaching the ship. The deck watch was alerted and
BANGLADESH:An unidentified bulk carrier at Chittagong was boarded 20 Jun at 0245 local time by six thieves armed with knives. After threatening the duty seaman the intruders broke open the rope store and stole ship's stores. Duty seaman raised the alarm
BANGLADESH:An unidentified bulk carrier berthed at Chittagong was approached by a small boat containing four persons armed with crowbars at 0600 local time 13 May. One person dove into the water alongside the ship, possibly to remove zinc anodes but all
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier had zinc anodes stolen 1 Sep at 0730 while at berth 6, Chittagong (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 14 Jul at 1400 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. Eleven persons in a boat came alongside and three, armed with knives, attempted to climb the anchor chain. Watch raised alarm and
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was approached 17 Nov at 0550 local time while anchored in position 22 15N, 091 45E, Chittagong. Duty officer raised alarm and boats moved away, but at 0640 thieves in a boat stole all the zinc anodes from rudder
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was approached by robbers in a small boat 25 Jul at 2100 local time, while in port Chittagong, Bangladesh. The robbers stole zinc anodes welded to the hull using crowbars. The crew signaled the alarms, but the
BANGLADESH:An unidentified bulk carrier was board 1425 local time 25 May while berthed at Chittagong. Three thieves tossed ship's stores to confederates ashore until duty officer spotted them and alerted the crew. One thief excaped by jumping overboard
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Nov at 2230 local time while at Chittagong anchorage, by six persons armed with knives. The six stole ship's stores and fled when crew raised alarm. Master informed coast guard which dispatched a
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Nov at 2230 local time, while at Chittagong anchorage by six persons armed with knives. The six stole ship's stores and fled, when crew raised alarm. Master informed coast guard which dispatched a
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 13 APR AT 1445 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG BY THREE MEN FROM AN UNLIGHTED BOAT WHO CAME OVER THE STERN AND ATTEMPTED TO STEAL SHIP'S STORES. ANTI PIRACY WATCH SPOTTED THE INTRUDERS AND RAISED THE
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Aug at 0545 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. Thieves broke open forecastle store and stole two mooring lines.
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 14 SEP AT 0710 LOCAL TIME AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE AS THE CREW WERE OPENING HATCHES FOR DISCHARGE. THE THIEVES ENTERED THE FORECASTLE AND FLED WITH SOME SHIP'S STORES WHEN THE ALARM WAS RAISED.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Jul at 0400 local time, as approaching anchor off Chittagong. Four robbers boarded the vessel; one held the watchman at knifepoint, while others broke into the aft locker and stole the ships stores.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Mar at 0755 local time while anchored in Pussur River below Mongla. The "armed" thieves stole a wire rope and escaped. At 0900 local time three armed persons boarded from a small boat via the anchor
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 May at 1850 UTC while at Chittagong anchorage 'A'. Two persons boarded at the stern but escaped empty handed when duty seaman raised alarm (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 16 Dec at 1910 local time while anchored in position 22-12.7N 091-43.2E at Chittagong anchorage 'B'. Nine persons boarded at the forecastle, tied up a cadet and two shore watchmen and held them at
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded16 May at 0100 UTC while at Chittagong anchorage 'A'. Five persons armed with steel bars boarded at bow but jumped overboard and escaped empty handed when crew raised alarm (IMB).
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 17 APR IN "EARLY HOURS" AT MOORING BUOY NO. 6, MONGLA. THIEVES BROKE OPEN MANHOLE COVER INTO STEERING GEAR FLAT AND STOLE SEVEN MOORING LINES, ENGINE SPARES AND STORES.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Jan at 2100 local time while at anchorage Alpha, Bangladesh. Four armed persons gained access via the stern but fled empty handed when anti-piracy watch responded.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Oct at 1135 local time at Mongla anchorage. Five persons armed with long knives gained access via the anchor chain and attacked the watchman. When crew responded the intruders jumped overboard and
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Jun at 0330 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. Watch spotted man armed with rifle on after deck and sounded alarm. Manescaped in a boat with three accomplices.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Apr at 2310 local time while in position 22 16N, 091 43.6E proceeding to Alpha anchorage, Chittagong. Two persons stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Jan at 2345 local time while at outer anchorage, Chittagong. Crew shouted at the intruders and reported to the bridge and thieves jumped overboard with ship's stores. (IMB)
BANGLADESH:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Jul at 0200 local time at Chittagong Alpha anchorage. About 20 persons armed with long knives overpowered and tied up two local watchmen and robbed ships stores. Duty officer raised alarm and robbers
BANGLADESH:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Jul at 0700 UTC while at Mongla anchorage by three thieves armed with knives and cutting tools who gained access via chain cable attached to mooring buoy. Those on board ship stole supplies while two
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Feb at midnight local time while at berth 9, Chittagong. Two persons armed with knives broke into the forecastle store and attempted to steal stores. One man was caught by crew and turned over to
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Oct at 0001 local time while at Mongla Port. Thieves stole ship's stores from the steering gear flat and zinc anodes from the rudder.
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 3 OCT DURING THE NIGHT, WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE C. THE SAME PERSONS HAD TRIED TWICE EARLIER TO BOARD. SHIP'S STORES WERE STOLEN BEFORE A BANGLADESHI NAVAL UNIT ANCHORED NEARBY
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was raided 2 Jun at 1030 local time while preparing to depart Mongla, with pilot on board. Twenty persons armed with long knives and axes threatened the crew, stole ship's property and stores, and left after 30
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed of 14 zinc anodes from its stern post 12 Jul at 1800 UTC while berthed at No. 2 berth, Chittagong. The thieves operated from four wooden pump boats.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed of zinc anodes at its stern 4 Jul at 0700 while the ship drifted during pilot pick up.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed of zinc anodes attached to its hull 29 Mar at 2030 local time while berthed at no. 2 berth Chittagong. Five persons in a boat removedthe anodes and escaped under pier when search light was directed at
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed of zinc anodes detached from its rudderpost 12 Mar at 1700 local time while at berth, Chittagong. Theft was discovered by chief officer during draft survey (IMB).
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP ANCHORED IN THE PUSSUR RIVER, MONGLA WAS ROBBED OF FOUR ZINC ANODES FROM THE RUDDER POST 6 JUN DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS.
BANGLADESH:An unidentified cargo ship at anchor at Chittagong was the victim of three attempts by ten persons armed with knives to board over bow and stern 29 Jul beginning at 1645 UTC. The would-be boarders reportedly threw stones at the crew during the
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was approached 2 May at 0100 local time while in position 2 53N, 091 38E at Chittagong anchorage. Persons armed with long knives in three speedboats were foiled by the crew in their attempts to board the ship (IMB)
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS APPROACHED AT MONGLA ANCHORAGE 12 NOV BY PERSONS WHO TRIED TO BOARD FROM FOUR WOODEN BOATS, EACH CARRYING 5 TO 6 PEOPLE. CREW AND ANTI-PIRACY SHORE GUARDS PREVENTED BOARDING BUT ZINC ANODES WERE STOLEN FROM HULL.
BANGLADESH:An unidentified cargo ship was attacked, reportedly for the second time, 1 Jun at 1945 local time, at anchorage area 14, Pussur River, Mongla, by thieves armed with long knives. Losses not reported.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 11Jun about 2130 local time while at fertilizer jetty, Chittagong. Three persons injured two watchmen and stole ship's stores. Thieves escaped in a boat containing seven accomplices (IMB).
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 14 MAY AT 2100 LOCAL TIME AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE BY A SINGLE PERSON ARMED WITH A KNIFE. WHEN SPOTTED BY WATCH PERSON JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED IN UNLIT MOTORBOAT WITH A MOORING LINE.
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 17 NOV AT CHITTAGONG BY ONE PERSON OF EIGHT IN A BOAT WHICH APPROACHED THE SHIP'S STERN. STORES WERE STOLEN AND THE BOARDER THREATENED THE CREW WHEN CONFRONTED.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 18 Jan at 1510 UTC while at anchor, Hiran Point, Mongla. Nine armed persons broke open forecastle store and sole ship's stores. Industry complaints allege that security at Mongla port is "bordering on
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 18 Jun at 0330 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. Three persons armed with long knives boarded from two boats and escaped with ships stores when spotted. The same persons reportedly later made a
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 19 Aug while anchored at Chittagong. Thieves stole ship's stores.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 23 Nov at 0400 local time at Chittagong anchorage. Six persons armed with long knives stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 23 OCT AT 1000 LOCAL TIME WHILE OFF KHULNA IN POSITION 22-26.55N 089-35.5E. ABOUT TWELVE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES HAD BOARDED THE SHIP WHEN PORT POLICE ONBOARD FIRED WARNING SHOTS. THE INTRUDERS
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 24 Jul while at TSP jetty, Chittagong. Master reports gangway stolen and states that since arrival they ship had been boarded a number of times, losing stores and equipment (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 24 March at 1900 local time while anchored in position 22 13N 091 45E, Chittagong anchorage B. Despite six crew on anti-piracy watch, a boat approched under the stern and one person boarded the ship. He
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 25 Feb at 2345 local time while at jetty no. 4, Chittagong. The intruders stole ship's stores form forward mast house despite and anti-piracy watch of six crew (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 28 Aug at 0001 local time while at Chittagong Roads anchorage. Ship was boarded as it approached anchorage. Alarm raised and deck lights switched on causing intruders to flee in a high speed boat (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 28 Jun at 2005 while at Chittagong anchorage 'B'. Three persons of ten in a boat that came alongside boarded before the duty watch raised the alarm and mustered crew, whereupon the intruders jumped
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 29 AUG AT 0600 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE C. SEVEN PERSONS USING GRAPPLING HOOKS BOARDED FROM A SMALL BOAT BUT FLED WHEN THEY WERE SPOTTED AND CREW MUSTERED ON DECK.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 Dec at 0230 local time at Mongla anchorage. Seven persons armed with long knives threatened the watchman, stole ship's stores and escaped. Navy and pilot station contacted without response.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 2 Sep between 0310 and 0340 at Chittagong anchorage. About 14 persons armed with long knives and steel bars boarded over the port bow from two unlit wooden boats during heavy rain. The thieves took
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 4 Jul at 0130 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. About 10 persons armed with knives and operating from a 20-meter boat threatened the duty seaman. Crew mustered and the intruders fled empty
BANGLADESH:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 6 Jul at 2000 local time over the stern while at Chittagong Roads anchorage by four thieves in two unlit boats. Duty officer raised alarm and the intruders fled by jumping overboard.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 7 Nov at 0205 local time at Chittagong anchorage. Seven persons armed with knives, crowbars and large hooks boarded at the stern and threatened duty cadet with a knife. Duty seaman raised alarm and
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 9 Mar at 0930 local time at Chittagong anchorage. Ten persons armed with knives boarded at the forecastle. Crew raised alarm but the intruders escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded at 0430 local time by approximately six armed thieves, while at anchor in the Pusur River (21-46N 089-30E), Zone a14, Mongla. The intruders held a watchman hostage but crew were alerted by another
BANGLADESH:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded at 2350 10 May while at anchor Chittagong. Four armed intruders stole ship's stores and escaped by jumping into the water.
BANGLADESH:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded in Chittagong Roads at 2200 local time 9 Jun. Two persons armed with long knives gained access over the stern and lowered two mooring lines into the water where they were towed away by a small wooden
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded on 23 Nov at 0400 local time, at Chittagong anchorage. Six people armed with long knives stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was robbed of zinc anodes from its stern 20 Aug while anchored at Mongla.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was robbed of zinc anodes welded to stern 29 Jul while at mooring buoy, Mongla.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was subjected to attempted boarding 20 Jun at 2300 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. Six persons armed with knives tried to board at the stern but alert crew prevented the boarding.
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CEMENT CARRIER WAS BOARDED 31 MAY AT 2000 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT JETTY 5, MONGLA. WATCHMAN OBSERVED TEN MEN ARMED WITH KNIVES LOWERING MOORING LINE INTO A SMALL BOAT. HE WAS ASSAULTED WHEN HE CONFRONTED THE THIEVES WHEREUPON HE
BANGLADESH: An unidentified chemical tanker was approached 9 Jul at 2330 local time by 12 persons in two boats while the ship was at anchorage "C", Chittagong. One person was armed with a long knife, boarded at the stern, but fled when confronted by
BANGLADESH: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 02 Feb at 0130 local time, while anchored at Chittagong. Seven robbers armed with long knives stole the ship's stores and escapedin an unlit boat (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 11 Sep at 0345 local time by five persons who gained access via the stern. Duty officer raised alarm and sounded whistle and the thieves fled without taking anything.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 14 Dec at 0315 local time by persons armed with long knives while a Chittagong anchorage. In thieves cut three mooring lines and lowered them into the water. They fled in their boats with the lines
BANGLADESH: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 16 Feb at 2240 local time, while anchored at Chittagong 'B' anchorage. Ten robbers armed with long knives seized the duty seaman and held him at knifepoint. Duty officer raised alarm and crew
BANGLADESH: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 20 Mar at 2300 local time, near Chittagong Alfa anchorage. Two boats, with 10 robbers in each, approached the tanker while it was preparing to anchor. Two robbers boarded the stern and stole ship's
BANGLADESH: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 21 May at 1945 local time while at Chittagong anchorage 'B'. One person armed with a steel bar gained access at the forecastle but jumped overboard and escaped in a boat with three accomplices when
BANGLADESH: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 29 Jul at 1045 UTC while at Chittagong anchorage Alpha. Fifteen persons in four boats, armed with knives and crowbars, boarded at stern. Crew sounded alarm and mustered while 12 shore watchmen who
BANGLADESH: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 2 May at 2100 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. Three persons armed with big knives boarded via the stern. Duty seaman raised alarm and the thieves fled with ship's stores (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 2 Oct at 0520 local time while at Chittagong Anchorage 'C'. The intruders gained access via the stern and stole ship's stores before jumping overboard and escaping when duty officer raised alarm.
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 8 NOV AT 1730 UTC WHILE AT CHITTAGONG 'A' ANCHORAGE. TWO PERSONS BOARDED OVER THE STERN BUT ESCAPED BACK TO THEIR WAITING BOAT WHEN ALARM RAISED.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified chemical tanker was robbed 12 Jun at 140 local time while mooring at Chittagong. Mooring gang requested ship pay out more line fore and aft, which it did. When ship was all fast crew noted that lengths of 100 m were cut out of
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS ROBBED OF ZINC ANODES FROM ITS RUDDER 15 NOV AT 1115 UTC WHILE BERTHED AT VOTT VEGETABLE OIL JETTY NO. 3, CHITTAGONG. DUTY ENGINEER HEARD KNOCKING SOUND AT STERN AND ALERTED CREW AND THIEVES FLED WHEN CREW
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship reported an attempted boarding 26 Jun at 0230 local time, while at Chittagong anchorage 'C'. Robbers in a boat attempted to board using a hook attached to ropes. Anti-piracy watch spotted them, raised alarm, and
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship reported boarding and attempted robbery 4 Mar at 2340 local time, while in port at Chittagong C anchorage. Twelve robbers attempted to board at port side. They threatened duty seamen who raised alarm. Crew
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship reported boarding and attempted robbery 5 Mar at 0345 local time, at Chittagong C anchorage. Four country boats approached the vessel. Two boats came close to port side and two boats approached at stern. Twelve
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTEDLY WAS SUBJECTED TO THREE ATTEMPTED BOARDINGS WHILE AT CHITTAGONG OUTER ANCHORAGE "C". ALL THREE ATTEMPTS WERE LAUNCHED FROM THE SAME BOAT AND INVOLVED THREE PERSONS ON THE FIRST TWO OCCASIONS AND EIGHT
BANGLADESH:An unidentified container ship reports theft of more than 600 container twist locks and other lashing gear 27 Jun while at Chittagong port.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship was boarded 10 Nov at 0400 local time while at Chittagong anchorage B. Thieves stole ship's stores and safety equipment (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship was boarded 13 Aug at 2330 local time, while at Chittagong anchorage by 12 persons armed with guns and knives. The robbers stole ship's stores and fled (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship was boarded 23 Jun at 0330 local time while in position 22 03.8N, 091 40.3E off Chittagong anchorage area. Two armed persons boarded in a heavy rain and stole ship's stores before escaping when crew raised alarm
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 27 MAR AT 0350 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT ANCHOR, CHITTAGONG. TWO PERSONS BOARDED WHILE TWO MORE REMAINED IN THEIR BOAT. DUTY OFFICER RAISED ALARM AND INTRUDERS JUMPED OVERBOARD WITHOUT TAKING ANYTHING.
BANGLADESH:An unidentified container ship was boarded 2 Aug at anchor, Chittagong, by two men from a fishing boat. The two escaped when spotted by duty officer and no loss reported.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship was boarded 30 Oct at 0430 local time while at Bravo Anchorage, Chittagong. Ten persons armed with knives gained access at the stern. They threatened crew, broke open forecastle locker and stole stores. Alarm
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 3 JUL AT 2000 UTC WHILE AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE. THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES STOLE SHIP'S STORES.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship was boarded 3 Sep at 0200 local time, while anchored in position 22-08.29N 091-46.04E at Chitagong anchorage 'C'. Armed robbers stole ship'sstores from poop deck and escaped (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship was boarded 9 Jul at 0030 local time while at berth in Chittagong anchorage. Seven persons armed with knives boarded at forecastle, took duty crew hostage, and escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship was boarded and robbed 17 Feb at 2055 local time at Chittagong C anchorage. Ten robbers armed with long knives, rods and battens boarded the vessel. They took hostage a duty crew, assaulted him, tied him, and
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship was boarded on 10 Nov at 0400 local time, at Chittagong anchorage B. Thieves stole ship's stores and safety equipment.
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS SUBJECT TO ATTEMPTED BOARDING 1 AUG AT 0030 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG. ABOUT SIX PERSONS IN A MOTORBOAT CAME ALONGSIDE AT STERN BUT WITHDREW WHEN SEARCHLIGHTS WERE SHINED ON THEM.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship was subject to attempted boarding 5 Mar at 1915 UTC at Chittagong outer anchorage. Duty crew repelled persons attempting to gain access from two boats (IMB).
BANGLADESH: An unidentified gas carrier was boarded 22 Jul at 1715 local time while at Mongla inner anchorage. Two persons armed with knives threatened crew and duty watchman. Crewraised alarm and the thieves escaped in their boat taking ship's stores.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified gas carrier was boarded 25 Jul at 2100 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. Six persons armed with knives boarded via the poop and threatened the duty watchman when he raised the alarm. Crew mustered and thieves escaped
BANGLADESH: An unidentified general cargo ship boarded and robbed 28 Jan at 2315 local time at Chittagong 'B'anchorage, Bangladesh. Robbers boarded the ship at forecastle and stole ship's stores. Duty crew raised alarm and robbers escaped. Port control
BANGLADESH: An unidentified general cargo ship was approached 28 Sep at 2310 local time, while at Chittagong anchorage. Persons armed with long knives approached in a small boat but were repelled by crew throwing wooden dunnage, when they tried to board
BANGLADESH: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 02 Mar at 2230 local time, while anchored at Chittagong B anchorage. Robbers armed with guns stole ships stores and escaped. Port control and coast guard was informed, but no response was
BANGLADESH: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 16 Mar at 2245 local time while anchoring in Chittagong anchorage 'B'. Thieves armed with knives boarded at the stern, stole ship's stores, escaped when crew sounded alarm, and ship's whistle and
BANGLADESH: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 22 Nov at 1300 UTC while anchored at Mongla anchorage. Persons armed with long knives boarded via the stern and escaped with ship's property when alarm raised.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 22 Oct at 0415 local time at Chittagong anchorage 'B'. Three persons gained access while ship was coming to anchor and stole 3 mooring lines from the stern. Thieves jumped overboard and escaped
BANGLADESH: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 2 Oct at 2000 UTC at Chittagong anchorage B. Robbers armed with long knives boarded at the stern and escaped with ships stores after crew raised alarm. The Bangladesh Coast Guard was informed
BANGLADESH: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 7 Nov at 2330 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. \A group of from 10 to 15 persons, armed with swords and knives, boarded the ship and, despite the ship's crew firing distress rockets at
BANGLADESH: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded on 7 Nov at 2330 local time, while at Chittagong anchorage. A group of about 10 to 15 people, armed with swords and knives, boarded the ship,and despite the crew firing distress rockets at them,
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED INDONESIAN SHIP WAS REPORTED ATTACKED 13 NOV AT ANOWRA THANA AFTER LOCAL AGENT REFUSED TO PAY A "TOLL" AND SEVERAL CREW MEMBERS WERE HURT. POLICE ARRESTED THREE PERSONS. SAME SHIP WAS ATTACKED A DAY LATER AND GOODS LOOTED WHILE
BANGLADESH: An unidentified LPG carrier reports being obstructed in its passage of the Pussur River on 22 Jun at 1618 local time while underway in position 22 23N, 089 37.4E near Mongla. About ten persons in small fishing boats first attempted to
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED LPG CARRIER WAS BOARDED 10 MAR AT 1130 LOCAL TIME IN CHITTAGONG WHILE AT AMMONIA BERTH AND ROBBED OF STORES.
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED LPG CARRIER WAS BOARDED 18 JAN AT 2037 LOCAL TIME BY TWO PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES. THE INTRUDERS ATTACKED FOUR SHORE WATCHMEN AND TWO CREW. DUTY OFFICER SOUNDED ALARM AND THE TWO ESCAPED IN TWO BOATS.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified LPG carrier was subject to attempted boarding 21 Aug at 1130 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. Intruders attempted to gain access via stern using grappling hook, but jumped into water and escaped when discovered by
BANGLADESH: An unidentified multi-purpose cargo ship was boarded 11 Nov at 2140 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. Two persons armed with knives gained access at the forecastle, broke open locker, and stole ship's stores. Master raised alarm and
BANGLADESH: An unidentified multi-purpose cargo ship was boarded on 11 Nov at 2140 local time, while at Chittagong anchorage. Two people armed with knives gained access at the forecastle, broke open locker, and stole ship's stores. The Master raised the
BANGLADESH: An unidentified multipurpose ship was boarded and robbed 19 Feb at 1930 local time at anchorage 'B', Chittagong roads. Five robbers in a boat, pretending to have engine trouble, approached the vessel. Three robbers armed with wooden battens
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED OFFSHORE SUPPLY SHIP WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 6 OCT AT 0057 WHILE AT ANCHOR CHITTAGONG. TWO BOATS WITH SIX PERSONS EACH APPROACHED AND, WHEN CREW ON DECK TRIED TO PREVENT BOARDING, OPENED FIRE WITH GUNS INJURING THE 2ND OFFICER.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified product tanker was approached by a boat at port bow 31 Jan at 0030 local time, while underway at Chittagong Alpha anchorage area. Crew went forward to investigate;.In the meantime, four robbers boarded at poop deck. They
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED ROLL-ON, ROLL-OFF CARGO SHIP WAS APPROACHED 22 OCT AT 2330 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE BY TWO UNPAINTED WOODEN BOATS CONTAINING TEN PERSONS. DUTY OFFICER RAISED ALARM AND CREW MUSTERED, WHEREUPON THE BOATS
BANGLADESH:An unidentified roll-on, roll-off container ship was boarded 10 Jul (reported 2 Aug) at Chittagong Anchorage. Two intruders threatened and robbed a cadet and then entered the accommodation. When the alarm was raised the intruders fled the ship
BANGLADESH:An unidentified ship was attacked 3 and 4 Sep at Chittagong Port by a gang of 20-25 persons armed with long knives and operating from six boats. The group attempted to cut the ship's stern line 3 Sep and fled when the crew was alerted. On 4
BANGLADESH: An unidentified ship was boarded 24 Sep at 0130 local time while at Alpha outer anchorage, Chittagong. Three boats approached stern, bow and midship section starboard. Four persons boarded aft and one tried to climb to forecastle. Alarm
BANGLADESH: An unidentified supply ship, towing another vessel, was boarded 16 Sep at 1430 UTC at Chittagong Roads. Nine robbers, armed with knives, stole ship's stores and fled when crewfought them off using hand flares and axes, without injury to the
BANGLADESH:An unidentified tanker at anchor Chittagong Roads, was boarded 7 Sep at 0315 local time by five person armed with long knives. The duty officer raised the alarm and the thieves escaped with four mooring lines to a boat in which five
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 17 Aug at 2110 local time while in position 22 10N, 091 46E, Anchorage C, Chittagong. About fifteen persons tried to gain access via anchor chain. Watchman spotted them and they jumped into
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tanker was approached 05 May at 2320 local time, while underway in position 21-16N 091-31E, 60 NM SSW of Chittagong. One fishing boat came close to starboard quarter and persons inside attempted to board. Master took evasive
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 14 JUN AT 2320 LOCAL TIME BY PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG. SHIP'S WATCHMAN WAS THREATENED BUT RAISED THE ALARM WHEREUPON THE THIEVES ESCAPED WITH SHIP'S EQUIPMENT.
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 16 JUL AT 1530 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG. TWO PERSONS OPERATING FROM A SPEEDBOAT STOLE THREE MOORING LINES.
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 17 JUN AT 2120 LOCAL TIME BY EIGHT PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES, WHILE THE SHIP WAS ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG. WHEN THE ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND CREW MUSTERED, THE THIEVES JUMPED OVERBOARD AN ESCAPED WITH MOORING
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tanker was boarded 1 Jul at 0255 local time via the poop while at anchorage 'A', Chittagong. Four persons armed with long knives arrived in two large motorboats and one smaller boat. The intruders lowered ship's mooring lines
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tanker was boarded 1 Jul at 0255 local time while at anchorage 'A', Chittagong. Chief officer observed 4 persons armed with long knives try to steal hawsers and raised alarm. The thieves threatened crew with 18-inch knives
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tanker was boarded 20 Sep at 0230 local time, while at Chittagong outer anchorage. Six robbers broke open forward store and tried to steal ships property. Alert crew raised alarm and robbers fled empty handed (IMB).
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 24 OCT AT ANCHOR CHITTAGONG, BY ABOUT 25 PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES. CREW RESISTED BUT WAS UNABLE TO PREVENT THEFT OF STORES. PORT CONTROL WAS NOTIFIED BUT COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ONLY ARRIVED AFTER 90
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tanker was boarded 25 Nov at 0315 local time by about 12 persons armed with long knives which ship was anchored off Kutubdia Island, Chittagong. Intruders threatened duty seaman with knife and stole ship's stores. Thieves
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Apr at 1300 UTC while anchored at Chittagong anchorage 'A'. Armed persons were discovered and jumped overboard escaping with safety equipment.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Oct at 1400 local time while anchored at Chittagong. Four armed thieves boarded while four accomplices waited in their boat. The thieves stole two mooring lines before escaping when alarm was sounded and
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tanker was boarded 4 Oct at 0125 local time while at Chittagong Anchorage 'B'. Two persons armed with long knives boarded using bamboo poles but jumped overboard and fled when duty officer sounded alarm and ship's whistle
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Jan at 0400 local time, while anchored at Chittagong outer anchorage. "Several" robbers, armed with long knives, boarded at the poop deck. Crew activated fire hoses and the robbers fled in a waiting
BANGLADESH:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS ROBBED OF ZINC ANODES 25 OCT WHILE DISCHARGING CHEMICALS AT CHITTAGONG.
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tug towing a tanker for scrap was boarded 10 Aug at 0800 local time off Kutubdia Island. A group of pirates in five trawlers, armed with guns, boarded both the tug and the tanker and stole stores and property. The tug sent out
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tug was boarded 12 Aug at 0145 local time while anchored in position 22 15N, 091 43E, Anchorage B, Chittagong. Fifteen to 20 persons from 3 or 4 motorized boats boarded armed with knives and bolos. One crew member injured
BANGLADESH:A SINGLE PERSON ARMED WITH A KNIFE BOARDED AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 14 MAY AT 2100 LOCAL TIME USING A GRAPPLING HOOK AT THE FORECASTLE. WHEN SPOTTED BY ANTI-PIRACY WATCH THE MAN JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED IN AN
BangladeshAt Chittagong 'B' anchorage, robbers armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship, at stern whilst anchoring. They stole ship's stores and escaped. Crew raised alarm, sounded whistle, and fired a flare. Port control informed but no
BANGLADESH: At least 13 trawlers are reported looted in incidents on 1, 2 and 9 Jan according to a 19 Jan report. The incidents took place in the Meghna River, around Bhola district (INFO).
BANGLADESH: At least 8 fishing trawlers were attacked and looted 4 Oct at noon local time. The trawlers had sought shelter from a developing weather system when they were attacked by about 40 persons in 3 speedy trawlers near the fairway buoy, 100 km
BANGLADESH: Bangladeshi media report 19 Jul that, despite recent high-profile arrests of river pirate gangs preying on local traders and fishermen, other gangs rapidly move into areas where arrests have been made. In the Meghna River estuary 183 trawlers
BANGLADESH-Bay Of Bengal-Approaches to Karnaphuli River. 050400FMAY92 upon approach to anchorage Pirates armed with knives were repelled from stern. This incident was repeated 090700FMAY92. No injuries were reported.
BANGLADESH: Bulk cargo ship (YUAN ZHI) had an attempted robbery 12 Aug, while at Chittagong outer anchorage. A regular Coast Guard patrol boat arrested four suspects from an engine boat. Suspects later confessed they were trying to rob the vessel (LL).
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier approached 16 Sep at 0200 local time, in position 22-16.94N 091-43.08E, at Chittagong anchorage a. Four robbers in a small motorboat approached ship at stern, during cargo operations. Three robbers jumped off the boat and clung
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded 10 Oct, at 0234 local time in position 22-17.4N 091-44.1E, Chittagong anchorage a, Bangladesh. Four robbers boarded the bulk carrier. One robberarmed with knife attempted to enter accommodation. Alert crew closed all
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded 12 Jul 10 at 2030 UTC while berthed at Chittagong anchorage. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel via the stern using ropes. Duty watch spotted the robbers, informed the watch officer and raised the alarm.
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded 17 Jul at 2300 UTC, while anchored at Chittagong Anchorage B. Six robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel. Duty officer raised the alarm. All crew mustered. The robbers escaped without stealing anything (IMB).
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded 17 Jul at 2300 UTC, while anchored at Chittagong Anchorage B. Six robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel. Duty officer raised the alarm and all crew mustered. The robbers escaped without stealing anything (IMB).
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded 17 May at 0345 local time, Chittagong anchorage A, per 4 Jul reporting. Three robbers boarded the vessel during lighting operations. They opened the aft rope locker, stole from the ships stores, and escaped. The Coast
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded 23 Sep at 0440 local time, at Chittagong anchorage a. Eight robbers in a boat approached and two robbers boarded at stern. Alert crew raised alarm and crew mustered with bars. After 10 minutes, robbers jumped into the
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded 7 Aug 10 at 2035 local time while anchored at Chittagong Kutubdia anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. They attacked the duty watch with knives, injuring his hands and requiring hospital
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 10 Sep at 0250 local time, at Chittagong anchorage. Eight robbers armed with knives in four boats boarded at the stern, as the ship was preparing to anchor. Crew confronted robbers but they stole ships stores
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 20 November at 2315 LT while anchored in position 22-12N 091-45E, Chittangong, Bangladesh. Duty officer noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and alerted the deck watchkeepers, who then rushed the
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded, attempted robbery 14 Feb, at 0415 local time, in position 22-16.2N 091-43.7E, Chittagong Anchorage. Robbers boarded the bulk carrier and attempted to steal from the ships stores and ropes. As the ropes were secured on
BANGLADESH:Bulk carrier boarded on 13 October at 22-15N 091-44E, at Chittagong Anchorage "A". Seven robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel from the aft during cargo operations. Duty crew noticed the robbers stealing ship's stores and
BANGLADESH:Bulk carrier boarded on 17 August at 21-52N 091-41E, Kutubdia Anchorage. An unknown number of robbers boarded the anchored vessel,stole ship's stores and escape unnoticed. The theft was later discovered by a duty crewman while making rounds.
BANGLADESH:Bulk carrier boarded on 19 September at 22-54N 91-45E, at Chittagong Anchorage. Two armed robbers carrying knives boarded the ship while at anchor and held a crew member hostage at knifepoint. Four additional robbers boarded the ship via the
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 07 Dec, at 0545local time in position 21:47.9N-091:4237E, Chittagong Anchorage.Duty AB spotted six robbers armed with long knives during routinerounds onboard the bulk carrier. The robbers tried to take the
BANGLADESH:Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 24 Mar 08 at 0230 local time at Chittagong TSP jetty. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel during discharging operations. Fearing injuries, the crew on anti-piracy watch retreated into
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded was robbed 24 Nov, at 0400 local time in position 22:17.5N-091:43.3E Chittagong Outer Anchorage A, Bangladesh. Fifteen robbers armed with long knives boarded the bulk carrier and tied up two crewmembers. Three watchmen
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier (HONG KONG STAR) robbed 15 Aug 10 at 0345 local time while anchored in position 22-15.1N 091-41.7E, Chittagong anchorage. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel via the stern from a single engine driven boat during
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 18 Jul at 2100 UTC, while anchored at Chittagong Anchorage B. Twelve robbers, in two small boats and armed with knives, attempted to board the vessel during lightering operations. D/O raised the alarm
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 18 Jul at 2100 UTC, while anchored at Chittagong Anchorage B. Twelve robbers, in two small boats, armed with knives attempted to board the vessel during lightering operations. D/O raised the alarm and
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 28 Sep 09 at 2030 local time in position 22-14.2N 091-43.5E, Chittagong anchorage. Eight robbers in a fishing boat attempted to board the vessel when the duty AB spotted them and raised the alarm. The
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 3 Oct 09 at 2230 local time while anchored in position 22-00N 091-40E, Chittagong anchorage. Approximately 10 robbers in a wooden boat approached the vessel and attempted to board. The crew's alertness
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier reported robbery 23 Sept 07, Kutubdia anchorage, Chittagong. While carrying out anti piracy rounds, the ship's crew found the forecastle stores door lock broken and ships stores missing. Even though there were a number of shore
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier robbed 08 Nov, Kutubdia Roads, Bangladesh. Ten robbers armed with steel bars and knives in a wooden boat, boarded the bulk carrier at the stern. The robbers brokeinto the lockers and stole from the ships stores. The duty officer
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier robbed 12 Jun 09 at 0300 local time while anchored in position 22-14N 091-42E, Chittagong anchorage. Four robbers boarded the vessel while four others waited in a nearby boat. The men climbed onboard using a hook and line and
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier robbed 13 Oct 09 at 2105 UTC while anchored in position 22-10.2N 091-47.4E, Chittagong anchorage. Robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel from the stern where one crew member was held hostage until they gained access
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier robbed 15 Sep 09 at 2200 local time while anchored in position 22-09.4N 091-47.2E, Chittagong anchorage. Twelve robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel from the stern. They took the stern duty watchman hostage and began
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier robbed 19 Jun 09 at 1220 UTC while berthed in Chittagong port. While reading the forward drafts from the jetty, the officer on duty was robbed of his personal belongings. The officer called for help but the robber managed to
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier robbed 22 Sep 09 at 2155 local time while anchored in Chittagong anchorage. Five robbers boarded the vessel from the stern anchor when the duty seaman spotted the suspects on his rounds. Upon encountering the robbers, the duty
BANGLADESH:Cargo ship boarded, robbed 04 Mar 08 at 0100 local time at the Chittagong Ruby cement jetty. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the cargo ship while it was at berth. They assaulted and injured a shore-based security guard by cutting
BANGLADESH: Chemical tanker boarded 18 Oct, at 2000 local time in position 22:12.10N-091:40.50E, Chittagong b anchorage, Bangladesh. Robbers boarded the chemical tanker and stole from the ship's stores. Authorities were informed and promised to send
BANGLADESH: Chemical tanker boarded 18 Oct, at midnight local time in position 22-12.10N 091-40.50E, Chittagong b anchorage, Bangladesh. During routine rounds, the crew on the chemical tanker spotted a robber onboard and chased him. The robber jumped
BANGLADESH: Chemical tanker boarded and robbed 15 September at 2045 LT while berthed in position 22-16.15N 091-49.19E at the Super Oil Refinery Terminal, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Two robbers with long knives boarded the vessel, held the duty watchman
BANGLADESH: Chemical tanker (KASUGTA) reported attempted boarding 28 Jun 10 at 0330 local time while anchored in position 22-13.5N 091-43.7E, Chittagong anchorage. About 17 robbers from two wooden boats attempted to board the vessel. The incident was
BANGLADESH: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 13 Aug 07, River Mooring No. 3, Chittagong anchorage. Suspects in country boats reportedly approached the vessel. The boats were noticed going under the hull near the stern. The suspects were
BANGLADESH: Chemical tanker robbed 26 Jun 10 at 0230 local time while anchored in position 22-13.8N 091-44E, Chittagong anchorage. Five robbers in two wooden boats armed with hand guns and knives boarded the vessel at anchor. They pointed guns at the
BANGLADESH, CHITTAGONG:Several persons in two fishing boats attempted tp board a general cargo ship underway. Crew raised alarm, activated fire hoses, and fired one rocket flare. Master took evasive manoeuvres amd after 35 mins. boats moved away.
BANGLADESH: Container ship approached 07 Sep at 0240 local time in position 22-12.68N 091-43.1E, at Chittagong anchorage. Ten persons in an unlit boat came alongside and attempted to board. D/O raised alarm, crew mustered, and boat moved away (IMB).
BANGLADESH: Containership boarded 29 Mar, at 0300 local time at Chittagong Roads. Two robbers using grappling hooks with ropes boarded the container ship from a small boat near the stern. The alarm was raised by the deck watchmen. The deck watchmen were
BANGLADESH: Container ship boarded and robbed 05 Jul at 2215 local time in position 22-11-00N 091- 43.50E, Chittagong anchorage B. Several low wooden boats were roaming near the vessel when one boat, near the port bow, stopped the engine and drifted
BANGLADESH: Container ship boarded and robbed 12 Jul 1555 UTC Chittagong Anchorage B. Six robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. The D/O raised the alarm and all crew mustered and chased the robbers. The robbers stole from the ships stores and
BANGLADESH: Container ship boarded and robbed 16 November at 2100 LT while anchored in position 22-12.3N 091-42.2E, Chittangong, Bangladesh. Five robbers boarded the vessel. After the Master raised the alarm and flashed searchlights, the robbers escaped
BANGLADESH: Containership boarded and robbed 30 Jul at 2115 local time, while at Chittagong outer anchorage b. Three robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel at the stern and stole ships stores. Alert crew raised alarm and robbers jumped overboard
BANGLADESH:Container ship boarded on 26 June at 22-10N 091-42 E, at Chittagong Anchorage "B". Two pirates armed with knives boarded the anchored vessel following a heavy rain shower. One of the pirates attacked a duty crewman at the aft station, who
BANGLADESH: Container ship boarded on 29 February while anchored at position 21-44 N 091-37 E, 12 nm west of Kutubdia Island. Robbers were able to board the ship and steal ship's stores and escape unnoticed. Master informed port authority and local
BANGLADESH:Container ship boarded on 9 August at 22-09N 091-44E, Chittagong Inner Anchorage. A gang of approximately 10 robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel from the stern, captured one crewmember and threatened him with their
BANGLADESH:Container ship boarded, robbed 02 Apr 08 at 0500 local time, Chittagong anchorage B. Robbers boarded the vessel. They broke the aft store padlock and stole ship?s stores. The port authority and ships in vicinity were informed by VHF (IMB).
BANGLADESH:Container ship boarded, robbed 13 Jun 08 at 2354 local time while in position 22-13.8N 091-44.3E, Chittagong Outer Roads Anchorage 'B'. Six robbers in a long wooden boat with an outboard engine boarded the vessel. They stole ship's stores and
BANGLADESH: Container ship boarded, robbed 4 May 08 at 2300 local time in position 22-12.9N 091-45.0E: Chittagong anchorage Bravo. Three robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel from the stern whilst seven robbers remained in the boat. They broke
BANGLADESH:Container Ship (MARTHA RUSS) boarded, robbed 26 Apr 08 at 1530 local time while at berth in position 22-10.16N 091-46.88E, Chittagong Port, per 2 Jun 08 reporting. Three robbers in a small boat boarded the ship and stole part of the hawser.
BANGLADESH:Container Ship (MT HUDSON) reported suspicious approach 4 May 08 at 2255 local time while in position 22-12.9N 091-46.88E, Chittagong Anchorage B, per 1 Jul 08 reporting. Suspected robbers came alongside the ship in an engine-driven wooden
BANGLADESH: Container ship reports attempted boarding 17 Sep at 0330 local time, at Chittagong anchorage c. Eight armed robbers approached ship. Alert crew mustered and sounded the whistle. Upon seeing crew alertness, robbers aborted attempted boarding
BANGLADESH:Container ship reports attempted boarding 20 Sep at 1750 UTC, in position 22-09.57N 091-44.77E at Chittagong anchorage. Eight robbers in an unlit boat attempted to board from the stern, by using hooks and ropes. Alert duty crew raised alarm
BANGLADESH: Container ship robbed 11 Oct 10 at 1245 LT while at anchor in position 22-11N 091-44E, in Chittagong. While at anchor, robbers boarded a container ship. They entered the forward store and stole ship's stores. When noticed by crew, the robbers
BANGLADESH: Container ship robbed 12 Sep 10 at 2300 local time while at anchorage in Chittagong at position 22-09.45N 091-45.0E. Counter-piracy watch on board an anchored container ship reported three robbers armed with long knives to watch officer. The
BANGLADESH: Container ship robbed 15 Mar 09 at 0715 local time while anchored in Chittagong anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and broke open the rope locker, stealing ship?s stores. They were not spotted by the crew (IMB).
BANGLADESH: Container ship robbed 19 Jun 09 at 0400 local time while anchored in position 22-10N 091-46E, Chittagong anchorage. Armed robbers boarded the vessel using hooks and lines while another two remained in a nearby boat. They threatened the duty
BANGLADESH: Container ship robbed 19 Oct 09 at 2106 local time while anchored in position 22-10.7N 091-43.3E, Chittagong anchorage. Approximately 25 robbers in three wooden boats armed with long knives approached the vessel from astern. Fifteen of the
BANGLADESH: Container ship robbed 6 Jul 09 at 1804 UTC while anchored in position 22-11N 91-46E, Chittagog achorage. The duty officer detected some boats near the stern of the vessel at anchor. The crew mustered and saw 15 robbers onboard. A duty
BANGLADESH: Container ship robbed and items were recovered 26 Jun at 0700 local time at Chittagong `A? Anchorage. The vessel discovered that her aft rope locker was opened and the ship?s stores were missing. The master informed the Coast Guard who
BANGLADESH:Container Ship (TABAGO BAY) reported suspicious approach 29 Apr 08 at 2310 local time while at anchorage in position 22-10.16N 091-46.88E, Chittagong Port. Between 10-12 people in an engine-driven wooden boat was near the vessel. The vessel
BANGLADESH: Container ship was robbed 21 Feb at 0400 local time while in position 22-15N 91-47E at the Chittagong outer anchorage. Two robbers in a boat boarded the ship. Duty crew spotted the robbers on the poop deck and raised the alarm. Upon seeing
BANGLADESH: Container ship was robbed 23 Feb at 21:35 local time while in position 22-11.42N 91-43.55E at Chittagong Port outer limits. The robbers stole three large garbage bins. No crew was injured. (IMB)
BANGLADESH:Container vessel (KOTA TEGAP) boarded, robbed 13 Feb 08 at 0315 local time in position 22-25N 091-36E, port of Chittagong, per 02 Apr 08 reporting. Twelve robbers armed with knives and a revolver boarded the vessel from the aft. The robbers
BANGLADESH: Duty watchman reported robbery 9 Oct, at 0324 local time at Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh. Duty watchman sighted four robbers cutting mooring ropes. The duty watchman was assaulted by the robbers, after attempting to stop them. Duty
BANGLADESH: Eight pirates armed with knives in an unlit boat boarded a bulk carrier 29 Dec at 1720 UTC, while underway in position 22-05N 091-43E, off Chittagong. Alert crew mustered and switched on deck lights but thieves nonetheless broke into aft
BANGLADESH: Eleven fishing trawlers were attacked 23 Apr in Majherchar in Borhanuddin upazila, in the Meghna estuary. At least eleven fishermen were injured during the attack. Police and fishermen report that over 50 fishing trawlers have been looted, 15
BANGLADESH: Eleven fishing trawlers were looted, 2 fishermen are missing and 27 injured during incidents, over a two day period during Eid-il-Azha according to a 28 Jan report. The incidents are reported in the Bay of Bengal, off the Patharghata coast of
BANGLADESH: Firefight between pirates and enforcement authorities 27 Sep, Monpura, in Bhola. A 16 member joint forces team encountered two trawlers with pirates onboard and challenged them. The pirates opened fire and the joint forces retaliated.
BANGLADESH: Fishing trawler reportedly taken over by mutineers 02 Sep while operating off Coxs Bazar. According to a survivor, six reported newly hired crewmembers turned mutinous and killed seven crewmembers. The bodies of the seven others, including
BANGLADESH:Five pirates boarded an unidentified bulk carrier while at anchor on 23 Aug at 2300 LT in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The crew and stevedores spotted the pirates chased them from the boat.
BANGLADESH: Forty fishermen and three trawlers were taken hostage 3 July by pirates operating at Dublar Char in the Sundarbans. On 5 Jul a cell phone demand for a ransom of Tk 6 lakh was received for the "first phase" (INFO).
BANGLADESH:Four persons in a small wooden boat attempted to steal zinc anodes welded to the rudderpost of a chemical tanker and anchor in Chittagong Bravo anchorage 21 Aug. The crew spotted them and the alarm was raised. The thieves fled and port
Bangladesh:Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier, at Chittagong anchorage 'a' at 0234 LT. One robber armed with a knife attempted to enteraccommodation. Alert crew closed all entrance doors and raised alarm. Robbers jumped into a waiting boat and escaped.
BANGLADESH: General cargo ship (BM ADVENTURE) robbed 24 Sep 10 at 2210 local time while at anchorage in Chittagong at position 22-10.9N 091-40.7E. Four robbers in one boat boarded a ship from astern during anchoring operations. Duty watchman noticed them
BANGLADESH: General cargo ship boarded 03 Sep between 2100 and 2400 local time at Chittagong anchorage a. Robbers boarded twice from the stern and bow. Alert crew mustered and robbers jumped overboard and escaped empty handed (IMB).
BANGLADESH: General cargo ship boarded and robbed 04 Sep at 0325 local time at Chittagong anchorage a. Six robbers armed with long knives boarded the ship from the bow. They broke forecastle and stole ships stores (IMB).
BANGLADESH: General Cargo ship boarded and robbed 26 Jul at 2350 local time, in position 22-16.2N 091-49.1E Dry Dock Berth No. 2, Chittagong. Robbers from two boats boarded the vessel from the starboard side and stole from the ships stores. When spotted
BANGLADESH: General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 5 May 09 at 0830 UTC, Chittagong anchorage. Robbers in a boat approached the vessel and attempted to board via anchor cable. The crew was alerted and the robbers aborted the attempt and escaped
BANGLADESH: General cargo ship (SANTA SURIA) robbed 25 Dec 09 at 0229 local time while anchored in position 22-14.42N 091-43E, Chittagong port anchorage B. Six robbers armed with small knives boarded the vessel by using a small wooden boat to approach
BANGLADESH: General cargo ship was boarded 29 July at 0018 UTC while anchored in position 22-03.76N 091-46.31E, approximately 11NM south of Pattanga Lt House, Chittagong OPL, Bangladesh. Thirteen robbers boarded the vessel. The deck cadet and bosun saw
BANGLADESH:General cargo vessel boarded, robbed 12 Oct 07, TSP Jetty, Chittagong port. Five robbers boarded the vessel from the stern. They stabbed the duty watchman and stole from the ships stores. The duty officer raised the alarm and the robbers
BANGLADESH: More than 100 trawlers were reported looted during the night of 1-2 Nov on the Meghna River estuaries of Manpura, Tazmuddin, Daulatkhan of Bohia, and Dhal Char. In one case, a fisherman fought back and detained some of the pirates, whereupon
BANGLADESH: Nine fishing trawlers were robbed of cash and fish according to a 03 Feb report. The robbers injured 13 fishermen, after the fishermen offered resistance. The incidents are reported in the Bay of Bengal, off the Patharghata coast of Barguna
BANGLADESH: Oil tanker boarded 7 Nov 08 at 2055 local time in Chittagong anchorage A. Five robbers boarded an oil tanker at anchorage. They jumped overboard with sighted by the ship?s crew. Nothing was reported stolen and no injury to the crew (IMB).
BANGLADESH:On 01 April, the bulk carrier CRANE was boarded at 22-15N 091-44E, at the Chittagong Anchorage `A'. The vessel was attacked while discharging. During a routine patrol of vessel by ship staff, approx. 6 robbers armed with long knives were found
BANGLADESH:On 10 August, the anchored Singapore-flagged container ship KOTA HARTA was boarded at 22-09N 091-47E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. Three robbers boarded the ship from the poop deck, using a hook and rope. Upon discovering the robbers, the duty
BANGLADESH:On 14 August, two fishing trawlers were hijacked, along with the kidnapping of 21 fishermen, along the Meghna River. Local authorities managed to rescue 10 of the kidnapped fishermen soon after the incident.
BANGLADESH:On 15 August, a fishing trawler was hijacked, along with the kidnapping of 15 fishermen along the Meghna River. A gang of pirates attacked three trawlers in the Talia Char area. When the fishermen tried to resist the bandits, they opened fire,
BANGLADESH:On 15 February, a bulk carrier was boarded at 22-15N 091-42E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. Robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel via the anchor chain. Alert duty A/B noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers
BANGLADESH:On 15 June, the Liberia-flagged anchored chemical tanker GOLDEN AVENUE was boarded at 22-09N 091-47E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. Approximately 20 robbers armed with axes and machetes, in three wooden boats, approached and boarded a chemical
BANGLADESH:On 16 August, the anchored Liberia-flagged container ship HENRIETTE SCHULTE was boarded at 22-10N 091-42E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. Four robbers, armed with knives, boarded the anchored container ship. The Officer of the Watch spotted them
BANGLADESH:On 16 January, a bulk carrier was boarded at 22-17N 091-43E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel via the anchor chain during cargo operations. The Second Officer noticed the robbers and
BANGLADESH:On 18 February, the tanker JASMINE EXPRESS was boarded at 22-11N 091-46E, at the Chittagong "C" Anchorage. After STS discharge operations, the crew on an anchored tanker while waiting for further instructions discovered that two STS mooring
BANGLADESH:On 22 March, the anchored tanker NORD OPTIMISER was boarded at 22-15N 091-44E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel during anchoring operations. They stole ship's stores and properties before escaping. Port authorities,
BANGLADESH:On 23 May, the berthed product tanker GOLDEN ADVENTURE was boarded in the vicinity of 22-16N 091-48E, at the Chittagong port. During discharge operations at berth, the tanker was boarded by robbers armed with knives. They were noticed by the
BANGLADESH:On 25 March, three fishing trawlers were hijacked in the vicinity of 21-26N 091-35E, approximately 20 nm off the coast of Cox's Bazaar. A gang of 20 to 25 pirates attacked the 34 fishermen onboard the three trawlers. The crews were beaten,
BANGLADESH:On 27 August, the anchored Marshall Islands-flagged container ship NADIR was boarded while at position 22-11N 091-42E, Chittagong Anchorage. Approximately 16 robbers in two boats approached the ship. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded
BANGLADESH:On 27 July, the Denmark-flagged anchored chemical tanker TORM LOIRE was boarded in the vicinity of 22-13N 091-46 E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. While awaiting berthing instructions, the duty crew on routine patrol noticed a robber lowering
BANGLADESH:On 4 August, the anchored Hong Kong-flagged product tanker ST. MICHAELIS was boarded at 22-11N 091-41E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. While at anchor, robbers boarded the vessel from astern. When the alarm was raised, the crew locked itself in
BANGLADESH:On 9 Aug, at 0130 in the outer anchorage of Chittagong, armed thieves attacked a general cargo ship. One crewmember and watchman were shot. The other crewmembers resistedand the thieves retreated. Other ships also came to help. Port
BANGLADESH: Passengers on the launch (SONARTORI-1), attacked by river pirates 11 Sep at Postogola, turned on their attackers beating one to death and injuring another while their five accomplices escaped. Seven robbers boarded the launch bound from
BANGLADESH: Passenger trawler (SEVEN STAR) was boarded 02 April in the Meghna estuary in offshore Kalatola-Telirchar area in Manpura upasila in the Bhoa district. As the vessel was in transit from Ramgati to Monpura, armed pirates boarded the vessel and
BANGLADESH:Persons from three wooden boats made three attempts to board the 4,724-ton, Singapore-flag cargo ship (ASIA HARMONY) 3 Jun at 1515 UTC at Chittagong anchorage. Crew and watchmen prevented attempts.
BANGLADESH: Pirates killed one crewman and injured 10 others in a 24 Dec attack, which also sank their trawler (MAHMUDA) ,about 70 km, off the Patharghata Coast. The pirates also robbed the trawlers (NIZAM) and (MUSTAFA), when they came to the aid of the
BANGLADESH:Pirates looted 10 trawlers and held four crew members hostage while injuring at least 20 others. Twenty-five to thirty attackers, operating from a fast boat, attacked over a two-day period stealing nets, fish and engine spares.
BANGLADESH: Pirates reportedly from the Shiraj Bahini attacked and looted 5 boats carrying merchandise on the Tatulia (Tetulia) River 10 Aug, and 10 businessmen were reported injured. The same group attacked and looted 9 fishing trawlers 13 Aug, stealing
BANGLADESH: Product tanker reported suspicious 21 Oct, at 0730 local time in position 22-11.31N 091-43.50E, Chittagong b anchorage, Bangladesh. A group of suspected robbers were spotted near the propeller of a product tanker. The crew chased them away
BANGLADESH: Product tanker robbed 19 Oct, at 0700 local time in position 22-12.10N 091-40.50E, Chittagong b anchorage, Bangladesh. Robbers were detected at stern stealing zinc anodes from the product tanker. The ship's crew threw empty bottles and moved
BANGLADESH: Robbers kill fisherman, injure others, 09Dec, Sondaia point, southeastern coastal district of Coxs Bazar. Asthe fishermen were approaching the shore after an evening of deepsea fishing, they came under attack by 8-10 pirates who looted
BANGLADESH: Ro-Ro ship boarded and robbed 1 Jul at 0700 local time, Chittagong Anchorage. Approximately 40 robbers armed with long knives and steel bars boarded the vessel. The alarm was raised; and the crew mustered and closed all access doors. The
BANGLADESH: Ro/Ro ship robbed 20 Jun 10 at 0330 local time while conducting anchoring operations in position 22-12.9N 091-43.1E, Chittagong anchorage. Eight robbers armed with knives attempted to attack a duty crewmember who ran into the accommodation
BANGLADESH: Seven trawlers were looted and one crew member is missing after pirates struck 27 Feb off Bangladesh's Patharghata Coast. Three trawlers were attacked at noon 30 km s. e. ofPatharghatta and 4 were attacked that night. The pirates reportedly
BANGLADESH:Ship's stores were stolen 26 Dec from a ship anchored at Chittagong. Six intruders boarded over the stern and lowered the stolen supplies into their wooden boat before escaping.
BANGLADESH:Six persons in a wooden boat attempted to remove zinc anodes from the stern of an unidentified container ship anchored at Chittagong 1 Jun at 0430 local time. Ship's watch had been doubled and six local watchmen hired. Port Control notified
BANGLADESH:Tanker boarded 6 Jul 08 at 0135 local time while at anchorage in position 21-48N 091-42E, Kutubdia Island. Two robbers using a rope and hook boarded the vessel. boat, which had four other robbers and escaped. No injuries to crew. Nothing
BANGLADESH: Tanker boarded and robbed 23 Jul at 0015 local time, while at Chittagong Alfa anchorage. Ten robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel at forecastle, attacked the shore watchman, and tied him up. Duty officer raised alarm, crew
BANGLADESH:Tanker boarded on 22 May while at anchor at 22:15 N ? 091:44 E, 3.9 nm northwest of Patenga Point Light. Pirates armed with knives boarded the anchored tanker, stole ship stores and escaped. The incident was reported to the coast guard who
BANGLADESH: Tanker reported three attempted boardings 28 Jul, while at Chittagong outer anchorage b. Three robbers boarded a tanker using long poles with hooks. Alert crew activatedfire hoses and repelled boarders. Master reported this was the third
BANGLADESH: Tanker robbed 11 Dec 08 at 0142 local time while anchored at position 22-15N 091-44E, Chittagong ?A? anchorage. Six robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The coast guard boarded for
BANGLADESH: Tanker robbed 21 Nov 10 while at anchor in position 21-50.2N 091-39.5E, in the Chittagong anchorage. Robbers attempted to board a tanker engaged in anchoring operations via the poop deck using a rope and hook. Alert crew on anti piracy watch
BANGLADESH: Tanker robbed 23 Aug 10 at 2330 local time while berthed in position 22-16.1N 091-48.2E, Chittagong port. Six robbers armed with long knives in a small wooden boat approached the vessel. Two of the robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship's
BANGLADESH:Ten thieves boarded an unidentified ship and wounded a local watchman while stealing ship's stores. The incident occurred at Alpha Anchorage.
BANGLADESH:THE 10,588-TON, INDIAN-FLAG BULK CARRIER (APJ ANAND) WAS BOARDED 2 FEB AT MONGLA PORT INNER ANCHORAGE, AT 0115 UTC. AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF BOARDERS, ARMED WITH AXES AND KNIVES, WERE INVOLVED. SHIP'S CREW TRIED TO REPEL THE ATTACK BY SHOUTING AND
BANGLADESH:The 1,200-ton Panamanian flag cargo ship (AMETHYST) was raided 9 Aug at 0100 local time at Chittagong outer anchorage by armed intruders who tried to gain access from small boat. While crew and hired guards were repelling the attack two crew
Bangladesh:The 1,501-ton, Danish-flag freighter, Karin Cat, was reportedly attacked by a group of persons while the vessel was waiting to take a berth. Ship was carrying defense supplies. No loss or damage was reported.
BANGLADESH:THE 19,683-TON, MALTESE-FLAG BULK CARRIER (KAPITAN IVANCHUK) WAS BOARDED 7 FEB AT 0030 LOCAL BY 6 INTRUDERS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES, WHILE AT ANCHOR AT MONGLA ROADS. THE INTRUDERS STOLE SHIP'S STORES FROM FORWARD AND FLED WHEN THE CREW SOUNDED
BANGLADESH: The 19,683-ton, Maltese-flag bulk carrier ,Kapitan Ivanchuk, was boarded by armed thieves at 0945 local time while at anchor Jayman Reach anchorage, Mongla (22-28N 089-35E). Thieves boarded simultaneously from barges alongside to port and
BANGLADESH:THE 6,036-TON ROMANIAN FLAG CARGO SHIP (ARDEAL), LYING SINCE APRIL 1999 AT MONGLA BANGLADESH AND WITH CREW UNPAID SINCE APRIL 2000, WAS REPORTED 30 AUG TO HAVE BEEN LOOTED BY THIEVES WHO HAVE ALSO STOLEN ALL OF THE CREW'S BELONGINGS. IN SEP
BANGLADESH:THE 7,565-TON, PANAMANIAN FLAG CONTAINER SHIP (ARTEMIS) WAS BOARDED 4 JUL AT 0206 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE. THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES STOLE TWO MOORING LINES AND A MEGAPHONE BEFORE ESCAPING WHEN CREW
BANGLADESH: The Bangladeshi coastal freighter (BARVINA) was attacked 31 Dec while at Chittagong port and looted of goods while crew were kept hostage at gunpoint. Local operators reportedly refuse to lodge complaints with police fearing retaliatory
BANGLADESH: The barge (SWISSCO 12) and its tugboat were boarded and robbed late 01 Apr, while underway in the Bay of Bengal near Kutubdia channel. The attack left three of the 25 crewmembers injured. Valuable tools and spare parts were also stolen in the
BANGLADESH: The cargo lighter (AL-SAMIT-3) was boarded 31 Oct at 1900 local time in Chittagong outer anchorage, as it proceeded to a lightering job. About 20 persons attacked the lighter in the outer anchorage and stole rope, tents, gas cylinders, mobile
BANGLADESH: The cargo ship (BINA NIAGA) was attacked 17 Sep, by an organized gang of pirates at Chittagong's outer anchorage, as it awaited berthing for scrapping (INFO).
BANGLADESH: The Mongolian flag (STAR 4) was boarded 7 Feb at 0300 local time while at Chittagong inner anchorage by a gang which stole property from the ship which was awaiting scrapping. Two watchmen who tried to resist the thieves were injured and
BANGLADESH: The South-Korean-flag cargo ship (AMAZAN), which had arrived 7 Nov at Chittagong for scrap, was looted at about 1900 local time, by a gang of about 100 persons of whom 5 were arrested (INFO).
BANGLADESH: The supply ship (DEA LAEGUE), towing the cargo vessel (MAY QUEEN) which had engine trouble, was boarded 16 Sep at 1430 UTC at Chittagong Roads. Nine robbers, armed with knives, stole ship's stores and fled when crew fought them off using hand
BANGLADESH: The Third Officer of an unidentified cargo ship at Berth 3, Chittagong, was assaulted 8 Jul at 2200 local time when he left the ship to checks its draft. Seven persons armed with long knives attempted to grab the mates gold chain and watch
BANGLADESH: The unidentified LPG carrier which repelled boarders 22 Aug was subject to identical attempt using grappling hook at forecastle 20 Aug at 2100 local time. Crew raised alarm and intruders fled in their boat.
BANGLADESH:Thieves boarded an unidentified ship in Chittagong Port and attempted to steal ship's equipment before the master raised the alarm. Ship's crew retrieved the equipment despite being pelted with rocks thrown by the thieves.
BANGLADESH: Tug boarded 25 Aug at 0100 local time while underway near Chittagong anchorage. Seven robbers, armed with long knives and jungle bolos, stole stores and escaped. Later, the Coast Guard arrived for investigation (IMB).
BANGLADESH:Tugboat boarded on 8 October near 05-56N 03-68W, at Chittagong Inner Anchorage. A gang of approximately 12 robbers armed with swords and knifes boarded the anchored tug while four crewmembers were working on deck. The crew members raised the
BANGLADESH: Tug robbed 5 Dec 09 at 1800 local time while anchored in position 22-12.6N 091-46.4E, Chittagong anchorage. Approximately 12 robbers armed with long metal bars in a small boat boarded the vessel and stole ship?s stores before escaping. Local
BANGLADESH: Tug (TROPICAL STAR) reported attempted boarding 8 Dec 09 at 0440 local time while anchored in position 22-12.7N 091-46.3E, Chittagong Port outer anchorage B. The officer on watch spotted men in a powered driven wooden boat attempt to board
BANGLADESH:TWO UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIERS WERE ROBBED OF ZINC ANODES ATTACHED TO RUDDER POST 23 JUN, THE FIRST AT 0730 AND THE SECOND AT 0745 LOCAL TIME, WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG OUTER ROADS.
BANGLADESH: Unidentified bulk carrier boarded 6 Jun, Chittagong anchorage A. Nine robbers armed with long knives and steel bars boarded the vessel at forecastle. They tied up two shore watchmen, threatened them with knives, and attacked one crewmember
BANGLADESH: Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 12 May at 0001 local time, Chittagong anchorage B. Three unlit boats with seven robbers, armed with long knives, approached the vessel from stern and boarded using grapnel hooks. They stole ship's
BANGLADESH: Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 9 May at 0200 local time at Chittagong anchorage A. Ten robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel via anchor chain. They took hostage two shore watchmen and one crewmember and robbed them
BANGLADESH: Unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 10 May, during the night at Chittagong anchorage A. A group of robbers attempted to board the vessel. Crew raised alarm and robbers aborted boarding (IMB).
BANGLADESH: Unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 7 June, Chittagong anchorage A. Seven robbers armed with knives approached the vessel, at stern in a black wooden boat. They threw a hook attached to a line and tried to board. They threw
BANGLADESH: Unidentified container ship boarded 5 May at 0345 local time, at Chittagong anchorage B. Two unlit boats approached the ship. One boat with 10 persons armed with long knives came close and one robber boarded, using grappling hook. Alert crew
BANGLADESH: Unidentified container ship boarded and robbed 17 Mar at 2140 local time, Chittagong anchorage area. While preparing to anchor, robbers in four boats armed with long knivescame alongside the vessel. Alarm was raised and crew mustered but
BANGLADESH: Unidentified container ship boarded and robbed 8 Mar at 0120 local time at anchorage B, Chittagong. Three robbers, armed with long knives, boarded at stern and stole ship's stores. Duty crew raised alarm and robbers jumped overboard They
BANGLADESH: Unidentified container ship reported attempted boarding 19 Apr at 2230 local time, at Chittagong anchorage. Four boats with eight robbers in each boat armed with long knives approached the vessel. Robbers from two boats attempted to board the
BANGLADESH: Unidentified container ship reported attempted boarding 28 May at 2215 local time, Chittagong anchorage B. Ten robbers, armed with long knives in an unlit boat, approached the vessel from stern. Duty officer raised alarm, crew mustered, and
BANGLADESH: Unidentified container ship reported boarding and attempted robbery 22 May at 0300 local time, Chittagong anchorage B. Two unlit boats approached the vessel. One boat with ten robbers armed with long knives came close and two robbers boarded
BANGLADESH: Unidentified fishing trawlers were attacked 26 Feb off the Sundarban coast. Indian pirates launched a violent attack on 20 trawers. Thirty men were injured and one was killed (LL).
BANGLADESH: Unidentified general cargo ship boarded 12 May at 1900 local time, while anchored at Chittagong anchorage B. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel via anchor chain. Alarm was raised, crew mustered, and robbers escaped (IMB).
BANGLADESH: Unidentified general cargo ship boarded and robbed 24 Mar at 2230 local time, Chittagong anchorage. Robbers armed with long knives in three boats came alongside the vessel, while preparing to anchor. Alarm was raised, crew mustered, and port
BANGLADESH: Unidentified general cargo ship followed 14 Mar at 2300 local time, while preparing to anchor at Chittagong anchorage. Three boats followed the vessel. Alarm was raised and crew mustered. Boats came within 3 cables and then moved away (IMB).
BANGLADESH: Unidentified general cargo ship reported attempted boarding 3 Apr, at 2230 local time at Chittagong anchorage. Robbers armed with long knives in two boats came alongside the vessel. Alarm was raised and crew mustered. After two hours of
BANGLADESH: Unidentified general cargo ship reported attempted boarding, on 4 Apr at 0200 local time at Chittagong anchorage. Three boats with robbers came 50 meters from the vessel. Robbers attempted to board for over one hour and later aborted
BANGLADESH: Unidentified general cargo ship reported suspicious approach 2 Apr at 2300 local time, Chittagong anchorage. Five suspicious boats came close to one cable from the vessel. Crew mustered and the boats moved away (IMB).
BANGLADESH:Unidentified ship boarded at Chittagong Anchorage but driven off by alert crew.
BANGLADESH: Unidentified tanker reports encountering two boats with a line strung between them 2 Mar at 0315 local time while underway in position 21-33.7N 091-35.5E east of Maiskhal Island. As tanker passed between the boats the boats wee drawn into its
BANGLADESH: Unidentified tug boarded and robbed 13 Apr at 0245 local time, while in position 22-10.86N 091-47.06E, Chittagong C anchorage. Three fishing boats approached the vessel and seven robbers armed with long knives boarded. Robbers stole ship's
BANGLADESH: Unidentified vessel boarded and perpetrators caught 03 May at 0430 local time, Chittagong Anchorage B, per 4 Jul reporting. Five robbers boarded the vessel and stole from the ships stores. When the robbers were spotted by the crew, they
BANGLADESH: Unmanned vessel boarded 9 Oct 10 at 1845 LT while under tow in position 21-06N 091-12E, approximately 50NM southwest of Chittagong. Robbers in a fishing boat boarded an unmanned vessel under tow toward the port of Chittagong. The tugboat
BANGLADESH: Vehicle carrier boarded 2 Oct 10 at 1530 UTC in position 22-11.86N 091-43.24E at anchorage in Chittagong. Two robbers armed with long knives attempted to board a vehicle carrier using a bamboo stick. Counter-piracy watch raised alarm and crew
BANGLADESH: Vessel robbed 23 May 09 at 2054 local time, Chittagong anchorage. After dropping anchor, the ship's crew spotted eight armed robbers on the poop deck. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped. Port
BATAM OUTER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed.
BAY OF BENGAL:An unidentified container ship reports being followed by an unidentified naval ship, north of the Andaman Islands. When the naval vessel drew close it was asked to identify itself via VHF Ch. 16, whereupon it slowly withdrew maintaining
BAY OF BENGAL: Barge (RAPID 3312), tug (TOPNICHE 7) robbed 10 Feb 10 at 1137 local time while underway in position 20-24.61N 092-15.56E, approximately 40NM northwest of Sittwe, Burma. Two robbers in a boat named (MAYER DUAI) boarded the barge and stole a
BAY OF BENGAL: Deck watchman onboard an anchored container vessel noticed three small boats with around 25 robbers near the stern of the vessel with a few robbers onboard as well. He alerted the bridge and secured the accommodation. Seeing alert crew the
BAY OF BENGAL: General cargo ship (EUGENIA P) reported attempted boarding 25 Aug, 1300 local time, while underway in position 21-36N 091-19E, 30 nm off the coast of SE Bangladesh. Several persons in two fishing boats approached the vessel in an attempt
BAY OF BENGAL-MYANMAR:An unidentified cargo ship was reportedly chased and fired at by persons in a boat 29 Jul at 1342 UTC while underway from Singapore to Bangladesh in position 20-13N 092-22E. Pursuit reportedly lasted two hours. Calls to rescue
BAY OF BENGAL: Robbers boarded a RO-RO ship while awaiting pilot. Duty watchman sighted the robbers and informed Master. Master raised alarm and reported to coast guard. Robbers noticed crew alertness and escaped with stolen stores. No casualties to
BAY OF BENGAL: Twenty-seven fishing trawlers operating in the Bay of Bengal were raided 7 May while 12 km off Andar Char, and were looted of fish, nets and other valuables. The looted boats were returning to Bhola and Barisal after deep sea fishing.
BEIRA PORT, MOZAMBIQUE:0400 LT: Robbers boarded a container ship at berth and stole ship's stores amid tight anti piracy watches. The ship had shore security personal deployed by the port security. In addition, there were armed security guards on the
BELAWAN ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. Master reported to port authority.
BELAWAN ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Two robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. Duty crew spotted the robbers and informed 2nd officer who raised the alarm. Upon seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed in an unlit boat. Inspection
BELAWAN, INDONESIA:ROBBERS BOARDED A CHEMICAL TANKER AT ANCHOR. THEY BROKE THE BOSUN STORE PADLOCK AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES. ATTEMPT TO CONTACT AUTHORITIES WERE FUTILE.
BELAWAN PORT, INDONESIA: Two robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier during cargo operations. Four crew members on security watch and the 2nd officer at the gangway rushed to the poop deck upon hearing a loud knocking sound. The 2nd officer saw the
Belawan, Sumatera The following report was received from The International Maritime Bureau at Barking Essex on 17 Sep 96. On 16 Sep 96 at 0220, the Liberian-flagged M Tanker Iver Pride was lying at anchor in Belawan, Sumatera. The second officer observed
BELEM INNER ANCHORAGE, BRAZIL: Four robbers armed with long knives in a long wooden boat, approached an anchored bulk carrier. Attempts were made to board the ship via anchor chain but foiled by ship's crew. A search was conducted and found nothing was
BELGIUM:THE 22,300-TON, NIS-FLAG BULK CARRIER (SPAR EIGHT) WAS BOARDED 28 MAR AT 0240 LOCAL TIME BY TWO ARMED MEN WHO ENTERED THE MASTER'S CABIN, BOUND HIS HANDS AND FEET, AND RANSACKED THE CABIN, APPARENTLY IN SEARCH OF KEYS OR SAFE COMBINATION. THE
BELIZE FREIGHTER ALFA BG WHILE UNDER TOW FROM A UNKNOWN SYRIAN VESSEL WAS SEIZED IN SOMALI WATERS. AN ARMED GANG OF ABOUT 25 MEN OPERATING FROM A SPEEDBOAT FIRED SHOTS ACROSS THE BOW TO FORCE IT TO SLOW DOWN. THE SHIP WAS REPORTEDLY PLUNDERED AND THE 11
BENIN: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Dec at 0357 local time while anchored 3.5 miles south of fairway buoy at Cotonou anchorage. Five persons armed with guns and knives took watchman and chief engineer hostage. They broke into master's
BENIN:Bulk carrier boarded on 17 July at 06-17N 002-28E, Cotonou Anchorage. Two robbers armed with guns boarded the anchored vessel, entered the Master's cabin and stole ship's cash. The robbers escaped in a small wooden boat. No injuries to the crew
BENIN: Chemical tanker (EMOCEAN) was hijacked 20 August at 2325 UTC while conducting ship-to-ship (STS) operations in position 05-38N 002-39E, approximately 44NM southeast of Cotonou, Benin. Twelve pirates boarded, took control of the ship, and sailed to
BENIN: Chemical tanker fired upon, boarded, and robbed 2 October at 2337 LT while drifting in position 04-06N 002-51E, approximately 136 nm southeast of Cotonou, Benin. Pirates armed with automatic weapons approached in two small boats and boarded the
BENIN: Product tanker boarded on 9 February while adrift, awaiting orders, near position 04-57 N 002-16 E, approximately 83 nm South of Cotonou. Pirates boarded and hijacked the ship and sailed to an unknown location. Awaiting further reporting. (IMB)
BENIN: Tanker (CANCALE STAR) robbed, crewmember killed 24 Nov 09 early morning while underway approximately 18 NM off Fairway Bouy, Cotonou. The tanker's Latvian captain said around six or seven men had approached the tanker in a speed boat. The
BETWEEN 08 AND 10 SEP 95, WHILE AT ANCHOR AWAITING ENTRY INTO THE PORT OF SANTOS, THE URUGUAY-FLAGGED CONTAINERSHIP URUGUAY EXPRESS WAS BOARDED BY THIEVES. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES BUT THE THIEVES BROKE INTO TEN CONTAINERS.
BETWEEN SUNSET 26 JUL AND SUNRISE 27 JUL WHILE ANCHORED 5 MILES 141 DEGREES TRUE FROM THE SOUTH BREAKWATER ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT, THE VESSEL REPORTED TO BE MISSING THE FORWARD LIFERAFT AND AN UNLIGHTED LIFERING. FURTHER SEARCH REVEALED TWO CONTAINERS ON DECK
BIMCO broker members have reported a piracy attack which took place on board one of their vessels which was en route from Singapore to Balongan, Indonesia. At 0405 hrs on 15 November 1994 in position 03 01 S Lat, 107 18 E Long., five pirates armed with
BIMCO has received a report involving a container vessel berthed at the Tecont container terminal at Rio de Janeiro. At 0145 hrs on 16 January 1995 the first officer observed a small boat approaching the ship's port side. As he shouted at the boat to
BIMCO has received a report in which a Master described the hijacking of his ship which was finally released after six days. On 9 September 1994 whilst sailing from Djibouti to Mombasa the ship was at position 12 00 90 N 050 50 70 E when a dhow was
BIMCO has received a report of a container vessel which was attacked during the early morning hours of the 10th of October. The vessel reported that the attackers fled by speed boat once the alarm was sounded. Inspections afterward revealed that 16
BIMCO has received a report of a container vessel which was attacked during the early morning hours of the 19th of October. Inspections afterward revealed that 10 containers had been pilfered.
BIMCO has received a report of a vessel attacked whilst navigating in the vicinity of the Somali coast. At position 12 08 N Lat, 50 48 E Long, near Capo Guardafui the vessel came under fire from a motorboat. Although she was able to evade the attackers
BIMCO has received a report of piracy at the port of Rio de Janeiro. In brief, the vessel was attacked whilst at anchorage on 11 January 1992. Five pirates assaulted the Master and 3rd Officer and stole approximately US $6,000 in cash and personal
BIMCO has received a report of piracy involving a vessel discharging at Santos. The attack took place on 13 February 1992 between 0200 and 0400 hours, during which time pirates broke into two portholes in order to gain entrance to two cabins wherein deck
BIMCO has received a report regarding a violent incident which took place on board a general cargo vessel berthed at Tin Can Island, Nigeria. The vessel had arrived on 5 September 1994, and upon arrival arranged for the employment of two day watchmen and
BIMCO members report that on 4 August 1994 thieves boarded a vessel at the Georgetown anchorage. At 0120 hrs a thief was heard attempting to break into the ship's galley, and shortly thereafter a second thief was spotted on the poop deck attempting to
BIMCO received a report of robbery on board a vessel at Santos outer roads. On 24 October 1993 during the early morning hours a crewmember on watch spotted some movement on the forward deck. The vessel's alarm was sounded and the pilot station was
BIMCO received the following master's report as submitted to the ship's owners: Yesterday, 17 November at 1106 UTC in pos 10-30N 051-41E while rounding Rashafun at a distance of 17NM we were attacked by 2 pirate boats which I assume to be Somalis.
BIMCO reports an attack on 9 August 1993 which involved a vessel at anchorage off Belem, with a double watch on deck plus a duty officer on the bridge. At 2115 hrs the duty officer sounded the general alarm having noticed suspicious activity on the
BIMCO reports an attack which took place on 7 August 1993. During the night at Rio Grande roads anchorage, a small unlit boat was spotted in the vicinity of the vessel's forecastle at 0305 hrs. Three minutes later, four to five men were sighted on the
BIMCO reports a theft on board a container ship at the Santos anchorage. A full container liner vessel had taken the precaution of anchoring well beyond the normal anchorage, at a point six miles from both Ponta Rasa and Ponta Itaipu, and still suffered
BIMCO reports on 2 June 1994, at 0130 hours armed thieves boarded a regular general cargo vessel which was berthed alongside shed 33 at Santos. The crew watchman interrupted three men on deck by number 1 hatch who were meddling with two containers
BIMCO reports on 3 June 1994, at 0130 hours armed thieves boarded a vessel at anchor in the Santos outer roads in position Lat. 24 deg. 03.5 min S Long. 46 deg. 19.5 min. They were spotted by the crew watchman when tampering with containers on deck by
BIMCO REPORTS THAT AN ARGENTINE FLAG CONTAINERSHIP WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES WHILE AT THE OUTER ANCHORAGE OF RIO DE JANEIRO. 4 TWENTY FOOT AND 3 FORTY FOOT BOXES WERE PILFERED.
BIMCO reports that a vessel was boarded by thieves at Santos on 27 April 1995 at about 2300 hrs. The attack took place whilst the ship was berthed at Shed 15 and working cargo. The duty officer noticed two men rummaging in an open container at about 2315
BIMCO reports that on 18 April a container vessel at Santos outer roads was attacked by five armed men at 0230 hrs. The vessel was anchored 3.5 miles off the coast. Upon spotting the attackers all compartments were locked, the floodlights were switched
BIMCO reports that two attacks took place during the morning of 4 April at Santos outer roads. The first attack occurred at 0245 hrs. The attackers were armed with knives and once on board they threatened the crewmembers who tried to intervene. Although
BINTAN ISLAND, INDONESIA: Four robbers wearing masks, armed with choppers and knives in a boat approached an anchored container ship. Two of the robbers attempted to board the ship by climbing the anchor chain. Duty crew noticed the robbers and informed
BOMA ANCHORAGE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: Two robbers armed with sticks boarded a refridgerated cargo ship at anchor. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers jumped in the water and escaped. Traffic control
BOMA ANCHORAGE, DEMORCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: A vigilant deck watchman onboard an anchored refrigerated cargo vessel noticed a robber with a long knife hiding on the forecastle deck. The robber jumped overboard when the deck watchman illuminated the
BOMBAY INDIA DEC.1 NEA ELPIS WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES/THIEVES WHILE AT OUTER ANCHORAGE BETWEEN 0430 AND 0500. CREW WAS THREATENED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES BUT NO INJURIES REPORTED.
Bonny Outer Road, Nigeria: Six robbers armed with automatic weapons opened fire at a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor. Robbers in a speedboat circled 4 times around the ship and left. No injury to crew.
BONNY RIVER, NIGERIA: About 21 armed pirates in three crafts boarded a pipe layer crane vessel undertow. All crew locked themselves in accomodations. Pirates were able to take one crewmember as a hostage. Master called Nigerian naval vessel in vicinity.
BONNY RIVER NIGERIA:SUPPLY VESSEL (BOURBON LEDA) HIJACKED 4 JAN 09, SUBSEQUENTLY RELEASED 7 JAN 09 WHILE TRANSITING ALONG THE BONNY RIVER, NIGER DELTA. THE VESSEL AND ITS NINE CREW MEMBERS WERE HIJACKED BY AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF GUNMEN AS IT WAS MAKING ITS
BONNY RIVER PORT HARCOURT NIGERIA: Heavily armed pirates in two speedboats, seven in each boat approached and opened fired on a bulk carrier at anchor. The vessel immediately heaved anchor and proceeded to open seas for safety reasons. One crew member
BRAZIL:A BIMCO member reports that at 1230 hrs on 12 September several thieves armed with knives and firearms boarded a container vessel anchored off at Vitoria. The Captain and some crewmembers were held hostage whilst the thieves stole personal
BRAZIL:A BIMCO owner member has reported that a vessel which sailed from Rio Haina on 28 September experienced many security problems during her stay at the port. The shipmaster summarized the events as follows: - 19 stowaways captured, 11 arrested and 8
BRAZIL: A container ship (SAFMARINE ZAMBEZI) was boarded and robbed while berthed at the Tecondi Container Terminal at the port of Santos, Brazil per 31 Jan reporting. According to the report, thieves arrived alongside in a motorboat and stevedore
BRAZIL: America's Cup yachting winner, Sir Peter Blake was shot and killed late 5 Dec aboard his yacht (SEAMASTER) anchored near Macapa at the mouth of the Amazon. Two other crew were wounded. Watches, cameras and an inflatable boat were stolen by the
BRAZIL:An unidentified 9,760-ton container ship was boarded about 2320 local time 1 May (reported 16 May) while anchored in Santos Roads. Duty watchman spotted two men searching between containers and shortly afterward more persons attempted to board
BRAZIL: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Sep at 0200 UTC while at Icoaraci anchorage, Belem. Three persons climbed the anchor chain and broke into the paint store but fled empty handed when alarm sounded (IMB).
BRAZIL: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 26 Jul at 0600 local time while at Berth 16, Santos, engaged in cargo operations. Armed persons damaged bridge door and provision storeroom door and stole ship's equipment and stores (IMB).
BRAZIL: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Mar at 0430 UTC while at inner anchorage no. 6, Paranagua. Five persons gained access via the forecastle and tried to open paint locker. Watchman raised alarm, crew mustered and intruders fled (IMB).
BRAZIL:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 May at 0155 local time while berthed at sugar terminal, by ten persons armed with pistols and machine guns. Crew members were taken hostage or tied up while robbers broke into cabins and stole cash,
BRAZIL: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 15 Jun at 2200 local time by five armed persons while at Belem inner anchorage. Duty seaman was tied up and blindfolded while thieves stole ship's stores, departing when alarm was sounded by another seaman.
BRAZIL: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 Sep at 0305 local time while in position 24 05.42S, 046 21.23W at No. 3 Santos outer anchorage. Six persons, four of whom were armed with guns and long knives, boarded from a small speedboat. Watch
BRAZIL: An unidentified chemical tanker reports attempt to board 10 Aug at 0430 local time while at Belem anchorage. A single individual tried to climb anchor chain but fled when seaman raised alarm (IMB).
BRAZIL: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 3 Oct during the early morning hours while berthed at Santana (Macapa). Thieves stole an outboard motor from a lifeboat and ship's stores
BRAZIL:An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 22 Nov, while anchored in position 32-13.6S 051-58.2W at Rio Grande do Sul. Persons in a small craft attempted to board from port quarter, but were driven off when crew mustered and directed
BRAZIL: An unidentified container ship was boarded 25 Aug at 0345 local time, while anchored in position 032-11S 051-58W at Rio Grande. Ten persons broke into 8 containers on deck but fled, when duty officer sounded alarm and ship's whistle. Port
BRAZIL: An unidentified container ship was boarded 26 Jul at 0305 UTC while at Berth 11, Belem. Two persons armed with guns attacked duty seaman, broke into paint locker and stole ship's stores (IMB).
BRAZIL: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 15 Jan at 0730 UTC, while at Macapa anchorage on the Amazon River. Intruders boarded via anchor chain and stole ship's stores, from forecastle locker. Crew raised alarm and robbers escaped in a
BRAZIL: An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 5 Feb at 0815 UTC while in position 01-24-09S 048-30-18W at Belem inner anchorage. Four persons operating form a small boat stole ship's stores.
BRAZIL:BIMCO has been informed by a U.K. member of the following incident which took place in Rio Grande on 17-18 Aug 1994. During the Rio Grande call on 17 and 18 August 94, the vessel was attacked twice. Please note that about 15 men, 2 armed, seemed
BRAZIL:BIMCO reports that on 25 August a vessel anchored off Rio Grande was boarded by six armed thieves at 0405 hrs. The intruders immediately began to break into the forecastle storerooms to steal ship's supplies. When they were approached by the deck
BRAZIL: Bulk carrier boarded 2 Oct 10 at 0345 local time while at anchorage in position 01-31.4S 048-45.6W in Vila do Conde. Five robbers in a wooden boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They attempted to steal the ship's properties but were noticed by
BRAZIL: Bulk carrier experienced an attempted boarding on 27 January while at anchor at 00-02N 050-59W, Macapa Anchorage, Amazon River, Brazil. The deck watch crew noticed four robbers climbing up the anchor chain and trying to remove the hawse pipe
BRAZIL: Bulk carrier robbed 25 Sep 10 at 0245 local time while at anchorage in position 01-05.6S 048-27.8W in Mosqueiro. Six robbers armed with knives in a four meter, black-colored wooden boat approached an anchored bulk carrier. They boarded the ship,
BRAZIL: Bulk carrier robbed 27 Jul 09 at 2355 local time while anchored in position 01-05.41S - 048-29.08W, Mosqueiro anchorage. Robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel at anchor. They tied up the watch officer's hands and stole ship's stores before
BRAZIL: Bulk carrier robbed 30 Oct 10 at 0100 local time while at anchor in position 01-31S 048-45W, in Vila do Conde. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They took hostage a duty watchman, threatened him with knives, and
BRAZIL: Cargo ship boarded 15 Oct 10 at 0500 local time while at anchor in position 01-31.7S 048-47.1W in Vila do Conde. Three robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship via the anchor chain. Deck security watchman noticed a small boat near the
BRAZIL: Container ship boarded 01 Oct at 0523 UTC, in position 24-05.5S 046-21.5W, Santos anchorage no. 4. Eight robbers wearing black clothes came alongside the container ship at port side and one robber boarded. Duty officer raised alarm, sounded
BRAZIL: Container ship boarded 19 Sep at 0200 local time, in position 24:05.1S 046:21.5W Santos outer anchorage no. 3. Robbers boarded and broke seals on 16 containers on deck but escaped empty handed. Port control informed (IMB).
BRAZIL: Container ship boarded 19 Sep at 0215 local time, in position 24-07S 046-21W, at Santos anchorage area no. 4 Brazil. Seven robbers armed with guns, in six meter long blue hull boat, boarded and held hostage one of two watchmen. Other watchman
BRAZIL: Container ship boarded 19 Sep at 0300 local time in position 24-07.7S 046-18.2W, Santos anchorage no. 4. Three masked robbers armed with guns boarded and held a duty crew hostage. They took his walkie talkie and freed him at 0420 local time and
BRAZIL: Container ship boarded and robbed 21 Aug at 0044 local time in position 24:08.3S 046:17.2W, Santos anchorage no. 4. Seven robbers armed with guns boarded at the forecastle. They took hostage two watchmen and entered accommodation. D/O raised
BRAZIL: Container ship (HS BERLIOZ) boarded and robbed 21 Jul 07 at 0245 local time, approximately 11 miles offshore Santos, per 7 Sept 07 reporting. Two crew on deck patrol reported to the bridge, via radio, that they sighted two robbers wearing ski
BRAZIL: Container ship (HS DISCOVERER) boarded and robbed 13 Jul 07 at 0320 local time, Santos, per 7 Sept 07 reporting. Four pirates, armed with guns and knives and wearing black masks, came on board and threatened forward security watchman. One boat,
BRAZIL: Containership reported attempted boarding 04 Jul at 0430 UTC, while anchored at Santos anchorage no. 3. Two robbers attempted to board the vessel via the anchor chain. Alert crew raised alarm and boarding was averted. Port control informed (IMB).
BRAZIL:Four thieves boarded an unidentified ship at anchor in the Fazandinha Anchorage (Munguba Port) on the Amazon River 23 Jan (reported 3 Mar). The intruders were discovered in process of lowering tins of paint to a waiting boat and attacked the
BRAZIL: General cargo ship robbed 16 Aug 10 at 0530 UTC while anchored at Villa do Conde. During watch handover procedures, the duty officer noticed a wooden boat moving away from the shipside. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. Upon investigation,
Brazilian Sea Coast-vicinity Rio de Janeiro 10FEB92 Heavily armed pirates boarded M/V ANAND. Four casualties reported. Stolen were money and radio equipment.
Brazil In a report received August 12, 1997, Brazilian police report that some ships have been anchoring near a small island 20 kilometers outside the port of Rio De Janeiro while waiting for berthing in an attempt to avoid being boarded by pirates. They
BRAZIL, PORT SANTOS. ARMED INTRUDERS HELD TWO CREWMEMBERS AT GUNPOINT TO GAIN ACCESS TO A SAFE ABOARD THE 11,084 PANAMANIAN FLAGGED CARGO SHIP (TIA ANGELICA) AT SANTOS. THE ATTACK OCCURED AT 0400 ON 21 AUG 97. AT THE TIME OF THE ATTACK THE SHIP WAS
BRAZIL:(Santos Outer Roads Anchorage) Robbers armed with guns boarded a container ship and fired their guns at the approaching crew members. For safety, crew members locked themselves in a safer place. Robbers opened 8 reefer containers and stole cargo
BRAZIL, SOUTHERN COAST-Vicinity Copacabana Beach On 03JUL91, nine armed pirates boarded M/V GOOD FAITH during hours of darkness. Stolen were rifles, ammunition, and $11,127. The pirates showed no interest in the ship or its cargo. The International
BRAZIL: Tanker robbed 10 Jan 09 at 2300 local time while at berth in Fortaleza port. Four robbers in a boat approached a product tanker at berth. One of the robbers boarded the tanker using a hook attached to a rope. A duty crewmember noticed the robber
Brazil The 10,949 gross ton Russian flagged merchant ship (Ilya Erenburg) was attacked by pirates armed with guns and knives while berthed at the Alamoa Terminal in Santos, Brazil on May 18, 1997. Six masked attackers climbed aboard the ship from both
BRAZIL:THE 12,141-TON, ISLE OF MAN FLAG CHEMICAL TANKER (STOLT KENT) WAS BOARDED ABOUT 5 NOV (REPORTED 4 DEC) WHILE AT COPESUL TERMINAL, RIO GRANDE. THE MASTER, OTHER OFFICERS AND CREW WERE THREATENED WITH GUNS WHILE THEIR CABINS WERE RANSACKED AND
BRAZIL: The 15,922-ton Antigua flagged containership (Zim Montevideo) was robbed while docked in Guanabara Bay, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in the early hours of 22 Oct 97. Aprox 15 men were dressed in scuba gear and armed with sub machine guns, boarded the
BRAZIL: The 3,113 ton Antigua flag cargo ship MARIETHERESE was boarded 21 Oct at 0430 local time while berthed at Belem. Three persons armed with knives broke into a storeroom and stole ship's stores before fleeing to their boat when spotted by watchman.
BRAZIL:The 37,955-ton Panamanian-flag bulk carrier, SPEAR, was boarded 0700 UTC 26 Apr while alongside the terminal at Sepetiba, Brazil. Master and crew "attacked" but no one was injured and there is no report of loss.
Brazil The 42,904 gross ton Kuwaiti-flagged liquid gas tanker (Gas Al Burgen) was reportedly boarded by pirates while it was berthed at the Alamoa Terminal in Santos, Brazil on June 16, 1997. The ship was discharging its cargo of propane when, at
BRAZIL:The 4,909-ton, Cyprus-flag cargo ship (NASIA) was boarded 17 Jan at Sepetiba Anchorage by 5-6 men armed with knives and guns. The boarders stole money and crew valuables. Total of ship s money lost was $3,600 and total for crew losses still being
BRAZIL:The 7,170-ton, Philippine-flag bulk carrier (GEFION) was boarded at daybreak 6 May (reported 16 May) while anchored in Santos Outer Roads. The robbers, said to number between five and eight stole approx. $2,000 from the ship's safe.
BRAZIL: The 9,981-ton fruit juice tanker (ORANGE STAR) was boarded 30 Dec at 0030 local time while at Santos anchorage No. 4 in position 24 07.5S, 46 17.2W. Approximately 10 persons armed with shotguns, handguns and knives smashed a radio room port to
BRAZIL: The container ship (CSAV SINGAPORE) was boarded 19 Dec at 0230 local time while anchored at Rio Grande outer roads awaiting berth. Duty officer noted boat at vessel's starboard bow and raised alarm. Five persons were seen fleeing in two boats.
BRAZIL: The tanker (MEKHANIK KARASYOV) was boarded 6 Feb at day break, while anchored in inner harbor, Santos. Thieves boarded from a boat and stole personal effects, electronics and other items. When discovered on deck by crew members, the intruders
BRAZIL: Unidentified container ship boarded 25 Mar at 0145 local time at, quarantine anchorage no.2, Santos Roads. Four robbers boarded the vessel via anchor chain. Duty officer raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers escaped empty handed in an unlit
BRAZIL: Unidentified fishing vessel boarded 16 May in position 24-05S 046-19W at Ilhas Das Palmas (Guaruja), Santos by 3 persons operating from a red and white aluminum boat. The 3 stole ship's equipment, stores and personal property and escaped (IMB).
BRAZIL:WATCH ON AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER AT ANCHOR SANTANA, SPOTTED PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND GUNS ON FORECASTLE 2 DEC AT 0410 LOCAL TIME. PORT CONTROL INFORMED, NO ACTION TAKEN. THIEVES ESCAPED WITH SHIPS STORES.
BRAZIL:Yacht boarded, robbed 21 Jan 08 at 0100 local time while at anchorage in position 01-27.43S 48-30.53W, 200 meters from the ferry quay, Port Belem, per 23 Mar 08 reporting. While in bed asleep, the crew of two woke up to two men with pistols to
BRAZIL:Yacht (NIRVANA 3) boarded, crewmembers assaulted, robbed late Nov 2007 at 0200, while at anchorage of the Sao Luis Yacht Club, per 28 Jan 2008 reporting. The vessel carrying a husband and wife couple was anchored alone at the mooring when it was
BRAZIL:Yacht (NIRVANA 3) reported suspicious approach late 2007, probably Dec at 0600 near Abrolhos Islands, approximately 87NM from the coast, per 28 Jan 2008 reporting. A small fishing boat with four men on board reportedly chased the vessel. The
BRAZIL:Yacht robbed 26 Dec 08 while anchored at position 12-53.05S 038-41.15W, Bahia de Todos Os Santos. Two armed robbers boarded the yacht and assaulted the two crew members. Robbers stole ship's properties, cash and crew properties before escaping.
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS:Yacht boarded, robbed 24 Apr 08, Nanny Cay Boatyard. The vessel was having work being done to it and was left unlocked. Discovery of a cell phone and US$600 was found stolen (Operator: safetyandsecuritynet.com).
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS:Yacht boarded, robbed 24 Apr 08, Nanny Cay Boatyard. The vessel was robbed of a cell phone and a computer. It is not known if the vessel was secured or not (Operator: safetyandsecuritynet.com).
BRUNEI:Thieves boarded an unidentified ship at Muara Berau anchorage 26 Dec armed with big knives and axes. When spotted by the duty officer they attacked him but when alarm wasraised they jumped into the water with two ship's rafts and escaped in their
BUENAVENTURA ANCHORAGE, COLOMBIA: Seven robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor during heavy rain. Duty crew saw movement at ship's store and raised alarm. Crew mustered and rushed to the location. The robbers escaped with ship's
Buenaventura, Columbia On May 18, the India-Flagged M Bulk carrier Holck-Larsen was anchored at the inner anchorage, awaiting berthing to unload it's cargo of wheat at Buenaventura, Columbia. Two shore watchmen were employed and were on round-the-clock
BULGARIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Mar at 2030 local time by eight persons who broke into crew cabins and stole cash and personal belongings. Crew raised alarm and port authorities arrested the intruders.
BULGARIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 May between 1630 and 1915 local time while berthed at Bourgas. Thieves entered the master's cabin and stole ship's cash (IMB).
BULK CARRIER MERIDIAN SPICA WAS BOARDED BY THIEVES DURING EARLY MORNING HOURS OF 28 JAN WHILE ALONGSIDE THE ORE CARGO BERTH AT CIGADING, INDONESDIA. ELECTRICAL PARTS FROM THE ENGINE ROOM WERE STOLEN DESPITE THE SHIP HAVING (UNSPECIFIED) ANTI-PIRACY
BULOD ISLANDS F/V DEJIN WAS APPROACHED BY THREE HEAVILY ARMED PIRATES. THE F/V TRIED TO OUT RUN THE PIRATES BUT CAPSIZED. THE CREW WAS ORDERED TO JUMP OVERBOARD AFTER THE PIRATES KILLED ONE OF THE CREW. TWO WHO JUMPED OVERBOARD DROWNED. THE OTHER SIX
BURMA: Container ship boarded 28 May 09 at 2330 local time while anchored in position 16-30N - 096-15E, Yangon anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel, but were spotted by duty crew members. The crew members raised the alarm and the two robbers jumped
BURMA:Container ship reported suspicious approach 26 Jun 08 at 0345 local time while at anchorage, Yangon. Six suspicious men in a speedboat attempted to come alongside the vessel. The alert crew raised the alarm and directed the search light towards the
BURMA. SOUTHERN PROVINCE OF RANONG. 30 DECEMBER 1990. ABOUT 20 PIRATES , DRESSED IN MILITARY UNIFORMS, SEIZED A THAI TRAWLER AND THREATENED TO KILL ALL 38 CREW MEMBERS IF THEY DID NOT RECEIVE A 1.5 MILLION RANSOM. THIS IS THE LATEST IN A SERIES OF
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU: An anchored container ship, waiting for a bunker barge, was approached by two small boats. The two boats asked for heaving lines to assist securing the bunker barge. The OOW suspecting them for robbers and raised the alarm. Crew
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU: During routine radio communications with deck watcmen, on an anchored bulk carrier, the Chief officer did not get a response from the forward AB. He instructed the bosun to check. The bosun found the forward AB tied up with
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU: Eight robbers in two boats boarded a vehicle carrier at anchor. Duty officer noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck ad raised the alarm. On hearing the alarm the robbers escaped in fast boats. Ship stores stolen. Port control
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU: Four masked robbers armed with long knives were seen on forecastle of a container ship. Alarm raised and crew mustered on bridge and all access to accommodation locked. Attempts to contact the authorities for assistance was
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU: Six masked robbers armed with long knives in black clothes boarded a container ship at anchor. They attacked and seized two duty watchmen, broke into the bosun store and stole ship's stores. Other watchmen noticed the robbers and
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU: Six robbers armed with long knives attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain. Alert crew noticed the robbers, raised alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers aborted the attempted
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU: Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker via the anchor chain and entered the forepeak store. Duty A/B on anti piracy watch went forward, saw a robber with a knife and immediately reported to the deck
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU: Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container vessel unnoticed, stole ship stores and escaped. Duty crew noticed the theft during thier routine rounds and raised alarm. Port control informed and a patrol boat sent
Callao Peru. 4 Sept 1988. Zoella lykes boarded by thieves While working cargo in port. Cargo of ceramic art glaze Broken into. Thieves accosted by police while attemping to lower Cargo to get away boat. Partial lot recovered.
CAMBODIA-VIETNAM: Vietnamese coast guards caught a pirate fishing trawler and arrested one of the pirates according to a 5 Jul report. The pirate boat had reportedly been preying on Vietnamese fishing boats when caught 2.5 miles off Phu Quoc Island (Dao
CAMEROON:Ambush on Cameroon military by unidentified gunmen, military personnel killed 12 Nov 07, Bakassi Peninsula. Unidentified gunmen reportedly dressed in Nigerian military uniforms and traveling in seven speedboats ambushed a Cameroon military post.
CAMEROON:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 17 JAN AT ITS BERTH AT DOUALA. DUTY OFFICER THREATENED WITH LONG KNIFE AND SHIP'S STORES STOLEN. POLICE AND HARBOR MASTER'S OFFICE NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESPOND.
CAMEROON:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP DISCHARGING CARGO AT DOUALA WAS BOARDED 9 SEP AT 0510 LOCAL BY 8 TO 10 PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES WHO ARRIVED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STEVEDORES WENT ASHORE. THE INTRUDERS THREATENED DUTY OFFICER AND TWO CREW AND STOLE THEIR
CAMEROON:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 11 Sep at 0115 local time while anchored at Pilot Station, Douala. Watch noticed three men armed with long knives lowering mooring line into water and was threatened when the men were challenged. Alarm
CAMEROON: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 14 Aug at 0615 local time while at berth 6, Douala. Four persons armed with knives boarded and attacked the chief mate and third mate and stole ship's stores which they passed to about 20 accomplices who
CAMEROON: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 27 Mar at 0635 local time via the gangway while at berth no. 3, Douala. Watch raised alarm and duty officer rushed to assist but was held at knifepoint while watch was assaulted. Thieves stole ship's
CAMEROON:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 5 Sep at 0530 local time while at Douala berth 11. Four persons were observed by the duty cadet passing drums of lube oil over the side. When the cadet alerted other crew the intruders jumped over the side.
CAMEROON: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 13 Jun at 0540 local time, while at Douala port. The intruders gained access at the stern using ropes but could not enter the accommodation, which was secured. Crew chased off the first two but
CAMEROON: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 14 Jun at 0430 local time, while berthed at port Douala. Four armed robbers assaulted the duty crewman and forced him to open the Bosun store. A cadet on rounds came to forecastle and he, along
CAMEROON: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 4 Oct at 2300 local time while unloading cargo at Douala. A locker at the base of the stack was broken into and "safety equipment" stolen.
CAMEROON:An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded and robbed 6 Dec at 0330 local time in Douala port, Cameroon. The four thieves were armed with knives and stole ship's stores. When the alarm was raised, they jumped into the water and escaped in a
CAMEROON: An unidentified reefer ship was boarded 20 Aug at 0530 local time while at Douala. Four persons broke the seal on number four hatch but escaped empty handed when crew sounded alert (IMB).
CAMEROON: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 20 May at 0550 UTC while berthed at Douala Port. Persons armed with knives boarded but were spotted by watch which raised alarm. The intruders escaped by jumping over the side; no mention of
CAMEROON: An unidentified supply vessel reports attempt to board 12 Nov at 0730 local time, while underway in position 03-45.5N 008-59.5E. When 6m long speedboat with 6 persons approach, supply ship's master increased speed and boat abandoned chase
CAMEROON: An unidentified tug was boarded 03 Sep at 0400 local time while at Total jetty, Douala. Three robbers armed with knives and spears boarded the offshore tug. They confronted duty A/B and bosun The robbers stole ships property and escaped (IMB).
CAMEROON: Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 01 Jul at 0330 local time, while at Bonaberi berth no 52, cement berth, Douala port. Three armed robbers boarded the vessel and threatened acrewman with knives. They stole ships stores and escaped. Port control
CAMEROON: Cargo ship (NORTH SPIRIT) robbed, crewmembers kidnapped 16 May 10 at 2140 UTC while anchored in position 03-44N 009-21.1E, Douala outer anchorage. Robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel and disabled all radio and navigation equipment, took
CAMEROON: Cargo vessel robbed 9 June 09 at 0324 UTC while at anchorage in Douala. Sixteen robbers armed with guns and knives damaged communication equipment and stole all cash located on the vessel. Three crewmembers were injured in the incident (IMB).
CAMEROON: Diving support vessel boarded 25 Oct 08 at 0430 local time in Douala port. Robbers boarded the vessel while at berth. Alert shore security apprehended them. Nothing was stolen (IMB).
CAMEROON: Dredger (AMERIGO VESPUCI) robbed 12 Sep 10 at 2130 local time while at anchor in position 03-53N 009-32E in port Douala. About 12 robbers armed with machine guns in two speed boats boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They took hostage four
CAMEROON: Fishing vessel (ROSE III) attacked 10 Oct 09, while operating off the Bakassi Peninsula. No crewmembers were injured in the attack and the vessel was not damaged. Cameroon forces reportedly seized the men responsible for the attack (Reuters,
CAMEROON: Fishing vessels attacked, skipper killed 24 Jan 09 while operating just off the port of Douala near Kribi. According to reports some 30 armed men used three small craft to board and seize a fishing vessel. They attempted to take it into
CAMEROON:LPG tanker boarded on 8 September at 04-03N 009-41E, Douala Port Facility. The ship was boarded while the shore security watch was on a break. The robbers took the deck cadet hostage, and stole ship's stores. Before escaping, they released the
CAMEROON:Military boat hijacked 9 Jun 08, Bakassi Peninsula, Gulf of Guinea. Suspected pirates have conducted an attack on a Cameroonian military patrol. Out of nine Cameroonian military officers who were on board the boat conducting a docking maneuver,
CAMEROON, PORT DOUALA. THE 12,445 GROSS TON BAHAMAS-FLAG CONTAINER SHIP (CMBT EXPRESS), WAS BOARDED IN PORT AT DOUALA, CAMEROON BY A GROUP ARMED WITH KNIVES AT 0330 23 AUG. THE INTRUDERS OPENED FOUR TWENTY-FOOT CONTAINERS WITH MIXED CARGO AND WERE
CAMEROON: Refrigerated cargo ship (ARGO) robbed, crewmember kidnapped 16 May 10 at 2255 UTC while anchored in position 03-44.2N 009-24.59E, Douala outer anchorage. Approximately 10 robbers boarded the vessel and opened fire with automatic weapons. They
CAMEROON: Seismic survey vessel fired upon 25 Jul 10 at 0200 UTC while underway in position 04-16N 008-52E, approximately 2NM off the coast. The vessel supported by four chase boats with armed personnel onboard was approached by two boats with six armed
CAMEROON: Tanker robbed 9 June 09 at 0224 UTC while underway near Douala anchorage. Robbers disabled communication equipment, stole all money on board an escaped. The 3rd officer was injured in the incident. (IMB)
CAMEROON: The third officer of an unidentified bulk carrier was threatened by several persons with knives 2 Jun at 0620 local time while ashore reading ship's draft while ship was moored at jetty no. 7. Officer's walkie-talkie stolen. The previous day at
CAMEROON: Tug attacked, crewmembers kidnapped 31 Oct 08 at approximately midnight local time, while off the coast of Cameroon. An unknown number of hijackers, reportedly part of a militia group, riding speedboats and carrying small arms boarded the tug
CAMEROON:Vessel boarded, robbed 8 Jul 2008, while in position 03-46N 009-19E, approximately 27NM southwest of the port of Douala. The vessel was bound for the port of Douala when gunshots were heard around 0200. The crew went outside and observed a
CAMEROON: Vessel (SIL TIDE) attacked, crewmembers kidnapped 14 Mar 09 while underway approximately 8NM off the coast of Bakassi, on the Nigeria-Cameroon border. According to security officials, approximately 30 gunmen in speedboats attacked the vessel
CAMEROUN:The 1,964-ton Danish-flag cargo ship (SCAN EAGLE) was boarded 23 Jun at 0015 local time while berthed at Douala, Cameroun. Several men, reportedly heavily armed (NFI) retrained three crew while they removed drums of paint from the ship's store.
CAMPHA ANCHORAGE, VIETNAM: Two robbers armed with long knives in a small boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty crew raised alarm and crew mustered. The robbers escaped. Due to proper securing of stores and hatches no ship property stolen. Vessel
CANARY ISLANDS:Personal craft boarded, robbed 23 Jul 08, at Pontoon 17, Muelle Deportivo de Las Palmas. Personal craft was docked wide open at the head of pontoon number 17 with lock on the gate. Burglars boarded vessel at night while owners slept,
CAPE VERDE: Sailing vessel (ENEA) stolen 12 Jan 10, marina of Mindelo. The 38 foot sailboat was stolen during the night from in front of the marina of Mindelo where it was anchored. The vessel has a blue hull with a yellow line (Noonsite.com).
