1990-9
26
CUBAN GUNBOAT
BELESBAT QUEEN
A CUBAN GUNBOAT COMMANDEERED LUXURY YACHT BELESBAT QUEEN (145 FEET)    14 MILES NORTH OF CUBA ON 13 JUNE 1990.  THE CUBAN GUNBOAT             FIRED SHOTS ACROSS THE YACHT'S BOW SEVERAL TIMES.  CUBAN               AUTHORITIES HELD THE YACHT THE MASTER AND
Naval Engagement
Vessel
IV
1990-10
71
PIRATES
RO/RO SEA DRAGON
20 MARCH 1990. BORNEO.                                                                                                                        PIRATES HELD THE MASTER OF THE SEA DRAGON BEFORE ROBBING               HIM OF US$ 7,000 AND VALUABLES.  THE INCI
Pirate Assault
Cargo Ship
XI
1990-11
61
RO/RO SUNRISE
20 MARCH 1990. SINGAPORE.                                                                                                                     FOUR MEN WITH KNIVES BOARDED THE SUNRISE ON 20 MARCH 1990 NEAR         HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE.  THE PIRATES TIED U
VIII
1989-16
62
PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF YEMEN
U.S. MARINERS
RED SEA, YEMEN                                                                                                                                1. MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT CAUTION SHOULD BE OBSERVED IN ENTERING       THE TWELVE NAUTICAL MILE TERRITORIAL S
Other
IX
1989-17
63
LASH STONEWALL JACKSON
Indian ocean                                                                                                                                  On Sept. 24th 1989 0200hrs. (local time) while approaching the pilot   Station at madras, India, the vessel Ston
1989-18
24
CHEMICAL CARRIER:STOLT EAGLE
ARATU, BRAZIL  14 DECEMBER 1989                                                                                                               While at anchor in the harbor of Aratu, Brazil, the STOLT EAGLE        was boarded by (6) six pirates. The pirat
V
1989-19
MOGADISHU REBELS
ALL SHIPPING
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.
1989-20
PIRATE
CONTAINER SHIP
PANAMA CANAL. 20 DECEMBER 1989.                                                                                                               THE MOTOR CONTAINER SHIP ASIAN SENATOR, LIBERIAN REGISTRY,             O.N. 8561, WAS BOARDED AND TAKEN OVER BY
1990-1
22
S/S MALLORY LYKES
Guayaquil Equador.                                                                                                                            At 270015z Dec 1989 during undocking at Guayaquil, the channel         Pilot noted pirates alongside starboard s
XII
1989-6
92
M/V ISLA LUZON
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 W
Merchant Vessel
1997-82
CONTAINERSHIP ZIM MONTEVIDEO
BRAZIL:                                                                                                                                       The 15,922-ton Antigua flagged containership (Zim Montevideo) was      robbed while docked in Guanabara Bay, Rio
1997-83
91
CONTAINERSHIP YI HE
PHILIPPINES                                                                                                                                        The 21,609 ton Chinese flag containership Yi He was boarded       in Manilla Bay 17 Oct 97 by four armed me
1997-84
93
CARGO SHIP TRONO
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 injur
1997-85
TANKER NORTHSEAS BELLOWS
STRAITS OF MALACCA                                                                                                                                 The 43,398 ton Danish flag tanker Northsea Bellows was attacked   in the Singapore straits area of the Stra
Tanker
1997-86
TANKER ORIENTAL CITY
THAILAND                                                                                                                                           The 192 ton Honduran flag tanker Oriental City was seized by      pirates in International waters in the Gu
1997-78
NORMAR SPLENDOUR
INDIA - ROADS OF KANDLA                                                                                                                       The 4,159 gross ton Liberian-flagged tanker (Normar Splendour) was     boarded by pirates at 0100 local time whi
1997-87
YACHT POLOFLAT
RED SEA: ERITRREA-ZUBAYR ISLANDS                                                                                                                   The Australian-flag yacht Poloflat had been attacked by pirates   while on the Red Sea close to the Zubayr
Sailing Vessel
1997-70
53
ASSAILANTS
MERCHANT VESSEL
Mediterranean Sea                                                                                                                             Malta: The Bunkering vessel (Seagull) (NFI) was boarded in port at     Hay Wharf, Marsamxett, Malta at 1230 16Au
III
1997-71
Ecuador                                                                                                                                       The 17,367 gross ton Bahamian flagged general cargo ship (Illapel)     was boarded by two armed robbers while it
1997-72
Thailand                                                                                                                                      The 11,356 gross ton Maltese flag bulk carrier (Aro) was boarded by    approximatetly five to eight persons whil
1997-73
57
MERCHNANT VESSEL
CAMEROON, PORT DOUALA.                                                                                                                        THE 12,445 GROSS TON BAHAMAS-FLAG CONTAINER SHIP (CMBT EXPRESS), WAS   BOARDED IN PORT AT DOUALA, CAMEROON BY A
II
1995-125
YUN CHENG
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 REPO
1995-115
PRESIDENT HARRISON
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
1995-116
NEDLLOYD SAO PAULO
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
1995-117
ESSBERGER PILOT
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 THROUG
1995-118
NEDLLOYD CRISTOBAL
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
1995-119
28
THIEVES
F/V LADY DIANA
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 ANOTHE
Fishing Vessel
1995-120
25
STOWAWAYS
GUR MAIDEN
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 U
1995-121
REBELS
IRISH MONA
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
1995-122
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 WH
1995-123
ANNA SIERRA
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 CHA
1994-42
A BIMCO owner member reports an incident which took place off the      Somali coast in the Gulf of Aden on 10 September 1994. The vessel      had sheltered off the coast during heavy weather. At 1538 hrs GMT      she was underway at a speed of 12.2 knots
2015-170
Pirates
Fishing Ship
VIETNAM: On 31 July near position 16-30N 112-00E, the Vietnam-flagged fishing ship QNg 96507 TS reported that a group of pirates from three Chinese ships boarded the fishing ship, attacked the crewmen and ransacked the ship in an area of the western Para
2015-171
Robbers
Product Tanker
INDIA: On 24 July, at 0445 local time, a duty watchman informed the duty officer on the bridge that two robbers had boarded an anchored product tanker via the forecastle near position  23-01N 070-13E, Kandla Port Anchorage. The alarm was raised and the c
2015-172
INDIA: On 23 July, at 2345 local time, a duty officer on board an anchored product tanker noticed two robbers had boarded the ship using a ladder in a small boat near position 23-01N 070-13E, Kandla Port Anchorage. Ship's Master raised the general alarm
2015-173
MALAYSIA: Malaysian authorities have located the tanker MT Joaquim on 9 August near position  02-03N 101-59E in the Malacca Straits. The tanker was hijacked on 08 August and the oil cargo was stolen. Two crew members were injured during the incident and
2015-174
Bulk Carrier
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 9 August near position 01-06N 103-34E, six robbers with long knives in a small fast boat boarded the stern of a bulk carrier underway. They entered the engine room and stole ship's spares. The duty crew sighted the robbers as the rob
1994-32
VIETNAMESE
FROM BIMCO WEEKLY NEWS, DATED 27 JULY 1994:                            VIETNAMESE BORDER POLICE HAVE MANAGED TO MAKE ARRESTS IN               EIGHT CASES OF PIRACY DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 1994, THE         VIETNAMESE GOVERNMENT HAS SAID.  SOME 28
1994-33
M/V GORNO ALTAYSK
M/V GORNO ALTAYSK WHILE AT ANCHOR IN MANILA BAY WAS ATTACKED BY        PIRATES. TWO BOAT LOADS OF PIRATES BOARDED THE M/V DURING A STORM.     PIRATES WERE ABLE TO GET ON BOARD BY CLIMBING THROUGH THE HOLE FOR     THE ANCHOR CHAIN. GUARDS POSTED ON THE M/
1994-34
TUG FOKU MARU NO. 8
FIVE PIRATES ARMED WITH KNIVES ROBBED THE CREW OF THEIR BELONGINGS     WHILE THE TUG WAS IN MANILA BAY. TWO CREWMEN OF THE TUG WERE           HURT IN THE ATTACK.
Tugboat
1994-35
PIRATESS
M/V ALEXANDERGRACHT
DUTCH M/V ALEXANDERGRACHT WAS ATTACKED BY FOUR ARMED PIRATES           WITH HANDGUNS IN VITORIA ROADS, BRAZIL. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE          TO VESSEL. ABOUT 10,000 US DOLLARS WORTH OF CASH/PROPERTY              STOLEN FROM CREW.
1994-36
M/V MAERSK LA PLATA
CONTAINER VESSEL MAERSK LA PLATA WAS INVADED BY 10 ARMED PIRATES       WHILE AT ANCHOR IN SANTOS. PIRATES STOLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT,         MONEY AND CREW'S BELONGINGS. PIRATES DEPARTED IN TWO SMALL BOATS.      NO CARGO FROM THE CONTAINERS WAS STOLEN.
1994-37
TUG FUKU MARU NO. 8
20 AUG 94, TUG FUKU MARU NO. 8 WAS ATTACKED BY SIX PIRATES OFF         MANILA YACHT BASIN IN THE PHILIPPINES. PIRATES STOLE TWO RADIO         SETS, COMPASS, TELESCOPE AND MONIES OF VARIOUS CURRENCIES FROM THE     MASTER. ONE OF THE PIRATES WAS A FEMALE A
1989-15
MAJOR SHIPPING
SOUTH CHINA SEA.                                                                                                                              1. A LIBERIAN-REGISTERED PETROLEUM GAS TANKER OPERATED BY A JAPANESE   COMPANY WAS ATTACKED AUGUST 6, 1989 BY TH
1989-7
UNKNOWN  TERRORISTS
OCEAN STAR
AFRICA, WEST COAST.                                                    THE OCEAN STAR AND ANOTHER YACHT WERE FIRED UPON WHILE SAILING OFF     THE MOSAMBICAN COAST, SOUTH OF PUNTA DA BARRA DE SOUSA.                THE ATTACK LASTED 15 MINUTES. NO PERSONAL
VII
1989-8
56
SYRIA
SEA TIGER
LEBANON.                                                               THE LEBANESE YACHT SEA TIGER AND HER CREW OF SIX WERE INTERCEPTED BY   SYRIAN GUNBOATS OFF OF LEBANON'S CHRISTIAN ENCLAVE AND TAKEN TO THE    PORT OF TARTOUS WHERE THEY WERE QUESTIONE
1989-9
AMERICAN FLAG SHIP
MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN TRANSITING THE        STRAIT OF MALACCA AND ADJACENT WATERS BECAUSE OF CONTINUED REPORTS OF  SHIPS BEING BOARDED AND ROBBED BY ARMED PIRATES. ON 29 JANUARY,'85     IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN AMERICAN FLAG SHI
1989-10
UNKNOWN
UNNAMED VESSEL
GULF OF THAILAND.                                                      VESSEL REPORTED BEING FIRED UPON 201744Z SEPT.1984, WHILE IN           POSITION 11-55N 101-08E IN VICINITY OF KO CHUANG ISLAND.
Unknown
1989-11
SYRIAN GUNBOATS
M TANK ALOIL
LEBANON.                                                               M TANK ALOIL BROKE THROUGH A SYRIAN NAVAL BLOCKADE TO LEBANON. SHE     DISCHARGED HER CARGO AT JONIEH, LEBANON. THE ALOIL SAILED LIGHT 1215   JULY 9, 1989. WHILE SAILING IN INTERNATIO
1989-12
UNKNOWN VESSEL
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
1989-5
51
PIRATES/THIEVES
ESSO LANGUEDONC
AT NIGHT WHILE AT ANCHOR IN ABOVE POSITION, EIGHT MILES OFFSHORE       OF DAKKAR, THE VESSEL WAS BOARDED BY AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF PERSONS.     THE VESSEL HAD A BRIDGE WATCH AND ALL DECK LIGHTS ON.                  A MOORING LINE AND MOORING TALE, 800 KILO
1989-13
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.
1989-14
SHIPPING
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
1997-74
INDIA, ROADS OF KANDLA.                                                                                                                       THE 4,159 GROSS TON LIBERIAN FLAGGED TANKER (NORMAR SPLENDER) WAS      BOARDED BY PIRATES AT 0100 LOCAL TIME WHI
1997-69
India                                                                                                                                         The 4,159 gross ton Liberian flagged tanker (Normar Splendour) was     boarded by pirates at 0100 local time whi
1997-75
BRAZIL, PORT SANTOS.                                                                                                                          ARMED INTRUDERS HELD TWO CREWMEMBERS AT GUNPOINT TO GAIN ACCESS TO     A SAFE ABOARD THE 11,084 PANAMANIAN FLAGG
1997-76
SRI LANKA, PULMODDAI.                                                                                                                         LIBERATION TIGERS OF TAMIL EELAM (LITE) ATTACKED THE 20,284 GROSS TON  PANAMANIAN-FLAG, CHINESE OWNED BULK CARRI
1997-77
SRI LANKA, COLOMBO.                                                                                                                           THE 16,500 GROSS TON GERMAN FLAGGED CONTAINER SHIP (FRESENA) WAS       ATTACKED 06 SEP 97 BY ROBBERS WHILE AT AN
1997-62
Indian Ocean                                                                                                                                  The 8,957 gross ton Malaysia flagged containership (Bunga Mas Lima)    was boarded by thieves on July 11, 1997 w
1997-63
Indian Ocean                                                                                                                                  The 3,351 gross ton Denmark flagged general cargo ship (Star Bird)     was boarded by pirates during the evening
1997-64
South East Asia                                                                                                                               The 23,658 gross ton Saint Vincent flagged bulk carrier (Argonaut)     was boarded and robbed by 12 armed men wh
1995-124
URUGUAY EXPRESS
BETWEEN 08 AND 10 SEP 95, WHILE AT ANCHOR AWAITING ENTRY INTO THE      PORT OF SANTOS, THE URUGUAY-FLAGGED CONTAINERSHIP URUGUAY EXPRESS      WAS BOARDED BY THIEVES. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES BUT THE        THIEVES BROKE INTO TEN CONTAINERS.
1995-114
HERFAH
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.
1995-102
94
TSAI HSING SHUN NO.2
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 CR
1995-103
HIJACKERS
GUIA
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 T
1995-104
HYE MIEKO
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 MALAY
1995-105
HYE PROSPERITY
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 MILL
1995-106
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
1995-107
PETRO CONCORD
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.
1995-108
GENERAL MONARCH
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 KN
1995-109
IBN QUTAIBAH
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
1995-110
AMORGOS
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.
1995-111
IKAN SELANGAT
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
1995-112
VERANO/CORUNA/DOAL UCKA
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, MO
1995-113
INTRUDERS
ERASMUSGRACHT
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 FORE
1994-38
THUGS
M/V YOUNG II
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH M/V YOUNG II WAS ATTACKED BY          THUGS. CHIEF ENGINEER ALONG WITH 10 TO 12 CREWMEN WERE INJURED         IN THE ATTACK AND TAKEN TO LOCAL HOSPITAL. ROPES AND OTHER             MATERIALS WERE REPORTED STOLEN.
1994-39
M/V SCOTT UNITY
BIMCO members report that on 4 August 1994 thieves boarded a vessel    at the Georgetown anchorage. At 0120 hrs a thief was heard attempting  to break into the ship's galley, and shortly thereafter a              second thief was spotted on the poop deck
1994-40
assailants
m/v ULF RITSCHER
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 Bue
1994-41
M/V TORBEN SPIRIT/M/V ESSBERGER PIONEER
M/V TORBEN SPIRIT WHILE ONE MILE NORTH-WEST OF HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE    REPORTED AN ATTEMPT BY PIRATES TO BOARD. PIRATES APPROACHED IN         A FAST BOAT FROM STERN. TWO PERSONS ATTEMPTED TO BOARD M/V BEFORE      BEING SPOTTED BY VESSEL'S CREW AND RETREA
1994-30
52
UNKNOWN ITALIAN MERCHANT SHIP
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.
1994-14
M/V NORDSUND
CONTAINER VESSEL NORDSUND, ENROUTE KAOHSIUNG TAIWAN REPORTED THAT      A BLACK, VERY FAST FISHING VESSEL ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VESSEL.           NORDSUND ALTERED COURSE AND ALONG WITH ROUGH SEAS, PIRATES COULD       NOT BOARD. M/V NORDSUND INFORMED M/V TASM
1994-15
M/V STELLA LYKES
28 DEC 93 WHILE AT ANCHOR IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, M/V STELLA       LYKES WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES. PIRATES (9 TO 10) BOARDED FROM A         SMALL BOAT, STOLE SALAD OIL FROM SEALED CONTAINERS BEFORE BEING        CHASED AWAY BY CREW. REPORT FROM ANOTHER
1994-16
GERMAN FLAGGED VESSEL
09 APR 94 ISRAELI OCCUPATION AUTHORITIES OFF THE LEBANESE COAST        INTERCEPTED A GERMAN FLAGGED SHIP. PIRATES SEARCHED THE SHIP           BEFORE ALLOWING IT TO ENTER THE PORT OF TYRE.
1994-17
M/V CALIFORNIA ZEUS
M/V CALIFORNIA ZEUS WHILE AT ANCHORAGE ON 15 MAR 94 OFF OF             COLOMBO, SRI LANKA WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES. SHIP SOUNDED                GENERAL ALARM AND THREE PIRATES WERE SEEN JUMPING OVERBOARD.           SEVERAL CONTAINERS WERE FOUND OPENED WITH
1994-18
M/V KOTA INDAH
M/V KOTA INDAH ATTACKED BY UNIDENTIFIED BOAT WHICH FIRED SEVEN         ROCKETS. BOAT WAS OUTDISTANCED AND CLEAR. NO FURTHER ACTION            REPORTED.
1994-19
M/V FORUM WIND
M/V FORUM WIND ON 23 APR WAS APPROACHED BY A FIVE METER LONG           WOODEN VESSEL. VESSEL CAME ALONGSIDE VERY FAST WITH SEVERAL PERSONS    ON BOARD, ARMED, AND WITH A ROPE AND HOOK READY TO THROW OVER.         CHIEF MATE FIRED A ROCKET WHICH FELL TWO
1994-20
M/V IKAN BELIAK
M/V IKAN BELIAK WHILE AT ANCHOR IN TANJUNGPRIOK WAS BOARDED BY         PIRATES. ALARMS WERE SOUNDED AND PIRATES LEFT THE VESSEL,              NOTHING STOLEN.
1994-21
M/V BANKOK NAVEE
M/V BANGKOK NAVEE ANCHORED AT BELAWAN ROADS 0400 LOCAL TIME WAS        ATTACKED BY ARMED ROBBERS. ROBBERS RAIDED FORECASTLE STORES, TOOK      30 DRUMS OF PAINT. CREW UNHARMED.
1994-22
M/V ALASKA
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.
1985-2
SULU SEA: Lloyd's List of 15 May reports a 5,000 ton ship outran two heavily armed boats during a nighttime attack in the Southern Sulu Sea on 04 May. Ship hit by hand grenades and rifle fire.
1985-3
N/A
GULF OF TONKIN.                                                      Mariners should be advised that an uncertain situation exists in the Gulf of Tonkin and waters adjacent to Hainan Island due to increased tensions relative to the China/Viet Nam border
1985-4
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 possibl
1985-5
MOROCCO, WESTERN SAHARA.                                             Navigation prohibited zones established as follows:                                                                                           Area bound by shore and line joining 33-49N
1985-1
MERCHANT VESSELS
COLOMBIA:                                                             Mariners are advised to be alert to unusual, abnormal, or hostile activities by pirates (especially during darkened hours) in the approaches to and in Buenaventura Harbor/Anchorage. Tw
1985-7
NIGERIA, LAGOS.                                                                                                                               Reports of vessels being boarded by armed pirates off Lagos Harbor continue. Frequently vessels at anchor are bo
1985-8
SOUTH CHINA SEA, DISPUTED ISLANDS.                                     (SPRATLY ISLAND, DANGEROUS GROUND AREA).                                                                                                      Islands in the vicinity of the dangerous
1985-9
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, whe
1985-10
GULF OF SUEZ.                                                         Mariners should exercise extreme caution when transiting the waters of the Gulf of Suez.  There have been unconfirmed reports of explosions, possibly caused by mines, near ships in thi
1985-11
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
1985-12
TANKER
RED SEA.                                                                                                                        A tanker is believed to have struck a mine at 18-25N 040-10E.
1985-13
GULF OF THAILAND.                                                     Vessel reported being fired upon 201744Z Sep 84 in 11-55N 101-08E in vicinity of       Ko Chuang Island.
1999-52
STRONGHAND
GULF OF GUINEA The 497-ton Nigerian-flag tanker, Stronghand, was abandoned after being attacked and stripped by local youths. The vessel had run aground off Madangho, Nigeria in the Escavros River. Three crewmembers, who had been seized following the gro
1997-65
Africa                                                                                                                                        The ECOMOG peacekeeping force, a Nigerian led Military coalition       based in Liberia, warned ships and aircra
1997-66
Brazil                                                                                                                                        In a report received August 12, 1997, Brazilian police report that     some ships have been anchoring near a sma
1997-67
Bangkok, Thailand                                                                                                                             The 9,077 gross ton Malaysian flagged general cargo ship               (Alam Tangkas) was boarded by two pirates
1997-68
Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka                                                                                                                       The 2,704 gross ton North Korean flag cargo ship (Moran Bong) is to    be released by Tamil Tiger rebels which s
1997-61
Haiphong, Vietnam                                                                                                                             The 6,974 gross ton Panamanian flagged cargo ship (Oscar Venture)      was boarded by armed pirates while anchor
1997-55
South China Sea                                                                                                                               On May 30, 1997 the 8,937 gross ton Singapore-flagged general cargo    ship (Sinfa) was boarded by pirates while
1997-56
Manner, Sri Lanka                                                                                                                             Tamil Tiger separatists attacked a merchant vessel in Mannar, Sri      Lanka on July 1, 1997 and destroyed the v
1997-57
Indonesia                                                                                                                                     The Hong-Kong flagged 16,663 gross ton general cargo ship              (Noble Glory) was boarded and robbed by p
1995-101
FISHING VESSEL
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
1995-88
96
ALEKSEY CHUYEV
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 STEALI
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1995-89
BASS REEFER
AT 0530 LOCAL TIME ON 26 APR THIEVES BROKE INTO THE LOCKED             ENGINE ROOM OF THE M/V BASS REEFER WHILE THE VESSEL WAS AT             BERTH IN TANJUNG PRIOK. CREW SIGHTED AND PURSUED THE THIEVES,          BUT THEY ESCAPED. SPARE PARTS WERE STOLEN
1995-91
LILIANA DIMITROVA
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.
1995-92
DSR-TIANJIN
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
1995-93
PRINS PHILIPS WILLEM
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 FOL
1995-94
72
JAVA RAINBOW
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, HOWEV
1995-95
ZERVOS
Indonesia-Borneo: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 21 Oct at 0450 local time while anchored at Bontang. Duty seaman was locked inside crane housing but chief officer raised the alarm and the intruders fled.
1995-96
EGMONDGRACHT/QUEBEC
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.
1995-97
STOLT SPUR
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 DI
1995-87
M/V SEA LADY I
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.
1995-99
SHF 1104
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
1995-100
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
1994-23
M/V TIMBER TRADER XII
FILIPINO PIRATES IN ORANGE COLORED SPEEDBOAT ATTEMPTED TO COME         ONBOARD VESSEL. PIRATES NOTICED BY DUTY OFFICER WHO ALTERED            COURSE AND ALERTED CREW TO STAND-BY. PIRATES DEPARTED.
1994-24
M/V NORDSTAR
FIVE PIRATES BOARDED M/V NORDSTAR FROM A SMALL POWERED CRAFT           WHILE AT ANCHORAGE IN BELAWAN. CREW WAS CHASED WITH SWORD              LIKE WEAPONS. PAINTS AND LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT WAS STOLEN. NO           CREWMEN REPORTED INJURED.
1994-25
NORASIA SAMANTHA
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
1994-26
CONTAINER VESSEL GLUCKSBURG
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 EXPOLODE
1994-27
M/V PACIFIC GAS LPG
M/V Pacific gas while at anchor in Santan, Indonesia on May 29         Was attacked by pirates. Pirates boarded and broke into forecastle     Store and stole paint and mooring rope. Pirates disturbed by           Watchman and disappeared.
1994-28
M/V EVVIVA
M/V EVVIVA WHILE APPROACHING SINGAPORE STRAITS WAS APPROACHED          BY A SMALL 10 FOOT BOAT. TWO WATCHMEN ON DUTY WERE VIGILANT            AND REPORTED THE BOAT MOVEMENTS. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES THE            SMALL BOAT DRIFTED OFF.
1994-29
M/V SAN GIOVANNI
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.
1994-13
M/V TEQUILA
M/V TEQUILA WAS HIJACKED NEAR HONG KONG BY ARMED PIRATES IN TWO        SPEED BOATS. M/V TEQUILA WAS LAST SIGHTED OFF DANGUAN ISLAND IN        CHINESE WATERS. NO FURTHER INFORMATION.
1993-117
M/V KAYAX
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.
1993-118
M/V ALAM TELADAN
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.
1993-122
U.S. FLAGGED M/V GREEN ISLAND
M/V GREEN ISLAND WHILE APPROACHING ANCHORAGE AND WHILE AT ANCHOR       ON THE 11 DEC IN CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH WAS APPROACHED BY PIRATES.     SHIP'S SECURITY WATCH MANAGED TO THWART THE BOARDINGS. VESSEL'S        AGENT REPORTED THAT THE PORT DOES NOT HAV
1993-123
PIRATES, ARMED MEN
AWAFC VESSEL
M/V ATTACKED IN THE PORT OF HARCOURT, NIGERIA. CREW SUFFERED SLIGHT    INJURIES WHEN 8 MEN ARMED BOARDED THE SHIP. ACCORDING TO (AWAFC)       AMERICAN WEST AFRICAN FREIGHT CONFERENCE, PIER WATCHMEN DID NOT        INTERVENE. CONFERENCE ALSO CHARGES THAT S
1993-124
PIRATES ATTACKED UNKNOWN M/V IN BELAWAN, SUMATERA ON 09 DEC.           PIRATES BOARDED M/V AND STOLE 40 LTRS OF PAINT.
1994-1
M/V PEDOR MOST
10 JAN 94 M/V PEDOR MOST, APPROACHED BY A TRAWLER LIKE VESSEL PAINTED  GRAY WITH TEN UNIFORMED ARMED MEN ON DECK. THEY SIGNALLED AND USED A   WHISTLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP AND BOARD VESSEL. M/V PEDOR MOST IN      INTERNATIONAL WATERS USED CHANNEL 16 SEVE
1994-2
M/V JUI HO
05 JAN AT 0445 M/V JUI HO ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN A STEEL BODY BOAT     35 TO 40 METERS LONG, WITH HEAVY ARMS AND PISTOLS AND ABOUT 20         PEOPLE ON BOARD. CREW FORCED IN CABIN, PIRATES DEPARTED WITH CARGO     AND ALL WIRES WERE CUT ON THE BRIDGE. POS
1999-53
SAAD III
The 3,493-ton Belize-flag cargo ship, SAAD III, was attacked at Conakry, Guinea by a group 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
1999-54
SIK YANG
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 ship
1999-55
CHAUMONT
The 131,654-ton French-flag tanker, Chaumont, was attacked in the Phillip Channel, in Indonesian waters, near Singapore. The attackers threatened the watch officer with a machete and bound his hands. The tanker reportedly wandered off course while under
1999-56
JORK
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 bay as the robbers opened a supposedly empty container, from which they removed "many" ca
1999-57
SIAM XANXAI
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 oil
1999-58
UNIDENTIFIED
A BIMCO owner member reported that one of their reefer ships was subjected to hostilities near the entrance to the Benin River while navigating from Warri to Koko. Local tribesmen opened fire on the ship with automatic weapons. The ship suffered several
1999-59
YACHT
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 villa
1999-60
MOROCCAN NAVAL FORCES
LEADER A II
MEDITERRANEAN SEA: A Moroccan Navy gunboat attacked the Cyprus-flag bulk carrier, Leader A II,  using  a light deck gun and small arms fire. The attack occurred about 2 miles west of Tangier, after the ship, damaged by a fire earlier in the day, defied t
1999-61
Pirates boarded a vessel and stole ship's property at the port of Sandakan, Malaysia.
1999-62
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 ope
1999-63
NORDISLE
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
1999-51
MEXICO I
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.
1997-58
Indian Ocean                                                                                                                                  The 2,704 gross ton North Korean flagged general cargo ship            (Mo Ban Bong) was captured by Liberation
1997-59
Indonesia                                                                                                                                     On July 30, 1997 at 0500 local time the 22,135 gross ton Bahamina-     Flagged bulk carrier (Leira) was boarded
1997-60
Philippines                                                                                                                                   The 40,465 gross ton German flagged containership (Villw D'Aquarius)   was boarded and robbed by pirates on July
1997-54
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MILITARY VESSELS
MEDITERRANEAN SEA:                                                      Two seperate incidents on June 11, 1997 highlight the maritime violence involving Albanians. It was reported that an unidentified Albanian registered vessel, carrying 700 people fire
1997-48
China                                                                                                                                         On April 29, 1997 the 10,917 gross ton Liberian flagged container      ship (Cape Sable) was boarded and robbed
1997-49
Brazil                                                                                                                                        The 10,949 gross ton Russian flagged merchant ship (Ilya Erenburg)     was attacked by pirates armed with guns a
1997-50
Europe                                                                                                                                        On May 30, 1997, the yacht "Fair Lady" was reported stolen. The theft  occured February 5, 1997 at the Peniche M
1995-76
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
1995-77
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 C
1995-78
LION
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. T
1995-79
M/V DARYA CHANG
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.
1995-80
M/V KAPETAN ELIAS
M/V KAPETAN ELIAS BOARDED BY SEVEN PIRATES ON 03 FEB WHILE THE         VESSEL WAS ANCHORED AT BELAWAN ROADS IN THE NORTHERN STRAIT OF         MALACCA. PIRATES LIMITED THEIR THEFT TO DECK EQUIPMENT.
1995-81
YAYA
THE TANKER YAYA WAS ATTACKED AND BOARDED BY PIRATES ON 15 NOV          IN THE EASTERN APPROACHES TO THE SINGAPORE STRAITS. (SEE ASAM          95-0002.)
1995-82
M/V BUNGA KERAYANG
M/v Bunga Kerayang reported that on 04 Feb a crew member foiled a      Boarding attempt by a lone pirate while the vessel was anchored        At Balikpapan inner anchorage on the e shore of Borneo. The vessel's   Anti-piracy patrol found the pirate while
1995-83
KAFU MARU
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 lea
1995-84
F/V ALIYA
IN EARLY DECEMBER, APPROXIMATELY 30 PIRATES IN FOUR SPEEDBOATS         SURROUNDED THREE FISHING VESSELS IN THE VICINITY OF BARGUNA,           BANGLADESH. THE PIRATES, BRANDISHING AUTOMATIC WEAPONS, ORDERED        THE FISHERMEN TO LEAVE THEIR CATCH AND JU
1995-75
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 CONTINUO
1995-85
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PLEASURE CRAFT
A group boarded a pleasure craft off panama's pacific coast.           One person was killed while a second radioed for assistance.           Although such acts of violence may occur with some frequency           In this area, actual reporting of inciden
1994-3
M/V MOON BIRD
11 JAN 94 M/V MOON BIRD WAS BOARDED BY 7 ARMED MEN WITH MACHETES       WHILE IN CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH. ROPES AND ASSORTED EQUIPMENT          WERE STOLEN AND SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE CREW WERE ATTACKED.
1994-4
TANKER GYOKO MARU JMOI
09 JAN 94 TANKER GYOKO MARU JMOI ATTACKED BY PIRATES BETWEEN           KECIL LIGHTHOUSE AND PHILLIP CHANNEL. 3 PIRATES ARMED WITH A           HATCHET AND SICKLE BOARDED AND STOLE $6,114.
1994-5
0445 ON JAN 05 94 M/V JUI HO ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN A CHINESE LIKE     BOAT 35 TO 40 METERS WITH HEAVY ARMS AND ABOUT 20 PEOPLE ON BOARD.     CREW FORCED INTO CABIN AND ALL WIRES ON BRIDGE WERE CUT. CARGO OF      CIGARETTES GONE. CREW REPORTED SLIGHT INJ
1994-6
M/V HANS OLDENDORFF
M/V HANS OLDENDORFF ATTACKED BY PIARATES ON 21 JAN 94 AT 0530          LOCAL TIME. SECOND ATTACK AT 0610 LOCAL IN POSITION                    17-49.7N 119-59.9E. VESSEL ESCAPED BY MANEUVERING AND USE OF           FIRE HOSES.
1994-7
M/V ALICIA STAR
JAN 27 M/V ALICIA STAR REPORTED SHE WAS BOARDED BY THREE GANGS         OF ARMED MEN NORTH OF THE PHILIPPINES. REPORT RECEIVED THROUGH         LOCAL MRCC STATIONS. NO FURTHER COMMUNICATION RECEIVED FROM M/V        ALICIA STAR, VESSEL COULD BE UNDER ARMED
1994-8
97
M/V NANSHIN MARU
M/V NANSHIN MARU REPORTED UNIDENTIFIED GUNMEN FIRED WARNING SHOTS      59 KM NORTH WEST OF ILEYA SHIMA, OKINAWA. GUNMEN THEN BOARDED          THE VESSEL AND SEARCHED HER.
1994-9
LPG ARIES GAS
LPG CARRIER ARIES GAS LOCATED 2.5 MILES FROM TWO BROTHERS ISLAND       WAS BOARDED BY FIVE PIRATES. PIRATES TIED UP THE MASTER AND CREW       TAKING VALUABLES AND CASH WORTH 9,000 US DOLLARS.
1994-10
MV HELEN B.
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 DO
1994-12
M/V CASTOR
INDIAN OCEAN:  At 0630 hrs, M/V Castor was attacked by pirates claiming to be Somalian Army. Pirates were armed and attacked from an inflatable boat. Six pirates boarded the vessel in position 11-39N 43-25E. All the crew's personal possessions and the ve
1993-116
F/V
IN THE BAY OF BENGAL, PIRATES HAVE ATTACKED ABOUT 50 F/V IN THE LAST   WEEK. PIRATES HAVE LOOTED THEIR CATCH AND THROWN ABOUT 20 CREWMEMBERS  INTO THE SEA.
1993-92
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M/V KITSA
PIRATES BOARDED THE M/V KITSA'S ENGINE SPARE PARTS ROOM AND STOLE      PARTS. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-93
M/V A.J.1
M/V A.J.1 WAS CHASED BY A PIRATE BOAT DESCRIBED AS A EX NAVAL PATROL   BOAT FITTED WITH RADAR AND ANTENNAS. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-94
95
M/V VALERIY VOLKOV
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.
1993-95
M/V TRICOLOR SONG
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.
1993-96
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.
1993-97
F/V DEJIN
F/V DEJIN WAS APPROACHED BY A VESSEL CARRYING THREE HEAVILY ARMED      MEN. DEJIN, WITH EIGHT CREW, WAS FISHING EAST OF BULOD ISLAND, JOLO.   DEJIN WAS PURSUED UNTIL IT CAPSIZED. THE PIRATES KILLED ONE OF THE     CREW AND ORDERED THE REST TO JUMP OVERBOA
1993-98
M/V PERNAS PRONTON
11 PIRATES WEARING MILITARY UNIFORMS ATTACKED THE M/V PERNAS PRONTON.  THE PIRATES LEFT AFTER FINDING ONLY STEEL COILS ON BOARD.
1993-99
KAREN PIRATES
40 THAI FISHING VESSELS
40 THAI FISHING VESSELS WERE SEIZED BY PIRATES. THE PIRATES            DEMANDED MONEY FOR THEIR RETURN. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1999-64
KILCHEM OCEANIA
A group of about twenty armed men boarded the 4,497-ton Bahamas-flag tanker, Kilchem Oceania, off Lagos (06-24N, 003-24E), Nigeria. After stealing numerous items from the vessel, the attackers forced two Russian seafarers, the ship's third officer and an
1999-40
An Antigua-flag container ship was intercepted, fired upon with light  weapons, and pursued off Somalia's east coast. The attack was made     from one of two boats which approached from shoreward as the KARIN S   passed another ship. One of the attacking
1999-41
FISHERMEN
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 P
1999-42
MONTERREY
A Panamanian bulk carrier container ship was robbed while at anchor    off Ko Sichang in the northern part of the Gulf of Thailand.           The theft was discovered by the watchman at 1935 who found the         forecastle store forced open. About 50 tu
1999-43
RATHROWAN
A Norweigan-flag bitumen tanker was boarded by armed theives while     underway off Lepar Island, Indonesia. Six men with heavy knives        entered the bridge through the only unlocked door and forced the       Bosun to take them to the Master's cabin.
1999-44
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
1999-45
An unidentified 6,380 dwt vessel is under control of Somali pirates    who boarded the vessel 25 miles offshore. At 1400 the vessel altered   course to avoid four other approaching vessels. At 1443 the four       vessels closed in and began to open fire.
1999-46
A Belize-flag general cargo ship was boarded at 0200 GMT by 20 to 25   men from a canoe while at anchor in Conakry, Guinea. The second mate   was taken captive as they boarded. Six had automatic weapons and on    their way around the ship they beat sever
1999-47
Somali gunmen kidnapped two Finnish tourists from a yacht off Bosaso (Boosaaso) on Somalia's Gulf of Aden coast. The Somali Salvation Democratic Front has claimed responsibility for the hostage taking. No ransom demands have been reported.
1999-48
SIDRELA
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 ship
1997-51
South East Asia, Burma                                                                                                                        An unidentified ferry was hijakced on May 01, 1997 in Burma by         bandits that were reported as being rebel
1997-52
Africa                                                                                                                                        The 8,246 gross ton Panamanian-flagged general cargo ship (Stella Th)  was boarded by pirates while at the outer
1997-53
Brazil                                                                                                                                        The 42,904 gross ton Kuwaiti-flagged liquid gas tanker                 (Gas Al Burgen) was reportedly boarded by
1997-47
China                                                                                                                                         The 10,837 gross ton Bahamian flagged general cargo ship (Silver Sky)  was attacked on May 1, 1997 by pirates wh
1997-39
South China Sea                                                                                                                               The 746 ton Belize Glagged cargo ship (Wint Thai No. 1) was hijacked   in the South China Sea off Malaysia on Ma
1997-40
Southern Philippines, Basilan Island                                                                                                          The passenger vessel (Rakam) was fired upon by heavily armed members   of a muslim extremist group while it was
1997-41
South America                                                                                                                                 The 14,866 gt container ship (Libra Buenos Aires) was boarded by       approximately ten heavily armed bandits a
1997-42
Caribbean                                                                                                                                     An unidentified Bahamian-flagged general cargo ship was boarded and    robbed on March 9, 1997 while it was in p
1995-86
FISHING VESSELS
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 RET
1995-66
M/V BUNGA MELOR SATU
BANDITS BOARDED THE MALAYSIAN FLAGGED BULK CARRIER, WHILE AT ANCHOR    IN JAKARTA, ON 7 MAR 95 FROM A SMALL BOAT. SIX ROBBERS BOARDED THE     VESSEL WHILE TWO REMAINED ABOARD THE GETAWAY BOAT. HEAVY DUTY          CUTTERS WERE USED TO GAIN ENTRY TO THE EN
1995-67
REGINA
ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES, THIEVES BOARDED THE PANAMANIAN FLAGGED     BULK CARRIER REGINA ON THE NIGHT OF 11 FEB 95 SW OF RIO DE JANEIRO.    IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THEY GAINED ACCESS VIA THE ANCHOR CHAIN.          THE SIX OR SEVEN MASKED INTRUDERS FORCED
1995-69
BANDITS
DUTCH TUG
DURING EARLY MARCH A DUTCH TUG, WHICH WAS TOWING THE ITALIAN           FLAGGED CARGOSHIP CAPRIOLO OUT OF SHATT AL ARAB, WAS SIEZED BY         HIJACKERS. THE BANDITS DEMANDED A RANSOM, THEY RELEASED THE TUG        AND ITS TOW, AND THE TUG'S OWNERS HAVE RE
1995-70
CARGO VESSEL
IN DEC 94, A CHARTERER ADMITTED TRYING TO SMUGGLE 2,000 TONS           OF DATES FROM IRAQ TO SELL IN DUBAI.  HE REPORTED THAT THE             VESSEL WAS HIJACKED BY ARMED IRANIANS WHO THEN SAILED THE VESSEL       TO BANDAR ABBAS WHERE THE HIJACKERS STOLE
1995-71
M/V BONSELLA
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 SOMALI
1995-72
M/V PEGASUS
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 BANDI
1995-73
Ming Bright
BIMCO has received a report of a vessel attacked whilst                navigating in the vicinity of the Somali coast. At position            12 08 N Lat, 50 48 E Long, near Capo Guardafui the vessel came         under fire from a motorboat. Although she
1995-65
merchant vessel
Indonesia                                                                                                                                     BIMCO has received the following report of an attack against a         merchant ship: On 15 February at 1942 hrs
1995-74
Nordcloud
BIMCO reports that a vessel was boarded by thieves at Santos on        27 April 1995 at about 2300 hrs. The attack took place whilst the      ship was berthed at Shed 15 and working cargo. The duty officer        noticed two men rummaging in an open cont
1993-100
M/V ZHONGSHAN
M/V ZHONGSHAN REPORTED SHE WAS BEING BOARDED BY PIRATES.               NO FURTHER INFORMATION.
1993-101
M/V PIMA
A HIGH SPEED CRAFT, WITH NO LIGHTS, CHASED PIMA FOR ABOUT 20           MINUTES BEFORE MOVING AWAY TO ANOTHER VESSEL ON PIMA'S PORT BEAM.
1993-103
S/V GULLHAAR
12 meter sloop Gullhaar with 4 pob attacked by three pirate            Vessels in 09-12s 114-50e on 19 Oct 93.                                                                                                       25 Oct 93, S/V Gullhaar arrived safe at C
1993-104
M/V BETELGEUSE
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.
1993-105
M/V SAO PAULO
M/V SAO PAULO WHILE ANCHORED AT SANTOS OUTER ROADS ATTACKED BY 6       PIRATES ON 30 SEP 93. ATTACK OCCURRED AT ABOUT 0500 HRS. 5 CONTAINERS  WERE VIOLATED.
1993-106
M/V MACKNIGHT
M/V MACKNIGHT, BERTHED AT BELAWAN INDONESIA BOARDED BY PIRATES ON      27 SEP 93 FROM A SMALL MOTORIZED VESSEL. DUTY OFFICER BLEW HIS         WHISTLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE PIRATES JUMPED INTO THE SEA AND BOARDED   THEIR BOAT.
1993-107
M/V BP ADMIRAL
M/V BP ADMIRAL REPORTED AN ATTEMPTED PIRATE ATTACK AT 16-08N 120-17E.  SMALL CRAFT APPROACHED FROM STERN, ATTACKERS FLED AFTER ALARMS WERE    SOUNDED.
1993-108
M/V NORDSINO
M/V NORDSINO APPROACHED BY PIRATES ON 22 OCT 93 IN THE SOUTH CHINA     SEA. NORDSINO TOOK EVASIVE ACTION AND INCREASED SPEED. THE ATTACK      WAS ABORTED.
1993-109
F/V UNKNOWN
25/26 SEP 93, PIRATES SHOT DEAD 3 FISHERMEN IN THE SOUTHERN            PHILIPPINES. PIRATES STOLE VICTIM'S MONEY, FISHING GEAR AND            BOAT MOTOR.
1993-110
OUTRIGGER
03 NOV 93, 4 PIRATES POSING AS PASSENGERS, SEIZED AN OUTRIGGER         BOAT IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES. A REPORT STATES THE OWNER AND        THREE OTHER PEOPLE WERE HACKED TO DEATH AND THEIR BODIES THROWN        INTO THE SEA. 2 PASSENGERS JUMPED INTO TH
1993-112
M/V KOTA INTAN
M/V KOTA INTAN ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN FAST SPEED BOAT. PIRATES         ATTEMPTED TO THROW HOOK OVER BUT M/V KOTA INTAN TOOK EVASIVE ACTION    AND ATTEMPT WAS ABORTED.
1993-113
M/V DOOYANG AMBER
09 JUN 93, 30 ARMED PIRATES WITH GUNS AND TEAR-GAS EMBARKED ON         M/V DOOYANG AMBER. CREW REPORTED PIRATES WEARING CHINESE ARMY          CLOTHES. MASTER INTENTIONALLY MADE THE VESSEL'S MAIN ENGINE BREAK      DOWN ALONG WITH ACTIVATION OF AN EPIRB. A
1993-114
PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VESSEL BUT DUE TO CREW ALERTNESS            AND ROUGH SEA TURNED AWAY.
1993-115
PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VESSEL THREE TIMES BUT FAILED.
1993-91
M/V HERMES HOPE
DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM M/V HERMES HOPE REPORTING                THEY ARE ABOUT TO BE ATTACKED ON THE STARBOARD SIDE.                   THE M/V HERMES HOPE SAID THEY TRIED TO AVAID THEIR ATTACKERS           BY FREQUENTLY ALTERING COURSE AND RUNNING
1993-62
C/V PHU QHUC
VIETNAM FLAG C/V PHU QHUC WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES DESCRIBED             WEARING CHINESE UNIFORMS WITH AUTOMATIC WEAPONS. NO REPORTS            OF INJURIES.
1993-63
M/V NHA TRANG 8
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.
1993-64
M/V BIRLAD
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 K
1993-65
M/V BALTIMAR NEPTUNE
BAHAMIAN M/V BALTIMAR NEPTUNE WAS BOARDED WHILE TIED UP                IN HONG KONG HARBOR. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
1993-66
M/V KO MAL SHAN
KOREAN M/V KO MAL SHAN WAS ATTACKED BY 14 ARMED PIRATES IN FOUR        SPEEDBOATS NINE MILES MILES OFF WAGLAN ISLAND. IT'S UNKNOWN HOW        MANY PERSONS WERE INJURED.
1999-49
At 2345 local time, a 7,167-ton Netherlands-Antilles-flag container ship was boarded by armed thieves as the vessel was loading alongside the container berth at Guanta, Venezuela. Approximately fifteen thieves, in three speedboats, approached the vessel
1999-50
A vessel reported an act of robbery at 122015Z May while in the approaches to the port of Hai Phong, Vietnam. No other details provided.
1999-39
An unnamed containership (assessed to be the Antigua-flag P&O          NEDLLOYDS LAGOS) was boarded while at anchor 4.4 miles off the Tema    breakwater. The contents of two containers were partialy pilfered.     The deck watchman spotted the intruders w
1999-29
LOISHAN
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 disappearan
1999-30
A Panamanian flag LPG tanker was boarded while at anchor in            Luanda Bay, Angola, about 0.6 miles north of the gas terminal.         Eight or nine thieves boarded the ship at about 0315 from three        motorboats. Three of them held the night
1999-31
FIONE
A Panamanian-flag cargo ship was boarded as it approached the pilot    station at Escravos Bar off Sapele, Nigeria. The ship previously       minimized exposure to attack by drifting at sea rather than anchoring  prior to pilot pick up. Vessel was boarde
1999-32
BACO LINER 3
A German barge carrier was attacked by six individuals in a similar    incident as the Panamanian-flag cargo ship FIONE off Sapele, Nigeria.  (See ASAM 990031)
1999-33
A Antiguan-flag container ship is reported to have been boarded after  sailing from Dakar, Sengal. The ship sailed at 0500 and was off Cap    Manuel when a motorboat came alongside. The master raised the alarm    to muster the crew by which time one atta
1999-34
About 60 people are reported to have been shot to death or drowned     when rebels opened fire on two river passenger-cargo boats on the      Mabang River, Sierra Leone. The cargo was also reported stolen.
1999-35
ORIONAS
A Lithuanian-flag refrigerated cargo ship was attacked by armed        intruders after sailing from Matadi, Congo Republic. Two speedboats    opened fire and at 1530 the vessel was stopped. Fifteen men boarded    taking about $5,000 cash and other valuab
1999-36
SALWAH
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.
1997-43
Africa                                                                                                                                        The 11,982 gross ton Malaysian flagged containership (Nedlloyd Main)   was boarded by three pirates while the sh
1997-44
Africa                                                                                                                                        The 6,769 gross ton Cypriot flagged cargo ship (South County) was      attacked by pirates with machine guns on
1997-45
South China Sea                                                                                                                               The 10,546 gt Danish flagged containership (Ratana Sopa) recevied      small arms fire from a fishing vessel as
1997-46
Africa                                                                                                                                        On May 6, 1997 the 4,997 gross ton Ukraine flagged general cargo ship  (Rybinsk) was boarded and robbed while it
1997-38
Africa                                                                                                                                        The 3,016 gt merchant tanker (Helena) was approached by two fishing    vessels while it was transiting off the c
1997-29
South America                                                                                                                                 An unidentified reefer vessel was attacked on December 22, 1996 by     five armed men while anchored in Georgeto
1997-30
South America                                                                                                                                 An unidentified containership was attacked on January 1, 1997 by       eight armed men while anchored in Guayaqu
1997-31
Manila, Philippines.                                                                                                                          It was reported on January 27, 1996 that the containership vessel      Eagle Prosperity was boarded by pirates w
1997-32
South America                                                                                                                                 The 14 passenger cruise vessel "Rio Amazonis" was boarded by bandits   on Janury 22, 1997 while transiting the A
1997-33
55
Mediterranean Sea                                                                                                                             A Bomb was found on an unidentified ferry in Bakirkoy, Istanbul in     Turkey on 10 Jan 97 but was successfully
1997-34
Africa                                                                                                                                        Eight Somali gunmen in speedboats seized the Kenyan registered ship    (Clove) on 01 Feb 96 off the coast of Som
1995-58
Radnor
INDIAN OCEAN:                                                          BIMCO has received a report dated 22 April 1995 in which an incident involving a ship in position 12-09N 058-48E (east of Suqutra Island, Somalia) is described. The vessel was   appro
1995-60
Abidjan, Ivory Coast                                                                                                                          Following reported to BIMCO: On 21 April 1995 a vessel was             boarded by 15 men armed with knives and p
1995-61
Calatagan
Surabaya, Indonesia                                                                                                                           Following reported to BIMCO: An 18,000 DWT bulk carrier was            attacked at the inner anchorage of Suraba
1995-62
South China Sea                                                                                                                               Following reported to BIMCO: The report involved a loaded              Liberian flagged gas carrier en route fro
1995-63
Kuanyin
South China Sea                                                                                                                               BIMCO has received a report which involved a 15,600 DWT bulk           carrier registered in Hong Kong which was
1995-64
Somalia                                                                                                                                       BIMCO has received a report which describes a vessel which was         attacked on 3 April 1995 whilst navigatin
1995-57
LUCKY TRADER NO. 1
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 S
1995-46
ARGENTINE CONTAINERSHIP
BIMCO REPORTS THAT AN ARGENTINE FLAG CONTAINERSHIP WAS BOARDED         BY PIRATES WHILE AT THE OUTER ANCHORAGE OF RIO DE JANEIRO.             4 TWENTY FOOT AND 3 FORTY FOOT BOXES WERE PILFERED.
1995-47
M/V NOURBERG
ON FEB. 28 M/V NOURBERG ATTACKED BY 5 PERSONS ARMED WITH               MACHINE GUNS IN 11-35N 40-37E. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
1993-67
UNKNOWN FISHING BOAT
A KAOHSIUNG BASED FISHING BOAT WAS ATTACKED BY TWO PIRATE              BOATS THAT BOARDED THE F/V AND STOLE FISHING AND COMMUNICATION         EQUIPTMENT. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
1993-68
M/V UKRAINE
M/V UKRAINE WAS ATTACKED BY TWO MOTOR BOATS. THE PIRATES OPENED        FIRE ON THE UKRAINE BUT THE M/V WAS ABLE TO OUT MANEUVER THE           PIRATES. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
1993-69
CHINESE WARSHIP
F/V SOYUZ 4
F/V SOYUZ 4 WAS ATTACKED BY A CHINESE WARSHIP AND FORCED THEM          TO FOLLOW THEM TO A NAVAL BASE NEAR NINGBO. NO FUTHER INFORMATION GIVEN.
1993-70
AN UNKNOWN VESSEL WAS FIRED UPON BY PIRATES.
1993-71
AN UNKNOWN VESSEL WAS STOPPED BY PIRATES AND FLED WHEN THEY            SIGHTED AN AIRCRAFT FROM THE 11TH MARITIME HEADQUARTERS.
1993-72
PIRATES ATTEMPED TO BOARD AN UNKNOWN VESSEL BUT THEIR                  PLANS WERE FOILED DUE TO AN ALERT CREW.
1993-73
PIRATES OPENED FIRE ON AN UNKNOWN VESSEL BUT THEIR PLANS               WERE FOILED BY AN ALERT CREW.
1993-74
PIRATES OPENED FIRE ON A UNKNOWN VESSEL.
1993-75
PIRATES OPENED FIRE ON AN UNKNOWN VESSEL. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-76
PIRATES BOARDED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL OUTSIDE HONG KONG HARBOR             AT BOUY B19.
1993-77
PIRATES BOARDED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-78
PIRATES FIRED UPON AND CHASED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL. NO INJURIES           REPORTED.
1993-79
PIRATES CHASED A UNKNOWN FISHING VESSEL. NO OTHER FURTHER              INFORMATION GIVEN.
1993-80
PIRATES IN CANOES, WEARING MASKS, CHASED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL.            NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-81
PIRATES IN A YELLOW HULLED F/V CHASED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL.               NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-82
M/V KOVDOR
M/V KOVDOR WAS CHASED BY A CHINESE VESSEL 150NM SE OF                  SHANGHAI. M/V KOVDOR SHOT JETS OF WATER FROM FIRE HOSES                TO DETER THE PIRATES. THE PIRATES WERE UNABLE TO BOARD                 THE M/V. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-83
M/V ELM
M/V ELM WAS BEING FIRED UPON BY PIRATES WHEN THE M/V ELENI             RECEIVED A DISTRESS FROM M/V ELM. NO FURTHER INFORMATION               GIVEN.
1993-61
C/V KHANH HO O4
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.
1993-84
M/V SO REVALU
THE M/V REVALU SENT OUT A DISTRESS REPORTING SHE IS                    SINKING DUE TO A ATTACK FROM PIRATES. NFI.
1993-85
PIRATES FROM FOUR SPEED BOATS ATTACKED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL               BUT WERE DRIVEN OFF. NO REPORTED CASUALTIES.
1993-86
PIRATES HIJACKED AN UNKNOWN VESSEL AND TRANSFERRED GOODS               TO ANOTHER SHIP.
1993-87
RAMONA
ATTACK STARTED IN INDONESIAN WATERS, BUT THE PIRATES GAVE UP           WHEN THE VESSEL CAME INTO PHILIPINO WATERS NEAR THE COAST.
1993-88
FAR TRADER
PIRATES BOARDED THE FAR TRADER AND THE 16 CREW MEMBERS SPENT           TWO DAYS LOCKED IN THE ENGINE ROOM BEFORE ESCAPING.
1993-89
THE EASTWOOD
THE EASTWOOD WAS SEIZED BY 30 PIRATES. NO FURTHER INFORMATION          GIVEN.
1993-90
TUENMUN
PIRATES KILLED THE MASTER AND ESCAPED WITH CASH AND VALUABLES.
1993-40
M/V TAIRYO MARU
EAST CHINA SEA                                                         M/V TAIRYO MARU WAS FIRED UPON AND APPROACHED BY PIRATES BUT           WAS NEVER BOARDED AND NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-41
M/V KAPITAN LEONTIY BORISENKO
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 INJU
1999-37
MARINE MASTER
A Panamanian-flag cargo ship was attacked and hijacked at 0200 in the Indian Ocean-Andaman Sea. The Master and 20 crew were placed on nine small inflatable rafts 21 March and rescued on 27 March by a passing Thai fishing boat. The hijacked ship was carry
1999-38
A standby tug serving Nigeria's Forcado Oil Terminal was attacked by   an armed gang. Nigerian military forces intervened to stop the attack  but all loading at the terminal was suspended temporily in fear of a   a revenge strike by the same gang. Nigeri
1999-28
A cargo ship was reportedly boarded from Jarkata to Singapore. The     boarding took place at 2105 in light rain as the mate and AB on watch  monitored a small group of fishing boats. Five masked men armed with   knives appeared suddenly on the bridge. T
1999-18
pirates
BRITTA
A Antigua-flag cargo ship was boarded at 0340 LMT while in the port    of Douala, Cameroon. Several drums of paint were stolen from           the forecastle locker. Watchmen abandoned their post without           explanation between 2000 and 0430.
1999-19
HONG PENG
A 3,113-ton cargo ship disappeared after departing Hong Kong enroute   to Taizhong, Taiwan with a cargo of clay and a crew of 20.             The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has announced a reward of up   to U.S. $50,000 for information leading t
1999-20
A vessel reports that operations at Conakry, Guinea are being          adversely affected by the conflict in Sierra Leone. After a            mid-January arrival the vessel was harassed over minor paperwork       deficiencies, and "advised" to buy port-s
1999-21
militiamen
BAHARIHNDI
A Kenya-flag trawler and its crew of 33 who were held for ransom in    southern Somalia by militiamen followers of Mohammed Said Hersi who    hold the port of Kismayu (00-22S 042-33E), were released 19 Feb 99 at  Eyl, Somalia after paying a fine of U.S.
1999-22
FLINT
A Cyprus-flag general cargo ship was boarded in Conakry Roads, Guinea  at about 0230. While on board the intruders fired rounds from          automatic weapons at the bridge and stole mooring lines, tools,        televisions, walkie talkies, and personel
1999-23
WORLD KINSHIP
A Greek-flag tanker was approached by three vessels while steaming     off the eastern Somali coast. An immediate order to stop and prepare   for boarding was sent via VHF chanel 16 to the World Kinship. At the   same time gunmen began firing on the ship
1999-24
CIELO DEL VENEZUELA
A German-flag cargo ship was attacked while at berth at Guanta,        Venezuela. A crew member was attacked by four or five thieves who      boarded from small boats while wielding knives. Police were notified   and found no trace of the attackers.
1999-25
A refrigerated cargo chip was boarded while waiting for a pilot at     the Callao anchorage area in Peru. The vessel was boarded at 2015 LMT  by way of the bow. A crowbar and metal saw were used to remove locks   securing heaving and mooring lines, which
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1997-35
South China Sea                                                                                                                               The 916 gross ton tanker (Lungshan No. 8) was seized by a dissident    Cambodian Navy vessel in the gulf of Thai
1997-28
South China Sea                                                                                                                               It was reported on January 14, 1997 that the two crewmembers from the  hijacked tanker "Suci" were released unha
1997-36
Manila, Philippines                                                                                                                           Six pirates boarded the 13,512 deadweight ton Ukrainia-registered      ship (Jakov Bondarenko) on February 9, 19
1997-37
Africa                                                                                                                                        On February 18 , 1997, an unknown merchant vessel was boarded by 10-   15 thieves while at anchor in the Dar Es
1997-20
Africa, Sierra Leone.                                                                                                                         The following report was received from the master of the Alex III on   14 Oct 96: Hooded pirates firing AK-47 au
1997-21
Persian Gulf                                                                                                                                  Armed Iraqis gunmen stormed a Kuwaiti fishing vessel on 24 Oct 96,     killing one fisherman and wounding anothe
1997-22
South China Sea                                                                                                                               On 27 Oct. 96, the  LPG carrier Norgas Energy was attacked by pirates  while underway from Merak and sailing for
1997-23
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 trans
1997-24
Rio De Janeiro, South America                                                                                                                 The containership San Marino (CYP), was boarded by ten gunmen on       15 Nov 96. The ship was preparing to depa
1995-48
M/V FULL CITY
M/V FULL CITY ATTACKED BY ARMED BOAT AT 0912 UTC ON APR. 3             IN 12-08-42N 50-48-48E. TWENTY ROBBERS BOARDED THE VESSEL              AND STOLE FOREIGN CURRENCY AND BONDED STORES. NO CREW                  MEMBERS WERE INJURED.
1995-49
LONGO BARDA
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 FRIG
1995-50
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F/V CHIN NUNG CHENG
F/V CHIN NUNG CHENG BOARDED BY 4 OR 5 ARMED PIRATES MAR. 17            SW OF SUMATRA ISLAND IN 11S 95E. THE MASTER RESISTED AND               WAS SHOT AND KILLED, REST OF CREW UNHARMED. VESSEL'S HAUL              OF FISH AND VALUABLES INCLUDING CASH AND
1995-51
29 JANUARY 1994, A VESSEL WAS ATTACKED AT 2050. THE ATTACKERS          FIRED A ROCKET ACROSS THE BOW OF THE SHIP, BUT WERE UNABLE TO          BOARD AS THE SHIP INCREASED SPEED AND ESCAPED.
1995-45
Rio De Janeiro                                                         Continued Lack of Security                                                                                                                    A BIMCO member reports an attack which to
1995-53
BULK CARRIER
DURING DEC. 94 FIVE PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A BULK CARRIER          ANCHORED OFF JAKARTA DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS. SHIP'S            SECURITY PATROL SOUNDED THE ALARM AND THE PIRATES QUICKLY              DEPARTED IN THEIR SMALL MOTOR BOAT. NO DA
1995-39
BIMCO reports on 2 June 1994, at 0130 hours armed thieves boarded      a regular general cargo vessel which was berthed alongside shed        33 at Santos.  The crew watchman interrupted three men on deck by      number 1 hatch who were meddling with two
1999-66
GUINEA-BISSAU GOVERNMENT FORCES
A small bitumen tanker, navigating off the Guinea-Bissau coast, was intercepted by a launch, equipped with a large gun on her aft deck, and forced to stop in international waters by threat of arms from government forces. The ship was then boarded and ord
1999-67
GALAXY I
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 and arme
1995-42
San Miguel
A BIMCO owner member has reported that on 7 March 1995 a vessel        was boarded at 0300 hrs by an armed gang whilst alongside berth        no. 3 at Rio de Janeiro. The gang threatened to shoot the ship's       and Brazilian watchmen, and after 30 minu
1999-68
LTTE TERRORISTS
NEWCO ENDURANCE
The 300-ton, Sri Lankan-flag intracoastal ferry, Newco Endurance, was sunk in Trincomalee 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. Authori
1993-42
M/V PRESIDENT
EAST CHINA SEA                                                         PIRATES APPROACHED THE PORT STERN OF THE M/V PRESIDENT AND             FIRED SHOTS. THE PRESIDENT THEN COMMENCED ZIG ZAG MANOEUVRES           THAT KEPT THE PIRATES FROM BOARDING. NO O
1993-43
M/V NL TRADER
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.
1993-44
EAST CHINA SEA                                                         M/V ELM REPORTED SHE WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES SHOOTING AUTOMATIC        WEAPONS AT HER. ONE PIRATE BOARDED THE VESSEL. NO FURTHER INFO-        RMATION WAS GIVEN.
1993-45
BULOD ISLANDS                                                          F/V DEJIN WAS APPROACHED BY THREE HEAVILY ARMED PIRATES.               THE F/V TRIED TO OUT RUN THE PIRATES BUT CAPSIZED. THE                 CREW WAS ORDERED TO JUMP OVERBOARD AFTER
1993-46
F/Vs SHERLYN, MENALYN, SARA
PHILIPPINES                                                            FISHING VESSELS SHERLYN, MENALYN AND SARA WERE ATTACKED BY             PIRATES AND FORCED TO JUMP OVERBOARD. FIVE CREW MEMBERS STILL          MISSING.
1993-47
F/V SUKHINICHI
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 SHO
1993-48
M/V KRITI FILOXENIA
M/V KRITI FILOXENIA WAS ATTACKED BY FOUR ARMED PIRATES WHILE           ANCHORED 11NM OFF LAGOS. FOUR MOORING LINES AND TWO FIRE HOSES WERE    STOLEN. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
1993-49
M/V ALEKSANDER TSYURUPA
M/V ALEKSANDER TSYURUPA WAS ATTACKED BY FIVE SPEEDBOATS                BUT WERE ABLE TO OUT MANEUVER THE PIRATES AFTER ABOUT A TWO            HOUR CHASE. NO INJURIES WER REPORTED.
