NIGERIA: Support vessel (SEACOR) attacked and hostages taken 2 Jun in the evening, while at anchor off Port Harcourt. Two Filipino employees, of West Africa Offshore drilling, were taken from the vessel by gunmen. The hostages were rescued four hours
NIGERIA:Tanker Abu Dhabi Star was boarded and hijacked by pirates on the evening of 4 September at 06-11N 002-55E, Lagos Anchorage. All crew members locked themselves in the citadel safe room.
NIGERIA: Tanker attacked, robbed 14 Feb 09 at 2130 UTC while at Lagos anchorage. Around 12 to 14 robbers wearing masks and armed with AK-47s boarded the vessel at anchor. They took a crewmember hostage and forced him to guide them to the bridge. They
NIGERIA:Tanker (BERGER SISAR) hijacked 26 Jul 2008, Bonny River. According to a military spokesman, around six armed militants attacked the tanker, shooting two civilians and abducting eight crewmembers. The two civilians were wounded, but did not die in
NIGERIA: TANKER BOARDED 11 MAR 09 AT 0252Z WHILE ANCHORED IN POSITION 06-19N 003-25E, LAGOS ANCHORAGE. MEN ARMED WITH GUNS, KNIVES, AND IRON RODS BOARDED THE VESSEL AND ASSULTED THE CREW. THE CAPTAIN AND ANOTHER CREW MEMBER WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE
NIGERIA:Tanker boarded and crew kidnapped on 17 December in the vicinity of 03-41N 07-12E, approximately 40 nm off the Niger Delta. An unknown number of pirates boarded the tanker. During the ordeal, pirates stole personal items, vandalized the vessel,
NIGERIA: Tanker boarded and robbed 11 Sep at 2355, in position 06-19.5N 003-25.0E at Lagos outer roads. Two robbers boarded during STS operations. Alert crew mustered but robbers stole ships stores and escaped (IMB).
NIGERIA: Tanker boarded and robbed 16 Jun, at 0140 local time, Lagos Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel, while it was undergoing preparations for STS operations. The robbers armed with knives tied up the aft station watchman. The D/O noticed a small
NIGERIA: Tanker boarded and robbed 3 Feb, 0245 local time in position 06-03.0N 003-25.5E, Lagos Roads. Five pirates, armed with guns, boarded the tanker drifting 20 miles off the breakwaters. The pirates threatened the duty AB, at forward station by
NIGERIA: Tanker boarded and robbed at 4 Apr at 0200 local time, while at berth in Lagos (per 22 May reporting). Robbers broke open the paint store and stole from the ships stores. The alarm was raised and the authorities were informed. The master
NIGERIA: Tanker boarded and three crewmembers kidnapped 1 Oct 2010 at 0100 local time while in position 04-03.45N 006-48.07E, approximately 25NM southwest of Bonny Island. Heavily armed men boarded a tanker and kidnapped the chief engineer, 2nd officer,
NIGERIA:Tanker boarded on 01 June at 06:19 N - 003:29 E, Lagos Anchorage. Three armed robbers boarded the tanker from a wooden boat. The alarm was raised and the crewretreated into the citadel. After four hours the crew emerged from the citadel and found
NIGERIA:Tanker boarded, robbed 02 Mar 08 at 2315 local time while in position 06-18.3N 003-20.54E, Lagos light house anchorage. Two robbers armed with knives attacked, injured, and robbed the duty watchman onboard the vessel. Another watchman nearby
NIGERIA:Tanker boarded, robbed 18 Jan 2008 at 0353 local time, 3NM off Lagos. Robbers boarded the vessel during STS cargo operations, stole ship's stores and escaped. No injuries to crew (IMB).
NIGERIA: Tanker (BOW BAHIA) boarded 09 Feb 07 at 0230 local time in position 06-15.00N 003-15.00E, Lagos Roads, per 19 Sept 07 reporting. The bridge security guard observed three robbers boarding on port side aft, during bunkering operations at barge (MT
NIGERIA: Tanker (CAPE BRINDISI) boarded 22 Jun, in the morning, 20 miles off the coast at Pennington offshore terminal. The vessel was boarded by at least three militants armed with AK-47 rifles. The attackers fired their weapons in the air and then
NIGERIA: Tanker fired upon 16 Dec 08 at 0740 local time while underway in position 03-43N 007-13E, 41NM south of Bonny River. A crewmember on watch onboard the tanker observed two speed boats approaching. Engines were started and the crew was alerted.
NIGERIA:Tanker fired upon on 30 June at 04-01N 006-06E, 70 nm southwest of Port Harcourt. Armed pirates in a boat chased and fired upon the vessel while underway from Bonny River.Nigerian Navy personnel onboard returned fire, resulting in the pirates
NIGERIA: Tanker (MEREDITH) attacked 21 Jan 09, early morning while underway in the Bonny Fairway Buoy in the Niger Delta. Heavily armed assailants riding in four speedboats hit the tanker with dynamite at around dawn as it was in transit to Port Harcourt
NIGERIA: Tanker reported attempted boarding 05 Aug 07 at 0225 UTC in, position 06-18.6N 003-23.9E, Lagos anchorage. A boat with six robbers approached the vessel from the stern. The watchman on duty spotted the robbers trying to board the ship by hooking
NIGERIA:Tanker reported suspicious approach 06 Apr 08 at 2000 UTC while in position 05-17.7N 004-43.03E, 92NM southeast of Lagos. An unlit speedboat approached the vessel from the stern. The alarm was raised and SSAS alarm activated. The speedboat fired
NIGERIA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 14 Sept 07 at 0216 local time in position 06-16.5N 003-21.3E, Lagos anchorage. The deck watchman on the vessel noticed a fast boat, with 3-4 robbers, approaching from astern. One robber was seen holding a
NIGERIA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 14 Sept 07 at 0330 UTC in position 06-18N 003-22E, Lagos anchorage. Deck crew onboard the vessel carrying out STS operations noticed two small boats in the vicinity. Suddenly one of the boats with three
NIGERIA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 16 May at 0125 local time, while drifting at Fairway Buoy RACON B, Bonny River. Watch officer noticed three boats on radar, at a range of one mile. When the boats came within two cables from the ship, watch
NIGERIA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 23 Apr at 0115 local time, in position 06-16.6N 003-15.47E, Lagos outer port limit. The duty officer onboard the tanker at anchor noticed a tug named (CAPTAIN KOLA), approaching the vessel without reason. The
NIGERIA:Tanker (RIO BRAVO) boarded, robbed 06 Apr 07 at 0200 local time, while at berth, Lagos, per 01 Jan 08 reporting. Robbers boarded the vessel and broke open the paint storage and stole ship's stores. The alarm was raised and authorities informed.
NIGERIA: Tanker robbed 29 Dec 09 at 2116 local time while anchored in position 06-17.73N 003-22.7E, Lagos anchorage. Three armed robbers boarded the vessel and stole crew personal belongings and ship?s equipment before escaping approximately 2 hours
NIGERIA: Tanker robbed on 1 Nov 2008 at 2205 local time while anchored at 06-19N 003-26E, Lagos OPL anchorage. Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker from the stern. They overpowered the duty crewmember, tied up his hands, stole his
NIGERIA:Tanker robbed on 20 Sep 08 at: 0100 local time while at anchor 6.6 nm off Lagos breakwater, Nigeria. Two robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker at anchor. Duty A/B noticed the robbers on the poop deck. He shouted at them and informed the duty
NIGERIA:The 1,089-ton, Bahamas-flag supply vessel (SMIT-LLOYD 31) was boarded at 0340 19 Jan near Olibiri, Nigeria. Three crew suffered cuts and bruises.
NIGERIA:The 137-ton, St. Vincent-flag supply vessel (SEABULK LINCOLN 6) was chased by would-be boarders 0400 22 Jan from a position 6 miles offshore from FIniwa, Nigeria. Shots fired at the vessel struck its starboard side and portable Diesel fuel tank.
NIGERIA:The 1,930-ton, St. Vincent flag supply vessel (RED MARTIN 1) was boarded 0115 26 Jan in posit. 04-03N 05-56E off the Niger Delta. Seven men armed with machine guns stole a"large amount" of equipment and crew's possessions and the vessel's master
NIGERIA:The 2,028-ton, Panamanian-flag refrigerated cargo ship (MEDEMSAND) was boarded 12 Jul (reported 27 Jul) while discharging cargo at Lagos. Three uniformed men boarded the ship and went to the captain's cabin where they threatened him with knives
NIGERIA: The 6,285-ton cargo ship (CEC MEADOW) was boarded 11 Jan at 0300 local time by about twenty armed robbers, while the ship was discharging at berth 4. The intruders began beating the stevedores and their foreman, while the ship's crew fled into
NIGERIA:The 9,094-ton, Bahamian-flag chemical tanker (DUBAI PRIDE) was boarded 11 Feb 0430 UTC at Lagos Anchorage by ten attackers armed with long knives. The attackers threatened the duty seaman and raided the ship's stores.
NIGERIA The Liberian-flag cargo 2,514-ton ship Frischland was attacked by robbers in the Chanomi creek while outbound from Warri, Nigeria at 1210 local time 27 Aug 97. The attack was staged from a speedboat containing seven armed men. After pursuing the
NIGERIA: The offshore processing tanker (JAMESTOWN) was boarded 12 Jun at 1100 local time, 10 miles off the coast of Warri. Reports of up to 50 Nigerian hijackers, (carrying machine guns and knives) ordered a halt to oil production, barricaded the
NIGERIA: The offshore support ship (MAERSK SHIPPER) was boarded 15 Apr and its crew of 16 held hostage off the Nigerian Coast. The vessel's operator paid what is described as a $2.500 ransom in local currency and the hostages were freed beginning 4 May.
NIGERIA: The refrigerated carrier (FRIO JAPAN) was boarded 20 Apr at 0200 while berthed at Port Harcourt. Six persons armed with clubs and machetes overpowered two security guards, injuring one. While crew locked themselves in the accommodation block the
NIGERIA:Tug boarded on 15 October near 03-39N 006-14E, approximately 40 nm South of Brass. Seven armed pirates boarded the tug while underway via speedboat launched from a mother vessel. They stole crew personal effects, kidnapped seven crewmembers and
NIGERIA: Tug boarded while underway 8 Feb, at 1950 local time in position 05-23.4N 005-11.7E, vicinity of Forcados River. Five heavily armed pirates in a speedboat boarded a tug while underway. The pirates ordered the master to drop the anchor and forced
NIGERIA:Tugboat (HERKULES) hijacked 25 Jul 2008, Bonny River. The vessel was sailing to Akpo Oil Field when armed gunmen in speedboats seized the vessel and its 12-man crew. According to local reports, upon taking control of the vessel, the gunmen
NIGERIA: Tug briefly hijacked, vessel robbed 7 Sep 09 at 0600 UTC in position 03-53.50N 006-47.50E, approximately 30NM from Port Harcourt. Nine men armed with automatic weapons in a speedboat boarded and hijacked an offshore tug. They then used the tug
NIGERIA:Tug (FULMAR LAMNACO) hijacked, sailor killed 7 Sep 08 in the early hours Sabriero River off Bonny in southern Rivers state. Nigerian militants killed one sailor and kidnapped another when they hijacked a vessel belonging to the Nigerian Unit of
NIGERIA:Tug (HD BLUE OCEAN) hijacked 9 Sep 08 at 1430 local time at the entrance of Sabriero River, Delta. Unidentified gunmen hijacked the vessel with five foreign workers and eight Nigerians. Nigerian military officials were not immediately able to
NIGERIA: Tug robbed 20 Mar 10 at 1411 UTC while underway in position 04-47N 008-18.5E, Calabar. Three armed men boarded the vessel and fired warning shots into the air with machine guns. The master sent SSAS alert and contacted local agents for
NIGERIA: Tug robbed 5 Nov 10 at 1322 local time while underway in position 04-38N 008-22E, approximately 10NM south of Parrot Island, Calabar. Twenty pirates armed with guns in two speed boats boarded a tug underway. All crew locked themselves into the
NIGERIA: Tug was boarded 27 Jan at 0820 local time while underway in position 04-11.6N 006-58.3E, approximately 3NM SW of the Bonny Fairway buoy. Six criminals armed with guns boarded the vessel. They stole the vessel's and captain's cash, property, and
NIGERIA:Two tugs (NFI) carrying 9 crew from Shell Oil Co. Opukushi Flow Station were seized by the Letugbene Community of Bayelsa State 18 Jan. No information on the craft or their crew was available as of 27 Jan.
NIGERIA: Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 20 Jun, at 0310 UTC at Lagos Roads anchorage. Three robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel from forecastle. They took hostage a duty A/B and held him at gunpoint. They lowered ship's
NIGERIA: Unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 12 May while engaged in STS operations 10 nm off Lagos (06-27N 003-23W). Intruders assaulted duty seaman who raised alarm, but thieves escaped with stores, equipment and crew personal effects (IMB).
NIGERIA: Unidentified militants attack ship, hostages taken 03 May 08 at 1100 local time, 15NM northwest off the Bonny coast in Rivers State. Attackers in five speedboats attacked a yet to be identified ship and took the captain and the engineer hostage
NIGERIA:Unidentified militants in speedboats attack jetty area, victim killed, 12 Nov 07 in the early hours, the Qua Iboe Terminal, Akwa Ibom state. Approximately 50 gunmen dressed in red attire, traveling in seven to eleven speedboats with general
NIGERIA: Unidentified tanker attacked by five persons armed with machine guns 7 Apr at 0104 local time while anchored in position 05-28N 005-05E, Escravos anchorage. Anti-piracy crew raised alarm and directed foam monitor at boat. Attackers opened fire
NIGERIA: Unidentified tanker boarded and robbed 24 May at 0350 local time, Lagos outer anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel at stern using a rope. They assaulted a crewmember and tied his hands. They stole ship's stores, property, and the
NIGERIA: Unidentified tanker reported attempted boarding 24 Apr at 0210 UTC, while in position: 06-01.3N 003-17.4E, Lagos Roads. Three robbers in an 8 meter boat attempted to board the vessel. Alert crew prevented boarding (IMB).
NIGERIA: Unknown vessel (DLB CHEYENNE) attacked, hostages taken 08 May at 2300 local time 10 km off Escravos, Delta State. The attack reportedly involved almost 40 gunmen on six small vessels. Nigerian military personnel fought the attackers but could
NIGERIA: Vessel attacked, captain killed 5 Feb 09 at 0200 UTC while operating in an oilfield off the coast of southern Nigeria's Akwa Ibom state. Two private security groups working in the sector said a gang in two boats attacked the vessel. The captain
NIGERIA: Vessel attacked, robbed 16 Jan, in the evening near Bonny Island, River State. Robbers killed one foreigner and two Nigerians traveling from Port Harcourt to Bonny Island. The gunmen also critically injured six other passengers, while robbing
NIGERIA:Vessel boarded 17 Apr 08 at 0455 local time while at berth at Apapa/Tin Can Island. Ten robbers in two speedboats boarded the vessel. They broke open the paint store and stole ship's stores. The alarm was raised and the ship's crew locked
NIGERIA:Vessel boarded on 17 May at 04-39N 004-45E, 45. Pirates armed with guns approached a landing craft at a speed of 7 knots. Master raised the alarm, stopped the main engines, and instructed the crew to muster in the citadel. By the time the pirates
NIGERIA: Vessel boarded, robbed 21 Dec, at 0115 UTC in position 06:11N 003:20.1E, 13nm south of Lagos. Deck watchmen on the vessel spotted two robbers, dressed in black overalls and armed with crow bars on forward deck. The robbers broke open and robbed
NIGERIA:Vessel reported attempted boarding 21 Feb 08 at 2340 local time while in position 06-18.4N 003-20.4E, Lagos anchorage. Just before watch change over, the forward duty watchman heard the engine of a motor boat approaching on the portside. He
NIGERIA: Vessel robbed 21 May 09 at 0320 local time while anchored in Lagos roads. Six robbers armed with automatic weapons boarded the vessel. They broke down the captain and chief officer's cabin doors and stole cash. The captain raised the distress
NIGERIA: Vessel (SATURNAS) boarded, crewmembers kidnapped 3 Aug 09 while operating in the vicinity of the Escravos River in the western Niger Delta. The Lithuanian-flagged vessel came under attack by an unidentified group in a high-speed boat, according
NIGERIA:Vessel, two tugboats boarded, crew kidnapped, 12 Mar 08, 1250 local time, Calabar River, Rivers State. Suspected pirates, armed in three speedboats, seized one vessel and two tugboats along with six crewmembers while the vessel and tugs were
NIGERIA: Watchmen aboard an unidentified bulk carrier, at berth 8 Dec at Lagos, discovered that protective bars, covering the rudder trunk opening under the ship's stern, had been cut away. Master reports two boats, with 7 to 9 men each, followed the
NIPAH ISLAND, INDONESIA: Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a tanker carrying out STS operations, the robbers entered the engine room and were spotted by the duty oiler who raised the alarm. All crew mustered in the CCR and contacted CSO and
NIPPA ANCHORAGE, SINGAPORE STRAITS: Five robbers armed with two machine guns in a boat attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchor. The robbers used hooks attached with ropes to board the ship but were noticed by duty crew who raised the alarm. Robbers
NORTH ARABIAN SEA: A merchant vessel reported being hijacked at 1052Z on 17 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
NORTH ARABIAN SEA: An unidentified chemical tanker reports attempt to board 29 Feb at 0625 UTC while underway in position 24-43.6N 061-55.0E. Four persons in two speedboats moved away when alarm raised and crew mustered with activated fire hoses.
NORTH ARABIAN SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTEDLY WAS APPROACHED 3 SEP AT 2115 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 21-53N 064-24E BY SIX BOATS WHICH CHARGED THE SHIP'S SIDE AT HIGH SPEED. ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND ANTI-PIRACY CREW MUSTERED WITH FIRE HOSES AS DECK
NORTHERN PERSIAN GULF:Container vessel boarded 12 Oct 07 at 0225 local time/2225 UTC while at anchor in position 29-52.0N 048-41.4E, near No. 5 buoy at entrance to Shatt al Arab. One small boat (about 7m) came along the starboard side. Four persons were
NORTHERN PERSIAN GULF: Unspecified vessel attacked, robbed 22 Jan, off Bubiyan island. The pirates allegedly shot and killed one Iranian crewman and injured another before escaping, with merchandise from the vessel. Kuwaiti Coast Guard responded to the
NORTH KOREAN AUTHORITIES SEIZED THE JAPANESE FISHING VESSEL KAISEI MARU NO. 55 IN JAN 86 FOR ALLEGEDLY VIOLATING NORTH KOREAN MILITARY BOUNDARY. KAISEI MARU NO. 55 AND HER CREW WERE RELEASED ON 17 APR 86.
NOTE: ABOVE POSITION IS BASED ON THE STATEMENT OF OCCURRENCE BEING IN THE "EASTERN PART OF THE GULF". A PREVIOUS REPORT HAD GIVEN THE LOCATION OF THE INCIDENT AS 90 KILOMETERS SOUTH OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IN THE GULF OF OMAN. THE IRANIAN NAVY CONFIRMED
NOTE:::ABOVE POSITION IS FOR LOCATION ONLY. PRECISE LOCALE IS GIVEN ONLY AS SINGAPORE STRAIT. FIVE ARMED PIRATES ARMED WITH KNIVES BOARDED THE IGLOO MOSS FROM A SMALL FAST BOAT WHILE THE LPG CARRIER WAS TRANSITTING THE SINGAPORE STRAIT.SHE WAS BOUND FROM
NOTE: POSITION QUOTED ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE BASED ON NEWS REPORTS OF 125 AND 130 MILES EAST OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE. THE POSITION IS APPROXIMATELY 130 MILES SOUTHEAST OF THE STRAIT IN THE CENTER OF THE GULF OF OMAN PURELY FOR REFERENCE
NOTE: SOURCE OF INFORMATION DOES NOT PROVIDE A GEOGRAPHIC POSITION. WILDRAKE REPORTEDLY SEIZED 60 KM NORTH OF TUNIS. TUNISIAN AUTHORITIES SEIZED THE M/V WILDRAKE, A NORWEGIAN DIVING/MAINTENANCE/SUPPORT VESSEL, WHILE UNDERTAKING SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN THE
O5 NOV 93 AT 0210Z, M/V KAYAX IN POSITION 19-52N 118-22E APPROACHED BY PIRATE VESSEL. M/V KAYAX INCREASED SPEED AND CHANGED COURSE. PIRATE VESSEL DID NOT ATTACK DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF ROUGH SEAS.
OFF BATU PUTIH, MALAYSIA: Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor and stole ship's properties. Upon noticing the store rooms broken into, the duty A/B raised the alarm. Crew mustered and searched the ship but the robbers had already escaped.
OFF COTONOU, BENIN: Armed pirates boarded a chemicl tanker at anchor waiting for STS operations. They hijacked the tanker to an unknown location. The pirates stole ship's properties, crew personal belongings and some cargo and left the tanker on 16 May
OFF GRANDE COMORE ISLAND, COMOROS: About five pirates armed with guns in two high speed skiffs chased a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, sounded ship's whistle and crew mustered at citadel except the bridge crew and armed security team. Master
OFF LAGOS, NIGERIA: 3RD officer on a product tanker noticed on radar a boat approaching from the port bow. When Aldis lights were directed at the boat, the boat stopped and turned towards another vessel. Later the boat approached the tanker from astern.
OFF PULAU BINTAN, INDOANESIA: Armed pirates boarded a tug towing a loaded barge underway from Sarawak to Johor. They took hostage the crewmembers, tied their hands and locked them in a cabin. The pirates hijacked the vessel and sailed into Malaysian
OFF SOMALIA: Armed pirates chased a tug underway. The tug released the barge it was towing to increase speed and maneuverability. Security team onboard fired flares. The skiffs later aborted the attack and rejoined a previously hijacked vessel.
OFF SOMALIA: While underway a container ship detected a white-hull fishing vessel with two small craft on each side. The fishing vessel lowered one craft, which chased the ship for around 45 minutes before aborting the attempt due to preventive measures.
OFF TANJONG STAPA, MALAYSIA: Six robbers armed with long knives in a boat came alongside and boarded a product tanker at anchor. The robbers tied up the Master and crew members. They stole ship's and crew properties. During the incident the Malaysian
OFF TANJUNG BULAT, MALAYSIA: Five robbers in a wooden boat approached a bulk carrier at anchor. One of the robers boarded the ship and attempted to steal ship's stores. Duty crew noticed the robber and informed bridge who raised the alarm, sounded ship's
OFF TIOMAN ISLAND, MALAYSIA: A group of more than ten pirates armed with long knives in a speed boat boarded a tug towing a barge enroute from singapore to koh kong cambodia. They took hostage the ten crewmembers, locked them in a cabin, cut off the
OFF TOGO: A refrigerated cargo ship drifting noticed on radar an approaching small boat. As the boat closed towards the vessel no change in course or speed was observed. Seeing this the Master raised alarm, started main engine, increased speed and
OMAN:A merchant vessel reported being fired upon at 0505Z on 06 Mar 2012 in position 1421N 05236E, approximately 212NM Southwest of Salala, Oman.
OMAN:Amerchant vessel reported being hijacked at 1126Z on 10 May in position 1548N 06118E approximately 450NM south east of Salalah, Oman.
OMAN: An unidentified cargo ship was followed 3 Feb at 0620 local time while underway in position 21-40N 059-46E, off Oman. Five masked persons in two speedboats were observed following and attempting to board. Ship increased speed and contacted Coast
OMAN:A Tanker was approached by a skiff on 24 March 190nm east-northeast of Sur, Oman, Somalia at positions 20:49N - 062:27E. A Pirate mother ship was at a distance of 6 nm. The Takers Master observed a skiff launch 4nm away. The Master alerted the
OMAN: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 10 June 09 at 1420 UTC while underway in position 18-41N 058-01E, approximately 20NM off Ras al Madrakah. Approximately ten men armed with automatic weapons and an RPG in two speed boats chased the vessel
OMAN:Chemical Tanker was chased on 09 June at 24:52 N - 056:38 E 12 nm east of Al Bulaydah, Oman. Pirates in four boats chased a chemical tanker underway. Two boats approached from stern and positioned itself not more than five meters from the tanker's
OMAN:Dhow attacked on 24 September near 15-45 N 055-26E. An unknown number of pirates attempted a failed hijacking on the dhow.
OMAN: Four skiffs chasing a general cargo ship present in 17-35N 056-55E at 290915 UTC Sep. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
OMAN: General cargo ship (CHARELLE) hijacked 12 June 09 at 1334 UTC while underway in position 21-55N 059-51E, approximately 11NM off the coast of Oman. An unknown number of armed men boarded and hijacked the vessel after pursuing it for some time
OMAN:Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker pirated on 10 May while underway at 15:58 N ? 061:02 E, around 250 nm southeast of Ras Al Madrakah, Oman. Ten pirates in two skiffs armed with automatic weapons chased a crude oil tanker underway. The tanker
OMAN:LPG Tanker approached on 25 June at 25-15N 057-16E, 48 nm East of Fujairah, Oman. Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs approached the vessel while underway and closed to within 0.6 nm. The Master fired warning flares and pyrotechnics, increased
OMAN: LPG Tanker reported attempted boarding 22 Apr, at 0545 UTC while underway in position 20-38.7N 059-17.0E, approximately 20NM Northeast of Masirah Island. The master reported a white speedboat ,with three people onboard, approached the vessel from
OMAN:Marshall Island Flagged, US owned, M/V LNG ARIES was attacked by a skiff with 5-6 pirates onboard on 20 June at 20:50 N - 059:30 E, 35 nm northeast of Masirah Island, Oman. The skiff had no visible ladders onboard but opened fire with machine guns
OMAN:Merchant vessel experienced suspicious approach at 0535 UTC on 27 December near position 26-17N 056-43E in the Gulf of Oman, approximately 22 nm east of Al Kasab, Oman. The activity consisted of two skiffs, one of which approached the vessel to
OMAN: Motor yacht reports suspicious approach 28 Feb, at 0945 UTC in position 21-11.47N 059-33.70E, 51NM northeast of Ras Hilf Masirah. The yacht was contacted on VHF by a passing vessel asking for a weather report and the number of crew on board.
OMAN:On 25 February, a merchant ship reported a suspicious approach by one skiff in an area approximately 15 nautical miles north of Masirah Island, Oman. No shots were fired but the merchant ship reported sighting weapons aboard the skiff.
OMAN:On 31 January, the tanker MEGACORE PANTHEA experienced a suspicious approach in the vicinity of 21-23N 059-59E, approximately 33 nm East of Ash Sharqiyah. Vessel sighted a white skiff 3 miles off the starboard quarter. Skiff was proceeding in the
OMAN-SOUTHEAST COAST: A dhow with white and black hull, 1 speed boat with four armed pirates with automatic weapons ad rpgs chased a tanker underway. The tanker made evasive maneuvers, fire hoses, increased speed and sent SSAS alert. The skiff later
OMAN:Tanker fired upon on 15 December at 24-36N 057-32E, approximately 80 nm northwest of Muscat. Armed pirates in a skiff approached and opened fire on a tanker while underway. The Master raised alarm, commenced evasive maneuvers, called UKMTO, sent
OMAN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 18 May 08 while underway in position 21-07.5N 059-47.10E, 30NM off coast of Oman, 55NM northeast of Masirah Island. The vessel sighted a small speedboat trailing the vessel from the right stern, and was
OMAN:Tanker under suspicious approach on 15 December at 24-10N 059-08E, approximately 45 nm northeast of Muscat. A dhow was seen launching a skiff which approached the tanker while underway. Master raised the alarm, increased speed, altered course. Crew
OMAN: The master of a bulk carrier reported that one small boat attacked the vessel from her stern and fired a rpg at her. Master took evasive action, increased speed and managed to escape. The sea condition at the time of the incident was beaufort scale
ON 01 JUN 95 THIEVES IN TWO CHINESE FISHING VESSELS BOARDED THE TAIWANESE FISHING VESSEL TSAI HSING SHUN NO.2 IN THE TAIWAN STRAIT, APPROXIMATELY 45NM OFF THE WEST COAST OF TAIWAN. GOLD AND CASH WERE STOLEN. NO INJURIES TO THE FIVE-MEMBER CREW WERE
ON 01 MAY THE M/V DSR-TIANJIN ENCOUNTERED A SUSPICIOUS RADAR TARGET IN 12-57N 53-23E, ABOUT 16NM N OF SUQUTRA ISLAND. THE TARGET ALTERED COURSE AND SPEED TO MAINTAIN AN INTERCEPT COURSE WITH THE VESSEL. CONSIDERING THIS ACTION A POSSIBLE PIRACY ATTEMPT,
ON 02 AUG 95, AT 2010 LOCAL TIME, WHILE AT ANCHOR IN COLOMBO ROADS 1.5NM FROM THE PORT ENTRANCE BREAKWATER, THE GERMAN-FLAGGED CONTAINERSHIP NEDLLOYD SAO PAULA WAS BOARDED BY 20 PIRATES. THE ROVING DECKWATCH SIGHTED SEVEN BOATS TIED ALONGSIDE THE SHIP
ON 02 JAN 96 A SLEEPING GERMAN YACHTSMAN RECEIVED THREE GUNSHOT WOUNDS FROM ATTACKING PIRATES. THE ATTACK OCCURRED NEAR CONTADORA ISLAND, OFF PANAMA'S PACIFIC COAST.
ON 02 JUN, AT 0300 LOCAL TIME, THE M/V PETRO CONCORD WAS ATTACKED AND BOARDED BY FOUR PIRATES IN 10-12N, 107-02E AT VUNG TAU ANCHORAGE, VIETNAM. TWO CREW MEMBERS ON DUTY WERE GRABBED AND PREVENTED BY THE PIRATES FROM TRYING TO ALERT THE CREW. THE PIRATES
ON 02 NOV 95 IRANIAN FORCES SEIZED AND HIJACKED AT GUNPOINT TWO CARGO SHIPS NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE SHATT AL-ARAB. THE CARGO SHIPS NILKANTHA AND SHREE VISHNU WERE BEING TOWED BY THE UKRAINIAN-FLAGGED TUG/SUPPLY SHIP DUMAY AT THE TIME OF THE HIJACK. THE TUG
ON 03 JAN 96 THW KEELUNG-BASED FENG YU MAN NO.1132 WAS HIJACKED BY TWO MAINLAND CHINESE FISHING VESSELS ABOUT 70NM OFF THE KEELUNG COAST OF TAIWAN.
ON 03 MAY AT 1310 UTC A SMALL BOAT FIRED UPON THE M/V LILIANA DIMITROVA IN 12-12N 51-02E, ABOUT 100NM W OF SUQUTRA ISLAND. ONE CREWMEMBER WAS WOUNDED IN THE ATTACK.
ON 04 AUG 95 THE MASTERS OF THE CARGO SHIPS VERANO (CYPRIOT), CORUNA (SPANISH) AND DOAL UCKA (BAHAMIAN) REPORTED THAT DURING THE NIGHT ASSAILANTS ATTEMPTED TO CUT THEIR RESPECTIVE SHIP'S MOORING LINES WHILE AT BERTH IN BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE.
ON 04 JUL 95 AT 2315 LOCAL TIME PIRATES ATTACKED THE GENERAL MONARCH IN THE STRAIT OF MALACCA IN 02-10N 101-44E. A SMALL VESSEL, UNLIGHTED, WAS DETECTED BY RADAR AT THREE MILES OFF APPROACHING THE STERN AT A SPEED OF 15 KNOTS. THE VESSEL APPROACHED TO
ON 05 MAY, AT 0325 LOCAL TIME, THE M/V JAVA RAINBOW WAS BOARDED BY SIX PIRATES ARMED WITH KNIVES AND BOLOS WHILE THE VESSEL WAS AT BERTH AWAITING THE PILOT, IN SANDAKAN, MALAYSIA. THE PIRATES FAILED TO ENTER THE ACCOMMODATIONS, HOWEVER THEY BROKE INTO
ON 06APR91 THE F/V NO.2 SHIGEYOSHI-MARU WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES OF UNKNOWN NATIONALITY IN POSITION 25-50 N 123-30 E. PROPERTY LOST INCLUDED 140,000 YEN, RADIOS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT. ON 071220APR91 THE F/V NO.2 SHIGEYOSHI WAS ORDERED TO HEAVE TO
ON 06 DEC 95 AN UNKNOWN ASSAILANT TWICE FIRED UPON THE U.S.-FLAGGED YACHT KELLY MARIE WHILE THE VESSEL ANCHORED OFF THE HANISH ISLANDS IN THE SOUTHERN RED SEA. THE YACHT REPORTED NO INJURIES AND SAFELY DEPARTED THE AREA 07 DEC. (YEMEN AND ERITREA ARE IN
ON 09 NOV 95, THE PANAMANIAN-FLAGGED CARGO SHIP IVORY ACE ISSUED A DISTRESS BROADCAST ON 2182 KHZ STATING THE VESSEL WAS UNDER ATTACK BY PIRATES IN 03-17S 107-18E (SOUTH OF BELITUNG ISLAND), AND REQUIRED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE. THE VESSEL REPORTED THAT ONE
ON 10 AUG 95, AT 1930 LOCAL TIME, THE U.S.-FLAGGED CONTAINERSHIP PRESIDENT HARRISON TOOK EVASIVE ACTION AND OUTMANEUVERED A THREATENING SPEEDBOAT. THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE IN 22-04N 114-41E, ABOUT 40NM SOUTHEAST OF HONG KONG, IN THE INTERNATIONAL WATERS
ON 10 AUG 95 AT ABOUT 0200 LOCAL TIME THE DUTCH-FLAGGED GENERAL CARGO SHIP ERASMUSGRACHT DISCOVERED EVIDENCE OF INTRUDERS WHILE ANCHORED AT GUANGZHOU PILOT STATION, OFF GUISHAN DAO ISLAND, CHINA. THE CREW NOTICED BROKEN LOCKS ON THE FORECASTLE. MOORING
ON 10 AUG 95 PIRATES BOARDED THE PANAMANIAN-FLAGGED GENERAL CARGO SHIP HERFAH WHILE AT THE SOUTH LAMMA ANCHORAGE, HONG KONG IN 22-07.0N 114-09.6E. ONE LIFERAFT, FOUR MOORING ROPES, ONE LIFEBUOY AND SOME TOOLS WERE STOLEN.
ON 10 DEC, A GANG OF APPROXIMATELY 15 MEN BOARDED THE M/V SEA LADY I IN THE OUTER ANCHORAGE OF DAR ES SALAAM. NIGHT DUTY OFFICER SOUNDED THE ALARM AND THE THIEVES MADE THEIR GETAWAY VIA THE ANCHOR CHAIN. DECK EQUIPMENT WAS STOLEN.
ON 10 JAN, THIRTY ARMED THIEVES BOARDED THE FISH FACTORY VESSEL ALEKSEY CHUYEV, AT NIGHT, WHILE ANCHORED IN WATERS NEAR VLADIVOSTOK. THE VESSEL HAD RETURNED FROM A "SHOP TOUR" IN PUSAN. THE THIEVES TERRORIZED THE CREW AND PASSENGERS STEALING VALUABLES
ON 10 OCT 95 THE CHINESE-FLAGGED GENERAL CARGO SHIP YUN CHENG WAS BOARDED BY TWO ARMED PIRATES WHILE IN THE HOOGHLY RIVER PROCEEDING TO CALCUTTA. THE PIRATES DEPARTED WITHIN 15 MINUTES. THE CREW WAS UNHARMED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS ON ITEMS OR MONEY
ON 11 NOV 95, A BAND OF FIVE HEAVILY ARMED PIRATES BOARDED THE SINGAPOREAN-FLAGGED CARGO SHIP TROPICAL 88 OFF SEMPORNA (04-29E 118-37E) ALONG THE EAST COAST OF SABAH IN THE CELEBES SEA. BRANDISHING AUTOMATIC WEAPONS, THE PIRATES ROBBED THE CREW OF
ON 11 OCT 95 AT ABOUT 1900 LOCAL TIME, THE CONTAINER VESSEL ASIA STAR WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES WHILE AT COLOMBO ANCHORAGE. THE PIRATES BROKE OPEN TWO CONTAINERS AND STOLE SOME CARGO. WHEN CHALLENGED BY THE VESSEL'S CREW, THE PIRATES FLED IN A SPEEDBOAT.
ON 13 JUN 95 THREE TO FIVE GUNMEN, GAINING ACCESS AS PASSENGERS IN MACAU, HIJACKED THE HONG KONG-BOUND HYDROFOIL FERRY GUIA IN THE MOUTH OF THE PEARL RIVER (ZHUJIANG KOU). THE HIJACKERS TOOK CONTROL OF THE BRIDGE AND DIVERTED THE FERRY UP THE PEARL RIVER
ON 13 MAY, AT NIGHT, PIRATES BOARDED THE M/V EGMONDGRACHT AND M/V QUEBEC WHILE THE VESSELS WERE AT ANCHOR OUTSIDE OF HONG KONG. DECK EQUIPMENT AND PAINT WERE STOLEN. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
ON 13 SEP 95 APPROXIMATELY 25-30 PIRATES, ARMED WITH MACHINE GUNS AND WEARING MASKS, HIJACKED THE CYPRIOT-FLAGGED GENERAL CARGO SHIP ANNA SIERRA IN THE GULF OF THAILAND, 70NM SOUTHEAST OF BANGKOK. THE VESSEL WAS ON A VOYAGE FROM KO SI CHANG, THAILAND TO
ON 14 NOV 95 AT 2015 UTC, TWO PIRATES, ARMED WITH A STEEL PIPE AND KNIFE, USED A ROPE AND BOARDED THE TANKER STOLT EMERALD FROM A SMALL CRAFT. THE VESSEL SOUNDED THE GENERAL ALARM AND TURNED ON ALL DECK LIGHTS. ENTIRE INCIDENT LASTED TEN MINUTES. NO
ON 15 AUG 95 A BAND OF SEVEN THIEVES BOARDED AN UNIDENTIFIED MERCHANT SHIP WHILE ANCHORED OFF SANTOS AWAITING BERTH. THE THIEVES GAINED ACCESS TO THE SHIP USING GRAPPLING HOOKS. THE THIEVES HELD THE DECKWATCH AT GUNPOINT WHILE THEY BROKE INTO SEVEN
ON 15 DEC, MEJERTEIN PIRATES CAPTURED TWO FISHING VESSELS BELONGING TO THE SOMALI HIGHSEAS FISHING COMPANY (SHIFCO) OUTSIDE HURDIYO, SOMALIA. SHIFCO PAID A US$ ONE MILLION RANSOM FOR THE TWO VESSELS WHICH WERE RETURNED 09 JAN 95.
On 15 may 95 off subic bay, twenty uniformed men armed with ak-47 assault rifles blocked a taiwanese ship bound for manila. The thieves escorted the vessel outside philippine territorial waters and stole its cargo. the thieves were reported to be using a
ON 15 MAY, THE M/V STOLT SPUR WAS BOARDED BY TWENTY ARMED PIRATES WHILE DISCHARGING CARGO AT THE PETROBRAS TERMINAL, RIO DE JANEIRO. USING THREE SMALL BOATS AND A LARGE SHIP, THE PIRATES BOARDED SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM EACH OF THE SHIP'S DIRECTIONS. THE
ON 16 AUG 95 THIEVES BOARDED THE HONDURAN-FLAGGED FISHING VESSEL LADY DIANA OFF CAYOS MISKITOS, APPROXIMATELY 40NM OFF THE NICARAGUAN COAST. THE SHIP'S CATCH WAS STOLEN AND THE CREW ROBBED. A SIMILIAR ATTACK OCCURRED AGAINST ANOTHER UNNAMED FISHING
ON 16 JAN 96 A GROUP OF ARMED CHECHEN SYMPATHIZERS HIJACKED THE PANAMANIAN-FLAGGED PASSENGER/RO-RO CARGO/FERRY AVRASYA AT THE TURKISH PORT OF TRABZON. THE VESSEL WAS DIVERTED FROM ITS SCHEDULED PORT OF CALL, SOCHI, RUSSIA TO A COURSE HEADING FOR
ON 16 MAY 95 WHILE LOADING PIERSIDE IN RIO DE JANEIRO THE SAUDI ARABIAN-FLAGGED IBN QUTAIBAH WAS BOARDED BY A GROUP OF ARMED ROBBERS, PRETENDING TO BE STEVEDORES. TWO CREWMEN WERE HELD AT GUNPOINT WHILE VARIOUS ITEMS WERE STOLEN FROM CONTAINERS ONBOARD.
ON 17 OCT 95, DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS, SEVEN HEAVILY ARMED PIRATES BOARDED THE SINGAPOREAN-FLAGGED GENERAL CARGO/CONTAINER VESSEL TIGER SPEED AND THE BAHAMIAN-FLAGGED GENERAL CARGO VESSEL ORIENT VISION, WHILE THE TWO VESSELS ANCHORED OFF THE PORT
ON 18 JUL 95, WHILE ANCHORED OFF HONG KONG PORT LIMITS, THE GREEK-FLAGGED BULK CARRIER AMORGOS WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES. THREE MOORING ROPES AND SOME CARPENTER TOOLS WERE STOLEN.
ON 18 MAY THE F/V SHF 1104 WAS FIRED UPON AND BOARDED BY SIX ARMED PIRATES USING A SPEEDBOAT, 3 MILES SE OF HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE, IN THE STRAIT OF MALACCA. THE PIRATES RANSACKED THE WHEELHOUSE AND ROBBED THE CREW OF US $700 AND FORCED THE MASTER TO RADIO
ON 18 NOV 95 A SMALL BOAT FIRED FLARES AND MANEUVERED IN AN APPARENT ATTEMPT TO STOP AND BOARD THE PANAMANIAN-FLAGGED TANKER ANAX PUMA AS IT TRANSITED OFF THE COAST OF LIBERIA. THE TANKER SUCCESSFULLY AVOIDED A CONFRONTATION BY INCREASING SPEED AND
ON 19 JUL 95, WHILE ANCHORED OFF HUANGPU PORT, CHINA THIEVES BOARDED THE SINGAPOREAN-FLAGGED BULK CARRIER IKAN SELANGAT. THE THIEVES ARE SUSPECTED OF BOARDING FROM FISHING VESSELS. BREATHING APPARATUS, 230 TINS OF PAINT AND SEVERAL SMALL TOOLS WERE
ON 19 OCT 95, WHILE AT ANCHOR AT SANTOS ROADS, THE DANISH-FLAGGED CONTAINER SHIP TRSL CONCORD WAS BOARDED BY FOUR THIEVES, ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES, FROM 0015 TO 0140 LOCAL TIME. THE THIEVES BOARDED THE VESSEL THROUGH HATCH NO.3 FROM AN INFLATABLE
ON 20 JUL 95 STOWAWAYS ABOARD THE BAHAMIAN-FLAGGED GENERAL CARGO SHIP GUR MAIDEN OVERTOOK THE CREW AND DEMANDED PASSAGE TO THE UNITED STATES. THE SHIP DEPARTED RIO HAINA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ON 17 JUL ENROUTE FREEPORT, BAHAMAS. IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER THE
ON 22 AUG 95, AT ABOUT 2200 LOCAL TIME, WHILE ENROUTE TO LABUAN, MALAYSIA THE SINGAPOREAN-FLAGGED CHEMICAL TANKER ESSBERGER PILOT WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES IN 00-45N 108-05E. THE PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO GAIN ACCESS TO CREW ACCOMMODATIONS THROUGH MAIN DOORS AND
ON 23 AUG 95, AT 0345 LOCAL TIME, SIX PIRATES BOARDED THE BAHAMIAN-FLAGGED GENERAL CARGO SHIP NEDLLOYD CRISTOBAL WHILE ANCHORED IN RIO DE JANEIRO INNER ROADS. THE MASTER SOUNDED THE GENERAL ALARM, PLACED THE SHIP'S WHISTLE IN AUTOMATIC MODE, AND NOTIFIED
ON 23 JUN 95 TWELVE MEN WEARING CHINESE ARMY UNIFORMS BOARDED THE PANAMANIAN-FLAGGED GENERAL CARGO SHIP HYE MIEKO AND HIJACKED THE VESSEL. THE SHIP'S MASTER CONFIRMED THE SEIZURE OCCURRED NORTH OF REDANG ISLAND OFF THE EAST COAST OF MALAYSIA AND IN
ON 24 MAR 95 CHINESE THIEVES HIJACKED THE CARGO SHIP HYE PROSPERITY AS THE VESSEL TRANSITED THE GULF OF THAILAND. THE SHIP WAS ESCORTED TO A PORT IN THE GUANGDONG PROVINCE OF CHINA. THE CARGO OF CIGARETTES (US$2 MILLION) WAS CONFISCATED. THE HIJACKERS
ON 26 JAN 96 THE PANAMANIAN-FLAGGED CONTAINERSHIP HANGJUNG NO.9 WAS ATTACKED BY AN IRON-HULLED CHINESE COMMUNIST VESSEL BEARING THE NUMBER F-4404, ABOUT 40NM SOUTHWEST OF MAOPITOU. THE HANGJUNG NO.9 WAS ON A VOYAGE FROM INDONESIA TO KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN.
ON 26 OCT 95, LATE AT NIGHT, SIX PIRATES AMBUSHED A SMALL FISHING VESSEL WHILE THE FISHERMEN WERE CRUISING OFF THE COAST OF KABASALAN (07-48N 122-46E), ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, 490 MILES SOUTH OF MANILA. TWO FISHERMEN WERE KILLED BY GUNFIRE AND TWO OTHER
ON 27 APR 95 THIEVES ARMED WITH MACHINE GUNS, RIFLES AND KNIVES BOARDED A PLEASURE FISHING BOAT NEAR HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE. THE THIEVES CIRCLED THE FISHING BOAT THREE TIMES BEFORE FORCING THE CAPTAIN AT GUNPOINT TO COME ABOARD THEIR SPEEDBOAT. AFTER
ON 28 AUG 95 THE SRI LANKAN FERRY IRISH MONA WAS HIJACKED BY TAMIL REBELS. ON 29 AUG 95 THE REBELS USED THE FERRY TO LURE AND SINK TWO SRI LANKAN NAVAL PATROL BOATS OFF MULLAITIVU (09-16N 080-05E), NORTH OF TRINCOMALEE ON THE EAST COAST OF SRI LANKAN.
ON 29 MAR 93 A IRANIAN BOAT STOPPED FOR AFTERNOON PRAYERS WHEN THE PIRATES, SAID TO BE IRANIAN, FIRED UPON THEM WITH AUTOMATIC WEAPONS WHEN CREWMEMBERS REFUSED TO GIVE UP THEIR GOODS. TWO PEOPLE WERE INJURED.
ON 29 OCT 95 AT 1630 UTC, FIVE PIRATES ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES BOARDED THE CYPRIOT-FLAGGED TANKER CHARISMA IN 02-58.2S 107-19.0E, SOUTH OF BELITUNG. THE THIEVES ENTERED THE BRIDGE, RESTRAINED THE THREE OFFICERS ON DUTY, AND THEN RANSACKED THE MASTER'S
ON 30 APR, DURING THE NIGHT, PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE M/V PRINS PHILIPS WILLEM WHILE THE VESSEL WAS ANCHORED OFF ANYER-LOR IN THE SUNDA STRAIT. THE CREW REPELLED THE PIRATES ON THREE OCCASIONS. AN INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING DAY REVEALED MAIN ENGINE
ON 30 JUN 95 2040 LOCAL TIME FOUR PIRATES BOARDED THE SINGAPOREAN- FLAGGED TANKER PETRO CONCORD. THE TANKER WAS IN TRANSIT BETWEEN PALEMBANG AND SINGAPORE, IN THE AIR MUSI, WITH THE PILOT ON BOARD. VARIOUS MOORING LINES WERE STOLEN.
ON 9 SEP 94, THE M/V BONSELLA WAS APPROACHED BY 26 BANDITS IN A DHOW PRESENTING THEMSELVES AS COAST GUARD AND USING MORTAR FIRE TO HIJACK THE SHIP. THE ATTACK OCCURRED THREE MILES OFFSHORE OF CALUULA, THE NORTHERNMOST POINT OF SOMALIA, IN THE GULF OF
ON APPROXIMATELY 20 DEC 95, AT 0030, A DARKENED MOTORIZED BUMBOAT APPROACHED THE M/V COURIER WHILE ANCHORED AT THE JURONG PETROLEUM ANCHORAGE, SINGAPORE. THE DECK WATCH OBSERVED THE BUMBOAT TYING UP TO THE VESSEL'S ANCHOR CHAIN, AND THEN SAW AN INTRUDER
ONE OF FOUR PIRATES FROM A HIGH SPEED BOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A VESSEL AT ANCHOR IN TANJUNGPAGAR ANCHORAGE. THE VESSEL'S ANTI- PIRACY SQUAD FOILED THE ATTEMPTED BOARDING.
ON FEB. 15, PIRATES USING AUTOMATIC WEAPONS FIRED AT THE BRIDGE AND BOARDED THE HONDURAN FLAGGED MERCHANT VESSEL LUCKY TRADER NO. 1 IN THE CENTRAL SOUTH CHINA SEA, APPROX 150 MI NORTH OF NATUNA. PIRATES GAINED ACCESS TO THE VESSEL VIA SPEEDBOAT AND THEN
ON FEB. 28 M/V NOURBERG ATTACKED BY 5 PERSONS ARMED WITH MACHINE GUNS IN 11-35N 40-37E. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
ON JUNE 09, AN ARMED GANG OF NINE MEN ASSAULTED M/V SAN GIOVANNI BERTHED AT ALEMOA TERMINAL, SANTOS. PIRATES STOLE 21,280 US DOLLARS. PIRATES ESCAPED THE VESSEL BY BOAT.
ON NOV. 3 AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF PIRATES ATTACKED AND STOLE A FULLY LOADED TRAWLER IN THE BAY OF BENGAL, OFF THE COAST OF PATUAKHALI, 95 MILES SOUTH OF DHAKA, BANGLADESH. PIRATES BOARDED THE TRAWLER, BOUND THE 13 CREW MEMBERS, AND THREW THEM INTO THE
PACIFIC OCEAN: Seychelles flag fishing vessel (FULL MEANS NO. 2) was reported hijacked by its crew 18 Mar while in position 15-24N 154-34W. Crew consists of Taiwanese master and 33 mainland Chinese crew. Vessel reported sailing toward Island of Hawaii at
PAKISTAN:FIVE PAKISTANI FISHING VESSELS, INCLUDING (HAJI MOHAMMAD JATT) REPORT BEING ROBBED OF THEIR CATCH 2 NOV BY 24 ARMED PERSONS IN A HIGH-SPEED CRAFT TEN MILES FROM TATTA IN SINDH PROVINCE.
PALESTINIAN GUERRILLAS SEIZED THE ITALIAN CRUISE SHIP ACHILLE LAURO AT 2145 GMT 07 OCT WHILE SHE WAS STEAMING ABOUT 50 KM NORTH OF PORT SAID EGYPT. REPORTS INDICATE THE SHIP WAS CARRYING ABOUT 450 PASSENGERS AND CREW ENROUTE FROM ALEXANDRIA TO PORT SAID.
PANAMA:ACCORDING TO A 14 APR PRESS REPORT, SIX THIEVES ROBBED PASSENGERS ABOARD THE (NUEVA ALCAMAR) (PROBABLE COASTAL FERRY) OF $8,300 WHILE THE SHIP WAS AT KUNA YALA. THE THIEVES REPORTEDLY PASSED THEMSELVES OFF AS AGENTS FROM THE NATIONAL POLICE
Panama A sleeping German yachtsman received three gunshot wounds from attacking pirates. He was reported to be in serious condition at a hosptial on the mainland. The assault occurred near the Contadora island, off Panama's pacific coast.
PANAMA CANAL. 20 DECEMBER 1989. THE MOTOR CONTAINER SHIP ASIAN SENATOR, LIBERIAN REGISTRY, O.N. 8561, WAS BOARDED AND TAKEN OVER BY SEVENTEEN PIRATES ON 20 DECEMBER 1989 WHILE THE SHIP WAS AT PIER 9, PORT COLON, ON THE CARIBBEAN SIDE OF THE PANAMA CANAL.
PANAMA: Container ship (APL ALMANDINE) reports attempt to board 5 Aug at 2315 local time (reported 15 Aug). Ship was at anchor, Cristobal outer anchorage when a boat containing an undetermined number of persons approached anchor chain with apparent
PANAMANIAN M/V MARINE PEACE WAS FIRED OPON BY PIRATES. ONE PERSON WAS SHOT BUT NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED.