Caribbean An unidentified Bahamian-flagged general cargo ship was boarded and robbed on March 9, 1997 while it was in port Rio Haina, Dominican Republic. One of the ship's crewmen spotted one of the thieves plundering safety equipment from one of the
CARIBBEAN: An unidentified yacht reports being chased 22 Nov at 2200 UTC while underway in position 17 45N, 054 31W east of the Leeward Islands. Several persons in a 30 meter vessel were assessed to be preparing to board. Yacht switched off lights and
CARIBBEAN-JAMAICA: An unidentified general cargo ship reports attempt to board 17 Aug at 2343 local time while underway in position 17 29.6N, 077 25W, south of Kingston. Unlit speedboat with two men on deck and two hidden inside came close but withdrew
CARIBBEAN:Petroleum products tanker boarded on 24 March while anchored at position 18:32 N - 72:23 W, the Port au Prince anchorage. Two boats approached the vessel during a heavy rain. Duty crew noticed there were 2-3 armed robbers on each boat and one
CARIBBEAN SEA: A fishing vessel was robbed 21 April 2011 at 0100 UTC while anchored off of Montrose, Guyana. Four armed robbers boarded the vessel and stole various goods. (Commercial Sources)
CARIBBEAN SEA:The son of the owner of the Dutch yacht, HAYAT, was shot and wounded 28 Mar. Assailants, who appeared to be fishermen boarded the craft by invitation while it was anchored at Half Moon Cay, about fifty miles east of the Nicaragua-Honduras
CARIBBEAN-ST. LUCIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports a speedboat came close aboard 30 Jul at 0030 UTC while underway in position 14.00N, 062 30W and the persons on board asked for help. They refused to explain the help needed and continued to follow
CARIBBEAN-ST. LUCIA: An unidentified tanker reports being chased 30 Jul at 0630 local time while underway in position 14 04N, 062 30W, SW of the island of St. Lucia. A white speedboat with orange interior, named MANADA BAY and containing two persons,
CARTAGENA TANKER ANCHORAGE, COLOMBIA: Duty AB onboard a bulk carrier at anchor spotted robbers trying to gain access via the hawse pipe. The AB alerted other crew members who rushed forward resulting in the robbers aborting the attempt and moving away.
CAYMAN ISLANDS: An unidentified cargo ship reports it was chased 20 Jan at 2130 UTC while underway in position 20-31N 081-19W off the Cayman Islands. A fast boat with three armed persons "blocked ship's passage" and ordered it to stop engines. Fast craft
CELEBES SEA-EAST OF SIBUTU PASSAGE. 08 OCTOBER 92 M/V BANOWATI was boarded by more than fifty pirates. The crew was thrown overboard, but no serious injuries were reported. The vessel was run aground and set on fire. The cargo was salvaged.
CELEBES SEA:IMB reported livestock carrier (HEREFORD EXPRESS) fired upon 7 Jun 08 at 1000 local time while underway in position 03-18.5N 125-05.8E, vicinity of Kepulauan Sangi, Indonesia. ReCAAP ISC reported the same incident occurred on 9 Jun 08 at 1454
CELEBES SEA: Seven pirates in a small flat bottom boat chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. The vessel enforced anti piracy measures, rigged fire hoses, increased speed, made evasive maneuvers and sounded ship's whistle resulting in the
CHENNAI ANCHORAGE, INDIA: Four robbers in a boat attempted to board an anchored chemical tanker from the forecastle. Duty crew sighted the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew mustered and rushed to the location. On seeing the crew alertness, the
CHINA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Sep in the early morning hours, while anchored in position 21-27N 108-22E, Fangcheng. Thieves armed with knives and crowbars boarded at the forecastle using grappling hooks, broke into fore peak locker,
CHINA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Jul while at Xingang (TIANJIN XINGANG) port.. Robbers boarded the vessel during cargo operations and stole ships equipment (IMB).
CHINA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 27 Jun at 2300 local time at Zhanjiang anchorage. Five persons stole ship's property before crew raised alarm and they fled in their boat (IMB).
CHINA: An unidentified tanker was boarded and robbed 23 Oct at 1800 UTC, while anchored at Zhanjiang no. 2 anchorage, China. Robbers boarded the vessel via hawse pipe. They broke open forward locker and stole ships stores. Several small fishing boats
CHINA: Bulk carrier boarded 26 Jun at 1830 local time, while at anchor in Huangpu port. Two robbers entered the masters cabin. Master raised alarm, crew apprehended the robbers, and then handed them to the police (IMB).
CHINA: Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 28 Oct between 1200 and 1600 UTC, while anchored in position 21-25N 108-24E, Fangcheng OPL anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel via the anchor chain. They broke padlocks off forward store lockers and stole ships
CHINA:Bulk carrier boarded on 14 December at 32-00N 120-45E, at the Nantong Working Anchorage. Three robbers tried to board the anchored bulk carrier via the gangway but were challenged by the alert crew and denied access to the ship. The robbers then
CHINA: General cargo ship boarded 16 Jun 10 at 0100 local time while anchored in position 38-56.8N 121-43.3E, Dalian anchorage. Alert crew onboard the vessel spotted a robber on the forecastle deck. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robber escaped.
CHINA-HONG KONG: The 91-ton cargo ship (CHUNG HO LIN) was boarded 23 May at 2015 local time while underway in Hong Kong waters, near Lamma Island (Pok Liu Chau), forcing 7 of its crew of 10 to jump overboard. The 5 or 6 "probable" Mainland Chinese
China On April 29, 1997 the 10,917 gross ton Liberian flagged container ship (Cape Sable) was boarded and robbed by pirates while underway near the Gaspar strait on April 27, 1997. The ship had departed Panjang, Indonesia and was bound for Hong Kong when
CHINA: Tanker robbed 30 Dec 09 at 0645 local time while anchored in position 22-41.4N 113-41.8E, Nansha anchorage. A duty crewmember on rounds noticed a robber on forecastle. He informed the duty officer on bridge who raised the alarm and alerted the
China The 10,837 gross ton Bahamian flagged general cargo ship (Silver Sky) was attacked on May 1, 1997 by pirates while at the Xingang Anchorage in northeast China near the Yellow Sea. It was reported that the Chief Engineer was seriously injured and
CHINA: Unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Apr at1530 UTC in position 21-28.10N 108-20.10E at Fang Cheng. The intruders stole ship's stores
CHINA, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, JUNE 1988 SOURCES INDICATE THAT ARMED PIRATE ATTACKS HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN THE EAST CHINA SEA OFF THE COAST OF ZHEJIANG PROVINCE. DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 1988 PIRATES HAVE PLUNDERED CATCHES OF FISH, ASSAULTED AND KIDNAPPED
CHINESE-FLAG DRY CARGO SHIP WAS ATTACKED AT MOMBASA, KENYA AND TWO CREWMEMBERS WERE HOSPITALIZED AS A RESULT.
CHITTAGONG 'A' ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:SIX ROBBERS ARMED WITH KNIVES BOARDED A TANKER AT ANCHOR. ALARM RAISED AND CREW MUSTERED. COAST GUARD BOARDED FOR INVESTIGATION . SHIP'S STORES STOLEN FROM BOSUN STORE.
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: About 10 robbers in a long wooden boat boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew sighted the robbers and raised alarm. The robbers escaped with stolen stores upon seeing the crew atlertness.
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: About 25 robbers armed with knives approached a general cargo ship in two boats. While approaching and boarding the vessel they continuously threw stones on the ship's crews. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped.
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: Anti piracy watch onboard an anchored chemical tanker spotted six robbers armed with knives on the aft desk. Duty watch entered the accomodation locked all doors and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm.
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: A robber boarded an anchored container ship via the stern and tried to steal the ship's rope. The alert security guard spotted the robber and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Seeing crew alertness the
Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh: At 0340 local time duty oiler onboard a tanker spotted armed robbers ear the engine store area. The alarm was raised, crew alerted and authorities contacted. Robbers escaped with stolen engine spares.
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE BANGLADESH: Duty officer onboard a container ship arrived at poop deck and spotted one robber near entrance to rope store. When duty officer approached the robber, two other robbers armed with long knives began to chase him. He
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: Duty watchmen on an anchored vessel noticed a speed boat come alongside. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped. Authorities informed but no
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: Eight robbers armed with long knives in a small wooden fishing boat boarded a product tanker at anchor. Duty bosun sighted them and informed OOW who raised the alarm. Robbers threatened one watchman with long knives, cut
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. One of the pirates held the duty watchman, threatened him with a knife under his throat. The watchman kicked the pirate and raised the alarm. All crew
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor via the forecastle. The alert crew noticed the robbers, informed the OOW. The robbers chased the watchmen who entered and locked the accommodation. The
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH M/V YOUNG II WAS ATTACKED BY THUGS. CHIEF ENGINEER ALONG WITH 10 TO 12 CREWMEN WERE INJURED IN THE ATTACK AND TAKEN TO LOCAL HOSPITAL. ROPES AND OTHER MATERIALS WERE REPORTED STOLEN.
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship carrying out cargo operations at a moorig buoy. Duty A/B noticed the robbers who tried to catch him. The A/B ran to the gangway and informed another A/B
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: Two robbers armed with long knives attempted to board a vehicle carrier using bamboo stick. Anti-piracy watch raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing crew alertness the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: Two robbers armed with long knives in a boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchor using a rope attached with a hook. Crew raised alarm and informed coast guard. Robbers escaped with ship's stores. The coast guard later
Chittagong, Bagladesh: Five robbers boarded an oil tanker at anchorage. Robbers jumped overboard when sighted by ship's crew. Nothing stolen and no injury to crew.
CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH: While waiting at anchorage for STS operations, the duty crew onboard noticed two liferafts on Portside missing. The incident was reported to local authorities through local agents.
CHITTAGONG OUTER ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: Duty watchman onboard an anchored bulk carrier heard a small boat apprach the vessel. He then noticed movement on the forecastle deck and informed the duty officer. On reaching the forcastle the duty watchman and
CIWANDAN ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Four robbers in a small boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchor from the stern. The robbers tied up one duty AB and took the other one at knife point to the engine room. The robbers stole engine spares and escape. No injuries
COCHIN ANCHORAGE, INDIA: About ten robbers boarded a container vessel at anchor. Master spotted the robbers and directed the search light towards them. The robers jumped over board and escaped with ship's stores.
COCHIN ANCHORAGE, INDIA: Five robbers boarded an anchored product tanker via the anchor chain. Duty crew saw the robbers on the forecastle deck and raised alarm. Seeing alert crew the robbers escaped with ship's stores. Incident reported to port control.
COCHIN, INDIA: Robbers boarded a general cargo ship at achor. They broke forward lockers and stole ship's stores and escaped.
COLOMBIA: A container vessel experienced an attempted boarding 16 July at 0330 UTC while underway in position 10-18.9N 075-35.3W at the Cartagena Pilot Station, Colombia. Three robbers in a small boat attempted to board the vessel via a rigged pilot
COLOMBIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports an attempt to board 13 Oct at 0230 local time while underway at Cartagena. Eight persons approached in a small boat and attemptedto gain access via the ship's ladder which was over the side. Alarm raised and
COLOMBIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 07 Feb at 0400 local time, while anchored at Buenaventura inner anchorage number three. Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier at forecastle and broke padlocks on store rooms. Crew raised alarm and robbers
COLOMBIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 12 Jun at 2300 local time while at Barranquilla anchorage. Three persons n a boat gained access at the forecastle using grappling hooks. Crew raised alarm and intruders escaped, apparently empty handed
COLOMBIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 12 May at 0340 local time while anchored off buoy no. 24, Buenaventura. Four persons armed with long knives boarded at the forecastle, took duty seaman hostage and tied him up. They broke into forecastle
COLOMBIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 12 Oct at 0322 local time while at inner anchorage, Buenaventura. Four persons tried to take duty seaman hostage but he escaped and raised alarm. Intruders fled empty handed in a waiting boat. Master
COLOMBIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 May at 2320 local time while anchored at Barranquilla. Ten persons broke into forward lockers and stole a large quantity of ship's store before escaping in a big speedboat.
COLOMBIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 9 Dec at 0120 local time while underway 1 nm west of sea buoy at Buenaventura outer roads. Seven persons in a wooden motorboat attempted to board using grappling hooks but were
COLOMBIA: An unidentified cargo ship reports attempt to board 20 Sep at 0415 local time at inner anchorage, Buenaventura. Three persons attempted to gain access using a long pole but fled in a small wooden boat when alarm raised
COLOMBIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 10 Jun at 1950 local time while at Berth No. 5, Buenaventura. Two persons went to the boat deck while a third went into the engine room. Safety equipment was stolen from two life rafts and the thieves
COLOMBIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 Nov at 0730 UTC while in position 03 52N, 077 05W, Buenaventura inner roads. Two persons armed with crowbars gained access, but jumped overboard and escaped when a contract guard employed by the ship
COLOMBIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 6 Sep at 0430 local time while at inner anchorage, Buenaventura. Three persons armed with machetes boarded using a long pole with hooks and stole ship's stores. Coast Guard informed but only arrived after
COLOMBIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded via the stern 20 Feb at 2130 local time in Cartagena inner roads by persons armed with guns. They bound three watchmen and forced them into the hold, but fled when spotted by ship's crew (IMB).
COLOMBIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 5 Jun at 2300 local time while berthed at Barranquilla. Three persons broke into portside locker but jumped over board and escaped with watch sounded alarm. No information on losses.
COLOMBIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 25 Jul at 0045 local time while underway near Barranquilla. Persons armed with knives stole ship's stores (IMB).
COLOMBIA: An unidentified container ship was subject to attempted boarding 1 Mar at 0326 local time at Buenaventura. Nine persons attempted to board form a wooden boat on the port side, using a wooden ladder against the side. Crew switched on lights and
COLOMBIA: An unidentified container ship was subject to attempted boarding 3 Jul at 0300 local time while in Rio Magdalena channel at anchor. A high speed boat with 5 or 6 persons was repelled by alert crew.
COLOMBIA: An unidentified general cargo ship noted suspicious approach 11 Dec at 0054 local time, by a pilot vessel. This was noted shortly after the ship had dropped its outward pilot at Cartagena. Crew rushed aft and found a grappling hook on the rail
COLOMBIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 16 Oct at 1000 UTC, while anchored in position 03-52.4N 077-05.4W at Buenaventura. Ten thieves boarded using long poles with hooks, broke into forecastle locker, and stole ship's stores. Alarm
COLOMBIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 19 Nov at 2000 local time while anchored in position 10-19N 075-32W in Cartagena Bay. Four thieves boarded via the forecastle, broke padlock on locker, and stole ships safety equipment and stores, despite the
COLOMBIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Aug at 0100 local time while berthed at the Coal Terminal, Cartagena. Persons armed with knives gained access at the forecastle, assaulted and tied up a crew member, stole ship's stores and escaped. The
COLOMBIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 5 Mar at 2110 local time while anchored at Mamonal inner anchorage in approximate position 10-19N 075-31W. Three persons armed with knives threatened the chief officer and duty seaman before escaping with a
COLOMBIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Dec at 0110 UTC while anchored in position 10 19.2N, 075 31.5W Bahia de Cartagena. Five persons climbed up anchor chain and broke into Bosun's store. Crew sounded alarm and thieves jumped overboard, escaping
COLOMBIA:Bulk carrier boarded 03 Jan 09 at 0305 local time while anchored at position 03-49.6N 077-09.4W, Buenaventura anchorage. One robber was sighted near the forward cargo compartment. Master raised alarm and mustered ship's crew. Master reported to
COLOMBIA: Bulk carrier boarded and robbed on 3 December while anchored in position 03-50N 077-10W, approximately 7 nm southwest of Buenaventura, Colombia. The robbers boarded unnoticed during heavy rain, stole the ship's stores, and escaped. The duty
COLOMBIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 31 July at 03-49N 077-09W, Buenaventura Anchorage. Three robbers in a black motor boat boarded the anchored vessel and broke the padlocks on the forecastle paint locker and forward stores. The duty crew spotted the
COLOMBIA: Bulk carrier robbed 6 Sep 10 at 0300 local time while anchored in position 03-51N 077-06W, Buenaventura anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel during heavy rain. They attacked and tied up the forward watchman. When
COLOMBIA: Bulk carrier robbed 8 Apr 09 at 0200 local time while anchored in position 03:49N - 077:10W, Buenaventura anchorage. Seven robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel at anchor during heavy rain. The duty watchman saw movements at the
COLOMBIA:Bulk carrier was boarded on 13 May while underway at 03:46 N - 077:27 W, around 9.4 nm from Isla La Palma, Buenaventura. Four pirates boarded the bulk carrier while it was waiting for berthing instructions. The alarm was raised and the crew
COLOMBIA: Catamaran (FRITZ THE CAT) robbed 11 Dec 09 during the night while anchored off Cartagena in front of club Nautico. Robbers approached the catamaran on a small boat, broke in through a hatch, and stole personal belongings including a computer,
COLOMBIA: Cement carrier boarded and robbed on 13 Nov 08 at 1000 UTC while at anchor, Cartagena. Robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded the vessel, tied up one crewmember and stole ships stores. The coast guard boarded vessel for investigation
COLOMBIA: Container ship chased on 26 January by three suspected armed pirates while underway near position 02-26N 079-18W, approximately 45 miles from Tumaco, Colombia. The suspected pirates were described as wearing "black military style uniforms". The
COLOMBIA: Containership reported suspicious approach 18 Apr at 2320 local time, at the entrance to Cartagena. While disembarking the pilot on the port side, the vessel detected one unlit suspicious boat approaching from the starboard side, at high speed
COLOMBIA: General cargo ship robbed 3 May 10 at 2300 local time berthed in position 10-57.5N 074-45.5W, Palermo terminal, Barranquilla. A vessel at berth had completed cargo operations and was preparing to depart. The captain from the ship berthed ahead
COLOMBIA: Mariners are advised to be alert to unusual, abnormal, or hostile activities by pirates (especially during darkened hours) in the approaches to and in Buenaventura Harbor/Anchorage. Two U.S. flag vessels have recently been fired upon, resulting
COLOMBIA:On 12 May, the bulk carrier NORD MUMBAI was boarded at 03-48N 077-11W, at the Buenaventura Inner Anchorage. While at anchor, the duty officer on board the bulk carrier noticed robber?s from a small boat boarding the vessel at the forecastle. He
COLOMBIA:On 16 April, the anchored cargo ship SHAMROCK was boarded at 10-22N 075-33 W, at the Cartagena Inner Anchorage. The Officer of the Watch (OOW) observed a boat with several persons maneuvering in the vicinity of the vessel. Two watchmen were sent
COLOMBIA:On 16 March, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 11-08N 074-16W, at the Puerto Prodeco Anchorage. Duty officer onboard the vessel noticed an unidentified person on the forecastle and immediately advised the deck security guard and port
COLOMBIA:On 21 May, the anchored general cargo ship FIESTA experienced an attempted boarding at 03-50N 007-07W, at the Buenaventura Anchorage. Three robbers in a boat approached the anchored general cargo ship and attempted to board, via the anchor
COLOMBIA: Sailing vessel robbed 26 Dec 09 in the early morning while anchored in Cartagena. Owner's sailboat was anchored on the outer south eastern edge of the anchorage and the dinghy was secured to a boat with galvanized chain. Robbers cut the chain
COLOMBIA:Tanker boarded on 25 November at 10-18N 075-33W, at the Cartagena Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored tanker, stole ship's stores from the forward store and escaped unnoticed. The crew on duty noticed the theft and reported the incident to
COLOMBIA:THE 14,865-TON CYPRUS-FLAG CONTAINER SHIP (CSAV CHARLESTON) WAS APPROACHED 19 SEP (REPORTED 3 OCT) WHILE UNDERWAY OFF CARTAGENA WITH THE PILOT STILL ON BOARD. FOUR ARMED MEN IN A MOTORBOAT ATTEMPTED TO SECURE A LINE TO THE SHIP BUT ABORTED THEIR
COLOMBIA: Unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 19 Apr at 0520 local time while underway in the Buenaventura River. Twelve persons in two high speed boats attempted to board using grappling hook, but fled when crew raisedalarm, switched on
COLOMBIA: Unidentified general cargo ship boarded and robbed 16 Jun at 0540 UTC at Magdalena river, Barranquilla. A robber armed with a knife boarded the vessel at anchor. He stole a life raft and safety equipment and escaped in a boat, waiting with an
COLOMBIA: Unidentified product tanker reported attempted boarding 18 Apr at 2218 local time, Mamonal Roads. A robber attempted to board the vessel using a hook, attached to a rope. Alert crew raised alarm and robber escaped in a boat. Coast guard
COLOMBIA:Vessel transporting tourists robbed, six passengers kidnapped, 14 Jan 08, late in the afternoon shortly after landing near Nuqui. The six hostages belonged to a group of 19 people taking a boat trip on the Atrato river in the west of the
COLOMBIA:Yacht boarded 1 Apr 08, Isla Fuerte. A perpetrator boarded the vessel. The noise awoke the crew and chased the perpetrator off (Operator: safetyandsecuritynet.com).
colombo, sri lanka a band of pirates attempted to raid the m/v sea heron from 5 small fast boats south of colombo. the crew of the m/v sea heron notified colombo port authorities who sent a customs patrol boat to the scene. 21 men were apprehended.
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA SHIP BOARDED BY PIRATES VIA ANCHOR CHAIN 27 MAR 89.
COLOUMBIA:Tanker boarded on 16 November at 10-19N 075-31W, at the Cartagena Inner Anchorage. Robbers boarded and stole ship's stores from the anchored LPG tanker and escaped unnoticed. The theft was later noticed by ship's crew during routine day work.
COLUMBIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 31 Oct at 1900 local time during heavy rain while the ship lay at anchor at Mamonal. Two persons armed with knives stole stores and safety equipment from the forecastle locker before being confronted
COLUMBIA:On 24 February, an LPG tanker was boarded in the vicinity of 10-18N 075-31W, at the Cartagena "A" Anchorage. Four robbers boarded the anchored vessel via the anchor chain and hawse pipe. The robbers captured and tied up the duty A/B, who had
CONAKRY GUINEA: Nine priates armed with machine guns in a 15 meter length speed boat attempted to board a chemical tanker underway using hooks and ladders. Master raised alarm, activated DSC alert increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. Crew mustered
CONAKRY, GUINEA: Pirates armed with rifles boarded a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, crew locked all access doors, mustered on bridge and hide in a safe place. Pirates tried to gain entry into the locked accommodation door but were
CONAKRY, GUINEA: Pirates in a motor boat approached a drifting bulk carrier. Duty officer noticed the approaching boat and raised alarm and crew mustered. Pirates fired machine guns and rpgs at the vessel and moved away. Vessel proceeded further out to
CONAKRY PILOT STATION, GUINEA: Five pirates armed with automatic weapons in a small speed boat chased and boarded a general cargo ship underway. Master immediately informed port control and the agent. Pirates entered the bridge, ordered the Master to
CONARKY ANCHORAGE, GUINEA: Ten robbers armed with guns attacked, fired upon and boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They threatened the crew members and stole ship's cash, properties, crew's cash and personal belongings and escaped. No injuries to
CONARKY, GUINEA: Pirates armed with machine guns in a speedboat approached and fired upon a chemical tanker drifting. The tanker, increased speed, enforced anti-piracy measures, reported to authorities and prevented the pirates from boarding it. No
CONCHAN TERMINAL, PERU: Three robbers boarded a tanker from a small wooden boat. Alarm raised, crew mustered and proceeded to forecastle to investigate. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with stolen ship's stores
CONGO:An unidentified bulk carrier alongside berth 9 unloading rice at Matadi, was boarded 1540 UTC on 24 Feb by 100 to 120 persons who rushed past the watchman. The mob stole loose items on deck and rice from the cargo until crew members raised the
CONGO:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 18 MAR AT 0300 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT POSITION 04-49S 011-39E, 1.2 NM FROM POINTE-NOIRES. TWO PERSONS, AT LEAST ONE OF WHOM WAS ARMED WITH A KNIFE, LOWERED MOORING LINES INTO A WAITING BOAT. WHEN SPOTTED
CONGO: Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 24 Jul at 0200 local time, while anchored 1.5 nm off the breakwater, Pointe Noir. Robbers boarded the vessel at the anchor by using hooks. They stole ships stores and escaped (IMB).
CONGO: Container ship boarded, robbed 6 Jan, at 0107 local time while berthed at Boma Anchorage, Congo River. The robbers boarded a container ship waiting for berth at Matadi. The alert crew noticed the robbers, raised the alarm, and tried to obstruct
CONGO:On 15 January, a container ship was boarded at 04-43S 011-46E, at the Pointe Noire Anchorage. Three robbers armed with knives disguised as fishermen in a small boat approached and boarded the anchored vessel. Duty crew spotted the robbers and
CONGO:On 18 April, the anchored cargo ship CORINTH experienced an attempted boarding at 04-44S 011-48E, at the Pointe Noire Anchorage. Three robbers in a small boat approached and attempted to board an anchored ship. Alert duty crew spotted the robbers
CONGO:Refrigerated cargo ship boarded, robbed 02 Apr 08, Boma anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel. They broke the seal to the cargo compartment and commenced stealing the cargo. The duty watchman noticed some cargo on deck and raised the alarm.
CONGO:Refrigerated cargo ship reported attempted boarding 5 Jun 08 at 0415 local time, Poine Noire Anchorage. Two robbers in a canoe approached the vessel. One robber attempted to board the ship with a long pole attached with a hook. As the robber
CONGO:Robbers boarded an anchored supply ship and broke into various store rooms, stole ship's stores and properties and escaped Unnoticed. The theft was later noticed by the duty crew on security rounds. Incident reported to Port Authority.
CONGO: RoRo ship boarded and robbed 10 Jan at 2300 local time in position 05-52S 013-03.3E, Boma Anchorage, Congo River. A large group of robbers, in several boats armed with long knives and wooden sticks, boarded the vessel. The robbers tried to attack
CONGO: Unidentified container ship boarded and robbed 9 Mar at 0150 local time, Boma anchorage Congo river. Two robbers boarded the vessel, broke open containers, and stole cargo. Alarm was raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped with stolen cargo
CONGO: Unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reported boarding and attempted robbery 13 Mar at 0130 local time, Ikungulu anchorage, Matadi,Congo river. Two robbers boarded the vessel. Alert crew raised alarm and robbers escaped empty handed. Robbers made
CONGO: Vessel boarded 29 May 09 at 0340 local time while anchored in Boma roads. Two robbers armed with machetes boarded the vessel and threatened the duty watchman. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped upon hearing the alarm
Container ship attacked in 03-16N 105-25E at 081720 UTC May. Eight pirates armed with long knives boarded a container ship underway. They gained control of the bridge, stole ship's and crew property and left the ship. No injuries to crew and no damage to
CONTAINER VESSEL MAERSK LA PLATA WAS INVADED BY 10 ARMED PIRATES WHILE AT ANCHOR IN SANTOS. PIRATES STOLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, MONEY AND CREW'S BELONGINGS. PIRATES DEPARTED IN TWO SMALL BOATS. NO CARGO FROM THE CONTAINERS WAS STOLEN.
CONTAINER VESSEL NORDSUND, ENROUTE KAOHSIUNG TAIWAN REPORTED THAT A BLACK, VERY FAST FISHING VESSEL ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VESSEL. NORDSUND ALTERED COURSE AND ALONG WITH ROUGH SEAS, PIRATES COULD NOT BOARD. M/V NORDSUND INFORMED M/V TASMAN SEA WHICH WAS FOUR
CORSICA:Yacht (TIARA) boarded, robbed 24 Aug 08 at 2340 local time, while at anchorage in position 41-30.3N 009-16E, Golfe de Porto Novo. Four armed masked men in a speedboat boarded the vessel and robbed the passengers and crew of more than 100,000
COSTA RICA:Container Ship attempted boarded on 17 May at 09:58 N ? 083:00 W, Puerto Limon Anchorage, Costa Rica. Five pirates in a boat were noticed by alert deck watchmen alongside their container ship with boat hooks in an attempt to board. The duty
COSTA RICA: Container ship robbed 21 May 09 at approximately 2200 local time while anchored in Puerto Moin outer roads. Two robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They broke the padlock of a paint locker and stole ship's stores before escaping.
COSTA RICA: General cargo ship was robbed 15 Jan at 0025 local time while in port09-58.8N 083-00.6W, at Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. Robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed. Duty watchman discovered the paint store and bosun store on the forecastle were broken
COTE D'IVOIRE: Container ship robbed 14 Jun 10 at 0030 local time while anchored in position 05-13.2N 004-02.6W, Abidjan anchorage. Four to five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel and threatened the deck watchmen, who retreated into the
COTE D'IVOIRE: Tanker robbed 5 Jan 10 at 2356 local time while anchored at Abidjan outer anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives in a small boat boarded the tanker. One of the robbers a crewmember hostage and threatened him with a knife while the
COTONOU ANCHORAGE, BENIN: About ten robbers armed with guns and knives in a speed boat were seen approaching an anchored tanker with STS fenders alongside. Duty officer raised alarm, activated the SSAS and called port control but received no response.
COTONOU ANCHORAGE, BENIN: A product tanker was robbed 30 Juneat 0205 UTC while anchored at 06-00N 002-29E in the Cotonou anchorage, Benin. The vessel was conducting ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations when robbers in a speedboat boarded it, stole
COTONOU ANCHORAGE, BENIN: Armed robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They threatened and assaulted some crew members. Robbers stole ship's properties, crew personal properties and escaped. One crew member remains missing.
COTONOU ANCHORAGE, BENIN: Armed robbers boarded and hijacked an anchored chemical tanker. They forced the captain to sail the vessel to an unknown location. The pirates stole ship's properties and left the vessel.
COTONOU ANCHORAGE, BENIN: Heavily armed robbers attacked and hijacked an anchored chemical tanker and forced the crew to sail to an unknown location. The vessel was made to discharge part of her cargo into another lightering vessel. Before leaving the
COTONOU, BENIN: Armed pirates boarded a prodcut tanker during STS operations. Master sent SSAS alert, crew locked in engine room and contacted CSO. Later pirates left the vessel. Crew came out of the engine room and conducted a search for the pirates and
COTONOU, BENIN: Twelve armed pirates boarded a chemical tanker drifting in preparation for STS operations. They took hostage all crewmembers and hijacked the tanker. The tanker was released after 17 hours. Awaiting further details.
C?TE D'IVOIRE: Tanker robbed 12 Jul 09 at 2336 UTC while anchored in position 05-12.5N 004-03.9E, Abidjan anchorage. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker via the forecastle. The robbers stole the ships stores, and escaped in a small boat when
CUBA: An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed 22 Jan at 0600 local time during cargo operations in the port of Havana. Intruders broke open the forecastle store and stole ship's supplies. Authorities were informed but no action was taken.
CUBA: An unidentified yacht was boarded 26 Jan at night while anchored in the channel at Nueva Gerona, Isla de Juventud. Crew and yacht property stolen. Crew reports local authorities unresponsive to report of the theft.
CYPRUS FISHING VESSEL WAS ATTACKED BY EGYPTAIN FISHING VESSELS 25 MILES OFF THE COAST OF EGYPT. TWO CREW MEMBERS SUSTAINED SERIOUS STAB WOUNDS. CYPRUS POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A CASE OF PIRACY, THEFT AND ATTACK. THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE ATTACK IS
CYPRUS-FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED WHILE LYING IDLE ALONGSIDE A BERTH AT ROUEN, FRANCE. TWO MEN FORCED THEIR WAY INTO THE MASTER'S CABIN, ASSAULTED HIM AND STOLE TWO LADIE'S WATCHES AND $164 IN CASH. THE INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 29 MAY.
DANISH FLAG CARGO SHIP REPORTED BEING ATTACKED TWICE WHILE ALONGSIDE ITS BERTH AT CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH. BOTH ATTACKS TOOK PLACE IN THE AFTERNOON BY APPROACHING THE SHIP FROM BENEATH THE PIER. IN THE FIRST ATTACK THE INTRUDERS FLED AFTER THE SHIP'S CREW
DANISH M/V ARKTIS STAR WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES USING ROCKET GRENADES AND SMALL ARMS. THE PIRATES WERE IN CHINESE UNIFORMS. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
DAR ES SALAAM ANCHORAGE, TANZANIA: Alert duty crew onboard a tanker at anchor saw a boat near the port quarter. The duty watchman raised alarm. On hearing the alarm ten robbers were sighted on the poop deck. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped. On
DAR ES SALAAM ANCHORAGE, TANZANIA: Robbers boarded an anchored container ship. They assaulted the forward deck watch keeper, threatened him at knife point and tied him to a pole. When there was no communication with the forward crew, other crew members
DAR ES SALAAM ANCHORAGE, TANZANIA: While the crew kept a vigilant anti piracy watch on board a container ship, robbers boarded her and succeeded in throwing one life raft into the sea. The crew raised alarm, mustered and reported to the authorities.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Four robbers in a small wooden boat attempted to climb onboard an anchored container vessel. Alert duty watchmen informed the duty officer who raised the general alarm and directed the ship search light towards the robbers.
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania The following report was received from the master of Singapore flagged M tanker Mimosa Aug 2, 1996 in the outer anchorage of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania at 0734 August 1, 1996: At 0230 on 2 August 1996, port control advised that
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA: Three robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. They tied up the duty A/B, took his personnel belongings and then opened a contaier and stole the cargo. At 0200 UTC, the robbers left the ship in a small boat
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA: Two skiffs with five pirates in each skiff approached a chemical tanker underway. Vessel enforced anti-piracy measures, increased speed, deployed security team. When skiff approached closer to the vessel, the security team fired
DECEMBER 8, 1994 JOURNAL OF COMMERCE REPORTED THAT THE TSAKOS TANKER MARIA T, 28,588 DWT, WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES OFF THE INDONESIAN COAST. SHIP'S CREW WAS TIED UP AND VALUABLES TAKEN. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. (SEE ASAM 94-0069.)
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: Tanker robbed 24 Apr 10 while anchored at Boma. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship's properties before escaping unnoticed. No further details to provide (IMB).
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: Product tanker robber 31 Aug 10 at 0110 UTC while at anchorage in position 05-52.4S 013-01.9E, approximately 2NM west of Boma. Three robbers armed with knives boarded a product tanker at anchor. They stole ship's stores
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: Vessel robbed 4 Sep 10 at 0130 local time while underway in position 05-51.9S 013-03E, 1NM southeast of Boma anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. The duty officer noticed and raised the
DEM. REP. CONGO:Container Vessel was boarded while anchored on 27 April at 05:51 S - 013:24 E, around 4.5nm from Port of Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo. Four boats with seven pirates armed with knives approached and boarded the vessel. The crew
DEM. REP. CONGO: Refrigerated cargo ship boarded and robbed 05 Aug 07 at 0119 local time, Ango-Ango, Matadi port anchorage. Armed robbers in two canoes boarded the vessel and threatened the deck watchman with a knife and chased him; luckily the watchman
DEM. REP. CONGO: Refrigerated cargo ship boarded and robbed 15 Aug 07 0130 UTC, in position 05-51S 013-24E at anchorage. Eight robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. They stole cargo from the ships stores and escaped. No injuries to crew. Attempts
Dem. Rep Congo:Refrigerated Cargo Ship boarded on 14 March while anchored at 05:51 S ? 013:03 E, Boma Anchorage. Ten robbers in two boats boarded the ship took duty crewman hostage; they attempted to enter the forward cargo hold by breaking the hatch
DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM M/V HERMES HOPE REPORTING THEY ARE ABOUT TO BE ATTACKED ON THE STARBOARD SIDE. THE M/V HERMES HOPE SAID THEY TRIED TO AVAID THEIR ATTACKERS BY FREQUENTLY ALTERING COURSE AND RUNNING AT MAX SPEED. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
DOMINCAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Jun during the night by six men armed with knives while berthed at Puerto Plata. Crew raised alarm, secured the accommodation and chased the intruders, who jumped into the water and escaped
DOMINICA:Catamaran boarded, robbed 13 Jun 08 at approximately 1030 local time while moored, Roseau. After the passengers turned in for the evening they woke up and discovered all their cash had been removed from their wallets. The incident was reported
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Apr at 0400 local time while at berth 6A, Rio Haina. Six armed persons took two watchmen and one crew member hostage. They stole ship's property, crew personal effects and cash before
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Jun at 0330 local time while berthed at Rio Haina. The intruders entered the bridge through a window and stole communications gear and signal flares. Two navy security guards were on board at
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Aug at 0440 local time (reported 20 Aug) while moored at Rio Haina. Three persons armed with axes and knives entered the bridge and tied up the second officer, oiler and a watchman before
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Nov at 0340 local time while at pier no.1, east, Rio Haina. Five persons armed with knives and wooden battens boarded via the forecastle, beta and tied the 2nd officer and hit duty seaman on
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 18 Sep at 0235 local time while berthed at Rio Haina. Five persons armed with long knives tried to break into bridge and chased duty seaman and 2nd mate, who retreated into accommodation. Alarm
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 27 Mar at 0710 UTC while berthed at Recodo Oriental, Rio Haina. Three persons armed with knives stole ship's property and escaped when alarm sounded (IMB).
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 4 Sep between 0400 and 0420 local time while berthed at Rio Haina. Three persons armed with machetes and guns broke open bridge door and threatened second mate. Duty seaman raised alarm and the
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 26 Mar at 0440 local time while berthed at Rio Haina. Four armed persons tried to remove equipment from lifeboat but jumped overboard empty-handed when crew sounded alarm (IMB)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified gas carrier was boarded 30 Mar at 2225 local time while berthed at Rio Haina. Two persons escaped with safety equipment from life rafts when they fled after crew sounded alarm. Incident reported to police who did not
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified LPG carrier was boarded 22 Nov at 0030 local time while moored at buoys, Rio Haina by six persons, one armed with a rifle. Duty seaman sounded alarm and thieves jumped into the sea. Crew later discovered safety
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 31 Dec at 0330 local time, while at CBM terminal, Rio Haina. Two persons armed with long knives boarded at the mooring buoys but jumped overboard after one had threatened duty officer, when he
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified ocean going tug was boarded 30 Aug at 0230 local time while moored at San Pedro de Macoris. Four persons armed with knives came aboard from an unlit boat alongside but fled when watch called for assistance from guards
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 15 AUG AT 0110 LOCAL TIME WHILE MOORED AT RIO HAINA. TWO TEAMS OF THIEVES, ONE AT THE FORECASTLE AND ONE AT THE POOP USED GRAPLING HOOKS TO BOARD. CREW RESPONDED IMMEDIATELY AND THIEVES FLED AFTER
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified tanker was boarded 19 Jan at 0135 local time, while at berth No. 2 (Rio Haina) during cargo operations. Two persons armed with knives were discovered and jumped overboard to escape, when duty seaman raised alarm (IMB).
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 20 APR AT 2200 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT RIO HAINA. FOUR PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES TRIED TO DISMANTLE A LIFEBOAT ENGINE AND JUMPED OVERBOARD ESCAPING WITH SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHEN SPOTTED. MARINE
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified tanker was boarded 20 Jul during the night as it proceeded to pick up a pilot at Rio Haina Roads. A liferaft was stolen, unnoticed by the crew.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified tanker was boarded 9 Feb at 0350 local time while at berth No. 1-2, Rio Haina. About ten persons armed with knives boarded simultaneously fore and aft and stole ship's stores before being driven off by crew (IMB).
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:Tanker boarded on 20 November at approximately 18-26N 069-18W, at the San Pedro de Macoris Port. Robbers boarded a berthed product tanker unnoticed. They stole ship's properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by crew doing routine
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:The 17,200-ton Cyprus-flag cargo ship (COLOMBIA 1) was threatened by 21 knife-armed stowaways after they were discovered on board 24 Jul enroute Miami. U. S. federal agents boarded the ship offshore and stowaways were taken into
DOMINICA:Yacht boarded 12 Aug 08 at 0415 local time while mooring, Roseau. Two perpetrators boarded the vessel. When an audible alarm sounded, one perpetrator jumped off the vessel, while the other attempted to hide in a small inflatable under the yacht.
DOMINICA: Yacht (CLYPEUS) attacked, robbed 14 May 09 shortly after midnight while anchored in Prince Rupert Bay. Three men armed with machetes and a pistol boarded the vessel and attacked the couple onboard. They beat them, tied them up, and threatened
DOUALA PORT, CAMEROON: Armed robbers in two skiffs approached a tanker restricted in her ability to maneuver. One skiff managed to throw a hook and line over the vessel. The alert crew raised the alarm switched on the deck lights and mustered. Seeing
DOUALA PORT, CAMEROON: Two robbers armed with knives in a boat boarded a berthed general cargo ship during heavy rain. They opened the locked mast house but were noticed by duty crew. The robbers escaped with ship's stores.
DUAMI INNER AHCNORAGE, INDONESIA: Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. They entered the engine room, tied up the duty engineer and stole ship's stores. They took the duty engineer to the stern and disembarked into a waiting boat. No
DUMAI ANCHORAGE INDONESIA: Three armed robers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor via the poop deck and tool hostage the 3rd engineer. They entered the engine room and stole ship's properties. Duty oiler saw the robbers and informed the bridge who raised
DUMAI INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Armed robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker and held the duty motor man as hostage. The duty engineer noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers
DUMAI INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:Duty watchman saw one robber climbing using a thin hooked line on a Crude Oil Tanker at anchor. The duty A/B informed bridge who raised the alarm, sounded ship's whistle and crew mustered. On noticing the crew alertness,
DUMAI INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker unnoticed and entered the engine room. They took hostage the 2nd Engineer and motorman, forced them to open the spare store and tied their hands. The robbers
DUMAI INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Six robbers armed with knives in a boat approached an anchored chemical tanker. Three of the robbers boarded the tanker from the stern. They threatened the duty AB on deck. Duty officer on bridge raised the alarm upon
DUMAI PORT ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored crude oil tanker, took the duty oiler as hostage and entered the engine store room. The robbers stole ship stores, released the oiler and escaped.
DUMAI QUARANTINE ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored tanker. They entered into the accommodation and threatened the duty A/B. Once the robbers escaped, the A/B informed the bridge. All crew alerted and a search
DURING DEC. 94 FIVE PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A BULK CARRIER ANCHORED OFF JAKARTA DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS. SHIP'S SECURITY PATROL SOUNDED THE ALARM AND THE PIRATES QUICKLY DEPARTED IN THEIR SMALL MOTOR BOAT. NO DAMAGE TO SHIP AND STOLEN PROPERTY
DURING EARLY MARCH A DUTCH TUG, WHICH WAS TOWING THE ITALIAN FLAGGED CARGOSHIP CAPRIOLO OUT OF SHATT AL ARAB, WAS SIEZED BY HIJACKERS. THE BANDITS DEMANDED A RANSOM, THEY RELEASED THE TUG AND ITS TOW, AND THE TUG'S OWNERS HAVE REFUSED TO COMMENT.
DURING THE LATE HOURS OF 23 OCT 95, A SPEEDBOAT, MOUNTED WITH A HEAVY MACHINE GUN, FIRED UPON A VESSEL AT EL-MA'AN PORT, 30KM NORTHEAST OF MOGADISHU (02-02N 045-21E). THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES OR DAMAGE. HOWEVER, THE SHIP WAS FORCED TO MOVE AND
DUTCH M/V ALEXANDERGRACHT WAS ATTACKED BY FOUR ARMED PIRATES WITH HANDGUNS IN VITORIA ROADS, BRAZIL. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO VESSEL. ABOUT 10,000 US DOLLARS WORTH OF CASH/PROPERTY STOLEN FROM CREW.
EAST CHINA SEA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 22 Apr at 2000 local time while underway in position 10-46N 111-12E 130 miles off the coast of Vietnam. Two unlit boats making 25 knots came up from astern and approached to within
EAST CHINA SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTEDLY NOTICED APPROACH BY A SPEED BOAT 16 APR AT 1935 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 24-34N 119-04E. BOAT INCREASED SPEED AND CAME ALONGSIDE WHILE A PERSON ON BOARD THE BOAT THREW A GRAPPLING HOOK AND
EAST CHINA SEA: An unidentified chemical tanker reports suspicious approach 12 Apr at 0100 local time while underway in position 25-22.7N 120-19.4E. A very fast craft approached abeam.Ship's master altered course, switched on all lights, and directed
EAST CHINA SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED SUPPLY VESSEL REPORTS APPROACH 18 JUL AT 2125 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 23-00N 119-51E. A CRAFT RESEMBLING A NAVAL PATROL BOAT ORDERED THE SUPPLY BOAT TO STOP. MASTER MUSTERED THE CREW AND REPLIED HE HAD
EAST CHINA SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS REPORTEDLY CIRCLED 24 MAY AT 1400 UTC BY FOUR HIGH-SPEED BOATS WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 25-38N 122-39E. CREW MUSTERED, TURNED ON DECK LIGHTS AND ACTIVATED FIRE HOSES, THE BOATS WITHDREW AND REGROUPED AT STERN.
EAST CHINA SEA:General cargo ship (CAPTAIN USKOV) reported missing, last located 20 Jan 08 at 0330 local time, 221NM east of Port Shanghai, per 14 Apr 08 reporting. The vessel departed Nakodka, Russia for Hong Kong, China on 15 Jan 08 with a cargo of
EAST CHINA SEA M/V ELM REPORTED SHE WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES SHOOTING AUTOMATIC WEAPONS AT HER. ONE PIRATE BOARDED THE VESSEL. NO FURTHER INFO- RMATION WAS GIVEN.
EAST CHINA SEA M/V TAIRYO MARU WAS FIRED UPON AND APPROACHED BY PIRATES BUT WAS NEVER BOARDED AND NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
EAST CHINA SEA PIRATES APPROACHED THE PORT STERN OF THE M/V PRESIDENT AND FIRED SHOTS. THE PRESIDENT THEN COMMENCED ZIG ZAG MANOEUVRES THAT KEPT THE PIRATES FROM BOARDING. NO ONE WAS INJURED.
EAST COAST, SOMALIA: Five pirates in a boat fired upon a fishing trawler underway. Pirates attempted to board the ship. Master carryout evasive maneuvers, increased speed and moved away. The ship sustained bullet hole damage. There were no leakage and no
EAST COAST SOMALIA: While underway a fishing vessel was chased by a skiff with six pirates armed with automatic weapons. Vessel increased speed and headed into the waves/swell and thus the skiff was prevented from advancing towards the fishing vessel.
EASTERN ATLANTIC-MADEIRA:A French yachtsman reported 10 Sep that he had been boarded 1 Sep about 200 miles north of Funchal while sailing alone from the Brittany coast to Madeira. According to the report several young men boarded the yacht (L'OBJECTIF
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN: General cargo vessel (MOON LIGHT) was struck by a probable missile 14 Jul, while underway approximately 35km off the coast of Lebanon. All 12 crewmembers, one with serious injuries, were rescued by a nearby merchant vessel owned by
EASTERN PACIFIC: Unidentified sailing vessel was boarded 5 Apr (reported 20 Apr) at 1500 local time while underway in position 03-20N 084-44W nw of Ecuador. Five masked persons armedwith guns and knives tied up the captain and another crew member and
EAST OF CERAM ISLANDS, INDONESIA: Four persons in a white colored speed boat, flying Indonesian flag approached a bulk carrier underway at 20-25 knots. Master raised alarm, sounded ship's whistle continuously and crew activated fire hoses. It was noticed
ECUADOR: A 7,000-ton container ship was boarded at 0455 as it lay at anchor off Guayaquil. Thieves gained access via the anchor chain and stole paint and mooring line from the forecastle store. Ship's alarm was sounded and the thieves fled leaving the
ECUADOR:An unidentified 14,000-ton, Cyprus-flag, container ship was boarded and a container broached by at least three individuals. At the time of the attack, the ship was navigating the Estero Salado channel, near buoys 29 and 31, approaching the port
ECUADOR:An unidentified 9,700-ton, Bahamas-flag, refrigerated cargo ship was boarded at midnight while anchored 4.5 miles off the Data Sea Buoy (02-44S 080-25W) at Guayaquil. Five thieves armed with knives and handguns boarded the ship and drove the
ECUADOR: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 24 Jul at 0815 local time while underway in position 00-23N, 082-33W. Three speedboats with a total of fifteen persons dressed in black were spotted by alert crew who mustered and activated
ECUADOR: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 31 Dec at 2310 local time while at outer anchorage, Guayaquil. Five men in a wooden boat were spotted during attempt and withdrew.
ECUADOR: An unidentified cargo ship reports suspicious approach and probable attempt to board 13 May at 0220 UTC while underway in position 00-52S 081-16W off Isla de la Plata. A fast speedboat with four persons came alongside and remained there as ship
ECUADOR: An unidentified container ship reported an attempt to board 25 Apr while underway in position 01-10S 081-20W 21 nm west of Isla de la Plata. Three persons in a speedboat came within three meters of ship but withdrew when crew mustered and
ECUADOR: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 11 May at 1900 local time while drifting 20 nm off the sea buoy, Guayaquil. Two blue wooden speedboats approached but master took evasive measures and increased speed. Five persons in one
Ecuador:An unidentified container ship was approached 11 may at 1940 local time by two boats disguised as fishing boats. The container ship was about 20 miles off the coast about 98 miles from Guayaquil on a voyage from Buenaventura. After executing
ECUADOR: An unidentified container ship was boarded 23 Apr at 0155 local time while approaching the pilot buoy at Guayaquil. Four persons were spotted on deck near container bay 15 by a guard at whom they fired two shots before jumping over side and
ECUADOR:An unidentified container ship was boarded 31 Mar at 2306 local time while heaving anchor eight nautical miles off the sea buoy at Guayaquil. Two persons boarded the ship using long poles,leaving two accomplices in their speedboat. The assailants
ECUADOR: An unidentified container ship was boarded 4 Jul at 1815 local time while at Guayaquil anchorage. Ten persons armed with guns and knives gained access via the poop deck and tied up the duty seaman. Alarm was raised and thieves escaped in their
ECUADOR: An unidentified container ship was boarded 6 Dec at 0455 local time by seven thieves while underway at Guayaquil pilot station, Ecuador. The crew mustered on the bridge when the alarm sounded. However, the intruders, armed with guns and knives,
Ecuador:An unidentified container ship was boarded 6 May at 2230 local time while anchored at Guayaquil (reported 18 May). Ten persons boarded from a boat alongside and shots were fired when crew tried to stop boarding. General alarm sounded and pilot
ECUADOR: An unidentified container ship was boarded 9 Jul at 0620 local time while underway two nm off Manta, Ecuador. Three persons with guns threatened crew which retreated into accommodation. Mater alerted port and police boat escorted ship to dock.
ECUADOR: An unidentified container ship was boarded and robbed 29 Jan at 1936 local time, at inner Guayaquil anchorage. Four robbers armed with guns and iron bars boarded, broke open two containers and stole cargo. Shore-guards onboard fired warning
ECUADOR:An unidentified Liberian-flag general cargo ship was approached 2 Jun 0030 local time (reported 29 Jun) as it approached port at Guayaquil in the vicinity of buoy 48. Twelvepersons in a motor launch approached from vessel's stern and were judged
ECUADOR: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reported suspicious approach 27 Apr at 0230 UTC while underway at 21 knots off Guayaquil. A speedboat containing four persons passed close abeam. When crew switched on lights and sounded alarm boat
ECUADOR:An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was attacked 2 Sep (reported 13 Sep) at 0100 local time while navigating in position 02-03S 080-21W, by an unknown person who fired a single shot at the ship from a small boat passing on its starboard side.
ECUADOR: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 28 Jan at 2350 local time while at Guayaquil anchorage. One person was seen lowering stores into water when duty seaman raised alarm and the thief fled.
ECUADOR: An unidentified ship was boarded 18 Jul at 2115 local time at Guayaquil outer anchorage. Ten persons armed with guns boarded near the data pilot buoy and broke into a container on deck. Master reported to pilot station and a patrol boat was sent
Ecuador:An unidentified ship was reportedly boarded by thieves 18 Sep at 2240 local time while approaching Guayaquil. They were discovered by a watchman and fired at him when he approached. The thieves then fled to a boat tied alongside with one of the
ECUADOR: An unidentified tanker was boarded 17 Jul at 2200 local time while anchored at the port of La Libertad. Thieves boarded via the anchor chain and stole a liferaft and supplies.
Ecuador BIMCO members report that at 1330 hrs on 4 November 1994 six intruders were spotted on board a vessel approaching Guayaquil, about two nautical miles from berth. Two other men were in a small boat alongside the vessel. The crew chased the
ECUADOR: Bulk carrier boarded 20 Jan 10 at 0220 local time while anchored in position 02-46.5S 080-26.6W, Guayaquil outer anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and tried to gain access into the forward store. The duty crew noticed them and informed the
ECUADOR: Container ship boarded by five robbers with long knives on 27 December at 0145 LT while anchored in position 02-21.4S 079-59.9W in the Guayaquil Inner Anchorage. They broke open three containers, but escaped without stealing anything after
ECUADOR:Container ship boarded on 13 November at 02-31S 080-05W, at Guayaquil. A gang of 10 to 12 robbers armed with guns and knives in two boats boarded the container ship during a river passage. The aft duty crew noticed the boats and alerted the
ECUADOR:Container ship boarded on 2 July at 02-33S 080-06W, 25 nm southwest of Guayaquil. Two speed boats with six pirates approached and boarded the vessel while underway using hooks attached to ropes and ladders. The Master raised alarm. The crew
ECUADOR: Container ship robbed 26 Oct 09 at 2222 UTC while underway in position 02-30S 080-04W, Guayaquil. Five men armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel underway. They broke open containers, stole goods, and escaped in their boat. The coast
ECUADOR: Container vessel (SEA TIGER) was boarded and robbed 9 Apr at 0100 local time while about 14 miles before its arrival at the data buoy at Guayaquil. Eleven containers were broached and several cartons thrown into the thieves' boat. Master
ECUADOR: Fifteen robbers armed with guns boarded a container vessel underway during river pilotage in the Guayaquil River, 10 October at 2200, near position 02-21S 079-59W. The robbers began opening and stealing contents of two shipping containers.
ECUADOR:Four robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed container ship during formality inspection by the immigration and customs department. Duty bosun noticed the robbers boarding the vessel from seaward side using ropes and hooks. One of the robbers
ECUADOR:On 14 April, a cargo ship under pilotage was boarded at 02-18S 079-55W, at Guayaquil. A group of armed robbers in a boat approached and boarded a container ship departing from the berth. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered in the
ECUADOR:On 15 April, the cargo ship MAERSK NIENBURG under pilotage was boarded at 02-18S 079-55W, at Guayaquil. A group of armed robbers in a boat approached and boarded a container ship departing from the berth. The alarm was raised and the crew
ECUADOR:On 27 May, the underway container ship RIO EIDER was boarded at 02-22S 081-00W, approximately 6.5 nm southwest of Anconcito. Approximately six armed persons with shotguns in a speed boat boarded the underway container ship, with pilot and unarmed
ECUADOR:Refrigerated cargo ship boarded, robbed 13 Aug 08 at 0130 local time, Outer Anchorage, Guayaquil. Duty watchman onboard the vessel spotted two robbers hiding behind a 40 container. They had stolen the ships stores from the paint locker and
ECUADOR: Sailing vessel (ROBINS NEST) attacked by unknown vessel 25 Nov, 80nm NW of Esmeraldas. The (ROBIN'S NEST) issued a mayday call (picked up by the (USS ROBERT G BRADLEY) and US Coast Guard Communication Area Master Station Atlantic (CAMSLANT))
ECUADOR:Seven robbers in a small fast craft approached and came alongside a container ship underway during a river passage. Alert crew noticed the robbers with a ladder attempting to board and raised the alarm. Seeing the alert crew the robbers aborted
ECUADOR:The 10,829-ton, Bahamas-flag, refrigerated container ship (ARCTIC OCEAN) was boarded near buoy 22 while approaching the port of Gye at Guayaquil 10 May 2218 local time. A single container was entered and about ten percent of its cargo of
Ecuador:The 14,366-ton Cyprus flag container ship (Cielo de Chile) was approached "early" 12 Oct at Guayaquil while underway near the data sea buoy by two boats each containing about seven armed persons. Boats attempted to come alongside. Alarm was
Ecuador The 17,367 gross ton Bahamian flagged general cargo ship (Illapel) was boarded by two armed robbers while it was at anchor in the outer roads of Guayaquil, Ecuador on 15AUG97. At 0120 local time two armed robbers climbed aboard the ship from the
Ecuador:The 24,053-ton, German-flag container ship (csav Taipei) was attacked and boarded 30 Oct off Guayaquil at the data sea buoy as it approached the pilot station (reported 15 Nov). Four armed attackers boarded from a boat despite having been spotted
Ecuador:The 31,446-ton Malta-flag container ship (Cap Domingo) was boarded 26 Mar at 0330 by persons who gained access from a small boat in heavy rain as ship approached sea buoy. When master shined light on the intruders shots were fired whereupon crew
ECUADOR:The 5,025-ton Cyprus flag cargo ship (HERRENTOR) was reportedly boarded 12 Feb in port Guayaquil (reported 2 Mar). Ten armed robbers broke open a container and removed between 30 and 40 boxes.
ECUADOR:The 6,794-ton Malta-flag refrigerated cargo ship (MINNESOTA) was boarded 3 Jul at 1930 local time while at Puerto Bolivar anchorage. During the incident one crew member was shot and wounded. Other ships in the area reportedly left the anchorage
ECUADOR:The 7,239-ton, Netherlands-flag refrigerated cargo ship (CONSENSUS REEFER) was boarded 12 Jul at 0415 local time (reported 25 Jul) while at Guayaquil outer anchorage. Watch was accosted by a man with a knife and spotted three intruders at the
ECUADOR: The Antigua-flag container ship (MAERSK LA GUAIRA) was boarded 22 Nov by three men operating from a speedboat while the ship was between buoys 48 and 44 leaving Guayaquil. The men broke the seals of two containers and threatened the deck watch
ECUADOR: The Antigua flag container ship (MAERSK LA GUAIRA) was boarded early 24 Apr as it entered Manta harbor. Thieves broke in a container at that time. Later the same day as the ship was entering Guayaquil persons boarded the ship at the entrance to
Ecuador:The Antigua-flag container ship (sav Manzanillo) was approached 23 Aug (reported 5 Sep) at 0350 local time by a boat with approximately 10 armed persons. Ship was about 10 miles off data sea buoy waiting for pilot to proceed into Guayaquil.
ECUADOR: The container ship (CSAV ATLANTA) was boarded 8 Jan at 2258 local time while dropping pilot on departure Guayaquil. Two small boats observed at port side and crew alerted to search ship. Two men observed running and jumping overboard on
ECUADOR:Watch on an unidentified bulk carrier found three unauthorized persons near paint locker 14 Mar at 0715 UTC while ship was alongside at Manta. He raised alarm upon sightingthree more persons on forecastle. Thieves jumped overboard with ship's
ECUADOR: Yacht boarded, robbed 8 Nov 2008 at 0800 local time while anchored in position 00-48N 080-07W, Punta Pedernales. Five armed robbers boarded the yacht at anchor. They roughed up the crew and stole money and electronic items. Injuries consisted of
EGYPT:An unidentified container ship was boarded 26 may at 1625 local time while at outer anchorage, suez. Unauthorized person found at forward stores while a second attempted to board from a launch. Two other persons found in accommodation. alarm raised
EGYPT:An unidentified container ship was boarded 27 Jan in the Suez outer anchorage. Three attackers operating from a motor boat were discovered removing stores from the forecastle locker via the anchor chain. When discovered the three fled and nothing
EGYPT: A product tanker was robbed 15 July while anchored in position 29-49.25N 032-31.25E, in the Suez anchorage, Egypt. The robbers stole the forward life raft and escaped. The theft was not noticed until 0605 UTC. Port control was informed. (IMB)
EGYPT: A U.S.-flagged vessel experienced an attempted boarding 25 May at 0231 UTC while anchored in position 29-50.40N 032-34.08E, at Anchorage Point 13, Port Suez, Egypt. A crewmember saw a man climbing the anchor chain and notified the bridge. The man
EGYPT: Bulk carrier boarded and robbed on 6 December at 0035 UTC while anchored in Position 31-11N 029-52E, in the inner anchorage of Alexandria. Three robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel, robbed the ship's stores, and escaped in a motor boat.
EGYPT:Bulk carrier boarded on 10 June at 31:13 N - 029:42 E, El Dekheila Anchorage, Egypt. An anchored bulk carrier was boarded by robbers via the hawse pipe by forcibly removing the secured anchor chain cover. The portside watertight door padlock was
EGYPT:Bulk carrier boarded on 15 September near 31-11N 29-46E, Alexandria. An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel while at anchor. Crewmember discovered and confronted the robbers and sounded the alarm. Upon seeing the crewmembers approaching,
EGYPT:Bulk Carrier boarded on 30 April while anchored at 31:12 N - 029:45 E, El Dekheila Anchorage, Egypt. Six pirates armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. D/O raised the alarm and three crewmembers rushed forward to try and stop the
EGYPT:Bulk Carrier was boarded on 25 May while at anchor at El Dekheila Outer Anchorage. A fishing boat was seen dropping anchor stern of a bulk carrier at anchor. The duty deckhand remained near the stern during his watch. Later the C/O noticed two
EGYPT:Bulk carrier was robbed on 21 July at 31-09N 029-48E, El Dekheila Port. Six robbers in two boats approached the berthed vesel during cargo operations. Without boarding, the robbers cut and escaped with four mooring line eyes. The vessel remained
EGYPT: Chemical tanker boarded 7 Dec 10 at 1200 UTC while at anchor in position 31-16N 032-19E in Port Said, Egypt. Seven robbers in a boat boarded a chemical tanker during mooring operations. They approached the duty watchman with an iron rod and
EGYPT:Container vessel boarded on 10 October near 29-27N 14-32E, at Suez Anchorage. Four robbers boarded the anchored vessel via a hawse pipe. They broke into a container and stole contents while the duty crew were tending to the Suez Canal mooring boat.
EGYPT: General cargo ship boarded 11 Apr, Egypt mooring buoy, Port Said. While the crew was busy in mooring operations at the mooring buoy, robbers boarded the general cargo ship using a hook ladder, from a mooring boat. The robbers lowered the gangway
EGYPT: General cargo ship boarded 23 Aug 07, 2210 local time, Port Said. Robbers from five boats boarded the vessel during mooring maneuvers, despite prevention attempts by the master and crew. The robbers tried to force open and gain access into
EGYPT: Liquefied gas tanker boarded on 26 November at 2048 UTC while at anchor in position 29-46N 032-35E, approximately 12 nm south of Suez. Alert crew raised the alarm and the robbers jumped over the side with nothing stolen. (Operator)
EGYPT:On 18 May, the anchored chemical tanker GANDHI was boarded in the vicinity of 31-13N 029-45E, at the Alexandria Waiting Anchorage. Duty officer on board noticed a robber lowering ship's stores into a waiting boat. The alarm was raised and crew
EGYPT:On 21 May, the anchored container ship APL LE HAVRE was boarded at 29-50N 032-33E, at the Suez E16 Anchorage. Duty officer on board the anchored container ship noticed on CCTV three robbers in boiler suits near the forecastle. The duty officer
EGYPT:On 23 May, the anchored tanker B ELEPHANT was boarded at 31-12N 029-42E, at the Alexandria Waiting Area Anchorage. When the crew noticed the forecastle door and rope hatch opened, they discovered some of the ship's equipment and stores had been
EGYPT:On 26 March, a berthed container ship was boarded at 31-14N 032-18E, at the Port Said West Terminal. Six robbers in a boat armed with knives came alongside. Four robbers boarded the vessel and injured an onboard security guard. The robbers stole
EGYPT:On 27 July, the Singapore-flagged anchored container ship HONG KONG BRIDGE was boarded at 29-50N 032-34E, at the Suez Anchorage. Upon boarding the vessel, the robbers were spotted by the crew, who then raised the alarm. After hearing the alarm, the
EGYPT:On 27 May, the Liberia-flagged anchored bulk carrier GLOBAL F was boarded at 31-12N 029-46E, at the El Dekheila Anchorage, Alexandria Port. Alert duty crew on board the anchored bulk carrier noticed three robbers near the forecastle and raised the
EGYPT:On 28 January, a passenger vessel being reported as ISLAND OF RHODES was fired upon at 31-15N 032-18E, at Port Said. The Greek-owned vessel came under fire from unknown persons during a regular inspection by the Consular Harbor Master. It should be
EGYPT:On 28 March, the anchored supply ship NOR CHIEF was boarded at 31-14N 032-18E, at the Port Said Anchorage. While anchored, four robbers boarded the ship. Two duty AB's conducting security checks discovered the robbers on the main deck. Upon seeing
EGYPT:On 31 July, an anchored merchant vessel was boarded in the vicinity of 31-10N 029-51E, at the Alexandria Port. An AB on duty noticed a robber inside the Bosun forward store and immediately informed the Duty Officer. Upon further inspection, it was
EGYPT:On 31 July, the Liberia-flagged berthed container ship MARY SCHULTE was boarded in the vicinity of 31-10N 029-51E, at Berth No. 49, Alexandria Port. An AB on duty noticed a robber inside the Bosun forward store. He immediately informed the Duty
EGYPT:Product tanker was boarded on 14 May while anchored at 29:50 N - 032:31 E, Port Suez Anchorage, Egypt. Pirates boarded an anchored product tanker unnoticed, stole ship stores and escaped unnoticed. The theft occurred during a sandstorm when the
EGYPT: Roll-on roll-off ship was robbed 16 Dec 10 at 1430 UTC while at anchor in position 31-14N 032-18E, in the inner waiting area of Port Said. About 20 robbers from a boat boarded a RoRo cargo ship during anchoring operations. The robbers broke the
Either pirates armed with guns in a speed boat (blue color, plastic hull, 12 length) attacked a bulk carrier underway. Vessel took evasive maneuvers and contacted coalition warship. A coalition warship acknowledged and came to the location. The pirates
EL SALVADOR: An unidentified yacht was broken into 30 Oct at 0130 local time, while at anchor in Bahia del sol. Four armed robbers broke into the skippers cabin. Duty crewmember noticed them and raised alarm, the robbers then jumped overboard and left
EQUADOR:On 5 May, the container ship CAP PORTLAND experienced an attempted boarding at 02-28S 080-04W, approximately 12.5nm north of Puna Island. Robbers attempted to board an underway container ship. Crew sounded the alarm, mustered, and subsequently
EQUATORIAL GUINA-FLAG GENERAL CARGOSHIP BUSHEY WAS SEIZED OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA. AN ARMED GANG OF ABOUT 20, OPERATING FROM A SPEED BOAT, TOOK OVER THE SHIP AFTER FIRING SHOTS ACROSS ITS BOW TO FORCE IT TO SLOW DOWN. THE VESSEL HAD BEEN TRADING SALT
EQUATORIAL GUINEA:Cement carrier boarded, robbed 31 Jan 2008 at 0615 local time while underway in position 03-12N 008-36E, 15NM southwest of Bioko Island. Ten armed persons in military clothing boarded the vessel. The intruders identified themselves as
EQUATORIAL GUINEA:THE 5,783-TON LITHUANIAN-FLAG FISHING VESSEL (RYTAS) WAS INTERCEPTED AND BOARDED 15 NOV OFF MALABO BY "DRUNKEN SAILORS" WHO DESTROYED THE SHIP'S RADIO AND TRANSFERRED ITS CATCH TO THEIR OWN BOAT. ON ARRIVAL AT PORT THE CAPTAIN AND 7 OF
ERITREA: An unidentified tanker reports approach 26 Aug at 0545 UTC by about 13 persons in two boats while tanker was undergoing engine repairs in position 15 04N, 041 44E. Persons attempted to board form each side but crew mustered and activated fire
ERITREA-ETHIOPIA:Ethiopian aircraft reportedly conducted bombing raids around the port of Massawa 19 May and on 3 and 4 Jun fighting was reported near Assab port. Among Ethiopia's unstated war aims, access to the sea and control of a port must figure
ERITREA: The container ship (SEALAND ATLANTIC) reports suspicious approach 9 Sep at 1345 local time, while underway in position 13-46N 042-27W (about 14 nm off Tekay Deset, Eritrea) and one hour steaming north of the beginning of the Traffic Separation
ERITREA:Yacht reported suspicious approach 06 Apr 08 at 1315 (not specified UTC or local time), while underway in position 16-36.42N 39-18.06E, 79NM northeast of Asmara. The vessel was headed towards Difnein Island at 7.5-8kts. A large Eritrean fishing
ESMERALDAS ANCHORAGE, ECUADOR: Duty watchman onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed three robbers on the forecastle deck. One of the robbers shouted at the watchman and threatened him with a long knife. The watchman ran away and informed the duty
Europe On May 30, 1997, the yacht "Fair Lady" was reported stolen. The theft occured February 5, 1997 at the Peniche Marina, Portugal. The ship is valued at $160,000 (US) and it's home port is Freeport, Bahamas. Also reported stolen on May 30, 1997 was a
FEBRUARY 1987. SINGAPORE SOVIET M/V SLUTSK WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES OFF THE COAST OF SINGAPORE 1-17N 103-51E,WHO WERE BEATEN OFF AFTER SERIOUSLY INJURING A CREW MEMBER, WHO WAS STABBED IN THE SHOULDER.THE PIRATES BOARDED THE M/V SLUTSK WITH ROPE LADDERS
FIJI:Local authorities report extortion and robbery aimed at foreign merchant ship crews at Lautoka according to 12 OCT report. Armed men wearing military uniforms have boarded vessels at Kings wharf demanding cash and food.
FILIPINO PIRATES IN ORANGE COLORED SPEEDBOAT ATTEMPTED TO COME ONBOARD VESSEL. PIRATES NOTICED BY DUTY OFFICER WHO ALTERED COURSE AND ALERTED CREW TO STAND-BY. PIRATES DEPARTED.
Fishing boat came under machine gun fire from unknown attackers off the Moroccan coast. Boat sustained damage and one crew member killed. No location of incident available.
FIVE PIRATES ARMED WITH KNIVES ROBBED THE CREW OF THEIR BELONGINGS WHILE THE TUG WAS IN MANILA BAY. TWO CREWMEN OF THE TUG WERE HURT IN THE ATTACK.
FIVE PIRATES BOARDED M/V NORDSTAR FROM A SMALL POWERED CRAFT WHILE AT ANCHORAGE IN BELAWAN. CREW WAS CHASED WITH SWORD LIKE WEAPONS. PAINTS AND LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT WAS STOLEN. NO CREWMEN REPORTED INJURED.
FIVE PIRATES BOARDED THE M/V BALTNMAR NEPTUNE BY WAY OF A JUNK AND SCARED OFF WATCHKEEPERS WITH KNIVES. THE PIRATES BROKE OPEN CONTAINERS AND STOLE THREE CARTONS OF NYLON TAFFETA. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
FOLLOWING FROM SOUNDING, PROFESSIONAL MARINERS ALLIANCE APRIL 13, 1987 NEWSLETTER: QUOTE THREE MEN ARMED WITH M-16 RIFLES HIJACKED A MALAYSIAN FISHING TRAWLER APRIL 3 IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA OFF SANDAKAN, 1,030 MILES EAST OF KUALA LUMPUR. THREE OF THE
FORTALEZA PORT, BRAZIL:FOUR ROBBERS IN A BOAT APPROACHED A PRODUCT TANKER AT BERTH. ONE OF THE ROBBERS BOARDED THE TANKER USING A HOOK ATTACHED TO A ROPE. DUTY A/B NOTICED THE ROBBER AND RAISED ALARM. THE ROBBER JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED WITH HIS
FRANCE:French commandos on 31 Jul arrested six Greenpeace activists who had occupied the 13,519-ton, Cypriot-flag cargo ship (AQUITANIA) for 27 hours to prevent offload of itscargo of timber allegedly harvested illegally in Cameroon. The activists had
FRANCE: Ro-pax ferry (PASCAL PAOLI) hijacked 27 Sep, Marseille. The hijackers are striking SNCM seafarers outraged by the French governments sale of the state-owned ferry operator, SNCM to an investment company. Members of the Corsican trade union STC
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE. ABOUT 50 PIRATES ATTACKED FRENCH SHIP BLANDIE AS IT WAITED IN THE SIERRA LEONE HARBOR TO DISCHARGE CARGO OF FLOUR. NOTHING WAS STOLEN. A FRENCH CREW MEMBER OF THE BLANDIE WAS REPORTEDLY STABBED.
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE: A DANISH VESSEL WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES AT MIDSTREAM OFF FREETOWN HARBOR. THE PRIATES ATTACKED THE PILOT AND SIX OTHER CREW MEMBERS AT GUNPOINT AND MADE OFF WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF GOODS.
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE.CONTAINER VESSEL, MAERSK BELLA, ATTACKED BY PIRATES OFF THE COAST OF FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE. THIS WAS THE SECOND ATTACK BY PIRATES ON THIS SHIP THIS YEAR.
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE. REPORTS INDICATE THAT SHIPS DISCHARGING AND LOADING CARGO IN FREETOWN SIERRA LEONE HAVE EXPERIENCED AN INCREASE IN FREQUENCY OF PILFERING. THE TIME FRAME OF REPORTS IS JUNE,JULY AND AUGUST OF 1990. DESPITE THE FACT THAT SHORE
FROM BIMCO WEEKLY NEWS, DATED 27 JULY 1994: VIETNAMESE BORDER POLICE HAVE MANAGED TO MAKE ARRESTS IN EIGHT CASES OF PIRACY DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 1994, THE VIETNAMESE GOVERNMENT HAS SAID. SOME 28 CASES OF PIRACY HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO THE
F/V CHIN NUNG CHENG BOARDED BY 4 OR 5 ARMED PIRATES MAR. 17 SW OF SUMATRA ISLAND IN 11S 95E. THE MASTER RESISTED AND WAS SHOT AND KILLED, REST OF CREW UNHARMED. VESSEL'S HAUL OF FISH AND VALUABLES INCLUDING CASH AND ELECTRONIC ITEMS REPORTED STOLEN.
F/V DEJIN WAS APPROACHED BY A VESSEL CARRYING THREE HEAVILY ARMED MEN. DEJIN, WITH EIGHT CREW, WAS FISHING EAST OF BULOD ISLAND, JOLO. DEJIN WAS PURSUED UNTIL IT CAPSIZED. THE PIRATES KILLED ONE OF THE CREW AND ORDERED THE REST TO JUMP OVERBOARD. TWO
F/V SOMALIAN GLORY WAS FIRED UPON BY THREE PIRATE BOATS USING AUTOMATIC WEAPONS AND ROCKETS. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
F/V SOYUZ 4 WAS ATTACKED BY A CHINESE WARSHIP AND FORCED THEM TO FOLLOW THEM TO A NAVAL BASE NEAR NINGBO. NO FUTHER INFORMATION GIVEN.
GABON: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Oct at 0130 UTC while anchored at Owendo. Six persons armed with guns boarded at the forecastle and stole ship's equipment and stores despite crew attempts a thwarting them.
GABON: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 14 Jun at 1000 local time during cargo operations at Port Gentil. Several persons armed with knives threatened the captain and duty crew and tried to make them open ship's stores without success. The
GABON: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 4 Jan at 0440 local time while anchored at Libreville. About 10 to 15 persons armed with long knives boarded at forecastle. Crew mustered on main deck and fired signal rockets but thieves opened four
GABON: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded and robbed 8 Dec at 0315 local time at Libreville Roads, Gabon. The Master raised the alarm, fired signal rockets, and sent a distress signal to counter the attack. The thieves stole cargo from
GABON:On 14 July, the Gabon-flagged underway landing craft RENOVATION was boarded at 00-29S 008-51E, at Port Gentil. Approximately 20 armed robbers in a speed boat approached and boarded the landing craft underway. They stole crew personal belongings and
GABON:On 15 July 2013 at 0552 LT, a merchant ship at anchored was suspected to be hijacked by pirates at position 00-26.49S 008-51.45E, around 17.4 nm north of Port Gentil, Gabon. The owner reported that they had lost communication with the vessel.
GABON:On 15 July, the Malta-flagged underway chemical tanker COTTON was hijacked at 00-26S 008-51E, approximately 13 nm off Port Gentil. 12 to 15 gunmen armed with AK-47 assault rifles hijacked the tanker and its 23 crewmembers. The tanker was later
GABON:THE 26,047-TON PANAMA-FLAG BULK CARRIER (AZTLAN) WAS BOARDED 4 NOV AT 0300 LOCAL TIME AT ANCHOR, OWENDO (REPORTED 15 NOV). SECOND OFFICER RAISED ALARM WHEN INTRUDERS WERE SPOTTED ON FORECASTLE ATTEMPTING TO STEAL MOORING LINES AND THE SIX PERSONS
GABON: The Cyprus-flag cargo ship (TIM BUCK) was one of two ships attacked during the night of 31 Mar-1 Apr at Owendo mooring station. Master reported seriously injure din machete attack. This marks three attacks accompanied by significant violence in an
GABON: The Cyprus flag cargo ship (TORM COTE D'IVOIRE)was boarded during the night of 1-2 Apr while anchored in Port Gentil Roads. About 30 persons boarded and the master was beaten with a rifle butt suffering a broken nose and other injuries. Thieves
GABON: The Liberian flag cargo ship (SEA BRILLIANCE) was one of two ships attacked during the night of 31 Mar-1 Apr at Owendo mooring station. Master and chief mate were injured and the mate hospitalized. The ship's safe was emptied.
GABON:UNIDENTIFIED SHIP BERTHED AT OWENDO PORT DISCOVERED PERSONS ON FORECASTLE 1 DEC AT 0130 LOCAL TIME. ALARM RAISED AND THIEVES JUMPED OVERBOARD WITH SHIP'S STORES.
GEORGETOWN INNER ANCHORAGE, GUYANA: Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship. They took the bosun as hostage and stole ship's properties and escaped. The alarm raised and crew mustered. Authorties informed.
GEORGIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 21 Oct at 1935 local time while in port Poti. Two persons armed with guns and pretending to be Customs Officers entered captain's cabin and beat him severely, stealing $76,192 in ship's cash. Master bound
GERMANY:Extra police protection was provided to the 50,764-ton Bahamas flag cruise ship (NORWEGIAN DREAM) during its 10 Aug call at Rostock, Germany. A clash had occurred between the ship's multi-racial crew and right-wing extremists in Warnemunde in
GHANA: A local boat, identified as (AVIJAJA), loaded with scrap, was attacked 5 Mar after it anchored at Takoradi in approximate position 04-53N 001-44W for repairs. About 200 persons, operating from canoes dismantled the vessel's communications, stole
GHANA: Antigua-flag container ship (ALEXANDRA) was boarded 2 Nov at 0300 UTC by between 5 and 7 armed persons while ship was at anchor outside Tema. Alarm raised and intruders escaped in sea-going canoe. Forecastle locker was discovered forced open and
GHANA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 10 JAN AT 0115 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT TEMA. TWO PERSON BOARDED THROUGH THE HAWSE PIPE BUT FLED WHEN ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND ESCAPED IN A SMALL CANOE.
GHANA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Aug at 0132 local time while at Tema anchorage. Eight persons armed with knives were discovered by crew who raised alarm. The thieves fled with bags of cargo and a mooring line.
GHANA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Mar at 2250 UTC while at Tema anchorage. About thirteen persons boarded from a small wooden boat via the anchor chain. Crew chased them and they jumped overboard and escaped, apparently without stealing
GHANA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Mar at 2250 UTC while at Tema anchorage. About thirteen persons boarded from a small wooden boat via the anchor chain. Crew chased them and thy jumped overboard and escaped, apparently without stealing
GHANA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 24 APR AT 0145 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED IN TEMA OUTER ROADS. TWO CREW CHECKING THE ANCHOR CHAIN WERE ASSAULTED AND HELD HOSTAGE BY TWO PERSONS WHILE THREE OTHERS STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND CREW EFFECTS. NO
GHANA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 27 Dec at 0220 UTC while at outer roads, Tema. Five persons armed with long knives attacked duty seaman on forecastle but fled in waiting boat when alarm raised.
GHANA: An unidentified cargo ship was subject to an attempt to board 30 Apr at 0005 local time while anchored at Takoradi. Four persons operating form a small boat tried to board at the stern using a hook on a bamboo pole. Duty seaman raised alarm and
GHANA: An unidentified cargo ship was subject to attempted boarding 24 Jan between 0454 and 0600 local time while anchored at Tema. Alert crew repelled the attempt but the twelvepersons in a wooden boat then attempted to gain access to another anchored
GHANA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER REPORTS BEING APPROACHED AND FOLLOWED 12 JUL AT 1125 UTC BY A BOAT CONTAINING 5 PERSONS WHILE UNDERWAY OFF GHANA IN POSITION 04-19N 001-14W, 45 MILES OFFSHORE. AFTER FOLLOWING ALTERATIONS OF THE VESSEL'S COURSE THE
GHANA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 2 May at 0200 local time while anchored at Accra. Ship's stores stolen before alarm raised and port control informed. Police patrol boat detained one boat with stolen stores.
GHANA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTED ATTEMPT TO BOARD 28 SEP AT 1158 UTC WHILE RAISING ANCHOR TEMA ANCHORAGE 05-40N 000-01W. ANTI-PIRACY WATCH SPOTTED SMALL WOODEN BOAT WHICH WAS DRIVEN AWAY. LATER ONE PERSON ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VIA THE ANCHOR
GHANA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 19 Aug at 0005 local time while anchored in Tema Roads. Four persons armed with long knives stole ship's stores before crew raised alarm and the thieves escaped in an unlit boat. Master informed other
GHANA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 25 Jun at 0230 local time, while at Tema anchorage. Three robbers boarded the vessel via the hawse pipe. They cut forward store lock but were unable to open the door. Crewman on duty raised alarm and crew
GHANA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 12 Jun at 0145 UTC, at Takoradi anchorage. Three armed persons gained access at the forecastle and stole ship's stores, before escaping in a boat. Master informed port control who sent official to
GHANA: An unidentified LPG tanker reports attempt to board 17 Jan at 0330 local time while ship was anchored at Tema. Persons in two boats approached but fled when alarm raised.
GHANA: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reported an attempted boarding 03 Mar at 0110 local time while anchored near Tema Roads. Alert crew activated fire hoses and directed search lights after ten robbers attempted to board. Robbers aborted their
GHANA: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reports two attempts to board 22 Jan at 0255 and 0350 local time while anchored at Tema. The first occasion involved seven persons in a single boat, while the second involved about 20 persons in two boats.
GHANA: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 22 Jan at 0030 UTC while anchored .7 mi. from the Tema breakwater. Three persons stole ship's stores before escaping.
GHANA:AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP WAS BOARDED 7 AUG BETWEEN 0150 AND 0230 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT TEMA ANCHORAGE. DUTY OILER ON WATCH ON FORECASTLE WAS THREATENED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES, ROBBED AND LEFT BOUND HAND AND FOOT. DUTY OFFICER SENT TEAM TO INVESTIGATE WHEN
GHANA: A tanker was suspiciously approached 21 Mar at 1630 UTC while underway in position 03-42N 001-58W, approximately 70NM SW of Takoradi. A single boat with five persons onboard approached within 10 meters of the vessel. The Master raised the alarm
GHANA:At a position 2.2 miles from Tema Port Breakwater, robbers armed with knives boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They caught and tied up the Duty AB and took his walkie talkie. The robbers stole ship's stores from the forecastle store and they
Ghana: At Tema Roads, ten robbers in a motor boat attempted to board a refrigerated cargo ship. Alert crew activated fire hoses and directed searchlights.Robbers aborted attempt and fled.POrt control informed who advised master to heave up anchor and
GHANA:Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 28 Jun 08 at 2145 UTC, Takoradi Anchorage. One robber, armed with a long knife, attempted to climb onboard the vessel via the anchor chain. The alert duty watchman saw the robber and informed the duty
GHANA:Chemical Tanker boarded 08 Jan 08 at 0055 local time at Tema anchorage. Three robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel via the forecastle. The Duty A/B spotted the robbers who tried to catch him. Luckily, the A/B managed to escape. The Duty
GHANA:Chemical tanker boarded 23 Mar 08 at 0055 local time, Tema anchorage. Three robbers boarded the vessel. The duty crew noticed the robbers and informed the bridge. The duty officer raised the alarm and sounded the ship's whistle for crew muster. The
GHANA: Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 11 Dec, at 0200 local time in position 05-37-30N 00-02-10W, Tema. Seven robbers armed with knives boarded the chemical tanker. The robbers tied up the duty ABs legs and hands and kept him at knife point. The robbers
GHANA: Chemical tanker robbed on 21 Oct 08 at 0330 local time while at anchorage, Tema. The robbers boarded the vessel, broke open the forecastle locker, stole the ships stores and escaped (IMB).
GHANA: Container ship robbed 19 Jan 09 at 2300 local time while anchored in Tema roads. Robbers boarded the container ship and broke into a container, then escaping with its contents and other ship's stores (IMB).
GHANA:Container ship robbed on 23 Sep 08 at 1751 local time while at Tema port, Ghana. Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Robbers took one crewmember hostage and stole ships stores. Robbers fled when master alerted the authorities (IMB).
GHANA: General cargo ship boarded and robbed 24 Apr at 0245 local time, while anchored 2.2 miles from Tema Port breakwater. Robbers armed with knives boarded the general cargo ship. They tied up the duty AB and took his walkie talkie. The robbers stole
GHANA: Offshore tug boarded by four robbers on 9 February while berthed at position 04-53N 001-45W, Takoradi Port. The robbers, armed with long knives, threatened duty watchman and stole ship's stores, and escaped in a waiting canoe. No crew injuries and
GHANA: Refrigerated cargo ship robbed 13 Nov, at 0010 UTC in position 05-36.4N 000-02.9E, Tema Outer Roads. Ten robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel, at anchor. The robbers over powered a crew member and assaulted him. However, the crew member
GHANA: Tanker boarded and robbed 30 Aug at 0215 local time at Tema Roads. Five robbers armed with knives boarded via the anchor chain. They stole ships stores and walkie-talkie from duty a/b. Another a/b raised alarm; crew mustered and proceeded to
GHANA:THE 8,909-TON, PANAMANIAN FLAG CARGO SHIP (DAWN) WAS SUBJECT OF ATTEMPTED BOARDING 29 AUG AT 2345 LOCAL TIME BY TEN PERSONS, TWO OF WHOM TRIED TO CLIMB THE ANCHOR CHAIN. WHEN CREW SOUNDED AN ALERT THE INTRUDERS LEFT THE AREA.
GHANA: Unidentified product tanker was boarded 4 May at 0125 UTC in position 05-36N 00-01E. Tema outer anchorage by 3 persons armed with knives. Duty seaman raised alarm and thieves stole his walkie talkie and escaped (IMB).
GLUF OF ADEN: An unidentified cargo ship reports being followed in a suspicious manner 13 Jun at 0001 UTC while underway in position 13 29.6N, 049 11.7E, south of Mukalla, Aden. Two speedboats moved away when ship altered course, switched on lights and
GREECE: 11 Jul 1988 three gunmen who apparently boarded the 200 ft Greek cruise ferry City of Poros with other passengers opened fire with submachine guns at 2030LT. The ferry enroute from the Island of Aegina to a marina in the Athens suburb of Paleo
GREECE:A gunman who had commandeered a yacht chartered by a Swiss family was shot dead 26 Jul by Greek coastguard divers who had been trying to speak with the unidentified gunman. The yacht (ERATO), with is five passengers and captain had been hijacked
GREEK BULK CARRIER, IRENE PATERAS, BOUND FOR SARDINIA FROM ROSARIO, GROUNDED WHILE UNDER ATTACK BY LOCALS OFF THE COAST OF SPANISH SAHARA. DISABLED, THE VESSEL WAS REFLOATED AND TOWED TO GILBRALTAR. UPDATE: APPARENTLY THE SHIP RAN AGROUND FIRST AND THEN
GREEK M/V KAVO SIDERO ATTACKED BY NINE PIRATES WHILE AT ANCHORAGE IN BELAWAN ROADS. ONLY SLIGHT INJURIES REPORTED.
GREEK TANKER STAVROS G.L. WAS ATTACKED BY IRANIAN SEA RAIDERS ON ITS WAY TO THE SAUDI TERMINAL OF RAS TANURA SENDING 10 OF 29 CREW MEMBERS TO A LIFEBOAT. US NAVY FRIGATE JACK WILLIAMS RUSHED TO RESCUE WHILE SLAVAGE TUGS BATTLED THE BLAZE.
GRENADA: Yacht attacked 14 Apr 09 while anchored in Mt. Hartman Bay, per 15 May reporting. Two men boarded the vessel while the owner was away and assaulted the owner?s wife. They tied her up and threatened to kill her. The owner returned shortly after
GRESIK PORT, INDONESIA: Two robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at berth while the other two robbers wait on a boat. Duty crew sighted the robbers on the forecastle stealing ship's property and raised the alarm. The robber escaped with
GUATEMALA. BELIZE:Three gunmen hijacked the commuter ferry (MARIA ESTELA) 30 May on a routine voyage across the Gulf of Honduras from Puerto Barrios, Guatemala to Punta Gorda, Belize. Five passengers and crew were shot and their bodies later recovered
GUATEMALA:Kidnapping for ransom, long a problem in Guatemala, has reportedly moved to sport fishing boats in the pacific 40miles southwest of port quetzal according to a 4 Oct report of an august incident. The kidnappers wore army fatigues and operated
GUATEMALA:Sailboat boarded, robbed, US passenger killed 9 Aug 08, in the evening while at anchorage, Lake Izabal. Four perpetrators armed with long machetes, boarded the vessel, possibly swimming from shore. The perpetrators assaulted the couple and
GUATEMALA:The owner of the yacht (SEA LION) was found dead aboard 7 Jun after apparently being shot several times about 3 Jun, and the vessel had been ransacked. At the time of incident yacht was anchored on the Rio Dulce. Assaults on and robbery of
GUATEMALA (WEST COAST):This report is from a newspaper article in the Guatemalan news paper "Prensa Libre (Free Press)" date 29 December 2000. The article reports a series of assults on 16 shrimp fishing boats along the Pacific coast. The last reported
GUATEMALA:Yacht (SERENADE) boarded, robbed 2 Apr 08 at 0200 local time while at anchorage, east of village El Estor, per 24 May 08 reporting. The vessel, accompanied by two other yachts was boarded by four bandits armed with a pistol, machete, night
GUAYAQUIL DATA PILOT STATION, ECUADOR: A container vessel was boarded by around 12 robbers while underway. The robbers took hostage the bosun, tied his hands, then opened ten containers and stole contents. Crew alerted the port control and the coast
Guayaquil Ecuador. 3 Aug 1988 the SS Stella lykes while alongside Dock was boarded by seven to eight pirates. They were discovered at 2300 local time breaking into a 20 foot Container atop number 4 hatch. Vessel was cleared and armed Guards allowed
Guayaquil Equador. At 270015z Dec 1989 during undocking at Guayaquil, the channel Pilot noted pirates alongside starboard side stealing bags of Coffee into a small boat. Pilots radioed police but by the time They responded the deck department had ran the
GUAYAQUIL INNER ANCHORAGE, ECUADOR: 12 robbers in two boats armed with guns approached a container ship at anchor. They boarded the ship using hooks and ladders. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS and crew locked all accomodation doors. The robbers
GUAYAQUIL ROADS, ECUADOR: Duty watchman onboard a drifting container vessel spotted two robbers on the main deck and informed the duty officer and Captain. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped upn seeing the crew alertness. Inspection
GUINEA: A container ship was robbed 23 Jan at 0320 local time while at anchor at theConakry Outer Anchorage, Guinea. The Duty A/B noticed that four robbers armed with knives had boarded the ship. The bridge was informed via VHF. The Duty officer raised
Guinea, Africa Seven armed men in a high speed boat attacked the Greek-flagged 13,538 GRT bulk carrier Esperanza at approximately 0130 local time on 27 March 1996. The Esperanza was at the port of Conakry when the robbery took place. There were no
GUINEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER BERTHED AT CONAKRY, GUINEA WAS SUBJECTED TO FIVE UNSUCCESSFUL BOARDING ATTEMPTS DURING THE NIGHT OF 29 AUG BEFORE A SIXTH ATTEMPT SUCCEEDED AT 0600 LOCAL TIME. THREE MASKED AND ARMED PERSONS BOARDED VIA STERN MOORING
GUINEA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 2 Dec at 0410 local time in position 09-50N 017-10W. The vessel was underway off Conakry, Guinea when two unlit speedboats approached. Duty Officer altered course, raised the alarm,
GUINEA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Oct at 0345 UTC, while anchored in position 09-17.6N 013-45.2W, Conakry anchorage. Three robbers in a speedboat, armed with billhooks, boarded the vessel and assaulted the duty watchman and stole ships
GUINEA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Nov at 0130 UTC while anchored at Conakry. Fifteen persons armed with "high powered guns" operating from two motorboats took two crew hostage and entered accommodation via the bridge. They assaulted
GUINEA:An unidentified cargo ship, assessed to be 11,536-ton, Malta-flag cargo ship (VENEZIA) was attacked by gun fire 2 Jul at 2100 local at its berth, Conakry. Ship had been experiencing pilferage of cargo of bagged rice during stay and, on 2 Jul,
GUINEA: An unidentified dry cargo ship was boarded 23 Jul at 0530 local time, by 2 persons armed with long knives while at berth Conakry. Duty officer raised alarm and then two jumpedinto the water and fled. Earlier on 22 Jul at 0500 local time two
GUINEA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 20 Sep at 2220 local time, during cargo operations, while at Berth No. 3, Conakry. Six persons armed with long knives tried to enter accommodation but crew mustered and informed local police and port
GUINEA: An unidentified Ro/Ro ship was boarded 23 Jun at 0400 local time while berthed at Conakry, Guinea. Armed persons threatened duty seaman with knives, but fled when other crew arrived to assist (IMB).
GUINEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 23 JUN AT 0435 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT CONAKRY. PERSONS ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES ASSAULTED THREE OFFICER WHO RECEIVED INJURIES. SHIP'S STORES, CASH FROM SAFE AND CREW VALUABLES WERE TAKEN.
GUINEA:Armed pirates attacked and boarded a cargo vessel. All crew members immediately took shelter in the citadel. The pirates damaged bridge windows, ransacked crew cabins, stole cash and personal effects, and escaped. Master contacted Conakry Port
GUINEA BISSAU:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 jul at 1940 local time while underway in position 10-38S 003-05E. about ten armed persons gained access but retreated to their boat when alarm sounded. boat then shadowed the vessel for about one
GUINEA-BISSAU: An unidentified ship was pursued and fired upon 13 Feb (reported 18 Mar) while underway in position10-42-59N 16-28-04W outside the islands offshore of Guinea Bissau. A speedboat containing five armed men in military uniform started to come
GUINEA: Bulk Carrier boarded and robbed 3 Oct 07 at 0300 UTC, Conakry anchorage. Duty crew on the vessel noticed two robbers stealing from the ship stores on the forecastle. The alarm was raised and the whistle sounded. The crew mustered and directed the
GUINEA: Bulk carrier robbed 25 Oct 09 at 1500 local time while anchored in position 09-25.4N 013-43.3W, approximately 6NM south of Conakry. Five robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel and stole ship's stores and crewmembers? personal belongings. The
GUINEA: Bulk carrier robbed 28 Nov at 0330Z while at anchor in position 09-22N 013-47W in Conarky. Six robbers armed with machine guns boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Officer raised alarm and tried to contact port control without any success. The
GUINEA:Cargo ship boarded on 16 October near 09-24N 013-45W, Conakry Roads. Six robbers boarded the vessel while at anchor. The crew secured themselves in the accommodations and contacted the owners for help. The owners informed the IMB Piracy Reporting
GUINEA: Cargo ship (THOR LIGHT) boarded and robbed 29 September at 0505 UTC while anchored in position 09-24N 013-43W, Conakry anchorage. Ten to twelve robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel and assaulted the eleven crew members. Robbers
GUINEA:Cargo vessel boarded on 21 August at 15-50N 013-58W, approximately 23 nm southwest of Conakry Port. Seven armed robbers in a fast boat boarded the anchored vessel during heavy rain. Six of the robbers boarded the vessel and entered the bridge by
GUINEA: Chemical tanker boarded 25 Aug 07, 0300 UTC, Conakry anchorage. Approximately 30 robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel. The crew locked all access to the ship and attempted to contact local authorities for help but failed to get a response.
GUINEA: Container ship robbed 25 Aug 10 at 0300 UTC while at anchor in position 09-19.2N 013-45.2W, approximately 10NM south of Conakry, Guinea. Ten robbers armed with AK-47s and knives boarded a container ship at anchor. The duty watch and the 2nd
GUINEA: General cargo ship boarded and robbed 10 Oct, at 0300 local time, at Conakry anchorage. Robbers threw drums on deck overboard. Alert crew raised alarm and crew mustered.Robbers jumped overboard and escaped. No response from port control. Because
GUINEA:German-flagged container ship OLIVIA boarded on 15 July at 09-13N 013-47W, approximately 22 nm southwest of Conakry. Seven pirates armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel while awaiting berthing instructions. The pirates entered the bridge
GUINEA: Integrated Tug and Barge (ITB) boarded and robbed 22 Aug at 0200 UTC while anchored in position 09-25.25N 013-44.30W, 2.5 NM South of Conakry, Guinea Sea Buoy. Two or more persons boarded vessel and stole deck items. They came alongside in the
GUINEA:On 15 Aug at 0400 local, nine persons armed with shotguns in a wooden boat attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchor 26 miles south of Conakry, Guinea in position 09-05N013-49W. The duty officer raised the alarm and sounded the whistle. The crew
GUINEA:On 19 June, the anchored Norway-flagged general cargo ship LANGENES was boarded at 09-14N 013-57W,approximately 2 nm southwest of Conakry. Five pirates, armed with machine guns, boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They threatened the crew,
GUINEA:Persons in two fast speedboats attempted to board an unidentified bulk carrier 14 Sep at 2200 local time in position 09-11.3N 014-31.3W off Conakry Guinea. Alarm and whistle sounded and flares fired at boats; boarding aborted.
GUINEA: Russian product tanker (SHKOTOVO) boarded and robbed 22 May at 0620 local time, while underway in position: 09-16.7N 014-42.5W, 60 nm from Conakry. The tanker provides fuel for fishing vessels in the area. Two speedboats approached the vessel and
GUINEA: Tanker robbed 6 Oct 09 at 2314 UTC while drifting in position 09-08.56N 014-06.06W, approximately 30NM southwest of Conakry. Men armed with automatic rifles and pistols in one boat boarded the vessel while drifting. They stole the crew's cash and
GUINEA:The 11,582 ton Cyprus flag log carrier, Kassos, was subject to attempted boarding 18 Sep while underway in position 09-11N 014-32W, off Conakry, by twelve persons in each of two fishing boats. Alert crew foiled the attempt.
GUINEA: The 2,002 ton general cargo ship (SAAD) was boarded 19 Oct at 0220 local time while anchored in Conakry roads by about ten persons armed with machine guns and hand guns. The attackers rounded up the crew, beat some and threatened to kill them if
GUINEA:THE 3,972-TON, MALTA-FLAG CARGO SHIP (TORM ALEXANDRA) WAS BOARDED IN CONAKRY ON 5 NOV AT 0300 UTC BY 8 TO 10 MACHINE-GUN ARMED PERSONS WHO STOLE ABOUT $3,000 AND SHIP'S EQUIPMENT.
GUINEA: The cargo ship HORNESRAND was ordered to stop and fired upon 28 Feb at 0600 while in position 09-11N 014-33W off Conakry. Eight persons armed with unspecified guns chased the ship for one hour and broke off the chase at 0710 after crew switched
GUINEA: The Ukraine flag fishing vessel (VOSTOCHNYY) was attacked 28 Mar at an unknown location off the Guinea coast by seven person who robbed it of $13,000 plus audio and video equipment. No crew injuries reported but an electricity cable was shot
GUINEA: The Ukraine flag tanker (SKHIDNYY) was boarded 27 Mar at 0520 UTC while in position 10-04N 016-23.5W in territorial waters near Conakry. Ten persons armed with machine guns stole cash (some accounts say $15,000), TV sets and radios. The thieves
GUINEA: Unidentified chemical tanker reported suspicious approach and attempt to board 2 May at 1030 local time, while drifting in position 09-13.1N 014-06.2W off Conakry. Drifting 25 nm off the port, the vessel received a VHF call by someone claiming to
GUINEA: Vehicle carrier robbed 8 Jul 10 at 0500 UTC while berthed in position 09-31N 013-43W, Conakry berth no. 4. Robbers boarded the vessel via the forward mooring ropes and stole ship's stores before escaping (IMB).
Gulf of Aden:19.05.2008: 1500 LT: 12-49.3N 050-36.3E: Two small speedboats approached a container ship underway from the bow. One of the speedboats had four pirates armed with automatic weapons and rocket launcher. The pirates aimed the rocket launcher
Gulf of Aden:22.05.2008: 1430 UTC: 13-21.29N 048-25.96E. A speedboat crossed the bow of a yacht, underway, while two other speedboats approached from the stren. The skipper increased speed and enforced anti piracy measures to prevent boarding. After a
Gulf of Aden:23.05.2008: 0430 UTC: 13-16.2N 049-08.7E: Four pirates armed with automatic guns and rocket launcher in a grey coloured, long speedboat approached a bulk carrier underway from the port quarter. They fired at the bridge and accommodation.
Gulf of Aden:24.05.2008: 1420 LT: 13-58N 050-42E: Two boats, with four armed pirates in each boat, closed onto a tanker underway. The pirates opened fire with automatic guns and RPG. One RPG round hit and damaged the port bridge wing. Evasive manoeuvres
GULF OF ADEN 24 NOV 92 PIRATES ATTACKED M/V PAULINE IN THE AREA OF DJIBOUTI. VESSEL WAS APPROACHED BY THREE SPEEDBOATS WHILE AT ANCHOR. PRIVATE ITEMS AND CASH WERE STOLEN. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
Gulf of Aden:25.05.2008: 0610 LT: 13-25.2N 047-57.8E: Three boats closed onto a bulk carrier underway. There were four armed persons in each boat. The boats followed the bulk carrier at a distance of one cable and the armed men were heard shouting in a
Gulf of Aden:25.05.2008: 2235 LT: 13-13N 050-49E: Pirates hijacked a general cargo ship 80 nm off the coast of Somalia. Nine crewmembers are held hostage omboard. At present the vessel is 2.5 nm from the coast. Futher reports awaited.
GULF OF ADEN:31 AUGUST 2001, 1410 GMT, U.S. RESEARCH VESSEL MAURICE EWING ATTACKEDBY 4-6 ARMED PERSONS OPERATING A SMALL CRAFT IN THE GULF OF ADEN.THE RV MAURICE EWING WAS CONDUCTING OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH NEAR11-08N AND 043-53E, OFF-SHORE NORTHERN
GULF OF ADEN: A 35,000 ton bulk carrier M/V Irene (E.M) was hijacked by unconfirmed number of pirates on 14 Apr 09 at 0200 local while underway in position 12-51N 084-11E, approximately 100 miles south of Al Mukala, Yemen in the Gulf of Aden. The crew on
GULF OF ADEN: About six to seven pirates armed with machine guns in a speed boat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alaram, contacted warships, mustered crew and activated fire hoses. Pirates were unsuccessful in boarding the
GULF OF ADEN: A bulk carrier (LEMESHEV) reported an attempted boarding 13 Dec 10 at 1920 UTC while underway in position 13-52N 051-07E, approximately 170NM southeast of Al Mukallah, Yemen. Three skiffs attempted to board the ship from the starboard and
GULF OF ADEN: A bulk carrier underway was chased and fired upon by pirates in a skiff. The security team onboard enforced anti-piracy measures which prevented the pirates from boarding the vessel.
GULF OF ADEN:A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY WAS CHASED AND FIRED UPON BY PIRATES IN SPEED BOAT. NAVAL WARSHIPS INFORMED AND ATTACK WAS PREVENTED. FURTHER REPORT IS AWAITED.
GULF OF ADEN: A BULK CARRIER WAS ATTACKED AND HIJACKED BY PIRATES IN POSITION 14 DEGREES NORTH 050 DRGEESS, GULF OF ADEN ON 15102008 AT 0344 UTC.
GULF OF ADEN: A cargo dhow reported being hijacked, last known position 12-08N 054-25E at 281156Z Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: A cargo ship underway 1 Oct in position 12 18N, 004 06E reports attempt to close by three persons in a small unlit boat. Crew directed searchlights at boat which withdrew.
GULF OF ADEN: A chemical tanker underway noticed a suspicious fishing vessel. After monitoring the vessel for some time it was observed that a skiff as being launched which then headed directly for the tanker. Alarm sounded and navies contacted. Armed
GULF OF ADEN: A fishing vessel closed onto a general cargo vessel underway. Master increased speed ad took evasive maneuvers raised general alarm and contacted coalition warship. At distance of around 0.5 miles a white and blue hull skiff with 5 armed
GULF OF ADEN: A fishing vessel hijacked 2 Nov at 1237Z while underway in position 13-31N 048-19E approximately 85 miles southwest of Al Mukallah, Yeman. A fishing vessel was reported hijacked by pirates.
GULF OF ADEN: A general cargo ship detected a speed boat approaching her at distance of seven nautical miles. Warship contacted and informed of the speed boat and mother vessel nearby. The speed boat doing a speed of 15 knots approached the vessel on the
GULF OF ADEN:A GENERAL CARGO SHIP UNDERWAY IN POSITION 12-51.1N 046-02.2E REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH BY SPEEDBOAT CONTAINING THREE MEN 11 DEC AT 0650 UTC. SHIP TOOK EVASIVE ACTION AND BOAT WITHDREW.
GULF OF ADEN: A general cargo ship underway sighted a suspicious mother vessel which later launched two skiffs. The boats chased the vessel ad opened fire with guns and RPG. Master raised alarm, carried out evasive maneuvers and succeeded in deterring
GULF OF ADEN:A group of armed pirates in three high speed boats approached and attempted to attack a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm and took evasive manoeuvres. Pirates aborted the attempted attack due to the evasive manoeuvres taken by the
GULF OF ADEN: A group of five yachts traveling in company reports being attacked 9 Mar at 0523 UTC while in position 13 11N, 048 40E. Three fishing boats approached the group and began firing at them. Yachts sent distress messages and took evasive action
GULF OF ADEN: A high speed boat chased a tanker underway. Master altered course to increase CPA and contacted warship for assistance. The speed boat came very close ut due to ship;s evasive maneuvers, aborted the attempt and moved away.
GULF OF ADEN:A merchant vessel reported a prevented pirate attack on 26 APR 12 at 0740 UTC in position 11 56.9N 044 039.3E approximately 19 NM before the entrance in to the Transit Corridor (19 NM from "Point ALFA."). This area will remain high risk for
GULF OF ADEN: A merchant vessel reported a suspicious approach at 1806Z on April 18 in position 13-30N 049-45E, approximately 84 miles from Al Mukalla, Yemen in the Gulf of Aden.
GULF OF ADEN:A merchant vessel reported being attacked on 07 May 2012 at 0405Z at posn 08:05N 056:18E, approximately 290 nm southeast of Socotra Island, Yemen.
GULF OF ADEN: A merchant vessel reported being fired upon at 0704 UTC on 28 APR 09 in position 13-50N 056-26E 44 miles north by northwest of the incident reported on the 27 APR 09. Two skiffs were reportedly launched from mothership and fired upon the
GULF OF ADEN: A merchant vessel reported being hijacked at 0234Z on 08 Apr in position 18-25N 057-27E, approximately 90 miles southeast of Duqm, Oman. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme cautioon.
GULF OF ADEN: A merchant vessel reported being hijacked at 1152Z on 31 Oct in position 12-02N 045-38E, approximately 140 miles southeast of Bab el Mandeb. This area will remain at high risk for at least 24-48 hours.
GULF OF ADEN:A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 0928Z on 18 June in position 14:28N - 050:45E, approximately 230 NM Northwest of Socotra Island in the Gulf of Aden. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.
GULF OF ADEN:A MERCHANT VESSEL REPORTED COMING UNDER FIRE WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 12-24.5N 044-57.7E AT 0810Z ON 13 JAN 2009, APPROXIMATELY 21 NM SSW OF ADEN, YEMEN. ATTACK SKIFF WAS DISCRIBED A BLACK ZODIAC-TYPE APPROXIMATELY 6 METERS IN LENGTH WITH
GULF OF ADEN: A merchant vessel reported coming under pirate attach at 0729 UTC on 28 May 09 approximately 110 NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen in position 13-01-24N - 048-48-36E. The pirate boat approached the vessel's port quarter as the merchant
GULF OF ADEN: A merchant vessel reported coming under pirate attack at 1050 UTC on 27 APR 09 in position 13-10N 056-37E. A white colored wooden speed boat 10-12m in length was launched from mothership and traveled at a speed of 23 knots toward the
GULF OF ADEN: A merchant vessel reported suspicious approach at 0450Z on 18 April in position 21-19N 059-32E, approximately 59 miles off Masirah, Oman in the Gulf of Aden.