1993-50
M/V MARINE PEACE
PANAMANIAN M/V MARINE PEACE WAS FIRED OPON BY PIRATES.                 ONE PERSON WAS SHOT BUT NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED.
1993-51
M/V PRIOZYORNYY
RUSSIAN M/V PRIOZYORNYY WAS ATTACKED AND BOARDED BY PIRATES            IN THE YELLOW SEA. NOTHING WAS STOLEN. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-52
M/V COSMIC LEANDER
PHILLIPPINE M/V COSMIC LEANDER WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES.                NO FURTHER INFORMATION.
1993-53
M/V ARKTIS STAR
DANISH M/V ARKTIS STAR WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES USING                   ROCKET GRENADES AND SMALL ARMS. THE PIRATES WERE IN CHINESE            UNIFORMS. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-54
SANDAKAN BASED TRAWLER
A SANDAKAN BASED TRAWLER WAS HIJACKED BY FIVE PIRATES. TRAWLER         WAS SUNK. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-55
M/V SANTA MONICA
M/V SANTA MONICA WAS BERTHED AT SANTOS WHEN THREE PIRATES BOARDED      HER AND STOLE ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS.             THE PIRATES WERE CAUGHT AND CONFESSED TO OTHER PIRACY ACTS.            NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-56
M/V ARGENTINA STAR
M/V ARGENTINA STAR WAS BOARDED BY PIARTES TWICE. 08 MAR 93             PIRATES BOARDED HER BY BOAT AT SANTOS AND 21 MAR 93 AT                 RIO DE JANEIRO.
1993-57
F/V SOMALIAN GLORY
F/V SOMALIAN GLORY WAS FIRED UPON BY THREE PIRATE BOATS                USING AUTOMATIC WEAPONS AND ROCKETS. NO REPORTS OF INJURIES.
1993-58
M/V ICONOS
M/V ICONOS WAS FIRED UPON BY PIRATES IN SPEEDBOATS. PIRATES            FLED NORTH. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
1993-39
CHINESE NAVY VESSEL NO. 162
M/V SALUD ACE
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
1993-59
M/V KAVO SIDERO
GREEK M/V KAVO SIDERO ATTACKED BY NINE PIRATES WHILE AT                ANCHORAGE IN BELAWAN ROADS. ONLY SLIGHT INJURIES                       REPORTED.
1993-60
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.
1999-26
A Cypriot-flag container ship was boarded by about 15 thieves while    anchored in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The thieves boarded from four speed    boats at 2200 and proceeded to open four containers, tossing their     contents into the water. When the ship's
1999-27
A Liberian-flag bulk carrier was boarded by eight thieves while at     anchor at Maura Jawa, Samarinda, Indonesia. The ship was boarded at    0300 and the thieves broke the lock to the bosun's store and removed   mooring line, a liferaft, tools, and safe
1999-17
SIR RAPHAEL
NIGERIA: A Belize-flag anchor-handling supply tug was hijacked and held for ransom near Kaugama, Nigeria. The master was forced at gunpoint to take the tug up the Fishtown River in northern Nigeria. The crew were held for more than two weeks before being
1999-7
VIRA BHUM
A Singapore-flag container vessel was boarded at 0200 LMT by           5 pirates armed with knives and wearing masks while underway in the    southern Java Sea off the SE tip of Sumatra. The vessel had departed   Panjang, Indonesia earlier that day and w
1999-8
GINA
A Norweigian-flagged chemical tanker was boarded by three thieves      alongside a berth at Rio Haina, Dominican Republic. The intruders      boarded from the sea side using hooked bamboo poles armed with         survival knives. As the thieves attempted
1999-9
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 i
1999-10
WISIDA NORDIC
A Bahamian-flag reefer vessel was boarded by five or six thieves       armed with rifles while at anchor in Guayaquil, Ecuador.               Paint and fire equipment were stolen. The master reported the          incident to the local authorities who fai
1999-11
MARSHELL KONEV
A Malta-flag ore carrier was boarded while alongside the ore berth     at Sepetiba, Brazil. The thieves armed with pistols and knives         boarded the ship at 0140 LMT and two crew members were taken hostage.  The thieves forced their way into the acc
1999-12
SANEI 1
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.
1999-6
SHORYU EMMY
A Panamanian chemical tanker was boarded while underway at 0450 LMT    off Riau Island (01-03N 103-38E). The master was attacked in his       cabin by an unstated number of assailants with long knives who tied    him up and searched his cabin. The vessel
1999-13
apparent chinese customs officials
FU YUNG SHAN and HUNG FUNG
A Hong Kong-flagged bunker barge and its crew were seized by armed     men while moored off southern Lantau Island. Armed men in blue         uniforms claiming to be Chinese Custom Officials came alongside in a   high-speed boat marked "China Customs" in
1997-25
South China Sea                                                                                                                               On Nov 19 1996, the Malaysian gasoil tanker "Suci" was boarded by six  armed pirates near Horsburgh Lighthouse,
1997-19
South China Sea                                                                                                                               The following report was recived from the master of Britoil-15         on Sep 24, 1996. On 22 Sep 96, while pass
1997-26
Africa                                                                                                                                        On Dec 8 1996, fifteen men boarded Altair 1 (BHS Flag, 22,116 GT) as   it arrived at Freetown, Sierre Leone. The
1997-27
South China Sea                                                                                                                               On Dec 15, 1996, six armed men boarded a container barge off the       coast of China. The robbers gagged and bl
1997-12
Mediterranean Sea - Southern Italy                                                                                                            A group of pirates attacked a private yacht moored near the            village of Scilla, in southern Italy. A f
1997-13
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 thre
1997-14
Tawain Strait                                                                                                                                 The following report was received from the master of the Singapore     flagged M bulk carrier Maritime Grace, da
1997-15
South China Sea-Philippines                                                                                                                   The following report was received from law enforcement officials in    the Philippines on 1 Sep 96. On 30 Aug 96
1997-16
Tangjung Priok, Jawa                                                                                                                          The following report was received from the Regional Piracy Center at   Kuala Lumpur on 17 Sep 96. On 15 Sep 96,
1995-44
Rio De Janeiro                                                                                                                                A BIMCO member reports an attack at the inner roads which took         place on 21 March 1995 at 0230 hrs. Six t
1999-65
NIGERIAN MILITARY FORCES
VEGA
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 t
1995-38
BIMCO reports on 3 June 1994, at 0130 hours armed thieves boarded      a vessel at anchor in the Santos outer roads in position Lat. 24       deg. 03.5 min S  Long. 46 deg. 19.5 min.  They were spotted by         the crew watchman when tampering with con
1999-69
KENDURI
The 2,581-ton, Panamanian-flag cargo ship, Kenduri, was reported missing 22 Jul. The vessel sailed Bangkok 11 Jun after loading 3,200 tons of steel and departed Ko Si Chang on 16 Jun for Vietnam. The vessel never reached its discharge port and its fate i
1995-33
BIMCO reports that two attacks took place during the morning of 4      April at Santos outer roads.                                                                                                                  The first attack occurred at 0245 hrs. Th
1995-34
BIMCO reports that on 18 April a container vessel at Santos outer      roads was attacked by five armed men at 0230 hrs. The vessel was       anchored 3.5 miles off the coast. Upon spotting the attackers all      compartments were locked, the floodlights
1995-35
A BIMCO owner member's vessel anchored at Santos roads anchorage       on 10 April 1994, as instructed by the pilot. Despite the vessel       being fully illuminated and patrolled by two deck watchmen,            thieves boarded the ship at 0210 hrs on 1
1993-11
S.S. MARJORIE LYKES
17 JAN 93 AT 1100Z, S.S. MARJORIE LYKES WAS APPROACHED BY PIRATES.     NO ATTACK OCCURED.
1993-12
ARKTIS STAR
6 JAN 93 ARKTIS STAR WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA.   NO INJURIES. VESSEL PROCEEDING ON VOYAGE WITH ETA BISLIG ON JAN 11.    21 JAN 93 ARKTIS STAR ARRIVED FROM BISLIG.
1993-13
PRIOZYORNYY
06 JAN 1993 PRIOZYORNYY(RUSSIAN) WAS ATTACKED BY A TRIO OF PIRATES     IN THE YELLOW SEA.
1993-14
USSURIYSK
08 JAN 1993 USSURIYSK(RUSSIAN) WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN THE EAST     CHINA SEA.
1993-15
ALEKSANDR TSURYUPA
18 FEB 93 ALEKSANDR TSURYUPA WAS ATTACKED BY SEA PIRATES IN THE        SOUTH CHINA SEA AT 7:30 MOSCOW TIME. NO INJURIES.
1993-16
MARY NOUR, AND LION
16 FEB, 1993, MARY NOUR WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES. NO INJURIES.          17 FEB, 1993, LION WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES AT 1600 LOCAL TIME.         NO INJURIES.                                                           UPDATE:MARY NOUR SAILED FOR AQABA ON FEB
1993-19
DJIBOUTI PORT
03 MARCH, 1993, PIRATES OPENED FIRE ON DJIBOUTI PORT. ONE SHED WAS     SIGHTLY DAMAGED.
1993-20
05 MARCH 93 PIRATES CHASED AND TRIED TO BOARD A VESSEL IN POSITION     1736.2N 12004.4E. SHIPS IN VICINITY TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND REPORT ANY    SUSPICIOUS CRAFTS TO CENTRE IMMEDIATELY. REGIONAL PIRACY CENTRE        KUALA LUMPUR TEL: 603 201-0014  FAX: 603
1993-21
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 C
1993-22
KAVO SIDERO
06 MARCH 1993 KAVO SIDERO WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES WHILE ANCHORED IN    BELAWAN ROADS. ONE CREW MEMBER WAS SLIGHTLY HURT.
1993-23
PERNAS PROTON
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 consiste
1993-24
M/V BALTNMAR NEPTUNE
FIVE PIRATES BOARDED THE M/V BALTNMAR NEPTUNE BY WAY OF                A JUNK AND SCARED OFF WATCHKEEPERS WITH KNIVES. THE PIRATES            BROKE OPEN CONTAINERS AND STOLE THREE CARTONS OF NYLON                 TAFFETA. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIE
1993-25
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
1993-34
F/V DALRYBA
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 THE
1993-35
CHINESE BORDER VESSEL
08 JULY 93                                                             M/V VALERIYT VOLKOV WAS SAILING THROUGH THE KOREAN ECONOMIC ZONE       WHEN THE CHINESE BORDER VESSEL FIRED THEM. IN ORDER TO AVOID           COMPLICATIONS THEY ALLOWED THE PIRATES TO
1993-36
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
1993-37
M/V FAR TRADER
MALAYSIA                                  25 JUNE 93                                                                                          M/V FAR TRADER WAS FIRED ON AND BOARDED BY 16-20 ARMED PIRATES.        THE PIRATES LOCKED THE CREW DOWN IN THE E
1999-14
An unidentified cargo vessel was boarded mid-January by armed          stowaways in Casablanca, Morocco. Despite hiring of watchmen it took   the efforts of the entire crew to prevent further boardings and to     remove an additional five armed men hidin
1999-15
ANNA THERESA
A Cyprus-flag chemical-oil tanker was boarded in Casablanca, Morocco   by five teenagers armed with knives. They threatened the chief mate    and cut the tarpaulin of a lifeboat in an attempt to steal the         equipment. Despite the master having requ
1999-16
IZMAYLOVO
A Liberian-flag tanker was boarded at 0420 LMT in Lagos Roads,         Nigeria. The intruders used a six-meter hooked bamboo pole to climb    aboard and stole three mooring lines and safety equipment.             Other vessels were warned by VHF radio. T
1998-65
INNES
A Cypriot-flag cargo ship experienced an apparent attempt to stop the  vessel with possible intent to board while leaving Soyo, Angola. The   ship was underway about three miles from the port entrance buoys when  a line of fishing boats connected by line
1998-66
THOR MARIE
A Danish flag cargo ship was boarded by five persons armed with        knives and a pistol at 0320 in rain while north of the Sunda Strait,   Indonesia between Belitung and Bangka Islands. The chief mate had      just completed a security inspection and
1998-67
NATASHA I
According to reporting from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB)    a Honduran-registered freighter was hijacked in March 1998 while       sailing off the Somali coast. The vessel was boarded by armed men      operating from speedboats and taken to El
1998-68
CHEUNG SON
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 tha
1999-1
LAMBERT MARU
A 98,661-TON ORE CARRIER WAS BOARDED IN THE ALOR STRAIT, EAST OF       TIMOR. THE INTRUDERS ENTERED FROM A SMALL BOAT THROUGH A SMALL         OPENING AT THE STERN. THE ONLY LOSSES WERE PRIVATE BELONGINGS          TO A CREW MEMBER.
1999-2
PATROCLUS
A MALTESE-FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES WHILE UNDERWAY      OFF BELITUNG ISLAND IN THE NORTH JAVA SEA ENROUTE TO SINGAPORE.        THE SHIP WAS APPROACHED BY A SPEEDBOAT WITH TEN PEOPLE AT 2015 LMT.    THREE PIRATES BOARDED USING LINES AND GRA
1999-4
HANDY SILVER
A Philippine-flagged bulk cargo ship was boarded by 9 armed thieves    posing as stevedors while at berth at Surabaya, Indonesia. When the    real stevedors left, three of the thieves approached the duty officer  and a crewman on watch and held them at k
1997-11
Tricomalee, Sri Lanka                                                                                                                         An Explosion badly dammaged a Japanese merchant ship and injured nine  Stevedores. The Princess Wave, a Philippi
1997-17
Belawan, Sumatera                                                                                                                             The following report was received from The International Maritime      Bureau at Barking Essex on 17 Sep 96. On
1997-18
Abidjan, Ivory Coast                                                                                                                          The following report was received from the master of the Finnsnes on   25 Sep 96. On 24 Sep 96, while located 15
1997-6
Jakarta, Indonesia                                                                                                                            Five armed thieves attacked Liberian-Flagged, 15,274 GT, Bulk carrier  Southgate on 14 April between 0130 and 01
1997-7
Buenaventura, Columbia                                                                                                                        On May 18, the India-Flagged M Bulk carrier Holck-Larsen was anchored  at the inner anchorage, awaiting berthing
1997-8
Nigeria                                                                                                                                       Seven Nigerian thieves, armed with guns and long knives, boarded       a vessel (NFI) in river transit from the
1997-9
Lagos, Nigeria                                                                                                                                A report on July 3, 1996 indicated that an unidentified vessel was     hijacked in June at Apapa/Lagos. Shortly
1995-32
BIMCO received a report of robbery on board a vessel at Santos         outer roads. On 24 October 1993 during the early morning hours a       crewmember on watch spotted some movement on the forward deck.         The vessel's alarm was sounded and the pi
1995-36
BIMCO reports a theft on board a container ship at the Santos          anchorage.                                                                                                                                    A full container liner vessel had taken t
1995-28
Assailants
BIMCO reports an attack on 9 August 1993 which involved a vessel at anchorage off Belem, with a double watch on deck plus a duty officer on the bridge. At 2115, the duty officer sounded the general alarm after noticed suspicious activity on the forecastl
1995-29
BIMCO reports an attack which took place on 7 August 1993. During      the night at Rio Grande roads anchorage, a small unlit boat was        spotted in the vicinity of the vessel's forecastle at 0305 hrs.        Three minutes later, four to five men wer
1995-30
BIMCO has received a report of a container vessel which was            attacked during the early morning hours of the 10th of October.        The vessel reported that the attackers fled by speed boat once         the alarm was sounded. Inspections afterw
1995-31
BIMCO has received a report of a container vessel which was            attacked during the early morning hours of the 19th of October.        Inspections afterward revealed that 10 containers had been             pilfered.
1995-21
A BIMCO member reports that on 23 January 1995 at 0610 hrs in          position 16-36N Lat, 119-40E Long, a merchant vessel en route          to Kaohsiung was approached by a small boat about 15 metres in         length. As the boat approached, the aft h
1993-10
HALIMATUM
31 DEC 92 HALIMATUM WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES 340 KILOMETERS WEST OF     YAKU ISLAND. NO INJURIES REPORTED.                                     UPDATE:9 JAN 93 HALIMATUN ARRIVED MUTSURE FROM SAKAIMINATO AND SAILED         FOR SUNGEI RAJANG.
1993-38
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
1992-25
PIRATES (PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA)
M/V WORLD BRIDGE
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 sp
1992-26
M/V BANOWATI
CELEBES SEA-EAST OF SIBUTU PASSAGE.                                    08 OCTOBER 92 M/V BANOWATI was boarded by more than fifty pirates.     The crew was thrown overboard, but no serious injuries were reported.  The vessel was run aground and set on fir
1992-27
15 Meter Yacht CRIALE
MEDITERRANEAN SEA-FRENCH COAST.                                        21NOV92 Three armed men in a speed boat, not making way, appeared to   be in need of assistance. Yacht CRIALE was attacked upon the offer     of assistance to the speed boat. The yach
1992-28
M/V MARINE EXPRESS
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.
1992-33
BALTIMAR ZEPHYR
JAVA SEA                                                               11 DEC 92 BALTIMAR ZEPHYR ATTACKED BY PIRATES 150 MILES NORTH OF       JAKARTA IN INDONESIAN WATERS. MASTER AND CHIEF OFFICER KILLED.         SINGAPORE
1992-34
LPG TANKER PAULINE
GULF OF ADEN                                                           24 NOV 92 PIRATES ATTACKED M/V PAULINE IN THE AREA OF DJIBOUTI.        VESSEL WAS APPROACHED BY THREE SPEEDBOATS WHILE AT ANCHOR.             PRIVATE ITEMS AND CASH WERE STOLEN. NO IN
1993-1
NEA ELPIS
BOMBAY INDIA                                                           DEC.1 NEA ELPIS WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES/THIEVES WHILE AT OUTER         ANCHORAGE BETWEEN 0430 AND 0500.  CREW WAS THREATENED WITH GUNS AND    KNIVES BUT NO INJURIES REPORTED.
1993-2
UNKNOWN PEOPLE
AL SARAWAT NO. 4
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.
1993-5
KRITI FILOXENIA
KRITI FILOXENIA WAS ATTACKED BY FOUR ARMED PIRATES AT 0600 DEC.14.     NO INJURIES REPORTED.
1993-6
PIRATES BOARDED FAR TRADER NEAR THE INDONESIAN ISLAND OF NATUNA LAST   WEEK AND SEIZED CARGO AND PERSONAL EFFECTS.
1993-7
SHINANOGAWA MARU
JAPANESE                                                               1100 LOCAL TIME/0300,UTC. ON DEC 28, SHINANOGAWA MARU WAS ATTACKED BY  PIRATES. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE REPORTED.                               UPDATE:5 JAN 93 SHINANOGAWA MARU ARRIVED
1992-24
M/V TRANSASIA
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 re
1993-9
SOYA
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.
1999-3
SEA JOHANNA
A Belize-flag cargo ship has been reported hijacked off southern Somalia and is being held about 70 miles NE of Lamu Island (01-24N 041-51E) near the Somali boarder with Kenya. About 15 members of the predominantly Pakistani crew are reported being held
1999-5
FISHING BOAT
A fishing boat was stolen about 7 miles off Kuala Trusan, Sarawak      (04-57N 115-11E) by three attackers operating from a speedboat. A      Malaysian fisherman was killed in the attack and thrown overboard      along with an injured crewmember.
1998-64
HIGHLANDER I
A Panamanian-flag cargo ship was attacked by would-be boarders at      0410 local time while at anchore off Tema, Ghana. Four boats, each     contaning 8 to 12 men were detected and fended off by crewmembers      who sounded the general alarm, used searc
1998-57
BENGUELA STREAM
A NETHERLAND-FLAG REFRIGERATED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED AT    THE DOUALA BANANA TERMINAL IN CAMEROON. THE VESSEL WAS BOARDED FROM    THE OUTBOARD SIDE. THE FORECASTLE STORE WAS BROKEN INTO AND SUPPLIES   WERE TAKEN. THE SHIP HAD ENHANCED SECURIT
1998-58
OTS URANUS
A CYPRUS-FLAG CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED AT 1600 LMT WHILE AT THE MUNGLA   ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH. ABOUT 50 INTRUDERS ARMED WITH LONG KNIFES       THREATENED THE CREW AND PLUNDERED SHIP EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.         NO CREW INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
1998-59
LOUISA
A SINGAPORE-FLAG CHEMICAL TANKER, FEARED HIJACKED BY PIRATES IN THE    SOUTH CHINA SEA AFTER IT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DAILY RADIO CONTACT WITH   ITS OWNERS FOLLOWING AN 08 SEP MESSAGE, WAS RELEASED 17 SEP.           THE LOADED VESSEL WAS ENROUTE FROM SINGAP
1998-60
NOURSTAR
299-TON DJIBOUTI-FLAG FREIGHTER WAS REPORTED HIJACTED FROM THE         SOMALI PORT OF BOOSAASO BY SEVEN MEN WHO FORCED THEIR WAY ON BOARD,    SHOOTING ONE CREWMEMBER. HALF THE CREW WERE DISEMBARKED AT RAS HAFOON  NEAR SOCOTRA AND RELEASED. CREW REPORTED
1998-61
TENYU
A PANAMANIAN-FLAGGED CARGO SHIP TENYU WAS UNREPORTED ON VOYAGE FROM KUALA TANJONG, SUMATRA BOUND FOR SOUTH KOREA WITH A CARGO OF ALUMINUM INGOTS. VESSEL HAS A KOREAN MASTER AND CHIEF ENGINEER WITH 11 CHINESE CREWMEMBERS AND IS FEARED HIJACKED. VESSEL HAS
1997-10
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania                                                                                                                       The following report was received from the master of Singapore         flagged M tanker Mimosa Aug 2, 1996 in th
1997-5
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
1996-29
Indonesia                                                                                                                                     According to an Antara new agency report from Jakarta on 10 April      1996, Indonesia has sent eight warships a
1996-30
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
1997-1
Gulf Of Thailand                                                                                                                              While enroute Sihanoukville, the Bahamian-flagged, 2,854 GT, General   cargo vessel Mint Zoom came under fire by
1997-2
Rio Grande, Brazil                                                                                                                            The International Maritime Bureau received a report from the           operators of the M/V Nema, a 36,741 gross
1997-3
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
1995-27
The following report was reprinted by BIMCO with the kind              permission of IMB, London.
1995-22
A BIMCO member reports that on 18 December 1994 a vessel anchored      about 12 miles off Colombo was boarded by intruders at 0045 hrs.       Whilst on board the thieves opened four containers from which          they pilfered cargo. The attack involved
1995-23
BIMCO has received a report involving a container vessel berthed       at the Tecont container terminal at Rio de Janeiro.                                                                                           At 0145 hrs on 16 January 1995 the first
1995-25
BIMCO has received a report of piracy at the port of Rio de            Janeiro. In brief, the vessel was attacked whilst at anchorage on      11 January 1992. Five pirates assaulted the Master and 3rd             Officer and stole approximately US $6,000
1995-26
BIMCO has received a report of piracy involving a vessel               discharging at Santos.                                                                                                                        The attack took place on 13 February 1992
1995-20
A BIMCO member reports that at 1715 hrs on 24 December 1994 a          vessel arrived at Santos roads where she anchored about 15 miles       off the port. At 0230 hrs on 26 December ten men boarded the ship      and began to remove the contents of four
1992-6
M/V DEVOTION
SINGAPORE-Anchorages                                                                                                                          110200L FEB 92 Vessel was boarded and robbed without the knowledge     of the Crew. Stolen were Dangerous Drugs
1992-7
M/V ANAND
Brazilian Sea Coast-vicinity Rio de Janeiro                                                                                                   10FEB92 Heavily armed pirates boarded M/V ANAND. Four casualties       reported. Stolen were money and radio equ
1992-9
M/V PELANDER
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
1992-11
M/V PETCHOMPOO
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 UNREP
1992-13
AUSTRALIAN STAR
STRAIT OF SINGAPORE-Vicinity Horsborough Light.                                                                                               22APR92 nine armed pirates boarded the AUSTRALIAN STAR using a         grappling hook to gain access. Stolen wer
1992-14
VALIANT CARRIER
STRAIT OF SINGAPORE-Vicinity of Bintan Island.                                                                                                242200LAPR92 ten armed pirates boarded the VALIANT CARRIER unnoticed   despite illumination, piracy watch set, a
1992-15
M/V SWAN REEFER
SINGAPORE-Vicinity Phillips Channel.                                                                                                          090100LMAY92 five armed pirates boarded M/V SWAN REEFER using a        high-powered fishing boat and line. Stole
1992-16
M/V WORLD ARETUS
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 ancho
1992-17
M/V MAERSK ASIA DECIMO
JAVA SEA-Vicinity Belitung Island.                                                                                                            190230G APR 92 five pirates armed with knives boarded M/V MAERSK       ASIA DECIMO. Stolen were cash and persona
1992-21
UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL
VILKOV
PHILIPPINES.                                                                                                                                  241240Z MAY 92 RUSSIAN AMPHIBIOUS LANDING SHIP VILKOV maneuvered to    pass an unidentified vessel, which seemed
Kidnapping
1992-22
M/V LIBERTY SPIRIT
BANGLADESH-Bay Of Bengal-Approaches to Karnaphuli River.               050400FMAY92 upon approach to anchorage Pirates armed with knives      were repelled from stern. This incident was repeated 090700FMAY92.     No injuries were reported.
1992-23
M/V LILAS
NIGERIA-GULF OF GUINEA-LAGOS.                                          180230ZAUG92 M/V LILAS was attacked at anchor. Stolen were two coils   of mooring line from aft capstan/wildcat. No injuries were reported.
1992-5
M/V SEA KITTIE
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 revol
1991-22
M/V GOOD FAITH
BRAZIL, SOUTHERN COAST-Vicinity Copacabana Beach                                                                                                On 03JUL91, nine armed pirates boarded M/V GOOD FAITH during hours   of darkness. Stolen were rifles, ammuniti
1998-62
MA FOROE
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 BOTTLE
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1998-63
RUGIA
A Maltese-flag bulk carrier was boarded by five thieves while at       Golden Grove Anchorage, on the Demerara River, Georgetown, Guyana.     The intruders were spotted by the third mate who sounded the alarm,    and the crew mustered on the bridge. Fear
1998-56
NELVANA
A VANUATU-FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS ROBBED WHILE ALONGSIDE A BERTH AT      BRITISH COAL TERMINAL, KINGSTON, JAMAICA AT 0300 LMT. VESSEL WAS       BOARDED FROM A MOTORBOAT BY WAY OF THE FORWARD MOORING LINES. 1,200    LITERS OF PAINT, AN ELECTRIC HOSE CUTTER,
1998-44
M/V AACHEN
A GERMAN CONTAINERSHIP WAS BOARDED AT ANCHOR OFF TEMA, GHANA.          A WATCHMAN WAS HELD AT GUNPOINT WHILE PAINT AND A MOORING LINE WERE    STOLEN.
1998-45
PEARL LUCK
INDIAN FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS ROBBED AT TUTTICORIN ANCHORAGE BY         THIEVES WHO BOARDED FROM A MOTOR BOAT. THREE MOORING LINES AND         360 LITERS OF PAINT WERE STOLEN. THE THIEVES THREATENED THE CREW WITH  IRON BARS BEFORE ESCAPING. THE INCIDENT W
1998-46
ARKTIS CRYSTAL
DANISH FLAG CARGO SHIP REPORTED BEING ATTACKED TWICE WHILE ALONGSIDE   ITS BERTH AT CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH. BOTH ATTACKS TOOK PLACE IN THE    AFTERNOON BY APPROACHING THE SHIP FROM BENEATH THE PIER. IN THE FIRST  ATTACK THE INTRUDERS FLED AFTER THE SHIP'
1998-47
NICKOLAS
MALTESE-FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS ROBBED TWICE AT RIO HAINA ON 31 JULY     AND 3 AUGUST. THIEVES STOLE SURVIVAL AND RESCUE GEAR FROM A LIFERAFT.  PORT SECURITY GUARDS WERE ON BOARD AS REQUIRED.
1998-48
VIRGIN PEARL
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 PAYME
1998-49
FU TAI
A 711-TON BELIZE-FLAG CARGO SHIP WAS HIJACKED BY PIRATES FROM          BATU AMPAR,BATAM,INDONESIA. THE CURRENT LOCATION IS UNKNOWN AND ALL    SIGHTINGS ARE TO BE REPORTRED IMMEDIATELY TO THE PIRACY CENTER IN      KUALA LUMPUR. TEL: (603) 201-0014; FAX (6
1998-50
TERRORIST
PRINCESS KASH
A BELIZE-FLAG CARGO SHIP ENROUTE FROM COLOMBO TO POINT PEDRO IN        JAFFNA WAS HIJACKED BY GUERILLAS OF THE LIBERATION TIGERS OF TAMIL     EELAM (LTTE). THE CREW CONSISTING OF 17 INDIANS AND 4 SRI LANKANS      WERE HELD HOSTAGE UNTIL 18 AUGUST WHEN RE
1998-51
CSAV RUNGUE
A German-flag container ship was attacked while in the outer           Anchorage at Guayaquil at 0115 local time. The ship's crew detected    The intrusion and the would-be robbers escaped in small boats.         Nothing was reported stolen and none of t
1998-52
HOPE
A CYPRIOT-FLAG TANKER WAS BOARDED WHILE AT BERTH IN RIO DE JANEIRO AT  0345 LMT. SEVEN PERSONS IN BOILER SUITS ARMED WITH AUTOMATIC HANDGUNS  AND RIFLES, FORCED 2 CREWMEN TO THE MASTERS CABIN. THE THIEVES WANTED  TO KNOW IF THE SHIP HAD COME FROM THE UNI
1997-4
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 c
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1996-28
MERCHANT TANKER
Sri Lanka                                                                                                                                     Tamil Tiger rebels sank a Navy boat during an assault on a sea convoy  on 30 March 1996. A sea tiger suicide squ
1996-20
EW COOK
Somalia                                                                                                                                       A speedboat mounted with a heavy machine gun fired upon a vessel at    El-Ma'an port 30km northeast of Mogadishu
1996-21
KELLY MARIE
Southern Red Sea                                                                                                                              An unknown assailant twice fired upon U.S. flagged yacht Kelly Marie   while anchored off the Hanish Islands in
1996-22
Turkey                                                                                                                                        A group of armed Chechen sympathizers hijacked Panamanian-flagged,     Passenger/Ro-Ro cargo/ferry avrasya at th
1996-23
Vietnam-Thailand                                                                                                                              Vietnam accused Thailand of trespassing in its territorial waters and  seizing local fishing vessels along with
1996-24
Philippines                                                                                                                                   Pirates killed nine of ten crew members and seized the fishing vessel  identified as MN-3 Normina off the Basili
1996-25
Iran                                                                                                                                          Charterers of the Honduran-flagged ocean tug Negin (Of the Buoy        Bandar Shipping Agency) reported the vess
1995-14
A BIMCO member reports that on 31 December 1994 a tanker berthed       alongside at Rio de Janeiro was boarded by a gang of six men and       one woman, all armed.                                                  They boarded from the harbour side at 033
1995-15
A BIMCO member reports that a tanker berthed at the Shell              Terminal at Rio de Janeiro was attacked by eight armed men at          around 0300 hours on 7 February.  The thieves arrived by boat          and boarded via the terminal's quay, over
1995-16
A BIMCO member reported that at 0100 hrs on 27 December 1994, a        total of 20 armed thieves boarded their vessel at Dar es Salaam        outer anchorage.  The thieves opened one container and stole one       car tire and damaged one bus before being
1995-13
A BIMCO member reports that on 28 January 1995 at 0400 hrs his         vessel was boarded by several thieves at the anchorage Dar es          Salaam. As the Master was aware of such problems at Dar es Salaam      as reported in the BIMCO Weekly News, pre
1995-17
A BIMCO owner member has reported that one of the company's            vessels was involved in two security incidents in the port of          Guayaquil. In the early morning hours of 24 February, the              wheelhouse door and radio room door were
1995-18
A BIMCO member reports an incident which involved a vessel             awaiting berth whilst anchored off Dar es Salaam. On 13 January        at 0400 hrs robbers on board a speedboat attempted to board the        ship, however the crew was able to push t
1995-19
A BIMCO member reports that at 0030 hrs on 3 December 1994 a           vessel anchored at Dar es Salaam roads to await pilots, during         which time 2 seaman were assigned to keep watch. At 0200 hrs           intruders were discovered on board and th
1995-1
SEA WIND
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 ves
1991-23
S/T ASPEN
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
1991-24
M/V VALDORA
GULF OF ADEN- Vicinity of Cape Guardafui                                                                                                      061245ZAUG91, Vessel was attacked by Pirates on a "gun boat" about     1.5-nm NW of Cape Guardafui. Ship's rocke
1991-30
Phillipino Navy
PHILIPPINES- Maguindanao Province                                                                                                             30JUL91 a Phillipino Naval Patrol Boat was attacked by heavily armed   pirates 850 km south of Manilla. Seven sa
1991-31
M/V CAPE EDMONT
SINGAPORE-Vicinity Kepulaun Anambas Islands                                                                                                      111605ZSEP91  Pirates approached ship from port quarter, using      wood hull-30' utility craft. Boarding rep
1991-37
M/V RANGER
SINGAPORE STRAITS-Vicinity Phillips Channel.                                                                                                  112315LSEP91 five armed Indonesian Pirates managed to board            M/V RANGER with piracy counter-measures i
1991-38
LNG GEMINI
SINGAPORE STRAITS-Vicinity Phillips Channel.                                                                                                  240245LSEP91  LNG GEMINI was unsuccessfully boarded by Pirates,        due to immediate action on the part of th
1991-39
VIETNAMESE AUTHORITIES
ANTI-PIRACY OPERATIONS IN THE GULF OF THAILAND.                        17 SEP 91 Vietnamese authorities have "broken up" a pirate operation involving Thai and Vietnamese pirates in the Gulf of Thailand. Due to the increasing number of attacks against fis
1991-21
Algerian Patrol Vessel
Spanish Fishing Trawler
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 Salme
1991-40
SOMALIAN AUTHORITIES
FRENCH CARGO VESSEL
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
1991-42
M/V TNT CAPRICORNIA
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. N
1992-2
M/V FORTUNE
SINGAPORE-Vicinity of Phillips Channel.                                                                                                       052145ZJAN92 on approaching Palau Takong Ketjil Light,                 pirates boarded the M/V FORTUNE. Stolen w
1992-3
M/V AMBRA ORIENT
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 i
1991-13
NO.2 SHIGEYOSHI-MARU
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 W
1998-53
ZADAR
A LIBERIAN-FLAG TANKER HAD $1,800 TAKEN FROM THE SAFE WHILE AT BERTH   IN RIO DE JANEIRO. INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT LED TO CANCELLATION   OF CLEARANCE TO DEPART AND FEES OF $3,800 FOR INTERPRETERS AND OTHER   EXPENSES. THE VESSEL SAILED 6/20/98.
1998-54
JAN-RASMUS
AN ANTIGUAN  CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED BY THIEVES WHILE AT DAKAR          ANCHORAGE IN SENEGAL.THE BOARDING TOOK PLACE AT 0545 LMT. THE CASH     BOX, MOORING LINES, AND A PORTABLE COMPUTER WERE TAKEN.
1998-55
AN ANTIGUAN-FLAG CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED TWICE WHILE AT BERTH IN        DOUALA, CAMEROON. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 0550 12 AUG WHEN      6 OR 7 THIEVES ARMED WITH KNIVES AND IRON BARS CAME ABOARD AND BROKE   OPEN THE FORECASTLE STORAGE LOCKER AND ST
1998-43
FISHING BOATS
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 19
1998-36
UNIDENTIFIED TANKER
AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTED AN APPARENT ATTEMPT TO BOARD FROM A    SUSPICIOUS HIGH-SPEED CRAFT. THE ATTEMPT WAS FOILED BY INCREASING      SPEED AND CYCLING THE RUDDER.
1998-37
LEROS STAR
A CYPRUS-FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS FIRED ON BY TWO ROCKETS FROM A          LAUNCHER HIDDEN UNDER A TARPAULIN ON A SMALL BLUE-HULLED VESSEL THAT   EMERGED FROM A GROUP OF FISHING BOATS. TWO CREW MEMBERS INJURED,       ONE SERIOUSLY. THE RADIO ROOM WAS DESTROY
1998-38
WORLD SKY
A PANAMANIAN-FLAG LIQUEFIED GAS CARRIER WAS ATTACKED IN PORT ABOUT     12 MAY. ALTHOUGH NO LOCATION WAS GIVEN, THE SHIP HAS BEEN TRADING TO   KANDLA AND NEW MANGALORE, INDIA. A GROUP OF FIVE BOARDED FROM A SMALL  BOAT BY MEANS OF A LINE ATTACHED TO A GRA
1998-39
ALGERIAN COASTAL PATROL
LAURISSA
A SINGAPOREAN-FLAGGED CARGO SHIP REPORTED BEING FIRED ON BY AN         ALGERIAN COASTAL PATROL BOAT OFF THE COAST OF ALGERIA. THE SHIP        SUFFERED BROKEN WINDOWS AND BULLET HOLES. SIMILAR INCIDENTS HAVE       OCCURRED IN THE PAST DURING PERIODS OF HE
1998-40
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
1998-41
unknown
passenger
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 femal
Passenger Ship
1996-26
Malaysia                                                                                                                                      On 16 March 1996 at 1500 GMT, seven thieves scaled the anchor chain    of the Nigeria-Flagged, 85,616 GRT, LNG c
1996-27
Guinea, Africa                                                                                                                                Seven armed men in a high speed boat attacked the Greek-flagged        13,538 GRT bulk carrier Esperanza at appr
1996-19
GERMAN YACHTSMAN
Panama                                                                                                                                        A sleeping German yachtsman received three gunshot wounds from         attacking pirates. He was reported to be
1996-11
CIMBRIA
INDONESIA                                                                                                                                     Three would be thieves boarded Danish-Flagged , 2000 DWT, Livestock    Carrier, Cimbria, in Jakarta Roads on Feb
1996-12
EQUATOR CRYSTAL
Jakarta                                                                                                                                       Maritime thieves boarded Equator Crystal (Singapore Flagged, 9805 DWT  Bulk Cargo) during the early morning hour
1996-13
M/V COURIER
Singapore                                                                                                                                     A motorized bumboat approached MV Courier while anchored at the        Jurong Petroleum Anchorage, Singapore. Th
1996-14
PHILIPPINE ARMY
PHILIPPINES                                                                                                                                   Philippine Army soliders killed three suspected pirates in a gun       battle during a chase at sea. The souther
1996-15
Philippine Navy
Philippines                                                                                                                                   A Philippine Navy gunboat and a Chinese ship engaged in a 90 minute    gun battle off Luzon Island during the ea
1996-16
PHILIPPINE NAVY
Subic Bay, Philippines.                                                                                                                       A Phillipine Naval Patrol spotted a Chinese pirate vessel about five   miles from the entrance to Subic Bay and
1996-17
FENG YU NO. 1132
Tawain Strait                                                                                                                                 The Keelung-based Feng Yu No. 1132 fishing boat was hijacked by two    mainland Chinese fishing vessels approxim
1995-10
BIMCO broker members have reported a piracy attack which took          place on board one of their vessels which was en route from            Singapore to Balongan, Indonesia.
1995-12
A BIMCO owner member reports that on 21 January 1995 at 1800 hrs       his vessel was approached off the Philippine coast at 18 38.4N         Lat, 120 20.4E Long. by a motorboat about twenty metres in             length. The motorboat passed her within 0
1995-8
On 9 SEP 1994 enroute from Djibouti to Mombasa in position 12-00.9N 050-50.7E, a dhow with many armed men on deck came alongside, waving a red flag ordering the ship to stop and drop anchor or it would be sunk, and fired two mortar shells. Eleven men boa
1995-2
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.  (S
1995-3
MARIA T
DECEMBER 8, 1994 JOURNAL OF COMMERCE REPORTED THAT THE TSAKOS          TANKER MARIA T, 28,588 DWT, WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES OFF THE             INDONESIAN COAST.  SHIP'S CREW WAS TIED UP AND VALUABLES TAKEN.        NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. (SEE ASAM 94-0
1995-4
ULF RITSCHER
M/V ULF RITSCHER ATTACKED BY A GROUP OF FOUR MEN, ARMED WITH           RIFLES AND MACHINE GUNS, USING A BOAT AT ABOUT 0200 LOCAL TIME         DEC. 26 WHILE ANCHORED AT SANTOS OUTER ROADS. BOXES OF FROZEN          CHICKEN WERE STOLEN. THE FOUR MEN WERE CA
1995-5
STENA WILCHIEF
AT 2130 DEC. 20, WHILE APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES SOUTH OF MASALEMBU       BESAR ISLAND, THREE FAST MOVING TARGETS WERE OBSERVED APPROACHING      THE M/V STENA WILCHIEF ON RADAR, FROM THREE DIFFERENT ANGLES OF        APPROACH. THE VESSEL'S SEARCHLIGHTS WERE
1991-14
312 TON YELLOW TAIL SHIP "SUN 702"
312 TON YELLOW TAIL SHIP "SUN 702" WAS BOARDED BY FIVE ARMED MEN WHO   APPEARED TO BE VIETNAMESE. THE SHIP AND CREW WERE TAKEN TO WATERS      CLOSE TO VIETNAM.
1991-15
M/V HAI HUI I
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 A
1991-16
SOMALI PATRIOTIC MOVEMENT (SPM)
SOMALI POLICE VESSEL
INDIAN OCEAN- VICINITY OF MOMBASA, KENYA                                 10MAY91 during hours of darkness, members (number unknown) of the    Samali Patriotic Movement (SPM) hijacked a Somali Police Vessel by     force in the vicinity of Mombasa, Kenya.
1991-17
PIRATE ACTIVITY
SHIPPING UPDATE
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 Lank
1991-12
SINGAPORE NATIONAL SHIPPING ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES.                                                                                           WITHIN SOUTHEAST ASIA, PIRATE WATERS TEND TO BE THE                    STRAITS OF SINGAPORE, THE STRAITS OF MALA
1991-18
TAMIL SEPARATIST REBELS
SRI LANKAN NAVAL VESSEL
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
1991-19
Unidentified Gun Boats
SS Wright
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
1991-7
ARKTIS SUN
PERSIAN GULF.                                                                                                                                 The  ARKTIS SUN (Danish) was attacked by pirates on 12FEB91, after     dark in 25-03N 53-36E.  The captain was h
1998-35
UNIDENTIFIED SHIP
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 TOWA
1998-22
FERRY
A FERRY WAS SEIZED BY ABOUT 6 HIJACKERS OPERATING FROM 2 PUMP BOATS    WHILE OFF THE TOWN OF MARGOSATUBIG, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE,   PHILLIPINES. A VILLAGE OFFICIAL WAS ABDUCTED AND THE REST OF THE       FERRY'S PASSENGERS FORCED OVERBOARD. FIVE
1998-23
CHINESE MILITARY FORCES
ASIAN FRIENDSHIP
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.
1998-24
DHOW
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 WARL
1998-25
M/V NAM DHIEM
A Vietnamese-flag cargo ship was attacked near the west java city of   Cilegon. The vessel was enroute to Cilegon to unload 7,100 tons of     Rice. Five armed men boarded the vessel and shot the crew member who   Confronted them prior to escaping.
1998-26
An Ecuadorian-flagged vessel was robbed of its shipment of 200         Containers in the gulf of Guayaquil. Six well-equipped and armed       Quick boats attacted the vessel. During the shooting one of the        Guards was hurt.
1998-27
PERNAS PROPANE
MALAYSIAN-FLAG LIQUEFIED GAS TANKER WAS BOARDED AT ANCHOR NEAR K0TA    KINABALU, SABAH. THIEVES STOLE 365 LITERS OF PAINT. REPORTS OF THE     ROBBERY WERE NOT PUBLISHED UNTIL 12 MAY.
1998-28
YIN CHUAN
CHINESE-FLAG DRY CARGO SHIP WAS ATTACKED AT MOMBASA, KENYA AND TWO     CREWMEMBERS WERE HOSPITALIZED AS A RESULT.
1998-29
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.
1998-30
1998-31
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HELEN C
CYPRUS-FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED WHILE LYING IDLE ALONGSIDE        A BERTH AT ROUEN, FRANCE. TWO MEN FORCED THEIR WAY INTO THE MASTER'S   CABIN, ASSAULTED HIM AND STOLE TWO LADIE'S WATCHES AND $164 IN CASH.   THE INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 29 MA
I
1998-32
ALGIRDAS
A LITHUANIAN-FLAG CARGO SHIP WAS ATTACKED AT 0121 UTC 40 MILES FROM    THE THAI PORT OF PHUKET. THE ATTACK REPORTEDLY WAS LAUNCHED FROM A     HIGH SPEED CRAFT CARRYING 25 ARMED PERSONS WHO FORCED THE CREW TO      STOP THE ENGINES. THEY MANACLED THEM TO T
1998-21
VOSA CARRIER
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
1998-33
CHINESE AUTHORITIES
PETRO RANGER
MALAYSIAN TANKER WAS HIJACKED IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA WHILE             ENROUTE FROM SINGAPORE TO VIETNAM. CHINESE AUTHORITIES DETAINED THE    SHIP IN HAIKO, HAINAN ISLAND. ALL CREW MEMBERS REPORTED SAFE. THE      SHIP WAS REPAINTED AND GIVEN THE NAME "WI
1996-18
Tawain Strait                                                                                                                                 A 4500-5000 ton Taiwanese-owned, Panamanian flagged containership      was followed and attacked on a voyage fro
1996-10
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.
1996-1
BARGES UNDER TOW
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.
Barge
1996-2
FENG YU MAN NO.1132
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.
1996-3
GUYANA                                                                                                                                        BIMCO REPORTS: ON 5 JANUARY 1996 A LATVIAN REEFER SHIP WAS             APPROACHED BY THREE MOTORBOATS AT 2210 HR
1996-4
Tanzania                                                                                                                                      BIMCO REPORTS: On 21 January 1996 a Latvian tanker was boarded by      three thieves at 2120 hrs at the Dar-Es-S
1996-5
AVRASYA
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
1996-6
Huangpu                                                                                                                                       BIMCO REPORTS:A tanker at Huangpu anchorage was boarded by             thieves on 21 May 1995 at 0417 hrs. Two c
1996-7
Santos                                                                                                                                        BIMCO REPORTS: On 23 April 1995 watchmen on board a vessel             anchored at the outer roads spotted men a
1996-8
HANGJUNG NO.9
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
1995-6
TRAWLER
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 ME
1995-7
M/V ANOMIS
BIMCO received the following master's report as submitted to the       ship's owners:                                                                                                                                Yesterday, 17 November at 1106 UTC in pos
1994-69
DOVE ARROW/MARIA T
M/V DOVE ARROW BOARDED BY FIVE PIRATES ARMED WITH SWORDS AND KNIVES    AT 2300 HOURS IN 03-01-30S 107-17-30E. VESSEL WAS PROCEEDING TO        JAKARTA, LIT ALL AROUND WITH CARGO CLUSTERS AND LIGHTS HUNG OVER       THE SIDE, WITH WATCH PATROLLING THE BRIDG
1994-56
M/V MELGAR
M/V MELGAR REPORTED THAT IT WAS BOARDED ON NOV 3 IN JAKARTA ROADS.     PIRATES WERE SPOTTED ON BOARD AND GENERAL ALARM WAS SOUNDED.           PIRATES DESCENDED FROM VESSEL BY ROPES ONTO WAITING MOTORBOAT.
1994-57
Hong Kong                                                                                                                                     BIMCO members report that a Singapore flag vessel laden with coal      dropped anchor at 0005 hrs on 26 October
1994-58
River Zaire                                                                                                                                   BIMCO members report that on 17 November 1994 a vessel which was       en route to Matadi was attacked by 3 unif
1994-59
Ecuador                                                                                                                                       BIMCO members report that at 1330 hrs on 4 November 1994 six           intruders were spotted on board a vessel
1994-60
M/V OMI MISSOURI
M/V OMI MISSOURI WHILE ANCHORED OFF DAR ES SALAMM, TANZANIA WAS        BOARDED. AT 2300 HRS THE BOW MAN SPOTTED A MAN CLIMBING UP THE         ANCHOR CHAIN. HE FRIGHTENED THE MAN OFF BY YELLING AND THE BOAT        WHICH CARRIED HIM LEFT.
1994-61
CONTINENTAL SPIRIT/ESSBERGER PIONEER
M/V CONTINENTAL SPIRIT RAIDED BY FIVE PIRATES WHILE PASSING THE        SELAT BAUR CHANNEL IN 02-36S 107-17E AT 0100 LOCAL TIME ON NOV. 23.    MASTER FORCED AT KNIFEPOINT TO OPEN SAFE. PIRATES STOLE US $2,976 OF   VESSEL'S MONEY, US $3,200 OF PRIVATE MONE
1994-62
AUDACIOUS
ATTEMPTED ATTACK ON M/V AUDACIOUS IN 16-33-12N 119-43-36E AT           1357 GMT ON NOV. 26 BY THREE UNLIT CRAFT WHICH ATTEMPTED TO            BOARD VESSEL. ATTEMPT FOILED DUE TO CREW ALERT.
1994-55
M/V REESTBORG
M/V Reestborg while at anchor in Surabaya harbor was boarded           By pirates. Firefighting equipment, breathing apparatus and            One mooring line stolen. Pirates were unnoticed by crew.
1991-8
CLEVELAND
INDONESIA. BORNEO, WEST COAST.                                                                                                                M/V CLEVELAND BOARDED BY FOUR ARMED PIRATES IN 00-05.5 S 108-05.9 E    AT 181830Z MARCH 91. STOLEN WERE CASH, WE
1991-9
HAITIAN AUTHORITIES
S/V REWA
HAITI, 30 OCTOBER 1990.                                                                                                                       S/V REWA (65 FEET) WAS FORCED TO TAKE REFUGE FROM A STORM IN THE AREA  OF COTES-DE-FER, HAITI.  AFTER EXPRESSING
1991-10
AUTHORITIES IN JACMEL, HAITI
M/V CARDENAS
28 FEBRUARY 1991, JACMEL HAITI.                                                                                                               A LOCAL HARBOR PILOT WAS HIRED BY AN AMERICAN BARGE OWNER TO           DELIVER AN ENGINE PART TO ONE OF TWO TUG
1991-11
ITER
25 MARCH 1991. INDONESIA.                                                                                                                     THE ITER, A 31,000 DWT VESSEL WAS BOARDED BY 3 PIRATES                 LOCATION 31 MILES OFF INDONESIAN ISLANDS
1990-21
MANCHESTER
SOUTH AFRICA.  PORT OF DURBAN.  16 NOVEMBER 1990.                                                                                             VESSEL LYKES MANCHESTER BOARDED BY TWO INDIAN MALES AND ONE            BLACK MALE, WHO ASSULTED MASTER AND ROBBE
1990-22
TNT EXPRESS
STRAIT OF MALACCA.  21 SEPT 90.                                                                                                               TNT EXPRESS WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN THE STRAIT OF                   MALACCA 45 MINUTES FROM SINGAPORE ON SEP
1990-23
ARMED PIRATES
20 OCTOBER 1990. INDONESIA.                                                                                                                   M/V PELANDER BOARDED BY ARMED PIRATES WHILE STEAMING AT ABOUT          18 KNOTS AROUND UDANG OILFIELD, PULAU-PUL
1990-24
M/V PIVOT
RED SEA. SAUDI ARABIA.                                                                                                                        M/V PIVOT BOARDED BY PIRATES WHILE STEAMING AT ABOUT 2 KNOTS           EAST OF FARASAN ISLAND. MONEY/GOODS TAKEN
1991-1
DANISH VESSEL
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE:                             A DANISH VESSEL WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES AT MIDSTREAM OFF FREETOWN       HARBOR. THE PRIATES ATTACKED THE PILOT AND SIX OTHER CREW MEMBERS      AT GUNPOINT AND MADE OFF WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF GOODS.
1991-2
MV PIVOT
PERSIAN GULF. SAUDI ARABIA. SEPTEMBER 1990.                                                                                                   MV PIVOT ENCOUNTERED PIRATES SOMETIME IN SEPTEMBER 1990                2 MILES EAST OF FARASAN ISLAND. GOODS AND
1998-34
WILPY
PETRO RANGER WAS RENAMED WILPY. SEE ASAM 980033.
1998-12
NEMESIS
CYPRUS FISHING VESSEL WAS ATTACKED BY EGYPTAIN FISHING VESSELS         25 MILES OFF THE COAST OF EGYPT. TWO CREW MEMBERS SUSTAINED SERIOUS    STAB WOUNDS. CYPRUS POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A CASE OF PIRACY, THEFT   AND ATTACK. THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE ATTA
1998-13
ANABAS
MV ANABAS LEFT SINGAPORE NOV. 29 FOR VLADIVOSTOK WITH 15 CREW AND WAS  HIJACKED BY A GROUP OF ARMED UNIFORMED MEN AT ABOUT 0400 DEC.6.        VESSEL PROCEEDED TO AN UNSPECIFIED DESTINATION. ALL SHIPBOARD          COMMUNICATIONS HAVE BEEN CUT OFF. OTHER V
1998-14
PM ALPHA
ASPHALT/BITUMEN TANKER SECURED ALONGSIDE THE BMT TERMINAL, MERAK,      INDONESIA WHEN ABOUT 10 PEOPLE WITH MASKS AND WEARING BLACK SUITS,     ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM AT ABOUT 0040. THE      THIRD ENGINEERING OFFICER WAS HOG-TIED AN
1998-15
ALFA BG
BELIZE FREIGHTER ALFA BG WHILE UNDER TOW FROM A UNKNOWN SYRIAN VESSEL  WAS SEIZED IN SOMALI WATERS. AN ARMED GANG OF ABOUT 25 MEN OPERATING   FROM A SPEEDBOAT FIRED SHOTS ACROSS THE BOW TO FORCE IT TO SLOW DOWN.  THE SHIP WAS REPORTEDLY PLUNDERED AND THE
1998-16
BUSHEY
EQUATORIAL GUINA-FLAG GENERAL CARGOSHIP BUSHEY WAS SEIZED OFF THE      COAST OF SOMALIA. AN ARMED GANG OF ABOUT 20, OPERATING FROM A SPEED    BOAT, TOOK OVER THE SHIP AFTER FIRING SHOTS ACROSS ITS BOW TO FORCE    IT TO SLOW DOWN. THE VESSEL HAD BEEN TRAD
1998-17
HAVKONG
A BAHAMAS-FLAG LIQUEFIED GAS TANKER WAS INTERDICTED BY CHINESE         MILITARY FORCES ON OR ABOUT 1/6/98 WHILE LIGHTERING 15 MILES OFFSHORE  FROM HONG KONG AND ESCORTED TO THE PORT OF SHEN ZENG. THE CAPTAIN WHO  WAS ARRESTED AND LATER RELEASED, WAS CHAR
1998-18
A FISHING BOAT WAS HIJACKED IN TAPIANTANA BAY IN THE MORO GULF AND     SIX FISHERMEN WERE EXECUTED AFTER THE HIJACKER'S DEMAND FOR RANSOM     WAS NOT MET. THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES REPORTELY BELIEVE     THE INCIDENT WAS STAGED BY THE EXTREMIST
1998-19
A GROUP OF FISHERMEN WAS ATTACKED NEAR TINGULAN ISLAND AND TWO WERE    KILLED. THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES REPORTELY BELIEVE THE      INCIDENT WAS STAGED BY THE EXTREMIST ABU SAYEF GROUP. INCREASED NAVAL  PATROLS HAVE RESULTED.
1998-20
ZHU HAI YOU 129
LOADED COASTAL TANKERS ANCHORED NEAR HONG KONG AWAITING CLEARANCE      TO SAIL FOR MACAO REPORT THAT A MAINLAND CHINESE PUBLIC SECURITY       PATROL BOAT HIJACKED ONE OF THE VESSELS TO AN UNKNOWN CHINESE PORT.    THE BUSINESSMAN REPORTELY HAD CHARTERED T
1998-11
ATLANTA 95
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 DESTI
1996-9
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.
1995-138
COURIER
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
1999-71
A BIMCO report states: A 22,076 gross ton Panamanian bulk carrier was boarded by armed robbers while at the Buenaventura, Columbia anchorage. At 0420 hrs the forward lookout spotted the robbers boarding on the ship's port side, and informed the bridge by
1999-72
AYIA MARKELLA
A BIMCO report states: A 37,000 dwt Greek bulker, Ayia Markella, was boarded by thieves while anchored off Belawan, Indonesia. At about 0230 hours one small boat was seen approaching the vessel  near her bow. The deck watchmen shouted at the people on th
1999-73
A vessel reported an act of robbery at 082100Z Aug while in Selat Sunda, in the vicinity of the port of Merak, Indonesia. No other details provided.
1999-74
YANG PU
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
1999-75
NORDANA ADVISOR
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 held the crew at bay with knives. About thirty pieces of plywood, used as dunnage, were
1999-76
SABRINA I
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
1995-137
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
1999-70
A BIMCO report states: A 57,148 gross ton Cypriot tanker was boarded by five armed robbers at the Abidjan offshore terminal "CBM-SIR-1". The robbers boarded the ship at her forecastle at 0115 hrs. They were carrying long knives and spears. Once the thiev
1994-63
OCEAN COMPETENCE
AT 0515 ON NOV. 27, IN SANTOS ROADS, SIX OR SEVEN ARMED PIRATES        BOARDED THE M/V OCEAN COMPETENCE BY SPEED BOAT USING ROPE HOOKS.       PIRATES FORCED SECOND OFFICER TO OPEN THE MASTER'S CABIN AND           ROBBED HIM. MASTER ALERTED ENGINE ROOM TO
1994-64
SEA BIRD
AT 0430 GMT ON NOV. 27 IN 33-42N 125-17E A FISHING VESSEL CAME         ALONGSIDE THE M/V SEA BIRD WITH CLEAR INTENTION TO BOARD THE           VESSEL. ATTEMPT FAILED DUE TO SLOW SPEED OF F/V. DESCRIPTION           OF F/V: NAME FUNG FA, NATIONALITY UNKNOWN
1994-65
GRAIGWERDD
M/V GRAIGWERDD SIGHTED SMALL MOTORIZED VESSEL UNDER STERN WITH         FIVE PERSONS ATTEMPTING TO BOARD VESSEL AT 0300 LOCAL TIME ON          NOV. 3 WHILE AT ANCHOR OFF JAKARTA. SHIP'S SECURITY PATROL             RAISED ALARM AND BOAT RAPIDLY DEPARTED. N
1994-66
EAGLE TIDE
M/V EAGLE TIDE ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN 02-52S 107-16E AT ABOUT          2045 GMT ON DEC. 5. PIRATES BOARDED VESSEL AND STOLE ABOUT             US $12,000 INCLUDING JEWELRY. NO CREW WERE HURT.
1994-67
CARIA
M/v Caria boarded by six thieves from two boats while at anchor        Guayaquil inner roads, off Isla de la Esperanza, at 1325 on Nov. 26.   Thieves pilfered cargo after breaking into container. Crew tried to    Catch thieves as they jumped over the sid
1994-68
NANYO
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.
1994-48
A BIMCO member reports that at 1225 hrs on 1 August 1994 a vessel      was approached by four high speed motorboats at position 20 15 N       LAT, 115 49 E LONG. The vessel was forced to stop due to               automatic machine gun fire from the speed
1994-49
Santos, Brazil                                                                                                                                BIMCO members report that on 15 October 1994 at 0320 hrs on board a    vessel anchored off Santos about 1 mile s
1994-50
Bangkok, Thailand                                                                                                                             BIMCO members report that on 10 October 1994 a vessel anchored 2       miles off the Bangkok bar pilot station w
1994-51
Mombasa, Kenya                                                                                                                                BIMCO members report that on the morning of 26 September 1994          four men were observed on a vessel at Mom
1991-3
BURMESE PIRATES
THAI TRAWLER
BURMA. SOUTHERN PROVINCE OF RANONG. 30 DECEMBER 1990.                                                                                         ABOUT 20 PIRATES , DRESSED IN MILITARY UNIFORMS, SEIZED A THAI         TRAWLER AND THREATENED TO KILL ALL 38 CRE
1990-20
OCEAN CITY
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
1991-4
MV NAVILUCK
SOMALIA.  12 JANUARY 1991.                                                                                                                    SOMALI PIRATES ATTACKED  MV NAVILUCK  OFF SOMALIA, KILLING THREE       FILIPINO CREWMEN AND SETTING FIRE TO THE
1991-5
VIETNAMESE SOLDIERS
LYCABETUS
VIETNAM. SOUTH COAST. JAN/FEB 1991                                                                                                            ON 30 JANUARY 1991, IT WAS REPORTED THAT MOTOR BULK CARRIER            LYCABETUS, MALTESE FLAG, WAS BOARDED BY V
1990-13
LIBERIAN REBEL SHIPS
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 F
1990-14
IRAQ
ALL COMMERCIAL SHIPPING
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 NAUTIC
1990-15
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE.                                                                                                                       REPORTS INDICATE THAT SHIPS DISCHARGING AND LOADING CARGO IN           FREETOWN SIERRA LEONE HAVE EXPERIENCED AN
1990-16
MALACCA STRAITS. 23 MAY 1990. 03-25N 105-35E.                                                                                                 ABOUT 145 MILES NORTH EAST OF MALACCA STRAITS, PROXIMITY               ANAMBAS ISLANDS, THE TANKER M/V RANGER, U
1990-17
THREE TAIWAN FISHING BOATS
8 SEPTEMBER 1990.  TAIWAN.                                                                                                                    THREE TAIWAN FISHING VESSELS WERE SEPERATELY ROBBED AND                THEIR CREW BEATEN BY CLUB-WEILDING PIRATE
1998-2
11
VANDERPOOL EXPRESS
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 EXPR
1998-3
CLIPPER SEA
AT 2355 LPG CARRIER CLIPPER SEA APRROACHED DAKAR, SENEGAL, WHEN        2 PIRATES ARMED WITH KNIVES BOARDED VESSEL FROM THE STERN. THE         2 SEAMEN ON WATCH DID NOT OBSERVE THE HOOKS BEING LANDED. ONCE         ONBOARD THE SECOND PIRATE PLACED THE MOOR
1998-4
GLOBAL VENTURE, 9VXW
AT 0355 TANKER WAS ROBBED BY PIRATES AT MERAK ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA.    THEY CAME SUDDENLY AND THREATENED A SEAMAN WITH A LONG KNIVE AT HIS    THROAT. TWO PIRATES WENT DOWN TO THE ENGINE ROOM AND TOOK AWAY ENGINE  SPARE PARTS. NO ONE WAS INJURED.