PANAMA (PACIFIC):An unidentified fishing vessel was attacked 25 Apr in the Bay of Panama about 1 nm from Brujas. Six persons armed with revolvers and automatic weapons stole 1,200 lb of fish product. Captain was shot in stomach, engineer was shot six
PANAMA:Yacht boarded on 12 November at 08-39N 079-43W, in Punta Chame, approximately 20 nm southwest of the Balboa Anchorage. Four pirates in two skiffs pulled alongside the yacht and asked the occupants for drinking water. Once the occupants obliged and
PAPUA NEW GUINEA-ADMIRALTY ISLANDS: THE 1,711-TON, PAPUA NEW GUINEAFLAG CHEMICAL TANKER (PETRO NAVIGATOR) WAS BOARDED 22 JAN AS ITAPPROACHED THE BERTH AT LORENGAU, MANUS ISLAND. FIFTEEN ARMED MENASSAULTED THE CREW OF THIRTEEN WHO PUT UP RESISTANCE AND
PAPUA NEW GUINEA:Fishing vessel (SHENG ENG 168) reported suspected mutiny, captain killed 08 Nov 07 off the northern coast. Indonesian police have arrested eight Indonesian crewmembers suspected of trying to take over a Taiwanese vessel resulting in the
PAPUA-NEW GUINEA: The 353-ton Ro/ro (HURIS) was boarded and robbed 27 Jul shortly after its arrival in the early morning hours at Ah Tam Wharf, Rabaul. Five men armed with 3 home-made guns and a bush knife escaped with a "substantial" amount of cash and
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: The coastal freighter (FALLON) was attacked 3 Dec by pirates, who approached from astern in a dinghy. The vessel was attacked while underway between Karkar Island (4-34S 145-56E) and Madang (5-14S 145-46E). The pirates boarded the
PAPUA-NEW GUINEA: The container ship (AGUTOI), probably (AGUTOI CHIEF) was looted by at least 35 persons after it ran aground on a sand bank at Kerema. This is 100 km north west of Port Moresby, according to a 23 Jul report. Villagers from Kerema stole
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: The fifty-foot Australian ketch (SPIRIT OF WYCHWOOD) was boarded 28 Aug at 1615 UTC while in position 05 28S, 154 41E, about 2 nm south of Buka Passage. Five persons armed with machine guns held the two owners hostage while they
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Vessel (NOSY) boarded, robbed, skipper missing per reporting 11 Sept 07, in the evening, near Fergusson Island in Milne Bay Province. The captain of the vessel is believed to have jumped overboard while the crew was hospitalized after
PAPUA NEW GUINEA:Yacht (RAPTOR) boarded 29 Jan 08 in the early morning, Wewak port, per 03 Mar 08 reporting. The crew of four heard unknown voices and discovered that they were boarded from both sides of the vessel by three bandits, armed with a gun,
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Yacht (STAP ISI) boarded 16 Jul at 0100 local time in Madang Harbor anchorage. A gang of 3 thieves boarded the vessel. The yachtsman awoke to one of the men pressing the blade of a machete against his neck. Another thief attacked the
PEMANCINGAN ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Robber attempted to climb up the anchor chain of a general cargo ship at anchor. Crew spotted him and informed bridge. Alarm raised and ship's whistle sounded. Robber jumped into the water and escaped.
PERSIAN GULF:0800 LT: A suspicious craft approached a tanker, underway, from the stern. Master sounded general alarm, increased speed, crew mustered and fire hoses standby. The speed boat closed to 0.1nm, and when it noticed crew alertness, aborted
PERSIAN GULF 16 OCTOBER 1987 SEA ISLE CITY /WCYQ WAS HIT BY A MISSILE IN POSITION 29.05N 48.19E AT APPROXIMATELY 0245Z. ANOTHER SHIP WAS HIT BY A MISSILE IN THE SAME VICINITY PREVIOUS DAY TO THIS INCIDENT.
Persian Gulf Armed Iraqis gunmen stormed a Kuwaiti fishing vessel on 24 Oct 96, killing one fisherman and wounding another. The attack took place north of Kuwaiti territorial waters. After robbing the vessel and leaving it disabled, the gunmen fled. The
PERSIAN GULF:Cargo vessel (WESTWARD VENTURE) reported suspicious approach, warning shots fired 24 Apr 08 at 0800 local time. The vessel was approached by two unidentified small boats. Following procedure, the vessel issued standard queries to the small
PERSIAN GULF:Container ship reported suspicious approach 26 Aug 08 at 1930 local time while underway in position 25-41.3N 054-49.2E, 36NM northwest of Dubai, UAE. A small craft was sighted stationary, 4NM off the starboard bow. The small craft had a CPA
PERSIAN GULF: Fishing vessel (SALIS) attacked 19 Oct (per 16 Nov reporting) near position 28-47.01N 049:28.42E, LuLu oilfield. The Saudi registered fishing vessel was attacked by three masked armed robbers with a pistol and machine gun. The robbers
PERSIAN GULF-IRAQ:AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP WAS BOARDED 28 JUN WHILE AT ANCHOR IN POSITION 29-38.7N 48-45.2E NEAR UMM QASR. THIEVES BROKE INTO FORECASTLE STORE AND STOLE FIRE FIGHTING GEAR.
PERSIAN GULF. RAS TANNURAH M/V SOLENA REPORTS DAMAGE BY UNDERWATER EXPLOSION, POSSIBLE MINE , WHILE AT ANCHOR IN 25-07-42N 52-17-30E.
PERSIAN GULF. SAUDI ARABIA. SEPTEMBER 1990. MV PIVOT ENCOUNTERED PIRATES SOMETIME IN SEPTEMBER 1990 2 MILES EAST OF FARASAN ISLAND. GOODS AND $5,000 WERE STOLEN. PIRATES WERE ARMED WITH GUNS AND A SMALL CANNON.
PERSIAN GULF. The ARKTIS SUN (Danish) was attacked by pirates on 12FEB91, after dark in 25-03N 53-36E. The captain was held at gunpoint and forced to empty the safe. He was then handcuffed to the ship's wheel. About $5,000 in cash and papers, including
PERSIAN GULF: Three Kuwaiti fishing boats were attacked in Northern Persian Gulf near international waters south east of Bubiyan Island on 24 Oct 96. The attackers siezed two of the boats and transfered the two two-man crews to the third boat. The third
PERU:28 Febuary 2007 at 1500 UTC in position 06-53.06S 81-43.08W, 50NM off Islas Lobos De Afuera, west coast of Peru, a chemical tanker underway detected a small craft at 3NM range on radar on Port Bow. Craft was stationary but started crossing to STBD
PERU:An unidentified 15,000-ton, Liberian-flag chemical tanker was boarded between 0130 and 0230 local time 1 May (reported 16 May) while berthed at Pisco. The thieves removed mooring line and towing equipment.
PERU:An unidentified bulk carrier reported attempt to board 16 Apr at 0800 UTC while anchored at Callao. Two persons in speedboat approached and one tried to board via anchor chain but fled when crew alerted.
PERU: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 21 Jul at 2000 local time, while at Callao anchorage no 1. Six robbers in a boat approached the vessel. One robber boarded via the anchor chain. Alert crew raised the alarm and the robber escaped empty
PERU: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Sep at 0130 local time, while berthed at Conchan. Five armed persons took security guard hostage and beat him. Shore security patrol exchanged gunfire with the robbers who stole ship's stores and escaped
PERU: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 2 Sep at 0130 local time while at berth 5C, Callao. One person boarded the ship while two accomplices waited in their boat. Second officer raised alarm and intruder jumped overboard and escaped in the boat
PERU: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 7 May at 1830 local time while at berth 5E, Callao. Three persons gained access at the forecastle and fled with a liferaft when duty seaman raised alarm (IMB).
PERU: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 23 Feb at 1930 local time at Callao anchorage, Peru. Two life rafts and ship's stores were stolen and robbers escaped (IMB).
PERU: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 4 Feb at 2010 local time, at Callao anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives and iron bars boarded at forecastle. C/O raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers stole forward life raft and
PERU: An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed of zinc anodes 31 Oct at 1530 local time while at berth 5-C, Callao. Chief officer spotted person in the act and informed the Coast Guard which arrived within 15 minutes. Local security guards hired and
PERU: An unidentified cargo ship reports attempt to board 4 Jun at 2115 local time while at Salaverry anchorage by four persons who tried to climb anchor chain. Crew raised alarmand the intruders escaped in a boat (IMB).
PERU: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 24 Jun at 0405 local time while at pier 5C, Callao. Two persons wearing masks tried to steal ship's stores but jumped overboard and escaped when discovered (IMB).
PERU: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 8 Feb at 0430 local time while in position 05 03-5S, 081-07W at Portuario de Paita Terminal. A person armed with a knife boarded via the poop from a small boat. Watch raised alarm and Coast Guard
PERU: An unidentified container ship was boarded 10 Jan at 2330 local time while anchored in position 12-12.2S 077-13.0W anchorage 12, Callao. Three persons armed with guns and knives entered engine room and stole spare parts.
PERU: An unidentified container ship was boarded 10 Jul at 1819 local time while at Callao during cargo operations. A single man armed with a knife assaulted a security guard and then escaped empty handed (IMB).
PERU: An unidentified container ship was boarded 11 Oct at 2140 local time at port of Callao. Two persons armed with knives attacked local watchman, stole ship's stores and escaped. Master raised alarm and informed authorities.
PERU: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 04 Aug at 0250 local time, while at anchorage no. 2, Ilo. Two robbers, armed with long knives, boarded at forecastle and stole ships stores. Robbers escaped in an awaiting fishing boat. Master called
PERU:An unidentified German container ship was boarded 14 Jul at 0320 local time (reported 25 Jul) while awaiting bunkers at Callao Anchorage. The thieves, armed with knives, escaped when spotted by a watchman, after steaming a mooring line from the
PERU: An unidentified product tanker was boarded and robbed 4 Mar during early morning, at anchorage off Talara. Seven armed robbers held the master and crew at gunpoint. They stole cash, equipment, and personal belongings of crew and escaped (IMB, LL).
PERU: An unidentified ship was boarded 22 Feb at 2215 local time while at berth 5C, Callao. The intruders broke open forecastle locker and escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
PERU: An unidentified tanker was boarded 04 Aug at 0006 local time, while at Callao anchorage area no. 8. Three robbers climbed the anchor chain, broke padlocks off forward locker, stole ships stores, and escaped. Master informed port authorities and
PERU: An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Jan at 2310 local time, at Callao anchorage. Two robbers armed with knives attempted to steal ship's stores. Alert crew mustered and robbers jumped overboard. Robbers escaped in a boat waiting with other
PERU: An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Dec Callao, at anchorage area no. 12, by an armed robber. Robber threatened duty seaman with a gun and stole ship stores (IMB).
PERU: An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Nov at 0345 UTC, while at Callao anchorage. A single thief gained access at the forecastle and escaped, with ship's stores (IMB).
PERU: An unidentified tanker was boarded and robbed 18 May at 0325 local time, while at Callao anchorage. Robbers boarded the tanker at the forecastle, stole ship's stores, and escaped (IMB).
PERU: Bulk carrier boarded 06 jan 2009 at 1945 local time while anchored at 12-01S 077-13W, Callao. Five robbers boarded the bulk carrier at anchor. Duty crew noticed the robbers trying to break the forepeak store hatch and raised the alarm. on hearing
PERU: Bulk carrier boarded 20 Oct at 0045 UTC in position 12-01S 077-11W, Callao anchorage 1a, Peru. Robbers boarded the bulk carrier via hawse pipe and stole from the ship's stores. The incident was reported to local authorities but no help arrived
PERU:Bulk carrier boarded 28 Dec 08 at 1950 local time while anchored at position 12-01.9S 077-11.1W, Callao anchorage. Ten robbers took hostage one duty crew and tied his hands and legs. Robbers stole ship's stores, property and escaped. Port control
PERU: Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 26 Dec, 1950 local time in position 12-01.2S 077-11.0W, Inner Anchorage No.1, Callao. Three robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the bulk carrier and tied up the watchman. Another watchman noticed the robbers
PERU: Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 26 Dec, 1950 local time in position 12-01.2S 077-11.0W, Inner Anchorage No.1, Callao. Three robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the bulk carrier and tied up the watchman. Another watchman noticed the robbers and
PERU:Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 31 Jan 2008 at 1955 local time while in position 12-01.8S 077-11.8W, Callao anchorage. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. The robbers tied up the duty crew and stole their personal belongings. They
PERU: Bulk carrier robbed 12 May 10 between 1830-1930 local time while anchored in position 12-01.7S 077-12.1W, Callao anchorage. Armed robbers boarded the vessel and took one shore guard hostage, and threatened him by pointing a gun to his head. Another
PERU: Bulk carrier robbed 5 Feb 10 at 1935 local time while in Callao anchorage. Robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel via the hawse pipe. The alarm was raised, but the robbers managed to steal ship's stores before escaping. The incident was
PERU: Bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 11 Aug at 1910local time while anchored in Callao anchorage No. 12. The bosuns store was forced open. C/O raised alarm and alerted crew.Robbers escaped in their boat empty handed. Port authorities were informed
PERU: Chemical tanker boarded 9 Apr 10 at 1918 local time while in position 12-00S 077-12W, Callao. A robber was seen climbing the anchor chain of the vessel. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The crew used water to force the robber to jump
PERU: Chilean-flag container ship (PACIFIC RIDER) was boarded 7 Jul at 0115 local time while berthed at Callao. Master was at work in his office when he noticed a gun pointed at him through the office porthole. A second thief dropped a bag though another
PERU:Container ship boarded 06 Feb 08 at 0052 local time at Anchorage no. 1, Callao. Robbers boarded the vessel from a small boat. The duty crew spotted them. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The robbers escaped and the authorities were
PERU: Container ship boarded and robbed 04 Sept 07, at 0001 local time Callao anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel, tied up the watchman, stole from the ships stores, and from the crews personal effects. The local authorities and agents were informed
PERU: Container ship boarded and robbed 21 Sep at 2005 local time, at position 12-01S 077-13.5W in Callao Roads anchorage no 12. A robber boarded a container ship, while port authorities boarded for formalities. D/o raised alarm but the robber threw
PERU: Container ship boarded, robbed 03 Jul at 1920 local time at Pier 5D, Callao port, per 6 Aug reporting. Three masked robbers armed with knives, boarded the vessel while at berth. One robber with a knife held a duty cadet whilst the other two lowered
PERU: Container ship boarded, robbed 16 Jul at 2310 local time in Callao anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and within a period of ten minutes, the robbers stole from the ship's stores, even though there were four crewmembers on roving watch. The port
PERU: Container ship reported attempted boarding on 02 Oct 08 at 2305 local time while at anchorage Callao anchorage No.12. Five masked robbers attempted to board the ship via the anchor chain. Alert crew used fire hoses and flashlights to scare off the
PERU:Container ship robbed 09 Jan 2009 at 0130 utc while anchored in position 12-01S 077-12W, callao anchorage no. 1. crew member onboard spotted armed robbers lowering ship's stores. two of the robbers tried to attack the crew member but he managed to
PERU: Container ship robbed 14 Dec 09 at 2100 local time while anchored in position 12-02.0S 077-11.6W, Callao anchorage. The duty officer onboard raised the alarm when he failed to get a response from the watchman on deck. The crew went forward to
PERU: Container ship robbed 14 Feb 09 at 0300 local time while anchored at Callao anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and broke open the bosun store, stealing ship's stores. The master informed local police, but the authorities did not arrive (IMB).
PERU: Container ship robbed 19 Aug 10 at 0234 local time while anchored at Callao anchorage. Six robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel and took the duty watchman hostage. After the watch did not respond on radio, the alarm was raised and
PERU: Container ship robbed 23 May 09 at 2045 local time while anchored in 12-01S - 077-11W, Callao anchorage. Duty crew reported sighting of robbers at forecastle. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. A search was conducted and found ship's
PERU: Container ship robbed 3 Dec 10 at 2355 local time while at anchor in position 12-02N 077-12W, in Callao anchorage. Four robbers wearing diving suits armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored container ship. They threatened the forward duty
PERU: Container ship robbed 9 May 09 while anchored in Pier 5D, Callao port. Robbers boarded the vessel at berth during cargo operations and managed to steal ship's rescue boat's engine and escape. Local authorities were informed (IMB).
PERU: Dredger robbed 23 Dec 10 at 0430 local time while at anchor in position 12-02.47S 077-09.21W, in the north break water of Callao anchorage. Four robbers in a small boat armed with guns and knives approached a dredger from the port side. They
PERU:Eight armed robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They took hostage two shore employed security watchmen and tied them up. They broke into the forecastle store and stole ship's stores and escaped. One of the watchmen managed to inform the duty
PERU: General cargo ship boarded 5 Sep 10 at 0140 local time while anchored in position 12-01.7S 077-11.7W, Callao anchorage. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel at anchor. The duty crew spotted them, raised the alarm, and the crew
PERU: General cargo ship boarded, robbed 06 Dec, at 2010local time while anchored in position 12:01.0S-077:12.0W, CallowOuter Anchorage No. 1. Two robbers armed with a handgun and ajungle bolo boarded the vessel at the forepart of the vessel. Theytook a
PERU: General Cargo Vessel was boarded and robbed 1 Oct 07 at 2230 local time at Callao anchorage no.1. The duty crew spotted three robbers near the forecastle of the vessel. Officer of the watch raised the alarm. The ships whistle sounded and the crew
PERU: M/V Isla Bartolome, Bahamian flagged, 13,237 gross tons, general cargo, arrived at Callao Anchorage on 8 May 1996 0130 local and was anchored as per agent's instructions waiting for authorities. The crew of the vessel established the security watch
PERU:On 13 April, an anchored tanker UNIQUE GUARDIAN was boarded at 04-34S 081-19W, at the Talara Anchorage. Duty watch man on board an anchored chemical tanker sighted two robbers armed with long knives and notified C/O who raised the alarm. Upon
PERU:On 23 January, a tanker was boarded in the vicinity of 04-34S 081-16W, at the MBM Terminal, Talara Port. Robbers boarded the berthed vessel and escaped with ship's stores unnoticed. Upon investigation, it was found the robbers boarded via the hawse
PERU:On 24 May, the Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker ARDMORE CAPELLA was boarded in the vicinity of 04-34S 081-17W, at Talara. Three males boarded the vessel, attacked the watchman and attempted to tie him up. He fought back and the pirates
PERU:On 27 February, a tanker experienced an attempted boarding at 04-34S 081-18W, at the Talara Anchorage. Two robbers in a small motorized boat attempted to board the anchored vessel via the anchor chain. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers and
PERU: Product tanker (ISABEL BARRETO) boarded and robbed while at anchor, waiting to berth at the Northern Peruvian Refinery of Petro Peru in Talara. Seven armed men boarded the vessel in the early hours of Mar 4. Master and crew held at gunpoint.
PERU:Ship boarded, robbed 13 Aug 08 at 0005 UTC while in position 12-00.8S 077-12.1W, Callao Anchorage. The duty crew noticed robbers boarding the vessel. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The robbers overpowered a duty crewmember and tied him
PERU:Tanker boarded on 11 November at 04-34S 081-19W, at the Talara Anchorage. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker while at anchor. When the robbers were spotted, they jumped overboard with stolen stores and escaped with three more
PERU: Tanker boarded on 22 December at 0400 LT while anchored in position 04-34.2S 081-18.8W in the Talara Anchorage. Robbers boarded and entered the forward store. Alert duty watchman spotted the hawse pipe cover was open and alerted the officer of the
PERU: Tanker robbed 28 Mar 10 at 0118 UTC while moored in position 12-15.5S 076-55.8W, Conchan terminal. Three robbers boarded the vessel from a small wooden boat. The alarm was raised and the crew proceeded to the forecastle to investigate. The robbers
PERU:The 22,102-ton Cyprus-flag tanker (PELLA) was boarded 4 Sep (reported 14 Sep) and robbed of mooring line, life buoys, and fire hoses while moored at Callao discharging cargo. The thieves escaped in a waiting fishing vessel.
PERU: Trawler was robbed 7 Mar while at anchor off the port of Callao. Twenty robbers boarded the vessel via two rowboats and tied up the 15 crewmembers and stole cash, crew valuables and ship's communication equipment before escaping. The incident was
PERU: Unidentified bulk carrier boarded 4 Apr at 0050 UTC at Callao anchorage. Three robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel at forecastle. Robbers threatened ship's security staff and broke padlock to the hatch. Duty officer sounded alarm and
PERU: Vessel robbed 16 Dec 09 at 1735 local time while anchored in Callao anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel via the anchor chain and by cutting the hawse pipe cover. They stole ship's stores and escaped. The incident was only discovered after the
Peruvian fishermen's union sources charged that Ecuadorian pirate Attacks against Peruvian vessels resumed in early June. Fishermen Were reportedly beaten and robbed of batteries, radio, fishing Sonars, clothes and catch. In December 1997 20 vessels were
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PHILIPPINES. 241240Z MAY 92 RUSSIAN AMPHIBIOUS LANDING SHIP VILKOV maneuvered to pass an unidentified vessel, which seemed to be a fishing seiner, and was fired upon by automatic small arms. VILKOV returned fire with a small-caliber gun. The attacking
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Sep at 0335 local time while at Manila anchorage. Eight persons armed with long knives came aboard over the port bow using grappling hooks. Alarm raised and crew mustered but thieves got away with
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 25 Oct while underway in position 06-04N 126- 12.4E east of the Philippines. Duty officer noticed movement on the forecastle while ship was maneuvering in busy fishing ground. When floodlights were
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 2 Oct at 0315 local time while at Davao port. Two persons armed with long steel bars gained access via the anchor chain and were spotted by security patrol trying to open manhole cover. Alarm raised
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Sep at 1540 UTC while at inner anchorage no. 2, Manila, by persons pretending to be stevedores. The intruders stole ship's stores and property (IMB).
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to an attempt to board 30 Jun at 1145 local time while underway in position 17-33N 119-58E off Luzon Island. Pirates armed with long knives and wearing masks operating from seven boats attempted to
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 14 Nov at 2115 UTC while underway in position 17 51.5N, 120 08E, about 15 nm off Luzon's west coast. Several unlit boats approached of which two moved toward the ship at high
Philippines:An unidentified cargo ship reports attempt to board 7 Jun at 0243 utc while underway in Celebes sea in position 05-35.3n 123-04.7e. The boat with armed persons aboard followed the ship for 30 minutes before breaking off contact. There is
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified cargo ship reports being chased 15 May at 0845 local time while underway in position 16-25.7N 119-38.8E, 10 nm off Luzon. Three speedboats with 4 to 5 persons each were spotted by crew who mustered and sounded ship's whistle,
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified cargo ship reports being chased 25 Jul at 2000 UTC while underway in position 16-52N 119-14.5E about 45 nm from Luzon Island. Two long, unlit boats followed ship until crew directed searchlights at them and activated fire
PHILIPPINES:An unidentified cargo ship reports being circled by 7 to 9 speed boats 2 Aug between 1200 and 150 local time while underway off north east Luzon in position 14-55N 119-45E. Persons in the boats ordered the ship to stop and brandished what
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified cargo ship was chased 5 Apr at 2200 UTC by three speedboats while underway in position 05 23.3N, 119 43.3E, 16 nm NW of Tawi Tawi Island. Crew activated fire hoses and directed searchlights at the boats which then withdrew
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified cargo ship was reportedly fired upon 10 Jan at 2315 UTC while underway in position 06-24N 123-12E in the Mindanao Sea. Ten persons in a small boat did the firing at the ship which took evasive action. No identification is
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified cargo ship was subject to attempted boarding 28 Mar at 0415 local time while at quarantine anchorage outside breakwater, Manila. Intruders attempted to board via anchor chain but jumped into the water and escaped when spotted
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 3 May at 0430 local time while at south harbor anchorage, Manila Bay. Three persons armed with guns attempted togain access from an unlit boat but moved away when crew flashed lights at
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified container ship reports being chased 21 Aug at 2015 local time while underway in position 09 12.9N, 120 28E in the Sulu Sea. A speedboat making more than 17 knots approached but pulled away at 2215 when ship raised alarm and
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified container ship was boarded 1 Mar at 0005 local time in position 14-36N 120-56E at quarantine anchorage outside the breakwater at Manila International Container Terminal. Ten persons armed with knives threatened duty bosun and
PHILIPPINES:An unidentified container ship was boarded 25 Sep at 0130 local time while at anchor at Manila Bay. The duty seaman sounded ship's alarm and the thieves leapt overboard and escaped with some equipment form the ship.
PHILIPPINES:An unidentified container ship was subject to an attempted boarding 7 mar at 0512 local time while underway in manila bay. Persons in a speedboat attempted to come alongside and returned at 0550, but both times alert crew prevented the
PHILIPPINES:AN UNIDENTIFIED DUTCH REFRIGERATED CARGO SHIP WAS PURSUED FOR 45 MINUTES 29 SEP (REPORTED 6 OCT) WHILE UNDERWAY IN 08-02.0N 127-18.5E ABOUT 50 MILES OFF MINDANAO ENROUTE DAVAO. PURSUIT BEGAN AT 2130 LOCAL TIME WHEN UNLIT BOAT APPROACHED AT
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified gas carrier reports suspicious approach 4 Sep at 0325 local time while underway in position 19-58N 120-03E. A speedboat, reportedly making 21.5 knots, was detected off ship's port side. Alarm raised, searchlights directed at
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified offshore support ship reports suspicious approach 23 Jun at 1500 local time while in position 06-07N 119-05E in the Sulu Sea. Three uniformed persons in a fishing boat claimed to be from Customs/Coast Guard and wanted to
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified product tanker was boarded 17 Oct between 0300 and 0400 while berthed at Caltex refinery, Batangas. Thieves boarded at the poop, broke open paint locker and stole ship's stores.
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was subject to attempted boarding 14 Sep at 0400 local time while at Davao anchorage. One person from a boat with two accomplices attempted to gain access via the anchor chain during cargo operations.
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Jun at 0250 local time while at Batangas anchorage. Two persons armed with metal bars boarded from fishing boats but, seeing crew alertness, jumped overboard and escaped (IMB).
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified tanker was boarded 31 Jul at 0001 local time while anchored at Batangas. Two persons boarded via the poop and escaped with ship's stores in small boat when alarm raised by watchman.
PHILIPPINES: An unidentified tug and the research ship it was escorting report being fired on 6 Aug at 0645 local time from a steel hulled boat underway in position 04 11.7N, 120 00.1E in the Celebes Sea, south of Tawi Tawi. Tug increased speed and began
PHILIPPINES:A Philippine-flag cargo vessel was slightly damaged by an explosion which occurred in the General Santos (06-07N 125-11E) port area, in what is variously described as the fishing port or a cargo pier. Rebels of the Moro Islamic Liberation
Philippines A Philippine Navy gunboat and a Chinese ship engaged in a 90 minute gun battle off Luzon Island during the early morning hours. The encounter began when the Philippine Ships spotted two suspicious vessels 12 miles off Capones Island. The
Philippines:At the port of Manila, berth no. 13, pirates boarded vessel and robbed master and crew of cash and valuables worth $17,900.
PHILIPPINES: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 21 Nov 08 at 0130 local time while underway in position 16-17N 119-32E, West Coast Luzon. Three blue speedboats chased the vessel. The ship increased speed, made evasive maneuvers, raised alarm,
PHILIPPINES: Chemical tanker approached 21 Dec, between 0335 to 0445 local time in position 05:52.80N - 119:25.50E, Sibutu Passage. Three wooden boats doing a speed of 30 knots each approached the chemical tanker, underway simultaneously from the
PHILIPPINES: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 4 Apr 10 at 0215 UTC while underway in position 04-10.3N 120-41.3E, south of Tawi Tawi, Celebes Sea. Vessel reported being chased by skiffs for 30 minutes. Evasive maneuvers were conducted and the
PHILIPPINES: Containership boarded and robbed 11 Aug at 2255 local time while anchored in Manila South harbor anchorage. Eight robbers armed with guns boarded and ransacked the forward locker. Alert cadet on forcastle sighted a boat near the bulbous bow.
PHILIPPINES:Container ship boarded, robbed 17 Oct 07 at 0230 local time at Manila anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole the forward life raft and escaped (IMB).
PHILIPPINES:Container ship boarded, robbed 22 Jul 08,while anchored at position 14-33N 120-55E, Manila Outer Anchorage. Twelve robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. They stole ship?s stores and property and escaped. The crew was
PHILIPPINES:Container ship (OM AESTATIS) boarded 01 Dec 07 at 2200 local time, while anchored at position 14-33.6N 120-55.6E, North Harbour, Manila, per 12 Mar 08 reporting. Six robbers, armed with pistols, boarded the vessel using grapnels while it was
PHILIPPINES: Container ship robbed 12 Apr 09 at 1625 UTC in Manila. While waiting for pilot, duty crew member on routine rounds noticed robbers on the forecastle. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered, and proceeded to the forecastle to prevent any
PHILIPPINES: Container ship robbed 12 Oct 09 while berthed in Pier 5, South Harbor, Manila. An undetermined number of robbers boarded the vessel and stole equipment. Port State Control Center dispatched personnel to intercept the robbers as they fled in
PHILIPPINES: Container ship robbed 20 Oct 10 at 2100 local time while at anchor in position 14-32N 120-54.9E, in Manila. Robbers in two motor boats boarded a container ship via anchor chain. Duty bosun noticed unusual movements on the forecastle deck and
PHILIPPINES:Eight persons boarded an unidentified container ship 9 Oct at 0135 at anchor manila bay from an unlit boat. Stores were stolen from forward store and the thieves fled when spotted and ship's alarm sounded.
PHILIPPINES: Fishing vessel attacked and five pirates arrest 22 May, off the coast of Isla de Higantes, in Iloilo Philippines. According to 24 May media reporting, fishermen overpower persons believed to be pirates off the coast of Isla de Higantes in
PHILIPPINES FISHING VESSELS SHERLYN, MENALYN AND SARA WERE ATTACKED BY PIRATES AND FORCED TO JUMP OVERBOARD. FIVE CREW MEMBERS STILL MISSING.
PHILIPPINES: FRIDAY, 22 Jan 1988 armed men took over the Tanker Patrick G. and threw the crew overboard. The Captain and another crewman were rescued by fishermen. One crewman was found dead 23 Jan 1988 and two remained missing on Monday 25 Jan 1988. The
PHILIPPINES:General cargo ship boarded, robbed 11 Apr 08 at 1550 UTC while at anchorage in position 14-31.1N 120-50.3E, Manila Bay. Three robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel via the anchor cable and breaking the hawse pipe cover securing.
PHILIPPINES: LPG tanker attempted boarding 18 Dec, 0610 local time at Cebu Inner Anchorage. Two boats came close to the LPG tanker and personnel from one of the boats attempted to board. The alert ship crew raised the alarm and directed the water hoses
PHILIPPINES:LPG tanker boarded 13 Jul 08 at 0250 local time, Manila Quarantine Anchorage. The shore security guard noticed four robbers on the forecastle of the vessel armed with knives and pipes, while the crew was busy preparing to receive bunkers. The
PHILIPPINES-LUZON:An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 mar at 0050 local time while anchored at batangas. Duty ab raised alarm and the thieves fled with lifebuoys and escaped in their boat.
PHILIPPINES- Maguindanao Province 30JUL91 a Phillipino Naval Patrol Boat was attacked by heavily armed pirates 850 km south of Manilla. Seven sailors missing in action.
PHILIPPINES-MALAYSIA: The tug (CHRISTIAN) and barge (FLORA), reported missing 30 Dec, after failing to report since 14 Dec. They were underway in position 05-34N 119-22E in the Sulu Sea on a voyage from the Philippines to Indonesia and were found at
PHILIPPINES-MINDANAO:SIX FISHERMEN WERE KILLED AND THEIR BOATS STRIPPED OF ENGINES BY PIRATES ARMED WITH MACHINE GUNS, 26 AUG OFF ALICIA, ZAMBOANGA, MINDANAO.
PHILIPPINES-MINDANAO:THE 19,925-TON PANAMANIAN-FLAG BULK CARRIER (ARIES FOREST) WAS ATTACKED 22 OCT BY GUNMEN WHO FIRED A ROCKET PROPELLED GRENADE (RPG) AT THE SHIP AS IT DISCHARGED A CARGO OF LOGS AT DAVAO PORT. THERE WERE NO PERSONNEL CASUALTIES BUT A
PHILIPPINES:On 10 July, the anchored Cyprus-flagged container ship CAPE MAHORN was boarded at a Philippines Port/ Anchorage. Vessel was boarded and robbed at an undisclosed Philippines Port/ Anchorage.
PHILIPPINES:On 21 July, the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged anchored container ship HELMUTH RAMBOW was boarded and robbed at an undisclosed port/anchorage.
PHILIPPINES:On 25 July, the Gibraltar-flagged anchored container ship APL LOS ANGELES was boarded and robbed at an undisclosed port/anchorage.
PHILIPPINES:On 31 January, a general cargo ship was boarded at 14-33N 120-54E, at the Manila South Quarantine Anchorage. Three robbers in a boat approached and boarded the anchored vessel. Alert crew members noticed the robbers near the forecastle store
PHILIPPINES:Passenger vessel attacked by criminals posing as passengers, crewmembers killed 17 Mar 08 at 0230 local time, while enroute Cagbalite, Miuban and Balisen, Polilio Island. A passenger boat with ten passengers including five crewmembers was
PHILIPPINES: Passenger vessel attacked, four killed 9 May 08 in off the coast of Parang town on Jolo Island. The vessel was on its way to Laminusa Island when gunmen onboard a separate boat opened fire. Four people were killed by the gunmen and eight
PHILIPPINES Philippine Army soliders killed three suspected pirates in a gun battle during a chase at sea. The southern command of the Armed Forces of the Phillipines said Army soldiers observed two vessels, carrying a group of fifteen alleged pirates,
PHILIPPINES: Philippine-flag fishing trawler (MUNANG) was reported hijacked 19 Dec off Tongquil, Jolo Province. Four crew were taken hostage with the boat by the six attackers who released eight of the trawler's crew near Basilan Province.
PHILIPPINES:Philippine rebels hurled hand grenades at an unidentified Philippine naval vessel docked Cotabato city in Mindanao 20 May. The naval vessel was reportedly riddled with holes but no injuries were reported.
PHILIPPINES: Philippine trawler (PRINCE WARREN) was hijacked 23 Dec off Pangutaran, Sulu Archipelago. At least four men armed with automatic weapons chased the boat and opened fire upon it late on the 23rd. Two fishermen jumped overboard and were rescued
Philippines Pirates killed nine of ten crew members and seized the fishing vessel identified as MN-3 Normina off the Basilian Island in the southern Philipines, the military police said on 3 March 1996. Four gunmen in two speedboats shot the crew and
PHILIPPINES: Pirates kill fishermen 18 Oct, approximately 0500 local time, off the southern Philippine province of Zamboanga del Sur. A group of pirates attacked eight fishermen in Malabago bay in the early morning killing four fishermen. The fishermen
PHILIPPINES:Probable separatist guerrillas attacked several sites in the southern Philippines on the island of Basilan 20 Feb. Among the attacks, unidentified men fired on a cargo ship loading at the Isabela Pier in an attack apparently coordinated with
PHILIPPINES: Six hours after departure from general Santos 6-06S 125-10E, luxury yatch Odyssee was boarded by 12 pirates using three high-speed motor launches. Cash $71,000 and personal belongings were stolen. The crew of four from the Odyssee were set
PHILIPPINES: Tanker (BRITISH HOLLY) robbed 21 Jan 10 at 1400 local time while anchored in position 14-33.74N 120-55.24E, Manila Bay. The duty crew noticed wet footprints on the deck. Upon inspection of the whole deck, he discovered the ship's inflatable
PHILIPPINES:Tanker reported suspicious approach 09 Mar 08 at 1045 local time while in position 18-03.7N 119-55.44E, off Luzon. The vessel was passing a group of 15 fishing vessels. When about 1.5NM off, three boats left the group and approached the
PHILIPPINES: Tanker robbed 31 Jul 10 at 0145 local time while anchored in position 13-44.3N 121-01.7E, Batangas anchorage. Three robbers in a small craft approached the vessel at anchor. One robber boarded the vessel and broke into the bosun store. The
PHILIPPINES The 21,609 ton Chinese flag containership Yi He was boarded in Manilla Bay 17 Oct 97 by four armed men operating from a small boat. The crew of 30 was held at gunpoint while being robbed of their valuables, and an engineer was shot & killed
PHILIPPINES:The 3,302-ton, Philippine-flag tanker (MAKISIG) suffered a severed cargo oil line while discharging 26 Jun at Illana Bay, Mindanao. Police are stated to believe Muslin rebels sabotaged the tanker's operation to force the oil company to pay
Philippines The 40,465 gross ton German flagged containership (Villw D'Aquarius) was boarded and robbed by pirates on July 13, 1997 while it was at anchor in the outer roads of Manila. The boarding took place at 0230 local time when 10 armed persons
PHILIPPINES: The fishing vessel (MAN CHUN YI) came under fire 15 Jan in the morning hours, while underway between Batan Islands and Babuyan Islands, in the Bashi Channel. Five individuals in military style uniforms fired dozens of shots at the vessel,
PHILIPPINES; The interisland passenger-cargo ferry (LADY ADZRA) was hit by explosion of a home made bomb 5 Oct while docked at Bongao port, Tawi Tawi. The bomb blew a one meter hole in the vessel's bow. Police are attempting to determine if the bomb was
PHILIPPINES: The Singapore-flag tug (SM-88) was stopped 17 Jun while underway in position 06- 16.4N 121-30.6E off Jolo Island by 11 armed men in military style uniforms. The assailantsremoved the tug's Indonesian Captain, Chief Officer, Second Officer
PHILIPPINES: The tug (CHRISTIAN) and barge (FLORA) are reported missing 30 Dec after failing to report since 14 Dec, when they were underway in position 05-34N 119-22E in the Sulu Sea, on a voyage from the Philippines to Indonesia. ONI NOTE: In most
PHILIPPINES:Three fishermen were killed in an attack on their boat anchored off Basilan Province near the Basilan Straits (07-10N 122-00E) in the Southern Philippines. The attackers stole the boat's engine and other equipment. The governor of Balsilan
PHILIPPINES:Tug boat boarded on 17 May at Talicud Island. A tug towing a laden barge departed from Sasa port, Davao City at a slow speed heading to Thailand as a port of destination. 90 into minutes into the departure, the crew noticed 10 small boats
PHILIPPINES: Tug (MARINERO) robbed, crewmembers kidnapped 21 Nov 09 at 2100 local time while anchored in postion 07-42.95N 122-06.51E, Siocon Bay, Zamboanga Del Norte. Nine robbers armed with high powered firearms approached the tug in three motor boats.
PHILIPPINES: Tug reported attempted boarding 9 May at 1800 local time, while underway in position 07-47N 120-21E, Sulu Sea. Fifteen armed pirates wearing face masks in a speedboat approached the tug, as it was towing a barge. The speedboat closed to a
PHILIPPINES:Two cargo ships fired upon 8 Dec 08 at approximately 2330 local time in the Sultan Kudarat province in position 06-30N 124-00E. Armed bandits raided two cargo ships in the southern Philippines, wounding two sailors on board. Gunmen onboard
PHILIPPINES: Two fishermen were killed and four are missing after a probable pirate attack during the weekend of 17-18 Apr in the Celebes Sea off General Santos City. The fishing boat (JAMES BOND) was found drifting with the bodies of the two dead men.
PHILIPPINES: Unidentified gunmen killed in sea clash with Philippine Marines 12 Apr, off the Southern Island of Baldatal. Three unidentified gunmen were killed during the clash. The troops recovered M-14 and M-16 rifles from the gunmen. Authorities are
PHILIPPINES:Vessel boarded 26 Sep 07 at 0236 local time in position 14-36.4N 120-52.05E, Vic north harbor anchorage, Manila, per 08 Nov 07 reporting. Robbers boarded the vessel from starboard side using a grappling hook. They broke the forecastle store
PHILIPPINES: Yacht robbed 22 Jan 09 while anchored in Subic Bay Yacht marina. During the night while the owner slept, robbers boarded the vessel and stole a laptop and cellphone. Incident was reported to local authorities (Noonsite.com).
PHILLIPINES: Container ship boarded 21 Aug 07 2200 local time, in position 14-35N 120-57E, Manila anchorage. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel via the anchor chain. The hawse pipe cover, which was installed and secured by three wing
PHILLIPINES: Four fishing vessels fired upon per 02 Oct 08 reporting at sea near Tawi Tawi coast. The pirates, armed with M-16 rifles, attacked the fishermen. One fisherman was killed and 17 fishermen were reportedly seized by the pirates. (Xinhua).
PHILLIPINES. THE M/V ISLA LUZON WAS SEIZED BY 18 GUNMEN OFF OF THE SOUTHERN PORT CITY OF ILIGAN. THREE CREWMEN WERE TAKEN HOSTAGE AND 27 WERE SET ADRIFT ON A RUBBER RAFT THE ISLA LUZON WAS BOUND FOR CEBU ISLAND WITH A CARGO OF STEEL AT THE TIME OF
PHILLIPPINE M/V COSMIC LEANDER WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES. NO FURTHER INFORMATION.
Pirate action group in 01-00S 052-06E at 130938Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution. Pirate action group consisted of 1 mother ship with 4 persons onboard and 1 skiff.
PIRATES ATTACKED UNKNOWN M/V IN BELAWAN, SUMATERA ON 09 DEC. PIRATES BOARDED M/V AND STOLE 40 LTRS OF PAINT.
PIRATES ATTEMPED TO BOARD AN UNKNOWN VESSEL BUT THEIR PLANS WERE FOILED DUE TO AN ALERT CREW.
PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE GREEK TANKER MARIANNA IN THE MALACCA STRAIT NEAR THE ISLAND OF NOORD NATUNA EIL AT 0800 LOCAL TIME AND, WITHOUT WARNING, OPENED FIRE ON THE VESSEL WITH AUTOMATIC WEAPONS. THE MASTER IMMEDIATELY ORDERED FULL SPEED AHEAD
PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE SS PRESIDENT JOHNSON IN THE MALACCA STRAIT. AT 0320 LOCAL TIME (ZD MINUS 7) IN 03-35N 100-02E A SMALL CRAFT STOPPED DEAD AHEAD AT ONE MILE DISTANCE AND TURNED HIS SEARCHLIGHT ON TO THE BRIDGE. THE WATCH OFFICER ORDERED 10
PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VESSEL BUT DUE TO CREW ALERTNESS AND ROUGH SEA TURNED AWAY.
PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VESSEL THREE TIMES BUT FAILED.
PIRATES BOARDED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
PIRATES BOARDED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL OUTSIDE HONG KONG HARBOR AT BOUY B19.
Pirates boarded a vessel and stole ship's property at the port of Sandakan, Malaysia.
PIRATES BOARDED FAR TRADER NEAR THE INDONESIAN ISLAND OF NATUNA LAST WEEK AND SEIZED CARGO AND PERSONAL EFFECTS.
PIRATES BOARDED THE FAR TRADER AND THE 16 CREW MEMBERS SPENT TWO DAYS LOCKED IN THE ENGINE ROOM BEFORE ESCAPING.
PIRATES BOARDED THE M/V KITSA'S ENGINE SPARE PARTS ROOM AND STOLE PARTS. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
PIRATES CHASED A UNKNOWN FISHING VESSEL. NO OTHER FURTHER INFORMATION GIVEN.
PIRATES FIRED UPON AND CHASED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
Pirates fired warning shots before boarding the M/V Pernas proton. No one was injured during the 45 min incident. The crew members Reported the pirates were wearing military uniforms and when they Found out the cargo onboard only consisted steel coils,
PIRATES FROM FOUR SPEED BOATS ATTACKED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL BUT WERE DRIVEN OFF. NO REPORTED CASUALTIES.
PIRATES HIJACKED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL AND TRANSFERRED GOODS TO ANOTHER SHIP.
Pirates in a skiff attacked and fired upon a passenger vessel underway. The attempted boarding was unsuccessful due to vessels evasive maneuvers and the armed security team onboard the vessel. Vessel sustained light damages.
PIRATES IN A YELLOW HULLED F/V CHASED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
PIRATES IN CANOES, WEARING MASKS, CHASED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
PIRATES KILLED THE MASTER AND ESCAPED WITH CASH AND VALUABLES.
PIRATES OPENED FIRE ON AN UNKNOWN VESSEL BUT THEIR PLANS WERE FOILED BY AN ALERT CREW.
PIRATES OPENED FIRE ON AN UNKNOWN VESSEL. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
PIRATES OPENED FIRE ON A UNKNOWN VESSEL.
Pirates pretending to be fishermen approached a vessel at 0900 20 to 25 miles off the Somali coast. They opened fire using machine guns. They were unable to board the vessel due to its high freeboard. After a pursuit lasting about 30 minutes they gave up
PIRATES ROBBED THE MASTER OF THE AUSTRALIAN RO-RO/CONTAINER SHIP, ANRO AUSTRALIA, OF $3,000 AND PERSONAL ITEMS. THE ATTACK OCCURRED ABOUT 13 MILES OFF HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE (01-19.8N 104-24.4E), THE EASTERN ENTRANCE TO SINGAPORE. THE SHIP WAS CRUISING AT
PIRATES SHOT AND KILLED THE SKIPPER OF A FISHING VESSEL 63 NM SOUTH-WEST OF WAGLAN ISLAND. THE F/V WAS ENGAGED IN NORMAL FISHING DUTIES WHEN IT WAS STOPPED AND BOARDED BY MASKED MEN , NUMBER OF PIRATES UNKNOWN, ARMED WITH AUTOMATIC WEAPONS. THE PIRATES
PIRATES TOOK OVER A YACHT CHARTERED BY A GROUP OF TOURISTS AND ROBBED THEM OF MONEY AND VALUABLES WHILE THEY WERE ANCHORED OFF BORACAY ISLAND IN THE VISAYAS ISLANDS, PHILIPPINES. THE ROBBERS WERE ARMED.NO INJURIES REPORTED.
POINTE NOIRE ANCHORAGE, CONGO: Robbers boarded a anchored container ship, stole ship's properties and escaped unnoticed by the crew.
POINT NOIRE ANCHORAGE, CONGO: Ship watchman onboard an anchored container vessel spotted four armed robbers on the main deck. He immediately informed the duty officer who raised the alarm, alerted all crew members and informed the port control. Seeing
POINT NOIRE ANCHORAGE, THE CONGO:Duty watch onboard an anchored container ship noticed wet foot prints on the deck and the padlock to the bowthruster room broken. He informed the OOW who noticed a small boat alongside the vessel near the starboard
POINT NOIRE ANCHORAGE, THE CONGO: Five robbers in a canoe approached an anchored guard vessel during heavy rain. One of the robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship stores. C/O on watch noticed the robber with a long knife on the main deck and raised
PORT AU PRINCE ANCHORAGE, HAITI: Duty crew on a RO-RO ship spotted one robber armed with knife on the aft deck. Alarm raised. The robbers jumped overboard and swam to a waiting boat and escaped. On investigating it was discovered that ship's stores were
PORT AU PRINCE ANCHORAGE, HAITI: Six robbers armed with knives attempted to board a container ship at anchor. Alert crew raised alarm and mustered. Robbers aborted the attempt and escaped. Master informed port authority and ships in the vicinity. No
PORT AU PRINCE ANCHORAGE, HAITI:THREE ROBBERS IN A SMALL BOAT APPROACHED A RORO SHIP AT ANCHOR. ONE OF THE ROBBERS ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VIA SIDE RAMP. DUTY A/B SHOUTED AT THE ROBBER AND RAISED ALARM. THE ROBBER JUMPED OFF THE RAMP AND ESCAPED WITH HIS
PORT AU PRINCE, HAITI: Robbers atempted to board an anchored landing craft. The alert master and duty crew managed to prevent the robbers from boarding the vessel. The crew and vessel safe.
PORT AU PRINCE, HAITI:Watchman on board a chemical tanker spotted two robbers armed with knives on forecastle, robbers had tried to steal ship's shores but failed due to vigilant anti piracy watch. Port control did not respond to calls.
PORT OF BELEM, BRAZIL: Three robbers armed with long knives in a wooden boat approached a berthed bulk carrier. The robbers attempted to board by climbing the anchor chain. Alert crew raised alarm and additional crew members mustered and prevented the
Port of Guayaquil, Ecuador Ss Ashley Lykes boarded briefly by pirates while approaching Guayaquil quarantine anchorage 040124 March 1990 local. Two Pirates boarded but were driven off by crew. No injuries or Damage reported.
Port of Guayaquil, Ecuador. SS Stella Lykes at anchor. 0600 local time 14 April 1988 crew member is bound and Gaged on fantail. Pirates break into three containers At number 8 hatch. 0620 local time, pirates are discovered and lower themselves On lines
PORT OF LIMASSOL, CYPRUS (34-40N 33-03E) 15 FEBRUARY 1988. THE SOL PHRYNE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO ONE OF HER FUEL TANKS AS A RESULT OF AN UNDERWATER EXPLOSION. WATER ENTERED THE TANK CAUSING THE SOL PHRYNE TO LIST. NO CASUALTIES WERE REPORTED. THE VESSEL WAS
PORTUGAL:The 13,123-ton Cyprus-flag cargo ship (AEGIS) was boarded 10 Jul by four Greenpeace activists who chained themselves to the mast as the ship entered Leixoes to protest illegal logging in Cameroon where the cargo was loaded. As of 12 Jul the
PRIOK PORT, JAKARTA, INDONESIA: A bulk carrier was robbed 3 July at 2115 UTC while berthed in position 06-05.9S 106-53.0E at Tg. Priok Port, Jakarta, Indonesia. Three robbers with knives boarded the vessel via the shore side cargo net while it was
PROBABLE PIRATES USED A FALSE DISTRESS MESSAGE TO LURE AN INTENDED VICTIM WITHIN RANGE OFF THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES. THE DISTRESS SHIP TOLD THE MASTER THAT THE ENGINE ROOM WAS FLOODING. AS HE APPROACHED, THE ALLEGEDLY SINKING SHIP PROCEEDED TOWARDS HIS
PUERTO BOLIVAR ANCHORAGE, ECUADOR: Four robbers armed with guns and knives boarded a refrigerated reefer vessel from a boat. The robbers were spotted by a member of the ship's crew who raised the alarm. The robbers hit the crew member on the back, forced
PUERTO LA CRUZ ANCHORAGE, VENEZUELA: Deck patrol onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed a small unlit boat near the anchor cable and immediately informed the duty officer, who raised the alarm. Seeing crew alertness the robbers jumped overboard and
PUERTO LA CRUZ, VENEZUELA: Master onboard an anchored general cargo vessel noticed a speed boat approaching the vessel. He ordered the duty crew to investigate. Later, one AB entered the bridge in a frightened state and reported that robbers had boarded
PUERTO LIMON ANCHORAGE, COSTA RICA: Ten robbers managed to board a Roro ship at anchor. The robbers captured and tied up tow ship crew and kicked them and stole their property. The tied up crew managed to free themselves around 20 minutes after the
PUERTO LIMON ANCHORAGE, COSTA RICA: Two robbers in a boat boarded a container vessel at anchor. Crew noticed one robber trying to transfer stolen ship's stores into the boat. The robber escaped with stores by jumping into water. The ship and crew are
PUNTA ARENA ANCHORAGE GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR: Robbers approached and boarded a launch carrying six ships (LPG taker anchored) crew ashore. The 10 robbers wearing masks and armed with guns fired warning shots and boarded the boat. They stole crew personal
Punta Pedernales, Ecuador: Five armed robbers in a small fishing boat boarded an anchored yacht on 08 Nov 08 at 1400 UTC in 00:48N 080:07W. They roughed up the crew and stole valuables and yacht's property. With the assistance of another yacht, the
QATAR (UAE): Three fishing vessels attacked and robbed a few days prior to 4 Jul, about 40 NM from Ruweis. In a newspaper interview, fishermen from Al Khor said sea pirates attacked their vessels and got away with their entire catch and valuables,
RAS AL HADD, OMAN: Two skiffs with five pirates in each chased a bulk carrier underway. The pirates fired rpgs at the vessel. The pirates managed to hook on the ladder onto the ships rail however due to evasive maneuvers and using sea and swell to
RED SEA:ABOUT 40 PIRATES IN FIVE BOATS REPORTEDLY ATTEMPTED TO BOARD AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER 7 OCT AT 1330 LOCAL TIME IN THE SOUTHERN RED SEA IN POSITION 14-38.64N 042-03.93E. A PASSING SHIP REPORTEDLY CAME TO THE ASSISTANCE OF THE TANKER AND THE BOARDING
RED SEA: About 6-7 pirates in each skiff chased a general cargo ship and approached within 200 meters with intnet to board. The vessel enforced anti-piracy measures and contacted warship on VHF. The skiffs aborted the attack.
RED SEA:A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN SPEED BOATS. THE VESSEL AVOIDED THE ATTEMPT BY EMPLOYING EFFECTIVE ANTI PIRACY MEASURES. NO FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE.
RED SEA-ADEN:An unidentified roll-on roll-off vessel was approached 15 Jul at 0330 local time by two small boats going "over 23 knots" while in position 13-38N 042-56E. The boats approached from the bow and retreated when illuminated by the ship's
RED SEA: A merchant vessel reported coming under attack at 0651Z on 20 May in position 13-15N 043-01E, approximately 114 miles southwest from Hodeidah, Yemen in the Red Sea. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise
RED SEA: A mother vessel was seen launching a skiff which chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Master enforced anti-piracy measures and the ship's security team onboard returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moving
RED SEA:An unidentified bulk carrier reported being approached by four unlit boats 29 Jul at 2250 UTC in the Southern Red Sea in position 13-11.5N 043-01.0E. The boats withdrew when illuminated by the ship's searchlight.
RED SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER REPORTS APPROACH BY THREE SPEEDBOATS WITH ABOUT 10 PERSONS EACH 11 JUN AT 1130 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN ABU ALI CHANNEL, 14-14.8N 042-43.3E. MASTER TOOK EVASIVE ACTION AND THERE WAS NO BOARDING.
RED SEA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 17 Apr at 1030 local time while underway in position 14-08N 049-39E off Mukalla. Crew activated fire hoses at six fast boats which withdrew after about 30 minutes.
RED SEA:An unidentified bulk carrier reports being approached 12 Jul at 2050 local time by two speed boats, each containing five persons. As the boats attempted to come alongside crew mustered and energized hoses and the boats moved away.
RED SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER REPORTS BEING APPROACHED SUSPICIOUSLY 2 JUL AT 0335 UTC BY TWO BOATS CONTAINING THREE PERSONS EACH WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-25.7N 043-02.4E, NEAR PORT AL MUKHA. BOATS TURNED AWAY WHEN CREW WENT ON ALERT.
RED SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTS ATTEMPTED BOARDING 29 JUN AT 0445 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDER WAY IN POSITION 13-42.5N 043-24.6E. TWO VERY FAST UNLIT BOATS APPROACHED BUT TURNED AWAY WHEN CONFRONTED WITH CHARGED FIRE HOSES AND SEARCHLIGHTS.