GULF OF ADEN: An american-owned and Italian-flagged tug towing two barges, and operated by UAE company, was hijacked while travelling westbound through the Gulf of Aden at 1104 UTC this morning. The 16 man crew are believed to be unharmed and shipping in
GULF OF ADEN:An undesignated distress was received from a chemical tanker underway. Thereafter, there has been no communication with the tanker. The owners and the piracy reporting center have been unable to contact the vessel. Information from the
GULF OF ADEN:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER REPORTED 22 FEB THAT IT WAS CHASED AT 1120 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 13-29.8N 043-01E BY TWO HIGH SPEED BOATS. SHIP RAISED ALARM AND COMMENCED EVASIVE MANEUVERING WHEREUPON THE BOATS BROKE OFF PURSUIT AND APPROACHED
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reported a suspicious approach 15 Dec at 2040 local time, while underway in position 12-12.8N 046-10.8E. An unlit white speedboat doing over 25kts came close to the vessel and persons inside asked the master to
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reported a suspicious approach 28 Mar at 2355 local time while underway in position 15-15N 051-40E. Speedboat with four persons approached within eight meters of the starboard quarter but moved away when alarm
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reports approach 28 Oct at 0950 UTC, while underway in position 12-33.0N 045-14.7E. Three boats crossed ship's bow and attempted to come alongside, whereupon master began evasive maneuvers. The crew mustered and
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 12 May at 0330 UTC while underway in position 14 20.5N, 050 36.7E. Ship was approached by eight speedboats. Master took evasive action, raised alarm and sent distress messages. Crew
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 16 May at 0400 local time while underway in position 12 18N, 047 33E. Six persons in a speedboat followed for one hour before heading for the ship and attempting to board. Crew raised
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 17 May at 1010 local time while underway in position 12 53.2N, 049 22.5E. Twelve persons in a vessel towing two small boats approached to within 1 nm and then transferred to the small
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 8 May at 0840 UTC while underway in position 13 18N, 050 22E. A mother ship and three speedboats approached and the speed boats increased speed to 25 knots. Master raised alarm, took
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to intercept 11 Aug while underway in position 12 11N 044 37E. Two speedboats approached but moved away when duty officer flashed Aldis lamp at them.
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reports being approached 20 Nov at 1810 UTC by two large speedboats. Ship was underway in position 12 05N, 051 40E at time. Boats approached to within 4 m and increased speed from 5.5 knots to 15.5 knots. Master
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 11 May at 2100 local time while underway in position 12-30 N, 046-23E. An unlit boat approached from the port bow and crossed ahead to try to approach from the starboard side. Crew
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 17 May at 0930 UTC by two speedboats with four persons each while underway in position 13 12N, 048 41E. Ship raised alarm and crew activated fire hoses, whereupon boats moved away
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach by about five boats 28 Dec at 0215 local time while underway in position 13-45.8N 048-49.0E. About five boats were sighted 4 miles ahead and 2 of these closed in on both sides of the
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carriers reports attempted boarding 24 Dec at 0735 local time while underway in position 12-30N 044-49E, 13 nm south of Little Aden. Six persons inan unreported number of wooden boats attempted to board but ship altered
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier was approached by a speed boat 13 Feb at 2100 local time while underway in position 13-15N 049-20E, Gulf of Aden. When the boat attempted to come alongside, the duty officer raised the alarm, increased speed,
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified bulk carrier was followed 18 May at 0745 local time by six persons in two speedboats while underway in position 12 21N, 045 12E, 30 mi SE of Aden. The bulk carrier was followed for 45 minutes and when the boats approached to
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified cargo ship reports being chased 17 May at 0750 local time while underway in position 14 42.2N, 051 34E. Three "well-equipped" fast craft doing 20 knots pursued the ship for 1 hour 15 minutes before master raised alarm, crew
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified cargo ship reports suspicious approach 20 May at 1330 local time while underway in position 14-32N 049-39E. A blue colored boat kept coming closer despite the ship altering course. When fire hoses activated boat moved away.
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified cargo ship reports suspicious approach 26 Jun at 0100 local time while underway in position 12 30N, 045 25E. A fast speedboat followed the ship and kept chasing when the ship took evasive maneuvers. When boat came within 1.2
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 20 Apr at -230 local time while underway in position 13 03N, 051 17E about 55 nm off N. E. tip of Somalia. Persons armed with guns boarded form three speedboats and took control of the ship. They
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified cargo ship was pursued 9 Jan at 0600 local time with apparent intent to board by four fast boats each with three armed persons wearing yellow or brown uniforms while underway in position 14-42N 051-14E. Alarm raised and fire
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified chemical tanker chased by suspicious vessel 6 Feb at 1200 local time while underway in position 12-28N, 043-43E, Gulf of Aden. Three persons were inthe pursuing boat, and four additional boats were positioned ahead. The
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified chemical tanker reported a suspicious approach 07 Jan at 0440 UTC, while underway in position 13-58.6N 049-20.8E. Four 15 meter white boats doing 15 kts approached the tanker. Master raised alarm, increased speed, and took
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified chemical tanker reported a suspicious approach 07 Jan at 0635 UTC, while underway in position 13-43N 049-09E. One 15 meter yellow speedboat doing 21 kts approached the tanker. Master raised alarm, sounded whistle, increased
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified chemical tanker reports attempt to board 19 Dec at 0940 local time, while underway in position14-35N 050-20E. Master increased speed and began evasive maneuvers, when approached by four speedboats with four persons each. The
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified chemical tanker reports being followed 15 May at 1030 local time while underway in position 13 24.8N, 049 09.0E. Five speedboats containing 5 to 6 persons each followed at a distance of 3 nm. When boats approached to within
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified chemical tanker reports being followed 20 May at 0600 UTC while underway in position 14 14.5N, 050 29.7E. Two speedboats paralleled the tanker's course for 30 minutes until crew mustered and activated fire hoses, whereupon
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified chemical tanker was followed 5 Apr at 0510 local time while underway in position 12 53.6N, 049 21.5E north of Somalia. Three unlit boats came within 1 nm but decreased speed and moved away when ship flashed Aldis lamp at
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified chemical tanker was surrounded by boats 18 Feb at 0700 UTC, while underway in position 14-24.0N 051-43.6E. Six speedboats doing 20 knots surrounded the vessel. Master altered course, increased speed, raised alarm, and crew
GULF OF ADEN:An unidentified container ship reported two vessels "acting suspiciously" 10 Feb at 0830 local time while underway in position 12-25N 043-45E, Gulf of Aden. The two boats each carried 5 or 6 men distinguished only by wearing "yellow
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified container ship was followed by several suspicious fast wooden boats 24 Jan at 0615 local time while underway in position 14-55N 051-02E. The pursuing craft were approximately 5 meters in length, carried 3-4 men each, and
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified container ship was subject to an attempt to board 28 Apr between 0740 and 0830 UTC while underway in position 13 18N, 049 20E. Three speedboats approached at about 25 knots but gave up chase when ship altered course and
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified container ship was surrounded by boats 18 Feb at 0430 UTC, while underway in position 13-39N 049-18E. Four crafts, doing 21 knots, surrounded the vessel. Boats came within 0.6 nm and crossed the bow and stern of the ship.
GULF OF ADEN:AN UNIDENTIFIED FRENCH YACHT REPORTS BEING FOLLOWED FROM 2 TO 5 APRIL FROM POSITION 12-35N 047-47E TO POSITION 13-55N 052-12E. FOUR ATTEMPTS AT BOARDING WERE REPORTEDLY AVERTED WITH THE "HELP" OF A TANKER AND CARGO SHIP IN THE VICINITY.
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified general cargo ship reports being chased 15 Mar at 1330 UTC, while underway in position 11-59.1N 051-16.6E off Somalia, by three persons armed with guns in a white-hulled speedboat. Ship's crew raised alarm, activated fire
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified Kuwaiti LPG tanker was chased with apparent intent to board 9 Jan at 0600 UTC and again at 0830 UTC while underway in position 14-34N, 051-22.5E. Four tosix boats, each with three persons aboard approached tanker that took
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified RO RO ferry was approached 8 Feb at 0450 UTC, while underway in position 15-21.7N 052-34.1E. Several speedboats approached the ferry at forward and stern. Boats came within 400m at stern. Several persons in each boat had,
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified Ro/Ro was approached 15 Mar at 0531 UTC, while underway in position 14-20N 050-50E, by 3 speedboats each containing 4 persons. To prevent boarding, crew activated fire hoses, sounded whistle, and warned other ships in the
GULF OF ADEN:AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP REPORTED BEING "CHASED" IN A MAYDAY MESSAGE 23 FEB. THE MESSAGE REPORTED THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 0347 UTC IN POSITION 13-47N 048-12E. IT DID NOT IDENTIFY THE SHIP BEING CHASED, WHOSE CALL WAS PICKED UP BY ANOTHER SHIP
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified ship was reportedly approached 4 Aug at 0220 while underway in position 13 00N, 047 28.9E. Several boats "intended to board" but were driven off by crew preventive measures and the assistance of unspecified "coalition
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified special purpose ship reports suspicious approach 18 Apr at 0848 local time while in position 12-22.6N 044-12.9E. Six men in a seven-meter boat approached to a distance of about 3 cables but withdrew when fire hoses were
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified tanker reported a suspicious approach 02 Jan at 0733 UTC, while underway in position 13-48N 049-48E. Three speedboats, with 3 or 4 persons onboard, followed the tanker. Master altered course and boats moved away. Later, at
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified tanker reports approach 1 Jun at 0745 local time while underway in position 13-14.8N 042-56.5E about 25 nm from the northern entrance to the Bab el Mandeb. "Several" speedboats closed in and suddenly increased speed. Tanker
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified tanker reports observing five boats drifting 8 Mar at 0700 in position 12-27N 044-42E at a distance of about 5 nm. Boats suddenly accelerated to within one mile of vessel's stern before moving away as crew mustered and
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 22 Aug at 2200 UTC while underway in position 13-07N 046-20E. Two high speed boats approached form the stern and movedaway when the tanker took evasive action.
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 31 Mar at 0900 UTC while underway in position 14-00N 051-52.4E. Three speedboats each with three persons wearing masksattempted to come alongside but abandoned attempt when crew mustered
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 4 Apr at 0745 UTC while underway in position 14-21N 050-41E. Five speedboats each with 3 to 4 persons approached on the starboard beam at a distance of about five miles. The five boats
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified tanker was approached 3 Aug at 2340 local time while underway in position 12 55N, 047 35E. Before abandoning the chased, three fast boats pursued the tanker for over an hour during which the tanker altered course, sounded
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified tanker was followed by several speedboats 5 Feb at 1412 local time while underway in position 13-32N 044-00E, south of Aden port, Yemen. The boats each carried 8 to 10 persons armed with machine guns. Attempts were made to
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified tanker was followed suspiciously 15 Mar at 1645 UTC while underway in position 12 44N, 048 16E. A boat making about 17.5 knots hovered about 2.5 nm astern until crew mustered, charged fire hoses and turned on lights when it
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified tug reported a suspicious approach 28 May at 1835 local time, while underway in position 12-29N 044-57E. A speedboat approached the tug, which was towing two barges. When the speedboat came within 5 meters, crew fired rocket
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified tug towing a tanker was shadowed 3 Jun while underway in position 12 45N, 045 38E. Two boats with seven men each were kept at bay when crew mustered and activated fire hoses. Twenty minutes later the same two boats
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified yacht reports being followed suspiciously 23 Feb at 1900 UTC while underway in position 13-45N 049-50E. Yacht's master took evasive action and boat moved away.
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified yacht was boarded 27 Feb at 1530 local time by persons armed with automatic rifles and big knives, while underway in position 13-25N 047-30E. The thieves stole cash and valuables from the yacht's crew and escaped.
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified yacht was boarded 2 Mar at 0435 UTC while underway in position 13 30.8N, 048 20.8E. Crew belongings reported stolen (IMB).
GULF OF ADEN: A oil tanker (MT FAIRCHEM BOGEY) came under attack at 1317z on 08 Sep in position 15-27N 052-14E, approximately 8 miles off the coast of Yemen. The tanker had armed guards on board when she sailed through the Gulf of Aden on its way to
GULF OF ADEN: A passenger ship underway noticed a group of about 20 skiffs near the port bow at a distance of three miles. Five skiffs were seen to break out from this group and head towards the vessel. At a distance of around 600 to 700 meters the armed
GULF OF ADEN: A pirate action group has been reported in 12-17N 044-59E on 28 Aug at 1449 UTC. Pirate action group consisting of 1 skiff with 1 outboard engine, orange hull, and 4 armed persons on board.
GULF OF ADEN: A pirate skiff was observed two miles abeam of a chemical tanker underway. The skiff increased speed to 22 knots and approached the chemical tanker. At a distance of around five cables the onboard armed security team fired warning shots.
GULF OF ADEN-ARABIAN SEA-SOCOTRA: An unidentified yacht reports it was chased 19 Dec by a craft with the appearance of a dhow, while underway in position 11-29N 059-55E, 350 nm ESE of Socotra Island. Yacht's skipper altered course and undertook evasive
GULF OF ADEN:A REFRIGERATED CARGO SHIP REPORTED APPROACH BY TWO HIGH SPEED BOATS, EACH CONTAINING TWO MEN IN MILITARY UNIFORM 10 DEC AT 0742 LOCAL TIME. SHIP'S ANTI-PIRACY CREW MUSTERED ON DECK AND BOATS WITHDREW.
GULF OF ADEN: Armed pirates attacked a bulk carrier(M/V SALDANHA) underway. They boarded the ship, took hostage crewmembers and hijacked it to an undisclosed location. The vessel was provided with assistance from a US Coalition warship however the
GULF OF ADEN: Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway.
Gulf of Aden: Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. Further details are awaited.
GULF OF ADEN:ARMED PIRATES ATTACKED AND HIJACKED A GENERAL CARGO SHIP UNDERWAY. 28 CREWMEMBERS TAKEN HOSTAGE.
GULF OF ADEN: Armed pirates in a boat attempted to board a tanker underway. Ship raised alarm sounded whistle, switched lights on, activated fire hoses, increased speed and commenced evasive maneuvers. Pirate boat came about 2-3 meters off the ship's
GULF OF ADEN:ARMED PIRATES IN FOUR BOATS ATTACKED AND HIJACKED A PRODUCT TANKER.
GULF OF ADEN:ARMED PIRATES IN FOUR BOATS ATTACKED AND HIJACKED A PRODUCT TANKER UNDERWAY. INFORMATION INDICATES THE VESSEL HAS BEEN TAKEN TO EYL. 15 CREWMEMBERS TAKEN HOSTAGE. FURTHER DETAILS ARE AWAITED.
Gulf of Aden: Armed pirates, in two speedboats approached and chased a bulk carrier underway. Master took evasive maneuvers, activated fire hoses and raised alarm. Pirates opened fire but could not board due to anti-piracy measures. Later the pirates
GULF OF ADEN: Armed pirates six speed boats surrounded a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive action and crew activated fire hoses. One of the speedboats chased the vessel for about one mile. Seeing the alert crew and the aggressive
GULF OF ADEN: A small fast contact was noticed on radar approaching a container ship underway at 4 miles. Duty officer monitored the contact and at a distance of 1.6 miles it was observed as a skiff and alarm was raised. When the skiff approached at a
GULF OF ADEN: A small speedboat was sighted at a distance of four miles by a general cargo ship underway. When the boat passed the port beam of the ship it immediately changed course and approached the ship from astern. Duty officer raised alarm
GULF OF ADEN: A suspicious skiff was reported on 27 JAN 09, approximately 75 miles southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The suspicious skiff was described as a blue hull speed boat, 10 meters in length with five to six people onboard, heading 358 degrees with
GULF OF ADEN: At 1325 UTC a merchant vessel was under attack by two skiffs in position 12-44N 047-27E. One skiff had four persons onboard and was white and blue, the other skiff was the same color. While navigating in the region vessels are urged to
GULF OF ADEN: A tanker (NORDIC APOLLO) was fired upon 13 Dec 10 at 1000 UTC while underway in position 13-09N 048-29E, approximately 90NM northwest of Al Mukallah, Yemen. Five pirates armed with guns and RPG in a skiff fired upon and attempted to board a
GULF OF ADEN: A tanker underway sighted a skiff at 1.6 miles approaching at around 20 knots. A suspicious dhow was sighted in the vicinity. Master sent distress to navies and informed UKMTO. As the skiff approached weapons were sighted and the onboard
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk cargo reported suspicious approach 20 Aug 08 while underway in position 13-37N 050-11E, 79NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen (UKMTO).
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk cargo reported suspicious approach 21 Aug 08 at 0920 local time/0620 UTC, while underway in position 13-15.8N 048-52.8E, approximately 50NM off the Yemen coast. The vessel detected two boats. The first boat was of dark grey without a
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk cargo ship (AFRICAN SANDERLING) hijacked on 15 Oct 08 at 0315 UTC while underway in position 13:28.9N-050:08.5E. The ship contacted coalition forces via VHF channel 16 and reported being chased by two light-green speed boats with about
GULF OF ADEN: BULK CARGO SHIP HIJACKED ON 15 OCT 08 AT 0409 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY ALONG WITH 21 CREW IN POSITION 13-33.92N 050-10.70E. THE PIRATES ARE SAILING THE SHIP TO AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION IN SOMALIA. THE SHIP WAS ENROUTE FROM AQABA, JORDAN TO A PORT
GULF OF ADENBulk cargo ship reported suspicious approach on 16 Sep 08 at 0830 UTC while in position 12-28N 44-53E, 20nm miles southwest from Aden, Yemen. A speed boat with five armed pirates approached and attempted to board the vessel. The master raised
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk cargo ship reported suspicious approach on 28 Oct 08 at 0800 local time while underway in position 12:42.6N-045:47.4E. The chief officer observed one speed boat from aft, two speed boats from the port side and two speed boats from the
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk cargo vessel fired upon 23 Aug 08 at 1605 local time, while underway in position 14-11.3N 050-20.3E, 68NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The master of the vessel reported that it had been fired upon and there were shots on the bridge.
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (ACHILLEAS) was fired upon by one skiff with 7-8 pirates onboard 7 June at 1339 UTC while underway in position 13-33N 050-27E, approximately 179NM northwest of Socotra Island, Yemen. Vessel was attacked with small arms. Armed
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (ANTONIS) fired upon 26 May 09 at 0430 local time while underway in position 13-05N - 048-58E. Two skiffs with four armed men onboard each approached the vessel from the port side and opened fire with machine guns. The vessel
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk Carrier approached on 18 June at 12:19 N - 043:57 E, Gulf of Aden. Six skiffs with 4-6 pirates in each skiff approached a bulk carrier underway at 25 knots from the starboard bow. The Master raised alarm, increased speed, altered course
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (ARIELLA) fired upon 5 Feb 10 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 13-00N 048-45E, approximately 93NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Six armed men in a speedboat opened fire on the vessel while underway. The vessel raised
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk carrier (BRIGHT RUBY) hijacked 9 Sep 08 at 0657 UTC while underway in position 13-09N 047-57E, approximately 100NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. There are 21 crewmembers on board the vessel, eight Koreans and 13 Myanmar (IMB, UKMTO).
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (DELIGHT) was hijacked on 18 Nov 08 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 14:23N-051:05E. Further details on this incident are awaited (IMB).
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (ELGIZNUR CEBI) fired upon 14 Aug 09 at 0320 UTC while underway in position 12-35N 047-25E. Five men armed with automatic weapons and an RPG in a speedboat opened fire on the vessel. The master conducted evasive maneuvers to
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (FANEROMENI) fired upon by as many as 14 pirates in two skiffs on 30 November at 1405Z while underway in position 12-18N 044-03E, approximately 42 miles southeast of Perim Island, Yemen. The armed security onboard returned fire
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk carrier fired upon 01 Oct 08 at 0700 local time while underway. Two boats were following the vessel on the port side. The ship altered course to increase distance. The ship's general alarm and ship security alarm were sounded. A boat on
GULF OF ADENBulk carrier fired upon 10 Sep 08 at 0343 UTC while underway in position 12-39.4N 048-23.0E. One speedboat chased and fired at the vessel. The vessel took evasive actions and contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. They duty
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier fired upon 19 Sep 09 at 0645 UTC while underway in position 13-52N 051-07E. Approximately seven armed men in a six meter long, while colored skiff fired upon the vessel. They attempted to board the vessel but were unable to do
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier fired upon 25 May 09 at 0028 local time while underway in position 13-11N - 049-19E. Four armed men in a skiff approached the vessel from the port quarter and opened fire. The captain mustered the crew and conducted evasive
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk carrier fired upon 28 Apr 08 at 1110 UTC while underway in position 12-38N 048-47E, approximately 70NM northwest of Caluula, Somalia. The vessel was reportedly shot at with machine guns and a rocket propelled grenade by two small boats.
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier fired upon 31 Oct 09 at 1530 UTC while underway in position 13-26N 049-42E. Two skiffs chased and opened fire on the vessel. They attempted to board, but due to effective counter piracy measures, the two skiffs aborted the
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier fired upon 3 Aug 09 at 1500 UTC while underway in position 13-46.5N 050-42.3E. Ten heavily armed pirates in two boats fired upon the vessel underway. The pirates failed to board the vessel due to evasive action taken by the
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier fired upon 5 Oct 09 at 1759 UTC while underway in position 13-39N 050-30E. Two skiffs approached the vessel and opened fire with RPGs and automatic weapons. The master conducted evasive maneuvers and contacted coalition forces
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk carrier fired upon 7 May 09 at 0930 UTC while underway in position 13:04N ? 049:00E. Seven pirates in a boat came close to the vessel and attempted to board by using an aluminum ladder and firing at the ship using automatic weapons and
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier fired upon on 13 Nov 08 at 0630 local time while underway in position 13-28N 049-21E. Six pirates in a fast speedboat approached the vessel. The master raised the alarm, took evasive maneuvers, and the crew activated fire
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier fired upon on 28 Oct 08 at 1350 UTC while underway in position 13:17N-048:35E. A small speedboat was seen approaching the vessel from the starboard quarter. The general alarm was sounded and fire pumps were activated (hoses
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk carrier (GEM OF KILAKARAI) fired upon 8 Aug 08 at 0515 UTC (Operator) 0345 UTC (IMB) while underway in position 13-11N 049-55E, 85NM northwest of Caluula. Pirates in two white speedboats, armed with guns and rocket propelled grenade
GULF OF ADENBulk carrier (GREAT CREATION) hijacked on 18 Sep 08 at 0618 UTC while in position 14-13.0N 049-59.0E, Gulf of Aden. About eight pirates armed with guns boarded the vessel. The vessel was drifting due to engine problems and had requested
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier hijacked 6 Apr 09 at 0620 UTC while underway in position 12-33N 049-02E. The vessel was boarded and hijacked by pirates while underway. The vessel was reportedly carrying iron and had a crew of 24 (IMB, AP).
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (HORIZON I) hijacked 8 Jul 09 at 0530 UTC while underway in position 13-44N 050-43E. Owners have verbally confirmed that pirates have taken hostage of crewmembers and are now sailing the vessel. There are currently 23 Turkish
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk carrier (IRAN DEYANAT) hijacked 21 Aug 08 at 0223 UTC, while underway in position 13-49.3N 050-23.9E, approximately 82NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel was fired upon and boarded, no further information. It is reported that
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk carrier (MONIMA) reported suspicious approach 7 Sep 08 at 1500 local time, while underway in position 13-06.87N 045-41E, approximately 12NM off the Yemen coast. Three speedboats reportedly chased the vessel. The Master contacted the IMB
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier M/V DELFA chased and fired upon by pirates in noe skiff on 04 Jan at 0200Z near position 13-10N 049-12E, in the Gulf of Aden. Onboard security team fired flares to no effect, they then returned gunfire, causing the skiff to
GULF OF ADENBulk carrier (ORSOLINA BOTTIGLIERI) fired upon 3 Sep 08 at 1450 UTC while underway in position 13-36.8N 049-13.16E approximately 40NM off the Yemen coast. Reported pirates attempted to close in on the vessel for boarding; however the vessel
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (PATRIOT) hijacked 25 Apr 09 at 0335 local time while underway in position 14-01N - 051-34E. Pirates in skiffs armed with guns attacked and hijacked the vessel. Seventeen crew members are onboard (Reuters, IMB).
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (PIONEER PACIFIC) was fired upon by eight pirates in two speed boats on 20 November at 1345 UTC while underway in position 12-27N 043-47E, about 24 nm southeast of Perim Island, Yemen. Master fired flares when the speed boats
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (RED SEA SPIRIT) reported suspicious approach 19 Nov 09 at 2200 local time while underway in position 13-37.9N 047-41.0E. A suspicious craft was observed following the vessel until a distance of approximately 1.5 cables. The
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 19 Sep 09 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 13-54.2N 051-09.8E. Approximately six armed men in a white colored speedboat attempted to attack the vessel while it was underway with a convoy of two
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 01 May 2008 at 1605 UTC while underway in position 14-51.9N 054-14.8E, 65NM east of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Two speedboats crossed the bow of the vessel. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered and
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 10 Sep 08 at 0125 UTC while underway in position 15-46N 053-07E. Three suspicious small boats were reportedly following the vessel. Coalition warships were urgently requested to render necessary
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 11 Feb 08 at 0540 UTC while in position 13-38.5N 050-22.0E, approximately 70NM off the coast of Yemen. Two suspicious vessels, one with a blue hull, and the other with a red hull, and both with a
GULF OF ADENBulk carrier reported suspicious approach 11 Sep 08 at 0925 UTC while underway in position 13-17N 047-36E. A blue speedboat with three masked men onboard reportedly followed the vessel at full speed. The speedboat was initially stationary
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 14 June 09 at 1453 UTC while underway in position 12-59N 043-09E. Vessel took evasive maneuvers to prevent possible boarding (Operator, IMB).
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 16 Apr 08 between 0600-1000 local time while underway in position 14-26N 050-30, 87NM southwest of Qishn, Yemen. Five speedboats, with three persons on each boat, chased the ship. The vessel took
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 1 Jan 09 at 0730 local time while underway in position 14-21N 050-34E. One skiff with six pirates approached the vessel underway. Owners contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance.
GULF OF ADENBulk carrier reported suspicious approach 1 Sep 08 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 13-40.5N 049-08.7E. The suspicious boat was spotted on starboard bow at a distance of 3.7 miles. The vessel began evasive maneuvers. The suspicious boat
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 27 Aug at 0045 local time while underway in position 13:15.5N 047:13.2E. Two speedboats approached the bulk carrier. Crew mustered and took anti piracy measures. Fifteen minutes later boats moved
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 28 Apr 08 at 2203 local time while underway in position 14-15.5N 050-11.8E, 145NM east of Qishn, Yemen. The vessel observed on radar three speedboats approaching at high speed. The alarm was raised
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 28 Nov at 2030 local time, while underway in position 12-25N 044-25E. The bulk carrier was underway when it detected an unlit craft on radar, at 5.5 miles off port bow. Suspicious craft closed
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 29 Jan 09 at 0620 UTC while underway in position 12-27N 044-10E. Gunmen in six speed boats surrounded the vessel underway. The master raised the alarm, took evasive maneuvers and the crew activated
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 29 May 09 at 1045 UTC while underway in position 12-20N - 046-26E. Six armed men in a speed boat approached the vessel. The vessel conducted evasive maneuvers to prevent a possible boarding and
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 2 Apr 09 at 1300 UTC while underway in position 13-51N 051-14E. Two speed boats, blue and white in color, with three or four persons onboard approached the vessel underway at over 20 kts. The speed
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 7 Sep 08 at 1020 UTC while underway in position 12-46N 045:54E. Suspected pirates in two speedboats reportedly chased the vessel. The owner contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Center (PRC) for
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 11 Nov 08 at 0715 local time while underway in position 12-45N 046-04E. The vessels bridge team detected two suspicious speedboats with three to four people armed with guns onboard each boat. All
GULF OF ADENBulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 22 Sep 08 at 1151 UTC while underway in position 13-33.7N 048-37.5E. Four boats began chasing the vessel on the portside. The master transmitted distress message via VHF, HF and INM-C. Evasive
GULF OF ADENBulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 25 Sep 08 at 1930 UTC while underway in position 13-16.9N 057-13.3E. Two speed boats and a possible mothership attacked the vessel. The ship conducted evasive maneuvers and the pirates aborted the
GULF OF ADENBulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 28 Sep 08 at 0210 local time while underway in position 13-30.4N 048-31.8E. Three speedboats chased the vessel. All crew was alerted and the master of the ship executed evasive maneuvers and
GULF OF ADEN:Bulk carrier (STELLA MARIS) hijacked 20 Jul 08 at 0430 local time/0011 UTC while underway in position 13:16N-050:02E, approximately 87NM northwest of Caluula, Somalia. The vessel was enroute Suez when UKMTO Dubai was alerted via INMARSAT
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (THEOFOROS I) experienced an attempted boarding by seven pirates in one skiff 2 October at 0400 UTC while underway in position 13-01N 048-49E, approximately 92 nm southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Master noticed skiff approaching
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (THEOFOROS I) fired upon 5 Nov 09 at 0333 UTC while underway in position 13-10N 049-11E. According to Greek authorities, the crewmembers activated high-pressure fire hoses against the attackers until a Turkish warship arrived
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (TITAN) hijacked 19 Mar 09 at 1430 UTC while underway in position 12-35N 047-21E. Six men in a speed boat armed with AK47s and pistols boarded and hijacked the vessel. The pirates are in control of the vessel and sailing her to
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (YAN DANG HAI) fired upon 25 Feb 09 at 0556 local time while underway in position 13-11N 049-16E. The vessel reported coming under fire and sent out a distress call. The Danish destroyer (ABSALON) responded and seized the
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (YASA NESLIHAN) hijacked on 29 Oct 08 at 1030 UTC while underway in position 13:00N-046:40E. The ship reported to coalition aircraft that two boats, each with four men inside, were chasing. The ship conducted evasive
GULF OF ADEN:Car Carrier reported being fired upon on 02 Dec 08 at 1715 UTC while underway in position 13-23.2N 048-14.9E. 4 pirates in a small boat was spotted on the starboard side at about 6-7 miles. Pirates approached the vessel and fired about 20
GULF OF ADEN:Cargo ship (BBC TRINIDAD) hijacked 21 Aug 08 at 0945 UTC while underway in position 12-57.9N 048-56.7E, 107NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel was attacked by two fast crafts. An additional orange mother-ship was spotted during the
GULF OF ADEN:Cargo ship (LEHMANN TIMBER) hijacked 28 May 08 at 1040 UTC while underway in position 13-09N 048-58E, 56NM south of the Yemen coast. The vessel was attacked by four heavily armed pirates. Lehmann GmbH shipping company said in a statement
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo ship (NAXIHE) was fired upon by one skiff with 3-4 pirates onboard 28 April while underway in position 12-53N 048-20E, approximately 110NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. (Operator, Open Sources)
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo ship reported suspicious approach 02 Oct 08 at 0745 local time while underway in position 13-07.4N 048-45.8E. A look out sighted a suspicious vessel five miles off from starboard bow. A fast moving wooden craft powered by outboard
GULF OF ADEN:CARGO SHIP REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 2 JAN 09 AT 1240 LOCAL TIME WHILE TRANSITING THE GULF OF ADEN. THE SHIP DISCOVERED TWO BLUE SPEED BOATS FOLLOWING IT AT 1240 LOCAL TIME. THE MASTER CONTACTED THE IMB AND TWO COALITION WARSHIPS NEARBY
GULF OF ADEN:Cargo ship reported suspicious approach at 0510 UTC while underway in position 13-04N 047-08E, 31NM off the coast of Yemen, per 9 Jun reporting. One suspicious speedboat traveling at a speed of approximately 20kts reportedly attempted to
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo ship reported suspicious approach on 10 Oct 08 at 0900 local time while underway in position 15-10.0N 051-45.0E. A small craft with three armed men onboard was sighted four miles off the ship-s port beam and the craft began to
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo ship reported suspicious approach on 21 Oct 08 at 1500 UTC while underway in position near 14:08N-049:05E. The master reported that two speedboats were following the vessel. A coalition force dispatched a helicopter and the speedboats
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo ship (RIM) hijacked 3 Feb 10 at 0813 UTC while underway in position 13-04N 047-04E, approximately 120NM east of Aden, Yemen. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel. There is no further information to provide at this time (ONI, AP).
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo vessel (DIAMOND FALCON) fired upon 14 Mar 09 at 0629 UTC while underway in position 13-42N 049-19E, approximately 50NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Two skiffs with men onboard armed with automatic weapons and RPGs fired upon the
GULF OF ADEN:Cargo vessel fired upon 23 Aug 08 at 1708 local time/1008 UTC, while underway in position 14-16N 050-19.40E, 65NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The master reported the vessel had been fired upon. The master raised the alarm, increased its
GULF OF ADEN:Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach 21 Jun 08 at 1015 UTC while underway in position 13-24.2N 048-17.9E, approximately 34NM south of Yemen. One speedboat with at least three persons onboard approached the vessel from the starboard
GULF OF ADEN:Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach 24 Aug 08 at 0655 local time while underway in position 12-49N 050-30E, 52NM north northwest of Caluula, Somalia. The vessel reported a suspicious craft approaching. The suspicious craft?s speed was
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach 25 Nov 08 while underway in position 13-38N 049-06E. An apparent single craft adrift off the starboard side was observed by the bridge watch and independently by the master at approximately 2 miles.
GULF OF ADEN:Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach 26 Aug 08 at 1040 local time/0740 UTC while underway in position 13-30N 048-34E, 87NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. While transiting the Gulf of Aden the vessel reported a number of suspicious
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach on 10 Nov 08 at 1505 UTC while underway in position 13-38N 048-44E. The vessel was approached and chased by a fast boat from the starboard side that tried to position itself along the side of the
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach on 23 Nov 08 while underway in position 13:59.41N-049:34.33E. The master reported two suspicious speedboats in the vicinity of the vessel. The vessel was able to contact another vessel in the area
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach on 23 Nov 08 while underway in position 14:03N-049:43E. The vessel took evasive maneuvering and later reported they avoided the boarding and were safe (IMB).
GULF OF ADENCargo vessel reported suspicious approach on 24 Sep 08 at 1105 UTC while underway in position 13-37N 048-53E. Four boats chased the vessel. The crew was mustered, alarm raised and, speed increased. After speed was increased, one boat aborted
GULF OF ADEN:Cargo vessel (THOR STAR) hijacked 12 Aug 08 at 1418 UTC while underway in position 13-07.35N 050-10.75E, 75NM northwest of Caluula. A Yemeni naval official reportedly stated that the ship sent out a distress signal after coming under heavy
GULF OF ADEN: Cement tanker fired upon 28 Aug 10 at 0800 UTC while underway in position 13-31.9N 049-58.2E, approximately 78NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Eight men armed with automatic guns in a high speed boat chased an underway cement carrier with
Gulf of Aden: Chemical tanker (BISCAGLIA) hijacked 28 Nov 08 at 0447 UTC while underway in position 13-49N 049-44E. Information received from the owners confirmed the tanker had been hijacked. The tanker was reportedly carrying a cargo of vegetale oil
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker (BOW SAGA) fired upon 3 Aug 10 at 0317 UTC while underway in position 12:56N 048:08E, approximately 110NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Six men in a skiff armed with automatic weapons and RPGs approached the vessel from
GULF OF ADENChemical tanker (BUNGA MELATI 5) hijacked 29 Aug 08 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 13-11N 046-38E, approximately 14NM off the coast of Yemen. The vessel was reportedly chased by a speedboat and requested coalition warship assistance.
GULF OF ADEN:Chemical tanker (BUNGA MELATI DUA) hijacked 19 Aug 08, 1730 local time while underway in position 12-45.2N 047-57.7E, 123NM southwest of Mukulla, Yemen. There are 39 crewmembers onboard the vessel, traveling from Indonesia to Rotterdam with
GULF OF ADEN:Chemical tanker fired upon 15 Jul 08 at 1030 local time while underway in position 13-31N 049-11E, 131NM northwest of Caluula, Somalia. The vessel was enroute Red Sea to Dahej, India when the master reported two boats in vicinity at the time
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker fired upon 18 Apr 09 at 0745 UTC while underway in position 12:14N ? 045:45E. A 20 meter black hull boat with a black sail was spotted. Once the boat was astern, it launched a white hull skiff which proceeded towards the
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker fired upon 3 Dec 08 at 0419 UTC while underway in position 12-59N 047-41E. Speed boat observed approximately 2-3 NM off forward bow. The number of persons onboard the speedboat is unknown, but were carrying firearms due to
GULF OF ADEN:Chemical tanker (IRENE) hijacked 21 Aug 08 at 0358 UTC, while underway in position 14-26.42N 049-56.46E, 45NM east of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel is transporting approximately 10,000 mt of chemical / flammable cargo. There are 19
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker (KARAGOL) hijacked 12 Nov 08 at 1415 UTC while underway in position 13-07N 046-48E. The tanker was in transit from Haifa, Israel to Mumbai, India with a cargo of petroleum products. There are 14 Turkish crewmembers onboard
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker (OLIB G) hijacked 8 Sep 10 at 0504 UTC while underway in position 13-26N 049-45E, approximately 73NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Armed pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel along with 18 crewmembers while underway.
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker (PANEGA) hijacked 11 May 10 at 1536 UTC while underway in position 12-31N 047-08E, approximately 120NM southeast of Aden, Yemen. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel along with its 15 crewmembers (AFP, IMB).
GULF OF ADENChemical tanker reported attacked 11 Sep 08 at 1335 UTC, while underway in position 12-24N 045-23E, off Yemen coast. A failed piracy attack was reported by the vessels Master. Naval helicopters from UKMTO promptly arrived and chased the
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker reported attempted boarding 29 Mar 09 at 2123 local time while underway in position 11-50N 044-53E. Men in a speed boat approached and attempted to board the vessel by using metal hooks and ropes. A crew member on watch
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 13 June 09 at 0110 local time while underway in position 12-36N 043-25E. Vessel performed evasive maneuvers and contacted coalition warships via VHF channel 16. The skiffs later aborted the
GULF OF ADENChemical tanker reported suspicious approach 18 Sep 08 at 0730 UTC while underway in position 13-57N 049-34E. Suspected pirates were reportedly following the vessel before moving away. The ship and crews are reportedly safe and the vessel is
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 26 Mar 10 at 1245 UTC while underway in position 12-32.2N 044-45.1E, approximately 20NM southwest of Aden, Yemen. Armed men in a skiff approached the vessel at a distance of 2NM. The vessel
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 29 May 09 at 1050 UTC while underway in position 12-11N - 046-22E. Five pirates in a blue colored speed boat approached the vessel from less than 1NM away. The captain alerted UKMTO and MSCHOA
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 4 Apr 10 at 0545 UTC while underway in position 13-58.8N 051-25E, approximately 135NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Vessel reported being chased by three white skiffs and one mother ship. The
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 6 Sep 10 at 0702 UTC while underway in position 13-32N 049-39.7E, approximately 65NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Master reported six armed men in a skiff attempted to board the vessel as they
GULF OF ADEN:Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach on 01 Oct 08 at 0345 UTC while in position 13-10N 047-43E. Four pirates attempted to board the vessel. A naval ship engaged the pirates and the ship's master conducted evasive maneuvers. Pirates
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach on 14 Nov 08 at 0635 UTC while underway in position 13-21N 047-18E. The deck watch reported three small speedboats approaching from the port side approximately nine miles out with about three
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker (STOLT STRENGTH) hijacked 10 Nov 08 at 1440 UTC while underway in position 13-56N 049-31E. The vessel was in route to Kandla, India from Senegal with a cargo of phosphoric acid, according to sources. Twenty-three Filipino
GULF OF ADENChemical tanker (STOLT VALOR) hijacked 15 Sep 08 at 1047 UTC/1316 local time, while underway in position 13-33N 049-09E, 60NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. There are approximately 15 pirates onboard and 22 crewmembers held hostage. The crew
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker (TAKIS) reported an attempted boarding 03 Aug at 1600 UTC, while underway in position 13-24N 049-25E, approximately 40 NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel was trailed by persons with guns in two speedboats, at a range
GULF OF ADENContainer ship (AL MANSOURAH) hijacked 3 Sep 08 at 0900 local time while underway in position 12-57.5N 047-04E, 17 miles off Al Mukalla, Yemen. The pirates reportedly sailed the vessel and anchored it off Caluula, Somalia. There are
GULF OF ADEN:Container ship fired upon 01 Oct 08 at 1435 UTC while underway in position 12-42.8N 049-09.9E. Four pirates fired upon the vessel and unsuccessfully attempted to board. Master and crew activated the fire hose and conducted evasive maneuvers.
GULF OF ADEN: Container ship fired upon 13 Dec 08 at 1145 UTC while underway in position 13-43N 048-17E. One wooden speed boat with five to six persons armed with automatic weapons and RPGs chased and opened fire on the vessel. They attempted to board
GULF OF ADEN:Container ship fired upon 3 Jun 08 at 0705 UTC while underway in position 12-43.8N 049-51.5E, 73NM off the Somali coast. The vessel was approached by two boats armed with a rocket launcher and guns firing at the vessel. Warship assistance
GULF OF ADEN: Container ship fired upon and chased 22 Oct 10 at 2300 UTC while underway in position 13-08N 048-44E, approximately 115NM southwest of Al Mukallah, Yemen. Five pirates armed with guns in a high speed skiff chased and fired upon a container
GULF OF ADEN: Container ship (MAGELLAN STAR) boarded 8 Sep 10 at 0540 UTC while underway in position 13-23N 049-58E, approximately 83NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Armed pirates in a skiff boarded and attempted to hijack the vessel. The crew locked
GULF OF ADEN:Container ship reported aggressive skiffs 18 Jul 08 at 0720 UTC while steaming in position 12-47.5N 051-02E, approximately 48NM north of Caluula, Somalia. Two, six meter yellow fiberglass crafts with 5-6 heavily armed men chased the vessel.
GULF OF ADEN:Container ship reported suspicious approach 12 Apr 08 at 0511 UTC while underway in position 14-33.6N 050-32.2E, 81NM east of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Two suspicious crafts traveling at 17kts approached the vessel. The master took evasive
GULF OF ADEN:Container ship reported suspicious approach 15 Jul 08 at 0735 local time, 125NM northwest of Caluula, Somalia. Vessel was approached by two speedboats, which finally turned away (Operator, UKMTO).
GULF OF ADEN: Container ship reported suspicious approach 15 May 08 at 0900 UTC while underway in position 13-02.6N 045-42.6E, 32NM northeast of Port Aden. Four suspicious speedboats reportedly chased the vessel. Each vessel had four people onboard. The
GULF OF ADEN: Container ship reported suspicious approach 22 Aug 10 at 0410 UTC while underway in position 13-26.1N 049-41.6E, approximately 70NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Five armed men in a skiff approached the vessel at a speed of 20 knots and came
GULF OF ADENContainer ship reported suspicious approach 26 Aug 08 while underway in position 12-29.7N 044-59.44E. The vessel requested assistance. UKMTO Note: No weapons were seen and no concerted attempt to attack. CTF-150 investigated and now assess
GULF OF ADENContainer ship reported suspicious approach 3 Sep 08 at 0310 local time while underway in position 14-18.3N 050-34E. The vessel detected an unlit speedboat approaching the vessel approximately 2.2NM on starboard bow. As the speedboat
GULF OF ADEN:Container ship reported suspicious approach 8 Sep 08 at 0900 UTC while underway in position 12-54.2N 046-04.2E. Two suspicious speedboats crossed the bow from starboard to port at 20kts approximately 1NM away before altering course towards
GULF OF ADENContainer ship reported suspicious approach at 0250 UTC, while underway in position 11-23.32N 066-22.72E, per 1 Sep 08 reporting. The vessel reported one suspicious blue fishing trawler with one speedboat. No further information (UKMTO).
GULF OF ADENContainer ship reported suspicious approach on 19 Sep 08 at 1349 local time while underway in position 13-13.6N 049-31.4E. Twelve pirates in three speedboats, armed with automatic guns and rocket propelled grenade launchers chased the ship.
GULF OF ADEN: Containership reported two suspicious craft 09 Jul at 0750 UTC, while underway in position 12-28N 045-10E. Two 10m turquoise colored speedboats, manned with three persons each, followed the containership. Ship increased speed, raised alarm,
GULF OF ADEN: Crude oil tanker (BRILLIANTE VIRTUOSO) was boarded 6 July at 0023 UTC while stopped in position 12-29N 044-44E, approximately 25NM southwest of Aden, Yemen. Seven suspected pirates boarded the vessel and left due to a fire onboard the
GULF OF ADEN: Cruise ship fired upon 5 May 10 at 2122 UTC while underway in position 13-06N 048-37E, approximately 90 miles southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. One skiff opened fire on the vessel with automatic weapons ad rpgs. The vessel increased speed and
GULF OF ADEN:Cruise Ship (LE PONANT) hijacked 04 Apr 08 at 0948 UTC while underway in position 13-20N 050-23E, 80NM north of Caluula, Somalia. The French maritime transport company CMA-CGM and the French government confirmed that the vessel had been
GULF OF ADEN: Dhow hijacked on 14 Oct 08 while underway in position 12:59N 048:29E. Owners confirmed that the dhow was hijacked by nine armed Somali pirates in speed boats. The vessel was carrying a cargo of sugar from India to Berberra, Somalia when it
GULF OF ADEN: Dhow (NAFEYA) hijacked 10 Jul 09 while underway approximately 14NM off the coast of Bosasso, Somalia. Pirates boarded and hijacked the dhow with a crew of 11 Indians. The vessel was used as a mothership in a failed attack on the tanker (A
GULF OF ADEN:Dry cargo ship reported suspicious approach 07 Oct 08 at 0900 UTC while in position 11-43.56N 047-15.02E. The ship's master reported that two speed boats, each with nine armed persons onboard, chased the vessel in the above position and
GULF OF ADEN: Dry cargo ship (WAEL H) hijacked on 09 Oct 08 at 1700 UTC while underway in position 014:04.52N 050:52.24E. The vessel was carrying 3000 MT of cement bags and was enroute Bosasso at the time of the hijacking. The vessel had 11 crewmembers
GULF OF ADEN: Eight pirates armed with guns in two high powered speed boats attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive maneuvers, fired parachute signals, activated SSAS and contacted coalition warships for assistance.
GULF OF ADEN:EIGHT PIRATES ARMED WITH MACHINE GUNS AND RPG IN A BLUE COLOURED SPEED BOAT DOING 17 KNOTS ATTACKED A GENERAL CARGO SHIP UNDERWAY. THEY FIRED UPON THE SHIP WITH MACHINE GUNS AND ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE SHIP TWICE USING A LADDER. CREW MANAGED
GULF OF ADEN: Fishing dhow hijacked 5 Apr 09 in position 10:40N - 045:00E. The dhow reported being hijacked by approximately 20 pirates. On or about 22 Apr 09, a private security team from Puntland rescue the crew members and release the dhow. Two
GULF OF ADEN: Fishing dhow reportedly hijacked 18 Dec 09 while underway, exact position unknown. Men attacked and hijacked the vessel with its 15-crewmembers. The vessel?s hull is red and white colored. It is believed the vessel may be used as a
GULF OF ADEN: Fishing vessel (AHMED SAMARAH) hijacked 10 Apr 09 in the vicinity of Ras Kampomi off Bosaso, Somalia. Pirates attacked and hijacked the vessel with 18 crew members onboard. It is suspected they may be using the fishing vessel as a pirate
GULF OF ADEN:Fishing vessel boarded, skiffs stolen 31 Mar 08 while in position 12-10N 052-10E, Abd Al-Kuri Island, Yemen. Pirates armed with guns attacked and boarded the vessel. They shot and injured the master on his left shoulder, stole three zodiac
GULF OF ADEN: Fishing vessel (EKAWATNAVA 5) was hijacked on 18 Nov 08 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 14:17.15N-050:15.7E. There are twelve crewmembers onboard (IMB). UPDATE: The fishing vessel was destroyed and subsequently sunk later the same
GULF OF ADEN:Fishing vessel hijacked 02 Apr 08 at 1300 local time while in position 11-14.9N 047-15.5E, 10NM off the coast of Somalia. An offshore supply vessel picked up two small boats on radar moving towards a research vessel. The Somaliland Coast
GULF OF ADEN:Fishing vessel (PLAYA DE BAKIO) hijacked 20 Apr 08 at 1300 local time/1100UTC, 215NM off the coast of Somalia. The vessel was reportedly seized in international waters while fishing for tuna by four pirates armed with grenade launchers. The
GULF OF ADEN: Five armed pirates boarded and hijacked a Dhow and took her eight crew members as hostage. The pirates released fire crew members at Ras Hafoon and maintained control over the remaining three crew and the Dhow.
GULF OF ADEN: Five armed pirates in a white colored skiff chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive maneuvers and contacted warship for assistance. Pirates aborted after chaseing the ship for 20
GULF OF ADEN: Five pirates armed with guns in two skiffs approached a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, gave one long blast and crew mustered at a safe place. When the skiffs came close to 15 meters from the tanker, the onboard security team
GULF OF ADEN: Five pirates armed with rpgs and guns in a 12 meter white plastic skiff chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Onboard security team fired warning shots resulting in the pirates moving away. A warship in the vicinity carried
GULF OF ADEN: Five pirates armed with RPG's in black/white color speed boat approached and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. They attempted to board the ship from the port side using a steel ladder. Master raised alarm, sent distress messages and took
GULF OF ADEN:FIVE PIRATES, IN A SPEED BOAT, ARMED WITH MACHINE GUNS ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A TANKER UNANOEUVRES AND CONTACTED A COALITION WARSHIP. WITHING 15 MINUTES A HELICOPTER ARRIVED AT THE LOCATION. THE SPEED BOATS MOVED AWAY ON SEEING THE HELICOPTER .
GULF OF ADEN: Four pirates armed with guns chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master increased speed and carried out evasive maneuvers and also contacted coalition warships. Coalition warship came to assist and the pirates aborted the attack
GULF OF ADEN: Four pirates in a skiff armed with machine guns chased and fired upon the tanker underway. Alarm raised, SSAS alert sent out and coalition forces contacted. A warship advised it would arrive at location within 40 minutes. Tanker increased
GULF OF ADEN: Four pirates in a skiff maintained a parallel course with a crude tanker before suddenly increasing speed to 25 knots and coming alongside in an attempt to board. No ladders were seen on the skiff. Master raised the alarm, commenced evasive
GULF OF ADEN:Four pirates in a speed boat armed with rocket launcher fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, sent distress message, took evasive manoeuvres. Crew activated fire hoses and threw empty bottles. Pirates aborted the attempted
GULF OF ADEN: Four pirates in a white colored skiff chased a product tanker underway. Master heard shots being fired and the onboard security guards returned fire. The pirates managed to close to around 50 meters of the vessel before aborting the
GULF OF ADENGeneral cargo fired upon 5 Sep 08 at 0510 UTC, while underway in position 12-57N 047-04E, 118NM east of Aden, Yemen. The ship reportedly sighted a suspected mother-ship described as a blue tug towing a small boat about six miles off, bearing
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (BBC PORTUGAL) fired upon 20 Sep 09 at 1545 local time while underway in position 12-49.48N 048-11.82E. One speed boat with seven armed men onboard approached the vessel. The master activated counter-piracy measures, and
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (BOSPHORUS PRODIGY) hijacked 16 Dec 08 at 0904 UTC while underway in position 13-20N 047-57E. Ten pirates in two speed boats armed with automatic weapons and RPGs boarded the vessel. Three Turkish and eight Ukrainian
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship fired upon 12 Dec 08 at 1212 local time while underway in position 13-32N 048-37E. Eight pirates armed with machine guns and RPGs in a blue colored speed boat doing 17 knots fired upon the vessel and attempted to board
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship fired upon 25 Apr 09 at 0600 local time while underway in position 14-00N - 051-31E. Two small speed boats with five persons armed with guns approached the vessel. When they were approximately three cables away from the
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (GIBE) fired upon 13 Dec 08 at 0300 UTC while underway in position 13-19N 047-58E. The (GIBE) reported two boats were firing small arms at it when it sent out a rescue call. An Indian warship, which was sailing nearby,
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (ICEBERG I) hijacked 29 Mar 10 at 0930 local time while underway in position 13-15N 046-40E, approximately 10NM off the Yemeni coast. Armed pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel, taking hostage the 24 crewmembers
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (MARATHON) hijacked 7 May 09 at 1105 UTC while underway in position 13:43N ? 050:35E. Armed pirates in skiffs attacked, boarded, and hijacked the vessel with reportedly eight Ukrainian crew members onboard (Reuters, IMB).
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (MERLIN ARROW) fired upon 23 Oct 10 at 0252 UTC while underway in position 13-09.1N 049-12.6E, approximately 90 NM south of Al Mukallah, Yemen. Five pirates armed with AK-47s in a skiff chased and fired upon a general
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (MILTIADES) fired upon 17 Jan 10 at 1630 UTC while underway in position 12-39.3N 047-33.9E, approximately 140NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Four men armed with automatic weapons in a white colored skiff approached the
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 12 May 10 at 1628 local time while underway in position 12-27.7N 043-43.4E, approximately 20NM east of the Bab el Mandeb. Five boats each containing two to three persons armed with RPGs and
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 18 Aug 10 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 13-15.5N 049-08E, approximately 75NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Six armed men in a skiff chased the vessel for approximately 15 minutes. The
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 20 Jul at 2020 UTC, while underway in position 12-31N 044-12E. Two unlit boats, doing about 11.5 knots approached the vessel on a collision course. The ship took evasive maneuvers, increased
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 20 Jul at 2115 UTC, while underway in position 12-32N 044-03E. An unlit boat, doing about 8 knots, approached the vessel on a collision course. Alert crew directed the search light towards the
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 22 Aug 10 at 0435 UTC while underway in position 13-19.5N 049-49E, approximately 80NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Armed men were spotted approaching the vessel underway. The master increased
GULF OF ADEN:General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 26 Apr 08 at 1045 local time while underway in position 14-30.5N 051-55.1E, 50NM off Yemen coast. Two suspicious speedboats traveling at 20kts approached the vessel. The master raised the
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 4 May 08 at 1810 local time while underway in position 15-05.0N 051-13.0E, 46NM southwest of Qishn, Yemen. Two white speedboats reportedly chased the vessel. The vessel took evasive maneuvers
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 5 Nov 09 at 0648 UTC while underway in position 13-42.8N 050-56.1E. A small speedboat was sighted at a distance of 4NM. When the boat passed the port beam, it immediately changed course and
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (SUEZ) hijacked 2 Aug 10 at 0420 UTC while underway in position 13:02N 048:54E, approximately 90NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Pirates in three skiffs armed with automatic weapons boarded the vessel, taking the 24
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (SYRIA STAR) hijacked 5 Aug 10 at 1514 UTC while underway in position 13-11N 049-04E, approximately 80NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Armed men boarded and hijacked the vessel while underway. The vessel was released the
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (THOR TRAVELLER) fired upon 14 Apr 10 at 2345 UTC while underway in position 12-42N 047-23E, approximately 125NM northwest of Bosasso, Somalia. Approximately seven men armed with RPGs and guns in a skiff chased and opened
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (VICTORIA) hijacked 17 May 08 at 0905 local time while underway in position 02-13.19N 046-49.38E, 40NM off Mogadishu, Somalia. The Jordanian-flagged vessel, owned by Marwan Shipping Company, with a crew of 21, was
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (VICTORIA) hijacked 5 May 09 at 1304 UTC while underway in position 13-24N - 049-22E. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel while underway. Eleven crewmembers are currently onboard (IMB, Bloomberg).
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo vessel (BOLAN) fired upon 22 Jun 09 at 0850 local time while underway in position 13-33N 050-19E. Two small white skiffs with four to five armed men onboard chased and opened fire on the vessel while underway. The captain
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo vessel (CEC FUTURE) hijacked 7 Nov 08 at 1320 UTC while underway in position 12-46N 045-56E. At 1235 UTC, (CEC FUTURE) was in contact with a coalition warship and was reporting that she was being pursued by a speedboat with
GULF OF ADENGeneral cargo vessel fired upon 15 Sep 08 at 1453 UTC while underway in position 13-38.87N 048-59.0E. The duty officer onboard the vessel noticed a possible red mother-ship releasing speedboats. The blue speedboat had approximately six
GULF OF ADENGeneral cargo vessel fired upon 9 Sep 08 at 1513 UTC while underway in position 13-24N 048-20E. Eight pirates in a skiff reportedly chased the vessel. They fired upon the vessel and attempted to board. The Master contacted the coalition
GULF OF ADEN:General cargo vessel hijacked 18 Sep 2008 at 0618 UTC while drifting in position 14-12N 050-08E, 40NM off Yemen coast. The vessel reportedly had engine problems and was later reported to have been hijacked by seven to eight pirates
GULF OF ADENGeneral cargo vessel reported suspicious activity 11 Sep 08 at 0600 local time/0300 UTC while underway in position 12-38.3N 045-39.0E. The vessel reported approximately 25 speedboats in the vicinity in position 12-35.9N 045-35.3E (UKMTO,
GULF OF ADEN: German navy tanker (FGS SPESSART) fired upon 29 Mar 09 at 1204 UTC while underway in position 12-57N 049-31E. Seven pirates in a skiff opened fire on the naval ship, mistaking it for a merchant vessel. Men on the ship returned fire, forcing
GULF OF ADEN:IMB reported suspicious vessel, per 8 Sep 08 reporting. A suspicious boat was transmitting the AIS with a different call sign VRWO. The IMO and MMSI number remains unchanged and untraceable. The passing ship reported to have seen the names
GULF OF ADENLPG tanker reported suspicious approach 1 Sep 08 at 0735 local time while underway in position 12-48.5N 049-42.3E, Gulf of Aden. Two small speedboats approached the vessel from starboard side with entering ladders. A mother-ship was sighted
GULF OF ADEN:Merchant ship fired upon 29 Mar 08, while underway in position 14-12.2N 050-44.8E, 66NM off coast of Yemen. Three boats with armed men onboard approached the vessel and attempted to board. The vessel began evasive maneuvers and raised the
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel attacked in 12-17N 044-10E at 0822Z on 04 Jan. Vessels requested to keep a sharp lookout and exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel attacked in 12-19N 044-06E at 1416Z on 19 Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel attacked in 12-24N 046-31E at 1045Z on 19 December. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel attacked in 12-50N 048-41E at 302146 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel attacked in 12-51N 043-15E at 0510Z on 10 Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel attacked in 12-56N 048-30E at 1029Z on 22 Jul. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel attacked in 13-02N 048-51E at 0421Z on 02 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel attacked in 13-09N 048-29E at 131000Z Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel attacked in 16-06N 062-47E at 0921Z on 02 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel attacked in 16-27N 062-57E at 0921Z on 02 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel chased 10 Oct 10 at 0945 UTC while underway in position 12-15N 045-56E, approximately 70NM southeast of Aden, Yemen. While transiting the IRTC in a convoy. The vessel noted a mother skiff releasing two smaller skiffs each
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel fired upon 14 Oct 10 at 2130 UTC while underway in position 14-09N 049-15E, approximately 30NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel was shot but evaded the attack and is safe. (IMB)
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel fired upon 17 Oct 10 at 1327 UTC while underway in position 04-35N 054-41E, approximately 400NM east of Hobyo, Somalia. The vessel was fired upon but there were no injuries or damage. (IMB)
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel pirated in 15-06N 055-58E at 300517Z Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Multi-purpose vessel (BRATTINGSBORG) was fired upon 3 Mar at 0840 UTC while underway in position 15-23.2N 052-04.3E, approximately 160NM SW of Salalah, Oman. Two skiffs with four pirates onboard each, approached the vessel from the aft and
GULF OF ADEN:Nine pirates in two speed boats chased and successfully boarded a heavy lift ship in position 14-28N 051-36E. The pirates were on the main deck and could not enter the accommodation. Ship sent a distress message to the IMB Piracy Reporting
GULF OF ADEN: Oil products tanker (SAINT RAM) was fired upon by one skiff 12 April at 1218 UTC while underway in position 13-40N 049-56E, approximately 70NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel was fired upon by one skiff containing six pirates
GULF OF ADEN: Oil product tanker (RUDEEF GNA) was attacked 29 Mar at 0612 UTC while underway in position 13-30N 047-30E, approximately 350NM northwest of Socotra Island, Yemen. The vessel was attacked by one skiff that placed a ladder on the vessel but
GULF OF ADEN: Oil supply ship (BOURBON HECTOR) was chased 12 Jan at 1046 UTC while underway in position 12-06N 044-25E, approximately 50NM SW of Aden, Yemen. The vessel was attacked together with the BOURBON HESTIA, but the attack ceased when the onboard
GULF OF ADEN: Oil supply ship (BOURBON HESTIA) was chased 12 Jan at 1046 UTC while underway in position 12-06N 044-25E, approximately 50NM SW of Aden,Yemen. The vessel was attacked together with BOURBON HESTIA, but the attack ceased when the onboard
GULF OF ADEN: Oil tanker (JUBBA XX) was hijacked 16 July in the morning. The exact location of the vessel during the hijacking is unknown. As of 17 July at 0813 UTC, the vessel was located at 13-48N 051-25E, approximately 134NM northwest of Socotra
GULF OF ADEN: Oil tanker reported suspicious approach on 12 Nov 08 at 1610 local time while underway in position 12-33N 045-10E. Vessel reported being chased by four speedboats with approximately two to four pirates onboard each, armed with automatic
GULF OF ADEN: Oil tanker reported suspicious approach on 14 Nov 08 at 0325 UTC while underway in position 12-32N 045-21E. A small boat with four persons onboard approached the tanker from 2NM away with a speed of 25kts. Master ordered rocket parachutes
GULF OF ADEN: Oil tanker (RUDEEF GNA) was attacked 15 Jan at 1833 UTC while underway in position 12-41N 044-48E, approximately 3 NM SW of Aden Island, Yemen. Two pirates in a skiff approached the tanker underway. No shots were fired by the pirates but
GULF OF ADEN:On 11 May, a merchant ship experienced a suspicious approach by seven skiffs at 13-30N 050-01E, approximately 78 nm southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Each skiff had approximately 5-6 individuals onboard. In addition there was a possible
GULF OF ADEN:On 14 March, the underway tanker ORANGE STARS experienced a suspicious approach at 13-39N 050-48E, approximately 107 nm south-southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Four suspicious dhows along with skiffs were noticed nearby the vessel. From this
GULF OF ADEN:On 16 May, a merchant vessel experienced a suspicious approach at 12-03N 045-42E, approximately 58 nm south-southeast of Aden, Yemen. A suspected pirate mothership towing two skiffs was spotted by the security team onboard the merchant ship.
GULF OF ADEN:On 19 May, the underway cargo ship SE PELAGICA experienced a suspicious approach at 12-12N 044-20E, approximately 52 nm south-southwest of Aden, Yemen. Five pirates armed with AK47 rifles and a RPG approached a general cargo ship underway.
GULF OF ADEN:On 1 November at 0650Z, a merchant vessel was fired upon by a skiff in position 16-26N 041-23E, in the southern Red Sea.
GULF OF ADEN:On 5 May, an underway tanker experienced an attempted boarding at 13-40N 048-30E, approximately 63 nm south-southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Four high speed skiffs, with three persons in each skiff, approached the tanker in groups of two,
GULF OF ADEN:ONE PIRATE BOAT WITH SEVEN ARMED MEN CHASED A TANKER UNDERWAY. PIRATES WERE SEEN CARRYING AUTOMATIC WEAPONS, RPG AND A WOODEN LADDER FOR BOARDING. LATER, THE BOAT ABORTED THE CHASE AND HEADED TOWARS ANOTHER VESSEL NEARBY. A NAVY HELICOPTER
GULF OF ADEN: One skiff with 5-6 armed pirates chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Master increased speed carried out evasive maneuvers and, headed towards a coalition warship. The vessel had rigged barbed wires along the railing and
GULF OF ADEN:ONE WOODEN SPEED BOAT WITH 5-6 PERSONS ARMED WITH AUTOMATIC WEAPONS AND RPG CHASED AND OPENED FIRE ON A CONTAINER SHIP UNDERWAY. PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD WITH A LADDER. MASTER TOOK EVASIVE MANOEUVRES AND CONTACTED COALITION WARSHIPS FOR
GULF OF ADEN:Petroleum products tanker attacked on 17 March while underway at position 13:09 N - 048:52 E, approximately 70 nm southeast of al Mukalla, Yemen. A skiff with six pirates aboard was noticed by bridge crew as it made a high speed approach
GULF OF ADEN: Piracy action group reported in 12-54N 043-11E at 111212 UTC Sep. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Piracy action group sighted in 13-22N 049-31E at 031615 UTC Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this area and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Piracy action group sighted in 14-09N 049-51E at 142130Z Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Piracy action group sighted in vicinity 12-22N 043-58E. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
Gulf of Aden.Piracy.M/V Attacked in 13-05N 049-05EAt 050430Z Aug. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
Gulf of Aden.Piracy.M/V Suez attacked in 13-35N 050-25EAt 011918Z Aug. vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Pirate action group in 12-10N 043-43E at 0532Z on 04 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Pirate action group in 13-12N 048-59E at 130708Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution. The pirate action group consisted of 2 skiffs, white hull with atleast 6 persons on board.
GULF OF ADEN: Pirate activity observed at 1005Z on 09 April in position 13-08N 056-18E. At 1506Z, approximately 120 miles northeast of Socortra Island, Yemen. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.
GULF OF ADEN: Pirates armed with guns fired upon an oil tanker underway. Master reported to coalition warship adn UKMTO Dubai and increased speed took evasive maneuvers and altered away from the pirate boats. Later pirates aborted the atttack, all crew
GULF OF ADEN: Pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. The hijackers are sailing the tanker to an undisclosed location in Somalia. Further reports awaited.
GULF OF ADEN: Pirates in a dark colored rubber boat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master, duty watchman and duty armed guard noticed the small boat at a distance of 20 meters from the ship. Master raised alarm, all crew retreated to a
GULF OF ADEN: Pirates in an unlit high-speed oat chased a general cargo ship underway. The boat came close to the ship and attempted to board. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive action, crew switched on additional lighting and activated
GULF OF ADEN: Pirates in a skiff chased a bulk carrier underway. Master carried out evasive maneuvers, increased speed and informed coalition warships. A coalition warship and a helicopter intervention prented the pirates to continue the attempt. No
GULF OF ADEN: Pirates in a skiff chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. The vessel enforced anti-piracy measures, increased speed and made evasive maneuvers resulting in the pirates moving away.
GULF OF ADEN: Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The vessel commenced evasive maneuvers and contacted the coalition naval forces for assisstance. A military helicopter arrived and upon sighting the aircraft the pirates
GULF OF ADEN: Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The pirates made several attempts to board the tanker and finally aborted the attack due to the evasive
GULF OF ADEN: Pirates in a skiff chased and fire upon a bulk carrier underway. Onboard security team fired flares to warn the pirates which were ignored and later only when the security team returned fire the skiff aborted the attack.
GULF OF ADEN:PIRATES IN A SPEED BOAT APPROACHED AND ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A CHEMICAL TANKER UNDERWAY BY USING METAL HOOKS AND ROPES. ALERT CREW PREVENTED THE BOARDING AND INFORMED DUTY OFFICER ON BRIDGE. VESSEL MADE EVASIVE MANOEUVERES AND ESCAPED FROM THE
GULF OF ADEN:PIRATES IN SPEED BOATS APPROACHED A TANKER UNDERWAY. ONE SPEED BOAT WAS SPOTTED FOUR NM AND THE OTHER TWO WERE DRIFTING SEVEN NM AHEAD OF THE TANKER. MASTER RAISED ALARM, INCREASED SPEED, TOOK EVASIVE MANOEUVRES AND CREW ACTIVATED
GULF OF ADEN:PIRATES IN THREE SKIFFS ATTACKED A TANKER UNDERWAY. THEY FIRED UPON THE TANKER AND ATTEMPTED TO BOARD. MASTER RAISED ALARM, CONTACTED COALITION WARSHIPS, INCREASED SPEED AND TOOK EVASIVE MANOEUVRES. A COALITION HELICOPTER ARRIVED AND THE
GULF OF ADEN: Pirates in two skiffs attempted to board a tanker underway. The tanker took evasive maneuvers, fired rocket flares and contacted warship for assistance. Later, pirates aborted the attempt and returned to the mother vessel.
GULF OF ADEN:Privately owned yacht attacked, passengers kidnapped 23 Jun 08, coastal town of Lasqorey. Four foreign tourists (French and Germans) were cruising in the Gulf of Aden when they reportedly ran out of gas. An official said the foreigners were
GULF OF ADEN:Product tanker fired upon 01 Feb 08 at 1510 local time while underway in position 12-55N 051-23.6E. A small wooden fast boat with four men onboard was observed approaching the vessel. The alert crew put their piracy attack plan in place,
GULF OF ADEN: Product tanker (JBU OSLO) was fired upon 20 Jan at 0333 UTC while underway in position 13-09N 049-14E, approximately 83NM south of Al Mukallah, Yemen. One skiff with five pirates with ladders fired upon the vessel. The vessel evaded the
GULF OF ADEN: Product tanker reported attempted boarding 11 Apr while underway, in position 15-14N 052-25.8E. The tanker reported that two speedboats doing a speed of 18 knots were chasing the vessel with the intent to board. The tanker reported the
GULF OF ADEN:Product tanker reported suspicious approach 1 Jun 08 at 0610 UTC while underway in position 13-20N 097-37E, approximately 23NM from the Yemen coast. Two suspicious boats were observed ahead of the vessel. The boats crossed the vessels bow
GULF OF ADEN: Product tanker (RUDEEF GNA) was fired upon 22 April at 2250 UTC while underway in position 15-11.03 N 051-36.36E, approximately 148NM northeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Pirates opened fire upon the tanker about 5-11 yards away, the onboard
GULF OF ADEN, RED SEA: One skiff approached and chased a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, activated anti-piracy measures and contacted an Iranian warship for assistance. Seeing the warship the pirates aborted the attempted attack.
GULF OF ADEN: RO/RO reported suspicious approach 15 May 09 at 0639 UTC while underway in position 14-44N - 051-15E. Armed men wearing masks in four speed boats approached the vessel, coming as close as 500 meters. The vessel conducted evasive maneuvers
GULF OF ADEN: RO/RO vessel reported suspicious approach 12 Apr, at 0600 UTC in position 15-13N 052-57E. The suspicious speedboat was doing approximately 20 knots and was steering in various directions. At one point it proceeded on an apparent collision
GULF OF ADEN: Sailing yacht reports suspicious approach 12 Feb, at 0920 local time. While underway, the crew onboard one of the Blue Water Rally group yachts (GYPSY MOTH IV) spotted a small boat, approaching a 53 foot ketch. The Captain tightened the
GULF OF ADEN: Six armed pirates in a skiff chased a container vessel underway. Master raised the alarm, took evasive maneuvers and contacted the coalition forces. The vessel managed to evade the attempt.
GULF OF ADEN: Six pirates armed with automatic weapons and rpg in a skiff fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm contacted coalition warship, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The pirates attempted to board the ship using
GULF OF ADEN: Six pirates armed with guns and rpgs in two skiffs approached and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and all crew except the bridge team mustered in the citadel. Armed security team on board the vessel
GULF OF ADEN: Six pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and all crew except the bridge team mustered in the citadel. As the skiff approached to come alongside, the onboard security team
GULF OF ADEN: Six pirates armed with guns in a skiff fired upon a bulk carrier 12 Apr 09 at 0400 UTC while underway. Vessel sent distress messages and took evasive maneuvers finally prevented the boarding.
GULF OF ADEN: Six pirates armed with rpg hijacked a general cargo ship and took her 24 crew members hostage. Vessel currently sailing towards Somalia coast.
GULF OF ADEN: Six pirates in a skiff chased a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, crew proceeded to citadel and security guards onboard fired a hand flare. The pirates continued to chase the ship and closed to a distance of 300 meters from the
GULF OF ADEN: Six pirates in a skiff chased, fired upon and attempted to board a chemical tanker underway. Due to evasive maneuvers and effective anti-piracy measures, the hijack was evaded.
GULF OF ADEN: Six pirates in a skiff chased the tanker underway. They fired upon the tanker and attempted to board. Master enforced anti piracy measures, contacted coalition forces, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. Finally the pirates aborted
GULF OF ADEN:SIX PIRATES IN ONE WHITE COULOURED SPEED BOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY. THREE OF THESE PIRATES WERE ARMED WITH MACHINE GUNS AND OPENED FIRE ON THE VESSEL. MASTER CARRIED OUT EVASIVE MANOEUVRES AND CONTACTED A COALITION
GULF OF ADEN-SOCOTRA: A bulk carrier reports that 19 Nov at 2250 UTC, while underway in position 13 04N, 057 07E, east of Socotra, persons aboard a large boat called via VHF and ordered master to alter course toward them. Master ignored the call,
GULF OF ADEN-SOCOTRA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports being called on VHF 16 Nov at 1616 UTC by persons in a small boat who attempted to get vessel to alter course toward the boat under the ruse that it would run into fishing nets. Bulk carrier was
GULF OF ADEN-SOCOTRA: An unidentified bulk carrier was attacked 7 Nov at 0001 UTC while underway in position 12 22N, 054 45E. Two pirates armed with knives boarded from a boat, ransacked the master's cabin, held him hostage, and demanded money and the
GULF OF ADEN-SOMALIA: An unidentified general cargo ship reports being chased 11 Dec at 0810 local time. While underway in position 13-07N 049-13E, persons in a small speedboat attempted to board. Boarding was averted, when master increased speed and
Gulf of Aden: Somolia pirates hijacked a general cargo ship underway in 12:46N 045:56E at 1241 UTC. There was no radio communication or any alarm received from ship. There are 13 crew members onboard. Further information waitig.
GULF OF ADEN:SS (THE OCEANIC), a former passenger ship used by the Peace Boat, a Japan-based international non-governmental and non-profit organization to promote peace, fired upon 5 May 10 at 2122 UTC while underway in position 13-06N 048-37E,
GULF OF ADEN: Suspected pirates with two skiffs reported 13-14N 049-12.5E at 280005 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (A ELEPHANT) fired upon 13 Jul 09 at 0420 UTC while underway in position 12-20.8N 043-54.3E, approximately 30NM southeast of Bab el Mandeb. Four pirates armed with automatic weapons in a skiff, operating with the previously hijacked
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (AL NISR AL SAUDI) hijacked 01 March while underway approximately 45 miles southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel, with its crew of 14, and have sailed it toward the Somalia coast. No further
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (CHEMSTAR VENUS) hijacked on 15 November at 0915 UTC while underway in position 12-51N 046-43E. At 0907 UTC the ship transmitted VHF distress call stating armed pirates were attacking their vessel. At 0910 UTC the ship transmitted
GULF OF ADEN:TANKER (DONAT) REPORTED ATTEMPTED BOARDING 4 JAN 09 WHILE UNDERWAY. TEN PIRATES IN A SPEED BOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE VESSEL WHILE UNDERWAY. ACCORDING TO THE SHIP'S MASTER, THE CREW OF THE TANKER MANAGED TO DEFEND THEMSELVES BY USING
GULF OF ADEN:Tanker fired upon 01 Apr 08 at 0915 local time while underway in position 13-45.81N 049-18.79E, 36NM off the coast of Yemen. The vessel was later reportedly chased by another five speedboats while in position 14-00.96N 049-42.09E, 41NM off
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker fired upon 14 June 09 at 1700 local time while underway in position 12-33N 043-29E, near Bab el Mandeb. Several speed boats approached the vessel, crossed its bow, and opened fire with automatic weapons. The tanker performed evasive
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker fired upon 15 June 09 at 1305 local time while underway in position 12-58N 048-27E. One skiff approached the vessel to within about ten meters and fired with gun and RPG rounds. The vessel conducted evasive maneuvers and the skiff
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker fired upon 17 May 09 at 1012 local time while underway in position 14-10N - 051-55E. Six armed pirates in a white skiff approached the vessel from astern at 20 knots, and began opening fire with automatic weapons and RPGs. The
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker fired upon 19 May 09 at 0214 local time while underway in position 12-56N - 048-30E. Five pirates armed with machine guns in a wooden boat approached the vessel and opened fire on the port side. The vessel increased speed and
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker fired upon 19 Sep 09 at 0550 UTC while underway in position 13-52.10N 051-04.17E. Four men armed with machine guns in a six meter long, white colored skiff, fired upon the vessel. The master raised the alarm increased speed, took
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker fired upon 1 Jun 09 at 0615 local time while underway in position 13-33N - 050-29E. Five armed men in a white skiff approached the vessel. The captain increased speed, activated high pressure fire hoses, mustered the crew, contacted
GULF OF ADEN:Tanker fired upon 6 Sep 08 at 0705 UTC while underway in position 12-57.8N 47-01.6E. A white speedboat, less than 10 meters long with approximately five to six persons on board approach from port side, near the accommodation ladder. The
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker fired upon on 2 Nov 08 at 1000 UTC while underway in position 13-02N 046-37E. A fishing boat, white hull and orange inboard, was observed on port bow. Suddenly, a small open boat, which had been hiding behind the fishing boat,
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (FRONT ARDENNE) reported attempted hijacking 18 Apr 09 at 1530 local time while underway in position 12:18N ? 046:29E. Seven armed men in a blue skiff approached the tanker from the starboard quarter. No shots were fired, but the
GULF OF ADEN:Tanker (FRONT VOYAGER) fired upon 6 Sep 08 at 0950 UTC while underway in position 12-54.9N 047-05.1E, 39NM off the coast of Yemen. The vessel spotted a blue-hulled speedboat with five armed men onboard approximately 6NM away. The speedboat
GULF OF ADENTanker (GENIUS) hijacked on 26 Sep 08 while underway in position 13-32N 048-26E, 30 NM off Yemen. The attack was reported to the shipping company by the ship's captain by radio shortly before the pirates boarded the vessel. The pirates fired
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (GNA) hijacked 26 Apr 09 at 1130 UTC while underway in position 13-25N - 047-24E. The vessel was attacked and hijacked by approximately 14 pirates. The tanker was later taken back by Yemeni forces (AFP, IMB).
GULF OF ADENTanker (GOLDEN ELIZABETH) reported suspicious approach 13 Sep 08 at 0845 local time/0445 UTC while underway in position 13-32.5N 048-47.5E. A suspicious green and white wooden boat, 7-10 meters long traveling at approximately 20kts had a crew
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (HELLESPONT PROTECTOR) fired upon 28 Oct 10 at 0539 UTC while underway in position 13-08N 049-14E, approximately 95NM south of Al Mukallah, Yemen. Pirates in two skiffs chased a tanker in a convoy and opened fire on it. Warship and
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker hijacked on 10 Oct 08 while underway in position 13:06.1N-047:13.43E. At the time of the attack the ship had no working satellite comms or VHF. She was only able to get the message to her owner by GMDSS Telex. A coalition aircraft
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (JAG LAYAK) fired upon 16 Jan 10 at 0425 UTC while underway in position 12-58N 048-42E, approximately 95NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Five armed men in a high speed skiff approached the vessel from the direction of the sun,
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (LEANDER) fired upon, 28 Oct 08 at 0520Z while in position 13-23N 048-22E. Tanker was attacked by a group of three white, open boats. At 1300Z, the tanker was attacked again in position 12-54N 046-40E. The tanker reported a white
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (LIQUID VELVET) hijacked by six pirates on 31 October at 0842 UTC while underway in position 12-00N 045-33E, approximately 55 nm southeast of Aden, Yemen. The crew (21 Filipinos and one Greek) were able to lock themselves in the
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (LONGCHAMP) hijacked 29 Jan 09 at 0340 UTC while underway in position 14-10N 049-58E. The tanker was reportedly en route from Norway to Vietnam when it was attacked and boarded by seven pirates, according to a spokesman for the
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (MAERSK PHOENIX) fired upon 22 Jun 09 at 0910 local time while underway in position 13-29N 050-20E. Approximately six to eight armed men in a white skiff approached the vessel and fired at it with an RPG. The vessel conducted evasive
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (MAERSK PHOENIX) was fired upon 2 Feb at 1636 UTC, while underway in position 15-16.6N 054-35.8E, approximately 105NM south of Salalah, Oman. Pirates in two skiffs armed with machine guns chased and fired upon the tanker. The master
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (MERIOM IRIS) fired upon 13 Jun 10 at 1234 UTC while underway in position 13-24N 049-35E, approximately 70NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Vessel reported coming under fire from an AK-47 by one skiff with six persons onboard. Crew was
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (NORDIC SPRITE) fired upon 7 Dec 09 at 0501 UTC while underway in position 12-54N 048-07E, approximately 120NM northwest of Bosasso, Somalia. Armed men aboard two skiffs fired upon the vessel with automatic weapons and RPGs. The
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (POLARIS) reported attempted boarding 11 Feb 09 at 1430 local time while underway in position 12-59N 048-16E. Seven men in a white speedboat armed with automatic weapons and an RPG approached the tanker from the west. The captain
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (PRAMONI) hijacked 1 Jan 10 at 0944 UTC while underway in position 12-31N 047-17E, approximately 135NM southeast of Aden, Yemen. Pirates hijacked the vessel with its 24 crewmembers and are sailing the vessel to an undisclosed
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (PREM DIVYA) fired upon 12 Feb 09 at approximately 0330 local time while underway in position 12-46N 047-52E. The vessel sent out a distress call reporting shots being fired upon it by a small skiff and that men onboard the skiff
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (PRO ALLIANCE) fired upon 2 Mar 09 at 0649 UTC while underway in position 12-09N 045-33E, 45NM southeast of the port of Aden. Men armed with guns fired upon an oil tanker underway. The master reported to coalition warships and UKMTO
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported attempted boarding 20 Mar 09 at 0530 local time while underway in position 13-10N 049-13E, per 6 Apr 09 reporting. A white craft with blue stripes was sighted at the starboard bow heading towards the vessel. At a distance of
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported attempted boarding 7 May 09 at 1220 local time while underway in position 12:12N ? 045:45E. One blue colored skiff with nine men onboard armed with guns approached the vessel and attempted to board. The captain raised the
GULF OF ADEN:Tanker reported suspicious approach 08 Apr 08 at 0700 UTC while underway in position 14-30N 051-52E, 56NM south of Qishn, Yemen. Suspicious boats approached and circled the vessel three times in 20 minutes. At first, one boat circled the
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 10 May 09 at 0715 UTC while underway in position 12:33N ? 043:26E. Two speed boats with approximately 13 persons onboard approached the vessel?s starboard quarter at high speed. The master raised the
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 13 May 08 while underway in position 12-43.1N 045-42.6E, 31NM east southeast of Port Aden, Yemen. Four speedboats were in close proximity of the vessel. Two of the speedboats were detected on the port
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 14 June 09 at 1435 UTC while underway in position 12-25N 043-28E. Several skiffs chased the vessel but aborted after the tanker applied anti-piracy measures to prevent boarding (Operator, IMB).
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 14 June 09 at 1740 local time while underway in position 12-58N 043-09E. Four speed boats with five to six persons in each armed with automatic weapons approached the vessel. The tanker performed evasive
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 15 May 08 while underway in position 12-43.1N 045-42.6E, 31NM east southeast of Port Aden, Yemen. Four speedboats were in close proximity of the vessel. Two of the speedboats were detected on the port
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 15 May 08 while underway in position 15-40.8N 052-41E, approximately 59NM northeast of Qishn, Yemen. The vessel observed a high speed boat doing 24knts approaching the vessel from the port quarter. The
GULF OF ADEN:Tanker reported suspicious approach 16 Apr 08 at 0640 UTC while underway in position 14-02.0N 050-35.9E, 104NM southwest of Qishn, Yemen. The ship was approached and trailed by two 15-meter boats. One boat had three persons on it with a
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 18 May 09 while underway in position 12-46N - 048-05E. Men in two skiffs approached the tanker while underway. The captain conducted evasive maneuvers, fired rocket flares, and contacted nearby warships
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 19 May 09 at 0755 local time while underway in position 13-16N - 048-59E. A high speed boat chased the vessel while underway. The captain altered course to increase the distance and contacted nearby
GULF OF ADEN:Tanker reported suspicious approach 26 Aug 08 at approximately 2052 local time/1652 UTC while underway in position 12-27.29N 045-02.10E. Two suspicious small boats reportedly chased the vessel. The general alarm was raised; the crew mustered
GULF OF ADEN:Tanker reported suspicious approach 27 May 08 at 0748 UTC while underway in position 14-04.30N 049-23.72E, 28NM off the Yemen coast. A suspicious speedboat, with about five persons, was noticed proceeding towards the vessel at the starboard
GULF OF ADEN:Tanker reported suspicious approach 28 May 08 at 1200 UTC while underway in position 13-43N 048-50E, 21NM off the Yemen coast. Four suspicious wooden/plastic high-speed boats with gray hulls, about 15 meters long with four persons in each
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 28 Oct 08 at 1127 local time while underway in position 12-40N 045-28E, per 10 Dec reporting. Tanker reported being approached by six speedboats with approximately three to four persons onboard each. Each
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 2 Feb 09 while underway in position 12-21N 043-58E. A total of approximately 14 skiffs approached the vessel with armed persons onboard. Some of the men in the boats were dressed in camouflage military
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 2 Mar 10 at 0345Z while underway in position 12-38.4N 044-47.4E, approximately 14NM southwest of Aden, Yemen. The master reported four men in a skiff approached the vessel and attempted to board. The
GULF OF ADEN:Tanker reported suspicious approach 3 Jun 08 at 1640 local time/1340 UTC while underway in position 13-16N 047-20E, 21NM off the coast of Yemen. A white speedboat with four persons onboard crossed the front of the vessel at approximately two
GULF OF ADEN Tanker reported suspicious approach 3 Sep 08 at 2030 UTC, while underway in position 13-44.4N 049-02.2E. The suspicious boat traveling at 14.5kts towards the vessel. Coalition forces were informed of the boats location and then the boat
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 7 Oct 09 at 1320 local time while underway in position 12-07N 045-26.7E. Three skiffs approached the vessel underway. The vessel increased speed, conducted evasive maneuvers, and enforced counter-piracy
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 9 Jan 10 while underway in position 11-48.5N 043-39.8E, approximately 30NM northeast of the port of Djibouti. Four armed security team were cross decking from a launch after a rendezvous with the tanker
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach on 01 Oct 08 at 0523 UTC while underway in position 13-13.59N 047-57.52E, about 43 miles off the Yemen coast. Pirates attempted to board the ship but the ship increased speed and diverted from course. The
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach on 16 Oct 08 at 1700 UTC while underway in position 12 44.0N - 045 52.0E. Three small boats chased the vessel. The ship changed course, increased speed and conducted evasive maneuvers to avoid boarding.
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach on 26 Oct 08 at 0820 UTC while underway in position 12:49.9N-046:11.2E. Four speed boats approached the vessel from the starboard bow astern. The crew was mustered on deck and high pressure fire hoses
GULF OF ADEN:TANKER REPORTED SUSPPICIOUS APPROACH 14 JAN 09 AT 1645 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-02N 046-41E. ONE FISHING BOAT WAS DETECTED ON STARBOARD BOW TOWING A SMALL SKIFF WITH A SPEED OF 7 KTS. THE FISHING BOAT REDUCED SPEED AND THE
GULF OF ADEN:TANKER (SEA PRINCESS II) HIJACKED 2 JAN 09 AT 0829 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-07N 047-27E. VESSEL REPORTED COMING UNDER ATTACK BY PIRATES. THE TANKER IS NOW ANCHORED AT EYL, SOMALIA. THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION TO PROVIDE AT THIS
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (ST JAMES PARK) hijacked 28 Dec 09 at 1449 UTC while underway in position 12-58N 048-34E, approximately 97NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Pirates attacked and hijacked the vessel while underway and are sailing the vessel toward
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (TORM RAGNHILD) fired upon 3 Apr 10 at 0539 UTC while underway in position 13-51.7N 051-05.1E, approximately 120NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Men armed with RPGs and automatic weapons chased and opened fire on the vessel. The
GULF OF ADEN:Tanker was approached while underway on 26 April at 11:56 N - 044:39 E, 19nm from "A" IRTC, Gulf of Aden. Four skiffs manned with four pirates armed with AK 47 rifles chased the tanker. All non essential crew mustered in the citadel. The
Gulf of Aden: Ten speedboats with 3 masked men in each boat cae close to an oil tanker underway. One of these boats came very close and the pirates were sighted as carrying guns. Master raised alarm and took evasive maneuvers. Pirate boats then moved
GULF OF ADEN:THE CYPRIOT-FLAG CONTAINER SHIP (JOLLY AVORIO) REPORTED TWO ATTEMPTED PIRACIES 7 APR AT 1400 AND 1530 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY ABOUT 33 NM SOUTH OF THE YEMENI COAST. THE FIRST INCIDENT INVOLVED FOURTEEN SMALL HIGH-SPEED BOATS IN POSITION
GULF OF ADEN:The previously hijacked vessel "Mt Royal Grace" is seen moving and her last position was reported as Lat 11:59N - 050:37E on 07.06.2012 at 0550 UTC. It appears that the Somali pirates are still onboard. All vessels are advised to keep well
GULF OF ADEN:The previously hijacked vessel "Mt Smyrni" was last reported in position at Lat 12:02.8N - 50;41.1E on 07.06.2012 at 0534 UTC. It appears that the pirates are still onboard. All vessels are advised to keep well clear of this vessel as the
GULF OF ADEN: The Thai-flag fishing vessel (SIRICHAINAVA 12) was seized 16 Mar at 0400 UTC, underway in position 12-45.35N 051-33.18E, by 3 Somali crewmen. The 3 Somali crewmen were working aboard as regular crew people.crew. The 3 held another 26 crew
GULF OF ADEN:THREE PIRATES IN A WOODEN BOAT REPORTEDLY APPROACHED A YACHT 12 APR AT 0440 UTC (REPORTED 24 APR) UNDERWAY IN POSITION 12-55N 048-20E, ORDERING IT TO STOP. WHEN THE YACHT INCREASED SPEED THE PIRATES SHOT AT THE YACHT USING A MACHINE GUN.
GULF OF ADEN:Tug (MASINDRA 7) and barge hijacked 16 Dec 08 at 0715 local time while underway in position 13-54N 049-39E. Owners confirmed that pirates have hijacked the tug with barge in tow. There are 11 crewmembers onboard (IMB).
GULF OF ADEN: Tug reported suspicious approach 10 Jul at 0245 UTC, while underway in position 12- 59N 049-17E, 67NM south of Yemen. The tug observed a dhow type-fishing vessel on her port side proceeding on a reciprocal course. The fishing vessel altered
GULF OF ADEN:Tug (SVITZER KORSAKOV) hijacked 01 Feb 08 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 12-57N 051-24E. An unknown number of Somali pirates attacked and hijacked the vessel, taking its crew of six hostage. All crewmembers are reportedly unharmed
GULF OF ADEN: Twelve pirates, in two white coloued speedboats ared with automatic wapons, chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Vessel made evasive maneuvers and enforced anti piracy measures and prevented the boarding.
GULF OF ADEN: Two boats with five pirates in each boat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier with automatic rifles and rpg. An orange and white colored mother vessel was noticed around 3 miles astern of the vessel. Master carried out evasive maneuvers,
Gulf of Aden: Two pirate boats with three pirates in each boat attempted to intercept a passenger ship underway. Master sighted a gun on the second boat and later the pirates fired upon the ship. Master increased speed and the pirate boats were unable to
GULF OF ADEN:TWO SKIFFS APPROACHED A TANKER UNDERWAY AND OPENED FIRE WITH AUTOMATIC WEAPONS. MASTER INCREASED SPEED AND MADE EVASIVE MANOEUVRES, AND SENT A DISTRESS MESSAGE VIA VHF RADIO. A WARSHIP AND A HELICOPTER WERE SENT TO ASSIST THE TANKER. UPON
Gulf of Aden: Two skiffs approached the bulk carrier from aft. Pirates in both skiffs were armed with automatic weapons and RPGs. Ship made evasive and preventive measures to prevent boarding. Pirates opened fire with automatic weapons at ship. One skiff
GULF OF ADEN: Two speed boats with five to six pirates in each boat armed with guns approached a general cargo ship on the stbd quarter at a distance of 100-150 meters. Vessel fired rocket flares at the pirate boats and contacted the coalition warship
Gulf of Aden:Two speedboats with ten pirates armed with guns and rockets attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Boats closed the ship's bow and quarter. Master raised alarm, took evasive maneuvers and activated fire hoses. After 25 minutes of
GULF OF ADEN: Two Yemeni fishing vessels, (FALLUJAH) and (KANA), reportedly hijacked 10 Dec 08 while underway from the Mait area near the port of Aden. According to Yemeni Coastguard, 22 men from both vessels were seized by the pirates. Seven men managed
GULF OF ADEN: Unidentified bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 16 Apr at 0500 UTC, while underway in position 14-00N 053-01.3E. Two boats, one white/blue and the other white/orange in color, approached the vessel. The boats requested ship to stop
GULF OF ADEN: Unidentified chemical tanker approached 7 Mar at 0900 UTC, while underway in position 14-42N - 052-08E. About fifteen small boats followed the vessel. Ship increased speedand chase was aborted. French maritime forces at Djibouti were
GULF OF ADEN: Unidentified container ship underway in position 12.25N 049-33E at 0500. 30Jun spotted two small craft lying ahead when the two suddenly accelerated toward the ship from a distance of 5 miles. Duty officer directed search lights at the two
GULF OF ADEN: Unidentified ship reported attempted boarding 1 Apr at 1900 UTC, while underway in position 13-32.70N 049-32.80E. Two unlit speedboats attempted to board the vessel. Ship took evasive maneuvers and raised alarm. Crew mustered and directed
GULF OF ADEN: Unidentified tanker reported attempted boarding 10 May at 1530 UTC, while underway in position 12-55.2N 049-36.6E. Nine people in a 10 to 12 m wooden boat, white/red hull, tried to board the vessel. Master took evasive maneuvers and crew
GULF OF ADEN: Unidentified vehicle carrier approached 19 Mar at 0600 UTC, while underway in position 12-42.7N - 045-46.2E. Three speedboats approached the vessel. One boat came within five cables and master raised alarm. Boats moved away after following
GULF OF ADEN: Unidentified vehicle carrier reports small boat with powerful engine and containing four persons followed from astern 3 Mar at 0330 while underway in position 14-42N 050-56E. Ship altered course toward open sea and boat withdrew.
GULF OF ADEN: Vehicle carrier reported suspicious approach 06 Apr 10 at 0840 UTC while underway in position 14-06.8N 051-51.8E, approximately 160NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Armed men in skiffs began initial approaches to the vessel, but never got
GULF OF ADEN:Vehicle Carrier reported suspicious approach 17 Nov 07 at 0550 local time while underway. The vessel spotted three suspicious crafts on the starboard side and one suspicious craft on the port side at a distance of 0.4NM. The Master took all
GULF OF ADEN:VEHICLE CARRIER REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 22 DEC 08 AT 0530 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-44N 049-05E. AN 8 METER WHITE COLORED SKIFF APPROACHED THE VESSEL FROM THE STARBOARD BOW AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 25 KTS. THE MASTER
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel (BARAKAALE I) fired upon 21 Feb 10 while underway in position 13-07N 047-37E, 120NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Master reported coming under fire from at least one skiff with men onboard. During the attempted boarding, the master
GULF OF ADEN:VESSEL (BLUE STAR) HIJACKED 1 JAN 09 AT 0715 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-55N 047-58E. FIFTEEN ARMED PIRATES OVERTOOK THE VESSEL AFTER THE SHIP EXITED THE RED SEA. THE VESSEL WAS CARRYING A CARGO OF 6,000 TONS OF FERTILIZER WITH
GULF OF ADEN:VESSEL (BLUE STAR) HIJACKED 2 JAN 09 AT 0715 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY, APPROXIMATELY 50 NM SOUTHWEST OF AL MUKALLA, YEMEN. FIFTEEN ARMED PIRATES OVERTOOK THE VESSEL AFTER THE SHIP EXITED THE RED SEA, THE VESSEL WAS CARRYING A CARGO OF 6,000
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel fired upon 11 Nov 08 at 0415 UTC while underway in position 13-50N 049-22E. Vessel was approached parallel by one boat with five persons onboard at a speed of approximately 8 kts. A second boat approached from the north at
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel fired upon 13 May 09 at 1310 UTC while underway approximately 115NM south of al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel reported being fired upon with RPGs from two skiffs. Coalition forces nearby arrived and provided assistance (Operator).
GULF OF ADEN:VESSEL FIRED UPON 1 JAN 09 AT 1530 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-53N 049-29E. FOUR ARMED MEN IN A SPEED BOAT APPROACHED THE VESSEL AND BEGAN FIRING. THE VESSEL CONDUCTED EVASIVE MANEUVERS AND THE PIRATES ABORTED THEIR ATTEMPT.
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel fired upon 20 Jan 10 at 0330 UTC while underway in position 13-23N 047-22E, approximately 14NM south of the Yemeni coast and 140NM east of Aden, Yemen. Vessel reported coming under fire from one skiff with seven men onboard. The
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel fired upon 24 Mar 10 at 0515 UTC while underway in position 13-24N 048-16E, approximately 80NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Vessel reported shots fired, and reportedly a security team was on board. No further information to
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel fired upon 26 Aug 09 at 0829 UTC while underway in position 13-09N 048-45E. The vessel reported coming under fire by one small cargo vessel with a blue hull with 14 people onboard. The vessel changed course and managed to evade the
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel fired upon 28 Apr 09 at 0630 UTC while underway in position 12-31N - 046-07E. One blue colored speed boat with six armed men onboard approached the vessel and opened fire with automatic weapons. The vessel conducted evasive maneuvers
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel fired upon 28 Mar 09 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 12-25N 046-25E. The vessel was approached by one skiff with seven men onboard armed with AK-47s. The men in the skiff fired shots in the air upon their approach. Coalition
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel fired upon 2 Dec 08 at 0400 UTC while underway in position 13-57N 049-35E. A suspicious craft was spotted on the port side at about 2 miles. Approximately 15 minutes later they were able to see 7 persons onboard in military uniforms
GULF OF ADEN:VESSEL FIRED UPON 2 JAN 09 AT 727 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-11N 047-32E. ONE SPEED BOAT WAS SPOTTED 4 NM AWAY ON THE STARBOARD QUARTER, APPROACHING WITH A SPEED OF 17 KTS. ANOTHER TWO WERE 7 NM AHEAD DRIFTING. THE BRIDGE AND
GULF OF ADEN:VESSEL FIRED UPON 2 JAN 09 WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-07N 047-27E. VESSEL REPORTED COMING UNDER ATTACK BY PIRATES. THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION TO PROVIDE AT THIS TIME.
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel fired upon 4 Aug 09 at 1310 UTC while underway in position 13-32N - 048-50E. Eight men in a 7-8m long, blue wooden boat armed with automatic weapons approached the vessel from the stern and opened fire. The general alarm was sounded
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel fired upon 6 May 09 at 0910 UTC while underway in position 13-34N - 048-38E. Armed men in a skiff fired shots at the vessel while underway. The captain conducted evasive maneuvers, and in doing so, caused the pirate skiff to capsize,
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel (MARIA K) fired upon 22 May 09 at 0900 local time while underway in position 13-13N - 049-10E. One speed boat with nine men onboard fired an RPG at the vessel and missed. Coalition forces nearby responded, and the men in the skiff
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel (MICHAEL S) fired upon 5 May 09 at 0444Z while underway in position 13-09N - 049-08E. Four men onboard a boat opened fire on the vessel with an RPG. An Italian frigate in the vicinity arrived to provide assistance and the vessel was
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel (MV COURIER) fired upon 3 Mar 09 at 0612 UTC while underway in position 13-02N 048-43E. The master reported coming under fire by pirates with rifles and an RPG. The vessel sent out a distress call, which was received by the German
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported attempted hijacking 1 Jan 09 at 1730 local time while underway in position 14-36N 051-07E, per 18 Mar 09 reporting. Eight men in a speed boat armed with machine guns and an RPG approached the vessel. The men in the speed
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported being fired upon 3 Jun 09 at 1530 UTC while underway in position 13-19N - 046-51E. The captain reported men armed with guns and RPGs attacked the vessel while underway. No further information to report at this time
GULF OF ADEN:VESSEL REPORTED SUSPICIOS APPROACH 7 JAN 09 AT 1330 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 12-30N 043-47E. THE MASTER REPORTED TWO SUSPICIOUS BOATS FOLLOWING THE VESSEL. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 02 Apr 08 at 0220 UTC while underway in position 12-57.4N 049-04.8E, 67NM off coast of Yemen. A high speed motor boat traveling at approximately 25kts suddenly stopped approximately 1 mile off the
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 05 Mar 08 at 0824 local time/0524 UTC while underway in position 13-46.5N 049-24.5E, approximately 40NM off the coast of Yemen. The vessel was approached on its starboard side by four open skiffs, doing 17
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 07 Apr 08 at 0900 local time while underway in position 15-06N 052-55E, 74NM southeast of Qishn, Yemen. One fishing boat approached the vessel. The boats showed white flags and asked for food. The vessel
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 08 Nov 07 at 0400 local time, while underway in position 13-48N 053-45E, north of Socotra Island. While the vessel was traveling at 16.5 KTS, an officer aboard the vessel noticed one unlit target 3NM of
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 09 Apr 08 between 1720-1745 UTC/2020-2040 local time while underway in position 13-57.5N 051-13.1E, approximately 125NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. A suspicious craft was picked up on radar
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 11 Dec 07 at 1730 UTC in position 13-26.3N 049-46.2E, 65NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel detected a number of fast moving targets on the radar. The targets moved towards the vessel and were
GULF OF ADEN:VESSEL REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 11 MAR 09 AT 0520Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-16N 049-44E. A SUSPICIOUS BOAT WAS SIGHTED DRIFTING AT 5 MILES DISTANCE ON THE STARBOARD BEAM. THE VESSEL CONTINUED IT'S TRANSIT, AND THE DISTANCED TO THE
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 13 Dec 08 at 0519 UTC while underway in position 14-33N 050-16E. Six or seven speed boats going approximately 20 kts with about six or seven persons onboard each boat approached the vessel and attempted
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 14 Apr 08 at 1622 UTC while underway in position 15-17N 052-23E, 41NM east southeast of Qishn, Yemen. Four suspicious crafts were approaching the vessel from the port bow at a distance of 3NM. The vessel
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 15 Apr 08 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 14-35.8N 050-55.7E, 67NM southwest of Qishn, Yemen. Three speedboats approached the vessel, crossing the bow several times. The vessel altered its course
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 17 Jun 08 at 0730 local time/0430 UTC while underway in position 13-29N 048-50E, 34NM south of Yemen. The vessel encountered six suspicious small crafts, with three men in each, converging towards the
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 18 Sep 09 0120 local time while underway in position 14-20.2N 049-47.1E. Men in a small boat approached the vessel and came as close as five meters. The alarm was raised and the crew was alerted. The
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 1 Feb 10 at 1150 UTC while underway in position 15-18.2N 052-32E, approximately 200NM northeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The captain reported being chased by a vessel and seeing a mother ship in the
GULF OF ADEN:VESSEL REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 1 JAN 09 AT 0755 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 14-23N 051-14E. THE VESSEL WAS APPROACHED BY THREE SPEED BOATS THAT BEGAN FOLLOWING THE VESSEL.. THE VESSEL INCREASED SPEED AND THE BOATS EVENTUALLY
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 1 May 08 at 1515 UTC while underway in position 13-09N 050-22E, approximately 75NM north of Caluula, Somalia. Suspicious speedboats chased the vessel. The speedboats moved away. Vessel continued passage to
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 20 Jun at 1930 local time/1630 UTC, in position 13-30N 052-00E, eastern most Gulf of Aden, midway between Somalia and Yemen. When the vessel observed the unlit craft approaching from the starboard bow,
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 20 Mar 09 at 0600 local time while underway in position 13-07N 049-12E. A suspicious craft was sighted by a nearby tanker and approached her port bow heading towards the stern. The tanker contacted
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 21 Jun 08 at 0610 local time while underway in position 13-08.7N 048-03.7E, approximately 50NM south of Yemen. Two wooden speedboats approached the vessel. One boat crossed the bow, and the other waited on
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 22 May 09 at 1120 UTC while underway in position 12-53N - 048-02. A small boat was observed 3NM away on the starboard side. A small skiff then detached from the boat and started approaching the vessel?s
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 22 Oct 07 at 0350 UTC while underway in position 12-32N - 045-24E. Initially, seven boats were following the vessel and the vessel managed to out maneuver five of the boats. Two boats continued following
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 23 Aug 08 at 0630 UTC while underway in position 13-16.9N 042-55.3E, 53NM north northwest of Caluula, Somalia. A white colored speedboat with five persons onboard approached the vessel. The alarm was
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 24 Oct 07 at 0730 UTC, while underway in position 14-05.0N - 054-44.5E. The vessel was approached by a fishing boat on the starboard beam asking to trade water for fish. When the vessel declined the
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 26 Aug 08 while underway near Aden, Yemen. A vessel heard an announcement on VHF Ch. 16 that another near by vessel stated that it had spotted three speedboats traveling at 22kts and getting off a reported
GULF OF ADEN:VESSEL REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 27 DEC 2008 AT 1450 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-52N 049-27E. A SUSPICIOUS BOAT APPROACHED THE VESSEL FROM THE STARBOARD QUARTER APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES AWAY AT A SPEED OF 25 KTS. THE ALARM WAS
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 29 Sept 07 at 1458 UTC while underway in position 13-52N 050-35E. The vessel noticed an unlit suspicious craft at a distance of 7.2NM via radar. The master altered course and increased speed. The
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 30 Apr 08 at 2005 local time/1605 UTC while underway in position 14-51.9N 054-14.8E, 125NM south of Port Salalah, Oman/130NM north of Socotra. Two speedboats traveling at approximately 15.5knts approached
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 4 Mar 09 at 0735 UTC while underway in position 12-17N 044-09E. One suspicious boat was spotted at the port bow quarter at a distance of approximately 2NM. The boat increased speed and tried to cross in
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 5 Mar 09 at 1420 UTC while underway in position 13-45N 050-44E. A suspicious white boat towing three small, white boats was observed moving east with a speed of approximately 7kts. The same suspicious
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious approach 6 May 09 at 1145 UTC while underway in position 13:23N ? 048:28E. Two suspicious crafts were spotted and reportedly began chasing the vessel from the port quarter. The crew was alerted and immediately
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 9 Nov 08 at 0940 UTC while underway in position 13-08N 047-01E. Two armed blue speedboats began pursuing the vessel. The vessels alarm was raised and all crew mustered. The speedboats then abandoned it's
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach on 3 Nov 08 at 0820 UTC while underway in position 13-13N 047-46E. Pirates in three speedboats approached from the port side at approximately three miles. Each boat had approximately four to five persons
GULF OF ADEN:Vessel reported suspicious boat 05 Apr 08 at 0800 UTC, while underway in position 14-19.8N 050-16.0E, 60NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. An unidentified speedboat with a white hull, transporting three to four persons, was traveling from
GULF OF ADEN:VESSEL (S VENUS) REPORTED BEING FIRED UPON 31 DEC 08 AT 1330Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-09N 047-29E. A FRENCH FRIGATE IN THE VICINITY INTERCEPTED THE PIRATES AFTER RESPONDING TO THE DISTRESS CALL FROM THE VESSEL (MSCHOA, AFP,IMB).
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel (WADI AL-ARAB) fired upon 25 Dec 08 at 0815 UTC while underway in position 14-13N 050-50E. Vessel reported coming under fire by a single boat. Another ship passing by alerted the IMB who then requested assistance from coalition
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel (ZHEN HUA 4) boarded, reported attempted hijacking 17 Dec 08 at 0424 UTC while underway in position 14-28N 051-36E. Nine pirates in two speed boats chased and successfully boarded the heavy lift ship. The pirates were on the main
GULF OF ADEN- Vicinity of Cape Guardafui 061245ZAUG91, Vessel was attacked by Pirates on a "gun boat" about 1.5-nm NW of Cape Guardafui. Ship's rockets repelled the attack. No property stolen or casualties reported.
GULF OF ADEN:VLCC tanker (TAKAYAMA) fired upon 21 Apr 08 at 0110 UTC (reported by IMB), 0230 UTC (reported by operator), while underway in position 13-00N 049-07E, approximately 240NM east of Port of Aden, Yemen. Five speedboats chased and opened fire at
GULF OF ADEN: Watch keepers ad armed security team onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed a green and red hulled skiff with 8-9 persons onboard at a distance of 3-4 miles. The skiff was seen approaching the vessel at a speed of approximately 18 knots.
GULF OF ADEN: While underway a chemical tanker noticed one white and one blue skiff heading towards the vessel. Four persons were seen in the white skiff and five persons in the blue skiff. Crew alerted and armed security guards made themselves on the
GULF OF ADEN:While underway, a chemical tanker was warned by vessels ahead of her about unlit boats that had failed in approaching them. The master of the chemical tanker rased the alarm, mustered the crew on the bridge and briefed them. The target boats
GULF OF ADENYacht (CARRE D'AS IV) hijacked 2 Sep 08 at 1853 UTC while underway in position 13-48N 050-32E, approximately 80NM north of Caluula, Somalia. The vessel reportedly departed Cocos Islands on 5 Aug 08 enroute to Aden, Yemen. There are reportedly
GULF OF ADEN: Yacht (LILI MARLEEN) was fired on 12 Dec at 1031 UTC, while underway 20 miles off the Yemen coast in position 13-33.6N 048-12.6E. Persons in two orange launches, with five persons each, opened fire on the yacht which radioed for help. The
GULF OF ADEN: Yacht reported suspicious approach 17 Dec 08 at 0935 local time while underway in position 14-24N 049-52E. Two high-speed boats converged on the yacht from port and starboard quarters at the same distance. The captain contacted UKMTO and
GULF OF ADEN: Yacht reported suspicious approach 21 Mar (per 1 May reporting) at 0950 local time, while underway in position 14-03.6N 04907.0E, approximately 17NM off the coast Yemen. Two suspicious vessels approached the yacht underway, at high speed.