1998-5
TANKER THERESA
15 CAME ABOARD AND ATTACKED CREW WITH AUTOMATIC WEAPONS, 15 STAYED     IN SPEEDBOATS ALONGSIDE. PIRATES STOLE CREW PROPERTY, SHIP'S CASH,     PROVISIONS FROM STORE, RADIO EQUIPMENT AND FRESH WATER. THIRD OFFICER  SHOT AND SERIOUSLY INJURED. ATTACK OCCURE
1998-8
MERIDIAN SPICA
BULK CARRIER MERIDIAN SPICA WAS BOARDED BY THIEVES DURING EARLY        MORNING HOURS OF 28 JAN WHILE ALONGSIDE THE ORE CARGO BERTH AT         CIGADING, INDONESDIA. ELECTRICAL PARTS FROM THE ENGINE ROOM WERE       STOLEN DESPITE THE SHIP HAVING (UNSPECIFI
1998-9
TIOMAN
TANKER TIOMAN WAS BOARDED BY BETWEEN 7 TO 10 MEN ARMED WITH KNIVES AND GUNS AT 0200 NEAR PULAU AUR, MALAYSIA. THE PIRATES FIRST ATTACKED THE BRIDGE AND SUBSEQUENTLY BEAT, BOUND AND BLINDFOLDED THE CREW. COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED AND CREW EFFECT
1998-10
CRUISE SHIP
A cruise ship departing manila was harassed from a 10-meter boat while maneuvering in the vicinity of fishing boats at about 1930 local time. The boat crisscrossed ahead of the cruise ship and lighted a flammable liquid on the water. Later the boat passe
1998-1
tanker Isomeria
A U.K. FLAG LPG TANKER ISOMERIA WAS BOARDED AT ITS DISCHARGE BERTH BY  FOUR ARMED ATTACKERS ARMED WITH "MINI-UZIS" FROM A SMALL HIGH SPEED    BOAT. WHILE ONE GUARDED A CADET AND TWO WATCHMEN, THE OTHER THREE      FORCED THE THIRD MATE TO TAKE THEM TO THE
1997-79
BUNKER VESSEL SEAGULL
MALTA - Port Hay Wharf                                                                                                                             The Bunkering Vessel (Seagull) was boarded in Port at Hay Wharf,  Marsamxett, Malta at 1230 local time 16 A
1997-80
BUXCROWN
HONG KONG:                                                               The 18,000-ton German Flag container ship (Buxcrown) was boarded by Pirates at 0305 local time on 12 Sep 97 while at anchor in 22-08N 114-09E outside Hong Kong waters awaiting berth
1997-81
CARGO SHIP FRISCHLAND
NIGERIA                                                                                                                                            The Liberian-flag cargo 2,514-ton ship Frischland was attacked    by robbers in the Chanomi creek while out
1995-126
ASIA STAR
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
1995-127
TRSL CONCORD
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 INF
1995-128
DURING THE LATE HOURS OF 23 OCT 95, A SPEEDBOAT, MOUNTED WITH A        HEAVY MACHINE GUN, FIRED UPON A VESSEL AT EL-MA'AN PORT, 30KM          NORTHEAST OF MOGADISHU (02-02N 045-21E). THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF      INJURIES OR DAMAGE. HOWEVER, THE SHIP WAS
1995-129
CHARISMA
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 RANSACKE
1995-130
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
1995-131
IVORY ACE
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
1995-132
TIGER SPEED/ORIENT VISION
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 ANCH
1995-133
TROPICAL 88
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 P
1995-134
ANAX PUMA
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 I
1995-135
NILKANTHA/SHREE VISHNU
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 A
1995-136
STOLT EMERALD
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. ENTI
1994-47
BRAZIL: A BIMCO owner member has reported that a vessel which sailed from Rio Haina on 28 September experienced many security problems during her stay at the port. The shipmaster summarized the events as follows:
1994-52
Selat Baur, Indonesia                                                                                                                         BIMCO members report that at 0110 hrs on 26 October 1994 a vessel      was boarded by 12 men armed with long kni
1994-53
M/V TROPICAL SUN
M/V TROPICAL SUN, IN PORT MOGADISCIO, SOMALIA WAS FIRED UPON BY        MORTOR SHELLS ON 26 OF OCTOBER 1994. IN ADDITION, CREW NARROWLY        ESCAPED SMALL ARMS FIRE OVER THE MAIN DECK. THE UNITED NATIONS         FORCES VOICED THE OPINION THAT THE VESSEL
1994-54
M/V WINDWARD
M/V WINDWARD WAS BOARDED BY FIVE PIRATES ON 26 OCT 94 AT 0010.         PIRATES HELD MASTER AT KNIFE POINT, STOLE MONEY, JEWELLERY AND         VESSEL'S SAFE DEPOSIT BOX BEFORE DISEMBARKING. NO INJURIES OR          DAMAGE TO VESSEL AND CARGO REPORTED. (THI
1994-43
BRAZIL: BIMCO has been informed by a U.K. member of the following incident which took place in Rio Grande on 17-18 Aug 1994. During the Rio Grande call on 17 and 18 August 94, the vessel was attacked twice. Please note that about 15 men, 2 armed, seemed
1994-44
BIMCO received a report of a violent incident that occurred aboard a cargo vessel berthed at Tin Can Island, Nigeria.  The vessel arrived on 5 SEP 1994, and hired two day watchmen and three night watchmen for the length of her stay. On the morning of 7 S
1994-45
BRAZIL: BIMCO reports that on 25 August a vessel anchored off Rio Grande was boarded by six armed thieves at 0405 hrs. The intruders immediately began to break into the forecastle storerooms to steal ship's supplies. When they were approached by the deck
1994-46
BRAZIL: A BIMCO member reports that at 1230 hrs on 12 September several thieves armed with knives and firearms boarded a container vessel anchored off at Vitoria. The Captain and some crewmembers were held hostage whilst the thieves stole personal belong
1990-18
21 SEPTEMBER 1990.  SINGAPORE.                                                                                                                IN THE EARLY HOURS OF 21 SEPT 1990 FOUR PIRATES BOARDED                THE 20,000 TON AUSTRALIAN REGISTERED  TNT
1990-19
EPLF
YUGOSLAVIAN MERCHANT SHIP
RED SEA. ETHIOPIA.                                                                                                                            A RECENT REPORT INDICATES THE EPLF HAVE RESUMED ATTACKS ON             MERCHANT SHIPPING IN THE SOUTHERN RED SEA
1990-12
F/V MINA
11 APRIL 1990. PHILLIPINES.                                                                                                                   ARMED PIRATES IN TWO PUMPBOATS ATTACKED FISHING VESSEL MINA,           11 APRIL 1990, OFF MINIS ISLAND, NEAR JOL
1990-3
ERITREAN PEOPLES LIBERATION FRONT
BOLESLAW KRZYZWUSTY
3 JANUARY 1990. RED SEA.                                                                                                                      THE POLISH FREIGHTER  BOLESLAW DRZYZWUSTY  OWNED BY THE POLISH         OCEANIC LINES WAS MISSING 3 JAN 1990 AFTE
1990-4
SS ASHLEY LYKES
Port of Guayaquil, Ecuador                                                                                                                    Ss Ashley Lykes boarded briefly by pirates while approaching           Guayaquil quarantine anchorage 040124 Mar
1990-5
STONEWALL JACKSON
MADRAS HARBOR                                                                                                                                 PIRATES FROM AN UNLIT FISHING BOAT IN MADRAS HARBOR BOARDED            STONEWALL JACKSON 24 SEPT 89 AT 0200 LOCA
1990-6
SALMONPOOL
SANTOS, BRAZIL                                                                                                                                THREE ARMED MEN BOARDED SHIP AND FORCED MASTER TO OPEN SAFE.           INCIDENT OCCURED AT 0245 LOCAL 20 APR 88.
1990-7
OIL TANKER CHURCHILL
SANTOS BRAZIL                                                                                                                                 UK REGISTERED OIL TANKER CHURCHILL BOARDED BY THREE PIRATES,           CHIEF OFFICER SHOT IN THE LEG.  POLICE IN
1990-8
OYSTER BAY
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA                                                                                                                            SHIP BOARDED BY PIRATES VIA ANCHOR CHAIN 27 MAR 89.
1990-2
SOMALIA NATIONAL MOVEMENT REBELS
KWANDA
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 RE
2001-330
GUINEA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 2 Dec at 0410 local time in position 09-50N 017-10W.  The vessel was underway off Conakry, Guinea when two  unlit speedboats approached.  Duty Officer altered course, raised the alarm, d
2001-331
CAMEROON: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded and robbed 6 Dec at 0330 local time in Douala port, Cameroon.  The four thieves were armed with knives and stole ship's stores.  When the alarm was raised, they jumped into the water and escaped in
2001-332
GABON:  An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded and robbed 8 Dec at 0315 local time at Libreville Roads, Gabon. The Master raised the alarm, fired signal rockets, and sent a  distress signal to counter the attack.  The thieves stole cargo from con
2001-333
INDIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded and robbed 10 Dec at 0515 local time at Kakinada anchorage, India.  The intruders stole two mooring ropes from the forecastle.  Later that morning, at 0855 local time, the thieves boarded again, this t
2001-334
INDIA:  An unidentified container ship was boarded 6 Dec at 0300 local time while at Chennai anchorage, India. Intruders with long knives boarded the ship from a small boat. When the Duty A/B raised the alarm, the crew mustered, an the intruders fled.
2001-335
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
2001-336
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 6 Dec at 0445 local time while at Jakarta anchorage and ship's stores were stolen.
2001-337
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 5 Dec between 0230 and 0300 local time by between 9 and 10 persons armed with a gun and long knives while ship was at Jakarta  anchorage.  Ship's stores and equipment stolen form engine room.
2001-338
MALAYSIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 5 Dec at 1210 local time while anchored at Sandakan, Sabah.  The thieves, armed with rifles, broke into paint store while holding crew member at gunpoint, before escaping in speedboat.
2001-339
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.
2001-340
BRAZIL:  The container ship (CSAV SINGAPORE) was boarded 19 Dec at 0230 local time while anchored at Rio Grande outer roads awaiting berth.  Duty officer noted boat at vessel's starboard bow and raised alarm.  Five persons were seen fleeing in two boats.
2001-341
NIGERIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was subject to an attempted boarding 14 Dec at 0300 local time by six persons in a small, unlit motor boat.  Anti-piracy watch raised alarm and foiled attempt.
2001-342
IVORY COAST: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Dec at 0300 local time while at Abidjan outer anchorage.  Three persons armed with knives assaulted at watchman, bound and gagged him and broke into ship's stores.  Another watch man spotted the in
2001-343
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 14 Dec at 0315 local time by persons armed with long knives while a Chittagong anchorage.  In thieves cut three mooring lines and  lowered them into the water. They fled in their boats with the lin
2001-344
MAYANMAR:  An unidentified bulk carrier reports being closely followed 15 Dec at 2340 local time while underway in position 19-47.5N 92-00.0E off the Myanamar coast. A grey-painted speedboat bearing the number 421, ordered the captain to stop via VHF and
2000-28
INDIA: Thieves in a wooden boat, armed with knives, cut the mooring line of an unidentified tanker tied to a mooring buoy 19 Apr in Vishakhapatnam.  The attack occurred at 2000 UTC.  Duty crew sounded the alarm and the thieves fled with the line.
2000-29
INDIA:  Thieves stole ship's stores from an unidentified cargo ship berthed at the port of Kakinada (17-00N 082-19E), boarding at 0324 UTC armed with knives.
2000-30
SUICIDE ATTACKER
NAVAL VESSEL
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.
2000-31
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 bro
2000-32
LTTE ARTILLERY
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.
2000-33
ATTACKERS
INDONESIA. BORNEO: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded via the anchor chain by six intruders at 1220 UTC 24 Apr while anchored at Bontang.  When challenged by a crew member, one of the attackers stabbed him in the stomach.  Another crew member sound
2000-34
NAVY VESSEL
BAY OF BENGAL: An unidentified container ship reports being followed by an unidentified naval ship, north of the Andaman Islands. When the naval vessel drew close it was asked to identify itself via VHF Ch. 16, whereupon it slowly withdrew maintaining ra
2000-35
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship at anchor at Tanjung Priok was boarded from a small fishing boat 0400 local time 24 Apr.  The attackers stole ship's stores.
2000-36
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Apr at 1645 UTC under cover of heavy rain while at anchor at Sebuku Island.  Three assailants armed with long knives were chased by a watchman who sounded the alarm.  The attackers then fle
2000-37
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded at 0430 local time by approximately six armed thieves, while at anchor in the Pusur River (21-46N 089-30E), Zone a14, Mongla.  The intruders held a watchman hostage but crew were alerted by another wat
2000-38
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: An unidentified LPG carrier moored at Pusri terminal, Palembang, was boarded 0335 local time 19 Apr by thieves who attempted to steal a liferaft.  The duty officer was alerted by the loud noise made when the liferaft fell after its l
2000-39
MALAYSIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was approached by unlit boats, along both sides, as it entered the port of Sandakan, Sabah (05-49N 118-08E) at 0500 local time. Persons in one boat attempted to board, using a grappling hook, but aborted the attack
2000-40
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded over the bow at 0248 local time 17 Apr at Belawan anchorage by three intruders armed with axes.  The duty seaman alerted the duty officer and crew whereupon the attackers jumped overboar
2000-41
KAPITAN IVANCHUK
BANGLADESH:   The 19,683-ton, Maltese-flag bulk carrier ,Kapitan Ivanchuk, was boarded by armed thieves at 0945 local time while at anchor Jayman Reach anchorage, Mongla (22-28N 089-35E).  Thieves boarded simultaneously from barges alongside to port and
2000-42
SMALL CRAFT
INDONESIA. INDIAN OCEAN: An unidentified chemical tanker reported attempted boarding from a small vessel while underway 13 Apr in 02-49.6S, 095-40.8E.  Small craft reportedly approached from port and starboard sides, apparently during hours of darkness,
2000-254
BANGLADESH: An unidentified tanker at anchor Chittagong Roads, was boarded 7 Sep at 0315 local time by five person armed with long knives.  The duty officer raised the alarm and the thieves escaped with four mooring lines to a boat in which five accompli
2000-255
BANGLADESH: An unidentified ship was attacked 3 and 4 Sep at Chittagong Port by a gang of 20-25 persons armed with long knives and operating from six boats.  The group attempted to cut  the ship's stern line 3 Sep and fled when the crew was alerted.  On
2000-256
BOAT
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
2000-257
SPEEDBOATS
VESSEL
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.
2000-258
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 9 Sep at 0015 local time while underway in the Banka Strait in position 02-34.8S 105-46.3E.  Pirates armed with long knives held the duty officer and A/B hostage after which they proceeded to the Master and C
2000-259
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 Sep 0140 local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage by four persons from among 20 in a boat which approached the stern.  Ship raised alarm and the intruders fled without stealing anything.
2000-260
MALAYSIA: A bulk carrier at Bintulu Anchorage was boarded 11 Sep at 0328 local time by five persons armed with long knives and guns.  The intruders broke open the forecastle store and stole ships stores as well as food rations and other equipment from a
2000-261
MEN
MALAYSIA-PHILIPPINES: Three men were abducted 10 Sep from a Malaysian resort on Pandanan Island and taken by boat to the Philippine rebel stronghold of Jolo.
2000-262
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED HEAVY-LIFT VESSEL IN TRANSIT OF THE ESCRAVOS RIVER IN NIGERIA WAS REPORTEDLY APPROACHED BY A SPEED BOAT CONTAINING THREE PERSONS IN MILITARY UNIFORM WHO DEMANDED THE VESSEL STOP 30 JAN (REPORTED 8 FEB).  WHEN THE ORDER WAS REFUSE
2000-263
ASEAN SUCCESS
INDIA: THE 15,943-TON, SINGAPORE-FLAG BULK CARRIER (ASEAN SUCCESS) WAS BOARDED 5 FEB AT 2100 UTC WHILE ANCHORED IN OUTER ANCHORAGE AT KANDLA, INDIA.  SHIP WAS BOARDED BY 12 INTRUDERS WHO STOLE A LARGE QUANTITY OF SHIP'S STORES BEFORE BEING CHASED BY SHIP
2000-264
APJ ANAND
BANGLADESH: THE 10,588-TON, INDIAN-FLAG BULK CARRIER (APJ ANAND) WAS BOARDED 2 FEB AT MONGLA PORT INNER ANCHORAGE, AT 0115 UTC.  AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF BOARDERS, ARMED WITH AXES AND KNIVES, WERE INVOLVED.  SHIP'S CREW TRIED TO REPEL THE ATTACK BY SHOUTING
2000-265
BANGLADESH: THE 19,683-TON, MALTESE-FLAG BULK CARRIER (KAPITAN IVANCHUK) WAS BOARDED 7 FEB AT 0030 LOCAL BY 6 INTRUDERS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES, WHILE AT ANCHOR AT MONGLA ROADS.  THE INTRUDERS STOLE SHIP'S STORES FROM FORWARD AND FLED WHEN THE CREW SOUNDE
2000-266
BOARDERS
INDONESIA: ATTEMPTED BOARDING WAS MADE ON UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER 31 JAN (REPORTED 8 FEB) WHILE AT ANCHOR AT ADANG BAY.  BOARDING WAS ATTEMPTED BY FOUR INDIVIDUALS WHO FLED WHEN THEY WERE SPOTTED BY ALERT CREW ON ANTI-PIRACY WATCH.
2000-267
DUBAI PRIDE
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.
2000-268
MIYUKI
INDONESIA: The 2,025-ton, Singaporean-flag chemical tanker (MIYUKI) was boarded 0240 local time 13 Feb at anchor Merak, Indonesia by three men armed with knives.  An engineer was  held hostage in the engine room while the attackers stole engine stores an
2001-93
SPEED BOAT
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 board
2001-94
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 14 MAR AT 0350 LOCAL TIME AT LAGOS ANCHORAGE BY THREE MEN ARMED WITH JUNGLE BOLOS.  CREW LOCKED THEMSELVES IN THE ACCOMMODATION AND INFORMED PORT CONTROL.  AFTER 15 MINUTES THE THIEVES LEFT WITH THREE MOO
2001-95
CONGO: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 18 MAR AT 0300 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT POSITION 04-49S 011-39E, 1.2 NM FROM POINTE-NOIRES.  TWO PERSONS, AT LEAST ONE OF WHOM WAS ARMED WITH A KNIFE, LOWERED MOORING LINES INTO A WAITING BOAT.  WHEN SPOT
2001-96
Indonesia-Borneo: An unidentified lpg carrier was boarded 17 Mar at 0345 local time while at Bontang anchorage.  Three persons armed with long knives stole four mooring lines and other ship's stores.  Master states belief that thieves monitored vhf chann
2001-97
INDONESIA-JAVA: AN UNIDENTIFIED ROLL-ON, ROLL-OFF SHIP WAS BOARDED 15 MAR AT 2200 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT WHARF 305, TANJUNG PRIOK.  PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND GUNS STOLE CASH AND CREW BELONGINGS.
2001-98
INABUKWA
INDONESIA: THE 649-TON, INDONESIAN-FLAG CARGO SHIP (INABUKWA) WAS HIJACKED 15 MAR AT 1155 UTC WHILE SAILING FROM PANGKALBALAM, BANGKA ISLAND, INDONESIA IN ABOUT 00-37S 105-25E, ON A VOYAGE TO SINGAPORE WITH A CARGO OF TIN PLATES, CONCENTRATE, AND PEPPER
2001-99
INDONESIA-SUMATERA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 15 MAR AT 0230 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT SEMANGKA PORT.  TWO PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES WERE SPOTTED AND JUMPED OVERBOARD WITHOUT ANY REPORTED LOSS TO THE SHIP.
2001-100
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 14 MAR AT 0100 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 00-58.5N 101-11.6E.  EIGHT PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND GUNS BOARDED FROM A SPEEDBOAT AND ROBBED SHIP'S CASH BEFORE LEAVING IN THEIR SPEEDBOAT.
2001-101
LORNA
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
2001-102
MATSUMI MARU NO. 7
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 T
2001-103
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS SUBJECT TO AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 26 MAR AT 2240 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 00-14N 108-10E.  DUTY OFFICER SPOTTED A FISHING BOAT ON RADAR AND RAISED ALARM, FOLLOWING WHICH BOAT WITHDREW.
2001-104
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 21 MAR AT 0348 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN THE DURIAN STRAIT IN POSITION 00-43N 108-10E.  WATCHMAN NOTICED PERSON TRYING TO ENTER ACCOMMODATION BLOCK AND SOUNDED ALARM, WHEREUPON THE INTRUDERS JUMPED
2001-105
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED  CONTAINER SHIP REPORTS AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 20 MAR AT 1950 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 00-55N 105-51E.  SHIP WAS APPROACHED BY A FISHING BOAT AND WHEN THE BOAT WAS NOTICED, SWITCHED ON ALL ITS DECK LIGHT AND SHINED ALDIS L
2001-106
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.
2001-107
CAP DOMINGO
Ecuador: The 31,446-ton Malta-flag container ship (Cap Domingo) was boarded 26 Mar at 0330 by persons who gained access from a small boat in heavy rain as ship approached sea buoy.  When master shined light on the intruders shots were fired whereupon cre
1988-26
IVER CHASER
2 JULY 1988. SINGAPORE STRAITS.  IVER CHASER WAS PROCEEDING AT A       SPEED OF 15 KNOTS OFF HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE AT THE TIME THE PIRATES     BOARDED.  PIRATES WERE IN A FAST BOAT AND PUT A LINE OVER THE          STERN OF THE IVER CHASER.  LOOKOUT AND WA
1988-27
AN ARUN III VESSEL
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 UN
1988-28
SILVER MED
1. THE SILVER MED, CALL SIGN D5KR, O.N. 6400, 5350 GROSS TONS WAS      HIJACKED IN MANILA HARBOR ON 15 SEP 1988 BY EIGHT HEAVILY              ARMED MEN THOUGHT TO BE DISAFFECTED PHILIPPINE NAVAL OFFICERS.         TWENTY NINE CREW AND PASSENGERS WERE ALLO
1988-29
M/S FUSUS
M/V FUSUS ON LADEN PASSAGE FROM SINGAPORE TO JAPAN                     WAS ATTACKED BY FOUR ARMED PIRATES IN 3-30N 105-36E                    ON 13 OCT 88.  ATTACK TOOK PLACE IN HEAVY RAINSQUAL.                   MASTER WAS LIFTED FROM HIS BED AT KNIFEPO
1989-1
HAI HUI
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
1989-2
M/V SEA WOLF
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 A
1989-4
ISOLA AZZURRA
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 FEE
1988-25
SS STELLA LYKES
Guayaquil Ecuador. 3 Aug 1988 the SS Stella lykes while alongside      Dock was boarded by seven to eight pirates. They were discovered       at 2300 local time breaking into a 20 foot                            Container atop number 4 hatch.  Vessel was
2000-43
MILF REBELS
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 Fr
2000-44
INDONESIA: The duty officer on an unidentified bulk carrier berthed at Belawan was attacked with iron bars by two of five intruders discovered on board at 2000 local time. The officer was able to escape and sound the ship's alarm, whereupon the intruders
2000-45
MALAYSIA:  An unidentified cargo ship berthed at the port of Sandakan (05-49N 118-08E), Sabah, was boarded at 0200 local time by about six thieves who attempted to steal from the forecastle store.  Crew spotted the intruders who left the vessel without t
2000-46
INDONESIA. JAWA: An unidentified LPG tanker was approached while at anchor, at Anyer (06-03S 105-55E), at 0100 local time by persons in a small boat, who attempted to board using grappling hooks. Hired guards fired warning shots and the intruders fled.
2000-47
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: Unidentified chemical tanker boarded 0345 local time 17 Apr while at anchor at Belawan.  Three intruders armed with long knives boarded over the starboard bow. Crew on watch sounded general alarm and the intruders fled by jumping ove
2000-48
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: Unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 0300 local time 15 Apr at anchor at Belawan.  Seven intruders gained access over the bow and jumped over board and fled in two boats after stealing some ship's stores, when spotted by watchman
2000-49
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
2000-50
ROBBERS
MALAYSIA. SARAWAK: An unidentified timber carrier was boarded 0300 local time 14 Apr at Bintulu anchorage by robbers who attempted to enter the forecastle store room.  Duty watchman alerted the crew and the intruders fled in their motor boat.
2000-51
MALAYSIA. SARAWAK: An unidentified timber carrier was boarded 2230 local time 13 Apr at Bintulu anchorage by robbers who cut lock on the forecastle store room.  Duty watchman raised the alarm and the robbers escaped in their motor boat.  No information o
2000-52
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: An unidentified tanker was subject of an attempted boarding 0240 local time 12 Apr at Belawan anchorage. Five robbers attempted to gain access over the vessel's bow while two accomplices waited in a wooden boat at a distance of 2 to
2000-53
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier repelled an attempted boarding while at anchor at Tanjung Marangaas (10-36S 121-33E) at 1750 local time.  Five or six thieves using a grappling hook from a boat were detected and thwarted by alert crew on the bulk
2000-54
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 1 Apr at 0300 local time in Belawan anchorage by eight attackers armed with long knives. The boarding was noticed by the duty officer who alerted the crew via public address and the attackers
2000-55
INDONESIA. JAVA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Apr at 0310 local time at Merak anchorage by three persons armed with long knives who gained access over the stern.  The intruders  tried to take the watchman hostage but he escaped by jumping o
2000-56
INDONESIA: Seven masked pirates attempted to board an unidentified bulk carrier underway on 2 Apr at 1300 local time in position 02-27S, 117-00E passing Balabalagan Reef in the Makassar Strait.  Boarding thwarted by unspecified crew action.
2000-269
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 1800 UTC 9 Feb at anchor Belawan, Indonesia by attackers armed with knives.  Crew sounded alarm and attackers fled, apparently without stealing anything.
2000-270
FLORA
INDONESIA: The 6,935-ton, Bahamas-flag cargo ship (FLORA) was boarded 19 Feb while at anchor in 01-02S 117-17E off Samarinda by approximately 10 armed intruders at 0300, local.  The attackers held a crew member hostage and then escaped with his personal
2000-271
THIEF
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Feb at 0700 local at its berth at Jakarta. A crewmember was threatened with a knife and ship's stores stolen.
2000-272
INDONESIA: An unidentified survey vessel was boarded 17 Feb while at anchor at Tanjung Priok by nine attackers armed with long knives.  The attackers damaged ship's equipment and stole stores before fleeing when chased by the crew.  The attacker's boat t
2000-273
GUERRILLAS
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 wit
2000-274
GUNBOAT
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 mu
2000-275
CONGO: An unidentified bulk carrier alongside berth 9 unloading rice at Matadi, was boarded 1540 UTC on 24 Feb by 100 to 120 persons who rushed past the watchman.  The mob stole loose items on deck and rice from the cargo until crew members raised the al
2000-276
INDIA: An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 0510 UTC by 15 intruders armed with long knives and stones 22 Feb while alongside Jetty no. 2, Kandla Port.  Pirates escaped with  stores after fighting with the crew who sounded alarm.
2000-277
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship anchored 2.9 miles from the breakwater at Jakaarta's outer anchorage was boarded 2130 UTC 23 Feb by three intruders armed with knives.  The three threatened the deck watch who escaped unharmed and alerted the duty of
2000-278
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier preparing for cargo operations at Pulau Laut coal anchorage was boarded at 1545 UTC, 22 Feb by intruders who broke into the forward stores and stole stores and safety equipment before escaping unsighted.
2000-279
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
2000-280
HONG KONG: An unidentified container ship at anchor in Western Anchorage no. 2 was boarded in the early morning of 25 Feb by an unknown number of person who broached 10 cargo containers.  There is no report of any contents being stolen.
2000-281
12
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 a
2000-282
HERRENTOR
ECUADOR: The 5,025-ton Cyprus flag cargo ship (HERRENTOR) was reportedly boarded 12 Feb in port Guayaquil (reported 2 Mar).  Ten armed robbers broke open a container and removed between 30 and 40 boxes.
2000-283
BRAZIL: Four thieves boarded an unidentified ship at anchor in the Fazandinha Anchorage (Munguba Port) on the Amazon River 23 Jan (reported 3 Mar).  The intruders were discovered in process of lowering tins of paint to a waiting boat and attacked the shi
2001-108
SPAR EIGHT
BELGIUM: THE 22,300-TON, NIS-FLAG BULK CARRIER (SPAR EIGHT) WAS BOARDED 28 MAR AT 0240 LOCAL TIME BY TWO ARMED MEN WHO ENTERED THE MASTER'S CABIN, BOUND HIS HANDS AND FEET, AND RANSACKED THE CABIN, APPARENTLY IN SEARCH OF KEYS OR SAFE COMBINATION.  THE T
2001-109
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 27 MAR AT 0350 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT ANCHOR, CHITTAGONG.  TWO PERSONS BOARDED WHILE TWO MORE REMAINED IN THEIR BOAT.  DUTY OFFICER RAISED ALARM AND INTRUDERS JUMPED OVERBOARD WITHOUT TAKING ANYTHING.
2001-110
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.
2001-111
MALAYSIA-SABAH: AN UNIDENTIFIED SUPPLY SHIP WAS BOARDED 29 MAR AT 0300 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT LABUAN ANCHORAGE.  AN ENGINE WAS STOLEN FROM ONE LIFEBOAT.
2001-112
MOTOR BOATS
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 GU
2001-113
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 4 APR AT 2045 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT COCHIN CONTAINER TERMINAL BY SIX PERSONS OPERATING FORM A WOODEN BOAT.  ONE CONTAINER WAS OPENED AND CARGO STOLEN BEFORE THE THIEVES JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED
2001-114
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 A
2001-115
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS APPROACHED 4 APR AT 2140 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 05-38N 096-32E.  TWO SPEEDBOATS APPROACHED FROM THE STERN BUT WITHDREW WHEN CREW WAS ALERTED.
2001-116
NUEVA ALCAMAR
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 INFO
2001-117
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 BEF
2001-118
JOLLY OVORIO
GULF OF ADEN: THE CYPRIOT-FLAG CONTAINER SHIP (JOLLY AVORIO) REPORTED TWO ATTEMPTED PIRACIES 7 APR AT 1400 AND 1530 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY ABOUT 33 NM SOUTH OF THE YEMENI COAST.  THE FIRST INCIDENT INVOLVED FOURTEEN SMALL HIGH-SPEED BOATS IN POSITION
2001-119
GULF OF ADEN: AN UNIDENTIFIED FRENCH YACHT REPORTS BEING FOLLOWED FROM 2 TO 5 APRIL FROM POSITION 12-35N 047-47E TO POSITION 13-55N 052-12E.  FOUR ATTEMPTS AT BOARDING WERE REPORTEDLY AVERTED WITH THE "HELP" OF A TANKER AND CARGO SHIP IN THE VICINITY.
2001-120
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP AVERTED AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 12 APR AT 0440 LOCAL TIME AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE WHEN ALERT CREW FORCED WITHDRAWAL OF A BOAT WITH SIX PERSONS, ONE OF WHOM HAD THROWN A GRAPPLING HOOK ONTO THE RAIL.
2001-121
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 13 APR AT 1445 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG BY THREE MEN FROM AN UNLIGHTED BOAT WHO CAME OVER THE STERN AND ATTEMPTED TO STEAL SHIP'S STORES.  ANTI PIRACY WATCH SPOTTED THE INTRUDERS AND RAISED THE
1988-16
26 May 1988, port of Guayaquil Ecuador, SS Stella ykes                At anchor in the rio guayas, lower roads, awaiting clearance           And berth.
1988-17
SS MALLORY LYKES
8 JUNE 1988, PORT OF GUAYAQUIL ECUADOR.                                SS MALLORY LYKES AT ANCHOR                                                                                                                    1400 LOCAL TIME, SS MALLORY LYKES BOARDED
1988-19
SHIPYARD WORKERS, VALLETTA MALTA
COPPER MOUNTAIN
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 P
1988-20
UNIDENTIFIED TERRORISTS
CITY OF POROS
GREECE:   11 Jul 1988 three gunmen who apparently boarded the 200 ft Greek cruise ferry City of Poros with other passengers opened fire with submachine guns at 2030LT. The ferry enroute from the Island of Aegina to a marina in the Athens suburb of Paleo
1988-21
INGA BASTIAN
WEST COAST AFRICA. NIGERIA. BONNY RIVER.                                                                                                      THE INGA BASTIAN WAS BOARDED AND LOOTED BY PIRATES                     AT THE ENTRANCE TO BONNY RIVER ON 14 APRI
1988-22
PASSENGER FERRY
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, INJ
1988-23
SEALAND VOYAGER
18 AUGUST 1988. SOUTH CHINA SEA.                                                                                                              THE SEALAND  VOYAGER ENROUTE SINGAPORE TO HONG HONG WAS BOARDED        BY FIVE PIRATES AT 0400 LOCAL TIME IN 3-2
1988-24
ZOELLA LYKES
Callao Peru.  4 Sept 1988. Zoella lykes boarded by thieves             While working cargo in port.  Cargo of ceramic art glaze               Broken into.  Thieves accosted by police while attemping to lower      Cargo to get away boat.  Partial lot reco
1988-15
SS ALLISON LYKES
01 May 1988, port of Guayaquil Ecuador                                 SS Allison Lykes docked.                                                                                                                      0018 hours local time. Small craft with n
2000-57
81
SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
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 kno
Suspicious Approach
2000-58
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.
2000-59
ARCTIC OCEAN
ECUADOR: The 10,829-ton, Bahamas-flag, refrigerated container ship (ARCTIC OCEAN) was boarded near buoy 22 while approaching the port of Gye at Guayaquil 10 May 2218 local time.  A single container was entered and about ten percent of its cargo of comput
2000-60
ALEXANDRA
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
2000-61
GEFION
BRAZIL: The 7,170-ton, Philippine-flag bulk carrier (GEFION) was boarded at daybreak 6 May (reported 16 May) while anchored in Santos Outer Roads.  The robbers, said to number  between five and eight stole approx. $2,000 from the ship's safe.
2000-62
BRAZIL: An unidentified 9,760-ton container ship was boarded about 2320 local time 1 May (reported 16 May) while anchored  in Santos Roads.  Duty watchman spotted two men  searching between containers and shortly afterward more persons attempted to board
2000-63
NIGERIA: Nigerian fishermen have been attacked on the Bakassi Peninsula and while fishing in territorial waters between 11 and 13 May.  The attackers reportedly came from Cameroon and stole valuables, boats and fishing gear at gun point.
2000-64
MILITANT YOUTHS
MILLARD BAY 74
NIGERIA: About 30 Ijaw militants stormed the Chevron operated drill rig (MILLARD BAY 74) 10 May in the Dibi area of Delta State.  The youths assaulted company personnel, seized four  workboats and threatened to blowup the facility if drilling operations
2000-65
NIGERIA: An 11 May report states that a vessel at Lagos was boarded at anchor from the launch (BAHIM SANI ABACHI) by six men, three of them uniformed, who attempted to extract payments of $5,000 for services not rendered.  The Captain's attempt to obtain
2000-66
INDIA: Ship's stores were stolen 1230 local time from an unidentified bulk carrier anchored at Chennai, Madras 10 May. Duty watchman noticed one thief who boarded over the stern who jumped into the water and fled in a waiting boat with six other persons
2000-67
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier berthed at Chittagong was approached by a small boat containing four persons armed with crowbars at 0600 local time 13 May.  One person dove  into the water alongside the ship, possibly to remove zinc anodes but a
2000-68
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded at 2350 10 May while at anchor Chittagong.  Four armed intruders stole ship's stores and escaped by jumping into the water.
2000-69
BANGLADESH: An unidentified 9,000-ton, Panamanian-flag LPG tanker was subjected to three attacks while at anchor at Chittagong 6 May (reported 16 May).  At 0200 6 May several small boats were spotted approaching the ship.  The deck watch was alerted and
2000-284
ARKTIS MARINER
IVORY COAST: An unidentified vessel, possibly 6,285-ton Danish-flag (ARKTIS MARINER), was attacked at anchor 21 Jan in Abidjan inner anchorage (reported 3 Mar).  Robbers stole personal belongings from seaman on watch and tried unsuccessfully to enter the
2000-285
ANGOLA: Unidentified ship boarded from boat at bow at 0200 29 Feb in anchorage 8 miles off Luanda by five attackers armed with knives.  Robbers succeeded in stealing life raft after the general alarm was sounded.  Repeated requests for assistance to the
2000-286
SPEEDBOAT
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.
2000-287
INDONESIA: An unidentified ship was boarded 1915 UTC 5 Mar at Samarinda Anchorage by robbers who broke into forward deck store and stole a large amount of supplies.
2000-288
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was target of attempted boarding on two occasions, 0100 and 0340 (local) 2 Mar at anchor at Tanjung Priok.  Would-be boarders were in two motor  boats and finally fled when duty watchman fired a shot from vessel's
2000-289
INDONESIA: Crew of unidentified 34,000-ton Panamanian flag bulk carrier successfully repelled an attack by thieves at Belawan anchorage 24 Feb, 0200 (local).  Vessel was approached by  small boat with seven persons on board who ignored watchman's shouts
2000-290
WORLD KUDOS
ARABIAN SEA: The 49,827-ton, Greek-flag tanker (WORLD KUDOS) was attacked (NFI) by a small craft 12 Mar while 40 miles NE of Socotra Island.  Ship evaded the attackers and proceeded on  voyage to Singapore.
2000-291
ARABIAN SEA: An unidentified ship reports approach with apparent attempt to board 12 Mar by 25-meter brown-painted boat with large number of antennas at 1420 UTC in position 12-57N 055-00E.  This report is believed additional to case 12 Mar cited by M/V
2000-292
ARABIAN SEA: An unidentified ship responded via VHF to a distress signal 10 Mar in position 13-06.0N 053-06.8E but reports signaling vessel acted suspiciously when queried.
2000-293
ARABIAN SEA-GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified vessel reports approach in 14-53.9N 051-01.8E at 1500 UTC 10 Mar by  boat with four persons.  When anti-piracy measures deployed, the craft immediately left the area.
2000-294
GLOBAL MARS
INDIAN OCEAN-ANDAMAN SEA: The 17-member crew of the 3,729-ton Panamanian-flag chemical tanker (GLOBAL MARS) was recovered 10 Mar from an island near Phuket, Thailand.  They report their ship was hijacked 24 Feb at 2230 by a group of about 20 armed pirate
2000-295
INDIA: An unidentified bulkcarrier anchored at Chennai (Madras) outer anchorage was subject of attempted boarding 20 Mar at 0600 local.  Alert duty seaman spotted five persons armed with long knives who attempted to board over vessel's stern.  When spott
2000-303
GUYANA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 12 SEP AT 0315 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT EVERTON WHARF, NEW AMSTERDAM, GUYANA.  FIVE PERSONS ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES BROKE INTO THE PAINT LOCKER AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES BEFORE ESCAPING IN A BOAT.
2000-297
NIGERIA: Militant youths in the Niger Delta attacked a commercial boat 26 Mar as it entered the Benin River.  Ten passengers and 6 military escorts were injured in the gunfire from armed personnel in three speedboats..
2000-298
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.
2001-122
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER REPORTS SUSPICIOUS MANEUVERS BY A HIGH-SPEED BOAT 16 APR AT 0145 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 02-03S 108-48E.  THE SHIP'S CREW ALTERED COURSE AND FIRED FLARES WHEREUPON THE BOAT WITHDREW.
2001-123
DAISY DUCK
GULF OF ADEN: THREE PIRATES IN A WOODEN BOAT REPORTEDLY APPROACHED A YACHT 12 APR AT 0440 UTC (REPORTED 24 APR) UNDERWAY IN POSITION 12-55N 048-20E, ORDERING IT TO STOP.  WHEN THE YACHT INCREASED SPEED THE PIRATES SHOT AT THE YACHT USING A MACHINE GUN.
2001-124
JUBILEE
INDIA: PANAMANIAN-FLAG CARGO SHIP (JUBILEE) (NFI) REPORTED INTERCEPTED 26 APR BY TWO BOATS WHICH BLOCKED ITS MOVE ALONG NAVIGATION CHANNEL WHILE BEING PILOTED FROM HALDIA TO KOLKATA.  PILOT AND MASTER WERE DRAGGED FORM SHIP BY MEMBERS OF A GANG OF 200 WH
2001-125
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 20 APR AT 0335 LOCAL TIME AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE.  FIVE PERSONS FROM UNLIT BOAT BROKE OPEN FORE PEAK STORE AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES.  WATCH RAISED ALARM AND INTRUDERS JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED.
2001-126
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 17 APR IN "EARLY HOURS" AT MOORING BUOY NO. 6, MONGLA.  THIEVES BROKE OPEN MANHOLE COVER INTO STEERING GEAR FLAT AND STOLE SEVEN MOORING LINES, ENGINE SPARES AND STORES.
2001-127
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTS BEING CHASED 18 APR AT 0445 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 05-35S 096-49E BY TWO HIGH SPEED UNLIT BOATS WHICH WITHDREW WHEN ILLUMINATED BY SEARCHLIGHT.
2001-128
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.
2001-129
EAST CHINA SEA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTEDLY NOTICED APPROACH BY A SPEED BOAT 16 APR AT 1935 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 24-34N 119-04E.  BOAT INCREASED SPEED AND CAME ALONGSIDE WHILE A PERSON ON BOARD THE BOAT THREW A GRAPPLING HOOK A
2001-130
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 20 APR AT 2200 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT RIO HAINA.  FOUR PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES TRIED TO DISMANTLE A LIFEBOAT ENGINE AND JUMPED OVERBOARD ESCAPING WITH SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHEN SPOTTED.  MARINE PO
2001-131
GHANA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 24 APR AT 0145 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED IN TEMA OUTER ROADS.  TWO CREW CHECKING THE ANCHOR CHAIN WERE ASSAULTED AND HELD HOSTAGE BY TWO PERSONS WHILE THREE OTHERS STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND CREW EFFECTS.  NO IN
2001-132
KHERSONES
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 ITE
2001-133
MALAYSIA-SABAH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 22 APR AT 0405 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT ANCHOR AT SANDAKAN, SABAH.  EIGHT PERSON BOARDED USING GRAPPLING HOOKS AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES BEFORE ESCAPING.
2001-134
INDONESIA-BANDA SEA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER REPORTS BEING APPROACHED 25 APR AT 0430 UTC BY SUSPICIOUS CRAFT WHILE UNDERWAY IN 07-58S 123-45E.  CRAFT APPROACHED FROM PORT BOW AND TRIED TO COME ALONGSIDE.  SHIP'S ALARM RAISED AND MATE MANEUVERED AWAY
2001-135
VIETNAM: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 27 APR AT BETWEEN 0200 AND 0400 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT HONGAY ANCHORAGE.  SHIP'S STORES STOLEN.
2001-136
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.
1988-3
CHRISTIAN LEBANESE FORCES
INGE WEBB - VANUATU FLAG
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.
1988-6
IRAN
STAVROS G.L.
GREEK TANKER STAVROS G.L. WAS ATTACKED BY IRANIAN SEA RAIDERS          ON ITS WAY TO THE SAUDI TERMINAL OF RAS TANURA                         SENDING 10 OF 29 CREW MEMBERS TO A LIFEBOAT.                           US NAVY  FRIGATE JACK WILLIAMS RUSHED TO
1988-7
TANKER HAVGLIMT
IRANIAN GUNBOATS AND A HELICOPTER KILLED 2 SEAMEN                      USING ROCKET PROPELLED GRENADES,                                       AND INJURED NINE OTHERS ON THE 38,534 TON AMMONIA TANKER HAVGLIMT.     BRITISH DESTROYER HMS EXETER SENT A MEDIC
1988-8
USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS
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.
1988-10
KLANG REEFER
INDONESIA. BANGKA STRAIT.                                                                                                                     27 APRIL 1988.  BANGKA STRAIT BETWEEN BANGKA ISLAND AND                SUMATRA (EXACT POSITION NOT GIVEN IN SOUR
1988-11
SWAN REEFER
INDONESIA. BANGKA STRAIT.                                              13 MAY 1988. BANGKA STRAIT BETWEEN BANGKA ISLAND AND                   SUMATRA.  FOUR PIRATES BOARDED THE RO-RO SWAN REEFER                   AND ROBBED IT OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND
1988-12
CHINESE FISHING VESSELS
CHINA, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, JUNE 1988                                                                                                           SOURCES INDICATE THAT ARMED PIRATE ATTACKS HAVE BEEN REPORTED          IN THE EAST CHINA SEA OFF THE COAST OF
1988-14
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 thr
1988-2
SUSPECTED TERRORISTS
SOL PHRYNE
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 U
2000-70
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.
2000-71
MALAYSIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 2200 local time 9 May by four pirates armed with long knives while underway in 02-05N, 109-13E off Sarawak.  The third officer was taken  hostage while the crew's valuables and cash were stolen.  The attackers
2000-72
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: On May 16 a previously-unreported incident of attempted robbery occurred on an unidentified anchored ship at Belawan 4 Apr.  Between three and five persons were seen at 0303 local time on the forecastle of the ship.  When the alarm w
2000-73
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 0205 local time 14 May at anchor at Belawan. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded via the starboard side, tied up the duty sailor and threatened to kill him.  They broke into the forecast
2000-74
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 boar
2000-75
GONIVE ENFLECHE
HAITI: Ten Haitian police officers seeking political asylum in the U.S. hijacked the catamaran ferry (GONIVE ENFLECHE)16 May after it sailed from Port Au Prince.  The ferry's master and mate had been tied up but none of the 121 passengers and crew was in
2000-76
GANG MEMBERS
NIGERIA: Nigerian police on 23 Apr raided the hulk of a sunken merchant ship off Lagos which was being used by a gang as a base from which to raid nearby island communities and ships  anchored offshore.  Six persons were arrested and 12 others escaped.
2000-77
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 2200 local time 22 May as it was preparing to sail from Cochin port.  Thieves boarded over the stern and stole ship's stores.
2000-78
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was board 1425 local time 25 May while berthed at Chittagong. Three thieves tossed ship's stores to confederates ashore until duty officer spotted them and alerted the crew.  One thief excaped by jumping overboard
2000-79
PURSUERS
SPIRIT OF JUNO
INDIAN OCEAN: The sailing yacht (SPIRIT OF JUNO) reports that at 1846 UTC 15 May it was approached in position 13-24S 114-45E by a lighted unidentified motor vessel described as 100 to 120 feet in length with red-painted bow.  The motor vessel with 5 per
2000-80
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.
2000-81
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
2000-82
MALAYSIA: Five masked men in two wooden speed boats approached and attempted to board an underway unidentified tanker. The incident occurred 2200 UTC 15 May in position 05-50.3N 115-37.3E off Sabah.  Crew sounded ship's whistle and manned fire hoses  whe
2000-83
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.
2000-299
MALAYSIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 26 Mar while at anchor, Bintulu, Malaysia.  Three attackers armed with long knives boarded via the hawse pipe.  They broke into the  forecastle paint locker and stole ship's stores.  When detected the thie
2000-300
ECUADOR: An unidentified container ship was boarded 31 Mar at 2306 local time while heaving anchor eight nautical miles off the sea buoy at Guayaquil.  Two persons boarded the ship using long poles,leaving two accomplices in their speedboat.  The assaila
2000-304
Ecuador: An unidentified ship was reportedly boarded by thieves 18 Sep at 2240 local time while approaching Guayaquil.  They were discovered by a watchman and fired at him when he approached.  The thieves then fled to a boat tied alongside with one of th
2000-302
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Mar at 0330 local time while at Berlian Wharf 402, Surabaya by robbers who stole engine spares from the engine room.
2000-305
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 14 SEP AT 0500 WHILE ANCHORED AT LAGOS ROADS.  THREE PERSONS STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
2000-306
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 LIG
2000-307
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED OF STORES 15 SEP AT 0225 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE.  FOUR PERSONS FROM AN UNLIT BOAT JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED WHEN DUTY CREW RAISED THE ALARM.
2000-308
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 14 SEP AT 0710 LOCAL TIME AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE AS THE CREW WERE OPENING HATCHES FOR DISCHARGE.  THE THIEVES ENTERED THE FORECASTLE AND FLED WITH SOME SHIP'S STORES WHEN THE ALARM WAS RAISED.
2000-309
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.
2000-310
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPELLED A BOARDING ATTEMPT 15 SEP AT 0153 LOCAL TIME AT LAWI-LAWI ANCHORAGE, BALIKPAPAN, EAST KALIMANTAN.  NINE PERSONS FROM A BOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE SHIP VIA THE STERN BUT FLED WHEN THE ANTI-PIRACY PATROL SOUNDED
2000-311
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 accomm
2000-312
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 befo
2000-313
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship underway in position 01-05.4N 105-03.4E at 0125 local time on 25 Sep was approached from astern by an unlit boat first noticed by the duty officer on the ship's radar.  The ship commenced evasive maneuvers, sound
2000-314
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 Sep at 1810 UTC while underway in position 01-17.0N 104-57.8E.  Six person armed with long knives boarded from the starboard side.  One crew member was robbed of cash and personal effects before th
2000-315
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Sep at 0230 local time while at Samarinda, Muara Berau and robbed of a life raft.
2001-137
INDONESIA: ON OR ABOUT 30 APR AN OIL TANKER OWNED BY THE STATE OIL MONOPOLY PERTAMINA WAS REPORTEDLY THE TARGET OF A ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADE ATTACK WHILE AT ITS BERTH AT LHOKSEUMAWE.  THE ATTACK WAS ALLEGEDLY LAUNCHED BY REBELS OF THE FREE ACEH MOVEMENT
2001-138
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTS BEING CHASED 18 APR AT 0445 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 05-35N 096-49E BY TWO HIGH SPEED UNLIT BOATS WHICH WITHDREW WHEN ILLUMINATED BY SEARCHLIGHT.
2001-139
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
2001-140
BRAZIL: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 May at 0155 local time while berthed at sugar terminal, by ten persons armed with pistols and machine guns. Crew members were taken hostage or tied up while robbers broke into cabins and stole cash, stor
2001-141
USNS LITTLEHALES
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 WHIC
2001-142
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 11 MAY AT 0155 UTC AT LAGOS ANCHORAGE AND ONE CREW MEMBER TAKEN HOSTAGE AND THEN THROWN OVERBOARD CATCHING HIMSELF ON A RAIL.  ALARM RAISED AND THIEVES ESCAPED WITH SHIP'S STORES.  LAGOS PORT CONTROL REPO
2001-143
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 14 MAY AT 2100 LOCAL TIME AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE BY A SINGLE PERSON ARMED WITH A KNIFE.  WHEN SPOTTED BY WATCH PERSON JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED IN UNLIT MOTORBOAT WITH A MOORING LINE.
2001-144
YEMENI GOVERNMENT
DELOS CARRIER
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 IN
2001-145
MALAYSIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 9 MAY AT 0345 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT PENANG INNER ANCHORAGE BY FIVE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES AND CROWBARS.  ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND THIEVES JUMPED OVERBOARD AFTER WHICH CREW DISCOVERED NINE C
2001-146
INDONESIA-SUMATERA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 12 MAY AT BELAWAN ANCHORAGE AT 0430 LOCAL TIME BY FOUR ARMED PERSONS FROM A SPEEDBOAT.  DUTY SEAMAN HELD AT KNIFEPOINT AND SHIP'S STORES STOLEN.
2001-147
BOARDER
INDONESIA-BANDA SEA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 12 MAY AT 0100 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 06-07S 125-28E.  WATCH SPOTTED ONE PERSON BOARD FROM STARBOARD QUARTER AND ALERTED OTHER CREW.  INTRUDER JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED.
2001-148
Indonesia-Java: An unidentified bulk carrier was twice boarded 9 May at 0330 and 1030 local time while at Semarang anchorage.  A mast house locker was broken into and ship's stores and equipment stolen.
2001-149
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
2001-150
Ecuador: An unidentified container ship was approached 11 may at 1940 local time by two boats disguised as fishing boats.  The container ship was about 20 miles off the coast about 98 miles from Guayaquil on a voyage from Buenaventura.  After executing e
1987-25
ORION TRADER
MALACCA STRAIT                                                         THE ORION TRADER (PANAMANIAN REGISTERED TANKER) WAS BOARDED            BY PIRATES USING SWORDS AS WEAPONS ON 061245Z AUG 87 IN THE            VICINITY OF 03-00N 105-28E.  STOLEN WERE
1987-26
M/V PRESIDENT MADISON
MALACCA STRAITS, 30 AUGUST 1987.                                                                                                              WHILE STEAMING AT 16 KNOTS IN 1-05.7N 103-43.5E (15 MILES              EAST OF PILOT BOARDING STATION) M/V PRESI
1987-27
CHINESE VILLAGERS
SHENGANG NO. 1
AUGUST 1987. CHINA. SOUTH COAST.                                       LUFENG COUNTY, GUANGDONG PROVINCE.
1987-28
SEA ISLE CITY
PERSIAN GULF                                                           16 OCTOBER 1987                                                                                                                               SEA ISLE CITY /WCYQ WAS HIT BY A MISSILE
1987-29
SOUTH CHINA SEA                                                                                                                               TANKER BOARDED AND ROBBED BY ARMED PIRATES IN VICINITY                 03-19N 105-36E 27 OCTOBER 1987 2200 LOCAL
1987-30
FREEZING CARRIER
SOUTH CHINA SEA                                                                                                                               FREEZING CARRIER BOARDED AND ROBBED BY ARMED PIRATES IN VICINITY       03-19N 105-36E 28 OCTOBER 1987 0120 LOCAL
1988-1
UNIDENTIFIED PIRATES
PATRICK G.
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
1987-22
m/v sea heron
colombo, sri lanka                                                     a band of pirates attempted to raid the m/v sea heron                  from 5 small fast boats south of colombo.  the crew of the             m/v sea heron notified colombo port autho
1987-13
M/V KRITONAS
17 FEBRUARY 1987. MONROVIA. LIBERIA.                                                                                                          M/V KRITONAS, WHILE ANCHORED OFF MONROVIA (6-19N 10-49W),              WAS RAIDED AT 0410 LOCAL TIME BY THIEVES
1987-14
M/V TRANSBERLIN
19 FEBRUARY 1987. MONROVIA. LIBERIA.                                                                                                          M/V TRANSBERLIN REPORTED THIEVES CUTTING AND STEALING                  MOORING ROPES WHILE AT MONROVIA (6-19N 10
2000-84
INDONESIA. BORNEO: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 0005 local time 23 May at the pilot anchorage, Samarinda.  Two persons armed with long knives boarded at the forecastle but jumped into the sea when spotted by a seaman who sounded the alarm.
2000-85
INDONESIA. JAVA: An unidentified tanker was boarded over the stern while berthed at Anyar 0230 local time 22 May.  The four intruders, armed with long knives, were spotted by the duty watchman and fled in their boat.
2000-86
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: Five men boarded an unidentified tanker 0420 local time 17 May as it heaved anchor at Belawan anchorage.  Crew sounded the alarm and the intruders jumped overboard.
2000-87
ERYA 3
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: An unknown ship reporting its name as (ERYA3) was heard in VHF Channel 16 2308 local time 15 May informing Batam Radio it was being boarded by ten men using grappling hooks. Ship reported position as 01-11N 103-58E or just off the br
2000-88
INDIA: Mooring line was stolen from an anchored ship at Sagar Roads, Hoogli River 22 Dec.  Ship had pilot on board but was not yet underway when boarded by three armed attackers who fought the ship's anti-piracy watch until the general alarm was sounded.
2000-89
BANGLADESH: Ship's stores were stolen 26 Dec from a ship anchored at Chittagong.  Six intruders boarded over the stern and lowered the stolen supplies into their wooden boat before  escaping.
2000-90
SINAR JAVA
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
2000-91
MALAYSIA. SABAH: An unidentified ship was boarded 26 Dec at Sandakan Port by three intruders using a ladder from a small boat.  Crew noted the attempt and the attack was aborted.
2000-92
BRUNEI: Thieves boarded an unidentified ship at Muara Berau anchorage 26 Dec armed with big knives and axes.  When spotted by the duty officer they attacked him but when alarm was raised they jumped into the water with two ship's rafts and escaped in the
2000-93
MARIA ESTELA
GUATEMALA. BELIZE: Three gunmen hijacked the commuter ferry (MARIA ESTELA) 30 May on a routine voyage across the Gulf of Honduras from Puerto Barrios, Guatemala to Punta Gorda, Belize.  Five passengers and crew were shot and their bodies later recovered
2000-94
IVORY COAST: Stores were stolen and a crew member injured and hospitalized following an attack 2 Jun at 0125 UTC on an unidentified tanker anchored at Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
2000-95
ANGOLA: The 8,922-ton St. Vincent-flag bulk carrier was boarded 17 May (reported 1 Jun) at Luanda anchorage.  A gang, said to number 8 or 9, armed with long knives, swords and iron rods pursued the crew and tied and beat two men, on of whom was left unco
2000-96
INDIA: Ten persons in two unlit boats attempted to board an unidentified cargo ship 3 Jun at 0250 local time at Chennai anchorage.  Watchman alerted bridge and intruders fled when they saw the alerted crew.
2000-97
ASIA HARMONY
BANGLADESH: Persons from three wooden boats made three attempts to board the 4,724-ton, Singapore-flag cargo ship (ASIA HARMONY) 3 Jun at 1515 UTC at Chittagong anchorage.  Crew and watchmen prevented attempts.
2000-98
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was attacked, reportedly for the second time, 1 Jun at 1945 local time, at anchorage area 14, Pussur River, Mongla, by thieves armed with long knives. Losses not reported.
2000-316
INDONESIA: And unidentified LPG carrier reports being approached and illuminated by an unidentified boat which emerged from a large group of fishing boats 23 Sep at 0045 local time while underway Northwest of Kalimantan.   After switching on its searchli
2000-317
MALAYSIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Sep at 0300 local time while loading at Sandakan.  Two persons were observed by the duty patrol attempting to open the paint  locker while twelve others waited in two boats tied to the anchor chain.
2000-318
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.
2000-319
GHANA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTED ATTEMPT TO BOARD 28 SEP AT 1158 UTC WHILE RAISING ANCHOR TEMA ANCHORAGE 05-40N 000-01W.  ANTI-PIRACY WATCH SPOTTED SMALL WOODEN BOAT WHICH WAS DRIVEN AWAY.  LATER ONE PERSON ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VIA THE ANCHOR
2000-320
INDIA.  MADRAS: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 28 SEP AT 0030 LOCAL TIME AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE.  THREE PERSON ARMED WITH KNIVES WERE SPOTTED BY DUTY WATCH, ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND INTRUDERSJUMPED OVERBOARD.  POLICE BOAT ATTENDED TO INVESTIGATE.
2000-321
LTTE REBELS
NAVY BOAT
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.
2000-322
MYANMAR: UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP AT NEW EXPLOSIVE ANCHORAGE, YANGON RIVER SUBJECTED TO ATTEMPTED BOARDING BY THREE PERSONS FORM SMALL BOAT 1 OCT AT 0210 LOCAL TIME.  WATCH RAISED ALARM AND INTRUDERS FLED TOWARD NEW CONTAINER TERMINAL.
2000-323
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.
2000-324
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 MASTE
2000-325
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.
2000-326
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
2000-327
HAZEL 1
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 F
2000-328
INDONESIA.  SUMATERA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 1 OCT AT 0200 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT ANCHOR, DUMAI PORT BY FOUR PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES OPERATING FORM A SMALL MOTOR BOAT.  WATCH RAISED ALARM AND INTRUDERS FLED.
2001-151
Ecuador: An unidentified container ship was boarded 6 May at 2230 local time while anchored at Guayaquil (reported 18 May).  Ten persons boarded from a boat alongside and shots were fired when crew tried to stop boarding.  General alarm sounded and pilot
2001-152
MOROCCO: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 16 MAY AT 0300 LOCAL TIME AT AGADIR BY EIGHT PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND STICKS.  THE INTRUDERS THREATENED THE WATCHMEN BUT CREW ARRIVED AND CAPTURED FOUR PERSONS, DETAINING THEM UNTIL POLICE ARRIVED WITH
2001-153
GULF STAR
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.
2001-154
BANGLADESH: A SINGLE PERSON ARMED WITH A KNIFE BOARDED AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE 14 MAY AT 2100 LOCAL TIME USING A GRAPPLING HOOK AT THE FORECASTLE.  WHEN SPOTTED BY ANTI-PIRACY WATCH THE MAN JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED IN AN UN
2001-155
STALKER
INDONESIA-JAVA SEA: AN UNIDENTIFIED GAS CARRIER REPORTS BEING INTERCEPTED 17 MAY AT 0200 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN THE NORTH JAVA SEA IN POSITION 01-09S 107-33E BETWEEN SUMATRA AND KALIMANTAN.  SHIP ALTERED COURSE BUT BOAT MATCHED MOVEMENTS UNTIL ILLU
2001-156
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 22 MAY AT 0130 WHILE AT LAGOS ANCHORAGE.  FOUR ARMED PERSONS ATTEMPTED TO BREAK INTO THE ROPE STORE BUT FLED WHEN THEY WERE SPOTTED AND ALARMS WAS RAISED.
2001-157
EGYPT: An unidentified container ship was boarded 26 may at 1625 local time while at outer anchorage, suez. Unauthorized person found at forward stores while a second attempted to board from a launch. Two other persons found in accommodation. alarm raise
2001-158
IRAN: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 22 MAY AT BANDAR KHOMEINI INNER ANCHORAGE VIA HAWSE PIPE, AND SHIP'S STORES STOLEN. DESPITE PROBABLE OCCURRENCE OF MANY SUCH EVENTS, THIS IS RARE EXAMPLE OF ONE ACTUALLY BEING REPORTED.
2001-159
INDONESIA-JAVA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 29 MAY AT 0600 LOCAL TIME AT TANJUNG PRIOK ANCHORAGE.  THE THREE INTRUDERS JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED WHEN ALARM RAISED.
2001-160
INDONESIA-JAVA: AN UNIDENTIFIED ROLL-ON, ROLL-OFF SHIP WAS BOARDED 26 MAY AT 0530 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT TANJUNG PRIOK.  FIVE PERSONS BOARDED VIA THE STERN AND WHEN CHALLENGED STRUCK ONE CREW MEMBER OVER THE HEAD, CAUSING HIM TO BLEED.
2001-161
INDONESIA-SUMATRA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 23 MAY AT 0345 LOCAL TIME AT BELAWAN ANCHORAGE.  FIVE PERSONS BOARDED VIA THE FORECASTLE AND JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED WITH A BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN THE ALARM WAS SOUNDED.
2001-162
Indonesia-Balikpapan: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 May at Lawi Lawi anchorage, Balikpapan.  A life raft and three mooring lines were stolen.
2001-163
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.
2001-164
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.
2001-165
EAST CHINA SEA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS REPORTEDLY CIRCLED 24 MAY AT 1400 UTC BY FOUR HIGH-SPEED BOATS WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 25-38N 122-39E.  CREW MUSTERED, TURNED ON DECK LIGHTS AND ACTIVATED FIRE HOSES, THE BOATS WITHDREW AND REGROUPED AT STERN
2001-166
SEA REGENT
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, OPERATIN
1987-15
M/V MADONNA
27 FEBRUARY 1987. MONROVIA. LIBERIA.                                                                                                          M/V MADONNA BOARDED BY THIEVES OUTSIDE HARBOR AT                       MONROVIA (6-19N 10-49W) 0100 LOCAL TIME.
1987-16
LYDIA 5
SUNDAY 3 MAY 1987. SINGAPORE.                                                                                                                 PHILIPPINE M/BULK CARRIER LYDIA 5 WAS BOARDED BY A BAND OF             PIRATES CARRYING KNIVES AND MACHINE-GUNS.
1987-17
M/V KRK
1 MAY 1987. SINGAPORE.                                                                                                                        PIRATES ARMED WITH KNIVES AND MACHETES BOARDED THE YUGOSLAV            M/V KRK AND STOLE MONEY AND VALUABLES.
1987-18
M/V DURMITOR
APRIL 1987. SINGAPORE.                                                                                                                        AT THE END OF APRIL THE YUGOSLAV M/V DURMITOR WAS ATTACKED             AND ROBBED BY PIRATES OFF THE COAST OF SI
1987-19
MV CAPE HENRY
BETWEEN SUNSET 26 JUL AND SUNRISE 27 JUL WHILE ANCHORED               5 MILES 141 DEGREES TRUE FROM THE SOUTH BREAKWATER                     ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT, THE VESSEL REPORTED TO BE MISSING                   THE FORWARD LIFERAFT AND AN UNLIGHTED LIF
1987-21
NIGERIA                                                                Bonny (04-27N 007-10E)                                                 July 1987 (no specific date given)
1987-11
SOVIET M/V SLUTSK
FEBRUARY 1987. SINGAPORE                                                                                                                      SOVIET M/V SLUTSK WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES OFF THE COAST OF             SINGAPORE 1-17N 103-51E,WHO WERE BEATEN O
1987-1
PIRATES (ROBBERS)
PRIVATE YACHT
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, PHILIPPINE
1987-2
M/V SOLENA
PERSIAN GULF. RAS TANNURAH                                             M/V SOLENA REPORTS DAMAGE BY UNDERWATER EXPLOSION, POSSIBLE            MINE , WHILE AT ANCHOR IN 25-07-42N 52-17-30E.