RED SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS APPROACHED 23 OCT AT 1245 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 13-20N 042-58E, 17 MILES FROM RAS FATUNA, ERITREA BY FOUR PERSONS IN A BLUE-STRIPED SPEEDBOAT TRACKED AT ABOUT 25 KNOTS. BOAT'S OCCUPANTS WERE ARMED WITH SWORDS "AND
RED SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS SURROUNDED 25 OCT BY "SEVERAL" SPEEDBOATS FROM TWO OF WHICH A BOARDING WAS ATTEMPTED. CREW MUSTERED AND ACTIVATED FIRE HOSES AND BOATS WITHDREW.
RED SEA: An unidentified container ship detected a craft by radar 2 Feb at 0130 UTC while underway at port, bow in position 19-38.8N - 039-04.0E. D/O altered course to starboard and the craft also altered course, increased speed, and tried to come close.
RED SEA:An unidentified container ship was reported 24 Sep to have been boarded at 1430 UTC while underway in position 14-15N 042-41E. According to the report five armed persons were involved. The master's requests for help were monitored by other ships
RED SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED FRENCH SAILING YACHT AVERTED BOARDING 26 NOV AT 0530 UTC WHEN TWICE APPROACHED BY SEVEN PERSONS IN TWO SPEEDBOATS IN POSITION 12-17N 044-52E.
RED SEA: An unidentified general cargo ship reported an attempted boarding 23 Jul at 1030 local time, while underway in position 13-41.53N 042-29.16E, southern Red Sea. Twelve armed persons in, two low profile, white hull speedboats approached the vessel
RED SEA: An unidentified general cargo ship reported an attempted boarding 23 Jul at 1650 local time, while underway in position 12-32.3N 043-26.6E, SE lane of Bab El Mandeb TSS, southern tip of the Red Sea. Six persons, armed with guns in a low profile
RED SEA:An unidentified hopper dredger reported an attempted boarding 21 Jan at 1810 UTC, while underway in position 15-50N 041-45E. Persons in several speedboats attempted to board. D/O raised alarm, crew mustered, directed searchlights, and speedboats
RED SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP DETECTED APPROACH OF TWO UNLIT HIGH SPEED BOATS ON RADAR 12 OCT AT 2350 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 14-08.0N 042-27.3E. THREE SIGNAL ROCKETS WERE FIRED AND BOATS WITHDREW.
RED SEA:An unidentified ship reported being approached 1 Sep at 0820 local time while underway in position 12-36N 046-23E. Two high-speed boats approached at bow and stern but sped away when alarm was sounded and searchlight turned on them.
RED SEA:An unidentified tanker reported being chased 1 Aug at 0442 UTC in the Southern red Sea in position 13-44.2N 042-57.8E by speedboats. One boat, containing six persons, reportedly tried to block the tanker's passage but crew maneuvered past.
RED SEA:An unidentified yacht reported 5 Sep that it was being followed by a boat in a "suspicious" manner at 0730 local time in the vicinity of Jabal al Tair Island in the lower Red Sea. At 0930 the suspicious boat moved away and no further incidents
RED SEA: An unidentified yacht was boarded and robbed 19 Feb at 0400 local time, while anchored in position 27-33.7N 33-47.0E, Endeavour harbor, Tawila Island. Four robbers, in a six meter blue colored fishing boat, boarded the yacht. Alert skipper
RED SEA. A tanker is believed to have struck a mine at 18-25N 040-10E.
RED SEA: A tanker was chased and fired upon by six to seven pirates wearing dark clothes in a skiff. Master increased speed and mustered crew. Onboard secutiy team released flares and when pirates continued, warning shots were fired resulting in the
RED SEA. A vessel is reported to have struck a mine and sunk in 26-48N 034-39E.
RED SEA-BAB EL MANDEB:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS APPROACHED BY "ABOUT" EIGHT SMALL BOATS WITH SIX TO SEVEN MEN IN EACH 20 JAN AT 0730 UTC IN POSITION 12-29.8N 043-36.6E. THE BOATS APPROACHED TO WITHIN 30 METERS AND THEN FOLLOWED THE TANKER AT A DISTANCE
RED SEA-BAB EL MANDEB:THE 3,889-TON, BAHAMAS FLAG FAST FERRY (INCAT 033) WAS APPROACHED 5 FEB AT 0530 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 12-40N 043-18E BY TWO INFLATABLE BOATS, EACH WITH TWO PERSONS ABOARD AND POSSIBLY ARMED WITH TRIPOD-MOUNTED WEAPONS. THE BOATS
RED SEA: Bulk carrier (ATLAS) was boarded 31 May at 1303 UTC while underway in position 13-28.4N 042-36.8E, approximately 28NM northwest of Assab, Eritrea. (Commercial Sources, Operator)
RED SEA: Bulk carrier (CARAVOS HORIZON) was boarded by six pirates on 11 August at 1115 UTC while underway in position 15-09N 041-55E, approximately 44NM southwest of Ras Isa, Yemen. Three skiffs behind a mothership approached the bulk carrier at high
RED SEA: Bulk carrier (EMPEROR) was fired upon 6 June at 1208 UTC while underway in position 14-10N 052-18E, approximately 114NM northwest of Socotra Island, Yemen. Two skiffs with a total of 10-15 pirates onboard attacked the vessel. EMPEROR deployed
RED SEA: Bulk carrier (HAWK I) was fired upon by two skiffs 29 May at 1211 UTC while underway in position 14-44N 042-06E, approximately 42NM southwest of Ras Isa, Yemen. Each skiff had six pirates onboard. Vessel's security team returned fire.
RED SEA: Bulk carrier (ORIENT CRUSADER) was fired upon 10 Jan at 2241 UTC while underway in position 14-31N 042-29E, approximately 31NM NE of Al Hudaydah, Yemen in the southern Red Sea. The master increased speed and took evasive maneuvers to elude the
RED SEA: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 18 Jun 09 at 1500 UTC while underway in position 16-00N 041-24E, approximately 110NM northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Thirty men in three speed boats armed with guns and RPGs reportedly chased the vessel
RED SEA: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 21 Jul 10 at 1252 UTC while underway in position 14-22N 042-08E, approximately 70NM southeast of Tio, Eritrea. Two white skiffs approached the vessel, one at the port bow and the other at the starboard
RED SEA: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 4 Aug 10 at 1345 UTC while underway in position 15-48.6N 041-25.7E, approximately 220NM northwest of the Bab el Mandeb. Captain reported seeing two skiffs with seven armed men in each approach the vessel
RED SEA:Bulk Carrier was approached while underway on 29 April at 13:16 N - 042:55 E, Bab El Mandeb Straits, Red Sea. Four skiffs approached the bulk carrier underway at 20 knots. The ship raised alarm and sounded the ship?s horn; all non-essential
RED SEA: Cargo vessel (CS CIHAN) boarded by pirates on 25 September at 1342 UTC while underway in position 14-09N 042-49E, approximately 62NM southeast of Ras Isa, Yemen. The pirates boarded the vessel and damaged it by firing upon it. The crew stopped
RED SEA: Chemical/oil products tanker (ASTIR LADY) experienced an attempted boarding 31 May at 0403 UTC while underway in position 13-32N 042-41E, approximately 31NM northwest of Assab, Eritrea. Six pirates in a single skiff attempted to board the vessel
RED SEA: Chemical/oil products tanker (EMMA VICTORY) experienced an attempted boarding 11 June at 0451 UTC while underway in position 13-32N 042-41E, approximately 31NM northwest of Assab, Eritrea. Vessel spotted five skiffs but was only attacked by one.
RED SEA: Chemical tanker (GINGA BOBCAT) experienced an attempted boarding and was fired upon one skiff with an RPG, 28 September at 1258 UTC while underway in position 14-02N 042-53E, approximately 70NM southeast of Ras Isa, Yemen. Entire attack group
RED SEA: Chemical tanker (LIME GALAXY) experienced an attempted boarding by two skiffs on 28 September on 1159 UTC while underway in position 14-18N 042-50E, approximately 53NM southeast of Ras Isa, Yemen. Pirates fired upon the vessel, one pirate
RED SEA: Chemical tanker (MOTIVATOR) hijacked 4 Jul 10 at 0944 UTC while underway in position 13-16N 042-56E, approximately 18NM west of Mokha, Yemen. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel along with its 18 crewmembers (IMB, AP, Mercury chat).
RED SEA: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 3 Aug 10 at 0300 UTC while underway in position 13:42.5N 042:57E, approximately 28NM northwest of Mokha, Yemen. Three skiffs approached the vessel from different directions. Alarm was raised, crew
RED SEA: Container ship reported suspicious approach 11 Sep 10 at 1212 UTC while underway in position 12-54.0N 043-10.7E, in the Bab al Mandeb. Four skiffs with two to three peoples in each skiff chased and approached a container ship underway at high
RED SEA: Container ship reported suspicious approach 24 Jun 10 at 1525 UTC while underway in position 13-12.2N 043-03.8E, approximately 12NM southwest of Mokha, Yemen. Armed men in four skiffs approached the vessel underway. The vessel increased speed
RED SEA: Container ship reported suspicious approach 9 Jul 10 at 2220 UTC while underway in position 13-20N 042-55E, approximately 18NM west of Mokha, Yemen. An unlit small boat doing a speed of 17 knots approached the vessel. Vessel increased speed
RED SEA: Container ship underway noticed a skiff at a distance of two nautical miles. The skiff was seen to increase in speed and approach the vessel at 16 knots. At a distance of one mile the Master raised the alarm, alerted the armed security team and
RED SEA: Crude oil tanker reported suspicious approach 3 Oct 10 while underway in position 15-27N 041-31E, approximately 120NM east of Massawa, Yemen. Two small white and blue-colored, 5-6 meter long crafts approached. Tanker transmitted a message to any
RED SEA: ERITRREA-ZUBAYR ISLANDS The Australian-flag yacht Poloflat had been attacked by pirates while on the Red Sea close to the Zubayr Islands. The attackers in small boats fired at the yacht damaging its sails but did not injure any personnel
RED SEA. ETHIOPIA. A RECENT REPORT INDICATES THE EPLF HAVE RESUMED ATTACKS ON MERCHANT SHIPPING IN THE SOUTHERN RED SEA. RECENTLY, A YUGOSLAVIAN FLAG MERCHANT VESSEL WAS FIRED UPON AND BOARDED IN SUDANESE WATERS BY FORCES IDENTIFYING THEMSELVES AS THE
RED SEA:FIVE HIGH SPEED BOATS, EACH CONTAINING 6 TO 7 PERSONS ATTEMPTED TO BOARD AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER 12 OCT BETWEEN 1050 AND 1140 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 12-36.0N 043-01.3E. DUTY OFFICER NOTICED THE BOATS AND RAISED THE ALARM. CREW ACTIVATED FIRE HOSES
RED SEA:Four persons in a small boat attempted to block the passage of a bulk carrier on 11 Aug at 1450 local time in the Straits of Bab El Mandeb in position 12-13N 042-29E. The boat reportedly followed close to the ship with the intent to board until
RED SEA: Four pirates in a white colored skiff chased, fired upon and attempted to board a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive maneuvers and contacted authorities for assistance. The pirates aborted the attempted attack due to the
RED SEA: General cargo ship fired upon 18 Jun 10 at 1343 UTC while underway in position 13-23.6N 042-44.8E, approximately 30NM west of Mokha, Yemen. Armed men in two skiffs chased and fired upon the vessel. The captain reported the men attempted to board
RED SEA: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 11 Aug 10 at 0640 UTC while underway in position 13-35.9N 042-38.1E, approximately 40NM northwest of Mokha, Yemen. A group of fishing vessels was observed on the starboard side. Four skiffs then
RED SEA/ GULF OF ADEN: A bulk carrier underway noticed nine skiffs approaching aggressively at stbd side and one skiff at ort side. Master raised alarm, increased speed and began evasive maneuvers. One of the skiffs with 10-15 pirates onboard close in to
RED SEA: LPG tanker (GAS PRIDE) was fired upon by pirates on 12 August at 1406 UTC while underway in position 14-34.2N 042-23.9E, approximately 40NM southwest of Ras Isa, Yemen. Pirates in two skiffs, one with three pirates onboard and one with four
RED SEA. Mariners should exercise extreme caution when transitting the waters of the Red Sea near the Bab El Mandeb Strait. There have been unconfirmed reports of explosions, possibly caused by mines, near ships in the area.
RED SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in vicinity 14-14N 042-50E at 1342Z on 25 Sep. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
RED SEA: Nine skiffs surrounded a LPG tanker underway. The security team observed one skiff carrying six men suddenly turned towards the tanker's stbd side and closed in aggressively. Master took evasive maneuvers when the skiff came close to 50-60
RED SEA:On 13 June, a merchant vessel experienced suspicious activity at 13-05N 043-09E, approximately 15 nm southwest of Mocha. Approximately 20 skiffs surrounded the vessel. The Master ordered the crew into the citadel and the embarked AST fired
RED SEA:On 21 June, an underway merchant vessel experienced a suspicious approach at 15-02N 041-42E, approximately 73 nm northwest of Al Hudaydah. Weapons and ladders were sighted, as multiple skiffs approached at high speed. The embarked AST fired
RED SEA:On 4 June 2013, two merchant vessels reported being attacked in vicinity of 15-20N 041-50E in the Red Sea, approximately 185 nm northwest of Bab el Mandeb. Mariners should remain vigilant for the potential presence of pirate attack group in the
RED SEA:On 8 July, an underway bulk carrier experienced a suspicious approach at 13-10N 043-06E, approximately 11 nm southwest of Mocha, Yemen. Armed security team on board the underway bulk carrier noticed two skiffs near the stern of the vessel, at a
RED SEA: Pirate boats chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Master increased speed and carried out evasive maneuvers. After about 80 minutes, pirates aborted the attempt and moved away. No casualties and no damage to ship.
RED SEA: Pirates in three skiffs chased a chemical tanker underway. One of the skiffs fired a rpg and attempted to board the tanker. Master took evasive maneuvers and contacted authorities for assistance. The pirates chased the tanker for 15 minutes and
RED SEA: Pirates in two skiffs chased a container ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive maneuvers, contacted warship and authorites for assistance. The skiffs chased and closed in at a distance of 0.5 miles before aborting the
RED SEA: Pirates in two skiffs chased a LPG tanker underway and approached within .2 miles. The tanker enforced anti-piracy measures, altered course and managed to evade the attack.
RED SEA: Pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway with intent to hijack. They attempted to board the tanker using a ladder. Tanker took evasive maneuvers and finally managed to evade the hijacking. One of the skiffs color
RED SEA. SAUDI ARABIA. M/V PIVOT BOARDED BY PIRATES WHILE STEAMING AT ABOUT 2 KNOTS EAST OF FARASAN ISLAND. MONEY/GOODS TAKEN UNDER FORCE. PIRATES ARMED WITH GUNS AND A SMALL CANNON.
RED SEA: Security team onboard a bulk carrier underway reported two skiffs were approaching the vessel. There were a total of seven skiffs in the vicinity. The 1st skiff had six pirates armed with AK47s. No weapons were seen in the 2nd skiff which had
RED SEA: Seven pirates in two skiffs chased a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, altered course and the onboard security team fired hand flares followed by a warning shot resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moved away.
RED SEA: Six pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased a bulk carrier underway. The vessel made evasive maneuvers and enforced anti piracy measures. Pirates in the skiff opened fire on the vessel. Due to effective anti piracy measures the vessel evaded
RED SEA: Six pirates in one skiff chased and fried upon a tanker underway. Another two skiffs were seen at a slight distance. The Master and all crew gathered on the brdige, sent a May Day via VHF, increased speed, activated SSAS, contacted CSO, made
RED SEA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 15 Jun 10 at 0530 UTC while underway in position 13-26N 042-41E, approximately 30NM northwest of Mokha, Yemen. Master reported three skiffs with six men onboard each chased the vessel. The vessel increased
RED SEA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 3 Mar 10 at 0628 UTC while underway in position 13-37N 042-58E, approximately 25NM northwest of Mokha, Yemen. Men in two small boats approached the vessel from the starboard side. The master raised the alarm,
RED SEA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 4 Jul 10 at 1000 UTC while underway in position 15-18.4N 041-49.6E, approximately 48NM northwest of Ras Isa, Yemen. Two suspicious boats with six to seven persons onboard each approached the vessel at a
RED SEA: Tanker (STOLT STRENGTH) fired upon 31 May 09 at 1000 UTC while underway in position 13-29N - 043-01E, approximately 60NM northwest of the Bab el Mandeb. Seven armed men in a skiff chased and opened fire on the vessel. The captain increased
RED SEA:Tanker was approached on 12 June at 13:20 N ? 042:56 E, Red Sea. A tanker underway noticed a white skiff with two outboard motors approach her at more than 25 knots. Initially two pirates were observed in the skiff and as the skiff closed five
RED SEA:Tug reported suspicious approach 05 Mar 08, while underway in position 15-08N 042-14E, 40NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The suspicious craft traveling at a speed of 27kts, came from Jabal Zubayr Island towards the tug towing a crane barge. The
RED SEA: Two fishing boats approached a bulk carrier underway fro the starboard side at high speed. Master conducts evasive maneuvers and fired a rocket flare when the boats were about 100 meters off the ship. Later C/O saw three more fishing boats about
RED SEA: Unidentified general cargo ship reported suspicious approach 9 Apr at 0140 local time, while underway in position 14-14N 042-44E. An unlit speedboat, doing over 26 kts, approached the vessel. Duty officer directed search lights and the boat
RED SEA: Unidentified tanker reported suspicious approach 26 Mar at 1435 local time, while underway in position 15-03N 041-58E. Two speedboats, with white hulls, approached the vessel. Duty officer took evasive maneuvers and crew mustered. Boats moved
RED SEA: Vessel reported suspicious approach 10 Mar 10 at 1251 UTC while underway in position 13-29.9N 042-35.4E, approximately 17NM southwest from Hanish Island. Vessel observed and reported two open type wooden speed boats on the vessel's starboard
RED SEA: Vessel reported suspicious approach 16 Sep 09 at 1320 local time while underway in position 15-29N 041-34E. Vessel reported being chased by two high speed boats with approximately eight people dressed in black in each boat. The approach was made
RED SEA: Vessel reported suspicious approach 18 Jul 10 at 1001 UTC while underway in position 15-10N 041-43E, approximately 53NM northeast of Tio, Eritrea. Master reported being approached by one skiff with four persons onboard equipped with two black
RED SEA: Vessel reported suspicious approach 31 Jul 10 while underway in position 13:16.9N 043:03.5E, approximately 12NM west of Mokha, Yemen. Captain reported five high speed skiffs approached the vessel to less than 150 meters. Vessel conducted evasive
RED SEA: Vessel reported suspicious approach 8 Mar 10 at 1354 UTC while underway in position 13-37.5N 042-31E, approximately 15NM southwest from Hanish Island. Master reported armed men in five skiffs approached the vessel from the port quarter, port
RED SEA: Yacht reported suspicious approach 15 Feb, at 0935 local time in position 13-27N 043-02E, 15 miles northwest of Al Mukha. A 40-meter yacht sighted two small fishing crafts underway, carrying five persons each. One craft moved 200 miles ahead of
RED SEA, YEMEN 1. MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT CAUTION SHOULD BE OBSERVED IN ENTERING THE TWELVE NAUTICAL MILE TERRITORIAL SEA CLAIMED BY THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF YEMEN (PDRY). THE UNITED STATES DOES NOT ENJOY DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH THE PDYR
Rio De Janeiro A BIMCO member reports an attack at the inner roads which took place on 21 March 1995 at 0230 hrs. Six to eight men armed with guns, knives and baseball bats boarded the ship via a rope tied to the ship's stern. Once on board they
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil The International Maritime Bureau received a report from the owners of the M/V san Marino, a 14,366 gross ton, Cypriot flagged container vessel on 3 May 96. The vessel's master reports that the ship was attacked by armed pirates on
Rio De Janeiro Continued Lack of Security A BIMCO member reports an attack which took place whilst the ship was alongside. On 25 March 1995 at 0130 hrs. the duty officer and two AB's on deckwatch were approached by armed men who then forced them at
Rio De Janeiro, South America The containership San Marino (CYP), was boarded by ten gunmen on 15 Nov 96. The ship was preparing to depart Rio De Janeiro when the attack took place. Once onboard ship, the armed gunmen demanded money and the ship' stowage
Rio Grande, Brazil The International Maritime Bureau received a report from the operators of the M/V Nema, a 36,741 gross ton, Greek flagged bulk carrier on 8 May 1996. While topping off at the grain terminal in Rio Grande, Brazil, on 2 May 1996, at
River Zaire BIMCO members report that on 17 November 1994 a vessel which was en route to Matadi was attacked by 3 uniformed men in a speedboat who fired upon the vessel with rifles. The incident took place about three miles beyond the Banana pilot
Robbers armed with gun and knives boarded a cement carrier at anchor. They tied up one crewmember and stole ship's stores. Coast guard boarded vessel for investigation.
ROBBERS BOARDED A CYPRUS-FLAG SHIP AT ITS BERTH AT RAVENNA, ITALY BETWEEN 0100 AND 0600 LOCAL TIME. WITHOUT BEING DETECTED, THE ROBBERS ENTERED THE CABINS OF THE MASTER, CHIEF MATE, AND CHIEF ENGINEER AND STOLE CASH AMOUNTING TO US$ 3,150.
ROMANIA: Bulgarian ferry boarded and robbed 09 Jul, Danube River, Galatz port. During a passport review, when the crew and passengers had to leave the vessel, thieves came aboard and broke the windows of two cars and stole money, cloths, and a dog. The
ROMANIAN M/V BIRLAD WAS FIRED UPON BY THREE SMALL BOATS WITH EIGHT PIRATES ON EACH. THE PIRATES TRY TO CONTACT THE BIRLAD OVER RADIO BUT THE BIRLAD DID NOT RESPOND. THE BIRLAD WAS ABLE TO OUT MANEUVER AND KEPT THE PIRATES FROM BOARDING. NO INJURIES
RO/RO M/V BETELGEUSE ATTACKED BY 6 PIRATES WHILE ANCHORED AT SANTOS OUTER ROADS ON 29 SEP 93. CREWMEMBERS ACTIVATED THE ALARM AND THE PIRATES FLED.
RUSSIAN F/V SUKHINICHI WAS FIRED UPON NEAR JAPANESE ISLAND OF ISHIGAKI IN THE EAST CHINA SEA. THE VESSEL WAS IDENTIFIED TO BE OF CHINESE ORIGIN BY JAPANESE AUTHORITIES. PIRATE VESSEL WAS PANTED GREY WITH NO NATIONAL FLAG SHOWING. NO INJURIES WERE
RUSSIAN M/V PRIOZYORNYY WAS ATTACKED AND BOARDED BY PIRATES IN THE YELLOW SEA. NOTHING WAS STOLEN. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
RUSSIAN M/V VALERIY VOLKOV WAS TRANSITTING THROUGH THE KOREAN ECONOMIC ZONE WHEN THEY WERE FIRED UPON AND BOARDED BY PIRATES. WHEN FOUND OUT THEIR WAS NOT ANYTHING WORTH STEALING, THEY LEFT. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
RUSSIA: Vessel (NEW STAR) fired upon 14 Feb 09 while underway off the coast of Vladivostok. The Chinese cargo vessel was being detained at the Russian port of Nakhodka after being suspected of smuggling. The vessel left the port without permission, and
Saigon river, Vietnam: At 0030 local time an AB stationed on forecastle deck heard some noises and he immediately conducted a search. Two robbers were seen escaping. Upon investigation store padlocks were found roken. Nothing stolen.
SAINT. LUCIA: Yacht boarded, crew assaulted, and robbed 18 Jun, while moored outside Rodney Bay Marina (reported 02 Aug). Perpetrators swam from shore to the yacht. The male crewmember was severely beaten and the female crewmember was raped. Perpetrators
SALALAH ANCHORAGE, OMAN: Armed pirates attacked and boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They took hostage 21 crew members and hijacked the tanker to Somalia.
SALALAH, OMAN: Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a product tanker underway. The tanker took evasive maneuvers and contacted the coalition naval forces. The naval vessels in the area responded to the distress call and the pirates aborted the
SAMARINDA ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Robbers boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They broke the padlocks on the bosun store and stole ship's stores and escaped upon seeing the duty crew on patrol. Port authorities informed.
SAMARINDA ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the hawse pipe. They broke open the bosun store padlock and stole ship's stores and escaped.
SAMARINDA ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier via hawse pipe. They broke the padlocks on the bosun store and stole ship's stores. Duty AB spotted them and informed the duty officer who sounded the ship's
SAMARINDA MUARA BERAU ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed.
SANDAKAN ANCHORAGE, MALAYSIA: A fisherman offering fresh fish approached on the stbd side of a container ship at anchor. While four robbers in a speedboat approached from the port side of the vessel and attempted to board. Alert crew saw the robbers and
SANDAKAN ANCHORAGE, MALAYSIA: Three robbers in a fast boat boarded a tug boat and tow at anchor. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped. All crew safe.
SANDAKAN INNER ANCHORAGE, SABAH, MALAYSIA: Robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker. Duty A/B on rounds sighted the robbers armed with long knives and immediatedly informed the duty officer. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped with stolen ship's
SANDAKAN PORT, MALAYSIA: While at berth, two robbers boarded a container ship from a small boat during heavy rain. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their boat. An inspection showed three container seals were
Santos BIMCO REPORTS: On 23 April 1995 watchmen on board a vessel anchored at the outer roads spotted men at the ship's forecastle at 0145 hrs. As the ship's alarm was sounded the intruders escaped. Subsequent inspections revealed that two containers had
SANTOS BRAZIL. 24 JANUARY 1988. THE M/V SEA WOLF, A CONTAINER/RORO VESSEL, WHILE AT ANCHOR IN SANTOS WAS BOARDED BY SIX ARMED PIRATES WEILDING HAND AND MACHINE GUNS AT 0420 LOCAL TIME. AFTER ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES FAILED, THE MASTER
Santos, Brazil BIMCO members report that on 15 October 1994 at 0320 hrs on board a vessel anchored off Santos about 1 mile south of Ponta Grossa a masked man grabbed the ship's watchman and pressed a gun to his head. Two other crewmen who were also on
SANTOS, BRAZIL THREE ARMED MEN BOARDED SHIP AND FORCED MASTER TO OPEN SAFE. INCIDENT OCCURED AT 0245 LOCAL 20 APR 88.
SANTOS BRAZIL UK REGISTERED OIL TANKER CHURCHILL BOARDED BY THREE PIRATES, CHIEF OFFICER SHOT IN THE LEG. POLICE INVESTIGATIONS LED TO THREE ARRESTS. TIME OF INCIDENT ON 12 DEC 90 EARLY HOURS.
SAUDI ARABIA AL SARAWAT NO.4 WAS SHOT AT BY UNKNOWN PEOPLE WITH CANNONS AND RIFELS. SHOTS HIT THE ENGINE ROOM CAUSING THE VESSEL TO SINK, AND THE CREW WAS SAFELY RESCUED.
SAUDI ARABIA:Tanker fired upon on 1 November at 16-35N 41-28E, near Jizan. While sailing, the tanker was pursued by a suspected boat with three armed robbers onboard. The high speed boat closed in on the tanker and discharged their weapons. The Master
Selat Baur, Indonesia BIMCO members report that at 0110 hrs on 26 October 1994 a vessel was boarded by 12 men armed with long knives. The vessel's Master, 2nd Officer and a crewman were handcuffed. Five of the intruders lead the master to his cabin at
SELAT BERHALA, INDONESIA: Twelve pirates armed with knives borded a tug towing a barge. Crew enforced anti-piracy measures and contacted owners. Owners contacted the IMB piracy reporting center and requested assistance. The center immediately contacted
SENEGAL: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Jun at 0615 local time while anchored in position 14-41.24N 017-23.36W at Dakar anchorage. Three persons armed with long knives held duty seaman hostage and stole ship's stores. Crew raised alarm and
SENEGAL: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 5 Jan at 0310 local time while anchored at Dakar outer roads. Small boats approached bow and stern and one person gained access.Alarm sounded and fire hoses activated; no loss reported.
SENEGAL: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 21 Jun at 2105 local time while underway off Dakar. Crew raised alarm and attempt was abandoned (IMB).
SENEGAL: An unidentified container ship was boarded 11Aug underway after dropping pilot off Dakar. Thieves escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
SENEGAL: An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 Feb at 0030 local time in Dakar Roads as it approached port. Ship's stores were stolen from the poop (IMB).
SENEGAL: An unidentified container ship was boarded 26 Jul at 2230 local time, while underway in position 14-38.4N 017-22.9W (3 miles from the port entrance of Dakar). As it departed, three persons armed with knives escaped with a "large quantity" of
SENEGAL: An unidentified container ship was boarded 9 Jul at 0500 local time while underway at Dakar pilot station. Four persons gained access via the poop and stole ship's stores.
SENEGAL: An unidentified container ship was robbed of a mooring line 5 Jan, apparently when it encountered a small boat shortly after leaving Dakar. The boat shone a strong light as it moved close. Ship's master suspects it was signaling accomplices
SENEGAL: An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 21 Mar between 0030 and 0100 local time while underway off Dakar. The pirates stole ship's stores before escaping.
SENEGAL: An unidentified product tanker was boarded 23Aug at 2355 local time while underway in position 14.37.2N, 017 25.5W at Dakar Roads soon after dropping the outward pilot. The intruders stole ship's stores and escaped (MB).
SENEGAL: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 10 Nov about 1.5 miles from Dakar pilot station while underway inbound. Persons armed with knives were chased by crew who mustered when alarm sounded. Dakar port control provided a police boat
SENEGAL: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 9 Feb at 0400 local time in Dakar Roads, 2 nm southeast of Ile de Goree. To persons armed with knives boarded via the stern but were chased off by alert crew (IMB).
SENEGAL: An unidentified tanker was boarded 20 Jul at 0130 local time while at Dakar anchorage. Thieves broke into bosun's stores and stole ship's supplies. When contacted, Port Control advised they were unable to assist (IMB).
SENEGAL: An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding 14 Aug at 0050 UTC while in Dakar anchorage. Duty watch spotted three persons attempting to climb anchor chain and raised alarm whereupon intruders fled in their boat.
SENEGAL:THE FORMER CRUISE SHIP (SEA REGENT) (POSSIBLY (REGENT SEA) UNDER TOW TO INDIA WHERE IT WAS TO BE USED AS A HOTEL OR ACCOMMODATION SHIP, WAS RANSACKED BY LOCAL INHABITANTS WHILE OFF DAKAR ACCORDING TO A 31 MAY PRESS REPORT. THE THIEVES, OPERATING
SENEGAL:THE U.S. FLAG SURVEY SHIP (USNS LITTLEHALES) WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED OF SIX MOORING LINES 14 MAY ABOUT 0530 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY FIVE MILES SOUTH OF DAKAR PORT. ROVING DECK WATCH NOTICED SMALL UNLIT BOAT ASTERN CONTAINING EIGHT PERSONS WHICH
SENEGAL: Unidentified container ship was boarded 18 May at 0520 local time while anchored at Dakar. Three masked persons from a fishing boat threatened crew and escaped with ship's stores. Port authority notified via VHF (IMB).
SE OF PENNINGTON TERMINAL, NIGERIA: Ten heavily armed pirates in a speed boat approached and attempted to stop a tanker underway. The pirates opened fire at the vessel. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Master took evasive measures and prevented boarding.
SEVEN ITALIAN MERCHANT SAILORS WERE KILLED WHILE IN THE PORT OF JIJEL, 180 MILES EAST OF ALGIERS. ASSAILANTS RAIDED THE CARGO SHIP DURING THE NIGHT.
SEVERAL MALAYSIAN FISHERMEN WERE REPORTEDLY KIDNAPPED FOR RANSOM WHILE FISHING 10 MILES OFF PARIT BULAT IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA. THIS IS THE FOURTH SUCH KIDNAP-FOR-RANSOM INVOLVING LOCAL FISHERMEN SINCE APRIL 18 ACCORDING TO THE MALAYSIAN NEW STRAITS
SHATT AL ARAB:Container ship boarded, robbed, shots fired 16 Oct 07 at 0145 local time while underway in position 30-06N 048-24E, inside Shatt Al Arab River. The vessel was approached by a speedboat while enroute to Khoramshahr Port in Iran. The duty AB
SHATT AL ARAB (IRAQ): Container ship fired upon 20 Jul at 0635 local time, while underway to pilot station from Khorramshahr terminal, Iran. While underway to the pilot station, with pilot onboard, the vessel passed over fishing nets. A fishermen opened
SHATT AL ARAB: Thefts and extortion are report 3 and 4 Apr and 27 Mar from ships exiting the Shatt al Arab following calls at Abu Flus. The attacking boats used the same tactic in all cases; fishing nets were strung across the waterway and at least some
SHIPPING UPDATE OF PIRATE ACTIVITIES SRI LANKA, VICINITY COLUMBO. REF A. ASAM REF NO. 85-0021,86-0008,87-0022,90-0008. The vicinity of Columbo, near Sri Lanka, has been an area of frequent acts of piracy (REF A.). 02MAY91 a special task force of the
SIERRA LEONE:AN UNIDENTIFIED RO-RO SHIP WAS BOARDED 23 AUG AT 0500 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT FREETOWN BY PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES WHO THREATENED THE DUTY SEAMAN. A CONTAINER WAS BROACHED AND PART OF ITS CARGO STOLEN BEFORE THE THIEVES ESCAPED WHEN
SIERRA LEONE:Bulk carrier boarded on 10 August at 08-30N 013-32W, Freetown Outer Anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel. The Duty Officer spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. The crew mustered and the Master
SIERRA LEONE: Fishing vessel (SAWA II) was reported to have been attacked 8 Mar (reported 14 Mar) off Yelibouya Island, three miles from Guinean waters. Two patrol boats sent by the Maritime Wing of the Rep. of Sierra Leone Armed Forces came under
SIERRA LEONE: Korean fishing vessel (MUJIN-5) was boarded on 27 Jan at approximately 2200 local time, while trawling off Yeliboya, per 1 Feb reporting. Thirteen armed pirates aboard a dug out canoe and dressed in military clothing, approached the vessel
SIERRA LEONE: Oil Tanker (ATROPOS) boarded and robbed 12 Mar 07 at 0200 local time in position 08-44.60N 013-51.20W, 40NM off Freetown per 7 Sept 07 reporting. Pirates armed with machine guns and knives boarded the vessel, stole cash and valuables and
SIERRA LEONE:On 11 April, the anchored cargo ship RMS BAERL was boarded at 08-30N 013-11W at Freetown Inner Roads. Master on board the anchored general cargo ship noticed a boat approaching and sent the able bodied seaman (AB) to investigate. Master then
SIERRA LEONE: The 2,384ton, Bolivian-flag bunkering tanker (CAPE GEORJEAN) was boarded 11 Oct at 0120 UTC by at least thieves armed with Kalashnikov rifles. The ship's superintendant fired on the intruders with a pump-action shotgun and may have killed
SIERRA LEONE:THE 997 TON, PANAMANIAN FLAG TANKER (ESA TRUST) REPORTED BEING BOARDED 22 JUN AT 0428 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 08-59.7N 013-51.5W. THREE CREW REPORTED BRUISED.
SIERRA LEONE: The general cargo ship (PATRAIKOS II) was attacked 2 Aug at 0420 local time. Ten persons opened fire as they approached, while the ship was anchored at Freetown. The attackers boarded using grappling hooks, smashed cabin doors, held the
SIERRA LEONE: Tug was boarded and robbed 14 Sep at 2230 UTC, in position 08-29.8N 013-12.50W, 4nm north of Queen Elizabeth II berth 4 in Freetown. Two robbers, armed with knives in a boat, boarded the tug from stern while at anchor. Robbers attempted to
SIERRA LEONE: Unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 15 May at 0210 local time while at B1 inner anchorage, Freetown. Duty seaman spotted persons trying to gain access via hawse pipe and raised alarm. Signal station informed and naval patrol
SIERRE LEONE: Two fishing vessels report coming under attack 23 Sept 07, 18NM off Freetown, Sierra Leone. The distress call was reportedly made by a local agent of a fishing vessel known as LIAN RUN 24, which is licensed to operating in Sierra Leones
SINGAPORE. 4 NOVEMBER 1988. THE HAI HUI WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 0300 IN THE VICINITY OF HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE. THE SHIPS MASTER WAS REPORTED BEING KIDNAPPED AND THERE IS NO NEWS OF HIS WHEREABOUTS.
Singapore A motorized bumboat approached MV Courier while anchored at the Jurong Petroleum Anchorage, Singapore. The deck watch observed the bumboat tying up the Courier's anchor chain and then saw an intruder climb the anchor train leaving several
SINGAPORE-Anchorages 110200L FEB 92 Vessel was boarded and robbed without the knowledge of the Crew. Stolen were Dangerous Drugs and personal effects. No injuries were reported.
SINGAPOREAN-FLAG FREIGHTER ON A VOYAGE FROM HONG KONG TO HAIPHONG, WAS SEIZED AT 1500 BY 12 INTRUDERS. THEY FORCED THE VESSEL TO SAIL TO HUI LAI WHERE THE LOCAL CHINESE POLICE INTERREGATED THE MASTER AND CREW. THE VESSEL SUBSEQUENTLY SAILED TO PAO TAI
SINGAPORE: An LPG tanker was robbed 6 June at 1500 UTC while underway in position 01-09N 103-48E, approximately 11NM southwest of Singapore. Eight masked robbers on one speed boat boarded the tanker at the starboard quarter. The robbers were armed with
SINGAPORE:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS APPROACHED 18 NOV BY AN UNLIT BOAT WHICH CAME ALONGSIDE AT 2156 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-16N 104-07E. BOAT WITHDREW WHEN CREW SWITCHED ON ALDIS LAMP.
SINGAPORE: An unidentified tanker was boarded 19 Nov at 2325 local time while underway in position 01 17.9N, 104 06.1E at the Eastern Buoy. Seven persons armed with long knives stole ship's cash and escaped. This is a rare instance crime inside
SINGAPORE: An unidentified tanker was boarded on 19 Nov at 2325 local time, while underway in position 01-17.9N, 104-06.1E, at the Eastern Buoy. Seven people armed with long knives stole ship's cash and escaped. This is a rare instance of crime inside
SINGAPORE: A tanker was robbed 29 May at 1730 UTC while underway in position 01-19N 104-54E, approximately 62NM southeast of Singapore. Six robbers boarded the vessel, stole cash and other valuables, and escaped. (Commercial Sources)
SINGAPORE:BULK CARRIER (HAZEL 1)(NFI) REPORTS BOARDING 1 OCT BY 21 PERSONS ARMED WITH PISTOLS AND KNIVES WHILE ANCHORED AT SINGAPORE WESTERN OPL ANCHORAGE. INTRUDERS BOARDED AT 0030 LOCAL TIME, TIED AND GAGGED THE SLEEPING CREW AND RANSACKED THE SHIP FOR
SINGAPORE:Bulk carrier (STAR CAPPELLA 1) boarded, robbed 1 Sep 08 at 0305 local time while at anchorage in position 01-18.11N 104-11.58E, south of Tg Ayam, Johor. Three robbers armed with knives boarded the ship from the starboard quarter using grappling
SINGAPORE:Container ship boarded on 24 April while anchored at 01:14 N - 103:35 E Singapore Straits. The container vessel was boarded by a group of pirates. They stole ships stores and later escaped.
SINGAPORE-Eastern Approaches to Singapore Straits. 210145L OCT 91 vessel was boarded 12 1/2 miles east of Binten Island by five armed men with knives and a revolver. The Pirates were educated, professional and well trained team who spoke English. Stolen
SINGAPORE:Fishing vessel boarded while underway on 23 May at 04:50 N ? 099:04 E, Malacca Straits. Armed pirates boarded the fishing vessel and took hostage six crewmembersand hijacked the vessel. Upon receiving the information, the MMEA immediately sent
SINGAPORE NATIONAL SHIPPING ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES. WITHIN SOUTHEAST ASIA, PIRATE WATERS TEND TO BE THE STRAITS OF SINGAPORE, THE STRAITS OF MALACCA AND THE SOUTH CHINA SEA. PIRACY INCIDENTS TEND TO OCCUR IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS OUTSIDE JURISDICTION OF
SINGAPORE:On 01 July, an underway barge in tow was boarded while transiting the Singapore Strait.During subsequent routine rounds, the crew from the tug towing the barge noticed items from the barge missing.
SINGAPORE:On 08 January, the tug DE HUI with the barge HAIYANGSHIYOU in tow was boarded at 01-11N 103-37E, approximately 4 nm Southwest of the Western Islands. A speedboat with five robbers wearing camouflage uniforms approached the tug at 1710 local
SINGAPORE: On 10 October at 0335 LT, Tug BRITOIL 71 boarded and robbed at position 01-02N 103-38E. Armed with parangs and a handgun, the five masked robbers took away a laptop, mobile phones, and cash from the crew before escaping.
SINGAPORE:On 18 August, the underway Malaysian-flagged barge M3320 was boarded at 01-15N 104-07E, approximately 5.6 nm south of Tanjung Setapa. While underway, unidentified persons onboard 2-3 small wooden boats approached and boarded the barge, while in
SINGAPORE:On 30 March, the tug BOURBON LIBERTY 308 was boarded at 1-20N 104-04E. Pirates boarded the vessel and left several hours later, presumably after robbing the crew and stealing vessel's valuables.
SINGAPORE: Petroleum product tanker (VALIANT) was robbed 26 August at 0225 LT while underway in position 01-25N 104-29E, approximately 38NM northeast of Singapore. Seven to nine robbers boarded the vessel and left after stealing some shipboard equipment
SINGAPORE. PHILLIP CHANNEL. 11 NOVEMBER 1990. AT ABOUT 0200 THE U.S. FLAG 80,000DWT TANKER OCEAN CITY WAS BOARDED BY FOUR ROBBERS WHILE UNDERWAY IN PHILLIP CHANNEL. A CREWMEMBER CONFRONTED FOUR PIRATES ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES NEAR THE MASTER'S
SINGAPORE: Pirates in two boats approached and followed a barge towed by a tug near position 01-15.5N 104-02.0E on 25 October. The crew directed searchlights towards the barge but could not detect the small boats. Master contacted other vessels including
SINGAPORE PORT OPERATION CONTROL CENTER:THERE WAS A REPORT OF PIRACY ATTACK ON 19-JAN-2008 0354Z AT 01-44.91S 108-00.09E (KARIMATA STRAIT). MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE PRECAUTION AND INCREASE LOOK OUT FOR SUSPICIOUS SMALL FAST MOVING CRAFT APPROACHING
SINGAPORE REGISTERED VESSEL L'ATAIR REPORTS BEING ARRESTED BY FORCE WHILE ON PASSAGE THROUGH THE KARDIVA CHANNEL AND SUBSEQUENTLY FINED BY MALDIVIAN AUTHORITIES FOR ENTERING THE 12 MILE ZONE WITHOUT PERMISSION. KARDIVA CHANNEL IS ALSO KNOWN AS KAASHIDOO
SINGAPORE: Robbers boarded a barge 17 April at 2112 UTC while underway in position 01-15.2N 104-03.2E, approximately seven NM southeast of Changi, Singapore. The Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG) sighted a sampan alongside the vessel. The PCG spotted
SINGAPORE STRAIT:A 2 MAY REPORT STATES THAT UKRAINE FLAG DREDGE (KHERSONES) WAS BOARDED 26 JAN IN SINGAPORE STRAIT BY 12 PERSONS WHO SLASHED THREE CREW MEMBERS WITH MACHETES AND FIRE AXES BEFORE ESCAPING. NO MOTIVE IS REPORTED FOR THE ATTACK AND NO ITEMS
SINGAPORE STRAIT: An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding 11 Mar at 1905 UTC, while underway in position 01-15N 104-05.2E. Alert crew raised alarm, activated fire hoses, and switched on deck lights as three boats approached their
SINGAPORE STRAIT: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Dec at 2110 local time in position 01-14.51N 104-03.82E while underway in Singapore Straits. When the crew raised the alarm and switched on the deck lights, the intruders fled empty handed.
SINGAPORE STRAIT: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 3 Feb at 1955 local time while underway in position 01-05.42N-103-34.03E, west of Phillip Channel. Crew raised alarm and the single intruder fled empty handed.
SINGAPORE STRAIT: An unidentified chemical tanker reports detecting two unlit boats 2 Jan at 1330 UTC while underway in position 01-04.3N 103-36.0E. The two boats crossed the tanker's bow, switched on powerful searchlights and approached at high speed.
SINGAPORE STRAIT: An unidentified chemical tanker was approached 7 Feb at 0120 local time, while underway in position 01-15N 104-07E. An unlit speedboat approached the tanker at port bow. Master altered course and took evasive maneuvers. However another
SINGAPORE STRAIT:AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 18 AUG AT 0200 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-40N 104-30E, NEAR HORSBURGH LIGHT. TWELVE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES HELD THE MASTER AND FIVE CREW WHILE THEY ROBBED THE SHIP OF CREW
SINGAPORE STRAIT: An unidentified tug reported an attempted boarding at 1015 local time, while underway in position 01-17N 104-12E on 20 June. Persons wearing dark clothes in four speedboats, 6-8 meters in length with open tops, approached the tug. Bosun
SINGAPORE STRAIT: An unidentified tug was boarded 16 Mar at 2340 local time while anchored outside Singapore Port Limit in position 01-14.13N 103-34.7E. Armed persons took five crew hostage at knifepoint and forced the master to admit them to his cabin.
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Bulk carrier (CAPE COSMOS) boarded 22 Jul 10 at 0330 local time while anchored in position 01-23.5N 104-30.9E, approximately 7NM northeast of Horsburgh Lighthouse, Singapore. Five men onboard a speedboat armed with guns and knives
SINGAPORE STRAIT. Four pirates boarded a fishing trawler. One threatened the captain at gun point and with one other pirate took him to a secluded island while two pirates remained aboard vessel. Pirates told captain to telephone his family and ask for
SINGAPORE STRAIT:Masked pirates armed with handguns and swords boarded a tanker underway, non damage.Vessels requested to be caution advised.
SINGAPORE-Strait of Malacca 191600Z JAN92 M/V AMBRA ORIENT was attacked by armed men in a high speed boat. Pirates were unable to reach accomodation ladder, being repelled by ships ANTI-PIRATE watch. No injuries were reported.
SINGAPORE-Strait of Malacca 302100Z MAR 92 M/V PELANDER was attacked by armed men in a high speed boat. Pirates were unable to reach accomodation ladder, being repelled by ships ANTI-PIRATE watch. No injuries were reported.
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Oil tanker reported attempted boarding08 Dec, at 2340 local time while underway in position 01:09N-103:33E.A number of small boats approached the oil tanker while underway andattempted to board. The master took evasive action, sounded
SINGAPORE STRAIT:On 24 July, 2040Z, in 01-18N 104-41E about six pirates in a speed boat armed with knives boarded a tug towing a barge. They entered crew cabins and took hostage all crew members and stole crew personal properties and tug properties and
SINGAPORE STRAIT:On 24 July, the underway Singapore-flagged tug SURYA WIRA 5 was boarded at 01-16N 104-37E, approximately 3nm northeast of Tanjung Berakit. Roughly seven pirates, in a speed boat, armed with knives, boarded the underway tug. They took
SINGAPORE STRAIT:On 28 July, position 01-6.3N 104-10.9E, duty A/B on board a LPG Tanker noticed about eight robbers armed with knives boarding the vessel from the poop deck. Duty officer was informed, alarm raised. All crew stayed inside the
SINGAPORE STRAITS: About six small unlit boats chased a chemical tanker underway. Pirates from one boat attempted to board. The tanker made evasive maneuvers and enforced anti-piracy measures and prevented the boarding.
SINGAPORE STRAITS: A general cargo ship was robbed 1 June at 2130 UTC while underway in position 01-10N 103-51E, approximately 10NM southwest of Singapore. Five armed robbers boarded the vessel, stole the ship's cash and personal belongings, and escaped.
SINGAPORE STRAITS. AN ARUN III VESSEL (EITHER THE HOEGH GANDRIA OR THE GOLAR SPIRIT) IN 3-07N 105-58E WAS BOARDED EARLY IN THE MORNING AT THE PORT STERN BY FIVE PIRATES WITH KNIVES. THIS WAS UNSEEN BY THE LOOKOUT OR THE WATCH. MASTER WAS ROBBED AT
SINGAPORE STRAITS:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 10 AUG AT 0622 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-24N 104-28E. SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES HELD THE SECOND AND THIRD OFFICER, AN ENGINEER AND DUTY SEAMEN HOSTAGE WHILE ROBBING THEIR
SINGAPORE STRAITS:AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP WAS APPROACHED 10 AUG AT 0010 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-28N 104-32E BY TWO SMALL WOODEN BOATS, EACH CONTAINING FOUR PERSONS. ONE BOAT EACH APPROACHED THE PORT SIDE AND STARBOARD QUARTER BUT REDUCED
SINGAPORE STRAITS: An unidentified tanker was boarded while underway on 02 Feb at 0245 local time. Ten masked pirates armed with guns and long knives tried to break the bridge windows,but did not succeed and escaped empty handed. Master raised alarm,
SINGAPORE STRAITS: A small boat with six robbers came alongside a product tanker at anchor from stbd side aft. Two robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship's properties. They were spotted by ship's crew who raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers
SINGAPORE STRAITS: Chemical tanker (SHOKO MARU) boarded and robbed 29 Apr at or between 0435 to 0540 local time, while at anchor in position 01:05.60N - 103:28.20E, off Karimun Island. The crewmembers discovered two boats alongside and a rope hooked onto
SINGAPORE STRAITS: Container ship robbed 3 Oct 10 at 0430 local time while at anchor in position 01-22.16N 104-21.01E off Batu Putih, Malaysia. Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor and stole ship's properties. Upon noticing the store rooms broken
SINGAPORE STRAITS: Five masked pirates armed with pistols and long knives boarded a tug under towing operations. They stole crew cash and personal belongings and escaped. The incident was reported to Port Operations Control Center, Singapore.
Singapore Straits:Five pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a tanker underway. They stole ship's equipment and escaped once alarm raised. No injury to crew reported.
Singapore Straits: Five pirates armed with long knives boarded a tug towing a barge underway. Pirates stole personal belongings and escaped. No injury to crew. Master informed port authority.
SINGAPORE STRAITS, NATUNA SEA: An unlit speed boat approached a tug towing a barge. The speed boat came alongside the tug and four robbers boarded the tug while two remained in the boat. The robbers wearing masks and armed with guns and knives took
Singapore Straits:Six pirates armed with long knives and wearing black facemasks boarded a tanker underway, via a speedboat. They took hostage two duty crewmembers and tied them up. They entered accomodation and took captain, oiler , and 2/E as hostages
SINGAPORE STRAITS: Tanker was robbed while at anchorage in position 01-19.67N 104-17.23E, approximately 2.1NM SSW of Pulau Mungging. Five robbers armed with machetes and handguns boarded the tanker.The robbers stole two computers and some engine spare
SINGAPORE STRAITS-Vicinity Phillips Channel. 112315LSEP91 five armed Indonesian Pirates managed to board M/V RANGER with piracy counter-measures in place. The Bridge Watch was overcome and the Master forced to open the ship's safe. The Pirates escaped
SINGAPORE STRAITS-Vicinity Phillips Channel. 240245LSEP91 LNG GEMINI was unsuccessfully boarded by Pirates, due to immediate action on the part of the Bridge Watch, while piloting north in the Phillips Channel.
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tanker (AROWANA RANGER) boarded, robbed 31 Oct 08, at approximately 0115 local time while underway in position 01:11N-103:50E, west of Batu Berhenti in the east bound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme. The tanker was enroute from
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tanker boarded and robbed on 22 Nov 08 at 0230 local time while underway in position 01:18.25N-104:18.40E. Five pirates armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel, stole the ship's equipment and escaped once alarm was raised (IMB).
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tanker (GULF CORAL) reported attempted boarding 28 Dec 09 at 2030 local time while underway in position 01-04.7N 103-38.5E. About five or six unlit boats approximately 7-8 meters in length approached the tanker?s bow on both sides. One
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tanker reported attempted boarding 25 May at 0315 local time, while underway in position 01-19.3N 104-16.3E. Robbers in a speedboat tried to board the tanker from the stern. Upon seeing the robbers, the anti-piracy watch keeper informed
SINGAPORE STRAIT:Tanker reported suspicious approach 10 Jan 08 at 2155 local time while underway in position 01-05.6N 103-34.5E, Phillip Channel. At a distance of 1NM, a small craft, with its searchlights on, started impeding the safe passage of the
SINGAPORE STRAITTen pirates armed with guns and long knives approached a chemical tanker undersay. Eight pirates boarded from stern while two remained in long boat with two outboard engines. Pirates took master and all officers hostage. They stole crew's
SINGAPORE STRAIT: The Belize-flag tanker (YAULIE ISLAND 70) was discovered adrift without crew 12 Dec in position 01-18.22N 104-10.5E and initial reports state ship was reported hijacked on a voyage from Taiwan to Vietnam. Subsequent reports indicate
SINGAPORE STRAIT: The M/T (YOHTEISAN) reported an attempted boarding 05 Apr at 1615 local time, while underway in position 01-08.8N 103-29.E, off Indonesia's Karimun islands. Pirates in seven small fishing boats surrounded the tanker and attempted to
SINGAPORE STRAIT: The M/T (YOHTEISAN) reported an attempted boarding late 05 Apr, off Indonesia's Karimun islands. Pirates in seven small fishing boats surrounded the tanker and attempted to board it, on its eastbound journey in heavy rain and poor
SINGAPORE STRAIT: The Romanian flag bulk carrier (CAPE HARALAMBOS) was boarded 29 Jan at 0135 local time while underway in position 01-10.6N 103-27.2E. Three persons armed with knives assaulted the master and tied him in his cabin. The pirates stole crew
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tug (MAJU DAYA 3) and barge (MARCOPOLO 188) boarded and robbed on 10 Nov 08 at 1730 UTC while underway in position 01:11N ? 103:52E, Batu Berhenti. The tug and barge were boarded by five robbers armed with parangs. The robbers took the
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tug reported suspicious approach 23 Jul 10 at 0540 local time while anchored in position 01-21.4N 104-27.5E, approximately 3NM northeast of Horsburgh Lighthouse, Singapore. The master reported two men in a small fast craft approached
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tug robbed 28 Jun 10 at 1150 local time while underway in position 01-06N 103-44E, approximately 2NM east of Pulau Takong Kecil lighthouse, Indonesia. Five men in a rubber boat armed with long guns approached the vessel towing a barge.