GULF OF ADEN-YEMEN: The U.S. sailboats (MAHDI) and (GANDALF) report approach 08 Mar at 1700 local time, while underway in position 13-28N 048-07E, approximately 30 miles off the coast of Yemen. Two fast boats, with four men in each, opened fire on the
GULF OF GUINEA, 5 MILES OFF BAYLESA, NIGERIA: Seven to eight armed robbers in a boat chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered on bridge and all access to accommodation secured from inside. The robbers chased the
GULF OF GUINEA: A chemical tanker was hijacked 26 June at 0245 UTC off of Cotonou, Benin. Ten robbers boarded the vessel, threatened and robbed the crew, damaged the vessel's equipment, and ordered the crew to sail to Lagos or Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The
GULF OF GUINEA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 13 Jun at 0730 UTC while underway in position 09 05S, 015 35W about 90 nm west of the Guinea Coast. 15 to 20 persons in a wooden boat apparently abandoned their attempt when duty
GULF OF GUINEA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports being boarded and robbed 12 Jun between 2200 and 0600 UTC while underway between 10 53S, 017 17W and 09 38N, 016 05W about 60 to 90 nm west of Guinea. Ship's stores are reported stolen by persons who
GULF OF GUINEA: A supply ship was attacked 11 April at 1100Z while in position 04-39N 008-22.12E, approximately 82 miles souteast of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The vessel was attacked by 12 armed men in a speedboat. The captain of the vessel was taken
GULF OF GUINEA: A suspicious boat approached a drifting bulk carrier. Duty crew spotted the boat and raised alarm. The boat closed onto and fired upon the vessel. All crew retreated into the citadel. After nearly 12 hours the crew emerged from the
GULF OF GUINEA: A tanker experienced two attempted boardings, the first on 6 July at 2230 UTC while launching in position 06-15.6N 002-23E, approximately 6NM southwest of Cotonou, Benin. Ten robbers with guns attempted to board the vessel with a hook
GULF OF GUINEA: A vehicle carrier was robbed 22 July at 0340 UTC during cargo operations in Conakry Port, Guinea. Armed robbers held a duty crewmember at gunpoint, forced him to direct them to the ship's stores, and hit him when he resisted. The robbers
GULF OF GUINEA: Chemical tanker (GOTLAND SOFIA) was boarded by 10 pirates with guns on 31 July at 0150 UTC while engaged in ship-to-ship operations about 38NM outside Cotonou Port, Benin. The robbers fired at the bridge, the crew barricaded themselves in
GULF OF GUINEA:M/V attacked in 01-6.8N 004-41.0E on 16 July 2013 at 0410Z. Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF GUINEA:On 06 May 2013, at 0010 UTC, a merchant vessel was attacked by pirates around the vicinity of position 05-41.0N 001-26.2E. All crew are in the citadel and TOGO Navy armed personnel onboard still monitoring the situation. Pirates may still
GULF OF GUINEA:On 16 April, the underway tanker CAP THEODORA was fired upon at 01-48N 006-46E approximately 36 nm west-northwest of Principe Island. The crew raised the alarm, activated the SSAS, initiated distress signals, and started the fire pump.
GULF OF GUINEA:On 22 April, the crude oil tanker CAP THEODORA was attacked near position 03-06N 007-08E, approximately 77 nm south of Bonny, Nigeria. During this attack, the vessel was approached by a speedboat with five or six men on board while
GULF OF GUINEA:On 26 April 2013 at 1830 UTC, a container ship was attacked by armed pirates around the vicinity of position 03-46N 005-08E, off Nigerian coast. The vessel increased speed and managed to evade the attack. Pirates may still be in the area
GULF OF GUINEA:On 7 July, gunmen boarded and kidnapped the crew of an underway supply vessel at 04-24N 007-03E, in the vicinity of the New Calabar River. The incident took place as the vessel was transiting from Port Harcourt to Nembe. Initial reports
GULF OF GUINEA:Possibly hijacked in 03-51.3N 005-40.5E at 242245Z APR. Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
GULF OF GUINEA: Product tanker was hijacked 30NM off the coast of Nigeria on 16 July. The vessel was transiting from Ghana to Benin. The vessel was released on 18 July at 1700 UTC, and all 20 crewmembers were reported in good health. It is unknown
GULF OF GUINEA: Tanker experienced an attempted boarding 30 July at 1934 UTC while drifting in position 05-42N 003-05E, approximately 48NM southwest of Lagos, Nigeria. An inflatable boat with six people onboard approached at high speed and attempted to
GULF OF GUINEA: Tanker (RBD ANEMA E CORE) was hijacked 24 July at 0140 UTC while engaged in ship-to-ship operations with another tanker in position 05-59.36N 002-24.11E, approximately 22NM southwest of Cotonou, Benin. The pirates boarded the tanker via
GULF OF GUINEAThe 497-ton Nigerian-flag tanker, Stronghand, was abandoned after being attacked and stripped by local youths. The vessel had run aground off Madangho, Nigeria in the Escavros River. Three crewmembers, who had been seized following the
GULF OF GUINEA: Two robbers attempted to board a tanker 29 April at 2255 UTC while at anchor in position 06-06N 002-37E, approximately 22NM south of Porto Novo, Benin. Seven armed robbers approached the tanker in a boat. Two robbers tried to board the
GULF OF GUINEA:Vessel ORFEAS possibly hijacked on 6 October at 05-12.56N 004-03.68W.
GULF OF OMAN:A merchant vessel reported being hijacked at 1924Z on 04 May near 25 11N 056 37E, approximately 75NM Southwest of Jask in the Gulf of Oman. This area will remain at high risk for the next 24 - 48 hours.
GULF OF OMAN: An unidentified supply ship was approached 05 Apr at 1625 local time, while underway in position 25-14.1N 057-10.E, in the Gulf of Oman. A small vessel tried to come alongside the supply ship. Master took evasive maneuvers and sounded
GULF OF OMAN. A RECENT REPORT STATES THAT ON 20 JUN A CARGO SHIP APPROACHING THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ WAS BOARDED BY IRANIAN FORCES AND DIVERTED TO AN IRANIAN PORT. THE SHIP WAS SAILING UNDER THE FLAG OF KUWAIT. SHE HAS A CREW OF 13 OFFICERS AND 22 RATINGS.
GULF OF OMAN: At 0640Z nine pirates armed with guns, wearing masks in three high speed crafts approached a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm and crew mustered on forward and aft stations. Anti-piracy measures implemented. After around two hours
GULF OF OMAN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 4 Oct 07 at 1040 local time/0640 UTC, while underway in position 25-22N 058-05E, approximately 12.5 NM from the Iranian coastline. The vessel was approached by three suspicious high speed craft. Two
GULF OF OMAN:Bulk Carrier was attacked on 4 April while underway 50 nm southeast of Ras Al Haad, Oman at position 21:37N - 059:59E was fired upon and chased by 4-6 pirates armed with automatic rifles. Ship?s Master raised the alarm, mustered the crew in
GULF OF OMAN: Container ship reported suspicious approach 11 Oct 09 at 1100 local time while underway in position 25-16.2N 058-14.9E, approximately 30NM southeast of Jask, Iran. A white speedboat 7 meters in length approached the vessel at a speed of 14
GULF OF OMAN: Containership reported suspicious approach12 Aug at 0830 local time while underway in the Gulf of Oman, approximately 25 NM South of the Iranian coast. Ten to twelve individuals in a wooden hulled (brown) boat with white superstructure
GULF OF OMAN:General Cargo Vessel was attacked and boarded on 6 April 16 nm southwest of Bandar-e-Jask, Iran at position 25:28N ? 057:32E. Armed pirates attacked and boarded the underway vessel. The vessels Master alerted the crew by raising the alarm
GULF OF OMAN:M/V has been pirated in vicinity 25 39N 057 45E at 1515 UTC 04 May 2012. Vessels are advised to keep well clear and to exercise extreme caution if in vicinity.
GULF OF OMAN:On 22 February, a cargo ship was fired upon at 23-08N 060-49E, approximately 130 nm southeast of Muscat, Oman.
GULF OF OMAN: Petroleum Tanker HAPPY BIRD fired upon by pirates in two skiffs on 12 January near position 14-51N 056-03E, approximately 170 nm southeast of Salalah, Oman. Onboard security team returned fire, prompting skiffs to break off attack and
GULF OF OMAN:Possible pirate activity observed in the vicinity of 25:32N 056:59E, 43 nm SW of Bandar-e-jask, Iran, involving two small craft with reported weapons. Forecasted weather conditions are currently marginal for small boat activity in this area
GULF OF OMAN: Two skiffs approached a container ship. The vessel altered course, increased speed raised alarm, crew went to citadel. There were four pirates in each boat. Long rods attached with hooks and ladders were noticed on the skiffs. The skiffs
GULF OF OMAN: Unidentified chemical tanker reported gun assault and attempted boarding 4 Jun at 0630 UTC, while underway in position 25-40.0N 057-04.0E. Three armed pirates in a, high speed fiber glass, boat with a green hull followed the vessel, while
GULF OF SUEZ. Mariners should exercise extreme caution when transiting the waters of the Gulf of Suez. There have been unconfirmed reports of explosions, possibly caused by mines, near ships in this area.
GULF OF THAILAND:The International Maritime Bureau advised as of 14 Dec that the 1,026-ton, Thai flag ferry, 9 Sea Star 4, had been missing since 14 Oct on a voyage from Hong Kong to Thailand with a crew of eight. Ship may have been hijacked, and local
GULF OF THAILAND. Vessel reported being fired upon 201744Z Sep 84 in 11-55N 101-08E in vicinity of Ko Chuang Island.
GULF OF THAILAND. VESSEL REPORTED BEING FIRED UPON 201744Z SEPT.1984, WHILE IN POSITION 11-55N 101-08E IN VICINITY OF KO CHUANG ISLAND.
GULF OF THAILAND-VIETNAM: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 31 Jan at 1852 UTC, while underway in position 09-15N 103-10E. Three persons armed with guns and long knives raided master's cabin, stole cash from ship's safe, and master's personal
Gulf Of Thailand While enroute Sihanoukville, the Bahamian-flagged, 2,854 GT, General cargo vessel Mint Zoom came under fire by an unknown craft, believed to be a fishing vessel. The 4 March 1996 incident occurred at about local time. A bullet broke a
GULF OF TONKIN: Container ship boarded on 27 January by eight robbers armed with long knives while anchored at position 20-38N 106-53E, Haiphong Anchorage. The robbers took the duty deckhand hostage and forced him into the bosun stores locker and tied
GULF OF TONKIN. Mariners should be advised that an uncertain situation exists in the Gulf of Tonkin and waters adjacent to Hainan Island due to increased tensions relative to the China/Viet Nam border conflict.
GUYANA: A 1,213-ton Danish flag cargo ship was boarded 7 Sep at 0445 local time while berthed at St. Laurent port. Three persons armed with iron bars and handguns beat several crew, including the master. Chief mate slipped away and notified police who
GUYANA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 12 SEP AT 0315 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT EVERTON WHARF, NEW AMSTERDAM, GUYANA. FIVE PERSONS ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES BROKE INTO THE PAINT LOCKER AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES BEFORE ESCAPING IN A BOAT. ALL
GUYANA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 16 Oct at 0945 local time while berthed at Georgetown. Seven persons armed with long knives and machetes broke into forward store and stole ship's stores. Alarm raised and thieves escaped in boat after
GUYANA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 2 Dec between 0100 and 0130 local time while inbound to Georgetown. Thieves stole stores from forecastle locker and escaped.
GUYANA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 Jul at0740 local time while at anchor in Demerara River. Two persons boarded at the forecastle but fled empty-handed when spotted by crew
GUYANA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 Sep at 1045 local time while anchoring at Georgetown anchorage. One person boarded at stern using a grappling hook and threw stores plus the electric gangway motor into a waiting boat. Local authorities
GUYANA: An unidentified cargo ship was subject of attempted boarding 3 Jul at 0305 local time while in Demerara River anchorage. Ship's crew spotted four persons using grappling hooks and duty officer drove them away by firing flares at them.
GUYANA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 6 Dec at 0130 as it came to anchor with a pilot on board at Georgetown. Alarm was raised but the thieves escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
GUYANA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 26 Jul at 2000 local time, while departing the port of Georgetown. Five robbers, armed with guns, boarded the vessel as it was departing port, with the pilot on board. They held crew at gunpoint and
GUYANA: An unidentified gas carrier was boarded 15 May at 0410 local time while underway in the inner roads port of Rome. Thieves armed with knives stole ship's stores and escaped. A second attack was made at 0435 while ship was mooring and thieves stole
GUYANA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 17 Nov at 0850 UTC, while anchored in position 06-58N 058-02W in Georgetown Roads. Thieves stole ship's stores and escaped in a high speed boat, when duty officer raised alarm. Port control informed
GUYANA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 3 Sep at 2040 local time while at Georgetown. Thieves stole ship's stores and property, although ship had employed shore guards on board (IMB).
GUYANA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 9 Jun at 0500 local time while berthed at Georgetown. Thieves stole ship's stores.
GUYANA: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 24 Nov at 0100 local time, while at Georgetown anchorage maneuvering with pilot on board. Intruders broke into mast house but escaped empty handed, when crew raised alarm (IMB).
GUYANA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 17 Apr at 1700 local time while at Georgetown inner anchorage 'B'. Two persons gained access via the forecastle and stole safety equipment before escaping in a boat. Authorities informed and a coast guard patrol
GUYANA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Oct at 1520 local time at the Texaco Berth, Georgetown. Thieves boarded at forecastle and stole ship's stores before escaping in a waiting boat with 3 accomplices (IMB).
GUYANA: An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding during the night of 2 May while anchored at Golden Grove on the Demerara River, Georgetown, Guyana. Boarding was aborted when crew raised alarm.
GUYANA BIMCO REPORTS: ON 5 JANUARY 1996 A LATVIAN REEFER SHIP WAS APPROACHED BY THREE MOTORBOATS AT 2210 HRS AT THE GEORGETOWN OUTER ANCHORAGE. ABOUT FIFTEEN ARMED MEN ABOARD THE MOTORBOATS HAD TO GIVE UP THEIR ATTEMPT TO BOARD THE SHIP AS HER CREW
GUYANA: Cement carrier robbed 3 Jul 10 at 2035 local time while anchored at Georgetown roads. Robbers in a small boat boarded the vessel at anchor, broke into the bosun store and stole ship's stores before escaping. The chief engineer noticed that the
GUYANA: Eight fishing boats attacked and robbed 5 and 6 Jun, Berbice River. Several fishermen beaten, locked up , and held at gunpoint by four pirates beginning around 2 pm on 5 Jun and continued until late 6 Jun in the vicinity of the mouth of the
GUYANA:Fishermen boats attacked 04 Dec 07, late evening, eastern sector. Approximately 15 boats with Berbice Fishermen on board were subject to attack by pirates. Five of the boats are reportedly missing (LM: Starbroek.com).
GUYANA: Fishing boat hijacked and robbed 27 Aug 07, Waini River. Five robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel and robbed the crew of their catch of fish. The robbers also stole from the ships stores. They took the crew as hostages to another fishing
GUYANA: Fishing vessel boarded and robbed 25 Mar at 2330 local time, at the mouth of the Pomeroon River. Five robbers armed with guns, in a speed boat, boarded the fishing vessel and opened fire. They then ordered the fishermen to lie down on the deck
GUYANA:Fishing vessel boarded, robbed, 13 Mar 08, 0830 local time, Bertice River. A boat came up alongside the fishing vessel while it was moored in the Bertice River. Two men, one armed with a cutlass, and the other a gun, jumped onto the vessel and
GUYANA:Fishing vessels attacked, robbed 01 Nov 07 at 0830 local time off the Corentyne coast. A band of armed, masked pirates raided five Guyanese fishing vessels, stripping them of their engines and other equipment before ferrying the fisher folk to
GUYANA: Fishing vessels (MOLISSA) and (BALLIE) attacked and robbed, 27 Jul in Waini River. A six-member crew of fishing vessel (BALLIE) and fishing vessel (MOLISSA) with a crew of five, were fishing close to each other at Waini Point. It is alleged five
GUYANA: LPG tanker boarded, robbed 04 Jul at 1450 UTC, while preparing to depart from Texaco berth. One robber boarded the vessel and stole ships equipment. Perpetrator escapedin a motorboat that was waiting with four accomplices (IMB).
GUYANA:On 09 January, LPG Tanker CONISTON boarded in the vicinity of Guyana. Two robbers armed with guns and long knives boarded the berthed vessel from the offshore side using a grappling hook. They took the First Officer and a shore security guard as
GUYANA: Passenger vessel boarded and robbed 24 Jun at 0900 local time, while underway near the mouth of the Moruca River. Master observed an approaching speedboat equipped with 200hp engines, became suspicious, and increased speed but could not outrun
GUYANA: Persons from a boat boarded an unidentified general cargo ship 3 Jun at 2300 local time as it approached the port of Georgetown with pilot on board and stole ship's stores.
GUYANA: Six fishing boats attacked and robbed 5 and 6 June, Corentyne River close to Suriname waters. Seven masked gunmen attacked fishing boats of the Number 66 Fish Port Complex, about 9 pm on 5 Jun. A second attack was launched about 12 midnight and
HAIPHOG ANCHORAGE, VIETNAM: Robbers boarded an anchored container ship from the forecastle and stole ship's stores before escaping. Local authorities informed.
HAIPHONG ROADS, VIETNAM: About 20 armed robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and informed the duty officer who instructed him to secure all access points around the accommodation. Alarm raised
Haiphong, Vietnam The 6,974 gross ton Panamanian flagged cargo ship (Oscar Venture) was boarded by armed pirates while anchored at 2038N/10651E awaiting berthing in Haiphong, Vietnam. Six armed pirates boarded the ship about July 7, 1996 at 0130 local
HAITI, 30 OCTOBER 1990. S/V REWA (65 FEET) WAS FORCED TO TAKE REFUGE FROM A STORM IN THE AREA OF COTES-DE-FER, HAITI. AFTER EXPRESSING AN INTEREST IN REPLENISHING FOOD SUPPLIES, THE CREW WAS INVITED ASHORE BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES (IN COTES-DE-FER AND
HAITI: A container ship was robbed 10 July at 0500 UTC while anchored in position 18-32N 72-23W in the Port au Prince anchorage, Haiti. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship's property. (IMB)
HAITI: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 05 May at 0135 local time, while at Port Au Prince anchorage. Duty officer raised alarm after robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel. Robbers escaped empty handed (IMB).
HAITI: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 16 Aug at 0300 local time and then again 18 Aug at 0600 local time, while berthed at Varraux Terminal, Port Au Prince. In both cases, alertcrew drove off the intruders empty handed (IMB).
HAITI: An unidentified cargo ship was robbed 25 May (reported 17 Jun) while at South Pier, Port Au Prince. Forecastle store was broken into and ship's stores stolen along with bagged cargo either by stevedores r persons who boarded with them (IMB).
HAITI: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 27 Jan at 0350 local time while in position 18-33.8N 072-22.9W, anchorage 'd', Port au Prince. Four persons armed withknives tried to board using grappling hooks but fled when duty seaman
HAITI: An unidentified container ship was boarded 23 Feb at 0230 local time while at anchorage 'F', Port Au Prince. One persons boarded but fled empty handed, with 3 accomplices in aboat, when duty officer raised alarm.
HAITI: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 7 Jul at 0650 UTC by about 8 armed persons while at anchorage "Hotel", Port au Prince. The robbers gained access via the hawse pipe, stole ship's stores and escaped after threatening crew with their
HAITI: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 28 Apr in the evening, while at Port Au Prince anchorage. Robbers, armed with long knives, stole ships stores and escaped. Earlier on 27 Apr, robbers boarded another vessel and stole ship's
HAITI:Cargo ship was boarded on 21 September at 18-09N 072-01W, Port-Au-Prince. The anchored vessel was boarded by three armed robbers carrying machetes. A watchman conducting routine rounds discovered the robbers on the forecastle. The robbers attacked
HAITI: Chemical tanker boarded 25 Mar 09 at 0020 local time while anchored in Port au Prince outer anchorage. A watchman onboard the vessel spotted two robbers armed with knives on the forecastle deck. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Upon
HAITI: General cargo ship boarded 5 May 09 at 0330 local time while anchored in Port au Prince. Robbers boarded the vessel via the forecastle. Due to crew alertness, they aborted the attempt and escaped (IMB).
HAITI: General cargo ship boarded and robbed 13 Sept 07 at 0550UTC, in position 18-33.9N 072-23.0W, Port-au-Prince. Robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel unnoticed. The ships general alarm sounded and the crew mustered. The robbers jumped
HAITI:General cargo ship boarded, robbed 13 Jul 08 at 2040 local time while in position 18-34N 072-24W, Port Au Prince Anchorage. The duty AB on board the vessel noticed six robbers on the forecastle stealing ships stores. Ship alert was raised and the
HAITI: General cargo ship robbed 29 Aug 10 at 0115 local time while in position 18-33.3N 072-21.2W, South Finger Pier, Port au Prince. Crewmember spotted robbers on the aft deck and raised the alarm. The robbers jumped overboard and swam to a waiting
HAITI:Refrigerated cargo vessel boarded, robbed 10 Oct 07 between 2200 and 2300 local time, in position 18-33.4N - 072-23.1W, at sector B and sector J Port Au Prince anchorage. Three perpetrators reportedly boarded the two vessels by climbing up with
HAITI: RORO vessel reported an attempted boarding 12 Jan 09 at 0340 local time, while anchored at Port Au Prince. Three robbers in a small boat approached the ship at anchor. One of the robbers attempted to board via side ramp. The duty officer shouted
HAITI:Ten Haitian police officers seeking political asylum in the U.S. hijacked the catamaran ferry (GONIVE ENFLECHE)16 May after it sailed from Port Au Prince. The ferry's master and mate had been tied up but none of the 121 passengers and crew was
HAITI:Vehicle carrier boarded, robbed 18 Jun 08 at 0530 local time while at anchorage in position 18-34.2N 072-24.2W, Port Au Prince anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel via the anchor chain. They stole ship's stores from the forward station and escaped
HAITI: Vessel robbed 1 Dec 09 at 2300 local time while in position 18-33N 072-23W, Port au Prince anchorage. The duty officer heard noises on the poop deck and upon investigation, found three robbers already in the process of leaving in their boat after
HOANG SA ARCHIPELAGO: Vietnamese fishing vessel boarded and robbed 27 Jun, while at anchor seeking shelter from a typhoon. Robbers stole 25 drums of fuel, 4 tons of dried squid, 10 bottles of water, and 18 empty buckets. After receiving the information,
HOBYO, SOMALIA: A commercial fishing vessel reported a pirate attack 19 Feb 09 at 16:30 UTC while underway in location 004-33N 052-55E, approximately 265 miles east of Hobyo Somalia. Victim observed a small white skiff with a blue bow. Four or five men
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM: Robbers boarded a bulk carrier moored to mooring buoys. They stole ship's stores, opened the hose pipe cover ad escaped thru the hose pipe. Incident reported to police but no result.
HO CHI MINH TERMINAL, VIETNAM: Duty A/B onboard a berthed container vessel noticed a small boat near the shipside with three robbers attempting to board the vessel. Duty A/B raised alarm resulting in the robbers escaping empty handed. Local security
HONDURAS: An unidentified container ship was boarded 18 Aug at 0001 local time while anchored in Puerto Cortes Roads. Two persons armed with knives climbed anchor chain but fled empty handed when seaman sounded alarm (IMB).
HONDURAS: Unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 20 May at 0220 local time while anchored at Puerto Cortes. Three persons tried to gain access via anchor chain but fled when alarm was raised (IMB).
HON GAI OUTER ANCHORAGE, VIETNAM: Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Alert duty officer noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew rushed to the forecastle. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped empty handed in a small boat.
HONG KONG: An unidentified barge was boarded 19 Feb late at night, while moored in the city's terminal. Five men boarded the barge from their own vessel and overpowered the lone lighterman keeping watch. The lighterman was tied, gagged and hidden in a
HONG KONG:An unidentified container ship at anchor in Western Anchorage no. 2 was boarded in the early morning of 25 Feb by an unknown number of person who broached 10 cargo containers. There is no report of any contents being stolen.
Hong Kong BIMCO members report that a Singapore flag vessel laden with coal dropped anchor at 0005 hrs on 26 October 1994 at Hong Kong's Lamma South West anchorage. Despite posting watchmen on deck during the approach to anchorage, at about 0100 hrs two
HONG KONG: The 18,000-ton German Flag container ship (Buxcrown) was boarded by Pirates at 0305 local time on 12 Sep 97 while at anchor in 22-08N 114-09E outside Hong Kong waters awaiting berth. The pirates opened four containers and stole cartons from
HUANGPU ANCHORAGE, CHINA: Robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor during heavy rain. Alert duty watchman sighted the robbers on the forecastle deck, notified the duty officer and went towards the robbers. Seeing the alert crew the robbers escaped.
Huangpu BIMCO REPORTS:A tanker at Huangpu anchorage was boarded by thieves on 21 May 1995 at 0417 hrs. Two crewmen and one officer were on watch at the time of the attack. Initially one motorboat was spotted approaching the vessel. The motorboat came
IN DEC 94, A CHARTERER ADMITTED TRYING TO SMUGGLE 2,000 TONS OF DATES FROM IRAQ TO SELL IN DUBAI. HE REPORTED THAT THE VESSEL WAS HIJACKED BY ARMED IRANIANS WHO THEN SAILED THE VESSEL TO BANDAR ABBAS WHERE THE HIJACKERS STOLE THE DATES AND REPORTEDLY
INDIA:A BARGE IN TOW OF AN UNIDENTIFIED TUG WAS BOARDED 14 NOV AT 1040 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 08-05.8N 077-02.6E, OFF CAPE COMORIN BY FOUR PERSONS WHO STOLE EMERGENCY TOWING WIRE AND FLED AT 1105 WHEN DISCOVERED. SAME PERSONS TRIED TO REBOARD AT 1155
INDIA:A BOARDING WAS ATTEMPTED OF AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER 12 JAN AT 2355 LOCAL TIME 4.5 MILES NW OF THE FAIRWAY BUOY, COCHIN ROADS. WATCH NOTICED A PERSON ON THE ANCHOR CHAIN AND RAISED THE ALARM. INDIVIDUAL ESCAPED IN A BOAT WITH ABOUT 10 ACCOMPLICES.
INDIA: A bulk carrier was robbed 14 Mar at 0830 local time while at anchorage in position 22-49N 070-02E, off Kandla. Multiple robbers boarded the vessel using grappling hooks, and broke into the forward paint store and stole supplies. The port authority
INDIA: According to 15 May reports, two trawlers carrying 28 fishermen were intercepted and abducted by pirates on 13 May, from the river Malta near Kalas Islands. Reportedly, pirates demanded a ransom. Kultali police started an immediate search upon
INDIA: An unidentified barge under tow in position 08-55N 076-05E was boarded and robbed 3 Apr at 0230 UTC off Quilon port. Three persons boarded the barge from two boats with four persons each. The thieves stole mooring lines.
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BARGE UNDER TOW WAS BOARDED 22 NOV AT 0230 UTC OFF SOUTHWEST INDIA IN POSITION 08-49N 076-13E. PERSONS FROM FIVE SPEEDBOATS STOLE SPARE PARTS AND RETURNED AN HOUR LATER WITHOUT STEALING ANYTHING.
INDIA: An unidentified barge was boarded 30 Apr at 1230 local time while under tow, in position 08-07.24N 076-43.33E off Trivandrum, SW coast of India. Two robbers stole stores. Earlier, four robbers in a boat made two attempts to board at 0630 and 0930
INDIA:An unidentified bulkcarrier anchored at Chennai (Madras) outer anchorage was subject of attempted boarding 20 Mar at 0600 local. Alert duty seaman spotted five persons armed with long knives who attempted to board over vessel's stern. When spotted
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER REPORTED A BOARDING ATTEMPT 18 OCT AT 2030 LOCAL TIME AT CHENNAI. ANTI-PIRACY WATCH FOILED THE ATTEMPT.
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 11 Dec while anchored at New Mangalore. Crew raised alarm and boarding was aborted.
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 06 Jul at 0300 local time, while anchored 1.2 miles NE of fairway buoy, Ennore anchorage. Alert crew raised alarm after three robbers boarded the vessel. Robbers escaped empty handed (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Jul at 2000 UTC while anchored in position 13 05N, 080 25E, Chennai. Two persons stole ship's stores and escaped in a boat with ten accomplices (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Jun at 1310 local time while at Chennai anchorage. Three persons broke into forecastle locker and stole ship's equipment. The thieves escaped in a boat containing six accomplices (IMB).
INDIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 16 Jul at 0100 local time at Chennai anchorage. Two thieves boarded from a motorboat using a grappling hook but fled when spotted by ship's watchman and escaped in their motorboat.
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 16 Jun at 0200 local time while at Chennai anchorage. Three persons boarded at the forecastle, broke open a locker and stole ship's stores. Thieves escaped into a waiting boat when spotted and when alarm
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Mar while at anchor, Kalpi anchorage, Hooghly River. Four persons armed with knives stole ship's stores but jumped into river and escaped when alarm raised.
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 21 March at 0400 local time while at Cochin anchorage. Intruders boarded at forcastle but fled when alarm was sounded and crew mustered. At 0500 a second attempt was made to board but crew sounded whistle
INDIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Aug at 2000 UTC in the outer anchorage at Kandla, India. Three pirates boarded the vessel via the forecastle. They fled when theduty officer raised the alarm and mustered the crew on deck.
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 24 DEC AT 0130 AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE BY PERSONS WHO FLED WHEN SPOTTED BY DUTY OFFICER.
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Sep at 0520 local time while at Chennai anchorage. Three persons armed with knives gained access using grappling hooks and tried but failed to open port battery store. Anti-piracy watch raised alarm and
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 31 MAY AT 0400 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT CHENNAI PORT. FIVE PERSONS WERE OBSERVED ON DECK ARMED WITH KNIVES ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A MOORING LINE. ALARM WAS RAISED AND THE INTRUDERS JUMPED OVERBOARD TO ESCAPE IN
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 5 Sep at 1400 local time while anchored three miles off Chennai breakwater. Three persons armed with knives boarded using grappling hooks. Duty officer raised alarm and bosun and two seamen chased intruders
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 9 NOV AT 0055 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT CHENNAI OUTER ANCHORAGE. SIX PERSONS WERE OBSERVED AND CHASED BY CREW BEFORE ESCAPING IN THEIR BOAT.
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed 02 Feb at 0350 local time, while anchored at Kandla. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel at the forecastle. Duty officer raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers jumped overboard and
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was subjected to attempted boarding 12 Jan at 0200 local time while at Chennai anchorage. Four persons in a wooden boat attempted to board at the forecastle using a grappling hook. Watch sounded alarm and activated
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS SUBJECT OF ATTEMPTED BOARDING 14 OCT AT 1930 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT CHENNAI. FOUR PERSONS IN A SPEEDBOAT ATTEMPTED TO GAIN ACCESS VIA THE ANCHOR CHAIN BUT FLED WHEN SPOTTED BY SHIP'S WATCH.
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 13 Jul at 0140 local time while at anchor off Chennai. Six persons in a wooden boat tried to board via the stern before being scared off.
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 29 Mar at 2125 local time at Chennai anchorage. Persons armed with long knives attempted to gain access via the anchor chain but fled when crew raised alarm (IMB)
INDIA: An unidentified cable laying ship was boarded 14 Mar at 1336 local time, while anchored at Chennai (Madras) outer anchorage. One robber climbed up the anchor chain, crew raised alarm, and the robber jumped into the water. Robber escaped in a
INDIA:An unidentified cargo barge under tow off India in position 08-16N 076-24E was boarded 21 Feb at 1039 UTC by person operating from seven small high-speed boats. Tug captain tried evasive maneuvers and fired signal flares but thieves sole batteries
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP BEING MOVED UNDER TOW WAS BOARDED 26 AUG AT 1400 UTC WHILE IN POSITION 20-22N 171-23E. PERSONS FROM TWO FISHING BOATS STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND ESCAPED DESPITE EFFORTS BY THE TUG'S CREW TO THWART THE ROBBERY. ON 28 AUG AT
INDIA: An unidentified cargo ship reports suspicious approach 29 Dec at 0230 by three wooden fishing boats while underway in position 11 52N, 074 47E, 25 nm off Kotte Kunnu Lighthouse. Master raised alarm and began evasive maneuvers while crew mustered.
INDIA:An unidentified cargo ship under tow in the Gulf of Cambay in position 20-32N 071-21E was boarded and robbed of stores 19 Sep at 0530 local time. Fifteen persons from eight fishing boats took part in the theft which is at least the second reported
INDIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 12 Apr at 0430 local time at Cochin anchorage. Intruders boarded from a 25 ft boat and one was chased of forecastle attempting to cut mooring lines while two others were intercepted aft. The thieves were
INDIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 25 Apr at 2230 UTC while at berth Q2, Willingdon Island, Chochin. About 8 persons stole ship's stores (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 27 Sep at 0730 local time wile under tow in the Gulf of Cambay in position 20-25N 071-21E. Twenty-six persons in six fishing boatsstole ship's stores. This is the second attack on a ship under tow in this
INDIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 Jun at 0620 while at outer anchorage, Kakinada. Armed persons boardedvia the anchor chain, broke into the forecastle locker, and stole ship's stores.
INDIA:An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 0510 UTC by 15 intruders armed with long knives and stones 22 Feb while alongside Jetty no. 2, Kandla Port. Pirates escaped with stores after fighting with the crew who sounded alarm.
INDIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 25 Sep at 0300 local time and robbed of stores while berthed at Deep Draft Southern Pier, Kakinada. Crew spotted thieves lowering supplies into water and sounded alarm whereupon the thieves jumped into
INDIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 7 Aug at 0100 UTC, during cargo operations at Oil Jetty no. 4, Kandla. Five persons tried to break into paint locker but jumped overboard and fled empty handed, when crew raised alarm (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded and robbed 10 Dec at 0515 local time at Kakinada anchorage, India. The intruders stole two mooring ropes from the forecastle. Later that morning, at 0855 local time, the thieves boarded again, this time
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP AVERTED AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 12 APR AT 0440 LOCAL TIME AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE WHEN ALERT CREW FORCED WITHDRAWAL OF A BOAT WITH SIX PERSONS, ONE OF WHOM HAD THROWN A GRAPPLING HOOK ONTO THE RAIL.
INDIA: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 22 Dec at 1945 local time while ship was anchored at Rangatala Crossing, Hugli River. Three persons in a wooden boatWere spotted by watch and driven off when alarm sounded.
INDIA: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 26 Aug at 2310 local time while anchored in position 10-02N 078-04E Cochin. Watch noticed unlit wooden boat andraised alarm whereupon the attempt was aborted.
INDIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 06 Sep at 2050 local time, while berthed at Cochin. Several robbers boarded the vessel and stole ships stores and escaped. Local authorities were informed (IMB).
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 10 JUL AT 0700 UTC WHILE AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE. FOUR PERSONS OF SEVEN IN A BOAT WHICH PULLED ALONGSIDE GAINED ACCESS TO THE SHIP BUT FLED WHEN ALARM WAS SOUNDED. SHIP WAS BOARDED AGAIN 12 JUL.
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 12 JUL AT 1815 UTC WHILE AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE. THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES OF FIVE TOTAL IN A GREEN BOAT WHICH PULLED ALONGSIDE BOARDED IN HEAVY RAIN. SHIP'S ALARM SOUNDED AND THIEVES ESCAPED BY
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 12 JUN AT 0330 LOCAL TIME IN THE OUTER ROADS, CHENNAI VIA THE STERN SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES. THE INTRUDERS THREATENED THE WATCHMAN AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES BEFORE JUMPING OVERBOARD TO ESCAPE IN
INDIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 18 Nov at 0210 local time while at anchor off fairway buoy, Cochin. One person boarded at forecastle while four accomplices remained in their boat. Duty seaman raised alarm and intruder jumped overboard
INDIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 19 Nov at 0530 local time at berth No. 1, New Mangalore Port by Robbers who stole ship's stores (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 19 Oct. while in position 22-19.2N, 088-06E in the Hooghly River. One person from a six-meter wooden motorboat used a grappling hook to gain access at the stern. Crew raised alarm and intruder jumped
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 20 APR AT 0335 LOCAL TIME AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE. FIVE PERSONS FROM UNLIT BOAT BROKE OPEN FORE PEAK STORE AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES. WATCH RAISED ALARM AND INTRUDERS JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED.
INDIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 26 Mar at 0345 local time while at Cochin anchorage. Thieves gained access via hawse pipe and began lowering mooring line to a waiting boat when watch raised alarm and they fled (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 29 Dec at 1800 local time, while anchored in position 21-40.3N 088-00.9E, Sagar anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel while awaiting berthing with pilot onboard. Duty A/B raised alarm and robbers
INDIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 30 May at 1950 local time while at Chochin anchorage. Ten persons boarded at the forecastle but jumped overboard and escaped when crew sounded alarm (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 31 Aug at 0115 local time at Chennai anchorage. One person had gained access with three others attempting to, when alarm raised. Port control and port police informed and police boat arrived at 0215
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 4 APR AT 2045 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT COCHIN CONTAINER TERMINAL BY SIX PERSONS OPERATING FORM A WOODEN BOAT. ONE CONTAINER WAS OPENED AND CARGO STOLEN BEFORE THE THIEVES JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED
INDIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 6 Dec at 0300 local time while at Chennai anchorage, India. Intruders with long knives boarded the ship from a small boat.When the Duty A/B raised the alarm, the crew mustered, an the intruders fled.
INDIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 6 Nov at 0145 local time while in position 13 05.8N, 080 21.8E, Chennai anchorage. Three persons from a speedboat used grappling hooks to gain access. Alert watch sounded alarm and the intruders jumped
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 9 JAN AT 1905 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT COCHIN ANCHORAGE. WHEN CONFRONTED BY ANTI-PIRACY WATCH HE JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED IN AN UNLIT BOAT CONTAINING ABOUT NINE ACCOMPLICES.
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE 8 JUL AT 0345 LOCAL TIME. ANTI-PIRACY WATCH SPOTTED TWO PERSONS ON THE MAIN DECK AND SOUNDED ALARM, WHEREUPON THE TWO JUMPED OVERBOARD.
INDIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 11 Oct, while at Kandla anchorage. Seven robbers broke into the store room but the alert crew raised the alarm and the robbers escaped empty handed (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 13 Sep at 2140 UTC, while anchored at Chennai outer anchorage. Four robbers boarded the vessel via the poop deck. Crew spotted them and raised the alarm. Robbers escaped in a speedboat empty
INDIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 27 Dec, while anchored at Kandla inner anchorage, by robbers operating from a small boat. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 29 Jan at 0200 local time, while anchored at Kandla outer anchorage. Eight robbers armed with iron bars boarded from a fishing vessel. Duty officer raised alarm and robbers escaped empty handed, by
INDIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 29 Jan at 0200 local time, while anchored at Kandla outer anchorage. Eight robbers, armed with iron bars, boarded from a fishing vessel. Duty officer raised alarm and robbers escaped empty handed, by
INDIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 2 Jan at 2120 UTC, while anchored at Kandla outer anchorage. Robbers broke into forecastle locker and stole ship's stores, escaping in their boat when duty officer raised alarm (IMB).
INDIA:An unidentified heavy-lift vessel was approached 4 miles from the breakwater at Chennai by six persons in a speed boat at 0215 local time 6 Jun. Three of the boat occupantsboarded the ship and tried to gain access to the accommodation block but
INDIA:An unidentified heavy-lift vessel was boarded3 Jun at 0215 local time while anchored 4 miles off the breakwater at Chennai. Three of six persons in a speedboat boarded the ship and attempted to enter the accommodation. The intruders fled when
INDIA: An unidentified LPG carrier was boarded 7 Apr at 0200 local time while berthed at Haldia. The intruders stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 23 Nov at 0425 local time, while at Kandla anchorage. Three persons stole ship's property and escaped (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified roll-on/roll-off ship was boarded 12 Jan at 0315 local time while at Chennai anchorage. Three persons gained access via the stern but were spotted by watch who raised alarm whereupon the intruders fled.
INDIA: An unidentified Ro-Ro ship was boarded 10 Oct at 0405 local time while at Sagar inner anchorage, Haldia. Intruders boarded at the stern but fled empty handed in a waiting boat when challenged by the Second Officer (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified RO/RO vessel was boarded 10 May at 0430 UTC in position 13-05.7N 080-21.0E, Chennai anchorage, India. Five robbers boarded at the stern and attempted to steal ship's stores. Alert crew raised alarm and robbers escaped empty handed
INDIA: An unidentified RO/RO vessel was boarded 10 May at 0430 UTC in position 13-05.7N 080-21.0E, Chennai anchorage, India. Five robbers boarded at the stern and attempted to steal ship's stores. Alert crew raised alarm and robbers escaped empty handed,
INDIA: An unidentified supply ship reports approach 11 Dec at 1130 local time by an unknown fishing boat, while underway In position 23-07-14N 068-26-16E. When the fishing boat tried to come alongside, the supply ship altered course and increased speed
INDIA: An unidentified survey ship was boarded 25 Jan at 1800 UTC at Goa. Two persons operating form a canoe stole ship's stores.
INDIA: An unidentified tanker reported an attempted boarding 05 Oct at 0220 local time, while at Chennai anchorage. An estimated 10 robbers, in a fishing boat, attempted to board the tanker via the starboard quarter. Crewmember on duty raised the alarm
INDIA: An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 30 Sep at 2100 local time while at north tanker berth, Cochin. Crew raised alarm and the intruders fled in a waiting boat with accomplices. Master reported incident to local police and two policemen
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 11 DEC AT 1930 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT CRUSE OIL JETTY, COCHIN. SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH CROWBARS, KNIVES AND OTHER WEAPONS (NFI) CUT AND STOLE FORWARD MOORING LINE AND ESCAPED. THE SAME SHIP WAS ATTACKED 10 DEC
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 13 FEB AT KAKINADA ANCHORAGE. ALTHOUGH SPOTTED BY WATCHMAN WHO RAISED ALARM, THIEVES ESCAPED WITH SHIP'S STORES.
INDIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 14 Aug at anchor, Cochin, by three persons who took the duty seaman hostage and threatened him with a knife. The duty officer on the bridge suspected something was wrong when he could not communicate with the
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 16 Jun at 0115 local time, while discharging cargo at Jawahar deep terminal. Two robbers tried to steal ship's stores from poop deck, but duty crewman noticed them and raised the alarm. Robbers escaped empty
INDIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 18 Jul 0455 local time while at Chennai anchorage. Two thieves boarded via the forecastle but escaped without stealing anything in a boat with three accomplices when the alarm was raised.
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 18 OCT AT 0500 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT KANDLA. A STOREROOM AT THE STERN WAS BROKEN INTO AND STORES AND EQUIPMENT STOLEN. POLICE RECOVERED ONE TOOLBOX.
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 19 Feb at 0515 local time while anchored in position 17-01N 082-21E in the Kakinada fairway. Five person armed with knives boarded at theforecastle but escaped in their boat when alarm raised.
INDIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 1 Aug at anchor, Cochin, by eight persons via the anchor chain. Watch spotted them and alarm sounded. The intruders escaped with a mooring line.
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 1 Dec at 1410 UTC while berthed at Kochi oil terminal, Cochin. Robbers armed with knives took ship's sores (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 1 Jan at 2055 UTC while anchored in position 20 59.3N, 088 14.7E, Sandheads anchorage, in the Hooghly River. About ten persons boarded at stern from an unlit motor boat and assaulted duty seaman before stealing
INDIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 21 Feb at 0415 local time while anchored in position 17-00N 082-21E in the Kakinada fairway. Crew raised alarm and thieves escaped in theirboat.
INDIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 2200 local time 22 May as it was preparing to sail from Cochin port. Thieves boarded over the stern and stole ship's stores.
INDIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 Jul 0500 local time while at Chennai Anchorage. A single intruder boarded at the forecastle but jumped overboard to a waiting boat when the alarm was raised.
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 Mar at 0315 local time while at jetty no. 1, Haldia. Thieves boarded at the forecastle and stole six hawsers.
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 23 Nov at 0550 local time while discharging at Haldia port. Thieves cut four mooring lines and escaped with them and other stores.
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 28 Jun by an unauthorized person from a service boat while the ship was berthed at Chennai. Ship's stores were stolen (IMB),
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 2 Jul during the morning hours while berthed at Haldia. Ship's stores were stolen (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 30 Oct at 1300 UTC while anchored in position 21 41N, 088 01E in the Sagar Roads anchorage, Hooghly River. Thieves armed with long knives boarded at the bow and, while crew dealt with them, a second gang boarded
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Jan at 1415 UTC while at Bedford Anchorage, Hoogly River. Three persons armed with knives boarded from a wooden boat and cut a mooring line. They threatened the watchman but jumped overboard and escaped in
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded and robbed 17 Sep at 2210 local time, while berthed at Cochin oil terminal. Eight robbers boarded the tanker, during cargo operations and escaped with ships stores (IMB).
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED OF STORES 15 SEP AT 0225 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE. FOUR PERSONS FROM AN UNLIT BOAT JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED WHEN DUTY CREW RAISED THE ALARM.
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS SUBJECTED TO AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 2 SEP AT 0142 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED TWO MILES NW OF COCHIN PORT. ANTI-PIRACY WATCH SPOTTED PERSONS IN TWO UNLIT BOATS ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB ABOARD, WHEREUPON THE ALARM WAS RAISED AND
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding 14 Jan at 0120 local time while at Chennai anchorage. Four persons in a wooden boat tried to board using grappling hooksat forecastle and later at stern. Alarm raised and crew chased boats
INDIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS SURROUNDED 17 JAN AT 0855 LOCAL TIME BY ARMED MEN IN SEVERAL FISHING BOATS AT KAKINADA INNER ANCHORAGE. ONE MAN BOARDED THE TANKER, STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND JUMPED OVERBOARD.
INDIA: An unidentified tug and barge report attempt to board 27 Jul at 0745, by persons in several fishing boats while they were underway 18 nm west of Quilon (Kollam). Master contacted Indian Coast Guard, who dispatched an aircraft and patrol vessel.
INDIA: An unidentified tug and barge were boarded 2 May at 0100 UTC while underway in position 08 52.2N, 076 25.2E, 8 nm west of Quilon. The thieves stole ship's stores (IMB).
INDIA: An unidentified tug was boarded 22 Feb at 0530 local time, while underway in position 07-49N 076-50E, off Trivandrum, SW coast of India. Two fishing boats approached a tug towing an ocean going crane barge. One boat came alongside the barge and
INDIA: An unidentified tug was boarded 22 Feb at 0530 local time, while underway in position 07-49N 076-50E, off Trivandrum, SW coast of India. Two fishing boats approached a tug, towing an ocean going crane barge. One boat came alongside the barge and
INDIA: An unmanned tug under tow was boarded 2 Apr at 0650 local time in position 08 06N, 076 43E off Trivendram. Pirates form six boats stole tug's stores and property before the arrival of coast guard boats and an aircraft from Cochin.
INDIA: An unmanned vessel under tow was boarded 5 Apr at 0400 UTC while in position 08 12.3N, 076 46.4E, 20nm from Trivendram aero light. Persons from eight boats stole property from the ship and left at 0435 UTC.
INDIA:A rope was stolen from stern of unidentified ship at anchor at Sagar Anchorage, Hoogli River as ship was preparing to weigh anchor to proceed upstream. Pilots stated that other ships have been boarded the same way during the same maneuver while
INDIA: A watchman on an unidentified bulk carrier at anchor Chennai anchorage, Madras (13-06N 080-18E) observed approach of a suspicious unlit craft at 0120 local time. Watchman alerted second watchman at vessel's stern who came forward to help whereupon
INDIA: Barge boarded and robbed 13 Apr at 0900 local time, while under tow in position 08-20N 076-32E, approximately 36 NM WSW of Trivandrum. Reportedly 100 pirates, some believed to be fishermen, were armed with long knives and boarded the barge. They
INDIA-BAY OF BENGAL:65 INDIAN FISHERMEN WERE REPORTED KIDNAPPED 28 NOV AS THEY PUT TO SEA AT THE MOUTH OF THE THAKURANI RIVER IN THIRTEEN TRAWLERS. THE FISHERMEN WERE TAKEN TO AN ISOLATED ISLAND AND FIVE WERE SENT BACK WITH A RANSOM DEMAND OF $11,000 FOR
INDIA: Bulk Carrier boarded and robbed 24 Sep, Visakhapatnam anchorage, India. Robbers stole engine spares. The incident was reported to authorities (IMB).
INDIA:Bulk Carrier boarded on 24 November at 17-02N 082-25E, at the Kakinada Anchorage. Four robbers armed with knives and iron rods boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the poop deck. Duty A/B on rounds noticed the robbers stealing ship stores and
INDIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 3 March by ten robbers via the forecastle while the ship was anchored at position 17-02 N 082-25 E, Kakinada Anchorage. Duty watchman saw therobbers and raised the alarm. Seeing crew alertness, the robbers escaped in two
INDIA:Bulk Carrier boarded, robbed 10 Oct 07 at 0130 local time in position 17-03.5N 082-27.7E, Kakinada anchorage. Three robbers boarded the vessel via the stern using grappling hooks. The duty AB spotted them and informed the officer on watch. The
INDIA:Bulk Carrier was boarded on 17 June at 17:00 N - 082:18 E, Kakinada Anchorage, India. Robbers boarded the anchored bulk carrier. The duty A/B on rounds heard two robbers talking to each other on the forecastle. He immediately informed the 2/O on
INDIA: Chemical tanker boarded, 8 Mar at 0345 local time in position 21-39.95N 088-01.05E, Sagar Anchorage. One robber boarded the chemical tanker at poop deck. The Duty Officer noticed the robber, raised the alarm, and the crew mustered. The robber
INDIA:Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 07 Jan 08 at 0556 local time while at anchorage in position 16-59.8N 082-26.7E, Kakinada roads. Seven robbers in a 12 meter open boat approached the vessel. One robber boarded the vessel using a grappling hook and
INDIA:Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 24 Aug 08 at 0005 local time while at anchorage in position 16-59.7N 082-21.4E, Kakinada. Two robbers boarded the vessel. The robbers attempted to steal the fire wire and other ship stores. Upon hearing the emergency
INDIA:Chemical tanker hijacked on 7 September near 21-40N 088-01E, Sagar Anchorage, Haldia. Four armed robbers carrying knives and rods boarded the anchored vessel from the aft. Duty crew members spotted the robbers and immediately informed the Chief
INDIA: Container ship approached 24 Sep at 1012 local time, while underway near Moyapura in Hugli River, Kolkata, India. One boat with four persons carrying grappling hooks approached. Crew mustered and boat moved away (IMB).
INDIA: Container ship boarded 21 Oct, in position 21-41.46N 088-01.13E, .8 miles north of CSF buoy, Sagar roads anchorage in Hugli river, Calcutta, India. Three robbers boarded thecontainer ship at poop deck and tried to steal from the ship's stores.
INDIA: Container ship boarded and robbed 18 Aug 07 0135 local time, at Tuticorin anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel, stole from the ships stores, and escaped in a boat. The duty AB raised the alarm and the crew mustered. The coast guard was informed
INDIA:Container ship (OEL DUBAI) boarded, robbed 20 Aug 08 at 0350 local time/2130 UTC while at anchorage in position 09-55N 076-05E, Cochin. Four robbers boarded the vessel from a wooden boat and stole the 10 drums of paint from the paint locker. The
INDIA: Container ship robbed 18 Sep 09 at 0440 local time while anchored in position 21-41.8N 088-01.0E, Sagar road, Kolkata. While anchored robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel from the starboard side when the duty watchman was taking rounds on
INDIA:Eight thieves armed with knives boarded an unidentified ship via its forecastle and stole ship's stores. The intruders fled when alarm was raised. Crew stated they did not use fire hoses against intruders when they saw children in their boat.
INDIA: General cargo ship boarded and robbed 20 September at 2345 LT while anchored in position 17-03N 082-24E at the Kakinda Anchorage, India. Robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed, stole ship's stores, and escaped. (IMB)
INDIA:General cargo ship (THIANJIN) boarded, bandits apprehended 20 Feb 08 at 0930 local time, while at anchorage in position 08-45.08N 078-16.3E, port Tuticorin, per 02 Apr 08 reporting. Three fishing boats approached the vessel. Two groups of men
INDIAGeneral cargo vessel (KINSHIP PROSPERITY) boarded 13 Sep 08 at 0320 local time while at anchorage in position 09-57.7N 076-15.8E, Port of Kochi. Two robbers dressed in local attire boarded the vessel from a speedboat while 10 other men waited in the
INDIA: Indian fishing trawler (KUBER) hijacked on 23 Nov 08 probably near Jakhau. The hijackers were militants involved in the 23 Nov 08 attacks in Mumbai, India. The militants killed four crewmembers and threw their bodies overboard. The captain was
INDIA:LPG carrier boarded on 4 July at 17-39N 083-23E, at Visakhapatnam anchorage. Six robbers in a long wooden boat with sail and oars came alongside the anchored vessel. Two robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship's properties. The Duty Officer
INDIA. MADRAS:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 28 SEP AT 0030 LOCAL TIME AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE. THREE PERSON ARMED WITH KNIVES WERE SPOTTED BY DUTY WATCH, ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND INTRUDERSJUMPED OVERBOARD. POLICE BOAT ATTENDED TO INVESTIGATE.
INDIA:Mooring line was stolen from an anchored ship at Sagar Roads, Hoogli River 22 Dec. Ship had pilot on board but was not yet underway when boarded by three armed attackers who fought the ship's anti-piracy watch until the general alarm was sounded.
INDIAN FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS ROBBED AT TUTTICORIN ANCHORAGE BY THIEVES WHO BOARDED FROM A MOTOR BOAT. THREE MOORING LINES AND 360 LITERS OF PAINT WERE STOLEN. THE THIEVES THREATENED THE CREW WITH IRON BARS BEFORE ESCAPING. THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED AND
INDIAN OCEAN: 12 meter fishing vessel (PRADEEPA), five persons on board, unreported. Last known position vicinity 11-00N 068-00E at 12 Feb.
INDIAN OCEAN: A bulk cargo ship (JAHAN MONI) was hijacked 5 Dec at 1126 UTC while underway in position 08-12N 071-55E, approximately 540NM west of Sri Lanka. At 0942 UTC, master reported two skiffs were approaching and that one attempted to board the
INDIAN OCEAN: A bulk carrier (MICHALAKIS) was fired upon 15 Dec 10 at 0215 UTC while underway in position 12-09N 060-23E, approximately 350NM east of Socotra Island. Two skiffs with four pirates armed with machine guns and RPG chased and fired upon a
INDIAN OCEAN: A bulk carrier (MICHELE BOTTIGLIERI) was fired upon 14 Dec 10 at 0800 UTC while underway in position 18-15N 061-37E, approximately 435NM northeast of Salalah, Oman. Pirates armed with guns and RPG in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk
INDIAN OCEAN: A bulk carrier (RENUAR) was hijacked 11 Dec 10 at 0540 UTC while underway in position 06-09N 067-19E, approximately 360NM southwest of Minicoy Island. Pirates armed with guns and RPG in skiffs chased, fired upon, and boarded a bulk carrier
INDIAN OCEAN:A bulk carrier underway, detected on radar speed boats approaching own vessel on stbd bow/port bow at a distance or 12nm. As the speed boat increased speed and approached closer with cpa .01nm, master increased speed, all crew mustered,
INDIAN OCEAN: A container ship (MSC PANAMA) was hijacked 10 Dec at 1212 UTC while underway in position 09-57S 041-46E, approximately 240NM southeast of Dar es Salam, Tanzania. A container vessel was hijacked by armed pirates in two skiffs. All 23 crew
INDIAN OCEAN: A general cargo ship underway noticed a mother ship lowering a skiff. The skiff with five armed pirates was seen approaching the vessel. The onboard armed security team fired warning flares which were ignored by the skiff. As the skiff
INDIAN OCEAN: A merchant vessel noted being attacked by two skiffs at 1233Z on 10 Dec in position 09-56S 041-48E, approximately 123 miles northeast of Comoros. This area will remain high risk for the next 24-48 hours.
INDIAN OCEAN: A merchant vessel reported coing under pirate attack at 0430 UTC on 01 May 09 in position 03-05S 053-19E approximately 180 miles northwest of Seychelles. Vessel first observed mothership with 2 high speed boats in the distance, and after
INDIAN OCEAN-ANDAMAN ISLANDS: An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 15 Jun at 1200 UTC, while underway in position 06-15.06N 092-11.6E. Crew activated fire hoses directed searchlights and took evasive maneuvers whereupon craft stopped
INDIAN OCEAN-ANDAMAN SEA:The 17-member crew of the 3,729-ton Panamanian-flag chemical tanker (GLOBAL MARS) was recovered 10 Mar from an island near Phuket, Thailand. They report their ship was hijacked 24 Feb at 2230 by a group of about 20 armed pirates
INDIAN OCEAN: Another merchant vessel reported coming under attack at 0530 UTC on 01 May 09 in position 04-52S 060-06E approximately 250 miles east of Seychelles. Vessel first sighted pirates about 11 miles away bearing 120 degrees. After about 20
INDIAN OCEAN:An unidentified tanker reported being followed 10 jun at 0443 utc for a period of about 55 minutes while underway in position 01-08N 085-09E. boat with 6 or 7 persons aboard, light green in color and 12 to 15 meters in length was not
INDIAN OCEAN: An unidentified tanker was approached 26 Oct at 1810 local time, while underway in position 06-09N 053-45E, approximately 250 NM off the east coast of Somalia. Five speedboats reportedly flashed lights at the vessel and gave chase.One boat
INDIAN OCEAN:At 0600Z on 10 August, a vessel was attacked from a dhow in 03-22S 083-12E, but managed to evade a hijacking.
INDIAN OCEAN: At 0630 hrs, M/V Castor was attacked by pirates claiming to be Somalian Army. Pirates were armed and attacked from an inflatable boat. Six pirates boarded the vessel in position 11-39N 43-25E. All the crew's personal possessions and the
INDIAN OCEAN: At 091820z UTC Mar 09 M/V SHANGHIA VENTURE reports being attacked by pirates. RPG and rifles have been fired. Merchants vessels are advised to use extra precaution when transiting the area and maintain a vigilant lookout reporting any
INDIAN OCEAN: At 10 0500 UTC Mar 09 M/V MAR REINA reports being attacked by pirates. Small arms have been fired. Position is close to the attack from last nigh attack on SHANGHAI VENTURE.
INDIAN OCEAN: A tanker (UNITED STAR) was fired upon 10 Dec at 1454 UTC while underway in position 20-55N 062-47E, approximately 275NM SE of Muscat, Oman. Heavily armed pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a tanker underway. The tanker activated
INDIAN OCEAN: A tanker was robbed 22 April at 2130 UTC while anchored off of Kochi, India. The second officer noticed some movements on the forecastle deck. After the duty able seaman discovered three robbers, the second officer raised the alarm. After
INDIAN OCEAN:A yacht with seven crew departed from Seychelles. Pirates boarded and hijacked it. On 04 Jan 09 the master contacted the owners to inform that the yacht had been hijacked. The pirates are believed to be sailing the yacht to the Somali coast.
INDIAN OCEAN: BIMCO has received a report dated 22 April 1995 in which an incident involving a ship in position 12-09N 058-48E (east of Suqutra Island, Somalia) is described. The vessel was approached by two motorboats and fired upon by machine guns and
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk cargo (PAGONA) attempted boarding 24 Nov at 1130Z while underway in position 14-47N 065-58E, approximately 460 miles southwest of Mumbai, India. No weapons or ladders were visible. Pirates attempted to board with a hook and rope.
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk cargo ship (GRACEFUL MADONNA) fired upon 20 Nov 10 at 0715 UTC while underway in position 01-07S 067-05E, approximately 493NM northwest of Diego Garcia. One skiff approached vessel from port side firing eight to ten shots from
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (26 AGUSTOS) boarded by pirates 27 Nov at 0901Z while underway in position 13-34N 057-06E, approximately 152 miles northeast of Socotra Island. Crew mustered in citadel where they had initial steering control and access to the
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (ARIANA) hijacked 2 May 09 at 0230 UTC while underway in position 07-19S - 052-11E, approximately 245NM southwest of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Armed pirates attacked and hijacked the vessel while underway. Twenty four
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (ARIANA) was fired upon 20 Jan at 1023 UTC while underway in position 14-56N 059-14E, approximately 308NM NE of Socotra Island. Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon the vessel. The master increased speed and carried out
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (BLIDA) was hijacked 1 Jan at 1536Z while underway in position 15-28N 055-51E, approximately 130 miles off Salalah, Oman. The 27crew members were taken hostage. The HANNIBAL II was also in the area and probally acting as a
INDIAN OCEANBulk carrier (CAPT STEFANOS) hijacked 21 Sep 08 at 0310 UTC while underway in position 02-30.0N 051-59.5E, 250 nm off Somali coast. Four pirates in three speedboats boarded a bulk carrier underway. They took hostage the 19 crewmembers
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (CARMENCITA) fired upon 22 Nov at 2300Z while underway in position 15-53N 058-14E, approximately 250 miles southeast of Salalah, Oman. Two white skiffs with five armed pirates in each skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier
INDIAN OCEANBulk carrier (CENTAURI) hijacked 18 Sep 08 at 0250 UTC while underway in position 02-22.22N 050-55.26E, 250nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Five armed pirates in a speedboat attacked the carrier. 25 crewmembers were taken hostage (IMB)..
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (CHARIOT) was fired upon 5 Mar at 1347 UTC while underway in position 12-02N 066-14E, approximately 450NM northwest of Minicoy Island, India. Two speed boats with five to six armed persons each fired upon the vessel. (IMB)
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (CORAL GLOBE) fired upon 7 Dec 09 at 1343 UTC while underway in position 00-27N 061-39E, approximately 977NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Armed men in two skiffs chased and fired on the vessel with automatic weapons and RPGs.
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (DELVINA) hijacked 5 Nov 09 at 0426 UTC while underway in position 09-40.36S 045-05.48E, approximately 690NM south of Mogadishu, Somalia. The owners reported the vessel came under attack and was boarded by pirates (AFP, IMB).
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (DE XIN HAI) hijacked 19 Oct 09 at 0815 UTC while underway in position 01-53S 060-05E, approximately 325NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel while underway. There are 25 crew
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (DOVER) was hijacked 28 Feb at 0606 UTC while underway in position 18-48N 058-26E, approximately 35NM SE of Madrakah, Oman. Pirates took hostage the crew of 23. (IMB)
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (EAGLE) was hijacked 17 Jan at 0641 UTC while underway in position 13-17N 061-42E, approximately 415NM east of Socotra Island. Six pirates armed with guns and an RPG in a skiff chased, fired upon, and boarded the vessel, taking
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (ELENI G) was fired upon by one skiff 03 April at 0205Z while underway in position 05-35S 040-20E, approximately 96 miles northeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Six pirates fired rpgs and small arms at the vessel. The master
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (ELENI P) hijacked 12 May 10 at 0556 local time while underway in position 15-55N 060-50E, approximately 420NM northeast of Socotra Island. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel with its 23 crewmembers and are sailing it
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (FENG LI 8) fired upon 12 Nov 09 at 0536 UTC while underway in position 14-33N 054-08E, approximately 115NM north of Socotra Island. Men armed with assault rifles chased and opened fire on the vessel. The vessel increased
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (FILITSA) reportedly hijacked 11 Nov 09 at 0200 UTC while underway in position 00-35S 062-40E, approximately 500NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. According to the owners, pirates boarded the vessel and all
INDIAN OCEAN:BULK CARRIER FIRED UPON 10 MAR 09 AT 0500Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 08-06N 059-11E. FOUR MEN IN A LIGHT BLUE BOAT APPROACHED THE VESSEL ARMED WITH AUTOMATIC RIFLES AND BEGAN FIRING SHOTS TOWARD THE STARBOARD SUPERSTRUCTURE. THE VESSEL
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier fired upon 10 May 10 at 0538 UTC while underway in position 00-06N 064-57E, approximately 640NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Armed men in a skiff chased and fired upon the vessel underway. The crew enforced effective
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier fired upon 21 Apr 10 at 1050 UTC while underway in position 01-10.05N 065-00.08E, approximately 665NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles.Four men in a blue skiff armed with RPGs and automatic weapons opened fire on the
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier fired upon 25 Mar 09 at 0506 UTC while underway in position 07-55S 046-52E, approximately 440NM east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. While underway, vessel was chased and fired upon by two speed boats from either side of the
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier fired upon 30 Mar 09 at 1615 local time while underway in position 09:45N ? 058:50E, approximately 300NM southeast of Socotra Island. A speed boat approached the vessel while a mother ship was sighted further back. The men in
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (FRIGIA) hijacked 23 Mar 10 at 0137 UTC while underway in position 11-41.5N 066-05.3E, approximately 680NM east of Socotra Island. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel with 21 crewmembers and are sailing it to an unknown
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (FULL STRONG) fired upon 12 Nov 09 at 0330 UTC while underway in position 14-36.1N 054-14.5E, approximately 115NM north of Socotra Island. Men armed with assault rifles in skiffs opened fire on the vessel and attempted to
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (GO TRADER) illegally boarded 30 Oct at 0512Z while underway in position 15-06N 055-58E, approximately 190 miles southeast of Salalah, Oman. Armed pirates boarded a bulk carrier underway. All crew retreated into the citadel
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (GREAT LEGEND) was fired upon 25 Feb at 0829 UTC while underway in position 14-28 058-39E, approximately 250NM ENE of Socotra Island, Yemen. A skiff with five pirates onboard pursued the vessel and fired automatic weapons and
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (HARRIETTE) fired upon 2 Nov 09 at 0810 UTC while underway in position 03-34.3S 045-40.1E, approximately 270NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Two skiffs with six armed men in each boat chased and fired upon the vessel. The men
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (HOANG SON SUN) was hijacked 17 Jan at 0700 UTC while underway in position 18-36N 064-22E, approximately 370NM off Oman. (IMB)
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (HONG OCEAN) was chased 8 Jan at 0352 UTC while underway in position 15-46.8N 055-42.8E, approximately 115NM SE of Salalah, Oman. The master enforced evasive maneuvers and increased speed, and after two hours the pirates
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (KHALED MUHIEDDINE K) was hijacked 20 Jan at 1224 UTC, while underway in position 15-11N 059-38E, approximately 336NM NE of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates with automatic weapons hijacked the vessel and took hostage the crew of
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (KIRAN ASYA) was fired upon 27 Feb at 0534 UTC while underway in position 20-29N 060-08E, approximately 66NM east of Masirah, Oman. A single skiff with seven pirates with small arms and RPGs fired upon the vessel, but it evaded
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (LUCKY VISHIP) was fired upon 18 Jan at 1125 UTC while underway in position 19-24N 058-54E, approximately 260 nautical miles east of Salalah, Oman. Pirates in three skiffs fired upon the vessel but were evaded. (IMB)
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (MEDI CHENNAI) fired upon 26 Nov at 0114Z while underway in position 00-26S 070-00E, approximately 185 miles west of the Maldives. Six armed pirates in a boat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The vessels enforced
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (NAVIOS APOLLON) hijacked 28 Dec 09 at 1610 UTC while underway in position 03-22S 059-44E, approximately 268NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Pirates attacked and hijacked the vessel while underway and are sailing it
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (NORD SINCERE) fired upon 20 May 10 at 1100 UTC while underway in position 00-46.2N 068-26.4E, approximately 850NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Five heavily armed men in a white colored skiff attempted to board the
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (OCEAN TRADER) fired upon 5 May 10 at 0520 UTC while underway in position 09-43S 041-15E, approximately 210 miles southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Armed men in a skiff chased the vessel underway and opened fire on it. An
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (ORNA) was hijacked 20 Dec 10 at 1129 UTC while underway in position 01-42S 060-52E, approximately 950nm east of Mogadishu. Pirates took all 19 crewmembers hostage. (IMB)
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (PISTIS) reported attempted boarding 28 Nov at 0700Z while underway in position 14-51N 068-13E, approximately 820 miles southeast of Salalah, Oman. Four armed pirates in a boat chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 13 Jul at 1020 UTC, in position 10-12S 112-15E, 105nm south of Java Island, Indonesia. Six boats (two with white hulls and four with black hulls) approached the vessel from the stern. Each boat had
INDIAN OCEAN:Bulk carrier reportedly hijacked on 26 March while underway near position 07:00 N - 069:45 E: approximately 200 nm southwest of Minicoy Island, India. Pirates took hostage 23 crew members and are sailing the vessel towards the coast of
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 23 Feb 10 at 1645 UTC while underway in position 16-30N 058-50E, approximately 340NM northeast of Socotra Island. Armed men in a high-speed boat attempted to board the vessel using a ladder. The
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 2 Oct 10 at 0830 UTC while underway in position 03-53.0N 050-35.8E, approximately 153NM southeast of Harardheere, Somalia. Three pirates armed with automatic guns in a small, white craft approached
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 4 Jul 09 at 1800 UTC while underway in position 14-51.3N 058-29.8E, approximately 220NM southeast of Sawqirah, Oman. The master of the vessel reported that one small boat approached the vessel
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 5 Mar 09 at 0345 local time while underway in position 07-56N 065-28E. The officer on watch onboard the vessel noticed an unidentified and unlit target on the radar about 9NM away on the starboard
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 10 Oct 08 at 2020 local time while underway in position 01:44N-052:51E, off Somalia. A speed boat was seen being released from a suspicious vessel about 8.5 NM away. The ship increased speed,
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 29 Oct 08 at 0950 UTC while underway in position 02:13.5N-054:45.7E. A speedboat was sighted on the port bow at a distance of 14 nautical miles. The ship increased to speed of 15.2 knots. The
INDIAN OCEAN:BULK CARRIER (SHANGHAI VENTURE) FIRED UPON 09 MAR 09 AT 1751Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 08-01N 058-43E. THE DUTY OFFICER ONBOARD NOTICED ONE SPEED BOAT APPROACHING FROM 1.5 NM AWAY AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 17 KTS. THE CAPTAIN ALERTED THE
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (SININ) was hijacked 12 Feb at 1218 UTC while underway in position 20-15.43N 064-16.09E, approximately 280NM SE of Ras al Had, Oman. The vessel, which has a crew of 23, sent out a distress signal. A coalition aircraft was sent
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (STAR OF ABU DHABI) was fired upon 30 Jan at 1013 UTC while underway in position 25-01N 060-26E, approximately 20NM south of Chah Bahar, Iran. The vessel was attacked by two skiffs with three people each. The skiffs broke off
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (VEGA LIBRA) fired upon 20 Nov 10 at 1015 UTC while underway in position 13-05N 067-34E, approximately 720NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates armed with guns and RPG in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (VOC DAISY) hijacked 21 Apr 10 at 0605 UTC while underway in position 16-25N 057-13E, approximately 280NM northeast of Socotra Island. Suspected pirates in skiffs boarded and hijacked the vessel, taking 21 crewmembers hostage
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (YASIN C) hijacked 7 Apr 10 at 1243 UTC while underway in position 04-59S 043-52E, approximately 260NM east of Mombasa, Kenya. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel with its 25 crewmembers and have sailed it to an undisclosed
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo ship (ALMEZAAN) fired upon 23 Mar 10 at 0808 UTC while underway in position 03-45N 048-07E, approximately 30NM from the coast of Somalia and 200NM northeast of Mogadishu. Owner reported the vessel came under attack by three skiffs
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo ship (HR CONSTELLATION) fired upon by pirates in two skiffs on 20 October while approximately 275 nm northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. One of the two skiffs approached to within 50-100 meters of the vessel. The armed security
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo ship (JOLLY ROSSO) reported suspicious approach 13 Nov 09 at 0720 UTC while underway in position 11-26S 043-42E, approximately 15NM east of Comoros. Men in two small skiffs armed with guns chased the vessel. The master raised the
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo ship reported suspicious approach 24 Mar 10 at 1649 UTC while underway in position 14-09N 052-27E, approximately 105NM northwest of Socotra Island. Vessel reported being approached by two skiffs and a mothership. Master increased
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo ship (SEA HORSE) 14 Apr 09 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 02:16N - 047:37E, approximately 137NM northeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Pirates in three skiffs chased the vessel and successfully boarded it. They hijacked the vessel
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo ship (SINAR KUDUS) was hijacked 16 Mar at 1639 UTC while underway in position 14-21N 059-25E, approximately 357NM SE of Salalah, Oman. The vessel was en route Singapore to Suez when it was hijacked with a crew of 20 Indonesia
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo ship (TALCA) hijacked 23 Mar 10 at 1258 UTC while underway in position 17-28N 056-42.7E, approximately 325NM northeast of Socotra Island. Pirates in two speed boats boarded and hijacked the vessel with 25 crewmembers while underway.
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo ship (THOR NAUTILUS) was fired upon 22 Dec 10 at 0300 UTC while underway in position 12-10N 062-31E, approximately 470nm east of Socotra Island. Due to evasive maneuvering, the hijack was evaded. (IMB)
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo vessel (BBC ORINOCO) illegally boarded on 11 Nov at 0512 local time while underway in position 17-06N 064-57E, approximately 625 miles east of Salalah, Oman. Armed pirates operating from two skiffs fired on and boarded a bulk carrier
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo vessel (BURAK A) fired upon with an RPG by pirates in two skiffs on 16 October at 1508 UTC while underway in position 14-26N 052-49E, approximately 170 nm southwest of Salalah, Oman. Vessel did not have security onboard or a citadel.
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo vessel fired upon 23 Mar 09 at 1740 local time while underway in position 02-28N 050-49E, approximately 215NM off the coast of Somalia. Vessel sighted a mother ship vessel ahead launching two skiffs with lengths about 6-7m. The men
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo vessel (LE CONG) fired upon 18 Nov at 1250Z while underway in position 12-25N 066-33E approximately 704 miles east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Individuals in two skiffs chased and fired upon the vessel.
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo vessel (LE LI) was fired upon 14 Jan at 0530 UTC while underway in position 13-53N 056-30E, approximately 141NM NE of Socotra Island,Yemen. Four pirates onboard a skiff attempted to board with a ladder, and weapons were sighted but
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo vessel (PUNCHDAN) was fired upon by two skiffs 17 May at 0556Z while underway in position 06-50N 051-22E, approximately 122 miles southeast of Garacad, Somalia. (UKMTO)
INDIAN OCEAN: Cargo vessel (YUAN XIANG) hijacked on 12 Nov at 0701Z while underway in position 18-02N 066-03E, approximately 634 miles east of Salalah, Oman. (IMB)
INDIAN OCEAN: Catamaran (SERENITY) hijacked Mar 09 based on 25 Mar 09 reporting while en route Madagascar from Seychelles. The vessel was transiting to Madagascar on 28 Feb 09 but had not reported its whereabouts since its departure. One of the hostages
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (ATLANTIA) was fired upon by seven pirates in two skiffs (NFI) 24 April at 1800 UTC while underway in position 06-57S 045-40E, approximately 381NM southeast of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The pirates failed to attach a boarding
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker attacked on 18 February while underway near position 05-29S 064-02E, approximately 500 nm east of the Seychelles. One skiff notedapproaching ship from 2 nm. As the skiff closed to a half nautical mile, it stopped and five to
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (BOW ASIR) hijacked 26 Mar 09 at 0745 UTC while underway in position 02-26S 048-11E, approximately 315NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Armed pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel. There are 23 crew members onboard. The
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (BUNGA LAUREL) was boarded 20 Jan at 1708 UTC, while underway in position 20-09N 063-38E, approximately 250NM SE of Ras al Hadd, Oman. Seven pirates boarded the vessel, and the crew members locked themselves in the citadel
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (DOUBTLESS) was fired upon 19 Dec 10 at 0909 UTC while underway in position 19-04N 062-10E, approximately 475nm NE of Salalah, Oman. Two pirates attempted to board the vessel by using ladders. Due to evasive maneuvers and
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker fired upon 04 May 08 around 1300 UTC while underway in position 01-00N 051-30E, 300NM from the east coast of Somalia. The IMB Piracy Reporting Center received a call from the vessel owner stating the tanker was fired upon by
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker fired upon 19 May 09 at 0026 UTC while underway in position 09-59S - 054-00E, approximately 320NM south of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Men in skiffs chased and fired upon the vessel while underway. The captain conducted
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (FLOYEN) fired upon 9 Nov 10 at 0500 local time while underway in position 01-01N 052-58E, approximately 350NM north of the Seychelles. Two white skiffs with nine people in each chased a tanker for two hours and fired upon
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (GEMINI) was hijacked 30 April at 0430 UTC while underway in position 07-01S 041-22E, 140NM southeast of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Pirates attacked from two skiffs. (IMB, UKMTO)
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (IVER EXACT) fired upon 29 Nov at 0240Z while underway in position 16-58N 067-26E, approximately 775 miles northeast of Socotra Island. Five armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Master
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (JO CEDAR) fired upon 2 Nov 09 at 1213 UTC while underway in position 07-55S 047-40E, approximately 530NM southeast of Mombassa, Kenya. One skiff with five armed men onboard chased the vessel and opened fire while two more
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (MARIDA MARGUERITE) hijacked 8 May 10 at 1206 UTC while underway in position 14-58N 054-47E, approximately 140NM northeast of Socotra Island. Armed pirates chased, attacked, and hijacked the vessel along with its 22
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (NORD STRAIT) reported an attempted boarding 22 Dec 10 at 0350 UTC while underway in position 17-00N 062-53E, approximately 500nm east of Salalah, Oman. One skiff with six pirates armed with RPGs and AK-47s fired on and
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (RISING SUN) reported attempted boarding 5 Apr 10 at 0313 UTC while underway in position 18-21N 059-01E, approximately 110NM south of Masirah Island, Oman. The master reported being chased by three skiffs. A distress message
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (SAMHO JEWELRY) was hijacked 15 Jan at 0729 UTC while underway in position 21-58N 063-50E, approximately 110 NM east of Ras al Hadd, Oman. Pirates attacked and boarded the chemical tanker taking 21 crewmembers hostage. (IMB)
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (THERESA VIII) hijacked 16 Nov 09 at 1053 UTC while underway in position 08-00.11S 045-58E, approximately 600NM south of Mogadishu, Somalia. Pirates armed with machine guns attacked and hijacked the vessel, taking hostage 28
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (TORM REPUBLICAN) fired upon by pirates in one skiff 29 September at 1215 UTC while underway in position 11-40.8N 063-05E, approximately 507 nm southeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. Vessel had fire hoses, razor wire, a
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (UACC SHAMS) fired upon by four pirates in one skiff 2 October at 0350 UTC while underway in position 03-50N 056-23E, approximately 480 nm southeast of Hobyo, Somalia. Vessel noticed mothership launching two skiffs from 8 nm
INDIAN OCEAN:Chemical tanker (UBT OCEAN) hijacked 05 Mar 10 at 0535 UTC while underway in position 08-53S 043-23E, approximately 263NM southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Vessel and its 21-member crew are currently being held off the Somali coast (IMB,
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (VOGE DIGNITY) was fired upon 3 Mar at 0906 UTC while underway in position 11-55N 058-02E, approximately 200NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. A skiff and mother ship were visually sighted heading towards the vessel. All
Indian Ocean:Container carrier attacked on 11 March while underway near position 13:09 N - 057:56 E, approximately 210 nm east-northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. Five pirates in a skiff doing 22 knots chased and fired upon the ship which was steaming at
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (ALBEDO) hijacked 25 Nov at 0300Z while underway in position 05-38N 068-27E, approxiately 1140 miles east of Garacad, Somalia. ALBEDO reported the hijacked ship POLAR chasing and acting as a mothership. (IMB)
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (CMA CGM CHOPIN) was attacked 5 Feb at 0850 UTC while underway in position 10-36N 065-26E, approximately 630NM ESE of Socotra Island, Yemen. One skiff with five pirates onboard attacked the vessel, although no shots were
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (CMA CGM MUSSET) was fired upon 4 Mar at 1030 UTC while underway in position 11-03N 064-42E, approximately 600NM SE of Socotra Island, Oman. Two skiffs with four to five pirates onboard fired automatic weapons and RPG on the
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (COURIER) was fired upon 17 Jan at 1330 UTC while underway in position 17-02N 061-33E, approximately 420NM east of Salalah, Oman. Five pirates in a white hulled skiff chased and fired upon the ship. The master increased speed
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (DELMAS KETA) was fired upon 19 Feb at 0728 UTC while underway in position 11-33S 050-45E, approximately 100NM NE of Antisiranana, Madagascar. The vessel was fired upon with automatic weapons by a pirate action group
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (ER COPENHAGEN) experienced an attempted boarding by pirates in one skiff on 11 November at 0824 UTC while underway in position 03-56S 047-14E, approximately 452 nm east of Mombasa, Kenya. Six pirates armed with guns and an
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (FELICITAS RICKMERS) fired upon 10 Nov 09 at 0430 UTC while underway in position 06-33S 048-14E, approximately 500NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. The vessel reported being under attack by two skiffs. Shots were fired, but
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 11 Apr 09 at 1240 UTC while underway in position 00:18N - 051:44E, approximately 330NM off the coast of Somalia. Eight pirates armed with guns and an RPG in two skiffs launched from a mother ship, attacked the
INDIAN OCEAN:Container ship fired upon 12 May 09 at 1615 local time while underway in position 01-02S 057-18, approximately 250NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Nine pirates in two skiffs chased and fired on the vessel using automatic weapons
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 13 Nov 08 while underway in position 04-51S 044-51E, off the coast of Kenya. Master of the vessel reported to RCC Halifax that they were being chased and fired upon by pirates in a speedboat. The master increased
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 14 Apr 09 at 1300 local time while underway in position 03:45S - 048:20E, approximately 385NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two speed boats approached the vessel from the starboard bow at a distance of 4NM. The
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 14 Nov 08 at 2134 UTC while underway in position 04-25S 048-58E. Pirates heavily armed with automatic weapons and RPGs in two speedboats chased and fired upon a container ship underway. The master increased speed,
INDIAN OCEAN:Container ship fired upon 19 March while underway at position 05:40 N - 053:23 E, approximately 520 nm northeast of Mogadishu. Six pirates in one skiff, armed with assault rifles and at least one rocket propelled grenade, chased the ship and
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 20 Mar 10 at 1200 UTC while underway in position 11-10N 062-22.9E, approximately 760NM northeast of Eyl, Somalia. Five armed men chased and attempted to board the vessel while underway. The master raised the alarm,
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 22 Mar 09 at 0840 UTC while underway in position 02-26S 051-11E, approximately 395NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Seven men in two white colored speed boats chased the vessel armed with AK47s and RPGs. They
INDIAN OCEAN: Containership fired upon 23 Oct 08 at 1732 UTC while underway near position 03:47S-047:46E, approximately 180 NM off Mombasa, Kenya. Vessel was chased and fired upon by two small boats. Vessel escaped but sustained bullet damage (IMB,
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 25 Mar 10 at 0804 UTC while underway in position 03-49S 046-10E, approximately 300NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Vessel reported coming under fire from two skiffs with 4-5 persons onboard. Vessel increased speed
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 2 Apr 09 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 05-31N 056-32E, approximately 420NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia. Two blue skiffs were launched from a mother ship at 8NM abeam from the vessel. Each skiff had four
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 30 Apr 09 at 0224 UTC while underway in position 07-46S - 051-32E, approximately 290NM southwest of Port Victoria, Seychelles. A speed boat with 6-7 persons onboard and a second speed boat with 3-4 persons onboard
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 30 Apr 09 at 1224 UTC while underway in position 04-01S - 059-33E, approximately 250NM east of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Eight pirates in two speedboats armed with guns and RPGs chased the vessel. The master
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 4 Apr 09 at 0641 UTC while underway in position 09-24N 058-15E, approximately 280NM southeast of Socotra Island. Six pirates in a speed boat armed with AK-47s chased the vessel underway. The captain contacted the
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 4 Apr 10 at 1340 UTC while underway in position 09-24.3S 044-30.2E, approximately 340NM southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Men in a skiff armed with RPGs and automatic weapons chased and fired upon the vessel.
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 8 Apr 10 at 0622 UTC while underway in position 13-43N 056-41E, approximately 150NM northeast of Socotra Island. Armed men in skiffs chased and opened fire on the vessel. The vessel increased speed, conducted
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (HAMBURG BRIDGE) fired upon 5 Apr 10 at 1205 UTC while underway in position 13-38.2N 055-38.2E, approximately 90NM northeast of Socotra Island. Armed men in skiffs chased and fired upon the vessel, using automatic weapons and
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship hijacked 8 Apr 09 at 0430 UTC while underway in position 02-24N 051-40E, approximately 235NM southeast of Hobyo, Somalia. Four pirates in a skiff boarded and hijacked the vessel while underway. The crew of 20 onboard managed
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (ITAL GARLAND) fired upon 2 Apr 10 at 0834 UTC while underway in position 12-50.6N 058-10E, approximately 210NM east of Socotra Island. Two wooden boats with seven armed men onboard chased and opened fire on the vessel. The
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (KOTA NASRAT) fired upon by pirates in two skiffs 6 October at 1650 UTC while underway in position 06-03.5S 042-15.8E, approximately 184 nm northeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The duty officer raised the alarm, sent a
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (KOTA WAJAR) hijacked 15 Oct 09 at 0237 UTC while underway in position 01-33S 054-52E, approximately 190NM north of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Owners of the vessel received a call stating that the vessel has been attacked and
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (MAERSK ALABAMA) fired upon 18 Nov 09 at 0320 UTC while underway in position 06-35N 054-30E, approximately 285 miles east of Eyl, Somalia. The vessel reported coming under fire by one skiff with four men onboard. The skiff
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (MCL BREMEN) boarded by pirates 26 Nov at 1255Z while underway in position 09-39N 067-23E, approximately 1085 miles east of Garacad, Somalia. The crew moved to the citadel and the pirates stayed onboard the vessel for
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (MSC AYALA) fired upon 28 Oct 10 at 2057 UTC while drifting in position 04-10S 039-56E, approximately 20NM east of Mombasa, Kenya. One skiff with approximately 10 men fired upon a container ship. Crew evaded attack and
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (MSC JEANNE) was fired upon by six pirates in two skiffs on 21 November at 0536 UTC while underway in position 04-03S 042-55E, about 198 nm east of Mombasa, Kenya. The Master raised the alarm, took anti-piracy preventive
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (MSC PEGGY) fired upon 12 May 10 at 1520 UTC while underway in position 09-59.12S 042-16.27E, approximately 300NM southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Suspected pirates opened fire on the vessel with two rpg rounds. The
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (NADA) fired upon 9 Apr 10 at 1005 UTC while underway in position 13-38N 056-08E, approximately 115NM northeast of Socotra Island. Armed men in skiffs chased and fired upon the vessel using machine guns and RPGs. The vessel
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (NELE MAERSK) fired upon 10 Nov 09 at 0200 UTC while underway in position 00-43.7S 061-57.8E, approximately 455NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Men in two skiffs armed with assault rifles and RPGs chased and opened
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (NORTHERN PROMOTION) fired upon 21 Nov 10 at 1114 UTC while underway in position 14-49N 059-55E, approximately 360NM southeast of Salalah, Oman. Pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased and fired upon a container ship
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (NORTHERN VALOR) fired upon 18 Nov 10 at 1945 UTC while underway in position 00-18S 052-47E, approximately 460NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Master confirmed automatic weapons and RPG fired. Vessel maintained maximum
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (NYK ALTAIR) fired upon 20 Nov 10 at 0310 UTC while underway in position 12-23N 066-19E, approximately 700NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Eight to ten people in skiff approached first from port and then from starboard side
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (PUELCHE) was attacked 5 Feb at 0315 UTC while underway in position 10-21.2N 065-27.7E, approximately 675NM ESE of Socotra Island, Yemen. Armed pirates chased the vessel but aborted the attack after evasive maneuvers were
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship reported suspicious approach 11 Apr 10 at 0930 UTC while underway in position 02-26.9N 059-59.8E, approximately 500NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Three speed boats were detected on radar at a distance of about
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship reported suspicious approach 16 Sep 09 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 15-20N 056-27.8E, approximately 170NM southeast of Salalah, Oman. A boat drifting on the port beam of the vessel increased speed and approached the
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship reported suspicious approach 27 Dec 09 at 1230 local time while underway in position 08-28N 061-01E, approximately 660NM northeast of Eyl, Somalia. Vessel detected a white-hull fishing vessel with two small craft on each
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship reported suspicious approach 28 Mar 09 at 1555 local time while underway in position 07-21S 046-44E, approximately 420NM east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A high speed boat launched from a mother ship chased the vessel. The
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship reported suspicious approach 29 Sep 10 at 0455 UTC while underway in position 06-47.5N 061-51.0E, approximately 650NM east of Garacad, Somalia. Five men on one skiff with AK-47s and hook ladders approached from stern. Master
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship reported suspicious approach 31 Mar 10 at 1830 UTC while underway in position 14-25N 064-40E, approximately 600NM northeast of Socotra Island. The vessel reported two skiffs approaching the vessel. The captain raised the
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (TAIPAN) boarded 5 Apr 10 at 0749 UTC while underway in position 12-23N 060-21E, approximately 340NM east of Socotra Island. Armed men in two skiffs boarded the vessel underway. The crew locked themselves in a bulletproof
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (WESTERMOOR) fired upon 2 Apr 10 at 1100 UTC while underway in position 11-06S 046-07E, approximately 160NM northeast of Comoros. Two skiffs with armed men onboard chased and opened fire with RPGs and automatic weapons.
INDIAN OCEAN: Container vessel (EMIRATES ZAMBEZI) fired upon by six pirates in one skiff on 17 October at 2100 UTC while underway in position 06-26S 040-06E, approximately 35 nm east of Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. Pirates were armed with guns and an RPG.
INDIAN OCEAN: Crude oil tanker (FRONT PRIDE) was fired upon 3 Mar at 1113 UTC while underway in position 09-59N 062-26E, approximately 600NM ESE of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates fired automatic weapons and RPG on the vessel. They attempted to board
INDIAN OCEAN: Crude oil tanker (GUANABARA) was boarded 5 Mar at 1310 UTC while underway in position 16-00N 062-54E, approximately 328 NM SE of Duqm, Oman. Pirates fired automatic weapons and RPG on the vessel, and the crew retreated to the citadel.
INDIAN OCEAN: Crude oil tanker (NS CENTURY) was suspiciously approached 16 Feb at 0800 UTC while underway in position 20-53.2N 069-39.1E, approximately 40NM south of Porbandar, India. Three skiffs were seen 6.3NM ahead of the tanker, along with a mother
INDIAN OCEAN: Crude oil tanker (SAVINA CAYLYN) was hijacked 8 Feb at 0427 UTC while underway in position 12-10N 066-00E, approximately 680NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Five pirates in one skiff fired upon the vessel with small arms and four RPG
INDIAN OCEAN: Dhow (AL RAFIQUEI) boarded, robbed 21 Mar 09 at 0600 local time while underway in position 04-11N 050-25E, approximately 130NM east of Hobyo, Somalia. Men in speed boats chased the dhow and then boarded it. They stole ship's stores and crew
INDIAN OCEAN: Dhow hijacked and likely conducting mothership operations. Last reported location underway near position 004-01S 048-47E. Vessel was headig north. Mariners are warned to steer clear of this area if possible.
INDIAN OCEAN: Dhow (LAXMI SAGAR) hijacked on 10 December 09 while underway near position 06-00N 51-00E, approximately 115NM southeast of Garacad, Somalia. Vessel was controlled by armed men for approximately five days before being released. Reportedly no
INDIAN OCEANDry cargo ship reported suspicious approach 21 Sep 08 while underway in position 01-27N 052:15E. The vessel reported being followed by eight to nine small boats (IMB).
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (ALAKRANA) hijacked 2 Oct 09 at 0345 UTC while underway in position 02-36S 048-34E, approximately 330NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Armed pirates attacked and hijacked the vessel. The vessel is currently anchored off the
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (ALBACAN) fired upon 4 Mar 10 at 0728 UTC while underway in position 03-26S 047-11E, approximately 340NM south of Mogadishu, Somalia. Men in two skiffs attacked and opened fire on the vessel while underway. Armed security
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (ARTXANDA) reported suspicious approach 5 Mar 10 at 0924 UTC while underway in position 03-21S 045-32E, approximately 315NM south of Mogadishu, Somalia. The master reported coming under attack by two skiffs. An embarked
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (ARTZA) fired upon 31 Oct 09 at 0730 UTC while underway in position 02-00N 050-10E, approximately 290NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Three skiffs opened fire on the vessel. A security team onboard the vessel returned fire in
INDIAN OCEAN:Fishing vessel attacked on 10 October near position 00-31N 050-37E. One skiff with six to eight pirates approached the fishing vessel at high speed and fired on the vessel. The onboard security team returned fire and the skiff broke off the
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (AVEL VAD) fired upon 31 Oct 09 at 0831 UTC while underway in position 01-29N 051-38E, approximately 370NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two blue skiffs, 5-6 meters long, opened fire on the vessel. They aborted the attack after
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (BERNICA) fired upon by pirates on 15 October at 0324 UTC while underway in position 00-54N 050-13E, approximately 299 nm southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. One mothership and two skiffs were involved in the attack. (Operator)
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (CAMPOLIBRE ALAI) fired upon 22 Nov at 0500Z while underway in position 01-30N 055-25E, approximately 600 miles east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Armed pirates in two skiffs launched from a mother ship chased and attempted to board
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (CAP ST. VINCENT) fired upon 27 Oct 09 at 1020 UTC while underway in position 01-25N 050-41E, approximately 330NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. The vessel reported being chased and fired upon by two skiffs with approximately
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (CHIN I WEN) hijacked on 3 November at 2100 UTC while underway in position 06-10S 051-10E, approximately 722 nm northeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. On 5 November, the crew regained control of the vessel and rendezvoused
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (DRENNEC) fired upon 10 Oct 09 at 0359 UTC while underway in position 02-05S 055-58E, approximately 160NM north of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Vessel reported coming under fire from two skiffs, one white and one blue. A
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing Vessel (FENG GUO NO. 168) possibly hijacked 06 Oct 10 while underway approximately 270NM east of Madagascar. The vessel departed Port Lewis, Mauritius on 1 Oct and transited northwest. The company reported that they lost contact
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel fired upon 31 Mar 10 at 1700 UTC while underway in position 10-32N 058-00E, approximately 235NM southeast of Socotra Island. Vessel reported being fired upon while transiting at a speed of 10 knots. One crewmember was
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (GLENAN) fired upon by pirates in two skiffs 3 October at 0532 UTC while underway in position 04-59N 058-00E, approximately 558 nm east of Hobyo, Somalia. One dhow was also sighted. Vessel was protected by a French Navy team,
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (GOLDEN WAVE 305) reported hijacked 9 Oct 10 at 0745 UTC while underway off Lamu, Kenya. Vessel was missing and owner reported on 17 Oct the ship was hijacked 9 Oct. The vessel has left anchorage and is now possibly operating
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel hijacked 6 Apr 09 at 0300 local time while underway in position 01-50S 055-27E, approximately 585NM off the coast of Somalia. The vessel reported being chased and then boarded by at least one boat. According to the owners of
INDIAN OCEAN:Fishing vessel hijacked on 19 October approximately 250 nm off the coast of Somalia. On 20 October, the EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) German frigate FGS SACHSEN located a dhow after receiving the fishing vessel's distress signal, rescuing 20
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (INTERTUNA TRES) fired upon 21 Nov 10 at 0720 UTC while underway in position 02-43N 055-20E, approximately 600NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Pirates armed with guns and RPG in skiffs chased and fired upon a fishing vessel
INDIAN OCEANFishing vessel (LE DRENNEC) fired upon 13 Sep 08 at 0500 UTC while underway in position 02-10N 054-37E, 427NM off Somali coast. Three white speedboats, possibly from a mother-ship, fired rockets and tried to close onto the vessel. The master
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel reportedly hijacked 30 Mar 10 while underway in last reported position 10-08N 056-06E, approximately 165NM southeast of Socotra Island. Owners reported losing contact with the vessel on 30 March after no longer receiving
INDIAN OCEAN:Fishing vessel reportedly hijacked on 26 March while underway near position 10:00 S - 050:00 E, approximately 115 nm north of Madagascar. It has been reported that maritime officials have lost contact with the vessel, and that there are 15
INDIAN OCEAN:Fishing Vessel reports possible piracy activity in 01-49N 051-11E. Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessels fired upon 17 Nov at 0516Z while underway in position 06-34S 050-01E, approximately 639 miles east of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Pirates operating out of two skiffs fired rpgs at the vessels. Armed security fired warning
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing Vessel (SHAHBAIG) hijacked on 6 December 09 while underway in position 11-52N 62-36E, approximately 470NM southeast of Socotra Island. Vessel reportedly has 29 crewmembers on board, all believed to be Pakistani. Vessel is reportedly
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (SHIUH FU 1) was hijacked 25 Dec 10 at 1000 UTC while underway in position 12-58.9S 051-52.01E, approximately 120NM east of Nosy Ankao, Madagascar. Pirates hijacked a fishing vessel along with her 26 crew members. A
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessels (PRANTALAY 11) (PRANTALAY 12) (PRANTALAY 14) hijacked 18 Apr 10 at 0200 UTC while underway in position 09-29N 069-18E, approximately 230NM northwest of Minicoy Island, India. Armed men in skiffs opened fire on the three
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (TAI YUAN 227) hijacked 6 May 10 at 1107 UTC while underway in position 01-50N 067-50E, approximately 1150NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel along with its 28 crewmembers. The vessel's owner
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (TANYO 8) hijacked 14 Nov 08 early morning while off the coast of Kenya. The Chinese vessel was hijacked by pirates armed with rocket launchers and automatic weapons while it was fishing off the coast of Kenya, according to
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (THAI UNION 3) hijacked 29 Oct 09 at 0247 UTC while underway in position 01-55S 055-53E, approximately 165NM north of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Armed pirates in two skiffs approached the vessel from both sides. The vessel
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (TORRE GIULIA) attacked by pirates in two skiffs on 1 November at 0936 UTC while underway in position 01-21S 052-21E, approximately 591 nm southeast of Kismaayo, Somalia. Vessel had protection detachment onboard. A mothership
INDIAN OCEAN:Fishing vessel (TREVIGNON) fired upon 5 Mar 10 at 0639 UTC while underway in position 04-34S 048-09E, approximately 413NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Armed men on two skiffs and one larger skiff fired at the vessel. The fishing vessel had
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (TXORI ARGI) reported suspicious approach 14 Mar 10 at 0910 UTC while underway in position 03-03S 055-08E, approximately 95NM north of Port Victoria, Seychelles. The vessel reported being approached by one mothership and two
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (VIA MISTRAL) attacked by pirates on 15 October at 1050 UTC, while underway in position 00-39N 050-32E, approximately 326 nm southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. (Operator)
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel was hijacked 13 Feb while underway in position 12-00N 053-02.1E, approximately 8NM south of Socotra Island, Yemen. The vessel has a crew of eight. (IMB)
INDIAN OCEAN: French navy vessel (SOMME) fired upon 6 Oct 09 at 2119 UTC while underway in position 01-35N 050-42E, approximately 320NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. One skiff with approximately six men onboard opened fire on the ship, likely mistaking the
INDIAN OCEAN: French warship (FS SOMME) fired upon 19 Apr 10 at 2101 UTC while underway approximately 400NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two skiffs opened fire on the ship, causing the SOMME to return fire with warning shots. When the skiffs
INDIAN OCEAN: General cargo ship (ANDINET) was fired upon 26 Jan at 0630 UTC while underway in position 11-14N 062-50E, approximately 493NM SE of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates in two skiffs fired upon the vessel with small arms. A dhow acting as a
INDIAN OCEAN: General cargo ship (AN NING JIANG) fired upon by six pirates with AK-47s in one skiff on 17 September at 1035 UTC while underway in position 03-54.6S 041-04.7E, approximately 86NM northeast of Mombasa, Kenya. A bright white skiff approached
INDIAN OCEAN: General cargo ship (BELUGA FORTUNE) reported an illegal boarding 24 Oct 10 at 0524 UTC while underway in position 03-29N 059-35E, approximately 850NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPG attacked a
INDIAN OCEAN: General cargo ship (CHOL SAN BONG CHONG NYON HO) fired upon 31 Mar 10 at 0610 UTC while underway in position 02-15S 041-31E, approximately 150NM northeast of Mombasa, Kenya. Armed men opened fire on the vessel with automatic weapons and
INDIAN OCEAN: General cargo ship (EMS RIVER) was hijacked 27 Dec at 1303 UTC while underway in position 17-57N 057-43E, approximately 225NM northeast of Salalah, Oman. Pirates using a previously hijacked tanker attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship
INDIAN OCEAN: General cargo ship fired upon 09 Oct 08 at 1330 local time while underway in position 02:07S-043:09E. The ship conducted evasive maneuvers and avoided boarding(IMB, Operator).
INDIAN OCEAN: General cargo ship fired upon 13 Nov 09 at 0446 UTC while underway in position 00-42S 047-58E, approximately 220NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Men in a white skiff armed with guns chased and opened fire on the vessel while underway.
INDIAN OCEAN: General cargo ship fired upon 16 Aug 09 at 1250 UTC while underway in position 06-17.3N 054-41.2E, approximately 320NM east of Garacad. Two skiffs launched from a mother ship chased the vessel and opened fire with automatic weapons and
INDIAN OCEAN: General cargo ship (PACIFIC EXPRESS) boarded by two skiffs with six pirates each, armed with guns and an RPG, on 20 September at 0734 UTC while underway in position 04-47S 044-35E carrying a cargo of steel, approximately 298NM southeast of
INDIAN OCEAN: General cargo ship (RAK AFRIKANA) hijacked 11 Apr 10 at 0741 UTC while underway in position 04-45S 051-00E, approximately 565NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel and have sailed it to an undisclosed
INDIAN OCEAN: General cargo ship (THOR NEXUS) was hijacked 25 Dec 10 at 0140 UTC while underway in position 16-01N 060-12E, approximately 380NM east of Salalah, Oman. Pirates boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway with her 27 crew members
INDIAN OCEANGeneral cargo vessel hijacked 18 Sep 08 at 0200 UTC while underway in position 02-21.49N 050-52.02E, 236NM off Somali coast. No further information (IMB, Operator).
INDIAN OCEAN: General cargo vessel (LUGELA) reported illegal boarding 25 Sep 10 at 0300 UTC while underway in position 07-23N 064-49E, approximately 930NM east of Garacad, Somalia. The pirates boarded the vessel but never gained control. The crew
INDIAN OCEAN-GULF OF ADEN:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS APPROACHED 3 DEC AT 0320 UTC IN POSITION 12-31.5N 045-00.0E BY FIVE BOATS, EACH CONTAINING TWO PERSONS. CREW MUSTERED AND BOATS WITHDREW TOWARD ADEN.
INDIAN OCEAN: Heavy Lift vessel reported suspicious approach 12 Mar, while underway in position 12-42N 056-44E, east of Socotra, Yemen. A suspicious fishing vessel kept calling on VHF-16 to the heavy lift vessel and asking them to keep clear of their
INDIAN OCEAN: Heavy load carrier (ZHEN HUA 26) was fired upon 21 Jan at 1055 UTC while underway in position 12-37N 065-00E, approximately 840NM east of Caluula, Somalia. Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon the vessel. The ship increased speed
INDIAN OCEAN:HNMLS Rotterdam fired upon on 24 October off Somali coast. While conducting routine surveillance off the Somali coast, HNMLS Rotterdam, the flagship for NATO's OCEAN SHIELD counter-piracy mission, came under fire from groups of suspected
INDIAN OCEAN: Indian Navy offshore patrol vessel (INS SUVARNA) was fired upon by the hijacked fishing vessel (MORTEZA) 26 Mar at 0750 UTC while underway in position 09-51N 067-05E, approximately 400NM east of Lakhadweep Islands, India. The MORTEZA was
INDIAN OCEAN: Livestock carrier (MAYSORA) was fired upon 30 Jan at 1640 UTC while underway in position 04-20N 066-20E, approximately 375NM west of Male Island, Maldives. Eight pirates in a skiff armed with machine guns and RPG launched from a mother
INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel (ADVANTAGE) was fired upon 18 Jan at 2303 UTC while underway in position 03-10N 051-11E, approximately 315NM SE of Garacad, Somalia. The vessel was attacked and fired upon by pirates with automatic weapons in one skiff but
INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel (ARDMORE SEAFARER) illegally boarded 12 Oct 10 at 1543 UTC while underway in position 08-18N 067-56E, approximately 1115NM east of Garacad, Somalia. (IMB, NSC).
INDIAN OCEAN:Merchant vessel attacked on 12 October in vicinity of 00-26N 050-39E.
INDIAN OCEAN:Merchant vessel attacked on 23 March while underway near position 16:58 N - 062:48 E, approximately 285 nm southeast of Masirah Island, Oman.
INDIAN OCEAN:Merchant vessel attacked on 25 March while underway near position 14:17 N - 056:51 E, approximately 215 nm northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen.
INDIAN OCEAN:Merchant vessel fired upon 17 March while underway at position 05:47 N - 053:50 E, approximately 390 nm south of Socotra Island, Yemen.
INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel (GAS BALI) reported being attacked on 16 October at 10:57 UTC while underway in position 05-01S 040-03E, approximately 64 nm northeast of Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. One skiff closed on the ship and the onboard security team
INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel (KAVO PORTLAND) fired upon 10 Oct 10 at 1114 UTC while underway in position 04-49N 067-06E, approximately 1070NM east of Garacad, Somalia. Four pirates armed with AK-47 and RPG chased and opened fire on a bulk carrier
INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel reported suspicious approach 12 Oct 10 at 0800 UTC while underway in position 04-38N 054-16E, 400NM east of Hobyo, Somalia. Initially, the vessel observed two skiffs. One skiff with four men on board pursued the vessel for
INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel (TORM KRISTINA) was attacked 19 Jan at 2155 UTC while underway in position 20-16N 064-29E, approximately 380NM SE of Muscat, Oman. One skiff with six pirates fired upon the vessel and attempted to board with a ladder. One
INDIAN OCEAN: Multi-function large load carrier (TAI AN KOU) illegally boarded 20 Nov 10 at 0824 UTC while underway in position 20-30N 060-51E, approximately 438NM northeast of Salalah, Oman. 15-20 people in three speed boats with RPG and AK-47
INDIAN OCEAN: Multi-purpose ship (BELUGA NOMINATION) was hijacked 22 Janat 1236 UTC while underway in position 01-49N 056-35E, approximately 360NM north of Seychelles Island. The crew made stress calls and retreated to the citadel when the pirates
INDIAN OCEAN:M/V suspicious approach in vicinity 04 49N 054 47E at 241949 UTC Apr 12. Vessels are advised to keep well clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution if in vicinity.
INDIAN OCEAN:Oceanographic vessel (BEAUTEPS BEAUPRE) fired upon 04 Mar 10 at 1437 UTC while underway in position 01-17S 047-07E, approximately 277NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Armed men in two skiffs fired upon the vessel. Vessel employed evasive
INDIAN OCEAN: Oil exploration vessel (OCEAN RIG POSEIDON) fired upon by pirates 3 October at 2016 LT while underway in position 07-49S 040-14E, approximately 83 nm southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Seven pirates approached the vessel, which sent out
INDIAN OCEAN: Oil products/chemical tanker (PORT UNION) was fired upon 24 April at 0300 UTC while underway in position 04-09.8S 047-43.0E, approximately 484NM east of Mombasa, Kenya. Pirates chased the vessel in two skiffs, one of which had five pirates
INDIAN OCEAN: Oil products tanker (AEGEA) was fired upon 4 Mar at 0922 UTC while underway in position 18-35N 063-47E, approximately 300NM SE of Masirah Island, Oman. Automatic weapons and RPG were fired. All crew apart from bridge team and unarmed
INDIAN OCEAN: Oil tanker (BANI YAS) was fired upon 25 Feb at 0952 UTC while underway in position 11-41N 061-29E, approximately 420NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. One skiff and a mother ship with five pirates onboard reportedly fired automatic weapons
INDIAN OCEAN: Oil tanker (IRENE SL) was hijacked 9 Feb at 0926 UTC while underway in position 21-27N 063-18E, approximately 255NM east of Masirah Island, Oman. The vessel was boarded and the 25 crewmembers onboard were taken hostage. (IMB)
INDIAN OCEAN:On 05 June, the Panama-flagged underway oil tanker TAIZAN experienced a suspicious approach at 17-12N 066-47E, approximately 291 nm southwest of Mumbai, India. A boat approached the vessel closing to 1.5 nm. TAIZAN attempted to increase
INDIAN OCEAN:On 1 January, a merchant vessel experienced suspicious approach near 02-18N 046-02E, approximately 42 nm northeast of Mogadishu and approximately 7 nm off the Somali coast. The activity consisted of four skiffs. Few other details have been
INDIAN OCEAN:On 7 May, a fishing vessel experienced a suspicious approach at 01-53N 051-13E, approximately 320 nm off the Somali coast. A Spanish fishing vessel observed a skiff with six pirate?s onboard approach another fishing vessel. A Spanish warship
Indian ocean On Sept. 24th 1989 0200hrs. (local time) while approaching the pilot Station at madras, India, the vessel Stonewall Jackson was boarded By thieves. The vessel slowed for pilot afterwhich it was boarded from a fishing Boat showing no lights.