1987-3
P0LISARIO FRONT
F/V EUGENIA
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
2000-99
BANGLADESH: Six persons in a wooden boat attempted to remove zinc anodes from the stern of an unidentified container ship anchored at Chittagong 1 Jun at 0430 local time.  Ship's watch had been doubled and six local watchmen hired.  Port Control notified
2000-100
LTTE REBEL FORCES
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 th
2000-101
ETHIOPIA
ERITREA
ERITREA-ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian aircraft reportedly conducted bombing raids around the port of Massawa 19 May and on 3 and 4 Jun fighting was reported near Assab port.  Among Ethiopia's unstated war aims, access to the sea and control of a port must figure s
2000-102
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
2000-103
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.
2000-104
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reported that 1 Jun at 2300 local time a boat with six persons armed with knives tied up to its anchor chain at Panjang anchorage in position 05-30S 105-17E.  Watchman alerted the bridge and ship's alarm was sounde
2000-105
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 un
2000-106
82
RIVAL GANG
POLICE BOAT
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.
2000-107
MED STAR
INDIAN OCEAN: The crew of 10,576-ton, St. Vincent-flag cargo ship (MED STAR) reported hijacked 9 Jun by 14 stowawayswho boarded the ship at Bandar Abbas, Iran, cooperated in smuggling the men aboard for a reported payment of $250 per person.  The 14 were
2000-108
INDIA: An unidentified heavy-lift vessel was approached 4 miles from the breakwater at Chennai by six persons in a speed boat at 0215 local time 6 Jun.  Three of the boat occupants boarded the ship and tried to gain access to the accommodation block but
2000-109
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded in Chittagong Roads at 2200 local time 9 Jun.  Two persons armed with long knives gained access over the stern and lowered two mooring lines into the water where they were towed away by a small wooden bo
2000-110
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 10 Jun at 1215 local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage by eight persons armed with steel pipes who gained access over the stern. The intruders fled immediately when they were noticed.
2000-111
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 5 Jun at 0300 local time at Belawan anchorage by two persons armed with long knives who gained access via the anchor chain from a small wooden boat.  Duty AB spotted the intruders and sounded the alarm whereu
2000-329
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP REPORTS BEING APPROACHED 28 SEP AT 1045 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 05-23.4S 106-57.2E WEST OF KALIMANTAN.  SHIP WAS APPROACHED AT 21 KNOTS BY SMALL SPEEDBOAT FROM PORT QUARTER.  ALARM WAS RAISED AND ANTI-PIRACY
2000-330
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTS ATTEMPTED BOARDING 27 SEP AT 1800 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN 00-30N 108-07E.  TEN PERSONS IN A /WHITE-HULLED HIGH SPEED BOAT APPROACHED THE STERN AT 22 KNOTS.  ALARM WAS RAISED AND BOAT DISAPPEARED IN DIRECTION
2000-331
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTED AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 26 SEP AT 0405 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-15.6N 104-54.5E.  TEN TO FIFTEEN PERSONS IN A SPEEDBOAT APPROACHED THE STARBOARD QUARTER BUT ABORTED THE ATTEMPT WHEN SEARCHLIGHT WAS
2000-332
PETCHEM
INDONESIA-NATUNA ISLAND: THE 2,378-TON CHEMICAL TANKER (PETCHEM) WAS HIJACKED 25 SEP AT 0230 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-40N 106-18E NEAR THE NATUNA ISLANDS WHILE ON VOYAGE PORT DICKSON, TO KUCHING, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA WITH A CARGO OF GAS OIL.  CREW WERE OVE
2000-333
CSAV CHARLESTON
COLOMBIA: THE 14,865-TON CYPRUS-FLAG CONTAINER SHIP (CSAV CHARLESTON) WAS APPROACHED 19 SEP (REPORTED 3 OCT) WHILE UNDERWAY OFF CARTAGENA WITH THE PILOT STILL ON BOARD.  FOUR ARMED MEN IN A MOTORBOAT ATTEMPTED TO SECURE A LINE TO THE SHIP BUT ABORTED THE
2000-334
KIDNAPPERS
SPORT FISHING BOATS
GUATEMALA: Kidnapping for ransom, long a problem in Guatemala, has reportedly moved to sport fishing boats in the pacific 40miles southwest of port quetzal according to a 4 Oct report of an august incident.  The kidnappers wore army fatigues and operated
2000-335
SUICIDE BOAT ATTACK
USS COLE
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. DEPARTME
2000-336
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED OFFSHORE SUPPLY SHIP WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 6 OCT AT 0057 WHILE AT ANCHOR CHITTAGONG.  TWO BOATS WITH SIX PERSONS EACH APPROACHED AND, WHEN CREW ON DECK TRIED TO PREVENT BOARDING, OPENED FIRE WITH GUNS INJURING THE 2ND OFFICER
2000-337
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 3 OCT DURING THE NIGHT, WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE C.  THE SAME PERSONS HAD TRIED TWICE EARLIER TO BOARD.  SHIP'S STORES WERE STOLEN BEFORE A BANGLADESHI NAVAL UNIT ANCHORED NEAR
2000-338
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 BOARDI
2000-339
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 ANT
2001-167
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 31 MAY AT 0400 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT CHENNAI PORT.  FIVE PERSONS WERE OBSERVED ON DECK ARMED WITH KNIVES ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A MOORING LINE.  ALARM WAS RAISED AND THE INTRUDERS JUMPED OVERBOARD TO ESCAPE IN
2001-168
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CEMENT CARRIER WAS BOARDED 31 MAY AT 2000 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT JETTY 5, MONGLA.  WATCHMAN OBSERVED TEN MEN ARMED WITH KNIVES LOWERING MOORING LINE INTO A SMALL BOAT.  HE WAS ASSAULTED WHEN HE CONFRONTED THE THIEVES WHEREUPON HE
2001-169
INDONESIA-SUMATRA: AN UNIDENTIFIED PRODUCT TANKER WAS BOARDED 1 JUN AT 1920 LOCAL TIME WHILE MOORED AT BELAWAN.  THIEVES BROKE INTO THE FORECASTLE STORE AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES BEFORE ESCAPING.
2001-170
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
2001-171
MOHYEDDIN-M
INDIAN OCEAN-YEMEN: THE SYRIAN-FLAG LIVESTOCK CARRIER (MOHYEDDIN-M) WAS REPORTED BOARDED PRIOR TO 10 JUN WHILE IN YEMENI WATERS NEAR OMANI BOARDER BY PERSONS WHO DEMANDED MONEY TO ALLOW CONTINUED PASSAGE OF THE VESSEL.  SHIP CALLED AT OMAN ENROUTE MUMBAI
2001-172
INDIAN OCEAN: An unidentified tanker reported being followed 10 jun at 0443 utc for a period of about 55 minutes while underway in position 01-08N 085-09E.  boat with 6 or 7 persons aboard, light green in color and 12 to 15 meters in length was not chall
2001-173
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP ANCHORED IN THE PUSSUR RIVER, MONGLA WAS ROBBED OF FOUR ZINC ANODES FROM THE RUDDER POST 6 JUN DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS.
2001-174
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.
2001-175
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 SEARCHLIG
2001-176
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 c
2001-177
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
2001-178
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
2001-179
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 12 JUN AT 0330 LOCAL TIME IN THE OUTER ROADS, CHENNAI VIA THE STERN SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES.  THE INTRUDERS THREATENED THE WATCHMAN AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES BEFORE JUMPING OVERBOARD TO ESCAPE IN
2001-180
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 17 JUN AT 2120 LOCAL TIME BY EIGHT PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES, WHILE THE SHIP WAS ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG.  WHEN THE ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND CREW MUSTERED, THE THIEVES JUMPED OVERBOARD AN ESCAPED WITH MOORING LI
2001-181
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 14 JUN AT 2320 LOCAL TIME BY PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG.  SHIP'S WATCHMAN WAS THREATENED BUT RAISED THE ALARM WHEREUPON THE THIEVES ESCAPED WITH SHIP'S EQUIPMENT.
1987-4
ALLEGED POLISARIO FRONT
MARITIME KING
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. TH
1987-6
MALASIAN TRAWLER
FOLLOWING FROM SOUNDING, PROFESSIONAL MARINERS ALLIANCE                APRIL 13, 1987 NEWSLETTER: QUOTE THREE MEN ARMED WITH M-16             RIFLES HIJACKED A MALAYSIAN FISHING TRAWLER APRIL 3 IN THE             SOUTH CHINA SEA OFF SANDAKAN, 1,030 MILES
1987-7
POLISARIO FRONT
26 JAN 1987, POLISARIO GUERRILLAS SAID THEY DESTROYED A                PLEASURE CRAFT SOUTH OF DAKHLA IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF                 WESTERN SAHARA. THE TWO PASSENGERS, A SWEDE AND A SPAINIARD            WERE NOT HARMED.
1987-8
POLISARIO FRONT GUERRILLAS
ESTRELLA DEL MAR
29 NOVEMBER 1986. TRLR ESTRELLA DEL MAR WAS ATTACKED WITH              MACHINE GUN FIRE OFF THE COAST OF WESTERN SAHARA SOME                  80 MILES SOUTH OF DAKHLA .THE ATTACKERS CLAIM TO BE PPOLISARIO         FRONT GUERRILLAS.
1987-9
IGLOO MOSS
NOTE:::ABOVE POSITION IS FOR LOCATION ONLY. PRECISE LOCALE             IS GIVEN ONLY AS SINGAPORE STRAIT.                                                                                                            FIVE ARMED PIRATES ARMED WITH KNIVES BOAR
1987-10
MOLLEY LAURA
MAY 1987. SINGAPORE. PHILLIP CHANNEL. 1-05N 103-42E. POSITION          IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. NOT ACTUAL LOCATION OF INCIDENT.                                                                              SIX PIRATES, ARMED WITH KNIVES AND A PIST
1986-38
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
FREIGHTER
A REPORT HAS BEEN RECEIVED INDICATING THAT A SMALL FREIGHTER, POSSIBLY OF FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY REGISTRY, HAS BEEN ARRESTED BY AUTHORITIES OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA FOR VIOLATING THAT COUNTRY'S                         TERRITORIAL WATERS. THE VESSEL WAS
1986-29
ANRO AUSTRALIA
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
1986-30
IRENE PATERAS
GREEK BULK CARRIER, IRENE PATERAS, BOUND FOR SARDINIA FROM ROSARIO, GROUNDED WHILE UNDER ATTACK BY LOCALS OFF THE COAST OF SPANISH                        SAHARA. DISABLED, THE VESSEL WAS REFLOATED AND TOWED TO GILBRALTAR.
1986-31
MAERSK BELLA
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE.  CONTAINER VESSEL, MAERSK BELLA, ATTACKED BY PIRATES OFF THE COAST OF                      FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE. THIS WAS THE SECOND ATTACK BY PIRATES ON THIS SHIP THIS YEAR.
2000-112
TEMASEK
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
2000-113
WORLD DISCOVERER
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 dewater
2000-114
SEA LION
GUATEMALA: The owner of the yacht (SEA LION) was found dead aboard 7 Jun after apparently being shot several times about 3 Jun, and the vessel had been ransacked.  At the time of  incident yacht was anchored on the Rio Dulce.  Assaults on and robbery of
2000-115
ECUADOR: An unidentified Liberian-flag general cargo ship was approached 2 Jun 0030 local time (reported 29 Jun) as it approached port at Guayaquil in the vicinity of buoy 48.  Twelve persons in a motor launch approached from vessel's stern and were judg
2000-116
SCAN EAGLE
CAMEROUN: The 1,964-ton Danish-flag cargo ship (SCAN EAGLE) was boarded 23 Jun at 0015 local time while berthed at Douala, Cameroun.  Several men, reportedly heavily armed (NFI)  retrained three crew while they removed drums of paint from the ship's stor
2000-117
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier at Chittagong was boarded 20 Jun at 0245 local time by six thieves armed with knives.  After threatening the duty seaman the intruders broke open the rope store and stole ship's stores.  Duty seaman raised the ala
2000-118
LTTE SEA TIGERS
MERCS UHANA
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 a
2000-119
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 26 Jun at 0110 local time during a rain storm while at Tanjung Santan anchorage.  The thieves reportedly boarded via an anchor chain, stole a life raft and stores, and escaped without being noticed.
2000-120
INDONESIA: An unidentified 16,000-ton cargo ship was boarded 5 Jun (reported 29 Jun) at Panjang anchorage off Sumatra.  Duty oiler reportedly discovered four men, one of whom was armed with a knife, hiding in the ship's funnel at 0115.  Ship's alarm was
2000-121
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Jun at 0330 local time while berthed at Rio Haina.  The intruders entered the bridge through a window and stole communications gear and signal flares.  Two navy security guards were on board
2000-122
ATL ENDURANCE
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
2000-123
MINNESOTA
ECUADOR: The 6,794-ton Malta-flag refrigerated cargo ship (MINNESOTA) was boarded 3 Jul at 1930 local time while at Puerto Bolivar anchorage.  During the incident one crew member was shot and wounded.  Other ships in the area reportedly left the anchorag
2000-124
VENEZIA
GUINEA: An unidentified cargo ship, assessed to be 11,536-ton, Malta-flag cargo ship (VENEZIA) was attacked by gun fire 2 Jul at 2100 local at its berth, Conakry.  Ship had been  experiencing pilferage of cargo of bagged rice during stay and, on 2 Jul, M
2000-340
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
2000-341
INDONESIA: FIVE PERSONS IN A SPEEDBOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A CARGO SHIP 9 OCT AT 0350 LOCAL TIME UNDERWAY IN 03-09.3N 105-30.5E.  BOAT LEFT THE SCENE WHEN ALARM SOUNDED AND CREW MUSTERED.
2000-342
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 5 OCT AT 1230 LOCAL TIME AT ANCHOR, JAKARTA.  SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES BOARDED VIA THE PORT SIDE AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES BEFORE FLEEING.
2000-343
MALAYSIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 5 OCT AT 2000 UTC WHILE AT ANCHOR SANDAKAN.  FOUR PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES BOARDED BUT FLED WHEN DUTY OFFICER RAISED ALARM.
2000-344
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.
2000-345
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
2000-346
83
MERCHANT SHIP CREWS
FIJI: Local authorities report extortion and robbery aimed at foreign merchant ship crews at Lautoka according to 12 OCT report. Armed men wearing military uniforms have boarded vessels at Kings wharf demanding cash and food.
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2000-347
SPEED BOATS
CIELO DE CHILE
Ecuador: The 14,366-ton Cyprus flag container ship (Cielo de Chile) was approached "early" 12 Oct at Guayaquil while underway near the data sea buoy by two boats each containing about seven armed persons.  Boats attempted to come alongside.  Alarm was so
2000-348
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS SUBJECT OF ATTEMPTED BOARDING 14 OCT AT 1930 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT CHENNAI.  FOUR PERSONS IN A SPEEDBOAT ATTEMPTED TO GAIN ACCESS VIA THE ANCHOR CHAIN BUT FLED WHEN SPOTTED BY SHIP'S WATCH.
2000-349
BOWDITCH
INDIAN OCEAN-SRI LANKA: A U.S. FLAG SURVEY VESSEL (USNS BOWDITCH) WAS APPROACHED 12 OCT, 260 MILES EAST OF SRI LANKA IN POSITION 05-46.6N 086-6.2E BY A 40 FT. SAIL-MOTOR FISHING BOAT.  FOUR CREW OF THE FISHING BOAT, TWO OF WHOM APPEARED TO BE CONCEALING
2000-350
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 HO
2000-351
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.
2000-352
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 3
2000-353
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 18 OCT AT 0500 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT KANDLA.  A STOREROOM AT THE STERN WAS BROKEN INTO AND STORES AND EQUIPMENT STOLEN.  POLICE RECOVERED ONE TOOLBOX.
2000-354
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER REPORTED A BOARDING ATTEMPT 18 OCT AT 2030 LOCAL TIME AT CHENNAI.  ANTI-PIRACY WATCH FOILED THE ATTEMPT.
2001-182
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.
2001-183
MALAYSIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS SUBJECT TO ATTEMPTED BOARDING 16 JUN AT 0445 WHILE ANCHORED AT PENANG ANCHORAGE, BUTTERWORTH.  WATCH OBSERVED ONE PERSON FROM AN UNLIT BOAT ATTEMPT TO BOARD VIA THE ANCHOR CHAIN WHO FLED WHEN THE ALARM WAS RAISE
2001-184
INDONESIA: DUTY CREW OF AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP DISCOVERED THREE UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS IN SHIP'S ENGINE ROOM 17 JUN AT 0320 LOCAL TIME WHILE SHIP WAS BERTHED AT JETTY A, TRIPOLYA, ANYER.  ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND INTRUDERS ESCAPED BY JUMPING INTO WATER.
2001-185
MIRI ENERGY
INDONESIA: THE MALAYSIAN-FLAG TANKER (MIRI ENERGY) WAS BOARDED 13 JUN AT 0500 LOCAL TIME BY ABOUT TEN PERSONS WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-27N 106-16E OFF PULAU PENGIBU ON A BALLAST VOYAGE SANDAKAN TO PORT DICKSON.  SHIP WAS BOARDED VIA THE STERN AND ON
2001-186
GUINEA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 23 JUN AT 0435 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT CONAKRY.  PERSONS ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES ASSAULTED THREE OFFICER WHO RECEIVED INJURIES.  SHIP'S STORES, CASH FROM SAFE AND CREW VALUABLES WERE TAKEN.
2001-187
ESA TRUST
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.
2001-188
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 CONTA
2001-189
BANGLADESH: TWO UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIERS WERE ROBBED OF ZINC ANODES ATTACHED TO RUDDER POST 23 JUN, THE FIRST AT 0730 AND THE SECOND AT 0745 LOCAL TIME, WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG OUTER ROADS.
2001-190
MALAYSIA-SABAH-SANDAKAN: AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP REPORTED THAT ON 20 JUN AT 0700 LOCAL TIME WATCHMAN SPOTTED FIVE PERSONS OPENING A CONTAINER.  WHEN CHALLENGED THE FIVE ESCAPED IN A SMALL BOAT WITH SOME CARGO.
2001-191
TIRTA NIAGA IV
INDONESIA: THE 2,863-TON, MALAYSIAN FLAG TANKER (TIRTA NIAGA IV) WAS HIJACKED 20 JUN AS IT LAY AT ANCHOR OFF ACEH, INDONESIA.  THE CAPTAIN AND SECOND ENGINEER WERE TAKEN HOSTAGE BUT THE ENGINEER WAS LATER RETURNED TO THE SHIP WHICH SAILED INTO MALAYSIAN
2001-192
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 20 JUN AT 0100 LOCAL TIME AT TANJUNG PRIOK ANCHORAGE.  THE THIEVES ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM AND STOLE ENGINE SPARES.
2001-193
SELAYANG
INDONESIA: THE 1,877 TON MALAYSIAN-FLAG TANKER (SELAYANG) WAS HIJACKED 19 JUN SHORTLY AFTER SAILING FROM PORT DICKSON, MALAYSIA WITH A CARGO OF GAS OIL.  ITS CREW OF 17 WERE REPORTED HELD HOSTAGE.  THE SHIP WAS TRACKED TO A POINT OFF KALIMANTAN AND WAS S
2001-194
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 2 JUL AT 0400 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED FIVE MILES FROM BREAKWATER, LAGOS.  THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES BOARDED VIA THE PORT QUARTER AND, WHEN CHALLENGED BY ANTI-PIRACY WATCH, THREATENED HIM STEALING HIS WA
2001-195
NEDLLOYD EVEREST
MADAGASGAR: ANTIGUAN FLAG CONTAINER SHIP (P & O NEDLLOYD EVEREST) WAS BOARDED 24 JUN AT ITS BERTH TOAMASINA AND NINE CONTAINERS WERE BROACHED AND SOME CARGO STOLEN DESPITE FOUR PERSONS HAVING BEEN ON WATCH DURING NIGHT TIME CARGO OPERATIONS.
2001-196
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.
1986-32
SAHARAN GUERRILLAS
NEJMA-5
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 KIL
1986-33
ANDES
Fishing boat came under machine gun fire from unknown attackers off the Moroccan coast. Boat sustained damage and one crew member killed. No location of incident available.
1986-34
PATROL VESSEL
TITO UNCRIAK
SOVIET FISHING REEFER SHIP ATTACKED BY SMALL PATROL VESSEL WHILE 11 MILES OFF AD DAKHLA.
1986-35
SS LOUISE LYKES
AT 2300 LOCAL TIME ON 20 JUL 86, IN 14-12N 120-21E, THE SS LOUISE LYKES IN VICINITY OF MANILA BAY AFTER DEPARTING SUBIC BAY, BOARDED BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S) WHILE SAILING APPROXIMATELY 16 MILES AT SEA. NO DISTURBANCE OF CARGO FOUND, HOWEVER, SEVEN (7) ON DE
1986-36
PUENTE CANARIO
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 W
1986-37
UNIDENTIFIED GUNBOAT
FIVE BROOKS
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
1986-28
TURKISH NAVAL FORCES
CITY OF LIMASSOL.
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.  REPOR
1986-12
SVALAN / TARNAN
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.
1986-15
TUNISIA
M/V WILDRAKE
NOTE: SOURCE OF INFORMATION DOES NOT PROVIDE A GEOGRAPHIC POSITION.                                                   WILDRAKE REPORTEDLY SEIZED 60 KM NORTH OF TUNIS.
1986-17
KUWAITI GUNBOAT
ALLIED ONE
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.
1986-18
ODYSSEE
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
1986-19
NORTH KOREA
KAISEI MARU NO. 55
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.
2000-125
FLYING OFFICER NIRMAL JIT SINGH SEKHON P
INDIA: The 28,704-ton, Indian flag tanker (FLYING OFFICER NIRMAL JIT SINGH SEKHON PVC) spilled diesel oil at its Berth 4 Jun (reported 30 Jun) due to apparent tampering with  discharge valve by thieves seeking to steal the oil.
2000-126
INDIA: An unidentified heavy-lift vessel was boarded3 Jun at 0215 local time while anchored 4 miles off the breakwater at Chennai.  Three of six persons in a speedboat boarded the ship  and attempted to enter the accommodation.  The intruders fled when s
2000-127
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship reports theft of more than 600 container twist locks and other lashing gear 27 Jun while at Chittagong port.
2000-128
HUMEN BRIDGE
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, overpo
2000-129
MALAYSIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 2 Jul at 0330 local time while at Penang terminal.  Two intruders fled when spotted by duty seaman.
2000-130
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.
2000-131
SABOTEURS
MAKISIG
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
2000-132
GREENPEACE ACTIVISTS
BYISK
JAPAN: The 2,360-ton, Russian-flag timber carrier (BYISK) was boarded 4 Jul at Toyama port by 6 Greenpeace anti-logging activists who chained themselves to its cargo of wood.  The activists left the ship 5 Jun.  The Greenpeace ship (RAINBOW WARRIOR) had
2000-133
AEGIS
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 pr
2000-134
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 6 Jul at 2000 local time over the stern while at Chittagong Roads anchorage by four thieves in two unlit boats.  Duty officer raised alarm and the intruders fled by jumping overboard.
2000-135
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Jul at 0700 UTC while at Mongla anchorage by three thieves armed with knives and cutting tools who gained access via chain cable  attached to mooring buoy.  Those on board ship stole supplies while t
2000-136
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 10 Jul at 0258 local time by four thieves armed with knives while at anchor, Samarinda River Roads.  The intruders boarded over the  stern and stole a life raft before being spotted by duty officer. When
2000-137
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 7 Jul at 0515 local time while underway in the Durian Strait in position 00-49.0N 103-35.5E.  The thieves entered the second officer's cabin, tied him with plastic cord and stole his money, jewelry an
2000-138
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Jul at 2020 local time while at Belawan Port.  The three intruders used poles and grappling hooks to board but, when challenged by the duty seaman, jumped overboard and fled in a waiting boat.  Ship's
2000-139
NET EXPRESS
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
2000-355
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 23 OCT AT 1000 LOCAL TIME WHILE OFF KHULNA IN POSITION 22-26.55N 089-35.5E.  ABOUT TWELVE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES HAD BOARDED THE SHIP WHEN PORT POLICE ONBOARD FIRED WARNING SHOTS.  THE INTRUDERS
2000-356
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED ROLL-ON, ROLL-OFF CARGO SHIP WAS APPROACHED 22 OCT AT 2330 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE BY TWO UNPAINTED WOODEN BOATS CONTAINING TEN PERSONS.  DUTY OFFICER RAISED ALARM AND CREW MUSTERED, WHEREUPON THE BOATS WITHDR
2000-357
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 "AN
2000-358
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.
2000-359
2000-360
MALAYSIA-SABAH: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 18 OCT AT BERTH, SANDAKAN ATTEMPTING TO STEAL STORES.  CREW WAS ALERTED AND ATTACK ABORTED.
2000-361
GUNMEN
ARIES FOREST
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
2000-362
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS ROBBED OF ZINC ANODES 25 OCT WHILE DISCHARGING CHEMICALS AT CHITTAGONG.
2000-363
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 24 OCT AT ANCHOR CHITTAGONG, BY ABOUT 25 PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES.  CREW RESISTED BUT WAS UNABLE TO PREVENT THEFT OF STORES.  PORT CONTROL WAS NOTIFIED BUT COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ONLY ARRIVED AFTER 90
2000-364
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.
2000-365
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.
2000-366
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.
2000-367
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.
2000-368
INDONESIA-SUMATERA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 29 OCT AT 2030 UTC WHILE AT TARAHAN ANCHORAGE.  INTRUDERS ENTERED ENGINE ROOM AND STOLE A LARGE QUANTITY OF SPARE PARTS.
2000-369
INTRUDER
INDONESIA-SUMATERA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 29 OCT AT 0220 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT TELUK SEMANGKA BY A SINGLE PERSON WHO WAS CAUGHT BY ANTI-PIRACY WATCH AND TRANSFERRED TO POLICE BOAT.
2000-370
Indonesia-Borneo: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded via the stern 29 Oct at 1900 local time by seven persons armed with long knives who stole ship's stores.
2000-371
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.
2001-197
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.
2001-198
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.
2001-199
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.
2001-200
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTS THAT 20 PERSONS ARMED WITH GUNS AND LONG KNIVES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VIA THE STERN OF THE SHIP 2 JUL AT 0100 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01 05N, 104 55E.  DUTY OFFICER MANEUVERED THE SHIP AND ATTE
2001-201
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 1 JUL AT 0125 LOCAL TIME BY SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES WHILE SHIP WAS UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-03N 104-57E.  CREW WAS MUSTERED AND ALARM SOUNDED AND INTRUDERS ESCAPED.
2001-202
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED OIL TANKER WAS BOARDED 30 JUN AT 0230 LOCAL TIME AT PULAU MAPOR ISLAND.  ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND CREW MUSTERED AS INTRUDERS ESCAPED.  MASTER ALERTED OTHER SHIPS IN AREA VIA VHF.
2001-203
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTED AN ATTEMPT TO BOARD 30 JUN AT 0100 WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-05N 104-55E.  ABOUT TWENTY PERSONS ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES CAME UP ASTERN IN A FAST BOAT BUT ABORTED THE BOARDING WHEN ILLUMINATED BY S
2001-204
INDONESIA-SUMATRA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 27 JUN AT 0500 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT BELAWAN ANCHORAGE.  FIVE PERSONS ARMED WITH A SHOTGUN AND KNIVES BOARDED VIA THE FORECASTLE AND THREATENED A WATCHMAN.  THE THIEVES FLED WITH STORES AND CREW V
2001-205
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 27 JUN AT 0445 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-11.6N 103-24.6E OFF PULAU IYU KECIL.  FIVE MASKED MEN ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES ROBBED THE MASTER OF $4,000 AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS.  THEY THEN ESCAP
2001-206
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 9 JUL AT 0224 LOCAL TIME AT LAGOS ANCHORAGE.  DUTY SEAMAN WAS TIED UP AND SHIP'S STORES STOLEN.
2001-207
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 6 JUL AT 0345 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED FOUR MILES FROM THE FAIRWAY BUOY, LAGOS ROADS.  THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES BOARDED VIA THE STARBOARD QUARTER.  DUTY SEAMAN WAS STRUCK AND HIS WALKIE-TALKI
2001-208
GUINEA BISSAU: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 jul at 1940 local time while underway in position 10-38S 003-05E.  about ten armed persons gained access but retreated to their boat when alarm sounded.  boat then shadowed the vessel for about one
2001-209
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE 8 JUL AT 0345 LOCAL TIME.  ANTI-PIRACY WATCH SPOTTED TWO PERSONS ON THE MAIN DECK AND SOUNDED ALARM, WHEREUPON THE TWO JUMPED OVERBOARD.
2001-210
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 3 JUL AT 2000 UTC WHILE AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE.  THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES STOLE SHIP'S STORES.
2001-211
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 5 JUL AT 0730 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT TANJUNG PRIOK ANCHORAGE.  FOUR PERSONS WERE SPOTTED BY ANTI-PIRACY WATCH AND ESCAPED WHEN ALARM WAS SOUNDED.
2001-212
GHANA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER REPORTS BEING APPROACHED AND FOLLOWED 12 JUL AT 1125 UTC BY A BOAT CONTAINING 5 PERSONS WHILE UNDERWAY OFF GHANA IN POSITION 04-19N 001-14W, 45 MILES OFFSHORE.  AFTER FOLLOWING ALTERATIONS OF THE VESSEL'S COURSE THE
2001-213
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 12 JUL AT 1815 UTC WHILE AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE.  THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES OF FIVE TOTAL IN A GREEN BOAT WHICH PULLED ALONGSIDE BOARDED IN HEAVY RAIN.  SHIP'S ALARM SOUNDED AND THIEVES ESCAPED BY JUM
1986-20
ALASKA II
AN EXPLOSION OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN, HEARD AND FELT ON VESSEL'S STARBOARD SIDE, SANK GREEK M/V ALASKA II IN 27-00N 034-29E. NINE OF THE ELEVEN CREW WERE RESCUED.
1986-21
BAND AID STAR
ASSAB, ETHIOPIA.   FROM 23 APR TO 05 MAY 86, THE ETHIOPIAN GOVERNMENT SEIZED CARGO OF BLANKETS AND DRUGS FROM WEST GERMAN MV BAND AID STAR. VESSEL WAS RELEASED.
1986-22
BLANDIE
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE.                     ABOUT 50 PIRATES ATTACKED FRENCH SHIP BLANDIE AS IT WAITED IN THE SIERRA LEONE HARBOR TO DISCHARGE CARGO OF FLOUR. NOTHING WAS STOLEN. A FRENCH CREW MEMBER OF THE BLANDIE WAS REPORTEDLY STABBED.
1986-23
MALDIVIAN AUTHORITIES
L'ATAIR
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.
1986-26
KAPITAN VISLOBOKOV / KAPITAN CHIRKOV
NAMIBE, ANGOLA.   SOVIET SHIPS KAPITAN VISLOBOKOV AND KAPITAN CHIRKOV WERE DAMAGED BY EXPLOSIONS AS THEY DISCHARGED CARGO IN NAMIBE (15-12S 012-09E).                NO CASUALTIES WERE REPORTED.
1986-27
PIRATES / MOSLEM REBELS
INTER-ISLAND TRADE VESSELS
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
1986-2
SS PRESIDENT JOHNSON
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 D
1986-3
IRANIAN NAVAL FORCES
SS PRESIDENT TAYLOR
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 SU
1986-4
MARIANNA
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 (
1986-5
MONTE RUBY
AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF PIRATES BOARDED THE 12,978 DWT PANAMA               CONTAINER VESSEL MONTE RUBY WHILE BOUND FROM KOBE TO BANGKOK. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED OFF PATTAYA COAST NEAR KOH PHAI. THE ABOVE POSITION IS AN APPROXIMATION. SIX CONTAINERS WERE PILL
1986-6
WORLD PROLOGUE
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 SPE
1986-8
HAMMURABI
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 TRAN
1986-1
HORNELAND
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
2000-140
COLUMBIA 1
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: The 17,200-ton Cyprus-flag cargo ship (COLOMBIA 1) was threatened  by 21 knife-armed stowaways after they were discovered on board 24 Jul enroute Miami.  U. S.  federal agents boarded the ship offshore and stowaways were taken into cu
2000-141
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 fo
2000-142
CONCENSUS REEFER
ECUADOR: The 7,239-ton, Netherlands-flag refrigerated cargo ship (CONSENSUS REEFER) was boarded 12 Jul at 0415 local time (reported 25 Jul) while at Guayaquil outer anchorage.  Watch was accosted by a man with a knife and spotted three intruders at the f
2000-143
PROTESTERS
RANGER 1
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 earli
2000-144
MAURITANIA: An unidentified container vessel was boarded 15 Jul at about 0001 local time while anchored in Nouadhibou Bay by thieves operating from small speed boats.  The intruders fled with ship's stores and equipment when crew mustered on deck.
2000-145
OIL FIELD SERVICE BOAT
NIGERIA: Militant youths attacked an oil field service boat carrying workers of China's National Petroleum Corporation 21 Jul in the Forcados River.  Two Chinese workers were kidnapped.  Nigerian naval authorities state that more than 40 persons have bee
2000-146
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 d
2000-147
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 Jul 0500 local time while at Chennai Anchorage.  A single intruder boarded at the forecastle but jumped overboard to a waiting boat when the  alarm was raised.
2000-148
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 18 Jul 0455 local time while at Chennai anchorage.  Two thieves boarded via the forecastle but escaped without stealing anything in a boat  with three accomplices when the alarm was raised.
2000-149
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 16 Jul at 0100 local time at Chennai anchorage.  Two thieves boarded from a motorboat using a grappling hook but fled when spotted by ship's watchman and escaped in their motorboat.
2000-150
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 sear
2000-151
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.
2000-152
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 usi
2000-153
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 $1
2000-372
TORM ALEXANDRA
GUINEA: THE 3,972-TON, MALTA-FLAG CARGO SHIP (TORM ALEXANDRA) WAS BOARDED IN CONAKRY ON 5 NOV AT 0300 UTC BY 8 TO 10 MACHINE-GUN ARMED PERSONS WHO STOLE ABOUT $3,000 AND SHIP'S EQUIPMENT.
2000-373
HAJI MOHAMMAD JATT
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.
2000-374
SUPPLY BOAT
MYANMAR-ANDAMAN SEA: AN UNIDENTIFIED SUPPLY BOAT REPORTED APPROACH 6 NOV AT 0340 LOCAL TIME BY UNLIT SPEEDBOAT IN POSITION 10-34.7N 097-23.9E.  THE BOAT LEFT WHEN ILLUMINATED BY SEARCHLIGHT.
2000-375
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.
2000-376
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.
2000-377
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 ESC
2000-378
INDONESIA-BORNEO: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS APPROACHED AT ABOUT 20 KNOTS 4 NOV AT 0135 LOCAL TIME BY AN UNLIT BOAT WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 03-17S 109-41E.  SHIP INCREASED SPEED, ALTERED COURSE AND DIRECTED SEARCHLIGHTS AT THE BOAT WHICH BROK
2000-379
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 DIR
2000-380
INDONESIA-JAVA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 4 NOV BETWEEN 0200 AND 0400 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT TANJUNG PRIOK AND ROBBED OF TWO LIFE RAFTS.
2000-381
INDONESIA-SUMATERA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS APPROACHED 30 OCT AT 2300 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT ANCHOR INNER HARBOR KUALA ENOK.  DUTY OFFICER RAISED ALARM, CREW MUSTERED AND FIRED THREE ROCKETS.  AFTER THIRTY MINUTES BOAT DEPARTED.
2000-382
MALAYSIA-SABAH: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 3 NOV AT 0325 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED IN SANDAKAN HARBOR INNER ROADS.  THIEF BOARDED OVER BOW BY ROPE FROM A SPEEDBOAT CONTAINING SIX ACCOMPLICES BUT FLED WHEN ALARM WAS SOUNDED.
2000-383
CSAV TAIPEI
Ecuador: The 24,053-ton, German-flag container ship (csav Taipei) was attacked and boarded 30 Oct off Guayaquil at the data sea buoy as it approached the pilot station (reported 15 Nov).  Four armed attackers boarded from a boat despite having been spott
2000-384
ANGLIA
LEBANON: TWO IRAQIS SHOVED ASIDE A WATCHKEEPER AND FORCED THEMSELVES ABOARD THE 4,927-TON, ANTIGUAN FLAGGED CARGO SHIP (ANGLIA) 10 NOV AS IT LAY ALONGSIDE AT BEIRUT.  AFTER A SEARCH OF THE VESSEL THREE MEN WERE DISCOVERED IN ADDITION TO THE TWO INITIALLY
2000-385
AZTLAN
GABON: THE 26,047-TON PANAMA-FLAG BULK CARRIER (AZTLAN) WAS BOARDED 4 NOV AT 0300 LOCAL TIME AT ANCHOR, OWENDO (REPORTED 15 NOV).  SECOND OFFICER RAISED ALARM WHEN INTRUDERS WERE SPOTTED ON FORECASTLE ATTEMPTING TO STEAL MOORING LINES AND THE SIX PERSONS
2000-386
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 9 NOV AT 0055 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT CHENNAI OUTER ANCHORAGE.  SIX PERSONS WERE OBSERVED AND CHASED BY CREW BEFORE ESCAPING IN THEIR BOAT.
2000-387
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED INDONESIAN SHIP WAS REPORTED ATTACKED 13 NOV AT ANOWRA THANA AFTER LOCAL AGENT REFUSED TO PAY A "TOLL" AND SEVERAL CREW MEMBERS WERE HURT.  POLICE ARRESTED THREE PERSONS.  SAME SHIP WAS ATTACKED A DAY LATER AND GOODS LOOTED WH
2001-214
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 10 JUL AT 0700 UTC WHILE AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE.  FOUR PERSONS OF SEVEN IN A BOAT WHICH PULLED ALONGSIDE GAINED ACCESS TO THE SHIP BUT FLED WHEN ALARM WAS SOUNDED.  SHIP WAS BOARDED AGAIN 12 JUL.
2001-215
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 16 JUL AT 1530 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG.  TWO PERSONS OPERATING FROM A SPEEDBOAT STOLE THREE MOORING LINES.
2001-216
VIRGINIA
INDONESIA: THE GREEK FLAG BULK CARRIER (VIRGINIA) WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 15 AND 16 JUL WHILE LOADING CEMENT AT TANJUNG PRIOK ANCHORAGE.  ON 15 JUL FOUR PERSONS IN TWO BOATS ATTEMPTED TO BOARD BUT WERE REPELLED WHEN SPOTTED.  MASTER INFORMED OTHER SHIPS I
2001-217
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS REPORTEDLY BOARDED 14 JUL AT 1800 LOCAL TIME BY PERSONS OPERATING FROM AN INDONESIAN FISHING BOAT UNDERWAY IN POSITION 02-06N 109-31E, 10 NM FROM DATU LIGHTHOUSE.  THE BOARDERS THREATENED TO HIJACK THE SHIP AND,
2001-218
INDONESIA-SUMATRA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS SUBJECT TO AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 12 JUL AT 2145 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT BELAWAN.  SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES WERE ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB THE ANCHOR CHAIN WHEN DISCOVERED.  THE CREW THREW FL
2001-219
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.
2001-220
IVORY COAST: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 21 JUL AT 1815 LOCAL TIME AT ABIDJAN ANCHORAGE BY A SINGLE PERSON ARMED WITH A LONG KNIFE.  THE INTRUDER THREATENED THE WATCHMAN AND WAS LATER JOINED BY FIVE OTHER WHO STOLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND ES
2001-221
ARTEMIS
BANGLADESH: THE 7,565-TON, PANAMANIAN FLAG CONTAINER SHIP (ARTEMIS) WAS BOARDED 4 JUL AT 0206 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE.  THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES STOLE TWO MOORING LINES AND A MEGAPHONE BEFORE ESCAPING WHEN CREW MUSTE
2001-222
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.
2001-223
INDONESIA-JAVA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 24 JUL AT 0115 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT TANJUNG PRIOK.  PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES ENTERED ENGINE ROOM AND TIED UP WATCHMAN, ESCAPING WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF ENGINE SPARES.
2001-224
INDONESIA-SUMATRA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 19 JUL AT 1930 UTC AT PANJANG PORT.  TWO PERSONS FROM A SMALL BOAT ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM AND THREATENED THE MOTORMAN ON WATCH WITH A KNIFE AND TIED HIM UP.  DECK WATCH NOTICED THE BOAT AND RAI
2001-225
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.
2001-226
PATROL BOAT
EAST CHINA SEA: AN UNIDENTIFIED SUPPLY VESSEL REPORTS APPROACH 18 JUL AT 2125 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 23-00N 119-51E.  A CRAFT RESEMBLING A NAVAL PATROL BOAT ORDERED THE SUPPLY BOAT TO STOP.  MASTER MUSTERED THE CREW AND REPLIED HE HAD CONT
2001-227
SUPPLY VESSEL
ANGOLA: AN UNIDENTIFIED SUPPLY VESSEL WAS BOARDED 24 JUL (POSS. 24 JUN) AT 1450 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY NEAR PUNTA FINHAL, LUANDA.  TWO PERSONS CAME ABOARD FROM A SPEEDBOAT AND ASSAULTED THE WATCHMAN BEFORE JUMPING OVERBOARD WHEN CREW RESPONDED.  THE T
2001-228
MECHANT VESSEL
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 RAI
1985-24
IRANIAN NAVY
AL WATTYAH
KUWAIT REGISTERED CONTAINER SHIP AL WATTYAH WAS SEIZED BY IRANIAN NAVY ON 04 SEP NEAR THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ. THE POSITION GIVEN ABOVE IS BASED ON A ROUGH ESTIMATE OF 55 KILOMETERS SOUTHEAST OF HORMUZ. THE SHIP MAINTAINS IT WAS IN OMAN TERRITORIAL WATER WH
1985-25
JINJIANG
A CHINESE CARGO SHIP, JINJIANG, WAS INTERCEPTED BY THREE IRANIAN NAVAL VESSELS ABOUT 0100 LOCAL TIME 11 SEP. SHIP REPORTED TO BE IN INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ROUTE. THE SHIP, ENROUTE TO KUWAIT, WAS SEARCHED AND FORCED TO GO TO BANDAR ABBAS. SHIP WAS ULTIMAT
1985-26
TOGO MARU / CYPRIOT VESSEL
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.
1985-28
TERRORISTS
ACHILLE LAURO
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.
1985-29
VILLE D'AURORE
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 LO
1985-30
TACKLER ARABIA
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 FRO
1985-31
AMSTERDAM
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 COMM
1985-23
VIETNAMESE PATROL BOATS
FISHING TRAWLERS
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, MA
1985-15
STRAIT OF MALACCA/SINGAPORE.                                                                                                                   Mariners are advised to use extreme caution when transitting the Strait of Malacca and adjacent waters because
1985-16
RED SEA.                                                             A vessel is reported to have struck a mine and sunk in 26-48N 034-39E.
1985-17
AL-MUHARRAQ
GULF OF OMAN.                                                                                                                                 A RECENT REPORT STATES THAT ON 20 JUN A CARGO SHIP APPROACHING THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ WAS BOARDED BY IRANIAN FORCE
2000-154
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was approached from the stern by a speedboat carrying three persons 15 Jul at 0130 local time.  Boarding was averted when watchman sounded alarm.
2000-155
SOLOTAI NO. 68
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 cu
2000-156
ACTIVISTS
AQUITANIA
FRANCE: French commandos on 31 Jul arrested six Greenpeace activists who had occupied the 13,519-ton, Cypriot-flag cargo ship (AQUITANIA) for 27 hours to prevent offload of its cargo of timber allegedly harvested illegally in Cameroon. The activists had
2000-157
HIJACKER
ERATO
GREECE: A gunman who had commandeered a yacht chartered by a Swiss family was shot dead 26 Jul by Greek coastguard divers who had been trying to speak with the unidentified gunman.  The yacht (ERATO), with is five passengers and captain had been hijacked
2000-158
MILITANTS
OIL RIGS
NIGERIA: Ijaw militants in Nigeria's Bayelsa State seized two oil rigs operated by Royal Dutch Shell 31 Jul and held 165 employees hostage.  60 persons operating from boats stormed the rigs in mangrove swamps demanding jobs for local youths.  On 3 Aug ag
2000-159
MEDEMSAND
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
2000-160
MAD EXPRESS
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.  Assi
2000-161
BANGLADESH: An unidentified roll-on, roll-off container ship was boarded 10 Jul (reported 2 Aug) at Chittagong Anchorage. Two intruders threatened and robbed a cadet and then entered the  accommodation.  When the alarm was raised the intruders fled the s
2000-162
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.  Th
2000-163
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Jul at 2210 local time in position 00-35.7N 103-51.7E off Eastern Sumatra by ten persons armed with guns.  The crew were held  hostage until 0810 26 Jul when the thieves escaped in a fishing boat with crew
2000-164
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 Jul and 2005 local time via the bow while berthed at Belawan container terminal.  Two persons boarded using a grappling hook,  broke into the ship's store and stole items despite the alarm having b
2000-165
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 boa
2000-388
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 8 NOV AT 1730 UTC WHILE AT CHITTAGONG 'A' ANCHORAGE.  TWO PERSONS BOARDED OVER THE STERN BUT ESCAPED BACK TO THEIR WAITING BOAT WHEN ALARM RAISED.
2000-389
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.
2000-390
INDONESIA-JAVA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 13 NOV WHILE BERTHED AT C.I.B. NO. 2, CILACAP.  THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES WERE SPOTTED BY ANTI-PIRACY PATROL AND JUMPED OVERBOARD TO ESCAPE WHEN ALARM RAISED.
2000-391
INDONESIA-JAVA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKERS WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 12 NOV AT 1220 LOCAL TIME AT TANJUNG PRIOK ANCHORAGE.  FIVE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES STOLE ENGINE SPARES.
2000-392
RYTAS
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: THE 5,783-TON LITHUANIAN-FLAG FISHING VESSEL (RYTAS) WAS INTERCEPTED AND BOARDED 15 NOV OFF MALABO BY "DRUNKEN SAILORS" WHO DESTROYED THE SHIP'S RADIO AND TRANSFERRED ITS CATCH TO THEIR OWN BOAT.  ON ARRIVAL AT PORT THE CAPTAIN AND 7 O
2000-393
PURSUING BOAT
INDIAN OCEAN-SOMALIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTS BEING PURSUED 16 NOV BETWEEN 0700 AND 0900 UTC BY A SUSPICIOUS SUPPLY BOAT-TRAWLER TYPE VESSEL IN POSITION 04-21N 049-49E ABOUT 80 MILES OFFSHORE.  PURSUING BOAT, DESCRIBED AS GREY HULL AND WHITE U
2000-394
BARGE IN TOW
INDIA: A BARGE IN TOW OF AN UNIDENTIFIED TUG WAS BOARDED 14 NOV AT 1040 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 08-05.8N 077-02.6E, OFF CAPE COMORIN BY FOUR PERSONS WHO STOLE EMERGENCY TOWING WIRE AND FLED AT 1105 WHEN DISCOVERED.  SAME PERSONS TRIED TO REBOARD AT 1155 H
2000-395
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 17 NOV AT CHITTAGONG BY ONE PERSON OF EIGHT IN A BOAT WHICH APPROACHED THE SHIP'S STERN.  STORES WERE STOLEN AND THE BOARDER THREATENED THE CREW WHEN CONFRONTED.
2000-396
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS ROBBED OF ZINC ANODES FROM ITS RUDDER 15 NOV AT 1115 UTC WHILE BERTHED AT VOTT VEGETABLE OIL JETTY NO. 3, CHITTAGONG.  DUTY ENGINEER HEARD KNOCKING SOUND AT STERN AND ALERTED CREW AND THIEVES FLED WHEN CREW
2000-397
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS APPROACHED AT MONGLA ANCHORAGE 12 NOV BY PERSONS WHO TRIED TO BOARD FROM FOUR WOODEN BOATS, EACH CARRYING 5 TO 6 PEOPLE.  CREW AND ANTI-PIRACY SHORE GUARDS PREVENTED BOARDING BUT ZINC ANODES WERE STOLEN FROM HUL
2000-398
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.
2000-399
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.
2000-400
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 18 NOV AT 0130 LOCAL TIME AT THE PANJANG PILOT STATION.  EIGHT PERSONS FROM A SMALL BOAT BOARDED OVER THE FORECASTLE AND ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM.  THEY TIED UP THE DUTY OILER, STOLE ENGINE SPARES AND ES
2001-1
Pirates or Narcotics Smugglers
Shrimp Fishing Boats
GUATEMALA (WEST COAST): This report is from a newspaper article in the Guatemalan news paper "Prensa Libre (Free Press)" date 29 December 2000.  The article reports a series of assults on 16 shrimp fishing boats along the Pacific coast. The last reported
2001-229
BAHARI KENYA
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 RE
2001-230
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS SUBJECT TO ATTEMPTED BOARDING 1 AUG AT 0030 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG.  ABOUT SIX PERSONS IN A MOTORBOAT CAME ALONGSIDE AT STERN BUT WITHDREW WHEN SEARCHLIGHTS WERE SHINED ON THEM.
2001-231
INDONESIA-SUMATRA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 3 AUG AT 0050 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT BELAWAN ANCHORAGE.  SIX PERSON ARMED WITH KNIVES ASSAULTED THE WATCHMAN AND TIED HIM UP, STOLE HIS VALUABLES AND STORES FROM THE FORECASTLE.  WHEN CREW WAS ALERTED TH
2001-232
INDONESIA-SUMATRA: NINE FISHERMEN FROM NORTH SUMATRA WERE REPORTED KILLED 31 JUL IN A RAID BY UNKNOWN PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES WHO ATTACKED THEIR THREE SHRIMP TRAWLERS BETWEEN 0200 AND 0300 LOCAL TIME AT SEA BETWEEN KUALA PERUPUK BEACH AND TANJUNG TIRAM
2001-233
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 l
2001-234
MERCHANT SHIP
GHANA: AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP WAS BOARDED 7 AUG BETWEEN 0150 AND 0230 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT TEMA ANCHORAGE.  DUTY OILER ON WATCH ON FORECASTLE WAS THREATENED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES, ROBBED AND LEFT BOUND HAND AND FOOT. DUTY OFFICER SENT TEAM TO INVESTIGATE WHE
2001-235
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 OCCURED ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE START OF THE TAMIL WAR FOR A SEPARATE HOMELAND WITHIN SRI LAN
2001-236
IRAQ: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 11 AUG AT 1955 UTC WHILE AT UMM QASR PILOT STATION.  THIEVES BOARDED FROM A WOODEN BOAT, BROKE INTO FORWARD LOCKER, AND ESCAPED WITH SHIP'S STORES.  THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT REPORTED AT UMM QASR SINCE 2
2001-237
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 THEI
2001-238
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
2001-239
SEPARIST REBELS
INDONESIA-NORTHERN SUMATRA: THE NAVY ANNOUNCED 14 AUG THAT IT WOULD LAUNCH AN OPERATION TO CUT OFF SEABORNE SUPPLIES TO SEPARATIST REBELS IN ACEH PROVINCE.  ADMIRAL INDROKO STATED THE NAVY BELIEVES REBELS ARE ENGAGED IN PIRACY IN THE STRAIT OF MALACCA BU
1985-18
INSTERGENERAL R. GUMUSPALA
Instergeneral R. Gumuspala, a Turkish-flag general cargo vessel, was intercepted by Corvettes and shot at with machine guns 24 miles west of Beirut.
1985-19
MESIS
At 0001 on 06 Oct 84 when passing Koborn Island a small unlighted vessel was detected by radar behind the island. Upon passing, this motor boat left the shelter of the island and took a position astern of the Mesis where it was shielded from radar detect
1985-20
FALCON COUNTESS
At 1510Z six men boarded the loaded tanker Falcon Countess off Singapore, abeam pilot station B, on course 082, speed 13.5 knots. Master held at knife point and forced to open               ship's safe. Cash ($19,471) stolen plus personal items. No injur
1985-21
SRI LANKAN TAMIL SEPARATISTS
CARGO SHIPS
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.
1985-22
URUNDI
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 STOL
1985-14
CARGO SHIPS / FISHING BOATS
WEST COAST OF AFRICA. WESTERN SAHARA. MAURITANIA.                                                                                                                                   There have been reports of firings during recent months on cargo ships and
1999-78
DOLPHINE 4
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 th
1999-79
KARIN CAT
Bangladesh: The 1,501-ton, Danish-flag freighter, Karin Cat, was reportedly attacked by a group of persons while the vessel was waiting to take a berth. Ship was carrying defense supplies. No loss or damage was reported.
1999-80
EMILIA THERESA
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, equipm
1999-81
Indonesia (Kalimantan-East Coast): Pirates boarded vessel, at Samarinda anchorage, and stole some paint.
1999-82
Indonesia (Sumatera-East Coast): Pirates boarded vessel, at Belawan anchorage, and stole 770 liters of paint from forward store.
1999-83
Philippines: At the port of Manila, berth no. 13, pirates boarded vessel and robbed master and crew of cash and valuables worth $17,900.
2000-166
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RIGHT-WING EXTREMISTS
NORWEGIAN DREAM
GERMANY: Extra police protection was provided to the 50,764-ton Bahamas flag cruise ship (NORWEGIAN DREAM) during its 10 Aug call at Rostock, Germany.  A clash had occurred between the ship's multi-racial crew and right-wing extremists in Warnemunde in J
2000-167
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 1 Aug at anchor, Cochin, by eight persons via the anchor chain.  Watch spotted them and alarm sounded.  The intruders escaped with a  mooring line.
2000-168
BANGLADESH: An unidentified container ship was boarded 2 Aug at anchor, Chittagong, by two men from a fishing boat.  The two escaped when spotted by duty officer and no loss reported.
2000-169
BANGLADESH: An unidentified cargo ship at anchor at Chittagong was the victim of three attempts by ten persons armed with knives to board over bow and stern 29 Jul beginning at 1645 UTC.  The would-be boarders reportedly threw stones at the crew during t
2000-170
BANGLADESH: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Jul at 0200 local time at Chittagong Alpha anchorage.  About 20 persons armed with long knives overpowered and tied up two local  watchmen and robbed ships stores.  Duty officer raised alarm and rob
2000-171
BAY OF BENGAL-MYANMAR: An unidentified cargo ship was reportedly chased and fired at by persons in a boat 29 Jul at 1342 UTC while underway from Singapore to Bangladesh in position 20-13N 092-22E.  Pursuit reportedly lasted two hours. Calls to rescue cen
2000-172
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.
2000-173
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.
2000-174
ALI EKINCI
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 s
2000-175
SHUENN MAN NO. 12
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 "di
2000-176
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 withdr
2000-177
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.
2000-178
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 Cha
2000-179
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 withdr
2001-2
MOZAMBIQUE: CREW OF AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP DISCHARGING CARGO 25 NOV AT 1400 UTC AT NACALA DISCOVERED A STEVEDORE ARMED WITH A KNIFE LOWERING SHIP'S STORES INTO THE SEA.  HE WAS CAUGHT AND TURNED OVER TO POLICE.
2001-3
INDIA-BAY OF BENGAL: 65 INDIAN FISHERMEN WERE REPORTED KIDNAPPED 28 NOV AS THEY PUT TO SEA AT THE MOUTH OF THE THAKURANI RIVER IN THIRTEEN TRAWLERS.  THE FISHERMEN WERE TAKEN TO AN ISOLATED ISLAND AND FIVE WERE SENT BACK WITH A RANSOM DEMAND OF $11,000 F
2001-4
BARGE UNDER TOW
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BARGE UNDER TOW WAS BOARDED 22 NOV AT 0230 UTC OFF SOUTHWEST INDIA IN POSITION 08-49N 076-13E.  PERSONS FROM FIVE SPEEDBOATS STOLE SPARE PARTS AND RETURNED AN HOUR LATER WITHOUT STEALING ANYTHING.
2001-5
SAILING YACHT
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.
2001-6
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 S
2001-7
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS PURSUED 23 NOV AT 0330 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 05-44N 095-17E, THREE MILES OFF PULAU WE AT THE NORTHERN TIP OF SUMATRA.  THREE SPEEDBOATS WITH RED AND BLUE STRIPES CAME CLOSE TO THE VESSEL'S BOW ON
2001-8
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
2001-9
BRAZIL: WATCH ON AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER AT ANCHOR SANTANA, SPOTTED PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND GUNS ON FORECASTLE 2 DEC AT 0410 LOCAL TIME.  PORT CONTROL INFORMED, NO ACTION TAKEN.  THIEVES ESCAPED WITH SHIPS STORES.
2001-10
STOLT KENT
BRAZIL: THE 12,141-TON, ISLE OF MAN FLAG CHEMICAL TANKER (STOLT KENT)  WAS BOARDED ABOUT 5 NOV (REPORTED 4 DEC) WHILE AT COPESUL TERMINAL, RIO GRANDE.  THE MASTER, OTHER OFFICERS AND CREW WERE THREATENED WITH GUNS WHILE THEIR CABINS WERE RANSACKED AND VA
2001-11
GABON: UNIDENTIFIED SHIP BERTHED AT OWENDO PORT DISCOVERED PERSONS ON FORECASTLE 1 DEC AT 0130 LOCAL TIME.  ALARM RAISED AND THIEVES JUMPED OVERBOARD WITH SHIP'S STORES.
2001-12
INDIAN OCEAN-GULF OF ADEN: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS APPROACHED 3 DEC AT 0320 UTC IN POSITION 12-31.5N 045-00.0E BY FIVE BOATS, EACH CONTAINING TWO PERSONS.  CREW MUSTERED AND BOATS WITHDREW TOWARD ADEN.
2001-13
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 RE
2001-14
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
2001-15
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.
2001-16
THOR KIRSTEN
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
2001-240
INDONESIA-JAVA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 13 AUG AT 0030 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT TANJUNG PRIOK ANCHORAGE.  FOUR PERSONS STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND JUMPED OVERBOARD TO ESCAPE.
2001-241
INDONESIA-SUMATRA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 9 AUG AT 0220 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT BELAWAN ANCHORAGE.  EIGHT TO 10 PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES ASSAULTED THE DUTY SEAMAN WHO ALERTED THE WATCH.  DESPITE THE ALARM BEING RAISED STORES WERE B
2001-242
Indonesia-Kalimantan: An unidentified general cargo ship was subject to an attempted boarding 4 Aug at 0230 local time while anchored at Balikpapan inner roads.  Hired police constables observed the attempt and one fired warning shots after which one of
2001-243
MAURICE EWING
GULF OF ADEN: 31 AUGUST 2001, 1410 GMT, U.S. RESEARCH VESSEL MAURICE EWING ATTACKED BY 4-6 ARMED PERSONS OPERATING A SMALL CRAFT IN THE GULF OF ADEN. THE RV MAURICE EWING WAS CONDUCTING OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH NEAR 11-08N AND 043-53E, OFF-SHORE NORTHERN S
2001-244
MEXICO: A canadian yachtsman was assaulted and robbed 12 Aug while motoring 5 miles off shore near Santa Rosalia in Baja California. Two young men in a boat approached the yachtsman and asked for water. They then boarded the yacht demanding money and, wh
2001-245
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 20 AUG AT 0510 LOCAL TIME WHILE DRIFTING 20 NM OFF LAGOS.  SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES STOLE TWO MOORING LINES BEFORE ESCAPING.  MASTER NOTIFIED PORT CONTROL AND OTHER SHIPS IN THE VICINITY.
2001-246
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.  IN
2001-247
MALACCA STRAIT: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS APPROACHED 15 AUG AT 1900 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 02-18N 101-38E BY AN UNLIT BOAT MAKING 12 KNOTS.  SHIP ILLUMINATED BOAT WITH SEARCHLIGHTS AND IT WITHDREW.
2001-248
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 CR
2001-249
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS APPROACHED 13 AUG AT 2337 BY AN UNLIT BOAT WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 09-01S 115-02E, SOUTH OF BALI.  ANTI-PIRACY WATCH SIGHTED APPROXIMATELY 25-METER BOAT APPROACHING STERN RAILING.  SEARCHLIGHTS WERE DIRECTED
2001-250
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTS BEING FIRED ON FROM A BOAT WITH FIVE PERSONS WHO "ASKED" THE MASTER TO STOP HIS ENGINES 17 AUG AT 0810 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 04-35N 095-05E.  MASTER INCREASED SHIP'S SPEED AND BOAT WITHDREW AFTER FOLLOWI
2001-251
MAGNA ENERGY
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 FR
2001-252
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 15 AUG AT 0110 LOCAL TIME WHILE MOORED AT RIO HAINA.  TWO TEAMS OF THIEVES, ONE AT THE FORECASTLE AND ONE AT THE POOP USED GRAPLING HOOKS TO BOARD.  CREW RESPONDED IMMEDIATELY AND THIEVES FLED AFTER
2001-253
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 S
1999-84
Indonesia (Sumatera-East Coast): Eight pirates boarded vessel through anchor chain, at Belawan anchorage, and stole ship's equipment.
1999-85
Indonesia (Sumatera-East Coast): Four persons armed with knives and steel bars attacked deck watchman doing routine rounds, at Belawan anchorage. No items reported missing, but one crewman injured.
1999-86
Indonesia (Selat Gelasa): Four pirates armed with knives boarded vessel and threatened the captain in Selat Gelasa, the strait lying between the islands of Bangka and Belitung. The captain sustained an injury on his hand.
1999-87
Indonesia (Jawa-North Coast): About 8 pirates boarded vessel, at Jakarta anchorage, and stole engine spares.
1999-88
Indonesia (Sumatera-East Coast): Pirates armed with knives boarded vessel, at Belawan anchorage, and stole 160 liters of paint.
1999-89
Solomon Islands (Guadalcanal): Members of the revolutionary army boarded vessel, at Honiara, but crew repulsed the attack.
1999-90
Indonesia (Kalimantan-East Coast): About four pirates armed with knives boarded vessel, off the entrance to Teluk Adang, and attempted to steal from forecastle store, but alert crew deterred them.
1999-93
Authorities in Guyana reported nearly one dozen cases of robbery from fishing boats in rivers or off the coast, and the killing of one robber aboard a ship moored at Georgetown (06-50N 058-10W). On a single day in August six fishing boats working within
1999-91
KARYA SENTOSA
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
1999-92
CAP 
ORTEGAL
The 25,500-ton, German-flag container ship Cap Ortegal was boarded while at anchor at Kingston, 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 lock
1999-94
Indonesia (Kalimantan-East Coast): About 7 pirates armed with long knives boarded vessel vicinity Muara Berau, Samarinda, and tied-up one ab on deck and robbed him of personal valuables.
1999-95
Indonesia (Kalimantan-East Coast): Pirates boarded vessel, at Muara Berau anchorage, and broke forecastle store and stole 22 drums of paint. When spotted by the crew, they escaped via a small wooden boat with powerful outboard motor. There were about 12
1999-96
Indonesia (Jawa-North Coast): Pirates, armed with guns, boarded vessel from a boat while underway. The duty officer on bridge noticed the pirates on the bridge wing. The pirates fired three shots, which shattered the windows. The duty officer, who was ar
1999-97
Indonesia (Kalimantan-East Coast): Pirates, armed with knives and firearms, attempted to board vessel from two boats at Balikpapan anchorage, but alert crew foiled the attempt.
1999-98
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 b
1999-99
Indonesia (Sumatera-South Coast): Three pirates, with long knives, boarded a vessel at Tarahan anchorage. However, duty watchmen detected the pirates and and alerted the crew by sounding the ship's horn and alarm. The pirates escaped in a speed boat. A p
1999-100
Indonesia (Kalimantan-East Coast): Pirates attempted to board vessel from boats, at Balikpapan anchorage, but police guard on board fired 3 warning shots and prevented the boarding.
2000-180
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 2 Aug while underway in the Banka Strait by six persons.  The Third Engineer informed the bridge and alarm was sounded.  The  intruders escaped in their boat and nothing was reported stolen.