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tug was boarded by robbers 14 Feb at 0415 local time while underway in position 01-04.98N 103-35.10E, approximately 6NM SW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Eight to ten robbers boarded the vessel armed with parangs (machetes) from a motorised
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tug was boarded by two suspects 11 Feb at 0805 local time, while at anchor in position 01-11N 103-35E, approximately 4.5NM NW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Nothing was stolen and the robbers escaped in a small wooden boat. (ReCAAP, IMB)
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tug was robbed 17 Feb at 0540 local time while underway in position 01-08.1N 103-32.2E. Six robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel and attempted to take money from the crew. All accesses were locked, and the pirates stole
SINGAPORE STRAIT: VLCC reported attempted boarding 04 Dec,at 1330 UTC in position 12:01.0S-103.30.0E, off Racon Delta. A boatapproached the VLCC underway eastbound at high speed. The masteraltered its course violently to avoid the boat. Despite
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Shipping Association issued a warning after a member vessel was attacked 24 Jun between 2320 and 0010 local time while underway in position 01 07N, 105 05E about 60 nm from Horsburgh Lighthouse. Eight persons robbed the crew of
SINGAPORE:Tug boarded on 17 August at 01-04N 103-42E, Singapore Strait. An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel.
SINGAPORE:Tug boarded on 19 August at 01-00N 103-39E, 6.6 nm southeast of Pulau Tekong Kecil. An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel.
SINGAPORE: Tug boat was robbed 23 Dec 10 at 1940 UTC while underway in position 01-12.32N 103-34.18E, approximately 5NM southeast of Tg Piai, TSS westbound lane, Singapore. Eight armed pirates boarded a tug underway and held all other crew except the
SINGAPORE: Tug (KENRYO) robbed 12 Jul 09 at 0200 local time while underway in position 01-09.90N 103-46.0E, approximately 2NM southeast of Raffles Lighthouse, Singapore Strait. Five men armed with knives boarded the vessel as it was underway, towing a
SINGAPORE: Tug (SALVICEROY) boarded 22 Jun 09 at 1600 local time while anchored in position 01-08N 103-35E, off Nipa transit anchorage. Seven robbers in a small wooden boat approached the portside of the vessel. Three of the robbers reportedly armed with
SINGAPORE: Tug was robbed 30 Dec at 0535 local tie while underway in position 01-19.97N 104-17.62E, approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Tanjung Ramunia. Six robbers boarded the vessel from a speedboat and held the crew hostage before stealing personal
SINGAPORE: Tug (WEIHAI 5) robbed 12 Jul 09 at 0225 local time while underway in position 01-08.29N 103-46.81E, approximately 2nm southeast of Raffles Lighthouse, Singapore Strait. Five men armed with knives boarded the vessel as it was underway. The
SINGAPORE: Unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 18 May at 2350 local time, while anchored in position 01-13.8N 103-34.8E, west OPL, Singapore straits. Five boats with 2-3 men in each boat, dark brown color, approached the vessel, and
SINGAPORE: Unidentified tanker was boarded 9 May at 0115 local time while in position 01-14N 103 -34E at the Outside Port Limits anchorage. Five persons armed with knives took master, chief officer, chief engineer, third officer, two other crew hostage,
SINGAPORE-Vicinity Kepulaun Anambas Islands 111605ZSEP91 Pirates approached ship from port quarter, using wood hull-30' utility craft. Boarding repelled by illumination and fire hoses.
SINGAPORE-Vicinity of Phillips Channel. 052145ZJAN92 on approaching Palau Takong Ketjil Light, pirates boarded the M/V FORTUNE. Stolen was personal property. No injuries were reported and the vessel was permitted to continue her voyage.
SINGAPORE- vicinity of Phillips Channel Fairway Buoy 040230AUG91 the S/T ASPEN was boarded by pirates, about 1-nm NNW of Phillips Channel, in international waters. Stolen were $14,500 and small effects. No injuries reported.
SINGAPORE-Vicinity Phillips Channel. 090100LMAY92 five armed pirates boarded M/V SWAN REEFER using a high-powered fishing boat and line. Stolen were cash, liquor, and personal possessions. No injuries were reported.
SINGAPORE: Yacht (DILAN) reported suspicious approach 09 Sept 07 at 1145 local time, in position 01-54.1N 106-31.49E, 48NM southeast of Pulau Repong. The vessel reported two speedboats carrying an unknown number of men onboard and that were believed to
SINGAPRE STRAIT: An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding 08 Apr at 0345 local time, while underway in position 01-16.0N 104-10.0E. Several small boats surrounded the vessel and persons inside attempted to board on both sides from bow
Six pirates armed with long knives boarded a vessel in Selat Baur, off the west coast of Belitung Island, and held the master as hostage. They stole $18,700 from the ship's safe and $8,000 cash and valuables from the master before escaping on a small
SOLOMON ISLANDS: An unidentified yacht was attacked 9 Jul at 2130 UTC while underway in the vicinity of the Florida Islands by two persons using unspecified means. After thirty minutes yacht reported it was out of danger and clearing the area.Local
SOLOMON ISLANDS:Fishing vessel (QUAN YONG 168) boarded, robbed 06 Nov 07 in the evening, while at anchor, near Point Cruz. Five men armed with knives boarded the vessel and robbed the crew. The thieves stole a large amount of US currency, one satellite
Solomon Islands (Guadalcanal):Members of the revolutionary army boarded vessel, at Honiara, but crew repulsed the attack.
SOLOMON ISLANDS:M/V Granger received small arms fire 08 Sep from militants on the island of Guadalcanal off Sally Point resulting in the death of one crewmember and the wounding of another. Vessels are advised to remain clear of the south coast of
SOLOMON ISLANDS:One of the rival gangs fighting for control of the Solomons seized a police patrol boat in the capital, Honiara, and used it to shell opposing militia causing a reported 100 casualties 7 Jun.
SOLOMON ISLANDS:The 3,153-ton, Liberian-flag passenger ship (WORLD DISCOVERER), wrecked 30 Apr in Sandy Passage, 25 miles north of Honiara, and abandoned by passengers and crew, has been ransacked by local natives. The ship had reportedly been dewatered
SOLOMON ISLANDS:THE TAIWAN-FLAG FISHING VESSEL (WIN FAR 616) WAS BOARDED 22 NOV AT HONIARA ANCHORAGE BY 8 ARMED MEN WHO FIRED WARNING SHOTS AND LOBBED TEAR GAS INTO THE VESSEL'S ACCOMMODATION. THE BRIDGE WAS STRIPPED OF REMOVABLE ITEMS AND CREW EFFECTS
SOLOMON ISLANDS: The Thailand-flag freighter (ANYA MANJI) was boarded 4 Mar at 1315 UTC shortly after arriving at the anchorage, Honiara. A single armed man (NFI), who had apparentlyboarded via the anchor chain, forced crew to lower accommodation ladder
SOLOMON ISLANDS: Yacht robbed late Oct, Bita' ama in North Malaita. Approximately four men wearing masks boarded the yacht and forced the owner to hand over a sum of money. The robbers also stole the boats Global Positioning Navigation System as well as
SOLOMON SEA:The Japanese fishing vessel (SOLOTAI NO. 68) was hijacked 26 Jul while in the Solomon Sea by three men who demanded the vessel go to Guadalcanal. The vessel arrived at Honiara several hours after and local police took the three men into
SOMALIA. 11 DECEMBER 1989. REBELS CAPTURED THE ITALIAN SHIP KWANDA AND HER CREW OF 2 ITALIANS AND 14 SOMALIS WITHOUT A FIGHT OFF NORTHERN SOMALIA NEAR THE PORT OF ZEILA. SHE WAS CARRYING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FROM DJIBOUTI. SHE WAS CAPTURED BY REBELS IN
SOMALIA. 12 JANUARY 1991. SOMALI PIRATES ATTACKED MV NAVILUCK OFF SOMALIA, KILLING THREE FILIPINO CREWMEN AND SETTING FIRE TO THE VESSEL. THREE BOATLOADS OF ARMED SOMALI PIRATES BOARDED THE VESSEL ON 12 JAN 91 TOOK THE CREW ASHORE AND KILLED THREE OF
Somalia:17.05.2008: 0950 LT: Position 02-13.19N 046-49.38E: Pirates boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Ship was on passage to Mogadishu, Somalia.
SOMALIA:ABOUT 14 PERSONS IN TWO MOTOR BOATS CHASED AND FIRED SHOTS AT AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP 2 APR AT 1230 UTC WHILE THE SHIP WAS UNDERWAY IN POSITION 06-52N 050-01E, 40 NM OFF THE SOMALI COAST. THE CARGO SHIP ALTERED COURSE AND THE PURSUIT WITH
SOMALIA: About nine pirates armed with guns in a small boat attacked, boarded and hijacked a dhow underway along with its 13 crewmembers.
SOMALIA: According to 8 Apr report, activity at port of Kismaayo has been halted by threat of militiamen allied with Juba Valley Alliance to attack vessels entering or leaving port with anti-aircraft missiles with which they are armed. Three ships have
SOMALIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding 06 Jun at 1535 UTC, while underway in position 02-23N 046-07E, off Mogadishu. Three pirates, armed with automatic weapons, opened fire on the vessel from a white speedboat. The nearby
SOMALIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported being chased 20 Jan at 0700 local time, while underway in position 05-25.1N 052-34.6E, 213nm east of Somali coast. Two speedboats, operating from a mother ship gave chase. One boat had three men with machine
SOMALIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was fired upon 21 Jul at 1745 local time while underway in position 03-38N 049-30E, east coast of Somalia. Pirates, armed with guns, approached the vessel in a blue and white-hulled speedboat, that was approximately
SOMALIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was fired upon 27 Jan at 0645 local time, while underway in position 11-55.0N 051-19.0E, off Cape Guardafui, Somalia. Five pirates armed with machine guns and rocket launchers in a speedboat fired at the bulk
SOMALIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was fired upon 28 Jul at 0415 UTC, while underway in position 04-08.5N 049-49.3E, off the east coast of Somalia. Six pirates, armed with guns, approached the vessel in a white hulled speedboat and opened fire. Alert
SOMALIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was fired upon 29 Jul at 1445 local time while underway in position 12:24N, 050:30E, off Caluula, NE coast of Somalia. A white speedboat with five pirates, armed with guns, approached the vessel and opened fire. Crew
SOMALIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was pursued 30 Sep at 2320 UTC, while underway in position 05-05N 051-05E, about 150 nm off the Somali coast. A fishing boat came within 1.7 nm, while ships master undertook evasive maneuvers. Boat pursed the bulk
SOMALIA: An unidentified cargo ship reports being chased 5 Nov at 0510 UTC while underway in position 00 04.5N, 045 05.5E, off Somalia. Master increased speed and mustered crew and boats displayed searchlights as a signal to stop. Ship continued on
SOMALIA: An unidentified cargo ship reports being "chased closely" 5 Apr at 0330 UTC while underway in position 00-07N 043-58E off Somalia. Five speedboats with six or seven armed persons each approached form both sides. Ship altered course and increased
SOMALIA: An unidentified cargo ship was approached 2 Mar at 1722 local time, while underway in position 01-28N - 052-42E, 350 nm from the east coast. A white-hulled trawler making 12.6 knots followed the vessel. Master took evasive maneuvers and trawler
SOMALIA: An unidentified cargo ship was fired upon 5 Nov at 1055 local time while casting off and preparing to sail from Kismayu. At least 20 rounds from machine gun struck thesuperstructure shattering windows. Incident reported to harbor master and
SOMALIA: An unidentified cargo ship was reportedly hijacked 30 Jul at 0735 UTC while underway off the Somali coast and forced to anchor in position 11 53N 51 04E near Bossaso. IMB have been queried for further details and to be certain that this is not
SOMALIA:An unidentified chemical tanker reports being approached by two boats with "several" persons on board. When crew was alerted boats turned away after firing four shots, none of which struck the tanker, which then turned to a course farther
SOMALIA: An unidentified chemical tanker reports being fired upon 22 Feb between 1310 and 1405 UTC while underway in position 09 56N, 051 43E off Somalia's northeast coast. Seven persons in two 6-meter white open speedboats were armed with machine guns
SOMALIA: An unidentified container ship detected a suspicious craft 16 Dec at 2227 local time, while underway in position 03-01.9N 051-17.7E, off the east coast of Somalia. Master notices the craft on radar and took evasive maneuvers to avoid collision.
SOMALIA: An unidentified container ship reported being followed 20 Feb at 0618 UTC, while underway in position 01-55.9N 048-52.2E, 150 nm off the coast. The vessel observed two white speedboats following them, while doing 17 knots. The vessel increased
SOMALIA: An unidentified container ship was approached 4 Nov at 0215 local time while underway in position 08 10N, 052 24E off Somalia. An unidentified speedboat approached from port quarter. Ship altered course and increased speed while master mustered
SOMALIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS FIRED ON FROM THREE FISHING BOATS 10 APR AT 1400 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 00-08.8S 044-06.2E, NINETY NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF KISMAYU. FOUR SHOTS WERE FIRED AND BOARDING WAS REPORTEDLY ATTEMPTED
SOMALIA: An unidentified container ship was fired upon 18 Jul at 0300 local time, while underway in position 12-11N 050-27E off Caluula, NE coast of Somalia. Six pirates in two boats, armed with guns, fired upon the vessel in an attempt to board. Ship
SOMALIA: An unidentified Egyptian fishing vessel was hijacked in January by gunmen working for the Somali fishing firm Raas in what was termed a commercial dispute. Twenty-three of the24-person crew were freed 23 Feb at Beravo, about 150 km south of
SOMALIA: An unidentified fishing vessel was reportedly hijacked 16 Aug, while fishing off the Somali coast, south of Kismayo. The fishing vessel, reportedly owned by a Chinese company, was seized by six unidentified gunmen, as it was fishing inside
SOMALIA: An unidentified fishing vessel was reportedly hijacked 16 Aug while fishing off the Somali coast, south of Kismayo. The fishing vessel, reportedly owned by a Chinese company, was seized by six unidentified gunmen as it was fishing inside Somali
SOMALIA: An unidentified general cargo ship reports an attempted boarding 31 Mar at 1330 UTC, while underway in position 00-40.5N 048-49.1E off Somalia, by six persons armed with guns and grenades in two speedboats. Ship sent distress message, increased
SOMALIA: An unidentified general cargo ship reports being chased by an unidentified fishing trawler 12 Dec at 0200 UTC, while underway in position 04-50.5S 048-00.0E. Cargo ship undertook evasive maneuvers but trawler drew closer to 1.4 nm, until
SOMALIA: An unidentified general cargo ship reports being chased by an unidentified fishing trawler 12 Dec at 0200 UTC, while underway in position 04-50.5S 048-00.0E. Cargo ship undertook evasive maneuvers; however, trawler came as close as 1.4 nm until
SOMALIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was approached 25 Feb at 1700 UTC, while underway in position 06-43.98N 050-35.17E. A speedboat followed the vessel for 15 minutes before moving away (IMB).
SOMALIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was approached 25 Feb at 1700 UTC, while underway in position 06-43.98N 050-35.17E. A speedboat followed the vessel for 15 minutes, before moving away (IMB).
SOMALIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 22 May at 1500 local time, while underway in position 03-42N 48-16E. Pirates beat up the 21 crewmembers and locked them in a room. The pirates hijacked the vessel and have demanded ransom for
SOMALIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was hijacked 07 Dec off Hobyo, central east coast of Somalia. Hijackers have demanded ransom for release of 11 crewmembers and ship (IMB).
SOMALIA: An unidentified RORO came under attack 06 Nov while underway, in position 02-29.3N 048:28.2E, off the east coast of Somalia. Pirates armed with machine guns and rocket launchers fired upon the ship. The master took evasive maneuvers, increased
SOMALIA: An unidentified Ro-Ro reports suspiciousapproach 10 Apr at 1200 UTC while underway in position 00-56S 043-41E 70 miles from Chisimayo. Three white boats approached from the port side and followed when the ship altered course. Two other white
SOMALIA: An unidentified RO-RO ship was followed 18 Feb at 0720 local time, while underway in position 00-11.48N - 052-45.59E, 400nm off the coast. A boat doing 12 knots followed the vessel. Ship took evasive maneuvers, increased speed, and proceeded to
SOMALIA: An unidentified RORO was fired upon 17 Jul at 1830 local time, while underway in position 12-09N 050-52E off Caluula, NE coast of Somalia. Seven pirates in two boats, armed with guns, fired upon the vessel in an attempt to board from the stern.
SOMALIA: An unidentified ship was boarded, hijacked 10 Apr at 1200 UTC while underway in position 00-50S 047-36E, off the eastern coast of Somalia. Armed pirates took all 17 crewmembers hostage and hijacked the ship, forcing it to anchor close to the
SOMALIA: An unidentified tanker reported being chased 06 Dec while underway in position 12-01N 050-35E. The vessel reported seeing individuals in speedboats armed with machine guns and other weapons. The master contacted the owners and requested
SOMALIA: An unidentified tanker reports being trailed 15 Nov between 0100 and 0300 local time while underway in position 01 57.7S, 044 47.8E off the SE Somali coast. A boat of about 60 meters length came within one cable of ship's side before pulling
SOMALIA: An unidentified tanker reports being trailed on 15 Nov between 0100 and 0300 local time, while underway, in position 01-57.7S 044-47.8E, off the SE Somali Coast. A boat of about 60 meters in length came within one cable of ship's side before
SOMALIA: An unidentified Thai-flagged general cargo ship was hijacked 07 Nov at 0600 UTC, while underway off the east coast of Somalia. Once hijacked, the captors forced the ship to anchor 04-28N 048-01E near the Somali coastline, Pirates have since
SOMALIA:An unidentified yacht reported being followed, at a range of 1.5 miles, by a fishing boat at 1956 local time, in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia. Persons in the boat fired gunshots at the yacht. The yacht took evasive action and the pursuit was
SOMALIA: An unidentified yacht reports being fired upon 20 Jun at 1100 UTC while anchored in position 10-30N 051-15E off Raas Xaafun (Hafun). Nine persons in a fishing boat approached the yacht which had anchored to attend to an injured crew member. The
SOMALIA: A passing vessel relayed sighting of one large skiff loaded with fuel tanks towing two smaller skiffs in position 00-36S 049-14E, course 300, speed 3 knots. All vessels to remain vigilant and stay clear of the suspicious boats.
SOMALIA:Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Further report are awaited.
Somalia A speedboat mounted with a heavy machine gun fired upon a vessel at El-Ma'an port 30km northeast of Mogadishu. The shooting forced the ship to cease unloading livestock and to remove itself from harm's way by anchoring out to sea. Reporting from
SOMALIA:At 0300 UTC, a bulk carrier, underway and 315 NM SE of Mogadishu, spotted a fishing vessel at about 12 NM. The fishing vessel was on a converging course with the bulk carrier. The master of the bulk carrier altered course away from the fishing
SOMALIA:At 1930 LT, an unlit craft approached a bulk carrier, underway from the starboard bow. The master continuously altered course; the craft also adjusted her course and speed. Later the ship spotted another unlit craft, which also started adjusting
SOMALIA:At 850 UTC, a container ship underway sighted a suspicious craft, at a distance of 7.5nm with a speed of 12knots. Ship took evasive manoeuvres to avoid craft but craft altered course and tried to approach the ship. The ship increased speed,
SOMALIA:A tanker underway en route to Fujairah sighted a speed boat approaching at about 25 knots. The Master raised the alarm, activated SSAS, sent a distress alert, took evasive maneuvers, mustered the crew, and closed all accommodation doors. The
SOMALIA:A YEMENI FISHING BOAT WAS ATTACKED 7 DEC AND ITS CREW OF THREE TAKEN HOSTAGE OFF THE NORTHERN SOMALI VILLAGE OF HEIS. THE ATTACK WAS REPORTEDLY CARRIED OUT BY FIVE ARMED MEN WHO HAVE TAKEN THE HOSTAGES DEEP INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE BREAKAWAY
Somalia BIMCO has received a report which describes a vessel which was attacked on 3 April 1995 whilst navigating along the Somali coast near Suqutra Island at position 12 09 N Lat., 050 47 E Long. At 1212 hrs a wooden speedboat approached the ship.
SOMALIA:Bulk carrier reported being fired upon 18 Oct 07 at 1000 UTC while underway in position 03-45N - 051-30E, 200NM off the Somali coast. At 3NM two small speedboats disguised as fishing vessels, each carrying four armed men approached the vessel,
SOMALIA: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 16 Jul 2007 UTC/2400 local time, in position 00-27S-049-10E. The vessel was bound south for Argentina from Socotra, when an unidentified boat attempted to close in on the vessel. The vessel altered and
SOMALIA: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 19 Sept 07 at 0430 UTC in position 010-33.6N 051-41.5E. A blue-hulled vessel with a white superstructure and two masts was drifting, at a distance of 11.5NM from the vessel. The ship altered its course
SOMALIA: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 29 Jul at 1020 UTC in position 00-27.5S 049-36.4E, 270NM off the coast. A suspicious craft followed the vessel underway for 4 hours. The craft failed to reply on the VHF and did not transmit any AIS
SOMALIA: Bulk Carrier reported suspicious distress call 19 Dec, off the SE coast of Somalia. According to the IMB, the incident occurred at 1932 LT, in position 00:32.6S-043:57.8E. The (SHEILA MCDEVITT) received the distress message from a vessel five
SOMALIA: Bulk carrier reported two suspicious approaches 17 Sept 07 at 0250 UTC, while underway in position 02-27.1N 051-56.0E. The vessel sighted the suspicious craft drifting, on the port bow, at a range of 12NM. The boat suddenly increased its speed
SOMALIA: Bulk Carrier (VEESHAM I) hijacked 1 Nov and freed 7 Nov, Central East Coast. The vessel departed El Maan 1 Nov at 1300, en route to Dammam, Saudi Arabia with a cargo of charcoal. The vessel missed its 1900 check-in call, at 1930 the office
SOMALIA: Cargo dhow (AL AQEEQ) hijacked 24 May at 1700 local time near Mogadishu. No additional information is available at this time (SAP, LM).
SOMALIA:Cargo Dhow (AL-KHALEEJ) hijacked, rescued, pirates apprehended 21 Apr 08, approximately 5NM off Port Bossaso. The vessel was sailing from Dubai, UAE to Bossaso when seven pirates posing as thirsty fishermen came alongside the vessel asking for
SOMALIA: Cargo dhow (MSV SAHIBA) attacked 5 Apr in the afternoon, while underway in territorial waters off the port of Kismayo. Gunmen in speedboats opened fire on the Indian flagged dhow, but then experienced engine troubles allowing the dhow time to
SOMALIA: Cargo dhow (M/V NIMATULLAH) hijacked 1 Apr, in the evening, while anchored outside the port of Mogadishu. The UAE registered dhow was hijacked, while awaiting clearance to enter the port of Mogadishu. Sources report that the vessel was seized by
SOMALIA: Cargo dhow (M/V NISHAN) attacked 3 Apr in the evening, while anchored outside the port of Mogadishu. Gunmen in two boats approached the UAE registered vessel and opened fire. The captain contacted the port authorities, who sent in speedboats
SOMALIA: Cargo ship fired upon 5 Sep 09 at 1610 UTC while anchored in position 02-03.8N 045-30.65E, approximately 10NM east of Mogadishu. Ten heavily armed robbers in two speedboats opened fire at the vessel while it was making repairs to the engines.
SOMALIA: Cargo vessel (DANICA WHITE) hijacked likely on 01 Jun, at an estimated distance of 205 NM off the central east coast of Somalia. The U.S. dock landing ship (CARTER HALL) had been on patrol in international waters under operational control of
SOMALIA: Cargo vessel (IBN YOUNUS) reported being fired upon 14 May at 1530 local time while underway in position 01:19.62N-048:51.92E, approximately 190 NM off the East Central Coast. The vessel observed one white speedboat with three men, armed with
SOMALIA: Cargo Vessel reported suspicious approach 09 Sept 07, at 0850 UTC in position 01-30.N 050-12.5E. The suspicious vessel was at a distance of 7.5NM, bearing 335 degrees, with a speed of about 12kts and a course of 170 degrees. Closest Point of
SOMALIA: Cargo Vessel reported suspicious approach 12 Sept 07, at 0850 UTC in position 01-30.0N 050:12.5E. The suspicious vessel was at a distance of 7.5NM, bearing 335 degrees, with a speed of about 12kts and a course of 170 degrees. Closest Point of
SOMALIA: Cargo vessel (VICTORIA) attacked 19 May in the afternoon, while underway, 60NM off the coast. Pirates attacked the UN World Food Program (WFP) chartered vessel, while it was enroute to Kismayo from Merca. The Jordanian-registered vessel sent out
SOMALIA: Chemical tanker (MONNERON) reports being fired upon 22 Feb between 1310 and 1405 UTC while underway in position 09 56N, 051 43E off Somalia's northeast coast. Seven persons in two 6-meter white open speedboats were armed with machine guns and
SOMALIA: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 13 Jan, while underway in position 05-12.0N 052-37.5E, 225NM off the east central coast. The United States Coast Guard Command Center (USCGCC) received reporting on the incident at 0635 UTC; however,
SOMALIA: Container ship reported suspicious approach 03 Aug at 0620 UTC while underway in position 02:54N - 051:42E, 240NM off the coast. A medium-sized craft altered towards the vessel. As the master altered its course, the craft altered its direction
SOMALIA: Container ship reported suspicious approach 20 Jul at 1200 local time, while underway in position 11-09.0N 052-46.8E, 95 NM off the NE coast of Somalia. A small, white hulled, boat about 30-50 meters long began to follow the vessel. At a
SOMALIA: Container ship reported suspicious approach 23 Aug 07, 0555 UTC while underway in position 00-58N 050-48E. The vessel spotted a suspected pirate boat at a range of 10NM. The boat suddenly increased its speed and headed for the vessel. The vessel
SOMALIA:Container ship reported suspicious approach, 27 Oct 07 at 1940 local time in position 00-48.8N 053-49.4E. The officer of the watch noticed a suspicious craft on radar and proceeded at 6 KTS. He altered course to starboard and the craft did the
SOMALIA: Container ship reported suspicious approach 8 Jul at 1842 local time, while underway in position 00-19-0N 050-45-0E, 351NM east of Kisamayo. OOW on the container ship spotted a small craft at distance of 13NM on the starboard bow. The craft
SOMALIA: Cruise ship (SEABOURN SPIRIT) came under fire 05 Nov at 0225 UTC, while underway in position 02-59N 048-01E, 70 NM from the east coast of Somalia. Six heavily armed pirates in two boats chased the cruise ship, while firing with rocket launchers
SOMALIA:During the evening hours, off the port of Mogadishu, pirates hijacked an anchored dhow, outside the deep waters of Mogadishu port. Further details are being awaited. Latest information received indicates the vessel was released on 6 April 2007
SOMALIA:Eight pirates in two boats attempted to board a vehicles carrier underway. Pirates closed to 10 meters and attempted to board serveral times. Master increased speed and carried out evasive maneuvers and prevented the boarding.
SOMALIA: Fishing trawlers (MUVUNO I) and (MAVUNO II) hijacked 15 May at 0900UTC while underway in position 01:20N-049:00E, approximately 200NM from the East Central Coast. Ten pirates, fivided into two groups of five, boarded each vessel and reportedly
SOMALIA: Fishing vessel hijacked 20 Sept 07 at 1715 local time, in position 10-46.7N 046-43.3E, 110NM west of Berbera. Pirates hijacked the vessel and anchored it near the village of Raas Shula. All crew including the four Somali security guards have
SOMALIA: Fishing vessel (QING ZI HAO) hijacked 16 May off the coast. The vessel set sail from Koahsiung, Taiwan in Feb 2006 and had a crew of four Taiwanese and eight Chinese sailors onboard, however the current makeup of the crew is unknown. The vessel
SOMALIA:Fishing vessel reported hijacked 26 Jan 08, near the village of Seyla, off the Puntland coast. The vessel was reportedly hijacked by six unidentified heavily armed gunmen and taken to Eyl. The spokesman of a group of gunmen who reportedly
SOMALIA: General cargo ship hijacked while underway 3 May, at 0700 local time, 12 miles off Mogadishu. A group of Somali pirates armed with guns boarded the vessel. They hijacked the ship and took it to Hobiyo, (300 miles north of Mogadishu) where it is
SOMALIA:General cargo vessel (ALMARJAN) hijacked 17 Oct 07 at 1830 local time, approximately 10-20NM from Mogadishu port after departing bound for Mombasa, Kenya. According to the owners of the ship, the last message they received from the ships master
SOMALIA:General cargo vessel (JAIKUR II) fired upon 21 Oct 07 at 1250 local time while underway approximately 60NM off the coast near Baraawe, (100NM south of Mogadishu). The master sent out a distress call to the UN World Food Program (WFP) Somalia,
SOMALIA-GULF OF ADEN:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS APPROACHED 31 AUG AT 0915 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 12-43N 043-19E, ABOUT 5 NM NW OF PERIM ISLAND. PERSONS IN FOUR FAST FIBERGLASS BOATS APPROACHED AS IF TO BOARD. SHIP RAISED ALARM,
SOMALIA:In Mogadishu, pirates attacked and seized a dhow with 14 crewmembers. The hijacked dhow remained at anchor, off Haradhere, until negotiations with the owners were completed. The dhow was released on the 21 June 2007.
SOMALIA:In the evening of 1 NOV 06 at 19:30, when the office was calling the ship the Master declared that the ship is hijacked by 6 armed Somalia citizens. They instructed the Master to sail in direction to the next en-route north destination in Somalia
SOMALIA: Liberian flag cargo ship (PRINCESS SARAH) reported it was attacked 14 Jan between 0715 and 0815 local time while underway in position 7-49N 49-57E off coast of Somalia. Attack was from two white-hulled speedboats with six persons aboard. Boats
SOMALIA: Liberian flag cargo ship (PRINCESS SARAH) was attacked again 17 Jan while in position 08-23N 050-20E and crew of 18 held for reported $200,000 ransom. Industry sources question vessel's lingering after first attack (see ASAM 20020011), citing
SOMALIA: Merchant vessel hijacked 10 May, approximately 12 miles north of Mogadishu. Armed pirates have hijacked the merchant vessel and ,reportedly, anchored it 400 km north of Mogadishu, near Hobiyo. Little detail is known about the incident; however,
SOMALIA: M/V (GREAT MORNING ) reported being chased by a suspicious craft for two hours on 05 Nov at 1200 UTC while underway, in position 04-26N 054-14E, 320 NM off the east coast of Somalia. When the ship approached the craft, it suddenly increased
SOMALIA: M/V (HANSEDUO) was fired upon 16 Jul at 1325 local time, while underway in position 03-05N 048-05E, east coast of Somalia. Four pirates, armed with guns, fired upon the vessel from a speedboat and tried to board at the starboard quarter. Ship
SOMALIA: M/V (IBN BATOUTA) hijacked off the east coast of Somalia per 26 Sep reporting. It is believed the same group of hijackers responsible for the hijacking of the M/V (SEMLOW) are responsible for the hijacking of the M/V (IBN BATOUTA). The hijacking
SOMALIA: M/V MAERSK ALABAMA, 21 CREW MEMBERS ON BOARD, BOARDED BY PIRATES IN 02-25N 051-14E AT 080430Z APR. CAUTION ADVISED. NO FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE.
SOMALIA: M/V (MILTZOW) was hijacked 12 Oct at 1530 local time, while offloading in Merca. According to press reports, six gunmen stormed the vessel and ordered it out to sea. Two crewmembers managed to escape as the dockworkers were forced off the vessel
SOMALIA: M/V (PANAGIA) was hijacked 18 Oct, while underway in position 06-59.18N 051-08.39E, approximately 90 NM off the east coast of Somalia (Operator).
SOMALIA: M/V (PANAGIA) was hijacked 18 Oct, while underway in position 06-59.18N 051-08.39E, approximately 90 NM off the east coast of Somalia (Operator, IMB).
SOMALIA: M/V (PARANA) was fired upon 16 Jul at 1600 local time, while underway in position 04-37.4N 04825.9E, east coast of Somalia. Four pirates, wearing military fatigues and armed with shoulder fired rockets and machine guns, opened fire upon the
SOMALIA: M/V (SAN CARLO) was hijacked 20 Oct, while underway in position 02-013N 049-44E approximately 170 NM off the east coast of Somalia (IMB).
SOMALIA: M/V (SAN CARLO) was hijacked 20 Oct, while underway in position 02-13N 049-44E, approximately 170 NM off the east coast of Somalia (IMB).
SOMALIA: M/V (TIM BUCK) was boarded 10 Apr at 1000 local time, while underway in position 03-24N 048-17E, approximately 55 NM off the coast of Somalia. Pirates, armed with grenade launchers and automatic weapons, set fire to a starboard rescue boat but
SOMALIA: M/V (TORGELOW) was reported hijacked as of 10 Oct while in route to El Maan. No details regarding the incident are known. The (TORGELOW) was reported to be carrying fuel and supplies to the recently released (SEMLOW), as well as a consignment of
SOMALIA-NORTHEAST COAST: Possible mothership activity in 07-17N 050-01E at 202303Z Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
SOMALIA:On 02 April, the cargo ship ALPHA KIRAWIRA was fired upon at 00-52N 044-01E, approximately 13nm South of Baraawe. Around seven to eight armed pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. The on board armed security
SOMALIA:On 04 July, 2013 at 0950 UTC, a merchant vessel was closed to four cables by eight suspected pirates in two skiffs. The position of the incident was 12-59.6N 043-06.7E. Pirates were armed with machine guns. Ship's security team made warning shots
SOMALIA:On 05 January, container ship MSC JASMINE fired upon on at 03-07N 051-51E, approximately 400 nm ENE of Mogadishu. Six pirates in a skiff pursued and fired upon the vessel with automatic weapons and an RPG. Vessel raised the alarm, crew mustered
SOMALIA:On 05 June, the India-flagged dhow SHAHE FAIZE NOORI was hijacked at 11-36N 049-15E, approximately 20 nm north of Bosasso. The dhow was reported hijacked and 14 crew members taken hostage. Later the pirates left the dhow for unknown reasons and
SOMALIA:On 11 November 2012, a general cargo ship was detained by Somali authorities and ordered to anchor off Bossaso. Eight Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) personnel (four policemen and four soldiers) were detailed to guard the ship. The four
SOMALIA:On 18 February, a cargo ship was fired upon at 07-14N 052-17E, approximately 150 nm ESE of Eyl. Two white speed boats approached and fired upon the vessel while underway. Onboard armed security team returned fire, resulting in the skiffs moving
SOMALIA:On 19 October at 1250Z, a fishing vessel was hijacked by pirates at 08-52N 050-28E, east of Eyl, Somalia.
SOMALIA:On 28 March, a fishing vessel was hijacked at 11-52N 051-18E, off Raas Caseyr. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel and took her 20 crew members hostage. Vessel was rescued later that day. The vessel and crew members were unharmed and
SOMALIA:On July 21at 8:30GMT, one Italian Merchant Vessel in navigation off Somalia shores, in position LAT: 03:31.5N LONG: 049:23.7E, has been hijacked by two fiberglass fast boats six meters in length with three persons on board each. Pirate boats have
Somalia:On March 29 at 1154 LT 30nm off Mogadihu, east coast of Somalia, twelve pirates boarded a product tanker underway. The pirates were armed with machine guns, AK-47 rifles, and hand arms in two small speed boats. They took hostage 19 crewmembers
SOMALIA: Piracy action group reported in 01-17N 052-51E at 190847 UTC Sep. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
SOMALIA: Pirates attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. The hijackers are sailing the vessel to Somali coast. Further reports awaited.
SOMALIA:PIRATES IN A SPEED BOAT ATTACKED AND HIJACKED A CHEMICAL TANKER UNDERWAY. PIRATES ARE IN CONTRO OF THE VESSEL AND HAVE TAKEN HOSTAGE 19 CREW. PRESENTLY PIRATES ARE SAILING THE VESSEL TO AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION IN SOMALIA. FURTHER REPORT AWAITED.
SOMALIA: Port of Mogadishu mortared 18 Mar, Somalia. More than 15 persons were wounded, after unknown gunmen fired a barrage of mortars, at Mogadishu international seaport and surrounding neighborhoods. Three mortar rounds reportedly hit inside the port
SOMALIA: Possible mothership activity in 06-59N 049-24E on 20 Sep. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
SOMALIA: Product tanker reported attempted boarding, 8 Feb at 2130 local time in position 02:00.44N-045:20.7E, 1.5nm off Mogadishu. Five pirates armed with guns attempted to board the product tanker at anchor. The master raised the alarm, and the crew
SOMALIA: Refrigerated cargo ship reported suspicious approach 11 Aug 07 at 1200 UTC, while underway in position 01-13N 052-38E. A trawler reportedly attempted to intercept the vessel. The ship altered its course and the trawler altered onto a collision
SOMALIA: RORO vessel (JOLLY MARRONE) was fired upon 21 Jul at 1100 local time, while underway in position 03-30N 049-20E, east coast of Somalia. Six pirates, armed with guns, opened fire from two boats in an attempt to board. Crew mustered and ship
SOMALIA:Seismic support vessel reported suspicious approach, 5 Mar 08, 0030 UTC while in position 08-32N 054-57E, approximately 250NM off the coast of Somalia. While underway, the master onboard the seismic support vessel noticed on radar one suspicious
SOMALIA-SOUTH COAST: Merchant vessel hijacked in 00-54S 043-08E at 231311Z Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
SOMALIA-SOUTH COAST: Possible mothership activity in 04-08N 049-28E at 051537Z Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
SOMALIA: South Korean fishing vessel (DONG WON No 628) hijacked 04 Apr, while operating 60 miles off the east coast of Somalia. Coalition warships, USS Roosevelt and HNLMS Zeven Provencien, responded to distress calls but were unable to persuade the
SOMALIA: Taiwanese fishing vessel (FENG JUNG No 16) reported hijacked 30 Nov. The longliner was reportedly fishing under the legal protection of the Somali fishery cooperation. The fishing vessel had three Taiwanese and 12 foreign crewmembers. The Somali
SOMALIA: Tanker (CIELO DI MILANO) was fired upon 26 Jul at 1110 UTC, while underway in position 03-09N 048-47E, off the east coast of Somalia. Two speedboats, each with four pirates armed with machine guns and RPGs, approached the tanker. One boat came
SOMALIA: Tanker hijacked 29 Mar mid-day in Somali territorial waters, shortly after departing Ceel-Adde port, in northern Mogadishu. The tanker is reported to have recently unloaded diesel in the port. Sources at the port are unaware if ransom demands
SOMALIA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 13 Jun at 0108 UTC, in position 03-05N 054-50E. Three boats approached the vessel on converging courses. As the ship altered its course, the boats adjusted their courses and continued to approach the ship.
SOMALIA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 16 Jul at 1130 UTC in position 01-46.3S 047-46.7E. A suspicious boat was sighted 5NM away from the vessel. It was 20 meters in length (Operator, IMB).
SOMALIA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 21 May at 2300 local time, while underway in position 07-08N 054-36E. An unidentified small craft followed the tanker from a distance of 7 miles. The tanker altered its course and increased its speed to
SOMALIA: The 14,921-ton Cyprus flag bulk carrier (PANAGIA TINOU) was seized by boarders one mile off the Somali coast 15 Jun at 0930 UTC and its crew of 23 held hostage on the ship with their passports sent ashore. The ship is reportedly in position
SOMALIA: The (AL MANARA) falsely reported being Hijacked 22 Jan by pirates armed with guns, while underway in position 02-48N 048-36E. A Coalition warship responded to the distress call and determined it was issued by the master as a result of a dispute
SOMALIA: The bulk carrier (TIGRIS) reported an attempted boarding 06 Jun at 1535 UTC, while underway in position 02-23N 046-07E, off Mogadishu. Three pirates, armed with automatic weapons, opened fire on the vessel from a white speedboat. The nearby USS
SOMALIA:The dhow (Bhaki Sagar), an Indian Vessel, was on route from Kismayo to El-Maan. While underway off Mogadishu at 0530UTC, Pirates, armed with guns in two speedboats, boarded a big wooden vessel (dhow or Bhaki Sagar). They hijacked the vessel and
SOMALIA:The French-flag cargo ship (NET EXPRESS), not further identified, was reportedly attacked 10 Jul off Bargal in Northern Somalia. The ship, which had broken down and had been drifting for two days, was boarded by about 20 persons operating from
SOMALIA: The general cargo ship (SEMLOW) was hijacked 26 Jun, while underway in position 04-47.6N 048-012.0E, off Hobyo. Hijackers are demanding $500,000 to free the vessel and ten crewmen. The vessel was under charter of the UN World Food Program (WFP)
SOMALIA: The general cargo ship (SEMLOW) was hijacked 26 Jun while underway, in position 04-47.6N 048-12.0E, off Hobyo. Hijackers are demanding $500,000 to free the vessel and ten crewmen. The vessel was under charter of the UN World Food Program and is
SOMALIA: The general cargo ship (SEMLOW) was hijacked 26 Jun, while underway in position 04-47.6N 048-12.0E, off Hobyo. Hijackers are demanding $500,000 to free the vessel and ten crewmen. The vessel was under charter of the UN World Food Program (WFP)
SOMALIA: The general cargo ship (SEMLOW) was hijacked 26 Jun, while underway in position 04:47.6N, 048:12.0E, off Hobyo. Hijackers are demanding $500,000 to free the vessel and ten crewmen. The vessel was under charter of the UN World Food Program (WFP)
SOMALIA: The general cargo ship (SEMLOW) was hijacked 27 Jun somewhere between Haradhere and Hobyo, approximately 190 miles northeast of Mogadishu. Hijackers are demanding $500,000 to free the vessel and ten crewmen. The vessel was under charter of the
SOMALIA:THE HIJACKED KENYAN TRAWLER (BAHARI KENYA) AND ITS CREW OF 22 WHO ARE BEING HELD HOSTAGE HAVE BEEN AT THE PORT OF EYL, 150 KM EAST OF GAROWE, NOMINAL CAPITAL OF PUNTLAND AS OF 1 SEP ARE EXPECTED TO BE "FINED" BETWEEN $100,000 AND $200,000 AND
SOMALIA: The Korean-flagged fishing boat (BEIRA 9) was hijacked near Kismayo on 1 April by an unnamed Somali warlord, according to a 4 May report. The boat's 24 crew members are being held by the warlord who is demanding payment of three months fishing
SOMALIA: The Maltese flag bulk carrier (TRADER) reports it was attacked 12 Mar at about 1100 UTC by small arms fire from four boats with four persons each, while underway in position 1200N, 051 00E off northeast Somalia. A military aircraft in the area
SOMALIA:The North Korean-flagged general cargo vessel (DAI HONG DAN) infiltrated on the evening of 29 Oct while in port Mogadishu. An allegedly corrupt security detachment hired by a Mogadishu shipping agent boarded the vessel prior to its departure from
SOMALIA:The ship hijacked 10 Jul off Bargaal, Northern Somalia has been identified as the 949-ton French-flag fishing vessel (MAD EXPRESS). Some of the gunmen who had been holding the ship and its crew were arrested 11 Jul after fleeing the ship.
SOMALIA: The unidentified ship boarded and hijacked 10 Apr at 1200 UTC while underway, in position 00-50S 047-36E, off the eastern coast of Somalia was freed 28 Apr according to 5 May reports. The ship, an LPG tanker proceeding empty to its next load
Somalia:Three armed pirates in a boat hijacked a fishing vessel underway. They directed the fishing vessel to come closer to the Somali Coast. The Pirates held the 26-crew members as hostage for a ransom. IMB piracy reporting centre alerted coalition
SOMALIAThree white coloured speed boats, possibly, from a mother ship, fired on and tried to close onto a fishing vessel underway. The master increased speed and moved away.
SOMALIA:Tug (YENAGOA OCEAN) hijacked 4 Aug 08, 0500 local time, near Bosasso. The vessel traveled to an unknown destination. Pirates are reportedly demanding 1 million USD. The vessel had a crew of nine Nigerians (Operator, IMB, LM: thisday.com).
SOMALIA:TWO PIRATE SKIFFS WERE SEEN APPROACHING A CONTAINER SHIP UNDERWAY. THE 2ND MATE INCREASED SPEED, RAISED ALARM, ACTIVATED FIRE HOSES AND MUSTERED CREW ON BRIDGE. THE PIRATES FIRED UPON THE SHIP WITH GUNS AND RPG. MASTER ACTIVATED SSAS, DSC
SOMALIA:Two World Food Program boats stolen, both recovered, suspects apprehended 24 Mar 08 at midnight local time, while at anchorage, Merca. Two fiberglass boats used by the WFP to train staff members for emergency cases were stolen by unknown bandits.
SOMALIA: UN-chartered aid cargo ship hijacked 25 Feb, at 0603 UTC in position 11-50N 051-35E, off the northeastern coast near Bargal. Suspected Somali pirates, armed with AK-47 rifles and rocket-propelled grenade launchers, intercepted the M/V ROZEN with
SOMALIA: Unidentified cargo ship chased 13 Mar at 0930 local time, while underway in position 01-21N - 044-40.32E, off Marka. Armed pirates in a boat chased the vessel and fired shots at bridge, lifeboat, and superstructure, which caused bullet holes.
SOMALIA: Unidentified cargo ship fired upon 22 May at 1815 local time while underway in position: 01-57N 045-31E, 10.5nm SE of Mogadishu. Duty officer of the vessel noticed a target at range of 1.5nm on radar. He alerted two armed security guards on
SOMALIA: Unidentified general cargo ship reports being followed suspiciously 16 May at 0455 UTC while underway in position 12-34N 051-37E off N. E. Somalia. Boat did not continue pursuit when ship increased speed (IMB).
SOMALIA: Unidentified LPG tanker reported being followed 14 Mar at 1150 UTC, while underway in position 06-12N - 054-56E. A craft, blue hull and white accommodation, followed the vessel. Master took evasive maneuvers and increased speed. Craft reduced
SOMALIA: Unidentified Somali militia released a Russian salvage tug (SB-408, 2,050 Gross Tons) and her crew in international waters near Dijibouti. The tug was on standby aproximately 16 nautical miles off the Arab Bank Sandbar when she was approached on
SOMALIA: Vessel (AL TAJ) hijacked 25 Apr, Southern Somali coast. Isse Sheik Elmi, who is the agent for the (AL TAJ) said the vessel sailed from Dubai on 6 Apr and arrived at El Maan, Somalia on 23 Apr, where it unloaded goods for Mogadishu businessmen.
SOMALIA: Vessel (AL TAJI) hijacked 25 Apr, Southern Somali coast. Isse Sheik Elmi, who is the agent for the (AL TAJI), said the vessel sailed from Dubai on 6 Apr and arrived at El Maan, Somalia on 23 Apr where it unloaded goods for Mogadishu businessmen.
SOMALIA:Vessel reported activity in 24-35N 57-34E on 16 December at 0100Z suspected to be a mothership engaged in piracy, but was able to evade any approach by the suspicious vessel.
SOMALIA: Vessel reported suspicious approach 07 Aug 07 at 1910 UTC while underway, in position 01-24S 050-45E. A suspicious boat crossed the bow of the vessel from starboard to port side. There was no data found on AIS. The boat altered its course and
SOMALIA:Vessel reported suspicious approach 14 Oct 07 at 2335 UTC in position 00-36.7N 050-20.1E, 312NM off Mogadishu. The ship was traveling at 19.2kts when the second officer spotted a target on the radar. The target was three points on the port bow
SOMALIA:Vessel reported suspicious approach 18 Oct 07, 0805 local time in position 03-54.34N 050-37.9E, 155 miles off the Somali coast. One white colored speedboat approached directly towards the vessel from astern. Two Somali gunmen onboard the ship
SOMALIA: Vessel, SHEILA MCDEVITT, pursued by suspected pirates 19 Dec. Security officer, from TECO Ocean Shipping, reported the vessel SHEILA MCDEVITT was being chased by suspected pirates. The SHEILA MCDEVITT was 120 miles off the coast of Somalia when
SOMALIA- Vicinity Cap Gardafui 18OCT91 a French cargo vessel was stopped by Somalian Authorities within the Territorial waters of Somalia. This incident was similar to past French shipping experiences where extreme force was used. Mariners are advised to
Somali gunmen kidnapped two Finnish tourists from a yacht off Bosaso (Boosaaso) onSomalia's Gulf of Aden coast. The Somali Salvation Democratic Front has claimed responsibility for the hostage taking. No ransom demands have been reported.
Somali Salvation Democratic Front militiamen, operating from a speedboat, kidnapped four German tourists from a yacht off the north coast of Somali, about 100 miles east of Boosaaso (11-17N, 049-11E). The kidnappers took the hostages to the coastal
Somali:Three pirates armed with guns, in a white hull speedboat, chased a general cargo ship underway and fired upon her. Crew raised alarm, activated fire hoses, increased speed, and took evasive manoeuvres. After 30 minutes pirates aborted attempt and
SOUTERN RED SEA: An unidentified special purpose ship reports suspicious approach 7 Apr at 0950 UTC by towboats with three men each. Ship was underway in position 13-16.5N 043-07.7Ewhen boats were observed on reciprocal course. At one mile boats reversed
SOUTH AFRICA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTS SUSPICIOUS APPROACH WITH APPARENT INTENT TO BOARD 24 JUN AT 1128 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 31 13.3S, 030 09.3E. CREW MUSTERED ON DECK AND SHIP ALTERED COURSE WHEREUPON BOAT BROKE OFF
SOUTH AFRICA. PORT OF DURBAN. 16 NOVEMBER 1990. VESSEL LYKES MANCHESTER BOARDED BY TWO INDIAN MALES AND ONE BLACK MALE, WHO ASSULTED MASTER AND ROBBED VESSEL SAFE. TIME OF INCIDENT WAS 1835 LOCAL.
South America An unidentified containership was attacked on January 1, 1997 by eight armed men while anchored in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Once onboard ship, the thieves captured the watchman and stole the contents of several containers. The watchman was later
South America An unidentified reefer vessel was attacked on December 22, 1996 by five armed men while anchored in Georgetown, Guyana. After being spotted by the crew, the thieves left the vessel and escaped in a motorboat. No property was stolen, no
South America The 14,866 gt container ship (Libra Buenos Aires) was boarded by approximately ten heavily armed bandits at midnight on March 9, 1997 while the ship was at anchor in the outer roads of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The bandits boarded the ship
South America The 14 passenger cruise vessel "Rio Amazonis" was boarded by bandits on Janury 22, 1997 while transiting the Amazon River between Peru and Colombia. The bandits came alongside the cruise vessel in a speed boat and crawled through an open
SOUTH-CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN-ALGERIA:An unidentified bulk carrier reports being followed by suspicious high-speed gunboat type vessel on 24 Feb in position 37-15.5N 007-50.6E off the coast of Algeria. The crew of the bulk carrier turned on lights and
SOUTH CHIINA SEA: An unidentified vessel conducting unspecified survey operations was forced to suspend operations 11 Jan at 1125 local time when and unidentified tug cut across its bows in position 08-16.2N 100-26.5E. Tugboat ordered survey ship to stop
SOUTH CHINA SEA. 110830ZSEP92 M/V TRANSASIA was fired upon by attack boats. The vessel was boarded by fifteen to twenty pirates and fifty pair of shoes were stolen. No injuries were reported.
SOUTH CHINA SEA. 1. A LIBERIAN-REGISTERED PETROLEUM GAS TANKER OPERATED BY A JAPANESE COMPANY WAS ATTACKED AUGUST 6, 1989 BY THREE SWORD-WIELDING PIRATES OFF THE ANAMBAS ISLANDS OF INDONESIA WHILE ENROUTE TO JAPAN FROM THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. THE
SOUTH CHINA SEA:2150: One suspicious boat followed a general cargo ship at a range of 100m for about an hour. Crew mustered and fire hoses with pressurised water jet standby and action taken to prevent any boarding. Later, master informed the Piracy
SOUTH CHINA SEA:232030Z April, 01-36N 105-23E. 15 pirates armed with guns and long knives in three high speed boats boarded a tug underway. They took hostage nine crew members, assaulted some of the crew and tied them up. They ransacked all cabins, stole
SOUTH CHINA SEA 25 JUNE 93 M/V KAPITAN LEONTIY BORISENKO WAS FIRED ON BY UNKNOWN PIRATES BUT WERE ABLE TO OUT MANEUVER THE PIRATES. NO REPORTS OF INJURY.
SOUTH CHINA SEA. 25 SEPTEMBER 92 M/V WORLD BRIDGE was ordered to heave to by small attack boats identified as Naval Units of the Peoples Republic of China. When the WORLD BRIDGE increased speed, she was fired upon with automatic weapons with explosive
SOUTH CHINA SEA: A barge was robbed 15 May at 0105 LT while underway in position 01-14.97N 104-06.81E, approximately 16 miles southeast of Singapore. Eight robbers in a sampan (small wooden boat) boarded the stern of the barge. The robbers stole ropes
SOUTH CHINA SEA: About 10 to 12 pirates armed with knives in a speed boat boarded a container ship underway. They entered the bridge and took the duty officer hostage. They then entered the captain's cabin and stole ship's cash and ship's properties and
SOUTH CHINA SEA: A chemical tanker was chased by two speed boats 25 Mar at 1340 UTC while underway in position 03-11N 105-23E, approximately 15 NM off Palau Mangkai. The speedboats approached at 22 knots; the tanker increased its speed and evaded the
SOUTH CHINA SEA:An indonesian-flag freighter on a voyage from hong kong to haiphong was abducted at 0220 and held for approximately 18 hours. The guangdong maritime authorities have subsequently confirmed that they boarded the vessel.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: An offshore supply tug was robbed in transit 31 Mar at 1430Z while underway in position 02-04N 106-00E, approximately 137 miles northeast of Singapore. A speedboat with ten robbers in masks carrying knives boarded and robbed the vessel
SOUTH CHINA SEA: An unidentified bulk carrier was approached 15 Feb at 1545 UTC, while underway in position 02-38N 107-47E. As the unlit craft approached, alert crew flashed their aldis lamp in the direction of the craft. A few minutes later, craft
SOUTH CHINA SEA: An unidentified bulk carrier was approached 25 Apr at 0315 local time, while underway in position 07-15.4N 108-20.4E. Persons in two fishing boats attempted to board the carrier by tying ropes to ship's side. Attempt foiled (IMB).