INDIAN OCEAN: Passenger ship (INDIAN OCEAN EXPLORER) hijacked 27 Mar 09 while underway in position 08-30S 046-30E, approximately 420NM east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Owners have confirmed that the vessel has been hijacked. Seven crewmembers are
INDIAN OCEAN: Passenger ship (MELODY) fired upon 26 Apr 09 at 1942 UTC while underway in position 01:17S ? 055:40E, approximately 480NM east of Hobyo, Somalia. Six men in a small white speed boat attacked and fired upon the ship. An armed security
INDIAN OCEAN: Petroleum tanker (DYNATANK) fired upon by pirates on 1 November at 0050 UTC while underway in position 08-10S 046-06E, approximately 407 nm southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The onboard security team returned fire, and after 30 minutes
INDIAN OCEAN: Petroleum tanker (SCF PLYMOUTH) fired upon by four to five pirates in one skiff on 30 October at 1254 UTC while underway in position 04-20S 043-41E, approximately 245 nm southeast of Mombasa, Kenya. Vessel was traveling at a speed of 14.7
INDIAN OCEAN: Pirates in two white colored skiffs approached a chemical tanker uderway. OOW informed the Master who raised teh alarm and activated anti-piracy measures. As the skiffs approached, the onboard security team fired warning shots which were
INDIAN OCEAN: Pirate vessels sighted in 08-20N 053-58E at 232300 UTC Apr. Vessels have blue and white hulls separated by red line. Vessels passing within 100 miles are advised to exercise extreme caution.
INDIAN OCEAN: POL tanker fired upon on 11 Nov at 0540Z while underway in position 17-12N 065-33E, approximately 660 miles east of Salalah, Oman. One skiff with 6 people on board fired on the vessel. (Mercury)
INDIAN OCEAN: POL Tanker fired upon (SAMURAI) on 16 Nov at 0645 local time while underway in position 05-09N 066-42E, approximately 412 miles west of Male, Maldives. Individuals in one skiff conducted the attack. A supporting mother ship was nearby.
INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 00-52.8S 064-45.6E at 241146 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep a 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 02-04N 067-58E at 1300 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 02-55N 067-35E at 130200 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 06-37N 065-30E at 241245 UTC Sep. This area will remain high risk for atleast 24-48 hours.
INDIAN OCEAN: Products tanker (PORT STEWART) was fired upon 2 Feb at 1431 UTC while underway in position 13-03N 063-30E, approximately 515NM SE of Duqm, Oman. One skiff with a mother ship fired weapons and RPG at the vessel, but the boarding attempt was
INDIAN OCEAN:Products tanker (SMERALDO) was fired upon and boarded 14 Jan at 1730 UTC while underway in position 17-11N 061-21E, approximately 433NM NE of Salalah, Oman. The crew met in a citadel after two pirates managed to board, and awaited naval
INDIAN OCEAN: Product tanker (DAPHNE) fired upon 19 Oct 10 at 1830 UTC while underway in position 02-02.0N 050-13.7E, approximately 290NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Six pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased a product tanker underway. Master raised
INDIAN OCEAN: Product tanker (NORNA N) fired upon 24 Nov at 0312Z while underway in position 15-04N 067-05E, approximately 400 miles southwest of Mumbai, India. Master confirmed automatic weapons and rpg fired. NORNA N took evasive maneuvers as pirates
INDIAN OCEAN: Product tanker (SEA SPIRIT) fired upon 22 Nov at 0904Z while underway in position 01-31N 055-48E, approximately 620 miles east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Five skiffs with four to five armed pirates each chased and fired upon a product tanker
INDIAN OCEAN: Reefer vessel fired upon 10 Nov 08 at 1005 UTC while underway in position 01-12N 050-41E, approximately 250NM off the coast of Somalia. Armed pirates in two white speedboats approached the vessel from astern. One boat approached the ship's
INDIAN OCEAN: Research vessel reported suspicious approach 25 Mar 09 at 0730 UTC while underway in position 00-24N 056-01E, approximately 600NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two speed boats chased the vessel while underway. The boats eventually abandoned
INDIAN OCEANRoll-on/roll-off cargo vessel (FAINA) hijacked 25 Sep 08 at 1600 local time while in position 02-01N 050-40 E, approximately 280NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Three pirate boats attacked the ship. Pirates, armed with automatic weapons, then
INDIAN OCEAN: RO/RO (ASIAN GLORY) hijacked 1 Jan 10 at 2250 UTC while underway in position 10-48N 061-54E, approximately 425NM southeast of Socotra Island. Pirates hijacked the vessel with its 25 crewmembers and are sailing the vessel to an undisclosed
INDIAN OCEAN: Ro Ro (HOEGH OSLO) was fired upon 19 Jan at 0453 UTC while underway in position 13-28N 065-06E, approximately 660NM ESE of Salalah, Oman. The vessel was fired upon by pirates in three skiffs armed with small arms and RPGs. The pirates
INDIAN OCEAN: RoRo vessel (JOLLY ROSSO) fired upon 22 Oct 09 at 0415 UTC while underway in position 03-45.28S 046-43.24E, approximately 320NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Men armed with automatic weapons and RPGs in two skiffs opened fire on the vessel
INDIAN OCEAN: Sailing vessel (LYNN RIVAL) hijacked 23 Oct 09 while underway approximately 60NM west of Port Victoria, Seychelles. The vessel was bound for Tanzania when it dispatched an emergency distress signal on 23 Oct, and then lost contact (AP,
INDIAN OCEAN:Semi-submersible heavy lift ship reported suspicious approach 02 Mar 08 at 0237 UTC while underway in position 04-40.2N 057-38.9E, 500NM off the coast of Somalia. While at a distance of 5NM, a drifting orange painted dhow with white
INDIAN OCEAN, SEYCHELLES: Two fishing vessels reported being hijacked vicinity of Denis Island (03-48S 055-40E) at 282011Z Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
INDIAN OCEAN-SOMALIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTS BEING PURSUED 16 NOV BETWEEN 0700 AND 0900 UTC BY A SUSPICIOUS SUPPLY BOAT-TRAWLER TYPE VESSEL IN POSITION 04-21N 049-49E ABOUT 80 MILES OFFSHORE. PURSUING BOAT, DESCRIBED AS GREY HULL AND WHITE
INDIAN OCEAN: Spanish warship (ESPS INFANTA CRISTINA) fired upon 6 Nov 10 at 1725 UTC while underway in position 01-48S 042-31E, approximately 80NM south of Kismaayo, Somalia. The warship was attacked with AK-47 from pirates aboard a previously hijacked
INDIAN OCEAN-SRI LANKA:A U.S. FLAG SURVEY VESSEL (USNS BOWDITCH) WAS APPROACHED 12 OCT, 260 MILES EAST OF SRI LANKA IN POSITION 05-46.6N 086-6.2E BY A 40 FT. SAIL-MOTOR FISHING BOAT. FOUR CREW OF THE FISHING BOAT, TWO OF WHOM APPEARED TO BE CONCEALING
Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka The 2,704 gross ton North Korean flag cargo ship (Moran Bong) is to be released by Tamil Tiger rebels which seized the ship July, 8, 1997 off Sri Lanka's north coast. On August 22, 1997 the International Committee of the Red
INDIAN OCEAN:Suspicious blue coloured skiff with 7 POB reported in vicinity 08 30N - 53 00E at 280917UTC MAR 12. Vessels are advised to keep well clear and to exercise extreme caution.
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (ALPINE PERSEFONE) was attacked 11 Jan at 1345 UTC while underway in position 14-01N 067-25E, approximately 380NM west of Goa, India. Pirates in one skiff came alongside the vessel with weapons and attempted to board with a ladder.
INDIAN OCEAN:Tanker attacked on 26 March while underway near position 05:21 S - 049:18 E,approximately 370 nm west of Victoria, Seychelles. Four armed pirates in a skiff chased the ship, reportedly firing 30 rounds at the vessel. Ship?s Master increased
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (BARBAROSA) was fired upon 11 Jan at 1021 UTC while underway in position 16-33N 059-08E, approximately 290NM east of Salalah, Oman. Five pirates on a skiff fired automatic weapons and RPGs at the Tanker. Due to evasive maneuvering,
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (BW BAUHINIA) was attacked 7 Jan at 1629 UTC while in position 21-08N 062-45E, approximately 180NM ESE of Ras al Hadd, Oman. Five pirates in a skiff fired upon and attempted to board the vessel, but were evaded when the master
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (BW LION) fired upon 9 Nov 09 at 0830 UTC while underway in position 01-09S 061-35E, approximately 420NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Several men in two skiffs armed with assault rifles and RPGs chased and opened fire on
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker chased 3 Oct 10 at 1430 UTC while underway in position 13-21.2N 049-29.1E, approximately 88NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Five pirates wearing face masks and armed with guns in a skiff chased a tanker underway. Master raised
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (D&K I) fired upon 27 Nov at 0700Z while underway in position 00-39N 064-51E, approximately 620 miles northeast of the Seychelles. A tanker underway noticed a mother vessel launching skiffs, which started approaching the tanker. The
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (DL COSMOS) fired upon 31 Mar 10 at 1320 UTC while underway in position 05-24S 040-05E, approximately 60NM southeast of Mombasa, Kenya. Captain reported being fired upon by two skiffs from the stern. Vessel was moving at
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (EVITA) fired upon 31 Mar 10 at 0513 UTC while underway in position 02-03N 052-27E, approximately 425NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Vessel reported coming under fire by two skiffs. Vessel conducted evasive maneuvers and evaded the
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker fired upon 18 Apr 10 at 0725 UTC while underway in position 09-29N 068-56E, approximately 865NM southeast of Socotra Island and 430NM west of Kochi, India. Four men in a skiff armed with RPGs opened fire on the vessel. Counter-piracy
INDIAN OCEANTanker fired upon 20 Sep 08 at 1700 UTC while in position 02-37N 051-25E, 250 nm east of the Somali coast. Three pirates armed with machine guns and RPG in a white-colored fast boat chased and fired upon the ship. The ship's master increased
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker fired upon 22 Mar 10 at 1200 UTC while underway in position 14-56.4N 055-01.6E, approximately 140NM northeast of Socotra Island. Six armed men in a speedboat chased and fired upon the vessel while attempting to board from the port
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker fired upon 25 Apr 10 at 0348 UTC while underway in position 17-59N 065-49E, approximately 815NM northeast of Socotra Island. Six men armed with automatic weapons and RPGs in a white skiff chased and opened fire on the vessel. The
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker fired upon 8 Nov 10 at 1345 UTC while underway in position 06-43S 051-15E, approximately 750NM southeast of Mombasa, Kenya. One white-hulled, seven meter skiff with six people on board approached tanker from astern and fired RPG,
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (FRONT ALFA) illegally boarded 21 Nov 10 at 2145 UTC while underway in position 15-30N 059-17E, approximately 580NM southeast of Salalah, Oman. Armed pirates in a skiff chased and boarded a tanker underway. The crew locked themselves
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (FRONT WARRIOR) was fired upon 6 Jan at 0220 UTC while underway in position 20-00N 064-06E, approximately 503NM NE of Mumbai, India. Pirates in one skiff fired at the tanker, but the crew used razor wire and fire hoses to evade the
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (GURU GOBIND SINGH) fired on 25 Nov at 1800 local time while underway in position 14-52N 068-01E, approximately 810 miles northeast of Socotra Island. Seven pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Master enforced
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (HADI) fired upon 25 Nov at 1439Z while underway in position 19-47N 062-56E, approximately 234 miles east of Masirah, Oman. Tanker fired on by pirates in a skiff with guns and rpgs. Vessel increased speed, sent alert, took evasive
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (HELLESPONT TRINITY) was fired upon 16 Dec 10 at 0315 UTC while underway in position 16-10N 068-20E, approximately 300NM southwest of Mumbai, India. Pirates in a skiff approached a tanker underway and opened fire with automatic
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (ISUZUGAWA) fired upon 25 Apr 10 at 0215 UTC while underway in position 18-06N 065-47E, approximately 815NM northeast of Socotra Island. Four men armed with automatic weapons and RPGs in a white skiff chased and opened fire on the
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (KYTHIRA) fired upon 30 Nov at 1330Z while underway in position 09-19N 069-30E approximately 386 miles northwest of the Maldives. Five armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack. Master
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (MAERSK PELICAN) was fired upon 3 Jan at 1503Z while underway in position 19-35N 065-13E, approximately 430 miles west of Mumbai, India. Pirates in a small high speed boat approached from the stern, and fired upon the tanker with
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (MARAN CENTAURUS) hijacked 29 Nov 09 at 1213 UTC while underway in position 03-09.39N 061-30.3E, approximately 590NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Pirates boarded the tanker and have since anchored it off the coast of
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (MOSCOW UNIVERSITY) reportedly hijacked 5 May 10 at 0413 UTC while underway in position 12-15N 059-30E, approximately 290 miles east of Socotra Island. Pirates in a skiff chased and opened fire on the vessel. The captain conducted
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (NEW FORTUNER) was fired upon 13 Jan at 0914 UTC while underway in position 13-50N 056-45.0E, approximately 150NM NE of Socotra Island. Four pirates armed with guns and an RPG chased and fired upon the tanker. The tanker took evasive
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (NIPAYIA) hijacked 25 Mar 09 at 1503 UTC while underway in position 01-42N 053-41E, approximately 370NM east/southeast of Hobyo, Somalia. Armed pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel while underway. Nineteen crewmember are being
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (NS COMMANDER) fired upon 27 Apr 09 at 1050 UTC while underway in position 13-10N - 056-37E, approximately 320NM east of Caluula, Somalia. One speed boat with three armed men approached the vessel and ordered it to stop. The captain
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (PYXIS DELTA) fired upon 23 Apr 10 at 0242 UTC while underway in position 14-51N 065-14E, approximately 640NM northeast of Socotra Island. Five armed men in a skiff chased and opened fire on the vessel with RPGs and automatic
INDIAN OCEAN:Tanker reported suspicious approach 19 Mar 08 at 0312 UTC while underway in position 10-46.8N 066-44.5E, in the Arabian Sea. The suspicious craft was detected about 6NM ahead of the vessel. The vessel altered to keep clear of the craft,
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 21 Dec 09 at 1710 UTC while underway in position 17-09N 066-06E, approximately 400NM southwest of Mumbai, India. A group of armed men in three speedboats pursued the vessel. Evasive maneuvers, including
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 25 May 10 at 1420 UTC while underway in position 14-25N 054-21E, approximately 100NM north of Socotra Island. The captain reported one white hulled skiff with five persons onboard approached the vessel
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (SAMHO DREAM) hijacked 4 Apr 10 at 0740 UTC while underway in position 08-21N 065-00E, approximately 900NM east of Eyl, Somalia. Pirates in skiffs boarded and hijacked the vessel. The vessel and 24 crewmembers have been taken to an
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (SEACREST) was fired upon 16 Jan at 1450 UTC while underway in position 12-30N 061-05E, approximately 385NM east of Socotra Island. Six pirates armed with a ladder and RPG chased and fired upon the tanker. The tanker made evasive
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (SIGLOO STAR) was chased 27 Dec 10 at 1200 UTC while underway in position 15-17N 056-22.8E, approximately 160NM southeast of Salalah, Oman. Skiffs launched from a previously hijacked vessel chased an LPG tanker. The tanker enforced
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (STARLIGHT VENTURE) chased and fired upon 27 Oct 10 at 1930 UTC while underway in position 13-18N 068-56E, approximately 350NM west of Mangalore, India. Two skiffs with an unknown number of people onboard approached tanker from
Indian Ocean The 2,704 gross ton North Korean flagged general cargo ship (Mo Ban Bong) was captured by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eeelam (LTTE) on July 7, 1997. The ship, under the sailing name (Mo Ran bong), was anchored five miles off Point Pedro on
Indian Ocean The 3,351 gross ton Denmark flagged general cargo ship (Star Bird) was boarded by pirates during the evening on July 26, 1997 while the ship was anchored in the roads of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Armed pirates were discovered on board the ship
Indian Ocean The 8,957 gross ton Malaysia flagged containership (Bunga Mas Lima) was boarded by thieves on July 11, 1997 while it was at anchor in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The boarding occured between the hours of 2100 and 2300 during a period of heavy rains
INDIAN OCEAN:The crew of 10,576-ton, St. Vincent-flag cargo ship (MED STAR) reported hijacked 9 Jun by 14 stowawayswho boarded the ship at Bandar Abbas, Iran, cooperated in smuggling the men aboard for a reported payment of $250 per person. The 14 were
INDIAN OCEAN:The owners of fishing vessel CHUN YING reported that they lost contact with their vessel since 20 JUNE 2013 at 0110 LT while the vessel in position 00-34N 054-48E. The vessel's satellite phones and tracking system are turned off. There are
INDIAN OCEAN:The owners reported that a sister ship located the fishing vessel CHUN YING at position 01-13.28N 055-24.17E. The vessel was destroyed by a fire onboard. The two life rafts onboard were missing. The fate of the 28 crew members and 3 guards
INDIAN OCEAN:The sailing yacht (SPIRIT OF JUNO) reports that at 1846 UTC 15 May it was approached in position 13-24S 114-45E by a lighted unidentified motor vessel described as 100 to 120 feet in length with red-painted bow. The motor vessel with 5
INDIAN OCEAN:The yacht (SAINT JUDE) reported that an attempt was made to board 16 Sep at 1825 UTC while in position 07-53.4S 091-00.3E. Yacht contacted Darwin Radio and boarding attempt was broken off.
INDIAN OCEANTrawler (PLAYA DE ANZORAS) reported suspicious approach 11 Sep 08 during nightfall, 415NM off Somali coast. The tuna boat reacted quickly and headed out to sea, and the suspected pirates followed it for a while but eventually moved away. No
INDIAN OCEAN: Tug (KMC RHINO) was fired upon 6 Mar at 0901 UTC while underway in position 07-24N 051-50E, approximately 130NM east of Eyl, Somalia. One mother ship and a skiff approached and fired upon the vessel, but the tug evaded a boarding. (ONI,
INDIAN OCEAN: Tug reported suspicious approach 27 Nov 09 at 1340 UTC while underway in position 03-41S 044-48E, approximately 240NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. The vessel reported being approached by two skiffs. A warship nearby dispatched a
INDIAN OCEAN: Tuna fishing vessel attacked by pirates on 31 October at 1415 UTC while underway in position 02-23S 049-29E, approximately 444 nm southeast of Kismaayo, Somalia. The vessel had a protection detachment onboard the vessel. (Operator)
INDIAN OCEAN: Two fishing vessels reported suspicious approach 16 Mar 10 while underway in position 06-24S 050-53E, approximately 290NM southwest of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Three skiffs approached the fishing vessels. Armed security teams onboard
INDIAN OCEAN: Unidentified dhow hijacked on or about 5 Jan 10 while underway, exact location unknown. The vessel was reported underway 26 Jan 10 in position 13-08N 056-56E, likely conducting mothership operations (UKMTO).
INDIAN OCEAN: Unidentified vessel reported a suspicious approach 3 Apr at 0145 local time, while underway in position 04-33N 055-40E, 400nm off the east coast of Somalia. As a speedboat approached the vessel, the master took evasive maneuvers and
INDIAN OCEANUSNS (JOHN LENTHALL) reported suspicious approach 23 Sep 08 while underway off the central east coast of Somalia. Despite defensive measures to deter them from approaching, the small boats continued to approach the ship. An embarked security
INDIAN OCEAN: Vehicle carrier approached 28 Jan, at 0610 UTC in position 11-20.0N 065-09.9E. The vehicle carrier was underway when it received a call on VHF ch.16, from a small craft asking for fresh water. The craft closed in to 2nm from the starboard
INDIAN OCEAN: Vehicle carrier (DELPHINUS LEADER) was attacked 8 Feb at 0918 UTC while underway in position 13-06N 064-09E, approximately 560NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. A single skiff with a mother ship in the area fired upon the vessel, but the
INDIAN OCEAN: Vehicle carrier fired upon 22 Mar 09 at 1307 UTC while underway in position 02-46S 052-11E, approximately 500NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two speed boats with pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPGs chased and opened fire on
INDIAN OCEAN: Vehicle carrier (HOEGH PUSAN) fired upon 4 Oct 09 at 1900 UTC while underway in position 01-47.2S 056-07.1E, approximately 150NM north of Seychelles. Two unlit boats chased the vessel from astern and opened fire. The master increased speed,
INDIAN OCEAN:Vessel attacked in 01-16N 058-07E at 170952Z August.
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel (BBC TOGO) fired upon 02 Dec 09 at 1206 UTC while underway near position 14-26N 054-18E, approximately 100NM north of Socotra Island. Armed men aboard two skiffs, which were launched from a mothership, fired upon the vessel with
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel (DELMAS NACALA) fired upon 31 Mar 10 at 1713 UTC while underway in position 01-28N 065-09E, approximately 680NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. The vessel reported being chased and fired upon by two small fast boats while
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel (ER LUBECK) fired upon 12 Mar 10 at 0045 UTC while underway in position 03-10S 062-06E, approximately 400NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Armed men in two skiffs chased and opened fire on the vessel. The vessel conducted
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel fired upon 11 Feb 09 at 0630 UTC while underway in position 10-39N 055-54E. Vessel was approached by a light blue colored skiff described as 5 to 7 meters long with five men onboard armed with guns and an RPG, travelling more than 20
INDIAN OCEAN:VESSEL FIRED UPON 11 MARCH 09 AT 2240Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 04-02S 046-33E, APPROXIMATELY 410 NM EAST OF MOMBASA, KENYA. ONE WHITE SKIFF WITH AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF ASSAILANTS CAME WITHIN 100 METERS OF THE VESSEL AND FIRED MACHINE GUNS
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel fired upon 27 Aug 09 at 0230 UTC while underway in position 00-08N 044-50E, approximately 140NM northeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Vessel reported coming under fire by four skiffs firing RPGs. UKMTO reported the vessel had increased
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel fired upon 28 Apr 09 at 0704 UTC while underway in position 13-49N - 056-30E, approximately 380NM northeast of Caluula, Somalia. Two skiffs were launched from a mother ship and fired two RPGs at the bridge and missed. Automatic
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel fired upon 29 Apr 09 at 1550 local time while underway in position 01-40S - 047-12E, approximately 280NM southeast of Barawe, Somalia. Five men armed with automatic weapons in a white colored speed boat approached the vessel from the
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel fired upon 30 Dec 09 at 0445 UTC while underway in position 11-42N 063-00E, approximately 500NM east of Socotra Island. Owners received a distress message that armed men opened fire on the vessel with automatic weapons. The vessel
INDIAN OCEAN:VESSEL FIRED UPON 6 MARCH 09 AT 0658Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 03-51S 044-10E, APPROXIMATELY 265NM EAST OF MOMBASA, KENYA. ONE SKIFF WITH SIX MEN CAME WITHIN 100 METERS OF THE VESSEL AND FIRED WAT WAS BELIEVED TO BE A ROCKET PROPELLED
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel hijacked 4 Apr 09 at 0530 UTC while underway in position 02-40S 048-03E, approximately 320NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPGs boarded and hijacked the vessel. There are 24 crewmembers
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel (JOLLY SMERALDO) fired upon 29 Apr 09 at 1250 UTC while underway in position 01-40S - 047-12E, approximately 245NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Pirates armed with automatic weapons chased and fired upon the vessel. The captain
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel (JOLLY SMERALDO) fired upon 30 Apr 09 at 0350 UTC while underway in position 00-36N - 050-08E, approximately 250NM off the coast of Somalia. Pirates armed with automatic weapons in a skiff chased the vessel and opened fire. The
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel (LEOPARD) was fired upon 12 Jan at 1322 UTC while underway in position 15-13N 058-17E, approximately 263NM ESE of Salalah, Oman. Pirates in two skiffs attacked and boarded the vessel. Pirates later transferred the crew to a nearby
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel (LIBERTY SUN) fired upon 14 Apr 09 at 1810 local time while underway in position 02:42S - 046:24E, approximately 265NM southeast of Barawe, Somalia. Pirates in skiffs launched from mother ships chased a bulk carrier underway and
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel (MSC EVA) was fired upon 23 Mar at 1451 UTC, while underway in position 09-00N 066-27E, approximately 684NM west of Cochin, India. Pirates in two skiffs fired upon the vessel causing damage to the master and chief officer's cabin,
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel (POMPEI) hijacked 18 Apr 09 at 0327 UTC while underway in position 02:45S - 056:48E, approximately 680NM off the coast of Somalia. Pirates in skiffs armed with automatic weapons and an RPG attacked and hijacked the vessel. Ten crew
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel reported attempted boarding 5 May 09 at 0930 local time while underway in position 02-38S - 053-49E, approximately 155NM northwest of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Eight pirates in two speed boats armed with automatic weapons approached
INDIAN OCEAN:Vessel reported several suspicious approaches 31 Mar 08 at 1020 local time, while underway in position 06-41.7N 057-59.98E, 450NM east of the coast of Somalia. A suspicious fishing vessel was sailing on the opposite course, on the starboard
INDIAN OCEAN:VESSEL REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 13 MAR 09 AT 0713Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 07-11N 058-50E. THE VESSEL REPORTED BEING CHASED BY ONE SPEED BOAT WITH SIX MEN ONBOARD ARMED WITH AK-47S. THE MASTER CONDUCTED EVASIVE MANEUVERS AND THE MEN
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 1 Apr 09 at 1130 UTC while underway in position 13-50N 055:15E, approximately 90NM northeast of Socotra Island. A dhow described as having a brown hull and blue superstructure with a length of 30 meters
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 1 Apr 09 at 1251 UTC while underway in position 09:00N - 059:03E, approximately 340NM southeast of Socotra Island. The captain spotted a speed boat approaching the vessel at a speed of 17kts. The master
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 1 May 09 at 1100 local time while underway in position 08-04S - 057-11E, approximately 220NM southeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Vessel reported being chased for approximately 20 minutes after the
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 20 Mar 09 at 1002 local time while underway in position 07-51S 045-04E, approximately 330NM east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Five armed men in a boat chased the vessel while underway. The captain raised
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 28 Feb at 1451 UTC while underway in position 12-22.8N 060-42.1E, approximately 360NM east of Socotra Island. Master first observed suspicious vessel, noted to be what looked like a fishing vessel, on
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 5 Apr 09 at 1630 local time while underway in position 01-00S 056-10E, approximately 590NM off the coast of Somalia. The vessel passed a white boat with four men onboard at a speed of 4 kts. The boat
INDIAN OCEAN- VICINITY OF MOMBASA, KENYA 10MAY91 during hours of darkness, members (number unknown) of the Samali Patriotic Movement (SPM) hijacked a Somali Police Vessel by force in the vicinity of Mombasa, Kenya. Somalian Police were transporting an
INDIAN OCEAN: VLCC (CHIOS) was fired upon 5 Feb at 0930 UTC while underway in position 10-00.1N 070-59.4E, approximately 155NM NW of Minicoy Island, India. A skiff with four pirates onboard fired upon the vessel with small arms and RPG. The vessel
INDIAN OCEAN: VLCC (DUQM) was attacked 02 Feb at 0918 UTC while underway in position 24-14.50N 063-20.11E, approximately 60NM south of Pasni, Pakistan. International warships came to the assistance of the vessel and fired one 5 inch illumination round
INDIAN OCEAN: Warship (HNLMS TROMP) reported suspicious approach 17 Mar 10 at 0601 UTC while underway in position 05-22S 051-43E, approximately 225NM southwest of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Two small skiffs made a fast approach toward the warship,
INDIAN OCEAN: While underway, OOW onboard a bulk carrier noticed an unidentified and unlit target on the radar about 9 nautical miles on starboard bow. Target did not transmit AIS signal and did not respond to calls on VHF radio. About 45 minutes later,
INDIAN OCEAN: Yacht (CAPRICORN) was fired upon 2 Mar at 0752 UTC while underway in position 12-11N 063-58E, approximately 580NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Automatic weapons were fired, and pirates boarded but were repelled by armed security personnel
INDIAN OCEAN: Yacht (ING) was hijacked 24 Feb while underway in position 14-30N 058-19E, approximately 250NM NE of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates took the crew of seven, including three minors, hostage. (ONI, Open press)
INDIAN OCEAN: Yacht (QUEST) was hijacked 18 Feb at 1323 UTC while underway in position 18-00N 061-02E, approximately 282NM SE of Sur, Oman. Nineteen pirates reportedly were involved in the hijacking on QUEST, which resulted in the death of all four crew
INDIAN OCEAN:Yacht reported suspicious approach 24 Feb 08, while in position 11-55N 061-27.93E, 411NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. The vessel reported seeing a 60ft fishing vessel behaving quite aggressively, towing fenders. The vessel eventually moved
INDIAN OCEAN:Yachts reported suspicious approach 27 Feb 08 at 0700 UTC/1100 local time, while in position 13-05.6N 057-49.44E, 197NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. The three vessels were approached by a 60-70ft long liner with at least 16 people on
INDIAN OCEAN: Yacht (TANIT) hijacked 4 Apr 09, approximately 350NM of Ras Hafun in northeast Somalia. The vessel was boarded and hijacked and reportedly sailing toward Puntland. Further details surrounding the hijacking are still unclear at this time and
INDIAN OCEAN-YEMEN:THE SYRIAN-FLAG LIVESTOCK CARRIER (MOHYEDDIN-M) WAS REPORTED BOARDED PRIOR TO 10 JUN WHILE IN YEMENI WATERS NEAR OMANI BOARDER BY PERSONS WHO DEMANDED MONEY TO ALLOW CONTINUED PASSAGE OF THE VESSEL. SHIP CALLED AT OMAN ENROUTE MUMBAI,
INDIA:On 05 April, the tanker NEW CENTURY experienced an attempted boarding at 17-39N 083-24E, at the Visakhapatnam Anchorage. Seven robbers in three fishing boats approached the anchored vessel. Two robbers managed to reach the ship's rail using hooks
INDIA:On 14 February, a tanker was boarded at 09-54N 076-08E at the Cochin Anchorage. Three robbers boarded the anchored vessel. Alert Duty Officer noticed movement on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing crew's
INDIA:On 24 July, the anchored Singapore-flagged chemical tanker BUNGA LUCERNE was boarded at 22-48N 070-03E, at the Kandla Anchorage. An able bodied seaman and a deck cadet, who were carrying out routine work on the forecastle of the anchored chemical
INDIA:On 27 January, the chemical tanker CHAMPION TRUST was boarded at 17-01N 082-24E, at the Kakinada Anchorage. Eight robbers in two boats armed with long knives approached the anchored vessel. Two of the robbers boarded and stole ship's stores from
INDIA:On 29 January, the product tanker BW YANGTZE was boarded in the vicinity of 22-01N 088-06E, at the Haldia Anchorage. Robbers armed with knives and a gun, boarded the anchored vessel and started lowering mooring ropes. Duty Officer spotted the
INDIA:On 30 June, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 22-58N 070-14E, at the Kandla Inner Anchorage. Three to four robbers, in a boat, boarded the anchored bulk carrier. The Duty Officer noticed the boarding and immediately raised the alarm. Upon
INDIA:On 3 January, bulk cargo vessel JADE SKY boarded at 22-49N 070-03E, at the Kandla port anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel, broke into the forecastle store room, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed.
INDIA:PANAMANIAN-FLAG CARGO SHIP (JUBILEE) (NFI) REPORTED INTERCEPTED 26 APR BY TWO BOATS WHICH BLOCKED ITS MOVE ALONG NAVIGATION CHANNEL WHILE BEING PILOTED FROM HALDIA TO KOLKATA. PILOT AND MASTER WERE DRAGGED FORM SHIP BY MEMBERS OF A GANG OF 200 WHO
INDIA:Product tanker boarded, robbed 18 Oct 07 at 0200 local time in position 22-49.0N 070-04.5E at Kandla outer Tuna buoy. Robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed and stole items from the crews smoking room. The incident was reported to port control so
INDIA:Product tanker (SAMPURNA SWARAJYA) boarded, robbed 05 Apr 08 at 0330 local time while at anchorage in position 09-57.1N 076-04.8E, Port of Kochi. Six robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel at the forecastle using hooks and ropes. The
INDIA: Research vessel boarded 22 Jan 10 at 0140 local time while in position 17-00.3N ? 082-18.8E, Kakinada anchorage. Three robbers in a small fishing boat approached the vessel from the stern. One robber boarded the vessel thru the mooring port hole
INDIA:Research vessel reported attempting boarding 22 Apr 08 at 0430 local time, Mumbai anchorage. Four robbers in a motor boat attempted to board the vessel, however, the attempt failed due to a strict anti-piracy watch (IMB).
INDIA: Rig boarded 22 Mar at 0705 UTC while under tow by two tug boats, in position 08-43.0N 076-14.0E, off the southwest coast. Three pirates, in two speedboats, boarded the rig and started preparing to transfer equipment from the rig to their
INDIA, ROADS OF KANDLA. THE 4,159 GROSS TON LIBERIAN FLAGGED TANKER (NORMAR SPLENDER) WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES AT 0100 LOCAL TIME WHILE IT WAS IN THE ROADS OF KANDLA, INDIA ON 09 AUG 97. UPON HEARING THE SHIP'S ALARM THE PIRATES FLED BUT WERE ABLE TO STEAL
INDIA - ROADS OF KANDLA The 4,159 gross ton Liberian-flagged tanker (Normar Splendour) was boarded by pirates at 0100 local time while it was in the Roads of Kandla, India on 09 Aug 1997. Upon hearing the ship's alarm the pirates fled but were able to
INDIA: Sailing yacht boarded and robbed 22 Apr at 2200 local time, off Kannyakumari, Cape Comorin. More than ten persons in a fishing boat boarded the yacht, stole property, and a life raft and left. Skipper made a police complaint. Authorities recovered
INDIA:Seven robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker, at Visakhapatnam Anchorage, via the poop deck. Duty AB contacted the bridge. All crew went into the accommodation, closed all doors, and then the master raised the alarm. The robbers jumped
INDIA:Ship's stores stolen from unidentified ship at Kandla Anchorage.
INDIA:Ship's stores were stolen 1230 local time from an unidentified bulk carrier anchored at Chennai, Madras 10 May. Duty watchman noticed one thief who boarded over the stern who jumped into the water and fled in a waiting boat with six other persons
INDIA:Six thieves attempted to board an unidentified container ship at Chennai (Madras) anchorage 0245 local time 24 Apr. The would-be intruders used the anchor chain and grappling hooks but were prevented from boarding by alert crew.
INDIA-SOUTHWEST COAST: Container ship attacked by four skiffs on its stbd side on 07 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
INDIA:Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) reportedly fired upon fishing vessel, fishermen killed 12 Jul 08, early morning, off Point Calimere. According to an injured fisherman on board the vessel at the time, two of his fellow fishermen were killed by the SLN in an
INDIA: Tanker boarded 14 Feb 10 at 0835 local time while anchored in Vishakhapatnam. One boat with three robbers approached the vessel from the port side. When the boat did not cross the bows the master raised the alarm. As the crew went forward to
INDIA: Tanker experienced an attempted boarding on 15 February while anchored at position 09-57 N 076-02 E, 2.5 nm south of SPM Cochin Anchorage. Approximately 20 robbers in two boats approached the tanker and attempted to board. The lookout crew noticed
INDIA:Tanker (FANTASY I) boarded 28 Mar 08 (according to IMB) 29 Mar 08 (according to ReCAAP ISC) at approximately 0200 local time while in position 22-47.18N 70-04.63E, Kandla outer anchorage. Upon anchoring at the outer anchorage, Kandla tower informed
INDIA: Tanker robbed 17 Dec 09 at 1929 UTC while anchored in Kochi anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel via the anchor chain. They broke open the forepeak store and stole ship's stores. The crew noticed and chased them away. Seeing the crew, the
INDIA: Tanker robbed 5 May 09 at 0250 local time, Cochin anchorage. Three robbers boarded the vessel at anchor using a rope and hook. Robbers stole and lowered ship's stores into a waiting boat. The 2nd officer noticed the robbers and approached them
INDIA:Ten persons in two unlit boats attempted to board an unidentified cargo ship 3 Jun at 0250 local time at Chennai anchorage. Watchman alerted bridge and intruders fled when they saw the alerted crew.
INDIA:THE 15,943-TON, SINGAPORE-FLAG BULK CARRIER (ASEAN SUCCESS) WAS BOARDED 5 FEB AT 2100 UTC WHILE ANCHORED IN OUTER ANCHORAGE AT KANDLA, INDIA. SHIP WAS BOARDED BY 12 INTRUDERS WHO STOLE A LARGE QUANTITY OF SHIP'S STORES BEFORE BEING CHASED BY SHIP'S
INDIA:The 28,704-ton, Indian flag tanker (FLYING OFFICER NIRMAL JIT SINGH SEKHON PVC) spilled diesel oil at its Berth 4 Jun (reported 30 Jun) due to apparent tampering with discharge valve by thieves seeking to steal the oil.
India The 4,159 gross ton Liberian flagged tanker (Normar Splendour) was boarded by pirates at 0100 local time while it was in the Roads of Kandla, India on August 9, 1997. Upon hearing the ship's alarm the pirates fled but were able to steal one
INDIA: The Bermuda-flag container ship (BOXER CAPTAIN COOK) was boarded 24 Jul (reported 6 Aug). Six persons with knives boarded from a small wooden boat, using grappling hooks. Alarm was sounded and police and port control advised. Thieves left after
INDIA: The chemical tanker (SPIC EMERALD) was boarded in the early hours of 6 May in rough weather while at Chennai anchorage. Seven persons armed with crude weapons threatened the crew and began looting crew belongings and ship's property. The Indian
INDIA:Thieves attempted to board an unidentified ship at Tuticorin Roads by climbing anchor chain. They fled when alarm was raised.
INDIA:Thieves boarded an unidentified ship at Cochin Port, India, but withdrew without stealing anything when confronted by the crew.
INDIA:Thieves in a wooden boat, armed with knives, cut the mooring line of an unidentified tanker tied to a mooring buoy 19 Apr in Vishakhapatnam. The attack occurred at 2000 UTC. Dutycrew sounded the alarm and the thieves fled with the line.
INDIA: Thieves stole ship's stores from an unidentified cargo ship berthed at the port of Kakinada (17-00N 082-19E), boarding at 0324 UTC armed with knives.
INDIA:Three robbers in a wooden boat approached and boarded an anchored tanker in 9-57N 76-13E, at Cochin Outer Anchorage. They broke into the forecastle store and stole ship's stores. Duty crew heard some noises in the fore peak store, checked and found
INDIA:Tug and barge boarded, robbed 16 Jan 08 at 1345 local time while underway in position 16-58.17N 082-24.26E, Kakinada OPL. Pirates in a small craft came alongside the vessel towing a barge. They stole ship?s stores. The alert crew raised the alarm,
INDIA: Tug boarded 15 Feb, 0815 local time, in position 12-05N 080-10.7E. Pirates, in a fishing vessel, approached the tug towing a floating crane underway. The tug tried to take evasive maneuvers, but the pirates managed to board the unmanned floating
INDIA: Two passenger vessels hijacked the morning of 30 Apr on River Krishna, Andhra Pradesh state. Two tourist boats were hijacked and ten people were taken hostage by four Maoists and a female accomplice. The hijackers, disguised as passengers, boarded
INDIA: Unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 16 May at 0715 UTC while anchored in position 13-06N 080-22E, Chennai (Madras) outer roads. Eight persons armed with long knives tried to gain access via the stern, but duty seaman raised alarm
INDIA: Unidentified cargo ship reports attempt to board 27 May during the night while at anchor Chennai anchorage. Crew contacted Coast Guard which apprehended the men armed with knives and swords and turned them over to police (IMB).
INDIA: Unidentified cargo ship was boarded 25 May at 0350 local time while at Chennai (Madras) anchorage, by a single armed man operating from a green boat with a white line containing 3 accomplices. Crew raised alarm and intruder escaped empty
INDIA: Unidentified container ship was boarded 26 May at 0415 local time, while anchored at Chennai (Madras) Roads. Four armed men boarded using grappling hooks and stabbed one of the crew when alarm was sounded, escaping in their boat with four
INDIA:UNIDENTIFIED TANKER BOARDED 10 DEC AT 2330 UTC VIA ANCHOR CHAIN WHILE ANCHORED AT COCHIN. SHIPS STORES STOLEN BY THIEVES WHO ESCAPED IN SMALL WOODEN BOAT.
INDIA: Unidentified tanker was boarded 7 May at 0555 local time while in position 13-05.7N 080 -22.5E at Chennai anchorage. Persons armed with knives boarded at the poop and threatened duty seaman, who had seen them and activated fire hose. Seaman raised
INDIA:Vessel boarded 05 Mar 08 at 0105 UTC while in position 22-49.5N 070-02.5E, Kandla anchorage. Upon anchoring at the outer anchorage, Kandla tower informed the master that the security level II was being maintained in the outer anchorage area.
INDIA:Vessel boarded, robbed 8 Oct 07, in Panaji off the Yermal coast in Udupi district of Karnataka. Unknown persons in two canoes reportedly climbed into a rented boat carrying six scientists from the Waltair-Vishkhapatnam based regional centre
INDONEISA: Container ship boarded 19 Dec, at 0430 local time at Pilot Ground, Jakarta Roads. Robbers armed with long knives boarded the container ship, awaiting for pilot. The robbers unlashed the starboard life raft and threw it overboard. They then
INDONESIA: 6 people attempted to board au unidentified bulk carrier on 17 Nov at 1920 UTC, at Cigading anchorage in position 06-01S 105-54E. Using grappling hooks, they began to climb the forecastle but escaped in a waiting boat, when the alarm was
INDONESIA: A barge under tow was robbed 26 May at 0300 UTC while underway in position 01-11N 103-56E, approximately 10NM southeast of Singapore. Robbers stole the ship's stores and escaped. (IMB)
INDONESIA:A boarding was attempted on an unidentified bulk carrier 28 Jan at anchor at Belawan. Three assailants armed with long knives were spotted by the security watch and fled when the ship's alarm was sounded.
INDONESIA:A bulk carrier underway was approached from a distance of 3 - 4 mils by about 15 - 20 speed boats at speeds of 30 - 40 knots from all directions. Some came as close as 5 meters from the vessels' stern. Vessel raised alarm, increased speed, crew
INDONESIA: A cargo ship heaving anchor was boarded 25 Jan at 2305 UTC while in position 01 00S, 117 17E, Samarinda anchorage. Six persons stole a liferaft before escaping. Pilot tried to contact shore police without response.
Indonesia According to an Antara new agency report from Jakarta on 10 April 1996, Indonesia has sent eight warships and a helicopter to the Natuna Islands after the unidentified gunmen shot and killed the captain of a private boat in the area. The report
INDONESIA: A chemical tanker was boarded 12 August at 0230 LT while anchored in postion 01-42.27N 101-28.70E, 2NM off the coast of Dumai, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded the vessel via the poop deck. The alert deck crew saw the robbers and notified the
INDONESIA: A chemical tanker was robbed 19 July at 2130 UTC while anchored in position 03-55.9N 098-45.8E in the Belewan anchorage, Indonesia. The duty watchman sighted three robbers and informed the officer of the watch (OOW), the OOW then raised the
INDONESIA: A container ship was boarded 1 June at 2035 UTC while anchored in the Jakarta anchorage, Indonesia. Eight robbers boarded the vessel. The Master raised the alarm and the ship's crew mustered. After the alert was raised, the robbers jumped
INDONESIA: A container vessel was boarded 21 May at 2242 UTC while anchored in the Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. Robbers in a boat approached the vessel from its stern. The bosun and security watchmen saw that two robbers had boarded the vessel and
INDONESIA: A general cargo ship was robbed 16 Mar at 0405 local time while at anchorage in position 03-56N 098-46E, Belawan anchorage. Multiple robbers were noticed onboard, the master raised the alarm, and the robbers escaped with ship?s stores.(IMB)
INDONESIA: A liquefied gas carrier was boarded 16 Dec at 0610 local time at Jakarta anchorage. Four persons stole safety equipment and escaped in a wooden boat.
INDONESIA:And unidentified LPG carrier reports being approached and illuminated by an unidentified boat which emerged from a large group of fishing boats 23 Sep at 0045 local time while underway Northwest of Kalimantan. After switching on its searchlight
INDONESIA: An Indonesian tug and barge were hijacked 17 Sep at 0200 at Kuala Gaung, Sumatra. The 639-ton (BES 04) and 94-ton (USDA JAYA) had loaded a cargo of 1,500 tons of palm oil. The crew were released unharmed at Pulau Lingka (some reports say they
INDONESIA: An Indonesian warship fired on a group of Chinese boats allegedly fishing illegally in the Arafura Sea, off the Australian north coast 19 Sep (reported 22 Sep). One boat was damaged and taken in to custody and one Chinese crewman killed, while
INDONESIA: An oil tanker was robed 18 May during the morning while anchored in position 06-01S 106-54E in Jakarta, Robbers boarded the vessel, stole the ship's stores, and escaped unnoticed. (IMB)
INDONESIA:An unidentified 10,000-ton bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 17 Jan while lying off Kota Bharu, Kalimantan. A group of more than ten thieves boarded in the early morning, bound a deckhand and held him at gunpoint while the boatswain's store
INDONESIA:An unidentified 16,000-ton cargo ship was boarded 5 Jun (reported 29 Jun) at Panjang anchorage off Sumatra. Duty oiler reportedly discovered four men, one of whom was armed with a knife, hiding in the ship's funnel at 0115. Ship's alarm was
INDONESIA; An unidentified barge was subject to repeated attempts to board 28 Apr at 2250 local time while underway under tow in position 01 13.06N, 105 26.97E near Anambas Straits. Six persons were spotted by alert tug officer, who raised alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier preparing for cargo operations at Pulau Laut coal anchorage was boarded at 1545 UTC, 22 Feb by intruders who broke into the forward stores and stole stores and safety equipment before escaping unsighted.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier repelled an attempted boarding while at anchor at Tanjung Marangaas (10-36S 121-33E) at 1750 local time. Five or six thieves using a grappling hook from a boat were detected and thwarted by alert crew on the bulk
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding 04 Aug at 0430 local time in position 01-41.7S 116-38.4E, Adang Bay anchorage, Indonesia. Four persons were in the process of boarding the vessel, using hooks attached to ropes. Alert
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding 19 Jun at 2030 local time, while underway in position 02-03N 119-20E. The pirates attempted to board at the poop deck from a speedboat. Master took evasive maneuvers, raised alarm,
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding 26 Mar at 1830 UTC, while berthed at the Balikpapan coal terminal. Four persons in a fast craft came along side and two persons tried to board, by climbing the mooring ropes. Alert
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 11 Jul at 1100 local time, while underway in position 01-17.50S 117-09.50E, Balikpapan. Pirates, armed with long knives, attempted to board the vessel from a 4 meter long speedboat.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported attempt to board 22 Dec at 0345 local time while underway in Alice Channel in position 04-41N 118-54E. A green speedboat approachedvery closely and ordered the master to stop. Instead master raised alarm
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported being followed 9 Dec between 1000 and 1100 local time by a small speed boat while underway in position 05 51N, 096 20E. Two persons in boat were described as wearing big hats and with their faces partly
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported boarding and attempted robbery 28 Feb at 0330 local time, at Samarinda anchorage. Robbers boarded vessel, broke storeroom locks, and attempted to steal ship's stores and property. Alert crew foiled attempt
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier reported that 1 Jun at 2300 local time a boat with six persons armed with knives tied up to its anchor chain at Panjang anchorage in position 05-30S 105-17E. Watchman alerted the bridge and ship's alarm was sounded
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports approach by ten persons, armed with machine guns, in two speedboats 24 Aug at 1735 local time while underway in position 08 44S, 115 43E, Lombok Strait. One boat came within one cable and tried to intersect
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt by persons in two unlit boats to board 21 Aug at 0400 local time, while berthed at Tarahan (Tarakan or Lingkas Roads) coal terminal (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 15 Dec at 1805 local time while anchored in position 04 01.7S, 115 59.97E, 2.3 nm from IBT anchorage, Pulau Laut. Two persons from a high speed boat attempted to climb the anchor chain but
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 22 Dec at 2310 local time while ship was anchored at Banjarmasin, South Borneo. Watch noted seven persons in a small boat attempting to climb the anchor chain. Alarm raised and crew
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 25 Mar during the middle of the night by three persons armed with knives. Duty seaman alerted crew and raised alarm,whereupon the intruders fled, apparently without taking anything.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 29 Aug at 2330 local time while underway in position 00 56N, 105 08E off Bintan Island. Six persons armed with guns and long knives attempted to board from a speedboat, using grappling
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 29 Oct at 2248 local time while underway in position 01 03.3N, 105 13.8E, 22.75 miles off Pulau Mapor. Four persons in a speedboat attempted to gain access from stern but aborted attempt
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 2 Jul at 2300 local time while at Merak anchorage. Crew mustered and activated fire hoses when they spotted an unlit boat, which withdrew (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 31 Oct at 0230 local time, while anchored at Banjarmasin. Six persons tried to gain access via the anchor chain, but fled when alarm was raised (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 4 Feb at 1550 UTC while underway in position 02-43N 118-34E, Celebes Sea. Ten persons armed with knives and crowbars and operating in three speedboats ten meters in length were deterred
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 5 Nov at 0005 local time, while at Taboneo-Banjarmasin (Banjarmasin) anchorage. Three persons armed with knives attempted to gain access via anchor chain, but fled when crew sounded alarm
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 8 Dec at 0025 local time underway in position 01 11N, 126 52E in the Molucca Sea. 3 persons in a motorboat were spottedand ship raised alarm, directed searchlights and activated fire hoses,
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports being ordered to stop 27 Mar at 1040 UTC while underway in position 05-42.8N 097-49E of Aceh Province. The order came from a supplyboat and persons aboard fired on the bulk carrier's poop deck and bridge
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports boarding at starboard poop deck 7 Nov at 0105 local time, while underway in position 05-06-00S 117-23-30E off Sunda Island, Java Sea by one man from a speedboat (containing 4 persons dressed in black and
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 15 Jul at 1400 UTC while underway in position 00 13N, 107 56E off Indonesia. An unlit boat approached at 35 knots but withdrew when crew mustered and turned on lights (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 23 Oct at 1130 local time, while underway in position 02-57S 107-18E 3 miles west of Mendanau Island, Gelasa Strait. Six armed persons wearing masks and black clothing approached in a
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 27 Aug at 0430 UTC while underway in position 05 37.5N, 097 30.9E off northern Sumatra. Several speedboats approached but moved away when master raised alarm and crew activated fire
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 28 Oct at 2035 UTC while underway in position 01 01.3N, 105 15.6E east of Bintan Island. Duty officer spotted a speedboat making 15 knots which passed the ship then came about to
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 2 Dec at 0630 UTC by a blue hulled speedboat while underway in position 05 32N, 097 36E, 20 nm north of Tanjung Jamboaye. The boat followed for 10 minutes and moved away when crew
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 4 Aug at 2015 local time while underway in position 02 55S 106 59E, Gelasa Strait. Two fast, unlit boats approached from port side. When one boat increased speed and came closer crew
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach by a boat 24 Jun at 1639 UTC while underway in position 06-46S 117-39E. Boat was detected at five mile on radar and closed to within .4 miles after increasing speed at one mile out. Crew
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER REPORTS SUSPICIOUS MANEUVERS BY A HIGH-SPEED BOAT 16 APR AT 0145 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 02-03S 108-48E. THE SHIP'S CREW ALTERED COURSE AND FIRED FLARES WHEREUPON THE BOAT WITHDREW.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports three warning shots being fired at it by "pirates" 11 May at 2140 local time while ship was anchored in position 01-19S 127-45E in the Molucca Sea. Ship weighed anchored as pirates kept firing at bridge.
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS APPROACHED 13 AUG AT 2337 BY AN UNLIT BOAT WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 09-01S 115-02E, SOUTH OF BALI. ANTI-PIRACY WATCH SIGHTED APPROXIMATELY 25-METER BOAT APPROACHING STERN RAILING. SEARCHLIGHTS WERE DIRECTED AT
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was approached from the stern by a speedboat carrying three persons 15 Jul at 0130 local time. Boarding was averted when watchman sounded alarm.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 01 Dec at 1745 local time, while anchored in position 01:42.3S 116:38.5E, Adang Bay anchorage. Five robbers, armed with guns and knives, boarded the vessel via poop deck and stole a life raft. D/O
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 01 Mar at 0500 local time, while anchored at Sebuku anchorage, Pulau Laut. Eight robbers armed with long knives and metal bars boarded the vessel via the hawse pipe. They hit one crewmember with metal
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 03 Apr at 0145 local time, while underway in position 03-08N 105-24E 12 NM west of P.Mangkai Island, Anambas Islands. Four pirates armed with long bolo knives boarded the vessel at the poop deck. They
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 03 Feb at 1530 UTC in position 03:12S 116:21E, Kota Baru anchorage. Six robbers armed with long knives hit a crewman on his head and tied him up. Duty Officer sent a cadet to look for crewman but
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 04 May at 2025 UTC, while underway in position 01-46.3S 117-07.2E, Makassar Straits. A speedboat with five individuals came along side the vessel and one pirate boarded using hooks attached to a rope.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 06 Jul at 0030 local time, while anchored in position 01-42.3N 101-26.7E, Dumai inner anchorage. Alert crewmember on duty raised alarm after three armed robbers boarded the vessel. Crew mustered and
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 06 Jul at 0100 local time, Surabaya. Robbers stole a life raft and ship's property (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Aug at 0001 local time, while anchored in position 00-33.1N 117-43.7E, Tanjung Bara anchorage. Robbers broke padlock off fore peak locker and stole ships stores (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Jan at 1200 local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage by five persons armed with knives, hammers and other objects. Thieves boarded at stern and entered engine room where they stole engine spares. Watch
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Jan during the early morning at Tarahan coal terminal. Armed persons entered the engine room and stole spare parts.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Dec at 1320 local time while anchored at Jakarta. Armed person from a small boat stole ship's property and stores before escaping in their boat
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Jul at 1930 local time while at Tanjung Merangas anchorage, east of Kalimantan, during cargo operations. Six persons armed with long knives took master hostage despite presence of police personnel.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Mar at 0300 local time while anchored at Belawan. A single person boarded over the side and opened hawse pipe cover whereupon five more persons gained access via the anchor chain and attacked duty
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Sep at 0415 local time while at anchor near Tg. Mangkok, Sebuku Island. Robbers, armed with long knives, held the crewman on duty and stole ships stores (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 12 Apr at 0200 local time in position 06-02.24S 106-55.68E, Jakarta anchorage. Armed robbers attempted to enter the engine room. Alert crew raised alarm and robbers escaped in a speedboat (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 12 Aug at 1850 local time, while at the Balikpapan coal terminal. Four robbers, armed with crowbars, boarded the ship by climbing forward mooring ropes. They broke forward store lock and stole ships
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 12 Sep at 0330 local time while anchored in position 03-17S 116-23E, Pulau Laut anchorage. Four robbers broke open bosun store and stole ships stores and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Dec at 0235 local time, while anchored at Balikpapan. Robbers armed with daggers, swords and guns forced the anti-piracy patrol to retreat in the accommodation for their safety. The robbers then
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Jan at 1550 UTC, at Pulau Laut anchorage. Four persons armed with guns and long knives boarded at the forecastle, stole a life raft, and escaped in a speedboat, when crew sounded alarm and mustered.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Oct at 1230 local time while at Jakarta anchorage. Six robbers boarded the vessel at the stern. Duty officer raised alarm, crew mustered and robbers fled. Master contacted a customs patrol boat near
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Aug while anchored at Balikpapan. Three persons operating from an unlit boat boarded at the starboard quarter and escaped with ship's stores after duty watch raised alarm.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Jun while anchored in position 01-15.87S 116-47.69E at Balikpapan Inner anchorage. Two persons boarded at the forecastle from a speedboat, but fled empty handed when crew raised alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Sep at 1400 local time, while underway at the Jakarta breakwater as it was entering port. Alert crew raised the alarm when seven armed robbers boarded the vessel. Robbers escaped empty handed (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Feb at 0505 local time, while anchored at (Teluk Adang Bay) Adang Bay anchorage. Three robbers, armed with iron rods, boarded ship from the hawse pipe and broke open the forepeak locker. Duty seaman
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 16 Jun at 0200 local time at north Pulau Laut anchorage. Five persons armed with crowbars, knives and daggers gained access viathe hawse pipe, tied up the duty seaman , and escaped with ship's stores
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 June at 0300 local time in position 03-12S 116-20E, while at Tanjung Pemancingan anchorage. Ten robbers, armed with long knives boarded at the forecastle. They tied up duty watchman and threatened
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Oct at 0330 local time, while anchored in position 06-02.87S 106-53.57E, Jakarta anchorage. Robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel from an unlit boat. They threatened the crew with
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Dec at 0200 local time while anchored in position 03 42S, 116 24E at Sebuku. Five persons armed with knives climbed the anchor chain, broke open the paint locker and stole ship's stores before
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Feb at 0700 local at its berth at Jakarta. A crewmember was threatened with a knife and ship's stores stolen.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Mar at 0400 local time despite duty officer shining searchlight on three boats as they approached the starboard side. Boarding was on port side and thieves stole two life rafts before escaping.
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 18 NOV AT 0130 LOCAL TIME AT THE PANJANG PILOT STATION. EIGHT PERSONS FROM A SMALL BOAT BOARDED OVER THE FORECASTLE AND ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM. THEY TIED UP THE DUTY OILER, STOLE ENGINE SPARES AND
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Oct at 1500 UTC while underway in position 01 07N, 105 06E, east of Bintan Island. Ten persons armed with knives and pistols took 2nd officer and seaman as hostages and forced the officer to call the
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Jan at 0100 local time at Taboneo anchorage, Banjarmasin, by one of five persons who approached in a small boat. The intruder, armed with a long knife, boarded via the hawse pipe but was driven off
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Jun at 2300 local time, while anchored in position 03-12.46S 116-19.41E at Pamancingan anchorage, Kalimantan. Seven persons armed with long knives boarded at the forecastle, overpowered 3 crew and
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Mar at 0100 llocal time while preparing to depart Adang Bay anchorage. The thieves stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Oct at 1436 UTC while underway in position 01 16.2N, 104 55.7E, east of Bintan Island. Pirates armed with knives boarded at the stern, held a seaman hostage and stole his walkie talkie. Another
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Oct at 1500 UTC while underway in position 01 08.5N, 104 53.5E, east of Bintan Island. Five armed persons from a black speedboat boarded at the stern, broke starboard accommodation door and entered
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 1 Feb at 0245 local time while anchored at Adang Bay. As ship was preparing to depart thieves, suspected by master of receiving aid from local stevedores, stole two 20-person life rafts which had been
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 1 JUL AT 0125 LOCAL TIME BY SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES WHILE SHIP WAS UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-03N 104-57E. CREW WAS MUSTERED AND ALARM SOUNDED AND INTRUDERS ESCAPED.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 1 Mar at 2315 UTC while anchored in position 06-02S 106-54E at Jakarta Roads. Five persons armed with knives stole a liferaft and escaped in a motor boat when alarm raised.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Apr at 0340 local time while anchored in position 03 12S, 116 20E off north Pulau Laut coal terminal. Three persons held duty seaman at knifepoint and lowered two mooring lines into a waiting boat
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Aug at 2200 local time, while underway in position 02-40.58N 107-58.0E near Midai Island in the Natunas. Seven persons armed with long knives and swords took duty crew to bridge as hostages and tied
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Feb at 0115 local time at Sebuku anchorage, East Kalimantan. Two persons boarded the ship during discharge via hawse pipe. Crew raised alarm and intruders jumped overboard and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Jan while at anchor at Kota Bharu Inner Anchorage, Kalimantan. About ten persons armed with guns and knives boarded and tied up and threatened to kill the duty lookout if other crew intervened. Large
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Jun at 0145 local time while at Sebuku anchorage. Five persons gained access via the anchor chain, broke into the forecastle locker, stole ship's stores and a life raft and escaped in their wooden
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Mar at 1220 UTC while in position 04 02.6S, 115 58.5E at Pulau Laut anchorage. Two persons armed with long knives and axes boarded via the hawse pipe, but duty seaman raised alarm and the intruders
INDONESIA: .An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Mar at 1905 local time, at Balikpapan inner anchorage. The intruders tried to break into the bosun's store but fled empty handed, when crew raised alarm. One crew member was injured resisting the
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Mar at 1905 local time, at Balikpapan inner anchorage. The intruders tried to break into the bosun's store but fled empty handed, when crew raised alarm. One crew member was injured resisting the
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Mar at Balikpapan anchorage. Two persons boarded over the stern And held duty seaman at gunpoint. The thieves lowered a mooring line into a waiting boat and escaped.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 21Dec at 0400 local time while anchored in position 01-54S 116-37E at Apar Bay. Five persons armed with knives boarded via the hawsepipe from a speedboat. The intruders threatened duty seaman with a
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Aug at 0355 local time while anchored at Taraha (05-31.4S 105-18.7E). Six persons armed with guns and knives boarded via the stern and took two watchmen hostage by holding guns to their heads.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Dec at 0325 UTC while anchored in position 01-05S 117-17E at Samarinda. Thieves gained access via the hawse pipe, broke open forecastle store and stole supplies and safety equipment. Police chased
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Jul at 0330 local time while berthed at Tarahan. Three persons armed with knives entered the engine room and stole engine spares. Master stated belief that shore watchmen colluded with the thieves.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Oct at 0510 local time while in position 00 15S, 117 34E at Samarinda anchorage. Five persons armed with knives boarded via the anchor chain and attacked the duty seaman, injuring his hand. Thieves
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 23 Dec at 1930 local time while at Balikpapan inner anchorage. Three persons boarded via anchor chain and hawse pipe and stole a liferaft. Thieves were chased by a crewmember and jumped overboard,
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 23 Jan at 1215 UTC while anchored in position 01-11S 116-46E, Balikpapan. Ten persons armed with knives assaulted the duty seaman and tied him up while they stole ship's property and escaped down the
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 23 Jun at 0230 local time while underway in position 0057N, 105 06E near Bintan Island. About 12 persons armed with guns and knives took 2 crew hostage and used them to force master to open his cabin
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 23 Jun at 2145 local time while at Samarinda anchorage. Five persons threatened duty seaman with a knife, broke into forecastle locker, and stole ship's stores and a life raft. Master did not succeed
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 May at 0315 local time while in position 02 57S, 118 35E in the South Makassar Strait. The thieves boarded at the forecastle and stole a life raft. Boarding via the forecastle suggests ship was at
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Sep at 0045 local time while at Balikpapan inner anchorage. Two persons armed with iron bars boarded via the hawse pipe and assaulted the duty seaman on the forecastle. Seaman raised the alarm and
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Sep at 0230 local time while at Samarinda, Muara Berau and robbed of a life raft.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 25 Feb at 0005 local time in the outer roads, Balikpapan. Thieves stole stores from forecastle locker (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 25 Jun at 1848 UTC while anchored in Apar Bay. Fifteen persons boarded at the forecastle using grappling hooks and threatened the crew which had mustered. The thieves broke open forecastle locker and
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 25 Oct at 0100 local time while at Cigading anchorage. Two persons armed with long knives jumped overboard with a life raft when spotted by crew.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 25 Sep at 2000 local time, while anchored in position 04-52-12S 116-20-36E at North Pulau Laut anchorage. Two armed persons gained access via the anchor chain but fled empty handed, when duty officer
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 26 Aug at 0500 local time while underway in position 01 20N, 104 58E, about 50 nm N.E. of Bintan Island. Eight masked pirates armed with guns and long knives tied up duty seaman on deck and chief
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 26 Dec at 0230 local time, while anchored at Bontang anchorage. Eight robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel at forecastle. Robbers stole ships stores and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Dec at 0230 local time, while anchored at Samarinda. Three persons boarded during cargo operations but jumped overboard and fled empty handed in a speedboat, when crew raised alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Dec at 0400 local time, while at Tg. Bara inner anchorage, East Kalimantan. Robbers boarded the vessel at forecastle. They tried to steal ships stores but alert crew raised alarm and robbers escaped
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 27 JUN AT 0445 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-11.6N 103-24.6E OFF PULAU IYU KECIL. FIVE MASKED MEN ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES ROBBED THE MASTER OF $4,000 AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS. THEY THEN ESCAPED
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Mar at 0330 local time while at Berlian Wharf 402, Surabaya by robbers who stole engine spares from the engine room.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Mar at 1812 UTC while anchored at Apar Bay. Seven persons armed with guns and knives took duty seaman hostage, stole his wristwatch and removed mooring lines before escaping in their speedboat.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Aug at 2250 local time while underway in position 00 46N, 105 14E off Bintan Island. Six masked pirates armed with guns and knives boarded from a speedboat. They went to bridge and tied up duty
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Jul at 0315 local time while anchored in position 00 00, 117 35E at Bontang. Two persons armed with knives boarded at forecastle and fled with life raft when spotted by duty seaman (IMB).
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Jul at 1700 UTC while anchored at Adang Bay. Three persons boarded via anchor chain and attempted to break into forecastle stores. Watch alerted the bridge and alarm was sounded whereupon the
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Mar at 0300 local time while at Tanjung Priok anchorage. Intruders tried to steal stores but duty officer raised alarm and they fled empty handed (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Nov at 1915 UTC, while anchored in position 03-12.01S 116-21.27E, at North Pulau Laut anchorage. Ten robbers gained access via the hawse pipe and stole a large quantity of ship's stores and escaped
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Oct at 1945 local time, while anchored in position 00-00.02S 117-36.09E. Six persons armed with knives attacked and injured a crew member, but fled empty handed when crew mustered (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Jan between 2200 and 2300 at Panjang Port. About eight persons mixed with local stevedores, broke padlocks on stores' lockers and tried to steal ship's stores. They jumped overboard when crew raised
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Jul at Jakarta anchorage (reported 13 Sep). Alert crew sounded alarm after detecting for robbers onboard. Four robbers escaped empty handed (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Mar at 2030 UTC, while underway in position 01-53.6S 116-58.0E, in the Makassar Straits. Two pirates armed with knives stole a life raft and escaped.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 2 Jan at 0400 local time while at Cigading anchorage. Four persons armed with knives took duty oiler hostage and threatened him with a knife. Oiler freed himself and sounded alarm whereupon the thieves
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 2 Nov at 2130 local time while underway in position 03 05N, 105 21E. Eight persons armed with knives, swords and bamboo sticks took three crew hostage and took them to crew lounge where they tied up
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 2 Sep at 0215 local time, while anchored in position 01-16-34S 117-14-24E at Balikpapan anchorage. Ten persons stole ship's stores. When master contacted port security officer, he was advised to call
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Aug at 1255 local time, while anchored at Tanjung Priok. Seven persons gained access at port quarter using grappling hooks from ablue boat. Duty officer raised alarm and the intruders fled empty
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Mar at 0415 local time, while anchored at Sebuku anchorage, east Kalimantan. Several robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel and broke open the forepeak locker. Alert crew and armed
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Sep at 0120 local time while anchored at Senakin, Kota Baru. Thieves stole two life rafts before crew raised alarm and thieves escaped in a speedboat.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 3 Jul at 0100 local time while at Surabaya anchorage. Two persons Armed with long knives boarded at the forecastle but escaped empty-handed when spotted.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 3 Nov at 0010 local time while underway in position 03 16N, 105 24.4E. Nine pirates armed with knives took third officer and second officer hostage and forced them to call master to bridge. When master
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 3 Nov at 0245 local time while anchored at Adang Bay. Three persons gained access at the forecastle, broke into the storeroom and took ship's stores, before escaping in a boat toward Balikpapan (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 3 Oct at 0400 local time, while anchored in position 00-33N 117-41-48E at Tanjung Bara. Six persons armed with knives gained access via the hawse pipe, threatened duty seaman, stole his walkie-talkie,
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Jan at 2230 UTC while anchored in position 01-21S 116-58E at Balikpapan. Five persons gained access via the hawse pipe, entered the bosun's store, and store ship's stores and safety equipment.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Jul at 0235 local time while ship was at Muara Berau anchorage, Samarinda. Thieves broke open forecastle locker and stole ship's stores and a life raft before escaping when alarm sounded.
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Jul at 2020 local time while at Belawan Port. The three intruders used poles and grappling hooks to board but, when challenged by the duty seaman, jumped overboard and fled in a waiting boat. Ship's
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Mar at 0015 local time while anchored at Belawan port. Thieves armed with knives boarded via the forecastle, broke open padlocks and stole ship's stores. Ship's crew raised alarm; thieves jumped
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 5 Dec between 0230 and 0300 local time by between 9 and 10 persons armed with a gun and long knives while ship was at Jakarta anchorage. Ship's stores and equipment stolen form engine room.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 5 Jul at 0500 local time at Santan anchorage. Thieves armed with long knives threatened duty seaman and tied his hands. Alarm was raised and thieves jumped overboard with crew valuables.
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 5 JUL AT 0730 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT TANJUNG PRIOK ANCHORAGE. FOUR PERSONS WERE SPOTTED BY ANTI-PIRACY WATCH AND ESCAPED WHEN ALARM WAS SOUNDED.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 5 Nov at 0410 local time, while at Balikpapan anchorage, by robbers armed with long knives. They broke into forecastle locker and stole ship's stores, before escaping when crew raised alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 5 Sep during the "early morning" while departing Makassar (Ujung Pandang). Five persons armed with long knives and axes entered the bridge just after the ship had dropped the pilot. Robbers held duty
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Dec at 0520 local time in heavy rain, while at Bontang anchorage. A single robber stole ships stores and escaped with accomplices, in a waiting boat (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Jan at 0200 local time while at Samarinda anchorage. Five persons armed with long knives boarded via the hawse pipe and threatened the duty seaman. Crew raised alarm and mustered; thieves jumped
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 7 Dec at 2010 local time while underway, in heavy rain in position 03-17S 116-24E, off Tanjung Mangkok, North Sebuku Island. Two persons armed with long knives stole forward liferaft and were in the
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 7 Dec at 2300 local time while anchored at Semarang. Persons posing at stevedores hid behind a cargo of plywood on a barge alongside the ship before trying to board. Boarding averted when they were
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 7 Jun at 2350 local time, at Kota Baru anchorage by 5 persons armed with long knives. The robbers tied up the duty seaman and escaped with a life raft, when crew raised alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 7 May at 0500 UTC while underway in position 01-04N, 105-06E off Bintan Island. Eight persons armed with guns and knives took master, chief engineer, chief officer and watchman hostage, stole ship's
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 Apr at 2010 local time in position 04 01.7S, 116 00.5E, South Pulau Laut anchorage. Five persons armed with long knives attempted to take duty seaman hostage but duty officer raised alarm, crew
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 Dec at 0330 local time, while anchored in position 05-54S 105-59E at Merak. One person armed with a long knife boarded but fled empty handed to a waiting boat with accomplices, when crew raised alarm.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 Jun at 0800 local time while underway off Pulau Berhala, by about 20 persons believed to be Aceh rebels. Twelve crew members jumpedoverboard and were rescued by fishing boats. Captain and Chief
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 Sep 0140 local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage by four persons from among 20 in a boat which approached the stern. Ship raised alarm and the intruders fled without stealing anything.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Aug at 0505 local time while at Samarinda Anchorage. Six persons armed with knives gained access from a cargo barge and duty seaman thought they were stevedores until overpowered and tied up. The
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Jan at 0500 local time while at Balikpapan anchorage. Intruders were spotted by ship's master who alerted crew. The intruders escaped with ship's stores.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Nov at 0400 local time, while at Balikpapan coal terminal. Three persons gained access but jumped overboard and escaped in a speedboat, when crew sounded alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Nov at 0510 local time while at Balikpapan inner anchorage. Two persons armed with knives boarded the ship while it was being piloted from anchorage to the open sea. The thieves threatened crew, broke
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Sep at 1830 UTC while anchored in position 01 20.6S, 116 57E, Balikpapan. Four persons boarded via forecastle on starboard side from two unlit boats. Duty officer raised alarm and thieves escaped with
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 10 Apr at 0520 local time, in position 03-12.5S 116-22E, Pulau Laut anchorage. Eight robbers, armed with knives, stole a liferaft, communications equipment, and stores and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 17 Jan at 0245 local time, at the Tg. Bara anchorage. Three robbers boarded, threatened a watchman with a knife, and took him as a hostage. When watchman did not respond to calls on
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 18 Apr at 2315 local time while anchored at Adang Bay. One person armed with a knife escaped with ship's stores when crewraised alarm and fled in a waiting boat containing three accomplices.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 1 Feb at 0130 local time, while anchored in position 05-52.7S - 106-00.3E, Merak anchorage. Five armed robbers boarded via the poop deck and entered engine room. They attacked and tied up
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 21 Jan at 1900 UTC while berthed at Cigading port. Three thieves stole engine spares before making their escape.Master reported the incident to police who were able to apprehend one of the
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 27 Feb at 0255 local time, while in position 03-12S - 116-20E, North Pulau Laut outer anchorage. Three robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel via anchor chain. They took
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 27 Oct between 0001 and 0100 local time, while anchored in position 01-59.6N 118-08.7E, off Muara Pantai, east Kalimantan, Indonesia. Robbers boarded the vessel during cargo operations. They
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded at anchor during cargo loading operations 19 Jan at Adang Bay. Ship stores reported stolen.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded on 3 Nov at 0100 local time, while underway in position 03-16N 105-24.4E. Nine pirates armed with knives took the third officer and second officer hostage, to force them to call the master to the
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded on 3 Nov at 0245 local time while anchored at Adang Bay. Three people gained access at the forecastle, broke into the storeroom, and stole the ship's stores before escaping in a boat toward Balikpapan
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded on 9 Nov at 0510 local time, while at Balikpapan inner anchorage. Two people armed with knives boarded the ship, while it was being piloted from anchorage to the open sea. The thieves threatened crew,
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was chased 13 Oct at 0500 local time, while underway in the Sunda Strait. Alert crew raised alarm, directed search lights and activated hire hoses. Chase was aborted (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was pursued and fired upon by machine gun fire 13 May at 0545 UTC while underway in position 04 31N, 098 23E off Kuala Langsa, Sumatra. Four persons dressed in military style uniforms and armed with machine guns
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was raided 23 Sep at 2350 local time, while at Tanjung Pemancingan anchorage. The intruders threatened crew with long knives. Alarm was raised and crew mustered, but the thieves were able to steal ship's stores
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed 29Aug at Belawan. Thieves working in collusion with stevedoresBroke into a mast house and took the stolen gear ashore along withthe cargo. Crew were assaulted when they tried to stop the theft
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was subject of attempted boarding 18 Sep at 1140 local time while at Bontang anchorage. Three persons attempted to board via the forecastle but were foiled by alert crew.
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS SUBJECT TO AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 26 MAR AT 2240 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 00-14N 108-10E. DUTY OFFICER SPOTTED A FISHING BOAT ON RADAR AND RAISED ALARM, FOLLOWING WHICH BOAT WITHDREW.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 25 Nov at 0045 via anchor chain by six person operating from a small boat while ship was at anchor, Belawan. Anti-piracy watch sounded alarm and activated flares whereupon attempt
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 27 Jun at 0130 local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage. Watch saw eight persons armed with long knives approach in an unlit boat and attempt to fasten a grapping hook to the vessel.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 28 Apr at 0045 local time while underway in position 02 56.5S, 107 19.5E in the Gelasa Strait, 4 miles off Mendenau Island. The boarding via crippling hook was aborted when crew
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 31 Jul at 0230 local time while anchored at Tanjung Priok. Persons in four p\boats threw grappling hooks at stern. Alarm raised, crew mustered and boats withdrew.
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 4 Jun at 2025 local time while anchored in Bontang pilot boarding ground. Seven persons in a motor boat tried to gain access via the forecastle but alarm was raised and crew
INDONESIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was target of attempted boarding on two occasions, 0100 and 0340 (local) 2 Mar at anchor at Tanjung Priok. Would-be boarders were in two motor boats and finally fled when duty watchman fired a shot from vessel's
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CAR CARRIER WAS PURSUED 8 DEC AT 1507 LOCAL TIME WHILE IN POSITION 00-18.0N 108-15.0E BY ABOUT 8 PERSONS IN A SPEEDBOAT. MASTER TOOK EVASIVE ACTION AND SPEEDBOAT WITHDREW IN DIRECTION OF ISLAND OF PENGIKIK BESAR, INDONESIA.
INDONESIA:An unidentified cargo ship anchored 2.9 miles from the breakwater at Jakaarta's outer anchorage was boarded 2130 UTC 23 Feb by three intruders armed with knives. The three threatened the deck watch who escaped unharmed and alerted the duty
INDONESIA:An unidentified cargo ship berthed at Dumai Port, Indonesia was boarded 26 Jan by three robbers armed with knives. The three entered the engine room and tied up the duty oiler who was reported injured. When spotted by the ship's crew the three
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTED AN ATTEMPT TO BOARD 24 DEC AT 0215 LOCAL TIME WHILE IN POSITION 01-15.3N 103-20.4E. ALERT CREW ILLUMINATED THE SHIP AND THE BOARDING WAS ABORTED. THERE IS NO INFORMATION IF SHIP WAS AT ANCHOR OR UNDERWAY.
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship reported being followed 21 Dec at 1030 local time while underway in position 05 24N, 097 30.7E off Aceh Province. A motorboat with four armed persons approached to within 50 meters and one person pointed a rifle
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship reports approach by two boats 21 Dec at 1020 local time while underway in position 05 48.1N, 096 27.3E off Aceh Province. The two boats, each with three persons, came within .1km and were not fishing boats according
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship reports attempt to board 30 Aug at 0446 local time while underway in position 01 03.4N, 105 06.5E off Bintan Island. Five persons in a speedboat made the attempt but turned away after ten minutes when crew activated
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship reports suspicious approach with intent to board 24 Nov at 1115 local time while underway in position 08 36S, 137 14E, 20 nm off False Cape, Lolepon Island, Irian Jaya. Two fishing boats approached the ship which
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 10 during "hours of darkness" while at berth PT ISAB Wharf, Panjang. Thieves boarded unobserved and broke into forecastle stores stealing a large quantity of ship's stores. Crew suspect ship was boarded
INDONESIA:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 10 Jul at 0258 local time by four thieves armed with knives while at anchor, Samarinda River Roads. The intruders boarded over the stern and stole a life raft before being spotted by duty officer. When a
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 12 Sep at 030 local time while at Tanjung Priok anchorage. Persons armed with knives and crowbars boarded via the stern. They stole a large quantity of engine spares and escaped in their boat.
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 17 Dec at 0530 local time while at Samarinda anchorage. Five persons armed with knives boarded on the starboard side. Duty seaman was injured while escaping after sounding alarm. The intruders jumped
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 18 Jan at 0420 UTC at Tanjung Priok anchorage. Two persons from a wooden boat got onboard but were chased off by the ship's crew.
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 1 Jul at 0130 while underway in position 01 05N, 105 00E, near Bintan Island by persons using grappling hooks over starboard quarter. Ten masked persons armed with knives and guns took a seaman and second
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 1 Jul at 1210 local time while underway in position 00 41N, 105 12.5E near Bintan Island. Eight persons armed with knives and guns took second officer hostage and then held master at gunpoint while they
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 22 Apr at 2015 local time while underway in position 01 42.5N, 106 09.6E about 60 nm SE of Anambas Islands. Seven persons armed with knives and guns tied up master and crew and stole personal belongings
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 22 Aug at 2330 local time while underway in position 01 36.6N, 105 22.5E. Nine persons armed with guns knives stole ship's cash and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 22 Mar at 1730 UTC while drifting, undergoing engine repairs, in position 04-02S 106-38E, Gelasa Strait. Six persons armed with knives and guns forced duty seaman to make master open his cabin door
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 24 DEC AT 0210 LOCAL TIME AT CIGADING. THE DUTY OILER WAS TIED UP IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND SHIP'S STORES STOLEN.
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 24 May at 0250 local time while at Isab wharf, Panjang. Six persons armed with knives entered engine room, tied up duty oiler, stole alarge amount of engine spares and escaped through the emergency door
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 24 Nov at 2030 UTC while anchored in position 03 12S, 116 20E at Pemancingan. Six persons armed with knives boarded via the anchor chain from a wooden boat. Duty officer raised alarm, crew mustered, and
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 24 Sep at 2345 local time while at Balikpapan coal terminal. Six armed persons broke open paint store and stole a large quantity of ship's stores. Watchman noticed the breakin but was taken hostage by the
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 25 May at 0200 local time while underway in position 01 02.3N, 105 00.3E off Pulau Bintan. Twelve persons armed with guns and knives stole ship's cash and equipment and crew's belongings before leaving
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 25 Sep at 0400 local time while at Balikpapan anchorage. Watch noticed persons boarding aft and tried to scare them off by directing searchlight on them. While this was happening, further thieves boarded
INDONESIA:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 28 Dec at 0500 local time at Balikpapan anchorage. Several persons held duty seaman at knifepoint while they stole a large quantity of ship's stores and escaped.
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 2 May at 2359 while at Jorong anchorage. About 15 to 20 persons were spotted already aboard by the anti-piracy watch which raised alarmand mustered crew. Thieves left after stealing ship's stores. Crew
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 Nov at 0115 local time while underway in position 12 00.5S, 108 26.2E. Five persons armed with long knives boarded at the stern from a wooden boat containing two accomplices. They went to bridge and
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 6 Apr at 0110 local time while underway in position 00 57N, 105 04E. Four persons armed with guns and long knives took two crew hostage. Alarm was raised but crew were tied up, ship's speed reduced, and
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 6 Mar at 0640 local time at a Tajung Priok berth in approximate position 06-06S 106-53E. Three persons armed with knives and battens beat up duty officer injuring his stomach, back and legs, but escaped
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 8 Jan at 0625 local time while in position 01 03S, 177 16E at Samarinda anchorage. Four persons armed with knives gained access at the stern and stole life rafts and stores before fleeing when alarm
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 8 SEP AT JAKARTA ANCHORAGE BY FOUR PERSONS WHO BROKE INTO SHIP'S STORE AND STOLE EQUIPMENT. WHEN CHALLENGED THEY ASSAULTED ONE CREW MEMBER AND ESCAPED OEVRBOARD.
INDONESIA:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 9 Mar at 0325 local time while at outer anchorage, Banjarmasin. Armed pirates (NFI) broke into forward stores and stole supplies.
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded on 3 Nov at 0115 local time, while underway in position 12-00.5S 105-24.4E. Five people armed with long knives boarded at the stern, from a wooden boat containing two accomplices. They went to the bridge
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was fired upon 8 Apr at 1730 local time by persons in three fishing boats while underway in position 04 21.7N, 098 43.6E. Master was forced to stop and sent distress message. Thieves boarded ship and gathered all
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS PURSUED 23 NOV AT 0330 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 05-44N 095-17E, THREE MILES OFF PULAU WE AT THE NORTHERN TIP OF SUMATRA. THREE SPEEDBOATS WITH RED AND BLUE STRIPES CAME CLOSE TO THE VESSEL'S BOW ON
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS REPORTEDLY BOARDED 14 JUL AT 1800 LOCAL TIME BY PERSONS OPERATING FROM AN INDONESIAN FISHING BOAT UNDERWAY IN POSITION 02-06N 109-31E, 10 NM FROM DATU LIGHTHOUSE. THE BOARDERS THREATENED TO HIJACK THE SHIP AND,
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was subjected to attempted boarding 18 Jun at 0145 while at Bontong pilot boarding ground when five persons in a speedboat tried to climb the anchor chain. Crew raised alarm and intruders fled. A second attempt at
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was subject to attempted boarding 25 Apr at 2320 local time while underway in position 03 23N, 105 31.5E, 18nm NW of Anambas Islands. Persons in a fast boat attempted to board using bamboo poles but fled when crew
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was subject to attempt to board 20 Aug in the "early hours" while anchored at Attaka oilfield at the river mouth, Samarin on the SE coast of Kalimantan. Crew spotted intruders and armed watchman fired warning shots
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CEMENT CARRIER WAS BOARDED 27 JAN AT 0420 LOCAL TIME AT PISAI JETTY, BELAWAN, BY FOUR PERSONS OPERATING FROM A SPEEDBOAT. THE FOUR JUMPED OVERBOARD WITH SHIP'S STORES AFTER BEING DISCOVERED.
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker reportsattempted boarding 30 Jan at 1530 UTC while underway in position02 02S, 108 33E, south of Karang Ontario light house, Karimata Strait. Four boats approached the tanker; one each from port and starboard
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker reports attempt to board 12 Jun at 0530 local time while anchored in position 05-58.3S 105-58.6E at Merak. Seven persons armed with long knives fled when crew sounded alarm and mustered (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker reports attempt to board 4 Sep at 0430 local time while underway in position 00 55.5N, 105 10.0E 30 nm east of Bintan Island. Persons in a speedboat aborted their attempt when crew raised alarm and sounded
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker reports suspicious approach 10 May between 2040 and 2110 local time while underway in position 04 30S, 107 20E in the Java Sea. A speedboat making 25 knots approached from the starboard bow and followed at a
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker reports suspicious approach 3 Nov at 0225 local time while underway in position 02 01S, 108 29E. Two unlit speedboats were detected ahead of the tanker and one approached to within five cables at 20 knots. Ship
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker reports suspicious approach on 3 Nov at 0225 local time, while underway in position 02-01S 108-29E. Two unlit speedboats were detected ahead of the tanker and one approached to within 5 cables, at 20 knots. The
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 14 May at 0230 local time while underway in position 01 35S, 117 16.8E, 25 miles from the outer buoy, Balikpapan. The pirates stole two life rafts and a mooring line. Earlier that day five persons
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 16 May at 1940 UTC while in position 01 42.1N, 101.26.9E, Dumai anchorage. Three persons armed with long knives stole engine spares and escaped when crew raised alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 18 Oct at 0015 local time while underway in position 03 17.7N, 105 25E, southwest of Anambas Island. The intruders entered master's cabin and tied him up, broke into safe and stole ship's and
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 19 Nov at 0015 local time at its berth, Dumai port. Two persons armed with long knives were confronted by the chief Officer, who was injured when he ordered them to disembark. The robbers escaped
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 19 Nov at 0545 local time while underway in the Durian Strait in position 00-43N 103-36.5E. Six persons armed with long knives entered the accommodation and took elec. Engineer, chief mate and cadet
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 21 Oct at 0005 local time while at Belawan anchorage. Seven persons armed with knives gained access via the anchor chain and three assaulted the watchman, stabbing and severely injuring him. A second
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 22 Jun at 0520 local time while underway in position 00 43.8N, 105 27.2E off Bintan Island. Two persons armed with guns tied off their boat at the ships stern. Crew raised alarm and mustered. The
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 25 Oct at 2240 local time while underway in position 03 37S, 107 00E in Selat Leplia. Eight persons armed with guns and long knives entered bridge and bound 3rd officer, then went to master's cabin
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 27 Apr at 0400 local time while underway in position 00 38N, 105 23E. Nine persons armed with guns and knives took master, chief engineer, third officer and watchman and then stole ship's cash and
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 27 Oct at 0145 local time, at Dumai anchorage. Two persons boarded via the poop deck but jumped overboard and fled empty handed, when duty seaman raised alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 28 Feb at 0400 local time at Dumai port. Three persons armed with knives attacked duty seaman, stole ship's stores and property, and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 28 Jul at 0200 local time, at Belawan anchorage. Four persons with swords stole ship's equipment and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 28 Nov at 0130 local time in position 06-00.5S 106-54.4E at Jakarta anchorage. Ten thieves, armed with long knives, boardedvessel from a wooden boat. When the watch raised the alarm, the tanker's
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 2 Jul at 0100 UTC while at berth 105, Belawan. Six persons boarded from a small boat and took ship's stores. Another group broke into engine room and took spare parts. The attack occurred despite the
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 30 Apr at 1645 UTC while underway in position 01 04N, 104 59E, east of Bintan Island. The boarders took the duty officer and seaman hostage and handcuffed them before forcing them to the master's
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 30 Jun at 0700 local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage. Four persons armed with long knives entered pump room and stole engine stores. Crew raised alarm and thieves fled (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 30 Mar at 2120 UTC while underway in position 12-58S, 106-58.3E in Selat Leplia. Two persons armed with guns and long knives forced open wheelhouse starboard door but fled empty handed when duty
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 31 March at 2200 local time while underway in position 02 56S, 107 17.4E in the Gaspar Strait. Five persons armed with long knives boarded amidships and went to the bridge, where they held the
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 8 JAN AT 0500 IN POSITION 00-51.7N 105-06.9E BY FIFTEEN PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES AND OTHER UNSPECIFIED WEAPONS. BOARDERS TOOK CONTROL OF THE SHIP, HIT THE CREW AND STOLE STORES AND CREW
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 8 May at 0340 local time while underway in position 00 48.79N, 105 06.10E off Bintan Island. Seven pirates armed with guns and knives boarded from a speedboat. Duty crew were attacked on deck and
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded and reported an attempted robbery 5 Feb at 0745 UTC, while anchored in position 01-20.7S - 116-58.9E at Balikpapan anchorage. Four robbers in a yellow speedboat approached the tanker. Two robbers
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded and robbed 5 Apr at 0100 local time while anchored at Belawan. Three persons climbed the anchor chain, broke into the forward locker and stole ship's stores. When crew was alerted the thieves jumped
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was fired upon 27 Oct at 0836 local time, while underway in position 08-41.565N 115-43.911E, Lombok strait. Pirates, armed with guns, fired upon the vessel from a speedboat. The bridge window was destroyed by
INDONESIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was subject to attempted hijack 25 Feb at 1030 local time while underway in position 04 32N, 098 14E, 8 nm from Kuala Lansa, East Aceh. Four persons armed with AK-47s and rockets chased and fired on ship, which
INDONESIA:An unidentified container ship at anchor at Tanjung Priok was boarded from a small fishing boat 0400 local time 24 Apr. The attackers stole ship's stores.
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTED AN ATTEMPT TO BOARD 30 JUN AT 0100 WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-05N 104-55E. ABOUT TWENTY PERSONS ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES CAME UP ASTERN IN A FAST BOAT BUT ABORTED THE BOARDING WHEN ILLUMINATED BY
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship reported an attempt to board on 17 Oct at 1405 UTC while underway in position 03 11.5N, 105 27E near Anambas Island. About 12 persons in a narrow-beamed speedboat tried to board using a long pole, but ship
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship reported three vessels acting suspiciously 13 Feb at 0043 UTC while underway in position 03-14.47S 107-19.6E off Simedang Island, Indonesia. The three boats emerged from the island, and headed straight for the
INDONESIA:An unidentified container ship reports an attempted boarding 15 Dec at 0235 local time while underway in position 01-03.0N 103-39.1E. Fourteen persons, armed with rifles and long knives, in a dark yellow boat were spotted by duty officer who
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTS AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 20 MAR AT 1950 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 00-55N 105-51E. SHIP WAS APPROACHED BY A FISHING BOAT AND WHEN THE BOAT WAS NOTICED, SWITCHED ON ALL ITS DECK LIGHT AND SHINED ALDIS LAMP
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship reports an attempt to board 31 Aug at 0500 while underway in position 00 47.9N, 105 19.9E. Six persons in a wooden boat came close to the port quarter but turned away when alarm raised and crew mustered (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 1 Dec at 1330 UTC, while underway in position 03-16N 105-04E. When crew detected approach they mustered, activated fire hoses, and ship began evasive maneuvering, whereupon the attempt
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 3 Apr at 2350 local time while underway in position 02 36.7N, 108 53E in the vicinity of the Anambas/Natunas Islands. The threatening boat dropped astern when ship increased speed (IMB).
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTS BEING CHASED 18 APR AT 0445 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 05-35N 096-49E BY TWO HIGH SPEED UNLIT BOATS WHICH WITHDREW WHEN ILLUMINATED BY SEARCHLIGHT.
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTS BEING CHASED 18 APR AT 0445 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 05-35S 096-49E BY TWO HIGH SPEED UNLIT BOATS WHICH WITHDREW WHEN ILLUMINATED BY SEARCHLIGHT.
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship reports being followed 29 Apr at 2300 local time by two unit speedboats while underway in position 00 58N, 105 04.5E. Crew directed searchlights at the boats which moved away (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship reports suspicious approach 23 Oct at 0240 UTC, while underway in position 05-54N 096-19E off the northern tip of Sumatra. Four boats with armed persons inside were repelled, when crew mustered with activated
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship reports suspicious approach 26 Oct at 0905 local time, while underway in position 01-50.0N 097-31.2E off Aceh Province. Four grey-green colored boats approached from port bow, while another four approached from
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship reports suspicious approach 6 Sep at 0945 local time, while underway in position 02-39N 101-17E off the Indonesian coast. A dark hulled boat approached and then stopped nearby, before paralleling the ship's
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTS THAT 20 PERSONS ARMED WITH GUNS AND LONG KNIVES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VIA THE STERN OF THE SHIP 2 JUL AT 0100 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01 05N, 104 55E. DUTY OFFICER MANEUVERED THE SHIP AND
INDONESIA:An unidentified container ship underway in position 01-05.4N 105-03.4E at 0125 local time on 25 Sep was approached from astern by an unlit boat first noticed by the duty officer on the ship's radar. The ship commenced evasive maneuvers, sounded
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was approached 30 Apr by 3 to 5 persons in a fast moving boat, while underway in position 00 55.8N, 105 05E. Alert seaman raised alarm and the boat withdrew (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was approached 3 Mar at 0400 UTC while at anchor, Tanjung Priok, in approximate position 06-06S 106-53E by 3 boats under the pretext of doing business. Crew ordered boats to move away but later discovered that
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS APPROACHED 4 APR AT 2140 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 05-38N 096-32E. TWO SPEEDBOATS APPROACHED FROM THE STERN BUT WITHDREW WHEN CREW WAS ALERTED.
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was approached 5 Mar at 0605 local time, while underway in position 03-01.5S - 107-18.5E, Gelasa straits. Six masked pirates with long knives in a speedboat approached the vessel. D/O raised alarm and crew
INDONESIA:An unidentified container ship was boarded 10 Jun at 1215 local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage by eight persons armed with steel pipes who gained access over the stern. The intruders fled immediately when they were noticed.
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 11 Jan at 0500 local time while at JICT terminal pier No1, Jakarta. Four robbers boarded the vessel at the stern by climbing emergency towing wire. They entered the engine room via steering gear flat.
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded,11 Sep at 0545 local time while at Tanjung Priok anchorage, by 2 persons who gained access at the stern using grappling hooks. Theduty seaman raised the alarm and the two fled empty handed in a wooden
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 12 Feb at "night" while anchored at Tanjung Priok. They broke open a watertight door and stole engine spares.
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 12 May at 1555 UTC while underway in position 00-55N 105-11E near the Berhala Strait. Seven pirates armed with long knives broke open accommodation f\door and took a cadet hostage at knifepoint
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 13 Feb at 0430 local time, while in position 06-04.0S 106-53.6E, Tg. Priok anchorage. Seven robbers boarded and tried to enter engine room. Duty engineer raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers jumped
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 13 Jan at 1848 UTC, while anchored in position 06-02.46S 106-53.27E, Tg. Priok anchorage. Two robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel at the stern from an unlit boat. Duty officer raised
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 13 May at 0445 local time while underway in position 01 25N, 105 25E off Bintan Island. Five persons armed with knives and guns boarded at stern and took a crew member hostage. They went to the bridge
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 14 MAR AT 0100 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 00-58.5N 101-11.6E. EIGHT PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND GUNS BOARDED FROM A SPEEDBOAT AND ROBBED SHIP'S CASH BEFORE LEAVING IN THEIR SPEEDBOAT.
INDONESIA:An unidentified container ship was boarded 1800 UTC 9 Feb at anchor Belawan, Indonesia by attackers armed with knives. Crew sounded alarm and attackers fled, apparently without stealing anything.
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 20 JUN AT 0100 LOCAL TIME AT TANJUNG PRIOK ANCHORAGE. THE THIEVES ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM AND STOLE ENGINE SPARES.
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 21 Jun at 2105 local time while underway in position 00 51N, 105 05.1E off Bintan Island. Eight persons armed with guns and knives boarded at the starboard quarter form a speedboat. Master, duty
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 21 MAR AT 0348 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN THE DURIAN STRAIT IN POSITION 00-43N 108-10E. WATCHMAN NOTICED PERSON TRYING TO ENTER ACCOMMODATION BLOCK AND SOUNDED ALARM, WHEREUPON THE INTRUDERS JUMPED
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 22 Aug at 2130 UTC while underway in position 00 57N, 105 03E off Bintan Island. Three persons armed with knives and crowbars escaped empty handed when the second engineer raised alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 23 JAN AT 0120 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-15.9N 103-24.1E. THE FIVE PERSONS WERE SPOTTED BY CREW AND FLED WITHOUT TAKING ANYTHING.
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 23 Oct at 0430 local time at Belawan port. Two persons boarded using grappling hooks. Crew raised alarm and intruders fled after threatening duty officer. At 1350, 4 persons boarded and entered engine
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 24 DEC AT 0130 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-18.2N 103-21.4E. DUTY OFFICER NOTICED EIGHT PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES, RAISED THE ALARM AND MUSTERED THE CREW. THE INTRUDERS JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED.
INDONESIA:An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 Jul and 2005 local time via the bow while berthed at Belawan container terminal. Two persons boarded using a grappling hook, broke into the ship's store and stole items despite the alarm having been
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 Jun at 0230 local time while at Jakarta anchorage. They stole a life raft and escaped in a speedboat (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 Nov at 0540 local time while underway in position 00 56.9N, 105 20.4E, 41 nm off Bintan Island. Seven persons armed with guns and knives fired two shots at bridge door, entered and took second
INDONESIA:An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 Sep at 1810 UTC while underway in position 01-17.0N 104-57.8E. Six person armed with long knives boarded from the starboard side. One crew member was robbed of cash and personal effects before the
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 25 Nov at 2250 local time while underway in position 03 01N, 106 58E, Selat Leplia. Five persons armed with long knives and guns entered the bridge and tied up the duty officer, seaman and a cadet.
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 27 FEB AT 0130 LOCAL TIME BY SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 03-20.0S 105-34.0E.
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 28 Apr at 1200 UTC while underway in position 03 00S, 107 8E, Gelasa Strait. Four persons armed with long knives entered bridge and tied up master, duty officer and another member of crew. They then
INDONESIA; An unidentified container ship was boarded 28 Jun at 1445 local time while anchored in position 06-02S 106-53E, Tanjung Priok. The intruders stole a life raft before escaping (IMB).
INDONESIA:An unidentified container ship was boarded 2 Aug while underway in the Banka Strait by six persons. The Third Engineer informed the bridge and alarm was sounded. The intruders escaped in their boat and nothing was reported stolen.
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 30 Apr at 2030 local time, while underway in position 02-49.70S 105-54.90E, Bangka Straits. Six robbers, armed with long knives and guns, fled empty handed after master raised alarm, switched on deck
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 30 Mar at 2255 local time in, position 05-28.29S 105-17.93E, Panjang outer roads. Six robbers armed with long knives held two crew members hostage and tied them up. They broke into the forward locker
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 30 Nov at 0710 local time, while anchored in position 06-00.6S 106-54E, Tanjung Priok anchorage. Robbers entered accommodations, stole safety equipment and escaped. Master tried to contact port
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 4 Dec at 1235 local time, while anchored in position 06-02.9S 106-53.3E, Tanjung Priok. One person armed with long knives threatened the Chief officer and bosun, before entering the engine room and
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 5 OCT AT 1230 LOCAL TIME AT ANCHOR, JAKARTA. SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES BOARDED VIA THE PORT SIDE AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES BEFORE FLEEING.
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 6 Dec at 0445 local time while at Jakarta anchorage and ship's stores were stolen.
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 6 Sep at 0200 local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage, by two robbers who gained access via the poop deck. Crew raised alarm when the 2 tried to gain access to the accommodation and escaped empty
INDONESIA:An unidentified container ship was boarded 7 Jul at 0515 local time while underway in the Durian Strait in position 00-49.0N 103-35.5E. The thieves entered the second officer's cabin, tied him with plastic cord and stole his money, jewelry and
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 8 Feb at 2340 local time in position 06 00S, 105 56E, Banten Roads. Six persons boarded but were driven off when watch sounded alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was chased by a suspicious vessel 12 Feb at 0102 local time, while underway in position 07-40S 121-24E in the Flores Sea, Indonesia. Whenthe small boat approached from off the port bow, the container ship altered
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was subject to attempted boarding 18 Oct at 0128 local time while underway in position 01 38N, 105 41E, near Pengibu Island. Seven persons armed with long knives and iron bars were spotted by alert crew who
INDONESIA: An unidentified gas carrier a boarded 20 Jul at 0320 local time. Duty officer noticed a boat approach the stern of the ship anchored at Santan and when he went aft to investigate two armed persons boarded at the forecastle. They held the duty
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED GAS TANKER WAS BOARDED 22 DEC AT 0230 LOCAL TIME VIA THE STERN WHILE MOORED IN POSITION 06-02.1S 105-55.8E. DUTY CREW AND SHORE GUARDS SPOTTED THE INTRUDERS AND THREE WERE ARRESTED BY THE GUARDS, WHILE TWO ACCOMPLICES IN A
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship had an attempted boarding on 10 Feb, 0900 local time at Banjarmasin Roads, Indonesia. Twelve robbers armed with knives attempted to board a general cargo ship, along with stevedores. Commanding officer and
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship reported an attempted robbery 16 Apr at 2230 local time while at wharf, Tg. Priok port. A robber mingled with stevedores and stole equipment. Duty crew recovered the equipment and robber escaped empty handed
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship reported an attempted robbery 17 Apr at 0500 local time while at wharf, Tg. Priok port. A robber mingled with stevedores and tried to steal equipment. Duty crew prevented theft (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship reports attempted boarding 26 Mar at 1000 local time while underway in position 01-39S 104-50E about 34 miles from Selat Berhala. Six persons in a grey-colored fishing type boat with fishing gear attempted to
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship reports attempt to board 20 Dec at 0620 local time while underway in position 01 08N, 103 30E, 7 nm NE of Pulau Karimun Besar. Four persons in an unlit boat about 8m long approached from the port quarter but
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship reports being fired upon 11 Jun at 0310 local time while underway in position 04 03.18N, 099 21.34E. Unknown assailants injured two crew before alarm was raised and boat withdrew (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship reports coming under fire from persons in a small speedboat 25 Oct at 0420 UTC while underway in position 04 56.7N, 098 06.2E. Master took evasive maneuvers. Bridge windows smashed and 12 bullet holes found
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was approached 30 Apr at 2300 local time, while underway in position 00-24S 118-12E, Makassar Staits. Master raised alarm after detecting three unlit fishing boats approaching his vessel. Crew mustered and
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 22 Apr at 0500, while underway in position 00-27.1S 105-09.0E, off Lingga Islands. Pirates, armed with guns, then ordered the crew to sail the tin-laden ship to Pasir Gudang port, in Malaysia's
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 22 Nov at 0520 local time via the forecastle by three persons operating from a small motor boat. Ship was at Muara Berau anchorage, Samarinda. Crew sounded alarm and thieves escaped with ship's
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 30 May at 1615 UTC, while underway in position 03-12N 105-24E, 14nm off Anambas island. Five pirates, armed with high-powered guns and long knives, boarded the vessel. Duty A/B at poop deck
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 3 Nov at 1815 UTC, while anchored in position 01-34S 117-13E at Balikpapan. Three persons armed with long knives took duty seaman hostage, stole two life rafts and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 3 Nov at 1815 UTC, while anchored in position 01-34S 117-13E at Balikpapan. Three persons armed with long knives took duty seaman hostage, stole two life rafts, and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 7 Jan at 1220 local time, while anchored 3 miles off the breakwater at Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) cargo anchorage. Four armed robbers stole engine spares and then escape din a high speed boat (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 7 Jun at 2130 UTC, while at Belawan anchorage. Six persons armed with long knives were frightened off in their speedboat, when crew raised alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 9 Jan at 0500 local time, while anchored at Tanjung Priok (Jakarta). Five persons armed with knives entered engine room, but crew mustered and fought with the intruders, who then jumped into a
INDONESIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded and robbed 30 Sep at 2000 local time while loading cargo from barges alongside at Sebuku anchorage. The three intrudersstole a life raft and escaped down the anchor chain to their boat. Ship's
INDONESIA:An unidentified, Japanese-controlled 25,000-ton bulk carrier was boarded while at anchor Tanjung Priok port on 9 Jan, reported 26 Jan). Intruders fled after being spotted and no loss was reported.
INDONESIA: An unidentified liquefied gas carrier reports attempt to board 31 Jul at 0645 UTC while underway in position 05 59.4N, 96 10.8E off the northern tip of Sumatra. Five fast boats approached with two on either beam while the fifth criss-crossed
INDONESIA: An unidentified liquefied gas tanker was boarded 2 Oct at 0350 local time while at Santan anchorage. Duty seaman spotted several persons boarding at forecastle and raised alarm. The thieves jumped overboard and escaped with ship's stores.
INDONESIA: An unidentified livestock carrier reports suspicious approach 1 Jun at 2325 local time, while underway in position 01-12N 104-50E east of Bintan Island. Seven persons in a black rubber boat came close under the stern but withdrew when crew
INDONESIA: An unidentified livestock carrier was boarded 15 Aug at 0745 UTC, whiled anchored in position 06-02.9S 106-53.8E at Jakarta anchorage. Persons from three wooden boats gained access, as the ship was preparing to come to anchor. Duty officer
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED LIVESTOCK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 31 AUG AT 0200 LOCAL TIME BY FIVE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES ACCOMPANIED BY TWO OTHERS WHO REMAINED IN THEIR BOAT. ALERT WATCH SPOTTED THE INTRUDERS WHO FLED WITHOUT TAKING ANYTHING WHEN THE
INDONESIA: An unidentified log carrier was boarded 8 Nov at 0450 local time while alongside wharf 201 by seven persons armed with knives and iron bars. Duty seaman taken hostage while paint store robbed. The seven escaped with ship's stores when alarm
INDONESIA: An unidentified LPG carrier was boarded 27 Aug between 0100 and 0200 while berthed at Balikpapan. Six persons armed with long knives were spotted by the watch loweringstores from the forecastle to a wooden boat. Crew suspects shore watchman
INDONESIA: An unidentified LPG carrier was boarded 7 Apr at 0810 local time while at Tanjung Priok tanker anchorage awaiting a pilot. Two persons boarded the ship while two accomplices waited in their boat below. The crew sounded alarm and the intruders
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED LPG CARRIER WAS BOARDED 8 MAR AT 0445 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-05N 105-13E. A GROUP OF ABOUT EIGHT PIRATES ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES AND GUNS BROKE OPEN AN ACCOMMODATION BLOCK DOOR AND WENT TO THE BRIDGE WHERE THEY
INDONESIA: An unidentified LPG carrier was boarded 9 Apr at 0200 local time while anchored at Bontang. Thieves boarded via the anchor chain, broke into forecastle and stole ship's stores.
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED LPG CARRIER WAS PURSUED 1 SEP AT 0300 LOCAL TIME BY TWO SPEEDBOATS WHICH APPROACHED FROM THE PORT QUARTER WHILE THE VESSEL WAS UNDERWAY IN POSITION 03-00S 107-30E IN THE GELASA STRAITS. THE LPG CARRIER ALTERED COURSE BUT WAS
INDONESIA: An unidentified LPG tanker reports approach 5 Mar at 1430 UTC by an unlit boat while underway in position 01-48S 108-04E. When boat got within 20 meters crew raised alarmand boat moved away.
INDONESIA: An unidentified LPG tanker reports being followed 27 Nov at 0310 local time while underway in position 01-46N 102-39.4E, by an unlit speedboat from which persons attempted to board. Crew directed searchlights and sounded whistle and boat moved
INDONESIA: An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 26 Jul at 2040 UTC, while anchored in position 06-01S 105-55E and Anyer. Five persons armed with automatic rifles fired several shots at the duty seaman who was unhurt. The thieves then stole ship's
INDONESIA: An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 31 Oct at 2150 UTC, while anchored at Santan (Tanjung Santan). One man boarded from a 10 meter wooden boat with green hull and white upperworks. A man lowered a liferaft into the water but jumped
INDONESIA: An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 3 Nov. at 1200 local time while underway in position 03 16.5N, 105 21.9E. Master, second officer and duty seaman were held hostage by persons armed with long knives while ship's cash and crew belongings
INDONESIA: An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded on 3 Nov at 0115 local time, while underway in position 03-16.5N 105-21.9E. The Master, second officer, and duty seamanwere held hostage by people armed with long knives, while ship's cash and crew
INDONESIA: An unidentified LPG tanker was subject to an attempted boarding 7 Oct at 0420 local time while at Redeco jetty no. 1, Merak. Four persons from a small boat threw a grappling hook over a railing boat pulled away without boarding when a
INDONESIA: An unidentified motor yacht reported an attempted boarding 2 Mar at 2155 local time, while underway in position 00-54.31N - 105-53.18E. Several persons in two fishing boats attempted to board. First boat approached at port bow on collision
INDONESIA: An unidentified Netherlands flag dredger was attacked by gunfire from a small boat 22 May at 2250 local time while underway in position 01-08.13N 103-45.4E. Dredger took evasive action and reported to Vessel Traffic Information System before
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED OIL TANKER WAS BOARDED 30 JUN AT 0230 LOCAL TIME AT PULAU MAPOR ISLAND. ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND CREW MUSTERED AS INTRUDERS ESCAPED. MASTER ALERTED OTHER SHIPS IN AREA VIA VHF.