2000-181
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Jul at 1700 UTC while anchored at Adang Bay. Three persons boarded via anchor chain and attempted to break into forecastle stores.   Watch alerted the bridge and alarm was sounded whereupon the intru
2000-182
AMETHYST
BANGLADESH: The 1,200-ton Panamanian flag cargo ship (AMETHYST) was raided 9 Aug at 0100 local time at Chittagong outer anchorage by armed intruders who tried to gain access from small  boat.  While crew and hired guards were repelling the attack two cre
2000-183
YUGOSLAV MILITARY GUNBOAT
M/V DELAWARE BAY
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 f
2000-184
GUINEA: On 15 Aug at 0400 local, nine persons armed with shotguns in a wooden boat attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchor 26 miles south of Conakry, Guinea in position 09-05N 013-49W.  The duty officer raised the alarm and sounded the whistle.  The
2000-185
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 14 Aug at anchor, Cochin, by three persons who took the duty seaman hostage and threatened him with a knife.  The duty officer on the bridge  suspected something was wrong when he could not communicate with the s
2000-186
BANGLADESH: Four persons in a small wooden boat attempted to steal zinc anodes welded to the rudderpost of a chemical tanker and anchor in Chittagong Bravo anchorage 21 Aug.  The crew spotted them and the alarm was raised.  The thieves fled and port auth
2000-187
BANGLADESH: On 9 Aug, at 0130 in the outer anchorage of Chittagong, armed thieves attacked a general cargo ship.  One crewmember and watchman were shot.  The other crewmembers resisted and the thieves retreated.  Other ships also came to help.  Port auth
2000-188
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
2000-189
GIA DIHN
INDONESIA: The 985-ton, Vietnamese flag cargo ship (GIA DIHN) enroute Indonesian waters was attacked 18 Aug by 15 heavily armed pirates from a speedboat flying a Malaysian flag.  The crew was robbed of cash and personal possessions but were unharmed.
2000-190
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.
2000-191
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
2000-192
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.
2001-17
INDONESIA-SUMATRA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 30 NOV AT 0245 LOCAL TIME AT PANJANG ANCHORAGE.  THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES WERE SPOTTED BY WATCH WHO RAISED ALARM.  INTRUDERS THEN FLED IN SMALL BOAT.
2001-18
KENYA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTED A MAN CUT TWO LINES MOORING SHIP TO DOLPHIN 9 DEC AT 0125 LOCAL TIME, ATKIPEVU OIL TERMINAL, MOMBASSA.  MOMBASSA PORT AUTHORITY INFORMED AND POLICE ARRIVED 0310.
2001-19
KENYA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED IN MOMBASSA 5 DEC AT 0545 LOCAL TIME BY A MAN ARMED WITH A KNIFE WHO ATTACKED THE SHIP'S WATCHMAN.  DUTY OFFICER RESPONDED AND DISCOVERED SOME SHIP'S EQUIPMENT STOLEN. WATER POLICE CONTACTED BY VHF AND TH
2001-20
GULF OF ADEN: A GENERAL CARGO SHIP UNDERWAY IN POSITION 12-51.1N 046-02.2E REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH BY SPEEDBOAT CONTAINING THREE MEN 11 DEC AT 0650 UTC.  SHIP TOOK EVASIVE ACTION AND BOAT WITHDREW.
2001-21
GULF OF ADEN: A REFRIGERATED CARGO SHIP REPORTED APPROACH BY TWO HIGH SPEED BOATS, EACH CONTAINING TWO MEN IN MILITARY UNIFORM 10 DEC AT 0742 LOCAL TIME.  SHIP'S ANTI-PIRACY CREW MUSTERED ON DECK AND BOATS WITHDREW.
2001-22
INDIA: UNIDENTIFIED TANKER BOARDED 10 DEC AT 2330 UTC VIA ANCHOR CHAIN WHILE ANCHORED AT COCHIN.  SHIPS STORES STOLEN BY THIEVES WHO ESCAPED IN SMALL WOODEN BOAT.
2001-23
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 11 DEC AT 1930 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT CRUSE OIL JETTY, COCHIN.  SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH CROWBARS, KNIVES AND OTHER WEAPONS (NFI) CUT AND STOLE FORWARD MOORING LINE AND ESCAPED.  THE SAME SHIP WAS ATTACKED 10
2001-24
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 T
2001-25
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.
2001-26
JASMIN 1
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
2001-27
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CAR CARRIER WAS PURSUED 8 DEC AT 1507 LOCAL TIME WHILE IN POSITION 00-18.0N 108-15.0E BY ABOUT 8 PERSONS IN A SPEEDBOAT.  MASTER TOOK EVASIVE ACTION AND SPEEDBOAT WITHDREW IN DIRECTION OF ISLAND OF PENGIKIK BESAR, INDONESIA.
2001-28
Indonesia-Borneo: An unidentified tanker was boarded 7 Dec at 1515 utc while anchored at Santan, East Kalimantan.  Intruders used the vessel's anchor chain but were spotted by watchman and fled when alarm sounded.
2001-29
CHRISTIANS
MUSLIM REFUGEES
INDONESIA-MOLUCCAS-HALMAHERA: AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF MUSLIM REFUGEES WERE KILLED OR INJURED WHEN THEIR BOAT, CARRYING ABOUT 80 PERSONS, WAS ATTACKED BY A CHRISTIAN GROUP 8 DEC AT KAHATOLA ISLAND IN THE MOLUCCAS.
2001-30
MALAYSIA-SARAWAK: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 11 DEC AT 0130 WHILE LOADING AT TANJONG MANIS ANCHORAGE, SARAWAK.  WATCHMAN OBSERVED SIX INTRUDERS ON FORECASTLE AND SOUNDED ALARM WHEREUPON THE THIEVES JUMPED OVERBOARD WITH SHIP'S STORES.  AUTHOR
2001-31
NIKOLAY KANTEMIR
IVORY COAST: THE 3,988-TON RUSSIAN-FLAG CARGO SHIP (NIKOLAY KANTEMIR) WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 9 DEC AT 1755 LOCAL TIME WHILE BERTHED AT ABIDJAN.  TEN ARMED PERSONS BOARDED FROM THE QUAY WHICH WAS LEVEL WITH THE SHIP'S DECK AND STOLE TWO OF THE SHIP'S CARG
2001-32
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO WAS BOARDED 19 DEC AT LAGOS ANCHORAGE BY PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES.  SHIP WEIGHED ANCHOR AND PROCEEDED TO THE OPEN SEA WITH TWO INTRUDERS STILL ON BOARD.  THE TWO THREATENED THE MASTER WITH DEATH WHEN HIS SHIP ENTERS PORT A
2001-254
IVORY COAST: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 20 AUG AT 0330 LOCAL TIME AT ABIDJAN ANCHORAGE.  A CREWMEMBER WAS THREATENED AND HIS WALKIE TALKIE AND WRISTWATCH STOLEN.  THE THIEVES ESCAPED AFTER TAKING SHIP'S STORES.
2001-255
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP BEING MOVED UNDER TOW WAS BOARDED 26 AUG AT 1400 UTC WHILE IN POSITION 20-22N 171-23E.  PERSONS FROM TWO FISHING BOATS STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND ESCAPED DESPITE EFFORTS BY THE TUG'S CREW TO THWART THE ROBBERY.  ON 28 AUG A
2001-256
PHILIPPINES-MINDANAO: SIX FISHERMEN WERE KILLED AND THEIR BOATS STRIPPED OF ENGINES BY PIRATES ARMED WITH MACHINE GUNS, 26 AUG OFF ALICIA, ZAMBOANGA, MINDANAO.
2001-257
CSAV MANZANILLO
Ecuador: The Antigua-flag container ship (sav Manzanillo) was approached 23 Aug (reported 5 Sep) at 0350 local time by a boat with approximately 10 armed persons.  Ship was about 10 miles off data sea buoy waiting for pilot to proceed into Guayaquil.  Se
2001-258
IVORY COAST: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS SUBJECT TO ATTEMPTED BOARDING 29 AUG AT 2315 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT BERTH 67, ABIDJAN.  TWO PERSONS TRIED TO CLIMB ABOARD USING A HOOKED POLE BUT ESCAPED IN THEIR BOAT WHEN CREW RESPONDED.
2001-259
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, INCR
2001-260
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS SUBJECTED TO AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 2 SEP AT 0142 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED TWO MILES NW OF COCHIN PORT.  ANTI-PIRACY WATCH SPOTTED PERSONS IN TWO UNLIT BOATS ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB ABOARD, WHEREUPON THE ALARM WAS RAISED AND
2001-261
FREE ACEH MOVEMENT
ALL SHIPS
MALACCA STRAIT-INDONESIA: THE FREE ACEH MOVEMENT ANNOUNCED 3 SEP THAT ALL VESSELS PASSING BETWEEN SUMATRA AND MALAYSIA MUST GET THE MOVEMENT'S PERMISSION.  INDONESIAN VESSELS ARE ALREADY INTENSIFYING PATROLS OF THE AREA TO PREVENT REBEL RESUPPLY AND IT I
2001-262
MALACCA STRAIT: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 30 AUG AT 0230 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-24.2N 104-39.8E BY ABOUT 8 TO 10 PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES.  MASTER AND CHIEF ENGINEER REPORTED INJURED AND PIRATES ROBBED CREW BELONGINGS
2001-263
INDONESIA: A SOLDIER AND A POLICEMAN WERE KILLED 31 AUG AND EIGHT OTHERS INJURED WHEN GUNMEN OPENED FIRE ON A SPEEDBOAT OPERATING I CENTRAL MALUKU.  THE BOAT WAS CARRYING SECURITY FORCES AND MUSLIMS TO LEIHITU DISTRICT, SERAM ISLAND.
2001-264
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED LPG CARRIER WAS PURSUED 1 SEP AT 0300 LOCAL TIME BY TWO SPEEDBOATS WHICH APPROACHED FROM THE PORT QUARTER WHILE THE VESSEL WAS UNDERWAY IN POSITION 03-00S 107-30E IN THE GELASA STRAITS.  THE LPG CARRIER ALTERED COURSE BUT WAS F
2001-265
Indonesia-Kalimantan: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Aug at 0430 local time while at Balikpapan inner anchorage.  Watch noticed two long boats near ship's side and three persons on the poop lowering mooring line into the water.  Crew chased
2001-266
OCEAN SILVER
INDONESIA: THE HONDURAS-FLAG COAL CARRIER (OCEAN SILVER) WAS HIJACKED 25 AUG BY ARMED MEN OPERATING FROM A SPEEDBOAT WHO TOOK THE SHIP AND ITS CREW TO A SMALL PORT ON ACEH'S EAST COAST.  SIX OF THE CREW WERE RELEASED WHILE ANOTHER SIX, ALL INDONESIAN, AR
2001-267
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 5 SEP AT 0400 LOCAL TIME SOON AFTER DROPPNG ANCHOR AT LAGOS ROADS.  AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF PERSONS STOLE CREW PROPERTY AND STORES.
2001-268
CAMEROON: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP DISCHARGING CARGO AT DOUALA WAS BOARDED 9 SEP AT 0510 LOCAL BY 8 TO 10 PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES WHO ARRIVED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STEVEDORES WENT ASHORE.  THE INTRUDERS THREATENED DUTY OFFICER AND TWO CREW AND STOLE THEI
1999-101
23
API IV
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
VI
1999-102
PINK SANDS
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
1999-103
YU JIA
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 LT
1999-104
MSC CARMEN
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.
1999-105
ASPIDOFOROS
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 H
1999-106
CHESAPEAKE CITY
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 98
1999-107
FARC GUERRILLAS
TOURIST EXCURSION BOATS
A tourist excursion boat underway off Buenaventura (03-54n 077-05w), Colombia was hijacked by four suspected Farc guerrillas. The hijacked boat was taken to a beach where 13 male passengers, all Colombian nationals, were held hostage for ransom. The boat
1999-108
NIGERIAN TRIBAL YOUTH GANGS
DAMAS VICTORY
NIGERIA (BONNY RIVER): SHIPPING CONTINUES TO BE AFFECTED BY THE INSTABILITY IN THE BONNY RIVER REGION. LOCAL YOUTH GANGS ARE DEMANDING THAT TRANSITING SHIPS PROCURE PERMIT "STICKERS". THE ST. VINCENT-FLAG TUG-SUPPLY BOAT, DAMAS VICTORY, WAS SEIZED AT BON
1999-109
NIGERIAN NATIONALS
UNICORN 1
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 POS
1999-110
KAREN REBELS
CHUAY MIT
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
1999-111
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.
1999-113
NIGERIA (BONNY RIVER): MERCHANT VESSEL, OWNED BY TIDEWATER OIL CO., WAS SEIZED AND A U.S. CITIZEN WAS KIDNAPPED, ALONG WITH A POLISH ENGINEER AND 12 NIGERIANS. THE VESSEL WAS RELEASED ALONG WITH THE HOSTAGES ON 3 NOV AFTER A COURT INJUNCTION WAS OBTAINED
2000-193
INDONESIA: On 18 Aug thieves boarded a container ship from the starboard side while it was at anchor at Tanjung Priok, Jakarta.  The crew was attending to customs on the port side and the pirates broke padlocks and stole safety equipment and stores.
2000-194
INDONESIA: While anchored in Belawan on 17 Aug at 0320, a tanker was boarded by thieves who stole ship's stores and injured a crewmember.  The attack occurred while the ship was  discharging its cargo.
2000-195
INDONESIA: While anchored in Pulau Laut, position 03-12S 116-17E, on 15 Aug, a bulk carrier was boarded and robbed of a life raft and pump.  The thieves were spotted by the duty seaman and managed to escape.
2000-196
INDONESIA: On 13 Aug at Anyer anchorage, Indonesia, the duty oiler on a bulk carrier noticed three persons in the engine room. He notified the bridge duty officer who raised the alarm.  The intruders fled, probably through an open gallery door used to ga
2000-197
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.
2000-198
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.
2000-199
YUGOSLAV NAVY
DEA AND KABAN
MONTENEGRO: At least three ships have been stopped by elements of the Yugoslav navy while approaching the harbor at Bar, Montenegro. The three ships known to have been stopped are:  (DEA), 1,798 tons, Croatian flag, 7 Aug; (DELAWARE BAY), 31,920 tons, U.
2000-200
INDIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Aug at 2000 UTC in the outer anchorage at Kandla, India.  Three pirates boarded the vessel via the forecastle.  They fled when the duty officer raised the alarm and mustered the crew on deck.
2000-201
BANGLADESH: Five pirates boarded an unidentified bulk carrier while at anchor on 23 Aug at 2300 LT in Chittagong, Bangladesh.  The crew and stevedores spotted the pirates chased them from the boat.
2000-202
TIGER BRIDGE
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 be
2000-203
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 esca
2000-204
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 al
2000-205
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
2000-206
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 valu
2000-207
INDONESIA: On 14 Aug, an unidentified 7,169 ton Cypriot container vessel berthed in Belawan was boarded and robbed.  Despite the presence of a three man anti-piracy watch, pirates stole one breathing aparatus and eight drums of paint between 1912 and 205
2001-33
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.
2001-34
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.
2001-35
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS FOLLOWED WITH APPARENT INTENT TO BOARD 20 DEC AT 0435 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-15.1N 103-19.3E BY AN UNLIT BOAT WITH FOUR PERSONS.  BOAT APPROACHED WITHIN TEN METERS OF SHIP'S STERN BUT WITHDREW WHEN CREW SHINED SEA
2001-36
Indonesia-Borneo: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Dec at 1000 local time while at Kota Baru anchorage.  Five persons armed with knives stole a life raft from the forecastle
2001-37
INDONESIA-JAVA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 18 DEC WHILE BERTHED AT CILACAP BY AT LEAST THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES WHO TIED UP THE MECHANIC ON DUTY IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND ESCAPED WITH ENGINE SPARES.  PORT CONTROL DID NOT RESPOND TO SHIP
2001-38
KENYA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 24 DEC AT 0210 AT KIPEVU OIL TERMINAL BY PERSONS WHO APPROACHED IN TWO CANOES CONTAINING SIX PERSONS EACH.  SHIPS STORES WERE STOLEN BEFORE THE ANTI-PIRACY WATCH CHASED THEM AWAY.
2001-39
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 24 DEC AT 0130 AT CHENNAI ANCHORAGE BY PERSONS WHO FLED WHEN SPOTTED BY DUTY OFFICER.
2001-40
SOUTH PACIFIC; PACIFICA 1
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
2001-41
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
2001-42
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 ANTI-
2001-43
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.
2001-44
Indonesia-Borneo: An unidentified tanker was subjected to attempted boarding 25 Dec at 0345 local time while at Balikpapan anchorage.  Duty officer spotted the intruders and raised alarm
2001-45
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 24 DEC AT 0130 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-18.2N 103-21.4E.  DUTY OFFICER NOTICED EIGHT PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES, RAISED THE ALARM AND MUSTERED THE CREW.  THE INTRUDERS JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPE
2001-46
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 24 DEC AT 0210 LOCAL TIME AT CIGADING.  THE DUTY OILER WAS TIED UP IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND SHIP'S STORES STOLEN.
2001-47
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTED AN ATTEMPT TO BOARD 24 DEC AT 0215 LOCAL TIME WHILE IN POSITION 01-15.3N 103-20.4E.  ALERT CREW ILLUMINATED THE SHIP AND THE BOARDING WAS ABORTED.  THERE IS NO INFORMATION IF SHIP WAS AT ANCHOR OR UNDERWAY.
2001-48
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED GAS TANKER WAS BOARDED 22 DEC AT 0230 LOCAL TIME VIA THE STERN WHILE MOORED IN POSITION 06-02.1S 105-55.8E.  DUTY CREW AND SHORE GUARDS SPOTTED THE INTRUDERS AND THREE WERE ARRESTED BY THE GUARDS, WHILE TWO ACCOMPLICES IN A WAI
2001-269
BAB EL MANDEB: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP REPORTS THAT IT WAS SUBJECT TO AN ATTEMPTED BOARDING 8 SEP AT 0720 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 12-48N 043-15E.  SEVERAL SPEED BOATS, EACH CONTAINING 5 TO 8 PERSONS APPROACHED BUT TOOK NO FURTHER ACTION
2001-270
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 8 SEP AT JAKARTA ANCHORAGE BY FOUR PERSONS WHO BROKE INTO SHIP'S STORE AND STOLE EQUIPMENT.  WHEN CHALLENGED THEY ASSAULTED ONE CREW MEMBER AND ESCAPED OEVRBOARD.
2001-271
GUINEA: Persons in two fast speedboats attempted to board an unidentified bulk carrier 14 Sep at 2200 local time in position 09-11.3N 014-31.3W off Conakry Guinea.  Alarm and whistle sounded and flares fired at boats; boarding aborted.
2001-272
CAMEROON: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 11 Sep at 0115 local time while anchored at Pilot Station, Douala.  Watch noticed three men armed with long knives lowering mooring line into water and was threatened when the men were challenged.  Alarm r
2001-273
SAINT JUDE
INDIAN OCEAN: The yacht (SAINT JUDE) reported that an attempt was made to board 16 Sep at 1825 UTC while in position 07-53.4S 091-00.3E.  Yacht contacted Darwin Radio and boarding attempt was broken off.
2001-274
NIGERIA: An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 Sep at 0510 local time in Lagos by three persons armed with guns and knives operating from a speedboat that came alongside as the ship waited to berth.  Duty watch raised the alarm and the thieves fl
2001-275
KASSOS
GUINEA: The 11,582 ton Cyprus flag log carrier, Kassos, was subject to attempted boarding 18 Sep while underway in position 09-11N 014-32W, off Conakry, by twelve persons in each of two fishing boats.  Alert crew foiled the attempt.
2001-276
INDIA: An unidentified cargo ship under tow in the Gulf of Cambay in position 20-32N 071-21E was boarded and robbed of stores 19 Sep at 0530 local time.  Fifteen persons from eight  fishing boats took part in the theft which is at least the second report
2001-277
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 shi
2001-278
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was subject of attempted boarding 18 Sep at 1140 local time while at Bontang anchorage.  Three persons attempted to board via the forecastle but were foiled by alert crew.
2001-279
INDIA:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 27 Sep at 0730 local time wile under tow in the Gulf of Cambay in position 20-25N 071-21E.  Twenty-six persons in six fishing boats stole ship's stores.  This is the second attack on a ship under tow in this
2001-280
INDIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 25 Sep at 0300 local time and robbed of stores while berthed at Deep Draft Southern Pier, Kakinada. Crew spotted thieves lowering  supplies into water and sounded alarm whereupon the thieves jumped int
2001-281
MAYANG SARI
INDONESIA-NATUNAS ISLANDS:   The Malaysian flag tug (MAYANG SARI) was hijacked 18 Sep at 2345 local time while underway off Pulau Subi Besar, Indonesia on a voyage from Kota  Kinabalu.  Between 12 and 17 pirates armed with guns and operating from a speed
2001-282
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded and robbed 30 Sep at 2000 local time while loading cargo from barges alongside at Sebuku anchorage.  The three intruders stole a life raft and escaped down the anchor chain to their boat. Ship's
2001-283
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Sep at 0120 local time while anchored at Senakin, Kota Baru. Thieves stole two life rafts before crew raised alarm and thieves  escaped in a speedboat.
1999-112
A SWISS-FLAG BULK CARRIER REPELLED AN APPARENT ATTACK BY TRACKING AN APPROACHING SMALL BOAT WITH THE SHIP'S SEARCHLIGHT AT ABOUT 0030 LOCAL TIME, WHILE AT ANCHOR OFF CONAKRY, GUINEA (09-31N 013-43W).  LATER THAT NIGHT, ANOTHER SHIP ANCHORED ABOUT THREE M
1999-114
ALONDRA RAINBOW
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
1999-115
ALAM AMAN
INDONESIA (SELAT SUNDA): THE 16,927-TON, MALAYSIAN-FLAG BULK CARRIER, ALAM AMAN, WAS BOARDED BY FOUR PIRATES, ARMED WITH KNIVES, FROM A WOODEN BOAT WHILE UNDERWAY OFF EASTERN SUMATRA. THE ROBBERS HANDCUFFED THE VESSEL'S MASTER AND CHIEF ENGINEER AND STOL
1999-116
MAERSK ATLANTIC
INDONESIA (SELAT LEPLIA): THE 14,063-TON, SINGAPORE-FLAG CONTAINER SHIP, MAERSK ATLANTIC, WAS BOARDED WHILE UNDERWAY OFF EASTERN SUMATRA. THE PIRATES, ARMED WITH KNIVES, ENTERED THE BRIDGE AND TIED UP THE MASTER, CHIEF ENGINEER AND LOOKOUT. THE PIRATES T
1999-117
SPIROS
INDONESIA (JAWA-NORTH COAST): THE 59,353-TON, LIBERIAN-FLAG TANKER, SPIROS, WAS BOARDED WHILE AT ANCHOR AT TANJUNG PRIOK, INDONESIA. PIRATES ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM, TIED UP THE DUTY OILER, AND STOLE ENGINE SPARES. WATCHMAN NOTED BOAT ALONGSIDE AND NOTIF
1999-118
APHRODITE 3
AN AUSTRALIAN FAMILY ABOARD THEIR YACHT, APHRODITE 3, WAS ATTACKED AND ROBBED IN YEMENI COASTAL WATERS BY FIVE ARMED GUNMEN. THE ATTACK OCCURRED ABOUT 180 KM NORTHEAST OF ADEN. THE FAMILY WAS LEFT UNHURT.  YEMENI AUTHORITIES ANNOUNCED THE DETENTION OF A
1999-119
YRIA
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 CA
1999-120
AN UNNAMED 20,000-TON, PANAMANIAN-FLAG BULK CARRIER WAS ROBBED OF MOORING LINE WHILE ANCHORED IN CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES SOUTH OF CHITTAGONG PORT ENTRANCE. AT 0900 A WOODEN FISHING BOAT CAME ALONGSIDE AND ROBBERS, ARMED MACHETES, BOA
1999-121
MM22
NIGERIA (BONNY RIVER): ARMED YOUTHS HIJACKED THE SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY BOAT, MM22, AND HELD ITS PASSENGERS AND CREW FOR "INTERROGATION", BEFORE RELEASING THEM. THE BOAT WAS BEING USED TO TRANSPORT GUARDS TO THE CAWTHORNE CHANNEL FLOAT STATI
1999-122
ORIENT PATRIOT
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 f
2000-208
MALAYSIA: On 28 Aug between 0200-0400 local, pirates boarded a general cargo ship in Sandakan, Malaysia and stole stores and equipment.
2000-209
MALAYSIA: On 27 Aug, in position 05-25N 100-21E in Penang port, Malaysia, at 0430, three pirates were spotted on the forecastle by the duty A/B.  The alarm was raised and the crew  mustered on deck.  The pirates then fled.
2000-210
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.
2000-211
GUADALCANAL MILITANTS
GRANGER
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 Guad
2000-212
NASIA
BRAZIL: The 4,909-ton, Cyprus-flag cargo ship (NASIA) was boarded 17 Jan at Sepetiba Anchorage by 5-6 men armed with knives and guns. The boarders stole money and crew valuables. Total of ship s money lost was $3,600 and total for crew losses still being
2000-213
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
2000-214
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.
2000-215
INDONESIA: An unidentified ship was boarded 16 Jan in position 06-09N 093-42E between 0001 and 0600 local time.  Ship's stores stolen.  Although unstated in report, ship assessed to have  been at anchor at time of boarding.
2000-216
INDONESIA: Unidentified ship boarded via after deck 5 Jan (reported 18 Jan) at Lawi-Lawi Anchorage.  Watchman reported six men with long knives.  Intruders escaped with ship's stores  after alarm raised and crew mustered.
2000-217
INDONESIA: Seven or eight men armed with long knives boarded an unidentified ship at Muara Karang, Jakarta 4 Jan (reported 18 Jan) and tied up duty engineer and oiler.  When duty engineer freed himself he discovered theft of spare engine parts.
2000-218
GUINEA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER BERTHED AT CONAKRY, GUINEA WAS SUBJECTED TO FIVE UNSUCCESSFUL BOARDING ATTEMPTS DURING THE NIGHT OF 29 AUG BEFORE A SIXTH ATTEMPT SUCCEEDED AT 0600 LOCAL TIME.  THREE MASKED AND ARMED PERSONS BOARDED VIA STERN MOORING
2000-219
DAWN
GHANA: THE 8,909-TON, PANAMANIAN FLAG CARGO SHIP (DAWN) WAS SUBJECT OF ATTEMPTED BOARDING 29 AUG AT 2345 LOCAL TIME BY TEN PERSONS, TWO OF WHOM TRIED TO CLIMB THE ANCHOR CHAIN.  WHEN CREW SOUNDED AN ALERT THE INTRUDERS LEFT THE AREA.
2000-220
NORDSTRENGTH
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 CROWB
2000-221
ARDEAL
BANGLADESH: THE 6,036-TON ROMANIAN FLAG CARGO SHIP (ARDEAL), LYING SINCE APRIL 1999 AT MONGLA BANGLADESH AND WITH CREW UNPAID SINCE APRIL 2000, WAS REPORTED 30 AUG TO HAVE BEEN LOOTED BY THIEVES WHO HAVE ALSO STOLEN ALL OF THE CREW'S BELONGINGS.  IN SEP
2000-222
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CARGO SHIP WAS BOARDED 29 AUG AT 0600 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE C.  SEVEN PERSONS USING GRAPPLING HOOKS BOARDED FROM A SMALL BOAT BUT FLED WHEN THEY WERE SPOTTED AND CREW MUSTERED ON DECK.
2000-223
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.
2001-49
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTED BEING APPROACHED 8 JAN AT 0320 LOCAL TIME BY AN UNLIT BOAT WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-08N 105-02E.  WHEN BOAT APPROACHED WITHIN FIVE METERS OF STERN CREW RAISED ALARM AND TURNED ON DECK LIGHTS WHEREUPON THE B
2001-50
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 8 JAN AT 0500 IN POSITION 00-51.7N 105-06.9E BY FIFTEEN PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES AND OTHER UNSPECIFIED WEAPONS.  BOARDERS TOOK CONTROL OF THE SHIP, HIT THE CREW AND STOLE STORES AND CREW VALUAB
2001-51
Indonesia-Borneo: An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Jan at 0400 local time at Balikpapan.  The two boarders jumped overboard when spotted by watch and escaped in a boat waiting nearby.
2001-52
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 9 JAN AT 0200 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED.  THE INTRUDERS ENTERED VIA THE HAWSE PIPE BUT FLED WHEN THE ALARM WAS SOUNDED.
2001-53
GHANA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 10 JAN AT 0115 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT TEMA.  TWO PERSON BOARDED THROUGH THE HAWSE PIPE BUT FLED WHEN ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND ESCAPED IN A SMALL CANOE.
2001-54
INDIA: A BOARDING WAS ATTEMPTED OF AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER 12 JAN AT 2355 LOCAL TIME 4.5 MILES NW OF THE FAIRWAY BUOY, COCHIN ROADS.  WATCH NOTICED A PERSON ON THE ANCHOR CHAIN AND RAISED THE ALARM.  INDIVIDUAL ESCAPED IN A BOAT WITH ABOUT 10 ACCOMPLICES.
2001-55
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 9 JAN AT 1905 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT COCHIN ANCHORAGE.  WHEN CONFRONTED BY ANTI-PIRACY WATCH HE JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED IN AN UNLIT BOAT CONTAINING ABOUT NINE ACCOMPLICES.
2001-56
INDONESIA-JAVA: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 13 JAN AT 0245 WHILE AT ANCHOR AT JAKARTA.  ONE INTRUDER WAS OBSERVED LOWERING A ROPE TO HIS ACCOMPLICES WHEN ALARM SOUNDED AND HE JUMPED OVERBOARD TO ESCAPE IN A BOAT WITH ABOUT TEN ACCOMPLICES.
2001-57
Indonesia-Borneo: Thieves in Balikpapan port employed a possible new tactic in robbing an unidentified tanker 9 Jan.  Crew of the berthed vessel noticed a small boat approach the bow at 0400 local time.  When they shined ship's lights on it the boat move
2001-58
MALAYSIA-SABAH: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 8 JAN AT 0400 LOCAL TIME WHILE ANCHORED AT SANDAKAN, SABAH.  SHIP'S STORES STOLEN.  SAME SHIP BOARDED 9 JAN AT 0100 WHILE AT BERTH 3, SANDAKAN AND TRIED TO STEAL STORES, BUT FLED WHEN SPOTTED AND ALARM R
2001-59
CAMEROON: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 17 JAN AT ITS BERTH AT DOUALA.  DUTY OFFICER THREATENED WITH LONG KNIFE AND SHIP'S STORES STOLEN.  POLICE AND HARBOR MASTER'S OFFICE NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESPOND.
2001-60
IVORY COAST: THE 3,972-TON MALTA-FLAG CARGO SHIP (TORM ALEXANDRA) WAS BOARDED 20 JAN AT 0415 LOCAL TIME AT ITS BERTH, ABIDJAN.  SEVERAL PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND PIPES BROKE INTO A CONTAINER AND STOLE TWO BAGS OF COCOA.  SHOUTS FROM THE CREW AND THE
2001-61
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS SURROUNDED 17 JAN AT 0855 LOCAL TIME BY ARMED MEN IN SEVERAL FISHING BOATS AT KAKINADA INNER ANCHORAGE.  ONE MAN BOARDED THE TANKER, STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND JUMPED OVERBOARD.
2001-62
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED LPG CARRIER WAS BOARDED 18 JAN AT 2037 LOCAL TIME BY TWO PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES.  THE INTRUDERS ATTACKED FOUR SHORE WATCHMEN AND TWO CREW.  DUTY OFFICER SOUNDED ALARM AND THE TWO ESCAPED IN TWO BOATS.
2001-63
MYANMAR: THAI POLICE ON 18 JAN ARRESTED 20 ALLEGED PIRATES FOLLOWING AN 11 JAN ATTACK ON THE THAI FLAG FISHING BOATS (NONG BOW) AND (AU THONGLAY).  THE ATTACK TOOK PLACE OFF MERGUI, MYANMAR.  THE BOATS WERE ATTACKED BY PERSONS IN TWO TRAWLERS WHO FORCED
2001-284
INDONESIA:   An unidentified VLCC was boarded and robbed 26 Sep at 0400 local time while transshipping cargo at Balikpapan anchorage. Two person were spotted on the forecastle lowering stores into their boat. Thieves fled In their boat when alarm raised.
2001-285
IVORY COAST:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Oct at 0200 UTC while anchored at Abidjan Roads.  Four persons came alongside the anchor chain and two persons armed with long knives boarded and stole ship's stores before escaping in their boat when a
2001-286
CAMEROON:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 4 Oct at 2300 local time while unloading cargo at Douala. A locker at the base of the stack was broken into and "safety equipment" stolen.
2001-287
INDONESIA:   An unidentified LPG tanker was subject to an attempted boarding 7 Oct at 0420 local time while at Redeco jetty no. 1, Merak.  Four persons from a small boat threw a grappling  hook over a railing boat pulled away without boarding when a sear
2001-288
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 fo
2001-289
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
2001-290
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Oct at 0001 local time while at Mongla Port.  Thieves stole ship's stores from the steering gear flat and zinc anodes from the rudder.
2001-291
COLOMBIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier reports an attempt to board 13 Oct at 0230 local time while underway at Cartagena.  Eight persons approached in a small boat and attempted to gain access via the ship's ladder which was over the side.  Alarm raised
2001-292
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22  Oct at 0205 UTC while at Lagos Anchorage by three persons armed with knives and operating form a speedboat.  The thieves stole  ship's stores, crew property and a VHF radio.
2001-293
GABON:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Oct at 0130 UTC while anchored at Owendo.  Six persons armed with guns boarded at the forecastle and stole ship's equipment and  stores despite crew attempts a thwarting them.
2001-294
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
2001-295
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Oct at 1135 local time at Mongla anchorage.  Five persons armed with long knives gained access via the anchor chain and attacked the  watchman.  When crew responded the intruders jumped overboard
2001-296
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.
2001-297
INDONESIA:  An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 21 Oct at 0005 local time while at Belawan anchorage.  Seven persons armed with knives gained access via the anchor chain and  three assaulted the watchman, stabbing and severely injuring him.  A se
2001-298
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 alar
2001-299
MARIE THERESE
BRAZIL:   The 3,113 ton Antigua flag cargo ship MARIETHERESE was boarded 21 Oct at 0430 local time while berthed at Belem.  Three persons armed with knives broke into a storeroom and stole ship's stores before fleeing to their boat when spotted by watchm
1999-123
A Filipino fisherman and her three children were reported killed by thieves who attacked them while they were fishing off Sumisip Town, Basilan Province. Soldiers, who were patrolling the coast, engaged in a 40-minute gunfight with the attackers and thre
1999-124
LOUISE
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
1999-125
LEOPARD STAR
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
2000-1
A BIMCO report states: Using at least five boats in their attack, pirates boarded a container vessel awaiting entry to the port of Colombo (06-57N 079-51E).  Upon detection of the approaching pirates, the ship's crew notified the navy and the harbor poli
2000-2
PIONEER SPIRIT
IVORY COAST: The 12,233-ton, Maltese-flag cargo ship, Pioneer Spirit, was boarded by nine thieves operating from three small boats at 0135 while anchored off Abidjan. Even though discovered by a watchman who alerted the rest of the crew, they continued r
2000-3
INDIA: Thieves boarded an unidentified ship at Cochin Port, India, but withdrew without stealing anything when confronted by the crew.
2000-4
BANGLADESH: Pirates looted 10 trawlers and held four crew members hostage while injuring at least 20 others. Twenty-five to thirty attackers, operating from a fast boat, attacked over a two-day period stealing nets, fish and engine spares.
2000-5
BANGLADESH: Ten thieves boarded an unidentified ship and wounded a local watchman while stealing ship's stores. The incident occurred at Alpha Anchorage.
2000-6
BANGLADESH: Thieves boarded an unidentified ship in Chittagong Port and attempted to steal ship's equipment before the master raised the alarm. Ship's crew retrieved the equipment despite being pelted with rocks thrown by the thieves.
2000-7
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.
2000-8
9 SEA STAR 4
GULF OF THAILAND: The International Maritime Bureau advised as of 14 Dec that the 1,026-ton, Thai flag ferry, 9 Sea Star 4, had been missing since 14 Oct on a voyage from Hong Kong to Thailand with a crew of eight. Ship may have been hijacked, and local
2000-9
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: Attackers armed with knives boarded an unidentified vessel at anchor at Belawan Roads. Two crew were assaulted and injured, but the attackers fled when the alarm was raised.
2000-10
INDONESIA. SUMATERA: About seven attackers attempted to board an unidentified ship via its anchor chain at Belawan Anchorage. A seaman on roving patrol spotted the intruders and sounded the alarm and the attackers aborted their boarding.
2000-11
INDONESIA: Thieves boarded an unidentified ship at Panjang, broke the lock on the engine room hatch and tied up the duty oiler. After stealing engine spares the thieves fled when the alarm was raised.
2000-12
MALAYSIA: Thieves boarded an unidentified ship at Sandakan, Malaysia via the forecastle but withdrew when the crew on anti-piracy watch raised the alarm.
2000-224
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 INDO
2000-225
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.  T
2000-226
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED VEHICLE CARRIER WAS BOARDED 1 SEP AT 0200 LOCAL TIME WHILE AT SAMARINDA MUARA ANCHORAGE.  NINE PERSONS IN A SMALL SPEEDBOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VIA THE ANCHOR CHAIN.  WHEN SPOTTED BY THE WATCH, THE JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED I
2000-227
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED LIVESTOCK CARRIER WAS BOARDED 31 AUG AT 0200 LOCAL TIME BY FIVE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES ACCOMPANIED BY TWO OTHERS WHO REMAINED IN THEIR BOAT.  ALERT WATCH SPOTTED THE INTRUDERS WHO FLED WITHOUT TAKING ANYTHING WHEN THE C
2000-228
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 30 AUG AT 0245 LOCAL TIME AT BELAWAN PORT.  SEVEN PERSON ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES GAINED ACCESS TO THE SHIP, THREATENED AND ROBBED A PUMPMAN AND FLED WHEN SPOTTED BY DUTY OFFICER WHO RAISED THE ALARM.
2000-229
MALAYSIA: DUTY OFFICER OF AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP AT PENANG INNER ANCHORAGE NOTICED A RADAR ECHO APPROACHING THE SHIP 1 SEP AT 0030 LOCAL TIME.  A BOAT CONTAINING FOUR PERSONSAPPROACHED FROM THE STERN AND CIRCLED THE SHIP SEVERAL TIMES BUT MOVED O
2000-230
NIGERIA: An unidentified supply vessel was reported boarded by "pirates" carrying rifles, six miles from Funiwa, Nigeria, at 0400 15 Jan.  The boarders stole food, personal belongings, the life raft, a computer and radio equipment.
2000-231
RED MARTIN 1
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 mast
2000-232
SMIT-LLOYD 31
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.
2000-233
SEABULK LINCOLN 6
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 tan
2000-234
HOVERCRAFT
NIGERIA: On 20 Jan an unidentified Shell Oil Co. hovercraft with 5 staff was hijacked near Bugama Flow Station near Port Harcourt.  Hostages released 24 Jan but craft still held as of 27 Jan.
2000-235
LETUGBENE COMMUNITY
TUGS
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.
2000-236
KENYA: Unidentified chemical tanker boarded at Mombasa Inner Anchorage 22 Jan.  Boarders operated form two canoes and stole ship's stores.
2000-237
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 unre
2000-238
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 and his personal belongings.
2000-239
IBNU
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.  Af
2001-64
SMALL BOATS
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 DISTANC
2001-65
INDONESIA: THREE ARMED PERSONS BOARDED AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP 20 JAN AT 0030 LOCAL TIME AT PANJANG ANCHORAGE.  THE SECOND OFFICER WAS SEIZED AND STRUCK ON THE HEAD BUT ALERTED OTHER CREW ON HIS WALKIE-TALKIE.  THE ALARM WAS RAISED AND THE INTRUDERS JUMPED
2001-66
Indonesia-Borneo: An unidentified tanker was approached 18 Jan at 0300 local time by several persons armed with crowbars  operating in a small boat.  Duty officer raised the alarm and shined search lights on the boat which then departed.
2001-67
PETRO NAVIGATOR
PAPUA NEW GUINEA-ADMIRALTY ISLANDS:  THE 1,711-TON, PAPUA NEW GUINEA FLAG CHEMICAL TANKER (PETRO NAVIGATOR) WAS BOARDED 22 JAN AS IT APPROACHED THE BERTH AT LORENGAU, MANUS ISLAND.  FIFTEEN ARMED MEN ASSAULTED THE CREW OF THIRTEEN WHO PUT UP RESISTANCE A
2001-68
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.
2001-69
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
2001-70
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CEMENT CARRIER WAS BOARDED 27 JAN AT 0420 LOCAL TIME AT PISAI JETTY, BELAWAN, BY FOUR PERSONS OPERATING FROM A SPEEDBOAT.  THE FOUR JUMPED OVERBOARD WITH SHIP'S STORES AFTER BEING DISCOVERED.
2001-71
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 23 JAN AT 0120 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-15.9N 103-24.1E.  THE FIVE PERSONS WERE SPOTTED BY CREW AND FLED WITHOUT TAKING ANYTHING.
2001-72
INCAT 033
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
2001-73
STRAIT OF MALACCA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTS FOILING ATTEMPTED BOARDING 2 FEB AT 0535 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 01-21.2N 103-16.8E.
2001-74
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.
2001-75
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 OVE
2001-76
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
2001-77
Indonesia-Borneo: An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Feb at 2000 utc while at anchor at Lhotuan pilot station.  One person boarded the ship and broke into store room while an accomplice waited in their boat.  Crew spotted the intruder and sounded alarm
2001-300
NIGERIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 Oct at 0403 UTC 5.5 nm from the south mole signal station at Lagos. Six persons boarded from a small boat and escaped with stores and safety equipment.
2001-301
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 offs
2001-302
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 wer
2001-303
NIGERIA: An unidentified bulk carrier reports an attempted boarding 4 Nov at 2245 local time while drifting in position 06-01.7N 003-37E off Lagos.  The crew spotted a small boat that was  illuminated by searchlight and which then left the area.
2001-304
NIGERIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 4 Nov at 0410 local time by six persons who stole a life raft and ship's stores.  Ship was drifting in position 06-06N 003-37E, 20 miles  south of fairway buoy.
2001-305
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 the superstructure shattering windows.  Incident reported to harbor master and
2001-306
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.
2001-307
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 w
2001-308
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 boat were noticed in the attempt and "drifted away" when alarm raised.
2001-309
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
2001-310
INDONESIA:   An unidentified supply ship was boarded 17 Nov at 0615 local time while berthed at Belawan.  Thieves broke a porthole glass and stole crew personal belongings and  cash.  Watchman saw thieves running away along quay.
2001-311
INDONESIA:   An unidentified ship was boarded 15 Nov between 1330 and 1430 local time while at Pulau Laut anchorage. Thieves entered via the hawse pipe stealing a life raft and ship's stores.  The theft reportedly took place during heavy rain.
2001-312
INDONESIA:  An unidentified log carrier was boarded 8 Nov at 0450 local time while alongside wharf 201 by seven persons armed with knives and iron bars.  Duty seaman taken hostage while  paint store robbed.  The seven escaped with ship's stores when alar
2001-313
NIGERIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 26 Nov at 0415 UTC while anchored about 5.5 miles from mole signal station, Lagos.  The intruders escaped without stealing anything when spotted by watch.
2001-314
INDIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 23 Nov at 0550 local time while discharging at Haldia port.  Thieves cut four mooring lines and escaped with them and other stores.
2001-315
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 25 Nov at 0315 local time by about 12 persons armed with long knives which ship was anchored off Kutubdia Island, Chittagong.  Intruders threatened duty seaman with knife and stole ship's stores.  Thieves
2001-316
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 22 Nov at 1300 UTC while anchored at Mongla anchorage.  Persons armed with long knives boarded via the stern and escaped  with ship's property when alarm raised.
2000-13
CAMCO BLUE TIDE
NIGERIA:  A Shell Oil Company barge, CAMCO BLUE TIDE, was invaded by militant youths at Otumara Field and stripped of all food supplies in an apparent continuation of dispute over whether village elders to share oil money received.
2000-14
INDIA: Thieves attempted to board an unidentified ship at Tuticorin Roads by climbing anchor chain. They fled when alarm was raised.
2000-15
INDIA: Eight thieves armed with knives boarded an unidentified ship via its forecastle and stole ship's stores. The intruders fled when alarm was raised. Crew stated they did not use fire hoses against intruders when they saw children in their boat.
2000-16
INDIA: A rope was stolen from stern of unidentified ship at anchor at Sagar Anchorage, Hoogli River as ship was preparing to weigh anchor to proceed upstream. Pilots stated that other ships have been boarded the same way during the same maneuver while cr
2000-17
INDIA: Ship's stores stolen from unidentified ship at Kandla Anchorage.
2000-18
BANGLADESH: Unidentified ship boarded at Chittagong Anchorage but driven off by alert crew.
2000-19
INDONESIA: Pirates attempted to board an unidentified ship underway in the Gelasa Strait but sheered away when the ship increased speed.
2000-20
HAYAT
CARIBBEAN SEA: The son of the owner of the Dutch yacht, HAYAT, was shot and wounded 28 Mar. Assailants, who appeared to be fishermen boarded the craft by invitation while it was anchored at Half Moon Cay, about fifty miles east of the Nicaragua-Honduras
2000-21
SPEAR
BRAZIL: The 37,955-ton Panamanian-flag bulk carrier, SPEAR, was boarded 0700 UTC 26 Apr while alongside the terminal at Sepetiba, Brazil.  Master and crew "attacked" but no one was injured and there is no report of loss.
2000-22
VANDALS
ASIAN SUN
KENYA: According to 13 Apr report, Kenyan authorities are investigating vandalism of 133 of a cargo of 600 vehicles on board vehicle carrier, ASIAN SUN.  Radios and power window switches were stolen while vehicles were still aboard.
2000-23
INDIA: Six thieves attempted to board an unidentified container ship at Chennai (Madras) anchorage 0245 local time 24 Apr.  The would-be intruders used the anchor chain and grappling hooks but were prevented from boarding by alert crew.
2000-24
ECUADOR:   A 7,000-ton container ship was boarded at 0455 as it lay at anchor off Guayaquil.  Thieves gained access via the anchor chain and stole paint and mooring line from the forecastle store.  Ship's alarm was sounded and the thieves fled leaving th
2000-25
INDIA:   A watchman on an unidentified bulk carrier at anchor Chennai anchorage, Madras (13-06N 080-18E) observed approach of a suspicious unlit craft at 0120 local time. Watchman alerted second watchman at vessel's stern who came forward to help whereup
2000-26
ECUADOR: An unidentified 9,700-ton, Bahamas-flag, refrigerated cargo ship was boarded at midnight while anchored 4.5 miles off the Data Sea Buoy (02-44S 080-25W) at Guayaquil. Five thieves armed with knives and handguns boarded the ship and drove the cre
2000-27
ECUADOR: An unidentified 14,000-ton, Cyprus-flag, container ship was boarded and a container broached by at least three individuals. At the time of the attack, the ship was navigating the Estero Salado channel, near buoys 29 and 31, approaching the port
2000-240
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker anchored in position 01-13.25N 103-33.85E reported six persons attempted to board from a dark colored motor boat at the stern on 21 Jan.  Crew anti-piracy watch prevented the boarding.
2000-241
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Jan while at anchor at Kota Bharu Inner Anchorage, Kalimantan.  About ten persons armed with guns and knives boarded and tied up and threatened to kill the duty lookout if other crew intervened.  Lar
2000-242
INDONESIA: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded at anchor during cargo loading operations 19 Jan at Adang Bay.  Ship stores reported stolen.
2000-243
INDONESIA: An unidentified 10,000-ton bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 17 Jan while lying off Kota Bharu, Kalimantan.  A group of more than ten thieves boarded in the early morning,  bound a deckhand and held him at gunpoint while the boatswain's stor
2000-244
INDONESIA: An unidentified, Japanese-controlled 25,000-ton bulk carrier was boarded while at anchor Tanjung Priok port on 9 Jan, reported 26 Jan).  Intruders fled after being spotted and no loss was reported.
2000-245
PARIS
INDONESIA: The 18,000-ton, Liberian-flag container ship (PARIS) was boarded during the night of 6 Jan (reported 27 Jan) at Tanjung Priok anchorage, about three miles from the breakwater.  Pirates boarded undetected despite posting of a piracy watch.  The
2000-246
GONE TROPPO
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, ransa
2000-247
EGYPT: An unidentified container ship was boarded 27 Jan in the Suez outer anchorage.  Three attackers operating from a motor boat were discovered removing stores from the forecastle locker via the anchor chain.  When discovered the three fled and nothin
2000-248
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship berthed at Dumai Port, Indonesia was boarded 26 Jan by three robbers armed with knives.  The three entered the engine room and tied up the duty oiler who was reported injured.  When spotted by the ship's crew the thr
2000-249
INDONESIA: A boarding was attempted on an unidentified bulk carrier 28 Jan at anchor at Belawan.  Three assailants armed with long knives were spotted by the security watch and fled when  the ship's alarm was sounded.
2000-250
PELLA
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.
2000-251
GUNMAN
ECUADOR: An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was attacked 2 Sep (reported 13 Sep) at 0100 local time while navigating in position 02-03S 080-21W, by an unknown person who fired a single shot at the ship from a small boat passing on its starboard side
2000-252
L'OBJECTIF LUNE
EASTERN ATLANTIC-MADEIRA: A French yachtsman reported 10 Sep that he had been boarded 1 Sep about 200 miles north of Funchal while sailing alone from the Brittany coast to Madeira.  According to the report several young men boarded the yacht (L'OBJECTIF
2000-253
CAMEROON: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 5 Sep at 0530 local time while at Douala berth 11.  Four persons were observed by the duty cadet passing drums of lube oil over the side.  When the cadet alerted other crew the intruders jumped over the si
2001-78
INDIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS BOARDED 13 FEB AT KAKINADA ANCHORAGE.  ALTHOUGH SPOTTED BY WATCHMAN WHO RAISED ALARM, THIEVES ESCAPED WITH SHIP'S STORES.
2001-79
TUG BOAT
MYANMAR: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER REPORTS BEING CHASED 15 FEB FROM 0400 TO 0500 LOCAL TIME FOR OVER AN HOUR BY A TUG OFF THE COAST OF MYANMAR IN POSITION 19-42N 092-27E.  THE TANKER REPORTED THE TUG ATTEMPTED TO COME ALONGSIDE AND ASKED FOR LAST PORT AND C
2001-80
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 RE
2001-81
MALAYSIA-SABAH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CHEMICAL TANKER WAS BOARDED 16 FEB AT 1815 LOCAL TIME VIA THE ANCHOR CHAIN BY THREE PERSONS, WHICH THE SHIP WAS LOADING AT SPA OIL PIER, SANDAKAN, SABAH.  CREW  RUSHED FORWARD AND THE THREE PERSONS ESCAPED IN A MOTOR BOAT.
2001-82
UNSPECIFIED
MOTOR VESSEL
GULF OF ADEN: AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP REPORTED BEING "CHASED" IN A MAYDAY MESSAGE 23 FEB.  THE MESSAGE REPORTED THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 0347 UTC IN POSITION 13-47N 048-12E.  IT DID NOT IDENTIFY THE SHIP BEING CHASED, WHOSE CALL WAS PICKED UP BY ANOTHER SHI
2001-83
GULF OF ADEN: AN UNIDENTIFIED BULK CARRIER REPORTED 22 FEB THAT IT WAS CHASED AT 1120 LOCAL TIME IN POSITION 13-29.8N 043-01E BY TWO HIGH SPEED BOATS.  SHIP RAISED ALARM AND COMMENCED EVASIVE MANEUVERING WHEREUPON THE BOATS BROKE OFF PURSUIT AND APPROACH
2001-84
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.
2001-85
STRAIT OF MALACCA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TUG WAS BOARDED AND ROBBED 21 FEB AT 2130 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 00-58N 103-41E.
2001-86
NIGERIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED LPG CARRIER WAS BOARDED 2 MAR AT 0245 AT ANCHOR 7 NM FROM THE LAGOS BREAKWATER.  THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH KNIVES AND MACHETES BOARDED THE SHIP FROM A BOAT CONTAINING SIX PERSONS.  ALTHOUGH THE ALARM WAS SOUNDED THE THIEVES CUT ON
2001-87
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP REPORTEDLY WAS SUBJECTED TO THREE ATTEMPTED BOARDINGS WHILE AT CHITTAGONG OUTER ANCHORAGE "C".  ALL THREE ATTEMPTS WERE LAUNCHED FROM THE SAME BOAT AND INVOLVED THREE PERSONS ON THE FIRST TWO OCCASIONS AND EIGHT
2001-88
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED CONTAINER SHIP WAS BOARDED 27 FEB AT 0130 LOCAL TIME BY SIX PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 03-20.0S 105-34.0E.
2001-89
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED TANKER WAS CHASED WITH APPARENT INTENT TO BOARD 27 FEB AT 2345 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 05-17.5N 097-58.4E.  DUTY OFFICER RAISED ALARM, CREW MUSTERED AND SHIP ALTERED COURSE.  THE PURSUING BOAT WITHDREW AFTER 20 MI
2001-90
BANGLADESH: AN UNIDENTIFIED LPG CARRIER WAS BOARDED 10 MAR AT 1130 LOCAL TIME IN CHITTAGONG WHILE AT AMMONIA BERTH AND ROBBED OF STORES.
2001-91
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED SHIP WAS BOARDED 12 MAR AT 0520 UTC WHILE ANCHORED AT JAKARTA ANCHORAGE.  THREE PERSONS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES BOARDED FROM A LONG BLUE BOAT WITH CANVAS HOOD AND ESCAPED WITH ENGINE SPARES DESPITE BEING ROUTED BY CREW.
2001-92
PIRTATES
INDONESIA: AN UNIDENTIFIED LPG CARRIER WAS BOARDED 8 MAR AT 0445 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 01-05N 105-13E.  A GROUP OF ABOUT EIGHT PIRATES ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES AND GUNS BROKE OPEN AN ACCOMMODATION BLOCK DOOR AND WENT TO THE BRIDGE WHERE THE
2001-317
MAYANMAR:   An unidentified container ship was chased 25 Nov at 0530 local time by two fishing boats while underway in position 09-52N 097-41E.  Gun shots were reportedly fired at the ship which increased speed and mustered crew on deck, whereupon the bo
2001-318
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 25 Nov at 0045 via anchor chain by six person operating from a small boat while ship was at anchor, Belawan.   Anti-piracy watch sounded alarm and activated flares whereupon attem
2001-319
INDONESIA:  An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 22 Nov at 0520 local time via the forecastle by three persons operating from a small motor boat.  Ship was at Muara Berau anchorage, Samarinda.  Crew sounded alarm and thieves escaped with ship's
2001-320
INDONESIA:  An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 19 Nov at 0545 local time while underway in the Durian Strait in position 00-43N 103-36.5E.  Six persons armed with long knives entered the accommodation and took elec. Engineer, chief mate and cade
2001-321
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Nov between 2200 and 2400 local time while at anchor, Sandakan, Sabah.  Thieves boarded during heavy rain and stole ship's stores.
2001-322
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
2001-323
ECUADOR:  The Antigua-flag container ship (MAERSK LA GUAIRA) was boarded 22 Nov by three men operating from a speedboat while the ship was between buoys 48 and 44 leaving Guayaquil.  The men broke the seals of two containers and threatened the deck watch
2001-324
NIGERIA:   A Ro-Ro was boarded 14 Nov at 0345 via the ship' stern ramp at Bonny Town, Nigeria anchorage (reported 4 Dec).  The thieves were armed and stole mooring rope.  The Bonny Town Port Control was notified, but the thieves had left the scene by the
2001-325
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 28 Nov at 0130 local time in position 06-00.5S 106-54.4E at Jakarta anchorage.  Ten thieves, armed with long knives, boarded vessel from a wooden boat.  When the watch raised the alarm, the tanker'
2001-326
INDONESIA:   A Panamanian "handy-size" ship was boarded and robbed 18 Nov at 0430 by four attackers carrying long knives. The intruders used hooked poles to climb on board the ship which was located at the Jakarta anchorage.  The ship was illuminated at
2001-327
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 fou
2001-328
ECUADOR:  An unidentified container ship was boarded 6 Dec at 0455 local time by seven thieves while underway at Guayaquil pilot station, Ecuador.  The crew mustered on the bridge when the alarm sounded.  However, the intruders, armed with guns and knive
2001-329
BRAZIL:   America's Cup yachting winner, Sir Peter Blake was shot and killed late 5 Dec aboard his yacht (SEAMASTER) anchored near Macapa at the mouth of the Amazon.  Two other crew were wounded.  Watches, cameras and an inflatable boat were stolen by th
2003-47
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Feb at midnight local time while at berth 9, Chittagong.  Two persons armed with knives broke into the forecastle store and attempted to steal stores.  One man was caught by crew and turned over to
2003-48
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 8 Feb at 2340 local time in position 06 00S, 105 56E, Banten Roads.  Six persons boarded but were driven off when watch sounded alarm (IMB).
2003-49
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 9 Feb at 0350 local time while at berth No. 1-2, Rio Haina.  About ten persons armed with knives boarded simultaneously fore and aft and stole ship's stores before being driven off by crew (IMB).
2003-50
BRAZIL:   The tanker (MEKHANIK KARASYOV) was boarded 6 Feb at day break, while anchored in inner harbor, Santos. Thieves boarded from a boat and stole personal effects, electronics and other items. When discovered on deck by crew members, the intruders r
2003-51
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 13 Feb while in position  03-20N, 111-25E off Matu, Sarawak. Alert crew prevented boarding (IMB).
2003-52
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
2003-53
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).
2003-54
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded via the stern 20 Feb at 2130 local time in Cartagena inner roads by persons armed with guns.  They bound three watchmen and forced them into the hold, but fled when spotted by ship's crew (IMB).
2003-55
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).
2003-56
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 police informed and on arrival they fired warning shots.  Thieves fled and
2003-57
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 gun
2003-58
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Feb at 0115 local time at Sebuku anchorage, East Kalimantan.  Two persons boarded the ship during discharge via hawse pipe.  Crew raised alarm and intruders jumped overboard and escaped (IMB).
2003-59
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 18 Feb at 0830 local time while at old wharf No. 2, Dumai.  Two persons armed with long knives arrived alongside on a motorbike and boarded from the quay.  Watch raised alarm and crew mustered.  The intrude
2003-60
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified container ship was subject to attempted boarding 1 Mar at 0326 local time at Buenaventura.  Nine persons attempted to board form a wooden boat on the port side, using a wooden ladder against the side.  Crew switched on lights
2003-61
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).
2003-62
NIGERIA:   An unidentified liquefied gas carrier was boarded 27 Feb at 0455 local time at anchor,  Lagos Roads.  A lone individual armed with knife and machete threatened duty seaman and escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
2003-264
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified ship was reportedly approached 4 Aug at 0220 while underway in position 13 00N, 047 28.9E.  Several boats "intended to board" but were driven off by crew preventive measures and the assistance of unspecified "coalition wars
2003-265
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified tanker was approached 3 Aug at 2340 local time while underway in position 12 55N, 047 35E.  Before abandoning the chased, three fast boats pursued the tanker for over an hour during which the tanker altered course, sounded
2003-266
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 29 Jul at 1045 UTC while at Chittagong anchorage Alpha. Fifteen persons in four boats, armed with knives and crowbars, boarded at stern. Crew sounded alarm and mustered while 12 shore watchmen who
2003-267
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 hos
2003-268
INDONESIA:  An unidentified liquefied gas carrier reports attempt to board 31 Jul at 0645 UTC while underway in position 05 59.4N, 96 10.8E off the northern tip of Sumatra.  Five fast boats approached with two on either beam while the fifth criss-crossed
2003-269
INDONESIA:  The Indonesian flag tug (HAMCO BINTANG) and its barge (HAMCO MULIA) with their crew of 8 are reported hijacked sometime after last reported contact 23 Jun (reported 4 Aug) while on voyage between Surabaya to Tanjung Setor (IMB).
2003-270
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).
2003-271
BRAZIL:   An unidentified chemical tanker reports attempt to board 10 Aug at 0430 local time while at Belem anchorage.  A single individual tried to climb anchor chain but fled when seaman raised alarm (IMB).
2003-272
SENEGAL:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 11Aug underway after dropping pilot off Dakar. Thieves escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
2003-273
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 r
2003-274
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
2003-275
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 Captai
2004-106
MALAYSIA:   Unidentified fishing boat was boarded 25 Apr at midnight at Pulau Kendi off Pulau Pangkor.  Seven persons armed with M16s boarded form a speedboat.  They took two crew hostage  but subsequently released one after robbing him (IMB).
2004-107
INDONESIA: Deep sea diving support ship (OCEAN WINSERTOR) was boarded about 26 Apr while underway near the Lingga Islands, southwest of Bintan and Batam, bound for Singapore 160 km away.  Pirates armed with knives and guns boarded while about half the cr
2004-108
INDONESIA:   Unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 25 Apr at 0335 local time while underway in position 03 00.0N-105 17.4E east of Bintan Island.  Eight pirates armed with guns and knives assaulted duty officer and took him as hostage to master's and
2004-109
INDONESIA:   Unidentified cargo ship boarded 24 Apr at 1530 UTC while underway in position 02-51.8S 105-59.7E.  Five persons armed with guns and long knives threatened the crew and stole cash, before escaping at 1550 UTC (IMB).
2004-110
INDONESIA:   Unidentified container ship boarded 24 Apr at 0700 local time while at Tanjung Priok anchorage.  Two person broke open the seal on a container but jumped overboard and  escaped empty handed when crew raised alarm (IMB).
2004-111
INDONESIA:   Unidentified container ship boarded 22 Apr at 1510 UTC while underway in position 03-06.0S 106-58.0E in Gelasa Strait.  Persons armed with guns and daggers held master and six crew at gunpoint and escaped with cash and crew belongings at 161
2004-112
SUSPICIOUS APPROACH
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier detected stationary craft 4.5 nm ahead, on radar 22 Apr at 0030 local time, while underway in position 01-19.7S 107-49.8E.  Craft approached to 6 cables, switched off its lights and began pursuing the bulk carrier.
2004-113
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tanker boarded 22 Apr at 0236 local time while anchored in position 01-42.61N 101-27.83E at Dumai.  Two persons armed with long knives threatened duty  seaman who informed Duty Officer who raised alarm and mustered crew.  The in
2004-114
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tug spotted unlit high speed craft on its radar at a range of 4 miles 20 Apr at 2325 local time while underway in position 05-12S 112-12E in the Java Sea.  Craft crossed bow and then turned toward tug coming within 0.3 cables.
2004-115
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).
2004-116
MAURITANIA:   Unidentified refrigerated cargo ship boarded 2 May at 0110 UTC while at inner anchorage, Nouadhibou. Ten persons armed with knives gained access via the anchor chain. They threatened duty seaman and stole his walkie talkie, then broke into
2004-117
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 29 Mar at o330 UTC while anchored in position 06 12.9N 003 20E, Lagos.  Three persons in a boat withdrew when watchman  raised alarm (IMB).
2004-118
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tanker boarded 3 May at 0300 local time at Dumai inner anchorage.  Four persons armed with long knives entered engine room and took two hostages.  They broke into store room but escaped empty handed when duty seaman raised alarm
2004-119
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier reports being chased 27 Apr at 0310 local time while underway in the Makassar Strait.  Two speedboats doing 28 knots followed on port and starboard sides for 30 minutes but moved away when crew switched on deck ligh
2002-189
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed of zinc anodes at its stern 4 Jul at 0700 while the ship drifted during pilot pick up.