SOUTH CHINA SEA:An unidentified bulk carrier was approached by two speed boats close along the starboard side 4 Aug at 1645 UTC while underway in position 10-45.8N 111-27.8E. Crew raised alarm, activated water jets, and alerted other vessels on VHF
SOUTH CHINA SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS REPORTEDLY SURROUNDED 5 MAY AT 2315 LOCAL TIME BY FIVE SPEEDBOATS WHOSE OCCUPANTS ATTEMPTED TO BOARD WHILE THE BULK CARRIER WAS UNDERWAY IN POSITION 16-02N 113-42E. CREW MUSTERED AND ACTIVATED FIRE HOSES
SOUTH CHINA SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS SUBJECT TO ATTEMPTED BOARDING 27 APR AT 2115 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 14-52N 112-58E.
SOUTH CHINA SEA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTS APPROACH BU HIGH-SPEED CRAFT 1 OCT AT 1400 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 19-29N 113-42E. CRAFT DESCRIBED AS DARK HULL, LOW FREEBOARD, ROUND PORTS, RADAR AND WITH 12 OIL DRUMS ON DECK, WITHOUT MARKINGS OR
SOUTH CHINA SEA: An unidentified container ship reports suspicious approach 7 May at 2345 local time while underway in position 05 11N, 104 58.5E in the South China Sea. Two unlit craft were observed off port and starboard bows at a range of 1.2nm which
SOUTH CHINA SEA: An unidentified general cargo ship reported an attempted boarding 15 Jun at 1800 UTC, while underway in position 01-59N 104-45E. Three unlit craft approached a general cargo ship underway and came within one cable at port bow. Duty
SOUTH CHINA SEA:An unidentified general cargo ship reports attempted boarding 3 Jun at 0250 UTC while underway in 18-52N 118-44E. Attacking craft is described as radar equipped, modern high-speed craft showing no name. Nature of boarding attempt is
SOUTH CHINA SEA: An unidentified LPG tanker reported attempt to board 02 Dec, while underway in position 10-19N, 108-50E, off Vietnam. Persons in a fishing boat attempted to board the vessel via grappling hook. Master altered course to prevent boarding.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: An unidentified product tanker reports suspicious approach 26 Aug at 0300 local time, while underway in position 15-50N 111-20E off Triton Island. A 30-meter boat with mounted guns came within 75 m of stern and launched a small boat with
SOUTH CHINA SEA:An unidentified roll-on, roll-off ship was approached by two high-speed boats, one to either side 31 Jul while underway in position 10-47.0N 109-56.4E. The ship fired signal rockets and activated high-pressure hoses and the boats
SOUTH CHINA SEA: An unidentified tanker was approached 09 Apr at 0600 LT,, while underway in position 04-43.7N 106-14.8E, 15 nm NE of Kakap Natuna oil terminal. Two fishing boats doing 15 kts came within one mile of the tanker, from both sides. Crew
SOUTH CHINA SEA: An unidentified tanker was approached 11 Apr at 1200 UTC, while underway in position 03-30N 104-24E, off Malaysia. Two boats, one unlit, followed the tanker. When the boats came within four cables, crew mustered, sounded whistle, and
SOUTH CHINA SEA: An unidentified tug was approached 30 Apr at 2300 local time, while underway towing a manned crane barge in position 08-22.7N 107-14.2E. Two small unlit high speed craft approached tug. One craft disappeared from radar screen but the
SOUTH CHINA SEA: An unidentified vehicle carrier report attempt to board 24 Dec at 1400 UTC while underway in position 20-55N 119-43E. When approach by boat was detected crew switched on light and boat withdrew.
SOUTH CHINA SEA:A product tanker underway spotted two speed boats approaching at high speed. Alarm raised and tanker made evasive manoeuvres, directed the search lights towards the boats and sent distress message. Pirates boarded the tanker via the poop
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Armed pirates in a 15 meter long boat chased and fired upon two fishing vessels underway with intent to board. The vessels increased speed and managed to evade the attempted boarding. No injuries to crew.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: A tug boat has been hijacked. Last position sighted at 181915 UTC Apr is near Anambas Islands 03-00N 106-00E.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: A tug boat was attacked in 03-50N 103-41E at 012230 UTC May. Authorities were notified and fishing vessel in question was detained for further investigation. Caution advised.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: A tug was boarded by robbers 1 July at 1835 UTC while in position 01-31.6N 104-32.2E, approximately 41NM northeast of Singapore. A duty officer onboard a tug towing a barge spotted three pirates with knives and sounded the alarm. The
SOUTH CHINA SEA: A tug was robbed in transit 01 April at 1530Z while underway in position 02-48N 105-31E, approximately 135 miles northeast of Singapore. Eight suspects armed with knives boarded the vessel. (Commercial sources)
South China Sea BIMCO has received a report which involved a 15,600 DWT bulk carrier registered in Hong Kong which was en route from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh. On 18 April 1995 at 0435 hrs in position 07 55 N Lat 106 38 E Long in the South China Sea a
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Bulk carrier approached 12 Oct at 1830 UTC, while underway in position 05-01N 111-27E. Three speedboats doing over 23 kts approached the vessel. Ship took preventive measures and boats moved away (IMB).
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Bulk carrier attacked in 03-22.18N 105-27.2E at 081645 UTC May. Six pirates in an unlit small wooden boat approached and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Alert duty crew noticed the boat and raised the alarm. Ships whistle
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Bulk carrier (BET FIGHTER) robbed 17 Aug 10 at 0250 local time while underway in position 03-05N 105-07E, approximately 28NM northwest of Pulau Mangkai, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel and entered the
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Bulk carrier (IDEAL BULKER) robbed 30 Aug 10 at 0254 UTC at position 2-59.7N 105-12.2E, approximately 24NM southwest of Pulau Mangkai, Indonesia. Six pirates in a small craft boarded the vessel from the stern. The pirates, who were armed
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Bulk carrier (JKM MUHIEDDINE) boarded and robbed on 30 Sep 08 at 0350 local time while underway in position 02-48.00N 105-09.2E, 64nm east of Pulau Tioman, Maylasia. At least seven pirates armed with long knives boarded the vessel from
SOUTH CHINA SEA:Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 02 Feb 08 at 0030 local time while underway in position 05-09N 106-51E. Two unlit white-hull speedboats, about five meters long, approached the vessel (IMB).
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Bulk carrier robbed 5 Aug 10 while underway in position 02-56N 105-21E, approximately 16NM southwest of Pulau Mangkai, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel and took the 2nd officer and chief engineer hostage. They
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Bulk carrier (SIDER LION) robbed 23 Apr 09 at 0405 local time while underway in position 03-13N - 105-29E, approximately 30NM northwest of the Anambas Islands. They entered the second officer?s cabin and held him hostage before
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Bulk carrier (STAR YPSILON) robbed 9 Apr 10 at 0200 local time while underway in position 03-19.1N 105-28.9E, approximately 20NM northwest of Pulau Jemaja, Indonesia. Seven men armed with guns and long knives boarded the vessel and stole
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Bulk carrier (TRANS PACIFIC) robbed 12 Jun 10 at 2200 local time while underway in position 03-49.8N 105-46.87E, approximately 45NM north of PulauMangkai, Indonesia. Eight robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel from a
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Bulk carrier (VINALINES STAR) robbed 18 Aug 10 at 0350 local time while underway in position 03-05N 105-24E, approximately 11NM west of Pulau Mangkai, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel via the starboard quarter.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Chemical tanker (STOLT BOTAN) boarded 16 Aug 10 at 0145 local time while underway in position 03-15N 105-18.5E, approximately 19NM northwest of Pulau Mangkai, Indonesia. Five or six robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel via the
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Chemical tanker (SUN GERANIUM) boarded and robbed on 02 Oct 08 at 0220 local time while underway in position 03-11.84N 105-22.40E, 70 nm north-east of Pulau Tioman, Mayalsia. Eight pirates armed with long knives and pipes boarded the
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Chemical tanker (THERESA LIBRA) robbed 7 Apr 10 at 2300 local time while underway in position 02-44.2N 105-16.3E, approximately 6NM west of Pulau Damar, Indonesia. While underway at approximately 12 knots, eight men armed with knives
SOUTH CHINA SEA:Container ship (AL MUTANABBI) reported suspicious approach 27 Nov 07 at 1430 local time, while underway in position 06-46.0N 107-50.0E, approximately 120NM North of Pulau Laut, Indonesia, per 02 Jan 08 reporting. Two small wooden boats
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Container ship (KOTA DAHLIA) robbed 16 Jun 10 at 0300 local time while underway in position 03-01.9N 108-15.75E, approximately 35NM west of Pulau Subi-besar, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel on the
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Container ship (KOTA DAMAI) robbed 15 Jun 10 at 0415 local time while underway in position 02-59.5N 108-11.0E, approximately 40NM west of Pulau Subi-besar, Indonesia. Eight robbers armed with knives, wearing black shirts, black trousers
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Container ship reported suspicious approach 5 Sep 10 at 1940 local time while underway in position 06-07.7N 112-26.4E, approximately 11NM north of Friendship Shoal reef. The master noticed two speed boats with four to five persons
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Container ship robbed 22 Apr 09 at 2145 local time while underway in position 03-10N - 105-28E, approximately 30NM west of the Anambas Islands. Five pirates armed with long knives in a boat boarded the vessel. They attacked the captain
SOUTH CHINA SEA, DISPUTED ISLANDS. (SPRATLY ISLAND, DANGEROUS GROUND AREA). Islands in the vicinity of the dangerous ground, Spratly Island and adjacent waters are still subject to competing jurisdictional claims which could lead to hostilities. Various
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Duty officer spotted a speed boat on radar trailing it at distance of 2 miles. Ship enforced all anti piracy measures to prevent the boarding, made evasive maneuvers, sent warning to all ships in the area by VHF ch.16. Due to vigilant
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Eight armed pirates in a rigid boat approached a tanker underway at high speed. Alert crew noticed the boat and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm, activated SSAS and anti-piracy measures. Upon seeing the crew alertness the
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Eight pirates armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker and stole crew cash and escaped.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Eight pirates armed with long knives boarded a general cargo vessel underway in 02-58N 105-11E at 251930 UTC Jun. They held hostage an AB and Second Officer on watch. Pirates stole cash and belongings and escaped in a small boat, caution
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Eight pirates armed with long knives in a speed boat boarded a general cargo ship underway. They took hostage the duty officer and brought him to the master's cabin. The pirates stole ship's cash, properties and master's personal
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Eight pirates in a speed boat armed with long knives approached a general cargo ship underway. They attempted to board the ship using a long bamboo pole attached with a hook. Duty A/B noticed the pirates and informed master who raised
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Fishing vessel fired upon 14 Oct 09 at 1025 local time while underway in position 06-29N 107-43E, approximately 230NM northeast of the Anambas Islands. Men armed with machine guns in a boat chased the vessel and opened fire. The vessel
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Fishing vessel (HUYU 908) fired upon 26 Jul at 0730 local time, while underway in position 03-16N 105-27E, approximately 40NM west of the Anambas Islands. The Chinese fishing vessel was approached by a small rubber boat. Five men armed
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Five pirates armed with long knives boarded a general cargo vessel underway in 02-58N 105-14E at 251340 UTC Jun. Pirates stole cash and belongings and escaped in a small boat, caution advised (Navarea XI 405/09).
South China Sea Following reported to BIMCO: The report involved a loaded Liberian flagged gas carrier en route from Chiba, Japan to Kerteh, Malaysia. On 11 April 1995 at 2100 hrs in position 19 42 N Lat, 121 37 E Long, in the Balintang Channel, two
SOUTH CHINA SEA FREEZING CARRIER BOARDED AND ROBBED BY ARMED PIRATES IN VICINITY 03-19N 105-36E 28 OCTOBER 1987 0120 LOCAL TIME.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: General cargo ship boarded 4 Jun 10 at 0315 local time while underway in position 12-17.3N 100-45.7E, approximately 23NM south of Sattahip, Thailand. Robbers in a speedboat boarded the vessel underway. The alarm was raised, crew
SOUTH CHINA SEA: General cargo ship (JK GALAXY) reported suspicious approach 10 Jun 10 at 0145 local time while underway in position 03-12.8N 108-30.1E, approximately 25NM northwest of Pulau Subi-besar, Indonesia. A small speed boat was spotted
SOUTH CHINA SEA: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 20 Aug 10 at 0420 local time while underway in position 05-12.8N 106-32.6E, approximately 35NM northeast of Kakap Natuna oil terminal, Indonesia. Watch standers spotted three boats approach
SOUTH CHINA SEA: General cargo ship (WHITE TOKIO) robbed 28 June 09 at 0115 local time while underway in position 01-57.18N 104-47.83E, approximately 34NM south of Pulau Aur, Malaysia. Six robbers boarded the vessel stealing all cash on board. No one was
South China Sea, Hong Kong On 15 Aug 1996, while anchored 2.5 miles off Lamma Island, Hong Kong, 1.5 coils of poly rope were taken by three pirates from Philippine flagged LPG carrier Islas Gas. The pirates cut the rope from the second coil and jumped
SOUTH CHINA SEA:IN 03-13N 105-13E AT 181700Z NOV. DUTY OILER ON BOARD A CHEMICAL TANKER, UNDERWAY, NOTICED ANE PIRATE WITH GUN IN HAND ON THE POOP DECK. DUTY OFFICER INFORMED. ALARM RAISED, ALL CREW MUSTERED AND ALL LIGHTS SWITCHED ON. SEARCH OF THE
South China Sea It was reported on January 14, 1997 that the two crewmembers from the hijacked tanker "Suci" were released unharmed while the ship remains at large. The crewmembers told Indonesian officals that the ship was being operated by a full crew
SOUTH CHINA SEA, KEPULAUAN ANAMBAS. 1, MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO BE ALERT FOR PIRATES BOARDING OR ATTEMPTING TO BOARD VESSELS WHILE UNDERWAY BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND HONG KONG. 2. A U.S. FLAG VESSEL WAS BOARDED IN THE VICINITY OF 03-29N 105-30E, IN SEPTEMBER,
SOUTH CHINA SEA M/V KAPITAN LEONTIY BORISENKO WAS FIRED UPON BY UNKNOWN AGRESSORS IN TWO MOTORBOATS. THEY DID NOT BOARD DUE TO MANOEUVRES OF THE M/V. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
SOUTH CHINA SEA M/V SALUD ACE WAS FIRED UPON BY PIRATES, LATER IDENTIFIED TO BE CHINESE NAVY VESSEL NO. 162, FOR ALMOST TWO HOURS. THE M/V SALUD ACE FIRED RED FLARES AND MANAGED TO OUTRUN THE AGRESSOR.
SOUTH CHINA SEA:On 11 Aug at 1718 UTC, in position 11-00N 110-46E, a speedboat approached a general cargo ship on the starboard side to within 3 nm. The duty officer switched on all deck lights and the speedboat retreated.
South China Sea On 27 Oct. 96, the LPG carrier Norgas Energy was attacked by pirates while underway from Merak and sailing for Pasir Gudang. At least three persons boarded the ship, forcing the third mate to call the master of the ship to the bridge.
South China Sea On Dec 15, 1996, six armed men boarded a container barge off the coast of China. The robbers gagged and blindfolded the watchman and escaped with five containers of poultry goods valued at $325,000 (US).
South China Sea On May 30, 1997 the 8,937 gross ton Singapore-flagged general cargo ship (Sinfa) was boarded by pirates while it was on voyage from Singapore to Pontianak, Indonesia. At 0330 local time on May 30, 1997 a noise was heard from the Deck
South China Sea On Nov 19 1996, the Malaysian gasoil tanker "Suci" was boarded by six armed pirates near Horsburgh Lighthouse, East of Singapore. Of the seventeen crew, fifteen were blindfolded and set adrift in a life boat. The crew was later rescued by
SOUTH CHINA SEA, PARACEL ISLANDS. Mariners transiting the waters in and around Paracel Islands are advised of the possibility of unusual, or abnormal activities due to competing jurisdictional claims which could possibly lead to hostilities.
South China Sea-Philippines The following report was received from law enforcement officials in the Philippines on 1 Sep 96. On 30 Aug 96, while at sea, a man armed with a shotgun and grenades seized a female passanger aboard the 6,823 gt
South China Sea:Pirates approached vessel, with intent to come alongside and board, in an 8 meter rusted speed boat carrying a gun mounted on the fore deck. The vessel sounded fog horn and alerted all vessels in vicinity, via VHF channel 16, of pirate
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Pirates boarded a tanker and entered the bridge and took hostage three crew members. The pirates then took AB to the Master's cabin and stole ship's cash, crew cash and personal effects and escaped.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Product tanker boarded 20 Oct 10 between 0300 and 0400 local time while at anchor in position 01-24N 104-34E off Kepulauan Lingga, Indonesia. An unknown number of robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor. Robbers broke into the
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Product tanker boarded 29 Aug 10 at 0245 local time while at anchorage in Balikpapan, Indonesia. Robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor during heavy rain and stole ship stores. At the time of the robbery, the ship counter-piracy crew
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Product tanker (CHEM ORCHID) robbed 17 Aug 10 at 0340 local time while underway in position 03-17N 105-29E, approximately 13NM northwest of Pulau Mangkai, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with automatic weapons and long knives boarded the
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Product tanker was chased 24 Jan at 0300 local time whileunderway in position 10-42N 109-44E. The duty officer onboard spotted a suspicious vessel approaching from the starboard bow on a collision course. The master altered course,
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Seven robbers boarded a general cargo vessel 25 April at 0055Z while underway in position 02-57N 105-17E, approximately 43 miles southwest of the Anambas Islands, Indonesia. The robbers took the officer of the watch and the duty able
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Seven robers boarded a bulk carrier 24 April at 2010Z while underway in position 03-08N 105-16E, approximately 45 miles northeast of the Anambas Islands, Indonesia. The robbers boarded the bulk carrier from a wooden boat. They departed
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Six pirates armed with knives in a fishing boat boarded a tanker underway. They stole crew cash and personal belongings and ship's cash and properties and escaped. Vessels requested to be cautious.
SOUTH CHINA SEA:Six pirates in a speed boat boarded a tug towing a barge, taking the crew hostage and stealing cash and personal effects before escaping. The Master was slightly injured during the incident.
SOUTH CHINA SEA. SPRATLY ISLANDS. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting the waters near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Increased Naval activity has been reported in this area, where competing jurisdictional claims
SOUTH CHINA SEA TANKER BOARDED AND ROBBED BY ARMED PIRATES IN VICINITY 03-19N 105-36E 27 OCTOBER 1987 2200 LOCAL TIME.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tanker (ORKIM LEADER) robbed 10 Jun 10 at 0010 local time while underway in position 03-04.6N 108-23.5E, approximately 27NM west of Pulau Subi-besar, Indonesia. Men armed with long knives, machetes, crowbars, and wire boarded the tanker
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tanker (PROSPECT) robbed 19 Sep 09 at 0020 local time while underway in position 03-20.01N 105-19.50E, approximately 50NM northwest of Anambas Islands. Six men armed with knives and machetes boarded the tanker. They hit the duty officer
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tanker reported attempted boarding 9 Sep 10 at 2110 local time while underway at position 02-00.53N 109-04.39E, approximately 4NM southwest of Pulau Merundung, Indonesia. While on counter-piracy watch, crew onboard a tanker underway
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tanker robbed 1 Sep 10 at 0100 UTC at position 03-14.3N 105-19.6E, approximately 15NM northwest of Pulau Mangkai, Indonesia. Six robbers with guns, knives, and steel rods boarded a tanker underway. They entered the bridge and took
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tanker robbed 20 Apr 09 at 1841 UTC in position 03-24N - 105-29E, approximately 30NM northwest of the Anambas Islands. Eight pirates armed with knives boarded the vessel and stole cash before escaping (IMB).
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tanker robbed 21 Aug 10 at 2300 local time while underway in position 03-11.2N 105-22.2E, approximately 15NM northwest of Pulau Mangkai, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel while underway. They mustered the
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tanker robbed 30 Aug 10 at 2330 UTC at position 03-03.8N 105-21.6E, approximately 12NM northwest of Pulau Mangkai, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with guns and long knives boarded a tanker underway. They entered the bridge and took the
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tanker robbed 5 Sep 10 at 0305 local time while underway in position 03-14.2N 105-17.2E, approximately 19NM northwest of Pulau Mangkai, Indonesia. Four men armed with long knives boarded the vessel underway. They took the duty watch crew
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tanker (SIGLOO DISCOVERY) robbed 27 June 09 at 0040 local time while underway in position 02-47.1N 105-07.6E, approximately 33NM southwest of Pulau Mangkai. Six robbers armed with knives, crowbars and batons boarded the vessel via the
South China Sea The 10,546 gt Danish flagged containership (Ratana Sopa) recevied small arms fire from a fishing vessel as it transited off the southern coast of Vietnam on March 28, 1997. None of the bullets passed through the accommodation walls an no
South China Sea The 746 ton Belize Glagged cargo ship (Wint Thai No. 1) was hijacked in the South China Sea off Malaysia on March 5, 1997 by about 10 armed pirates and held for six days. The pirates approached the ship in a speed boat and fired shots in
South China Sea The 916 gross ton tanker (Lungshan No. 8) was seized by a dissident Cambodian Navy vessel in the gulf of Thailand on 01 Feb 97. The ship departed Bangkok carrying 1,000 tons of gas oil and was destined for Sihanoukville. The Cambodian
South China Sea The following report was recived from the master of Britoil-15 on Sep 24, 1996. On 22 Sep 96, while passing the Tawitawi Island, the 177 gt Singapore flagged tug Britoil-15 was robbed by armed gunmen. Three gunmen boarded the vessel from
SOUTH CHINA SEA THE M/V TRADER WAS CHASED BY SUSPECTED PIRATES IN A WOODEN M/V. THE M/V TRADER WAS ABLE TO OUT RUN THE PIRATES WITH NO APPARENT INJURIES.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tug (PROSPAQ T1) hijacked 7 Apr 09 at 2035 local time while underway in position 04:48N - 106:34E, approximately 60NM north of Anambas Islands. While en route from Singapore to Vietnam, 12 pirates armed with two hand guns and knives
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tug (PU 2007), towing barge (PU 3316) reportedly hijacked 19 Apr 10 at 2328 local time while underway in position 04-25.51N 104-18.92E, approximately 57NM northeast of Kuantan, Malaysia. The tug activated its SSAS while underway at the
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tug (PU 2008) boarded, robbed 30 Apr 08 at 2330 local time while underway in position 0-22N 104-24E, south of Pulau Tioman. The vessel towing barge (PU 3306) was underway from Vietnam to Singapore when six masked men armed with long
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tug (PU 2402) robbed 27 Apr 10 at 2138 local time while underway in position 04-44.16N 103-58E, approximately 70NM northeast of Kuantan, Malaysia. Seven robbers in a small boat came along the port side of the vessel. Six of the robbers
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tug (VOS HYPERION) reported suspicious approach 5 Aug 10 at 0048 local time while underway in position 03-09.1N 108-24.3E, approximately 28NM northwest of Pulau Subi Besar, Indonesia. The master spotted an unlit small speed boat
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 26 May at 0230 local time while underway in position 01-37N 104-37E, by 7 persons armed with pistols and knives. Four crew taken hostage while pirates stole ship's cash from master's cabin and crew
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Unidentified container ship was boarded 26 May at 0415 local time while underway in position 01-42N 104-40E by 7 persons armed with long knives. Chief officer taken hostage and taken to master's cabin where pirates stole ship's cash.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Unidentified fishing vessel boarded 9 Apr between 0040 and 0100 local time while underway in position 03-00.5N 105-06.5E, off Anambas Island. Eight persons, armed with long knives, stole ship's cash and escaped.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Unidentified product tanker was boarded 31 May at 0225 local time while underway in position 01-32N 104-38E, by 2 persons who entered engine room and broke into stores. Duty engineer raised alarm and the two jumped overboard and escaped
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Unidentified tanker boarded 8 Apr at2300 local time while underway in position 02 58.60N, 105 16.20E off Anambas Islands. Ten pirates armed with guns and long knives boarded via the stern, stole cash and property, and escaped. Somecrew
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Unidentified vehicle carrier reports attempt to come alongside 11 Apr at 1945 UTC while underway in position 20-18N 114-14E. Unlit craft fled when ship's crew raised alarm.
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Vehicle carrier (CHEERLEADER) boarded 10 Sep 10 at 2320 local time while underway in position 01-55.0N 109-05.0E, approximately 10NM southwest of Pulau Merundung, Indonesia. About eight robbers armed with long knives boarded a vehicle
SOUTH CHINA SEA: Vessel boarded 1 Sep 10 at 2201 local time while underway in position 03-08.9N 105-25.2E, approximately 11NM northwest of Pulau Mangkai, Indonesia. Prior to entering high risk area, the crew had locked all access to accommodation and
SOUTH CHINA SEA-Vicinity of Hong Kong. 28NOV92 M/V MARINE EXPRESS reported ten gunshots to Hong Kong authorities and has not been reported since.
SOUTH CHINA SEA-Vicinity of Singapore (350 miles). Early 05NOV91 Pirates boarded the M/V TNT CAPRICORNIA. Stolen was $15,000 in paper money only. No injuries were reported and the vessel was permitted to continue her voyage.
SOUTH CHINA SEA-Vicinity of Vietnam. AUGUST 1991 M/V PETCHOMPOO REPORTED HER POSITION AS 180-MILES EAST OF HO CHI MINH CITY BEFORE BECOMING UNREPORTED. PIRACY IS SUSPECTED. LOST ARE $4 MILLION AND CREW. NO DEMANDS REPORTED.
SOUTHEAST AEGEAN SEA. SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTING RHODES (36-15N 028-05E) THE GREEK CRUISE LINER, CITY OF LIMASSOL, BOUND FOR KASTELLORIZON (36-09N 029-35E) WAS APPROACHED IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS BY FIVE TURKISH DESTROYERS. REPORTEDLY, ONE OF THE TURKISH
SOUTH EAST AISA. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO BE ALERT FOR THE POSSIBITY OF VESSELS BEING BOARDED AND HIJAKED BY ARMED PIRATES WHILE TRANSITING THROUGH OR ANCHORED IN THE WATERS OF SOUTH EAST ASIA. POSITION IS FOR REFRENCE ONLY NOT POSITION OF INCIDENT.
South East Asia, Burma An unidentified ferry was hijakced on May 01, 1997 in Burma by bandits that were reported as being rebels of the Knukayin National Union. The bandits robbed the passengers and took 11 passengers hostage. They were all released May
SOUTHEAST ASIA, INCLUDING MALACCA STRAIT, SINGAPORE STRAIT AND PHILLIPPINES HAVE REPORTED VARIOUS ATTACKS OF PIRACY. VESSELS ADVISED TO MAINTAIN ANTI-PIRACY WATCHES. ATTACKS SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO REGIONAL PIRACY CENTRE LUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIAK,
South East Asia The 23,658 gross ton Saint Vincent flagged bulk carrier (Argonaut) was boarded and robbed by 12 armed men while it was loading coal from barges in the outer anchorage of Hongay, Vietnam on July 8, 1997. The robbers stole 40 drums of paint
SOUTHEN ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 08-10N 071-43E on 05 Dec at 0714Z. Vessels passing within 100 miles are advised to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked by piracy action group in 08-18N 068-05E at 130616Z Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 06-11N 067-25E at 110542Z Dec. Vessels passing within 100 miles are advised to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 10-04N 070-54E at 1011Z on 05 Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN ARABIAN SEA: Piracy action group sighted in vicinity 07-34N 057-39E. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN ARABIAN SEA: Pirate action group reported in 09-00N 067-10E on 04 Dec at 0232Z. Vessels passing within 100 miles are advised to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN ARABIAN SEA: Pirate action group sighted in 07-49N 055-53E at 230233Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
Southern Philippines, Basilan Island The passenger vessel (Rakam) was fired upon by heavily armed members of a muslim extremist group while it was transiting off the coast of the southern Philippine Island of Basilan on March 13, 1997. Two passengers
SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES.SOURCES INDICATE THAT PIRATES AND MOSLEM REBELS IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES HAVE HIJACKED SOME 530 MOTOR LAUNCHES IN THE LAST 16 MONTHS. THE VICTIMS HAVE PRIMARILY BEEN BOATS USED TO CARRY PASSENGERS AND LIGHT CARGO IN INTER-ISLAND
SOUTHERN RED SEA: About five pirates in a skiff approached a bulk carrier underway. All crew went into citadel while bridge team increased speed, enforced anti piracy measures and contacted authorities. Later the skiff aborted the attempt and moved away.
SOUTHERN RED SEA: A merchant vessel reported suspicious approach at 0830Z on 17 Apr in position 14-04N 042-20E, approximately 84 miles from Eritrea, Eriterea. This area will remain a high risk for the next 24-48 hours.
SOUTHERN RED SEA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports being chased 7 Jun at 1940 UTC while underway in position 12-30N 048-38E by an unlit boat. Crew sounded alarm and boat withdrew (IMB).
SOUTHERN RED SEA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 28 Apr at 1030 local time while underway in position 14 50N, 041 55E. A boat with twenty persons aboard approached and followed the bulk carrier for twenty minutes during which
SOUTHERN RED SEA: An unidentified bulk carrier thwarted an attempted boarding 31 Aug at 0130 local time, while underway in position 15-01N 041-53E, about 150 miles NW of Bab El Mandeb TSS. Pirates attempted to board a bulk carrier underway from starboard
SOUTHERN RED SEA: An unidentified container ship was chased 25 Jan at 0152 UTC, while underway in position 13-27.6N 042-59.0E. An unlit speedboat chased the container ship. Boat increased speed to 35 knots and came within 1.5 nm. Ship altered course and
SOUTHERN RED SEA: An unidentified RO/RO was approached 24 May at 1100 UTC, while underway in position 15-19.5N 041-32.5E. Persons in two boats attempted to come alongside the vessel. Master raised alarm and increased speed. Attempt was aborted (IMB).
SOUTHERN RED SEA: An unidentified supply vessel was challenged and stopped 30 Jan by 8 persons armed with automatic weapons operating from an 18-foot unmarked high-powered launch. 5 persons wore military uniforms. 6 person boarded the supply vessel, held
Southern Red Sea An unknown assailant twice fired upon U.S. flagged yacht Kelly Marie while anchored off the Hanish Islands in the Southern Red Sea. The yacht issued a distress which the USS Monterey picked up and relayed. U.S. officials contacted the
SOUTHERN RED SEA: A sailing yacht was hijacked by pirates in 14-57N 041-51E at 1700z on 08 Jul. The vessel and crew has been reported safe. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN RED SEA-BAB EL MANDEB: An unidentified container ship reports suspicious approach 29 Feb at 1700 local time while underway at the "Bab el Mandeb Traffic Separation Scheme". Two speedboats came within 1.5 nm but moved away, possibly due to rough
SOUTHERN RED SEA-BAB EL MANDEB: An unidentified container ship reports two unlit speedboats lay in wait in the vicinity of the "Bab el Mandeb Traffic Separation Scheme" and attempted to board 27 Feb at 1900 local time. Ship increased speed to 25 knots
SOUTHERN RED SEA, GULF OF ADEN: Armed pirates in four skiffs approached a bulk carrier underway, two from the port side and two from the stbd side. Master raised alarm, took evasive maneuvers and the onboard security team fired warning shots resulting in
SOUTHERN RED SEA, GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessel attacked in 12-33N 043-31E at 0500z on 18 Nov. Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN RED SEA. GULF OF ADEN: Merchant vessels attacked in 12-33N 043-26E at 1510Z on 25 May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Integrated tug barge followed 17 Apr at 0951 local time, while underway in position 12-30.5N 042-29.3E, transiting Bab el Mandeb to Gulf of Aden. A green hulled, open ended flat bottom boat with inboard motor doing 10 to 11 kts with
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 11-33N 045-28E at 050332 UTC Jul. Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution area involved should be avoided if possible.
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 13-35N 042-56E on 29 Nov at 1749Z. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 14-06N 042-45E at 0627Z on 10 Sep. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Merchant vessel fired upon by six pirates in a skiff in 13-29N 042-36E at 1118Z on 21 Jul. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Possible mothership activity 13-24N 042-45E at 181343 UTC Jun. Vessels transitig the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Possible pirate activity in 14-18N 042-05E at 291023 UTC Jul. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Seven high speed boats suddenly approached around a bulk carrier underway. Two of the boats with 3-5 persons in each boat armed with automatic weapons, approached the ship at high speed. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Tanker (BOW CARDINAL) reports approach by suspicious vessel 8 Sep at 1205 local time while underway in position 13.8N, 042.7E in southern Red Sea near area referred to by seamen as "Gate to Hell". Small armed boat without number or
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Two skiffs were sighted at a distance of one mile from a chemical tanker underway. Suddenly, one skiff with high speed approached and came very close to the tanker. Four pirates armed with guns and an aluminium ladder was seen in the
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Two skiffs with five pirates in each approached a bulk carrier underway. The vessel increased speed, made evasive maneuvers and crew entered the citadel. The onboard security guards enforced anti-piracy measures and prevented the
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Two white hulled boats with six pirates each approached a general cargo ship underway. Master took evasive action, raised general alarm, mustered all crew and activated fire hoses. The pirates aborted the attepted attack.
SOUTHERN RED SEA:Two white skiffs with seven armed pirates in each approached a bulk carrier from both sides while underway in the Traffic Separation Scheme south of Hanish Al Kubra Island. When the skiffs closed to within 0.2 nm of the vessel, ladders
SOUTHERN RED SEA: Unidentified general cargo ship reported suspicious approach, 12 Jun at 1930 UTC while underway in position 15-23.7N 041-30.7E . A, white-hulled, speedboat doing over 18 kts approached the vessel. Alert crew raised alarm and master
Southern Red Sea (vicinity Jabal Attair):The 47-foot sailing vessel, Leopard Star, was boarded by eight men, armed with AK-47's,demanding money and passports. The attackers were given fuel and drink only and then left the vessel. No casualties reported.
SOUTH PACIFIC: An unidentified yacht reports suspicious approach by a grey colored fishing boat 3 Jun at 1315 local time while underway in position 11 32.6S, 116 49.2E between Christmas Island and Darwin, Australia, 190 nm south of Bali. Yacht attempted
SOUTH SULU SEA LLOYDS LIST OF 15 MAY REPORTS A 5000 TON SHIP OUTRAN TWO HEAVILY ARMED BOATS DURING A NIGHT TIME ATTACK IN THE SOUTHERN SULU SEA ON 4 MAY 1978. SHIP HIT BY HAND GRENADES AND RIFLE FIRE. POSITION IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY NOT POSITION OF
SOVIET FISHING REEFER SHIP ATTACKED BY SMALL PATROL VESSEL WHILE 11 MILES OFF AD DAKHLA.
SPAIN:The 6,272-ton Maltese-flag cargo ship (RANGER 1) docked 17 Jul at Villagarcia with Greenpeace protesters chained to its mast and to shoreside cranes in protest of the import of allegedly illegal timber from Cameroon. Spanish authorities had earlier
SPANISH FREIGHTER PUENTE CANARIO WAS FIRED UPON AROUND MIDNIGHT LOCAL TIME ON 04 SEP 86 LEAVING ONE CREW MEMBER DEAD AND ONE INJURED. THE GUNMEN, BELIEVED TO BE GUERRILLAS BELONGING TO THE POLISARIO FRONT, ATTACKED THE FREIGHTER 4 NAUTICAL MILES WEST OF
SPECIAL WARNING NUMBER 78. LIBERIA THE U.S. GOVERNMENT HAS RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT LIBERIAN REBEL SHIPS MIGHT ATTEMPT TO BOARD MERCHANT VESSELS. THE INFORMATION INDICATES THAT THE REBEL SHIPS WILL BE FLYING TWO FLAGS, THE FLAG OF LIBERIA AND THE
SPECIAL WARNING NUMBER 79. PERSIAN GULF. IRAQI MILITARY FORCES CROSSED THE KUWAITI BORDER AND OCCUPIED MOST OF KUWAIT ON 02 AUGUST 1990. ALL COMMERCIAL SHIPPING SHOULD BE ADVISED TO REMAIN MORE THAN TWELVE NAUTICAL MILES FROM IRAQ/KUWAIT COASTAL AREA
SPRATLY ISLANDS: Fishing vessel assaulted and robbed 27 Apr, Spratly Islands Archipelago, South China Sea. Four Chinese fishermen were killed and three injured, when attacked and robbedby pirates. According to accounts of survivors, pirates dispatched a
Sprattly Islands, SOUTH CHINA SEA:Armed pirates boarded a fishing vessel and robbed it of its catch, while it was taking shelter due to engine trouble. The master informed his family; about the robbery and that another vessel was approaching it. All
SRI LANKA: An unidentified cargo ship was sunk 10 Mar after a two hour gun battle with units of the Sri Lanka navy about 185 nm northeast of Mullaitivu. The battle reportedly erupted when the ship returned fire on the Sri Lankan ships which had
SRI LANKA: An unidentified container ship reported being approached 11 Apr at 1700 UTC, while underway in position 07-35N 082-07E, off the east coast of Sri Lanka. Two unlit speedboats approached at starboard quarter. When boats came close, crew directed
SRI LANKA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 10 Dec at 2300 local time while anchored 4 nm from Colombo port. Armed persons broke open four containers but fled empty handed when crew sounded alarm and mustered.
SRI LANKA:An unidentified ship was boarded the night of by 12 thieves at Colombo Anchorage. Ship's crew repelled the attack and the thieves fled in three speed boats.
SRI LANKA: An unidentified tanker was pursued by a suspicious craft 25 Jan at 0300 local time while underway in position 06 01N, 079 35E, off Galle, Sri Lanka. The duty officer directed the ship's Aldis lamp toward the unlit vessel which was pursuing at
SRI LANKA: An unidentified yacht reports suspicious following 21 Dec at 1120 UTC while underway 70 nm east of Galle in position 05-53N 081-25E. Yacht took evasive action when it noteda wooden fishing boat matching its course. Boat eventually departed.
SRI LANKA: A Sri Lankan Navy Fast Attack Craft was destroyed by an explosive rigged fishing vessel 07 Jan in the early morning, while conducting a routine patrol off the eastern port city of Trincomalee, near Foul Point. Twelve sailors were reported
SRI LANKA, COLOMBO. THE 16,500 GROSS TON GERMAN FLAGGED CONTAINER SHIP (FRESENA) WAS ATTACKED 06 SEP 97 BY ROBBERS WHILE AT ANCHOR OFF COLOMBO, SRI LANKA. AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF PERSONS WERE DISCOVERED ON DECK BY THE NIGHT WATHMAN AT 0145 LOCAL TIME. THE
SRI LANKA: Container ship sustained blast damage 27 Jan, at 0530 local time in position 07-01.38N 079-39.22E, Colombo Roads. At 0530, a guard at a lighthouse spotted three vessels in a restricted zone. According to a military spokesman, as the boats
SRI LANKA:Fishing vessel hijacked on 15 October at Kudawella, approximately 50 nm off the Hambantota Coast. Ten armed pirates in a fiberglass dinghy boarded THEJAN PUTHA reportedly with permission from the captain. The pirates, armed with swords, then
SRI LANKA: General cargo carrier (CITY OF LIVERPOOL) attacked by LTTE 21 Jan, off the Jaffna peninsula. The vessel was leaving Point Pedro open anchorage, when it was attacked by two clusters of 15-20 rebel boats. Navy patrol boats and aircraft
SRI LANKA: General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 22 Jul at 0300 UTC while, underway in position 06-01.4N 080-00.5E, 12 NM off the SW coast of Sri Lanka. A small white and light-blue hulled boat, with nine persons on board, attempted to board the
SRI LANKA: General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 22 Jul at 0300 UTC, while underway in position 06-01.4N0 80-00.5E, 12 NM off the SW coast of Sri Lanka. A small white and light-blue hulled boat, with nine persons on board, attempted to board the
SRI LANKA:Indian fishermen shot by Sri Lankan Navy 2 Jun 08 2300 local time, near Katchativu. Sri Lankan navy allegedly shot dead an Indian fishermen while he was fishing in a motorized boat along with three others. Police said the fishermen, who
SRI LANKA:LTTE attacks Navy outpost 12 Jun 08 at 0125 local time, Erukkalampiddi, Mannar Island. A group of Sea Tigers arrived in six boats and launched the attack. The sailors defended their post effectively, causing the attackers to withdraw with their
SRI LANKA:LTTE REBELS ATTACKED SRI LANKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN THE EARLY HOURS OF 24 JUL DESTROYING OR DAMAGING MILITARY AND CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT. THE ATTACK IS PROBABLY NOT A PRELUDE TO OTHER IMMINENT ATTACKS ON THE TRANSPORT SECTOR. THE ATTACK TOOK
SRI LANKA: LTTE rebels board distressed ship 23 Dec, Sri Lanka. Armed Tamil Tiger rebels boarded a distressed Jordanian merchant ship that had drifted close to the Tiger-held Mullaitivucoast, according to Sri Lanka's defense ministry; however, the LTTE
SRI LANKA:Merchant vessel (INVINCIBLE) sank by LTTE 10 May 08 at 0230 local time, while at anchorage at the Ashroff Jetty at the eastern coastal town of Trincomalee. The LTTE said their Sea Tigers underwater naval commandos launched a pre-dawn underwater
SRI LANKA: M/V (RUHUNA) and M/V (NIMALAWA) attacked by LTTE Sea Tiger suicide boats on 22 Oct 08 at 0500 local time while underway off Kankesanthurai harbor. Sri Lankan Navy spokesperson D. K. P. Dassanayake claimed three LTTE suicide vessels were
SRI LANKAN POLICE REPORT THAT CONTAINER VESSEL HAMMURABI WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES, ARMED WITH DAGGERS AND SWORDS, AS THE VESSEL WAS RIDING AT ANCHOR ABOUT 10 MILES SOUTH OF COLOMBO, AWAITING A BERTH. MASTER AND CREW THREATENED AND A 10-TON JACK, A VHF
SRI LANKA:On 21 January in Kankasanthurai Harbour of the Northern Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka, pirates in an explosive-laden boat rammed a general cargo ship after leaving the harbour. The hull of the ship was damaged and it was towed back to the
SRI LANKA:One sailor was killed and a Sri Lankan navy patrol boat sunk in a suicide attack 12 Apr in the northwestern port of Kalpitiya.
Sri Lanka, Port Colombo. The Sri Lankan Navy and Air Force repelled a 12 April 1996 Tamil "Sea Tiger" suicide attack on the port of Colombo. Rocket propelled grenades and mortar bombs hit two foreign owned vessels and a small locally owned ship caught in
SRI LANKA, PULMODDAI. LIBERATION TIGERS OF TAMIL EELAM (LITE) ATTACKED THE 20,284 GROSS TON PANAMANIAN-FLAG, CHINESE OWNED BULK CARRIER (CORDIALITY) ANCHORED OFF PULMODDAI, SRI LANKA AT 0130 ON 09 SEP 97. THE REBELS ATTACKED FROM SMALL BOATS USING
SRI LANKA:Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) attack LTTE flotilla 9 Jul 08 at 0800 local time, off Mullaittivu coast. An LTTE boat was destroyed in the attack, Air Force Spokesperson Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara said, added that a few other vessels were
SRI LANKA:Sri Lankan Army battle LTTE, casualties, 11 Aug 08 at 1630 local time, Adampankulam area. The Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) stated that the troops monitoring a flotilla of five to six boats of the LTTE had directed artillery attacks
SRI LANKA: Sri Lanka navy destroys LTTE boats 20 Oct, off N Jaffna peninsula. The Sri Lankan navy destroyed two Tigers of Tamil Eelam LTTE boats off a northern island, killing all six rebels. The latest clash took place near the government-controlled
SRI LANKA:Sri Lankan forces reportedly lost two Super Dvora patrol boats 5 Jun in attacks south of Jaffna. One boat was sunk by rebel forces while the second was reported hit by Air Force planes by mistake. Fifteen sailors were reported killed. As the
SRI LANKA:Sri Lankan military sinks LTTE vessels 29 May 08, off the northern coast. Sri Lanka?s military sank three to four Tamil Tiger rebel boats in a pre-dawn attack and stated that eight rebels and one soldier was killed, and two soldiers were
SRI LANKA:Sri Lankan Navy attacks LTTE boats 22 Jul 08 at 0130 local time, Pulmoddai. An LTTE boat was destroyed and two more were heavily damaged when the Sri Lanka Navy?s Fast Attack Craft (FAC) engaged a cluster of LTTE boats detected. According to
SRI LANKA:Sri Lankan Navy raids LTTE camp 2 Aug 08, evening, Iranathivu Island. Sri Lanka Navy's Rapid Action Boats Squadron (RABS) and Special Boats Squadron (SBS) destroyed an LTTE make-shift camp, destroying one LTTE boat, killing four LTTE cadres and
SRI LANKA: Sri Lankan troop carrier (PEARL CRUISE II) and its escort of four Dvora fast attack craft came under attack by fifteen suspected Tamil Tiger suicide boats 11 May, during the evening while passing through the area of Jaffna-Vettilaikerny. One
SRI LANKA: Sri Lankas navy and the Tamil Tiger rebels engage in a pre-dawn naval battle, 02 Sep off Point Pedro on the islands northern tip. The Tamil Tiger were attempting to proceed towards the Kankasanthurai harbor but were successfully stopped, by
SRI LANKA: Sri Lankas Navy sank a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) trawler along the islands northwest coast, 15 Oct. The suspected LTTE trawler was flying a Sri Lankanflag and was transporting a large shipment of arms cargo off the
SRI LANKA: Suspected LTTE attempted to launch seaborne suicide attack on Dakshina Naval base,18 Oct 0745 local time, Galle. The suspected LTTE boats tried to enter the Naval base, by mingling in with local fishing vessels. A Sri Lankan Navy Spokesman
Sri Lanka Tamil Tiger rebels sank a Navy boat during an assault on a sea convoy on 30 March 1996. A sea tiger suicide squad rammed their explosive filled boat into a Dvora fast attack craft off the northeastern coast. Ten sailors, including two officers,
SRI LANKA:The 10,756-ton, Singapore-flag container ship (SINAR JAVA) was raided during the night of 2 Jan while berthed at Colombo. Navy and harbor police alerted by ship's crew who detected the raiders' approach and police were able to arrest four of
SRI LANKA:The 1,834-ton Sri Lanka-flag cargo ship (MERCS UHANA) was attacked 26 Jun early in the day as it came to anchor off Point Pedro, by boats of the LTTE Sea Tigers. A suicide boat, reportedly carrying six LTTE cadres rammed the ship setting it
SRI LANKA:THE DEFENCE MINISTRY REPORTED 2 OCT THAT AN OFFICER AND A SAILOR WERE KILLED WHEN THEIR BOAT WAS DISABLED BY LTTE REBELS NEAR THE WESTERN COASTAL TOWN OF PUTTALAM.
SRI LANKA:The Sri Lankan navy reportedly lost two Dvora-class gunboats and suffered 20 casualties in attacks by LTTE artillery in fighting around the Elephant Pass 8 Apr.
Sri Lanka- Vicinity of Palk Strait. 04MAY91 a pre-dawn attack against a Sri Lankan Naval Vessel occured, near Point Pedro -in the Palk Strait-, while at anchor. A boat loaded with high explosives rammed the hull and exploded, killing five Sri Lankan
SRI LANKA:Yacht (COBRA) reported suspicious approach 29 Jan 08 while underway in position 06-00.8N 082-01.9E, 130nm East of Galle. A red fishing boat with five men onboard approached the vessel. The crew fired shots in the air and the suspicious craft
SRI LANKA: Yacht (FLYING GERMANIA II) reportedly attacked 18 Aug 07 at 0750 local time, while underway in position 05-22.58N 78-9.75E, 78 miles southwest of the coast as of 12 Sept 07 reporting. The vessel reported being chased and attacked by a number
SRI LANKA: Yacht (FLYING GERMANIA II) reportedly attacked 18 Aug 07, at 0750 local time, while underway in position 05-22.58N 78-9.75E, 78 miles southwest of the coast as of 12 Sept 07 reporting. The vessel reported being chased and attacked by a number
SRI LANKA:Yacht (MOONFLOWER) reported suspicious approach Jan 08, approximately 85NM off the coast, per 2 Jun 08 reporting. The vessel initially spotted a boat about 4 miles away. Next to it were 2-3 smaller boats, not showing on radar. As soon as the
ST. LUCIA:SAILBOAT ROBBED WHILE ANCHORED IN SOUFRIERE BAY, 14 JAN 09 REPORTING. WHILE OWNERS WERE OUT, ROBBERS BROKE THE LOCK AND BOARDED THE SAILBOAT. A LAPTOP, JEWELRY, AND A VIDEO CAMERA WERE REPORTED STOLEN.
ST LUCIA:Yacht boarded, robbed 7 Apr 08, Rodney Bay Inner Lagoon. The vessels dink was located near a supermarket access dock at night while the crewmembers were out to dinner and returned to find the cable cut. It was reported to Gros Islet Police. The
STRAI OF MALACCA: An unidentified container ship reports being followed 21 Oct at 1930 local time by three unlit boats while underway in position 01-26N 103-06E. No attempt to board took place.
STRAIT OF HORMUZ: A container ship underway noticed three skiffs at a distance of 2 miles approaching her at high speed. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS, altered course, non-essential crew mustered in the citadel and the onboard armed guards took
STRAIT OF HORMUZ: An unidentified container ship reports suspicious approach 2 Jan at 0730 local time by six 6- to 8-meter blue speedboats, while underway in position 26-13.2N 056-52.2E. Each boat held several persons armed with guns and wearing black
STRAIT OF MALACCA. 21 SEPT 90. TNT EXPRESS WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN THE STRAIT OF MALACCA 45 MINUTES FROM SINGAPORE ON SEP 21, 1990. ABOUT $14,000 IN CASH WAS STOLEN AFTER THE MASTER WAS TIED UP IN HIS CABIN. THE ATTACK OCCURED ABOUT 3 MILES SOUTH OF
STRAIT OF MALACCA: A crew member aboard the Belize-flag offshore support vessel SEA PANTHER was shot dead 2 Dec. Four apparent pirates in a fishing boat demanded the master stop and opened fire when he instead increased speed. SEA PANTHER was on a voyage
STRAIT OF MALACCA:ALERT CREW FOILED ATTEMPTED BOARDING OF UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP 2 OCT AT 2330 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 02-21.6N 101-41.0E, 10 NM FROM TANJUNG TUAN.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified 18,812-ton Liberian flag chemical tanker was approached at 2305 on 31 Jan by a suspicious fishing boat proceeding without navigation lights with a speedboat in tow. Approach was first detected as a weak radar return. At
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified bulk carrier detected approach of a boat while underway on 31 Jul in position 02-01.4N 102-02.9E. When boat was .5 miles from the bulk carrier the third officer directed a searchlight toward it and the boat then
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding 04 Aug at 0600 local time, while underway in position 02-19.5N 101-50.0E, 5 nm off Tanjung Tuan. Several persons in an unlit 6m speedboat came within 1 cable, intending to
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported a suspicious approach 25 Feb at 1200 UTC while underway in position 02-25N 101-43E. Seven persons in a small motorboat approached and then stopped. Bulk carrier altered course and alerted crew and
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 12 Apr at 2140 UTC while underway in position 04-38N 098-42E by a boat off its starboard side. Crew directed searchlight at the boat which withdrew after ten minutes
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER REPORTS APPROACH BY TWO SPEEDBOATS WITH APPARENT INTENT TO BOARD 16 SEP AT 1808 LOCAL TIME. SHIP'S ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND EVASIVE STEERING BEGUN AND THE BOATS BROKE OFF THEIR ATTEMPT.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 11 Dec at 0315 local time while underway in position 01-58.3N 102-4.7E. Duty officer raised alarm upon approach of unlit speedboat. Crew mustered and directed searchlights at boat,
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 20 Jul at 2135 local time while underway in position 01 38.4N, 103 58E. Alert crew switched on deck lights when approached by unlit speedboat. Speedboat moved away in direction of
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 28 Mar at 1900 local time while underway in position 03 03N, 100 47E, One Fathom Bank. Three speedboats with about four persons armed with firearms in each, approached but were
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports being approached suspiciously 23 Jul at 2217 local time while underway in position 02 48.4N, 101 02E. Approach was b an unlit boat about 8 meters long. Bulk carrier altered curse several times and
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports being fired upon 26 Jul at 1020 UTC while underway in position 05 45N, 097 51E. Master increased speed and due to rough sea boat could not close. Master reports attacking boat was blue, flew
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports fast-moving boat with bright light approached 31 Jul at 0100 local time while vessel was underway at One Fathom bank. Duty officer alerted crew and flashed searchlights whereupon boat moved away. At
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 17 Jul at 2320 local time while underway in position 01 22N, 103 14.3E. Two speedboats were detected and illuminated by searchlights. The boats then moved away (IMB).