INDONESIA: An unidentified Panamanian flag dredger was pursued 22 May at 2140 local time while underway in position 01-07.7N 103-45.7E by a small craft with flashing yellow light. A second boat joined the first and both attempted to stop the dredge by
INDONESIA: An unidentified product tanker reports attempt to board 18 Sep at 1026 local time, while underway in position 03-50.5S 107-14.6E in the Gelasa Strait. Persons in 2 speedboats approached but broke off attempt, when duty officer sounded alarm
INDONESIA: An unidentified product tanker was boarded 15 Jan at 2200 local time, while anchored at the Dumia anchorage. Five robbers boarded the tanker at the stern. Alert crew mustered and robbers escaped empty handed in their boat (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified product tanker was boarded and robbed 14 Sep at 0415 local time, while anchored at Tanjung Priok tanker anchorage, Jakarta. The four armed robbers broke into the engine room and threatened the crew with a pistol. They stole
INDONESIA: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reports attempt to board 27 Oct at 0145 UTC, while underway in position 01-45N 102-40E. Five persons, dressed in black clothes and in two speedboats, approached from starboard quarter. Master raised
INDONESIA: An unidentified research vessel reports 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
INDONESIA: An unidentified Ro/Ro reports attempted attack 15 Jun at 1200 UTC, while underway in position 05 28N 098 34E off Aceh. Persons in 3 boats withdrew when crew raised alarm, activated fire hoses, directed searchlights and took evasive maneuvers.
INDONESIA: An unidentified ro-ro ship was boarded 26Nov at 2150 UTC while anchored in position 00 14.7S, 117 32.8E at Samarinda anchorage. Three persons gained access via the stern andtried to steal a life raft. Crew raised alarm and the three fled
INDONESIA: An unidentified ro-ro ship was boarded 4 Jan at 0620 local time while in position 00 59.8S. 117 17.6E, Samarinda anchorage. Eight persons armed with knives took Second Officer and duty seaman hostage before breaking into bosun locker and
INDONESIA: An unidentified RO RO ship was boarded and robbed 20 Feb at 1920 UTC, while in position 05-56.3S 106-06.8E, Pt Cilegon Fabricators jetty,West Java. Robbers in a motorboat boarded by using a hook attached to a rope. They entered engine room,
INDONESIA: An unidentified ro-ro vessel was boarded 25 Nov at 0100 UTC while anchored in position 00 14.7S, 117 32.8E at Samarinda anchorage (presumably same vessel as in #20020344). Persons posing as stevedores broke into bosun's stores, stole safety
INDONESIA: An unidentified ro-ro was boarded 14 Jul at 1500 UTC while at Muara Berau loading anchorage, Samarinda. Five persons armed with knives boarded form an unlit craft, broke open forecastle store and stole three coils of mooring line.
INDONESIA: An unidentified Ro-Ro was boarded 1 Nov at 0500 local time while at Balikpapan outer anchorage. Ship was boarded over starboard quarter but intruders fled in their waiting boat when crew raised alarm.
INDONESIA: An unidentified Ro-Ro was boarded 31 Oct at 0300 local time while anchored in position 01 21S, 116 57E Balikpapan outer anchorage. Access was gained via anchor chain but crew raised alarm and intruders fled in their waiting boat.
INDONESIA: An unidentified salvage tug was boarded 13 Oct. at 0420 local time while anchored in position 07-8.9S 112-39.8E, Surabaya. Three persons armed with knives were spotted by duty officer and escaped with ship's property in a waiting canoe which
INDONESIA: An unidentified salvage tug was boarded 9 Oct at 0100 local time while at Panjang anchorage. Five persons armed with long knives were spotted by duty officer and fled when he raised alarm.
INDONESIA: An unidentified self-propelled barge was hijacked 27 Oct while underway off Tanjung Jabung, Selat Berhala, with a cargo of palm oil. Palm oil and diesel oil are among cargo thieves' favorite targets in SE Asia (IMB, ONI).
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP REPORTS BEING APPROACHED 28 SEP AT 1045 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 05-23.4S 106-57.2E WEST OF KALIMANTAN. SHIP WAS APPROACHED AT 21 KNOTS BY SMALL SPEEDBOAT FROM PORT QUARTER. ALARM WAS RAISED AND ANTI-PIRACY
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP WAS BOARDED 12 MAR AT 0520 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT JAKARTA ANCHORAGE. THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES BOARDED FROM A LONG BLUE BOAT WITH CANVAS HOOD AND ESCAPED WITH ENGINE SPARES DESPITE BEING ROUTED BY CREW.
INDONESIA: An unidentified ship was boarded 15 Nov between 1330 and 1430 local time while at Pulau Laut anchorage. Thieves entered via the hawse pipe stealing a life raft and ship'sstores. The theft reportedly took place during heavy rain.
INDONESIA:An unidentified ship was boarded 16 Jan in position 06-09N 093-42E between 0001 and 0600 local time. Ship's stores stolen. Although unstated in report, ship assessed to have been at anchor at time of boarding.
INDONESIA:An unidentified ship was boarded 1915 UTC 5 Mar at Samarinda Anchorage by robbers who broke into forward deck store and stole a large amount of supplies.
INDONESIA: An unidentified ship was boarded 23 Oct at 0530 UTC while in position 06 07S, 106 53.6E, Tanjung Priok anchorage. Four persons stole ship's safety equipment before seaman raised alarm and the thieves fled in a waiting boat (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified ship was boarded 28 Aug at 0510 UTC, while anchored in position 06-02.3S 106-53.7E at Jakarta anchorage. Four persons stole engine spares and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified ship was boarded 5 Oct at 1945 local time while departing Pulau Laut, Kota Baru. Thieves boarded at main deck and stole two life rafts
INDONESIA: An unidentified "special purpose vessel" was underway 5 Mar at 0300 local time in position 05-10S 118-45E when three boats were noticed ahead. As the boats were passed they increased speed and came alongside with one person preparing to board.
INDONESIA: An unidentified supply ship was boarded 17 Nov at 0615 local time while berthed at Belawan. Thieves broke a porthole glass and stole crew personal belongings and cash. Watchman saw thieves running away along quay.
INDONESIA:An unidentified survey vessel was boarded 17 Feb while at anchor at Tanjung Priok by nine attackers armed with long knives. The attackers damaged ship's equipment and stole stores before fleeing when chased by the crew. The attacker's boat then
INDONESIA:An unidentified tanker anchored in position 01-13.25N 103-33.85E reported six persons attempted to board from a dark colored motor boat at the stern on 21 Jan. Crew anti-piracy watch prevented the boarding.
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPELLED A BOARDING ATTEMPT 15 SEP AT 0153 LOCAL TIME AT LAWI-LAWI ANCHORAGE, BALIKPAPAN, EAST KALIMANTAN. NINE PERSONS FROM A BOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE SHIP VIA THE STERN BUT FLED WHEN THE ANTI-PIRACY PATROL SOUNDED
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reported an attempted boarding 04 May at 2255 local time while underway in position 01-23.07S 117-06.57E, Makassar Straits. Pirates in a six meter blue and black hull colored speedboat attempted to board the tanker at
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTED AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 26 SEP AT 0405 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-15.6N 104-54.5E. TEN TO FIFTEEN PERSONS IN A SPEEDBOAT APPROACHED THE STARBOARD QUARTER BUT ABORTED THE ATTEMPT WHEN SEARCHLIGHT WAS
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTED BEING APPROACHED 8 JAN AT 0320 LOCAL TIME BY AN UNLIT BOAT WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-08N 105-02E. WHEN BOAT APPROACHED WITHIN FIVE METERS OF STERN CREW RAISED ALARM AND TURNED ON DECK LIGHTS WHEREUPON THE
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports 5 persons attempted to board 1 Dec at 0330 local time while ship was working cargo at Balikpapan anchorage. The five attempted to climb anchorchain but were spotted and chased by crew and onboard police who fired
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports approach 11 Dec at 2000 local time, while anchored in position 01-55S 117-14E, Senipah, Indonesia. An unlit boat approached close to thestern. Crew alerted terminal via VHF, raised alarm, and directed
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports attempted boarding 13 Mar at 1620 local time while underway in position 04-51.2N 098-19.5E off the east coast of Aceh Province. Eight persons armed with machine guns attempted to board from a fishing boat. Ship
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports attempted boarding 20 May at 0300 local time while at Belawan anchorage. Intruders armed with long knives attempted to gain access via the anchor chain but duty watch raised alarm and boarding was aborted.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports attempted boarding 24 Mar at 0505 local time while anchored at Balikpapan. Two persons climbed the anchor chain while two others waited in their boat. Crew raised alarm and the four fled.
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTS ATTEMPTED BOARDING 27 SEP AT 1800 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN 00-30N 108-07E. TEN PERSONS IN A /WHITE-HULLED HIGH SPEED BOAT APPROACHED THE STERN AT 22 KNOTS. ALARM WAS RAISED AND BOAT DISAPPEARED IN DIRECTION OF
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 15 Feb at 0245 local time while at Dumai outer anchorage. Duty officer raised alarm; crew directed searchlights at boat withseveral persons, and manned charged fir hoses and boarding was
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 16 Dec at 0430 local time while underway in position 09-18S 132-15E. Crew directed searchlight at persons in a long, narrow speedboat which followed the tanker before moving away.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 17 May at 0050 local time while underway in position 03 07N, 105 10E in the Anambas Islands. Three small craft were observed on radar to increase speed from 15 to 35 knots and head directly
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 1 Dec at 0130 local time, while at Dumai anchorage. Six persons armed with guns and long knives tried to gain access at the stern but fled, when alarm was sounded (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 30 Jun at 2230 local time while at Belawan anchorage. About five persons operating form a small fishing boat were driven off when crew mustered (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports being approached suspiciously 12 Mar between 0130 and 0210 local time while underway in position 03 02S, 107 20E, Gelasa Strait. Two high-speed boats approached at about 20 knots, increased speed to over 30 knots
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTS BEING FIRED ON FROM A BOAT WITH FIVE PERSONS WHO "ASKED" THE MASTER TO STOP HIS ENGINES 17 AUG AT 0810 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 04-35N 095-05E. MASTER INCREASED SHIP'S SPEED AND BOAT WITHDREW AFTER FOLLOWING
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports being followed 3 Jan at 0120 local time, while underway in position 01-14N 103-25E in the Phillip Channel by a boat named (GOLDEN SPHERE SC-375). After being followed for 50 minutes, the tanker's master activated
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 14 Jan at 1423 UTC while underway in position 01-42.6N 105-48.1E. Two speedboats approached and one crossed under bows,but moved away when crew directed searchlights against them.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach by unlit small craft 19 Nov at 0330 local time while underway in position 03 12N, 108 47.7E 10 nm off Pulau Subi Kecil. Boat was spotted on radar at a distance of five miles, making five
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach by unlit small craft on 19 NOV at 0330 local time, while underway in position 03-12N 108-47.7E, 10nm off Pulau Subi Kecil. Boat was spotted on radar at a distance of 5 miles, making 5 knots.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was approached 18 Mar at 1500 local time while in position 04 15.2N, 098 53.4E drifting while waiting for a pilot. Six persons in a speedboat fired shots at the bridge but withdrew when alarm sounded (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 02 Jan at 0400 local time, while at Teluk Semangka anchorage. Three robbers, armed with long knives, boarded a tanker at the poop deck. Duty A/B raised alarm, crew mustered, and robbers escaped empty handed
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 10 Jan at 2135 local time while at Lawi Lawi anchorage. Thieves boarded via anchor chain, stole ship's stores, and fled when alarm was raised.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 10 May at 0850 local time, while at anchor in Jakarta. Six robbers boarded the tanker from two fishing boats. They broke into aft locker and stole ships equipment. Robbers escaped in an easterly direction.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 11 Apr at 0430 local time, in position 03-47.46N 098-42.64E, Pertamina jetty, Belawan port. Three robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the tanker at forecastle during cargo operations. Duty officer raised
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 11 Oct at 0445 local time while berthed at Caltex Jetty No. 2, Dumai in position 01 41.3N, 101 27.9E. Three persons armed with knives entered engine room, held duty cadet at knifepoint and demanded locker
INDONESIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 12 Jan at 1508 local time by three persons from a pilot tug at Plaju anchorage. The three told ship's master they were waiting for the pilot but later left in a small boat without board engine. Crew later
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 14 Jul at 0210 local time while at Santan anchorage. Five persons approached in a small oat and one gained access via the anchor chain. Alarm raised by crew and thieves fled.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 14 Jun at 0300 local time during transshipment operations at Balikpapan anchorage. Thieves gained access via forward anchor chain in heavy rain and broke into forward lockers. They stole ship's stores and a
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 14 May at 0215 local time, while at Dumai anchorage. Three robbers armed with knives gained access at the poop and entered the engine room.Duty crew raised alarm but the robbers escaped with ship's stores
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 14 Sep at 0215 local time by two persons armed with guns wile at Balikpapan anchorage. Duty seaman held at gunpoint while thieves stole three life rafts and ship's stores. Alarm raised and thieves escaped by
INDONESIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 15 Feb at 0105 local time while at Balikpapan anchorage. Five person wearing orange boiler suits boarded at the forecastle. Crew raised alarm and thieves escaped with life saving equipment including a life
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 17 Mar at 0240 local time while at Tanjung Priok anchorage. One person, using a grappling hook, gained access but escaped empty handed when discovered by crew. Later inspection revealed a single strapsecuring
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 18 Feb at 0830 local time while at old wharf No. 2, Dumai. Two persons armed with long knives arrived alongside on a motorbike and boarded from the quay. Watch raised alarm and crew mustered. The intruders
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 18 Jan at 0300 local time while at Belawan. Two persons armed with knives attacked the duty officer who received injuries to his arm.Alarm was raised and thieves escaped in a boat, taking ship's stores.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 20 Nov between 1000 and 1100 UTC while anchored in position 01 24.0S, 116 56.8E at Balikpapan. Six persons armed with long knives and crowbars came up the anchor chain, broke open forward store and stole
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 20 Sep at 0335 local time, while berthed at Dumai. Three armed robbers threatened crew with knives but fled empty handed, when crew mustered (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 21 Dec at 0455 local time while at anchor at Anyer. Duty motorman spotted three persons armed with guns and long knives near the engine room store. The motorman was bound hand and foot but freed himself and
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 21 Mar at 0300 local time while berthed at jetty 5C, Pertamina terminal, Balikapan. Anti-piracy watch noticed small unlit craft bearing four men with long bamboo poles at stern. Crew mustered and thieves fled
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 Aug at 0245 local time while in position06-01.26S 106-53.49E at Tanjung Priok anchorage. Anti-piracy watchman taken hostage and threatened at knifepoint. Thieves entered engine room, tied up duty engineer
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 Mar at 0330 local time, while in position 05-58.3S, 105-59.4E, near Pertamina jetty - 1 (Luwuk), Tg. Gerem. Alert crew sounded alarm and mustered after two robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 23 Apr at 1950 UTC, while at Belawan anchorage. One robber, armed with a long knife, boarded a tanker at forecastle, while another robber climbed up the anchor chain. Duty seaman challenged the robbers and
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 23 Jan at 0340 local time, while berthed at Panjang. Three persons armed with long knives jumped overboard and escaped empty handed in a speedboat, when duty officer sounded alarm and crew mustered (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 23 Jun at 0450 local time while at Caltex berth no. 3, Dumai. Duty seaman spotted the intruders already on board and mustered the crew, whereupon the intruders escaped. Terminal security staff informed and
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 23 Jun at 0550 local time, while in position 01-27.2S 116-42.0E, Lawi-Lawi oil terminal anchorage, Balikpapan. Two robbers boarded the vessel at the forecastle. Alarm was raised and crew mustered. Robbers
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Apr at 0210 local time while at Senipah anchorage. Two persons stole a life raft, lifejackets and ship's stores. When crew mustered thieves jumped overboard and escaped in a small boat.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Aug at 1600 local time while, at Balikpapan anchorage by persons who entered via the hawse pipe. Intruders broke open forecastle store and took ship's supplies, before escaping when alarm was sounded
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Jul at 2110 local time, while at Balikpapan inner anchorage. Alert crew raised alarm while three robbers were in the process of boarding the vessel. Robbers jumped back into the water and escaped in a
INDONESIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Jul at 2210 local time in position 00-35.7N 103-51.7E off Eastern Sumatra by ten persons armed with guns. The crew were held hostage until 0810 26 Jul when the thieves escaped in a fishing boat with crew
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Nov a 0630 local time while anchored in position 01 21.1N, 117 01E, 14 nm off Balikpapan. Three persons armed with guns and knives boarded via the hawse pipe, took deck watch hostage, and stole stores and
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 25 Oct at 0315 local time while at Teluk Semangka anchorage. Duty seaman spotted one person armed with knife and another in process of boarding using bamboo poles. Both fled when alarm sounded (IMB).
INDONESIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 26 Jun at 0110 local time during a rain storm while at Tanjung Santan anchorage. The thieves reportedly boarded via an anchor chain, stole a life raft and stores, and escaped without being noticed.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 26 Oct at 1925 UTC, while at Dumai anchorage. Three persons gained access, but fled when crew sounded alarm and mustered ((MB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Dec at 0850 local time while at Balikpapan anchorage. Three persons boarded via the anchor chain, bending the hawse pipe cover. They stole a life raft and escaped in their boat
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Jan at 2100 UTC in heavy rain while at Lawi-Lawi anchorage. Thieves armed with long knives escaped with a life raft and ship's stores after crew raised alarm.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 28 Sep at 0550 local time, while anchored at Balikpapan. Two robbers armed with machetes boarded via the anchor chain and stole a forward life raft. The robbers were trying to steal ships stores, when they
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 29 Jul at 0300 local time in position 01-27.39S 116-45.76E, during cargo operations at SPM terminal, Lawi-Lawi, Balikpapan. Robbers broke into three storerooms and stole safety equipment and property and
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 30 AUG AT 0245 LOCAL TIME AT BELAWAN PORT. SEVEN PERSON ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES GAINED ACCESS TO THE SHIP, THREATENED AND ROBBED A PUMPMAN AND FLED WHEN SPOTTED BY DUTY OFFICER WHO RAISED THE ALARM.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 30 Jan at 0330 local time while underway in position 01 23.5N, 117 10.0E, 23 nm from Balikpapan. Four persons armed with long knives stole two life rafts and fled.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 30 Jul at 1205 local time, while anchored in position 06-00.97S 106-53.73E, Jakarta tanker anchorage. Five persons armed with long knives attacked a crew member and chocked him to prevent him from sounding
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 30 Sep at 0415 local time while at Santan anchorage. Two persons armed with knives boarded at the forecastle but jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat when tanker's crew illuminated them with
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 31 May at 2355 while underway in position 01 03S, 107 17E near Mendanau Island, Gelasa Strait. Four persons armed with long knives took two crew hostage and held them at knifepoint. The remaining crew
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Dec in the early morning while anchored at Jakarta and a liferaft stolen (IMB).
INDONESIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Mar at 2021 local time while anchored at Balikpapan. Three or four persons armed with knives boarded from a boat via the anchor chain and stole two mooring lines. Anti-piracy watch threatened with knife
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Sep at 2050 UTC while in position 05 54S, 106 01E at Merak anchorage. Ship's property was reported stolen.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 4 Aug at 0200 local time while a single buoy mooring, Lawi Lawi. Thieves broke open paint locker and stoke ships stores despite presence offive shore watchmen and seaman on deck. Authorities notified but took
INDONESIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 5 Jun at 0300 local time at Belawan anchorage by two persons armed with long knives who gained access via the anchor chain from a smallwooden boat. Duty AB spotted the intruders and sounded the alarm whereupon
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 5 May in the early morning while at anchor at Tanjung Priok. The thieves entered the engine room, tied up the 4th engineer and stole his radio as well as engine spares and escaped before alarm was raised.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Jun at 0200 local time while in position 03-55.1N 098-47.1E at Belawan anchorage. Four persons armed with guns and knives gained access at the forecastle and stole ship's stores, before escaping in a boat
INDONESIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 9 Sep at 0015 local time while underway in the Banka Strait in position 02-34.8S 105-46.3E. Pirates armed with long knives held the duty officer and A/B hostage after which they proceeded to the Master and
INDONESIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded and robbed 4 Feb at 2210 local time, while at anchor west of Tokong Island, Balikpapan, Indonesia. Pilot was onboard when two armedintruders were sighted on the tanker's poop deck. They had already stolen one
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded during STS operations 06 Feb at 1936 UTC, in position 01-22N 116-58E, Balikpapan anchorage. Police on board opened fire but the robbers managed to cut the ropes of two life-rafts and throw them overboard.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded, during STS operations 06 Feb at 1936 UTC, in position 01-22N 116-58E Balikpapan anchorage. Police on board opened fire but the robbers managed to cut the ropes of two life-rafts and throw them overboard.
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded on 24 Nov at 0630 local time, while anchored in position 01-21.1S 117-01E, 14nm off Balikpapan. Three people armed with guns and knives boarded via the hawse pipe, took deck watch hostage, and stole stores
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS CHASED WITH APPARENT INTENT TO BOARD 27 FEB AT 2345 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 05-17.5N 097-58.4E. DUTY OFFICER RAISED ALARM, CREW MUSTERED AND SHIP ALTERED COURSE. THE PURSUING BOAT WITHDREW AFTER 20
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was followed 18 Jan at 0430 local time while underway in position 03-13.4N 108-49E, off Subi Besar Islands. Anti-piracy watch spotted a 25m boat following the ship and switched on decks lights and illuminated the craft
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS FOLLOWED WITH APPARENT INTENT TO BOARD 20 DEC AT 0435 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-15.1N 103-19.3E BY AN UNLIT BOAT WITH FOUR PERSONS. BOAT APPROACHED WITHIN TEN METERS OF SHIP'S STERN BUT WITHDREW WHEN CREW SHINED
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding 24 Dec at 0210 local time while underway in position 04-33S 113-12E in the Java Sea. Persons in a speedboat attempted to use a bamboo ladder from alongside but withdrew when spotted and
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding 3 Jul at 0500 local time while berthed at the Pertamina-Citra Jetty, Belawan. Four persons attempted to gain access via the starboard side but were foiled by the cadet and duty seaman.
INDONESIA: An unidentified trawler was chased 12 Aug at 0230 local time while underway in position 04 50N, 108 02E. Persons in pursuing boat opened fire, killing the captain. They then boarded the boat, stole cargo and ship's equipment (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug and barge report attempt to board 8 Oct at 1002 local time, while underway in position 00-18.67N 104-29.36E in the Riau Strait. Six masked men in a speedboat came alongside, attempting to board, but in the maneuver the
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug and barge were boarded 8 Mar at 0445 local time while anchored at Tanjung Balai, Karimun.Seven persons armed with swords and knives tied up the six crew and forced five into a speedboat when they were taken to a nearby
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug and barge were hijacked 1 Dec at 2030 local time while anchored in position 01 03.46N, 103 23.54E. Eight persons armed with guns assaulted the second engineer and tied him to a barge anchored nearby before escaping in the
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug and barge were hijacked 22 Dec at 0400 local time from Tanjung Uban, Batam. The hijackers took the master and mate toward shore in a speedboat and later released the mate who made a report at Tanjung Pinang, Bintan. The
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug and barge with a cargo of palm oil were reported hijacked 6 Sep at 1930 local time in position 01 35.40N, 101 54.40E in vicinity of Bengkalis Strait. Eleven persons participated in the robbery. Malaysian authorities are
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug and tow were hijacked 25 Nov at 0315 local time while underway in position 00 39.47S, 103 48.09E, 15 nm off Muara Sabak, Jambi. The tug's crew were forced to jump overboard and all 14 swam safely ashore. The barge with 78
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug towing a barge reports suspicious approach 3 Nov at 0430 local time while underway in position 02 39N, 105 03E. A speedboat with six persons approached but withdrew after fifteen minutes when crew switched on searchlights
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug towing a barge was fired on and boarded 27 Nov at 0910 UTC, while underway in position 05-02N 098-28E off Aceh Province. Assailants opened fire with machine guns from a fishing boat, kidnapped the Captain and Chief Officer,
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug towing a barge was fired upon 13 Jun at 1800 local time, while underway in position 05-03N 098-45E off Aceh. The attackers were in 8 small boats and ordered the tug to stop under threat of more firing. Seven persons then
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug, towing an oil rig was attacked 3 Nov at 1900 local time, while underway in position 05-02N 099-11E off Belawan. Three identical fishing boats followed the tug and one approached opening fire causing damage, to navigation
INDONESIA:An unidentified tug was boarded 16 Apr at 0535 local time in position 01-13.6S 117-00.7E, Balikpapan outer roads. Masked robbers, armed with long knives, stole one life raft and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug was boarded 8 Dec at 0430 local time while anchored, in position 05-58.4S 105-58.6E., at Tanjung Gerem Merak. Eight persons, armed with long knives tied up motorman and stole engine spares. They escaped to a waiting
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug was boarded and hijacked 25 Mar at 0100 local time while berthed at Pulau Citlim jetty. Thieves armed with knives et three persons escape by jumping overboard and later released the other three crew. Unlike other
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug was fired upon 19 Aug at 2030 local time, while underway in position 02-37.1N 108-57.0E, off Natuna islands. Pirates in a fishing vessel, armed with guns, approached the tug as it was towing a barge. Gunfire caused damage
INDONESIA: An unidentified Tuvalu-registered tug was boarded 30 Sep at 1900 local time, while underway towing a crane barge in position 03-27.6N 099 47.2E. The thieves broke glass in the ports, stole equipment and documents, and left taking the master
INDONESIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED VEHICLE CARRIER WAS BOARDED 1 SEP AT 0200 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT SAMARINDA MUARA ANCHORAGE. NINE PERSONS IN A SMALL SPEEDBOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VIA THE ANCHOR CHAIN. WHEN SPOTTED BY THE WATCH, THE JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED IN
INDONESIA: An unidentified vessel was approached 03 May at 0700 local time, while anchored at Tg. Priok outer roads. Six boats approached the vessel. Six robbers, armed with steel bars,boarded the vessel from two of the boats. Two other boats remained
INDONESIA: An unidentified VLCC was boarded 12 Nov at 1845 UTC while anchored in position 01 21.5S, 116.58E at Balikpapan. Five persons climbed anchor chain but escaped when spotted and alarm raised.
INDONESIA: An unidentified VLCC was boarded 19 Mar at 0445 local time while anchored at Balikpapan. Three persons broke into the steering gear room and stole engine spares before being driven off by crew.
INDONESIA: An unidentified VLCC was boarded and robbed 26 Sep at 0400 local time while transshipping cargo at Balikpapan anchorage. Two person were spotted on the forecastle lowering stores into their boat. Thieves fled In their boat when alarm raised.
INDONESIA: An unidentified yacht was boarded 05 May at 1030 local time while at anchor near 02-46.064N 106-12.285E, NW bay of Ayerabu island of Anambas islands. Eight robbers, armed with AK-47 machine guns, ordered the crew to remain below deck. They
INDONESIA: A Panamanian "handy-size" ship was boarded and robbed 18 Nov at 0430 by four attackers carrying long knives. The intruders used hooked poles to climb on board the ship which was located at the Jakarta anchorage. The ship was illuminated at
INDONESIA-ARAFURA SEA: An unidentified yacht reports being "chased" 30 Jul at 2139 UTC, while underway in position 10 30S, 138 15E. An unidentified 15-meter long craft pursued for one hour. Another 20 meter craft without markings was reportedly in the
INDONESIAArmed robbers boarded a bulk carrier and attempted to enter engine room. Alert crew raised alarm and robbers escaped in a speedboat.
Indonesia:A seaman spotted several robbers on the forecastle when he was sent forward to look for the duty O/S who was not responding to calls on the radio. The robbers had caught and tied up the duty O/S. Alarm raised and crew alerted. On hearing the
INDONESIA:A SOLDIER AND A POLICEMAN WERE KILLED 31 AUG AND EIGHT OTHERS INJURED WHEN GUNMEN OPENED FIRE ON A SPEEDBOAT OPERATING I CENTRAL MALUKU. THE BOAT WAS CARRYING SECURITY FORCES AND MUSLIMS TO LEIHITU DISTRICT, SERAM ISLAND.
INDONESIA:At 1025 local time off Balikpapan, two crafts chased a bulk carrier, that was underway. The master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres, crew mustered, and craft moved away.
INDONESIA. At 1830Z on 2 Nov. about eight pirates armed with long knives boarded chemical tanker at stern. Pirates tried to break open captain's safe but failed. They then took Ch. Engineer hostage, tied his hands, assaulted him, and robbed his personal
INDONESIA:At 1950 LT off the port of Palembang, several pirates hijacked a tanker, enroute to Cilacap from Palembang, with a cargo of Palm Oilen. The master reported to TG. Buyut pilot station and they informed the tanker's managers. IMB piracy reporting
INDONESIA:At 2240 UTC,the duty crew on an anchored tanker, at Lawi-Lawi Anchorage of Balikpapan, noticed two robbers, on the forecastle deck. The D/O on the bridge was alerted and the alarm raised. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a speedboat,
INDONESIA:ATTEMPTED BOARDING WAS MADE ON UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER 31 JAN (REPORTED 8 FEB) WHILE AT ANCHOR AT ADANG BAY. BOARDING WAS ATTEMPTED BY FOUR INDIVIDUALS WHO FLED WHEN THEY WERE SPOTTED BY ALERT CREW ON ANTI-PIRACY WATCH.
Indonesia-Balikpapan:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 May at Lawi Lawi anchorage, Balikpapan. A life raft and three mooring lines were stolen.
INDONESIA-BANDA SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER REPORTS BEING APPROACHED 25 APR AT 0430 UTC BY SUSPICIOUS CRAFT WHILE UNDERWAY IN 07-58S 123-45E. CRAFT APPROACHED FROM PORT BOW AND TRIED TO COME ALONGSIDE. SHIP'S ALARM RAISED AND MATE MANEUVERED AWAY
INDONESIA-BANDA SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 12 MAY AT 0100 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 06-07S 125-28E. WATCH SPOTTED ONE PERSON BOARD FROM STARBOARD QUARTER AND ALERTED OTHER CREW. INTRUDER JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED.
INDONESIA. BANGKA STRAIT. 13 MAY 1988. BANGKA STRAIT BETWEEN BANGKA ISLAND AND SUMATRA. FOUR PIRATES BOARDED THE RO-RO SWAN REEFER AND ROBBED IT OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND DAMAGED SOME CONTAINERS ON BOARD. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. NOTE: A SIMILAR
INDONESIA. BANGKA STRAIT. 27 APRIL 1988. BANGKA STRAIT BETWEEN BANGKA ISLAND AND SUMATRA (EXACT POSITION NOT GIVEN IN SOURCE REPORT). RO-RO KLANG REEFER WHILE HEADING SOUTH FROM SINGAPORE WAS ATTACKED BY FOUR PIRATES AT DAWN. THE CAPTAIN OF THE KLANG
INDONESIA-BANGKA STRAIT: The tug boat (GLOBAL SEMESTA I) and its barge (GLOBAL SEMESTA IV) with a cargo of bricks was hijacked 11 Jul at 1130 local time while underway in position 02-15.4S 105 -16.0E. Twelve pirates forced the crew of 10 to jump
INDONESIA: Barge boarded on 24 December at 0930 LT while it was being towed by a tug in position 01-10N 103-39E, approximately 15 nm southwest of Singapore, at Western Boarding Ground 'B'. Robbers disguised themselves as merchants in boats attempting to
INDONESIA:Barge boarded on 6 September in Straits of Malacca at 09-41N 103-48E. An unknown number of robbers boarded the barge while being towed by the tug Lady Cynthia. An internal door on the port side was forced open and the robbers escaped with 40
INDONESIA:Barge was boarded on 12 May at 01:14 N ? 104:08 E, 4nm North North East of Pulau Batam, Indonesia. The barge was under tow enroute from Singapore to Kelanis, Banjarmasin, Indonesia and was boarded by robbers using a wooden tug. VTIS Singapore
Indonesia BIMCO has received the following report of an attack against a merchant ship: On 15 February at 1942 hrs a merchant vessel anchored in a position 3.1 nm off the breakwater to Jakarta. On 16 February 1995 at 0130 hrs, whilst waiting for a pilot
INDONESIA. BORNEO:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 0005 local time 23 May at the pilot anchorage, Samarinda. Two persons armed with long knives boarded at the forecastle but jumped into the sea when spotted by a seaman who sounded the alarm.
Indonesia-Borneo:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Dec at 1000 local time while at Kota Baru anchorage. Five persons armed with knives stole a life raft from the forecastle
INDONESIA. BORNEO:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded via the anchor chain by six intruders at 1220 UTC 24 Apr while anchored at Bontang. When challenged by a crew member, one of the attackers stabbed him in the stomach. Another crew member sounded
Indonesia-Borneo:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded via the stern 29 Oct at 1900 local time by seven persons armed with long knives who stole ship's stores.
Indonesia-Borneo:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 21 Oct at 0450 local time while anchored at Bontang. Duty seaman was locked inside crane housing but chief officer raised the alarm and the intruders fled.
INDONESIA-BORNEO:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS APPROACHED AT ABOUT 20 KNOTS 4 NOV AT 0135 LOCAL TIME BY AN UNLIT BOAT WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 03-17S 109-41E. SHIP INCREASED SPEED, ALTERED COURSE AND DIRECTED SEARCHLIGHTS AT THE BOAT WHICH BROKE
Indonesia-Borneo:An unidentified lpg carrier was boarded 17 Mar at 0345 local time while at Bontang anchorage. Three persons armed with long knives stole four mooring lines and other ship's stores. Master states belief that thieves monitored vhf channels
Indonesia-Borneo:An unidentified tanker was approached 18 Jan at 0300 local time by several persons armed with crowbars operating in a small boat. Duty officer raised the alarm and shined search lights on the boat which then departed.
Indonesia-Borneo:An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Feb at 2000 utc while at anchor at Lhotuan pilot station. One person boarded the ship and broke into store room while an accomplice waited in their boat. Crew spotted the intruder and sounded alarm
Indonesia-Borneo:An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Jan at 0400 local time at Balikpapan. The two boarders jumped overboard when spotted by watch and escaped in a boat waiting nearby.
Indonesia-Borneo:An unidentified tanker was boarded 7 Dec at 1515 utc while anchored at Santan, East Kalimantan. Intruders used the vessel's anchor chain but were spotted by watchman and fled when alarm sounded.
Indonesia-Borneo:An unidentified tanker was subjected to attempted boarding 25 Dec at 0345 local time while at Balikpapan anchorage. Duty officer spotted the intruders and raised alarm
Indonesia-Borneo:Thieves in Balikpapan port employed a possible new tactic in robbing an unidentified tanker 9 Jan. Crew of the berthed vessel noticed a small boat approach the bow at 0400 local time. When they shined ship's lights on it the boat moved
INDONESIA. BORNEO, WEST COAST. M/V CLEVELAND BOARDED BY FOUR ARMED PIRATES IN 00-05.5 S 108-05.9 E AT 181830Z MARCH 91. STOLEN WERE CASH, WEAPON, PERSONAL ITEMS FROM MASTER. NO CASUALTIES.
INDONESIA:Bulk cargo ship boarded on 21 November at 06-01S 106-55E, at the East Cargo Anchorage, Jakarta. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored bulk cargo ship via the poop deck. They attacked and took hostage the duty A/B and stole engine
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded 01 Oct at 0300 local time, in position 05-52.8S 106-04.15E, Sulfindo Jetty. Four robbers in a motorboat approached the bulk carrier, at port quarter during cargo operations, and three robbers boarded. Duty officer raised
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded 14 November at 0045 LT while anchored in position 01-22S 116-57E, Balikpapan Anchorage. Alert duty crew noticed robbers on forecastle deck attempting to rob ship's stores. The alarm was raised and the fog horn sounded. The
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded 14 Oct, at 0400 local time in position 01-15.3S 116:47.7E, Balikpapan inner anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers, in a small merchandised unlit dinghy, approached a bulk carrier during cargo operations. One robber boarded
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded 18 May 10 at 1700 UTC while anchored in position 03-43S 114-28E, Taboneo anchorage. Five robbers in a boat boarded the vessel at anchor. The master immediately reported it to local authorities via VHF and mustered the crew
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded, 20 Jul 08 at 0155 local time, 1NM from buoy no. 2, Belawan Anchorage. The duty watchman onboard the vessel noticed robbers trying to open the watertight door to the forecastle store. He immediately reported to the OOW who
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded 20 Nov, at 0130 local time Dumai Inner Anchorage. Six robbers, armed with knives, boarded the bulk carrier and attempted to overcome the shore watchman, who raised the alarm. The duty officer and crew rushed to assist.
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded 8 December at 0040 LT while anchored in position 03-42S 114-26E, approximately 24 nm south-southeast of Bandjermasin. The robbers boarded using a grappling hook, opened the hawse pipe cover, and were discovered by an alert
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded 9 Oct, at 0405 localtime, Tarahan anchorage, Indonesia. Three armed pirates boarded abulk carrier at poop deck. Alert duty watchman raised alarm but robbers escaped empty handed (IMB).
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 19 Jan, between 0001-0400 local time in position 03-13.6S 116-25.0E, Pulau Laut NPLCT Anchorage. The robbers boarded via anchorage chain, broke into the forward store, and stole from the ships stores. The port
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 28 Jun at 0115 local time, while anchored in position 05-28.7N 105-17.5E, Panjang anchorage. Three robbers, armed with long knives, entered the engine room and stole a substantial quantity of engine spares
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 3 May at 0315 local time, while berthed in position 01-11.7S 116-46.8E, Balikpapan Port. Robbers boarded the bulk carrier, while the crew and officers were busy, during the carrier's final stages of cargo
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded, crewmember assaulted, 25 Dec 07 at 0715 UTC in position 01-09.1S 117-13.7E, Samarinda anchorage. The duty crew noticed robbers on the poop deck. As the crewmember shouted to alert the rest of the crew, the robbers, who had
INDONESIA:Bulk Carrier boarded on 04 June at 03:57 N - 098:46 E, Belawan Outer Anchorage, Indonesia. Seven robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrierat the forecastle. The duty A/B and D/O noticed the robbers and raised the alarm.
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 05 December at 03-47N 098-42E, at the Belawan Port. Four robbers boarded the bulk carrier alongside a berth during discharge operations. They broke into the deck store, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. The
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 10 December at 03-43S 114-26E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored bulk carrier while the crew was busy attending to a barge. Once the crew returned to their watchkeeping duties, they noticed the bosun
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 16 October near 00-13S 117-33E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda. Three robbers boarded the vessel while at anchor. They were spotted by the duty crew during security rounds. The duty A/B reported to the bridge and
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 17 July at 01-43N 101-27E, Dumai Anchorage. Seven robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored vessel, threatened the ship's crew with knives,broke the padlocks to three stores, and attempted to steal ship's property.
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 18 March while anchored at positions 01:18 S - 116:47E Balikpapan Inner Anchorage. Three robbers boarded the ship, broke into the forward cargo hold and stole ship's stores. Two duty personnel on rounds saw the robbers
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 20 April while anchored at 01:10 S 117:15 E, Samarinda Anchorage (Muara Jawa), Indonesia. The duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a boat near the forecastle. Eight pirates boarded and tied the AB's hands and
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 21 November at 01-42S 116-38E, at the Adang Bay Anchorage. Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier carrying out loading operations via barge. The robbers attacked and tied up the Bosun on his routine rounds of the
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 27 October at 03-41S 114-27E, at Taboneo Anchorage, Banjarmasin. Three robbers boarded the anchored vessel while awaiting cargo operations. Duty crew on rounds noticed a robber on the forecastle deck and informed the
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 27 October at 03-53N 098-46E, at the Belawan Outer Anchorage. A gang of 3 to 4 robbers boarded the anchored vessel, taking hostage the duty A/B and stole his personal belongings. The A/B managed to escape and raised the
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 28 August at 00-15S 117-35E, Muara Berau anchorage. An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel.
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 2 April while berthed at 03:23 N - 099:27 E, Jetty No.3, Multimas Nabati Asahan, Kuala Tanjung. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel during cargo operations and entered the engine room via the steering
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 2 November at 01-41S 116-38E, at the Adang Bay Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored vessel and stole ship's stores from the forward store and escaped unnoticed. The theft was later noticed during the next watch change
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 2 September at 00-13S 117-35E, Muara Berau Anchorage. Five robbers in a speed boat approached and boarded the anchored vessel, broke into the paint and boatswain stores and stole ship's stores and properties. The master
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 31 August at 00-13S 117-35E, Muara Berau Anchorage. An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel.
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 31 August at 01-42N 10127E, Dumai Anchorage. Three armed robbers carrying long knives approached and boarded the anchored vessel.The robbers took several crew members hostage but other crew members who saw the boarding
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 5 October at 00-13S 117-33E, Muara Berau Anchorage. Six robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel. The duty crew noticed the robbers stealing ship's stores from the forward locker and raised the alarm.
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded on 6 August at 06-00S 106-53E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta. Four robbers boarded the anchored vessel, broke into the aft store and stole ship's property. Duty O/S noticed the robbers, raised the alarm, and pursued the
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 05 Aug at 0255 local time in position 00-01.3N 117-35.1E, Bontang anchorage. Seven robbers armed with guns, knives, crowbars and steel pipes boarded the vessel. They held the duty AB at gunpoint and tied him up.
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 13 Apr 08 at 0205 local time while underway in position 03-13N 105-26E, off Pulau Mangkai. Twelve pirates in a speedboat, armed with guns, swords, and iron bars approached the vessel. The master raised the alarm and
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 5 Nov 2008 at 0300 local time in position 03:40S ? 114:26E, Taboneo anchorage, Kalimantan. Four robbers armed with catapults, knives, and hacksaws boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They threatened the duty crew
INDONESIABulk carrier boarded, robbed 6 Sep 08 at 0240 local time, Tanjung Bara anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel via the forecastle and stole ship?s stores. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The robbers escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier (LEVIATHAN) was boarded 26 Mar at 0230 local time while underway in position 03 02S, 107 18.5E, Gaspar Straits. Five persons armed with long knives severely beat master and chief mate and took them from bridge to main deck where
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier (MARATHA MESSENGER) was subject of attempt to board 26 Mar at 1515 UTC while underway in position 03 01S, 107 18E. Intruders approached from stern in orange colored boat but broke off attempt when ship steered evasively, and
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 23 Jun at 0240 local time, in position 03-41S 114-26:40E, Banjarmasin Coal Loading Anchorage. The duty watchman on the vessel sighted two intruders climbing up the anchor chain and three other personnel
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 24 June 09 at 1930 UTC while anchored in position 01-20.2S 117-02.8E, Balikpapan outer anchorage. Two robbers in a small boat attempted to board the vessel. The alert crew raised the alarm and sounded
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier reported being boarded and robbed 31 Aug at 0615 local time, at Tanjong Priok Roads. Four robbers entered the engine room via funnel, by cutting the grills on the funnel door. They stole engine spares and escaped in a boat,
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier reported being boarded and robbed 31 Aug at 0615 local time at Tanjong Priok Roads. Four robbers entered the engine room via funnel by cutting the grills on the funnel door. They stole engine spares and escaped in a boat waiting
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 12 Aug 10 at 1210 UTC while underway in position 01-26N 106-49E, approximately 16NM north of Dum Dum Islands. Four boats approached the vessel. The ship watch keepers activated fire hoses, turned on
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 29 Aug 07 0530 local time, while underway in position 02-30S 118-30E, Makassar Straits. Three white speedboats, traveling at 17kts, approached the vessel from the port and starboard side. The D/O
INDONESIA:Bulk Carrier reported suspicious approach 7 Oct 07 at 0210 local time while underway in position 01:14.2N-104:59.3E, off Bitan Islands. The alarm was raised and the ship whistle sounded. After mustering the crew, the boat moved away. The
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier robbed 15 Nov, Belawan port, Indonesia. While berthed, about seven robbers boarded the bulk carrier via the gangway, by mingling among the stevedores. They broke open the store using steel bars and stole from the ships stores.
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier robbed 16 Nov 09 at 0120 local time while underway in position 03-12.4N 105-29.1E, approximately 33NM northwest of the Anambas Islands. Ten men armed with knives and crowbars boarded the vessel. They entered the bridge and
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier robbed 16 Oct 10 at 0300 local time while at anchor in position 06-02.6S 106-54.1E in Jakarta. Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier ship at anchor. Upon noticing the engine store room padlock broken the duty motorman informed
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier robbed 16 Oct 10 at 2005 local time while at anchor in position 00-01.20S 117-36.26E at Botang Roads. Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. The duty crew noticed that the forward store's padlock was broken and raised the
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier robbed 2 Nov at 0420 local time while conducting cargo operations in Belawan port. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at berth during cargo operations. Duty crew on rounds noticed the robbers and
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier robbed 6 Jul 09 at 1110 UTC while anchored in position 00-01N 117-36E, Bontang anchorage. Robbers gained access to the vessel via the anchor chain and through the hawse pipe cover, which had been secured by the crew. They stole
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier robbed 6 Nov 10 at 1953 local time while underway in position 01-01N 106-41E, approximately 40NM west of Kepulauan Tembelan. Six pirates armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Pirates entered the bridge and tied
INDONESIA:Bulk carrier ship boarded on 28 November at 00-18S 117-40E, at the Samarinda Anchorage. Pirates armed with a long knife boarded the anchored bulk carrier. Duty watchman noticed the pirates, who threatened him with a long knife and warned him
INDONESIA:Bulk Carrier was boarded on 10 May while underway at 03:42 S-114:27 E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Pirates boarded the anchored bulk carrier during cargo operations and stole ship's stores from the ships forecastle and escaped before being
INDONESIA:Bulk Carrier was boarded on 7 April at the Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia at position 01:11S - 117:11E. The anchored vessel was boarded by a group of pirates who entered the forward ships store. The pirates were sighted by the duty
INDONESIA:Bulk Carrier was boarded while at anchor on 12 May at 01:11 S - 117:13 E, Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Pirates boarded an anchored bulk carrier and stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the duty A/B
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier was chased 18 Mar at 0300 local time while underway in position 01-05N 103-35E, approximately 5.9NM SW of Pulau Nippa, in the Philip Channel. Four small boats approached and chased the vessel. The crew used their search lights,
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier was robbed 19 Feb at 0200 local time, while at anchorage in position 03-44.2S 114-25.6E, Taboneo anchorage. The robbers stole ship stores and escaped.The incident was reported to the authorities. (IMB)
INDONESIA: Cargo ship boarded and robbed 04 Oct 08 at 0050 local time while underway in position 01:12.5N-103:54.5E, approximately 2nm east of Batu Berhanti buoy in the east bound lane of the Straits of Singapore. Three masked robbers armed with long
INDONESIA:Cargo ship boarded on 15 October at 01-06N 104-10E, near Kabil Citranusa Port, Batam. Three robbers boarded the vessel while at anchor. They were spotted by the alert duty crew, who raised the alarm. Upon sensing the crew's alertness, the
INDONESIA-CELEBES SEA: An unidentified tanker reports sighting 7 unlit speedboats joined by a line ahead of its course 10 Jul at 1600 UTC while underway in position 03-20N 119-31E. When boats came within 5 cables tanker switched on lights, mustered crew
INDONESIA: Cement carrier boarded and robbed 6 December at 0515 LT while anchored in position 01-42S 116-38E, approximately 32 nm south-southwest of Balikpapan. The crew noticed the robbers escaping with a mooring line and discovered that the forecastle
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded 13 Aug 07 0355 local time, in position 03-55.5N 098-46.5E, Belawan Outer roads at anchorage. Four robbers armed with wooden sticks boarded the vessel, broke into the forward locker, and attempted to steal from the ships
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded 18 Dec, 0125 local time at Belawan Outer Anchorage. The robbers boarded the chemical tanker and broke the padlocks, on the starboard side chemical equipment locker and paint room door. The security watchman reported to
INDONESIA:Chemical tanker boarded 19 Nov 01 at 0100 local time while underway in position 03-13.0N 105-23.0E, off Mangkai Island. Duty oiler on board the vessel noticed one pirate with a gun in hand on the poop deck. The duty officer was informed and the
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded, 23 Jul at 1030 local time, while at berth at Prointal, Merak. Robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed. The third engineer noticed the boat store unlocked and some electrical spares were missing. The crew was alerted and a
INDONESIA:Chemical tanker boarded 26 Jul 08, at 0330 local time, at Belawan Anchorage. Three to four robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker, via the anchor cable. Upon seeing the robbers, the master raised the alarm. Seeing the alert crew, the
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded 29 Jan 09 at 0345 local time while anchored in position 06:10S ? 108:25E, Balongan anchorage. Four robbers boarded the vessel at anchor. They tried to enter into the accommodation but were noticed by the duty crew who
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded and robbed 16 November at 0330 LT while anchored in position 03-56N 098-48E, Belawan Anchorage. The robbers boarded, stole the ship's stores, and escaped without notice. The master reported the incident to the port
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded and robbed 26 Jun at 0055 local time, Belawan outer anchorage. The duty AB on the vessel noticed three robbers trying to open the forward locked. The duty AB informed the OOW and ran forward; however, one of the robbers
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded and robbed by three people on 25 December at 0100 LT while anchored in position 01-42.4N 101-28.6E, while in the Dumai Inner Anchorage. They entered the engine room through the engine room's skylight door and stole
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded on 23 February while under pilotage at position 03-23N 099-27E Kuala Tanjung Anchorage. Duty engineer raised alarm when he saw robbers holding an engineering crewman hostage and stealing spare parts. Pilot informed port
INDONESIA:Chemical tanker boarded on 28 July at 07-11S 112-43E, Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the berthed vessel and stole ship's property. Later, the crew found the robbers and recovered the stolen items.
INDONESIA:Chemical tanker boarded on 2 August at 1-43.5N 101-26.0E, Dumai Anchorage. Five robbers armed with long machetes and knives boarded the anchored chemical tanker. Three crewmembers were taken hostage and had their hands tied. The robbers stole
INDONESIA:Chemical tanker boarded on 3 April while anchored at position 01:41 N 101:29 E, Dumai Anchorage. Duty crew onboard spotted two robbers armed with long knives. And immediately informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and sounded the ships
INDONESIA:Chemical tanker boarded on 3 September at 03-55N 098-46E, at Belawan Anchorage. Six armed robbers carrying guns and knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker using hook attached to a bamboo pole. A crewman noticed the robbers and attempted to
INDONESIA:Chemical tanker boarded on 4 September at 01-04N 104-08E, Kabil Port anchorage. Four robbers boarded the berthed vessel and entered the engine room, where a crewman confronted them. One of the robbers assaulted the crewman, who then retreated
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 11 July at 0500 local time in position 03-55N 098-44E, Belawan Anchorage. Duty crew spotted a robber on the forecastle deck. The OOW was informed and the alarm was raised. The robber jumped overboard and escaped
INDONESIA:Chemical tanker (MONALISA) boarded, robbed 13 Apr 08 at 0355 local time while underway in position 03-16.18N 105-26.68E, off Pulau Jemaja. While en route from Pasir Gudang, Malaysa to Nhabe, Vietnam, five pirates armed with long knives in a
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker (MONT BLANC) was boarded 3 Nov at 0130 local time while underway in position 01 04N, 104 56E in vicinity of Bintan Island. Group of about eight persons boarded at stern and took chief engineer hostage, binding him with ropes
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker (STEADFAST) is suspected of being hijacked as of 19 Dec, while enroute from Palembang, Indonesia to Singapore. An IMB special alert dated 20 Dec reports the tanker lost contact with their vessel as of 19 Dec. The tanker
INDONESIA:Chemical tanker (UBT BAY) boarded, robbed 17 Apr 08 at 0155 local time while awaiting berth in position 03-56.31N 098-46.14E, Belawan Anchorage. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel at the forward part of the ship from a small
INDONESIA:Chemical Tanker was boarded on 2 April in Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia at position 01:42N - 103:27E. Three pirates armed with knives boarded the chemical tanker at anchorage and threatened the duty crew. The pirates later escaped with a
INDONESIA:Chemical Tanker was boarded on 6 April while at anchorage in Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia, at position 01:42N ? 103:27E. Four pirates armed with long knives boarded the ship; alert crewman noticed the pirates and raised the alarm. The
INDONESIA:Container ship approached on 21 October at 03-47N 098-42E, at the Belawan International Container Terminal. Two robbers armed with long knives in a small boat approached the berthed vessel. Alert duty crew noticed one robber attempting to board
INDONESIA: Container ship (ASIAN TRADER) boarded, 30 Jun 07 at 0635 local time, outer cargo ship anchorage, Jakarta, per 19 Sept 07 reporting. While waiting to berth, more than six robbers boarded the ship from two small boats from port and starboard
INDONESIA:Container ship boarded 3 Jun 08 at 2000 UTC, while underway in position 03-24N 105-31E, off Anambas. Eight pirates armed with long knives and bars boarded the vessel. The pirates stole the crew?s cash and property and escaped. No injuries to
INDONESIA: Container ship boarded and robbed 27 Jan, 2310 UTC in position 02-03S 106-54E, Tg. Priok anchorage. Armed robbers boarded the vessel at anchor, from the stern. They broke open the steering room door and entered the engine room via a watertight
INDONESIA: Container ship boarded and robbed 30 Jun at 0640 local time, Jakarta outer anchorage. Approximately six armed robbers, from two boats, boarded the vessel from the port and starboard quarters. The duty AB was attacked and hit on the head with
INDONESIA: Container ship boarded at on 24 Sep 08 at 0325 local time while in position 06:02.45S ? 106:54.61E, Tg. Priok, Jakarta, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with knives boarded the ship at anchor via the stern. Alert watchman notified the duty
INDONESIA:Container ship boarded on 11 September at 03-54N 098-46E, at Belawan Anchorage. Five robbers approached the anchored vessel in a small boat. Two robbers boarded the vessel and broke into the forward storeroom, stealing ship's property. Upon
INDONESIA:Container ship boarded on 20 October at 03-55N 098-46E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored vessel, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed.
INDONESIA:Container ship boarded on 27 October at 03-56N 098-47E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel via the anchor chain. They took hostage the duty crew and tied him up on the forecastle deck.
INDONESIA:Container ship boarded on 3 November at 06-00S 106-54E, at the Jakarta Anchorage. Four robbers in a small boat approached the stern of the anchored vessel. One robber boarded the ship using a grappling hook while the other three robbers
INDONESIA: Container ship (CAPE YORK) was boarded 3 Nov at 0110 local time while underway in position 01 03.8N, 104 56.8E off Bintan Island. Eight persons armed with knives entered ship's bridge but fled when crew raised alarm and warned others via
INDONESIA: Container ship chased 21 Jan, at 2025 UTC in position 03-38.7N 099-30.0E, 16nm off Kuala Tanjung. Several unlit fishing boats approached the container ship while underway. The master, suspecting piracy, increased speed and started taking
INDONESIA: Container ship (FAS SEMARANG) was subject to attempted boarding 31 Mar at 0510 local time while underway in position 03 00S, 107 19E. Four persons in a fast wooden boat tried to board using a grappling hook but aborted attempt when crew raised
INDONESIA:Container ship (KOTA RAJIN) boarded, robbed 9 May 08 at 0350 local time while berth in position 06-57S 110-26E, Port of Semerang, per 1 Jul 08 reporting. Two unknown persons were found in the ships engine room. The alarm was raised and both
INDONESIA: Container ship (LONDON TOWER) boarded 24 Apr 07 at 1930 local time, in position 03-56.50N 098-45.70E, Belawan Roads, per 19 Sept 07 reporting. The duty watch detected three robbers on the forecastle deck and warned the officer on watch. The
INDONESIA: Container ship (RESOLUTION) was chased 27 Mar at 1230 UTC while underway in position 02 58S, 106 59E, Gaspar Straits. A speedboat containing six persons pursued the ship until it sounded whistle and turned lights toward the boat (IMB, INFO).
INDONESIA: Container ship robbed 13 Sep 09 at 2150 local time while anchored in position 03-56.7N 098-46.1E, Belawan anchorage. Robbers with long knives boarded the ship while anchored. The duty watch spotted the robbers and informed the duty officer who
INDONESIA: Container ship robbed 18 Jul 10 while anchored in position 03-55N 098-46E, approximately 9NM north of Belawan port. During the night while, robbers boarded the vessel undetected and broke into the paint locker and stole ship's stores. The
INDONESIA: Container ship robbed 22 Dec 09 at 1710 UTC while anchored in position 03-55.5N 098-46.1E, Belawan anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel unnoticed. They tied up the hands and feet of the duty watchman and stole
INDONESIA: Container ship robbed 4 Jan 10 at 0200 local time while berthed in position 06-05.86S 106-54.15E, Koja container terminal, Tanjung Priok. Robbers boarded the vessel and entered the engine room by breaking open the locks on the steering gear
INDONESIA: Container ship (SINAR BATAM) was boarded 4 Nov at 0005 local time while underway in position 00 52.6N, 105 07.1E I vicinity of Bintan Island. Eight persons armed with knives third mate hostage and forced him to call captain to bridge where he
INDONESIA: Container ship (SINAR SUNDA) was subject to attempted boarding 28 Mar at 2125 local time while underway in position 02 55S, 107 17E, Gaspar Strait. The intruders attempted to board via the port quarter but crew drove them off by throwing
INDONESIA: Container ship was robbed 14 Dec 10 at 0300 local time while at anchor in position 06-00S 106-54E in Tanjung Priok anchorage, Jakarta. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded a container ship at anchor. They took the duty watch hostage and
INDONESIA:Crew of unidentified 34,000-ton Panamanian flag bulk carrier successfully repelled an attack by thieves at Belawan anchorage 24 Feb, 0200 (local). Vessel was approached by small boat with seven persons on board who ignored watchman's shouts and
INDONESIA: Crude oil tanker boarded 30 November at 2245 local time while anchored in position 01-42N 101-30E, approximately 3 miles east-northeast of Dumai, Indonesia. The alert crew raised the alarm and the robbers escaped. Nothing stolen. (IMB)
INDONESIA:Deep sea diving support ship (OCEAN WINSERTOR) was boarded about 26 Apr while underway near the Lingga Islands, southwest of Bintan and Batam, bound for Singapore160 km away. Pirates armed with knives and guns boarded while about half the crew
INDONESIA:During security rounds in the accommodation area, duty watchman noticed an unknown person on the main deck and notified the duty officer, who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in a small timber boat. The crew was
INDONESIA:DUTY CREW OF AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP DISCOVERED THREE UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS IN SHIP'S ENGINE ROOM 17 JUN AT 0320 LOCAL TIME WHILE SHIP WAS BERTHED AT JETTY A, TRIPOLYA, ANYER. ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND INTRUDERS ESCAPED BY JUMPING INTO WATER.
INDONESIA: Duty officer of an unidentified tanker noticed approach by 3 suspicious boats 8 Nov at 0300 local time, while underway in position 01-36.0S 117-01.6E off Balikpapan. Masked men in each of the boats were attempting to board via the starboard
Indonesia:Fishing vessel boarded on 11 March while anchored at 06:01 S - 106:53 E, Tanjung Priok Outer Anchorage. Robbers entered the engine store room. The duty oiler on routine rounds spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm,
INDONESIA:FIVE PERSONS IN A SPEEDBOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A CARGO SHIP 9 OCT AT 0350 LOCAL TIME UNDERWAY IN 03-09.3N 105-30.5E. BOAT LEFT THE SCENE WHEN ALARM SOUNDED AND CREW MUSTERED.
INDONESIA:Five robbers armed with long knives in a small boat boarded the tanker from the starboard quarter using a rope. The watchman was tied up with ropes and was found when the forward watchman went to relieve him. The Duty Officer was immediately
INDONESIA: Four crew members of the 640-ton tanker (CHERRY 201) were reported shot dead 5 Feb following the failure of negotiations for payment of ransom in a previously unreported 5Jan hijack of the ship with a cargo of 1,000 tons of palm oil off Aceh
INDONESIA:Four masked robbers in a small boat armed with guns and knives approached and boarded a tug towing a barge. They took hostage all crew members, tied them up and stole cash and personal belongings before escaping. Master reported the incident to
INDONESIA: Four persons operating from an aluminum colored boat attempted to board and unidentified VLCC 4 Apr at 2200 UTC while the tanker was underway in position 02 58.2S, 107 18.5E, near Selat Baur, Gaspar Strait. Crew sounded alarm, activated fire
INDONESIA: General cargo ship boarded 12 Aug 10 at 1851 local time while anchored in position 01-42.8N 101-27.5E, Dumai port inner anchorage. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel and threatened the duty watchman with knives. The duty officer
INDONESIA: General cargo ship boarded 29 Jan 10 at 0300 local time while anchored in position 06-00.5S 105-56.5E, Ciwandan anchorage. Four robbers in a speedboat approached the vessel from the port quarter. One robber boarded by using a hook attached to
INDONESIA: General cargo ship boarded and robbed 18 Aug 07, 0300 local time in position 03-54.47N 098-46.68E, Belawan anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and held one AB hostage. They stole from the ships stores and escaped. The AB was released
INDONESIA: General cargo ship boarded on 10 February while anchored at position 07-06 S 112-39 E, Gresik Port Inner Anchorage. The robbers managed to steal ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. Incident reported to port authorities. (IMB)
INDONESIA:General cargo ship boarded on 17 November at 07-05S 112-39E, at the Surabaya Inner Anchorage. Armed pirates in two speed boats, seven in one boat and three in the other, boarded the anchored cargo ship. Alert crew raised the alarm, mustered and
INDONESIA: General cargo ship (RAYS) boarded 28 Apr 08 at 0225 local time, Belawan Anchorage, per 2 Jun 08 reporting. Six robbers armed with knives and sticks boarded the vessel using ropes. The crew confronted them, raised the general alarm and
INDONESIA: General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 16 Apr, at 1630 local time in position 07-58.36S 116-33.01E, Bennette Bay. Robbers armed with guns in 10 speedboats fired shots and attempted to board the general cargo ship at anchor. The ship
INDONESIA: General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 3 Jan 10 at 0900 local time while underway in position 01-39.4N 132-45.3E, approximately 165NM northeast of Sorong. More than 10 robbers in three big boats chased and attempted to board the
INDONESIA: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 11 Dec 09 at 0820 local time while underway in position 05-15.9S 123-25.1E, approximately 11NM east of Pulau Buton. Four men armed with a gun and spear in a speedboat chased the vessel. The
INDONESIA: General cargo ship was suspiciously approached 24 Dec at 1800 local time while underway in position 03-02N 105-17E, off Mangkai Island of the Anambas Archipelago. The officer of the watch spotted a speed boat with nine criminals on board. The
INDONESIA:General cargo vessel boarded, robbed 11 Jul 08 at 0655 local time while in position 06-02.54S 106-53.68E, Jakarta Anchorage. Robbers attempted to board the vessel on four different occasions before finally succeeding. The robbers stole ship?s
INDONESIA:General cargo vessel boarded, robbed 16 Apr 08 at 0630 local time while at anchorage in position 06-01.9S 106-53.8E, Tanjung Priok. The ship?s crew noticed robbers on board the vessel just after anchoring. The robbers had broken into the safety
INDONESIA: General cargo vessel reported attempted boarding 14 Jul 10 at 0200 local time while underway in position 01-58.9N 108-43.8E, approximately 5NM northeast of Muri Island. Nine robbers attempted to board the vessel underway. The men had secured a
INDONESIA. INDIAN OCEAN:An unidentified chemical tanker reported attempted boarding from a small vessel while underway 13 Apr in 02-49.6S, 095-40.8E. Small craft reportedly approached from port and starboard sides, apparently during hours of darkness,
INDONESIA-JAVA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 13 AUG AT 0030 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT TANJUNG PRIOK ANCHORAGE. FOUR PERSONS STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND JUMPED OVERBOARD TO ESCAPE.
INDONESIA-JAVA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 13 JAN AT 0245 WHILE AT ANCHOR AT JAKARTA. ONE INTRUDER WAS OBSERVED LOWERING A ROPE TO HIS ACCOMPLICES WHEN ALARM SOUNDED AND HE JUMPED OVERBOARD TO ESCAPE IN A BOAT WITH ABOUT TEN ACCOMPLICES.
INDONESIA-JAVA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 24 JUL AT 0115 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT TANJUNG PRIOK. PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES ENTERED ENGINE ROOM AND TIED UP WATCHMAN, ESCAPING WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF ENGINE SPARES.
INDONESIA-JAVA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 4 NOV BETWEEN 0200 AND 0400 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT TANJUNG PRIOK AND ROBBED OF TWO LIFE RAFTS.
INDONESIA. JAVA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Apr at 0310 local time at Merak anchorage by three persons armed with long knives who gained access over the stern. The intruders tried to take the watchman hostage but he escaped by jumping
Indonesia-Java:An unidentified bulk carrier was twice boarded 9 May at 0330 and 1030 local time while at Semarang anchorage. A mast house locker was broken into and ship's stores and equipment stolen.
INDONESIA-JAVA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 29 MAY AT 0600 LOCAL TIME AT TANJUNG PRIOK ANCHORAGE. THE THREE INTRUDERS JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED WHEN ALARM RAISED.
INDONESIA-JAVA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKERS WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 12 NOV AT 1220 LOCAL TIME AT TANJUNG PRIOK ANCHORAGE. FIVE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES STOLE ENGINE SPARES.
INDONESIA-JAVA:AN UNIDENTIFIED ROLL-ON, ROLL-OFF SHIP WAS BOARDED 15 MAR AT 2200 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT WHARF 305, TANJUNG PRIOK. PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND GUNS STOLE CASH AND CREW BELONGINGS.
INDONESIA-JAVA:AN UNIDENTIFIED ROLL-ON, ROLL-OFF SHIP WAS BOARDED 26 MAY AT 0530 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT TANJUNG PRIOK. FIVE PERSONS BOARDED VIA THE STERN AND WHEN CHALLENGED STRUCK ONE CREW MEMBER OVER THE HEAD, CAUSING HIM TO BLEED.
INDONESIA-JAVA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 13 NOV WHILE BERTHED AT C.I.B. NO. 2, CILACAP. THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES WERE SPOTTED BY ANTI-PIRACY PATROL AND JUMPED OVERBOARD TO ESCAPE WHEN ALARM RAISED.
INDONESIA-JAVA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 18 DEC WHILE BERTHED AT CILACAP BY AT LEAST THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES WHO TIED UP THE MECHANIC ON DUTY IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND ESCAPED WITH ENGINE SPARES. PORT CONTROL DID NOT RESPOND TO SHIP
INDONESIA. JAVA:An unidentified tanker was boarded over the stern while berthed at Anyar 0230 local time 22 May. The four intruders, armed with long knives, were spotted by the duty watchman and fled in their boat.
INDONESIA-JAVA SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED GAS CARRIER REPORTS BEING INTERCEPTED 17 MAY AT 0200 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN THE NORTH JAVA SEA IN POSITION 01-09S 107-33E BETWEEN SUMATRA AND KALIMANTAN. SHIP ALTERED COURSE BUT BOAT MATCHED MOVEMENTS UNTIL
INDONESIA. JAWA:An unidentified LPG tanker was approached while at anchor, at Anyer (06-03S 105-55E), at 0100 local time by persons in a small boat, who attempted to board using grappling hooks. Hired guards fired warning shots and the intruders fled.
Indonesia (Jawa-North Coast):About 8 pirates boarded vessel, at Jakarta anchorage, and stole engine spares.
Indonesia (Jawa-North Coast):Pirates, armed with guns, boarded vessel from a boat while underway. The duty officer on bridge noticed the pirates on the bridge wing. The pirates fired three shots, which shatteredthe windows. The duty officer, who was
INDONESIA (JAWA-NORTH COAST):THE 59,353-TON, LIBERIAN-FLAG TANKER, SPIROS, WAS BOARDED WHILE AT ANCHOR AT TANJUNG PRIOK, INDONESIA. PIRATES ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM, TIED UP THE DUTY OILER, AND STOLE ENGINE SPARES. WATCHMAN NOTED BOAT ALONGSIDE AND
INDONESIA, JAWA SEA: Pirates in an unlit wooden boat attempted to board a bulk carrier underway equipped with razor wires as a defense. Ship raised alarm and crew directed search lights towards the boat resulting in the pirates moving away.
Indonesia-Kalimantan:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Aug at 0430 local time while at Balikpapan inner anchorage. Watch noticed two long boats near ship's side and three persons on the poop lowering mooring line into the water. Crew chased the
Indonesia-Kalimantan:An unidentified general cargo ship was subject to an attempted boarding 4 Aug at 0230 local time while anchored at Balikpapan inner roads. Hired police constables observed the attempt and one fired warning shots after which one of
Indonesia (Kalimantan-East Coast):About 7 pirates armed with long knives boarded vessel vicinity Muara Berau, Samarinda, and tied-up one ab on deck and robbed him of personal valuables.
Indonesia (Kalimantan-East Coast):About four pirates armed with knives boarded vessel, off the entrance to Teluk Adang, and attempted to steal from forecastle store, but alert crew deterred them.
Indonesia (Kalimantan-East Coast):Pirates, armed with knives and firearms, attempted to board vessel from two boatsat Balikpapan anchorage, but alert crew foiled the attempt.
Indonesia (Kalimantan-East Coast):Pirates attempted to board vessel from boats, at Balikpapan anchorage, but police guard on board fired 3 warning shots and prevented the boarding.
Indonesia (Kalimantan-East Coast):Pirates boarded vessel, at Muara Berau anchorage, and broke forecastle store and stole 22 drums of paint. When spotted by the crew, they escaped via a small wooden boat with powerful outboard motor. There were about 12
Indonesia (Kalimantan-East Coast):Pirates boarded vessel, at Samarinda anchorage, and stole some paint.
INDONESIA: Landing craft boarded and robbed 02 Jul while underway near Langsa, north Sumatra. Pirates stole cash and personal belongings from the crew and escaped, no crew injured. The landing craft was under UN charter carrying tsunami relief cargo
INDONESIA:Livestock carrier fired upon 7 Jun 08 at 1000 local time while underway in position 03-18.5N 125-05.8E, vicinity of Kepulauan Sangir. Pirates in a speedboat chased and opened fire on the vessel in ballast enroute to Australia. The master took
INDONESIA: LNG tanker (ECHIGO MARU) boarded 25 Apr, at 1830 UTC (26 Apr 0230 local time) while anchoring in position 01-04N 103-31E, off Karimun Island. An oiler noticed four armed robbers in the steering room of the LNG tanker, during anchoring
INDONESIA:LNG Tanker reported suspicious approach 24 Jun 08 at 1805 local time while underway in position 01-26.0N 104-36.8E, North of Bintan island. The Duty AB onboard the vessel reported three small suspicious boats at a distance of about 250 meters
INDONESIA: LPG Tanker boarded 2 Jul at 0215 local time in position 05-59S 105-56E, Merak Anchorage. The third engineer on the vessel noticed four armed robbers in the steering flat. The bridge was informed, the alarm was raised and the crew alerted. A
INDONESIA: LPG tanker boarded and robbed 7 Jan at 2145 local time, while at berth in position 02-59.1S 104-05.2E, Pertamina Jetty 4, Plaju (per 22 May reporting). Three robbers in a motorboat boarded the LPG tanker. They were noticed by the duty AB and
INDONESIA: LPG tanker boarded and robbed on 03 Oct 08 at 0230 local time while underway off Mangkai Island. Six pirates armed with long knives boarded the tanker. They stole ships and crew cash before escaping (IMB).
INDONESIA:LPG tanker boarded on 8 September at 05-34S 104-36E, at Teluk Semangka Anchorage. Five armed robbers carrying sticks boarded the vessel from a small fishing boat. A duty crew member noticed the robbers and informed the bridge, who raised the
INDONESIALPG tanker boarded, robbed 30 Aug 08 at 0430 local time while at anchorage in position 00:04.8S 117:34.3E, Santan Port. Several robbers boarded the vessel at the forward mooring station. The ship?s crew raised the alarm and the intruders escaped
INDONESIA:LPG tanker boarded, robbed 6 Aug 08 at 0400 local time while in position 00-10-19N 117-36-12E: Bontang Anchorage. The duty crew onboard the vessel spotted robbers stealing the ship?s equipment. The alarm was raised and the crew alerted.
INDONESIA: LPG tanker was boarded 20 Nov at 0600 local time, while anchored in position 08-7S 117-35.2E Bontang anchorage. Robbers stole two life rafts and escaped. There were numerous fishing craft in the vicinity (IMB).
INDONESIA-MAKASSAR STRAIT:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Apr at 1915 local time in position 01-20S 116:57E, Balikpapan outer roads. Two robbers boarded the vessel at the forecastle from two unlit fishing boats. They stole two lifeboats and
INDONESIA-MALACCA STRAIT: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 17 Dec at 2330 local time, while underway in position 03-54N 099-54E. When an unlighted boat approached, crew activated fire houses, switched on lights and began evasive
INDONESIA-MALACCA STRAIT: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 17 Dec at 2330 local time, while underway in position 03-54N 099-54E. When an unlighted boat approached, crew activated fire houses, switched on lights, and began evasive
INDONESIA-MALACCA STRAIT: Tug (ENA SOVEREIGN) was fired upon and boarded 15 Dec at 2150 local time, while underway in position 05-59N 098-56E. Twenty persons, armed with machine guns, in two fishing boats fired on the tug, which was towing a barge. The
INDONESIA-MOLUCCAS-HALMAHERA:AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF MUSLIM REFUGEES WERE KILLED OR INJURED WHEN THEIR BOAT, CARRYING ABOUT 80 PERSONS, WAS ATTACKED BY A CHRISTIAN GROUP 8 DEC AT KAHATOLA ISLAND IN THE MOLUCCAS.
INDONESIA-NATUNA ISLAND:THE 2,378-TON CHEMICAL TANKER (PETCHEM) WAS HIJACKED 25 SEP AT 0230 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-40N 106-18E NEAR THE NATUNA ISLANDS WHILE ON VOYAGE PORT DICKSON, TO KUCHING, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA WITH A CARGO OF GAS OIL. CREW WERE
INDONESIA-NATUNAS ISLANDS: The Malaysian flag tug (MAYANG SARI) was hijacked 18 Sep at 2345 local time while underway off Pulau Subi Besar, Indonesia on a voyage from Kota Kinabalu. Between 12 and 17 pirates armed with guns and operating from a speedboat
INDONESIA: Nine crew from the offshore supply boat (KM PELANGI) (NFI) were taken hostage 30 Jun after probable rebels operating form two fishing boats intercepted their vessel and forced them ashore in Aceh Province. Two of the eleven crew were left
INDONESIA:Nine pirates armed with long knives boarded an anchored tug from astern and took the duty watchman as hostage. The pirates then went to the bridge and stole crew personal belongings, cash, and the vessel's navigation equipment, then escaped
INDONESIA-NORTHERN SUMATRA:THE NAVY ANNOUNCED 14 AUG THAT IT WOULD LAUNCH AN OPERATION TO CUT OFF SEABORNE SUPPLIES TO SEPARATIST REBELS IN ACEH PROVINCE. ADMIRAL INDROKO STATED THE NAVY BELIEVES REBELS ARE ENGAGED IN PIRACY IN THE STRAIT OF MALACCA BUT
INDONESIA: Oil tanker boarded 22 Jan, at 1800 UTC in position 01:42N - 101:29E, at Dumai anchorage. The duty officer of the oil tanker at anchorage raised the alarm and alerted the crew, when he noticed one robber on board and another attempting to
INDONESIA: Oil tanker boarded, robbed 08 Dec, at 0015local time, Lawe-Lawe Anchorage. Robbers boarded the oil tanker atanchor and forced the forecastle store open. The ships stores were stolen (IMB).
INDONESIA:On 02 February, a chemical tanker experienced an attempted boarding at 03-55N 098-48E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Six robbers armed with knives in a wooden motor boat approached the anchored vessel. One of the robbers attempted to board by
INDONESIA:On 03 April, four men in a small boat approached the anchored chemical tanker IVER EXACT at 01-42N 101-25E, at the Dumai Anchorage. Upon detecting the boat, the duty officer shouted at them using loudhailer and flashed a light. The watchman
INDONESIA:On 03 June, the Hong Kong-flagged anchored chemical tanker ATLANTIC CANYON experienced an attempted boarding at 03-55N 098-46E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Robbers in a small boat attempted to board the anchored chemical tanker via the anchor
INDONESIA:On 03 June, the Norway-flagged anchored bulk carrier SPAR LIBRA was boarded at 01-10S 117-15E, at the Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda. Two robbers boarded the anchored bulk carrier using a hook attached to a rope and attempted to enter the
INDONESIA:On 04 April, robbers boarded the anchored crude oil tanker GARDEN CITY RIVER at 01-42N 101-29E, at the Dumai Anchorage. The robbers stole engine spares and escaped unnoticed. The theft was not detected until the following day when bare foot
INDONESIA:On 04 January, chemical tanker HISTRIA PRINCE boarded at 01-16S 116-49E, at the Balikpapan Port Jetty No. 5C. Four robbers approached the vessel at berth while engaged in loading operations. One of the robbers boarded by climbing the forward
INDONESIA:On 04 March, the bulk carrier CASTLEGATE was boarded at 03-33S 114-26E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. The anchored vessel was boarded by robbers, who stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. Master reported the incident to Port Control.
INDONESIA:On 06 April, robbers boarded the anchored tanker MAERSK BERING at 03-56N 098-41E, at the Belawan Anchorage and stole items from the vessel. The robbery was reported to authorities and local agent, who laterr informed the Master that the
INDONESIA:On 06 February, the bulk carrier INCE INEBOLU ship was boarded at 01-41S 116-38E, at the Adang Bay Anchorage. Three robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored vessel via the anchor chain and attacked the duty crewman on the forecastle, who
INDONESIA:On 07 May, the fishing vessel PKFB (U2) 1532 was attacked and hijacked in the Strait of Malacca while fishing. The pirates subsequently took the hijacked vessel to Indonesia. On 25 May, the Indonesian Marine Police detained the fishing vessel.
INDONESIA:On 08 June, the Panama-flagged anchored chemical tanker BANDAI V was boarded at 03-54N 098-46E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the chemical tanker using a hook attached to a long pole. Alert duty crew noticed
INDONESIA:On 10 August, the anchored Isle of Man-flagged bulk carrier STAR MANX was boarded at 00-16S 117-36E, at the Samarinda Anchorage. Three robbers in boiler suits boarded the anchored bulk carrier which was waiting to link up with a cargo barge.
INDONESIA:On 10 July, the anchored Singapore-flagged crude oil tanker GUANABARA was boarded at an Indonesia Anchorage. Vessel was boarded and robbed at an undisclosed Indonesian Anchorage.
INDONESIA:On 10 June, the Liberia-flagged anchored bulk carrier ANNA BARBARA was boarded at 03-42S 114-28E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored bulk carrier waiting for loading operations. They broke into the forecastle store, stole
INDONESIA:On 12 February, the anchored tanker TORM GARRONE was boarded at 01-17S 116-47E, at the Balikpapan Inner Anchorage. On sighting the robbers, Master raised the alarm and mustered the crew. Robbers escaped with ship's stores.
INDONESIA:On 12 February, the bulk carrier STARGATE was boarded at 01-42N 101-27E, at the Dumai Anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel using a rope and a hook attached to a long pole. Duty Officer noticed the robbers
INDONESIA:On 12 January, the bulk carrier HUA HENG 167 was boarded at 01-11S 116-46E, at the Balikpapan Anchorage. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel via the anchor chain. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm.
INDONESIA:On 12 July, the underway tug CREST APACHE and barge TERAS 3717 were boarded by eight pirates in a speedboat at 03-13N 104-58E, approximately 35nm northwest of the Anambas Islands. The pirates were armed with guns and long knives. The pirates
INDONESIA:On 12 June, the Singapore-flagged anchored oil tanker SENTOSA RIVER was boarded at 01-05S 117-14E, at the Senipah Tanker Anchorage off Balikpapan. The alert crew on board the anchored oil tanker noticed one robber on the forecastle and raised
INDONESIA:On 12 March, robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor at the Belawan Anchorage, stole ship's stores, and escaped unnoticed.
INDONESIA:On 12 May, the bulk carrier SAM HAWK was boarded at 03-41S 114-27E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. Five robbers in a boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain and broke into the forward store. The alert crew noticed
INDONESIA:On 12 May, the underway barge in tow CREST 2825 was boarded at 01-15N 104-07E, approximately 3nm northwest of Pulau Batam Island. While tug boat CREST JADE 1 was towing barge from Singapore to Labuan, Malaysia, when the Master and crew spotted
INDONESIA:On 13 April, the berthed bulk carrier DENSA JAGUAR was boarded at 07-05S 112-39E, at the Surabaya Port. Three robbers in a small boat armed with long knives approached the berthed ship. Duty A/B noticed the robbers, informed the D/O and
INDONESIA:On 13 Aug at Anyer anchorage, Indonesia, the duty oiler on a bulk carrier noticed three persons in the engine room. He notified the bridge duty officer who raised the alarm. The intruders fled, probably through an open gallery door used to gain
INDONESIA:On 13 February, the tanker FORWARD FORTUNE was boarded at 01-06N 103-36E, at the Nipah Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel during ship-to-ship transfer operations, stole engine spares, and escaped when after the crew spotted them and raised
INDONESIA:On 13 June, the Hong Kong-flagged anchored bulk carrier CSK BRILLIANCE was boarded at 01-12S 117-13E, at the Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda. Six robbers armed with knives, boarded the bulk carrier while at anchor. They took hostage two
INDONESIA:On 13 June, the Singapore-flagged anchored oil tanker EAGLE SAN JUAN was boarded at 01-06- 103-36E, at the Nipah Anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the tanker while engaged in STS operations, stole engine spares, and
INDONESIA:On 14 Aug, an unidentified 7,169 ton Cypriot container vessel berthed in Belawan was boarded and robbed. Despite the presence of a three man anti-piracy watch, pirates stole one breathing aparatus and eight drums of paint between 1912 and 2050
INDONESIA:On 14 March, the anchored bulk carrier KILIAN S was boarded at 01-40S 116-39E, approximately 25 nm SSW of the Balikpapan Port. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. The alert duty seaman spotted the robbers attempting to
INDONESIA:On 14-Nov-2006 at 0750 LT at Tg. Priok, Jakarta, three boats approached a container ship, at anchor from stern. Robbers from two boats boarded and entered engine room. Alarm was raised but robbers managed to escape with stolen engine spares
INDONESIA:On 15 June, the Hong Kong-flagged anchored bulk carrier EMERALD STAR experienced an attempted boarding at 03-41S 114-25E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. While at anchor, alert duty crew on board the bulk carrier noticed robbers attempting to board
INDONESIA:On 16 August, the anchored Panama-flagged bulk carrier KAYU EBONI was boarded at 00-16S 117-36 E, at the Muara Berau Anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored bulk carrier. Three of the robbers caught the duty crewman,
INDONESIA:On 16 June, the Panama-flagged anchored container ship CMA CGM KAILAS was boarded in the vicinity of 06-05S 106-54E, at the Jakarta Cargo Anchorage. Four armed robbers boarded the anchored container vessel and attempted to force their way into
INDONESIA:On 17 August, the anchored Honduras-flagged product tanker MORESBY 9 was boarded at 01-20N 104-16E, approximately 1.83 nm southeast of Teluk Ramunia. While at anchor, 10 robbers armed with machetes, wearing face masks, approached the vessel, in
INDONESIA:On 17 January, the tanker TORM OHIO was boarded at 01-22S 116-56E, at the Balikpapan Outer Anchorage. Two robbers boarded the anchored vessel while waiting for pilot. Duty Officer raised the alarm and sounded the fog horn upon noticing some
INDONESIA:On 17 July, an underway general cargo ship was boarded at 01-07N 104-52E,approximately 7 nm northeast of Pulau Mapur. Roughly ten robbers, armed with guns and knives, boarded the underway general cargo ship. They entered the bridge and
INDONESIA:On 18 Aug thieves boarded a container ship from the starboard side while it was at anchor at Tanjung Priok, Jakarta. The crew was attending to customs on the port side and the pirates broke padlocks and stole safety equipment and stores.
INDONESIA:On 18 February, a chemical tanker was boarded at 01-42N 101-27E, at the Dumai Inner Anchorage. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel using a portable ladder. Duty A/B noticed the robbers and informed the Duty Officer,
INDONESIA:On 18 February, a container ship was boarded at 00-08N 106-18E, approximately 52 nm ENE of Pulau Penjantan, while underway. The Duty Officer noticed two masked pirates on the bridge wing attempting to enter the bridge. Alarm raised and crew
INDONESIA:On 19 April, the anchored tanker SINGAPORE RIVER was boarded at 01-41N 101-30E, at the Dumai Inner Anchorage. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored tanker from the poop deck and caught and tied up the duty A/B at knife-point. They
INDONESIA:On 19 June, the anchored Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier OCEAN GARNET was boarded at 01-11S 117-12E, at the Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda. Deck watch keepersonboard the anchored bulk carrier noticed three to five robbers with long knives near
INDONESIA:On 20 February, a bulk carrier was boarded at 07-09S 112-40E in the vicinity of Gresik, Surabaya. While under pilotage and awaiting berthing, the vessel was boarded by robbers, who stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. Incident reported to
INDONESIA:On 20 February, an anchored tanker was boarded at 01-23S 116-56E, at the BalikpapanAnchorage. During bunkering operations, the Master saw two robbers with long swords on the forecastle stealing mooring ropes. He raised the alarm and mustered
INDONESIA:On 20 February, the LPG tanker RED RUM was boarded at 05-34S 104-35E, at the Teluk Semangka Anchorage. Engine room stores were robbed from the vessel while carrying out ship-to-ship transfer operations. The robbery was discovered only after
INDONESIA:On 20 June, the anchored Thailand-flagged LPG tanker SENNA JUMBO was boarded at 01-09N 103-38E, at the Nipah Transit Anchorage. Five robbers, armed with knives,boarded the anchored LPG Tanker. Two robbers entered the engine room, while the
INDONESIA:On 20 May, the berthed general cargo ship KOHINOOR was boarded at 03-47N 098-42E, at the Belawan Port. While at berth, an unknown number of robbers armed with knives boarded the ship. The duty crew noticed them stealing ship properties from the
INDONESIA:On 21 March, the anchored bulk carrier GLOBAL ANDES was boarded at 07-05S 112-39E, at the Gresik Inner Anchorage. Four robbers boarded the bulk carrier, forced their way into the forward store, and stole ship's property. When noticed by the
INDONESIA:On 22 January, the chemical tanker SIVA MUMBAI was boarded at 01-42N 101-29E, at the Dumai Inner Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored vessel, stole engine spares, and escaped unnoticed. The theft was detecteed after departure from the port
INDONESIA:On 23 April, the underway tanker AD PHOENIX was boarded at 01-19N 104-47E, approximately 15 nm north-northeast of Bintan Island. Five pirates armed with a pistol and long knives, in a high speed wooden craft, approached and boarded the asphalt
INDONESIA:On 23 August, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 00-16S 117-36E, at the Muara Berau Anchorage. Five robbers, armed with knives, boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Three of the robbers caught the duty crewman, threatened him with a knife on
INDONESIA:On 23 August, the Marshall Islands-flagged anchored bulk carrier TEQUILA SUNRISE was boarded at 01-15S 117-36E, at the Samarinda Working Anchorage. The Deck Cadet on duty noticed the forward store had been forced open. He immediately informed
INDONESIA:On 23 August, the Philippines-flagged berthed live stock carrier BRAHMAN EXPRESS was boarded in the vicinity of 03-47N 098-42E, at the Belawan Port. Three robbers, in a motor boat, approached a berthed live stock carrier. Two robbers boarded
INDONESIA:On 24 April, the underway tanker NADIYA MELISENDE was boarded at 01-17N 104-50E, approximately 16 nm north-northeast of Bintan Island. Pirates armed with a gun and knives boarded a product tanker and robbed the crew of cash money, personal
INDONESIA:On 24 April, the underway tug HUB 21 was boarded at 01-36N 105-23 E, approximately 53 nm north-northeast of Bintan Island. Fifteen pirates armed with guns and long knives in three high speed boats boarded a tug underway. They took hostage nine
INDONESIA:On 24 April, the underway tug was boarded at 04-10N 005-30E, approximately 53 nm north-northeast of Bintan Island. Fifteen pirates armed with guns and long knives in three high speed boats boarded a tug underway. They took hostage nine crew
INDONESIA:On 24 January, a barge in tow was boarded at 02-08N 108-45E, at approximately 20 nm WNW of Pulau Merundung. An unknown number of pirates from a fast moving fishing boat boarded the towed barge, forced open containers and stole cargo, then
INDONESIA:On 24 March, a container ship CAPE NORVIEGA was boarded at 05-59S 106-54E, at the Tanjung Priok Anchorage. During routine rounds, the ship's crew found the steering gear room open and it was discovered that some items inside the store were
INDONESIA:On 24 May, the anchored bulk carrier ANNA BARBARA was boarded at 05-59S 105-57E, at the Cigading Anchorage. Three robbers armed with machetes in a speed boat, boarded the anchored bulk carrier. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the
INDONESIA:On 25 July, the underway Singapore-flagged tug was SURYA WIRA 2 was boarded at 01-18N 104-41E, approximately 8nm northeast of Tanjung Berakit. Roughly six pirates, in a speed boat, armed with knives, boarded a tug with barge in tow. They
INDONESIA:On 25 March, an anchored cargo ship was boarded at 01-42N 101-27E, at the Dumai Inner Anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives and guns boarded the vessel, took four duty crew members hostage and tied their hands with rope. Two of the hostages
INDONESIA:On 26 March, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 03-40S 114-26E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and were noticed by the alert duty crew, who informed the Duty Officer. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Upon seeing the
INDONESIA:On 27 April, the berthed tanker FAIRCHEM MAVERICK was boarded in the vicinity of 03-47N 098-42E, at the Belawan Port. Two robbers in a boat approached and boarded the berthed tanker and broke into the tank cleaning gear locker and stole the
INDONESIA:On 27 February, the tanker STOLT RINDO was boarded at 01-42N 101-29E, at the Dumai Quarantine Anchorage. The anchored vesel was boarded by robbers, who stole engine spares and escaped unnoticed. The incident was discovered by one of the crew
INDONESIA:On 27 July, the Hong Kong-flagged anchored chemical tanker GLOBAL PEACE was boarded at 07-05S 112-39E, at the Gresik Inner Anchorage. Unidentified persons were spotted at the forecastle paint store entrance. The alarm was raised and crew
INDONESIA:On 27 June, an anchored chemical tanker experienced an attempted boarding at 06-01S 106-53E, at the Jakarta Tanker Anchorage. Alert crew on board the anchored chemical tanker spotted a wooden boat, with three robbers, armed with knives. The
INDONESIA:On 27 March, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 03-56 N 098-47E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship's stores from forecastle bosun store and escaped. The theft was discovered after the robbers had left the
INDONESIA:On 28 March, the anchored bulk carrier THEOMETOR was boarded at 01-08S 117-15E, at the Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda. A/B on routine security rounds on board the ship noticed robbers near the bosun store trying to remove mooring ropes. They
INDONESIA:On 29 April, the barge CREST 2821 was boarded at 01-13N 103-58E, approximately 3.2nm northwest of Pulau Batam. While in tow by the tug boat CREST GOLD 1, from Port Klang to Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia; the barge CREST 2821 was boarded and
INDONESIA:On 29 December 2012, bulk carrier boarded at 03-44S 114-25E, at the Taboneo anchorage. Duty crew aboard the anchored vessel found the lock of the forward store broken and saw ship's stores on the deck. The robbers escaped in two boats without
INDONESIA:On 29 December 2012, bulk carrier boarded on at 03-43S 114-27E, at the Taboneo anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored vessel while waiting to commence loading operations. Robbers broke into the forward bosun store, stole ship's stores and
INDONESIA:On 29 July, the Panama-flagged anchored LPG tanker REEFERENCE POINT was boarded at 01-06N 104-10E, at the Tanjung Uban Anchorage. Duty AB on board the LPG tanker noticed approximately eight robbers, armed with knives, boarding the vessel from
INDONESIA:On 29 March, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 01-11S 117-16E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel and stole ship's stores from the forecastle store. They were spotted by the crew and the alarm
INDONESIA:On 2 August, the Italy-flagged anchored tanker MARE NOSTRUM was boarded at 01-06N 103-38E, at the Nipah Anchorage. When a crewmember noticed a robber outside the accommodation area, he immediately retreated into the bridge and informed the duty
INDONESIA:On 2 August, the underway Thailand-flagged product tanker DANAI 6 was boarded at 01-23N 104-30E, approximately 9nm north of Bintan Island. Six pirates, armed with knives and guns, boarded the vessel. The pirates fired at the glass panel of the
INDONESIAOn 2 Nov. at 1810Z pirates armed with long knives boarded container ship while underway. They entered bridge and threatened duty officer, who sounded alarm. Pirates escaped empty-handed.
INDONESIA:On 30 April, a berthed cargo ship KOHINOOR was boarded at 03-47N 098-42E, at the Belawan Port. Robbers boarded a berthed general cargo ship while crews were involved with customs and immigration and getting the ship ready to discharge. Duty AB
INDONESIA:On 30 April, the berthed passenger ship KM LAMBELU was boarded at 07-12S 112-43E, at the Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya, East Java. According to witnesses, a man onboard the ship began to attack passengers indiscriminately with a 50-centimeter
INDONESIA:On 30 July, the anchored Marshall Islands-flagged oil/chemical tanker GARNET EXPRESS was boarded and robbed at an undisclosed port/anchorage.
INDONESIA:On 3 April, an anchored bulk carrier SHER E PUNJAB was boarded at 01-43S 116-38E at the Adang Bay Anchorage. Two robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded the vessel from the forecastle and held a duty crewman hostage at knifepoint. The Duty
INDONESIA:On 4 August, the Marshall Islands-flagged anchored chemical/gas tanker GARNET EXPRESS was boarded and robbed at an undisclosed port/anchorage.
INDONESIA:On 4 July, the Liberia-flagged anchored bulk carrier SANKO MERCURY was boarded at 03-40S 114-25E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. Three robbers, in a boat, boarded the anchored bulk carrier at the forecastle. Alert duty crew spotted the robbers and
INDONESIA:On 7 July, the Panama-flagged anchored tanker AFRAMAX RIO was boarded at 01-04N 103-38E, at the Nipah Anchorage. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker during STS operations. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm,
INDONESIA: One robber boarded a chemical tanker 18 April at 1955 UTC while anchored in position 01-42.33N 101-27.16E, in the Dumai inner anchorage, Indonesia. Six to seven robbers in a wooden boat approached the vessel. One robber boarded the vessel, but
Indonesia On July 30, 1997 at 0500 local time the 22,135 gross ton Bahamina- Flagged bulk carrier (Leira) was boarded and robbed by six pirates while it was manoeuvering along the Gelasa Strait at Latitude 0300S, Longitude 10718.5E. The report stated
INDONESIA:ON OR ABOUT 30 APR AN OIL TANKER OWNED BY THE STATE OIL MONOPOLY PERTAMINA WAS REPORTEDLY THE TARGET OF A ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADE ATTACK WHILE AT ITS BERTH AT LHOKSEUMAWE. THE ATTACK WAS ALLEGEDLY LAUNCHED BY REBELS OF THE FREE ACEH MOVEMENT.
INDONESIA: Per 31 May article, Indonesia will not pay ransom for the release of three Indonesian crewmen kidnapped off the tug BONGGAYA 91, back on 30 Mar (see ONI WWTTS message dated 06 Apr 05 Para 5.K.13. for details on this incident). A spokesperson
INDONESIA:Pirates attempted to board an unidentified ship underway in the Gelasa Strait but sheered away when the ship increased speed.
INDONESIA:Product tanker (BLUE OCEAN-7) hijacked 21-May-08, recovered 19-Jun-08, Makassar Strait. Approximately ten pirates armed with guns and knives boarded and hijacked the vessel transporting crude palm oil from Bone Manjing port, West Sulawesi,
INDONESIA:Product tanker boarded 06 Aug 08 at 2330 local time, Belawan port. Robbers boarded the vessel while at anchorage by climbing the anchor chain. They opened the forecastle store and attempted to steal ship?s stores. The duty crew noticed them and
INDONESIA:Product tanker boarded 29 Nov 07 at 0530 local time in position 03-51N 098-48E, SBM Belawan. Duty quartermaster onboard the vessel noticed two robbers hiding under the windlass. The Duty Officer was informed and mustered the crew. The robbers
INDONESIA: Product tanker boarded 7 May at 0200 local time, while at berth in position 01-16.081S 116-48.560E, Balikpapan Pertamina Jetty No. 2. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the loaded product tanker via the forecastle, while waiting for
INDONESIA: Product tanker boarded and robbed 22 Aug 07, 1650 UTC in position 01-04.1N 103-30.4E, Karimun STS anchorage. Eight robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. They held three duty crewmen and tied them up. The robbers broke open the engine
INDONESIA: Product tanker boarded and robbed 5 May at 0300 local time, in position 03-55.35N 098-46.79E, Belawan Anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives and crowbars boarded the product tanker, using hooks via the anchor chain. They broke the padlock
INDONESIA: Product tanker reported attempted boarding, 12 Mar at 0410 local time in position 06-14.2S 108-26.5E, Balongan anchorage. Robbers armed with knives, in an unlit boat, approached the product tanker at anchor and threw a line onboard the ship,
INDONESIA: Product tanker reported missing crewmember 24 Aug 07, 0055 local time in position 03-55.3N 098:46.56E, Belawan anchorage. The vessel waiting at berth, maintained an anti-piracy watch on the forecastle, main deck, and poop deck. The ABs on the
INDONESIA: Product tanker was boarded 9 Mar at 0245 local time while at anchorage in position 06-00S 106-53E, at Tanjung Priok anchorage, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with long knives boarded the product tanker. They were noticed by the duty crew who
INDONESIA:Product tanker was boarded on 08 May while underway at 01:13 N ? 104:53 E: 16 nm northeast from Bintan Island. The duty officer spotted two speed boats approaching the ship at high speed. The alarm was raised and the tanker made evasive
INDONESIA:Robbers in an unlit small boat approached an anchored bulk carrier and attempted to climb onboard the ship via the anchor chain. Alert duty O/S noticed the robbers, shouted at them, and then informed the bridge who raised the alarm. All crew
INDONESIA:Salvage vessel towing barge boarded on 17 October at 00-59N 105-10E, approximately 19.4 nm east of Pulau Mapur. Ten robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel enroute from Singapore to Balikpapan, Indonesia. The robbers stole ship
Indonesia (Selat Gelasa):Four pirates armed with knives boarded vessel and threatened the captain in Selat Gelasa, the strait lying between the islands of Bangka and Belitung. The captain sustained an injury on his hand.
INDONESIA (SELAT LEPLIA):THE 14,063-TON, SINGAPORE-FLAG CONTAINER SHIP, MAERSK ATLANTIC, WAS BOARDED WHILE UNDERWAY OFF EASTERN SUMATRA. THE PIRATES, ARMED WITH KNIVES, ENTERED THE BRIDGE AND TIED UP THE MASTER, CHIEF ENGINEER AND LOOKOUT. THE PIRATES
INDONESIA (SELAT SUNDA):THE 16,927-TON, MALAYSIAN-FLAG BULK CARRIER, ALAM AMAN, WAS BOARDED BY FOUR PIRATES, ARMED WITH KNIVES, FROM A WOODEN BOAT WHILE UNDERWAY OFF EASTERN SUMATRA. THE ROBBERS HANDCUFFED THE VESSEL'S MASTER AND CHIEF ENGINEER AND STOLE
INDONESIA:Seven masked pirates attempted to board an unidentified bulk carrier underway on 2 Apr at 1300 local time in position 02-27S, 117-00E passing Balabalagan Reef in the Makassar Strait. Boarding thwarted by unspecified crew action.
INDONESIA:Seven or eight men armed with long knives boarded an unidentified ship at Muara Karang, Jakarta 4 Jan (reported 18 Jan) and tied up duty engineer and oiler. When dutyengineer freed himself he discovered theft of spare engine parts.
INDONESIA: Six persons attempted to board an unidentified bulk carrier 17 Nov at 1920 UTC at Cigading anchorage in position 06 01S, 105 54E. Using grappling hooks they began to climb the forecastle but escaped in a waiting boat when alarm was raised
INDONESIA: Six robbers armed with knives boarded a tug towing a barge and took hostage the six crew members. The robbers stole crew personal belongings and cash before escaping in their speed boat.
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:About seven attackers attempted to board an unidentified ship via its anchor chain at Belawan Anchorage. A seaman on roving patrol spotted the intruders and sounded the alarm and the attackers aborted their boarding.
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Apr at 1645 UTC under cover of heavy rain while at anchor at Sebuku Island. Three assailants armed with long knives were chased by a watchman who sounded the alarm. The attackers then fled
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 1 Apr at 0300 local time in Belawan anchorage by eight attackers armed with long knives. The boarding was noticed by the duty officer who alerted the crew via public address and the attackers
INDONESIA-SUMATERA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 29 OCT AT 2030 UTC WHILE AT TARAHAN ANCHORAGE. INTRUDERS ENTERED ENGINE ROOM AND STOLE A LARGE QUANTITY OF SPARE PARTS.
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 0205 local time 14 May at anchor at Belawan. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded via the starboard side, tied up the duty sailor and threatened to kill him. They broke into the forecastle
INDONESIA-SUMATERA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 12 MAY AT BELAWAN ANCHORAGE AT 0430 LOCAL TIME BY FOUR ARMED PERSONS FROM A SPEEDBOAT. DUTY SEAMAN HELD AT KNIFEPOINT AND SHIP'S STORES STOLEN.
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded over the bow at 0248 local time 17 Apr at Belawan anchorage by three intruders armed with axes. The duty seaman alerted the duty officer and crew whereupon the attackers jumped overboard
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:An unidentified LPG carrier moored at Pusri terminal, Palembang, was boarded 0335 local time 19 Apr by thieves who attempted to steal a liferaft. The duty officer was alerted by the loud noise made when the liferaft fell after its
INDONESIA-SUMATERA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS APPROACHED 30 OCT AT 2300 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT ANCHOR INNER HARBOR KUALA ENOK. DUTY OFFICER RAISED ALARM, CREW MUSTERED AND FIRED THREE ROCKETS. AFTER THIRTY MINUTES BOAT DEPARTED.
INDONESIA-SUMATERA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 15 MAR AT 0230 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT SEMANGKA PORT. TWO PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES WERE SPOTTED AND JUMPED OVERBOARD WITHOUT ANY REPORTED LOSS TO THE SHIP.
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 1 OCT AT 0200 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT ANCHOR, DUMAI PORT BY FOUR PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES OPERATING FORM A SMALL MOTOR BOAT. WATCH RAISED ALARM AND INTRUDERS FLED.
INDONESIA-SUMATERA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 29 OCT AT 0220 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT TELUK SEMANGKA BY A SINGLE PERSON WHO WAS CAUGHT BY ANTI-PIRACY WATCH AND TRANSFERRED TO POLICE BOAT.
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:An unidentified tanker was subject of an attempted boarding 0240 local time 12 Apr at Belawan anchorage. Five robbers attempted to gain access over the vessel's bow while two accomplices waited in a wooden boat at a distance of 2 to 3
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:An unknown ship reporting its name as (ERYA3) was heard in VHF Channel 16 2308 local time 15 May informing Batam Radio it was being boarded by ten men using grappling hooks. Ship reported position as 01-11N 103-58E or just off the
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:Attackers armed with knives boarded an unidentified vessel at anchor at Belawan Roads. Two crew were assaulted and injured, but the attackers fled when the alarm was raised.
Indonesia (Sumatera-East Coast):Eight pirates boarded vessel through anchor chain, at Belawan anchorage, and stole ship's equipment.
Indonesia (Sumatera-East Coast):Four persons armed with knives and steel bars attacked deck watchman doing routine rounds, at Belawan anchorage. No items reported missing, but one crewman injured.
Indonesia (Sumatera-East Coast):Pirates armed with knives boarded vessel, at Belawan anchorage, and stole 160 liters of paint.
Indonesia (Sumatera-East Coast):Pirates boarded vessel, at Belawan anchorage, and stole 770 liters of paint from forward store.
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:Five men boarded an unidentified tanker 0420 local time 17 May as it heaved anchor at Belawan anchorage. Crew sounded the alarm and the intruders jumped overboard.
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:On May 16 a previously-unreported incident of attempted robbery occurred on an unidentified anchored ship at Belawan 4 Apr. Between three and five persons were seen at 0303 local time on the forecastle of the ship. When the alarm was
Indonesia (Sumatera-South Coast):Three pirates, with long knives, boarded a vessel at Tarahan anchorage. However, duty watchmen detected the pirates and and alerted the crew by sounding the ship's horn and alarm. The pirates escaped in a speed boat. A
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:Unidentified chemical tanker boarded 0345 local time 17 Apr while at anchor at Belawan. Three intruders armed with long knives boarded over the starboard bow. Crew on watch sounded general alarm and the intruders fled by jumping
INDONESIA. SUMATERA:Unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 0300 local time 15 Apr at anchor at Belawan. Seven intruders gained access over the bow and jumped over board and fled in two boats after stealing some ship's stores, when spotted by watchman.
INDONESIA-SUMATRA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 19 JUL AT 1930 UTC AT PANJANG PORT. TWO PERSONS FROM A SMALL BOAT ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM AND THREATENED THE MOTORMAN ON WATCH WITH A KNIFE AND TIED HIM UP. DECK WATCH NOTICED THE BOAT AND RAISED
INDONESIA-SUMATRA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 27 JUN AT 0500 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT BELAWAN ANCHORAGE. FIVE PERSONS ARMED WITH A SHOTGUN AND KNIVES BOARDED VIA THE FORECASTLE AND THREATENED A WATCHMAN. THE THIEVES FLED WITH STORES AND CREW
INDONESIA-SUMATRA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 23 MAY AT 0345 LOCAL TIME AT BELAWAN ANCHORAGE. FIVE PERSONS BOARDED VIA THE FORECASTLE AND JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED WITH A BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN THE ALARM WAS SOUNDED.
INDONESIA-SUMATRA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 9 AUG AT 0220 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT BELAWAN ANCHORAGE. EIGHT TO 10 PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES ASSAULTED THE DUTY SEAMAN WHO ALERTED THE WATCH. DESPITE THE ALARM BEING RAISED STORES WERE
INDONESIA-SUMATRA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS SUBJECT TO AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 12 JUL AT 2145 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT BELAWAN. SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES WERE ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB THE ANCHOR CHAIN WHEN DISCOVERED. THE CREW THREW
INDONESIA-SUMATRA:AN UNIDENTIFIED PRODUCT TANKER WAS BOARDED 1 JUN AT 1920 LOCAL TIME WHILE MOORED AT BELAWAN. THIEVES BROKE INTO THE FORECASTLE STORE AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES BEFORE ESCAPING.
INDONESIA-SUMATRA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 30 NOV AT 0245 LOCAL TIME AT PANJANG ANCHORAGE. THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES WERE SPOTTED BY WATCH WHO RAISED ALARM. INTRUDERS THEN FLED IN SMALL BOAT.
INDONESIA-SUMATRA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 3 AUG AT 0050 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT BELAWAN ANCHORAGE. SIX PERSON ARMED WITH KNIVES ASSAULTED THE WATCHMAN AND TIED HIM UP, STOLE HIS VALUABLES AND STORES FROM THE FORECASTLE. WHEN CREW WAS ALERTED
INDONESIA-SUMATRA:NINE FISHERMEN FROM NORTH SUMATRA WERE REPORTED KILLED 31 JUL IN A RAID BY UNKNOWN PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES WHO ATTACKED THEIR THREE SHRIMP TRAWLERS BETWEEN 0200 AND 0300 LOCAL TIME AT SEA BETWEEN KUALA PERUPUK BEACH AND TANJUNG TIRAM.
INDONESIA: Tanker (AI MARU) boarded 14 Mar at 1630 local time, while underway in position 01-07.29N 105-03.66E approximately 30NM east of Pulau Bintan. Ten heavily armed pirates intercepted and boarded the product tanker in two navy grey fiberglass speed
INDONESIA: Tanker (AI MARU) boarded 14 Mar at 1630 local time, while underway in position 01-07.29N 105-03.66E, approximately 30NM east of Pulau Bintan. The tanker was approached by two speedboats with ten men. The men were dressed in camouflage and
INDONESIA:Tanker attempted to be boarded on 24 September at 01-01N 103-04E, at the Nipah Anchorage. Two robbers attempted to board the anchored vessel from the port quarter. An alert crew member noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, and the crew was
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded 10 December at 0340 LT while anchored in position 01-42N 101-29E, approximately 2 nm northeast of Dumai. Three robbers boarded, entered the engine room, took a motorman hostage and stole engine spares before escaping. (IMB)
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded 10 Jun at 0522 local time in position 06-00.6S 106-53.2E, Jakarta anchorage. A few fishing boats diverted the attention of the watch keepers, while two robbers boarded the vessel using grappling hooks. The robbers stole two life
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded 18 Feb, 0100 local time, in position 06-16.2S 108-27.7E at SM Balongan. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker, discharging at a SBM. They entered the engine room. They were noticed by the duty oiler, who informed the
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded 21 Mar at 1855 UTC , in position 01-41.20N 101-27.90E, Dumai port. Three robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker from port quarter. They entered the accommodation. The Master raised the alarm and the authorities were
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded 7 Nov 10 at 0140 local time while at anchor in position 01-41N 101-27E, in Dumai Inner Anchorage. Two robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor. Duty watch keepers spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers jumped
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded 8 Dec 09 at 0325 local time while in position 06-13.62S 108-28.29E, Balongan anchorage. Four robbers boarded the vessel from the poop deck. They were spotted by the duty watchman who immediately informed the bridge duty officer.