2002-190
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 5 Jul at 0500 local time at Santan anchorage.  Thieves armed with long knives threatened duty seaman and tied his hands.  Alarm was  raised and thieves jumped overboard with crew valuables.
2002-191
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Jul at 0235 local time while ship was at Muara Berau anchorage, Samarinda.  Thieves broke open forecastle locker and stole ship's  stores and a life raft before escaping when alarm sounded.
2002-192
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding 3 Jul at 0500 local time while berthed at the Pertamina-Citra Jetty, Belawan.  Four persons attempted to gain access via the starboard side but were foiled by the cadet and duty seaman
2002-193
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 3 Jul at 0100 local time while at Surabaya anchorage.  Two persons Armed with long knives boarded at the forecastle but escaped  empty-handed when spotted.
2002-194
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 2 Jul at 0100 UTC while at berth 105, Belawan.  Six persons boarded from a small boat and took ship's stores.  Another group broke into engine room and took spare parts.  The attack occurred despit
2002-195
ECUADOR:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 9 Jul at 0620 local time while underway  two nm off Manta, Ecuador.  Three persons with guns threatened crew which retreated  into accommodation.  Mater alerted port and police boat escorted ship to d
2002-196
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.
2002-197
INDIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 13 Jul at 0140 local time while at anchor off Chennai.  Six persons in a wooden boat tried to board via the stern before being scared off.
2002-198
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed of 14 zinc anodes from its stern post 12 Jul at 1800 UTC while berthed at No. 2 berth, Chittagong.  The thieves operated from four wooden pump boats.
2002-199
INDONESIA:   An unidentified ro-ro was boarded 14 Jul at 1500 UTC while at Muara Berau loading anchorage, Samarinda.  Five persons armed with knives boarded form an unlit craft, broke open forecastle store and stole three coils of mooring line.
2002-200
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 14 Jul at 0210 local time while at Santan anchorage.  Five persons approached in a small oat and one gained access via the anchor chain.  Alarm raised by crew and thieves fled.
2002-201
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Jul at 1930 local time while at Tanjung Merangas anchorage, east of Kalimantan, during cargo operations.  Six persons armed  with long knives took master hostage despite presence of police personne
2002-202
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
2002-203
ECUADOR:   An unidentified ship was boarded 18 Jul at 2115 local time at Guayaquil outer anchorage.  Ten persons armed with guns boarded near the data pilot buoy and broke into a container on deck.  Master reported to pilot station and a patrol boat was
2002-204
ECUADOR:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 17 Jul at 2200 local time while anchored at the port of La Libertad.  Thieves boarded via the anchor chain and stole a liferaft and supplies.
2002-205
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.
2003-276
TUG
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 beg
2003-277
HONDURAS:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 18 Aug at 0001 local time while anchored in Puerto Cortes Roads. Two persons armed with knives climbed anchor chain but fled empty handed when seaman sounded alarm (IMB).
2003-278
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 in
2003-279
CARIBBEAN-JAMAICA:   An unidentified general cargo ship reports attempt to board 17 Aug at 2343 local time while underway in position 17 29.6N, 077 25W, south of Kingston.  Unlit speedboat with two men on deck and two hidden inside came close but withdre
2003-280
NIGERIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 18 Aug at 0225 local time while anchored at Bonny Roads.  About ten persons, armed with knives, took duty seaman hostage, stole all five mooring lines from forecastle, and escaped.  Bonny signal stati
2003-281
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 17 Aug at 2110 local time while in position 22 10N, 091 46E, Anchorage C, Chittagong.  About fifteen persons tried to gain access via anchor chain.  Watchman spotted them and they jumped into
2003-282
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified tug was boarded 12 Aug at 0145 local time while anchored in position 22 15N, 091 43E, Anchorage B, Chittagong.  Fifteen to 20 persons from 3 or 4 motorized boats boarded armed with knives and bolos.  One crew member injured
2003-283
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 activat
2003-284
INDONESIA:  An unidentified trawler was chased 12 Aug at 0230 local time while underway in position 04 50N, 108 02E. Persons in pursuing boat opened fire, killing the captain.  They then boarded the boat, stole cargo and ship's equipment (IMB).
2003-285
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Aug at 0100 local time while berthed at the Coal Terminal, Cartagena.  Persons armed with knives gained access at the forecastle, assaulted and tied up a crew member, stole ship's stores and escaped.  The
2003-286
GHANA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 19 Aug at 0005 local time while anchored in Tema Roads.  Four persons armed with long knives stole ship's stores before crew raised alarm and the thieves escaped in an unlit boat.  Master informed other
2003-287
NIGERIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 21 Aug at 1130 local time while underway in position 05 47.8N, 005 20.5E, Deli Creek, Sapele.  Groups armed with firearms boarded from speedboats, ordered the ship to anchor and open all cargo holds.  Th
2003-288
CAMEROON:   An unidentified reefer ship was boarded 20 Aug at 0530 local time while at Douala.  Four persons broke the seal on number four hatch but escaped empty handed when crew sounded alert (IMB).
2003-289
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports approach by ten persons, armed with machine guns, in two speedboats 24 Aug at 1735 local time while underway in position 08 44S, 115 43E, Lombok Strait.  One boat came within one cable and tried to inters
2003-290
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 22 Aug at 2130 UTC while underway in position 00 57N, 105 03E off Bintan Island.  Three persons armed with knives and crowbars escaped empty handed when the second engineer raised alarm (IMB).
2003-291
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
2003-292
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified ocean going tug was boarded 30 Aug at 0230 local time while moored at San Pedro de Macoris.  Four persons armed with knives came aboard from an unlit boat alongside but fled when watch called for assistance from guar
2003-293
NIGERIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 25 Aug at 2235 local time while at Lagos SBM.  Five persons stole a mooring line and held off duty seaman by brandishing empty glass bottles (IMB).
2003-294
INDIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 31 Aug at 0115 local time at Chennai anchorage.  One person had gained access with three others attempting to, when alarm raised. Port control and port police informed and police boat arrived at 0215 (I
2003-295
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier had zinc anodes stolen 1 Sep at 0730 while at berth 6, Chittagong (IMB).
2003-296
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 28 Aug at 0001 local time while at Chittagong Roads anchorage. Ship was boarded as it approached anchorage.  Alarm raised and deck lights switched on causing intruders to flee in a high speed boat (IMB
2003-297
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship reports an attempt to board 31 Aug at 0500 while underway in position 00 47.9N, 105 19.9E.  Six persons in a wooden boat came close to the port quarter but turned away when alarm raised and crew mustered (IMB).
2003-298
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship reports attempt to board 30 Aug at 0446 local time while underway in position 01 03.4N, 105 06.5E off Bintan Island.  Five persons in a speedboat made the attempt but turned away after ten minutes when crew activat
2003-299
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 29 Aug at 2330 local time while underway in position 00 56N, 105 08E off Bintan Island. Six persons armed with guns and long knives attempted to board from a speedboat, using grappling ho
2003-300
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Aug at 2250 local time while underway in position 00 46N, 105 14E off Bintan Island.  Six masked pirates armed with guns and knives boarded from a speedboat.  They went to bridge and tied up duty s
2003-301
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 27 Aug at 0430 UTC while underway in position 05 37.5N, 097 30.9E off northern Sumatra.  Several speedboats approached but moved away when master raised alarm and crew activated fire h
2003-302
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 26 Aug at 0500 local time while underway in position 01 20N, 104 58E, about 50 nm N.E. of Bintan Island.  Eight masked pirates armed with guns and long knives tied up duty seaman on deck and chief eng
2003-303
INDONESIA:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 22 Aug at 2330 local time while underway in position 01 36.6N, 105 22.5E.  Nine persons armed with guns knives stole ship's cash and escaped (IMB).
2003-304
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 bo
2001-345
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
2001-346
INDONESIA: An unidentified container ship reports an attempted boarding 15 Dec at 0235 local time while underway in position 01-03.0N 103-39.1E.  Fourteen persons, armed with rifles and long knives, in a dark yellow boat were spotted by duty officer who
2001-347
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 17 Dec at 0300 local time while at Sandakan's working anchorage.  A lone thief broke open the paint store but jumped overboard and escaped when spotted by anti-piracy watch.
2001-348
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 activated fire hoses after which intruders fled.
2001-349
NIGERIA:  An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 20 Dec at 0345 local time while ship was anchored in Lagos Roads.  Six persons in boat were spotted by watch who raised alarm and activated ire hoses before boat moved off.
2001-350
INDIA:  An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 22 Dec at 1945 local time while ship was anchored at Rangatala Crossing, Hugli River.  Three persons in a wooden boat Were spotted by watch and driven off when alarm sounded.
2001-351
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 noted a wooden fishing boat matching its course.  Boat eventually departe
2001-352
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 22 Dec at 2310 local time while ship was anchored at Banjarmasin, South Borneo.  Watch noted seven persons in a small  boat attempting to climb the anchor chain.  Alarm raised and crew mu
2001-353
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported attempt to board 22 Dec at 0345 local time while underway in Alice Channel in position 04-41N 118-54E.  A green speedboat approached very closely and ordered the master to stop.  Instead master raised al
2001-354
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.
2002-1
ECUADOR:  The container ship (CSAV ATLANTA) was boarded 8 Jan at 2258 local time while dropping pilot on departure Guayaquil.  Two small boats observed at port side and crew alerted to search ship.  Two men observed running and jumping overboard on starb
2002-2
GABON:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 4 Jan at 0440 local time while anchored at Libreville.  About 10 to 15 persons armed with long knives boarded at forecastle.  Crew  mustered on main deck and fired signal rockets but thieves opened four con
2002-3
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.
2002-4
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified bulk carriers reports attempted boarding 24 Dec at 0735 local time while underway in position 12-30N 044-49E, 13 nm south of Little Aden.  Six persons in an unreported number of wooden boats attempted to board but ship alte
2002-5
INDIA:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Jan at 1415 UTC while at Bedford Anchorage, Hoogly River.  Three persons armed with knives boarded from a wooden boat and cut a mooring line.  They threatened the watchman but jumped overboard and  escaped in
2002-206
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Jul at 0330 local time while berthed at Tarahan.  Three persons armed with knives entered the engine room and stole engine spares. Master stated belief that shore watchmen colluded with the thieves
2002-207
INDONESIA:   An unidentified gas carrier a boarded 20 Jul at 0320 local time.  Duty officer noticed a boat approach the stern of the ship anchored at Santan and when he went aft to investigate two armed persons boarded at the forecastle.  They held the d
2002-208
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.
2002-209
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 20 Jul during the night as it proceeded to pick up a pilot at Rio Haina Roads.  A liferaft was stolen, unnoticed by the crew.
2002-210
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified gas carrier was boarded 25 Jul at 2100 local time while at Chittagong anchorage.  Six persons armed with knives boarded via the poop and threatened the duty  watchman when he raised the alarm.  Crew mustered and thieves esca
2002-211
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified gas carrier was boarded 22 Jul at 1715 local time while at Mongla inner anchorage.  Two persons armed with knives threatened crew and duty watchman.  Crew raised alarm and the thieves escaped in their boat taking ship's stor
2002-212
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 a
2002-213
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
2002-214
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 po
2002-215
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 no
2002-216
INDIA:   The Bermuda-flag container ship (BOXER CAPTAIN COOK) was boarded 24 Jul (reported 6 Aug).  Six persons with knives boarded from a small wooden boat, using grappling hooks.  Alarm was sounded and police and port control advised.  Thieves left aft
2002-217
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was robbed of zinc anodes welded to stern 29 Jul while at mooring buoy, Mongla.
2002-218
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.
2002-219
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 4 Aug at 2015 local time while underway in position 02 55S 106 59E, Gelasa Strait.  Two fast, unlit boats approached from port side.  When one boat increased speed and came closer crew
2002-220
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 31 Jul at 0230 local time while anchored at Tanjung Priok.  Persons in four p\boats threw grappling hooks at stern.  Alarm raised, crew mustered and boats withdrew.
2003-63
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
2003-64
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified yacht was boarded 2 Mar at 0435 UTC while underway in position 13 30.8N, 048 20.8E.  Crew belongings reported stolen (IMB).
2003-65
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 25 Feb at 2345 local time while at jetty no. 4, Chittagong.  The intruders stole ship's stores form forward mast house despite and anti-piracy watch of six crew (IMB).
2003-66
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 1 Mar between 0000 and 0600 local time while at berth no. 4, Sandakan. Thieves sole ship's stores form forepeak locker (IMB).
2003-67
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 28 Feb at 0400 local time at Dumai port.  Three persons armed with knives attacked duty seaman, stole ship's stores and property, and escaped (IMB).
2003-68
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was subject to attempted hijack 25 Feb at 1030 local time while underway in position 04 32N, 098 14E, 8 nm from Kuala Lansa, East Aceh.  Four persons armed with AK-47s and rockets chased and fired on ship, whi
2003-69
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 25 Feb at 0005 local time in the outer roads, Balikpapan. Thieves stole stores from forecastle locker (IMB).
2003-70
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker is reported to have sent a distress message 10 Mar at 0140 UTC from position 06 15N, 003 16E off Lagos reporting a pirate attack. Further details awaited (IMB).
2003-71
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Mar at 0100 UTC at Lagos.  Duty seaman raised alarm and intruder fled to boat with five accomplices.  Same ship had been boarded earlier and reports loss of stores (IMB).
2003-72
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Mar at 0630 local time at Lagos anchorage.  Ship reports stores stolen (IMB).
2003-73
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
2003-74
GULF OF ADEN:   A group of five yachts traveling in company reports being attacked 9 Mar at 0523 UTC while in position 13 11N, 048 40E.  Three fishing boats approached the group and began firing at them. Yachts sent distress messages and took evasive act
2003-75
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 9 Mar at 0930 local time at Chittagong anchorage. Ten persons armed with knives boarded at the forecastle.  Crew raised alarm but the intruders escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
2003-76
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified container ship was subject to attempted boarding 5 Mar at 1915 UTC at Chittagong outer anchorage.  Duty crew repelled persons attempting to gain access from two boats (IMB).
2003-77
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 interc
2003-78
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 bosu
2003-305
GUYANA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 3 Sep at 2040 local time while at Georgetown.  Thieves stole ship's stores and property, although ship had employed shore guards on board (IMB).
2003-306
INDIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 5 Sep at 1400 local time while anchored three miles off Chennai breakwater.  Three persons armed with knives boarded using grappling hooks.  Duty officer raised alarm and bosun and two seamen chased intru
2003-307
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker reports attempt to board 4 Sep at 0430 local time while underway in position 00 55.5N, 105 10.0E 30 nm east of Bintan Island.  Persons in a speedboat aborted their attempt when crew raised alarm and sounded sh
2003-308
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 directe
2003-309
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).
2003-310
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 Sep at 0010 local time while at Lagos anchorage. Three persons armed with long knives came aboard from an unlit small boat using a grappling hook. They took ship's stores and fled when duty seaman rai
2003-311
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 wit
2003-312
BRAZIL:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Sep at 0200 UTC while at Icoaraci anchorage, Belem.  Three persons climbed the anchor chain and broke into the paint store but fled empty handed when alarm sounded (IMB).
2003-313
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
2003-314
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 th
2003-315
INDIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Sep at 0520 local time while at Chennai anchorage.  Three persons armed with knives gained access using grappling hooks and tried but failed to open port battery store.  Anti-piracy watch raised alarm
2003-316
INDONESIA:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 30 Sep at 0415 local time while at Santan anchorage.  Two persons armed with knives boarded at the forecastle but jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat when tanker's crew illuminated them with searc
2003-317
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Sep at 0045 local time while at Balikpapan inner anchorage.  Two persons armed with iron bars boarded via the hawse pipe and assaulted the duty seaman on the forecastle.  Seaman raised the alarm an
2003-318
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
2003-319
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 12 Oct at 0322 local time while at inner anchorage, Buenaventura. Four persons tried to take duty seaman hostage but he escaped and raised alarm.  Intruders fled empty handed in a waiting boat. Master
2002-6
INDIA:  An unidentified cargo ship reports suspicious approach 29 Dec at 0230 by three wooden fishing boats while  underway in position 11 52N, 074 47E, 25 nm off Kotte Kunnu Lighthouse.  Master raised alarm and began evasive maneuvers while crew mustere
2002-7
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 Dec at 0230 local time at Mongla anchorage.  Seven persons armed with long knives threatened the watchman, stole ship's stores and escaped.  Navy and pilot station contacted without response.
2002-8
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 28 Dec at 0500 local time at Balikpapan anchorage.  Several persons held duty seaman at knifepoint while they stole a large quantity of ship's stores and escaped.
2002-9
INDONESIA:  An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding 24 Dec at 0210 local time while underway in position 04-33S 113-12E in the Java Sea.  Persons in a speedboat  attempted to use a bamboo ladder from alongside but withdrew when spotted a
2002-10
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.
2002-11
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.  Boa
2002-12
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified Kuwaiti LPG tanker was chased with apparent intent to board 9 Jan at 0600 UTC and again at 0830 UTC while underway in position 14-34N, 051-22.5E.  Four to six boats, each with three persons aboard approached tanker that to
2002-13
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified cargo ship was pursued 9 Jan at 0600 local time with apparent intent to board by four fast boats each with three armed persons wearing yellow or brown  uniforms while underway in position 14-42N 051-14E.  Alarm raised and f
2002-14
INDIA:   An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding 14 Jan at 0120 local time while at Chennai anchorage.  Four persons in a wooden boat tried to board using grappling hooks at forecastle and later at stern.  Alarm raised and crew chased bo
2002-15
INDIA:  An unidentified roll-on/roll-off ship was boarded 12 Jan at 0315 local time while at Chennai anchorage.  Three persons gained access via the stern but were spotted by  watch who raised alarm whereupon the intruders fled.
2002-16
INDIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was subjected to attempted boarding 12 Jan at 0200 local time while at Chennai anchorage.  Four persons in a wooden boat attempted to board at the forecastle using a grappling hook.  Watch sounded alarm and activated
2002-17
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 12 Jan at 1508 local time by three persons from a pilot tug at Plaju anchorage.  The three told ship's master they were waiting for the pilot but later left in a small boat without board engine.  Crew later d
2002-18
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Jan at 1200 local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage by five persons armed with knives, hammers and other objects.  Thieves boarded at stern and entered engine room where they stole engine spares.  Wa
2002-221
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.
2002-222
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to intercept 11 Aug while underway in position 12 11N 044 37E.  Two speedboats approached but moved away when duty officer flashed Aldis lamp at them.
2002-223
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Aug at 0505 local time while at Samarinda Anchorage.  Six persons armed with knives gained access from a cargo barge and duty seaman thought they were stevedores until overpowered and tied up.  The
2002-224
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 4 Aug at 0200 local time while a single buoy mooring, Lawi Lawi.  Thieves broke open paint locker and stoke ships stores despite presence of five shore watchmen and seaman on deck.  Authorities notified but
2002-225
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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 cre
2002-226
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Aug at 0440 local time (reported 20 Aug) while moored at Rio Haina.  Three persons armed with axes and knives entered the bridge and tied up the second officer, oiler and a watchman before
2002-227
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.
2002-228
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.
2002-229
GHANA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Aug at 0132 local time while at Tema anchorage.  Eight persons armed with knives were discovered by crew who raised alarm.  The thieves fled with bags of cargo and a mooring line.
2002-230
CAMEROON:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 14 Aug at 0615 local time while at berth 6, Douala. Four persons armed with knives boarded and attacked the chief mate and third mate and stole ship's stores which they passed to about 20 accomplices who
2002-231
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Aug at 0545 local time while at Chittagong anchorage.  Thieves broke open forecastle store and stole two mooring lines.
2002-232
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Aug while anchored at Balikpapan.  Three persons operating from an unlit boat boarded at the starboard quarter and escaped with  ship's stores after duty watch raised alarm.
2002-233
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
2002-234
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 22 Aug at 2200 UTC while underway in position 13-07N 046-20E.  Two high speed boats approached form the stern and moved away when the tanker took evasive action.
2002-235
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified LPG carrier was subject to attempted boarding 21 Aug at 1130 local time while at Chittagong anchorage.  Intruders attempted to gain access via stern using grappling hook, but jumped into water and escaped when discovered by
2002-236
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was robbed of zinc anodes from its stern 20 Aug while anchored at Mongla.
2003-79
INDONESIA:  An unidentified tanker reports being approached suspiciously 12 Mar between 0130 and 0210 local time while underway in position 03 02S, 107 20E, Gelasa Strait.  Two high-speed boats approached at about 20 knots, increased speed to over 30 kno
2003-80
NIGERIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 17 Mar between 0140 and 0150 UTC while in position 06 19.57N, 003 20.57E at Lagos anchorage.  Two armed persons took watchman hostage and threatened him with a knife before escaping with ship's store
2003-81
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 14 Mar at 0300 local time while at Lagos anchorage. Two armed persons stole ship's stores and escaped.  Port control advised ship to weigh anchor and to drift until a berth was notified (IMB).
2003-82
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified tanker was followed suspiciously 15 Mar at 1645 UTC while underway in position 12 44N, 048 16E.  A boat making about 17.5 knots hovered about 2.5 nm astern until crew mustered, charged fire hoses and turned on lights when
2003-83
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed of zinc anodes detached from its rudderpost 12 Mar at 1700 local time while at berth, Chittagong.  Theft was discovered by chief officer during draft survey (IMB).
2003-84
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Mar at 1220 UTC while in position 04 02.6S, 115 58.5E at Pulau Laut anchorage.  Two persons armed with long knives and axes boarded via the hawse pipe, but duty seaman raised alarm and the intruders
2003-85
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Mar at 0100 llocal time while preparing to depart Adang Bay anchorage. The thieves stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
2003-86
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was approached 18 Mar at 1500 local time while in position 04 15.2N, 098 53.4E drifting while waiting for a pilot.  Six persons in a speedboat fired shots at the bridge but withdrew when alarm sounded (IMB).
2003-87
MARCHANT VESSEL
ARABIAN SEA: An unidentified supply ship reports being chased 25 March at 0200 local time while underway in position 22 05.26N 067 36.17E. Three fast boats folowed five miles astern after approaching at 30 knots. Ship increased speed and pursuit was brok
2003-88
INDIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 21 March at 0400 local time while at Cochin anchorage. Intruders boarded at forcastle but fled when alarm was sounded and crew mustered. At 0500 a second attempt was made to board but crew sounded whistle
2003-89
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 24 March at 1900 local time while anchored in position 22 13N 091 45E, Chittagong anchorage B. Despite six crew on anti-piracy watch, a boat approched under the stern and one person boarded the ship. He
2003-90
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified gas carrier was boarded 30 Mar at 2225 local time while berthed at Rio Haina.  Two persons escaped with safety equipment from life rafts when they fled after crew sounded alarm.  Incident reported to police who did n
2003-91
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 27 Mar at 0710 UTC while berthed at Recodo Oriental, Rio Haina.  Three persons armed with knives stole ship's property and escaped when alarm sounded (IMB).
2003-92
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 26 Mar at 0440 local time while berthed at Rio Haina. Four armed persons tried to remove equipment from lifeboat but jumped overboard empty-handed when crew sounded alarm (IMB)
2003-93
BRAZIL:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Mar at 0430 UTC while at inner anchorage no. 6, Paranagua.  Five persons gained access via the forecastle and tried to open paint locker. Watchman raised alarm, crew mustered and intruders fled (IMB).
2003-320
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
2003-321
INDIA:   An unidentified Ro-Ro ship was boarded 10 Oct at 0405 local time while at Sagar inner anchorage, Haldia. Intruders boarded at the stern but fled empty handed in a waiting boat when challenged by the Second Officer (IMB).
2003-322
INDIA:   An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 30 Sep at 2100 local time while at north tanker berth, Cochin. Crew raised alarm and the intruders fled in a waiting boat with accomplices. Master reported incident to local police and two policeme
2003-323
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 4 Oct at 0125 local time while at Chittagong Anchorage 'B'. Two persons armed with long knives boarded using bamboo poles but jumped overboard and fled when duty officer sounded alarm and ship's whistle (I
2003-324
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 2 Oct at 0520 local time while at Chittagong Anchorage 'C'. The intruders gained access via the stern and stole ship's stores before jumping overboard and escaping when duty officer raised alarm.
2003-325
BAB EL MANDEB:  An unidentified general cargo ship reports suspicious approach 7 Oct between 1200 and 1500 local time while underway in the southern Red Sea. Five boats between 5 and  7 meters long with powerful outboard motors and blue and white hulls,
2003-326
INDONESIA:  An unidentified liquefied gas tanker was boarded 2 Oct at 0350 local time while at Santan anchorage. Duty seaman spotted several persons boarding at forecastle and raised alarm. The thieves jumped overboard and escaped with ship's stores. Att
2003-327
PIERATES
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 a
2003-328
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).
2003-329
NIGERIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 17 Oct at 0040 UTC while anchored 16 miles SW of Lagos. Four persons armed with two-foot long machetes boarded from a small boat, cut mooring lines and lowered them to the boat before escaping when a
2003-330
GUINEA:   The 2,002 ton general cargo ship (SAAD) was boarded 19 Oct at 0220 local time while anchored in Conakry roads by about ten persons armed with machine guns and hand guns. The attackers rounded up the crew, beat some and threatened to kill them i
2003-331
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Oct at 1500 UTC while underway in position 01 08.5N, 104 53.5E, east of Bintan Island.  Five armed persons from a black speedboat boarded at the stern, broke starboard accommodation door and entere
2003-332
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Oct at 1436 UTC while underway in position 01 16.2N, 104 55.7E, east of Bintan Island.  Pirates armed with knives boarded at the stern, held a seaman hostage and stole his walkie talkie. Another sea
2003-333
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Oct at 1500 UTC while underway in position 01 07N, 105 06E, east of Bintan Island.  Ten persons armed with knives and pistols took 2nd officer and seaman as hostages and forced the officer to call t
2002-19
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Jan at 0500 local time while at Balikpapan anchorage.  Intruders were spotted by ship's master who alerted crew.  The intruders escaped with ship's stores.
2002-20
MALAYSIA:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 8 Jan at 0230 local time while working cargo at Sandakan port, Sabah. The thieves stole ship's stores before escaping in a boat.
2002-21
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 s
2002-22
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 i
2002-23
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CAYMAN ISLANDS:  An unidentified cargo ship reports it was chased 20 Jan at 2130 UTC while underway in position 20-31N 081-19W off the Cayman Islands.  A fast boat with three armed  persons "blocked ship's passage" and ordered it to stop engines. Fast cr
2002-24
IVORY COAST:   The Norwegian-flag tanker (E|WILANA) was boarded 12 Jan "late" while anchored at Abidjan.  Five persons boarded via anchor chain and threatened deck watch at knifepoint,  beat him and tied him up.  Two mooring lines, the watchman's watch a
2002-25
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), citin
2002-26
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 18 Jan at 1510 UTC while at anchor, Hiran Point, Mongla.  Nine armed persons broke open forecastle store and sole ship's stores.   Industry complaints allege that security at Mongla port is "bordering
2002-27
MALACCA STRAITS:  An unidentified fishing boat was boarded and robbed 20 Jan at 2100 local time two miles from Port Jawa.  Three persons armed with guns robbed two fishermen and tried to steal their boat's engine.  When they could not remove the engine t
2002-28
INDONESIA:  An unidentified tanker was followed 18 Jan at 0430 local time while underway in position 03-13.4N 108-49E, off Subi Besar Islands.  Anti-piracy watch spotted a 25m boat  following the ship and switched on decks lights and illuminated the craf
2002-29
INDONESIA:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 18 Jan at 0300 local time while at Belawan.  Two persons armed with knives attacked the duty officer who received injuries to his arm. Alarm was raised and thieves escaped in a boat, taking ship's stores.
2002-30
INDONESIA:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 18 Jan at 0420 UTC at Tanjung Priok anchorage.  Two persons from a wooden boat got onboard but were chased off by the ship's crew.
2002-31
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified container ship was followed by several suspicious fast wooden boats 24 Jan at 0615 local time while underway in position 14-55N 051-02E.  The pursuing craft were approximately 5 meters in length, carried 3-4 men each, and
2002-237
BANGLADESH:   The unidentified LPG carrier which repelled boarders 22 Aug was subject to identical attempt using grappling hook at forecastle 20 Aug at 2100 local time.  Crew raised alarm  and intruders fled in their boat.
2002-238
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 19 Aug while anchored at Chittagong.  Thieves stole ship's stores.
2002-239
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Aug at 0355 local time while anchored at Taraha (05-31.4S 105-18.7E).  Six persons armed with guns and knives boarded via the stern and took two watchmen hostage by holding guns to their heads.  Ho
2002-240
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 Aug at 0245 local time while in position 06-01.26S 106-53.49E at Tanjung Priok anchorage.  Anti-piracy watchman taken hostage and threatened at knifepoint.  Thieves entered engine room, tied up duty engi
2002-241
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was subject to attempt to board 20 Aug in the "early hours" while anchored at Attaka oilfield at the river mouth, Samarin on the SE coast of Kalimantan.  Crew spotted intruders and armed watchman fired warning shot
2002-242
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 a
2002-243
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 hi
2002-244
MOZAMBIQUE:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 26 Aug at 0315 local time while at the inner anchorage, Quelimane.  Armed persons boarded via the stern.  They jumped overboard and escaped with a mooring line when spotted by duty officer and alarm so
2002-245
INDIA:   An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 26 Aug at 2310 local time while anchored in position 10-02N 078-04E Cochin.  Watch noticed unlit wooden boat and raised alarm whereupon the attempt was aborted.
2002-246
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 2 Sep between 0310 and 0340 at Chittagong anchorage.  About 14 persons armed with long knives and steel bars boarded over the  port bow from two unlit wooden boats during heavy rain.  The thieves took
2002-247
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.
2002-248
INDONESIA:   An unidentified LPG carrier was boarded 27 Aug between 0100 and 0200 while berthed at Balikpapan.  Six persons armed with long knives were spotted by the watch lowering stores from the forecastle to a wooden boat.  Crew suspects shore watchm
2002-249
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.
2002-250
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 4 Sep between 0400 and 0420 local time while berthed at Rio Haina.  Three persons armed with machetes and guns broke open bridge door and threatened second mate.  Duty seaman raised alarm and t
2002-251
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 turn
2003-94
CAMEROON:    An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 27 Mar at 0635 local time via the gangway while at berth no. 3, Douala.  Watch raised alarm and duty officer rushed to assist but was held at knifepoint while watch was assaulted.  Thieves stole ship's
2003-95
INDIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 29 Mar at 2125 local time at Chennai anchorage. Persons armed with long knives attempted to gain access via the anchor chain but fled when crew raised alarm (IMB)
2003-96
INDIA:  An unidentified container ship was boarded 26 Mar at 0345 local time while at Cochin anchorage.  Thieves gained access via hawse pipe and began lowering mooring line to a waiting boat when watch raised alarm and they fled (IMB).
2003-97
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
2003-98
INDONESIA:   Container ship (FAS SEMARANG) was subject to attempted boarding 31 Mar at 0510 local time while underway in position 03 00S, 107 19E.  Four persons in a fast wooden boat tried to board using a grappling hook but aborted attempt when crew rai
2003-99
INDONESIA:   Container ship (SINAR SUNDA) was subject to attempted boarding 28 Mar at 2125 local time while underway in position 02 55S, 107 17E, Gaspar Strait.  The intruders attempted to board via the port quarter but crew drove them off by throwing co
2003-100
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Mar at 0300 local time while at Tanjung Priok anchorage. Intruders tried to steal stores but duty officer raised alarm and they fled empty handed (IMB).
2003-101
INDONESIA:   Container ship (RESOLUTION) was chased 27 Mar at 1230 UTC while underway in position 02 58S, 106 59E, Gaspar Straits.  A speedboat containing six persons pursued the ship until it sounded whistle and turned lights toward the boat (IMB, INFO)
2003-102
INDONESIA:  Bulk carrier (LEVIATHAN) was boarded 26 Mar at 0230 local time while underway in position 03 02S, 107 18.5E, Gaspar Straits.  Five persons armed with long knives severely beat master and chief mate and took them from bridge to main deck where
2003-103
INDONESIA:  Bulk carrier (MARATHA MESSENGER) was subject of attempt to board 26 Mar at 1515 UTC while underway in position 03 01S, 107 18E.  Intruders approached from stern in orange colored boat but broke off attempt when ship steered evasively, and rai
2003-104
INDONESIA:   The tanker (ORIENTAL SALVIA) was approached 18 Mar at 1500 local time while in position 04 15.2N, 098 53.4E while waiting for a pilot. Six persons in a speedboat fired shots at the bridge but withdrew when alarm sounded (IMB).
2003-105
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 spot
2003-106
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 7 Apr at 0445 UTC while anchored in position 06 17.7N, 003 23.8E off Lagos. Three persons armed with long knives tried to cut mooring lines from winch drum on poop deck.  One threatened duty seaman and threw
2003-107
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified chemical tanker was followed 5 Apr at 0510 local time while underway in position 12 53.6N, 049 21.5E north of Somalia.  Three unlit boats came within 1 nm but decreased speed and moved away when ship flashed Aldis lamp at
2003-108
INDIA:   An unidentified LPG carrier was boarded 7 Apr at 0200 local time while berthed at Haldia. The intruders stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
2003-334
INDONESIA:  An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 18 Oct at 0015 local time while underway in position 03 17.7N, 105 25E, southwest of Anambas Island. The intruders entered master's cabin and tied him up, broke into safe and stole ship's and master
2003-335
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship reported an attempt to board on 17 Oct at 1405 UTC while underway in position 03 11.5N, 105 27E near Anambas Island.  About 12 persons in a narrow-beamed speedboat tried to board using a long pole, but ship zig
2003-336
GUYANA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Oct at 1520 local time at the Texaco Berth, Georgetown.  Thieves boarded at forecastle and stole ship's stores before escaping in a waiting boat with 3 accomplices (IMB).
2003-337
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 22 Oct at 0415 local time at Chittagong anchorage 'B'. Three persons gained access while ship was coming to anchor and stole 3 mooring lines from the stern.  Thieves jumped overboard and escape
2003-338
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).
2003-339
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 25 Oct at 2240 local time while underway in position 03 37S, 107 00E in Selat Leplia. Eight persons armed with guns and long knives entered bridge and bound 3rd officer, then went to master's cabin
2003-340
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship reports coming under fire from persons in a small speedboat 25 Oct at 0420 UTC while underway in position 04 56.7N, 098 06.2E. Master took evasive maneuvers. Bridge windows smashed and 12 bullet holes found
2003-341
INDONESIA:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 25 Oct at 0315 local time while at Teluk Semangka anchorage. Duty seaman spotted one person armed with knife and another in process of  boarding using bamboo poles. Both fled when alarm sounded (IMB).
2003-342
INDONESIA:   An unidentified ship was boarded 23 Oct at  0530 UTC while in position 06 07S, 106 53.6E, Tanjung Priok anchorage. Four persons stole ship's safety equipment before seaman raised alarm and the thieves fled in a waiting boat (IMB).
2003-343
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 23 Oct at 0430 local time at Belawan port.  Two persons boarded using grappling hooks. Crew raised alarm and intruders fled after threatening duty officer. At 1350, 4 persons boarded and entered eng
2003-344
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 switch
2003-345
COLUMBIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 31 Oct at 1900 local time during heavy rain while the ship lay at anchor at Mamonal.  Two persons armed with knives stole stores and safety equipment from the forecastle locker before being confront
2003-346
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
2003-347
MALAYSIA-INDONESIA:   The tug (POET VANDA), hijacked 19 Sep on a voyage from Singapore to Jampi, Indonesia, was recoved 31 Oct by Malaysian marine police near Tikus Island off northern Penang State. Six Indonesian crew were apprehended but the master esc
2002-32
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
2002-33
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 21 Jan at 1900 UTC while berthed at Cigading port. Three thieves stole engine spares before making their escape. Master reported the incident to police who were able to apprehend one of the
2002-34
MEXICO:  An unidentified ship reports it was chased 31 Jan at 0745 local time while underway in position 15-41N 098-30W off the southern coast of Mexico.  Eight to ten armed persons in a fast boat approached from the stern at about 43 knots and followed
2002-35
JAMAICA:  An unidentified ULCC reports approach 4 Feb at 1400 UTC while underway in position  18-28N 076-45W north of Jamaica.  Five fast boats with three persons each approached from the starboard side.  Crew rigged fire hoses, boats approached within o
2002-36
ECUADOR:  An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 28 Jan at 2350 local time while at Guayaquil anchorage. One person was seen lowering stores into water when duty seaman  raised alarm and the thief fled.
2002-37
NIGERIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 31 Jan at 0300 local time while anchored at Lagos.  Six persons armed with long knives, operating from three canoes, climbed aboard and took the duty seaman hostage.  The thieves stole ship's stores and
2002-38
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
2002-39
MALAYSIA: A fisherman was killed 20 Jan in a pirate attack off Parit Jawa, according to local authorities speaking to a group of fishermen about dangers to their nets and craft from  large commercial vessels.  Two fishermen were set upon by three persons
2002-40
NIGERIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Feb at 0410 local time while at Lagos anchorage, Nigeria. Alert crew fought back, and intruders jumped overboard and escaped.
2002-41
GULF OF ADEN: An unidentified container ship reported two vessels "acting suspiciously" 10 Feb at 0830 local time while underway in position 12-25N 043-45E, Gulf of Aden. The two boats each carried 5 or 6 men distinguished only by wearing "yellow raincoa
2002-42
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified chemical tanker chased by suspicious vessel 6 Feb at 1200 local time while underway in position 12-28N, 043-43E, Gulf of Aden.  Three persons were in the pursuing boat, and four additional boats were positioned ahead.  The
2002-43
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified tanker was followed by several speedboats 5 Feb at 1412 local time while underway in position 13-32N 044-00E, south of Aden port, Yemen.  The boats each carried 8 to 10 persons armed with machine guns.  Attempts were made t
2002-44
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded and robbed 4 Feb at 2210 local time, while at anchor west of Tokong Island, Balikpapan, Indonesia.  Pilot was onboard when two armed intruders were sighted on the tanker's poop deck.  They had already stolen
2002-252
GUYANA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 Sep at 1045 local time while anchoring at Georgetown anchorage.  One  person boarded at stern using a grappling hook and threw stores  plus the electric gangway motor into a waiting boat.  Local  authori
2002-253
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Sep at 2050 UTC while in position 05 54S, 106 01E at Merak anchorage. Ship's property was reported stolen.
2002-254
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed 29 Aug at Belawan.  Thieves working in collusion with stevedores Broke into a mast house and took the stolen gear ashore along with the cargo.  Crew were assaulted when they tried to stop the theft
2002-255
INDONESIA:   An unidentified LPG carrier was boarded 27 Aug between 0100 and 0200 while berthed at Balikpapan.  Six  persons armed with long knives were spotted by the watch lowering stores from the forecastle to a wooden boat.  Crew suspects shore  watc
2002-256
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 r
2002-257
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 mili
2002-258
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  accommoda
2002-259
IVORY COAST:   An unidentified tug was boarded 13 Sep at  0305 local time in position 05 13N, 004 00W, outer roads, Abidjan. Eight persons armed with long knives boarded from two boats and  stole ship's stores before escaping when alarm was sounded.
2002-260
BANGLADESH:   According to a 13 Sep report 10 persons  died when two rival gangs, consisting of about 30 persons, total,  tried to simultaneously rob a small wooden coastal vessel of its  cargo of salt.  One speed boat of each group arrived at the scene
2002-261
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 11 Sep at 0345 local time by five persons who gained access via  the stern.  Duty officer raised alarm and sounded whistle and the thieves fled without taking anything.
2002-262
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 2 Sep between 0310 and 0340 at Chittagong anchorage.  About 14 persons armed with long knives and steel bars boarded over the  port bow from two unlit wooden boats during heavy rain.  The  thieves took
2002-263
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
2002-264
SUSPCIOUS APPROACH
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  attem
2002-265
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 14 Sep at 0215 local time by two persons armed with guns wile at Balikpapan  anchorage.  Duty seaman held at gunpoint while thieves stole three life rafts and ship's stores.  Alarm raised and thieves escape
2003-109
INDONESIA:  An unidentified LPG carrier was boarded 7 Apr at 0810 local time while at Tanjung Priok tanker anchorage awaiting a pilot.  Two persons boarded the ship while two accomplices waited in their boat below. The crew sounded alarm and the intruder
2003-110
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 6 Apr at 0110 local time while underway in position 00 57N, 105 04E. Four persons armed with guns and long knives took two crew hostage.  Alarm was raised but crew were tied up, ship's speed reduced, an
2003-111
INDONESIA:   Four persons operating from an aluminum colored boat attempted to board and unidentified VLCC 4 Apr at 2200 UTC while the tanker was underway in position 02 58.2S, 107 18.5E, near Selat Baur, Gaspar Strait.  Crew sounded alarm, activated fir
2003-112
INDONESIA:  An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 31 March at 2200 local time while underway in position 02 56S, 107 17.4E in the Gaspar Strait.  Five persons armed with long knives boarded amidships and went to the bridge, where they held the quar
2003-113
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 withdre
2003-114
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Apr at 0400 local time while at berth 6A, Rio Haina. Six armed persons took two watchmen and one crew member hostage. They stole ship's property, crew personal effects and cash before esca
2003-115
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).
2003-116
INDIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 12 Apr at 0430 local time at Cochin anchorage. Intruders boarded from a 25 ft boat and one was chased of forecastle attempting to cut mooring lines while two others were intercepted aft. The thieves were dr
2003-117
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).
2003-118
SIUSPICIOUS APPROACH
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 a
2003-119
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 offi
2003-120
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
2003-121
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 Apr at 2010 local time in position 04 01.7S, 116 00.5E, South Pulau Laut anchorage.  Five persons armed with long knives attempted to take duty seaman hostage but duty officer raised alarm, crew mus
2003-122
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was fired upon 8 Apr at 1730 local time by persons in three fishing boats while underway in position 04 21.7N, 098 43.6E.  Master was forced to stop and sent distress message.  Thieves boarded ship and gathered all
2003-348
INDONESIA:   An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 3 Nov. at 1200 local time while underway in position 03 16.5N, 105 21.9E. Master, second officer and duty seaman were held hostage by persons armed with long knives while ship's cash and crew belongings
2003-349
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 Nov at 0115 local time while underway in position 12 00.5S, 108 26.2E. Five persons armed with long knives boarded at the stern from a wooden boat containing two accomplices. They went to bridge and t
2003-350
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 3 Nov at 0010 local time while underway in position 03 16N, 105 24.4E. Nine pirates armed with knives took third officer and second officer hostage and forced them to call master to bridge. When master
2003-351
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker reports suspicious approach 3 Nov at 0225 local time while underway in position 02 01S, 108 29E. Two unlit speedboats were detected ahead of the tanker and one approached to within five cables at 20 knots. Shi
2003-352
INDONESIA:  An unidentified tug towing a barge reports suspicious approach 3 Nov at 0430 local time while underway in position 02 39N, 105 03E.  A speedboat with six persons approached but withdrew after fifteen minutes when crew switched on searchlights
2003-353
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 2 Nov at 2130 local time while underway in position 03 05N, 105 21E. Eight persons armed with knives, swords and bamboo sticks took three crew hostage and took them to crew lounge where they tied up m
2003-354
INDONESIA:  The Indian flag tanker (JAG PRANAM) was boarded 2 Nov at 0400 local time while underway in position 01 13N, 105 10E off Bintan Island. Duty officer was held hostage to force master to open his cabin where they stole ship's cash. The cabins of
2003-355
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 29 Oct at 2248 local time while underway in position 01 03.3N, 105 13.8E, 22.75 miles off Pulau Mapor. Four persons in a speedboat attempted to gain access from stern but aborted attempt
2003-356
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 28 Oct at 2035 UTC while underway in position 01 01.3N, 105 15.6E east of Bintan Island. Duty officer spotted a speedboat making 15 knots which passed the ship then came about to appro
2003-357
BARGE
INDONESIA:   An unidentified self-propelled barge was hijacked 27 Oct while underway off Tanjung Jabung, Selat Berhala, with a cargo of palm oil. Palm oil and diesel oil are among cargo thieves' favorite targets in SE Asia (IMB, ONI).
2003-358
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 an
2003-359
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 b
2003-360
NIGERIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 9 Nov at 2248 UTC while in position  06-20.2N 003-22.8E in Lagos Roads. Thieves boarded at stern from a speedboat and stole ship's stores, before crew raised alarm and they escaped (IMB)
2002-45
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 crew handed over suspects to local authorities.
2002-46
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified bulk carrier was approached by a speed boat 13 Feb at 2100 local time while underway in position 13-15N 049-20E, Gulf of Aden.  When the boat attempted to come alongside, the duty officer raised the alarm, increased speed,
2002-47
INDONESIA:  An unidentified container ship reported three vessels acting suspiciously 13 Feb at 0043 UTC while underway in position 03-14.47S 107-19.6E off Simedang Island, Indonesia.  The three boats emerged from the island, and headed straight for the
2002-48
INDONESIA:  An unidentified container ship was chased by a suspicious vessel 12 Feb at 0102 local time, while underway in position 07-40S 121-24E in the Flores Sea, Indonesia.  When the small boat approached from off the port bow, the container ship alte
2002-49
INDIA: An unidentified cargo barge under tow off India in position 08-16N 076-24E was boarded 21 Feb at 1039 UTC by person operating from seven small high-speed boats.  Tug captain tried evasive maneuvers and fired signal flares but thieves sole batterie
2002-50
INDIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 21 Feb at 0415 local time while anchored in position 17-00N 082-21E in the Kakinada fairway.  Crew raised alarm and thieves escaped in their boat.
2002-51
INDIA:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 19 Feb at 0515 local time while anchored in position 17-01N 082-21E in the Kakinada fairway.  Five person armed with knives boarded at the forecastle but escaped in their boat when alarm raised.
2002-52
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 15 Feb at 0105 local time while at Balikpapan anchorage.  Five person wearing orange boiler suits boarded at the forecastle.  Crew  raised alarm and thieves escaped with life saving equipment including a life
2002-53
INDONESIA:  An unidentified container ship was boarded 12 Feb at "night" while anchored at Tanjung Priok.  They broke open a watertight door and stole engine spares.
2002-54
GUINEA:   The cargo ship HORNESRAND was ordered to stop and fired upon 28 Feb at 0600 while in position 09-11N 014-33W off Conakry.  Eight persons armed with unspecified guns chased the ship for one hour and broke off the chase at 0710 after crew switche
2002-55
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
2002-56
MALAYSIA:  An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 27 Feb at 0130 local time while alongside berth unloading cargo. The intruders boarded form the water side, broke open the  forecastle store and stole ships stores.
2002-57
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Mar at 0015 local time while anchored at Belawan port.  Thieves armed with knives boarded via the forecastle, broke open padlocks  and stole ship's stores.  Ship's crew raised alarm; thieves jumped o
2002-58
INDONESIA: An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Mar at 2021 local time while anchored at Balikpapan. Three or four persons armed with knives boarded from a boat via the anchor chain and stole two mooring lines.  Anti-piracy watch threatened with knife be
2002-59
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 apparently boarded via the anchor chain, forced crew to lower accommodation ladd
2002-266
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 12  Sep at 030 local time while at Tanjung Priok anchorage.  Persons  armed with knives and crowbars boarded via the stern. They stole a large quantity of engine spares and escaped in their boat.
2002-267
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9  Sep at 1830 UTC while anchored in position 01 20.6S, 116 57E,  Balikpapan.  Four persons boarded via forecastle on starboard side from two unlit boats.  Duty officer raised alarm and thieves escape
2002-268
TUG/BARGE
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tug and barge with a cargo  of palm oil were reported hijacked 6 Sep at 1930 local time in  position 01 35.40N, 101 54.40E in vicinity of Bengkalis Strait.   Eleven persons participated in the robbery.  Malaysian authorities
2002-269
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 operatio
2002-270
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 18 Sep at 0235 local time while berthed at Rio Haina.   Five persons armed with long knives tried to break into bridge and chased duty seaman and 2nd mate,  who retreated into  accommodation.
2002-271
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified cargo ship reports attempt to board 20 Sep at 0415 local time at inner anchorage, Buenaventura. Three persons attempted to gain access using a long pole but fled  in a small wooden boat when alarm raised
2002-272
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 6 Sep at 0430 local time while at inner anchorage, Buenaventura.  Three persons armed with machetes boarded using a long pole with hooks  and stole ship's stores.  Coast Guard informed but only arrived
2002-273
GUYANA:   A 1,213-ton Danish flag cargo ship was boarded 7 Sep at 0445 local time while berthed at St. Laurent port.  Three persons armed with iron bars and handguns beat several crew,  including the master.  Chief mate slipped away and notified police w
2002-274
MALAYSIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 21 Sep at 0215 local time while in position 05-48.9N, 118-06E at  inner loading anchorage, Sandakan.  One person boarded during rain but jumped overboard and escaped when crew alerted.
2002-275
MALAYSIA:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 17 Sep while in position 03 10N, 112 52.5E at Kuala Semanok  anchorage, Bintulu, Sarawak.  Two persons operating from a  speedboat and armed with knives boarded via the forecastle, broke into the locker a
2002-276
INDONESIA:   An Indonesian tug and barge were hijacked 17 Sep at 0200 at Kuala Gaung, Sumatra.  The 639-ton (BES 04) and  94-ton (USDA JAYA) had loaded a cargo of 1,500 tons of palm oil.   The crew were released unharmed at Pulau Lingka (some reports say
2002-277
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified ship was boarded 24 Sep at 0130 local time while at Alpha outer anchorage, Chittagong. Three boats approached stern, bow and midship section starboard.  Four persons boarded aft and one tried to climb to forecastle. Alarm ra
2002-278
INDONESIA:   The 1,699-ton Malaysian-flag tanker (NAUTICA KLUANG) was hijacked 28 Sep at 0300 local time while underway off Indonesia in the vicinity of Pulau Iyu Kecil at the southern tip of the Strait of Malacca.  The pirates, armed with guns and mache
2002-279
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 25 Sep at 0400 local time while at Balikpapan anchorage.  Watch noticed persons boarding aft and tried to scare them off by  directing searchlight on them. While this was happening, further thieves boar
2003-123
MARTINIQUE:   An unidentified tug was boarded 20 Apr during the early morning hours while anchored at Fort-de-France. Three armed persons broke wheelhouse door and stole cash, property and safety equipment.  When approached by master the thieves escaped
2003-124
GUYANA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 17 Apr at 1700 local time while at Georgetown inner anchorage 'B'.  Two persons gained access via the forecastle and stole safety equipment before escaping in a boat.  Authorities informed and a coast guard pa
2003-125
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).
2003-126
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 20 Apr at -230 local time while underway in position 13 03N, 051 17E about 55 nm off N. E. tip of Somalia.  Persons armed with guns boarded form three speedboats and took control of the ship.  They de
2003-127
MALAYSIA:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 16 Apr at 2230 local time while in position 03 10.3N, 112 52.3E off Bintulu, Sarawak.  It is not stated if ship was underway at time. Three persons boarded at forecastle but were driven off, after throwin
2003-128
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Apr at 0340 local time while anchored in position 03 12S, 116 20E off north Pulau Laut coal terminal.  Three persons held duty seaman at knifepoint and lowered two mooring lines into a waiting boat
2003-129
NIGERIA:  An unidentified cargo ship was subject to five unsuccessful attempts to stop it through use of gunfire 25 Apr between 1315 and 1645 UTC while underway at Nana Creek, Benin River. Despite the reported failure to stop the vessel by firing from th
2003-130
INDIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 25 Apr at 2230 UTC while at berth Q2, Willingdon  Island, Chochin. About 8 persons stole ship's stores (IMB).
2003-131
ANGOLA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 25 Apr between 0300 and 0400 local time at Luanda anchorage and ship's stores were stolen (IMB).
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MERCHNT VESSEL
IRAN:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 23 Apr during the night while at Bandar Bushehr anchorage. The intruders broke storeroom and generator room padlocks using oxyacetylene torches and stole ship's stores (IMB).
2003-133
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 (
2003-134
INDONESIA;   An unidentified barge was subject to repeated attempts to board 28 Apr at 2250 local time while underway under tow in position 01 13.06N, 105 26.97E near Anambas Straits.  Six persons were spotted by alert tug officer, who raised alarm (IMB)
2003-135
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 28 Apr at 1200 UTC while underway in position 03 00S, 107 8E, Gelasa Strait.  Four persons armed with long knives entered bridge and tied up master, duty officer and another member of crew.  They th
2003-136
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 28 Apr at 0045 local time while underway in position 02 56.5S, 107 19.5E in the Gelasa Strait, 4 miles off Mendenau Island.  The boarding via crippling hook was aborted when crew
2003-137
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 27 Apr at 0400 local time while underway in position 00 38N, 105 23E.  Nine persons armed with guns and knives took master, chief engineer, third officer and watchman and then stole ship's cash and
2003-361
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 10 Nov at 0400 local time while at Chittagong anchorage B. Thieves stole ship's stores and safety equipment (IMB).
2003-362
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 7 Nov at 2330 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. \A group of from 10 to 15 persons, armed with swords and knives, boarded the ship and, despite the ship's crew firing distress rockets at
2003-363
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Nov at 0510 local time while at Balikpapan inner anchorage. Two persons armed with knives boarded the ship while it was being piloted from anchorage to the open sea. The thieves threatened crew, bro
2003-364
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 3 Nov at 0245 local time while anchored at Adang Bay.  Three persons gained access at the forecastle, broke into the storeroom and took ship's stores, before escaping in a boat toward Balikpapan (IMB)
2003-365
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).
2003-366
NIGERIA:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reports being surrounded 11 Nov at 1030 UTC while underway in the Warri River, by three boats which attempted to black its passage. Persons in the boat opened fire with machine guns at the ship's hull, b
2003-367
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
2003-368
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified multi-purpose cargo ship was boarded 11 Nov at 2140 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. Two persons armed with knives gained access at the forecastle, broke open locker, and stole ship's stores. Master raised alarm and
2003-369
INDONESIA:   Six persons attempted to board an unidentified bulk carrier 17 Nov at 1920 UTC at Cigading anchorage in position 06 01S, 105 54E. Using grappling hooks they began to climb the forecastle but escaped in a waiting boat when alarm was raised (I
2003-370
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 16 Nov at 1055 at Balikpapan anchorage.  About nine persons were climbing anchor chain when crew raised alarm and the intruders  fled in a waiting motorboat (IMB).
2003-371
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tanker was boarded 14 Nov at 0550 local time while at Lawi-Lawi SBM anchorage. Three armed persons boarded from a black motorboat and broke into forecastle locker. They stole ship's stores and threatened duty seaman with iron ba
2003-372
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).
2003-373
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 Nov at 2300 local time at Lagos anchorage. Thieves stole ship's stores before escaping in a waiting trawler (IMB).
2003-374
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 23 Nov at 0400 local time at Chittagong anchorage.  Six persons armed with long knives stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
2003-375
RESEARCH VESSEL
MALAYSIA:  A suspicious unlit craft was noticed on radar by the duty officer of an unidentified research ship 22 Nov at 2120 local time while the ship was in position 05 51.2S, 118 53.4E off Sandakan.  When craft approached to 2.5 miles ship's crew switc
2003-376
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Nov a 0630 local time while anchored in position 01 21.1N, 117 01E, 14 nm off Balikpapan. Three persons armed with guns and knives boarded via the hawse pipe, took deck watch hostage, and stole stores an
2002-60
BULGARIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was  boarded 9 Mar at 2030 local time by eight persons who broke into crew cabins and stole cash and personal belongings.  Crew raised alarm  and port authorities arrested the intruders.
2002-61
IVORY COAST: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 5 Mar at 0225 UTC while anchored in the Abidjan outer anchorage. Two persons armed with knives stole ship's stores before alarm was raised whereupon they jumped overboard and escaped.
2002-62
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 a
2002-63
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
2002-64
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
2002-65
PIRATERS
INDONESIA: An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 9 Mar at 0325 local time while at outer anchorage, Banjarmasin.  Armed pirates (NFI) broke into forward stores and stole supplies.
2002-66
INDONESIA:  An unidentified tug and barge were boarded 8 Mar at 0445 local time while anchored at Tanjung Balai, Karimun.Seven persons armed with swords and knives tied up the six crew  and forced five into a speedboat when they were taken to a nearby is
2002-67
INDONESIA:  An unidentified "special purpose vessel" was underway 5 Mar at 0300 local time in position 05-10S 118-45E when three boats were noticed ahead.  As the boats were passed they increased speed and came alongside with one person preparing to boar
2002-68
ECUADOR: Watch on an unidentified bulk carrier found three unauthorized persons near paint locker 14 Mar at 0715 UTC while ship was alongside at Manta.  He raised alarm upon sighting three more persons on forecastle.  Thieves jumped overboard with ship's
2002-69
GUINEA-BISSAU:  An unidentified ship was pursued and fired upon 13 Feb (reported 18 Mar) while underway in position10-42-59N 16-28-04W outside the islands offshore of Guinea Bissau.  A speedboat containing five armed men in military uniform started to co
2002-70
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 su
2002-71
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Mar at 0230 local time while at Lagos anchorage.  Four persons armed with long knives held a seaman hostage.  Second officer  raised alarm and drove off the thieves with help of two watchmen. Thieves
2002-72
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 duty watchmen.  Duty officer raised alarm and thieves jumped overboard w
2002-73
INDIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Mar while at anchor, Kalpi anchorage, Hooghly River.  Four persons armed with knives stole ship's stores but jumped into river and escaped when alarm raised.
2002-74
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Mar at 0755 local time while anchored in Pussur River below Mongla.  The "armed" thieves stole a wire rope and escaped.  At  0900 local time three armed persons boarded from a small boat via the an
2002-280
INDONESIA:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 24 Sep at 2345 local time while at Balikpapan coal terminal.  Six armed persons broke open paint store and stole a large quantity of ship's stores.  Watchman noticed the breakin but was taken hostage by
2002-281
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 thieve
2002-282
BRAZIL:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 Sep at 0305 local time while in position 24 05.42S, 046 21.23W at No. 3 Santos outer anchorage.   Six persons, four of whom were armed with guns and long knives, boarded from a small speedboat.  Watch s
2002-283
BRAZIL:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 3 Oct during the early morning hours while berthed at Santana (Macapa).  Thieves stole an outboard motor from a lifeboat and ship's stores
2002-284
GULF OF ADEN:   A cargo ship underway 1 Oct in position 12 18N, 004 06E reports attempt to close by three persons in a small unlit boat.  Crew directed searchlights at boat which withdrew.
2002-285
POSSIBLE TERRORISTS
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 dea
2002-286
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Oct at 1400 local time while anchored at Chittagong.  Four armed thieves boarded while four accomplices waited in their boat.  The thieves stole two mooring lines before escaping when alarm was sounded an
2002-287
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 accomp
2002-288
INDONESIA:   An unidentified ship was boarded 5 Oct at 1945 local time while departing Pulau Laut, Kota Baru.  Thieves boarded at main deck and stole two life rafts
2002-289
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 bom
2002-290
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 rais
2002-291
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 boardi
2002-292
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.
2002-293
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 14 Oct at 1950 local time while at Wharf No. 1A, Sandakan.  Two persons broke the seal on a container on deck but fled empty handed in their speedboat when duty seaman raised alarm
2003-138
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was subject to attempted boarding 25 Apr at 2320 local time while underway in position 03 23N, 105 31.5E, 18nm NW of Anambas Islands.  Persons in a fast boat attempted to board using bamboo poles but fled when crew
2003-139
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 22 Apr at 2015 local time while underway in position 01 42.5N, 106 09.6E about 60 nm SE of Anambas Islands.  Seven persons armed with knives and guns tied up master and crew and stole personal belonging
2003-140
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 28 Apr between 0045 and 0145 local time while anchored in position 06 19.6N, 003 20.7E 4.3 nm off Lagos port.  Three persons boarded from a 14 ft boat and threw empty glass bottles at duty seaman when discove
2003-141
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 Ma
2003-142
NIGERIA:   An unidentified offshore support vessel was subject to attempted boarding 25 Apr at 0835 local time while in position 04 48N, 05 20E.  Twelve persons attempted to gain access from a speedboat.  Guard on board the vessel fired warning shots and
2003-143
GHANA:   An unidentified cargo ship was subject to an attempt to board 30 Apr at 0005 local time while anchored at Takoradi.  Four persons operating form a small boat tried to board at the stern using a hook on a bamboo pole.  Duty seaman raised alarm an
2003-144
IVORY COAST:   An unidentified tanker was subject to an attempt to board 1 May at 0400 UTC while in the Abidjan pilot waiting area, position 05 13N, 004 02.6W.  Two persons armed with knives boarded at the poop using grappling hooks.  When crew sounded a
2003-145
IVORY COAST:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 30 Apr while in the pilot waiting area, position 05 13N, 004 02.6W.  One person armed with a knife threatened crew but jumped overboard and escaped empty handed in his wooden boat (IMB).
2003-146
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 fishin
2003-147
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified container ship was subject to an attempt to board 28 Apr between 0740 and 0830 UTC while underway in position 13 18N, 049 20E.  Three speedboats approached at about 25 knots but gave up chase when ship altered course and w
2003-148
INDIA:   An unidentified tug and barge were boarded 2 May at 0100 UTC while underway in position 08 52.2N, 076 25.2E, 8 nm west of Quilon.  The thieves stole ship's stores (IMB).
2003-149
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 2 May at 2100 local time while at Chittagong anchorage.  Three persons armed with big knives boarded via the stern.  Duty seaman raised alarm and the thieves fled with ship's stores (IMB).
2003-150
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was approached 2 May at 0100 local time while in position 2 53N, 091 38E at Chittagong anchorage.  Persons armed with long knives in three speedboats were foiled by the crew in their attempts to board the ship (IM
2003-377
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach by unlit small craft 19 Nov at 0330 local time while underway in position 03 12N, 108 47.7E 10 nm off Pulau Subi Kecil. Boat was spotted on radar at a distance of five miles, making five kno
2003-378
CARIBBEAN:   An unidentified yacht reports being chased 22 Nov at 2200 UTC while underway in position 17 45N, 054 31W east of the Leeward Islands. Several persons in a 30 meter vessel were assessed to be preparing to board. Yacht switched off lights and
2003-379
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 Nov at 0730 UTC while in position 03 52N, 077 05W, Buenaventura inner roads. Two persons armed with crowbars gained access, but jumped overboard and escaped when a contract guard employed by the ship
2003-380
NIGERIA:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 28 Nov at 0205 local time at Lagos anchorage.  Four persons armed with knives gained access from a fishing boat. They threatened duty  seaman who received head injuries. The intruders stole 8 mooring lines
2003-381
GUINEA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Nov at 0130 UTC while anchored at Conakry.  Fifteen persons armed with "high powered guns" operating from two motorboats took two crew hostage and entered accommodation via the bridge.  They assaulted
2003-382
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 voya
2003-383
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 Singapo
2003-384
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 25 Nov at 2250 local time while underway in position 03 01N, 106 58E, Selat Leplia. Five persons armed with long knives and guns entered the bridge and tied up the duty officer, seaman and a cadet.
2003-385
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tug and tow were hijacked 25 Nov at 0315 local time while underway in position 00 39.47S, 103 48.09E, 15 nm off Muara Sabak, Jambi. The tug's crew were forced to jump overboard and all 14 swam safely ashore. The barge with 78
2003-386
INDONESIA:  An unidentified cargo ship reports suspicious approach with intent to board 24 Nov at 1115 local time while underway in position 08 36S, 137 14E, 20 nm off False Cape, Lolepon Island, Irian Jaya. Two fishing boats approached the ship which be
2003-387
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 Nov at 0540 local time while underway in position 00 56.9N, 105 20.4E, 41 nm off Bintan Island. Seven persons armed with guns and knives  fired two shots at bridge door, entered and took second o
2003-388
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).