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified bulk carrier was approached 22 Jul at 2200 local time by six persons in a fast, white colored boat with silent engine while underway in the Strait of Malacca in mid- channel. The boat's occupants attempted to board using
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified bulk carrier was approached 2 May at 1258 UTC while underway in position 05 25.90N, 097 43.15E. An unlit speedboat containing several persons came within one cable of the ship and increased speed from 15 knots to 25
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS APPROACHED 30 MAR AT 2339 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 02-47N 101-00E BY PERSONS IN TWO SPEEDBOATS. ALERT CREW IS STATED TO HAVE PREVENTED BOARDING.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified bulk carrier was approached under the stern 31 May at 1405 UTC by an unlit fast speedboat in position 01-47.0N 102-28.1E. Crew sounded alarm and switched on lights whereupon boarding attempt was aborted.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 26 Jul at 0910 local time while drifting, for engine repairs in position 04-48.4N 098-38.9E. Armed persons from a fishing boat opened fire damaging bridge windows (IMB).
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 6 NOV AT 0128 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-56.5N 102-19.0E. ABOUT 20 ARMED PERSONS TOOK THE CREW HOSTAGE AND ROBBED THEIR CASH AND VALUABLES.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED OF UNSPECIFIED CASH AND VALUABLES 2 SEP AT 0045 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 00-58N 105-02E. AFTER THE ROBBERY THE SIX ARMED PERSONS ESCAPED BY BOAT IN THE DIRECTION OF
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS SUBJECTED TO TWO ATTEMPTED BOARDINGS 29 DEC AT 2235 AND 2353 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-18.6N 104-16.3E. ALERT CREW CAUSED BOTH ATTEMPTS TO BE ABORTED.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS SUBJECT TO AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 6 FEB AT 0010 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 05-05.8N 097-53.0E BY TEN ARMED PERSONS IN A HIGH SPEED BOAT. DUTY AB RAISED THE ALARM AND DUTY OFFICER TRANSMITTED A
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTED THAT ON 5 APR AT 0130 LOCAL TIME THREE UNLIT BOATS WERE SIGHTED AHEAD OF THE SHIP WHICH WAS AT THE TIME UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-36N 102-49E. ONE OF THE THREE BOATS APPROACHED THE SHIP AND ITS CREW
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified cargo ship reports attempt to board 10 Sep at 0130 local time while underway in position 1 25N, 104 30E in vicinity of Horsburgh Light, Tanjung Berakit, Singapore Strait. High speed boat with 7 to 10 persons attempted
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified cargo ship reports being approached 8 Apr at 0400 UTC while underway in position 02 17N, 101 49E. Two fast boats making about 20 knots came within 50 meters on starboard quarter before moving away when crew sounded
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTS BOARDING 4 NOV AT 0510 LOCAL TIME FROM A TEN-METER RED BOAT SPOTTED ALONGSIDE WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-45.9N 102-32.0E. DUTY OFFICER FIRED SHOT FROM SHOTGUN AND BOARDERS JUMPED OVERBOARD AND
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTS FOILING ATTEMPTED BOARDING 2 FEB AT 0535 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-20.8N 103-17.9E.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS APPROACHED 16 OCT AT 0100 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 05-45.8N 096-28.3E OFF SUMATRA. BOATS, EACH OF WHICH CONTAINED TWO MEN AND WERE BLUE WITH RED AND WHITE HORIZONTAL STRIPES, APPROACHED TO WITHIN 30M
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS APPROACHED 26 OCT AT 0510 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-43.0N 117-34.8E BY PERSONS IN A SPEEDBOAT WHO ATTEMPTED TO BOARD, PREVENTED BY CREW ALERTNESS.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 11 Apr at 0505 local time while in position 01 25N, 103 05E. The intruders took second engineer hostage and took him to captain's cabin to ask him to open door. Master instead phoned duty officer
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 5 NOV AT 0125 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-49.5N 102-23.2E. CASH AND VALUABLES WERE TAKEN FROM THE CREW BEFORE THE BOARDERS LEFT ABOUT 0445.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS CLOSELY APPROACHED 16 NOV AT 1400 UTC BY SEVERAL PERSONS IN FOUR FISHING BOATS WHO ATTEMPTED TO BOARD. ATTEMPT WAS BROKEN OFF WHEN ALERTED CREW MUSTERED.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified chemical tanker reports attempt to board 7 Aug at 1310 local time (as reported), while underway in position 05-05.5N, 098-28.7E. Two high speed boats approached form stern and followed for 30minutes while master
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 12 Jul at 1630 UTC, while underway in position 01-13.34N 103-34.23E. Six pirates, armed with long knives, detained the crew and seized personal belongings, money, and ships property. Pirates
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 1 Oct at 0425 local time while underway in position 01 26N, 104 42.5E, 20 nm from Horsburgh lighthouse. Eight persons armed with guns and long knives boarded via the stern while two
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 21 Sep at 2305 local time in position 02-00N 102-11E by persons armed with long knives and shot guns. The thieves entered the master and other officer's cabins and robbed personal items before
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified chemical tanker was subject to attempted boarding 3 Nov at 0410 local time while underway in position 01-49.7N 102-31.5E. Small fishing boat nearby switched off lights and approached. Crew raised alarm and attempt was
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified commercial landing craft was boarded 26 Jul late in evening, while underway off Pulau Jakak. The thieves stole ships fuel and radio equipment and took master and chief engineer hostage for ransom (IMB).
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTED ATTEMPTED BOARDING 29 SEP AT 0420 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-54.7N 102-13.4E. MASTER TOOK EVASIVE ACTION ALTERING COURSE AFTER WHICH PURSUIT AND BOARDING ATTEMPTS CONTINUED FOR TEN
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTED BEING APPROACHED 6 OCT AT 0030 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-45N 102-31E. A WOODEN SPEEDBOAT, SIX METERS IN LENGTH AND WITH A LIGHT BLUE HULL CAME CLOSE TO THE STERN BUT LEFT WHEN
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTS AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 29 DEC AT 2235 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-17.6N 103-22.2E. THE BOARDING WAS ATTEMPTED FROM A SMALL BOAT AT THE STARBOARD QUARTER BUT WAS ABORTED WHEN THE
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified container ship reports attempted boarding 12 May at 0445 local time while underway in position 05 12N, 098 33E. Ship increased speed and took evasive maneuvers when approached by persons in three speedboats. Crew
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 10 Mar at 2200 local time while underway in position 04-10N 099-26E. Persons in a speedboat doing 21.5 knots attempted to board via the port side. Duty officer raised alarm and
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 18 Aug at 1930 UTC while underway in position 06 07N, 097 33E. Persons in three boats attempted board but ship increased speed and undertook evasive maneuvers while crew activated
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified container ship reports suspicious approach 14 Jul at 1712 UTC while underway in position 02-34.54N 101-29.54E. An unlit craft making 25 knots came close under the stern before the ship activated unspecified anti-piracy
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified container ship was approached 14 Apr at 0800 UTC, while underway in position 02-59N 100-47E. An airborne helicopter from a French warship spotted four 15m long boats, powered by three outboard engines with their fronts
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified container ship was approached 24 Apr at 1050 local time, while underway in position 02-48.56N 101-03.0E. A speedboat approached the container ship and altered course to port, but then suddenly increased speed and headed
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS APPROACHED 26 OCT AT 0510 LOCAL TIME BY A SPEEDBOAT WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-27N 103-11E. CREW ALERTNESS PREVENTED BOARDING.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS APPROACHED 3 NOV AT 2335 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 04-04.0N 099-25.0E BY AN UNLIT BOAT FIRST SIGHTED AT A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 1.2 MILES FROM THE STARBOARD SIDE. SHIP SOUNDED WHISTLE AND
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS APPROACHED BY PERSONS IN A SPEEDBOAT WITH APPARENT INTENT TO BOARD 14 DEC AT 0520 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-46N 102-28E. CREW DIRECTED SEARCHLIGHT AT BOAT WHICH WITHDREW.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified container ship was approached by two speedboats from port bow and port beam 3 Aug at 0224 local time while underway in 00-11N 103-38E. Boats withdrew when alarm raised and crew alerted.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 13 DEC AT 2310 LOCAL TIME BY FOUR PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES. INTRUDERS FLED WHEN THEY SAW ALERTED CREW ON DECK.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 1 OCT AT 0250 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-57.5N 102-15E. CHIEF OFFICER WAS TAKEN HOSTAGE BY FOUR PERSONS ARMED WITH GUNS AND LONG KNIVES AND HIS KEYS USED TO OPEN CABINS OF MASTER,
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified container ship was boarded 27 Jul at 2145 local time in position 01-45.2N 102-32.5E. Eight persons armed with long knives took the electrician hostage and stole cash and personal items belonging to master and crew. The
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 2 SEP AT 2215 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-04N 104-54E. PERSONS ARMED WITH MACHETES AND KNIVES ENTERED THE MASTER'S CABIN, TIED HIM UP, AND STOLE $22,000 FROM THE MASTER'S SAFE.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 30 AUG AT 1630 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-42N 102-36E BY SEVEN ARMED PERSONS WHO FORCED THE MASTER TO OPEN THE SAFE, TAKING ALL THE MONEY AS WELL AS PERSONAL POSSESSIONS OF THE CREW. THE
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 9 NOV AT 0340 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-46N 102-27E. FIFTEEN PIRATES FROM TWO SPEEDBOATS STOLE CASH, DOCUMENTS, SHIP'S PROPERTY AND CREW VALUABLES.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified container ship was chased 04 Apr at 0130 local time, while underway in position 03-55N 100-28E, SW of Sembilan Island. A boat approached the container ship, on starboard beam, and came close to port quarter. Alarm was
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS "CHASED" 30 JAN AT 0436 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-19N 103-19E. ALERT CREW PREVENTED ATTEMPTED BOARDING.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED DREDGER WAS BOARDED 26 JAN AT 0400 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-12N 103-23E IN THE EASTBOUND TRAFFIC SEPARATION LANE. TEN PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES DEMANDED MONEY AND SLASHED THE MASTER AND TWO CREW MEMBERS
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified fishing boat was hijacked 10 Apr at 2010 local time while 70 nm of Luau Pangkor. Heavily armed pirate boarded the vessel, shot and killed one crew member and injured two others. The pirates took the fishing boat and
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified fishing trawler reports being fired on 23 Jun at 1530 local time while underway in position 05 46N, 097 50.4E. The firing came from a black hulled tug. One crew member was wounded and hospitalized ashore; trawler
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified fishing trawler was boarded 26 Aug at 1100 local time while underway off the Batu Pahat coast of Johore. Here attackers forced the two crew members to jump overboard and stole the trawler.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified fishing trawler was boarded 28 May at 1630 local time while underway off Pangkor Island, Perak. Pirates armed with guns shot and injured the master and kidnapped two crewmembers. Raids of this kind in the region
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED FISHING VESSEL WAS ATTACKED 21 OCT AT NIGHT WHILE ANCHORED BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND INDONESIA. EIGHT ARMED ATTACKERS, REPORTED TO BE INDONESIAN, BOARDED THE BOAT, INJURING THE CAPTAIN WHO WAS HOSPITALIZED.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified fishing vessel was fired upon 21 Jul at 2030 local time, while underway 12nm off Muar, Johor. Pirates, armed with guns, opened fire on the vessel, and wounded two crewmembers. Crewmembers were later taken ashore for
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified fishing vessel was stolen early 21 Feb at 0300 local time approximately 20 km from Kalanang beach in Morib, Malaysia. Six pirates, armed with parang and scythes, boarded the vessel as the two fishermen were waiting to
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED GENERAL CARGO SHIP REPORTED FOILING ATTEMPTED BOARDING BY FIVE PERSONS IN A SPEEDBOAT1 OCT AT 0140LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-55.2N 102-22.5E.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified general cargo ship reports being approached 13 May at 0110 local time, while underway in position 05-13N 098-06E, by an unlit 7m boat carrying armed persons. The duty officer undertook evasive maneuvers but the boat
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified general cargo ship was approached by a suspicious craft 30 May at 1720 UTC, while in position 04-00.50N 099-36.20E. The vessel sighted a 5m long craft with a white hull. When the craft came within two miles, it
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified general cargo vessel was boarded 17 Jan while underway in 01-41N 102-39E in the Strait of Malacca. Five intruders robbed the master of ship's cash andhis personal belongings.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified livestock carrier was boarded 14 Mar at 2240 local time while underway in position 01-52N 102-27.5E. Four persons armed with guns fired two shots toward bridge when master raised alarm. Crew were ordered to retreat into
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED LPG CARRIER REPORTS APPROACH BY DARK GRAY SPEEDBOAT OPERATING AT 25 KNOTS 7 JUN AT 1215 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-08S 085-25E. BOAT "HOVERED" AROUND SHIP FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES AND LEFT WHEN SHIP FLASHED
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified LPG carrier reports suspicious approach 23 Apr at 0500 local time while underway in position 01-41.4S, 102-51E. Five persons in a boat followed the ship but moved away after crew were alerted.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified LPG carrier was boarded 20 Jul at 2245 local time while underway in the Strait of Malacca in position 01-50.2N 102-22.5E. Six persons tied up "the crew" and threatened to kill them. The attackers escaped with about
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified LPG tanker reports attempt to board 28 Jul at 1605 UTC by several persons in a high speed boat. Tanker was underway in position 01 59.4N, 102 07.7E. Crew directed searchlights at the boat which moved off (IMB).
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified LPG tanker was approached while underway at 0345 UTC 9 May from the port quarter by two speed boats. The crew activated fire hoses and the apparent attempted boarding was aborted.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified product tanker reports being approached 21 May at 0330 local time, while underway in position 05-34.5N 099-51.0E, 21nm NW of Penang Island. A craft approached the tanker at over 20 kts. When craft came within 0.5 nm,
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP AT ANCHOR IN POSITION 00-44.8N 103-42.2E WAS BOARDED 25 OCT BY 60 TO 80 PERSONS. TWO CREWMEMBERS WERE SLIGHTLY INJURED BEFORE SHIP CUT ANCHOR CHAIN AND PROCEEDED TO SINGAPORE.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP REPORTS APPROACH WITH INTENT TO BOARD 18 JUN AT 0200 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-10.5N 101-42.5E. SHIP WAS APPROACHED BY AN UNLIT BOAT WITH RED HULL WHICH WITHDREW WHEN ILLUMINATED BY SEARCHLIGHT.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP REPORTS SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 23 JUL AT 1255 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-40N 102-45E. UNLIT SMALL CRAFT APPROACHED AS CLOSE AS FIVE METERS BUT PULLED AWAY WHEN CREW SWITCHED ON LIGHTS.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified supply ship was approached suspiciously 30 Oct at 0225 local time by an unlit boat while both were underway in position 05 23.4N, 097 37.1E. Duty seaman directed searchlight at boat and crew raised alarm. Shot fired
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified tanker reports an attempt to board 11 Mar at 0540 local time while underway in position 02-35N 101-30E. Three persons in a speedboat, described as six meters long with white hull, approached the starboard quarter but
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified tanker reports approach 11 Nov at 0606 local time by a suspicious boat while underway in position 02-02N 101-57E. Lookout noticed two masked men, armed with rifle and carrying grapnel hooks. Alarm was raised and boat
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 30 Jul at 0840 local time while underway in position 05 36N, 097 34E. Four persons in two boats attempted board from port and starboard side. Crew sounded whistle and activated fire
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTS FOILING ATTEMPTED BOARDING 2 FEB AT 0535 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-21.2N 103-16.8E.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 12 Dec at 2925 local time while underway in position 04-14N 099-17E. An unlit fast boat 35-40 feet in length and with a green hull, making 20 knots, came close aboard but withdrew when
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach by 7 small craft 20 Jul at 1620 local time, while underway in position 05-46N 097-37E. Crew mustered and activated fire hoses when boats approached and they withdrew. Later a second
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified tanker was approached 09 Apr at 0500 local time, while underway in position 05-32.7N 098-14.8E. A speedboat doing over 23 knots approached the tanker at port quarter. When boat came to within three cables, crew sounded
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 01 Jun at 2000 local time, while underway in position 04-15N 100-18E, off Pangkor island. Eight pirates, armed with automatic weapons and long knives, fired warning shots, before boarding the 1,104 gt
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 13 Apr at 1510 UTC while underway in position 02 14.2N, 101 54.5E. Nine persons armed with guns and long knives boarded the ship but left empty handed after crew sounded alarm (IMB).
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 1 Jun at 0256 local time in position 01-48.7N 102-26.6E by seven persons armed with long knives. Intruders tied up the captain, stole $1,483 in ship's cash, crew effects and equipment. The intruders
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 20 NOV AT 2335 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-47.2N 102-25.3E BY ABOUT FIFTEEN PERSONS WHO HELD THE MASTER, CHIEF ENGINEER, AND RADIO OFFICER HOSTAGE WHILE RANSACKING THE ACCOMMODATION AND
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 Sep at 0130 local time while underway in position 01-51N 102-20E. Five persons armed with long knives took hostage two members of the anti-piracy watch but were unable to gain access to the
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 30 DEC AT 0050 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-19N 103-18E. BY FOUR PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES WHO ENTERED THE BRIDGE AND ROBBED THE THIRD OFFICER OF CASH. THE FOUR ESCAPED WHEN SHIP'S ALARM
Strait of Malacca:An unidentified tanker was boarded 30 Nov at 2118 utc while underway in position 01-42n 102-34e. The thieves stole cash and ship's stores before escaping in a small boat.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 12 DEC AT 2130 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN EASTBOUND LANE OF TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME. TWELVE PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND GUNS TOOK PART. THEY THREATENED THE CREW AND LOCKED THEM IN THE
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified tanker was boarded by five pirates armed with long knives at 0300 local time 28 May in position 02-00.0N 102-14.8E. The intruders entered the accommodation through the engine room skylight. When the intruders tried to
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED BY THIEVES 10 DEC AT 0125 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED IN POSITION 01-06.6N 103-28.8E. ALERT CREW FOILED ATTEMPT.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified tanker was hijacked 13 June at 2100 UTC, while underway off Langkawi Island. Ten armed pirates boarded from a speedboat. One crew member managed to escape in the pirates' boat, landed at Langkawi, and notified police.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding 28 Apr at 0306 UTC while underway in position 06 05N, 096 07E. Six persons with face masks approached in a speedboat but retreated when crew mustered and activated fire hoses
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified trawler was boarded 26 Oct at 2000 local time while underway in position 04 33.5N, 099 22.4E. The pirates stole stores and crew property and left at 2030 local (IMB).
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TUG WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 21 FEB AT 2130 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 00-58N 103-41E.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TUG WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 22 FEB AT 2320 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 00-56.6N 103-39.1E.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified vehicle carrier reports attempted boarding 28 Mar at 0048 while underway in position 02-37.4N 101-27.7E. An unlit boat with several persons approached the ship but the captain mustered crew, switched on lights, directed
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified vessel reports suspicious approach 1 Apr at 2000 UTC while underway in position 04-22.5N, 099-12.6E. Forecastle watch heard sound of powerful outboard motor and bridge watch directed search light at long fast boat seen
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified VLCC reports suspicious approach 28 Oct at 0100 UTC while underway in position 05 46N, 096 39E, Straits of Malacca. Six high speed boats maneuvered suspiciously but no boarding took place.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:An unidentified VLCC was approached at 1445 UTC 28 May in position 01-47N 102-28E by ten persons in an unlit boat. Crew sounded alarm as craft came alongside and attempted boarding was aborted.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: An unidentified yacht reports being intercepted and followed 1 Dec during the night while underway in position 01 27.5N, 104 37.3E. Three boats made the intercept. One directed its searchlight aT the yacht while following for 40
STRAIT OF MALACCA: At 0630 local time 17 Apr pirates armed with rifles seized four fishing trawlers and their crew of twelve and took them to Sumatra where they were held for ransom of RM 30,000 (approx $7,400). Crew released when ransom paid then lodged
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Barge boarded and crewmen kidnapped 13 Jul 07, in the evening. The vessel was carrying steel billets from Penang, Malaysia to Belawan, Indonesia, when ten gun-toting pirates boarded and attacked the Malaysian vessel. The master and the
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Bulk carrier (ISLAND OASIS) reported attempted boarding 2105 UTC, while underway in position 05-17.0N 098-01.5E. Duty officer observed a vessel on radar trailing their ship, at a standoff of 6km for 20 minutes. When the suspicious
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 29 Nov at 0140 local time, while underway in position 04-41N 098-42E. The bulk carrier took evasive action to prevent boarding, in a small high powered craft tried to board at port beam. The
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Bulk carrier surrounded by six boats,7 Oct at 2145 local time, in position 05-04.7N 098-25.7E. Crew mustered and activated anti-piracy measures. Some of the boats closed within 20 meters. At 2345 local time, there were two boats each
STRAIT OF MALACCA:Chemical Tanker (BOW CLIPPER) reported attempted boarding 10 May 08 at 1625 local time while steaming in position 05-35N 097-05E. Robbers in military camouflage attempted to board the vessel using a bamboo pole attached to a hook. The
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Container ship reported attempted boarding 28 Aug 07 1030 local time, while underway in position 06-06.9N 098-30.7E. Ten armed men in a speedboat, attempted to board the vessel. Due to the ships higher speed, the pirates could not
STRAIT OF MALACCA:Container vessel reported suspicious approach 19 Oct 07 at 0600 local time while underway in position 04-07.4N 099-52.0E, northwest of Pulau Perak. The duty officer on the vessel saw the beams of flashlight on deck. As no crewmembers
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Fishing vessel fired upon 17 Apr at 0200 local time, 9nm off Parit Haji Baki coast. Six pirates, armed with guns in a speedboat, opened fire on the vessel. Several hit the side of the vessel but the crew escaped injuries. They lodged a
STRAIT OF MALACCA:Five attackers armed with guns and knives attempted to board an unidentified ship 12 Jan in position 01-46N 102-41E. Crew raised general alarm; attack averted.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: General cargo ship (AGNES SCAN) attempted boarding 5 Nov, at 0730 UTC, while underway in position 04-09S 099-38E. Pirates in a 12 meter wooden boat, with blue hull and yellow wheelhouse, approached the general cargo ship, with an
STRAIT OF MALACCA-INDONESIA: The general cargo ship (PRIMA INDAH) was hijacked 30 Sep at 1300 UTC, while underway in position 01-28.6S 106-41.1E. The 14 crew were set adrift in a fishing boat and later landed safely on an island, but the ship and its
STRAIT OF MALACCA-INDONESIA: The supply ship (PLEIONE) was chased 1 Oct at 1200 local time, while underway in position 06-11.4N 097-06.3E, off the northern tip of Sumatra by ten persons In a fishing boat. Crew activated fire hoses and master began
STRAIT OF MALACCA:(JASMIN 1), A HONDURAN-FLAG CARGO SHIP WITH A $342,000 CARGO OF SUGAR IS MISSING SINCE ITS 29 NOV DEPARTURE FROM BATAM BOUND FOR PENANG. ON 9 DEC SHIP'S AGENT REPORTED IT MAY HAVE SUNK OR BEEN PIRATED, BUT COMMUNITY ESTIMATES ARE THAT
STRAIT OF MALACCA, KARIMUN STS ANCHORAGE: Three robbers armed with rods boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty crew on rounds sighted the robbers on the poop deck and immediately raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, robbers escaped empty handed.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:MALAYSIAN NAVAL FORCES REPORT SCARING OFF A BOAT FOLLOWING AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER FOR OVER AN HOUR 15 FEB AT 1500 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-49N 101-03E. A MALAYSIAN WARSHIP OBSERVED THE BOAT'S MOVEMENTS AND APPROACHED IT AS A
STRAIT OF MALACCA-MALAYSIA:THE SIERRA LEONE FLAG (SOUTH PACIFIC) AND PANAMA-FLAG (PACIFICA 1) (NOT LISTED IN SHIPPING SOURCES) WERE ATTACKED 31 DEC BY ABOUT 20 PERSONS ARMED WITH PISTOLS AND MACHETES. THE ATTACKERS ROBBED THE CREWS OF THE TWO SHIPS OF
STRAIT OF MALACCA: M/T (NEPLINE DELIMA) was hijacked 13 June at 2100 UTC, while underway off Langkawi Island. Ten armed pirates boarded from a speedboat. One crew member managed to escape in the pirates' boat, landed at Langkawi and notified police.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: M/T (NEPLINE DELIMA) was hijacked 13 June at 2100 UTC, while underway off Langkawi Island. Ten armed pirates boarded from a speedboat. One crew member managed to escape in the pirates' boat, landed at Langkawi, and notified police.
STRAIT OF MALACCA: M/T (TRI SAMUDRA) was boarded 12 Mar at 1755 local time, while underway in position 03-37.25N 099-36.75E, 14 nm SE of Berhala Island. Thirty-five pirates, armed with machine guns and rocket propelled grenades, took control of the
STRAIT OF MALACCA:On 15 Aug at 0950 local, in posit 05-35N 097-38E, four high-speed boats approached a tanker from both sides. The master raised the alarm and sounded the whistle. The crew charged the fire hose and notified ships in the vicinity. The
STRAIT OF MALACCA:On 18 Aug at 1115 local time, in position 01-48N 102-25E, a bulk carrier was approached by two unlit speedboats from the stern. The speedboats fled when the ship shined an Aldis lamp at the boats.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:On 24 Aug, in position 01-45N 102-32E, at 0140 local, a pirate boat approached a tanker. The tanker directed search lights at the pirates who then fled. The pirates are believed to be the same pirates who attacked the M/V (ANTARA DUA)
STRAIT OF MALACCA:On 24 Aug, in position 01-46N 102-27E, at 0030 local, the 1,976 ton, Malaysian flagged Ro-Ro (ANTARA DUA) was boarded by nine armed pirates. The crew was captured and forced into a stateroom while the pirates stole cash and other
STRAIT OF MALACCA:On 25 Aug, in position 02-11S 108-57E, at 1430 UTC, two unlit speedboats approached a tanker at 27 knots. At 2 nm the speedboats split and one headed to the bow and one to the stern. The tanker then switched on its deck lights and
STRAIT OF MALACCA:On 26 Aug, in position 02-03N 102-08E at 1550 local, pirates boarded an unidentified container ship. The crew spotted the pirate's boat and directed fire hoses into it. The two pirates who boarded the vessel jumped overboard and
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Pirates armed with guns opened fire 25 Oct on a fishing boat operating in position 06 30N, 097 09E in the Straits of Malacca. All nine crew members of the fishing boat were thrown overboard and the boat hijacked. The fishermen spent 2
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Report of attempted sea robbery on 26 Sep 09 at 1300 local time at position 05-48.3N 096-34.0E. Mariners advised to take precautions and increase look-out for suspicious small fast moving craft approaching their vessels. Mariners to
STRAIT OF MALACCA/SINGAPORE. Mariners are advised to use extreme caution when transitting the Strait of Malacca and adjacent waters because of continued reports of ships being boarded and robbed by armed pirates. On 29 Jan it was reported that an
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 17 Apr 10 at 1055 local time while underway in position 04-02.3N 099-45E, approximately 55NM northwest of Lumut, Malaysia. One fishing boat with a few persons onboard approached the tanker while
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Tanker reported two suspicious vessels 28 Jun at 0550 UTC, while underway in position 03-29.8N 100-09.9E. Two 12-15m vessels with shiny grey hulls followed the tanker at a distance of 500m. Crew mustered and activated fire hoses, after
STRAIT OF MALACCA:THE 1,167 TON DANISH-FLAG CARGO SHIP (THOR KIRSTEN) WAS BOARDED 5 NOV AT 0510 LOCAL TIME (REPORTED 5 DEC) WHILE UNDERWAY ABOUT 20 NM SOUTH WEST OF SINGAPORE. GENERAL ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND A CREW MEMBER REPORTEDLY FIRED A WARNING BLAST
STRAIT OF MALACCA:The 11,755-ton Singapore-flag tanker (TEMASEK) was boarded 0300 local time 27 May (reported 21 Jun) in position 01-59.5N 102-12.7E by seven persons who stole $330 from the Chief Enginee and an unreported sum of cash, a mobile phone and
STRAIT OF MALACCA:The 16,135 ton, Cyprus flag container cargo ship (TIGER BRIDGE) was attacked on 29 Aug. The master suffered deep cuts to his hand after six pirates boarded the ship at 0300 local. The pirates handcuffed the master and duty officer
STRAIT OF MALACCA:The 22,367-ton, Panamanian-flag product tanker (IBNU) was boarded 0350 16 Jan while underway in position 01-43N 102-37E. Four intruders, armed with knives and a crowbar boarded undetected and surprised the Chief mate in his cabin. After
STRAIT OF MALACCA:The 23,436-ton, Turkish-flag bulk carrier (ALI EKINCI) was boarded while underway by five persons armed with long knives in position 01-54N 102-21E at 0240 local time while on a voyage from Singapore to Italy. The thieves reportedly
STRAIT OF MALACCA:THE 2,814-TON, SINGAPORE-FLAG TANKER (MATSUMI MARU NO. 7) LATE ON 18 MAR WHILE UNDERWAY BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND PORT KELANG WITH A PETROLEUM CARGO. A GANG OF FROM 5 TO 7 PERSONS BOARDED FROM A SPEEDBOAT AND HELD THE CREW HOSTAGE WHILE
STRAIT OF MALACCA: The 2,912-ton Taiwan flag refrigerated fishery cargo ship (DONG YIH) was attacked 9 Aug at about 1725 local time while underway in position 05 43N, 097 44E. More than 200 rounds reportedly hit the ship during the chase and the Captain
STRAIT OF MALACCA:The 37,549-ton, German-flag container ship (HUMEN BRIDGE) was boarded 28 Jun at 2220 local time whle ship was underway between Singapore and Port Klang. Seven persons armed with knives and broad swords boarded from a speedboat,
STRAIT OF MALACCA: The 740-ton, Malaysian flag tanker (PENRIDER) was attacked 10 Aug at 1330 local time by heavily armed pirates while 12 nm off Port Klang in the northbound lane of the traffic separation scheme bound from Singapore to Penang with 1,000
STRAIT OF MALACCA: The bulk carrier (OCEAN BRIDGE) was boarded 01 Apr at 0300 local time, while underway in position 03-06.9N 100-44.6E, in the vicinity of one fathom bank. Pirates armed with guns and knives boarded the Japanese owned,
STRAIT OF MALACCA: The chemical tanker (DEWI MADRIM) was boarded 26 Mar at 0300 local time while underway in position 01 49.6N, 102 14.5E. Ten persons armed with long knives, automatic weapons and crowbars boarded from a speedboat, bringing their own
STRAIT OF MALACCA:The master of the Taiwan-flag fishing vessel (SHUENN MAN NO. 12) was reported shot dead 8 Aug when his vessel was stormed by pirates at 1330 local time. The incident reportedly occurred 224 km north east of Singapore when a vessel
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Tug boat (MLC NANCY 5) robbed 19 Feb 09 at 1430 local time while underway in position 05:10N ? 099:06E. The (MLC NANCY 5) was towing a barge en route to Singapore from Colombo when it was attacked by a group of 12 pirates from a small
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Tug (HIGHLINE 26) was attacked 28 Feb at 2100 local time approximately 50 nm west of Penang, Malaysia. An Indonesian fishing boat came alongside. Four men jumped onto the tugboat and attacked the crew. The bandits fired several shots,
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Tug (IDATEN) was boarded 14 Mar at 1735 local time while underway in position 04:25.6N 099-40.7E. Number of pirates reported vary between three pirates, armed with pistols and rifles, to fifteen pirates, armed with AK-47 and M-16
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Tug (IDATEN) was boarded 14 Mar at 1735 local time, while underway in position 04-25.6N 099-40.7E. Number of pirates reported vary between three pirates, armed with pistols and rifles, to fifteen pirates, armed with AK-47 and M-16
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Two fishing boats attacked and three Thai crewmembers kidnapped 27 Jul, at approximately 0100 local time, 67 nm from Langkawi. Five armed pirates on a fishing boat stopped the two Malaysian registered fishing boats and attacked them.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:Unidentified container ship boarded 20 Jan while underway in 04-37N 098-43E in the Strait of Malacca. Five intruders armed with swords attacked the bridge and master's office, assaulted the master, and stole his belongings and an
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Unidentified fishing vessel boarded and robbed 17 Apr at 0300 local time, 10 nm off Bagan coast, Baha Pahat. Pirates stole equipment from the vessel. A police report was filed (IMB).
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Unidentified tanker boarded 8 Apr at 2200 local time while underway in position 01 40N, 102 10E. Pirates armed with guns stole ship's property and crew cash ands damaged radio equipment before escaping.
STRAIT OF MALACCA:VLCC (KASAGISAN) reported suspicious approach 01 Feb 08 at 0940 while underway in position 04-00N 099-35E, per 02 Apr 08 reporting. Six small boats were sighted in close proximity to the vessel. The ship master and crew activated the
STRAIT OF SINGAPORE-Vicinity Horsborough Light. 22APR92 nine armed pirates boarded the AUSTRALIAN STAR using a grappling hook to gain access. Stolen were cash and personal possessions. No injuries were reported.
STRAIT OF SINGAPORE-Vicinity of Bintan Island. 242200LAPR92 ten armed pirates boarded the VALIANT CARRIER unnoticed despite illumination, piracy watch set, and additional precautions. Stolen were $4000.00 cash and personal possessions. Injured were the
STRAITS OF BA EL MANDAB RED SEA: A chemical tanker under way reported a suspicious, white colored skiff around 10 meters long with a high rise bow and two blue camouflaged skiffs in tow in above position. Ships are advised to be vigilant and cautious
STRAITS OF HORMUZ:At approximately dusk local time yesterday (aftrenoon EST) Sunday Nov 13, 2005 , five small boats (est 20 footers) traveling in excess of 30 knots in a V formation approached the stern of CAPE DOUGLAS traveling inbound Straits of
STRAITS of MALACCA:On Sunday night (7-9-06), two UN-chartered ships carrying aid to Indonesia's tsunami-struck Aceh province were boarded in the same area by pirates, who stole money and equipment but left the crew unharmed. The crew aboard the Japannese
STRAITS OF MALACCA The 43,398 ton Danish flag tanker Northsea Bellows was attacked in the Singapore straits area of the Straits of Malacca in the morning of 04 Nov 97. Three intruders were discovered onboard and leaped overboard after doing minor damage
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES:Yacht (CHAKITA) boarded, robbed 23 Dec 2007, Chateaubelair, NW anchorage. Three robbers, armed with machetes and a gun, boarded the vessel with a married couple onboard. They demanded entry into the hatch which resulted in
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES:YACHT ROBBED 8 NOV 08 WHILE ANCHORED IN PORT ELIZABETH, BEQUIA, PER 14 JAN 09 REPORTING. WHILE OWNERS WERE AWAY, ROBBERS BROKE IN AND STOLE A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF MONEY AND A CELL PHONE. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND A
ST. VINCENTS AND GRENADINES:Yacht boarded, robbed 20 Apr 08 at Young Island Cut. The crew returned from dinner to find a 10 hatch opened (not locked when left) and 20 Euros and 5 EC missing. It is assumed that a small kid may have entered the space
ST. VINCENTS AND GRENADINES:Yacht boarded, robbed 28 Mar at Young Island Cut. The crew discovered that US$700 was missing when paying for the mooring. It is assumed that it was stolen the night before while off the boat to dinner due to the hatch being
ST. VINCENTS AND GRENADINES:Yacht boarded, robbed 30 Mar 08 at Bequia Princess Margaret Beach. The vessel was robbed of cash while the crew was off the vessel at dinner (Operator: safetyandsecuritynet.com).
ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES:Yacht boarded, robbed 21 or 22 Jun 08 at 0100 local time, Chateaubelair, per 14 Jul reporting. Two couples and a child were victims to an armed robbery attack. Four bandits boarded the vessel armed with knives and machetes
Subic Bay, Philippines. A Phillipine Naval Patrol spotted a Chinese pirate vessel about five miles from the entrance to Subic Bay and tried to warn it off by firing shots into the air and contacting it by radio. The Chinese ship responded by trying to
SUDAN: Research vessel fired upon 11 Mar, at 1929 local time while underway in position 18-29.02N 038-19.26E, within territorial waters off the southern coast of Sudan. Fifteen men in a 12 m wooden boat armed with AK-47s approached the research ship, as
SUDAN: Research vessel fired upon 12 Mar at 1305 local time, while underway in position 18-27.4N 038-17.8E, within territorial waters off the southern coast of Sudan. Men in a wooden boat armed with AK-47s approached the research vessel, which was
SUEZ CANAL ANCHORAGE, EGYPT: Robbers boarded and stole ship property from an anchored container vessel. The incident was reported to the local authorities who managed to track down the robbers and reclaim the stolen property.
SULU SEA:Lloyd's List of 15 May reports a 5,000 ton ship outran two heavily armed boats during anighttime attack in the Southern Sulu Sea on 04 May. Ship hit by hand grenades and rifle fire.
SULU SEA-PHILIPPINES:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS REPORTEDLY APPROACHED 11 JUL AT 1800 UTC BY THREE UNLIT SPEEDBOATS WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 08-00N 120-00E. WATCH OFFICER TURNED LIGHTS ON BOATS AND THEY MOVED AWAY.
SULU SEA-PHILIPPINES-MALAYSIA: Malaysian tug (EAST OCEAN 2) and barge (SARINTO 1), sailing from Sabah to Solomon Islands with construction material, was attacked 11 Apr at 1900 local time near Taganak Island by 8 to 10 heavily armed gunmen in black
SULU SEA, PHILIPPINES: Pirates in six speed boats chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive manuevers, crew mustered and activated fire hoses. The pirates chased the ship for 15 minutes and then aborted the
SUNDAY 3 MAY 1987. SINGAPORE. PHILIPPINE M/BULK CARRIER LYDIA 5 WAS BOARDED BY A BAND OF PIRATES CARRYING KNIVES AND MACHINE-GUNS. US $7,000 CASH WAS STOLEN ALONG WITH PERSONAL VALUABLES. THE BOARDING TOOK PLACE EARLY IN THE MORNING . THE PIRATES CAME
SURABAYA ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier from the stern as the duty crew was taking routine rounds forward. They stole ship's stores and escaped. When the duty crew reached the stern, he found ship's stores missing and
Surabaya, Indonesia Following reported to BIMCO: An 18,000 DWT bulk carrier was attacked at the inner anchorage of Surabaya on 1 April 1995 at about 0410 hrs. The deck watchman spotted 4 men armed with long knives moving about near the forecastle. The
SURABAYA INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Duty crew onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed two boats moving away from the vessel with mooring lines trailing in the water. Alarm sounded and all crew mustered. Authorities informed via local agent.
SURABAYA INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the poop deck. They stole ship's stores and escaped.
SURINAME:Fishing vessel hijacked, suspected pirates apprehended 29 Mar 08 at approximately 1500 local time, Coppename River. Six fishermen were attacked while operating in the Coppename River by pirates. Six fishermen were captured and subsequently bound
SURINAME:Fishing vessels attacked, robbed 22 Jan 2008, off the coast of Coronie. Five pirates attacked the crews of 10 fishing boats in the Atlantic Ocean and robbed them of their engines, fish and fish glue. Three of the boats had returned to the Number
SURINAME: Police report at least six Surinamese fishing boats were hijacked and stripped of their motors 21 Mar, while fishing off the coast near Coronie and Commewijne Districts. At about the same time, 3 Guyanese fishing boats were also attacked,
SWEDEN: Vessel (ARCTIC SEA) boarded 24 Jul 09 at approximately 0300 local time while underway in Swedish territorial waters. Eight to twelve armed men allegedly wearing masks and uniforms bearing the word "police? boarded the vessel using a black rubber
TABONEO ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a robber inside the hawse pipe, trying to break open the lock. A boat with two more robbers was noticed nearby. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing alert crew the robber
TAIWAN STRAIT:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER REPORTS APPROACH BY THREE MEN IN A FAST BOAT 20 APR AT 11 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 25-51N 120-45E. ALERT CREW REPORTEDLY FOILED THE ATTEMPTED BOARDING VIA THE STERN.
TAIWAN STRAIT: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 20 Sep at 1930 local time while underway in position 25 10N, 120 50E, NW of Taiwan. When small craft approached master took evasive action, blew whistle and mustered crew whereupon the
TAIWAN STRAIT: An unidentified container ship was subject to attempted boarding 5 Oct at 0200 local time from an unlit speedboat while underway in position 24-31.5N 119-08E. Attempt was aborted when alarm sounded. Same ship reports a similar attempt four
TAKORADI ANCHORAGE, GHANA: Around seven robers armed with knives in three fishing boats came close to a support vessel at anchor. Two robbers managed to board and steal ship properties during watch change over. Port authority informed. All crew safe.
Tangjung Priok, Jawa The following report was received from the Regional Piracy Center at Kuala Lumpur on 17 Sep 96. On 15 Sep 96, while anchored at Tanjung Priok Anchorage in Jawa, the Malaysian flagged M bulk carrier Bunga Kesidang was boarded by three
TANJUNG PEMANCINGAN ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: While at anchor, alarm for forecastle watertight doors was activated indicating that they had been opened. Investigation carried out revealed forecastle store door was broke open and ship's stores ad properties
Tanker reported suspicious approach 8 Sep 08 at 0655 UTC while underway in position 12-45.48N 046-05.3E. There were reportedly more than ten speedboats in the surrounding area with many personal on board. Incident was reported to coastal authority
TANKER TIOMAN WAS BOARDED BY BETWEEN 7 TO 10 MEN ARMED WITH KNIVESAND GUNS AT 0200 NEAR PULAU AUR, MALAYSIA. THE PIRATES FIRST ATTACKEDTHE BRIDGE AND SUBSEQUENTLY BEAT, BOUND AND BLINDFOLDED THE CREW.COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED AND CREW EFFECTS
TANKER WAS TRANSITING SELAT RIAU, INDONESIA, ENROUTE TO THE ARAFURA SEA TO SERVE AS A BUNKERING STATION FOR FISHING VESSELS WHEN VESSEL WAS BOARDED BY ARMED PIRATES EARLY MORNING. THE CREW WAS LOCKED UP IN CABINS AND VESSEL WAS TAKEN TO A DESTINATION IN
TANZANIA: About five heavily armed pirates carrying rpgs in a skiff chased and fired upon a LPG tanker underway. The crew contacted the authorities and went into the citadel/safe room. Pirates boarded the tanker but could not sail the tanker. Before
TANZANIA:A HIGH SPEED BOAT LAUNCHED FROM A MOTHER SHIP CHASED A CONTAINER SHIP. THE VESSEL INCREASED SPEED AND COMMENCED MADE EVASIVE MANOEUVRES. THE SPEED BOAT CAME AS CLOSE AS 3 CABLES TO THE SHIP BUT STOPPED, PROBABLY DUE TO ENGINE PROBLEM. SHIP
TANZANIA: An unidentified bulk carrier had an attempted boarding 15 Dec at 0145 local time, while anchored in position 06:44.7S 039:20.2E, Dar Es Salaam OPL anchorage. Seven persons in an unlit boat approached the vessel. Two persons attempted to board
TANZANIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 12 JUN AT 0220 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT DAR ES SALAAM, BY ABOUT 20 PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES. PIRACY WATCH SPOTTED THEM LOWERING MOORING LINE TO A WAITING BOAT AND RAISED THE ALARM. RESPONDING CREW
TANZANIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTS ATTEMPTED BOARDING 4 JUN AT 0100 LOCAL TIME BY A GROUP OF 20 TO 30 PERSONS OPERATING FROM EACH OF TWO BOATS SPOTTED AT THE VESSEL'S ANCHOR CHAIN WHILE AT ANCHOR DAR ES SALAAM. ALARM SOUNDED AND CREW MUSTERED
TANZANIA: An unidentified chemical tanker reports an attempt to board 6 Nov at 0150 local time while anchored at Dar es Salaam. Six persons operating form a small black wooden boatwere noticed in the attempt and "drifted away" when alarm raised.
TANZANIA: An unidentified container ship reported an attempted boarding 03 Aug at 0212 local time, while underway off Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Ten persons in a white boat attempted to board the ship; however, the crew mustered and the suspects aborted
TANZANIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 09 May at 0445 local time, while at anchor in Dar Es Salaam. Duty officer raised alarm after robbers boarded the vessel. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a boat (IMB).
TANZANIA:An unidentified container ship was boarded 13 Mar at 0240 local time while berthed at container terminal, Dar es Salaam. Thieves armed with knives threatened to kill five dutywatchmen. Duty officer raised alarm and thieves jumped overboard with
TANZANIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 15 Dec at 0100 local time, while anchored at Dar Es Salaam outer anchorage. One robber boarded the vessel, via grappling hook, and removed the hawse pipe cover, allowing three of his accomplices to
TANZANIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 18 Apr at 0006 local time while at Dar es Salaam anchorage. Thieves boarded at the forecastle and stole ship's stores and safety equipment (IMB).
TANZANIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 1 Feb at 0230 local time at container berth 11, Dar es Salaam. Ship was preparing to depart and 5 shore watchmen did not report the intruders. When spotted by crew the thieves jumped overboard and
TANZANIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 28 Oct at 0320 local time, in position 06-41.7S 039-27.3E in the outer roads at Dar es Salaam awaiting berthing. Three of about 15 persons in a long boat, armed with knives, boarded at the forecastle
TANZANIA:An unidentified container ship was boarded 4 Jan at 0300 local time by three persons operating form a wooden boat. The alarm was raised and the intruders escaped with one mooring line.
TANZANIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 8 Dec at 0015 UTC, while anchored at Dar es Salaam. Two persons armed with knives took duty seaman hostage, stole ship's property,and escaped (IMB).
TANZANIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded at 0200 local time, while drifting off port at Dar Es Salaam. Eight robbers boarded the vessel from a motorboat and broke into a container. Alert crew mustered and robbers escaped empty handed (IMB).
TANZANIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED BY THREE PERSONS DRESSED AS DOCK LABOR 27 JUN AT 0530 WHILE BERTHED AT DAR ES SALAAM. THE THREE STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND, WHEN CHALLENGED, JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED BY BOAT.
TANZANIA: An unidentified general cargo ship reports attempt to board 9 Aug at 0220 local time while anchored in position 06 38S, 039 28E, Dar es Salaam. Four persons in a small boat came close aboard and attempted to board using grappling hook. Crew
TANZANIA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 29 May at 0015 local time in position 06-45S 039-20E, No. 2 anchorage, Dar Es Salaam. Three robbers, armed with machetes, boarded the vessel via the hawse pipe. They stole ship's stores and
TANZANIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED MULTI-PURPOSE CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 16 AUG AT 0200 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT DAR ES SALAAM OUTER ANCHORAGE. TWENTY PERSONS IN TWO BOATS STOLE SHIP'S STORES OVER A TWENTY-MINUTE PERIOD ALTHOUGH ANTI-PIRACY MEASURES WERE IN PLACE.
TANZANIA: An unidentified Ro/Ro was boarded 13 Feb at 0210 local time at Mtwara port. Watchman spotted one person on board who passed ship stores to two others in a boat. Port policeinformed and on arrival they fired warning shots. Thieves fled and
TANZANIA:An unidentified tanker reports being approached 26 Mar while at anchor at Dar Es Salaam by five persons in an unlit boat. The boat was detected near the vessel's stern and a searchlight shone on it from the bridge after which it moved away.
TANZANIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 12 Oct at 0240 local time, while anchored at Dar es Salaam. Three robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel via the hawse pipe. They threatened the crewmember on duty and stole ships stores. Port
TANZANIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 19 Oct at 0045 local time while at anchorage 1, Dar es Salaam. Two groups of three persons armed with knives boarded at the forecastle and poop deck, from a group of twenty in a boat. Crew raised alarm and
TANZANIA:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 26 JUL AT 2245 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT DAR ES SALAAM. A SINGLE PERSON ARMED WITH A KNIFE BOARDED AT THE FORECASTLE USING A GRAPPLING HOOK AND LOWERED A MOORING LINE INTO A WAITING BOAT. DUTY OFFICER RAISED
TANZANIA: Asphalt tanker (ASPHALT VENTURE) hijacked 29 Sep 10 at 0058 UTC while underway in position 07-09S 040-59E, approximately 100NM southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Currently, the vessel is transiting north, reportedly toward Harardheere on the
Tanzania BIMCO REPORTS: On 21 January 1996 a Latvian tanker was boarded by three thieves at 2120 hrs at the Dar-Es-Salaam outer anchorage. The intruders were discovered by the watch officer on the forecastle. Once the ship's alarm was sounded the thieves
TANZANIA: Chemical tanker boarded and robbed 25 Oct, at 0515 local time, Dar es Salaam anchorage. Robbers boarded the chemical tanker via anchor chain. The robbers stole from the ships stores and escaped. The masters attempt to contact port control was
TANZANIA: Chemical tanker (MISSISSIPPI STAR) fired upon 28 Sep 10 at 0747 UTC while underway in position 06-28S 039-48E, approximately 40NM northeast of Dar es Salaam. Five pirates armed with M16s and RPG on a speedboat approached along the starboard
TANZANIA: Container ship boarded 08 Nov, six miles off Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. One robber boarded the container ship, waiting to embark pilot. The alert crew raised the alarm and the robber escaped empty handed (IMB).
TANZANIA: Container ship boarded 16 Jan, at 0430 local time, about 18nm off Dar es Salaam Roads. While the container ship was drifting, the duty AB noticed some suspicious movements on the forecastle deck. The alarm was raised and the crew alerted. The
TANZANIA: Container ship boarded 16 Nov at 0335 local time, drifting in position 06-42.5S 039:39.9E 20nm ENE from Dar es Salaam Harbor Entrance. Fifteen armed pirates in a boat approached the container ship, which was waiting for a berth. One of the
TANZANIA:Container ship boarded 19 Jul 2008, while drifting at position 06-39S 039-25E, Dar es Salaam roads. The duty watchman onboard noticed a robber on the forecastle deck. The alarm was raised and ship's whistle sounded. The robber escaped. A
TANZANIA:Container ship boarded 19 Mar 08 at 0300 local time, Tanga anchorage. A bandit from a fishing boat boarded the vessel. The bandit jumped overboard as soon as the anti-piracy crew spotted him. The alarm was raised; the crew mustered and searched
TANZANIA: Container ship boarded 24 Sept 2007 at 0145 local time while adrift, in position 06-36S 039-35E, Dar es Salaam. While the vessel was awaiting berth, a crewmember onboard the vessel noticed three robbers on the port side deck. The alarm was
TANZANIA:Container ship boarded 30 Aug 08 at 0001 local time while drifting in position 06-47.4S 039-40.2E, Dar es Salaam Roads. Three perpetrators armed with knives boarded the vessel. Another three perpetrators were seen climbing up using a knotted
TANZANIA:Container ship boarded 7 May 09 at 0020 UTC while anchored in Dar es Salaam. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel at anchor using hooks attached to long poles. The alert crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the
TANZANIA: Container ship boarded 9 Oct, at 0755 local time in position 06-44S 039-20E, Dar es Salaam pilot station, Tanzania. Six robbers boarded the container ship and stole goods from two containers (IMB).
TANZANIA: Containership boarded and robbed 11 Apr at 0530 UTC, while drifting in position 06-32S 039-35E, 28 miles Northeast of Dar Es Salaam. Robbers broke open two containers and stole some cargo bags before escaping (IMB).
TANZANIA: Container ship boarded and robbed 29 Jan, 0030 local time while at berth in Dar es Salaam. Despite active anti-piracy measures, the vessel was boarded by robbers armed with knives. They took one of the watchman hostage, placed a knife to his
TANZANIA: Container ship boarded and robbed 7 Oct, at 0140 local time in position 06-45.1S 039-19.9E, Dar Es Salaam anchorage area no. 2, Tanzania. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the container ship. The robbers held up one crew member and tied
TANZANIA: Container ship boarded and robbed while underway 26 Dec, at 0200 UTC in position 07:06S-039:41E, 10nm off Dar es Salaam. Robbers in a six meter wooden fishing boat boarded the container ship, while underway in the forepart. The robbers opened
TANZANIA:Container ship boarded on 3 July at 6-50S 039-17E, at Dar Es Salaam. Robbers boarded the berthed vessel, stole ships stores and escaped unnoticed. The theft was later noticed by the duty A/B while on rounds. The incident was reported to Port
TANZANIA:Container ship boarded, robbed 08 Apr 08 at 0247 local time, Dar es Salaam anchorage no. 6. Anti-piracy watchman sighted one robber near the boson store. Upon sighting the watchman, the robber jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat. The
TANZANIA:Container ship boarded, robbed 22 Apr 08 at 0315 local time, Anchorage no. 1, Dar es Salaam anchorage. Eight robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. Before the duty watch could contact the bridge to warn them, the robbers tied them up. The
TANZANIA:Container ship boarded, robbed 22 Apr 08 between 1715-1855 local time, while at anchorage in position 06-41S 039-42E, 30NM off Dar es Salaam. Eight robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. They stole ship's stores, broke open two
TANZANIA:Container ship boarded, robbed 29 Aug 08 at 2005 local time while in position 06-46.95S 039-21.68E, Dar es Salaam Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel. The duty crew noticed one robber on the starboard side armed with a knife. The robber threw
TANZANIAContainer ship boarded, robbed 29 Aug 08 at 2005 local time while in position 06-46.95S 039-21.68E, Dar es Salaam Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel. The duty crew noticed one robber on the starboard side armed with a knife. The robber threw a
TANZANIA: Container ship fired upon 21 Oct 10 at 0825 local time while underway in position 09-45S 039-56.9E, approximately 10NM east of Lindi. Two skiffs, one with five people onboard and another with six people onboard, approached the ship, which was
TANZANIA: Container ship reported attempted boarding 28 Jan 09 at 2340 UTC while anchored at position 06-43S 039-18E, Dar es Salaam. Four robbers in a small wooden boat attempted to climb onboard an anchored container vessel. Alert duty watchmen informed
TANZANIA: Container ship reported attempted boarding 31 May at 2243 UTC, while drifting in position 06-50.2S 039-37.3E, 22NM off Dar es Salaam Pilot Station. Pirates, in two boats with ten persons in each boat, attempted to board the container ship,
TANZANIAContainer ship robbed 20 Sept 08 at 0030 local time while in position 06-41.1S 039-26.2E, Dar es Salaam anchorage. 16 pirates in a 15-meter long boat armed with knives boarded the ship. The pirates gained access to the ship via the forecastle
TANZANIA: Containership robbed, 5 Apr after 2130 local time in position 06-36S 039-36E, 23NM east of Dar Es Salaam entrance channel. The duty officers did not notice any suspicious boat movement on the radars, while drifting off the coast, awaiting
TANZANIAContainer ship robbed on 23 Sep 08 at 0050 local time: while at anchorage Dar es Salaam anchorage. Approximately six robbers boarded the ship. Alarm was raised, and crew mustered. Upon seeing crew alertness, the robbers jumped into a waiting boat
TANZANIA:Container vessel boarded, robbed, 9 Mar 08, 0445 local time while in position 06-31.8S 039-51.5E, approximately 40NM off the coast of Dar Es Salaam. While drifting and awaiting pilot, the deck patrol onboard the container ship spotted one
TANZANIA:Five armed thieves boarded an unidentified tanker 19 Jul at 2350 UTC while the ship was anchored at Dar-es-Salaam. The five came aboard from an 8-meter white unlit motor boat manned by three accomplices and escaped with ship's stores despite
TANZANIA:General cargo ship boarded 04 Feb 08 at 0330 local time, Dar es Salaam anchorage area 4. Twelve robbers in a speedboat approached the vessel and two of the robbers boarded the vessel. The alert crew raised the alarm, SSAS was activated and the
TANZANIA: General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 12 Oct, at 0500 local time in position 06-42.7S 039-28.3E, 10nm east of Dar Es Salaam pilot station, Tanzania. Three robbers armed with long knives attempted to board the general cargo ship, using
TANZANIA: General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 30 Apr, at 2345 UTC, while drifting in position 06-40S 039-44E, 27 miles ENE of the port, Dar es Salaam. A black hull boat with five pirates onboard attempted to board the vessel. The alarm was
TANZANIA: LPG tanker boarded and robbed at Dar Es Salaam outer anchorage. Five robbers boarded ship at forecastle deck. D/o raised alarm, activated SSAS, crew mustered and secured accommodation doors from inside. Robbers stole ship stores and escaped.