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded and robbed 04 Aug at 2030 UTC at Teluk Semangka Anchorage, Indonesia. Eight robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker. They entered the engine room and tied up and assaulted two duty crewmembers. Robbers stole generator
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded and robbed 04 Oct at 1830 UTC, while in position 00-08.7N 117-35.6E, Bontang anchorage. Robbers tied up the crewmember on duty and stole ships stores (IMB).
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded and robbed 18 Jan, at 1815 UTC in position 06:15.07S-108:26.78E, Balongan Anchorage. Two robbers armed with steel bars boarded a tanker and entered the engine room. They stole generator spares and escaped through the engine room
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded and robbed 26 Jan, at 0330 local time in position 06-12.64S 108-26.01E, Balongan Anchorage. The robbers boarded the vessel via a small boat. The tanker had a life raft stolen, while it was at anchor. Local police and port
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded and robbed 26 Jul at 0200 local time, while at Belawan anchorage. Three robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel at forecastle and stole ships stores. All crew chased robbers, who jumped into the water and escaped in
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded and robbed 6 Apr, at 0345 local time at Dumai Anchorage. The tanker at anchor was boarded by two robbers, who entered the engine room via the open sky light. The crew in the engine room noticed the two robbers and when they
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded and robber apprehended 09 Sept 07 at 0030 local time, in position 06-15.43S 108-27.23E, Balongan anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel and broke into the store locker and stole ships property. They tried to lower the stolen
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded, crewmember held hostage 25 Jun at 1820 local time in position 01-51.5S 105-02.8E, while underway off northeast Bangka Island. Approximately eleven pirates, armed with long knives and shot guns boarded the vessel. Upon detecting
INDONESIA:Tanker boarded on 11 November at 01-19N 104-17E, approximately 2 nm south of Pulau Mungging Light. While at anchor, eight robbers armed with long knives and a pistol, boarded the vessel. Upon boarding, the robbers forced the crew to pump out 80
INDONESIA:Tanker boarded on 16 November at 03-55N 098-48E, approximately 7.4 nm east of Nipahlarangan, Belawan. Three robbers armed with knives and iron bars boarded the anchored tanker, stole ship's stores, and escaped. Master raised the alarm, mustered
INDONESIA:Tanker boarded on 19 October near 01-06N 103-28E, at the Karimun STS Anchorage. A gang of three to five robbers boarded the tanker during ship-to-ship transfer operations, escaping with the ship's stores and engine spares.
INDONESIA:Tanker boarded on 20 December at 03-57N 098-46E, at the Belawan anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored chemical tanker receiving provisions, stole ships property and escaped unnoticed. Upon investigation it was found that the robbers gained
INDONESIA:Tanker boarded on 22 July at 01-06N 103-28E, Karimun Transhipment Anchorage. Robbers in a long wooden boat boarded the anchored tanker and entered the engine room. The engine room crew notified the bridge and the alarm was raised. The Third
INDONESIA:Tanker boarded on 24 November at 01-27 S 116-47E, at the Lawe-Lawe Anchorage, Balikpapan. Robbers boarded the anchored crude oil tanker, stole ship's stores from the forward store and escaped unnoticed. The crew on duty noticed the forward
INDONESIA:Tanker boarded on 28 November at 03-55N 098-45E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Four armed robbers boarded the anchored chemical tanker via the anchor chain. They attempted to attack the duty A/B who managed to escape and alert the OOW. By the time
INDONESIA:Tanker boarded on 29 November at 06-01S 106-54E, at the Tanjung Priok Anchorage. Three robbers boarded the chemical tanker while at anchor. Robbers were sighted at poop deck, alarm raised and all crew mustered. Seeing the alert crew, the
INDONESIA:Tanker boarded on 8 September at 01-49.2N 103-48.6E, 5 nm SE of Tanjung Piai, Johor. An unknown number of robbers boarded the anchored vessel during heavy rain squalls and stole ship's property items and escaped unnoticed. The theft was later
INDONESIA: Tanker (EAGLE CORONA) robbed 15 Oct 10 at 0250 local time while underway in position 02-06.17S 108-45.6E, approximately 26NM south of Pulau Karimata. Six robbers armed with long knives boarded a crude tanker underway. They took hostage three
INDONESIA:Tanker experienced a suspicious approach on 8 December at 03-55N 098-47E, at Belawan Roads. Three wooden boats with five robbers in each approached the anchored tanker. Due to the crew's alertness, the robbers were spotted and were unable to
INDONESIA:Tanker hijacked on 13 September at 01-14N 103-09E, off Tanjung Piai. Six pirates hijacked the vessel in an attempt to transfer bunker fuel to a second vessel. Robbers tied up the crew and escaped with cell phones and laptops as a Coast Guard
INDONESIA:Tanker hijacked on 22 September at 01-15N 103-09E, in the vicinity of Tanjung Piai. Six pirates boarded and robbed the vessel armed with machetes and a gun. The pirates tied up 16 crew members and escaped with cash, laptops, mobile phones and
INDONESIA: Tanker reported attempted boarding 23 Apr, at 2100 UTC in position 06-14S 108-26E, Balongan Anchorage. Five robbers in a boat attempted to board the tanker from the starboard quarter, by using a grappling hook. The duty AB spotted them and
INDONESIA: Tanker reported attempted boarding 23 May 09 at 0400 local time while anchored in position 06-00S - 106-53E, Jakarta anchorage. Two robbers using hook and rope from a small boat attempted to board the vessel at anchor. While climbing to the
INDONESIA: Tanker reported attempted boarding, 8 Apr at 2300 local time in Lawi-Lawi, Balikpapan Anchorage. Robbers attempted to board a tanker through the hawse pipe, which was secured. The anti-piracy watches were being maintained by crew forward, aft
INDONESIA: Tanker robbed 18 Sep 09 at 1927 UTC while anchored in position 03-55.2N 098-45.8E, Belawan outer anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel via the forecastle by using a rope and a hook. The robbers threatened the
INDONESIA:Tanker robbed on 18 May at 03:42 S ? 114:26 E, Taboneo Anchorage, Banjarmasin, Indonesia. The duty A/B on roving deck patrol noticed five pirates in the forward store. Two of the pirates threatened him with a knife and the A/B escaped and
INDONESIA: Tanker robber 16 Nov at 0435 local time while underway in position 02-00N 108-45.5E, near Pulau Merundung, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with knives boarded a product tanker underway. They entered the mess room and took an AB hostage. Later
INDONESIA: Tanker was robbed 27 August at 0600 UTC while anchored in position 01-27.6S 116-48.6E, in the Lawe-Lawe anchorage, Balikpapan. Six to seven robbers with long knives in a motor boat boarded the vessel, took the duty watchman hostage and tied
INDONESIA: Tanker was robbed 27 Jan at 0330 local time while at anchorage in Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, Indonesia. The duty crew on the bridge wing of the vessel noticed a robber on the main deck and another robber climbing onboard. The duty crew and
INDONESIA: The 13,852 ton Malaysian flag bulk carrier (ECO CHARGER) was approached 29 Jun at 0320 local time while underway in position 01 13N, 105 03E off Bintan Island. A high speed craft approached to within 25 m of the ship before it was spotted by
INDONESIA: The 142-ton tug (BW WISDOM) was hijacked 28 Jan between 1900 and 2000 local time while anchored at Batu Ampar, Batam. Ten persons armed with parangs and steel pipes boarded the tug and sailed it away, abandoning the barge (BAYSWATER 228),
INDONESIA: The 1,699-ton Malaysian-flag tanker (NAUTICA KLUANG) was hijacked 28 Sep at 0300 local time while underway off Indonesia in the vicinity of Pulau Iyu Kecil at the southern tip of the Strait of Malacca. The pirates, armed with guns and
INDONESIA:The 18,000-ton, Liberian-flag container ship (PARIS) was boarded during the night of 6 Jan (reported 27 Jan) at Tanjung Priok anchorage, about three miles from the breakwater. Pirates boarded undetected despite posting of a piracy watch. The
INDONESIA:THE 1,877 TON MALAYSIAN-FLAG TANKER (SELAYANG) WAS HIJACKED 19 JUN SHORTLY AFTER SAILING FROM PORT DICKSON, MALAYSIA WITH A CARGO OF GAS OIL. ITS CREW OF 17 WERE REPORTED HELD HOSTAGE. THE SHIP WAS TRACKED TO A POINT OFF KALIMANTAN AND WAS
INDONESIA:The 2,025-ton, Singaporean-flag chemical tanker (MIYUKI) was boarded 0240 local time 13 Feb at anchor Merak, Indonesia by three men armed with knives. An engineer was held hostage in the engine room while the attackers stole engine stores and
INDONESIA:THE 2,863-TON, MALAYSIAN FLAG TANKER (TIRTA NIAGA IV) WAS HIJACKED 20 JUN AS IT LAY AT ANCHOR OFF ACEH, INDONESIA. THE CAPTAIN AND SECOND ENGINEER WERE TAKEN HOSTAGE BUT THE ENGINEER WAS LATER RETURNED TO THE SHIP WHICH SAILED INTO MALAYSIAN
INDONESIA:THE 649-TON, INDONESIAN-FLAG CARGO SHIP (INABUKWA) WAS HIJACKED 15 MAR AT 1155 UTC WHILE SAILING FROM PANGKALBALAM, BANGKA ISLAND, INDONESIA IN ABOUT 00-37S 105-25E, ON A VOYAGE TO SINGAPORE WITH A CARGO OF TIN PLATES, CONCENTRATE, AND PEPPER
INDONESIA:The 6,935-ton, Bahamas-flag cargo ship (FLORA) was boarded 19 Feb while at anchor in 01-02S 117-17E off Samarinda by approximately 10 armed intruders at 0300, local. Theattackers held a crew member hostage and then escaped with his personal
INDONESIA:The 985-ton, Vietnamese flag cargo ship (GIA DIHN) enroute Indonesian waters was attacked 18 Aug by 15 heavily armed pirates from a speedboat flying a Malaysian flag. The crew was robbed of cash and personal possessions but were unharmed.
INDONESIA: The bulk carrier (ROSINA TOPIC) was boarded 12 Jan at 0230 local time while anchored at Samarinda in position 01-02S 117-15E. Four persons armed with long knives and steel bars gained access via the hawse pipe and threatened the duty seaman.
INDONESIA: The bulk carrier (SINAR ANDALAS) was chased and fired upon 24 Feb at 0220 UTC while underway in position 05-35N 096-30E off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh Province. The ship suffered bullet holes in windows and paneling, but no personnel
INDONESIA: The chemical tanker (JACKSON) was boarded 19 Nov at 0015 local time, at its berth Dumai port. Two persons armed with long knives were confronted by the chief Officer, who was injured when he ordered them to disembark. The robbers escaped with
INDONESIA: The container ship (ACX HIBISCUS) was boarded 21 Aug at 0400 local time by 7 persons armed with guns, long knives and steel bars, while underway in position 02-53N 108-00E, about 15 nm se of Midai Island in the Natunas. The crew was taken to
INDONESIA:The duty officer on an unidentified bulk carrier berthed at Belawan was attacked with iron bars by two of five intruders discovered on board at 2000 local time. The officer was able to escape and sound the ship's alarm, whereupon the intruders
INDONESIA:THE GREEK FLAG BULK CARRIER (VIRGINIA) WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 15 AND 16 JUL WHILE LOADING CEMENT AT TANJUNG PRIOK ANCHORAGE. ON 15 JUL FOUR PERSONS IN TWO BOATS ATTEMPTED TO BOARD BUT WERE REPELLED WHEN SPOTTED. MASTER INFORMED OTHER SHIPS IN
INDONESIA:THE HONDURAS-FLAG COAL CARRIER (OCEAN SILVER) WAS HIJACKED 25 AUG BY ARMED MEN OPERATING FROM A SPEEDBOAT WHO TOOK THE SHIP AND ITS CREW TO A SMALL PORT ON ACEH'S EAST COAST. SIX OF THE CREW WERE RELEASED WHILE ANOTHER SIX, ALL INDONESIAN, ARE
Indonesia The Hong-Kong flagged 16,663 gross ton general cargo ship (Noble Glory) was boarded and robbed by pirates while it was at anchorage in Cigading, Indonesia on June 26, 1997. The report stated that 15 armed pirates boarded the ship from a motor
INDONESIA: The Indian flag tanker (JAG PRANAM) was boarded 2 Nov at 0400 local time while underway in position 01 13N, 105 10E off Bintan Island. Duty officer was held hostage to force master to open his cabin where they stole ship's cash. The cabins of
INDONESIA: The Indonesian flag tug (HAMCO BINTANG) and its barge (HAMCO MULIA) with their crew of 8 are reported hijacked sometime after last reported contact 23 Jun (reported 4 Aug) while on voyage between Surabaya to Tanjung Setor (IMB).
INDONESIA: The Indonesian flag tug (SINGSING MARINER) and its barge (KAPUAS 68) with a cargo of 3,000 tons of palm oil were attacked 9 Feb at midnight on passage from Satui, Kalimantan for Butterworth, Malaysia. Four pirates boarded the barge, kidnapped
INDONESIA: The Malaysian fishing boat (MITRA UTAMA) was boarded and robbed 14 Mar, while off Belawan with a cargo of vegetables enroute form Malaysia. Pirates, armed with machine guns, stole communications equipment and other property. They also took the
INDONESIA:THE MALAYSIAN-FLAG TANKER (MIRI ENERGY) WAS BOARDED 13 JUN AT 0500 LOCAL TIME BY ABOUT TEN PERSONS WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-27N 106-16E OFF PULAU PENGIBU ON A BALLAST VOYAGE SANDAKAN TO PORT DICKSON. SHIP WAS BOARDED VIA THE STERN AND ONE
INDONESIA: The master of an unidentified cargo ship reports he was fired upon, stopped, and questioned by the Indonesian naval vessel (KAI YOUTEFA) 17 Mar while in position 12-18.5S 104-38.5E off Jayapura, Irian Jaya. (reported 7 Apr).Master and third
INDONESIA: The Singapore-flag tug (BINA OCEAN 2) was hijacked 11 Jan at about 0500 local time off Bintan Island. About ten persons armed with knives and guns forced or allowed the crew of 6 to jump overboard from the tug anchored off Tanjung Uban. The
INDONESIA: The Singapore flag tug (BINTAN 1200) and its barge (BINTAN GOLDEN 2301) are reported hijacked 10 Jul while underway near Dabo Sinkep, Sinkep Island. A fast boat came alongside and armed men boarded the tug, binding and blindfolding its crew.
INDONESIA: The Singapore-flag tug (SURYA WIRA 1) was boarded 10 Dec at 230 local time,while underway in position 00.5 27.00S, 103 43.00E. Ten pirates armed with guns cut thetug's barge adrift and landed ten of the tug's crew at Jambi, before sailing
INDONESIA: The tanker (AGATE) was boarded 19 May at 0200 local time at Balongan anchorage. Three persons armed with knives held an oiler hostage, while the others ransacked engines stores, and escaped ship's property at about 0200. Oiler uninjured but
INDONESIA: The tanker (ORIENTAL SALVIA) was approached 18 Mar at 1500 local time while in position 04 15.2N, 098 53.4E while waiting for a pilot. Six persons in a speedboat fired shots at the bridge but withdrew when alarm sounded (IMB).
INDONESIA: The tug and barge boarded and hijacked 8 Mar at 0445 local time while anchored at Tanjung Balai, Karimun have been identified as 120-ton, Singapore flag tug (GUAN SENG 12) and 1,404 ton, Singapore flag barge (YUAN CHENG 19). IMB broadcast an
INDONESIA: The tug (ERNA), attacked off N. E. Indonesia 2 Oct (see below), was again attacked 3 Oct off Medan, Sumatra, as it "limped" back to Singapore following the first attack. In the second attack the tug's navigating equipment was further damaged,
INDONESIA: The tug (ERNA) was attacked 2 Oct at 1820 local time, while underway towing a crane barge in position 04-46N 098-41E. Eight persons in a fast fishing boat fired at the bridgedestroying windows, radio and navigating equipment. Four persons then
INDONESIA: The tug (MARCO POWER) and its barge (BINTANG 9) were hijacked 19 May (believed previously unreported) by suspected Aceh rebels while underway in position 04-48.15N 098-35.50E off Tanjung Langsa at night. Tug and barge were freed but Captain
INDONESIA:Thieves boarded an unidentified ship at Panjang, broke the lock on the engine room hatch and tied up the duty oiler. After stealing engine spares the thieves fled when the alarm was raised.
INDONESIA:THREE ARMED PERSONS BOARDED AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP 20 JAN AT 0030 LOCAL TIME AT PANJANG ANCHORAGE. THE SECOND OFFICER WAS SEIZED AND STRUCK ON THE HEAD BUT ALERTED OTHER CREW ON HIS WALKIE-TALKIE. THE ALARM WAS RAISED AND THE INTRUDERS JUMPED
INDONESIA:Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker at forecastle. They held the duty A/B at knifepoint, tied him up, and stole ship's stores. Duty officer raised the alarm upon sighting the robbers and mustered the crew. Seeing
INDONESIA: Three robbers boarded a tanker 14 April at 1750 UTC while anchored in position 01-41.6N 101-29.8E, in the Dumai anchorage, Indonesia. The robbers entered the engine room through the steering gear room entrance after breaking the padlock. The
INDONESIA Three would be thieves boarded Danish-Flagged , 2000 DWT, Livestock Carrier, Cimbria, in Jakarta Roads on February 11, 1996. The crew cut off the painter line of the Pirate boat forcing the robbers overboard .
INDONESIA:Towed barge boarded on 25 September at 01-01N 104-01E, 6.8 nm northwest of Bintan Island. Officers on watch aboard the tug noticed two robbers had boarded the barge. The Alarm was raised, SSAS was activated, and a distress call was sent on VHF.
INDONESIA: Tug (ATLANTIC 3) reportedly hijacked 27 Apr 10 at 1726 local time while underway in position 01-12.38N 104-45.92E, approximately 9NM east of Pulau Bintan. At 1726 local time, the shipping company lost contact with the vessel as it was
INDONESIA: Tug boarded 18 Jul at 0345 local time, while at Telok Banten, Merak. Four armed robbers boarded the tug at anchor. Alert crew mustered and robbers left empty handed (IMB).
INDONESIA: Tug boarded and robbed 15 Jul at 1200 local time, while underway in position 05-16.00S 106-07.80E, enroute to Batam from Merak. Six pirates, armed with pistols, approached the tug, which was towing a barge. Four pirates boarded the tug and
INDONESIA:Tug boarded on 23 July at 01-14N 103-0 E, Singapore Strait. An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel.
INDONESIA: Tug boat (SURYA PUTRA 5) robbed 24 Oct 10 at 1620 local time while underway in position 01-01.4S 104-29.04E, 8NM east of Selat Berhala. Two boats with 11 robbers armed with knives and parangs came alongside tug boat. The robbers demanded
INDONESIA:Tugboat towing a barge boarded on 6 November near 01-44N 106-11E. Ten robbers armed with long knives boarded the tugboat while enroute from Port Klang to Kuching. One of the crew members was assaulted during the boarding. The robbers stole crew
INDONESIA:Tug (CATHAY 5) boarded, robbed 27 May 08 at 0315 local time while underway in position 01-06N 103-45E, off Helen Mar Reef. The vessel was towing barge (CSF 2301) when it was boarded by four robbers armed with a small knife and parang. The tug
INDONESIA:Tug (MAKMUR ABADI-I) towing barge (MAKMUR ABADI-V) hijacked, 23 Dec 07, near Bilang-Bilangan Island, off East Kalimantan coast. While sailing from Tanjung Redep, East Kalimantan, to Surabaya East Java with a cargo of crude palm oil, the tug and
INDONESIA:Tug (MARCO POLO 43) and barge (MARCO POLO 48) reported missing as of 10 Sep while on a voyage from Gresik Java, Surabaya to Jakarta (IMB) Description:Tug: Marco Polo 43, POR-Batam, callsign: YD3907, grt:148, nrt:88 Built-1992, loa: 23.34m,
INDONESIA: Tug missing since 22 Apr believed to be hijacked between Belawan port and Batu Licin, Banjarmasin. A tug towing an empty barge departed Belawan on 13 Apr en route to Batu Licin, Banjarmasin. Last known position was 02-07S 108-47E on 22 Apr.
INDONESIA:Tug towing barge boarded on 18 October at 01-18N 104-48E, off Pulau Bintan. Six pirates in a speed boat boarded the tug, took hostage the crew, tied them up, and stole cash and personal effects before escaping. Master was slightly injured
INDONESIA: Tug (ZARA) and barge (ZARA 3) hijacked 16 Aug at 0200 local time, while underway in approximate location 01N 104E. Pirate threw one crewmember overboard, who was later rescued by a nearby craft. He reached shore and reported the incident to
INDONESIA: Two attempted boardings of chemical tanker at anchor 26 October at 0130 near position 01-42.2N 101-29.3E, Dumai Inner Anchorage. Robbers used folded rods with a hook to climb. Alert duty watchman sighted the robbers and informed bridge. Bridge
INDONESIA: Two of three kidnapped crew from the tug (BONGGAYA 91) were recovered 12 Jun in a police operation, on southern Jolo Island. One other crew member remains in the hands of the suspected Muslim guerillas. The 3 were kidnapped on 30 Mar (see ONI
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 21 Mar at 0240 local time, while in position 02-54.4S 107-16.1E, Gelasa Straits. Six pirates armed with long knives boarded the vessel and entered bridge. They forced two officers to take them to
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 29 Apr at 0315 local time at Taboneo anchorage, Banjarmasin, Indonesia. Two robbers, armed with knives, boarded at forecastle. They broke into forepeak locker, stole ship's stores, and were about to
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 29 Apr at 2245 local time, while underway in position: 02-55S 107-18E, Gelasa strait. Six pirates armed with long knives in a speedboat boarded the vessel. The master, chief engineer and two other
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 31 May at 2040 UTC, while in position: 05-52.2S 106-04.5E, Tg. Priok anchorage. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. They tied up two crewmembers and threatened them with knives.
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 4 May at 0120 local time while underway in position 01-23.5N 104-27.0E, off Horsburgh lighthouse Singapore Strait. A speedboat, with five pirates on board, fired upon the vessel. Duty officer raised
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier detected stationary craft 4.5 nm ahead, on radar 22 Apr at 0030 local time, while underway in position 01-19.7S 107-49.8E. Craft approached to 6 cables, switched off its lights and began pursuing the bulk carrier.
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 16 Apr at 1520 UTC, while underway in position 02-58S 107-18.5E, Gelasa Strait. Five robbers, in a dark grey unlit speedboat, tried to board a bulk carrier underway. Alert crew mustered and
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 23 Apr at 2020 UTC, while underway in position: 02-52.2S 107-17.5E, Gelasa Straits. Seven persons in a speedboat approached the vessel and attempted to board from stern. Alert crew mustered
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 10 May at 2010 UTC, while underway in position: 05-50.1S 113-25.0E Java sea. A speedboat came close to the vessel. Crew directed searchlights and after 90 minutes the boat moved away
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier reports being chased 27 Apr at 0310 local time while underway in the Makassar Strait. Two speedboats doing 28 knots followed on port and starboard sides for 30 minutes but moved away when crew switched on deck lights
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier reports boarding 24 May at 1950 UTC while underway in position 01-43S 117-10E, Makassar Strait. Two persons gained access but jumped overboardand fled, when spotted by duty officer who raised alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier subject to attempted boarding 17 Apr at 1745 UTC while underway in position 06-38.2S, 119-18.3E in the Flores Sea. When pirates attempted to gain access at the poop, using a grappling hook, crew sounded alarm,
INDONESIA: Unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 16 Apr at 1740 UTC while at coal berth, Balikpapan. The intruders stole ship's property and escaped (IMB).
INDONESIA: Unidentified cargo ship boarded 16 Apr at 1305 UTC, while underway in position 02-53.0S 107-18.4E, Gelasa Strait. Four robbers in a speedboat armed with long knives boarded from stern. They entered the accommodation and held a crew member at
INDONESIA: Unidentified cargo ship boarded 24 Apr at 1530 UTC while underway in position 02-51.8S 105-59.7E. Five persons armed with guns and long knives threatened the crew and stole cash, before escaping at 1550 UTC (IMB).
INDONESIA: Unidentified cargo ship boarded and robbed 12 Mar at 0100 local time, while underway in position 01-43.3S - 117-07.7E, 32 degrees SE of Balikpapan. Two pirates armed with knives boarded the vessel from a speedboat. They stole two life rafts
INDONESIA: Unidentified cargo ship boarded and robbed 5 June at 0050 local time, while in position 05 53.28S 106 05.29E, P.P Kali anchorage, Merak. Six robbers armed with long knives in an unlit boat approached the vessel from stern. Two robbers boarded
INDONESIA: Unidentified chemical tanker boarded 19 May at 1935 UTC at Belawan anchorage by 3 persons, who stole ship's stores and escaped overboard when chased by crew. Master attempted to contact port authorities without success (IMB).
INDONESIA: Unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 25 Apr at 0335 local time while underway in position 03 00.0N-105 17.4E east of Bintan Island. Eight pirates armed with guns and knives assaulted duty officer and took him as hostage to master's and
INDONESIA: Unidentified container ship boarded 22 Apr at 1510 UTC while underway in position 03-06.0S 106-58.0E in Gelasa Strait. Persons armed with guns and daggers held master and six crew at gunpoint and escaped with cash and crew belongings at 1615
INDONESIA: Unidentified container ship boarded 24 Apr at 0700 local time while at Tanjung Priok anchorage. Two person broke open the seal on a container but jumped overboard and escaped empty handed when crew raised alarm (IMB).
INDONESIA: Unidentified container ship reported attempted boarding 13 May at 1330 local time, while in position: 06:01S - 106:52E at outer roads, Tg. Priok anchorage. Five people in a green colored 5 meter boat tried to board the vessel using grapnel
INDONESIA: Unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 24 May at 1318 UTC while underway in position 00-54N 105-04E in Selat Berhala. Six to 8 persons, dressed in black, approached in 2 black rubberized boats with twin outboard motors. Duty
INDONESIA: Unidentified container ship was boarded 13 May at 0730 UTC while at Tanjung Priok anchorage and stole equipment from a life raft (IMB).
INDONESIA: Unidentified container ship was boarded 16Apr at 1630 UTC while underway in position 00 50N, 105 18E east ofBintan Island. About 10 pirates armed with guns and knives boarded from an orange-colored high speed boat. Master, Chief Engineer and
INDONESIA: Unidentified product tanker boarded and robbed 24 May at 2100 local time while underway in position: 03-10.2S 106-20.2E, south of Bangka island. Ten pirates armed with guns and long knives boarded the vessel. They stole master's and crews cash
INDONESIA:Unidentified ship boarded via after deck 5 Jan (reported 18 Jan) at Lawi-Lawi Anchorage. Watchman reported six men with long knives. Intruders escaped with ship's stores after alarm raised and crew mustered.
INDONESIA: Unidentified supply ship reported suspicious approach 9 May at 0405 local time while underway in position: 03-13.9N 108-42.5E, vicinity of Natuna islands. An unlit boat approached the stern of the vessel. Alert crew switched on searchlights
INDONESIA: Unidentified tanker boarded 10 May while underway in position 01-24.15N 105-16.05E, east of Bintan Island. Seven persons armed with knives and guns tied up second officer and duty seaman on bridge, entered cabins, and stole cash, personal
INDONESIA: Unidentified tanker boarded 22 Apr at 0236 local time while anchored in position 01-42.61N 101-27.83E at Dumai. Two persons armed with long knives threatened duty seaman who informed Duty Officer who raised alarm and mustered crew. The
INDONESIA: Unidentified tanker boarded 3 May at 0300 local time at Dumai inner anchorage. Four persons armed with long knives entered engine room and took two hostages. They broke into store room but escaped empty handed when duty seaman raised alarm.
INDONESIA: Unidentified tanker boarded 8 Apr during early morning hours at Balikpapan anchorage. Despite presence of 2 armed security guards and 4 anti-piracy crew, the intruders escaped with ship's property.
INDONESIA: Unidentified tanker reported attempted boarding 30 Apr at 1150 UTC, while underway in position 03-04.3S 107-17.2E, Gelasa strait. Three pirates in a green/brown, 5m long motorized banka, armed with long knives, threw grapnel hooks at stern of
INDONESIA: Unidentified tanker reported attempted boarding 5 Jun, Tanjung Priok tanker anchorage. One robber was observed in the process of boarding the vessel. Alert crew raised alarm and boarding was averted (IMB).
INDONESIA: Unidentified tanker reported suspicious approach 1 May at 1140 UTC, while underway in position: 03-13N 108-45E, Kumpulan Natuna Islands. Persons in several unlit boats followed the vessel and came close to her stern. Crew mustered, switched on
INDONESIA: Unidentified tanker reported suspicious approach 29 Apr at 0330 local time, while underway in position:07-55S 118-20E, Flores Sea. An unlit 10 meter boat going about 14 kts approached the vessel. Duty officer directed search lights and the
INDONESIA: Unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 16 Nov at 1055 at Balikpapan anchorage. About nine persons were climbing anchor chain when crew raised alarm and the intruders fled in a waiting motorboat (IMB).
INDONESIA: Unidentified tanker reports attempt to board on 16 Nov, at 1055 at Balikpapan anchorage. About nine people were climbing the anchor chain when the crew raised alarm and the intruders fled in a waiting motorboat (IMB).
INDONESIA: Unidentified tanker was boarded 14 Nov at 0550 local time while at Lawi-Lawi SBM anchorage. Three armed persons boarded from a black motorboat and broke into forecastle locker. They stole ship's stores and threatened duty seaman with iron
INDONESIA: Unidentified tanker was boarded on 14 Nov at 0550local time while at Lawi-Lawi SBM anchorage. Three armed people boarded from a black motorboat and broke into forecastle I locker. They stole ship's stores and threatened the duty seaman with
INDONESIA: Unidentified tugboat reported attempted boarding and robbery 8 Mar at 1502 UTC, while underway in position 07-56S - 117-34E, Bali sea. Pirates attempted to attack the tugboat. Tug took evasive maneuvers and boarding was averted (IMB).
INDONESIA: Unidentified tug spotted unlit high speed craft on its radar at a range of 4 miles 20 Apr at 2325 local time while underway in position 05-12S 112-12E in the Java Sea. Craft crossed bow and then turned toward tug coming within 0.3 cables. Crew
INDONESIA: Unidentified tug was boarded 8 May at 2200 local time while underway in position 05-35.5S 106-39.67E 20 nm north of Pulau Panjang in the Java Sea. Eleven persons armed with long knives and guns threatened the crew and stole ship's property,
INDONESIA: Unidentified vehicle carrier boarded and robbed 11 Apr at 0815 local time at Tg. Priok anchorage, Jakarta. Four robbers boarded the vessel at stern using a rope. They enteredengine room and held chief engineer hostage. Alarm was raised and
INDONESIA:Vehicle carrier boarded, robbed 12 Aug 08 at 0600 local time while at berth, Jakarta car terminal. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole spare parts of considerable value from the spare parts locker. The incident was unnoticed by the ship?s
INDONESIA:Vessel boarded, robbed 08 Mar 08 at 0400 local time, Jetty no. 106, Belawan port. Unauthorized persons diverted the attention of the duty crew and shore watchmen, while three other robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel from offshore
INDONESIA:While anchored in Belawan on 17 Aug at 0320, a tanker was boarded by thieves who stole ship's stores and injured a crewmember. The attack occurred while the ship was discharging its cargo.
INDONESIA:While anchored in Pulau Laut, position 03-12S 116-17E, on 15 Aug, a bulk carrier was boarded and robbed of a life raft and pump. The thieves were spotted by the duty seaman and managed to escape.
INDONESIA:While at anchor, six robbers in an unlit boat boarded a container ship using a grappling hook and rope. They broke into the safety store and the deck store and stole equipment and ship's properties. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers
INDONESIA:Workboat (ANCHOR 2) noticed missing 19 Oct 07 at 0100 local time while being towed by the tug (SM V) in position 06-03.1S 115-32.84E, approximately 120NM North of Bali, per 18 Dec 07 IMB reporting. On 19 Oct 07, the ship master on board the tug
INDONESIA:Yacht (CARILLON) boarded, robbed in late April at 0030 while at anchorage in position 07-15.5S 131-23.9E, Pulau Ungar, western side of Tanimbar Islands, per 14 Jun 08 reporting. Two or three men boarded the vessel armed with knives or machetes.
INDONESIA: Yacht reported attempted boarding 02 Jun at 1535 local time while underway in position 02:18N ? 107:04:48E, Anambas Islands, per 05 Aug reporting. Four pirates in aspeedboat approached the vessel. When the suspicious boat was nearly alongside,
INDONISIA: 29-JAN-2008: 0415 LT: PULAU LAUT ANCHORAGE:Four robbers, armed with knives, boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty crew confronted them, but that did not stop the robbers from stealing stores. 2/O raised alarm, ship's wistle sounded and crew
INDOPALM TERMINAL, LUBUK GAUNG, DUMAI, INDONESIA: Five robbers in a small boat approached and came alongside a chemical tanker at berth. One of the robbers attempted to climb onboard using the fire wire. Duty crew noticed the robbers and informed other
IN EARLY DECEMBER, APPROXIMATELY 30 PIRATES IN FOUR SPEEDBOATS SURROUNDED THREE FISHING VESSELS IN THE VICINITY OF BARGUNA, BANGLADESH. THE PIRATES, BRANDISHING AUTOMATIC WEAPONS, ORDERED THE FISHERMEN TO LEAVE THEIR CATCH AND JUMP INTO THE SEA. THE
INIDIA:Oil Tanker boarded 08 Feb 08 at 0030 local time, Kandla anchorage. The duty watchman on the vessel noticed robbers on the forecastle. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. The padlock of the forecastle store was
Instergeneral R. Gumuspala, a Turkish-flag general cargo vessel, was intercepted by Corvettes and shot at with machine guns 24 miles west of Beirut.
IN THE BAY OF BENGAL, PIRATES HAVE ATTACKED ABOUT 50 F/V IN THE LAST WEEK. PIRATES HAVE LOOTED THEIR CATCH AND THROWN ABOUT 20 CREWMEMBERS INTO THE SEA.
IRAN:A merchant vessel reported being fired upon from multiple skiffs at approximately 0900Z on 23 May in position 2528N 05720E approximately 26NM south west of Bander-e-Jask, Iran.
IRAN:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 22 MAY AT BANDAR KHOMEINI INNER ANCHORAGE VIA HAWSE PIPE, AND SHIP'S STORES STOLEN. DESPITE PROBABLE OCCURRENCE OF MANY SUCH EVENTS, THIS IS RARE EXAMPLE OF ONE ACTUALLY BEING REPORTED.
IRAN: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 23 Apr during the night while at Bandar Bushehr anchorage. The intruders broke storeroom and generator room padlocks using oxyacetylene torches and stole ship's stores (IMB).
Iran Charterers of the Honduran-flagged ocean tug Negin (Of the Buoy Bandar Shipping Agency) reported the vessel and its $700,000 (US) cargo was missing 27 November 1996. On 13 November 1996 the master reported the vessel developing engine trouble and in
IRAN:General cargo vessel MAERSK TEXAS fired upon while underway on 23 May at position 25:29 N - 057:16 E, approximately 28 nm west-southwest of Bandar-e-Jask, Iran. Duty Officer onboard the cargo ship noticed a group of 10 skiffs at a distance of 2 nm
IRANIAN GUNBOATS AND A HELICOPTER KILLED 2 SEAMEN USING ROCKET PROPELLED GRENADES, AND INJURED NINE OTHERS ON THE 38,534 TON AMMONIA TANKER HAVGLIMT. BRITISH DESTROYER HMS EXETER SENT A MEDICAL TEAM TO HELP CREW. MOST INJURIES WERE FROM INHALATION OF
IRAN:On 17 June, an underway vessel experienced a suspicious approach at 25-33N 057-23E, approximately 21 nm southwest of Bandar-e-Jask. Vessel reported being approached by two skiffs, coming within 20-30 meters of the vessels stern. No pirate
IRAN:On 19 May, an underway LPG tanker experienced an suspicious approach at 25-32 N 057-27E, approximately 18 nm west-southwest of Bandar-e-Jask. Four suspicious boats with three armed persons in each boat chased an LPG tanker while underway. Master
IRAN:On 20 December, the tanker TSURUMI was boarded at 24-46N 57-54E, approximately 25 nm South of Bandar-e-Jask. The tanker underway en route to Fujairah sighted a speed boat approaching at a speed of around 25 knots. The Master raised alarm, activated
IRAN:Tanker boarded on 15 December in the vicinity of 24-33N 058-05E, approximately 67 nm south of Jask. A pirate gang utilizing three suspicious skiffs approached the vessel. Alarm was raised and crewmembers mustered in the citadel and awaited the
IRAN: Tanker (MARITIME GISELA) boarded, robbed, and robber arrested 18 Dec, at 2100 local time in position 27-03.4N 056-13.5E, Merchant Anchorage, Bandar Abbas. The alarm was raised, when the master found a fire on the starboard life raft. The duty
IRAQ: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Nov at 2200 UTC, while anchored in position 29-43.4N 048-37.5E off No.5 buoy. Three robbers armed with machine guns and pistols boarded at bridge deck and took 2nd officer hostage.They forced him to take
IRAQ: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Nov at 0345 local time, while at Umm Qasr anchorage off No. 2 buoy. Five heavily armed robbers boarded via the starboard quarter, took hostage 2 crew on deck. Robbers then went to the bridge, where they
IRAQ: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Apr at 2350 local time in position 29-37N 048-45.7E, Umm Qasr anchorage. Three robbers, armed with guns and a knife, boarded the vessel using hooks attached to ropes. They took several crewmembers
IRAQ: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Apr at 2350 local time, in position 29-37N 048-45.7E, Umm Qasr anchorage. Three robbers, armed with guns and a knife, boarded the vessel using hooks attached to ropes. They took several crewmembers
IRAQ: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 26 Sep at 0530 local time while anchored in position 30-06N 047-55E at Khor Al Zubair. Four persons armed with automatic rifles stole ship's stores and fled (IMB).
IRAQ:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 11 AUG AT 1955 UTC WHILE AT UMM QASR PILOT STATION. THIEVES BOARDED FROM A WOODEN BOAT, BROKE INTO FORWARD LOCKER, AND ESCAPED WITH SHIP'S STORES. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT REPORTED AT UMM QASR SINCE 28
IRAQ: An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded and robbed 27 Aug at 0230 local time while anchored in position 29-43.7N 048-39.1E, by buoy no. 3 and 5, Khawr Abd Allah. Three robbers, armed with machine guns and steel bars, smashed the bridge window and
IRAQ: An unidentified tanker was boarded and robbed 31 Oct at 1900 local time at Basrah oil terminal, Alfa anchorage, Iraq. Three armed robbers boarded the tanker and tied up two crewmembers, and took three crewmembers hostage. The robbers proceeded to
IRAQ: Container ship boarded 02 Aug at 0200 local time in position 29-43.06N 048-40.1E, Umm Qasr anchorage. Robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel and opened fire with automatic weapons, which damaged the master's cabin porthole and the second
IRAQ: Container ship robbed 8 Aug 10 at 0330 local time while anchored in position 29-41.7N 048-40.1E, Umm Qasr anchorage. Two robbers in a fishing boat wearing masks and armed with AK-47s boarded the vessel at anchor. They entered the bridge, took the
IRAQ: Crude oil tanker (NORD MILLENNIUM) was boarded 31 May at 0230 local time, while anchored in position 29-27N 048-56E, (deep water anchorage A) south of Basra oil terminal. Persons, armed withAK-47 rifles, tried to enter the bridge claiming to be
IRAQ: General cargo ship (CEY PIONEER) was boarded 21 Aug at 1945 UTC, while anchored in position 29-43.6N 048-39.E Um Qasr-Khawr Abd Allah Channel, while awaiting berthing. Two boats slowly approached the vessel from the port side. Three watchmen and
IRAQ: General cargo ship robbed 8 Aug 10 at 0400 local time while anchored in position 29-42N 048-40.3E, Umm Qasr anchorage. Two robbers armed with AK-47s boarded the vessel at anchor. They overpowered the duty crew and broke open the master's office
IRAQ: M/T (PREMPUTLI) was boarded 15 Jun at 0315 local time, while anchored at Basra oil terminal 'B'. Three robbers, armed with machine guns and long knives, boarded the tanker via forecastle. Alert crewman raised alarm. Robbers stole ship's property
IRAQ: M/V (OCEAN ATLAS) was boarded 18 Oct at 0040 local time, while anchored in position 29-44.39N 045-39.14E, while awaiting pilot boarding to Umm Qasr in the morning. Three robbers, two armed with AK-47s, entered the bridge approximately 20 minutes
IRAQ-N.ARABIAN GULF: The M/V (DUBAI PALM) was boarded 10 July at 0230 UTC, while underway in position 29-36.4N 048-57.2. An unknown number of pirates held the crew at gunpoint and took money and personal effects before departing the vessel (Operator).
IRAQ-N.ARABIAN GULF: The U.S. flag tug (THUNDER) and integrated barge (LIGHTNING) was boarded 30 June early morning local time, while approaching Iraqi waters enroute Umm Qasr, with reconstruction aid material. The pirates held crew at gunpoint, fired
IRAQ: Unidentified cargo ship boarded and robbed14 Mar at 0315 local time while in position 30:06.60N - 047:55.73E, Khawr Az Zubayr roads. Armed robbers boarded the vessel via anchor chain. They broke in to forward locker and stole ship's stores. Duty
IRAQ: Unidentified general cargo ship reported attempted boarding 3 Apr at 0735 local time, while in position 30-06.74N 047-055.90E, Khawr Az Zubayr Roads. Armed robbers in four boats attempted to board the vessel. Duty officer raised alarm and crew
ITALY: Yacht boarded, stolen 18 Jun 09 at approximately 2100 local time while underway in the Bay of Naples. Three armed men aboard a dinghy reportedly rammed the 38ft yacht and boarded the vessel, robbing the owner and his friend before forcing them to
ITAPARICA MARINA, BRAZIL: Two robbers armed with guns in a small row boat boarded a catamaran at anchor. The captain confronted the robbers and they shot and killed him. Robbers jumped overboard and swam off leaving their row boat. Nothing stolen.
IVORY COAST: An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding13 Feb at 0415 local time, while at anchor off San Pedro. Six boats, with more than fifteen persons, tried to board using hooks and ropes at the stern and near the no.1 hatch, port
IVORY COAST:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Dec at 0300 local time while at Abidjan outer anchorage. Three persons armed with knives assaulted at watchman, bound and gaggedhim and broke into ship's stores. Another watch man spotted the
IVORY COAST: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 3o Sep at 0330 local time, while at Abidjan anchorage. Robbers stole ships stores. Master was advised by port authority to drift 10-15 miles offshore, while awaiting berth (IMB).
IVORY COAST: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 Mar at 2030 local time while at berth 18 Abidjan. Thieves boarded from an unlit boat using grappling hooks and escaped with ship's stores.
IVORY COAST:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 5 Mar at 0225 UTC while anchored in the Abidjan outer anchorage. Two persons armed with knives stole ship's stores before alarm wasraised whereupon they jumped overboard and escaped.
IVORY COAST:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS SUBJECT TO ATTEMPTED BOARDING 29 AUG AT 2315 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT BERTH 67, ABIDJAN. TWO PERSONS TRIED TO CLIMB ABOARD USING A HOOKED POLE BUT ESCAPED IN THEIR BOAT WHEN CREW RESPONDED.
IVORY COAST: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 19 Sep at 1220 local time, while anchored in position 05-10N 004-03W, off Abidjan. Three robbers, armed with knives and a steel bar, boarded via the anchor chain. Duty officer raised alarm. Crew
IVORY COAST:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 21 JUL AT 1815 LOCAL TIME AT ABIDJAN ANCHORAGE BY A SINGLE PERSON ARMED WITH A LONG KNIFE. THE INTRUDER THREATENED THE WATCHMAN AND WAS LATER JOINED BY FIVE OTHER WHO STOLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND
IVORY COAST: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 19 May at 0150 local time, while at Abidjan anchorage. Robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel via the anchor chain. They overpowered and tied up the duty A/B and robbed him of his
IVORY COAST:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 20 AUG AT 0330 LOCAL TIME AT ABIDJAN ANCHORAGE. A CREWMEMBER WAS THREATENED AND HIS WALKIE TALKIE AND WRISTWATCH STOLEN. THE THIEVES ESCAPED AFTER TAKING SHIP'S STORES.
IVORY COAST: An unidentified tanker was boarded 30 Apr while in the pilot waiting area, position 05 13N, 004 02.6W. One person armed with a knife threatened crew but jumped overboard and escaped empty handed in his wooden boat (IMB).
IVORY COAST: An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Oct at 0200 UTC while anchored at Abidjan Roads. Four persons came alongside the anchor chain and two persons armed with long knives boarded and stole ship's stores before escaping in their boat when
IVORY COAST: An unidentified tanker was subject to an attempt to board 1 May at 0400 UTC while in the Abidjan pilot waiting area, position 05 13N, 004 02.6W. Two persons armed with knives boarded at the poop using grappling hooks. When crew sounded alarm
IVORY COAST: An unidentified tug was boarded 13 Sep at 0305 local time in position 05 13N, 004 00W, outer roads, Abidjan. Eight persons armed with long knives boarded from two boats and stole ship's stores before escaping when alarm was sounded.
IVORY COAST:An unidentified vessel, possibly 6,285-ton Danish-flag (ARKTIS MARINER), was attacked at anchor 21 Jan in Abidjan inner anchorage (reported 3 Mar). Robbers stole personal belongings from seaman on watch and tried unsuccessfully to enter the
IVORY COAST:Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 30 Jan 2008 at 0145 local time, Abidjan inner anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel. They stole ship's store and escaped. The port authorities were informed (IMB).
IVORY COAST:Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 5 Jul 08 at 0325 local time, Abidjan Anchorage. The Duty AB onboard the vessel noticed a small boat approaching from the aft. The AB informed the OOW and went to check the other side of the vessel and saw one
IVORY COAST:LPG Tanker boarded on 17 March while anchored at position 05:13 N - 004:02 W, Abidjan Anchorage. The robbers reportedly boarded the ship during a heavy rain and between rounds by duty personnel. The robbers managed to steal ship?s stores and
IVORY COAST: Offshore supply ship boarded on 26 February while anchored at 05-16N 004-01W, Abidjan Inner Anchorage 9. Three robbers in a canoe, armed with knives, boarded from the port side main deck. One robber threatened the watch man with a knife
IVORY COAST:On 03 February, the oil tanker GASCOGNE was hijacked in the vicinity of 04-07N 003-54W, approximately 70 nm south of Abidjan port. Owners reported that they had lost contact with their vessel and its 17 crew members while underway and
IVORY COAST:On 16 January, the tanker ITRI was hijacked at 03-27N 001-06W, at the Abidjan anchorage. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel while it was preparing to offload jet fuel at the port. The crew of 16 were held hostage and locked in a dining
IVORY COAST:On 23 December 2012, tanker boarded at 05-12N 004-02W, at the Abidjan anchorage. Robbers armed with machine guns and knives boarded the anchored vessel and took the crew hostage. They forced the Chief Engineer and Master to start the engines.
IVORY COAST:On 24 March, the berthed cargo ship OCEAN CHARGER was boarded in the vicinity of 05-17N 004-01W, at the Abidjan Port. Shore security guard onboard the vessel noticed two robbers at the aft mooring station. He immediately informed the Duty
IVORY COAST:On 31 July, the Cayman Islands-flagged anchored bulk carrier ATHOS was boarded at 05-13N 004-03W, at the Abidjan Anchorage. Robbers boarded the ship at anchor using a long pole with a hook. The crew spotted them and raised the alarm. On
IVORY COAST:Stores were stolen and a crew member injured and hospitalized following an attack 2 Jun at 0125 UTC on an unidentified tanker anchored at Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
IVORY COAST:Tanker boarded, robbed 30 Aug 08 at 2330 local time while in position 05-13N 004-02E, Port Abidjan Anchorage. The duty crew onboard the vessel spotted a robber on the poop deck. The bridge was informed and the alarm was raised. The robber
IVORY COAST:Tanker hijacked on 5 October at 05-12.56N 004-03.68E, 3 nm south of Abidjan Anchorage, Ivory Coast. A gang of approximately 14 pirates armed with AK47 assault rifles and knives boarded and hijacked the tanker while at anchor. They damaged the
IVORY COAST: Tanker robbed 21 Nov at 0235 local time while at anchor in position 05-13.5N 004-02.1W in the Abidjan anchorage. Three robbers ared with knives boarded a tanker at anchor. Duty officer noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Robbers
IVORY COAST:The 12,233-ton, Maltese-flag cargo ship, Pioneer Spirit, was boarded by nine thieves operating from three small boats at 0135 while anchored off Abidjan. Even though discovered by a watchman who alerted the rest of the crew, they continued
IVORY COAST:THE 3,972-TON MALTA-FLAG CARGO SHIP (TORM ALEXANDRA) WAS BOARDED 20 JAN AT 0415 LOCAL TIME AT ITS BERTH, ABIDJAN. SEVERAL PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND PIPES BROKE INTO A CONTAINER AND STOLE TWO BAGS OF COCOA. SHOUTS FROM THE CREW AND THE
IVORY COAST:THE 3,988-TON RUSSIAN-FLAG CARGO SHIP (NIKOLAY KANTEMIR) WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 9 DEC AT 1755 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT ABIDJAN. TEN ARMED PERSONS BOARDED FROM THE QUAY WHICH WAS LEVEL WITH THE SHIP'S DECK AND STOLE TWO OF THE SHIP'S CARGO
IVORY COAST: The Norwegian-flag tanker (E|WILANA) was boarded 12 Jan "late" while anchored at Abidjan. Five persons boarded via anchor chain and threatened deck watch at knifepoint, beat him and tied him up. Two mooring lines, the watchman's watch and
IVORY COAST: Two robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored container ship. They took hostage the duty watchman, stole his radio, ship's stores and escaped. The watchman informed the bridge who raised the alarm. Port control informed.
IVORY COAST: Unidentified container ship boarded 20 Apr at 2020 UTC while at Abidjan container terminal. Duty seaman raised alert and single thief jumped into water and escaped empty handed (IMB).
JAKARTA ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Two robbers using hook and rope from a small boat attempted to board a product tanker at anchor. While climbing to the ship's rail the robbers saw alert ship's watchmen. Robbers jumped back into the waiting boat and moved
Jakarta, Indonesia Five armed thieves attacked Liberian-Flagged, 15,274 GT, Bulk carrier Southgate on 14 April between 0130 and 0150 at Jakarta Anchorage. The robbers went into the engineroom, stole new diesel generator spare parts and left after
Jakarta Maritime thieves boarded Equator Crystal (Singapore Flagged, 9805 DWT Bulk Cargo) during the early morning hours of February 9, 1996. The Cargo ship was anchored in Jakarta waiting for a pilot. The thieves escaped with some engine parts.
JAKARTA ROADS, INDONESIA: Around seven armed robbers boarded an anchored container ship. Duty watchman found the steering gear door open and entered to investigate. The robbers caught the watchman, took him hostage, covered his eyes with plastic and
JAMAICA: A Jamaican source claimed 9 Dec that container ships delayed, at Kingston by congestion, are being victimized by theft. A Marine Police spokesman denied that any thefts had been reported, but the source stated that a container ship of Hamburg
JAMAICA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 25 Aug at 0225 UTC while anchored in position 17-48.5N 077-06.5W, Rocky Point anchorage. Three persons in an unlit speedboat attempted to board the vessel via anchor chain. Alert duty crew
JAMAICA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Jun at 0140 local time while at the inner anchorage, Kingston. Four persons were spotted on the forecastle; duty officer raised alarm and the intruders fled empty handed (IMB).
JAMAICA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Jan at 0120 local time while anchored 1.3 nm west of Pigeon Island. Four persons from an unlit boat boarded via the anchor chain. They broke open the forecastle locker and escaped with ship's property
JAMAICA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Sep at 0300 local time, while anchored in position 17-50N 077-05W at Port Esquivel. Six robbers armed with guns, knives, and crowbars broke into forward lockers and stole ship's stores. When crew
JAMAICA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Jun at 0415 local time while five miles from the sea buoy, Kingston, awaiting a pilot. Duty officer sounded alarm and the thieves escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
JAMAICA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 9 Jan at 0225 local time at anchor at Kingston. Several persons from two motor boats about 10 meters long climbed the anchor chain and were discovered in the master's office. Alarm raised and intruders
JAMAICA: An unidentified container ship reported attempted boarding 09 Aug at 0035 UTC while anchored in position 17-52.4N 076-47.1W, Kingston outer anchorage. Four robbers in an unlit boat approached the ship and tried to board. Duty officer raised
JAMAICA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 06 July at 0550 UTC, while at Kingston anchorage. Five robbers, armed with long knives, threatened the crewmember on duty, broke locks off storerooms, and opened a container on deck. Alert crew raised
JAMAICA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 15 Dec between 0500 and 0545 local time while at the fairway buoy, Kingston. Thieves stole ship's property and broke into a container, stealing cargo.
JAMAICA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 15 Sep at 0824 UTC, while at the outer anchorage of Kingston. Five robbers armed with guns broke into a cargo hold and forward locker and stole ship's stores. Crew raised alarm and master informed port
JAMAICA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 18 July at 0300 local time, while at Kingston Anchorage. Alert crew raised alarm after a robber, armed with a crowbar, boarded the vessel. The robber jumped overboard and escaped in a boat, waiting with
JAMAICA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 18 July at 0300 local time, while at Kingston Anchorage. Alert crew raised alarm after a robber, armed with a crowbar, boarded the vessel. The robber jumped overboard and escaped, in a boat waiting with
JAMAICA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 26 Nov at 0715 UTC, while anchored in position 17-51.8N 076-46.7W, Kingston outer anchorage. One person gained access at the forecastle using a grappling hook. Crew raised alarm and intruder escaped
JAMAICA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 24 May at 1000 UTC in position 17-52.7N 076-47.1W, Kingston outer anchorage. Five robbers threatened duty A/B with a knife and tied him up. A/B managed to escape and raised alarm. Robbers broke the
JAMAICA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 08 Sep at 2235 UTC while moored to a buoy in position 17-52.8N 077-06.2W, Old Port Harbor. Four robbers, armed with knives and hooks, were detected onboard the vessel by the alert crew. Crew raised alarm and
JAMAICA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 11 Jan at 0350 local time, while underway at Kingston, Jamaica. Three persons armed with long knives boarded at forecastle, broke into locker and stole supplies. Crew mustered and robbers left at 0415 in a boat
JAMAICA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 20 Nov at 1040 UTC, while anchored at Port Esquivel. Three persons from an unlit speedboat stole ship's stores and fled, when duty officer raised alarm (IMB).
JAMAICA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 2 Apr at 0300 local time while berthed at the Port Kaiser alumina jetty. Two persons armed with knives threatened duty seaman and escaped with ship's stores. Port control informed and security personnel boarded
JAMAICA: An unidentified ULCC reports approach 4 Feb at 1400 UTC while underway in position 18-28N 076-45W north of Jamaica. Five fast boats with three persons each approached from the starboard side. Crew rigged fire hoses, boats approached within one
JAMAICA: An unidentified Yacht was boarded 16 Dec at 0630 UTC, while anchored off Kingston harbor. Five robbers, armed with assault rifles, boarded the yacht from a 25 ft canoe with an outboard motor. They took substantial equipment at gunpoint and
JAMAICA: Fishermen operating in the vicinity of the Pedro Cays say they are being attacked, by heavily armed men who mount early morning attacks, per 27 Jun reporting. One of the affected fisherman told the media that he is now scared to fish in the
JAMAICA: General cargo ship boarded and robbed 27 Aug 07 in the evening, Kingston outer anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed. They broke into containers and storerooms and stole the ships cargo and stores. They also entered the superstructure,
JAMAICA: Unidentified cargo ship boarded and robbed 9 May at 0800 - 0910 UTC in position: 17-52.9N 076-46.6W, Kingston outer anchorage. Six robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel at portside bow. They threatened deck watchman with knives, broke
JAMAICA: Unidentified container ship reported attempted boarding 20 May at 0245 local time while in position 17-52.7N 076-46.6W , Kingston outer anchorage. Five persons in a small unlit boat approached the ship. Alert crew directed searchlights at the
JAMAICA: Unidentified container ship reported attempted boarding 20 May at 0810 UTC, Kingston outer anchorage. Two boats approached the vessel. One boat had five robbers armed with knives and the other boat had one robber armed with a knife. They tried
JAMAICA: Unidentified tanker was boarded 23 Apr at 0310 local time while at Rocky Point inner anchorage. Thieves boarded via the bow, stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
JAMAICA:Yacht (JACKAROO) reported attempted boarding 8 Jul 08, while underway, passing Point Morant. The vessel was reportedly approached from astern by two heavily armed men in a 20 ft canoe motor boat. They attempted to board on the starboard side,
JAN 27 M/V ALICIA STAR REPORTED SHE WAS BOARDED BY THREE GANGS OF ARMED MEN NORTH OF THE PHILIPPINES. REPORT RECEIVED THROUGH LOCAL MRCC STATIONS. NO FURTHER COMMUNICATION RECEIVED FROM M/V ALICIA STAR, VESSEL COULD BE UNDER ARMED DETENTION AND
JAPANESE 1100 LOCAL TIME/0300,UTC. ON DEC 28, SHINANOGAWA MARU WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE REPORTED. UPDATE:5 JAN 93 SHINANOGAWA MARU ARRIVED IN SAKAI FROM NAKAGUSUKU. 7 JAN 93 SHINANOGAWA MARU LEFT FOR THE PERSIAN GULF.
JAPAN: Taiwan fishing vessel feared hijacked by the crew 10 Jun while operating off Iwo Jima. The Taiwanese fishing boat (HSING LONG), sailing near the Japanese Volcano Islands, has lost contact with the Taiwanese authorities and is believed to be
JAPAN:The 2,360-ton, Russian-flag timber carrier (BYISK) was boarded 4 Jul at Toyama port by 6 Greenpeace anti-logging activists who chained themselves to its cargo of wood. The activists left the ship 5 Jun. The Greenpeace ship (RAINBOW WARRIOR) had
JAVA SEA 11 DEC 92 BALTIMAR ZEPHYR ATTACKED BY PIRATES 150 MILES NORTH OF JAKARTA IN INDONESIAN WATERS. MASTER AND CHIEF OFFICER KILLED. SINGAPORE UPDATE: 23 DEC 92 BALTIMAR ZEPHYR ARRIVED SINGAPORE. 19 DEC 92 BALTIMAR ZEPHYR CREW WERE COERCED INTO
JAVA SEA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 07 Mar at 0755 local time, while underway in position 04-47S 114-14E, near Borneo, Indonesia. Pirates stole ship's equipment. Several fishing boats were in the area at the time (IMB).
JAVA SEA, TANJUNG PRIOK OUTER ANCHORAGE: Two robbers in a fishing boat boarded an anchored bulk carrer during heavy rain. They entered the engine store room. The duty oiler on routine rounds spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the
JAVA SEA-Vicinity Belitung Island. 190230G APR 92 five pirates armed with knives boarded M/V MAERSK ASIA DECIMO. Stolen were cash and personal items. No injuries were reported.
Johor outer port limit Malaysia: At 0340 local time six armed robbers boarded an offshore vessel 01-18.3N 104-08.54E and stole ship's stores and properties. Authorities informed who later boarded for investigation.
JOSE PORT ANCHORAGE, VENEZUELA: Two skiffs with 11-12 robbers approached a bulk carrier at anchor. Crew alerted armed security guards onboard who opened fire resulting in the robbers moving away.
KAKINADA ANCHORAGE, INDIA: Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier by climbing thru the hawse pipe. When sighted by duty watchmen, robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship's stores. Port control and agent informed.
KAKINADA, INDIA: Robbers boarded a bulk carrier via forecastle and stole ship's stores and escaped before being noticed by watchkeepers.
KAKINADA, INDIA: Six robbers on a fishing boat approached a chemical tanker at anchor. Two of the robbers tried to board the vessel from starboard side midships using hooks. The duty officer raised alarm, sounded the foghorn and reported to the port
KANDLA ANCHORAGE, INDIA: Ten robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship, stole ship stores and escaped unnoticed.
KARIMUN BESAR, INDONESIA: Two speed boats approached a chemical tanker underway from the stbd and port side. Crew raised alarm and directed the search lights towards the boats. Ship's whistle sounded and evasive maneuvers undertaken. Later the boats
KARIMUN, INDONESIA: Two robbers boarded a tanker during STS operations using a rope attached with a hook. The duty pump man noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers removed the hook and jumped into the water and escaped in their small boat
KENYA:According to 13 Apr report, Kenyan authorities are investigating vandalism of 133 of a cargo of 600 vehicles on board vehicle carrier, ASIAN SUN. Radios and power windowswitches were stolen while vehicles were still aboard.
KENYA: A hijacked fishing vessel was observed being used by pirates as a mother ship at 1340Z on 12 November approximately 125 miles east of Mombasa, at 03-56S 041-45E. This area will remain high risk for atleast 24-48 hours. Caution advised.
KENYA: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire 6 March 2009 at 0658 UTC while underway in location 003:51S - 044:10E, approximately 265 NM east of Mombasa, Kenya. One skiff with six men came within 100 meters of the vessel and fired what was
KENYA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 24 DEC AT 0210 AT KIPEVU OIL TERMINAL BY PERSONS WHO APPROACHED IN TWO CANOES CONTAINING SIX PERSONS EACH. SHIPS STORES WERE STOLEN BEFORE THE ANTI-PIRACY WATCH CHASED THEM AWAY.
KENYA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED IN MOMBASSA 5 DEC AT 0545 LOCAL TIME BY A MAN ARMED WITH A KNIFE WHO ATTACKED THE SHIP'S WATCHMAN. DUTY OFFICER RESPONDED AND DISCOVERED SOME SHIP'S EQUIPMENT STOLEN. WATER POLICE CONTACTED BY VHF AND
KENYA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTED A MAN CUT TWO LINES MOORING SHIP TO DOLPHIN 9 DEC AT 0125 LOCAL TIME, ATKIPEVU OIL TERMINAL, MOMBASSA. MOMBASSA PORT AUTHORITY INFORMED AND POLICE ARRIVED 0310.
KENYA: An unidentified trawler was boarded 3 Jun at daybreak while anchored at Mombasa by nine persons who stole ship's property and escaped (IMB).
KENYA: Bulk cargo carrier (AFRICAN EAGLE) fired upon on 16 Nov at 0642Z while waiting for berthing instructions at position 04-35S 039-57E, approximately 17 miles east of Mombasa, Kenya. Individuals in one skiff conducted the attack. (IMB and Open Press)
KENYA:Chemical tanker was boarded on 24 May while berthed at 04:02 S - 039:38 E, Berth No. 8, Mombasa Port. A robber armed with a knife boarded a chemical tanker at berth during cargo operations. The robber attacked the duty officer on deck rounds,
KENYA: Container ship (LISSY SCHULTE) reported containers broken into 17 May 07 at 0036 local time, Mombasa port inner anchorage, per 7 Sept 07 reporting. While making the second round, the deck watchman noticed two containers on Bay #2 open with broken
KENYA: Container vessel was robbed 1 August at 0100 UTC while moored with buoys in position 04-03.7S 039-38.6E in Mombasa Port, Kenya. Two robbers with knives boarded the vessel. The onboard security team noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and
KENYA: Fishing vessel robbed 8 Jan 09 at 0030 local time while anchored at position 01-44S 041-29E, Kiunga. Heavily armed men in a speedboat came alongside the fishing vessel at anchor. They boarded the vessel and tied up all crewmembers. They stole
KENYA: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 20 May at 0330 local time, while underway in position 02-55N 046-04E, 300NM from the coast. The vessel observed an unlit craft at a distance of 3 miles. When called on VHF they replied that they
KENYA: Kenyan Naval Patrol Boat on 12 Nov at 2300 local time illegally boarded by Somali pirates near Kilifi, Kenya. Four pirates boarded the underway patrol boat. Kenyan navy officers shot dead three of the pirates, one pirate jumped into the water and
KENYA: Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker (YORK) hijacked 23 Oct 10 at 1235 UTC while underway in position 04-14S 041-19E, approximately 98NM east of Mombasa, Kenya. Armed pirates hijacked an LPG tanker underway. Vessel transited to anchorage outside
KENYA: Merchant vessel (IZUMI) hijacked 10 Oct 10 at 1338 UTC while underway in position 03-28S 040-49E, approximately 75NM northeast of Mombasa. (IMB)
KENYA:Supply vessel reported attempted boarding 30 Jun 08 at 0200 local time, Berth No. 12, Mombasa. The alert crew onboard the vessel, spotted a robber using a rope attached with a hook to gain access to their vessel from the offshore side. As soon as
KENYA:Unidentified chemical tanker boarded at Mombasa Inner Anchorage 22 Jan. Boarders operated form two canoes and stole ship's stores.
KIUNGA, KENYA:HEAVILY ARMED PIRATES IN A SPEEDBOAT, PRESUMED TO BE FROM SOMALIA, CAME ALONGSIDE A FISHING VESSEL AT ANCHOR, THEY BOARDED THE VESSEL AND TIED UP ALL CREWMEMBERS. THEY STOLE CASH, SOME VALUABLE EQUIPMENT AND FORCED THREE CREWMEMBERS INTO
KOREAN M/V KO MAL SHAN WAS ATTACKED BY 14 ARMED PIRATES IN FOUR SPEEDBOATS NINE MILES MILES OFF WAGLAN ISLAND. IT'S UNKNOWN HOW MANY PERSONS WERE INJURED.
KRITI FILOXENIA WAS ATTACKED BY FOUR ARMED PIRATES AT 0600 DEC.14. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
KUWAIT REGISTERED CONTAINER SHIP AL WATTYAH WAS SEIZED BY IRANIAN NAVY ON 04 SEP NEAR THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ. THE POSITION GIVEN ABOVE IS BASED ON A ROUGH ESTIMATE OF 55 KILOMETERS SOUTHEAST OF HORMUZ. THE SHIP MAINTAINS IT WAS IN OMAN TERRITORIAL WATER
KUWAIT: Vessel was robbed and boarded 9 Jan at 29-23.30N 048-45.26E, in international waters off Kuwait. Five armed robbers, apparently Iraqis, boarded the vessel from a speedboat, threatened the six crew, and escaped with items from the vessel. The
Lagos, Africa:In what appeared to be a military launch with twelve armed robbers dressed in military fatigues approached the tanker at anchor. Nine persons boarded the vessel and ordered the master to disembark into their launch. The master refused and
Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria: Armed robbers in a small craft boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They stole ship's property and escaped before the duty A/B raised the alarm. The craft was observed approaching another vessel. The tanker warned the vessel.
LAGOS ANCHORAGE, NIGERIA: Eight robbers armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker. The robbers injured two crew who had to be taken ashore by pilot vessel for treatment. Ship's and crew cash and properties stolen.
LAGOS ANCHORAGE, NIGERIA: OOW on board an anchored chemical tanker noticed two heavily armed pirates on deck and raised the alarm. Master contacted the navy on VHF ch 16 but received no response. Non-essential crew locked themselves in a safe location.
LAGOS ANCHORAGE, NIGERIA: Robbers armed with automatic weapons attacked and boarded an anchored general cargo ship. They assaulted and fired at the crew. Three crew members were injured. The robbers stole crew personal properties and ship's stores and
Lagos, Nigeria A report on July 3, 1996 indicated that an unidentified vessel was hijacked in June at Apapa/Lagos. Shortly after the mooring to offload salt, the vessel, with a crew of 22, was boarded and occupied by a group of more than 100 angry men
LAGOS, NIGERIA: Armed robbers attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier using hooks and ropes. Noticing the robbers the ship's crew tried to drive away the attackers. One robber managed to board but was forced back. In the attempt to board the robbers
LAGOS, NIGERIA: Around ten pirates armed with guns boarded a drifting chemical tanker. The pirates destroyed the communication equipment, stole ship's cash and properties, crew's cash and belongings and escaped. One crew member was injured during the
LAGOS, NIGERIA: Seven robbers armed with rifles and knives boarded a bulk carrier during anchoring operations. They assaulted the master and 3rd officer. The masters eye was injured and both the master and 3rd officer received head injuries resulting in
LAGOS, NIGERIA: Two motor boats with eleven robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at berth. Robbers climbed using hooks and ropes. Robbers broke into store room and stole ship's stores. Duty officer raised alarm, crew mustered and rushed
Lagos, Nigeria:Two robbers armed with knives boarded and anchored tanker in 06:19N 003:26E at 2205 local time from the stern. They overpowered the duty crew, tied up his hands, stole his walkie-talkie and threatened him that they would kill him if he
LAGOS OUTER ANCHORAGE, NIGERIA:10 ROBBERS ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES BOARDED A TANKER AT ANCHOR. THEY ATTACKED THE CAPTAIN, ROBBED CASH AND VALUABLES AND ESCAPED. AUTHORITIES INFORMED.
LAGOS OUTER ANCHORAGE, NIGERIA: 10 Robers armed with guns and knives boarded a tanker at anchor. They attacked the captain robbed cash adn valuables and escaped.
La Pampilla Port, Peru: A chemical tanker, at berth was boarded by an uknown number of robbers, while cargo operations were in progress. The deck security watchman was found to be beaten up and tied up. Upon searching, no robbers were found onboard.
LAWI ANCHORAGE, BALIKPAPAN, INDONESIA: Robbers boarded a tanker by breaking open the hawse pipe cover. They entered the forescastle and stole ship equipment by breaking the lock on the booby hatch.
LEBANON. M TANK ALOIL BROKE THROUGH A SYRIAN NAVAL BLOCKADE TO LEBANON. SHE DISCHARGED HER CARGO AT JONIEH, LEBANON. THE ALOIL SAILED LIGHT 1215 JULY 9, 1989. WHILE SAILING IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS THE VESSEL WAS SHELLED OR TORPEDOED BY THE SYRIAN NAVY,
LEBANON. THE LEBANESE YACHT SEA TIGER AND HER CREW OF SIX WERE INTERCEPTED BY SYRIAN GUNBOATS OFF OF LEBANON'S CHRISTIAN ENCLAVE AND TAKEN TO THE PORT OF TARTOUS WHERE THEY WERE QUESTIONED BY SYRIAN AUTHORITIES. THE YACHT AND CREW WERE RELEASED. NO
LEBANON:TWO IRAQIS SHOVED ASIDE A WATCHKEEPER AND FORCED THEMSELVES ABOARD THE 4,927-TON, ANTIGUAN FLAGGED CARGO SHIP (ANGLIA) 10 NOV AS IT LAY ALONGSIDE AT BEIRUT. AFTER A SEARCH OF THE VESSEL THREE MEN WERE DISCOVERED IN ADDITION TO THE TWO INITIALLY
LIBERIA: Container ship boarded, robbed 4 May 08 at 0050 local time while at berth, Monrovia port. Three robbers armed with knives, boarded the vessel. The robbers cut and stole a reefer container of electric cables. The master tried to contact PFSO by
LIBERIA: Refrigerated cargo vessel (TAHOMA REEFER) reportedly overtaken by pirates and towed away12 May, while docked in Monrovia. The vessel ran into engine problems and docked in Monrovia for four days, while it awaited mechanical help. Two fishing
LIBERIA: The Antigua-flag cargo ship (ST. PAULI) was boarded 4 May (reported 4 Jun) at 0615 while awaiting pilot outside breakwater at Monrovia. Eight persons in fatigue uniforms demanded to board the ship from a big canoe, declaring they were part of an
LIBERIA: Vessel robbed 3 Mar 10 at 2300 local time while in port Monrovia. While crew was busy during final stages of cargo operations, robbers broke into galley and stole ship's stores and provisions. Port authority was notified but no action was taken.
LIBYA:On 01 April, the underway bulk carrier CONDOR experienced a suspicious approach at 34-50N 014-40E, approximately 133nm North-northeast of Tripoli. A group of boats were discovered off the ship's port side. Security team took "shooting" position.
LIBYA:On 19 July, approximately twelve armed Libyan men boarded and hijacked a berthed Ro-ro vessel was hijacked at the Bengazi Port. The hijackers are holding the 19 Ukranian crew members as hostages, with demands that a ransom of $9.5 million be paid
LOADED COASTAL TANKERS ANCHORED NEAR HONG KONG AWAITING CLEARANCE TO SAIL FOR MACAO REPORT THAT A MAINLAND CHINESE PUBLIC SECURITY PATROL BOAT HIJACKED ONE OF THE VESSELS TO AN UNKNOWN CHINESE PORT. THE BUSINESSMAN REPORTELY HAD CHARTERED TWO 1,000 TON
LOME ANCHORAGE, TOGO: Duty officer onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed a fishing boat slowly approaching. As the boat closed to the ship, the duty officer informed the boat to move away. This was ignored by the fishing boat and later two more
Lome anchorage, togo:Four robbers in a motor boat attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty officer raised alarm and crew activated fire hoses. Upon seeing crew alertness the robbers aborted the attempt. Master heaved up anchor and proceeded to
LOME ANCHORAGE, TOGO:SEVEN, ARMED ROBBERS IN A MOTOR BOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A BULK CARRIER AT ANCHOR. DUTY OFFICER RAISED ALARM AND CREW PREPARED FIRE HOSES. UPON SEEING CREW ALERTNESS THE ROBBERS ABORTED THE ATTEMPTED ATTACK. PORT CONTROL INFORMED.
LOME ANCHORAGE, TOGO: Six suspected robbers in a boat approached an anchored product tanker and attempted to climb onboard. Master raised the alarm, mustered all crew and contacted local authorities on VHF ch 16. Seeing crew alertness the robbers aborted
LOME ANCHORAGE, TOGO: Two small boats closed onto the shipside of an anchored chemical tanker. The duty officer told the boats to move away but this was ignored. Later, two more boats were seen approaching the vessel from the stern and securing
LPG CARRIER ARIES GAS LOCATED 2.5 MILES FROM TWO BROTHERS ISLAND WAS BOARDED BY FIVE PIRATES. PIRATES TIED UP THE MASTER AND CREW TAKING VALUABLES AND CASH WORTH 9,000 US DOLLARS.
LUZON STRAIT: An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding while underway 03 Feb at 1530 UTC, near position 19-43N 119-20E. A craft doing 20 kts approached the starboard side. Duty officer raised alarm and took evasive maneuvers. Crew
MADAGASCAR: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Jun at 0400 local time while at Majunga inner anchorage. Duty seaman was struck on head and neck. The thieves stole forward life raft and escaped. Seaman was hospitalized for treatment (IMB).
MADAGASCAR: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 May at 0140 local time while berthed at Diego Suarez. Four armed persons boarded from a small boat and broke open the forward locker room which they took ship's stores. Anti piracy watch threatened
MADAGASCAR: An unidentified tanker was boardedand robbed 13 Sep at 0200 local time, while berthed at Mahajunga port. They broke open bosun store, stole ships stores, and escaped in a boat (IMB).
MADAGASCAR:Sailboat boarded, robbed, crewmembers assaulted 19 Oct 07 at 0200 local time, Majunga harbour. Four robbers boarded the sailboat, assaulting the skipper and taking the skippers wife hostage before trying to strangle her. Both the skipper and
MADAGASGAR:ANTIGUAN FLAG CONTAINER SHIP (P & O NEDLLOYD EVEREST) WAS BOARDED 24 JUN AT ITS BERTH TOAMASINA AND NINE CONTAINERS WERE BROACHED AND SOME CARGO STOLEN DESPITE FOUR PERSONS HAVING BEEN ON WATCH DURING NIGHT TIME CARGO OPERATIONS.
MADAGASGAR: Armed thieves boarded an unidentified cargo ship 24 May at its berth at Diego Suarez. Thieves stole safety equipment from lifeboats before escaping.
MADRAS HARBOR PIRATES FROM AN UNLIT FISHING BOAT IN MADRAS HARBOR BOARDED STONEWALL JACKSON 24 SEPT 89 AT 0200 LOCAL. CREW HELD AT BAY WITH KNIVES, PIRATES STOLE ALUMINUM LADDERS AND DEPARTED SHIP.
MAKASSAR STRAIT: Bulk carrier boarded on 28 January by four robbers armed with a gun and knives while anchored at position 01-43S 116-38E, Adang Bay Anchorage. The robbers tried to attack a nearby deckhand, who managed to escape and inform the duty
MALACCA STRAIT:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 30 AUG AT 0230 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-24.2N 104-39.8E BY ABOUT 8 TO 10 PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES. MASTER AND CHIEF ENGINEER REPORTED INJURED AND PIRATES ROBBED CREW BELONGINGS
MALACCA STRAIT: An unidentified fishing boat was fired upon, 20 Jun at 0100 local time 21.5 nm nw of Pulau Jarak. Firing was from an unidentified boat and caused damage to the fishing boat, but no injury to its crew. No explanation has been given for the
MALACCA STRAIT:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS APPROACHED 15 AUG AT 1900 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 02-18N 101-38E BY AN UNLIT BOAT MAKING 12 KNOTS. SHIP ILLUMINATED BOAT WITH SEARCHLIGHTS AND IT WITHDREW.
MALACCA STRAIT: An unidentified tug, with barge in tow, was fired upon 9 Feb at 1900 UTC while underway in position 04-37N 099-28E in the Northern Malacca Strait. Ten persons in a wooden fishing boat opened fire with automatic weapons and the tug's crew
MALACCA STRAIT:Barge robbed sometime between 13 and 20 July while being tow by a tug between Penang, Malaysia and Pasir Gudang Port, Malaysia. Upon arrival, shipyard representatives inspected the barge and informed the Master that cargo on the barge's
MALACCA STRAIT: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 28 Mar at 0707 UTC, while underway in position 04-40.0N 099-15.5E. Four men in a 15 meter speedboat with a grey wooden hull were observed drifting across the vessels course line. The speedboat
MALACCA STRAIT-INDONESIA:THE FREE ACEH MOVEMENT ANNOUNCED 3 SEP THAT ALL VESSELS PASSING BETWEEN SUMATRA AND MALAYSIA MUST GET THE MOVEMENT'S PERMISSION. INDONESIAN VESSELS ARE ALREADY INTENSIFYING PATROLS OF THE AREA TO PREVENT REBEL RESUPPLY AND IT IS
MALACCA STRAIT:In position 04-41N 098-42E at 271740Z NOV. Pirates in small boat approached a bulk carrier underway at high speed. D / O raised alarm, crew mustard, and activated fire hoses. Ship took evasive action and the attempted boarding was averted.
MALACCA STRAIT: Offshore support vessel (QATIF) reports being fired on 4 Jun at 1025 local time, while underway in position 04-58.5N 098-41.2E. Attackers were in a blue fishing boat and withdrew when crew mustered and activated fire hoses. Offshore
MALACCA STRAITS:2130 LT: An unidentified small watercraft approached a chemical tanker underway. OOW raised alarm, souned ship's whistle, crew mustered anddirected searchlight at the craft. The craft came within 150 meters and aborted the attempt.
MALACCA STRAITS. 23 MAY 1990. 03-25N 105-35E. ABOUT 145 MILES NORTH EAST OF MALACCA STRAITS, PROXIMITY ANAMBAS ISLANDS, THE TANKER M/V RANGER, UNDER CHARTER BY MSC, WAS BOARDED BY SEVERAL PIRATES, WHO WERE ARMED WITH MACHETES. TWO OF THE PIRATES SPOKE
MALACCA STRAITS, 30 AUGUST 1987. WHILE STEAMING AT 16 KNOTS IN 1-05.7N 103-43.5E (15 MILES EAST OF PILOT BOARDING STATION) M/V PRESIDENT MADISON/WCIP WAS BOARDED BY 5 PIRATES AT 1740Z. THE PIRATES BOARDED FROM THE STERN ( THERE WAS NO FANTAIL LOOKOUT
MALACCA STRAITS: An unidentified fishing boat was boarded and robbed 20 Jan at 2100 local time two miles from Port Jawa. Three persons armed with guns robbed two fishermen and tried to steal their boat's engine. When they could not remove the engine they
MALACCA STRAIT: Six robbers armed with knives boarded a tug towing a barge and took hostage the six crew members. The robbers stole crew personal properties and cash before escaping in their speed boat. Vessels are advised to use caution.
MALACCA STRAITS:Pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They held master as hostage and stole ship's cash and escaped. No injuries to crew.
MALACCA STRAITS:Ten pirates armed with fire arms boarded a tug, in position 04-14-18N 099-04-42E, towing a barge laden with steel billets. T he pirates damaged all communication equipment, stole the crews personal belongings, and ship's documents. The
Malacca Straits:Three small crafts from a big mother fishing vessel came close to a general cargo ship underway. People in the boat attempted to board the ship at stern. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres,sounded shhip's whistle, and fired
MALACCA STRAITS:Twelve pirates in a fishing boat approached a landing craft carrying U.N. Tsunami Relief Cargo. Four pirates boarded and demanded money. Master gave them some cash. Then the remaining eight pirates came on board and stole diesel fuel.
MALACCA STRAIT THE ORION TRADER (PANAMANIAN REGISTERED TANKER) WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES USING SWORDS AS WEAPONS ON 061245Z AUG 87 IN THE VICINITY OF 03-00N 105-28E. STOLEN WERE CASH AND VALUABLES WORTH US $2,000. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE PIRATES FLED
MALACCA STRAIT: Unidentified cargo ship reports being fired upon and forced to stop 25 May at 1700 local time while in position 03-33.49 099-4.8E off Sumatra. Four persons armed with machine guns and hand grenades went to bridge where they damaged all
MALACCA STRAIT: Unidentified general cargo ship reports approach 20 Apr at 1720 UTC by boat with about ten persons wearing black masks, while underway in position 02-06..0N 101-57.5E. Duty officer raised alarm and boat moved away (IMB).
MALACCA STRAIT: Unidentified LPG tanker reports suspicious approach 29 May at 2120 local time while underway in position 05-05.1N 100-10.2E. Three very fast grey speedboats positioned themselves with one ahead and one on either flank. Crew sounded
MALACCA STRAIT: Unidentified LPG tanker reports suspicious approach 29 May at 2120 local time, while underway in position 05-05.1N 100-10.2E. Three very fast grey speedboats positioned themselves with one ahead and one on either flank. Crew sounded
MALAYASIA: Tanker (MMM KINGSTON) reported attempted boarding 14 Sep 09 at 0445 local time while anchored in position 01-18.3N 104-12.56E, approximately 2NM south of Tanjung Ayam. Six men armed with long knives attempted to board the vessel from a speed
MALAYSIA 25 JUNE 93 M/V FAR TRADER WAS FIRED ON AND BOARDED BY 16-20 ARMED PIRATES. THE PIRATES LOCKED THE CREW DOWN IN THE ENGINE ROOM. THEY TOOK NAVIGATION CHARTS, CIGARETTES AND PERSONAL ITEMS WERE STOLEN. NO REPORTS OF INJURY.
MALAYSIA:A bulk carrier at Bintulu Anchorage was boarded 11 Sep at 0328 local time by five persons armed with long knives and guns. The intruders broke open the forecastle store and stole ships stores as well as food rations and other equipment from a
MALAYSIA: According to a 24 Nov report two fishermen were robbed of their outboard engines a week prior by a group of pirates armed with M16s. The thieves fled in the direction of the southern Philippines. Malaysian forces have added boats to patrol the
MALAYSIA:A fisherman was killed 20 Jan in a pirate attack off Parit Jawa, according to local authorities speaking to a group of fishermen about dangers to their nets and craft from large commercial vessels. Two fishermen were set upon by three persons
MALAYSIA: A fishing boat captain was killed and a crew member injured 16 Mar when a four-man gang dressed in military fatigues robbed their boat off Beluran, near Sandakan. Policelater announced arrest of two Filipinos suspected in the incident and
MALAYSIA: An LPG tanker was boarded 8 August at 0200 LT while at anchor in position 01-15N 103-27E, approximately 13NM west of Singapore. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker. They entered the engine room, tied up the duty
MALAYSIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 18 Sep at 0330 local time, while anchored in position 02-06.5N 111-19.6e (Tanjung Manis anchorage, Sarawak). One person armed with a knife attempted to gain access via the anchor chain; duty
MALAYSIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports unauthorized intrusion 8 Dec at 0150 local time, while at Berth 1, Sandakan. Two persons wearing boiler suits and helmets, resembling those worn by the crew, attempted to board via the anchor chain. Duty
MALAYSIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was approached by unlit boats, along both sides, as it entered the port of Sandakan, Sabah (05-49N 118-08E) at 0500 local time. Persons in one boat attempted to board, using a grappling hook, but aborted the attack
MALAYSIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 1 Mar between 0000 and 0600 local time while at berth no. 4, Sandakan. Thieves sole ship's stores form forepeak locker (IMB).
MALAYSIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 21 Sep at 0215 local time while in position 05-48.9N, 118-06E at inner loading anchorage, Sandakan. One person boarded during rain but jumped overboard and escaped when crew alerted.
MALAYSIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Nov between 2200 and 2400 local time while at anchor, Sandakan, Sabah. Thieves boarded during heavy rain and stole ship's stores.
MALAYSIA:An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Sep at 0300 local time while loading at Sandakan. Two persons were observed by the duty patrol attempting to open the paint locker while twelve others waited in two boats tied to the anchor chain. Duty
MALAYSIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Jun at 0330 local time while anchored at Bintulu. Thieves broke into forecastle store and stole ship's stores. Duty watch spotted them and sounded alarm whereupon the thieves fled.
MALAYSIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 13 Feb while in position 03-20N, 111-25E off Matu, Sarawak. Alert crew prevented boarding (IMB).
MALAYSIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS SUBJECT TO ATTEMPTED BOARDING 16 JUN AT 0445 WHILE ANCHORED AT PENANG ANCHORAGE, BUTTERWORTH. WATCH OBSERVED ONE PERSON FROM AN UNLIT BOAT ATTEMPT TO BOARD VIA THE ANCHOR CHAIN WHO FLED WHEN THE ALARM WAS RAISED.
MALAYSIA: An unidentified cargo ship berthed at the port of Sandakan (05-49N 118-08E), Sabah, was boarded at 0200 local time by about six thieves who attempted to steal from the forecastle store. Crew spotted the intruders who left the vessel without
MALAYSIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 14 Oct at 1950 local time while at Wharf No. 1A, Sandakan. Two persons broke the seal on a container on deck but fled empty handed in their speedboat when duty seaman raised alarm
MALAYSIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 16 Apr at 2230 local time while in position 03 10.3N, 112 52.3E off Bintulu, Sarawak. It is not stated if ship was underway at time. Three persons boarded at forecastle but were driven off, after throwing
MALAYSIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 17 Dec at 0300 local time while at Sandakan's working anchorage. A lone thief broke open the paint store but jumped overboard and escaped when spotted by anti-piracy watch.
MALAYSIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 17 Sep while in position 03 10N, 112 52.5E at Kuala Semanok anchorage, Bintulu, Sarawak. Two persons operating from a speedboat and armed with knives boarded via the forecastle, broke into the locker and
MALAYSIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 26 Apr at 0030 UTC while at working anchorage, Tanjung Manis. The thieves broke into forward storeroom and stole ship's stores. Master reported to local police.
MALAYSIA:An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 26 Mar while at anchor, Bintulu, Malaysia. Three attackers armed with long knives boarded via the hawse pipe. They broke into the forecastle paint locker and stole ship's stores. When detected the thieves
MALAYSIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 27 Feb at 0130 local time while alongside berth unloading cargo. The intruders boarded form the water side, broke open the forecastle store and stole ships stores.
MALAYSIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 20 Jan at 0235 local time, while anchored at Sandakan anchorage. Two robbers broke into a container on deck and stole cargo. Crew raised alarm and robbers jumped overboard. The robbers escaped in a
MALAYSIA:An unidentified container ship was boarded 2 Jul at 0330 local time while at Penang terminal. Two intruders fled when spotted by duty seaman.
MALAYSIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 9 MAY AT 0345 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT PENANG INNER ANCHORAGE BY FIVE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES AND CROWBARS. ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND THIEVES JUMPED OVERBOARD AFTER WHICH CREW DISCOVERED NINE
MALAYSIA: An unidentified fishing boat was fired upon 17 Nov at 0130 local time while casting nets 67 nm off Pantai Remis, Perak. One crew member was struck by a bullet before the captain steered the boat toward the coast.
MALAYSIA: An unidentified fishing trawler was hijacked 10 Apr after departing Kuching, Sarawak. Trawler was taken to Pemangkat, Kalimantan where its owners were negotiating release.
MALAYSIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 12 Jul at 0230 local time, while at Sandakan inner anchorage. Six thieves stole ship's stores before fleeing, when alarm was raised (IMB)
MALAYSIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 26 Jul at 0001 local time, while at anchor (Bintulu, Sarawak). Three persons armed with knives boarded at the forecastle but jumped overboard and escaped empty handed in a fast boat when alarm was
MALAYSIA: An unidentified Indonesian fishing trawler was attacked 28 Nov at 2230 local time while off Bukit Tinggi, Tuaran, Sabah. Two assailants armed with M-16 rifles boarded from a small boat and demanded the captain turn over his identification
MALAYSIA: An unidentified livestock carrier reports interdiction 30 May at 0515 while underway in position 01 18.2N, 104 07.3E in the Johor Port pilot boarding ground. Two unlit boats with 4 to 7 persons each were sighted 6.5 cables (about .65 nm) ahead
MALAYSIA: An unidentified Malaysian fishing boat was boarded 14 Jun at 0130 local time while about 10 nm off Kuala Sepetang (Port Weld or Kampung Sepetang) fishing village. About 10 persons armed with automatic Weapons abducted 3 crew. The remaining 3
MALAYSIA: An unidentified motor yacht reported boarding and attempted robbery 21 Feb, at 2000 local time off Tioman islands. Robbers boarded and stole cash, personal belongings, and other portable items. Local police arrested three suspects and have
MALAYSIA: An unidentified motor yacht was boarded and robbed 1 Mar at 2245 local time, off Tioman islands. Robbers boarded and stole cash, personal belongings, and other portable items. Police arrested three suspects and have recovered some of the stolen
MALAYSIA:An unidentified motor yacht was boarded and robbed at 2245 LT off Tioman Islands, Malaysia. The robbers boarded and stole cash, personnel belongings, and other portable items. Police arrested 3 suspects and have recovered some of the stolen
MALAYSIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 2200 local time 9 May by four pirates armed with long knives while underway in 02-05N, 109-13E off Sarawak. The third officer was taken hostage while the crew's valuables and cash were stolen. The attackers
MALAYSIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 26 Apr at 0400 local time while at IOI berth, Sandakan. Thieves broke into forward storeroom and stole ship's stores before escaping in a boat. Storeroom had anti-piracy lock (not specified) but thieves
MALAYSIA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 5 Dec at 1210 local time while anchored at Sandakan, Sabah. The thieves, armed with rifles, broke into paint store while holding crew member at gunpoint, before escaping in speedboat.
MALAYSIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 5 OCT AT 2000 UTC WHILE AT ANCHOR SANDAKAN. FOUR PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES BOARDED BUT FLED WHEN DUTY OFFICER RAISED ALARM.
MALAYSIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 8 Jan at 0230 local time while working cargo at Sandakan port, Sabah. The thieves stole ship's stores before escaping in a boat.
MALAYSIA: A suspicious unlit craft was noticed on radar by the duty officer of an unidentified research ship 22 Nov at 2120 local time while the ship was in position 05 51.2S, 118 53.4E off Sandakan. When craft approached to 2.5 miles ship's crew
MALAYSIA: A suspicious unlit craft was noticed on radar by the duty officer of an unidentified research ship on 22 NOV at 2120 local time, while the ship was in position 05-51.2N 118 -53.4E off Sandakan. When craft approached to 2.5 miles, ship's crew
MALAYSIA: A tug and barge was robbed 11 August at 1530 LT while transiting from Port Klang to Kuching, Malaysia. The crew discovered goods were stolen from containers after the tug and barge arrived at the discharge port. (IMB)
MALAYSIA: A U.S.-owned bulk carrier experienced an attempted boarding 1 July while underway in position 01-16.6N 104-12.8E at 1541 UTC, approximately 22NM southeast of Singapore. Robbers from four fast moving boats attempted to board, the alarm was
MALAYSIA: Bulk carrier boarded 28 Jun at 0300 local time, while anchored in position 03-18.5N 112-55.3E, Bintulu anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel from an unlit boat. Duty officer raised alarm and crew mustered. Upon seeing crew alertness,
MALAYSIA: Bulk carrier (GARNET) robbed 1 Jun 09 at 0245 local time while anchored in position 01-19N - 104-15E, 2NM south of Tanjung Ramunia. Seven or eight robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel from the stern. They entered the engine room and
MALAYSIA: Bulk carrier (PERFORMER) boarded 10 May 10 at 0355 local time while anchored in position 01-17.84N 104-09E, approximately 3NM south of Tanjung Ayam. Six to seven robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel and gained access to the engine room
MALAYSIA: Chemical tanker boarded and robbed 14 November at 0350 LT while berthed in position 05-49N 118-05E, KPO Terminal, Sandakan Port, Sabah. Four robbers with long knives boarded the vessel and were noticed by the duty crew who shouted at them and
MALAYSIA:Chemical tanker (RED WING) boarded, robbed 4 Jun 08 2030 local time while underway in position 02-36N 105-09E, approximately 75NM off the coast of Cape Tenggaron. Seven robbers armed with knives and bars boarded the tanker from a wooden speed
MALAYSIA: Chemical tanker reported attempted boarding 22 Apr 10 at 0300 local time while anchored in position 01-19.8N 104-16.1E, Eastern OPL anchorage. Three robbers in a boat attempted to board the vessel. The duty watchman on deck spotted the robbers
MALAYSIA: Chemical tanker (SP ATHENS) robbed 11 Mar 10 at 0330 local time while anchored in position 01-17.8N 104-10.7E, approximately 3NM southwest of Tanjung Ayam. An unknown number of robbers armed with knives, boarded the tanker via the aft and
MALAYSIA: Chemical tanker was boarded 8 Mar at 0800 local time while at anchorage in position 01-19.7N 104-17.3E, off of Pulau Mungging, Malaysia. Unnoticed by crew members, robbers boarded the vessel. The boarding was noticed in the morning when bosun
MALAYSIA: Container ship boarded 21 Apr 09 at 0345 local time while in Sandakan port. While at berth, two robbers boarded the vessel from a small boat during a heavy rain. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The robbers jumped overboard and
MALAYSIA: Container ship boarded and robbed 30 May at 0400 local time in position 01-18.90N 104:07.70E, Johor Anchorage. Six robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel and forced their way into the engine room, by breaking the padlocks on the doors.
MALAYSIA: Container ship boarded, robbed 08 Oct 08 while at anchor in position 1:18.9N - 104:15.0E, 2.7 nm south of Teluk Ramunia, Johor. Robbers stole engine spares and escaped unnoticed (IMB).
MALAYSIA:Container ship reported suspicious approach 4 Jun 08 at 2220 local time while underway in position 03-05.3N 104-31.3E, 60NM off the coast. A small boat approached the vessel from astern at a distance of 1.7NM. The master raised the alarm,
MALAYSIA: Crude oil tanker (BUNGA KELANA 5) boarded and robbed at anchorage 27 Apr, at 0230 local time in position 01-18.9N 104-14.4E, approximately 4NM southwest of Pulau Mungging. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded the tanker, as it was
MALAYSIA: Duty 3rd engineer onboard a bulk carrier noticed robers escaping from the engine room. He informed duty officer on bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. After a search, it was revealed that five robbers boarded the vessel and entered the
MALAYSIA:DUTY OFFICER OF AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP AT PENANG INNER ANCHORAGE NOTICED A RADAR ECHO APPROACHING THE SHIP 1 SEP AT 0030 LOCAL TIME. A BOAT CONTAINING FOUR PERSONSAPPROACHED FROM THE STERN AND CIRCLED THE SHIP SEVERAL TIMES BUT MOVED OFF
MALAYSIA: Duty officer of unidentified chemical tanker spotted 3 persons trying to break lock on forecastle store 4 May at 0440 local time while ship was at oil berth, Sandakan. Intruders jumped overboard empty handed when alarm raised (IMB).
MALAYSIA: Fishing vessels hijacked 2 May 08 at 0200 local time in position 03-48.98.3N 100-43.03.3E, 4NM off Tanjung Sauh. Two fishing boats with a crew of eight were attacked and hijacked while the crew was resting. The vessels were taken to an
MALAYSIA:Five masked men in two wooden speed boats approached and attempted to board an underway unidentified tanker. The incident occurred 2200 UTC 15 May in position 05-50.3N 115-37.3E off Sabah. Crew sounded ship's whistle and manned fire hoses
MALAYSIA: Four robbers in a fishing boat approached a chemical tanker at berth. While crew members were busy at the manifold, the robbers boarded the tanker using hook attached to a rope. Several crewmembers saw unidentified persons on forecastle deck
MALAYSIA: General cargo ship boarded 28 Nov, at 1900 UTC Kuala Bintulu Anchorage. The general cargo ship was boarded by robbers armed with pistols, knives, and crowbars. The forecastle store was broken into and the ships stores were robbed. The robbers
MALAYSIA: General cargo ship boarded 29 Mar 0200 local time in position 03:14N-112:58E, at Bintulu general cargo anchorage. Five robbers, armed with knives, boarded the general cargo ship. The second officer spotted them and raised the alarm and alerted
MALAYSIA:General cargo ship boarded, robbed 17 Feb 08 at 0540 local time while in position 05-48N 118-05E, Berth no. 2, Sandakan port. The duty crew on board the vessel reported that a boat approached from the port bow. One robber was noticed on the
MALAYSIA-INDONESIA: The tug (POET VANDA), hijacked 19 Sep on a voyage from Singapore to Jampi, Indonesia, was recoved 31 Oct by Malaysian marine police near Tikus Island off northern Penang State. Six Indonesian crew were apprehended but the master
MALAYSIAN-FLAG LIQUEFIED GAS TANKER WAS BOARDED AT ANCHOR NEAR K0TA KINABALU, SABAH. THIEVES STOLE 365 LITERS OF PAINT. REPORTS OF THE ROBBERY WERE NOT PUBLISHED UNTIL 12 MAY.
MALAYSIAN TANKER WAS HIJACKED IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA WHILE ENROUTE FROM SINGAPORE TO VIETNAM. CHINESE AUTHORITIES DETAINED THE SHIP IN HAIKO, HAINAN ISLAND. ALL CREW MEMBERS REPORTED SAFE. THE SHIP WAS REPAINTED AND GIVEN THE NAME "WILPY." MOST OF THE
MALAYSIA:Oil Tanker (EURYDICE) boarded, suspect apprehended 05 Nov 07 while at anchorage in position 01-14.23N 103-30.76E, approximately 1.5NM off Tanjung Piai, Johor, per 02 Jan 08 reporting. The ship master informed the Singapore and Malaysian
MALAYSIA:On 09 June, an underway tug was boarded at 04-30N 103-59E, approximately 30nm east of Kerteh, Terengganu. Six pirates armed with guns and long knives, in a speed boat, approached and boarded the underway tug. They took hostage all crew members,
MALAYSIA:On 09 June, the Singapore-flagged underway tug PU2417 was boarded at 04-18N 103-36E, approximately 6 nm off Terengganu. While underway from Thailand to Indonesia, six robbers armed with guns and choppers boarded the tug boat and forced the crew
MALAYSIA:On 10 July, the Malaysia-flagged underway tanker LG Asphalt 1 was boarded at 03-02N 104-18E, approximately 12 nm northeast of Pulau Tioman. Approximately eight pirates, armed with guns and knives, boarded the underway tanker. They ordered the
MALAYSIA:On 15 May, the underway barge in tow CREST 289 was boarded at 03-17N 103-48E, approximately 30nm northwest of Pulau Tioman. At the time, the tug boat TCL4401 was towing the barge from Singapore to Kuantan Port, Malaysia. The thieves stole 12
Malaysia On 16 March 1996 at 1500 GMT, seven thieves scaled the anchor chain of the Nigeria-Flagged, 85,616 GRT, LNG carrier, LNG Finima and stole some paint from the foward store. LNG Finima was anchored 12.5 miles off Bintulu when the robbers
MALAYSIA:On 17 June, the underway Malaysia-flagged product tanker KING RIVER was boarded at 04-31N 113-52E, approximately 8 nm west-northwest of Lutong, Sarawak. Approximately 8 to 10 pirates, armed with long knives, in a speed boat, approached and
MALAYSIA:On 22 April, a crew from a neighboring barge ENG TOU 266 at 01-19N 104-10E, off Tanjung Ayajm, noticed an unknown tug boat pulling a stolen cargo barge.
MALAYSIA:On 27 Aug, in position 05-25N 100-21E in Penang port, Malaysia, at 0430, three pirates were spotted on the forecastle by the duty A/B. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered on deck. The pirates then fled.
MALAYSIA:On 28 Aug between 0200-0400 local, pirates boarded a general cargo ship in Sandakan, Malaysia and stole stores and equipment.
MALAYSIA-PHILIPPINES:Three men were abducted 10 Sep from a Malaysian resort on Pandanan Island and taken by boat to the Philippine rebel stronghold of Jolo.
MALAYSIA: Pirates in a speed boat approached a chemical tanker underway at a distance of less than four cables. Master raised alarm, took evasive maneuvers and warned all ship in the vicinity via vhf. The pirates aborted the attempted attack after 25
MALAYSIA: Product tanker boarded 02 Aug 07, 0100 local time, while at berth at Shell Jetty,Sandakan, Sabah. An unknown person boarded the vessel via the gangway. The crew spotted him and chased him. The intruder ran towards the forecastle, jumped
MALAYSIA:Product Tanker (PATARAVARIN 2) boarded, robbed 25 Apr 08 at 0020 local time while underway in position 01-31.00N 104-24.50E, approximately 10NM east of Tg Penawar. The vessel was carrying a cargo of jet fuel while underway towards the port of
MALAYSIA: Product tanker was robbed 13 Jan at 0430 local time while at anchor in position 01-18.1N 104-12.14E, off of Tg Ayaam, Malaysia. Four robbers armed with a gunand knives boarded a product tanker at anchor. They entered the engine room and
MALAYSIA:Robbers boarded an anchored Tug on 17 June at 01:38 N-110:28 E, Kuching Anchorage, Malaysia. Robbers boarded an anchored tug and barge. They broke open containers, stole the cargo and escaped unnoticed. The master reported the incident to the
MALAYSIA:Robbers boarded a yacht at 2000LT off Tioman Islands and stole cash, personnel belongings, and other portable items. Police arrested 3 suspects and have recovered some of the stolen items. Suspects are under investigation and soon will be
MALAYSIA-SABAH:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 3 NOV AT 0325 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED IN SANDAKAN HARBOR INNER ROADS. THIEF BOARDED OVER BOW BY ROPE FROM A SPEEDBOAT CONTAINING SIX ACCOMPLICES BUT FLED WHEN ALARM WAS SOUNDED.
MALAYSIA-SABAH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 16 FEB AT 1815 LOCAL TIME VIA THE ANCHOR CHAIN BY THREE PERSONS, WHICH THE SHIP WAS LOADING AT SPA OIL PIER, SANDAKAN, SABAH. CREW RUSHED FORWARD AND THE THREE PERSONS ESCAPED IN A MOTOR BOAT.
MALAYSIA-SABAH:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 22 APR AT 0405 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT ANCHOR AT SANDAKAN, SABAH. EIGHT PERSON BOARDED USING GRAPPLING HOOKS AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES BEFORE ESCAPING.
MALAYSIA. SABAH:An unidentified ship was boarded 26 Dec at Sandakan Port by three intruders using a ladder from a small boat. Crew noted the attempt and the attack was aborted.
MALAYSIA-SABAH:AN UNIDENTIFIED SUPPLY SHIP WAS BOARDED 29 MAR AT 0300 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT LABUAN ANCHORAGE. AN ENGINE WAS STOLEN FROM ONE LIFEBOAT.
MALAYSIA-SABAH:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 18 OCT AT BERTH, SANDAKAN ATTEMPTING TO STEAL STORES. CREW WAS ALERTED AND ATTACK ABORTED.
MALAYSIA-SABAH:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 8 JAN AT 0400 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT SANDAKAN, SABAH. SHIP'S STORES STOLEN. SAME SHIP BOARDED 9 JAN AT 0100 WHILE AT BERTH 3, SANDAKAN AND TRIED TO STEAL STORES, BUT FLED WHEN SPOTTED AND ALARM
MALAYSIA-SABAH-SANDAKAN:AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP REPORTED THAT ON 20 JUN AT 0700 LOCAL TIME WATCHMAN SPOTTED FIVE PERSONS OPENING A CONTAINER. WHEN CHALLENGED THE FIVE ESCAPED IN A SMALL BOAT WITH SOME CARGO.
MALAYSIA-SARAWAK:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 11 DEC AT 0130 WHILE LOADING AT TANJONG MANIS ANCHORAGE, SARAWAK. WATCHMAN OBSERVED SIX INTRUDERS ON FORECASTLE AND SOUNDED ALARM WHEREUPON THE THIEVES JUMPED OVERBOARD WITH SHIP'S STORES.
MALAYSIA. SARAWAK:An unidentified timber carrier was boarded 0300 local time 14 Apr at Bintulu anchorage by robbers who attempted to enter the forecastle store room. Duty watchman alerted the crew and the intruders fled in their motor boat.
MALAYSIA. SARAWAK:An unidentified timber carrier was boarded 2230 local time 13 Apr at Bintulu anchorage by robbers who cut lock on the forecastle store room. Duty watchman raised the alarm and the robbers escaped in their motor boat. No information on
MALAYSIA:Tanker boarded on 11 December in the vicinity of 01-20 N 104-08E, 3 nm south of Tanjung Setapa. A wooden boat containing 18 robbers pulled alongside the anchored tanker. While eight men boarded the tanker, the remaining ten waited in the small
MALAYSIA:Tanker boarded on 15 April while underway at 01:35 N ? 104:37 E, 24 nm northeast of Tg. Penyusop, Malaysia. Seven pirates armed with guns and knives boarded the tanker, threatened the crewmembers, damaged the communication equipments, and stole
MALAYSIA:Tanker engaged in ship-to-ship transfer operations was boarded by six robbers in a speed boat armed with a gun and long knives. Crewmembers were taken hostage. The robbers escaped in their speed boat after having stolen personal belongings and
MALAYSIA: Tanker (HESNES) boarded 20 Mar 10 at 0500 local time while anchored in position 01-18.9N 104-14.6E, approximately 2NM southeast of Tanjung Ayam. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel while at anchor. Crewmembers spotted the robbers,
MALAYSIA:Tanker hijacked by 10 pirates sometime between 14 and 20 October near 05-16N 115-14E, at the Labuan Anchorage. Pirates released the vessel on 26 October after stealing her cargo, approximately 650 tons of fuel, and robbing the crew of cash and
MALAYSIA:Tanker hijacked on 14 September at 01-15N 103-09E, 3 nm off Tanjung Piai. Six pirates armed with machetes and a gun boarded and robbed the vessel, restraining 16 crew members. The attackers then escaped with cash, laptops, mobile phones and
MALAYSIA: Tanker (HIRYU) boarded 4 Aug 10 at 0347 local time while anchored in position 01:21.7N 104:20.4E, approximately 2.5NM east of Pulau Mungging. Three robbers reportedly armed with guns boarded the vessel. The crew raised the alarm and began
MALAYSIA: Tanker (KIRANA TRITYA) boarded 15 Aug 09 at 0345 local time while anchored in position 01-18.9N 104-16.19E, approximately 3NM south of Tanjong Ramunia. Three robbers climbed onboard the vessel from a small wooden fast boat on the starboard
MALAYSIA: Tanker (KIRAN DWITYA) robbed on 22 Nov 08 at 0230 local time while at anchorage in position 01-18.25N 104-12.34E, approximately 2nm south of Tanjon Ayam, Johor. The tanker was performing tank cleaning when five robbers armed with a pistol and
MALAYSIA: Tanker (KUDAM) reported attempted boarding 25 May at 0315 UTC, while anchored in position 1-19.3N 104-16.3E, approximately 3NM southwest of Pulau Mungging. The tanker was approached by one small boat with eight men, who attempted boarding from
MALAYSIA: Tanker (MAJULLAH JASMINE) boarded and robbed 21 Apr at 1930 local time, while underway in position 01-25N 104-20E, 2.5NM east of Tanjung Punggai (per 2 Jun reporting). Ten masked robbers, armed with pistols and long knives, boarded the vessel
MALAYSIA: Tanker (MUJUR SAMUDRA) boarded and robbed on 23 Jun at 2145 local time, while docking near Pulau Lima. Six robbers armed with machetes and pistols boarded the vessel from a speedboat and robbed eight crewmen of their belongings and cash,
MALAYSIA: Tanker (PACIFIC HARMONY) reported attempted boarding 14 Sep 09 at 0240 local time while anchored in position 01-18.5N 104-13.8E, approximately 2NM south of Tanjung Ayam. Five men attempted to board the vessel from a boat. The duty watch raised
MALAYSIA: Tanker robbed 10 Aug 10 at 0330 local time while anchored in position 01-19.4N 104-14.7E, Pasir Gudang STS anchorage. Five robbers armed with pistols and knives boarded and entered the engine room. They tied up the duty motorman and stole spare
MALAYSIA: Tanker robbed 12 Oct 10 between 0100-0400 local time while at anchor in position 01-18.3N 104-12.1E in the Eastern OPL anchorage. An unknown number of robbers boarded a tanker at anchor. They broke the padlock of the FFA locker, stole ship's
MALAYSIA: Tanker (SEMUA GEMBIRA) robbed 17 Apr 10 at 0600 local time while anchored in position 01-18.42N 104-12.7E, approximately 1NM south of Tanjung Ayam. Six robbers armed with swords and parangs boarded the vessel via the poop deck. They tied up the
MALAYSIA:Tanker was boarded on 25 March in Pedra Branca, Malaysia at position 01:50N - 104:28E. 15 pirates armed with knives and guns boarded an underway tanker. Thepirates chased the duty crew and entered the living spaces. They later mustered the crew
MALAYSIA: Tanker was robbed 17 Feb at 2030 local time while underway 11NM off Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Five robbers wearing masks armed with long knives boarded the vessel, tied up all crew, and stole tanker and crew cash and personal belongings
MALAYSIA-THAILAND: Four Thai fishermen were kidnapped for ransom 19 May at 2100 local time when their boat was boarded 39 nm off Gertak Sanggul, Balik Pulau, Penanang (Pinang) Island, by 6 persons armed with sub machine guns. One crew member was released
MALAYSIA: The M/T (KYOSEI MARU) was boarded 08 Apr at 2320 local time, while underway in position 01-15.30N 103-33.72E, approximately 8 km off Tanjung. Pelepas port anchorage, Johor, Malaysia. Ten pirates, armed with knives, tied the hands of the master
MALAYSIA: The Singapore-flag LPG carrier (APOLLO PACIFIC) was chased 5 May at 1400 UTC, about midnight local time, by seven small craft apparently operating in concert with a larger mother ship. The tanker was underway in position 03 37.34N, 111 04.81E
MALAYSIA: The tugboat (BONGGAYA 91) towing barge (BONGGAYA 90) was boarded 30 Mar at 1020 local time in position 04-35N 119-00E, about three NM east of Mataking Island, Sabah. Five pirates armed with M16 and AK47 rifles in a speedboat came along side the
MALAYSIA: The tug (SAMUDRA SINDO VIII) towing barge (AGANDA 7) was boarded 03 Jul at 0005 local time, while awaiting berthing at Tanjung Pengelih port. Eight pirates, armed with guns and long knives and wearing face masks, held master and crew hostage as
MALAYSIA:Thieves boarded an unidentified ship at Sandakan, Malaysia via the forecastle but withdrew when the crew on anti-piracy watch raised the alarm.