2003-389
GUYANA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 6 Dec at 0130 as it came to anchor with a pilot on board at Georgetown. Alarm was raised but the thieves escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
2003-390
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 8 Dec at 0025 local time underway in position 01 11N, 126 52E in the Molucca Sea. 3 persons in a motorboat were spotted and ship raised alarm, directed searchlights and activated fire hos
2002-75
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 i
2002-76
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Mar at 0400 local time despite duty officer shining searchlight on three boats as they approached the starboard side.  Boarding was on port side and thieves stole two life rafts before escaping.
2002-77
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Mar at 0300 local time while anchored at Belawan.  A single person boarded over the side and opened hawse pipe cover whereupon five more persons gained access via the anchor chain and attacked  dut
2002-78
INDONESIA:  The tug and barge boarded and hijacked 8 Mar at 0445 local time while anchored at Tanjung Balai, Karimun have been identified as 120-ton, Singapore flag tug (GUAN SENG 12) and 1,404 ton, Singapore flag barge (YUAN CHENG 19).  IMB broadcast an
2002-79
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
2002-80
NIGERIA:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 20 Mar at Lagos Anchorage.  Two persons boarded via the stern and held duty seaman hostage at gunpoint while they lowered three mooring lines into a waiting boat and escaped.
2002-81
INDIA:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 Mar at 0315 local time while at jetty no. 1, Haldia.  Thieves boarded at the forecastle and stole six hawsers.
2002-82
MALAYSIA:  A fishing boat captain was killed and a crew member injured 16 Mar when a four-man gang dressed in military fatigues robbed their boat off Beluran, near Sandakan.  Police later announced arrest of two Filipinos suspected in the incident and re
2002-83
INDONESIA:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 21 Mar at 0300 local time while berthed at jetty 5C, Pertamina terminal, Balikapan.  Anti-piracy watch noticed small unlit craft bearing four men with long bamboo poles at stern.  Crew mustered and thieves f
2002-84
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Mar at Balikpapan anchorage.  Two  persons boarded over the stern And held duty seaman at gunpoint.  The thieves lowered a mooring line into a waiting boat and escaped.
2002-85
INDONESIA:  An unidentified VLCC was boarded 19 Mar at 0445 local time while anchored at Balikpapan.  Three persons broke into the steering gear room and stole engine spares before being driven off by crew.
2002-86
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.  Crew raised alarm and the intruders fled without stealing anything.
2002-87
GUINEA:  The Ukraine flag fishing vessel (VOSTOCHNYY) was attacked 28 Mar at an unknown location off the Guinea coast by seven person who robbed it of $13,000  plus audio and video equipment.  No crew injuries reported but an electricity cable was shot t
2002-88
GUINEA:  The Ukraine flag tanker (SKHIDNYY) was boarded 27 Mar at 0520 UTC while in position 10-04N 016-23.5W in territorial waters near Conakry.  Ten persons armed with machine  guns stole cash (some accounts say $15,000), TV sets and radios. The thieve
2002-294
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 11 Oct at 0445 local time while berthed at Caltex Jetty No. 2, Dumai in  position 01 41.3N, 101 27.9E.  Three persons armed with knives entered engine room, held duty cadet at  knifepoint and demanded locke
2002-295
INDONESIA:   An unidentified salvage tug was boarded 9 Oct at 0100 local time while at Panjang anchorage.  Five persons armed with long knives were spotted by duty officer and fled when he raised alarm.
2002-296
INDONESIA:  An unidentified salvage tug was boarded 13 Oct. at 0420 local time while anchored in position 07-8.9S 112-39.8E, Surabaya. Three persons armed with knives were spotted by duty officer and escaped with ship's property in a waiting canoe which
2002-297
GUYANA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 16 Oct at 0945 local time while berthed at Georgetown.  Seven persons armed with long knives and machetes broke into forward store and stole ship's stores.  Alarm raised and thieves escaped in boat after t
2002-298
INDIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 19 Oct. while in position 22-19.2N, 088-06E in the Hooghly River.  One person from a six-meter wooden motorboat used a grappling hook to gain access at the stern.  Crew raised alarm and intruder jumped
2002-299
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was subject to attempted boarding 18 Oct at 0128 local time while underway in position 01 38N, 105 41E, near Pengibu Island.  Seven persons armed with long knives and iron bars were spotted by alert crew who di
2002-300
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.
2002-301
GEORGIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 21 Oct at 1935 local time while in port Poti.  Two persons armed with guns and pretending to be Customs Officers entered captain's cabin and beat him severely, stealing $76,192 in ship's cash.  Master  bo
2002-302
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.
2002-303
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 spen
2002-304
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 25 Oct at 0100 local time while at Cigading anchorage.  Two persons armed with long knives jumped overboard with a life raft when spotted by crew.
2002-305
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Oct at 0510 local time while in position 00 15S, 117 34E at Samarinda anchorage.  Five persons armed with knives boarded via the anchor chain and attacked the duty seaman, injuring his hand. Thieve
2002-306
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 on
2002-307
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 that armed robbery was common and to hire guards.
2002-308
NIGERIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 28 Oct between 0300 and 0315 local time while at berth no. 16, Apapa, Lagos.  Six armed persons threatened ship's crew before  escaping in a speedboat.  No report of losses.
2002-309
GHANA:    Antigua-flag container ship (ALEXANDRA) was boarded 2 Nov at 0300 UTC by between 5 and 7 armed persons while ship was at anchor outside Tema.  Alarm raised and intruders escaped in sea-going canoe.  Forecastle locker was discovered forced open
2003-151
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Apr at 2310 local time while in position 22 16N, 091 43.6E proceeding to Alpha anchorage, Chittagong.  Two persons stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
2003-152
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
2003-153
MALAYSIA:  The Singapore-flag LPG carrier (APOLLO PACIFIC) was chased 5 May at 1400 UTC, about midnight local time, by seven small craft apparently operating in concert with a larger mother ship.  The tanker was underway in position 03 37.34N, 111 04.81E
2003-154
SUSPICIOPUS APPROACH
INDONESIA:  An unidentified container ship reports being followed 29 Apr at 2300 local time by two unit speedboats while underway in position 00 58N, 105 04.5E. Crew directed searchlights at the boats which moved away (IMB).
2003-155
INDONESIA:  An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 3 Apr at 2350 local time while underway in position 02 36.7N, 108 53E in the vicinity of the Anambas/Natunas Islands.  The threatening boat dropped astern when ship increased speed (IMB)
2003-156
INDONESIA:  An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 30 Apr at 1645 UTC while underway in position 01 04N, 104 59E, east of Bintan Island.  The boarders took the duty officer and seaman hostage and handcuffed them before forcing them to the master's c
2003-157
INDONESIA:  An unidentified container ship was approached 30 Apr by 3 to 5 persons in a fast moving boat, while underway in position 00 55.8N, 105 05E.  Alert seaman raised alarm and the boat withdrew (IMB).
2003-158
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 to gain access from an unlit boat but moved away when crew flashed lights
2003-159
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).
2003-160
ECUADOR:   An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 11 May at 1900 local time while drifting 20 nm off the sea buoy, Guayaquil.  Two blue wooden speedboats approached but master took evasive measures and increased speed.  Five persons in o
2003-161
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 12 May at 0330 UTC while underway in position 14 20.5N, 050 36.7E.  Ship was approached by eight speedboats. Master took evasive action, raised alarm and sent distress messages.  Crew
2003-162
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 8 May at 0840 UTC while underway in position 13 18N, 050 22E.  A mother ship and three speedboats approached and the speed boats increased speed to 25 knots.  Master raised alarm, took
2003-163
INDIA:   The chemical tanker (SPIC EMERALD) was boarded in the early hours of 6 May in rough weather while at Chennai anchorage.  Seven persons armed with crude weapons threatened the crew and began looting crew belongings and ship's property.  The India
2003-164
BAY OF BENGAL:  Twenty-seven fishing trawlers operating in the Bay of Bengal were raided 7 May while 12 km off Andar Char, and were looted of fish, nets and other valuables.  The looted boats were returning to Bhola and Barisal after deep sea fishing. Su
2003-391
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Dec in the early morning while anchored at Jakarta and a liferaft stolen (IMB).
2003-392
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 2 Dec at 0630 UTC by a blue hulled speedboat while underway in position 05 32N, 097 36E, 20 nm north of Tanjung Jamboaye. The boat followed for 10 minutes and moved away when crew must
2003-393
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports 5 persons attempted to board 1 Dec at 0330 local time while ship was working cargo at Balikpapan anchorage. The five attempted to climb anchor chain but were spotted and chased by crew and onboard police who fi
2003-394
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 w
2003-395
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 bo
2004-1
INDIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 11 Dec while anchored at New Mangalore.  Crew raised alarm and boarding was aborted.
2004-2
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 16 Dec at 1910 local time while anchored in position 22-12.7N 091-43.2E at Chittagong anchorage 'B'.  Nine persons boarded at the forecastle, tied up a cadet and two shore watchmen and held them at k
2004-3
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Dec at 0325 UTC while anchored in position 01-05S 117-17E at Samarinda.  Thieves gained access via the hawse pipe, broke open  forecastle store and stole supplies and safety equipment.  Police chas
2004-4
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 21Dec at 0400 local time while anchored in position 01-54S 116-37E at Apar Bay.  Five persons armed with knives boarded via the hawsepipe from a speedboat.  The intruders threatened duty seaman with a
2004-5
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship reports attempt to board 20 Dec at 0620 local time while underway in position 01 08N, 103 30E, 7 nm NE of Pulau Karimun Besar.  Four persons in an unlit boat about 8m long approached from the port quarter b
2004-6
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 16 Dec at 0430 local time while underway in position 09-18S 132-15E.  Crew directed searchlight at persons in a long, narrow speedboat which followed the tanker before moving away.
2004-7
BENIN:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Dec at 0357 local time while anchored 3.5 miles south of fairway buoy at Cotonou anchorage.  Five persons armed with guns and knives took watchman and chief engineer hostage.  They broke into master's
2004-8
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach by about five boats 28 Dec at 0215 local time while underway in position 13-45.8N 048-49.0E.  About five boats were sighted 4 miles ahead and 2 of these closed in on both sides of t
2004-9
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.
2004-10
BANGLADESH:   The Bangladeshi coastal freighter (BARVINA) was attacked 31 Dec while at Chittagong port and looted of goods while crew were kept hostage at gunpoint.  Local operators reportedly refuse to lodge complaints with police fearing retaliatory at
2002-89
IVORY COAST:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 Mar at 2030 local time while at berth 18 Abidjan.  Thieves boarded from an unlit boat using grappling hooks and escaped with ship's stores.
2002-90
GHANA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Mar at 2250 UTC while at Tema anchorage.  About thirteen persons boarded from a small wooden boat via the anchor chain.  Crew  chased them and thy jumped overboard and escaped, apparently without steali
2002-91
GABON:  The Cyprus flag cargo ship (TORM COTE D'IVOIRE) was boarded during the night of 1-2 Apr while anchored in Port  Gentil Roads.  About 30 persons boarded and the master was beaten with a rifle butt suffering a broken nose and other injuries.  Thiev
2002-92
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 31 Mar at 0900 UTC while underway in position 14-00N 051-52.4E.  Three speedboats each with three persons wearing masks attempted to come alongside but abandoned attempt when crew mustered
2002-93
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified bulk carrier reported a suspicious approach 28 Mar at 2355 local time while underway in position 15-15N 051-40E.  Speedboat with four persons approached within eight meters of the starboard quarter but moved away when alarm
2002-94
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed of zinc anodes attached to its hull 29 Mar at 2030 local time while berthed at no. 2 berth Chittagong.  Five persons in a boat removed the anodes and escaped under pier when search light was directed a
2002-95
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 see
2002-96
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Mar at 1812 UTC while anchored at Apar Bay. Seven persons armed with guns and knives took duty seaman hostage, stole his wristwatch and removed mooring lines before escaping in their speedboat.
2002-97
INDONESIA:  An unidentified tug was boarded and hijacked 25 Mar at 0100 local time while berthed at Pulau Citlim jetty.  Thieves armed with knives  et three persons escape by jumping overboard and later released the other three crew.  Unlike other hijack
2002-98
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 25 Mar during the middle of the night by three persons armed with knives.  Duty seaman alerted crew and raised alarm, whereupon the intruders fled, apparently without taking anything.
2002-99
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 tan
2002-100
ECUADOR:  Container vessel (SEA TIGER) was boarded and robbed 9 Apr at 0100 local time while about 14 miles before its arrival at the data buoy at Guayaquil.  Eleven containers were  broached and several cartons thrown into the thieves' boat.  Master rep
2002-101
NIGERIA:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 Apr at 0330 UTC while at Lagos anchorage.  Armed persons stole ship's stores and an outboard motor from a lifeboat.  Duty seaman was  attacked with knives and bottles.  When crew sounded alarm thieves es
2002-102
NIGERIA:  Militant youths seized a crew boat and ten persons and held them hostage 1 Apr in the Dodo River.  The attack involved about 40 persons in 8 boats and was part of an operation that had begun about two weeks earlier by locals seeking compensatio
2002-310
INDIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 30 Oct at 1300 UTC while anchored in position 21 41N, 088 01E in the Sagar Roads anchorage, Hooghly River.  Thieves armed with long knives boarded at the bow and, while crew dealt with them, a second gang board
2002-311
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified container ship was boarded 30 Oct at 0430 local time while at Bravo Anchorage, Chittagong.  Ten persons armed with knives gained access at the stern. They threatened crew, broke open forecastle locker and stole stores. Alarm
2002-312
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
2002-313
INDONESIA:   Container ship (SINAR BATAM) was boarded 4 Nov at 0005 local time while underway in position 00 52.6N, 105 07.1E I vicinity of Bintan Island.  Eight persons armed with knives third mate hostage and forced him to call captain to bridge where
2002-314
INDONESIA:   Chemical tanker (MONT BLANC) was boarded 3 Nov at 0130 local time while underway in position 01 04N, 104 56E in vicinity of Bintan Island.  Group of about eight persons  boarded at stern and took chief engineer hostage, binding him with rope
2002-315
INDONESIA:   Container ship (CAPE YORK) was boarded 3 Nov at 0110 local time while underway in position 01 03.8N, 104 56.8E off Bintan Island.  Eight persons armed with knives entered ship's bridge but fled when crew raised alarm and warned others via sh
2002-316
INDONESIA:   An unidentified Ro-Ro was boarded 1 Nov at 0500 local time while at Balikpapan outer anchorage.  Ship was boarded over starboard quarter but intruders fled in their waiting boat when crew raised alarm.
2002-317
INDONESIA:   An unidentified Ro-Ro was boarded 31 Oct at 0300 local time while anchored in position 01 21S, 116 57E  Balikpapan outer anchorage.  Access was gained via anchor chain but crew raised alarm and intruders fled in their waiting boat.
2002-318
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 25 Oct at 0100 local time while at Cigading anchorage.  Two persons armed with long knives jumped overboard with a life raft when  spotted by crew.
2002-319
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 bo
2002-320
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Nov at 0340 local time while at pier no.1, east, Rio Haina.  Five persons armed with knives and wooden battens boarded via the forecastle, beta and tied the 2nd officer and  hit duty seaman
2002-321
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
2002-322
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 muste
2002-323
GULF OF ADEN-SOCOTRA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was attacked 7 Nov at 0001 UTC while underway in position 12 22N, 054 45E.  Two pirates armed with knives boarded from a boat, ransacked the master's cabin, held him hostage, and demanded money and the
2003-165
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker reports suspicious approach 10 May between 2040 and 2110 local time while underway in position 04 30S, 107 20E in the Java Sea.  A speedboat making 25 knots approached from the starboard bow and followed at a
2003-166
INDONESIA:  An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 8 May at 0340 local time while underway in position  00 48.79N, 105 06.10E off Bintan Island.  Seven pirates armed with guns and knives boarded from a speedboat.  Duty crew were attacked on deck and
2003-167
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 7 May at 0500 UTC while underway in position 01-04N, 105-06E off Bintan Island.  Eight persons armed with guns and knives took master, chief engineer, chief officer and watchman hostage, stole ship's
2003-168
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 whi
2003-169
BULGARIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 May between 1630 and 1915 local time while berthed at Bourgas. Thieves entered the master's cabin and stole ship's cash (IMB).
2003-170
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified bulk carrier was followed 18 May at 0745 local time by six persons in two speedboats while underway in position 12 21N, 045 12E, 30 mi SE of Aden.  The bulk carrier was followed for 45 minutes and when the boats approached
2003-171
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 17 May at 1010 local time while underway in position 12 53.2N, 049 22.5E.  Twelve persons in a vessel towing two small boats approached to within 1 nm and then transferred to the small
2003-172
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 17 May at 0930 UTC by two speedboats with four persons each while underway in position 13 12N, 048 41E. Ship raised alarm and crew activated fire hoses, whereupon boats moved away (
2003-173
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified cargo ship reports being chased 17 May at 0750 local time while underway in position 14 42.2N, 051 34E.  Three "well-equipped" fast craft doing 20 knots pursued the ship for 1 hour 15 minutes before master raised alarm, cr
2003-174
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 16 May at 0400 local time while underway in position 12 18N, 047 33E.  Six persons in a speedboat followed for one hour before heading for the ship and attempting to board. Crew raised
2003-175
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified chemical tanker reports being followed 15 May at 1030 local time while underway in position 13 24.8N, 049 09.0E.  Five speedboats containing 5 to 6 persons each followed at a distance of 3 nm.  When boats approached to with
2003-176
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded16 May at 0100 UTC while at Chittagong anchorage 'A'.  Five persons armed with steel bars boarded at bow but jumped overboard and escaped empty handed when crew raised alarm (IMB).
2004-11
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Jan at 2230 UTC while anchored in position 01-21S 116-58E at Balikpapan.  Five persons gained access via the hawse pipe, entered the bosun's store, and store ship's stores and safety equipment.
2004-12
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.
2004-13
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
2004-14
INDONESIA:   The bulk carrier (ROSINA TOPIC) was boarded 12 Jan at 0230 local time while anchored at Samarinda in position 01-02S 117-15E.  Four persons armed with long knives and steel  bars gained access via the hawse pipe and threatened the duty seama
2004-15
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Jan during the early morning at Tarahan coal terminal.  Armed persons entered the engine room and stole spare parts.
2004-16
GHANA:   An unidentified LPG tanker reports attempt to board 17 Jan at 0330 local time while ship was anchored at Tema.  Persons in two boats approached but fled when alarm raised.
2004-17
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Jan at 2100 local time while at anchorage Alpha, Bangladesh.  Four armed persons gained access via the stern but fled empty handed when anti-piracy watch responded.
2004-18
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 14 Jan at 1423 UTC while underway in position 01-42.6N 105-48.1E.  Two speedboats approached and one crossed under bows, but moved away when crew directed searchlights against them.
2004-19
GHANA:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reports two attempts to board 22 Jan at 0255 and 0350 local time while anchored at Tema.  The first occasion involved seven persons in a  single boat, while the second involved about 20 persons in two boat
2004-20
GHANA:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 22 Jan at 0030 UTC while anchored .7 mi. from the Tema breakwater.  Three persons stole ship's stores before escaping.
2004-21
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 23 Jan at 1215 UTC while anchored in position 01-11S 116-46E, Balikpapan.  Ten persons armed with knives assaulted the duty seaman and tied him up while they stole ship's property and escaped down the
2004-22
HAITI:   An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 27 Jan at 0350 local time while in position 18-33.8N 072-22.9W, anchorage 'd', Port au Prince.  Four persons armed with knives tried to board using grappling hooks but fled when duty seaman
2004-23
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 l
2004-24
NIGERIA:   An unidentified supply vessel was boarded 28 Jan at 1515 local time while berthed at Ohne Port.  Three persons tried to steal ship's stores but jumped into their canoe and fled  when duty seaman raised alarm.  Seaman was slightly injured in th
2004-25
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 sou
2002-103
GABON:  The Liberian flag cargo ship (SEA BRILLIANCE) was one of two ships attacked during the night of 31 Mar-1 Apr at Owendo mooring station.  Master and chief mate were injured and  the mate hospitalized.  The ship's safe was emptied.
2002-104
GABON:  The Cyprus-flag cargo ship (TIM BUCK) was one of two ships attacked during the night of 31 Mar-1 Apr at Owendo mooring station.  Master reported seriously injure din machete  attack.  This marks three attacks accompanied by significant violence i
2002-105
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 inc
2002-106
GULF OF ADEN:  An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 4 Apr at 0745 UTC while underway in position 14-21N 050-41E. Five speedboats each with 3 to 4 persons approached on  the starboard beam at a distance of about five miles.  The five boats p
2002-107
INDIA:  An unidentified barge under tow in position 08-55N 076-05E was boarded and robbed 3 Apr at 0230 UTC off  Quilon port.  Three persons boarded the barge from two boats with  four persons each.  The thieves stole mooring lines.
2002-108
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 043-07.7E when boats were observed on reciprocal course.  At one mile boats reve
2002-109
INDONESIA:  An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded and robbed 5 Apr at 0100 local time while anchored at Belawan.  Three persons climbed the anchor chain, broke into the forward  locker and stole ship's stores.  When crew was alerted the thieves jum
2002-110
GHANA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Mar at 2250 UTC while at Tema anchorage. About thirteen persons boarded from a small wooden boat via the anchor chain.  Crew chased them and they jumped overboard and escaped, apparently without stealin
2002-111
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 whit
2002-112
An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 12 Apr at 0430 local time while anchored at Chittagong.  Four persons armed with knives stole ship's stores before watch raised alarm and the intruders escaped in a motorboat.
2002-113
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
2002-114
INDONESIA:  An unidentified LPG carrier was boarded 9 Apr at 0200 local time while anchored at Bontang.  Thieves boarded via the anchor chain, broke into forecastle and stole ship's stores.
2002-115
EAST CHINA SEA:   An unidentified chemical tanker reports suspicious approach 12 Apr at 0100 local time while underway in position 25-22.7N 120-19.4E.  A very fast craft approached abeam. Ship's master altered course, switched on all lights, and directed
2002-116
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.
2002-117
ECUADOR:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 23 Apr at 0155 local time while approaching the pilot buoy at Guayaquil.  Four persons were spotted on deck near container bay 15 by a guard at whom they fired two shots before jumping over side and f
2002-324
INDIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 6 Nov at 0145 local time while in position 13 05.8N, 080 21.8E, Chennai anchorage.  Three persons from a speedboat used grappling hooks to gain access.  Alert watch sounded alarm and the intruders jumpe
2002-325
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 bo
2002-326
GULF OF ADEN-SOCOTRA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports being called on VHF 16 Nov at 1616 UTC by persons in a small boat who attempted to get vessel to alter course toward the boat under the ruse that it would run into fishing nets.  Bulk carrier w
2002-327
INDIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 18 Nov at 0210 local time while at anchor off fairway buoy, Cochin.  One person boarded at forecastle while four accomplices remained  in their boat.  Duty seaman raised alarm and intruder jumped overbo
2002-328
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was approached 17 Nov at 0550 local time while anchored in position 22 15N, 091 45E, Chittagong.  Duty officer raised alarm and boats moved away, but at 0640 thieves in a boat stole all the zinc anodes from rudd
2002-329
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 7 Nov at 0205 local time at Chittagong anchorage. Seven persons armed with knives, crowbars and large hooks boarded at the stern and threatened duty cadet with a knife.  Duty seaman raised alarm and in
2002-330
INDONESIA:   An unidentified VLCC was boarded 12 Nov at 1845 UTC while anchored in position 01 21.5S, 116.58E at Balikpapan.  Five persons climbed anchor chain but escaped when spotted and alarm raised.
2002-331
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
2002-332
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified LPG carrier was boarded 22 Nov at 0030 local time while moored at buoys, Rio Haina by six persons, one armed with a rifle.  Duty seaman sounded alarm and thieves jumped into the sea.  Crew later discovered safety equ
2002-333
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports being approached 20 Nov at 1810 UTC by two large speedboats.  Ship was underway in position 12 05N, 051 40E at time. Boats approached to within 4 m and increased speed from 5.5 knots to 15.5 knots. Mas
2002-334
GULF OF ADEN-SOCOTRA:   A bulk carrier reports that 19 Nov at 2250 UTC, while underway in position 13 04N, 057 07E, east of Socotra, persons aboard a large boat called via VHF and ordered master to alter course toward them.  Master ignored the call, illu
2002-335
BAB-EL-MANDEB:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 21 Nov at 0503 UTC while underway in position 12 41N, 043 20E.  Eight persons in two white speedboats "attempted to board" (NFI) but crew raised alarm and pressurized fire hoses an
2002-336
MALAYSIA:  According to a 24 Nov report two fishermen were robbed of their outboard engines a week prior by a group of pirates armed with M16s.  The thieves fled in the direction of the southern Philippines.  Malaysian forces have added boats to patrol t
2002-337
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified fishing boat was fired upon 17 Nov at 0130 local time while casting nets 67 nm off Pantai Remis, Perak. One crew member was struck by a bullet before the captain steered the boat toward the coast.
2003-177
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 May at 1850 UTC while at Chittagong anchorage 'A'.  Two persons boarded at the stern but escaped empty handed when duty seaman raised alarm (IMB).
2003-178
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 dir
2003-179
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 17 May at 0050 local time while underway in position 03 07N, 105 10E in the Anambas Islands.  Three small craft were observed  on radar to increase speed from 15 to 35 knots and head directly t
2003-180
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 16 May at 1940 UTC while in position 01 42.1N, 101.26.9E, Dumai anchorage.  Three persons armed with long knives stole engine spares and escaped when crew raised alarm (IMB).
2003-181
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 14 May at 0230 local time while underway in position 01 35S, 117 16.8E, 25 miles from the outer buoy, Balikpapan.  The pirates stole two life rafts and a mooring line.  Earlier that day five person
2003-182
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was pursued and fired upon by machine gun fire 13 May at 0545 UTC while underway in position 04 31N, 098 23E off Kuala Langsa, Sumatra.  Four persons dressed in military style uniforms and armed with machine guns
2003-183
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 13 May at 0445 local time while underway in position 01 25N, 105 25E off Bintan Island.  Five persons armed with knives and guns boarded at stern and took a crew member hostage.  They went to the br
2003-184
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  whis
2003-185
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 12 May at 0340 local time while anchored off buoy no. 24, Buenaventura. Four persons armed with long knives boarded at the forecastle, took duty seaman hostage and tied him up.  They broke into forecas
2003-186
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified chemical tanker reports being followed 20 May at 0600 UTC while underway in position 14 14.5N, 050 29.7E.  Two speedboats paralleled the tanker's course for 30 minutes until crew mustered and activated fire hoses, whereupo
2003-187
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 21 May at 1945 local time while at Chittagong anchorage 'B'.  One person armed with a steel bar gained access at the forecastle but jumped overboard and escaped in a boat with three accomplices wh
2003-188
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 25 May at 0200 local time while underway in position 01 02.3N, 105 00.3E off Pulau Bintan.  Twelve persons armed with guns and knives stole ship's cash and equipment and crew's belongings before leaving
2003-189
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 May at 0315 local time while in position 02 57S, 118 35E in the South Makassar Strait. The thieves boarded at the forecastle and stole a life raft.  Boarding via the forecastle suggests ship was at
2003-190
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 w
2004-26
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
2004-27
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
2004-28
PRATES
INDONESIA:  An unidentified chemical tanker reports attempted boarding 30 Jan at 1530 UTC while underway in position 02 02S, 108 33E, south of Karang Ontario light house, Karimata  Strait.  Four boats approached the tanker; one each from port and  starbo
2004-29
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 30 Jan at 0330 local time while underway in position 01 23.5N, 117 10.0E, 23 nm from Balikpapan.  Four persons armed with long knives stole two life rafts and fled.
2004-30
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
2004-31
BRAZIL:   An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 5 Feb at 0815 UTC while in position 01-24-09S 048-30-18W at Belem inner anchorage.  Four persons operating form a small boat stole ship's stores.
2004-32
DERELICT VESSEL
BANGLADESH:   The Mongolian flag (STAR 4) was boarded 7 Feb at 0300 local time while at Chittagong inner anchorage by a gang which stole property from the ship which was awaiting scrapping.  Two watchmen who tried to resist the thieves were injured and l
2004-33
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,
2004-34
TUGBOAT
MALACCA STRAIT:   An unidentified tug, with barge in tow, was fired upon 9 Feb at 1900 UTC while underway in position 04-37N 099-28E in the Northern Malacca Strait.  Ten persons in a wooden fishing boat opened fire with automatic weapons and the tug's cr
2004-35
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.
2004-36
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 4 Feb at 1550 UTC while underway in position 02-43N 118-34E, Celebes Sea.  Ten persons armed with knives and crowbars  and operating in three speedboats ten meters in length were deterred
2004-37
INDONESIA:   Four crew members of the 640-ton tanker (CHERRY 201) were reported shot dead 5 Feb following the failure of negotiations for payment of ransom in a previously unreported 5 Jan hijack of the ship with a cargo of 1,000 tons of palm oil off Ace
2004-38
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was approached 12 Feb at 0744 UTC while drifting in position 05-09N 004-21E off Lagos by five persons armed with guns in a tugboat.  Master raised alarm and ship gathered speed whereupon the tug moved away toward E
2002-118
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
2002-119
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified special purpose ship reports suspicious approach 18 Apr at 0848 local time while in position 12-22.6N 044-12.9E.  Six men in a seven-meter boat approached to a distance of about 3 cables but withdrew when fire hoses were d
2002-120
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.
2002-121
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 lod
2002-122
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified fishing trawler was hijacked 10 Apr after departing Kuching, Sarawak.  Trawler was taken to Pemangkat, Kalimantan where its owners were negotiating release.
2002-123
PRIATES
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier  was boarded and robbed 18 Apr at 2315 local time while anchored at Adang Bay. One person armed with a knife escaped with ship's stores when crewraised alarm and fled in a waiting boat containing three accomplice
2002-124
EAST CHINA SEA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 22 Apr at 2000 local time while underway in position 10-46N 111-12E 130 miles off the coast of Vietnam.  Two unlit boats making 25 knots came up from astern and approached to with
2002-125
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
2002-126
ECUADOR:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reported suspicious approach 27 Apr at 0230 UTC while underway at 21 knots off Guayaquil.  A speedboat containing four persons passed close abeam.  When crew switched on lights and sounded alarm boat wit
2002-127
ECUADOR:   An unidentified container ship reported an attempt to board 25 Apr while underway in position 01-10S 081-20W 21 nm west of Isla de la Plata.  Three persons in a speedboat came within three meters of ship but withdrew when crew mustered and swi
2002-128
24-APR-2002
ECUADOR:   The Antigua flag container ship (MAERSK LA GUAIRA) was boarded early 24 Apr as it entered Manta harbor.  Thieves broke in a container at that time.  Later the same day as the ship was entering Guayaquil persons boarded the ship at the entrance
2002-129
2002-130
SUSPICICIOUS APPROACH
MERCHANET VESSEL
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
2002-131
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 26 Apr at 0400 local time while at IOI berth, Sandakan. Thieves broke into forward storeroom and stole ship's stores before escaping in a boat.  Storeroom had anti-piracy lock (not specified) but thieves rem
2002-132
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 26 Apr at 0030 UTC while at working anchorage, Tanjung Manis.  The thieves broke into forward storeroom and stole ship's stores.  Master reported to local police.
2002-338
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 24 Nov at 2030 UTC while anchored in position 03 12S, 116 20E at Pemancingan.  Six persons armed with knives boarded via the anchor chain from a wooden boat.  Duty officer raised alarm, crew mustered, a
2002-339
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 20 Nov between 1000 and 1100 UTC while anchored in position 01 24.0S, 116 56.8E at Balikpapan.  Six persons armed with long knives and crowbars came up the anchor chain, broke open forward store and stole s
2002-340
GUYANA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 2 Dec between 0100 and 0130 local time while inbound to Georgetown. Thieves stole stores from forecastle locker and escaped.
2002-341
NIGERIA:   A Nigerian fishing trawler was attacked 28 Nov while anchored at the Fairway Buoy, East Mole, Lagos.  About 20 masked and painted thieves approached the boat in two high-speed motorboats and stole part of their catch.  Some of the fishing boat
2002-342
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 min
2002-343
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tug and barge were hijacked 1 Dec at 2030 local time while anchored in position 01 03.46N, 103 23.54E.  Eight persons armed with guns assaulted the second engineer and tied him to a barge anchored nearby before escaping in th
2002-344
INDONESIA:  An unidentified ro-ro ship was boarded 26 Nov at 2150 UTC while anchored in position 00 14.7S, 117 32.8E at  Samarinda anchorage.  Three persons gained access via the stern and tried to steal a life raft.  Crew raised alarm and the three fled
2002-345
INDONESIA:   An unidentified ro-ro vessel was boarded 25 Nov at 0100 UTC while anchored in position 00 14.7S, 117 32.8E at Samarinda anchorage (presumably same vessel as in #20020344).  Persons posing as stevedores broke into bosun's stores, stole safety
2002-346
2002-347
SINGAPORE STRAIT Ten 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'
2002-348
INDONESIA On 2 Nov. at 1810Z pirates armed with long knives boarded container ship while underway. They entered bridge and threatened duty officer, who sounded alarm. Pirates escaped empty-handed.
2002-349
INDONESIA.  At 1830Z on 2 Nov. about eight pirates armed with long knives boarded chemical tanker at stern. Pirates tried to break open captain's safe but failed. They then took Ch. Engineer hostage, tied his hands, assaulted him, and robbed his personal
2002-350
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 9 Dec at 0120 local time while underway 1 nm west of sea buoy at Buenaventura outer roads.  Seven persons in a wooden motorboat attempted to board using grappling hooks but were r
2002-351
ARABIAN SEA:   An unidentified cargo ship reported suspicious approach 5 Dec at 2355 local time while underway in position 16 24.9N, 061 24.2E.  An unlit vessel was spotted on radar 8 nm ahead, proceeding at 5 knots.  Unknown vessel increased speed to 25
2003-191
NIGERIA:   An unidentified roll-on/roll-off ship was boarded 30 May at 0330 local time while anchored in position 06 17N, 003 22E at Lagos.  Four persons armed with knives and wooden clubs assaulted duty seaman who nonetheless raised alarm.  The thieves
2003-192
INDIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 30 May at 1950 local time while at Chochin anchorage.  Ten persons boarded at the forecastle but jumped overboard and escaped when crew sounded alarm (IMB).
2003-193
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was raided 2 Jun at 1030 local time while preparing to depart Mongla, with pilot on board.  Twenty persons armed with long knives and axes threatened the crew, stole ship's property and stores, and left after 30
2003-194
MALAYSIA:  An unidentified livestock carrier reports interdiction 30 May at 0515 while underway in position 01 18.2N, 104 07.3E in the Johor Port pilot boarding ground.  Two unlit boats with 4 to 7 persons each were sighted 6.5 cables (about .65 nm) ahea
2003-195
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 31 May at 2355 while underway in position 01 03S, 107 17E near Mendanau Island, Gelasa Strait. Four persons armed with long knives took two crew hostage and held them at knifepoint. The remaining crew muste
2003-196
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
2003-197
LIBERIA:  The Antigua-flag cargo ship (ST. PAULI) was boarded 4 May (reported 4 Jun) at 0615 while awaiting pilot outside breakwater at Monrovia.  Eight persons in fatigue uniforms demanded to board the ship from a big canoe, declaring they were part of
2003-198
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified tug towing a tanker was shadowed 3 Jun while underway in position 12 45N, 045 38E.  Two boats with seven men each were kept at bay when crew mustered and activated fire hoses.  Twenty minutes later the same two boats appro
2003-199
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 gen
2003-200
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 attempte
2003-201
JAMAICA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Jun at 0140 local time while at the inner anchorage, Kingston. Four persons were spotted on the forecastle; duty officer raised alarm and the intruders fled empty handed (IMB).
2003-202
JAMAICA:   An unidentified  bulk carrier was boarded 9 Jun at 0415 local time while five miles from the sea buoy, Kingston, awaiting a pilot.  Duty officer sounded alarm and the thieves escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
2004-39
NDONESIA:   Three trawlers with a total crew of 12 persons were boarded 2 Feb at 1100 local time at Pulau Jerajak. Twelve persons approached under the pretext of buying fish and when they got close five persons armed with M16 rifles took the 10 hostage.
2004-40
INDONESIA:   The Indonesian flag tug (SINGSING MARINER) and its barge (KAPUAS 68) with a cargo of 3,000 tons of palm oil were attacked 9 Feb at midnight on passage from Satui, Kalimantan for Butterworth, Malaysia.  Four pirates boarded the barge, kidnapp
2004-41
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.
2004-42
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.
2004-43
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 the 24-person crew were freed 23 Feb at Beravo, about 150 km south of
2004-44
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 15 Feb at 0245 local time while at Dumai outer anchorage. Duty officer raised alarm; crew directed searchlights at boat with several persons, and manned charged fir hoses and boarding was aband
2004-45
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 the IMB which in turn notified local authorities who arrived on the sce
2004-46
HAITI:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 23 Feb at 0230 local time while at anchorage 'F', Port Au Prince. One persons boarded but fled empty handed, with 3 accomplices in a boat, when duty officer raised alarm.
2004-47
NIGERIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 29 Feb at 2300 UTC at Lagos anchorage.  Four persons threw glass bottles and pieces of metal at crew as they stole ship's stores  and escaped.
2004-48
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified yacht was boarded 27 Feb at 1530 local time by persons armed with automatic rifles and big knives, while underway in position 13-25N 047-30E.  The thieves  stole cash and valuables from the yacht's crew and escaped.
2004-49
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified yacht reports being followed suspiciously 23 Feb at 1900 UTC while underway in position 13-45N 049-50E.  Yacht's master took evasive action and boat moved away.
2004-50
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.
2004-51
BANGLADESH:   Seven trawlers were looted and one crew member is missing after pirates struck 27 Feb off Bangladesh's Patharghata Coast.  Three trawlers were attacked at noon 30 km s. e. of Patharghatta and 4 were attacked that night.  The pirates reporte
2004-52
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 rou
2002-133
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Apr at 0210 local time while at Senipah anchorage.  Two persons stole a life raft, lifejackets and ship's stores.  When crew mustered thieves jumped overboard and escaped in a small boat.
2002-134
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Apr at 1300 UTC while anchored at Chittagong anchorage 'A'.  Armed persons were discovered and jumped overboard escaping with safety equipment.
2002-135
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.
2002-136
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 5 May in the early morning while at anchor at Tanjung Priok.  The thieves entered the engine room, tied up the 4th engineer and stole his radio as well as engine spares and escaped before alarm was raised.
2002-137
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 2 May at 2359 while at Jorong anchorage.  About 15 to 20 persons were spotted already aboard by the anti-piracy watch which raised alarm and mustered crew.  Thieves left after stealing ship's stores.  C
2002-138
GUYANA:   An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding during the night of 2 May while anchored at Golden Grove on the Demerara River, Georgetown, Guyana.  Boarding was aborted when crew raised alarm.
2002-139
GHANA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 2 May at 0200 local time while anchored at Accra.  Ship's stores stolen before alarm raised and port control informed.  Police patrol boat detained one boat with stolen stores.
2002-140
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 11 May at 2100 local time while underway in position 12-30 N, 046-23E.  An unlit boat approached from the port bow and crossed ahead to try to approach from the starboard side. Crew
2002-141
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 12 May at 1555 UTC while underway in position 00-55N 105-11E near the Berhala Strait.  Seven pirates armed with long knives broke open accommodation f\door and took a cadet hostage at knifepoint for
2002-142
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports three warning shots being fired at it by "pirates" 11 May at 2140 local time while ship was anchored in position 01-19S 127-45E in the Molucca Sea.  Ship weighed anchored as pirates kept firing at bridge.
2002-143
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 10 during "hours of darkness" while at berth PT ISAB Wharf, Panjang. Thieves boarded unobserved and broke into forecastle stores stealing a large quantity of ship's stores.  Crew suspect ship was boarde
2002-144
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.
2002-145
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.
2002-146
ECUADOR:   An unidentified cargo ship reports suspicious approach and probable attempt to board 13 May at 0220 UTC while underway in position 00-52S 081-16W off Isla de la Plata. A fast speedboat with four persons came alongside and remained there as shi
2002-352
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified Indonesian fishing trawler was attacked 28 Nov at 2230 local time while off Bukit Tinggi, Tuaran, Sabah.  Two assailants armed with M-16 rifles boarded from a small boat and demanded the captain turn over his identification do
2002-353
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported being followed 9 Dec between 1000 and 1100 local time by a small speed boat while underway in position 05 51N, 096 20E.  Two persons in boat were described as wearing big hats and with their faces partly
2002-354
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 7 Dec at 2300 local time while anchored at Semarang.  Persons posing at stevedores hid behind a cargo of plywood on a barge alongside the ship before trying to board.  Boarding averted when they were
2002-355
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
2002-356
JAMAICA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 15 Dec between 0500 and 0545 local time while at the fairway buoy, Kingston. Thieves stole ship's property and broke into a container, stealing cargo.
2002-357
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Dec at 0110 UTC while anchored in position 10 19.2N, 075 31.5W Bahia de Cartagena.  Five persons climbed up anchor chain and broke into Bosun's store.  Crew sounded alarm and thieves jumped overboard, esca
2002-358
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported attempT to board 11 Dec at 1805 local time while at Lagos anchorage.  Six persons armed with M16s attempted to climb the anchor chain from a speedboat but aborted the attempt when confronted with an alert
2002-359
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.
2002-360
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 17 Dec at 0530 local time while at Samarinda anchorage.  Five persons armed with knives boarded on the starboard side.  Duty seaman was injured while escaping after sounding alarm.  The intruders jumped
2002-361
INDONESIA:   A liquefied gas carrier was boarded 16 Dec at 0610 local time at Jakarta anchorage.  Four persons stole safety equipment and escaped in a wooden boat.
2002-362
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 15 Dec at 1805 local time while anchored in position 04 01.7S, 115 59.97E, 2.3 nm from IBT anchorage, Pulau Laut.  Two  persons from a high speed boat attempted to climb the anchor chain
2002-363
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded  11 Dec at 1320 local time while anchored at Jakarta.  Armed person from a small boat stole ship's property and stores before escaping in their boat
2002-364
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier reported being followed 9 Dec between 1000 and 1100 local time by a small speed boat while underway in position 05 51N, 096 20E.  Two persons in boat were described as wearing big hats and with their faces partly
2003-1
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified Indonesian fishing trawler was attacked 28 Nov at 2230 local time while off Bukit Tinggi, Tuaran, Sabah. Two assailants armed with M-16 rifles boarded from a small boat and demanded the captain turn over his identification doc
2003-2
TUG AND BARGE
INDONESIA:  An unidentified tug and barge were hijacked 22 Dec at 0400 local time from Tanjung Uban, Batam.  The hijackers took the master and mate toward shore in a speedboat and later released the mate who made a report at Tanjung Pinang, Bintan. The t
2003-203
HAITI:   An unidentified cargo ship was robbed 25 May (reported 17 Jun) while at South Pier, Port Au Prince.  Forecastle store was broken into and ship's stores stolen along with bagged cargo either by stevedores r persons who boarded with them (IMB).
2003-204
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 12 Jun at 2300 local time while at Barranquilla anchorage.  Three persons n a boat gained access at the forecastle using grappling hooks. Crew raised alarm and intruders escaped, apparently empty hande
2003-205
COLOMBIA:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 10 Jun at 1950 local time while at Berth No. 5, Buenaventura.  Two persons went to the boat deck while a third went into the engine room.  Safety equipment was stolen from two life rafts and the thieves e
2003-206
GULF OF GUINEA:  An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 13 Jun at 0730 UTC while underway in position 09 05S, 015 35W about 90 nm west of the Guinea Coast. 15 to 20 persons in a wooden boat apparently abandoned their attempt when duty offi
2003-207
GULF OF GUINEA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports being boarded and robbed 12 Jun between 2200 and 0600 UTC while underway between 10 53S, 017 17W and 09 38N, 016 05W about 60 to 90 nm west of Guinea.  Ship's stores are reported stolen by persons wh
2003-208
ANGOLA:   An unidentified supply vessel was boarded 13 Jun between 0300 and 0600 local time while anchored in Luanda Bay. Thieves stole ship's equipment (IMB).
2003-209
GLUF OF ADEN:   An unidentified cargo ship reports being followed in a suspicious manner 13 Jun at 0001 UTC while underway in position 13 29.6N, 049 11.7E, south of Mukalla, Aden.  Two speedboats moved away when ship altered course, switched on lights an
2003-210
INDIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 16 Jun at 0200 local time while at Chennai anchorage.  Three persons boarded at the forecastle, broke open a locker and stole ship's stores.  Thieves escaped into a waiting boat when spotted and when alar
2003-211
INDIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Jun at 1310 local time while at Chennai anchorage.  Three persons broke into forecastle locker and stole ship's equipment.  The thieves escaped in a boat containing six accomplices (IMB).
2003-212
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 11Jun about 2130 local time while at fertilizer jetty, Chittagong.  Three persons injured two watchmen and stole ship's stores. Thieves escaped in a boat containing seven accomplices (IMB).
2003-213
BAB EL MANDEB:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 13 Jun at 2245 local time while underway in position 12 46N, 043 15E.  Duty officer raised alarm upon approach of fast boat and turned searchlights in its direction, whereupon boat mo
2003-214
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).
2003-215
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified container ship was boarded 23 Jun at 0330 local time while in position 22 03.8N, 091 40.3E off Chittagong anchorage area. Two armed persons boarded in a heavy rain and stole ship's stores before escaping when crew raised alar
2003-216
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified LPG carrier reports being obstructed in its passage of the Pussur River on 22 Jun at 1618 local time while underway in position 22 23N, 089 37.4E near Mongla. About ten persons in small fishing boats first attempted to obstru
2003-217
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 18 Jun at 0330 local time while at Chittagong anchorage.  Three persons armed with long knives boarded from two boats and escaped with ships stores when spotted.  The same persons reportedly later made
2003-218
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 o
2004-53
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
2004-54
INDONESIA:   The bulk carrier (SINAR ANDALAS) was chased and fired upon 24 Feb at 0220 UTC while underway in position 05-35N 096-30E off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh Province.  The ship suffered bullet holes in windows and paneling, but no personnel cas
2004-55
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 1 Mar at 2315 UTC while anchored in position 06-02S 106-54E at Jakarta Roads.  Five persons armed with knives stole a liferaft and escaped in a motor boat when alarm raised.
2004-56
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 5 Mar at 2110 local time while anchored at Mamonal inner anchorage in approximate position 10-19N 075-31W.  Three persons armed with knives threatened the chief officer and duty seaman before escaping with a
2004-57
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
2004-58
GHANA:   A local boat, identified as (AVIJAJA), loaded with scrap, was attacked 5 Mar after it anchored at Takoradi in approximate position 04-53N 001-44W for repairs.  About 200 persons, operating from canoes dismantled the vessel's communications, stol
2004-59
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified tanker reports observing five boats drifting  8 Mar at 0700 in position 12-27N 044-42E at a distance of about 5 nm.  Boats suddenly accelerated to within one mile of vessel's stern before moving away as crew mustered and a
2004-60
GULF OF ADEN:   Unidentified vehicle carrier reports small boat with powerful engine and containing four persons followed from astern 3 Mar at 0330 while underway in position 14-42N 050-56E.  Ship altered course toward open sea and boat withdrew.
2004-61
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified tanker reports encountering two boats with a line strung between them 2 Mar at 0315 local time while underway in position 21-33.7N 091-35.5E east of Maiskhal Island.  As tanker passed between the boats the boats wee drawn into
2004-62
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 6 Mar at 0640 local time at a Tajung Priok berth in approximate position 06-06S 106-53E.  Three persons armed with knives and battens beat up duty officer injuring his stomach, back and legs, but escape
2004-63
INDONESIA:   An unidentified LPG tanker reports approach 5 Mar at 1430 UTC  by an unlit boat while underway in position 01-48S 108-04E.  When boat got within 20 meters crew raised alarm and boat moved away.
2004-64
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was approached 3 Mar at 0400 UTC while at anchor, Tanjung Priok, in approximate position 06-06S 106-53E by 3 boats under the pretext of doing business.  Crew ordered boats to move away but later discovered that
2004-65
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports attempted boarding 13 Mar at 1620 local time while underway in position 04-51.2N 098-19.5E off the east coast of Aceh Province.  Eight  persons armed with machine guns attempted to board from a fishing boat.  S
2002-147
CAMEROON:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 20 May at 0550 UTC while berthed at Douala Port.  Persons armed with knives boarded but were spotted by watch which raised  alarm.  The intruders escaped by jumping over the side; no mention
2002-148
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified cargo ship reports suspicious approach 20 May at 1330 local time while underway in position 14-32N 049-39E.  A blue colored boat kept coming closer despite the ship altering course.  When fire hoses activated boat moved aw
2002-149
GUYANA:   An unidentified gas carrier was boarded 15 May at 0410 local time while underway in the inner roads port of Rome. Thieves armed with knives stole ship's stores and escaped.  A  second attack was made at 0435 while ship was mooring and thieves s
2002-150
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 24 May at 0250 local time while at Isab wharf, Panjang.  Six persons armed with knives entered engine room, tied up duty oiler, stole a large amount of engine spares and escaped through the emergency do
2002-151
INDONESIA:   An unidentified Netherlands flag dredger was attacked by gunfire from a small boat 22 May at 2250 local time while underway in position 01-08.13N 103-45.4E.  Dredger took  evasive action and reported to Vessel Traffic Information System befo
2002-152
INDONESIA:   An unidentified Panamanian flag dredger was pursued 22 May at 2140 local time while underway in position 01-07.7N 103-45.7E by a small craft with flashing yellow light.  A second boat joined the first and both attempted to stop the dredge by
2002-153
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports attempted boarding 20 May at 0300 local time while at Belawan anchorage. Intruders armed with long knives attempted to gain access via the  anchor chain but duty watch raised alarm and boarding was aborted.
2002-154
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 May at 2320 local time while anchored at Barranquilla.  Ten persons broke into forward lockers and stole a large quantity of ship's store before escaping in a big speedboat.
2002-155
MADAGASCAR:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 May at 0140 local time while berthed at Diego Suarez.  Four armed persons boarded from a small boat and broke open the forward locker room which they took ship's stores.  Anti piracy watch threatened
2002-156
MADAGASGAR:   Armed thieves boarded an unidentified cargo ship 24 May at its berth at Diego Suarez.  Thieves stole safety equipment from lifeboats before escaping.
2002-157
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified tanker reports approach 1 Jun at 0745 local time while underway in position 13-14.8N 042-56.5E about 25 nm from the northern entrance to the Bab el Mandeb.  "Several" speedboats closed in and suddenly increased speed.  Tan
2002-158
INDIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 Jun at 0620 while at outer anchorage, Kakinada. Armed persons boardedvia the anchor chain, broke into the forecastle locker, and stole  ship's stores.
2002-159
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 5 Jun at 2300 local time while berthed at Barranquilla.  Three persons broke into portside locker but jumped over board and escaped with watch sounded alarm.  No information on losses.
2002-160
GUYANA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 9 Jun at 0500 local time while berthed at Georgetown.  Thieves stole ship's stores.
2003-3
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship reports approach by two boats 21 Dec at 1020 local time while underway in position 05 48.1N, 096 27.3E off Aceh Province.  The two boats, each with three persons, came within .1km and were not fishing boats accordi
2003-4
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship reported being followed 21 Dec at 1030 local time while underway in position 05 24N, 097 30.7E off Aceh Province.  A motorboat with four armed  persons approached to within 50 meters and one person pointed a rifle
2003-5
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 21 Dec at 0455 local time while at anchor at Anyer.  Duty motorman spotted three persons armed with guns and long knives near the engine room store. The motorman was bound hand and foot but freed himself an
2003-6
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Dec at 0200 local time while anchored in position 03 42S, 116 24E at Sebuku.  Five persons armed with knives climbed the anchor chain, broke open the paint locker and stole ship's stores before esc
2003-7
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.
2003-8
BRAZIL:   The 9,981-ton fruit juice tanker (ORANGE STAR) was boarded 30 Dec at 0030 local time while at Santos anchorage  No. 4 in position 24 07.5S, 46 17.2W.  Approximately 10 persons  armed with shotguns, handguns and knives smashed a radio room port
2003-9
GHANA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 27 Dec at 0220 UTC while at outer roads, Tema.  Five persons armed with long knives attacked duty seaman on forecastle but fled in waiting boat when alarm raised.
2003-10
MALAYSIA:   Two unidentified speedboats, towing a barge, were hijacked 23 Dec at 0730 local time at Batik Kelambu Islands off Semporna, Sabah.  Three persons armed with M-16 rifles left the boats' crew of five adrift on the barge where they were later re
2003-11
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Dec at 0850 local time while at Balikpapan anchorage. Three persons boarded via the anchor chain, bending the hawse pipe cover.  They stole a life raft and escaped in their boat
2003-12
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 23 Dec at 1930 local time while at Balikpapan inner anchorage.  Three persons boarded via anchor chain and hawse pipe and stole a  liferaft.  Thieves were chased by a crewmember and jumped overboard,
2003-13
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 res
2003-14
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
2003-15
ECUADOR:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 31 Dec at 2310 local time while at outer anchorage, Guayaquil.  Five men in a wooden boat were spotted during attempt and withdrew.
2003-16
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
2003-219
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 23 Jun at 0230 local time while underway in position 0057N, 105 06E near Bintan Island.  About 12 persons armed with guns and knives took 2 crew hostage and used them to force master to open his cabin
2003-220
INDONESIA:  An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 22 Jun at 0520 local time while underway in position 00 43.8N, 105 27.2E off Bintan Island. Two persons armed with guns tied off their boat at the ships stern. Crew raised alarm and mustered. The in
2003-221
INDONESIA:  An unidentified container ship was boarded 21 Jun at 2105 local time while underway in position 00 51N, 105 05.1E off Bintan Island.  Eight persons armed with guns and knives boarded at the starboard quarter form a speedboat.  Master, duty of
2003-222
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).
2003-223
NIGERIA:  1 German and 2 Filipino contractors working for Shell Nigeria were kidnapped 23 Jun from their tug off the Forcados Export terminal. On 26 Jun the unidentified abductors sent a ransom demand for $2 million plus a smaller sum for feeding the hos
2003-224
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified cargo ship reports suspicious approach 26 Jun at 0100 local time while underway in position 12 30N, 045 25E. A fast speedboat followed the ship and kept chasing when the ship took evasive maneuvers.  When boat came within
2003-225
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 suff
2003-226
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 30 Jun at 0700 local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage. Four persons armed with long knives entered pump room and stole engine stores. Crew raised alarm and thieves fled (IMB).
2003-227
INDONESIA:   The 13,852 ton Malaysian flag bulk carrier (ECO CHARGER) was approached 29 Jun at 0320 local time while underway in position 01 13N, 105 03E off Bintan Island. A high speed craft approached to within 25 m of the ship before it was spotted by
2003-228
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).
2003-229
CHINA:  An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 27 Jun at 2300 local time at Zhanjiang anchorage.  Five persons stole ship's property before crew raised alarm and they fled in their boat (IMB).
2003-230
INDIA:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 2 Jul during the morning hours while berthed at Haldia. Ship's stores were stolen (IMB).
2003-231
INDIA:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 28 Jun by an unauthorized person from a service boat while the ship was berthed at Chennai.  Ship's stores were stolen (IMB),
2003-232
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 1 Jul at 0255 local time while at anchorage 'A', Chittagong. Chief officer observed 4 persons armed with long knives try to steal hawsers and raised alarm.  The thieves threatened crew with 18-inch knives b
2004-66
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 cab
2004-67
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 22 Mar at 1730 UTC while drifting, undergoing engine repairs, in position 04-02S 106-38E, Gelasa Strait.  Six persons armed with knives and guns forced duty seaman to make master open his cabin door whe
2004-68
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 17 Mar at 0240 local time while at Tanjung Priok anchorage.  One person, using a grappling hook, gained access but escaped empty handed when discovered by crew.  Later inspection revealed a single strap sec
2004-69
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
2004-70
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.
2004-71
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 29 Mar at o330 UTC while anchored in position 06-12.9N 003-20E, Lagos.  Three persons in a boat withdrew when watchman  raised alarm.
2004-72
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was ordered to stop 23 Mar at 1013 UTC while underway in position 05-33.4N 005-24.4E in the Warri River.  Armed persons in 6 boats ordered the tanker to pump part of its gasoline cargo into a barge and about 650 mt of ca
2004-73
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 p
2004-74
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, direc
2004-75
INDONESIA:   An unidentified research vessel reports suspicious approach 29 Mar at 0204 local time while underway in position 01 0.1N, 103 3`.9E.  An unlit boat approached the port quarter but retreated and rejoined other small craft when the research sh
2004-76
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports being ordered to stop 27 Mar at 1040 UTC while underway in position 05-42.8N 097-49E of Aceh Province.  The order came from a supplyboat and persons aboard fired on the bulk carrier's poop deck and bridge
2004-77
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship reports attempted boarding 26 Mar at 1000 local time while underway in position 01-39S 104-50E about 34 miles from Selat Berhala.  Six persons in a grey-colored fishing type boat with fishing gear attempted
2002-161
GUYANA:   Persons from a boat boarded an unidentified general cargo ship 3 Jun at 2300 local time as it approached the port of Georgetown with pilot on board and stole ship's stores.
2002-162
CAMEROON:   The third officer of an unidentified bulk carrier was threatened by several persons with knives 2 Jun at 0620 local time while ashore reading ship's draft while ship was moored at jetty no. 7.  Officer's walkie-talkie stolen.  The previous da
2002-163
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 4 Jun at 2025 local time while anchored in Bontang pilot boarding ground.  Seven persons in a motor boat  tried to gain access via the forecastle but alarm was raised and crew mu
2002-164
BRAZIL:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 15 Jun at 2200 local time by five armed persons while at Belem inner anchorage.  Duty seaman was tied up and blindfolded while thieves  stole ship's stores, departing when alarm was sounded by another seam
2002-165
NIGERIA:   An unidentified container ship was subject to attempted boarding 15 Jun at 0205 local time at Lagos anchorage.  Intruders tried to gain access via anchor chain but were spotted  by watch and escaped n wooden boat.
2002-166
GABON:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 14 Jun at 1000 local time during cargo operations at Port Gentil.  Several persons armed with knives threatened the captain and duty crew and tried to make them open ship's stores without success.  The intru
2002-167
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 1
2002-168
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified chemical tanker was robbed 12 Jun at 140 local time while mooring at Chittagong.  Mooring gang requested ship pay out more line fore and aft, which it did.  When ship was all fast crew noted that lengths of 100 m were cut ou
2002-169
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 14 Jun at 0300 local time during transshipment operations at Balikpapan anchorage. Thieves gained access via forward anchor chain in heavy rain and broke into forward lockers.  They stole ship's stores and
2002-170
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 assailants removed the tug's Indonesian Captain, Chief Officer, Second Office
2002-171
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Jun at 0330 local time while at Chittagong anchorage.  Watch spotted man armed with rifle on after deck and sounded alarm.  Man escaped in a boat with three accomplices.
2002-172
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was subjected to attempted boarding 20 Jun at 2300 local time while at Chittagong anchorage.  Six persons armed with knives tried to board at the stern but alert crew prevented the boarding.
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BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 28 Jun at 2005 while at Chittagong anchorage 'B'.  Three persons of ten in a boat that came alongside boarded before the duty watch raised the alarm and mustered crew, whereupon the intruders jumped ov
2002-174
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Jun at 0330 local time while anchored at Bintulu.  Thieves broke into forecastle store and stole ship's stores.  Duty watch spotted them and sounded alarm whereupon the thieves fled.
2003-17
INDIA:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 1 Jan at 2055 UTC while anchored in position 20 59.3N, 088 14.7E, Sandheads anchorage, in the Hooghly River.  About ten persons boarded at stern from an unlit motor boat and assaulted duty seaman before stealing
2003-18
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Jan at 0200 local time while at Samarinda anchorage.  Five persons armed with long knives boarded via the hawse pipe and threatened the duty seaman.  Crew raised alarm and mustered; thieves jumped o
2003-19
INDONESIA:   An unidentified ro-ro ship was boarded 4 Jan at 0620 local time while in position 00 59.8S. 117 17.6E, Samarinda anchorage.  Eight persons armed with knives took Second Officer and duty seaman hostage before breaking into bosun locker and st
2003-20
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 2 Jan at 0400 local time while at Cigading anchorage.  Four persons armed with knives took duty oiler hostage and threatened him with a knife.  Oiler freed himself and sounded alarm whereupon the thie
2003-21
JAMAICA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 9 Jan at 0225 local time at anchor at Kingston.  Several persons from two motor boats about 10 meters long climbed the anchor chain and were discovered in the master's office.  Alarm raised and intru
2003-22
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 int
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INDONESIA:   The Singapore-flag tug (BINA OCEAN 2) was hijacked 11 Jan at about 0500 local time off Bintan Island.  About ten persons armed with knives and guns forced or allowed the crew of 6 to jump overboard from the tug anchored off Tanjung Uban. The
2003-24
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 10 Jan at 2135 local time while at Lawi Lawi anchorage.  Thieves boarded via anchor chain, stole ship's stores, and fled when alarm was raised.
2003-25
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 8 Jan at 0625 local time while in position 01 03S, 177 16E at Samarinda anchorage.  Four persons armed with knives gained access at the stern and stole life rafts and stores before fleeing when alarm so
2003-26
AUSTRALIA-INDONESIA:   Australian authorities recovered the Taiwanese-flag fishing vessel (HAI AN NO. 6) 8 Jan about 80 nm northeast of Rowley Shoals offshore of Broome.  The vessel, drifting without crew, was spotted apparently abandoned 4 Jan. The life
2003-27
MOZAMBIQUE:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 13 Jan at 2045 UTC at Nacala anchorage. Duty seaman spotted person lowering mooring line through hawse pipe and sounded alarm whereupon the intruder fled.
2003-28
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Jan at 0100 local time at Taboneo anchorage, Banjarmasin, by one of five persons who approached in a small boat.  The intruder, armed with a long knife, boarded via the hawse pipe but was driven of
2003-29
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.
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JAMAICA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Jan at 0120 local time while anchored 1.3 nm west of Pigeon Island.  Four persons from an unlit boat boarded via the anchor chain. They broke open the forecastle locker and escaped with ship's proper
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BANGLADESH:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 1 Jul at 0255 local time via the poop while at anchorage 'A', Chittagong.  Four persons armed with long knives arrived in two large motorboats and one smaller boat.  The intruders lowered ship's mooring li
2003-234
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 2 Jul at 2300 local time while at Merak anchorage.  Crew mustered and activated fire hoses when they spotted an unlit boat, which withdrew (IMB).
2003-235
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 1 Jul at 0130 while underway in position 01 05N, 105 00E, near Bintan Island by persons using grappling hooks over starboard quarter.  Ten masked persons armed with knives and guns took a seaman and sec
2003-236
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 1 Jul at 1210 local time while underway in position 00 41N, 105 12.5E near Bintan Island.  Eight persons armed with knives and guns took second officer hostage and  then held master at gunpoint while th
2003-237
INDONESIA:  An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 30 Jun at  2230 local time while at Belawan anchorage. About five persons operating form a small fishing boat were driven off when crew mustered (IMB).
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INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Jul at 0315 local time while anchored in position 00 00, 117 35E at Bontang. Two persons armed with knives boarded at forecastle and fled with life raft when spotted by duty seaman (IMB).
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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).
2003-240
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 14 Jul at 1400 local time while at Chittagong anchorage. Eleven persons in a boat came alongside and three, armed with knives, attempted to climb the anchor chain. Watch raised alarm and
2003-241
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 9 Jul at 0030 local time while at berth in Chittagong anchorage. Seven persons armed with knives boarded at forecastle, took duty crew hostage, and escaped with ship's stores (IMB).
2003-242
TUG & BARGE
INDONESIA:   The Singapore flag tug (BINTAN 1200) and its barge (BINTAN GOLDEN 2301) are reported hijacked 10 Jul while underway near Dabo Sinkep, Sinkep Island. A fast boat came alongside and armed men boarded the tug, binding and blindfolding its crew.
2003-243
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).
2003-244
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).
2003-245
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).