TANZANIA: Merchant vessel (ANUKET JADE) fired upon 10 Oct 10 at 1848 UTC while underway in position 09-52S 040-08E, approximately190NM southeast of Dar es Salaam. Five men armed with guns chased and opened fire on a product tanker underway. The Master
TANZANIA: Merchant vessel attacked in 09-26S 041-22E at 261515Z Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
TANZANIA:On 24 March, the berthed container ship JPO SAGITTARIUS was boarded at 06-50S 039-17E, at the Dar es Salaam Port, Berth No. 11. A robber boarded the vessel via the forward mooring ropes. The duty A/B noticed the robber, who threatened the A/B
TANZANIA: Research vessel fired upon 26 Sep 10 at 2050 UTC while underway in position 06-54S 040-27E, approximately 80NM east of Dar es Salaam. Two to three skiffs opened fire. The pirates aborted attack after vessel returned fire. No injuries reported.
TANZANIA:Ship boarded, robbed 14 Feb 08 at 0341 local time while drifting in position 06-43.5S 039-43.8E, 20NM off the coast. Three pirates boarded the vessel from a small wooden boat equipped with an outboard engine. The ship was awaiting berthing
TANZANIA: Ship boarded, robbed 26 Feb, at 0315 local time in position 06-37.4N 039-32.0E, drifting off Dar es Salaam port. Ten pirates, armed with long knives, boarded the ship from the bow. The pirates tied up the duty AB and asked for ship's store
TANZANIA:Tanker robbed 18 Sep 08 at 0045 UTC while drifting in position 06-40S 039-35E, 18nm east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Six pirates boarded the tanker, broke forward store, and stole ship's stores. Alarm was raised and crew was mustered. Pirates
TANZANIA: Tanker robbed 21 Apr 09 at 0510 local time while anchored in position 06-46S - 039-21E, Dar es Salaam anchorage. Alert duty crew member onboard saw a boat near the port quarter and raised the alarm. On hearing the alarm, 10 robbers were sighted
TANZANIA: Tanker (TORM KANSAS) chased and fired upon 5 Nov 10 at 1457 UTC while underway in position 05-25S 040-42E, approximately 50NM east of Pemba Island, Tanzania. Heavily armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a product tanker underway. The
TANZANIA: Tanzanian Navy patrol boat fired upon 25 Sep 10 at 2000 UTC while underway in position 09-34S 040-14E, approximately 175NM southeast of Dar es Salaam. One skiff with four pirates onboard armed with small arms and RPG approached and fired upon
TANZANIA: Unidentified tanker boarded and robbed, 5 June at 02:15 local time, at Dar Es Salaam Roads. Six robbers armed with knives and tools, for cutting locks, boarded the vessel. They broke into forward locker and stole ships stores. Alert crew raised
TANZANIA: U. S. flag roll-on/roll-off ship (MAERSK CONSTELLATION) was boarded 18 Nov at 2130 local time while anchored off Dar es Salaam anchorage no. 2. Thieves armed with knives boarded at bow via anchor chain and took bosn hostage. Thieves stole
TANZANIA: Vessel attacked, robbed 29 Jan, at 0030 local time, while at berth in Dar-es-Salaam. Despite having three crew keep deck watch, supplemented with five local watchmen, robbers boarded the vessel and held a knife to the throat of a shore
TANZANIA:Vessel boarded, robbed 30 Sept 07 at 0530 local time at 06-46.4S 039-20.9E, Dar es Salaam anchorage. During routine anti-piracy rounds, the aft duty AB discovered the forward AB tied up near the bunker station. He informed the duty officer who
Tawain Strait A 4500-5000 ton Taiwanese-owned, Panamanian flagged containership was followed and attacked on a voyage from Indonesia to Kaohsiung around 0930L. An iron-hulled Chinese mainland vessel closed to within 20 to 30 meters and opened fire, after
Tawain Strait The following report was received from the master of the Singapore flagged M bulk carrier Maritime Grace, dated 3 Aug 1996 at 2200 local time: On 3 Aug 1996, anchored at latitude 22:08N, longitude 114:07E near the Taiwan Strait. Pirates
Tawain Strait The Keelung-based Feng Yu No. 1132 fishing boat was hijacked by two mainland Chinese fishing vessels approximately 70 miles off the Keelung coast. A local radio station stated that the incident was prompted by an argument over the use of
TEBING ISLAND, INDONESIA: Three robbers in a wooden boat boarded a chemical tanker at anchor via the stern. Duty A/B spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Master reported to local
TELUK JUARA, MALAYSIA:TEN ARMED PIRATES BOARDED A TUG UNDERWAY. THEY THREATENED THE MASTER AND CREW WITH KNIVES. PIRATES TIED UP THE CREW WITH ROPES AND LOCKED THEM IN A COMPARTMENT . THEY ESCAPED WITH TUG'S AND CREW CASH, DOCUMENTS AND PERSONAL
TEMA ANCHORAGE, GHANA:FOUR ROBBERS BOARDED A OIL TANKER AT ANCHOR. ROBBERS STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND ESCAPED WHEN NOTICED. NO INJURIES TO CREW.
TEMA ROADS, GHANA: Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They broke into a container and escaped with its contents and other ship's stores.
TEMA ROADS, GHANA: Ten robbers ared with machetes boarded a container ship at anchor via the anchor chain. They held three duty crewmembers, threatened them with the machetes at their throat and tied the up to bollards. The robber stole ship's property
Ten armed thieves boarded a cargo vessel in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Five local police officers who had been hired to protect the vessel in port detected the thieves. A gunfight ensued in which the thieves jumped over the side into the water. No injuries were
THAI 25 DEC 92 AT 1030 LOCAL TIME, SOYA WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES. 28 DEC 92 TEMPORARY REPAIRES WERE MADE AND VESSEL LEFT FOR HODEIDAH AT 1830 FOR GALLE.
THAILAND:A boarding attempt was reportedly made 12 Jan against an unidentified ship in 12-59N 100-46E shortly after it departed Ko Sichang, Thailand. Pirates from an unlit boat attempted to board but were repelled by crew using high pressure fire hoses.
THAILAND:An unidentified 24,000-ton, Liberian-flag bulk carrier was attacked about 2030 local time 30 Apr (reported 16 May) while anchored two miles outside the harbor limit at Kohsichang.Thieves were heard trying to force the metal hawse cover to board
THAILAND: An unidentified bulk carrier was approached 24 Dec at 2145 local time by unlit boat while underway in position 12 56N, 100 44E, approaching Ko Si Chang. One person using grappling hook climbed aboard and tried to tie off boat to ship's rail.
THAILAND: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Jul at 0245 local time while underway 5 miles NW of Ko Khram Island near Kosichang. Duty crew raised alarm and the intruders fled in a boat with three accomplices (IMB).
THAILAND: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Aug at 0200 local time, while engaged in cargo operations at No. 3 Berth, Bangkok. The thieves stole ship's property and escaped (IMB).
THAILAND: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 29 Nov at 0130 local time in position 12-59N 100-44.5E. The vessel was underway in the Gulf of Thailand, when a red-hulled wooden boat approached from astern. About three or four
THAILAND:An unidentified container ship was boarded 15 Jul at 0001 local time while at anchor Nouadhibou Bay. Intruders operated from small speedboats and stole ship's stores and equipment before the crew mustered and the intruders escaped in their
THAILAND:An unidentified container ship was boarded 21 Jun at 2359 local time while anchored at Laem Chabang. The intruders boarded via the anchor chain and fled when alarm was raised by watchman.
THAILAND:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 3 FEB AT 0105 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT BANGKOK BAR ANCHORAGE. EIGHT ARMED PERSONS BOARDED FROM A SMALL CRAFT AND USED CROWBARS TO BREAK INTO A CONTAINER. WHEN CREW SOUNDED ALARM THE INTRUDERS JUMPED
THAILAND:An unidentified container ship was subject to attempted boarding 11 Dec at 2310 while the ship was at Laem Chabang anchorage. Anti-piracy watch raised alarm and activatedfire hoses after which intruders fled.
THAILAND: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 26 Oct at 0430 while underway in position 07 20N, 103 20.5E in Gulf of Thailand. Boarders could not enter accommodation as all doors were locked from inside, and left when deck lights were switched
THAILAND:AN UNIDENTIFIED MALAYSIAN FISHING BOAT WAS ATTACKED 5 MAY (REPORTED 15 MAY) AT ABOUT 1700 LOCAL TIME WHILE FISHING ABOUT 12 MILES OFF TAKBAI, THAILAND. A SECOND BOAT APPROACHED THE FIRST AND OPENED FIRE KILLING OR WOUNDING THE MASTER WHO FELL
THAILAND: An unidentified tanker was hijacked 17 Mar at 1320 local time, reported 1 Apr, while underway in position 07-45.9N 097-42.5E. Pirates armed with guns and knives held the ship and later transferred 1,950 metric tons of gas oil to another tanker
THAILAND: An unidentified yacht at anchor was hijacked by robbers 14 Jan at Racha Yas Island, off Phuket. Subsequently it was located on 19 Jan (IMB).
THAILAND: An unidentified yacht was boarded 19 Feb at 2005 local time while anchored off PV Island off Northern Kolanta, y two persons armed with big knives. Yacht master informed theIMB which in turn notified local authorities who arrived on the scene
THAILAND: Fishing boat hijacked and recovered 18 Apr, at 1100 local time Chebilang Bay, Satun Province. Approximately six pirates, in a small boat, attacked a fishing boat and hijacked it.All crew of eight were taken hostage and landed at Le - La Island.
THAILAND:Forecastle store lock of unidentified vessel broken open during cargo discharge operations 9 Feb at 1700-1730 local time while at Kosichang anchorage, Thailand. The ship's crewhanded over suspects to local authorities.
THAILAND:On 10 Aug, a container ship was boarded while at anchor at Laem Chabang anchorage. Thieves broke into a paint locker, but were discovered and fled when the alarm was raised.
THAILAND: Tanker hijacked 22 May while underway in position 07-45N 102-02E, Gulf of Thailand. At the time of the incident, the tanker was transporting 100,000 liters of fuel oil to supply fishing vessels at sea. A pirate, who was reportedly a former
THAILAND The 10,967 ton Panamanian flag cargo ship Trono was attacked by pirates during the night of 30 Sep 97 near Map-Ta-Phut, Thailand. Stores and money were stolen but no injuries reported to the crew.
Thailand The 11,356 gross ton Maltese flag bulk carrier (Aro) was boarded by approximatetly five to eight persons while at the Laem Chabang Anchorage. The boarding occured at 0300 20AUG97 and was accomplished using a line with a grappling hook. The
THAILAND The 192 ton Honduran flag tanker Oriental City was seized by pirates in International waters in the Gulf of Thailand off Songkhla on 26 Oct 97. The ship was carrying aprox 1 million liters of diesel fuel and was located after a seven hour search
THAILAND:THE PANAMANIAN FLAG BULK CARRIER (MAGNA ENERGY) WAS BOARDED 9 AUG AT 1600 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT WHARF 21D, BANGKOK. THIEVES STOLE 2 GPS UNITS AND A PAIR OF BINOCULARS BEFORE BEING APPREHENDED BY THE CREW AND POLICE. THE THIEVES BROKE FREE
THAILAND: Three robbers armed with knives and a hammer attacked and boarded a yacht. They assaulted and killed the skipper and threw his body overboard while in the mooring bay off the Buntang Islands. The skipper's wife was also injured. They tied her
THAILAND: Unidentified container ship boarded 25 Apr at 1612 UTC while at Laemchabang anchorage. Five persons gained access via the forecastle, stole ship's stores, and escaped (IMB).
THAILAND: Yacht (SWITCH BLADE) was boarded and stolen 11 Aug between 2100 and 2359 local time while moored at Ao Chalong Bay, Phuket. Theft was reported to marine police who searched the immediate area but did not find the vessel. Yacht was subsequently
The 11,748-ton, Panamanian-flag cargo ship, Sabrina I, has been reported missing by its owners and may be the victim of a hijack or mutiny by the crew. Ship left Tanjong Priok, Indonesia (06-06S 106-53E) 17 Jul with a cargo of bagged cement bound for Al
The 12,029-ton Antigua-flag container ship, Jork, was boarded at the Tecon Terminal, Santos, Brazil by 10 armed robbers. The ship's crew and stevedores were kept at bayas the robbers opened a supposedly empty container, from which they removed "many"
The 1,247-ton Thai-flag tanker, Siam Xanxai, was attacked and hijacked by pirates near midnight while off the Malaysian island of Tioman (Pulau Tioman). The tanker was on a voyage from Singapore to Songkhla, Thailand with a cargo of 2,060 tons of gas
The 131,654-ton French-flag tanker, Chaumont, was attacked in the Phillip Channel, inIndonesian waters, near Singapore. The attackers threatened the watch officer with a machete and bound his hands. The tanker reportedly wandered off course while under
The 13,315-ton, Liberian-flag container ship, Nordana Advisor, was boarded by armed robbers while at its berth at Guanta, Venezuela. Five thieves boarded at 0200 and heldthe crew at bay with knives. About thirty pieces of plywood, used as dunnage, were
THE 137-TON, NIGERIAN-FLAG FISHING BOAT, UNICORN 1, WAS REPORTED HIJACKED BY NIGERIAN NATIONALS. THE FOUR CREW ARE REPORTED SAFE. THE VESSEL DEPARTED PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA ON 10 OCT BOUND FOR CONAKRY, GUINEA VIA MONROVIA AND FREETOWN. LAST REPORTED
THE 15,639-TON, ST. VINCENT-FLAG BULK CARRIER, YRIA, WAS ATTACKED AT ITS BERTH IN ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST (AT THE BEGINNING OF OCTOBER (REPORTED 01 NOV)). THE INTRUDERS OVERPOWERED THE SHIP'S CREW AND WATCHMEN, BROKE OPEN PADLOCKS AND STOLE PART OF THE
The 17,702-ton, Indian-flag container ship, Orient Patriot, reported being approached by three armed men in a speedboat, while off Iran's Indian Ocean coast. The three tried to board the container ship, under the pretext of obtaining water, and fired a
The 1,819-ton, Argentine fish factory trawler, api iv, was disabled when divers working for greenpeace wrapped chain around its propeller to protest overfishing of hake in the south Atlantic
The 19,925-ton, Liberian-flag tanker, Louise, was attacked while drifting about 18 nm off the Guinea coast. The ship was approached by a gray craft with fixed machine guns. Fifteen persons were sighted on board, all wearing brown uniforms. The craft came
THE 20,391-TON, PANAMANIAN-FLAG RO-RO, MSC CARMEN, WAS BLOCKADED IN A REPAIR DOCK IN ANTWERP (51-13N 004-24E) BY GREENPEACE ACTIVISTS, PROTESTING ITS COATING WITH A PAINT USING THE CHEMICAL TBT WHICH IS NOT REGISTERED FOR USE IN BELGIUM.
THE 21,030-TON, BAHAMAS-FLAG BULK CARRIER, ASPIDOFOROS, REPORTED THAT IT WAS PURSUED IN POSITION 26 30N, 56 35 E BY TWO SPEEDBOATS, EACH CARRYING FOUR PERSONS, WHICH MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO COME ALONGSIDE. SHIP'S GENERAL ALARM WAS SOUNDED, CREW PUT ON
The 22,009-ton Bahamas-flag bulk carrier, Sidrela, was boarded while underway at full speed (approx. 16 knots) in Selat Bangka off Sumatera, Indonesia. The attackers attempted to stop the ship and, when the attempt failed, left with $10,000 from the
THE 22,009-TON, MALTESE-FLAG BULK CARRIER, PINK SANDS, WAS BOARDED BY THIEVES WHILE ANCHORED OFF CONAKRY, GUINEA (09-31N 013-43W). THE BOARDING OCCURRED AT 0220 LOCAL TIME, DURING HEAVY RAIN, WHICH HAMPERED VISIBILITY FOR FIVE CREW ON WATCH DUTY. THIEVES
The 25,500-ton, German-flag container ship Cap Ortegal was boarded while at anchor atKingston, Jamaica (17-57N 076-47W). When preparing to weigh anchor and move to its berth a mate reported from the forecastle that a liferaft was missing, the paint
The 2,581-ton, Panamanian-flag cargo ship, Kenduri, was reported missing 22 Jul. Thevessel sailed Bangkok 11 Jun after loading 3,200 tons of steel and departed Ko Si Changon 16 Jun for Vietnam. The vessel never reached its discharge port and its fate is
The 2,818-ton Malaysian-flag cargo ship, Sik Yang, has been reported missing. The ship, suspected of being hijacked, sailed from Tuticorin, India 25 May with a cargo of bagged salt and was due 31 May at the Malaysian port of Malacca. The fate of the
THE 29,990 DWT TANKER WORLD PROLOGUE, UNDER GREEK FLAG, REPELLED BOARDERS USING CLUBS AND CHAINS WHILE WAITING TO DISCHARGE OFF PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA. NO DAMAGE TO SHIP OR CREW WAS REPORTED. ATTACKERS APPROCHED BY HIGH SPEED LAUNCH AND USED ROPES AND
The 300-ton, Sri Lankan-flag intracoastal ferry, Newco Endurance, was sunk inTrincomalee harbor. The vessel, which can accommodate up to 310 people, had no passengers onboard at the time of the attack. One crewman was killed and another injured.
The 3,172-ton Lithuanian-flag reefer ship was strafed by high-calibre machine guns as the vessel navigated on the Escravos River, Nigeria at 0930 local time. The vessel was approached by a speedboat whose occupants, clad in military uniforms, attempted
The 3,356-ton, Isle of Man-flag chemical tanker, Emilia Theresa, was attacked and boarded by six armed robbers while at anchor, awaiting berthing at Rio Grande, Brazil. The robbers ransacked the master's cabin and took about $23,000 in crew wages,
The 3,493-ton Belize-flag cargo ship, SAAD III, was attacked at Conakry, Guinea by agroup of about 25 armed men. In the hour-long incident the Syrian and Egyptian crew were threatened with guns and knives, and some were struck with rifle butts. There is
The 3,512-ton Panamanian-flag tanker, Yang Pu, was attacked by a group of dock laborers in Port Muhammed Bin Qasim, Pakistan, between 18 Jul and 21 Jul. The attack reportedly damaged the ship's discharge gear, delivery pipes, and gangway. The violence
The 4,846-ton, Indonesian-flag cargo ship Karya Sentosa was ransacked and set afire by pirates from the Bangladeshi village of Gahira, near Chittagong. The ship, which had been awaiting a berth since 18 Sep 1998, developed leakage at the hull bottom and
THE 52,155-TON, U. S.-FLAG OIL TANKER, CHESAPEAKE CITY, WAS BOARDED WHILE AT ANCHOR IN TELUK SEMANGKA, INDONESIA. SIX MEN WERE SURPRISED IN VESSEL'S ENGINE ROOM AND ASSAULTED CREW MEMBER BEFORE ESCAPING. AS VESSEL HAD BEEN BOARDED IN SAME LOCATION MAY
The 57,148-ton Cypriot flag tanker, Nordisle, was boarded by 5 armed men at an offshore oil terminal at Abidjan (05-15N, 004-01W), Ivory Coast. Crew detected the intruders and sounded the ship's alarm. The pirates lowered 2 ropes and escaped in waiting
THE 7,762-TON, PANAMANIAN-FLAG CARGO SHIP, ALONDRA RAINBOW, WAS BOARDED AND HIJACKED BY TEN PIRATES ARMED WITH PISTOLS, KNIVES AND SWORDS, OPERATING FROM SPEEDBOATS, IN THE VICINITY OF KUALA TANJUNG, INDONESIA (03-21N 099-29E). THE VESSEL WAS ENROUTE TO
THE 9,182-TON, CHINESE-FLAG FREIGHTER, YU JIA, WAS ATTACKED WITH ROCKET PROPELLED GRENADES FIRED FROM BOATS BELONGING TO THE LIBERATION TIGERS OF TAMIL EELAM (LTTE). THE CHINESE SHIP SUFFERED SEVERAL HOLES NEAR THE WATERLINE AND WAS BRIEFLY BOARDED BY
The American Admiralty Bureau Ltd requests the assistance of the maritime community in locating Amy Lynn Bradley, missing passenger from the Royal Carribean Cruise Lines vessel RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS. Miss Bradley is a 24 year old white female US citizen.
THE DECEMBER 8, 1994 JOURNAL OF COMMERCE REPORTED THAT TSAKOS TANKERS REPORTED THEIR 83,680 DWT TANKER WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES OFF INDONESIA COAST. THE SHIPS CREW WAS TIED UP AND VALUABLES TAKEN. PIRATES THEN DEPARTED VESSEL. (SEE ASAM 95-0081.)
THE EASTWOOD WAS SEIZED BY 30 PIRATES. NO FURTHER INFORMATION GIVEN.
The ferry Mexico I, carrying 253 passengers, was attacked at night by a half-dozen hooded pirates brandishing a grenade and firing assault rifles into the air. The ferry was returning from the Caribbean resort isle of Cozumel enroute to Playa del Carmen.
The fishing boat Dolphine 4, flag unknown, was stormed by youths off Pennington Island (Niger Delta). The captain and crew were assaulted during the attack. The boat, robbed of "goods" and communication equipment, was vandalized and had to be towed in
THE FISHING VESSEL EUGENIA WAS ATTACKED BY ARMED PERSONNEL IN INFLATABLE BOATS WHILE OPERATING OFF CAPE CORBIERO. THREE MOROCCAN SOLDIERS ABOARD THE EUGENIA WERE KILLED. THIS ATTACK WAS IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA AS THE SEPT 1985 ATTACK ON THE SPANISH
The following report was reprinted by BIMCO with the kind permission of IMB, London. The IMB has received a report from the Master of a tanker attacked by armed pirates in Rio de Janeiro on the 22nd November 1992. The vessel was loading at Rio de Janeiro
THE GERMAN REGISTERED VESSEL REPORTED THAT FIVE MINUTES AFTER A SIMILAR REPORT FROM THE C/V NORASIA SAMANTHA, THREE MISSILES WERE FIRED TOWARDS THE VESSEL FROM AIRCRAFT OR THE YEMEN SHORE TOWARDS THE VESSEL. ONE MISSILE EXPOLODED 50 METERS FROM THE SHIP.
The Greek flag ship sea wind had departed the load berth in Guayaquil. During manuvering while all crew was standing by Fore and aft, a small boat came along side hold no.4 from the Sea side. Six persons had boarded the vessel and opened one Container on
THE HYDROFOILS SVALAN AND TARNAN SANK IN PORT OF MESSINA AFTER TWO EXPLOSIONS. A MAGNETIC DEVICE, THOUGHT TO BE A BOMB, WAS FOUND ATTACHED TO THE KEEL OF ONE OF THE VESSELS, ALONG WITH A LARGE HOLE IN HER HULL.
The incident took place about 1.5 miles south of Ponta Rasa. Six men armed with firearms boarded the vessel at about 0230 hrs, and held one crewman hostage while pilfering the contents of seven containers bound for Santos and Buenos Aires. The attack
The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has issued an alert dated 26 Nov concerning the Panamanian-flag bulk carrier on a voyage from Shanghai to Port Kelang, Malaysia with a cargo of furnace slag. Although the IMB alert does not state that they believe
The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported 15 March 99, that a Panamanian flag ship with 7000 ton of palm stearine disappeared off the Philippines in Sept 98. The ship had a Indonesian crew. Circumstances of the reported disappearance suggest that
THE IRANIAN NAVY STOPPED, REROUTED TO PORT, SEARCHED AND RELEASED A FREIGHTER, THE VILLE D'AURORE, SUSPECTED OF CARRYING CARGO BOUND FOR IRAQ. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ.THE ABOVE POSITION IS AN ESTIMATE FOR GENERAL
THE ITALIAN SHIP ISOLA AZZURRA, CARRYING MORE THAN 5,000 TONS OF SULFURIC ACID, WAS ATTACKED WHEN IT WAS ENTERING THE PORT OF BEIRUT FOR A ROUTINE CUSTOMS INSPECTION. FOUR ROCKET GRENADES FIRED FROM THE COAST BLEW A HOLE ABOUT FIVE FEET IN DIAMETER IN
THE LIBERIAN FLAG BULK CARRIER, SAILING FROM RICHARDS BAY, SOUTH AFRICA TO INCHON KOREA, INFORMS THAT THEY SUCCESSFULLY DETERRED BOARDING BY PIRATES WHO ATTEMPTED TO BOARD FROM A HIGH SPEED BOAT FROM THE VESSEL'S STERN. SHIP KEEPS A DOUBLE WATCH AND USES
THE LOCAL CRUISE BOAT IN PORT MORESBY HARBOR, PAPUA NEW GUINA WAS BOARDED DURING THE NIGHT OF 10-11 OCT. 150 PEOPLE WERE ROBBED. FIVE MEN ARMED WITH KNIVES BOARDED FROM A SMALL BOAT AND THREATENED, PUNCHED AND STRUCK PASSENGERS WITH BOTTLES WHILE TAKING
The Malaysian-flag tug Galaxy I and barge Galaxy II were reported missing from their anchorage at Kota Kinabalu (05-59N 116-04E), Malaysia on 05 Jun. Vessels are suspected to have changed name, color, and flag, and may be used for piracy attack andarmed
The "MV CAPTAIN USKOV" departed Nakhodka, Russia for Hong Kong, China on the 15-JAN-2008 with a cargo of 4,535.45 mt steel coils. Communication with the ship was lost since 20-JAN-2008, 0300LT. The last radio contact was in position 31-40N 125-28E, 221
THE M/V DARYA CHANG DISCOVERED AND REPORTED EVIDENCE OF AN INTRUDER ON 31 JAN WHILE AT ANCHOR IN THE JAKARTA ROADSTEAD. CREW MEMBERS DISCOVERED BROKEN LOCKS ON THE ENGINE ROOM STORES. AFTER INVENTORY NO ITEMS WERE MISSING.
THE M/V FIVE BROOKS WAS ATTACKED AT 0225 LOCAL TIME WHILE OUTBOUND FROM KUWAIT TOWARDS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ. AN UNIDENTIFIED GUNBOAT WAS OBSERVED IN THE AREA. SEVERAL CREW WERE REPORTED KILLED. THE SHIP WAS ANCHORED AND ON FIRE IN 26-18N 056-16E AT LAST
THE M/V PEGASUS ANCHORED OFF DAR ES SALAAM ON THE NIGHT OF 28 JAN 95. THE MASTER FELT SECURE IN THE FACT THAT TANZANIAN PORT AUTHORITIES HAD ANNOUNCED THAT A PATROL BOAT WOULD BE ON CALL DURING PERIODS OF DARKNESS. SEVERAL BANDITS BOARDED THE VESSEL
THE M/V REVALU SENT OUT A DISTRESS REPORTING SHE IS SINKING DUE TO A ATTACK FROM PIRATES. NFI.
THE MV TACKLER ARABIA WAS ATTACKED BY ARMED ROBBERS WHILE ALONGSIDE AT SANTOS BRAZIL AT 0010 LOCAL TIME 03 NOV. TWO OFFICERS TIED AND GAGGED. MASTER AND R/O CABINS RANSACKED. SAFE AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STOLEN. THE TACKLER ARABIA IS ON A REGULAR RUN
THE MYANMAR-FLAG TANKER, CHUAY MIT, AND MYANMAR-FLAG CARGO SHIP, KO KO TA, BOTH ASSESSED TO BE SMALL COASTAL VESSELS, WERE DESTROYED BY EXPLOSION AND FIRE IN PORT KAWTHAUNG. TWO CREW MEMBERS DIED AND THE SHIPS CARGOES, DESCRIBED AS SMUGGLED OIL, SMUGGLED
THE OCEAN GOING TUG AMSTERDAM WAS SEIZED BY THE IRANIAN NAVY ON 05 NOV. THE TUG WAS TOWING A GREEK SUPERTANKER WHICH HAD BEEN HIT BY TWO IRAQI MISSILES. THE TUG WAS CHARGED WITH BEING A SPY SHIP BECAUSE IT WAS EQUIPPED WITH RADAR AND LONG RANGE
THE PAKISTANI CAPTAIN WAS SHOT AND KILLED BY ATTACKERS OFF NORTH EAST SOMALIA DURING THE NIGHT. THE ATTACKERS USED BOATS MOUNTED WITH HEAVY MACHINE GUNS AND DETAINED THE SHIP OVER NIGHT. THE SHIP WAS ENROUTE TO THE SOUTHERN WARLORDS' PORT OF HOBOYO WHEN
The Panamanian-flag cargo ship "TENYU" reported missing 10/13/98 was found in the Chinese port of Zhanjiang, South China, renamed SANEI 1. SEE ASAM 980061.
THE PANAMANIAN M/V TRICOLOR SONG WAS ANCHORED IN THE HONG KONG HARBOR, WHEN THEY ALERTED THE POLICE THAT CHINESE HERBS MEDICINE AND COTTON HAD DISAPEARED.
The philippine coast guard reported that ten members of the Philippine coast guard, using their apparent authority, intercepted and boarded the kafu maru off the capones islands, wnw of manila. Cargo was stolen valued at us $180,000. The men, with at
THE RACING YACHT LONGO BARDA WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA ON APR. 5. A SMALL VESSEL FIRED A MORTAR ROUND AT THE YACHT AND SOME CREW ATTEMPTED TO BOARD HER. THE PIRATES FLED WHEN THE FRIGATE FREDERICTON AND A CONTAINER VESSEL
The Somali National Movement (SNM) warns all shipping agencies not to cooperate with the dying regime of Mogadishu,because they are not able to ensure the safety of ships and their crews against any dangers that they may be exposed to. For this reason on
THE TANKER YAYA WAS ATTACKED AND BOARDED BY PIRATES ON 15 NOV IN THE EASTERN APPROACHES TO THE SINGAPORE STRAITS. (SEE ASAM 95-0002.)
THE TUG DYNAMIC WAS TOWING THREE WATERMAN LASH BARGES FROM THE ANCHORAGE AREA OF MONGLA (ACROSS BAY OF BENGAL FROM CHITTAGONG, BANGLEDESH) WHEN PIRATES BOARDED THE BARGES AND FORCIBLY REMOVED 11 MOORING LINES.
The U.S.-flagged vessel, M/V Delaware Bay, was boarded and detained near the port of Bar, Montenegro (42-05N 019-05E) by a Yugoslav gunboat. The vessel, owned by First American Bulk Corporation (FABC) and on charter to Farrell Lines, was carrying USAID
THE US NAVY GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATE USS SAMUEL B ROBERTS (3500 TON) HIT AN UNDERWQTER MINE AND SUFFERED FLOODING THE ENGINE ROOM. TEN CREW MEMBERS WERE HURT.
THE VESSEL ALLIED ONE WAS REPORTEDLY FIRED ON AND BOARDED BY A KUWAITI GUNBOAT AT 0130 LOCAL TIME ON 26 APR 86. SUPPOSEDLY A SEARCH WAS MADE FOR SMUGGLERS BUT NONE WERE FOUND.
THE VESSEL INGE WEBB WAS STOPPED BY CHRISTIAN LEBANESE FORCES OFF THE COAST OF LEBANON. CREW WAS DETAINED AT MILITIA HEADQUARTERS IN EAST BEIRUT FOR ROUTINE CHECK.
THE WEST GERMAN-FLAG URUNDI WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES WHILE DROPPING ANCHOR IN FREETOWN HARBOR, SIERRA LEONE. THE PIRATES WHO WERE ARMED WITH KNIVES AND AXES, CLIMBED ON BOARD THE SHIP AFTER APPROACHING IT ON A MOTOR BOAT, SMASHED IN 6 CONTAINERS, AND
THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED BY DMAHTC ON 30 JUL 85, HOWEVER THE OCCURRENCE TOOK PLACE IN LATE JUNE 1985. DTG OF INCOMING MSG WAS 300203Z JUL 85. LOCATION OF INCIDENT IS NOT MEANT TO BE ACCURATE. IT IS FOR ORIENTATION ONLY. "IT IS BELIEVED THAT SRI LANKIN
Three shrimping vessels have been robbed of their catch between 01 Apr and 11 Apr in the gulf of Guayaquil. Communication Equipment was also stolen.
THURSDAY 21 JULY, 1988. BAY OF BENGAL BANGLADESH. PIRATES WEARING ANIMAL MASKS ATTACKED A PASSENGER FERRY IN THE BAY OF BENGAL ON 21 JULY 1988, INJURING AT LEAST 20 PEOPLE, FIVE OF THEM SERIOUSLY. ABOUT 20 PIRATES ARMED WITH REVOLVERS AND KNIVES STOPPED
THURSDAY 23 JUNE, 1988. VALLETTA, MALTA THE U.S.-FLAG TANKER COPPER MOUNTAIN UNDERGOING REPAIRS AT THE SHIPYARD IN VALLETTA WAS SEIZED BY SHIPYARD WORKERS ALLEGEDLY SYMPATHETIC TO THE OPPOSITION SOCIALIST PARTY. THE 80,000 DWT TANKER WAS TOWED TO THE
TIANJIN BULK CHEMICAL ANCHORAGE, CHINA: Two robbers boarded an anchored off-shore support vessel. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers, raised alarm and chased the robbers. Nothing stolen and no casualty.
TOGO:A gang of approximately 16 pirates armed with machine guns boarded a tanker drifting within an anchorage area. The pirates hijacked the vessel and sailed her to an unknown location, while sabotaging the ship's communication equipment, speed boats,
TOGO: An unidentified container ship was subject to an attempt to board 6 Mar at 0445 while anchored in Lome Roads. Five persons in a motorized fishing boat tried to gain access at the stern. Watchman sounded ship's whistle and directed searchlights at
TOGO: An unidentified tanker reports attempted boarding 7 Feb at 2315 UTC while anchored in position 06 04N, 001 21E at Lome. Eight persons armed with knives attempted to board using a grappling hook. When crew thwarted attempt persons in boat threw a
TOGO:Armed pirates boarded and hijacked an anchored tanker. The TOGO Navy received the vessel's distress call and dispatched a patrol boat, which intercepted the tanker while underway. Orders to stop the vessel were ignored and the pirates opened fire at
TOGO: Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 07 Dec, at 0300 UTC atberth in position 06:08.41N-001:17.43E, Lome port. Four robbersarmed with knives and bars boarded the vessel as it waited to commence cargo operations. They threatened three duty crewmen who ran
TOGO: Bulk carrier experienced an attempted boarding on 16 September at 0340 LT while anchored in position 06-03.7N 001-17.5E at the Lome Anchorage. Seven robbers in a fast boat approached the vessel, one of the robbers had a hook attached to a rope. The
TOGO:Bulk carrier experienced an attempted boarding on 4 April at 06:01 N 001:17 E, 7 nm southeast of Lome. Four robbers in a boat attempted to board the anchored bulk carrier. The duty crew raised the alarm and the robbers aborted the attempt.
TOGO: Bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding 15 Jan 09 at 0145 UTC while anchored in position 06-05N 001-15E, Lome anchorage. Seven armed robbers in a motor boat attempted to board the vessel at anchor. The duty officer raised the alarm and the crew
TOGO: Bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding 15 Jan 09 at 0235 UTC while anchored in position 06-05N 001-15E, Lome anchorage. Four robbers in a motor boat attempted to board the vessel at anchor. The duty officer raised the alarm and the crew
TOGO:Cargo ship experienced a suspicious approach on 21 November at 06-03N 001-16E, at the Lome Anchorage. Six robbers in three unlit boats approached the anchored cargo ship twice in 30 minutes. The boats hid behind the bunker barge before approaching
TOGO: Chemical tanker experienced an attempted boarding 14 September at 0415 UTC while anchored in position 06-01.39N 001-18.30E, approximately 8NM southeast of Lome break water, Togo. About 26 robbers in two boats attempted to board the vessel, a
TOGO:Duty Office aboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed on radar a contact approaching at a speed of five knots. Lookouts directed the search light towards the approaching boat and 12 armed robbers were identified. Alarm raised and ship's horn
TOGO:Eight robbers in a wooden craft approached and attempted to board an anchored chemical tanker using a hook attached to a long pole. Alert watchstanders spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew was mustered. Upon seeing crew alertness, the
TOGO:Five robbers in a wooden boat approached an anchored chemical tanker. Alarm raised, crew mustered in the citadel and TOGO Navy notified. The robbers aborted the attempt and moved away upon seeing the Navy patrol boat approaching. Later, two boats
TOGO: Oil Tanker was approached while anchored on 25 April at 06:02 N - 001:15 E, 6nm SW of Lome, Togo. Two boats with eight pirates in each approached the anchored oil tanker, one from the forward and the other from aft. The crew raised the alarm and
TOGO:On 13 June, the anchored France-flagged chemical tanker ADOUR was hijacked at 05-41N 001-18E, approximately 30 nm south of Lome. Armed robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker and took the duty officer hostage to the Masters cabin. When the
TOGO:On 16 July, the Marshall Islands-flagged underway product tanker OCEAN CENTURION was hijacked at 05-29N 001-38E, approximately 46nm southeast of Lome. Armed pirates in two speed boats approached, boarded, and hijacked the product tanker. They took
TOGO:On 17 May, the anchored chemical tanker MARIELLA BOTTIGLIERI experienced an attempted boarding at 06-03N 001-17 E, at the Lome Anchorage. Eleven robbers in an unlit boat approached the anchored chemical tanker. The duty A/B noticed the boat and
TOGO:On 18 July, the United States-flagged anchored bulk carrier LIBERTY GRACE experienced an attempted boarding at 06-05N 001-17E, at the Lome Anchorage. Duty Officer on board the anchored bulk carrier spotted an unlit skiff with 5-6 persons
TOGO:On 5 May, the tanker MADONNA I was boarded at 05-41N 001-26E, approximately 27nm south-southeast of Lome. Nine armed pirates in a speed boat approached the tanker during STS operations. Three pirates boarded the tanker and opened fire. The Togo navy
TOGO:On 5 May, the underway tanker SEAPRIDE was fired upon at 05-41N 001-26 E, approximately 27 nm south-southeast of Lome. During STS operations the tanker saw armed pirates on the deck of the adjacent vessel. The alarm was raised, SSAS activated and
TOGO:On 9 May, the tanker CAP LARA experienced an attempted boarding at 06-04N 001-15E, at the Lome Anchorage. Eight persons in a boat came alongside the anchored tanker and attempted to board the vessel. Alert duty crew spotted the approaching boat,
TOGO:Petroleum products tank experienced an attempted boarding on 4 April while anchored at position 06:05 N - 001:15 E, Lome Anchorage. Ten robbers in a boat came alongside and attempted to board the ship. Alert duty officer raised alarm and informed
TOGO: Product Tanker was hijacked while anchored on 30 April at 06:01 N - 001:20 E, Lome Anchorage, Togo. The owners of a product tanker anchored off Lome received a phone call from the Master who appeared to be under duress. The owners believe the
TOGO:Refrigerated cargo ship boarded, robbed 27 Apr 08 at 2145 UTC while at anchorage in position 06-05N 001-17E, Lome. Six armed robbers boarded the vessel via the forecastle. When spotted by the crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Ship
TOGO:Tanker approached on 27 July at 06-00N 001-17E, approximately 8 nm from Lome, Togo. Robbers in three boats approached and attempted to board the anchored vessel. The Master raised the alarm and the crew activated fire hoses to repel the boats. The
TOGO:Tanker boarded at anchor on 4 April at 05:58 N ? 001:16 E, 9.6 nm South of Lome Breakwater, Lome, Togo. Two pirates armed with machine guns boarded the anchored tanker and entered the engine room and berthing. The crew raised the alarm andretreated
TOGO:Tanker Energy Centurion hijacked on 28 August at 05-52N 001-24E, Lome Anchorage. An unknown number of pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel. Togo Navy dispatched a patrol boat, which intercepted the tanker and ordered her to stop. The hijacked
TOGO:Tanker experienced suspicious approach on 30 November at 06-02N 001-18E, at the Lome Anchorage. Four robbers in a blue and white colored skiff approached the anchored tanker. Armed guards onboard the tanker deemed the intention of the skiff as
TOGO:Tanker hijacked on 4 October near 04-48N 001-25E. Twelve armed robbers boarded the vessel while at anchor. The 14 crewmembers were held captive under threats of harm, while the attackers transferred the ship's fuel to a waiting bunker barge.
TOGO:Tanker under suspicious approach on 11 December at 06-04N 001-16E, at the Lome anchorage. Eight robbers in a wooden boat approached the anchored tanker at high speed. Seeing the armed Togo navy guards and security team on board the vessel, the
TOGO:THE 57,148-TON, CYPRUS-FLAG TANKER (NORDSTRENGTH) WAS BOARDED 28 AUG AT 0030 LOCAL TIME (REPORTED 5 SEP). WATCH SPOTTED PERSONS ON THE FORECASTLE AND RAISED THE ALARM. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LOCK TO THE FORECASTLE HAD BEEN FORCED WITH A CROWBAR
TOGO:The missing/hijacked tanker BW Rhine was last reported in posn lat 05:27N - long 002:36E on 03.05.2012 at 0840 UTC.
Tricomalee, Sri Lanka An Explosion badly dammaged a Japanese merchant ship and injured nine Stevedores. The Princess Wave, a Philippine-flagged, M bulk carrier was moored at Pulmodai in the eastern port district of Tricomalee, Sri Lanka when the
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: A Trinidadian fisherman was shot and killed 26 Mar within Trinidad's territorial waters 13 miles off Soldado Rock, Cedros. The assailants rammed the fishing boat, shot one crew member when he sat up from his sleeping position, and
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: Fishing vessel (MISS SUCILLA II) attacked, fisherman shot dead 5 Oct just after midnight, off the west coast between Cedros and Changuanas. The fishing vessel was approached by another boat with no lights. The fishermen cut the ropes
TRINIDAD: Fishing raft fired on 01 Sep at San Fernando by gunmen in a white boat. Two brothers and their cousin left Bay Shore aboard a Styrofoam raft and sailed to Kings Warf to fish. The teens were forced to jump off the raft and swim to shore when
TRINIDAD ISLAND: Two fishing boats were raided and robbed of engines, gas tanks and their catches 2 Nov at 2130 and 2200 local time off Columbus Channel, South Trinidad. Four Spanish speaking pirates, believed by their victims to be Venezuelan, raided
TRINIDAD: Sailing Vessel (VESLA) was boarded and robbed 17 Aug between 0230 and 0300 Local Time while at anchor in front of Peake Yacht Services, Chaguaramas Bay. According to the report,an aluminum dinghy coming from Fishermans Village near Cruise
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: An unidentified ro/ro was approached several times 4 Jun at 0605 UTC while underway in position 12 01.6N, 059 43.5W near Tobago Island. Five persons in a unlit fast craft came alongside several times but ship maneuvered evasively to
TRINIDAD/TOBAGO: Fishing vessel was boarded and robbed, crewmember shot, 25 Oct, off Palo Seco, Pt Erin. The fisherman was shot in the abdomen by pirates, who plundered his boat. The fisherman was able to make a call that night on his cell phone, that
Turkey A group of armed Chechen sympathizers hijacked Panamanian-flagged, Passenger/Ro-Ro cargo/ferry avrasya at the Turkish port of Trabzon. The terrorists diverted the ferry from it's scheduled port of call, Sochi, Russia, to a course heading for
TWENTY-TWO PASSENGERS AND CREW OF THE PHILIPPINE-FLAG INTER-ISLAND CARGO SHIP WERE BEING HELD IN NUNUKAN TIMUR, BORNEO. THE PIRATES ARE DEMANDING A RANSOM OF $550,000. PRESIDENT ESTRADA HAS RULED OUT THE PAYMENT OF ANY MONEY AND SAID THE PHILIPPINES
Two fishing vessels were hijacked off the Somali eastern coast near Eli Town. Over 30 Taiwanese, Ugandan, Tanzanian and Indian nationals on a Taiwanese-flag fishing vessel were captured in the first incident. During the second incident, a Ukrainian-flag
TWO GERMAN REGISTERED SHIPS REPORTED THAT SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILES WERE FIRED AT THEM WHILE THEY WERE IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS IN THE GULF OF ADEN, OFF YEMEN. CONTAINER VESSEL NORASIA SAMANTHA REPORTED THAT TWO SURFACE TO AIR MISSILES DROPPED HALF A MILE
UAE:FOUR PERSONS IN A SMALL BOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD AN LPG CARRIER 28 NOV AT 1530 UTC WHILE THE SHIP WAS AT ANCHOR 5.8 NM FROM KALBA BREAKWATER. CREW MUSTERED ON DECK AND DIRECTED HIGH PRESSURE WATER JETS AT THE CRAFT, DESCRIBED AS 7-8 M LONG, 2M WIDE
UNIFORMED MEN BOARDED A FISHING VESSEL NEAR NINEPIN ISLANDS. THEY STOLE $ 2,000 FROM THE FOUR CREW MEMBERS, BEFORE FLEEING BY SPEEDBOAT. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
UNITED KINGDOM: Bulk Carrier (BROADGATE) attempted boarding and arrest made 11 Jul 07 at 1650 local time, Liverpool per 7 Sept 07 reporting. The second officer on the gangway watch saw two men coming up the gangway, dressed as stevedores. When the duty
UNITED KINGDOM: Two ships were boarded and robbed 5 and 25 Jul while berthed at Goole (reported 7 Aug). In the first incident master's cabin was broken into at 1155 local time and stole $7,000 cash, a passport, and ship's certificates. On the 25th crew
UNITED STATES: Cruise ship reported suspicious approach 12 Aug 07 at 1130 local time, while docked at Long Beach Cruise Terminal. The coast guard received a report that a suspicious boat was within the 100-yard security zone around a cruise ship. The
UNITED STATES:Two intruders armed with guns boarded an unidentified bulk carrier at 0230 (local) 2 Mar in Port Newark, New Jersey. After breaking into the Chief Mate's cabin and threatening him, they stole personal belongings and cash. The intruders also
(UPDATED INFORMATION) GULF OF ADEN:Tanker reported suspicious approach, warning shots fired 18 Mar 08 at 0850 local time/0350 UTC, while underway in position 12-53.2N 050-14.7E, approximately 60NM north of Caluula, Somalia. Two white hull speedboats
VENEZEULA: Five robbers in a high-speed boat approached a container ship awaiting pilot boarding at Guanta Port, 04 October at 1720. One of the robbers attempted to board the ship with a hook attached to a long pole. The robbers in the boat threw stones
VENEZEULA: Yacht (LADY ANN) robbed 11 Nov around midnight, in position 11-01.5N 64-22.7W, Isla Margarita. Three gunmen in a small boat approached the yacht and boarded holding a couple hostage for three hours, while they ransacked the boat and stole
VENEZUELA: An Italian yacht captain was shot dead 28 Jan after he and two companions had been robbed in the early morning hours while the South African-flag yacht (JOE'S DOG) was about 50 km from Isla Margarita on a voyage from St. Vincent to Puerto la
VENEZUELA: An unidentified bulk carrier was approached by two unlit boats on 11 Feb, 0400 local time in position 10-16N 064-35W, Pertigalete port cement terminal, Venezuela. Two unlit boats approached within 100 meters before moving away, after security
VENEZUELA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Jul at 0320 UTC while berthed at Guanta. A single armed individual stole safety equipment from a liferaft and escaped. Authorities did not respond to attempted contact (IMB).
VENEZUELA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 Aug at 0340 local time, while at Pertigalete anchorage, la Cruz. Crew raised alarm and two intruders fled empty handed in a boat (IMB).
VENEZUELA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 Aug at 0400 local time while at berth 29, Puerto Cabello. Intruders broke open a paint locker but fled empty handed when crew foiled their theft (IMB).
VENEZUELA: An unidentified bull carrier was boarded 30 Oct at 0140 local time while anchored at Maracaibo. A single man gained access via the anchor chain but fled in a waiting boat when duty seaman raised alarm (IMB).
VENEZUELA: An unidentified bull carrier was boarded 30 Oct at 0140 local time, while anchored at Maracaibo. A single man gained access via the anchor chain but fled in a waiting boat, when duty seaman raised alarm (IMB).
VENEZUELA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 11 Apr at 1320 local time at berth Puerto Cabello. Several persons armed with knives broke open paint locker and stole stores (IMB).
VENEZUELA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 11 Jul in the early morning while berthed at Guanta. The intruders broke padlocks on storerooms but fled when crew raised alarm (IMB).
VENEZUELA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 12 Sep at 0130 local time from the water side while berthed at Guanta. Five persons armed with knives boarded from a small boat using a hook on a pole. Two patrolling watchmen retreated into
VENEZUELA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 19 Feb at 0220 UTC while at Guanta port. Two armed persons threatened the bosun with knives but escaped empty handed when alarm was sounded.
VENEZUELA: An unidentified cargo ship was subject to attempt to board 1 Sep at 0300 local time while berthed at Guanta. Crew contacted coast guard which responded by firing warning shots. Intruders aborted boarding but one was caught by crew who turned
VENEZUELA: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 15 Jul at 0130 local time while at berth 29A, Puerto Cabello. Four darkly dressed persons in a boat attempted to gain access using a grappling hook but alert crew drove them off by
VENEZUELA: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 22 Jul at 2235 local time while underway in Maracaibo Channel near Isla Pescadores. Persons in five speedboats were detected by alert crew who switched on deck lights, activated hose,
VENEZUELA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 18 Jul at 0830 local time during cargo operations at Puerto Cabello. Safety equipment was stolen form aft store (IMB).
VENEZUELA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 8 Oct at 1910 local time while at a berth in Guanta. Three persons armed with steel bars broke open paint store and stole ship's stores. When confronted by crew they jumped overboard and escaped
VENEZUELA: An unidentified ship was boarded 20 Jul at Pertigalete Bay, Guanta. Persons with guns stole cash and crew personal effects and escaped in a motorboat. Master called port authorities but received no response.
VENEZUELA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 16 Aug between 2000 and 2130 local time while at berth 6, Puerto La Cruz. Persons armed with knives gained access via the port side and escaped with a stolen liferaft.
VENEZUELA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Aug during the night while berthed at Puerto La Cruz, a port operated by the state oil company PDVSA. Three persons boarded from a boat on vessel's seaward side, entered the master's cabin and forced him
VENEZUELA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 29 Nov at 0200 local time at anchor at Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela. 3 persons armed with knives took duty seaman hostage and tied him up. They stole ship's stores and safety equipment before escaping (IMB).
VENEZUELA: An unidentified tug was boarded 22 Oct between 0300 and 0600 local time while berthed at Puerto Cabello. Thieves stole stores and crew belongings. Master was advised thatarmed robbery was common and to hire guards.
VENEZUELA: An unidentified yacht was attacked 1 Aug (reported 26 Aug) while anchored n position 10-14N 064-32W off Playa Conoma, 8 nm from Puerto la Cruz. Yacht master and his wife seriously injured by five person armed with knives, machetes and guns;
VENEZUELA: An unidentified yacht was boarded 05 Aug at 1220 local time, while anchored off Laguna Grande. Three robbers, armed with machetes, boarded the yacht and lowered the dingy. Skipper confronted one of the robbers who then slashed him with the
VENEZUELA: An unidentified yacht was boarded 28 Feb at 2215 local time anchored in position 10-43N 062-34W at Punta Pargo. Several persons armed with guns boarded the yacht and master sent mayday message o VHF as well as firing flares. The intruders
VENEZUELA: An unidentified yacht was boarded 28 Mar at 0300 local time while at Polamar, Isla Margarita. An outboard motor was stolen from the yacht's dingy. Yacht master reported several attempted thefts during the week.
VENEZUELA: Chemical tanker boarded 28 Sep 09 at 2350 local time in position 10-16.7N 064-42.1W, Puerto le Cruz anchorage. Three robbers boarded the boat, but when the crew spotted them, they immediately jumped overboard and escaped (IMB).