MALAYSIA: Tug (ASTA) missing, reportedly hijacked 6 Feb 10 while underway in position 02-59.4N 104-00.6E, off Pulau Tioman. The tug, towing the barge (CALLISTA) departed Singapore on 5 Feb 10. At about 0130 on 6 Feb 10, the vessel (AGENT) reported lost
MALAYSIA:Tug boat towing a barge was hijacked while underway on 17 April while enroute from Langkawi, Malaysia to Tawau, East Malaysia. The tug and barge in tow left Langkawi on 12 April. The last contact the owners had with the tug was on 16 April after
MALAYSIATug hijacked 7 Sep 08 at 2030 local time off Tioman Island. Approximately 15 pirates armed with long knives boarded and hijacked the tug towing a barge. The vessel was traveling from Singapore to Thailand in ballast. The pirates landed the seven
MALAYSIA: Tug robbed 1 Apr 09 at 0510 local time while underway in position 02-30N 104-24E, approximately 6NM northwest of Pulau Aur. Five pirates with masks and armed with knives boarded the tug underway. They stole cash and personal belongings and
MALAYSIA: Tug (TOPNICHE 5) robbed 28 May 09 at 0200 local time while underway in position 02-14N - 104-14E, approximately 19NM southwest of Pulau Aur. Five robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the tug as it was towing a barge, the (CHRISNICHE 4).
MALAYSIA:Tug towing a barge boarded on 18 October near 04-13N 108-15E, off Tanjung Datu. Robbers boarded the tug, stole crew cash and escaped.
MALAYSIA:Tug towing a barge hijacked on 27 July between Kudat Port, Malaysia and Bangi Island, Sabah, Malaysia. Pirates in a speed boat attacked the tug and forced the twelve crewmembers into a life raft and set them adrift. The hijackers sailed the tug
MALAYSIA: Tug was robbed 02 January 11 at 0400 local time while underway in position 01-13.29N 103-30.36E, approximately 3.8 NM off of Tg Piai, Malaysia. The vessel was boarded by ten robbers armed with pistols and machetes, and robbed of $3000 USD in
MALAYSIA: Tug was robbed 31 Dec at 0430 local tie while underway in position 01-14N 103-26E, approximately four nautical miles off Johor, Malaysia. The vessel was in position when it was boarded by six armed suspects in a single speed boat dressed in
MALAYSIA:Tug (WECOY 6) boarded 29 Jun 08 at 0130 local time while in position 02-30.6N 104-14E, 10NM south of Pulau Tioman. The vessel, towing barge (CAKRAWALA) was boarded by six men armed with long knives and an axe from a long white speedboat with
MALAYSIA: Two Filipino fishermen are reported dead in one of three separate pirate incidents, which occurred between 2300 local time 18 Mar and 0200 local time 19 Mar off Tungku. The pirates robbed the boats of engines and kerosene lanterns (INFO).
MALAYSIA: Two unidentified speedboats, towing a barge, were hijacked 23 Dec at 0730 local time at Batik Kelambu Islands off Semporna, Sabah. Three persons armed with M-16 rifles left the boats' crew of five adrift on the barge where they were later
MALAYSIA: Unidentified bulk carrier reports approach 19 May at 0435 local time while at SPA berth No. 1, Sandakan, by five persons in a light colored boat about 7 m long. Men were carrying long poles with hooks but moved away toward oil jetty when Duty
MALAYSIA: Unidentified fishing boat was boarded 25 Apr at midnight at Pulau Kendi off Pulau Pangkor. Seven persons armed with M16s boarded form a speedboat. They took two crew hostage but subsequently released one after robbing him (IMB).
MALAYSIA: Vessel boarded and robbed 9 May in the evening, while at 3BSP 4 berth in position 05-01.03N 118-21.13E, Lahad Datu Port. Several stevedores stole the ship's property during discharging operations. The master reported to agents but no action was
MALAYSIAVessel robbed 12 Dec 08 at 0340 local time while anchored at position 01-18N 104-08E, Johor outer port limit. Six armed robbers boarded the offshore support vessel and stole ship?s stores and properties. Authorities were informed and later
MALAYSIA: Vessel robbed 7 Jul 10 at 1610 UTC while underway in position 01-19.5N 104-15.6E, STS lighting area, Johor port. Crewmembers on deck patrol noticed a small motor boat moving away from the ship's stern. The duty officer on the bridge was
MALDIVES ISLANDS, SOMALIA: Eight pirates in a skiff cashed and attempted to board a tanker underway. Master increased speed, carried out evasive maneuvers and sounded whistle and alarm. After chasing for about 45 minutes, pirates aborted the attempt and
MALDIVES:Vessel SEA PIONEER reported possible mothership activity in 07-40.1N 074-14.5E.
MALTA: Fishing vessel (HADJ MAHMOUD) overtaken by migrants 18 Jul, 1335 local time, 90NM southwest of Malta and 43NM from the Italian island of Lampedusa. A group of immigrants had taken over the Tunisian fishing vessel, while the vessel was traveling
MALTA - Port Hay Wharf The Bunkering Vessel (Seagull) was boarded in Port at Hay Wharf, Marsamxett, Malta at 1230 local time 16 Aug 97 by two men who stole cash, checks, and credit cards after tying up two watchmen and ransacking the vessel's safe.
MALTESE-FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS ROBBED TWICE AT RIO HAINA ON 31 JULY AND 3 AUGUST. THIEVES STOLE SURVIVAL AND RESCUE GEAR FROM A LIFERAFT. PORT SECURITY GUARDS WERE ON BOARD AS REQUIRED.
MAMONAL INNER ANCHORAGE, COLOMBIA: Robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor, unnoticed and stole ship's property and escaped. Duty crew observed the padlock of the forward store broken and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and searched the area and found
MAMONAL INNER ANCHORAGE, COLOMBIA: Six robbers in a wooden speed boat attempted to board an anchored chemical tanker via the anchor chain. Alert duty A/B noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and flashed lights on them. Upon seeing crew alertness the
MANILA ANCHORAGE, PHILIPPINES: A container ship at anchor was boarded by a group of people via the anchor chain. When bosun went forward to heave up anchor he noticed the hawse pipe cover open and small boat moving away from the ship. On investigating it
MANILA MICT ANCHORAGE, PHILIPPINES: A duty crew onboard an anchored container ship waiting for pilot was taken hostage by robbers using a long knife. They tied up the duty crew, hit him and stole ship's stores. Another crew approaching the anchor
MANILA NORTH ANCHORAGE, PHILIPPINES: Robbers boarded an anchored ship unnoticed and stole ship's properties and escaped. Later duty A/B on deck patrol noticed padlock to the forward store broken and ship's property stolen. Incident reported to CSO and
Manila, Philippines. It was reported on January 27, 1996 that the containership vessel Eagle Prosperity was boarded by pirates while anchored at Manila's North Harbour in the Philippines. The crew of the ship was able to prevent theft by sounding the
Manila, Philippines Six pirates boarded the 13,512 deadweight ton Ukrainia-registered ship (Jakov Bondarenko) on February 9, 1997 while the ship was off Breakwater port in Manila, Philippines. The second mate was tied up in the forecastle and the pirates
MANILA SOUTH ANCHORAGE, PHILIPPINES:Duty watchman onboard an anchored container ship noticed three robbers boarding the vessel from a boat near the forecastle. He informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and reported to port authorities. Seeing
Manner, Sri Lanka Tamil Tiger separatists attacked a merchant vessel in Mannar, Sri Lanka on July 1, 1997 and destroyed the vessel by setting fire to it. Mannar is in Northwestern Sri Lanka and the merchant vessel was reported to have been recently hired
MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN TRANSITING THE STRAIT OF MALACCA AND ADJACENT WATERS BECAUSE OF CONTINUED REPORTS OF SHIPS BEING BOARDED AND ROBBED BY ARMED PIRATES. ON 29 JANUARY,'85 IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN AMERICAN FLAG SHIP WAS
MARTINIQUE: An unidentified tug was boarded 20 Apr during the early morning hours while anchored at Fort-de-France. Three armed persons broke wheelhouse door and stole cash, property and safety equipment. When approached by master the thieves escaped in
MARTINIQUE:Yacht boarded, robbed 2 Apr 08 in the evening, Anes Mitan. The vessel was robbed while the crew slept (Operator: safetyandsecuritynet.com).
MATADI ANCHORAGE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: Robbers boarded and stole ship stores from an anchored refrigerated cargo vessel on three occasions between 0500 local and 0740 local time. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm on each
MAURITANIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Oct at 2030 local time, in position 20-47.8N 017-01.8W, off Nouadhibou inner anchorage. Eight robbers approached in a wooden boat fitted with an outboard motor. Two robbers boarded via anchor chain.
MAURITANIA:An unidentified container vessel was boarded 15 Jul at about 0001 local time while anchored in Nouadhibou Bay by thieves operating from small speed boats. The intruders fled with ship's stores and equipment when crew mustered on deck.
MAURITANIA:On 31 January, a refrigerated cargo ship was boarded at 20-53N 016-59W, at the Nouadhibou Port. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored vessel, while six more robbers waited in their boat. Alert duty crewman spotted the robbers and
MAURITANIA: Unidentified refrigerated cargo ship approached 13 May at 2125 local time, while drifting in position: 19-04N 017-09W, Nouadhibou roads. Pirates in an unlit boat approached the vessel 60 nm off the coast. Master raised alarm, took evasive
MAURITANIA: Unidentified refrigerated cargo ship boarded 2 May at 0110 UTC while at inner anchorage, Nouadhibou. Ten persons armed with knives gained access via the anchor chain. They threatened duty seaman and stole his walkie talkie, then broke into
MAY 1987. SINGAPORE. PHILLIP CHANNEL. 1-05N 103-42E. POSITION IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. NOT ACTUAL LOCATION OF INCIDENT. SIX PIRATES, ARMED WITH KNIVES AND A PISTOL BOARDED THE 24,090 TONNES DWT PANAMANIAN REGISTERED CHEMICAL CARRIER MOLLEY LAURA,
MAYANMAR: An unidentified bulk carrier reports being closely followed 15 Dec at 2340 local time while underway in position 19-47.5N 92-00.0E off the Myanamar coast. A grey-paintedspeedboat bearing the number 421, ordered the captain to stop via VHF and
MAYANMAR: An unidentified container ship was chased 25 Nov at 0530 local time by two fishing boats while underway in position 09-52N 097-41E. Gun shots were reportedly fired at the ship which increased speed and mustered crew on deck, whereupon the boats
MAYOTTE ISLAND, MADAGASCAR: A container ship underway noticed two skiffs with three to four persons in each at a distance of 1.5 miles. The skiffs increased speed to 18 knots and approached and chased the vessel from different sides. The vessel made
Mediterranean Sea A Bomb was found on an unidentified ferry in Bakirkoy, Istanbul in Turkey on 10 Jan 97 but was successfully defused.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA:A Moroccan Navy gunboat attacked the Cyprus-flag bulk carrier, Leader A II, using a light deck gun and small arms fire. The attack occurred about 2 miles west of Tangier, after the ship, damaged by a fire earlier in the day, defied the
MEDITERRANEAN SEA-FRENCH COAST. 21NOV92 Three armed men in a speed boat, not making way, appeared to be in need of assistance. Yacht CRIALE was attacked upon the offer of assistance to the speed boat. The yacht was seized as well as 48,000 Swiss Francs
Mediterranean Sea Malta: The Bunkering vessel (Seagull) (NFI) was boarded in port at Hay Wharf, Marsamxett, Malta at 1230 16Aug97 by two men who stole cash, checks and credit cards after tying up a watchman and ransacking the vessel's safe.
Mediterranean Sea - Southern Italy A group of pirates attacked a private yacht moored near the village of Scilla, in southern Italy. A few hours after reaching it's anchorage, the British-registered yacht Renalo was boarded by a group of men, one armed
MEDITERRANEAN SEA: Two seperate incidents on June 11, 1997 highlight the maritime violence involving Albanians. It was reported that an unidentified Albanian registered vessel, carrying 700 people fired on an Italian coast guard vessel near Durres,
MEXICO:A canadian yachtsman was assaulted and robbed 12 Aug while motoring 5 miles off shore near Santa Rosalia in Baja California. Two young men in a boat approached the yachtsman and asked for water. They then boarded the yacht demanding money and,
MEXICO: An unidentified ship reports it was chased 31 Jan at 0745 local time while underway in position 15-41N 098-30W off the southern coast of Mexico. Eight to ten armed persons in a fast boat approached from the stern at about 43 knots and followed
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Additional information awaited.
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: Eight pirates armed with guns and rpgs in two skiffs, launched by a pirate mother vessel, attacked a container ship underway. Master increased speed to 22.8 knots and the skiffs followed at 23.5 knots. They approached very close and
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: Six pirate boats with a mother vessel in sight chased and opened fire upon an oil tanker underway. Two rpgs penetrated into port bridge door. Ship sustained damages and one crew member was injured. Pirates aborted the attempt after
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: While underway, a general cargo ship was chased by a speed boat launched from a mother vessel. Pirates fired RPG and automatic guns at the vessel. aster made evasive maneuvers and escaped the attack. Once crew received minor injuries
MOIN ANCHORAGE, COSTA RICA: Two robbers boarded a container ship by using hooks. Duty watchman alerted the master and crew. On noticing the crew robbers jumped overboard and escaped without stealing anything. Local authorities informed.
Mombasa, Kenya BIMCO members report that on the morning of 26 September 1994 four men were observed on a vessel at Mombasa. They had apparently broken into the ship's bond locker and removed about US $500 worth of cigarettes. Although the thieves were
MONTENEGRO:At least three ships have been stopped by elements of the Yugoslav navy while approaching the harbor at Bar, Montenegro. The three ships known to have been stopped are: (DEA), 1,798 tons, Croatian flag, 7 Aug; (DELAWARE BAY), 31,920 tons, U.S.
MOROCCO:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 16 MAY AT 0300 LOCAL TIME AT AGADIR BY EIGHT PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND STICKS. THE INTRUDERS THREATENED THE WATCHMEN BUT CREW ARRIVED AND CAPTURED FOUR PERSONS, DETAINING THEM UNTIL POLICE ARRIVED WITHIN
MOROCCO: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 04 Mar at 0315 local time, while berthed at Casablanca port. The duty officer raised alarm and master called police via VHF, after 20 robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. Police
MOROCCO:Chemical tanker boarded, 19 Oct 07 at 0230 local time, while at berth in Safi port. Thirty robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. The crew confronted the robbers at the gangway and the alarm was raised. The robbers threatened the crew with
MOROCCO:Container ship reported suspicious approach 27 Jan 2008 at 2105 local time, while at berth, Agadir port. Three persons in divers suites, without cylinders, swam to the vessel. The ships watchmen saw the divers and raised the alarm. The suspected
MOROCCO, WESTERN SAHARA. Navigation prohibited zones established as follows: Area bound by shore and line joining 33-49N 007-12W, 33-55N 007-20W, 34-13N 006-58W, 34-05N 006-48W. Area within 13 miles from coast between Agadir (30-27N, 009-37W) and Guera
MOZAMBIQUE: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 26 Aug at 0315 local time while at the inner anchorage, Quelimane. Armed persons boarded via the stern. They jumped overboard and escaped with a mooring line when spotted by duty officer and
MOZAMBIQUE: An unidentified container ship was boarded 13 Jan at 2045 UTC at Nacala anchorage. Duty seaman spotted person lowering mooring line through hawse pipe and sounded alarm whereupon the intruder fled.
MOZAMBIQUE:Bulk carrier attacked while underway on 13 April at 11:18 S - 041:00 E 40 nm east of Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique. Seven pirates armed with automatic weapons in a skiff chased and fired upon the bulk carrier. Ship?s Master raised the alarm,
MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL: Bulk carrier (MAJESTIC) was fired upon 25 Dec 10 at 0830 UTC while underway in position 19-04S 038-42E, approximately 185NM east of Beira, Mozambique. Eight pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Pirates
MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL: Fishing vessel attacked in 14-28S 041-42E at 1934Z on 31 Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL: Tanker (NS AFRICA) reported a suspicious approach 24 Dec 10 at 1528 UTC while underway in position 18-51S 039-53E, approximately 115NM southeast of Macalonga Point, Mozambique. A mother vessel was spotted on radar at a range of 14NM
MOZAMBIQUE:Chemical Tanker at berth was boarded on 29 March at 19:48 S-034:07 E, Jetty No.12, Beira Port. Duty crewman noticed one robber armed with a knife aboardthe vessel and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the pirate escaped with stolen
MOZAMBIQUE:Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 07 Jan 08 at 0235 local time while at berth No. 5, Beira. A duty seaman onboard the vessel noticed one robber on the forecastle deck. The duty officer was informed and the crew alerted. When confronted, the
MOZAMBIQUE:Container ship boarded, robbed 26 Oct 07 at 0130 local time, Nacala anchorage. Bandits boarded the vessel and stole ships stores. The vessel contacted port control but received no response (IMB).
MOZAMBIQUE:Container ship reported attempted boarding, 26 Oct 07 at 0410 local time, Nacala anchorage. Bandits in two boats attempted to board the vessel. Anti-piracy crew activated fire hoses at the boats and the bandits aborted the attempt (IMB).
MOZAMBIQUE:CREW OF AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP DISCHARGING CARGO 25 NOV AT 1400 UTC AT NACALA DISCOVERED A STEVEDORE ARMED WITH A KNIFE LOWERING SHIP'S STORES INTO THE SEA. HE WAS CAUGHT AND TURNED OVER TO POLICE.
MOZAMBIQUE:On 01 June, the berthed Hong Kong-flagged chemical tanker ESHIPS LIWA was boarded at 19-49S 034-50E, at the Beira Port. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the tanker at berth during cargo operations using the forward fire wire. Alert
MOZAMBIQUE:Robbers boarded a container vessel at berth, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. Master informed port authorities and local agent. All crew safe.
MOZAMBIQUE:Tanker boarded 02 Mar 08 at 0045 local time Nacala Bay anchorage. Robbers in three boats boarded the vessel. They were in the process of lowering ship's stores when duty crew spotted the robbers. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The
MUARA JAWA ANCHORAGE SAMARINDA, INDONESIA: Robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor unnoticed. Duty officer noticed unlit boat moving away from shipside with a trailing mooring rope. He immediately engaged the mooring winch gear to stop the outrun of the
M/V A.J.1 WAS CHASED BY A PIRATE BOAT DESCRIBED AS A EX NAVAL PATROL BOAT FITTED WITH RADAR AND ANTENNAS. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
M/V ALEKSANDER TSYURUPA WAS ATTACKED BY FIVE SPEEDBOATS BUT WERE ABLE TO OUT MANEUVER THE PIRATES AFTER ABOUT A TWO HOUR CHASE. NO INJURIES WER REPORTED.
MV ANABAS LEFT SINGAPORE NOV. 29 FOR VLADIVOSTOK WITH 15 CREW AND WAS HIJACKED BY A GROUP OF ARMED UNIFORMED MEN AT ABOUT 0400 DEC.6. VESSEL PROCEEDED TO AN UNSPECIFIED DESTINATION. ALL SHIPBOARD COMMUNICATIONS HAVE BEEN CUT OFF. OTHER VESSELS IN THE
M/V ARGENTINA STAR WAS BOARDED BY PIARTES TWICE. 08 MAR 93 PIRATES BOARDED HER BY BOAT AT SANTOS AND 21 MAR 93 AT RIO DE JANEIRO.
M/V ATTACKED IN THE PORT OF HARCOURT, NIGERIA. CREW SUFFERED SLIGHT INJURIES WHEN 8 MEN ARMED BOARDED THE SHIP. ACCORDING TO (AWAFC) AMERICAN WEST AFRICAN FREIGHT CONFERENCE, PIER WATCHMEN DID NOT INTERVENE. CONFERENCE ALSO CHARGES THAT STEVEDORES OPEN
M/V BANGKOK NAVEE ANCHORED AT BELAWAN ROADS 0400 LOCAL TIME WAS ATTACKED BY ARMED ROBBERS. ROBBERS RAIDED FORECASTLE STORES, TOOK 30 DRUMS OF PAINT. CREW UNHARMED.
M/V BP ADMIRAL REPORTED AN ATTEMPTED PIRATE ATTACK AT 16-08N 120-17E. SMALL CRAFT APPROACHED FROM STERN, ATTACKERS FLED AFTER ALARMS WERE SOUNDED.
M/v Bunga Kerayang reported that on 04 Feb a crew member foiled a Boarding attempt by a lone pirate while the vessel was anchored At Balikpapan inner anchorage on the e shore of Borneo. The vessel's Anti-piracy patrol found the pirate while he attempted
M/V CALIFORNIA ZEUS WHILE AT ANCHORAGE ON 15 MAR 94 OFF OF COLOMBO, SRI LANKA WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES. SHIP SOUNDED GENERAL ALARM AND THREE PIRATES WERE SEEN JUMPING OVERBOARD. SEVERAL CONTAINERS WERE FOUND OPENED WITH CONTENTS STOLEN.
M/v Caria boarded by six thieves from two boats while at anchor Guayaquil inner roads, off Isla de la Esperanza, at 1325 on Nov. 26. Thieves pilfered cargo after breaking into container. Crew tried to Catch thieves as they jumped over the side and
M/V CONTINENTAL SPIRIT RAIDED BY FIVE PIRATES WHILE PASSING THE SELAT BAUR CHANNEL IN 02-36S 107-17E AT 0100 LOCAL TIME ON NOV. 23. MASTER FORCED AT KNIFEPOINT TO OPEN SAFE. PIRATES STOLE US $2,976 OF VESSEL'S MONEY, US $3,200 OF PRIVATE MONEY, AND
M/V DOVE ARROW BOARDED BY FIVE PIRATES ARMED WITH SWORDS AND KNIVES AT 2300 HOURS IN 03-01-30S 107-17-30E. VESSEL WAS PROCEEDING TO JAKARTA, LIT ALL AROUND WITH CARGO CLUSTERS AND LIGHTS HUNG OVER THE SIDE, WITH WATCH PATROLLING THE BRIDGE DECK. MASTER,
M/V EAGLE TIDE ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN 02-52S 107-16E AT ABOUT 2045 GMT ON DEC. 5. PIRATES BOARDED VESSEL AND STOLE ABOUT US $12,000 INCLUDING JEWELRY. NO CREW WERE HURT.
M/V ELM WAS BEING FIRED UPON BY PIRATES WHEN THE M/V ELENI RECEIVED A DISTRESS FROM M/V ELM. NO FURTHER INFORMATION GIVEN.
M/V EVVIVA WHILE APPROACHING SINGAPORE STRAITS WAS APPROACHED BY A SMALL 10 FOOT BOAT. TWO WATCHMEN ON DUTY WERE VIGILANT AND REPORTED THE BOAT MOVEMENTS. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES THE SMALL BOAT DRIFTED OFF.
M/V FORUM WIND ON 23 APR WAS APPROACHED BY A FIVE METER LONG WOODEN VESSEL. VESSEL CAME ALONGSIDE VERY FAST WITH SEVERAL PERSONS ON BOARD, ARMED, AND WITH A ROPE AND HOOK READY TO THROW OVER. CHIEF MATE FIRED A ROCKET WHICH FELL TWO METERS FROM ATTACKING
M/V FULL CITY ATTACKED BY ARMED BOAT AT 0912 UTC ON APR. 3 IN 12-08-42N 50-48-48E. TWENTY ROBBERS BOARDED THE VESSEL AND STOLE FOREIGN CURRENCY AND BONDED STORES. NO CREW MEMBERS WERE INJURED.
M/V FUSUS ON LADEN PASSAGE FROM SINGAPORE TO JAPAN WAS ATTACKED BY FOUR ARMED PIRATES IN 3-30N 105-36E ON 13 OCT 88. ATTACK TOOK PLACE IN HEAVY RAINSQUAL. MASTER WAS LIFTED FROM HIS BED AT KNIFEPOINT AND HANDS AND FEET BOUND. MASTER WAS FORCED TO HAND
M/V GORNO ALTAYSK WHILE AT ANCHOR IN MANILA BAY WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES. TWO BOAT LOADS OF PIRATES BOARDED THE M/V DURING A STORM. PIRATES WERE ABLE TO GET ON BOARD BY CLIMBING THROUGH THE HOLE FOR THE ANCHOR CHAIN. GUARDS POSTED ON THE M/V SPOTTED THEM
M/V GRAIGWERDD SIGHTED SMALL MOTORIZED VESSEL UNDER STERN WITH FIVE PERSONS ATTEMPTING TO BOARD VESSEL AT 0300 LOCAL TIME ON NOV. 3 WHILE AT ANCHOR OFF JAKARTA. SHIP'S SECURITY PATROL RAISED ALARM AND BOAT RAPIDLY DEPARTED. NO DAMAGE TO VESSEL OR STOLEN
M/V GREEN ISLAND WHILE APPROACHING ANCHORAGE AND WHILE AT ANCHOR ON THE 11 DEC IN CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH WAS APPROACHED BY PIRATES. SHIP'S SECURITY WATCH MANAGED TO THWART THE BOARDINGS. VESSEL'S AGENT REPORTED THAT THE PORT DOES NOT HAVE ANY PATROL
M/V HANS OLDENDORFF ATTACKED BY PIARATES ON 21 JAN 94 AT 0530 LOCAL TIME. SECOND ATTACK AT 0610 LOCAL IN POSITION 17-49.7N 119-59.9E. VESSEL ESCAPED BY MANEUVERING AND USE OF FIRE HOSES.
M/V ICONOS WAS FIRED UPON BY PIRATES IN SPEEDBOATS. PIRATES FLED NORTH. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
M/V IKAN BELIAK WHILE AT ANCHOR IN TANJUNGPRIOK WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES. ALARMS WERE SOUNDED AND PIRATES LEFT THE VESSEL, NOTHING STOLEN.
M/V KAPETAN ELIAS BOARDED BY SEVEN PIRATES ON 03 FEB WHILE THE VESSEL WAS ANCHORED AT BELAWAN ROADS IN THE NORTHERN STRAIT OF MALACCA. PIRATES LIMITED THEIR THEFT TO DECK EQUIPMENT.
M/V KOTA INDAH ATTACKED BY UNIDENTIFIED BOAT WHICH FIRED SEVEN ROCKETS. BOAT WAS OUTDISTANCED AND CLEAR. NO FURTHER ACTION REPORTED.
M/V KOTA INTAN ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN FAST SPEED BOAT. PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO THROW HOOK OVER BUT M/V KOTA INTAN TOOK EVASIVE ACTION AND ATTEMPT WAS ABORTED.
M/V KOVDOR WAS CHASED BY A CHINESE VESSEL 150NM SE OF SHANGHAI. M/V KOVDOR SHOT JETS OF WATER FROM FIRE HOSES TO DETER THE PIRATES. THE PIRATES WERE UNABLE TO BOARD THE M/V. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
M/V KRITI FILOXENIA WAS ATTACKED BY FOUR ARMED PIRATES WHILE ANCHORED 11NM OFF LAGOS. FOUR MOORING LINES AND TWO FIRE HOSES WERE STOLEN. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
M/V MACKNIGHT, BERTHED AT BELAWAN INDONESIA BOARDED BY PIRATES ON 27 SEP 93 FROM A SMALL MOTORIZED VESSEL. DUTY OFFICER BLEW HIS WHISTLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE PIRATES JUMPED INTO THE SEA AND BOARDED THEIR BOAT.
M/V MELGAR REPORTED THAT IT WAS BOARDED ON NOV 3 IN JAKARTA ROADS. PIRATES WERE SPOTTED ON BOARD AND GENERAL ALARM WAS SOUNDED. PIRATES DESCENDED FROM VESSEL BY ROPES ONTO WAITING MOTORBOAT.
M/V NANSHIN MARU REPORTED UNIDENTIFIED GUNMEN FIRED WARNING SHOTS 59 KM NORTH WEST OF ILEYA SHIMA, OKINAWA. GUNMEN THEN BOARDED THE VESSEL AND SEARCHED HER.
M/V NORDSINO APPROACHED BY PIRATES ON 22 OCT 93 IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA. NORDSINO TOOK EVASIVE ACTION AND INCREASED SPEED. THE ATTACK WAS ABORTED.
M/V OMI MISSOURI WHILE ANCHORED OFF DAR ES SALAMM, TANZANIA WAS BOARDED. AT 2300 HRS THE BOW MAN SPOTTED A MAN CLIMBING UP THE ANCHOR CHAIN. HE FRIGHTENED THE MAN OFF BY YELLING AND THE BOAT WHICH CARRIED HIM LEFT.
M/V Pacific gas while at anchor in Santan, Indonesia on May 29 Was attacked by pirates. Pirates boarded and broke into forecastle Store and stole paint and mooring rope. Pirates disturbed by Watchman and disappeared.
M/V Reestborg while at anchor in Surabaya harbor was boarded By pirates. Firefighting equipment, breathing apparatus and One mooring line stolen. Pirates were unnoticed by crew.
M/V SANTA MONICA WAS BERTHED AT SANTOS WHEN THREE PIRATES BOARDED HER AND STOLE ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS. THE PIRATES WERE CAUGHT AND CONFESSED TO OTHER PIRACY ACTS. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
M/V SAO PAULO WHILE ANCHORED AT SANTOS OUTER ROADS ATTACKED BY 6 PIRATES ON 30 SEP 93. ATTACK OCCURRED AT ABOUT 0500 HRS. 5 CONTAINERS WERE VIOLATED.
M/V TEQUILA WAS HIJACKED NEAR HONG KONG BY ARMED PIRATES IN TWO SPEED BOATS. M/V TEQUILA WAS LAST SIGHTED OFF DANGUAN ISLAND IN CHINESE WATERS. NO FURTHER INFORMATION.
M/V TORBEN SPIRIT WHILE ONE MILE NORTH-WEST OF HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE REPORTED AN ATTEMPT BY PIRATES TO BOARD. PIRATES APPROACHED IN A FAST BOAT FROM STERN. TWO PERSONS ATTEMPTED TO BOARD M/V BEFORE BEING SPOTTED BY VESSEL'S CREW AND RETREATED BACK TO
M/V TROPICAL SUN, IN PORT MOGADISCIO, SOMALIA WAS FIRED UPON BY MORTOR SHELLS ON 26 OF OCTOBER 1994. IN ADDITION, CREW NARROWLY ESCAPED SMALL ARMS FIRE OVER THE MAIN DECK. THE UNITED NATIONS FORCES VOICED THE OPINION THAT THE VESSEL WAS BEING TARGETED
M/V UKRAINE WAS ATTACKED BY TWO MOTOR BOATS. THE PIRATES OPENED FIRE ON THE UKRAINE BUT THE M/V WAS ABLE TO OUT MANEUVER THE PIRATES. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
M/V ULF RITSCHER ATTACKED BY A GROUP OF FOUR MEN, ARMED WITH RIFLES AND MACHINE GUNS, USING A BOAT AT ABOUT 0200 LOCAL TIME DEC. 26 WHILE ANCHORED AT SANTOS OUTER ROADS. BOXES OF FROZEN CHICKEN WERE STOLEN. THE FOUR MEN WERE CAPTURED BY MARINE POLICE BUT
M/V WINDWARD WAS BOARDED BY FIVE PIRATES ON 26 OCT 94 AT 0010. PIRATES HELD MASTER AT KNIFE POINT, STOLE MONEY, JEWELLERY AND VESSEL'S SAFE DEPOSIT BOX BEFORE DISEMBARKING. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO VESSEL AND CARGO REPORTED. (THIS REPORT COULD BE ASAM
M/V ZHONGSHAN REPORTED SHE WAS BEING BOARDED BY PIRATES. NO FURTHER INFORMATION.
MYANMAR: A container ship was robbed 29 May at 1300 UTC while anchored in position 16-38N 096-15E in the Yangon River NE anchorage, Myanmar. The alert crew noticed three robbers with knives had boarded the vessel and attempted to approach them. The
MYANMAR-ANDAMAN SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED SUPPLY BOAT REPORTED APPROACH 6 NOV AT 0340 LOCAL TIME BY UNLIT SPEEDBOAT IN POSITION 10-34.7N 097-23.9E. THE BOAT LEFT WHEN ILLUMINATED BY SEARCHLIGHT.
MYANMAR:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTS BEING CHASED 15 FEB FROM 0400 TO 0500 LOCAL TIME FOR OVER AN HOUR BY A TUG OFF THE COAST OF MYANMAR IN POSITION 19-42N 092-27E. THE TANKER REPORTED THE TUG ATTEMPTED TO COME ALONGSIDE AND ASKED FOR LAST PORT AND
MYANMAR:THAI POLICE ON 18 JAN ARRESTED 20 ALLEGED PIRATES FOLLOWING AN 11 JAN ATTACK ON THE THAI FLAG FISHING BOATS (NONG BOW) AND (AU THONGLAY). THE ATTACK TOOK PLACE OFF MERGUI, MYANMAR. THE BOATS WERE ATTACKED BY PERSONS IN TWO TRAWLERS WHO FORCED THE
MYANMAR:UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP AT NEW EXPLOSIVE ANCHORAGE, YANGON RIVER SUBJECTED TO ATTEMPTED BOARDING BY THREE PERSONS FORM SMALL BOAT 1 OCT AT 0210 LOCAL TIME. WATCH RAISED ALARM AND INTRUDERS FLED TOWARD NEW CONTAINER TERMINAL.
NAMIBE, ANGOLA. SOVIET SHIPS KAPITAN VISLOBOKOV AND KAPITAN CHIRKOV WERE DAMAGED BY EXPLOSIONS AS THEY DISCHARGED CARGO IN NAMIBE (15-12S 012-09E). NO CASUALTIES WERE REPORTED.
NATUNA SEA, INDONESIA: Twelve pirates armed with guns boarded the tanker underway. Pirates took control of the ship, tied up the crew and navigated the vessel to an unknown position. On 28 Oct, the owners were able to establish contact with the ship and
NDONESIA: Three trawlers with a total crew of 12 persons were boarded 2 Feb at 1100 local time at Pulau Jerajak. Twelve persons approached under the pretext of buying fish and when they got close five persons armed with M16 rifles took the 10 hostage.
NICARAGUA: Sailing vessel (BLU INTERLUDE) robbed 26 Oct 09 at 0700 local time while underway in position 15-04.7N 082-55.1W, approximately 14NM off Cabo Gracias a Dios. While sailing along the Nicaraguan banks, the vessel was flagged down by a green
NICARAGUA:Yacht (FAIRSKY) reported suspicious approach 14 Jun 08, Mosquito Coast. A couple was approached by a 24ft centre console boat with seven men on board. They spoke in Spanish, however the couple did not. The yacht (NATURAL SELECTION), who was
NIGERA: Product tanker boarded and robbed 27 Apr at 0140 UTC, in position 06-17.0N 003:21.7E, Lagos outer anchorage. Two robbers armed, with long knives, boarded the product tanker at anchor. The alarm was raised and the crew alerted. The robbers
NIGERIA:04 June 2013, 2300 UTC, Position: 04-14.9N 007-45.7E, USARI Field, Nigeria. Pirates boarded an offshore supply ship underway, on standby duties. Seeing the pirates the crew raised the alarm, retreated into the citadel, alerted other vessels and
NIGERIA: 1 German and 2 Filipino contractors working for Shell Nigeria were kidnapped 23 Jun from their tug off the Forcados Export terminal. On 26 Jun the unidentified abductors sent a ransom demand for $2 million plus a smaller sum for feeding the
NIGERIA:A Belize-flag anchor-handling supply tug was hijacked and held for ransom near Kaugama, Nigeria. The master was forced at gunpoint to take the tug up the Fishtown River in northern Nigeria. The crew were held for more than two weeks before being
NIGERIA:About 30 Ijaw militants stormed the Chevron operated drill rig (MILLARD BAY 74) 10 May in the Dibi area of Delta State. The youths assaulted company personnel, seized four workboats and threatened to blowup the facility if drilling operations
NIGERIA:Accommodation barge JACSON 33 boarded on 4 August, at approximately 35 nm off the coast of Bonny, Nigeria. The offshore supply and support barge employed six Nigerian Naval personnel as an onboard security team. During the pre-dawn attack, an
NIGERIA: A chemical tanker was suspiciously approached 3 March at 1730 UTC while underway in position 06-18.7N 003-25.0E, approximately 3NM south of the Lagos fairway buoy. Three persons in a green colored fast craft approached the vessel. One person was
NIGERIA:A container ship awaiting berthing instructions was approached by five armed pirates in a wooden speed boat with two outboard engines. As the pirates approached, they fired upon the vessel damaging some bridge windows and equipment. The vessel
NIGERIA:A General Cargo vessel was approached by three skiffs at high speed on 23 March 220nm East of Sur, Oman, Somalia at positions 22:37 N - 063:31 E. The skiffs were observed following the ship as she altered course to move away. The ships Master
NIGERIA:A large group of heavily armed pirates boarded a drifting chemical tanker. The crew shut down and disabled all machinery, retreated into the citadel, and contacted their owners for assistance. Upon receipt of this distress message, the IMB Piracy
NIGERIA:An 11 May report states that a vessel at Lagos was boarded at anchor from the launch (BAHIM SANI ABACHI) by six men, three of them uniformed, who attempted to extract payments of $5,000 for services not rendered. The Captain's attempt to obtain
NIGERIA: Anchor Handling/Supply Tug (NORTHERN COMRADE) boarded and four crewmembers kidnapped late 08 Aug while off the coast of Nigeria. Officials identified the hostages as two Norwegian and two Ukrainian workers. One of the Norwegian captives is
NIGERIA: A Nigerian fishing trawler was attacked 28 Nov while anchored at the Fairway Buoy, East Mole, Lagos. About 20 masked and painted thieves approached the boat in two high-speed motorboats and stole part of their catch. Some of the fishing boat's
NIGERIA: An offshore barge was boarded and hostages taken 18 Feb in a pre-dawn raid, along the Escravos coast. Militants in speedboats stormed the barge and abducted nine people. Militants also blew up two nearby oil and gas pipelines, and set fire to a
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 20 Jan at 0310 local time, while in position 06-09N 003-15E, Lagos anchorage. Five robbers in a wooden boat attempted to board using a hook, attached to a long pole. Alert crew thwarted
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported attempT to board 11 Dec at 1805 local time while at Lagos anchorage. Six persons armed with M16s attempted to climb the anchor chain from a speedboat but aborted the attempt when confronted with an alert
NIGERIA:An unidentified bulk carrier reports an attempted boarding 4 Nov at 2245 local time while drifting in position 06-01.7N 003-37E off Lagos. The crew spotted a small boat that was illuminated by searchlight and which then left the area.
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 9 Aug at 0330 local time, while anchored at Lagos in position 06-18.1N, 003-16.0E. Seven persons in a boat tried to gain access at stern using grappling hooks, but aborted attempt and fled
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was approached 12 Feb at 0744 UTC while drifting in position 05-09N 004-21E off Lagos by five persons armed with guns in a tugboat. Master raisedalarm and ship gathered speed whereupon the tug moved away toward
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Mar at 0100 UTC at Lagos. Duty seaman raised alarm and intruder fled to boat with five accomplices. Same ship had been boarded earlier and reports loss of stores (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Feb at 0410 local time while at Lagos anchorage, Nigeria. Alert crew fought back, and intruders jumped overboard andescaped.
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 11 MAY AT 0155 UTC AT LAGOS ANCHORAGE AND ONE CREW MEMBER TAKEN HOSTAGE AND THEN THROWN OVERBOARD CATCHING HIMSELF ON A RAIL. ALARM RAISED AND THIEVES ESCAPED WITH SHIP'S STORES. LAGOS PORT CONTROL
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Jun at 0500 local time, about five nm south-southwest of Lagos lighthouse. Two robbers were spotted on the poop deck cutting ropes and throwing them overboard to a wooden boat, where five men were
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 14 MAR AT 0350 LOCAL TIME AT LAGOS ANCHORAGE BY THREE MEN ARMED WITH JUNGLE BOLOS. CREW LOCKED THEMSELVES IN THE ACCOMMODATION AND INFORMED PORT CONTROL. AFTER 15 MINUTES THE THIEVES LEFT WITH THREE
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 14 SEP AT 0500 WHILE ANCHORED AT LAGOS ROADS. THREE PERSONS STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Mar at 0230 local time while at Lagos anchorage. Four persons armed with long knives held a seaman hostage. Second officer raised alarm and drove off the thieves with help of two watchmen. Thieves fled
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Jun at 0240 local time while anchored six nm from fairway bouy, Lagos anchorage. Six robbers, armed with guns and knives, came alongside the bulk carrier in a speedboat. Four robbers boarded, held duty
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 20 AUG AT 0510 LOCAL TIME WHILE DRIFTING 20 NM OFF LAGOS. SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES STOLE TWO MOORING LINES BEFORE ESCAPING. MASTER NOTIFIED PORT CONTROL AND OTHER SHIPS IN THE VICINITY.
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Jul at 0230 UTC, while in position 06-18N 003-19E at Lagos anchorage. Two persons armed with long knives held night watchman at knifepoint, stole ship's stores and escaped with accomplices in a boat
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 21 Aug at 1130 local time while underway in position 05 47.8N, 005 20.5E, Deli Creek, Sapele. Groups armed with firearms boarded from speedboats, ordered the ship to anchor and open all cargo holds. They
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 22 MAY AT 0130 WHILE AT LAGOS ANCHORAGE. FOUR ARMED PERSONS ATTEMPTED TO BREAK INTO THE ROPE STORE BUT FLED WHEN THEY WERE SPOTTED AND ALARMS WAS RAISED.
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Oct at 0205 UTC while at Lagos Anchorage by three persons armed with knives and operating form a speedboat. The thieves stole ship's stores, crew property and a VHF radio.
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Nov at 0430 local time, while at Lagos anchorage, 15 nm from port. Ten robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel via the stern from a speedboat, during heavy rain. They threatened duty A/B and
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Aug at 0200 local time, while at Lagos anchorage. Two persons tried to steal ship's stores but fled empty handed, when crew sounded alarm One crew member reported injured (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 31 Jan at 0300 local time while anchored at Lagos. Six persons armed with long knives, operating from three canoes, climbed aboard and took the duty seaman hostage. The thieves stole ship's stores and
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 31 Oct at 0145 UTC while at berth 13, Lagos. A group tried to steal from the ship's cargo of rice, but fled when duty officer raised alarm and crew mustered, firing flares. Port police responded to the
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 6 JUL AT 0345 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED FOUR MILES FROM THE FAIRWAY BUOY, LAGOS ROADS. THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES BOARDED VIA THE STARBOARD QUARTER. DUTY SEAMAN WAS STRUCK AND HIS WALKIE-TALKIE
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Mar at 0630 local time at Lagos anchorage. Ship reports stores stolen (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 Sep at 0010 local time while at Lagos anchorage. Three persons armed with long knives came aboard from an unlit small boat using a grappling hook. They took ship's stores and fled when duty seaman
NIGERIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 20 Mar at Lagos Anchorage. Two persons boarded via the stern and held duty seaman hostage at gunpoint while they lowered three mooring lines into a waiting boat and escaped.
NIGERIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 28 Nov at 0205 local time at Lagos anchorage. Four persons armed with knives gained access from a fishing boat. They threatened duty seaman who received head injuries. The intruders stole 8 mooring lines
NIGERIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 Oct at 0403 UTC 5.5 nm from the south mole signal station at Lagos. Six persons boarded from a small boat and escaped with stores andsafety equipment.
NIGERIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 Apr at 0330 UTC while at Lagos anchorage. Armed persons stole ship's stores and an outboard motor from a lifeboat. Duty seaman was attacked with knives and bottles. When crew sounded alarm thieves escaped
NIGERIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 4 Nov at 0410 local time by six persons who stole a life raft and ship's stores. Ship was drifting in position 06-06N 003-37E, 20 miles south of fairway buoy.
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 5 SEP AT 0400 LOCAL TIME SOON AFTER DROPPNG ANCHOR AT LAGOS ROADS. AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF PERSONS STOLE CREW PROPERTY AND STORES.
NIGERIA: An unidentified cargo ship was subject to an attempted boarding 14 Dec at 0300 local time by six persons in a small, unlit motor boat. Anti-piracy watch raised alarm and foiled attempt.
NIGERIA: An unidentified cargo ship was subject to five unsuccessful attempts to stop it through use of gunfire 25 Apr between 1315 and 1645 UTC while underway at Nana Creek, Benin River. Despite the reported failure to stop the vessel by firing from
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO WAS BOARDED 19 DEC AT LAGOS ANCHORAGE BY PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES. SHIP WEIGHED ANCHOR AND PROCEEDED TO THE OPEN SEA WITH TWO INTRUDERS STILL ON BOARD. THE TWO THREATENED THE MASTER WITH DEATH WHEN HIS SHIP ENTERS PORT AND
NIGERIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 02 May at 0215 local time, during STS cargo operations at Lagos anchorage. Two robbers, armed with knives, threatened the duty officer, tied his hands and legs, and gagged his mouth. The robbers tried
NIGERIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 15 Dec at 0210 local time, at Lagos anchorage by thieves who stole ships stores. Port control notified, but did not respond (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 16 Dec at 0200 local time at Lagos anchorage. Thieves boarded at forecastle and stole ship's stores. Port control notified and advised master, to leave anchorage (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 17 Mar between 0140 and 0150 UTC while in position 06 19.57N, 003 20.57E at Lagos anchorage. Two armed persons took watchman hostage and threatened him with a knife before escaping with ship's stores
NIGERIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 17 Oct at 0040 UTC while anchored 16 miles SW of Lagos. Four persons armed with two-foot long machetes boarded from a small boat, cut mooring lines and lowered them to the boat before escaping when
NIGERIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 25 Aug at 1620 local time, while anchored 6 nm of Lagos fairway buoy. Three persons demanded money from master but were driven back to their boat by crew. The intruders then threatened to ignite glass
NIGERIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 25 Aug at 2235 local time while at Lagos SBM. Five persons stole a mooring line and held off duty seaman by brandishing empty glass bottles (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 29 Feb at 2300 UTC at Lagos anchorage. Four persons threw glass bottles and pieces of metal at crew as they stole ship's stores and escaped.
NIGERIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 9 Nov at 2248 UTC while in position 06-20.2N 003-22.8E in Lagos Roads. Thieves boarded at stern from a speedboat and stole ship's stores, before crew raised alarm and they escaped (IMB)
NIGERIA: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 20 Dec at 0345 local time while ship was anchored in Lagos Roads. Six persons in boat were spotted by watch who raisedalarm and activated ire hoses before boat moved off.
NIGERIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 02 Sep at 0200 UTC, while drifting in position 06:05N, 003:24E, 19 nm off Lagos. Four robbers in a wooden boat, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel. Alarm was raised, crew mustered, and robbers
NIGERIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 18 Aug at 0225 local time while anchored at Bonny Roads. About ten persons, armed with knives, took duty seaman hostage, stole all five mooring lines from forecastle, and escaped. Bonny signal station
NIGERIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 May at 2110 local time, while anchored in position 04-12.6N 006-55.6E, off the Bonny River Fairway Buoy, Onne. One crew member was injured by a gunshot and the robbers escaped with ship's cash,
NIGERIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 May at 2359 local time, while anchored in the vicinity of the Bonny River Fairway Buoy, Onne. Persons armed with guns boarded the ship, beat up crew, and fired some shots before stealing ship's cash,
NIGERIA:An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 Sep at 0510 local time in Lagos by three persons armed with guns and knives operating from a speedboat that came alongside as the ship waited to berth. Duty watch raised the alarm and the thieves fled
NIGERIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 28 Oct between 0300 and 0315 local time while at berth no. 16, Apapa, Lagos. Six armed persons threatened ship's crew before escaping in a speedboat. No report of losses.
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 9 JUL AT 0224 LOCAL TIME AT LAGOS ANCHORAGE. DUTY SEAMAN WAS TIED UP AND SHIP'S STORES STOLEN.
NIGERIA: An unidentified container ship was subject to attempted boarding 15 Jun at 0205 local time at Lagos anchorage. Intruders tried to gain access via anchor chain but were spotted by watch and escaped n wooden boat.
NIGERIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 22 Aug at 0245 UTC, while anchored in location 06-20.7N 003-20.3E Lagos anchorage, Nigeria. Two robbers boarded the vessel and tried to assault duty a/b. He managed to raise alarm and crew mustered.
NIGERIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 26 Nov at 0415 UTC while anchored about 5.5 miles from mole signal station, Lagos. The intruders escaped without stealing anything when spotted by watch.
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED HEAVY-LIFT VESSEL IN TRANSIT OF THE ESCRAVOS RIVER IN NIGERIA WAS REPORTEDLY APPROACHED BY A SPEED BOAT CONTAINING THREE PERSONS IN MILITARY UNIFORM WHO DEMANDED THE VESSEL STOP 30 JAN (REPORTED 8 FEB). WHEN THE ORDER WAS REFUSED
NIGERIA: An unidentified liquefied gas carrier was boarded 27 Feb at 0455 local time at anchor, Lagos Roads. A lone individual armed with knife and machete threatened duty seaman and escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED LPG CARRIER WAS BOARDED 2 MAR AT 0245 AT ANCHOR 7 NM FROM THE LAGOS BREAKWATER. THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND MACHETES BOARDED THE SHIP FROM A BOAT CONTAINING SIX PERSONS. ALTHOUGH THE ALARM WAS SOUNDED THE THIEVES CUT ONE
NIGERIA: An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 23 Jan at 0405 local time while aT Bonny Town anchorage, Port Harcourt. One of three persons operating form a small boat gained access at the forecastle, unreported by the contract watchman. Crew spotted
NIGERIA: An unidentified offshore support vessel was subject to attempted boarding 25 Apr at 0835 local time while in position 04 48N, 05 20E. Twelve persons attempted to gain access from a speedboat. Guard on board the vessel fired warning shots and the
NIGERIA: An unidentified product tanker was boarded 15 Jul at 0315 local time, while in position 06-19.7N 003-22.5E, Lagos anchorage. Three robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel during STS operations. Two robbers overpowered a duty crewman and
NIGERIA: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reports attempt to board 7 Jun at 0120 local time, while anchored in position 04-12.3N 006-57.3E, at the Bonny River anchorage. Five persons armed with machine guns tried to board using grappling hooks but
NIGERIA: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reports being surrounded 11 Nov at 1030 UTC while underway in the Warri River, by three boats which attempted to black its passage. Persons in the boat opened fire with machine guns at the ship's hull, but
NIGERIA: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 16 Dec at 0455 local time, while anchored in position 06-17.8N 003-21.3E at Lagos Roads. One of 4 persons in an unlighted boat gained access via grappling hook and threatened duty crew. Alarm
NIGERIA: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 28 Nov at 0145 local time, while underway off buoy 19, Escravos River. Five persons armed with machine guns took watchman hostage and beat him. The intruders fired shots at crew, stole cash
NIGERIA: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was subject to attempted boarding by four persons, in an unlighted boat 13 Dec at 0420 local time. This happened just after coming to anchor in, position 06-17.8N 003-21.3E, Lagos Roads (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified roll-on/roll-off ship was boarded 30 May at 0330 local time while anchored in position 06 17N, 003 22E at Lagos. Four persons armed with knives and wooden clubs assaulted duty seaman who nonetheless raised alarm. The thieves
NIGERIA: An unidentified supply boat reports being followed 10 Jun at 0820 local time by 5 persons wearing yellow raincoats in a 20-foot blue fiberglass craft, while the supply boat was underway in position 03-55.1N 07-08E, 20 miles SW of the Bonny River
NIGERIA: An unidentified supply ship reported an attempted boarding 26 Feb at 1300 local time, while underway 8nm off Bonny fairway buoy. Four pirates armed with AK-47 rifles, in a black zodiac rubber dinghy with outboard motor, attempted to board.
NIGERIA: An unidentified supply vessel was boarded 28 Jan at 1515 local time while berthed at Ohne Port. Three persons tried to steal ship's stores but jumped into their canoe and fled when duty seaman raised alarm. Seaman was slightly injured in the
NIGERIA:An unidentified supply vessel was reported boarded by "pirates" carrying rifles, six miles from Funiwa, Nigeria, at 0400 15 Jan. The boarders stole food, personal belongings, the life raft, a computer and radio equipment.
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker is reported to have sent a distress message 10 Mar at 0140 UTC from position 06 15N, 003 16E off Lagos reporting a pirate attack. Further details awaited (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 29 Mar at o330 UTC while anchored in position 06-12.9N 003-20E, Lagos. Three persons in a boat withdrew when watchman raised alarm.
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 29 Mar at o330 UTC while anchored in position 06 12.9N 003 20E, Lagos. Three persons in a boat withdrew when watchman raised alarm (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 04 Jul at 0310 local time in position 06-19.5N 003-22.0E, anchored 4nm from the breakwater, Lagos. Five robbers tied up and assaulted duty crewman. They stole ship's equipment and stores. They then escaped at
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 14 Mar at 0300 local time while at Lagos anchorage. Two armed persons stole ship's stores and escaped. Port control advised ship to weigh anchor and to drift until a berth was notified (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 15 Jul at 0215 local time, while in position 06-18.2N 003-23.4E, Lagos anchorage. Three robbers, armed with knives, held two duty crew hostage and took their walkie-talkies. They stole ships stores and escaped.
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 Nov at 2300 local time at Lagos anchorage. Thieves stole ship's stores before escaping in a waiting trawler (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 25 Aug at 0140 UTC while undergoing STS operations, in position 06-18N 003-22E, off Lagos. Three robbers, armed with long knives, threatened duty crew, stole ships stores, and escaped in a speedboat (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 25 Nov at 2345 local time. While at Lagos anchorage, fifteen robbers armed with guns and long knives, took duty seaman hostage. Duty officer raised alarm and crew mustered in locked accommodation, but robbers
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Sep at Escravos anchorage and two crew members were shot. No report on extent of crew injures or loss to ship (IMB).
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 28 Apr between 0045 and 0145 local time while anchored in position 06 19.6N, 003 20.7E 4.3 nm off Lagos port. Three persons boarded from a 14 ft boat and threw empty glass bottles at duty seaman when
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 2 Dec at 0130 local time, while anchored in Lagos Roads. Twelve persons armed with guns, knives, and axes approached in speedboats. They boarded and rushed the bridge, despite the second officer shining
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 2 JUL AT 0400 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED FIVE MILES FROM BREAKWATER, LAGOS. THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES BOARDED VIA THE PORT QUARTER AND, WHEN CHALLENGED BY ANTI-PIRACY WATCH, THREATENED HIM STEALING HIS
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 2 Sep at 0445 local time while anchored in position 06-20N 003-22E, 3 nm off the Lagos fairway buoy, and engaged in ship to ship transfer operations. Two armed persons tied up duty seaman, broke into storeroom,
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Oct at 2250 UTC, at Lagos outer anchorage. Duty watchman was distracted by flashing light from a small fishing boat on the port side. When watchman went to investigate, a larger boat came alongside to
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 7 Apr at 0445 UTC while anchored in position 06 17.7N, 003 23.8E off Lagos. Three persons armed with long knives tried to cut mooring lines from winch drum on poop deck. One threatened duty seaman and threw
NIGERIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 9 JAN AT 0200 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED. THE INTRUDERS ENTERED VIA THE HAWSE PIPE BUT FLED WHEN THE ALARM WAS SOUNDED.
NIGERIA: An unidentified tanker was ordered to stop 23 Mar at 1013 UTC while underway in position 05-33.4N 005-24.4E in the Warri River. Armed persons in 6 boats ordered the tanker to pump part of its gasoline cargo into a barge and about 650 mt of cargo
NIGERIA: An unidentified vessel was boarded 13 Jun at 0300 local time, while drifting about 15 nm off the coast of Lagos Roads. The robbers, armed with knives and machetes, seriously injured the watchman on the poop deck. Despite his injuries, the
NIGERIA:A offshore support vessel near 04-01.5N 005-29.1E was fired upon by heavily armed pirates in a small boat. The security team onboard responded by returning fire. Two security personnel were injured in the exchange.
NIGERIA:Armed pirates attacked and boarded a supply ship underway. at 3-57.3N 5-21.0E, about 57 nm WSW of Brass.
NIGERIA: A Ro-Ro was boarded 14 Nov at 0345 via the ship' stern ramp at Bonny Town, Nigeria anchorage (reported 4 Dec). The thieves were armed and stole mooring rope. The Bonny Town Port Control was notified, but the thieves had left the scene by the
NIGERIA: A Shell Oil Company barge, CAMCO BLUE TIDE, was invaded by militant youths at Otumara Field and stripped of all food supplies in an apparent continuation of dispute over whether village elders to share oil money received.
NIGERIA:At 0216 LT, the deck watchman on an anchored tanker noticed a fast boat, with 3-4 robbers, approaching from astern. One robber was seen holding a pole with a hook attached to it. The OOW was informed, alarm raised,crew mustered, and port control
NIGERIA:At 2302 LT at Pennington, a tanker undergoing operations at a SBM was attacked by armed pirates. The pirates boarded the standby tug at the stern of the vessel and contacted the ship via VHF demanding to be let on board or they would sink the
NIGERIA:Barge carrier experienced attempted boarding on 24 October at 03-54N 005-27E, near Port Harcourt. Seven robbers in a speedboat attempted to board the vessel while underway by throwing a hook to the upper deck of the vessel. The vessel made
NIGERIA Bonny (04-27N 007-10E) July 1987 (no specific date given) RECENTLY A VESSEL LYING 15 MILES SOUTH OF BONNY FAIRWAY BUOY WAS BOARDED BY 30 ARMED MEN WHO ATTACKED AND SERIOUSLY INJURED TWO CREWMEN AND MADE OFF WITH WALKIE TALKIES AND HAWSERS.
NIGERIA (BONNY RIVER):ARMED YOUTHS HIJACKED THE SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY BOAT, MM22, AND HELD ITS PASSENGERS AND CREW FOR "INTERROGATION", BEFORE RELEASING THEM. THE BOAT WAS BEING USED TO TRANSPORT GUARDS TO THE CAWTHORNE CHANNEL FLOAT
NIGERIA (BONNY RIVER):MERCHANT VESSEL, OWNED BY TIDEWATER OIL CO., WAS SEIZED AND A U.S. CITIZEN WAS KIDNAPPED, ALONG WITH A POLISH ENGINEER AND 12 NIGERIANS.THE VESSEL WAS RELEASED ALONG WITH THE HOSTAGES ON 3 NOV AFTER A COURT INJUNCTION WAS OBTAINED.
NIGERIA (BONNY RIVER):SHIPPING CONTINUES TO BE AFFECTED BY THE INSTABILITY IN THE BONNY RIVER REGION. LOCAL YOUTH GANGS ARE DEMANDING THAT TRANSITING SHIPS PROCURE PERMIT "STICKERS". THE ST. VINCENT-FLAG TUG-SUPPLY BOAT, DAMAS VICTORY, WAS SEIZED AT
NIGERIA:Bulk carrier boarded 12 Dec 07 at 0206 UTC while drifting, in position 06-14N 003-22E, Lagos Anchorage. Two pirates, armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel. The pirates tied up the aft watchmen. The forward watchman sighted the pirates,
NIGERIA:Bulk carrier boarded 14 Apr 08 at 0340 local time, Lagos anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. They took one crewmember hostage, tied his hands and feet and injured another crewmember. The alarm was raised and the crew
NIGERIA:Bulk carrier boarded 24 Dec 07 at 0310 UTC, berth no. 20, Apapa, Lagos. Four robbers boarded the vessel from a boat. They held one crew at knifepoint while they tried to open the bosun store. The second duty officer, while on routine security
NIGERIA:Bulk Carrier boarded, 31 Dec 07 at 0340 UTC, Berth no. 20, Apapa, Lagos. Two armed robbers boarded the vessel during cargo operations using a long stick with a hook. Two more robbers remained in a speedboat. The duty watch keeper spotted them and
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 13 February while adrift while awaiting berthinginstructions near position 04-43 N 003-44 E, approximately 110 nm south of Lagos. The pirates took the chief cook hostage and forced him to take them to Master's cabin. They
NIGERIA:Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 15 Jul 08 at 0315 local time, 0115 UTC, at Port Harcourt. The ship's captain stated that five heavily armed militants boarded the Norwegian vessel. A rescue centre spokesperson stated that there were 8-10 armed
NIGERIA:Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 16 Jul 08 at 0028 UTC while in position 04-40.37N 007-06.23E, Bonny River Anchorage. Eight armed and two unarmed militants boarded the vessel via a barge alongside. They incapacitated the local security guards and
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier fired upon 29 Dec 09 at 2010 UTC while anchored in position 06-10N 003-24E, Lagos anchorage. One small boat with armed robbers onboard opened fire on the vessel. Counter-piracy measures were enforced which prevented the boarding
NIGERIA:Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 04 Jan 08 at 1740 UTC in position 06-16.2N 003-22.7E, 7.5M off Lagos anchorage. Four armed robbers in a small rubber boat attempted to board the vessel using a grappling hook. The duty crew raised the
NIGERIA:Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding, 4 Mar 08, 1830 local time, Tincan Island, Lagos. Armed robbers in a speedboat attempted to board the bulk carrier while underway in pilotage waters. The second officer on duty, while astern, alerted the
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier robbed 10 June 09 at 0545 UTC while anchored in position 04-01N 006-48E, approximately 20NM off Nigeria. Five heavily armed robbers boarded the vessel using a hook attached to a rope. Once on board, they fired warning shots and
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier robbed 15 Nov 09 at 2100 local time while anchored in position 06-12.8N 003-23.7E, Lagos anchorage. Robbers armed with guns and knives in a speedboat boarded the vessel by using bamboo sticks with hooks. They fired warning shots
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier robbed 20 Nov 09 at 0500 local time while berthed at Port Harcourt. A tug came alongside the vessel when three robbers armed with knives boarded her and threatened two duty crewmembers who approached them. The robbers stole two
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier robbed 23 Sep 10 at 1945 local time while at berth in Lagos. Five robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at berth. The robbers threatened one of the deck watch keepers, took his walkie talkie, and locked him in the paint
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier robbed 30 Oct 09 at 2125 UTC while anchored in position 06-08.16N 003-27.68E, Lagos anchorage. Nine armed men in a speedboat boarded the vessel and opened fire. They took all the crewmembers hostage. They assaulted the crew and
NIGERIA: Cable ship (VIKING FORCADOS) fired upon 13 Jan 09 while underway in the Niger Delta. Gunmen reached the ship on two or three swift boats and managed to climb aboard its deck but were unable to get inside. Crew members barricaded themselves in
NIGERIA: Cargo ship (BACO LINER 2) boarded, vessel and crew of 24 Filipino nationals reportedly held hostage 20 Jan, on Chanomi Creek while en route to Warri. Per 23 Jan reporting, the Philippine foreign affairs undersecretary was under the impression 17
NIGERIA: Cargo ship robbed 20 Sep 09 at 0815 local time while underway in position 03-59N 006-46E, Bonny River. Six armed men boarded the vessel, stealing ship's stores and cash. They ransacked the crew cabins stole personl belongings and left the vessel
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker boarded 12 Sept 07 at 0350 local time, Bonny River anchorage. Five robbers, in two motor boars, armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel, from the bow using ropes and hooks. The duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the
NIGERIA:Chemical tanker boarded 25 Aug 08 at 0030 local time while in position 06-10.7N 003-23.8E, Lagos anchorage. Robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel and stole the ships stores. The duty crew spotted them and informed the duty officer,
NIGERIA:Chemical tanker boarded 7 Jun 08, Lagos tanker berth. Robbers boarded the vessel from the outboard side. They attempted to open a cargo tank. The duty AB spotted him and the robber immediately jumped overboard and escaped. At the time of the
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker boarded and robbed on 26 Nov 08 at 0430 local time while at anchorage Lagos. Armed robbers boarded the tanker from a small craft, stole the ships property and escaped before the alarm was raised. The craft was seen approaching
NIGERIA:Chemical tanker boarded on 25 June at 05-32N 003-32E. Twelve pirates armed with guns approached the vessel in a speed boat and boarded. The crew was forced to muster in the mess room, but the Master and Chief Engineer were allowed to remain on
NIGERIA:Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 28 Dec 07 at 0100 UTC in position 06-20N 003-20E, Lagos anchorage. Armed robbers boarded the vessel during STS operations. With the crew involved in cargo operations, anti-piracy watches maintained only one
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker reported attempted boarding 26 Mar 09 at 2220 local time while at Lagos anchorage. The vessels crew noticed a boat with several persons armed with machine guns, RPGs, and machetes attempting to climb onboard with the use of a
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach on 04 Oct 08 at 1530 local time while underway in position 03:36.00N 06:19.50E, 53nm southwest of Bonny River. Men, armed with guns, approached the ship in a wooden boat. The ship increased speed
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker robbed 16 Oct 09 at 0300 local time while anchored at Lagos anchorage. Six robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel. They stole and transferred a cargo of oil into their boat and escaped. No injuries to the crew were reported
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker robbed 30 Oct 09 at 2015 local time while underway in position 06-10N 003-33E, Lagos anchorage. Six men armed with guns and knives in a speedboat boarded the vessel as it was drifting. The master raised the alarm, activated SSAS,
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker robbed and hijacked 24 Dec 10 at 2220 UTC while at anchor in position 06-07.7N 002-37.2E, approximately 60NM southwest of Lagos. 15 armed men boarded an anchored chemical tanker. The robbers were very violent with the crew and
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker robbed, crew members kidnapped 20 Apr 09 at 2030 local time while underway in position 04-00N - 006-07E, approximately 50NM southwest of Onne. Eight pirates in a speed boat wearing masks and armed with guns fired upon the vessel
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker (SIEHEM PEACE) boarded, crewmembers kidnapped 5 Jul 09 at 2045 local time while underway, approximately 20NM from Escravos. The militant organization MEND claimed it seized the six crewmembers from the vessel and would hold the
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker (SILVIA) boarded and robbed, 09 Jun 07 0400 local time, three miles away from jetty outer roads of Lagos, per 7 Sept 07 reporting. While alongside the jetty, pending shifting to another berth for discharge of cargo, the ship was
Nigeria:Chemical tanker underway approached on 7 March while underway near position 04:12 N - 006:54 E, approximateely 5.8nm off Port Harcourt Fairway Buoy. Seven Heavily armed robbers in a speed boat approached the tanker, bridge crew raised the alarm,
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker was approached 10 Feb at 0135 local time while underway in position 05-31.9N 003-38E, approximately 50NM off Lagos, Nigeria. Seven to eight armed robbers in a fishing boat approached the tanker from astern. The duty officer
NIGERIA:Chemical Tanker was chased on 22 March 100nm SW off Bonny Island, Nigeria at position 02:57 N - 006:12 E. Armed pirates in two boats chased a chemical tanker. The Master raised the alarm and sent a SSAS alert and instructed the crew to proceed to
NIGERIA:Container ship awaiting berthing instructions was approached on 30 June at 02-38N 006-09E by five armed pirates in a wooden speed boat with two outboard engines. The fired upon the vessel, damaging some bridge windows and equipment. The vessel
NIGERIA:Container ship boarded 01 Feb 2008 at 0315 UTC, Berth Tin Can No. 4, Lagos port. Three robbers boarded the vessel and broke into the forward paint locker. The duty officer raised the alarm and the robbers escaped in a waiting boat. Nothing was
NIGERIAContainer ship boarded 8 Sep 08 at 0500 local time, Tincan Island container terminal, berth no. 4, Lagos. The Duty AB onboard detected a suspicious boat. Upon checking, he discovered one robber had already boarded. There were six more persons in
NIGERIA:Container ship boarded 9 Sep 08 at 2345 local time, Lagos anchorage. Four perpetrators boarded the vessel while drifting from the poop deck. The perpetrators hit the duty watchman causing minor head injuries and escaped with ships stores. The
NIGERIA: Container ship boarded and robbed on 27 Sep 08 at 2140 UTC while at anchor in position 06-17.8N 003-24.0E, Lagos fairway buoy. Duty crew spotted one robber and raised the alarm and mustered crew. Robber jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting
NIGERIA:Container ship (MAERSK VYBORG) boarded, robbed 30 Dec 07, while at berth, Onne port container terminal. Eight armed men boarded the vessel at the bow and moved to the accommodation area, shooting out the windows. The crew reportedly sent distress
NIGERIA: Container ship reported attempted boarding 12 Apr 10 at 1215 UTC while drifting in position 06-16.6N 003-26.9E, Lagos roads. Three men armed with automatic rifles in a fiberglass motor boat approached the vessel with intent to board. The duty
NIGERIA: Container vessel robbed 20 Oct 10 at 0001 local time while at anchor in position 06-07.5N 003-26.7E, approximately 20NM south of Lagos. Armed men approached in a boat, fired at the vessel, and boarded. The crew raised the alarm and cooperated
NIGERIA:Deck crew onboard a tanker, at Lagos anchorage at 0330UTC, carrying out STS operations noticed two small boats in the vicinity. Suddenly one of the boats with three persons on board approached the ship. The OOW was informed, alarm raised, and
NIGERIAEmancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) and Niger Delta Volunteer Force (NDVF) claim Shell/Agip facility attack 17 Sep 08 at 0930 local time/0830 UTC, Rumuekpe, Rivers State. According to a MEND spokesman, a major trunk crude oil pipeline, believed to
NIGERIA:Explosion at the NNS Pathfinder Shipyard, three boats and barge destroyed, causalities involved 21 Mar 08 in the early morning, Port Harcourt. At least five sailors were reported dead as a result of an explosion that tore through the naval jetty,
NIGERIA: Ferry hijacked, passengers kidnapped 4 Mar 09 midday local time while underway near the Bonny Island gas terminal at Dutch Island Creek. While transiting from Port Harcourt to Bonny Island, the ferry was hijacked by gunmen, who then robbed all
NIGERIA: Fishermen attacked, robbed 10 Dec 09 at 0700 local time at Beregede village along the Bonny River. Five men in one speedboat reportedly attacked two fishermen resulting in severe injuries. The robbers stole their 15 HP outboard engine before
NIGERIA:Fishing trawler experienced an attempted kidnapping on 13 November in the vicinity of 04-45N 006-49E. A fishing trawler was attacked by seven pirates armed with an AK-47 and one rifle. The pirates attempt to kidnap the occupants onboard was
NIGERIA:Fishing trawler (MAREENA 1) boarded, robbed, crewmember killed, 13NM off the coast, early 2008, per 12 Jun 08 reporting. The vessel was boarded by nine heavily armed men in a speedboat who shot dead the boats cook. The pirates stole everything
NIGERIA:Five pirates armed with automatic guns in a high speed boat and two pirates in a fishing boat approached a product tanker underway. They opened fire at the bridge and attempted to board the tanker. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took
NIGERIA:Floating Production Storage and Offloading FPSO (MYSTRAS) attacked, hostages kidnapped 26 Oct 07, shortly before dawn, 20 miles south of Bonny Island oil and gas export complex, Lagos. The gunmen overpowered an oil industry vessel and used it to
NIGERIA: Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel boarded and seven hostages were taken 22 Nov, approximately 30 miles off the coast of Nigerias Rivers State. Twenty-five foreign workers and nearly sixty Nigerians employees were aboard a
NIGERIA: Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel (MYSTRAS) attacked, hostages taken early 3 May while at anchor 55 NM off the coast from Port Harcourt, Okono Oil Field. The Italian oil firm (Eni SpA) confirmed hostages were taken from
NIGERIA:Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels attacked, support vessel hijacked, oil workers kidnapped, 20 Oct 07 at approximately 2045 local time, off Bayelsa State. The FPSO vessels belong to Shell Petroleum Development Company of
NIGERIA:Four armed pirates in military fatigues boarded a refrigerated cargo ship, in berth no. 4 at Port Harcourt. The pirates boarded the cargo ship via the quayside accommodation ladder, at 2120 LT. Duty AB tried to inform the D/O. The pirates
NIGERIA: General cargo ship boarded 10 May 08 at 0330 local time while at berth, Tin Can port, Lagos. Alert crew raised the alarm and the robbers jumped overboard into their waiting boat and headed for another ship (IMB).
NIGERIA: General cargo ship boarded by pirates on 3 November at 0255 LT while anchored in position 08-30.06N 013-13.82W in the Freetown Inner Anchorage, Sierra Leone. The duty watch man spotted two robbers onboard the main deck and informed the bridge,
NIGERIA:General cargo ship boarded, robbed 21 Feb 08 at 0330 local time in position 06-26.3N 003-23.5E, Apapa berth no. 12, Lagos. Two robbers managed to board the vessel in spite of armed navy guards being onboard. The robbers forced open the forecastle
NIGERIA: General cargo ship fired upon 11 February while underway near position05-11 N 003-27 E, approximately 74 nm south of Lagos fairway buoy. Bridge crew noticed two boats approaching from astern. As the boats closed the cargo ship, they fired upon
NIGERIA: General cargo ship fired upon, robbed 28 Dec 09 at 0020 local time while anchored in Lagos anchorage. Robbers armed with automatic weapons boarded the vessel and opened fire at the crew, injuring three crewmembers. The robbers stole personal
NIGERIA: General cargo ship robbed 14 Dec 10 at 2345 UTC while drifting in position 05-55N 003-17E, approximately 30NM south of Lagos. About eight robbers armed with crowbars, machetes, and guns fired upon and boarded a general cargo ship drifting off
NIGERIA: General cargo ship robbed 22 Sep 10 at 2200 UTC while in berthed in position 06-26.5N 003-23.2E in Apapa port. Four robbers armed with a gun, a knife, and two sticks boarded a berthed general cargo ship via speed boat. They took hostage the duty
NIGERIA:GENERAL CARGO VESSEL BOARDED 16 NOV 08 AT 1142Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 05-34N 005-22E, WARRI RIVER, PER 9 DEC REPORTING. SERVERAL SPEEDBOATS WITH HEAVILY ARMED MEN APPROACHED THE VESSEL UNDER PILOTAGE. THEY FIRED WARNING SHOTS INTO THE AIR,
NIGERIA:General cargo vessel boarded 18 Oct 07 at 0200 local time in position 04-29.2N - 007-10.7E, Bonny Inland anchorage. During heavy rain, robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. They tied-up the duty AB and took the OS as hostage to open
NIGERIA: General cargo vessel boarded 2 Nov 08 at 0420 local time while in Apapa port, Lagos. Seven robbers boarded the vessel at berth. They broke the forecastle store padlocks, but escaped in a waiting speedboat as soon as the alert duty crew noticed
NIGERIA-GULF OF GUINEA-LAGOS. 180230ZAUG92 M/V LILAS was attacked at anchor. Stolen were two coils of mooring line from aft capstan/wildcat. No injuries were reported.
NIGERIA:Houseboat attacked, security operatives killed 29 Jun 08 in the early hours, Oloma area of Rivers State. Suspected militants attacked a houseboat owned by Shell and reportedly killed two security operatives from the boat. The Nigerian military
NIGERIA:Ijaw militants in Nigeria's Bayelsa State seized two oil rigs operated by Royal Dutch Shell 31 Jul and held 165 employees hostage. 60 persons operating from boats stormed the rigs in mangrove swamps demanding jobs for local youths. On 3 Aug
NIGERIA: It was erroneously reported to the IMB that, an unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Sep at Escravos anchorage and two crew were shot. Further investigation reveals the tanker was providing assistance to a fishing vessel, which was fired upon,
NIGERIA, LAGOS. Reports of vessels being boarded by armed pirates off Lagos Harbor continue. Frequently vessels at anchor are boarded, crew members injured, ships property and personal property stolen. Mariners are advised to exercise caution in these
NIGERIA: Landing craft vessel boarded, crewmembers kidnapped 11 Aug 10 at 1636 UTC while underway in position 04-05N 006-45E, approximately 2NM off Bonny River fairway buoy. Seven men armed with machine guns boarded the vessel while underway. The master
NIGERIA: Loading vessel (LAMNALCO WAXBILL), tanker (FRONT CHIEF), tug boat attacked 18 Jan 09, early morning at a crude loading platform in the Bonny oil terminal, owned by Shell and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. According to sources,
NIGERIA: LPG tanker boarded, robbed 05 Aug at 0330 local time in position 06-19.29N 003-23.62E, Lagos anchorage. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. The duty crew raised the alarm and the robbers escaped with the ship's stores. The
NIGERIAMEND and NDVF claim Shell facility attack 16 Sep 08 at 2200 local time/2100 UTC Orubiri flow station. The groups claim they attacked and destroyed the Orubiri flow station. The MEND also stated that it killed all soldiers on guard at the station
NIGERIA:MEND attack two oil installations 15 Sep 08 Bakan, Rivers State. The MEND claimed responsibility for sabotaging a pipeline operated by Shells Nigeria unit and Chevron operated oilfield. However, a military spokesman dismissed MEND's claims,
NIGERIA:MEND claims responsibility for attack on Shell facility, soldiers reportedly killed 26 May 08 at 0100 local time, Awoba flow station in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to the MEND, they successfully sabotaged another major
NIGERIA:MEND reportedly attacks Bonga oilfield production unit 19 Jun 08, oilfield OML 212, approximately 63NM offshore. According to a Nigerian Navy spokesman, three people were kidnapped from a private security vessel during the attack. MEND reportedly
NIGERIA: Militants in speedboats attack oil facility 15 Nov, Lagos. Reports vary between 11 to as many as 30 armed men attacked Oporoma station, owned by a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell at Nun River in Bayelsa state, trying to shut down the facility.
NIGERIA:Militant youths attacked an oil field service boat carrying workers of China's National Petroleum Corporation 21 Jul in the Forcados River. Two Chinese workers were kidnapped. Nigerian naval authorities state that more than 40 persons have been
NIGERIA:Militant youths in the Niger Delta attacked a commercial boat 26 Mar as it entered the Benin River. Ten passengers and 6 military escorts were injured in the gunfire from armed personnel in three speedboats..
NIGERIA: Militant youths seized a crew boat and ten persons and held them hostage 1 Apr in the Dodo River. The attack involved about 40 persons in 8 boats and was part of anoperation that had begun about two weeks earlier by locals seeking compensation
NIGERIA:M/V (BOURBON) fired upon 09 Jan 08 while underway in the Bonny River. Police stated gunmen suspected to be militants attacked a vessel operated by an oil service company, InterOil, in Nigeria's oil producing Niger Delta region, wounding three
NIGERIA:Naval Houseboat attacked 16 Jul 08 at 0200 local time, Bonny, Rivers State. The vessel was guarding oil installation facilities belonging to Shell Petroleum Development, when local sources claimed that more than 30 militants in speedboats
NIGERIA:Nigerian fishermen have been attacked on the Bakassi Peninsula and while fishing in territorial waters between 11 and 13 May. The attackers reportedly came from Cameroon and stole valuables, boats and fishing gear at gun point.
NIGERIA: Nigerian militants on 25 Dec seized a Danish-operated supply vessel, which supports Shell Oil operations in the Niger Delta's Bayelsa State at Ekeremore. Fifteen Nigerians in the crew were released but a single Croatian was held hostage (INFO).
NIGERIA: Nigerian military reports 1 person was killed during the occupation of an oil terminal near Warri, in Nigeria's southern Delta region on 04 Feb. On 05 Feb, nine people were reported kidnapped and later killed after their boat was ambushed by
NIGERIA: Nigerian naval vessels fired upon on 15 Oct on Bonny Island near main crude oil and liquefied natural gas export terminals, the Nigerian military and security sources said. Gunmen in six speedboats attacked the vessels while they were protecting
NIGERIA:Nigerian Navy (NN) clash with unidentified gunmen 15 Aug 08, Niger Delta, southern Rivers State. Two naval vessels were on patrol, heading to a base near a Royal Dutch Shell PLC installation when attackers in speedboats fired on their convoy,
NIGERIA:Nigerian Navy (NN) engages in gun battle with militants 6 Aug 08 Cawthorne Channel, 10NM off Port Harcourt. The NN shot dead an unspecified number of militants and destroyed two boats in an encounter. A naval patrol vessel was on routine patrol
NIGERIA:Nigerian police on 23 Apr raided the hulk of a sunken merchant ship off Lagos which was being used by a gang as a base from which to raid nearby island communities and ships anchored offshore. Six persons were arrested and 12 others escaped. On
NIGERIA:Nigerian security forces reportedly foiled attack on maintenance crew at Royal Dutch Shell 22 May 08, Niger Delta oilfield. The crew was on its way to the Alakiri oilfield in Okrika district of Rivers state when it was attacked by gunmen, who
NIGERIA:(OFF LAGOS APAPA LIGHTERING AREA) Two robbers boarded a product tanker during STS operation at anchor. They tied up two crew members and stole cash and valuables from one crew. During encounter one seaman received minor injury. Master activated
NIGERIA:Off Port Harcourt, Nigeria -- 10 robbers armed with guns boarded an offshore processing ship. They kidnapped seven workers and left the ship. Ship reported to Nigerian authorities and they intercepted the pirate boat. The Nigerian authorities
NIGERIA:Offshore Supply Vessel attacked, crewmembers injured 26 Dec 07 near Bonny. It was reported that two speedboats with an unknown number of assailants mounted an attack against the vessel. The Nigerian Navy was notified and diverted a nearby patrol
NIGERIA: Offshore Supply Vessel reported suspicious approach 16 Jan at 2300 local time, while underway in location 03-42N 007-01.5E, 31 NM off the coast. Suspicious vessel approached off port bow at speed of 14 kts. Attempts to establish radio contact
NIGERIA: Offshore Supply Vessel (SURF VIKING) fired upon mid Nov 0030 local time, while underway in position 04-00.6N 006-42.5E. The vessel was 23 miles from its destination of Bony Signal, when the ship was shot at. The vessel increased speed, turned
NIGERIA: Oil facility attacked 12 Jul 09 at 2230 local time at the Atlas Cove jetty in Lagos. Four naval officers and four civilians were killed in an attack reportedly carried out by MEND. The militants exchanged gunfire with naval officers guarding the
NIGERIA: Oilfield supply vessels attacked 02 Oct, in Cawthorne Channel, Rivers state, Niger Delta. At least three soldiers protecting the convoy were killed, when about 70 gunmen in speedboats attacked the barges carrying fuel and other supplies, to
NIGERIA: Oilfield supply vessels attacked 02 Oct, in Cawthorne Channel, Rivers state, Niger Delta. At least three soldiers protecting the convoy were killed, when about 70 gunmen in speedboats attacked the barges carrying fuel and other supplies to shell
NIGERIA:Oil Industry Barge destroyed, bystanders killed 19 Dec 07, Okrika. Nigerian gunmen attacked the vessel, a jetty and a government building, briefly capturing 18 Filipino crew and fighting with troops. The attacks were reportedly in retaliation for
NIGERIA: Oil-prospecting ship boarded, two crewmembers kidnapped 2 Nov, Bayelsa Niger Delta. The hostages were kidnapped by armed attackers from an oil industry ship, off the coast ofNigerias southern state of Bayelsa. The gunmen came in six boats, in
NIGERIA: Oil rig (BULFORD DOLPHIN) boarded and worker kidnapped 31 Mar at 0400 local time, 40 NM off the coast of Nigeria. The gunmen first targeted a support vessel, moored to the Bulford Dolphin rig. The gunmen overpowered the crew, then climbed onto
NIGERIA: Oil service vessel boarded, hostages taken on 04 Oct 08 between Port Harcourt and Bonny, Niger Delta. A speedboat carrying 12 gunmen attacked the vessel and took six Filipino hostages, including the boats captain and two engineers. No group has
NIGERIA:Oil service vessel (LIBERTY) attacked by gunmen, 14 Jan 08, while underway near Aker base, Bonny River. The vessel was attacked while in route to the (MYSTRAS) platform. Eyewitness accounts said that a passing boat suddenly opened fire.
NIGERIA: Oil ship (LOURDES TIDE) hijacked 13 May 08, evening, near Port Harcourt. The vessel, which ferries supplies for the oil company Chevron, was sailing from Onne port in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Escravos in Delta State when gunmen boarded
NIGERIA:Oil supply vessel (ALTRA G) attacked 8 Jun 08 at 1145 local time, in oilfield OML126, approximately 22NM offshore the Nigerian coastline, south of Bonny. The vessel, owned by Canada's Addax Petroleum Company, was traveling from Calabar area to
NIGERIA:Oil supply vessel (BENUE) hijacked 24 Aug 08 at 1440 UTC, Bonny Channel, Rivers State. The vessel was traveling from Agbami oilfield to Onne when it was seized by unknown militants. The vessel is owned by West Africa Offshore and has a crew of
NIGERIA:Oil supply vessel (SOLAR TIDE II), American citizen kidnapped 19 Jun 08, 25NM west of the Pennington River entrance. The kidnapping came after a militant group in speedboats launched an attack on the Bonga flow station. After the attack, the
NIGERIA:Oil tanker fired upon while underway on 9 September at 06-09N 002-53E, approximately 34 nm southwest of Lagos during voyage from Lome to Lagos. An unknown number of pirates fired several shots at the vessel in an attempt to board. Non-essential
NIGERIA:On 02 March, a fishing trawler was attacked at 04-07N 005-36E, approximately 25 nm from the Bayelsa Coast. Unconfirmed reports state that the Captain was killed during the attack. The pirates managed to escape, prior to the arrival of the
NIGERIA:On 03 June, the Marshall Islands-flagged underway chemical tanker BLUEGREEN TIGRE was fired upon at 04-42N 008-19E approximately 2.5 nm north of James Town, in the Calabar River. Ten armed robbers in two speed boats approached and fired upon the
NIGERIA:On 03 June, the Singapore-flagged chemical tanker RHINO was fired upon at 06-16N 003-20E, at the Lagos Anchorage. While at anchor, an unknown number of robbers attempted to board the vessel through the hawse pipe via chain locker and exchanged
NIGERIA:On 04 February, the chemical tanker PYXIS DELTA was fired upon at 06-19N 003-24E, at the Lagos Anchorage. Pirates armed with guns approached and fired upon the anchored vessel during ship-to-ship transfer operations. The response of the onboard
NIGERIA:On 04 June, the underway offshore supply ship C VIKING was attacked in the vicinity of 04-14N 007-45E, at the Usari Field. No further reporting at this time.
NIGERIA:On 04 March, the vessel ARMADA TUAH 22 was hijacked at 03-42N 005-39E, approximately 50 nm southwest of Brass. Contact with the vessel's owner was lost and the vessel did not respond to radio calls, and the vessel's AIS was turned off.
NIGERIA:On 05 March, an LPG tanker was boarded at 06-27N 003-23E, in the vicinity of Lagos, and robbed by pirates.
NIGERIA:On 06 February, a tug towing a barge was fired upon in vicinity of 05-10N 006-12E, along the River Forcados at the Angiama Community area of Bayelsa. Pirates ambushed the tug and barge, which was being escorted by a military vessel while
NIGERIA:On 07 February, the general cargo ship ESTHER C was boarded and personnel kidnapped at 03-40N 005-53E, approximately 40nm SSE of Brass. A gang of approximately 17 pirates armed with AK47 assault rifles attacked, boarded and hijacked the vessel
NIGERIA:On 10 February, the cargo ship WALVIS 7 was boarded and personnel kidnapped at 03-33N 006-35E, approximately 45nm off Bonny River. Twelve heavily armed pirates approached, fired upon, and boarded the vessel while underway. Alarm raised and most
NIGERIA:On 10 July, an anchored chemical tanker experienced a suspicious approach at 06-17N 003-21E, approximately 5.4nm southwest of Fairway Buoy, Lagos Anchorage. Armed security personal onboard the anchored chemical tanker noticed a small boat with an
NIGERIA:On 11 August, gunmen hijacked the anchored Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker SP ATLANTA near the port of Lagos. On 13 August, the vessel along with its crew, were released.
NIGERIA:On 11 August, robbers in a small skiff attempted to board the anchored Liberia-flagged product tanker FPMC 25 at 06-18N 003-26E, at the Lagos Anchorage. Master raised the alarm and mustered the crew, while embarked armed guards fired warning
NIGERIA:On 11 February, the general cargo ship SAFMARINE SAHEL was fired upon at 04-06N 006-52E, approximately 10.5 nm southwest from Bonny River fairway buoy. While the cargo ship was underway, it noticed a speedboat approaching from portside containing
NIGERIA:On 11 May, ten (10) passenger boats were boarded and robbed in the vicinity of Sagbatoru-Igweta-Iwoama waterways in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. Heavily armed sea pirates, in three speedboats, rounded up ten speed boats filled
NIGERIA:On 12 August, a Nigeria-flagged offshore support vessel was fired upon approximately 35nm off the Nigerian coast. Two gunboats with approximately 7 - 8 pirates on board fired upon the vessel. A near-by patrol boat responded to the emergency
NIGERIA:On 12 August, the anchored Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker SP ATLANTA was hijacked at 06-19N 003-27E, at the Lagos Anchorage. Approximately 11 pirates, armed with guns, boarded and hijacked the chemical tanker at anchor. They stole crew
NIGERIA:On 12 May, a fishing vessel was attacked approximately 15 nm south of Akwa Ibom state. The fishing trawler reported being attacked by armed pirates in a white-hulled speedboat at 0820 LT. Later, the same speedboat was reported to have approached
NIGERIA:On 13 April, the offshore supply vessel GYRE and escort boat BLUE JAY were fired upon at 04-43N 008-20E, approximately 5nm South of Parrot Island. A fast boat was spotted moving on intercept course towards the OSV. Escort boat, Blue Jay,
NIGERIA:On 13 April, the tanker LEON DIAS was boarded at 03-48N 006-25E, approximately 30nm Southeast of Brass. Vessel issued a distress signal, reported being under attack, and boarded by pirates. Although no further details are available; it is
NIGERIA:On 13 June, the Singapore-flagged underway offshore supply vessel MDPL CONTINENTAL ONE was boarded and personnel kidnapped at 04-02N 008-02E, approximately 7 nm southwest of the OFON Oil Field. Two fiberglass speed- boats, each with 2 outboards
NIGERIA:On 13 May, an anchored oil tanker was boarded at 06-20N 003-19E, approximately 8 nm south-southwest of Lagos. Vessel reported to authorities via VHF Channel 16 that two persons had boarded the ship and were seen on the deck. During the
NIGERIA:On 14 May, the offshore diving support vessel SAINT PATRICK was boarded at 04-25N 007-28E, approximately 7.5 nm south-southwest of the Opobo river estuary. The offshore diving support vessel was reported as being boarded and attacked by pirates
NIGERIA:On 14 May, the self-propelled tanker barge LADY SWATHIN was hijacked at 04-20N 007-40E, approximately 8.5 nm south of the Opobo River Estuary. The self-propelled tanker barge was reported as being hijacked by nine armed pirates in a white-hulled
NIGERIA:On 15 August, the anchored Marshal Islands-flagged tanker BLUEGREEN TIGRE experienced an attempted boarding in the vicinity of 06-21N 003-28E, at the Lagos Anchorage. Approximately 8-10 robbers, in a speed boat, attempted to place a hook on the
NIGERIA:On 15 August, the Nigeria-flagged product tanker NORTE was boarded in the Gulf of Guinea. On 17 August, the vessel was reportedly chased by vessels from the Nigerian Navy; to include two Navy ships of destroyer-size, 6 gun boats, and patrol plane
NIGERIA:On 17 December 2012, tanker SP BRUSSELS boarded and crew kidnapped in the vicinity of 03-44N 05-37E, approximately 40 nm off the Niger Delta. Three pirates armed with machine guns attacked and boarded the vessel while underway. They stole
NIGERIA:On 17 December, offshore supply vessel boarded and crew kidnapped at 04-15N 004-44E, while enroute to the Mobil Erah Oilfield. Armed pirates boarded the vessel, kidnapped three crew members and escaped. The bosun later navigated the vessel to
NIGERIA:On 17 February, the bulk carrier AFRICAN JOY was boarded at 06-27N 003-23E at Berth No.2, Apapa, Lagos. Robbers in a wooden boat approached the berthed vessel. One robber boarded the ship, broke into the forward store, and stole ship's stores,
NIGERIA:On 17 February, the tug ARMADA TUGAS 1 was boarded and personnel kidnapped at 03-57N 005-20E, approximately 40 nm WSW of Brass. Pirates boarded the vessel and kidnapped 6 officers. The remaining 12 crew members were unharmed and there was no
NIGERIA:On 19 July, the Vanuatu-flagged anchored offshore supply vessel C VIKING was boarded at 04-18N 007-46E, at the Usari Field, offshore Akwa lbom state. Crew managed to lock themselves in a citadel, no injuries reported. Pirates looted the vessel,
NIGERIA:On 20 Jan an unidentified Shell Oil Co. hovercraft with 5 staff was hijacked near Bugama Flow Station near Port Harcourt. Hostages released 24 Jan but craft still held as of 27 Jan.
NIGERIA:On 22 April, the container ship HANSA MARBURG was boarded at 02-31N 006-50E, approximately 133nm South of Port Harcourt. Armed pirates boarded a container ship underway. They kidnapped four crew members and escaped. No injuries were reported to
NIGERIA:On 22 February, the cargo ship KOTA BAHAGIA was fired upon and endured multiple attempted boardings at 03-51N 005-57E, approximately 30 nm SSW of Brass. A gand of approximately six pirates armed with automatic rifles in a skiff launched from a
NIGERIA:On 24 April, the underway cargo ship BOSUN was fired upon at 03-51N 005-40E, approximately 32 nm off the Niger Delta. The 3rd Officer observed one skiff approaching the vessel. The pirate's skiff approached from the starboard abeam, increased
NIGERIA:On 24 July, the anchored Nigeria-flagged product tanker LOULOU was boarded at 04-16N 007-56E, at the Eked Offshore Anchorage, approximately 40 nm southeast of Port Harcourt. Pirates reportedly boarded the vessel, destroyed the bridge laptop, and
NIGERIA:On 25 April, the underway container ship CITY OF XIAMEN was boarded at 04-10N 005-30E, approximately 45 nm west-southwest of Brass. Heavily armed pirates boarded underway ship. The ship raised the alarm and the crew took shelter in the citadel.
NIGERIA:On 25 February, a passenger boat was boarded and personnel kidnapped at 04-37N 008-22E, in the Ibaka Channel, Calabar River. The vessel was attacked and boarded by approximately 20 armed pirates in two speedboats. The pirates were reported to
NIGERIA:On 25 May, the underway chemical tanker MATRIX I was boarded and personnel kidnapped approximately 40 nm off the coast of Bayelsa state. Armed pirates attacked the underway tanker and abducted seven Pakistani crew members, whom are being held for
NIGERIA:On 26 April, the underway container ship CITY OF GUANGZHOU experienced an attempted boarding at 03-48N 004-57E, approximately 83 nm west-southwest of Brass. Pirates in a boat attempted to attack a container ship underway. Master raised alarm,
NIGERIA:On 27 June 2013, a fishing vessel was attacked at approximately 9 nm north of Brass Terminal. Several crew members were assaulted and the vessel had some damage. Two crew members may have been kidnapped. No more information.
NIGERIA:On 30 July, the Hong Kong-flagged underway chemical tanker HIGH JUPITER was fired upon at 03-31N 006-05E, approximately 45 nm south of Brass. A gunboat claiming to be a Nigerian navy boat called a chemical tanker on VHF and asked details of
NIGERIA:On 30 June at 0615 local time, a vessel was fired upon by pirates in 02-40.0N 006-08.3E, but managed to evade the attack.
NIGERIA:On 30 March, the tanker SEA HERMES was fired upon at 03-57N 006-41E, approximately 22 nm ssw of Bonny. A small skiff containing 8 to 10 pirates was sighted fast approaching the tankers starboard bow. Master and Duty Officer flashed a light and
NIGERIA:On 31 January, the tanker OLIVIA II was fired upon at 03-46N 005-19E, approximately 45 nm SSW of Brass. While underway, the vessel noticed three skiffs approaching at high speed. A suspected mother vessel was observed on radar at a distance of
NIGERIA:On 4 May, the underway cargo ship FRIO ATHENS was fired upon at 03-49N 006-41E, approximately 33 nm southwest of Bonny. Six to eight pirates in a speed boat chased and fired upon an underway refrigerated cargo ship. The vessel enforced
NIGERIA:On 4 May, the underway container ship CMA CGM AFRICA FOUR was fired upon at 04-02N 006-54 E, approximately 28 nm southwest of Bonny. Seven armed pirates in a speed boat, with two outboard motors, approached a container ship underway. Master
NIGERIA:On 4 September, an underway chemical tanker was fired upon at position 04-11N 005-34E, 20 nm south of Pennington Oil Terminal. A speed boat approached the chemical tanker with intent to board. The duty officer raised the alarm, alerted the crew
NIGERIA:On 5 July, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 06-26N 003-23E, on Lagos Port Road. Three armed men were reported to have separated part of the razor wire and gained access via a rope. The bosun spotted them and alerted the duty officer by
NIGERIA:On 7 May, the bulk carrier CENTENARIO BLU was fired upon at 04-43N 008-20E, approximately 4 nm north-northeast of James Town. Seven heavily armed pirates in a speed boat approached and fired upon the underway bulk carrier, channeling at Calabar
NIGERIA:OOW onboard a tanker drifting in position 03-43.3N 007-13.8E, observed two speed boats approachig it. Engines were started and crew alerted. Several bullets from automatic guns were fired towards the accommodation. The boats were white in color.
NIGERIA:Passenger boat attacked by unidentified gunmen 19 Jul 08, near Obioku, Nembe, Bayelsa State. A vessel traveling to Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital, with reportedly seven passengers including four Joint Task Force (JTF) soldiers was reported
NIGERIA:Passenger boats attacked, 19 Mar 08, along the Bonny Channel near Dawes Island, Rivers State. Militants in two speedboats attempted to rob passenger boats by firing shots but were foiled when Nigeria's Joint Military Task Force (JTF) intervened.
NIGERIA: Passenger boats attacked, women abducted 14 Mar 09 while underway from Bonny Island to Part Harcourt. According to a Nigerian military spokesman, gunmen attacked two passenger boats, forcing the men to jump overboard. They then abducted at least
NIGERIA:Passenger boats hijacked, passengers killed 26 Jun 08, Bonny. Four vessels were traveling from Bonny en route Port Harcourt when they were attacked in mid-sea by unidentified gunmen. The gunmen robbed all the passengers and reportedly killed the
NIGERIA:Passenger Vessel attacked, passenger killed 30 Dec 07 in the early hours, Bonny Channels. The vessel was traveling from Bonny Island to Port Harcourt, when it was approached by pirates who attempted to force it to stop mid-sea, but failed as the
NIGERIA:Passenger vessels boarded, robbed, and personnel injured 3 Oct 07 at approximately 0700 local time, Bonny channel. The pirates were said to have hidden in a mangrove and targeted four passenger boats. While some of the pirates boarded the vessels
NIGERIA: Patrol boat attacked, two seamen kidnapped 7 Jan, in Port Harcourt near Soku, an island in the coastal area of Rivers State. Gunmen in seven speedboats attacked the patrol boat and seized two naval officers, one of them a sub-lieutenant whose
NIGERIA: Petroleum tanker (HALIFAX) hijacked by pirates on 29 October at 1219 UTC while in position 03-26.5N 006-42.3E, approximately 62 nm southwest of Bonny. Vessel was awaiting further berthing instructions from its charterers. Vessel has a crew of 24
NIGERIA: Pipe-laying vessel attacked and personnel kidnapped 25 May off the coast of the southern state of Bayelsa. Suspected militants in two speedboats fired shots, during the abduction. Four Britians, three Americans and one South African were
NIGERIA:Pirates armed with AK-47 assault rifles approached and boarded an anchored barge. They opened fire, killing two naval security officers and injuring two crew members. The pirates stole vessels property and cash and escaped. Incident was reported
NIGERIA: Policemen killed, robbed, 12 Mar at approximately 1400 local time in Rivers State. The policemen were escorting a boat belonging to the Nigerian Liquidified Natural Gas (NLNG) to Bonny Island when the boat ran into an ambush laid by alleged
NIGERIA:Product tanker boarded 10 Oct 07 at 2202 local time, Bonny Island anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. They seized an AB while on his routine anti-piracy rounds and tied him up. However, before the robbers tied up
NIGERIA:Product tanker boarded 27 May 08 at 0545 local time, while at anchorage offshore Lagos. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. They lowered a hose into Cargo Tank No. 1 and started to discharge cargo into the boat. The duty crew
Nigeria:Product tanker boarded 29-APR-08 in position 06-15.1N 003-22.2E, Lagos anchorage. Four robbers boarded the vessel. They stole ship's stores from aft locker. Seeing the alert crew they escaped. Lagos port control informed. Vessel weighed anchor
NIGERIA:Product tanker boarded 30 Jan 08 at 2130 UTC in position 06-17.62N 003-24.7E, Lagos anchorage. Four robbers armed with handguns and knives boarded the vessel. The alert crew raised the alarm and the crew mustered. The robbers stole ship's stores
NIGERIA: Product tanker boarded 31 Mar, at 0100 local time in position 06-14.4N 003-14.4E, 12NM southwest of Lagos. The robbers, armed with knives, boarded the product tanker at forecastle anchor using grappling hooks. They successfully cut mooring ropes
NIGERIA: Product tanker boarded and robbed 08 Jan at 2335 local time, while berthed at Lagos Roads. Robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the product tanker, during STS cargo operations. They attacked a crewmember, tied him up, and asked for a key
NIGERIA:Product tanker boarded, robbed 21 Dec 07 at 0100 UTC in position 06-16.1N 003-18.3E, Lagos anchorage. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel from the port quarter, while the duty watch keeper was on the starboard side. The robbers held
NIGERIA: Product Tanker CAPE BIRD boarded and hijacked 08 October at 2040 UTC near position 04-55N 004-51E, approximately 90 nm south of Lagos, Nigeria. Recent reporting indicates that the ship has not yet been released. (IMB)
NIGERIA:Product tanker (GOLDEN LUCY) suffered explosion 11 Jan between 0600 and 0700 local time while docked in Port Harcourt. The fire is reported to have spread quickly and the tanker was moved away from facilities and beached on the opposite side of
NIGERIA: Refrigerated cargo ship boarded on 02 Oct 08 at 1215 UTC while the ship was drifting 20nm south of Bonny signal station. About ten pirates armed with submachine guns and hand grenades boarded the vessel. The ship contacted authorities and
NIGERIA: Refrigerated cargo ship boarded on 28 February while anchored at position 04-12 N 006-56 E, 3 nm from Fairway Buoy Port Harcourt. Eight pirates armed with guns boarded the ship from a small wooden boat and started firing toward the bridge and
NIGERIA: Refrigerated cargo ship reported being fired upon on 16 Nov 08 at 0430 UTC while at anchor in position 04:08N-006:50E, Bonny outer road. Robbers in a speedboat circled the ship four times and then left. There was no injury to the crew (IMB).
NIGERIA:RO-RO vessel fired upon on 13 December at 04-16N 05-19E, approximately 25 nm southwest of Bayelsa. Piratesin a boat armed with machine guns chased and fired upon the ship while underway. Master raised the alarm, increased speed, sent distress
NIGERIA:Security vessel attacked, 19 Mar 08, late evening, Bonny River in the vicinity of the port of Onne, Nigeria. Around 15 unknown gunmen aboard a speedboat attacked a security vessel as it travelled along the Bonny River towards Onne, a major oil
NIGERIA:Security vessel (PATIENCE) boarded, robbed 11 Feb 08 at Buoy 35, Bonny Channel. The vessel, belonging to the Elf Petroleum Nigeria Limited, was boarded by unknown gunmen and reportedly threw a crewmember overboard. The crewmember was later
NIGERIA:Security vessel (SEACOR MACOR) attacked 10 Jun 08, early morning off Akwa Ibom State, Addaks Anthan oilfield OML123, off Qua Iboe river. The vessel, owned by Canada's Addax Petroleum Company, was attacked by unidentified armed militants in two
Nigeria Seven Nigerian thieves, armed with guns and long knives, boarded a vessel (NFI) in river transit from the port of Warri, Nigeria to the sea, on April 24, 1996. The master started the emeregency alarm upon detecting the bandits; however, some of
NIGERIA: Ship boarded, robbed 27 Feb, at 0415 local time approximately 5NM off Lagos. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the ship, via the stern. They threatened the watch keepers with knives and stole two mooring ropes. The alarm was raised. The
NIGERIA: Small boat attacked and boarded 12 Sep at 0200 UTC, by gunmen in the Niger Delta. According to industry sources, the US supply vessel was boarded by gunmen shooting sporadically and looking for valuables. One Nigerian worker was killed and two
NIGERIA: Small ferry attacked 15 Jan, Kula, southern Niger Delta. Western oil companies evacuated staff from three oilfields, after gunmen opened fire on a small ferry carrying 14 passengers. The gunmen killed 12 passengers and the other two are being
NIGERIA:Supply vessel ASSO VENTUNO boarded and crew kidnapped on 23 December at 04-01N 005-14E, approximately 40 nm off the coastline of Bayelsa. Pirates armed with guns attacked and boarded the offshore supply vessel while underway, and kidnapped four
NIGERIA: Supply vessel fired upon 19 Dec 09 at 0250 local time while in position 04-15N 008-11E, Ubit oil field. While at stand-by running security patterns at Ubit North anchorage, a fly boat was spotted approaching the vessel. Shot were fired and the
NIGERIA:Supply vessel (POLARIS) boarded, robbed 8 Sep 08, 35NM southwest of Bonny. According to media reports, men onboard two speedboats first opened fire on the vessel. The perpetrators boarded the vessel and stole personal belongings and damaging
NIGERIA: Supply vessel robbed 28 Sep 09 close to midnight while underway in position 04-10N 007-00E, approximately nine nautical miles off Bonny and close to the Bonny Fairway Buoy. The robbers took crew valuables (Risk Intelligence/MaRisk).
NIGERIA:Supply vessel towing a barge was boarded on 08 May underway at 03:53 N ? 005:35 E, near the Pennington Oil Terminal. Six pirates armed with assault rifles in a speed boat launched from a nearby fishing trawler. The alarm was raised and the crew
NIGERIA:Supply vessel was hijacked on 07 May at 04:26 N - 004:58 E, approximately 38 nm offshore from the Nigerian coastline. The pirates hijacked the vessel and took 17 crew members as hostages. The pirates released the crew and the vessel later that
NIGERIA: Support vessel (LIBERTY SERVICE) boarded 11 Jan, while underway approximately 7 nm off the coast of Bayelsa State. An estimated 40 armed men, traveling in three canoes, forced their way aboard the vessel and abducted four western expatriates. An