VENEZUELA: Chemical tanker robbed 7 Oct 10 at 0440 local time while at anchorage in position 10-16N 064-43W, in Puerto la Cruz tanker anchorage. Three robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. The duty watch had just started his shift and noticed the
VENEZUELA: Container ship boarded 30 Jan, 1945 local time in position 10-15.4N 064-42.5W, Bahia de Pozuelos, Puerto la Cruz. Two robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. The duty crew spotted the robbers and informed the duty officer on the bridge.
VENEZUELA: Container ship boarded by robbers on 8 November at 2100 LT while drifting in position 10-27.1N 064-39.3W, approximately 14 nm northwest of Guanta, Venezuela. Duty watchman spotted three robbers on the main deck and informed the officer of the
VENEZUELA: Container ship boarded, robbed 07 Jul at 2345 local time while at Punta Guanta anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole cargo from two containers. Master informed authorities (IMB).
VENEZUELA: Container ship reported attempted boarding 15 Dec 09 at 2150 local time while in Puerto la Cruz. Duty seaman onboard the vessel spotted six robbers in a boat attempting to board the vessel. The alarm was raised and the crew alerted. The
VENEZUELA: Container ship robbed 11 Jan 09 at 0255 local time while anchored in Guanta port. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel during cargo operations. They broke open one reefer container and stole contents from it. Upon seeing the
VENEZUELA:Dinghy stolen 27 Aug 08 at 1830 local time, Porlamar, Margarita Island. The owner stated that there were approximately 12 other dinghies tied to the dock when boat was stolen. He stated that he had paid the dock attendant to "safeguard" the
VENEZUELA General cargo ship boarded 19 Sep 08 at 2145 local time while in position 10-16.3N 064-34.3W, 2nm north of Guanta port, Venezuela. Five robbers broke into the forecastle store and stole ship's stores and property. The ships alarm was raised and
VENEZUELA: General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 8 Apr 10 at 1050 UTC while anchored in position 10-38N 071-35W, inner anchorage, Maracaibo port. Four robbers in two boats attempted to board the vessel at anchor. The robbers aborted the attempt
VENEZUELA:On 11-11-2006 at 0030 LT at Bahia de Robledal, Margarita, Venezuela, three robbers armed with guns boarded a sailing yacht, at anchor. Robbers tied two crew members back to back and stole all valuable items. There were no injuries to the crew.
VENEZUELA:Sailboat boarded 8 Jul 08 at 2300 local time, Porlamar, Margarita Island. One female crewmember and a baby were on board at the time. The woman was blindfolded with a towel and tied up with duct tape. The intruder went through and searched for
VENEZUELA:Sailboat boarded, robbed 28 Jun 08 between 0200 and 0400 while at anchorage, Pampatar, Margarita Island. Five armed men boarded the vessel and tied up the owner for the next two hours while they went through the boat and stole all valuables.
VENEZUELASailboat boarded, robbed, tourist killed 15 Sep 08 while at anchorage, Caraballeda. Several armed robbers boarded the vessel. The robbers killed the French tourist. Four shots were fired at the victim when he resisted the armed men on his
VENEZUELA: Sailboat (CHILL) boarded, captain killed 9 Nov 2008 at 1730 local time while anchored at position 10:17N 064:45W at Isla Borracha. Three men onboard a small fishing pibelow with water, they shot him in the chest. Another couple from a sailboat
VENEZUELA: Sailing vessel (JUPITER) reported suspicious approach 6 Nov 09 at 1700 local time while underway between positions 10-55N 065-00W (Isla la Tortuga) and 11-00N 064:30W (Isla de Margarita). A skiff painted in bright colors with three men onboard
VENEZUELA:SAILING YACHT (LORNA) WAS ATTACKED BY GUNMEN 20 MARCH (REPORTED 20 JUN) AT 0030 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 10-44.6N 062-22.1W BETWEEN ISLA MARGARITA AND TRINIDAD. THE YACHT'S OWNER WAS SHOT AND THE YACHT RANSACKED BY FOUR MEN ARMED
VENEZUELA: Stolen engines taken from Guayaguayare fishermen on 08 Aug were recovered by Venezuelan military officers in the coastal town of Perdanales. Police have identified three ofthe thieves who raided the fishing depot near the Guayaguayare seawall
VENEZUELA: Tanker boarded 3 Nov 10 at 1906 local time while at anchor in position 10-12N 064-47W, in Bahia de Barcelona. Six robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker via the anchor chain. The robbers threatened the duty watch and took his
VENEZUELA: Tanker reported attempted boarding 23 Jun 10 at 2106 local time while anchored in position 10-16.3N 064-42.2W, Puerto la Cruz. Two robbers attempted to board the vessel by climbing the anchor chain. Crew spotted them and raised the alarm. The
VENEZUELA: Tanker robbed 10 Oct 09 in the early morning while anchored in position 10-15.48N 064-41.5W, Puerto le Cruz anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and escaped with ship's stores. A crewmember discovered the theft at 0810 local time when he
VENEZUELA: Tanker robbed 27 Nov at 0800 local time while at anchor in position 10-16N 064-42W in Puerto la Cruz. Six robbers in a small craft boarded the tanker at anchor and broke the forward store's padlock. Duty watch raised alarm and crew rushed to
VENEZUELA:The 4,455-ton, Panama-flag (ATL ENDURANCE) was boarded 3 Jul at 0130 local time while at berth 5, Guanta. Six intruders boarded from the seaward side armed with knives and bolt cutters. Holding a crew member at knifepoint, they opened three
VENEZUELA:The 7,361-ton, Antigua-flag container ship (ALEXANDRA) was discovered to have been boarded at anchor, Guanta, 28 Apr (reported 15 May) 1915 local time when heaving anchor to proceed to berth. Four persons were seen running along the deck to a
VENEZUELA: U. S. flag yacht (MISS T) was boarded and ransacked, one crew member injured 29 Aug between 0715 UTC and 1415 UTC. Yacht was anchored in Carnero Bay in position 10 31.65N, 066 05.9W. Five persons, two or more of whom may have been in military
VENEZUELA: Yacht boarded and robbed 13 Oct at 0400 local time, in position 10:28.7N-064:08.5W, Navimca, Cumana. Robbers boarded a yacht at anchor and stole two outboard engines (IMB).
VENEZUELA: Yacht boarded and sailor shot, 28 Apr, Islas de Piritu anchorage, off Puerto la Cruz. Five armed robbers boarded the boat and shot the only sailor onboard. He was injured in his stomach but escaped in a dinghy. He was operated on in a hospital
VENEZUELA:Yacht boarded, robbed 1 Jul 08 at 1500 local time while in position 10-46.41N 62-16.8W, NNE of Cacao. The vessel was approached from behind by a fast pirogue-type open fishing boat with four Yamaha 75hp outboard motors. The hull was mostly dark
VENEZUELA:Yacht boarded, robbed 5 Jul 08, while underway, 10 miles from Puerto Santos. A couple was approached by six men in a battered, unmarked pirogue speeding towards them. One man was in a military uniform. As the men approached, they fired a shot.
VENEZUELA:Yacht (lorna), nationality unknown, was attacked by four persons in a pirogue 20 Mar 3 miles off the venezuelan coast (reported 28 mar) the pirogue approached the yacht and its occupants asked for cigarettes. When the owner turned away he was
VENEZUELA:Yacht (MOON GODDESS) boarded 29 Apr 08 at 2145 local time while at anchorage at Puerto Santos, four miles east of Carupano Port, per 24 May 08 reporting. They heard banging and the noise of a pirogue hitting the boat followed by men yelling and
VENEZUELA:Yacht (MUSTANG SALLY) witnessed altercation, perpetrators arrested 28 Jul 08 during mid-afternoon, Porlamar. Three armed men entered the marina on foot while the driver waited out front. The police noticed the three walking down the dock and
VENEZUELA:Yachts boarded, some robbed 4 Jul 08 at 1830 and 2030, while at anchorage, Porlamar, Margarita Island. The first boat was boarded by three men while the owner was on board. He heard noises and woke up and saw the perpetrators leave quickly.
VESSEL ARRIVED AT LAGOS ROADS AND DROPPED ANCHOR AT 0830 HRS ON 14 SEPT. IN ORDER TO REDUCE RISK OF PIRACY, VESSEL SHIFTED ANCHORAGE TO A POINT FARTHER AWAY FROM COAST. AT NIGHT, VESSEL WAS FULLY ILLUMINATED AND ONE WATCHMAN WAS CONTINUOUSLY ON DECK, IN
VESSEL ARRIVED AT LAGOS ROADS AND DROPPED ANCHOR AT 1245 HRS ON 17 SEPT. AT NIGHT, ALL ENTRANCES TO ACCOMMODATIONS AND ALL OTHER DOORS AND ENTRANCES WERE CLOSED AND LOCKED. A DUTY OFFICER WAS POSTED TO THE BRIDGE AND ENGINE ROOM WAS MANNED. WHILE ON
VESSEL MARITIME KING WAS ATTACKED WITH SMALL ARMS, AUTOMATIC WEAPONS AND GRENADES WHILE PROCEEDING FROM EAST GERMANY TO CONAKRY, GUINEA. THE ATTACK TOOK PLACE IN THE VICINITY OF CAPE COBIERO. THE MASTER OF THE SHIP WAS WOUNDED. THE MARITIME KING DID
VESSEL REPORTED THAT A SUSPICIOUS MOTORIZED OUTRIGGED CANOE WITH 04 POB APPROACHED FROM ASTERN. COURSE 199, SPEED 15 KTS ON 04 DEC. SEEING ALERT CREW ABANDONED ATTEMPT.
VESSEL WAS DOCKED AT THE SEA TERMINAL ON THE MIAMI RIVER WHEN SHE WAS BOARDED BY A GANG ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES. ONE CREW MEMBER WAS KILLED AND ANOTHER STABBED. THE ARMED MEN WERE APPARENTLY FRIGHTENED OFF. NOTE: THE VANDERPOOL EXPRESS CHANGED NAME TO
VIETNAM: A container ship was robbed 12 July at 2005 UTC while anchored in position 20-39.2N 106-53.6E at the Hai Phong Pilot Station, Vietnam. Five robbers with knives boarded the vessel during a heavy rain, stole ship's stores, and jumped overboard
VIETNAM: A container ship was robbed 30 June at 0630 UTC while anchored in the Cat Lai anchorage, Vietnam. The duty officer noticed two boats approaching the vessel and ordered the duty able seamen to investigate. The people in the boat pretended to be
VIETNAM: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 01 Feb at 0300 local time while at berth, Tan Thuan port off Ho Chi Minh City. Two robbers broke into the storeroom and tried to steal ship's stores, while the ship was conducting discharging operations.
VIETNAM: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 04 Aug while moored to a buoy, at Ho Chi Minh City port (reported 13 Sep). Robbers broke store locks and stole ships stores (IMB).
VIETNAM: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Jul at 0200 local time, while moored to a buoy at Ho Chi Minh City port (reported 13 Sep). Two robbers boarded the vessel during cargo operations with barges alongside. They broke open forepeak store
VIETNAM: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Feb at 0350 local time while anchored at Halong Bay, Haiphong anchorage. Three persons armed with knives boarded the ship, discharging cargo, using grappling hooks. They broke into paint store before
VIETNAM: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Jul at 2240 local time while at Haiphong anchorage. Our persons armed with long knives gained access via the forecastle and lowered ship's stores into waiting boats. Crew raised alarm and thieves
VIETNAM: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Aug at 2000 local time, while moored to a buoy at Ho Chi Minh City port (reported 13 Sep). Two robbers, armed with knives and swords,boarded the vessel. One of the robbers tried to attack duty crewman,
VIETNAM: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Aug at 0145 local time while anchored at Ho Chi Minh port.. Two thieves broke open forecastle lockers and removed ship's stores. When spotted by duty officer the thieves escaped over a cargo barge
VIETNAM: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Dec at 0310 local time, while at Campha anchorage. Eight persons armed with iron bars assaulted duty seaman. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
VIETNAM: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 mar at 0235 local time while at Vung Tau outer anchorage. Four persons armed with long knives boarded via the anchor chain. Crewraised alarm and the intruders fled without stealing anything.
VIETNAM: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 31 Jul at 1900 local time, while moored to buoy no. 39 (reported 13 Sep). Four robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel. Duty officer and crew gave chase after detecting the trespassers.
VIETNAM: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Oct while anchored in position 20 43.6N, 107 10.6E at Hon Gai. Two persons chased duty watchman who raised alarm, whereupon the intruders fled in a waiting boat with their accomplices (IMB).
VIETNAM: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 7 Dec from 0155 to 0220 local time while anchored at Vung Tau. Thieves stole ship's stores.
VIETNAM:AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 23 MAY AT 2030 LOCAL TIME OVER THE BOW WHILE ANCHORED AT VUNG TAU. THE THIEVES BROKE OPEN THE FORECASTLE STORE STOLE SHIP'S STORES. ALARM RAISED AND THIEVES ESCAPED IN UNLIT MOTORBOAT.
VIETNAM: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 27 Sep at 0130 local time while in position 10 16.5N, 107 04E, Vung Tau outer roads anchorage. Intruders boarded via forecastle, broke into bosun's store and stole ship's stores. Alarm raised and thieves
VIETNAM: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 30 Jun at 2345 local time while at the Vung Tau outer anchorage. Six armed persons gained access via the anchor chain, attacked seaman on watch, stole ship's stores and escaped in a wooden boat. Port
VIETNAM: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded unnoticed 9 May at 2315 local time while at anchorage E2 off Mui Vung Tau. Thieves boarded form two boats and stole a quantity of ship's stores.
VIETNAM: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 24 Feb at 0430 local time, while preparing to berth at Hon Gai inner anchorage. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
VIETNAM: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 5 Nov between 1800 and 2000 UTC while anchored in position 10 31.7N, 107 00.2E, Vung Tau. The thieves broke into engine room storeroom and stole spares (IMB).
VIETNAM: An unidentified container ship averted boarding 2 Oct at 0530 local time while at anchor off Vung Tau. Duty seaman saw a man climbing aboard from a small blue boat containing three other men and raised alarm. Intruders attempted second boarding
VIETNAM: An unidentified container ship was boarded 16 Jul at 0530 local time while at Vung Tau anchorage. Six persons broke into the paint store but escaped empty handed when discovered by crew (IMB).
VIETNAM: An unidentified container ship was boarded 1 Nov at 0040 local time while in position 20 38N, 106 55E, Haiphong Pilot Station. Anti-piracy crew spotted a person on forecastle and raised alarm. Intruder escaped empty handed in a wooden motor
VIETNAM:AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 21 JUL AT 2300 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT OUTER ANCHORAGE, VUNG TAU. PERSONS FORMA SMALL UNLIT BOAT STOLE SHIP'S STORES.
VIETNAM: An unidentified container ship was boarded 23 May at 2315 local time while anchored in position 1016.0N, 107 05.2E, 3 nm south of Vung Tau. Two persons armed with knives were spotted by duty officer who raised alarm, directed lights at their
VIETNAM: An unidentified container ship was boarded 23 Sep early in the morning, while anchored 6 miles SSW of Vung Tau Island. Robbers broke forward locker padlock and stole ships stores (IMB).
VIETNAM: An unidentified container ship was boarded 26 Oct at 2200 local time, by three persons disguised as stevedores, while moored to buoy RQ2, Ho Chi Minh port. One intruder threatened duty seaman with a knife while the others entered engine room and
VIETNAM: An unidentified container ship was boarded 29 Sep at 0500 local time, while at Vung Tau anchorage and robbed of stores (IMB).
VIETNAM: An unidentified container ship was boarded 30 Aug during the early morning hours while underway about 10 nm off the Vung Tau pilot station. The thieves broke into the forecastle store and stole ship's stores.
VIETNAM: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 16 Jan at 0010 local time, while anchored in position 20-39N 106-51E at Haiphong. "Several" persons boarded at the forecastle,stole ships stores, and fled in an unlit boat when duty seaman raised
VIETNAM: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 17 Jul at 2200 local time while at Vung Tau outer anchorage. Five armed persons stoke ship's stores and escaped in a motorboat.
VIETNAM: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 21 Sep at 1900 local time while at berth B-3 Rauqua mooring buoys, Saigon. Several persons boarded during heavy rain, broke into forecastle locker and stole ship's stores. Crew raised alarm and the
VIETNAM: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 26 Nov at 0520 local time by a single person who gained access while ship approached pilot station at Vung Tau. When spotted, intruder jumped overboard and was retrieved by boat trailing the ship.
VIETNAM: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 27 Sep at 0230 local time at Hon Gai (Cai Lan) anchorage. Four persons armed with knives gained access at the forecastle. After stealing ship's stores, the four escaped in two small boats. Ship's
VIETNAM:AN UNIDENTIFIED LPG CARRIER WAS BOARDED 24 OCT AT 2315 LOCAL TIME IN PORT HAIPHONG BY TWO PERSONS WHO ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE FORECASTLE STORE. ALARM WAS RAISED AND INTRUDERS CLIMBED DOWN A ROPE TO THEIR BOAT AND FLED.
VIETNAM:An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded at anchor at Vung Tau (10-21N 107-04E)0120 local time. The duty seaman spotted two persons, in blue coveralls similar to crew-issue clothing, on the forecastle but realized they were armed with knives and
VIETNAM: An unidentified ship was boarded 7 Oct at 0210 local time while anchored in position 20 42.1N, 107 13.1E at Haiphong. One person boarded via the anchor chain and lowered mooring lines to seven accomplices in a waiting boat, all of whom were
VIETNAM:An unidentified tanker at PTSC Terminal, Vungtau was boarded 2030 (local) on 22 Feb. A single intruder armed with a knife boarded over the bow while two accomplices remained in a boat nearby. After threatening a crew member the intruder stole
VIETNAM: An unidentified tanker was boarded 15 Jan at 0700 local time while anchored at Vung Tau. The intruders used a grappling hook to gain access via the poop deck, but duty seaman raised alarm and they fled.
VIETNAM: An unidentified tanker was boarded 21 Oct at 0330 local time while at PTSC oil terminal, Vung Tau. One person armed with a knife boarded at the stern from a small unlit boat that approached with three other persons aboard. Watch raised alarm and
VIETNAM: An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Dec at 0100 local time while anchored at Vung Tau. Six persons armed with long knives boarded using a grappling hook, stole ship's stores and escaped.
VIETNAM:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 27 APR AT BETWEEN 0200 AND 0400 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT HONGAY ANCHORAGE. SHIP'S STORES STOLEN.
VIETNAM:AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 27 MAY AT 1705 LOCAL TIME AT VUNG TAU ANCHORAGE. ANTI-PIRACY WATCH SPOTTED TWO PERSONS LOWERING MOORING LINE INTO A SPEEDBOAT. ALARM RAISED AND THIEVES ESCAPED IN THE BOAT.
VIETNAM: An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Feb between 0300 and 0400 while in position 20- 50.40N 107-08.20E at Hongay inner anchorage. Five persons stole ship's stores.
VIETNAM: An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding 31 Jan at 0300 local time while at Nha Be Terminal, Ho Chi Minh City. Three persons with grappling hooks were scared off by crew who recovered the hooks and lines (IMB).
VIETNAM: Bulk carrier at anchor boarded on 12 February while anchored at position 20-40 N 107-14 E, Cailan Outer Anchorage. A gang of seven robbers boarded using a hook and a rope. Duty crewman noticed the robbers and informed bridge who raised the
VIETNAM: Bulk carrier boarded 24 Feb 10 at 0240 local time while anchored in Vung Tau. Three robbers boarded the vessel using ropes with hooks and attempted to enter the forecastle store. The duty crew spotted them and reported to the officer on watch
VIETNAM:Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 25 Jul 08 at 2130 local time, Go Dau. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. They broke open the padlocks to the forward store. The duty crew noticed the open stores and raised the alarm, the robbers
VIETNAM: Bulk carrier robbed 13 Dec 10 at 0026 local time while at anchor in position 10-14N 107-28E in Vung Tau outer anchorage. Four robbers boarded a wood chip carrier ship at anchor. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers
VIETNAM: Bulk carrier robbed 29 Jun 10 at 0403 local time while anchored in position 10-15.8N 107-02.3E, Vung Tau anchorage. Crew on anti-piracy watch noticed the bosun store broken into. The alarm was raised and the crew rushed onto the deck. Upon
VIETNAM: Bulk carrier robbed 30 Mar 09 at 0045 local time while anchored in position 10-42N 106-44E, Ho Chi Minh port. Six robbers in a wooden boat boarded the vessel from the bow. They stole ship's properties and escaped. The incident was reported to
VIETNAM: Chemical tanker boarded and robbed 21 Jun at 0300 local time while at berth b1, Godau port (Tayninh Province). Three robbers in an unlit boat boarded the vessel at the stern. Crew member on duty raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers stole
VIETNAM:Chemical tanker boarded on 27 June at 10-41N 106-45E, Nha Be Terminal, Ho Chi Minh City. Robbers boarded the berthed vessel during cargo operations, stole the fire wire and escaped. The duty A/B noticed foot prints and the missing fire wire while
VIETNAM:Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 31 Jul 08 at 2015 local time while in position 10-16.36N 107-02.85E, Vung Tau Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel. The D/O raised the alarm and the crew rushed to the forecastle. Upon seeing the crew alertness,
VIETNAM: Chemical tanker robbed 3 Apr 10 at 0230 local time while berthed in position 10-38N 106-46E, Hiep Phouc. Three robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel and took the 2nd officer as hostage. They stole ship's properties then escaped. The
VIETNAM:Container ship boarded 1 Jul 08 at 0330 local time, while at anchorage, Nha Be River, Ho Chi Minh. Three robbers boarded the vessel and broke into the forward locker. The alert anti-piracy watch keepers raised the alarm. The robbers jumped
VIETNAM: Container ship boarded and robbed 15 Mar at 1640 UTC, while anchored in position 10-14.4N 107-04.8E, 5NM south of Vung Tau. The robbers boarded the vessel at the forecastle deck. The ships stores were stolen (IMB).
VIETNAM: Container ship boarded and robbed 21 Jul 07 0115 local time, in position 10-12.6N 107-07.1E, Ho Chi Min City Outer anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives in a small boat boarded the vessel. The duty crew raised the alarm and the crew
VIETNAM: Container ship boarded and robbed 24 Nov during the early morning, while anchored in position 20-38.1N 106-52.6E, Haiphong anchorage. Robbers stole ships stores and port authorities were informed (IMB).
VIETNAM: Container ship boarded and robbed 30 September at 2300 LT while anchored in position 10-13.55N 107-04.04E, approximately 38 nm southeast of Ho Chi Minh City at the Vung Tau Outer Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship stores
VIETNAM: Container ship boarded and robbed 8 May at 1343 local time in position 10-15.6N 107-04.9E Vung Tau anchorage, Ho Chi Minh Port. Five robbers boarded the container ship via the anchor and broke open the forecastle store. They were spotted by the
VIETNAM:Container ship boarded, robbed 04 Jan 07 at 0920 local time in position 20-51.8N 107-07.4E, Vinh Ha Long inner anchorage, Haiphong. Seven robbers, armed with knives, in a wooden boat came alongside the vessel during anchoring operations. They
VIETNAMContainer ship reported attempted boarding 9 Sep 08 at 0200 local time, Vung Tau anchorage. The duty AB onboard the vessel, noticed one perpetrator attempting to board via the anchor chain. The crew was alerted. Upon seeing the alert crew, the
VIETNAM: Container ship robbed 12 Jan 10 at 0205 local time while underway in position 10-15N 107-04E, Vung Tau anchorage. Three robbers boarded the vessel while underway near the Vung Tau anchorage. The robbers proceeded to the forward store and stole
VIETNAM: Container ship robbed 12 Jul 09 at 0330 local time while anchored in position 10-16.2N 107-04.6E, Vungtau outer anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship's stores before escaping (IMB).
VIETNAM: Container ship robbed 3 Aug 10 at 0215 local time while anchored in position 20-39.7N 107-15.4E, southeast of Cailan pilot station. Robbers boarded the vessel using ropes and hooks. They broke in the forward store and stole ship's stores and
VIETNAM: Container ship robbed 8 Dec 10 at 1705 UTC while at anchorage in position 10-14N 107-04E, in Vung Tau anchorage. Duty watch onboard anchored container vessel noticed four robbers on the forecastle. Duty officer informed, alarm raised, and crew
VIETNAM: Container ship robbed 8 Mar 09 at 1255 local time while anchored in Vung Tao. Robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed and got access into the paint locker. The ship's crew, returning to work at the forecastle, noticed a boat leaving the ship's
VIETNAM: Container ship robbed on 13 Oct 08 at 0600 local time while at anchor in position 10-14.6N 107-26.3E, Vung Tau. Robbers, unnoticed by crew, boarded the ship, stole ship's stores and escaped. The crew on routine patrol noticed the store padlock
VIETNAM C/V KHANH HO 04 REPORTED OVER RADIO THAT THEY WERE BEING FIRED UPON BY UNIFORMED CHINESE SOLDIERS. AFTER THEY BOARDED THEM, ALL CONTACT WITH THEM WAS LOST.
VIETNAM: Fishing boat reports being attacked and robbed29 Aug near Bong Bay Island off of central Da Nang city. According to a local source, a group of unidentified foreign men launched a surprise attack on the Vietnamese fishing boat and stole
VIETNAM: Fishing boats report being attacked and boarded 24 Aug at southern Kien Giaung province. Men armed with AK-47 rifles attacked and boarded the fishing boats from a speedboat. The fishing boats were being directed into Cambodian waters but were
VIETNAM: Five people boarded an unidentified container ship on 17 Nov at 2300 local time, while underway about 6 nm "off" Ho Chi Minh City (NFI). Crew raised alarm and intruders fled empty handed (IMB).
VIETNAM: Five persons boarded an unidentified container ship 17 Nov at 2300 local time while underway about 6 nm off Ho Chi Minh City (NFI). Crew raised alarm and intruders fled empty handed (IMB).
VIETNAM FLAG C/V PHU QHUC WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES DESCRIBED WEARING CHINESE UNIFORMS WITH AUTOMATIC WEAPONS. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
VIETNAM:General Cargo Ship boarded, robbed 11 Nov 07 at 0305 local time at Phu My berth A. Robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. The vessel informed the port security who came onboard for assistance. While proceeding towards the forecastle, two
VIETNAM:General cargo ship boarded, robbed 13 Jun 08 at 0230 local time while in position 20-53.84N 107-15.66E, Port Campha Inner Anchorage. Robbers in a small boat boarded the vessel. They stole ship's stores from the forecastle deck and escaped. The
VIETNAM HAS SENT HIGHSPEED MODIFIED FISHING TRAWLERS TO PATROL THE GULF OF THAILAND, ESPECIALLY ITS FISHING ZONE WHICH EXTENDS 50 NAUTICAL MILES OFF CA MAU CAPE OF VIETNAM, NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE SEA BOUNDARIES OF THAILAND, MALAYSIA, AND VIETNAM MEET.
VIETNAM: In Vung Tau anchorage, Vietnam. Robbers boarded an anchored container ship unnoticed by crew. They stole ship's stores and escaped, crew on routine patrol noticed bos'n store padlock was broken and ship's store stolen. Authorities informed.
VIETNAM M/V NHA TRANG 8 WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES DESCRIBED AS CHINESE WEARING CHINESE UNIFORMS OFF THE COAST OF HONG KONG. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
VIETNAM: Oil tanker boarded and robbed 17 November at 2010 LT while anchored in position 10-13N 107-04E, Mui Vung Tao, Vietnam. The two armed robbers with steel rods were spotted by the duty watchmen who alerted the duty officer who raised the alarm and
VIETNAM:On 02 April, the cargo ship WEHR BLANKENESE was boarded in the vicinity of 10-45N 106-42E, at the Ho Chi Minh City Port. Robber's boarded the vessel, broke the padlock to the paint store, and stole 14 drums of paint.
VIETNAM:On 09 April, robbers boarded the berthed bulk carrier WESTGATE at 10-34N 107-01E, at the Ho Chi Minh Port, and stole items from the vessel. They robbers escaped undetected.
VIETNAM: On 10 October, bulk carrier anchored at position 10-09N 107-13E boarded by robbers armed with knives. They threatened duty watchman, stole ship's stores and departed the ship. (IMB)
VIETNAM:On 14 February, a container ship was boarded at 20-37N 106-51E, at the Haiphong Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored vessel via the anchor chain by breaking the locks on the hawse pipe cover. They broke into the forepeak, stole ship's stores
VIETNAM:On 17 April, the anchored bulk carrier IVS MAGPIE was boarded in the vicinity of 20-58N 107-19E, at the Cam Pha Outer Anchorage. Three robbers boarded a bulk carrier via the forward bow and hawse pipe, unnoticed. Duty AB noticed them in the
VIETNAM:On 19 Aug at 2050 local, in position 10-14N 107-04E, the crew of a tanker anchored in Vung Tau spotted a single person attempting to lower a rope to a waiting boat. When they raised the alarm, the thief fled down the rope and escaped.
VIETNAM:On 21 July, the Singapore-flagged berthed product tanker KIRANA TRITYA was boarded at the Nha Be Terminal. Five robbers in a small boat approached the berthed product tanker. Two robbers armed with knives managed to board the tanker using a rope
VIETNAM: On 27 Aug at 2315 in Vung Tau anchorage, Vietnam, a single pirate boarded a bulk carrier via the anchor chain. The duty A/B spotted the pirate and raised the alarm causing the pirate to flee.
VIETNAM:On 28 August, the anchored Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier was boarded while at position 20-56N 107-19E, Cam Pha Anchorage. Six robbers boarded the ship via the anchor chain and hawse pipe by removing the cover and anchor lashing. They cut
VIETNAM:On 3 September, an anchored chemical tanker was boarded at 10-13N 107-02E, at the Vung Tau Anchorage. Six robbers disguised as fishermen boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. Duty crewman noticed the robbers and informed the bridge. The alarm was
VIETNAM: Product tanker boarded, robbed 23 May at 0310 local time, while at anchor in position 10-15.30N 107-05.06E, Vung Tau. Duty crew spotted robbers boarding the vessel and informed the D/O, who raised the alarm and mustered the crew. The robbers
VIETNAM: Six persons in two boats attempted to board an unidentified cargo ship 9 May at 0635 local time at anchorage off Mui Vung Tau. Alert crew prevented boarding.
VIETNAM. SOUTH COAST. JAN/FEB 1991 ON 30 JANUARY 1991, IT WAS REPORTED THAT MOTOR BULK CARRIER LYCABETUS, MALTESE FLAG, WAS BOARDED BY VIETNAMESE SOLDIERS WHILE ANCHORED APPROX. 35 MILES OFF THE COAST OF MINH HAI PROVINCE, WHICH IS THE SOUTHERN MOST
VIETNAM:Tanker boarded 21 Apr 08 at 0230 UTC, Vung Tau Song Go Gia STS anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel from the forecastle. They broke open the forward storeroom and stole ship?s stores. The duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. The
VIETNAM:Tanker boarded, robbed 1 Jul 08 at 0230 UTC while in position 10-15N 107-07E, Vung Tau Anchorage. Robbers boarded and stole ship stores from the forward locker. Anti-piracy watch keepers spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Robbers escaped
VIETNAM:Tanker hijacked on 19 November in the vicinity of 07-10N 109-09 E, approximately 174.4 nm southeast of Con Son Island, by eleven pirates armed with long knives and pistols. The nine crew members were forced overboard into a life raft and rescued
VIETNAM: Tanker robbed 15 Jan 09 at 0415 local time while anchored in position 10-14N 107-04E, Vungtau outer anchorage. Two robbers boarded the tanker while anchored. A duty crewmember noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The ship's whistle was
VIETNAM: Tanker robbed 21 Apr 10 at 0308 local time while anchored in position 10-13.7N 107-05E, Vung Tau. Armed men boarded the tanker. The duty watchman from the bridge spotted the robbers and raised the ship's alarm. The robbers escaped with ship?s
Vietnam-Thailand Vietnam accused Thailand of trespassing in its territorial waters and seizing local fishing vessels along with the crews on 24 February 1996. The Vietnam news agency reported that approximately 40 Thai fishing vessels, escorted by Naval
VIETNAM: Two fishing boats were attacked by gunfire and hijacked 1 Feb off Kien Giang Province. Three pirates pulled alongside the two boats and opened fire, forcing the eighteen crew to jump into the water. The pirates then stole the boats and fled in
VIETNAM: Unidentified container ship reported boarding and attempted robbery during night of 7 Mar, while in position 10-19.7N - 107-02E, Vung Tau anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed. They tried to break open locks on forward storerooms but
VIETNAM-Vicinity Cam Pha Roads Early morning of 11 Apr 92 three pirates armed with knives boarded M/V WORLD ARETUS, while ship was at anchor. The attack was discovered and crew mobilized, which caused the pirates to flee with mooring lines and other
VIETNAM, VUNG TAO PILOT STATION VICINITY- 152200APR91 A SHIP OF THE HAN NUI SHIPPING COMPANY WAS BOARDED, WHILE AWAITING PILOT IN THE VICINITY OF VUNG TAO PILOT STATION, BY TWENTY MEN ARMED WITH AUTOMATIC WEAPONS AND WEARING SKI MASK. PIRATES ESCAPED
VIETNAM: Wood chip carrier was boarded and robbed at anchor 7 Mar at 0200 local time while anchored in position 20-41N 107-13E, near the Cai Lan Pilot Station. Robbers boarded via the anchor chain. The bosun store was broken into and ship's stores were
VISAKHAPATNAM ANCHORAGE, INDIA: Tanker reported attempted boarding 29 Oct at 0730 local time while at anchor in position 17-40N 083-25E, at Visakhapatnam achorage. Five robbers in a fishing boat approached a tanker at anchor. They attempted to board by
VISHAKHAPATNAM ANCHORAGE, INDIA: Three robbers using ropes and a hook boarded an anchored LPG tanker from astern. When sighted the OOW raised general alarm and duty security patrol rushed to the poop deck. Robbers escaped with stolen ship's stores.
VUNGTAU ANCHORAGE, VIETNAM:Two robbers boarded a bitumen tanker at anchor. Duty a/b noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The ship's whistle was sounded and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, robbers jumped into the water and escaped with the
Vung Tau, Vietnam: Six robbers in a fishing boat approached a general cargo ship at anchor. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the ship. One of them threatened the duty crew with a knife while the other robber stole ship's stores. Later they jumped
VUNG TAU, VIETNAM: Two robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty watchman sighted the robbers and vessel immediately raised alarm and ship's horn. Robbers managed to escape with ship's stores. Port authority informed.
WAGLAN ISLAND M/V KO MAL SHAN WAS BOARDED BY ARMED PIRATES ESCORTED BY SPEEDBOATS, APPROX NINE MILES OFF OF WAGLAN ISLAND. THE VESSEL WAS ORDERED TO ALTER COURSE TO AN UNKNOWN DESTINATION. IT WAS'NT SAID HOW MUCH OF THE CARGO WAS STOLEN OR HOW MANY OF
WARRI RIVER, NIGERIA:SEVERAL SPEEDBOATS WITH HEAVILY ARMED MEN APPROACHED A GENERAL CARGO SHIP UNDER PILOTAGE. THEY FIRED WARNING SHOTS INTO THE AIR, ORDERED THE PILOT TO STOP THE SHIP AD DEMANDED THE GANGWAY LADDER TO BE LOWERED. THE PIRATES BOARDED THE
WEST CENTRAL PACIFIC:An unidentified bulk carrier reported being followed for one hour and thirty minutes during the night of 5 Apr in position 16-20N, 133-43E. Suspicious craft described as having twin bows on 30 meter length and speed of about 18
WEST COAST AFRICA. NIGERIA. BONNY RIVER. THE INGA BASTIAN WAS BOARDED AND LOOTED BY PIRATES AT THE ENTRANCE TO BONNY RIVER ON 14 APRIL 1988. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
West Coast Luzon, Philippines: Three blue colored speedboats, chased a bulk carrier underway. Ship increased speed made evasive maneuvers, raised alarm and fire hoses standby. Pirates aborted the attempt after 30 minutes.
WEST COAST OF AFRICA. WESTERN SAHARA. MAURITANIA. There have been reports of firings during recent months on cargo ships and fishing boats in the waters near the coasts of Mauritania and Western Sahara. The reported attacks have been with rocket
WESTER INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 05-20N 048-30E at 140505 UTC Sep. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN ARABIAN SEA: Merchant vessel attacked in 15-01N 054-56E at 1206Z on 28 February. Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: A bulk carrier reported coming under fire 21 Apr at 1050 UTC while underway in position 01-10.05N 065-00.08E. Four men in a blue skiff armed with rpgs and automatic weapons opened fire on the vessel for approximately three minutes.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: A merchant vessel reported being attacked at 0800Z on 02 Jan in position 17-57N 066-10E, approximately 338 miles southwest of Mumbai, India. This area will remain high risk for atleast the next 24-48 hours. Vessels are advised to
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 0830 UTC on 28 Mar 10 in position 01-01S 057-14E. This area will remain high risk for the next 24-48 hours as weather conditions continue to be conducive to small boat operations.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: A merchant vessel was attacked in 06-01S 042-20E at 1620Z on 06 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: A mothership vessel lowered two skiffs that approached a tanker underway at 20 knots. Five to six persons in each skiff and weapons were sighted when skiffs reached about 500 meters. Security team onboard fired hand flares and
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: A pirate action group has been reported in 01-40S 057-37E at 0800 UTC 16 Apr 10. One motherskiff, two attack skiffs course 230, speed 6 knots.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: A suspicious approach was reported on 100558Z Nov by a merchant vessel in position 06-15N 064-44E. The suspious approach is most probally connected with the attack on the 090834Z Nov, when a merchant vessel was reported under attack
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier fired on 2 Nov at 0300Z while underway in position 03-58S 043-49E, approximately 285 miles east of Mombasa, Kenya. Seven pirates armed with rpgs and automatic guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN, EAST OF SEYCHELLES ISLAND: OOW onboard a VLCC sighted two skiffs approaching. The VLCC increased speed to maimum and made evasive maneuvers and applied anti piracy measures. The skiff had five pirates carrying guns and a ladder.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel attacked in 02-24S 046-07E at 1100Z on 01 Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel attacked in 06-27S 040-08E at 2114Z on 17 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (SAKOBA), previously hijacked, is being used as a platform for piracy in 00-52N 046-56E at 080704 UTC Mar.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Hijacked merchant vessel IZUMI conducting mothership operations in 12-22.1N 062-05.1E at 212341Z Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN, KENYA: Merchant vessel attacked in 03-28S 040-49E at 101338Z Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN, KENYA:Piracy action group reported in 04-01S 041-12E at 120355Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN, KENYA: Six pirates wearing masks, armed with guns and rpg in a skiff fired upon a drifting bulk carrier with intent to hijack. Ship increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The pirates aborted the attempted boarding due to the
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN, KENYA:Tanker fired upon 29 Oct at 1245Z while underway in position 04-22S 039-58E, approximately 28 miles southeast of Mombasa. Pirates armed with rpgs and ak-47s in two skiffs fired upon a tanker with intent to board. Security team
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 00-19S 047-00E on 18 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 00-39N 065-03E on 27 Nov at 0820Z. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 00-59S 057-19E at 280830 UTC Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 01-12S 058-32E at 1432Z on 20 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 01-18S 052-47E at 181945Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 01-35N 055-26E at 220545Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 03-05-12N 049-48-29E on 17 Dec at 0342Z. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 03-55N 056-20E at 0403Z on 02 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 04-13S 042-23E at 1525Z on 20 Sep. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 05-15S 043-39E at 030700Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 09-57S 041-46E at 101212Z Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 09-57S 042-19E at 310632Z Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 11-51N 060-50E at 0707Z on 08 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 11-56S 058-41E at 1415Z on 18 May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 12-16.1S 043-19.5E at 0850Z on 22 Sep. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked in 18-27N 061-50E at 140756Z Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme cautioin
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attcked in 17-03N 062-45E at 220428Z Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel BELUGA NOMINATION hijacked. Last known position 01-45S 051-00E at 1700Z on 25 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel hijacked in 07-11S 041-02E at 282036 UTC Sep. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel hijacked in 13-49.8S 054-27.6E on 08 Oct. Awaiting further details.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Mothership activity in vicinity 10-11N 057-05E. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Mothership activity reported 07-34N 060-16E at 061015Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Mothership activity vicinity 03-45S 046-45E at 030410Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Mothership activity vicinity 07-23N 064-50E. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Mothership activity vicinity 10-38N 056-44E. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Mothership reported in 00-30S 053-04E at 210757 UTC Apr. Vessels passing within 100 miles are advised to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Motor vessel attacked in 09-20S 044-32E at 041406 UTC Apr. Vessels passing within 100 miles are advised to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Piracy action group reported in 07-33S 042-05E at 111030Z Dec. Vessels passing within 100 miles are advised to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Pirate action group in 02-41N 055-24E at 210911Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Pirate action group in 06-12S 050-02E at 180953Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Pirate activity group, one whaler and one skiff detected in position 05-20.0S 042-40.8E at 0655Z on 03 Nov. Four persons in the skiff/ ladder sighted, 12 barrels and four persons in whaler. Vessels are advised to keep well clear of
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Pirate activity in 05-30S 043-30E at 031830Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Pirate activity in 13-14.8S 054-43.0E on 13 Dec. The area involved should be avoided if possible. This area will remain high risk for at least 24-48 hours. Caution advised.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Pirate activity reported in 03-15S 042-03E at 060855 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a product tanker underway. Master raised alarm took anti-piracy measures, increased speed and managed to evade the boarding.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Pirates chased a tanker underway and opened fire on her. Due to anti-piracy measures, the tanker evaded the hijack.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Pirate ship M/V Orna carrying out mothership operations in position 06-09N 050-33E at 0908Z on 26 May. Vessels are advised to keep well clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 00-01N 054-00E at 270957UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 01-19N 045-39E at 100930 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 01-59N 051-45E at 050912 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 02-09N 052-51E at 060711 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 03-03N 052-24E at 271021 UTC Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 03-49S 052-12E at 271004 UTC Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 04-42S 040-07E at 100600Z Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 1000 miles clear of this postion and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 06-00S 045-00E on 22 Apr. Mariners are advised to keep clear of this area if possible. Area is considered high risk for atleast the next 24-48 hours.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 06-18S 042-12E at 141000 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep clear 100 miles of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mother ship activity in 09-29N 068-44E on 25 Nov at 1940Z. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity in 09-36N 051-32E at 060757 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Possible mothership activity within 150 miles of 02-00S 045-00E on 19 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Product tanker (POLAR) hijacked 30 Oct at 0140Z while underway in position 12-12N 064-53E, approximately 700 miles east of Socotra Island. Armed pirates in two skiffs boarded and hijacked a product tanker. (IMB, TW)
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Six pirates in a skiff approached, fired upon and attempted to board a naval auxiliary ship underway from the stern. The naval force-protection team from the ship returned fire in self defense forcing the pirates to abort the
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN, SOMALIA: Pirates armed with rpg and rifles in two skiffs chased and fired upon a chemical tanker. The vessel sent a distress signal and all crew members hid in the citadel. Upon receiving the distress the IMB piracy reporting center
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Suspected hijacked vessel being used for pirate activity in 06-43S 044-22E at 230840 UTC Mar.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN, TANZANIA: A merchant vessel reported being chased by hijacked vessel (IZUMI) at 1316Z in position 05-09S 040-45E. Pirates aboard IZUMI launched one skiff which fired upon the target vessel. After four hours of chasing and firing,
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN, TANZANIA: A tanker reported coming under fire 25 May 10 at 0235 UTC while underway in position 05-40S 039-29E. Vessel reported being fired upon by one skiff with five persons onboard. The skiff aborted the attack after approximately
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN, TANZANIA: Merchant vessel attacked in 09-52S 040-08E at 101911Z Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Three pirates armed with automatic guns in a small white colored craft approached a bulk carrier underway. At a distance of around 400 meters from the ship the pirates opened fire. Master raised alarm, increased speed and crew
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel attacked in 04-59.4N 067-06.4E at 101115Z Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
WESTERN SAHARA. PORTUGUESE FISHING VESSEL, NEJMA-5, (SAILING UNDER MOROCCAN FLAG) WAS ATTACKED BY PRESUMED SAHARAN GUERRILLAS ON AN UNIDENTIFIED PATROL VESSEL, FIRING HEAVY ARMS AND ROCKETS, CAUSING GRAVE DAMAGE. ONE CREWMEMBER WAS KILLED AND THREE
WEST OF KEPULAUAN TAMBELAN, INDONESIA: Eight pirates armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Pirates stole ship's cash, crew personal properties and escaped.
WHILE AT ANCHOR IN SANTOS ROADS, M/V ALASKA WAS BOARDED BY 11 ARMED PIRATES. PIRATES HELD CREW AT GUNPOINT AND BROKE INTO TWO CONTAINERS. CREW WAS NOT INJURED AND ATTACK WAS REPORTED TO PORT CONTROL WHILE IN PROGRESS.
While at Sandakan inner harbor anchorage, in 05-49-24n 118-06-54e, M/V Nanyo boarded by pirates between 0001 and 0500. Four hawser Ropes and one wire cutter were stolen from forecastle store. No Injuries to crew.
WHILE BERTHED AT THE CONTAINER TERMINAL IN DAR ES SALAAM, THE VESSEL WAS ATTACKED TWICE BY PIRATES DURING THE NIGHT, ONCE AT 0200 HRS AND AGAIN AT 0400 HRS. THE PIRATES BOARDED THE VESSEL FROM SEVERAL SMALL BOATS AND OPENED SIX CONTAINERS STOWED ON DECK.
WHILE ENROUTE FROM PUSAN TO SINGAPORE, ON 16 FEB AT 1600 HRS LOCAL TIME IN 19-19N 118-43E, THE M/V LION WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES. A WOODEN BOAT WAS SEEN APPROACHING THE VESSEL AT HIGH SPEED FROM A TRAWLER, OBSERVED ABOUT FIVE MILES AFT. THE BOAT, WITH 8
WHILE PROCEEDING TOWARDS FUJAIRAH THE PRESIDENT TAYLOR WAS CHALLENGED BY AN IRANIAN NAVAL VESSEL AND ORDERED TO HEAVE TO FOR INSPECTION. THE PRES. TAYLOR WAS IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS AND REFUSED TO STOP. THE IRANIANS THREATENED ACTION AND THE U.S. SHIP
W. MEDITERRANIAN-COAST OF ALGERIA-VICINITY CAP-DE-FER 032215ZJUN91 US FLAG SHIP, SS WRIGHT, WAS HARRASSED WHILE STEAMING IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS -IN THE VICINITY OF CAP-DE-FER- BY FAST ATTACK GUN BOATS, SHOWING VESSEL FISHING LIGHTING CHARACTERISTICS.
W. MEDITERRANIAN-COAST OF ALGERIA-VICINITY CAP DE TROIS FOURCHES 07JUN91 Spanish Trawler ENMANUEL was fired upon by an Algerian Patrol Vessel, killing crewman Jose Salmeron of Almeria, Spain. The attack took place in International Waters, 64-miles SW
YELLOW SEA NEAR CHINESE COAST. 08 MAY 93 F/V DALRYBA WAS BOARDED BY ARMED PIRATES IN THE NORTHEAST YELLOW SEA BUT HASTILY RETREATED WHEN THEY SAW AN APPROACHING VESSEL. NONE OF THE PIRATES WERE HURT AND NOTHING WAS STOLEN.
YELLOW SEA: South Korean Coast Guard officer killed on a Chinese fishing boat on 25 Sep 08, southwest of Jeolla Province. Chinese fishermen are accused of attacking the coast guard officer as he tried to board the Chinese vessel. They hit him with a
YEMEN:An Australian woman was injured when five armed attackers assaulted the yacht (GONE TROPPO) carrying her and her family 27 Jan in position 13-03N 048-41E in the Gulf of Aden. After firing a barrage of shots the attackers boarded the yacht,
YEMEN: An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempted boarding 5 Nov at 0715 UTC while underway in position 12-29N, 044-43E five nm from Aden. Ship began evasive maneuvers and attempt to board was abandoned.
YEMEN: An unidentified cargo ship reports "several" attempts to board 29 Jan at 0555 local time while underway in position 14-34.6N 049-33.5E, 7.5 nm from Ash Shihr Oil Terminal.Four persons, armed with shotguns, made passes at the ship until crew
YEMEN: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 26 Sep at 1255 UTC, while underway in position 12-37.5N 043-19.2E off Perim Island. Two speedboats, each with 9 men armed with guns attempted board using grappling hooks. Crew mustered and
YEMEN:Bulk carrier fired upon on 27 June at 14-22N 054-38E, 110 nm North of Socotra Island. Pirates in a dhow approached the vessel while underway. The Master raised the alarm and took evasive maneuvers. As the dhow approached, the onboard security team
YEMEN:Container ship experience an attempted boarding on 07 May at 08:17 N-056:29 E, around 275 nm south east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates in three skiffs approached and attempted to board the ship. Alarm was sounded and all non-essential crew
YEMEN:Crude oil tanker attacked on 09 May while underway at 10:40 N - 060:04 E 345 nm east-southeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates in two skiffs armed with AK47 and RPG approached the crude tanker. The pirates fired seven RPG rounds and more than 300
YEMEN:Fishing vessel hijacked on 21 April underway at 15:20 N - 052:12 E 17nm South of Ras Fartak, Yemen. Somalia pirates hijacked a fishing vessel and two of her skiffs underway.
YEMEN:On 01 August, an underway LPG tanker experienced a suspicious approach by two skiffs in vicinity of 13-40N 042-39E, near the Jazirat Hanisha Al Kabir Island when a Yemeni-style skiff shadowed the vessel at a distance of 1 nm while another
YEMEN:On 08 January, LPG tanker experienced suspicious approach at 12-40N 043-16E, at Bab El Mandeb. Approximately 5 to 6 persons each in two skiffs approached the vessel while underway. Alarm raised, anti-piracy measures initiated, and distress message
YEMEN:On 14 June, the underway Malta-flagged tanker experienced a suspicious approach at 12-36N 043-25E, approximately 2 nm southwest of Birim Island. A single skiff paralleled the tanker's course, and then moved toward the vessel at high speed,
YEMEN:On 16 July, the Marshall Islands-flagged underway chemical tanker CONCORD experienced a suspicious approach by three skiffs at 13-28N 043-01E, approximately 16 nm northwest of Mocha. The onboard security team took their position while non essential
YEMEN:On 19 May, the underway tanker FIDELITY 2 was fired upon at 12-19N 043-58E, approximately 17nm south of the Al Maqatirah District coast. The tanker reported via VHF channel 16, being fired upon by 1 red and 1 white skiff. An embarked armed security
YEMEN:On 20 June, an underway merchant vessel experienced an aggressive approach by two skiffs at 12-42N 043-19E, approximately 5 nm northwest of Birim Island. The first skiff with two pirates on board approached from the starboard side, while the second
YEMEN:On 20 May, the underway bulk carrier YONGXING experienced a suspicious approach by two skiffs at 13-11N 048-54E, approximately 65 nm south of Al Mukalla. The two yellow and blue skiffs with 12 individuals on board approached from the port side.
YEMEN:On 20 May, the underway tanker ENJOY was attacked at 13-12N 049-56E, approximately 100nm south-southeast of Al Mukalla. Via VHF Chan 16, the tanker requested warship assistance due to being attacked by 7 skiffs. The warship dispatched a helicopter,
YEMEN:On 25 March, an underway tanker experienced a suspicious approach at 14-01N 051-33E, approximately 141 nm south-southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. A group of boats closed to within 0.8 nm of the vessel, who displayed weapons resulting in the approach
YEMEN:On 4 March, the tanker AL BUHAIRA experienced a suspicious approach at 14-17N 049-51E, at approximately 40 nm southeast of Mukalla City. Four skiffs with approximately six persons in each skiff approached the underway vessel from the port bow,
YEMEN:Tanker fired upon on 10 May while underway at 14:18 N - 058:27 E around 260 nm east-northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. Six pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon a tanker underway from a distance of 500 meters. The armed security team
YEMEN: The 157,833 ton, French Antarctic Territory flag ultra large crude carrier (LIMBURG) was damaged by explosion in the morning hours of 6 Oct as it picked up the pilot before mooring at al Shihr in position 14 42N, 049 32E. One crew member is dead
YEMEN:THE 22,572-TON, BAHAMAS FLAG CONTAINER SHIP (GULF STAR) WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 16 MAY BETWEEN 0030 AND 0600 LOCAL TIME BY PERSONS WHO ENTERED RADIO ROOM AND STOLE A LAPTOP COMPUTER, TWO PRINTERS AND A FAX MACHINE.
YEMEN:THE 4,878-TON, ST. VINCENT-FLAG VEHICLE CARRIER (DELOS CARRIER) WAS ABANDONED ABOUT 16 MAY BY ITS OFFICERS AND CREW AFTER THE SALVOR CONTRACTED TO FREE THE VESSEL AGROUND OFF YEMEN NEAR HODEIDAH LEFT THE SCENE FOLLOWING DEMANDS FOR PAYMENTS AND
YEMEN:THE U.S. FLAG DESTROYER USS COLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED 12 OCT BY AN EXPLOSION CAUSED BY AN APPARENT SUICIDE BOAT ATTACK WHILE MOORING AT THE PORT OF ADEN FOR REFUELING. THE REPORTED CASUALTY TOLL IS 17 DEAD AND NUMEROUS INJURIES. THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
YEMEN: Two U.S. Sailboats were approached 08 Mar at 1700 local time, while underway in position 13-28N 048-07E. Two fast boats, with four men in each, opened fire on the yachts (aiming at the cockpits) approximately 30 miles off the coast of Yemen. One
YEMEN: Unidentified fishing boats were hijacked 6 Mar near Abd al Kuri Islands, Socotra. Somali pirates hijacked four Yemeni fishing vessels with 50 fishermen on board, as they carriedout their daily fishing duties. The four vessels where taken to an