2003-246
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).
2003-247
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 dir
2003-248
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).
2004-78
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports attempted boarding 24 Mar at 0505 local time while anchored at Balikpapan.  Two persons climbed the anchor chain while two others waited in  their boat.  Crew raised alarm and the four fled.
2004-79
JAMAICA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 2 Apr at 0300 local time while berthed at the Port Kaiser alumina jetty.  Two persons armed with knives threatened duty seaman and escaped  with ship's stores.  Port control informed and security personnel bo
2004-80
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.
2004-81
TOW
INDIA:   An unmanned vessel under tow was boarded 5 Apr at 0400 UTC while in position 08 12.3N, 076 46.4E, 20nm from Trivendram aero light.  Persons from eight boats stole property from the ship and left at 0435 UTC.
2004-82
INDIA:   An unmanned tug under tow was boarded 2 Apr at 0650 local time in position 08 06N, 076 43E off Trivendram. Pirates form six boats stole tug's stores and property before the  arrival of coast guard boats and an aircraft from Cochin.
2004-83
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 so
2004-84
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 30 Mar at 2120 UTC while underway in position 12-58S, 106-58.3E in Selat Leplia. Two persons armed with guns and long knives forced open wheelhouse starboard door but fled empty handed when duty se
2004-85
NAVAL PERSONNEL
INDONESIA:   The master of an unidentified cargo ship reports he was fired upon, stopped, and questioned by the Indonesian naval vessel (KAI YOUTEFA) 17 Mar while in position  12-18.5S 104-38.5E off Jayapura, Irian Jaya.  (reported  7 Apr).Master and thi
2004-86
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 f
2004-87
MILITIAMEN
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 ha
2004-88
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.
2004-89
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tanker boarded 8 Apr during early morning hours at Balikpapan anchorage.  Despite presence of 2 armed security guards and 4 anti-piracy crew, the intruders  escaped with ship's property.
2004-90
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 un
2002-175
INDONESIA:   Nine crew from the offshore supply boat  (KM PELANGI) (NFI) were taken hostage 30 Jun after probable rebels operating form two fishing boats intercepted their vessel and forced them ashore in Aceh Province.  Two of the eleven crew were left
2002-176
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was subject to attempted boarding 27 Jun at 0130 local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage.  Watch saw eight persons armed with long knives approach in an unlit boat and attempt to fasten a grapping hook to the vesse
2002-177
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 25 Jun at 1848 UTC while anchored in Apar Bay.  Fifteen persons boarded at the forecastle using grappling hooks and threatened the crew which had mustered.  The thieves broke open forecastle locker an
2002-178
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach by a boat 24 Jun at 1639 UTC while underway in position 06-46S 117-39E.  Boat was detected at five mile on radar and closed to within .4 miles after increasing speed at one mile out.
2002-179
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 23 Jun at 2145 local time while at Samarinda anchorage.  Five persons threatened duty seaman with a knife, broke into forecastle locker, and stole ship's stores and a life  raft.  Master did not succe
2002-180
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier  was boarded 20 Jun at 0145 local time while at Sebuku anchorage.  Five persons gained access via the anchor chain, broke into the forecastle  locker, stole ship's stores and a life raft and escaped in their wood
2002-181
INDONESIA:   An unidentified cargo ship was subjected to attempted boarding 18 Jun at 0145 while at Bontong pilot boarding ground when five persons in a speedboat tried to climb the anchor  chain.  Crew raised alarm and intruders fled.  A second attempt
2002-182
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 auth
2002-183
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
2002-184
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 an
2002-185
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified container ship was subject to attempted boarding 3 Jul at 0300 local time while in Rio Magdalena channel at anchor.  A high speed boat with 5 or 6 persons was  repelled by alert crew.
2002-186
GUYANA:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 Jul at 0740 local time while at anchor in Demerara River.  Two persons  boarded at the forecastle but fled empty-handed when spotted by  crew
2002-187
GUYANA:   An unidentified cargo ship was subject of attempted boarding 3 Jul at 0305 local time while in Demerara River anchorage.  Ship's crew spotted four persons using grappling hooks and duty officer drove them away by firing flares at them.
2002-188
BANGLADESH:   The Third Officer of an unidentified cargo ship at Berth 3, Chittagong, was assaulted 8 Jul at 2200 local time when he left the ship to checks its draft.  Seven persons armed with long knives attempted to grab the mates gold chain and watch
2003-31
CUBA:   An unidentified yacht was boarded 26 Jan at night while anchored in the channel at Nueva Gerona, Isla de Juventud. Crew and yacht property stolen. Crew reports local authorities  unresponsive to report of the theft.
2003-32
CUBA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed 22 Jan at 0600 local time during cargo operations in the port of Havana. Intruders broke open the forecastle store and stole ship's supplies.  Authorities were informed but no action was taken.
2003-33
GHANA:   An unidentified cargo ship was subject to attempted boarding 24 Jan between 0454 and 0600 local time while anchored at Tema. Alert crew repelled the attempt but the twelve persons in a wooden boat then attempted to gain access to another anchore
2003-34
NIGERIA:   An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 23 Jan at 0405 local time while aT Bonny Town anchorage, Port Harcourt. One of three persons operating form a small boat gained access at the forecastle, unreported by the contract watchman. Crew spotted
2003-35
INDIA:   An unidentified survey ship was boarded  25 Jan at 1800 UTC at Goa. Two persons operating form a canoe stole ship's stores.
2003-36
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Jan at 2100 UTC in heavy rain while at Lawi-Lawi anchorage.  Thieves armed with long knives escaped with a life raft and ship's stores after crew raised alarm.
2003-37
INDONESIA:   A cargo ship heaving anchor was boarded 25 Jan at 2305 UTC while in position 01 00S, 117 17E, Samarinda anchorage.  Six persons stole a liferaft before escaping.  Pilot tried to contact shore police without response.
2003-38
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 e
2003-39
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Jan at 2345 local time while at outer anchorage, Chittagong. Crew shouted at the intruders and reported to the bridge and thieves jumped overboard with ship's stores. (IMB)
2003-40
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 1 Feb at 0245 local time while anchored at Adang Bay.  As ship was preparing to depart thieves, suspected by master of receiving aid from local stevedores, stole two 20-person life rafts which had bee
2003-41
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Jan between 2200 and 2300 at Panjang Port.  About eight persons mixed with local stevedores, broke padlocks on stores' lockers and tried to steal ship's stores.  They jumped overboard when crew rais
2003-42
INDONESIA:   The 142-ton tug (BW WISDOM) was hijacked 28 Jan between 1900 and 2000 local time while anchored at Batu Ampar, Batam.  Ten persons armed with parangs and steel pipes boarded the tug and sailed it away, abandoning the barge (BAYSWATER 228), w
2003-43
2003-44
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 appr
2003-45
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).
2003-46
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
2003-249
INDIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Jul at 2000 UTC while anchored in position 13 05N, 080 25E, Chennai. Two persons stole ship's stores and escaped in a boat with ten accomplices (IMB).
2003-250
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
2003-251
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).
2003-252
INDONESIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 15 Jul at 1400 UTC while underway in position 00 13N, 107 56E off Indonesia.  An unlit boat approached at 35 knots but withdrew when crew mustered and turned on lights (IMB).
2003-253
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).
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ECUADOR:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 24 Jul at 0815 local time while underway in position 00-23N, 082-33W. Three speedboats with a total of fifteen persons dressed in black were spotted by alert crew who mustered and activated
2003-255
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 25 Jul at 0045 local time while underway near Barranquilla. Persons armed with knives stole ship's stores (IMB).
2003-256
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,
2003-257
BRAZIL:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 26 Jul at 0600 local time while at Berth 16, Santos, engaged in cargo operations. Armed persons damaged bridge door and provision storeroom door and stole ship's equipment and stores (IMB).
2003-258
BRAZIL:  An unidentified container ship was boarded 26 Jul at 0305 UTC while at Berth 11, Belem.  Two persons armed with guns attacked duty seaman, broke into paint locker and stole ship's stores (IMB).
2003-259
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 24 Jul while at TSP jetty, Chittagong. Master reports gangway stolen and states that since arrival they ship had been boarded a number of times, losing stores and equipment (IMB).
2003-260
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).
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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 Indon
2003-262
CARIBBEAN-ST. LUCIA:   An unidentified tanker reports being chased 30 Jul at 0630 local time while underway in position 14 04N, 062 30W, SW of the island of St. Lucia.  A white speedboat with orange interior, named MANADA BAY and containing two persons,
2003-263
CARIBBEAN-ST. LUCIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports a speedboat came close aboard 30 Jul at 0030 UTC while underway in position 14.00N, 062 30W and the persons on board asked for help.  They refused to explain the help needed and continued to fol
2004-91
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.
2004-92
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.
2004-93
SOUTH CHINA SEA:  Unidentified tanker boarded 8 Apr at 2300 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.  Some
2004-94
COLOMBIA:   Unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 19 Apr at 0520 local time while underway in the Buenaventura River.  Twelve persons in two high speed boats attempted to board using grappling hook, but fled when crew raisedalarm, switched
2004-95
ARABIAN SEA:   Unidentified cargo ship reports attempt to board 18 Apr at 1750 local time while underway in position 15-35.9N 055-41.3E.  Persons tried to board from three boats, but fled when ship began evasive maneuvers, switched on floodlights, and ca
2004-96
ARABIAN SEA-INDIA:   A chemical tanker under tow was boarded 15 Apr at 0645 UTC while underway in position 20-15.5N 071-27.1E of India's west coast.  Persons from three boats involved.  Alerted by the IMB, Indian Coast Guard units apprehended one of the
2004-97
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier subject to attempted boarding 17 Apr at 1745 UTC while underway in position 06-38.2S, 119-18.3E in the Flores Sea.  When pirates attempted to gain access at the poop, using a grappling hook, crew sounded alarm, must
2004-98
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 16 Apr at 1740 UTC while at coal berth, Balikpapan.  The intruders stole ship's property and escaped (IMB).
2004-99
INDONESIA:  Unidentified container ship was boarded 16 Apr at 1630 UTC while underway in position 00 50N, 105 18E east of Bintan Island.  About 10 pirates armed with guns and knives  boarded from an orange-colored high speed boat.  Master, Chief  Enginee
2004-100
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 me
2004-101
MERCHAMT VESSEL
CHINA:  Unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Apr at 1530 UTC in position 21-28.10N  108-20.10E at Fang Cheng.  The  intruders stole ship's stores
2004-102
SAILING VESSEL
EASTERN PACIFIC:   Unidentified sailing vessel was boarded 5 Apr (reported 20 Apr) at 1500 local time while underway in position 03-20N 084-44W nw of Ecuador.  Five masked persons armed with guns and knives tied up the captain and another crew member and
2004-103
JAMAICA:   Unidentified tanker was boarded 23 Apr at 0310 local time while at Rocky Point inner anchorage.  Thieves boarded via the bow, stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
2004-104
IVORY COAST:   Unidentified container ship boarded 20 Apr at 2020 UTC while at Abidjan container terminal.  Duty seaman raised alert and single thief jumped into water and escaped empty  handed (IMB).
2004-105
SUSPICOUS APPROACH
MALACCA STRAIT:   Unidentified general cargo ship reports approach 20 Apr at 1720 UTC by boat with about ten persons wearing black masks, while underway in position 02-06..0N 101-57.5E.  Duty officer raised alarm and boat moved away (IMB).
2006-237
GUINEA:   General cargo ship boarded and robbed 10 Oct, at 0300 local time, at Conakry anchorage. Robbers threw drums on  deck overboard. Alert crew raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped. No response from port control. Beca
2006-238
NIGERIA:    Oilfield supply vessels attacked 02 Oct, in Cawthorne Channel, Rivers state, Niger Delta.  At least three soldiers protecting the convoy were killed, when about 70 gunmen in speedboats attacked the barges carrying fuel and other supplies to s
2006-239
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 eac
2006-240
INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier boarded 14 Oct, at 0400 local time in position 01-15.3S  116:47.7E, Balikpapan inner anchorage, Indonesia.  Four robbers, in a small merchandised unlit dinghy, approached a bulk carrier during cargo operations.  One robber board
2006-241
INDONESIA:  Bulk carrier boarded 9 Oct, at 0405 local time, Tarahan anchorage, Indonesia.  Three armed pirates boarded a bulk carrier at poop deck.  Alert duty watchman raised alarm but  robbers escaped empty handed (IMB).
2006-242
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, us
2006-243
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 tie
2006-244
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier boarded 10 Oct, at 0234 local time in position 22-17.4N  091-44.1E, Chittagong anchorage a, Bangladesh.  Four robbers boarded the bulk carrier.  One robber armed with knife attempted to enter accommodation.  Alert crew closed a
2006-245
BANGLADESH:   Duty watchman reported robbery 9 Oct, at 0324 local time at Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh.  Duty watchman sighted four robbers cutting mooring ropes.  The duty watchman was assaulted by the robbers, after attempting to stop them.  Duty o
2006-246
Bangladesh: Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier, at Chittagong anchorage 'a' at 0234 LT. One robber armed with a knife attempted to enteraccommodation.  Alert crew closed all entrance doors and raised alarm. Robbers jumped into a waiting boat and escaped
2006-247
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 arrive
2006-248
BANGLADESH:   Product tanker reported suspicious 21 Oct, at 0730 local time in position 22-11.31N 091-43.50E, Chittagong b anchorage, Bangladesh.  A group of suspected robbers were spotted near the propeller of a product tanker.   The crew chased them aw
2006-249
INDIA:   Container ship boarded 21 Oct, in position 21-41.46N  088-01.13E, .8 miles north of CSF buoy, Sagar roads anchorage in Hugli river, Calcutta, India.  Three robbers boarded the container ship at poop deck and tried to steal from the ship's stores
2006-250
BANGLADESH:   Product tanker robbed 19 Oct, at 0700 local time in position 22-12.10N  091-40.50E, Chittagong b anchorage, Bangladesh.  Robbers were detected at stern stealing zinc anodes from the product tanker.  The ship's crew threw empty bottles and m
2005-4
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).
2005-5
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
2005-6
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified multi-purpose cargo ship was boarded on 11 Nov at 2140 local time, while at Chittagong anchorage. Two people armed with knives gained access at the forecastle, broke open locker, and stole ship's stores. The Master raised th
2005-7
BANGLADESH:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded on 23 Nov at 0400 local time, at Chittagong anchorage. Six people armed with long knives stole ship's stores and escaped (IMB).
2005-8
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified container ship was boarded on 10 Nov at 0400 local time, at Chittagong anchorage B. Thieves stole ship's stores and safety equipment.
2005-9
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded on 7 Nov at 2330 local time, while at Chittagong anchorage. A group of about 10 to 15 people, armed with swords and knives, boarded the ship,and despite the crew firing distress rockets at them
2005-10
BANGLADESH:   More than 100 trawlers were reported looted during the night of 1-2 Nov on the Meghna River estuaries of Manpura, Tazmuddin, Daulatkhan of Bohia, and Dhal Char. In one case, a fisherman fought back and detained some of the pirates, whereupo
2005-11
MALAYSIA:  A suspicious unlit craft was noticed on radar by the duty officer of an unidentified research ship on 22 NOV at 2120 local time, while the ship was in position 05-51.2N 118 -53.4E  off Sandakan. When craft approached to 2.5 miles, ship's crew
2005-12
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 insid
2005-13
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded on 24 Nov at 0630 local time, while anchored in position 01-21.1S 117-01E, 14nm off Balikpapan. Three people armed with guns and knives boarded via the hawse pipe, took deck watch hostage, and stole stores
2005-14
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach by unlit small craft on 19 NOV at 0330 local time, while underway in position 03-12N 108-47.7E, 10nm off Pulau Subi Kecil. Boat was spotted on radar at a distance of 5 miles, making 5 knots.
2005-15
INDONESIA:   6 people attempted to board au unidentified bulk carrier on 17 Nov at 1920 UTC, at Cigading anchorage in position 06-01S 105-54E. Using grappling hooks, they began to climb the forecastle but escaped in a waiting boat, when the alarm was rai
2005-16
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tanker reports attempt to board on 16 Nov, at 1055 at Balikpapan anchorage. About nine people were climbing the anchor chain when the crew raised alarm and the intruders fled in a waiting motorboat (IMB).
2005-17
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tanker was boarded on 14 Nov at 0550local time while at Lawi-Lawi SBM anchorage. Three armed people boarded from a black motorboat and broke into forecastle I locker. They stole ship's stores and threatened the duty seaman with
2005-18
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded on 9 Nov at 0510 local time, while at Balikpapan inner anchorage. Two people armed with knives boarded the ship, while it was being piloted from anchorage to the open sea. The thieves threatened crew,
2005-205
GHANA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 25 Jun at 0230 local time, while at Tema anchorage.  Three robbers boarded the vessel via the hawse pipe.  They cut forward store lock but were unable to open the door.  Crewman on duty raised alarm and
2005-206
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 th
2005-207
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified container ship reported an attempted boarding 26 Jun at 0230 local time, while at Chittagong anchorage 'C'.  Robbers in a boat attempted to board using a hook  attached to ropes.  Anti-piracy watch spotted them, raised alarm
2005-208
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.
2005-209
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 Jun at 0230 local time while at Jakarta anchorage.  They stole a life raft and escaped in a speedboat (IMB).
2005-210
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 23 Jun at 0550 local time, while in position 01-27.2S 116-42.0E, Lawi-Lawi oil terminal anchorage, Balikpapan.  Two robbers boarded the  vessel at the forecastle.  Alarm was raised and crew mustered.  Robbe
2005-211
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.
2005-212
IRAQ-N.ARABIAN GULF:   The U.S. flag tug (THUNDER) and integrated barge (LIGHTNING) was boarded 30 June early morning local time, while approaching Iraqi waters enroute Umm Qasr, with reconstruction aid material.  The pirates held crew at gunpoint, fired
2005-213
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 04 Jul at 0310 local time in position 06-19.5N 003-22.0E, anchored 4nm from the breakwater, Lagos.  Five robbers tied up and assaulted duty crewman.  They stole ship's equipment and stores. They then escaped
2005-214
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 an
2005-215
JAMAICA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 06 July at 0550 UTC, while at Kingston anchorage.  Five robbers, armed with long knives, threatened the crewmember on duty, broke locks off storerooms, and opened a container on deck.  Alert crew rais
2005-217
INDIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 06 Jul at 0300 local time, while anchored 1.2 miles NE of fairway buoy, Ennore anchorage.  Alert crew raised alarm after three robbers boarded the vessel.  Robbers escaped empty handed (IMB).
2006-39
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 1 Feb at 0130 local time, while anchored in position 05-52.7S - 106-00.3E, Merak anchorage.  Five armed robbers boarded via the poop deck and entered engine room.  They attacked and tied up
2006-40
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified RO RO ferry was approached 8 Feb at 0450 UTC, while underway in position 15-21.7N   052-34.1E. Several speedboats approached the ferry at forward and stern.  Boats came within 400m at stern. Several persons in each boat ha
2006-41
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 ano
2006-42
NIGERIA:   An offshore barge was boarded and hostages taken 18 Feb in a pre-dawn raid, along the Escravos coast.  Militants in speedboats stormed the barge and abducted nine people. Militants also blew up two nearby oil and gas pipelines, and set fire to
2006-43
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
2006-44
IVORY COAST:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding13 Feb at 0415 local time, while at anchor off San Pedro.  Six boats, with more than fifteen persons, tried to board using hooks and ropes at the stern and near the no.1 hatch, por
2006-45
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified chemical tanker was surrounded by boats 18 Feb at 0700 UTC, while underway in position 14-24.0N   051-43.6E.  Six speedboats doing 20 knots surrounded the vessel.  Master altered course, increased speed, raised alarm, and
2006-46
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified container ship was surrounded by boats 18 Feb at 0430 UTC, while underway in position 13-39N   049-18E.  Four crafts, doing 21 knots, surrounded the vessel.  Boats came within 0.6 nm and crossed the bow and stern of the sh
2006-47
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 incre
2006-48
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified multipurpose ship was boarded and robbed 19 Feb at 1930 local time at anchorage 'B', Chittagong roads. Five robbers in a boat, pretending to have engine trouble, approached the vessel.  Three robbers armed with wooden batten
2006-49
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
2006-50
INDONESIA:   An unidentified RO RO ship was boarded and robbed 20 Feb at 1920 UTC,                while in position 05-56.3S   106-06.8E,  Pt Cilegon Fabricators jetty,West Java. Robbers in a motorboat boarded by using a hook attached to a rope.  They en
2004-120
GHANA:   Unidentified product tanker was boarded 4 May at 0125 UTC in position 05-36N 00-01E. Tema outer anchorage by 3 persons armed with knives.  Duty seaman raised alarm and thieves stole his walkie talkie and escaped (IMB).
2004-121
INDIA:   Unidentified tanker was boarded 7 May at 0555 local time while in position 13-05.7N 080 -22.5E at Chennai anchorage.  Persons armed with knives boarded at the poop and  threatened duty seaman, who had seen them and activated fire hose. Seaman ra
2004-122
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tanker boarded 10 May while underway in position 01-24.15N 105-16.05E, east of Bintan Island. Seven persons armed with knives and guns tied up second officer  and duty seaman on bridge, entered cabins, and stole cash, personal b
2004-123
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 hostag
2004-124
SHORESIDE PIRATES
MALAYSIA:   Duty officer of unidentified chemical tanker spotted 3 persons trying to break lock on forecastle store 4 May at 0440 local time while ship was  at oil berth, Sandakan.  Intruders jumped overboard empty handed when alarm raised (IMB).
2004-125
BRAZIL:   Unidentified fishing vessel boarded 16 May in position 24-05S 046-19W at Ilhas Das Palmas (Guaruja), Santos by 3 persons operating from a red and white aluminum boat.  The 3 stole ship's equipment, stores and personal property and escaped (IMB)
2004-126
NIGERIA:   Unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 12 May while engaged in STS operations 10 nm off Lagos (06-27N 003-23E).  Intruders assaulted duty seaman who raised alarm, but thieves escaped with  stores, equipment and crew personal effects (IMB).
2004-127
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 pat
2004-128
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).
2004-129
INDIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 16 May at 0715 UTC while anchored in position 13-06N  080-22E, Chennai (Madras) outer roads.  Eight persons armed with long knives tried to gain access via the stern, but duty seaman raised alar
2004-130
INDONESIA:   Unidentified container ship was boarded 13 May at 0730 UTC while at Tanjung Priok anchorage and stole equipment from a life raft (IMB).
2004-131
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tug was boarded 8 May at 2200 local time while underway in position 05-35.5S  106-39.67E 20 nm north of Pulau Panjang in the Java Sea.  Eleven persons armed with long knives and guns threatened the crew and stole ship's property
2004-132
HONDURAS:   Unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 20 May at 0220 local time while anchored at Puerto Cortes.  Three persons tried to gain access via anchor chain but  fled when alarm was raised (IMB).
2004-133
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).
2004-134
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier reports boarding 24 May at 1950 UTC while underway in position 01-43S  117-10E, Makassar Strait.  Two persons gained access but jumped overboard and fled, when spotted by duty officer who raised alarm (IMB).
2005-19
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded on 3 Nov at 0245 local time while anchored at Adang Bay.  Three people gained access at the forecastle, broke into the storeroom, and stole the ship's stores before escaping in a boat toward Balikpapa
2005-20
INDONESIA:    An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded on 3 Nov at 0115 local time, while underway in position 03-16.5N 105-21.9E. The Master, second officer, and duty seamanwere held hostage by people armed with long knives, while ship's cash and crew bel
2005-21
INDONESIA:  An unidentified cargo ship was boarded on 3 Nov at 0115 local time, while underway in position 12-00.5S  105-24.4E. Five people armed with long knives boarded at the stern, from a wooden boat containing two accomplices. They went to the bridg
2005-22
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded on 3 Nov at 0100 local time, while underway in position 03-16N 105-24.4E. Nine pirates armed with knives took the third officer and second officer hostage, to force them to call the master to the brid
2005-23
INDONESIA:  An unidentified chemical tanker reports suspicious approach on 3 Nov at 0225 local time, while underway in position 02-01S  108-29E. Two unlit speedboats were detected ahead of the tanker and one approached to within 5 cables, at 20 knots. Th
2005-24
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).
2005-25
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 31 Dec at 0330 local time, while at CBM terminal, Rio Haina.  Two persons armed with long knives boarded at the mooring buoys but jumped overboard after one had threatened duty officer, when he
2005-26
INDIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 2 Jan at 2120 UTC, while anchored at Kandla outer anchorage.  Robbers broke into forecastle locker and stole ship's stores, escaping in their boat when duty officer raised alarm (IMB).
2005-27
INDIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 27 Dec, while anchored at Kandla inner anchorage, by robbers operating from a small boat.  The robbers stole ship's stores and  escaped (IMB).
2005-28
BANGLADESH:   Eight pirates armed with knives in an unlit boat boarded a bulk carrier 29 Dec at 1720 UTC, while underway in position 22-05N  091-43E, off Chittagong.  Alert crew mustered and switched on deck lights but  thieves nonetheless broke into aft
2005-29
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 blac
2005-30
SUS[ICIOUS APPROACH
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports being followed 3 Jan at 0120 local time, while underway in position 01-14N  103-25E in the Phillip Channel by a boat named (GOLDEN SPHERE SC-375).  After being followed for 50 minutes, the tanker's master activ
2005-31
PHILIPPINES:
2005-32
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
2005-33
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Jan at 0400 local time, while anchored at Chittagong outer anchorage. "Several" robbers, armed with long knives, boarded at the poop deck.  Crew activated fire hoses and the robbers fled in a waiting spe
2005-216
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 (W
2005-218
IRAQ-N.ARABIAN GULF:   The M/V (DUBAI PALM) was boarded 10 July at 0230 UTC, while underway in position 29-36.4N  048-57.2.  An unknown number of pirates held the crew at gunpoint and took  money and personal effects before departing the vessel (Operator
2005-219
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.  Pi
2005-220
MALAYSIA:   The tug (SAMUDRA SINDO VIII) towing barge (AGANDA 7) was boarded 03 Jul at 0005 local time, while awaiting berthing at Tanjung Pengelih port.  Eight pirates, armed with guns  and long knives and wearing face masks, held master and crew hostag
2005-221
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 11 Jul at 1100 local time, while underway in position 01-17.50S  117-09.50E, Balikpapan.  Pirates, armed with long knives, attempted to board the vessel from a 4 meter long speedboat.
2005-222
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 06 Jul at 0030 local time, while anchored in position 01-42.3N  101-26.7E, Dumai inner anchorage.  Alert crewmember on duty raised alarm after three armed robbers boarded the vessel.  Crew mustered an
2005-223
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 06 Jul at 0100 local time, Surabaya.  Robbers stole a life raft and ship's property (IMB).
2005-224
JAMAICA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 18 July at 0300 local time, while at Kingston Anchorage.  Alert crew raised alarm after a robber, armed with a crowbar, boarded the  vessel.  The robber jumped overboard and escaped in a boat, waiting
2005-225
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 15 Jul at 0215 local time, while in position 06-18.2N  003-23.4E, Lagos anchorage.  Three robbers, armed with knives, held two duty crew  hostage and took their walkie-talkies.  They stole ships stores and es
2005-226
NIGERIA:   An unidentified product tanker was boarded 15 Jul at 0315 local time, while in position 06-19.7N  003-22.5E, Lagos anchorage.  Three robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel during STS operations.  Two robbers overpowered a duty crewman
2005-227
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
2005-228
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.  Sh
2006-51
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 13 Feb at 0430 local time, while in position 06-04.0S  106-53.6E, Tg. Priok anchorage.  Seven robbers boarded and tried to enter  engine room.  Duty engineer raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers
2006-52
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
2006-53
INDONESIA: At 1025 local time off Balikpapan, two crafts chased a bulk carrier, that was underway. The master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres, crew mustered, and craft moved away.
2006-54
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).
2006-55
NIGERIA:   An unidentified supply ship reported an attempted boarding 26 Feb at 1300 local time, while underway 8nm off Bonny fairway buoy.  Four pirates armed with AK-47 rifles, in a black zodiac rubber dinghy with outboard motor, attempted to board.  M
2006-56
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, L
2006-57
ARABIAN SEA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was approached 5 Mar at 0500 UTC, while underway in position 14-42N - 051-42E.  Six fast boats, with a yellow-red colored hull, approached the bulk carrier making more than 20kts.  Each boat had four persons on
2006-58
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified container ship reported boarding and attempted robbery 5 Mar at 0345 local time, at Chittagong C anchorage.  Four country boats approached the vessel.   Two boats came close to port side and two boats approached at stern.  T
2006-59
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified container ship reported boarding and attempted robbery 4 Mar at 2340 local time, while in port at Chittagong C anchorage.  Twelve robbers attempted to board at port side.  They threatened duty seamen who raised alarm. Crew m
2006-60
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 traw
2006-61
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified container ship was boarded and robbed 17 Feb at 2055 local time at Chittagong C anchorage. Ten robbers armed with long knives, rods and battens boarded the vessel.  They took hostage a duty crew, assaulted him, tied him, and
2006-62
TUGBOATS
ARABIAN SEA:   Two tugboats (JAWA and JAWA BOSAR) were boarded and robbed 24 Feb, while anchored off the coast near Manora Island.  The manager for the tugboats, owner, reported to police that four masked men approached the boats, in two separate vessels
2006-63
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified fishing trawlers were attacked 26 Feb off the Sundarban coast.  Indian pirates launched a violent attack on 20 trawers.  Thirty men were injured and one was killed (LL).
2006-64
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 carried out their daily fishing duties.  The four vessels where taken to a
2004-135
INDONESIA:   Unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 24 May at 1318 UTC while underway in position 00-54N  105-04E in Selat Berhala.  Six to 8 persons, dressed in black, approached in 2 black rubberized boats with twin outboard motors. Duty
2004-136
INDONESIA:   Unidentified chemical tanker boarded 19 May at 1935 UTC at Belawan anchorage by 3 persons, who stole ship's stores and escaped overboard when chased by crew.  Master  attempted to contact port authorities without success (IMB).
2004-137
INDONESIA:   The tanker (AGATE) was boarded 19 May at 0200 local time at Balongan anchorage.  Three persons armed with knives held an oiler hostage, while the others ransacked engines  stores, and escaped ship's property at about 0200.  Oiler uninjured b
2004-138
MALAYSIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier reports approach 19 May at 0435 local time while at SPA berth No. 1, Sandakan, by five persons in a light colored boat about 7 m long.  Men were carrying long poles with hooks but moved away toward oil jetty when Dut
2004-139
PIRATES / KIDNAPPING
MALAYSIA-THAILAND:   Four Thai fishermen were kidnapped for ransom 19 May at 2100 local time when their boat was boarded 39 nm off Gertak Sanggul, Balik Pulau, Penanang (Pinang) Island, by 6 persons armed with sub machine guns.  One crew member was relea
2004-140
CHINA-HONG KONG:   The 91-ton cargo ship (CHUNG HO LIN) was boarded 23 May at 2015 local time while underway in Hong Kong waters, near Lamma Island (Pok Liu Chau), forcing 7 of its crew of 10 to jump overboard.  The 5 or 6 "probable" Mainland Chinese ass
2004-141
INDIA:   Unidentified cargo ship reports attempt to board 27 May during the night while at anchor Chennai anchorage.  Crew contacted Coast Guard which apprehended the men armed with knives and swords and turned them over to police (IMB).
2004-142
INDIA:  Unidentified container ship was boarded 26 May at 0415 local time, while anchored at Chennai (Madras) Roads.  Four armed men boarded using grappling hooks and stabbed one of the crew when alarm was sounded, escaping in their boat with four accomp
2004-143
INDIA:   Unidentified cargo ship was boarded 25 May at  0350 local time while at Chennai (Madras) anchorage, by a single armed man operating from a green boat with a white line containing 3 accomplices.  Crew raised alarm and intruder escaped empty hande
2004-144
MALACCA STRAIT:   Unidentified LPG tanker reports suspicious approach 29 May at 2120 local time, while underway in position 05-05.1N  100-10.2E.  Three very fast grey speedboats positioned themselves with one ahead and one on either flank.  Crew sounded
2004-145
MALACCA STRAIT:   Unidentified cargo ship reports being fired upon and forced to stop 25 May at 1700 local time while in  position 03-33.49  099-4.8E off Sumatra.  Four persons armed with machine guns and hand grenades went to bridge where they damaged a
2004-146
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.
2005-34
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 9 Jan at 0500 local time, while anchored at Tanjung Priok (Jakarta). Five persons armed with knives entered engine room, but crew mustered and fought with the intruders, who then jumped into a b
2005-35
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 7 Jan at 1220 local time, while anchored 3 miles off the breakwater at Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) cargo anchorage.  Four armed robbers stole engine spares and then escape din a high speed boat (IMB
2005-36
INDONESIA-MALACCA STRAIT:   An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 17 Dec at 2330 local time, while underway in position 03-54N  099-54E.  When an unlighted boat approached, crew activated fire houses, switched on lights, and began evasi
2005-37
JAMAICA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 11 Jan at  0350 local time, while underway at Kingston, Jamaica.  Three persons armed with long knives boarded at forecastle, broke into locker and stole supplies.  Crew mustered and robbers left at 0415 in a
2005-38
BRAZIL:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 15 Jan at 0730 UTC, while at Macapa anchorage on the Amazon River. Intruders boarded via anchor chain and stole ship's stores, from forecastle locker.  Crew raised alarm and robbers escaped in a sp
2005-39
ARABIAN SEA-OMAN:   An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 12 Jan at 1045 local time, while underway in position 20-47N  059-14E.  Four masked person in four white speedboats were driven off by crew, who mustered and activated fire hoses
2005-40
BAB EL MANDEB:   An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 31 Dec at 2300 local time, by an unlit 10-meter fast boat, while underway in position 15-29N  042-29E.  Crew directed searchlight at boat, on port quarter, and boat then turned and moved
2005-41
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Jan at 1550 UTC, at Pulau Laut anchorage.  Four persons armed with guns and long knives boarded at the forecastle, stole a life raft, and escaped in a speedboat, when crew sounded alarm and mustere
2005-42
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 19 Jan at 0135 local time, while at berth No. 2 (Rio Haina) during cargo operations.  Two persons armed with knives were discovered and jumped overboard to escape, when duty seaman raised alarm (IM
2005-43
BANGLADESH:   Eleven fishing trawlers were looted, 2 fishermen are missing and 27 injured during incidents, over a two day period during Eid-il-Azha according to a 28 Jan report.  The incidents are reported in the Bay of Bengal, off the Patharghata coast
2005-44
BANGLADESH:   At least 13 trawlers are reported looted in incidents on 1, 2 and 9 Jan according to a 19 Jan report.  The incidents took place in the Meghna River, around Bhola district (INFO).
2005-45
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 23 Jan at 0340 local time, while berthed at Panjang.  Three persons armed with long knives jumped overboard and escaped empty handed in a  speedboat, when duty officer sounded alarm and crew mustered (IMB).
2005-46
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 rais
2005-47
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 acco
2005-229
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
2005-230
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.  S
2005-231
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 s
2005-232
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
2005-233
JAMAICA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 18 July at 0300 local time, while at Kingston Anchorage.  Alert crew raised alarm after a robber, armed with a crowbar, boarded the vessel.  The robber jumped overboard and escaped, in a boat waiting
2005-234
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
2005-235
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 15 Jul at  0215 local time, while in position 06-18.2N 003-23.4E, Lagos anchorage.  Three robbers, armed with knives, held two duty crew hostage and took their walkie-talkies.  They stole ships stores and esc
2005-236
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 approximat
2005-237
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
2005-238
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 ve
2005-239
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 prof
2005-240
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 fo
2006-65
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was approached 5 Mar at 0605 local time, while underway in position 03-01.5S - 107-18.5E, Gelasa straits.  Six masked pirates with long knives in a speedboat approached the vessel.  D/O raised alarm and crew mu
2006-66
INDONESIA:   An unidentified motor yacht reported an attempted boarding 2 Mar at 2155 local time, while underway in position 00-54.31N - 105-53.18E.  Several persons in two fishing boats attempted to board.  First boat approached at port bow on collision
2006-67
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified motor yacht was boarded and robbed 1 Mar at 2245 local time, off Tioman islands.  Robbers boarded and stole cash, personal belongings, and other portable items.  Police arrested three suspects and have recovered some of the st
2006-68
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported boarding and attempted robbery 28 Feb at 0330 local time, at Samarinda anchorage.  Robbers boarded vessel, broke storeroom locks, and  attempted to steal ship's stores and property.  Alert crew foiled at
2006-69
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 27 Feb at 0255 local time, while in position 03-12S - 116-20E,  North Pulau Laut outer anchorage.  Three robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel via anchor chain. They took ho
2006-70
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified motor yacht reported boarding and attempted robbery 21 Feb, at 2000 local time off Tioman islands. Robbers boarded and stole cash, personal belongings, and other  portable items.  Local police arrested three suspects and have
2006-71
MALAYSIA: An unidentified motor yacht was boarded and robbed at 2245 LT off Tioman Islands, Malaysia. The robbers boarded and stole cash, personnel belongings, and other portable items. Police arrested 3 suspects and have recovered some of the stolen ite
2006-72
MALAYSIA: Robbers boarded a yacht at 2000LT off Tioman Islands and stole cash, personnel belongings, and other portable items. Police arrested 3 suspects and have recovered some of the stolen items. Suspects are under investigation and soon will be charg
2006-73
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.  R
2006-74
CONGO:   Unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reported boarding and attempted robbery 13 Mar at 0130 local time, Ikungulu anchorage, Matadi,Congo river.  Two robbers boarded the vessel. Alert crew raised alarm and robbers escaped empty handed.  Robbers m
2006-75
CONGO:   Unidentified container ship boarded and robbed 9 Mar at 0150 local time, Boma anchorage Congo river.  Two robbers boarded the vessel, broke open containers, and stole cargo.  Alarm was raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped with stolen cargo
2006-76
GULF OF ADEN:   Unidentified chemical tanker approached 7 Mar at 0900 UTC, while underway in position 14-42N - 052-08E.  About fifteen small boats followed the vessel.  Ship increased speed and chase was aborted.  French maritime forces at Djibouti were
2006-77
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.
2006-78
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified container ship boarded and robbed 8 Mar at 0120 local time at anchorage B, Chittagong. Three robbers, armed with long knives, boarded at stern and stole ship's stores. Duty crew raised alarm and robbers jumped overboard They es
2006-79
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tugboat reported attempted boarding and robbery 8 Mar at 1502 UTC, while underway in position 07-56S - 117-34E, Bali sea.  Pirates attempted to attack the tugboat. Tug took evasive maneuvers and boarding was averted (IMB).
2004-147
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 escap
2004-148
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 cre
2004-149
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 alarm and the intruders escaped in a boat (IMB).
2004-150
UNIDENTIFIED ATTACKER
MALACCA STRAIT:   Unidentified LPG tanker reports suspicious approach 29 May at 2120 local time while underway in position 05-05.1N  100-10.2E.  Three very fast grey speedboats positioned themselves with one ahead and one on either flank.  Crew sounded w
2004-151
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Jun at 0200 local time while in position 03-55.1N 098-47.1E at Belawan anchorage.  Four persons armed with guns and knives gained access at the forecastle and stole ship's stores, before escaping in a  bo
2004-152
INDONESIA:   An unidentified livestock carrier reports suspicious approach 1 Jun at 2325 local time, while underway in position 01-12N  104-50E east of Bintan Island.  Seven persons in a black rubber boat came close under the stern but withdrew when crew
2004-153
KENYA:   An unidentified trawler was boarded 3 Jun at daybreak while anchored at Mombasa by nine persons who stole ship's property and escaped (IMB).
2004-154
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).
2004-155
MALACCA STRAIT:   Offshore support vessel (QATIF) reports being fired on 4 Jun at 1025 local time, while underway in position 04-58.5N  098-41.2E.  Attackers were in a blue fishing boat and withdrew when crew mustered and activated fire hoses. Offshore s
2004-156
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker reports attempt to board 12 Jun at 0530 local time while anchored in position 05-58.3S  105-58.6E at Merak.  Seven persons armed with long knives fled when crew sounded alarm and mustered (IMB).
2004-157
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship reports being fired upon 11 Jun at 0310 local time while underway in position 04 03.18N, 099 21.34E.  Unknown assailants injured two crew before alarm was raised and boat withdrew (IMB).
2004-158
INDONESIA:   The tug (MARCO POWER) and its barge (BINTANG 9) were hijacked 19 May (believed previously unreported) by suspected Aceh rebels while underway in position 04-48.15N  098-35.50E off Tanjung Langsa at night.  Tug and barge were freed but Captai
2004-159
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 Jun at 0800 local time while underway off Pulau Berhala, by about 20 persons believed to be Aceh rebels.  Twelve crew members jumped overboard and were rescued by fishing boats.  Captain and Chief E
2004-160
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.
2005-48
INDIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 29 Jan at 0200 local time, while anchored at Kandla outer anchorage.  Eight robbers, armed with iron bars, boarded from a fishing vessel.  Duty officer raised alarm and robbers escaped empty handed,
2005-49
BANGLADESH:   Nine fishing trawlers were robbed of cash and fish according to a 03 Feb report.  The robbers injured 13 fishermen, after the fishermen offered resistance. The incidents are reported in the Bay of Bengal, off the Patharghata coast of Bargun
2005-50
2005-51
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 20 Jan at 0235 local time, while anchored at Sandakan anchorage.  Two robbers broke into a container on deck and stole cargo.  Crew  raised alarm and robbers jumped overboard. The robbers escaped in
2005-52
GULF OF THAILAND-VIETNAM:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 31 Jan at 1852 UTC, while underway in position 09-15N 103-10E.  Three persons armed with guns and long knives raided master's cabin, stole cash from ship's safe, and master's persona
2005-53
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 T
2005-54
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Masked pirates armed with handguns and swords boarded a tanker underway, non damage.Vessels requested to be caution advised.
2005-55
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 07 Feb at 0400 local time, while anchored at Buenaventura inner anchorage number three.  Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier at forecastle and broke padlocks on store rooms.  Crew raised alarm and robbe
2005-56
NIGERIA:   Nigerian military reports 1 person was killed during the occupation of an oil terminal near Warri, in Nigeria's southern Delta region on 04 Feb.  On 05 Feb, nine people were reported kidnapped and later killed after their boat was ambushed by
2005-57
INDIA:  An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed 02 Feb at 0350 local time, while anchored at Kandla.  Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel at the forecastle.  Duty  officer raised alarm and crew mustered.  Robbers jumped overboard and es
2005-58
INDIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 29 Jan at 0200 local time, while anchored at Kandla outer anchorage.  Eight robbers armed with iron bars boarded from a fishing vessel.  Duty officer raised alarm and robbers escaped empty handed, b
2005-59
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 02 Feb at 0130 local time, while anchored at Chittagong.  Seven robbers armed with long knives stole the ship's stores and escaped in an unlit boat (IMB).
2005-60
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
2005-241
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Jul at 2110 local time, while at Balikpapan inner anchorage.  Alert crew raised alarm while three robbers were in the process of boarding the vessel.  Robbers jumped back into the water and escaped in a
2005-242
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 h
2005-243
GUYANA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 26 Jul at 2000 local time, while departing the port of Georgetown.  Five robbers, armed with guns, boarded the vessel as it was departing port, with the pilot on board.  They held crew at gunpoint and
2005-244
MERSCHANT VESSEL
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. Al
2005-245
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.
2005-247
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded  29 Jul at 0300 local time in position 01-27.39S  116-45.76E, during cargo operations at SPM terminal, Lawi-Lawi, Balikpapan.  Robbers broke into three storerooms and stole safety equipment and property and
2005-248
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
2005-249
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 ca
2005-250
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
2005-251
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 abort
2005-252
GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker (TAKIS) reported an attempted boarding 03 Aug at 1600 UTC, while underway in position 13-24N  049-25E, approximately 40 NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel was trailed by persons with guns in two speedboats, at a ran
2005-253
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was approached by robbers in a small boat 25 Jul at 2100 local time, while in port Chittagong, Bangladesh.  The robbers stole zinc anodes welded to  the hull using crowbars. The crew signaled the alarms, but the
2005-254
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Jul at 0400 local time, as approaching anchor off Chittagong.  Four robbers boarded the vessel; one held the watchman at knifepoint, while others broke into the aft locker and stole the ships stor
2006-80
INDONESIA:   Unidentified cargo ship boarded and robbed 12 Mar at 0100 local time, while underway in position 01-43.3S - 117-07.7E, 32 degrees SE of Balikpapan.  Two pirates armed with knives boarded the vessel from a speedboat.  They stole two life raft
2006-81
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
2006-82
GULF OF ADEN:   Unidentified vehicle carrier approached 19 Mar at 0600 UTC, while underway in position 12-42.7N - 045-46.2E.  Three speedboats approached the vessel.  One boat came within five cables and master raised alarm.  Boats moved away after follo
2006-83
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified general cargo ship followed 14 Mar at 2300 local time, while preparing to anchor at Chittagong anchorage.  Three boats followed the vessel.  Alarm was raised and  crew mustered.  Boats came within 3 cables and then moved away (
2006-84
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 reduc
2006-85
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified container ship boarded and robbed 17 Mar at 2140 local time, Chittagong anchorage area.  While preparing to anchor, robbers in four boats armed with long knives came alongside the vessel.  Alarm was raised and crew mustered but
2006-86
IRAQ:   Unidentified cargo ship boarded and robbed14 Mar at 0315 local time while in position 30:06.60N - 047:55.73E, Khawr Az Zubayr roads.  Armed robbers boarded the vessel via anchor chain. They broke in to forward locker and stole ship's stores. Duty
2006-87
BRAZIL:   Unidentified container ship boarded 25 Mar at 0145 local time at, quarantine anchorage no.2, Santos Roads.  Four robbers boarded the vessel via anchor chain.  Duty officer raised alarm and crew mustered.  Robbers escaped empty handed in an unli
2006-88
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified general cargo ship boarded and robbed 24 Mar at 2230 local time, Chittagong anchorage.  Robbers armed with long knives in three boats came alongside the vessel, while preparing to anchor.  Alarm was raised, crew mustered, and p
2006-89
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 m
2006-90
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 demand
2006-91
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
2004-161
DOMINCAN REPUBLIC:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Jun during the night by six men armed with knives while berthed at Puerto Plata.  Crew raised alarm, secured the accommodation and chased the intruders, who jumped into the water and escape
2004-162
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
2004-163
CARGO SHIP
CAMEROON:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 13 Jun at 0540 local time, while at Douala port.  The intruders gained access at the stern using ropes but could not enter the accommodation, which was secured.  Crew chased off the first two but
2004-164
INDIAN OCEAN-ANDAMAN ISLANDS:   An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 15 Jun at 1200 UTC, while underway in  position 06-15.06N  092-11.6E.  Crew activated fire hoses directed searchlights and took evasive maneuvers whereupon craft stopped f
2004-165
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 16 Jun at 0200 local time at north Pulau Laut anchorage.  Five persons armed with crowbars, knives and daggers gained access via the hawse pipe, tied up the duty seaman , and escaped with ship's store
2004-166
INDONESIA:   An unidentified Ro/Ro reports attempted attack 15 Jun at 1200 UTC, while underway in position 05 28N  098 34E off Aceh.  Persons in 3 boats  withdrew when crew raised  alarm, activated fire hoses, directed searchlights and took evasive maneu
2004-167
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Jun at 2300 local time, while anchored in position 03-12.46S  116-19.41E at Pamancingan anchorage, Kalimantan.  Seven persons  armed with long knives boarded at the forecastle, overpowered 3 crew a
2004-168
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Jun while anchored in position 01-15.87S  116-47.69E at Balikpapan Inner anchorage.  Two persons boarded at the forecastle from a  speedboat, but fled empty handed when crew raised alarm (IMB).
2004-169
UNIDENTIFIED ATTACKERS
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tug towing a barge was fired upon 13 Jun at 1800 local time, while underway in position 05-03N  098-45E off Aceh.  The attackers were in 8 small boats and ordered the tug to stop under threat of more firing.  Seven persons th
2004-170
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified Malaysian fishing boat was boarded 14 Jun at 0130 local time while about 10 nm off Kuala Sepetang (Port Weld or Kampung Sepetang) fishing village.  About 10 persons armed with automatic Weapons abducted 3 crew.  The remaining
2004-171
GUINEA:   An unidentified Ro/Ro ship was boarded 23 Jun at 0400 local time while berthed at Conakry, Guinea.  Armed persons threatened duty seaman with knives, but fled when other  crew arrived to assist (IMB).
2004-172
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.
2004-173
MALACCA STRAIT:   An unidentified fishing boat was fired upon, 20 Jun at 0100 local time 21.5 nm nw of Pulau Jarak.  Firing was from an unidentified boat and caused damage to the fishing boat, but no injury to its crew.  No explanation has been given for
2004-174
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 b
2005-61
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded, during STS operations 06 Feb at 1936 UTC, in position 01-22N 116-58E Balikpapan anchorage.  Police on board opened fire but the robbers managed to cut the ropes of two life-rafts and throw them overboard.
2005-62
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 03 Feb at 1530 UTC in position 03:12S 116:21E, Kota Baru anchorage.  Six robbers armed with long knives hit a crewman on his head and  tied him up.  Duty Officer sent a cadet to look for crewman but r
2005-63
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 operation
2005-64
LUZON STRAIT:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding while underway 03 Feb at 1530 UTC, near position 19-43N 119-20E.  A craft doing 20 kts approached the starboard side.   Duty officer raised alarm and took evasive maneuvers.  Cre
2005-65
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 secur
2005-66
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship had an attempted boarding on 10 Feb, 0900 local time at Banjarmasin Roads, Indonesia.  Twelve robbers armed with knives attempted to board a general cargo ship, along with stevedores.  Commanding officer an
2005-67
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 16 Feb at 2240 local time, while anchored at Chittagong 'B' anchorage.  Ten robbers armed with long knives seized the duty seaman and held him at knifepoint.  Duty officer raised alarm and crew mu
2005-68
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Feb at 0505 local time, while anchored at (Teluk Adang Bay) Adang Bay anchorage.  Three robbers, armed with iron rods, boarded ship from the hawse pipe and broke open the forepeak locker.  Duty sea
2005-69
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 a
2005-70
HONG KONG:   An unidentified barge was boarded 19 Feb late at night, while moored in the city's terminal. Five men boarded the barge from their own vessel and overpowered the lone lighterman keeping watch.  The lighterman was tied, gagged and hidden in a
2005-71
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).
2005-72
INDIA:   An unidentified tug was boarded 22 Feb at 0530 local time, while underway in position 07-49N  076-50E, off Trivandrum, SW coast of India.  Two fishing boats approached a tug towing an ocean going crane barge. One boat came alongside the barge an
2005-73
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 sh
2005-255
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 t
2005-256
JAMAICA:   An unidentified container ship reported attempted boarding 09 Aug at 0035 UTC while anchored in position 17-52.4N  076-47.1W, Kingston outer anchorage.  Four robbers in an  unlit boat approached the ship and tried to board.  Duty officer raise
2005-257
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 th
2005-258
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified tug towing a tanker for scrap was boarded 10 Aug at 0800 local time off Kutubdia Island.  A group of pirates in five trawlers, armed with guns, boarded both  the tug and the tanker and stole stores and property.  The tug sen
2005-259
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 subsequen
2005-260
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Aug at 0001 local time, while anchored in position 00-33.1N  117-43.7E, Tanjung Bara anchorage.  Robbers broke padlock off fore  peak locker and stole ships stores (IMB).
2005-261
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 12 Aug at 1850 local time, while at the Balikpapan coal terminal.  Four robbers, armed with crowbars, boarded the ship by climbing forward mooring ropes.  They broke forward store lock and stole ships
2005-262
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding 04 Aug at 0430 local time in position 01-41.7S  116-38.4E, Adang Bay anchorage, Indonesia.  Four persons were in  the process of boarding the vessel, using hooks attached to ropes.
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NIGERIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 22 Aug at 0245 UTC, while anchored in location 06-20.7N  003-20.3E Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.  Two robbers boarded the vessel and tried to assault duty a/b.  He managed to raise alarm and crew must
2005-265
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 So
2005-266
BANGLADESH:   Bulk cargo ship (YUAN ZHI) had an attempted robbery 12 Aug, while at Chittagong outer anchorage.  A regular Coast Guard patrol boat arrested four suspects from an engine boat.  Suspects later confessed they were trying to rob the vessel (LL
2005-267
IRAQ:   General cargo ship (CEY PIONEER) was boarded 21 Aug at 1945 UTC, while anchored in position 29-43.6N  048-39.E  Um Qasr-Khawr Abd Allah Channel, while awaiting berthing.  Two boats slowly approached the vessel from the port side.  Three watchmen
2006-92
GULF OF ADEN:   Unidentified ship reported attempted boarding 1 Apr at 1900 UTC, while underway in position 13-32.70N   049-32.80E.  Two unlit speedboats attempted to board the vessel.  Ship took evasive maneuvers and raised alarm.  Crew mustered and dir
2006-93
IRAQ:   Unidentified general cargo ship reported attempted boarding 3 Apr at 0735 local time, while in position 30-06.74N   047-055.90E, Khawr Az Zubayr Roads.  Armed robbers in four boats attempted to board the vessel.  Duty officer raised alarm and cre
2006-94
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 21 Mar at 0240 local time, while in position 02-54.4S   107-16.1E, Gelasa Straits.  Six pirates armed with long knives boarded the vessel and entered bridge.  They forced two officers to take them
2006-95
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
2006-96
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 bo
2006-97
INDIAN OCEAN:   Unidentified vessel reported a suspicious approach 3 Apr at 0145 local time, while underway in position 04-33N   055-40E, 400nm off the east coast of Somalia.  As a  speedboat approached the vessel, the master took evasive maneuvers and i
2006-98
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified general cargo ship reported suspicious approach 2 Apr at 2300 local time, Chittagong anchorage.  Five suspicious boats came close to one cable from the vessel. Crew mustered and the boats moved away (IMB).
2006-99
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified general cargo ship reported attempted boarding, on 4 Apr at 0200 local time at Chittagong anchorage. Three boats with robbers came 50 meters from the vessel.  Robbers attempted to board for over one hour and later aborted board
2006-100
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
2006-101
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified general cargo ship reported attempted boarding 3 Apr, at 2230 local time at Chittagong anchorage. Robbers armed with long knives in two boats came alongside the  vessel.  Alarm was raised and crew mustered.  After two hours of
2006-102
GULF OF ADEN:   Unidentified bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 16 Apr at 0500 UTC, while underway in position 14-00N   053-01.3E.  Two boats, one white/blue and the other white/orange in color, approached the vessel. The boats requested ship to s
2006-103
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified tug boarded and robbed 13 Apr at 0245 local time, while in position 22-10.86N   091-47.06E, Chittagong C anchorage.  Three fishing boats approached the vessel and seven robbers armed with long knives boarded.  Robbers stole shi
2006-104
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 wit
2004-175
ECUADOR:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 4 Jul at 1815 local time while at Guayaquil anchorage.  Ten persons armed with guns and knives gained access via the poop deck and tied up the duty seaman.  Alarm was raised and thieves escaped in the
2004-176
MADAGASCAR:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Jun at 0400 local time while at Majunga inner anchorage.  Duty seaman was struck on head and neck.  The thieves stole forward life raft and escaped.  Seaman was hospitalized for treatment (IMB).
2004-177
GULF OF ADEN:  Unidentified container ship underway in position 12.25N  049-33E at 0500. 30Jun spotted two small craft lying ahead when the two suddenly accelerated toward the ship from a distance of 5 miles.  Duty officer directed search lights at the t
2004-178
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 4 Jul at 0130 local time while at Chittagong anchorage.  About 10 persons armed with knives and operating from a 20-meter boat threatened the duty seaman.  Crew mustered and the intruders fled empty ha
2004-179
BANGLADESH:   Forty fishermen and three trawlers were taken hostage 3 July by pirates operating at Dublar Char in the Sundarbans.  On 5 Jul a cell phone demand for a ransom of Tk 6 lakh was received for the "first phase" (INFO).
2004-180
INDONESIA;   An unidentified container ship was boarded 28 Jun at 1445 local time while anchored in position 06-02S 106-53E, Tanjung Priok.  The intruders stole a life raft before escaping (IMB).
2004-181
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 23 Jun at 0450 local time while at Caltex berth no. 3, Dumai.  Duty seaman spotted the intruders already on board and mustered the crew, whereupon the intruders escaped.  Terminal security staff informed an
2004-182
CAMBODIA-VIETNAM:   Vietnamese coast guards caught a pirate fishing trawler and arrested one of the pirates according to a 5 Jul report.  The pirate boat had reportedly been preying on Vietnamese fishing boats when caught 2.5 miles off Phu Quoc Island (D
2004-183
HAITI:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 7 Jul at 0650 UTC by about 8 armed persons while at anchorage "Hotel", Port au Prince.  The robbers gained access via the hawse pipe, stole ship's stores and escaped after threatening crew with thei
2004-184
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified chemical tanker was approached 9 Jul at 2330 local time by 12 persons in two boats while the ship was at anchorage "C", Chittagong.  One person was armed with a long knife, boarded at the stern, but fled when confronted by s
2004-185
INDONESIA-BANGKA STRAIT:   The tug boat (GLOBAL SEMESTA I) and its barge (GLOBAL SEMESTA IV) with a cargo of  bricks was hijacked 11 Jul at 1130 local time while underway in position 02-15.4S 105 -16.0E.  Twelve pirates forced the crew of 10 to jump over
2004-186
INDONESIA-CELEBES SEA:   An unidentified tanker reports sighting 7 unlit speedboats joined by a line ahead of its course 10 Jul at 1600 UTC while underway in position 03-20N 119-31E.  When boats came within 5 cables tanker switched on lights, mustered cr
2004-187
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 12 Jul at 0230 local time, while at Sandakan inner anchorage. Six thieves stole ship's stores before fleeing, when alarm was raised (IMB)
2004-188
BANGLADESH:  Bangladeshi media report 19 Jul that, despite recent high-profile arrests of river pirate gangs preying on local traders and fishermen, other gangs rapidly move into areas where arrests have been made.  In the Meghna River estuary 183 trawle
2005-74
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 t
2005-75
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded during STS operations 06 Feb at 1936 UTC, in position 01-22N 116-58E, Balikpapan anchorage.  Police on board opened fire but the robbers managed to cut the ropes of two life-rafts and throw them overboard.
2005-76
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).
2005-77
MOROCCO:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 04 Mar at 0315 local time, while berthed at Casablanca port.  The duty officer raised alarm and master called police via VHF, after 20 robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel.  Police ar
2005-78
GHANA:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reported an attempted boarding 03 Mar at 0110 local time while anchored near Tema Roads.  Alert crew activated fire hoses and directed  search lights after ten robbers attempted to board.  Robbers aborted
2005-79
Ghana:  At Tema Roads, ten robbers in a motor boat attempted to board a refrigerated cargo ship. Alert crew activated fire hoses and directed searchlights.Robbers aborted attempt and fled.POrt control informed who advised master to heave up anchor and mo
2005-80
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).
2005-81
INDIA:   An unidentified tug was boarded 22 Feb at 0530 local time, while underway in position 07-49N  076-50E, off Trivandrum, SW coast of India.  Two fishing boats approached a  tug, towing an ocean going crane barge. One boat came alongside the barge
2005-82
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 02 Mar at 2230 local time, while anchored at Chittagong B anchorage.  Robbers armed with guns stole ships stores and escaped.  Port control and coast guard was informed, but no response was rec
2005-83
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 01 Mar at 0500 local time, while anchored at Sebuku anchorage, Pulau Laut.  Eight robbers armed with long knives and metal bars boarded the vessel via the hawse pipe.  They hit one crewmember with met
2005-84
JAVA SEA:  An unidentified tanker was boarded 07 Mar at 0755 local time, while underway in position 04-47S 114-14E, near Borneo, Indonesia.  Pirates stole ship's equipment.  Several  fishing boats were in the area at the time (IMB).
2005-85
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.
2005-86
INDIA:   An unidentified cable laying ship was boarded 14 Mar at 1336 local time, while anchored at Chennai (Madras) outer anchorage.  One robber climbed up the anchor chain, crew raised alarm, and the robber jumped into the water.  Robber escaped in a w
2005-268
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tug was fired upon 19 Aug at  2030 local time, while underway in position 02-37.1N  108-57.0E, off Natuna islands.  Pirates in a fishing vessel, armed with guns, approached the tug as it was towing a barge.  Gunfire caused da
2005-269
INDONESIA:   Tug (ZARA) and barge (ZARA 3) hijacked 16 Aug at 0200 local time, while underway in approximate location 01N  104E.  Pirate threw one crewmember overboard, who was later  rescued by a nearby craft.  He reached shore and reported the incident
2005-270
JAMAICA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 25 Aug at 0225 UTC while anchored in position 17-48.5N  077-06.5W, Rocky Point anchorage.  Three persons in an unlit speedboat attempted to board the vessel via anchor chain.  Alert duty
2005-271
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 25 Aug at 0140 UTC while undergoing STS operations, in position 06-18N  003-22E, off Lagos.  Three robbers, armed with long knives, threatened duty crew, stole ships stores, and escaped in a speedboat (IMB).
2005-272
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 Soma
2005-273
BAY OF BENGAL:   General cargo ship (EUGENIA P) reported attempted boarding 25 Aug, 1300 local time, while underway in position 21-36N  091-19E, 30 nm off the coast of SE Bangladesh.   Several persons in two fishing boats approached the vessel in an atte
2005-274
BANGLADESH:   Tug boarded 25 Aug at 0100 local time while underway near Chittagong anchorage.  Seven robbers, armed with long knives and jungle bolos, stole stores and escaped.  Later,  the Coast Guard arrived for investigation (IMB).
2005-275
IRAQ:   An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded and robbed 27 Aug at 0230 local time while anchored in position 29-43.7N  048-39.1E, by buoy no. 3 and 5, Khawr Abd Allah.  Three robbers, armed with machine guns and steel bars, smashed the bridge window an
2005-276
BANGLADESH, CHITTAGONG: Several persons in two fishing boats attempted tp board a general cargo ship underway. Crew raised alarm, activated fire hoses, and fired one rocket flare. Master took evasive manoeuvres amd after 35 mins. boats moved away.
2005-277
NIGERIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 02 Sep at 0200 UTC, while drifting in position 06:05N, 003:24E, 19 nm off Lagos.  Four robbers in a wooden boat, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel.  Alarm was raised, crew mustered, and robbe
2005-279
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 starbo
2006-105
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).
2006-106
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 lo
2006-107
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 16 Apr at 1520 UTC, while underway in position 02-58S   107-18.5E, Gelasa Strait.  Five robbers, in a dark grey unlit speedboat, tried to board a bulk carrier underway.  Alert crew muster
2006-108
INDONESIA:   Unidentified cargo ship boarded 16 Apr at 1305 UTC, while underway in position 02-53.0S  107-18.4E, Gelasa Strait. Four robbers in a speedboat armed with long knives boarded from stern. They entered the accommodation and held a crew member a
2006-109
INDONESIA:   Unidentified vehicle carrier boarded and robbed 11 Apr at 0815 local time at Tg. Priok anchorage, Jakarta. Four robbers boarded the vessel at stern using a rope.  They entered engine room and held chief engineer hostage.  Alarm was raised an
2006-110
COLOMBIA:   Unidentified product tanker reported attempted boarding 18 Apr at 2218 local time, Mamonal Roads.  A robber attempted to board the vessel using a hook, attached to a rope. Alert crew raised alarm and robber escaped in a boat.  Coast guard inf
2006-111
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified container ship reported attempted boarding 19 Apr at 2230 local time, at Chittagong anchorage.  Four boats with eight robbers in each boat armed with long knives  approached the vessel.  Robbers from two boats attempted to boar
2006-112
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 23 Apr at 2020 UTC, while underway in position: 02-52.2S  107-17.5E, Gelasa Straits.  Seven persons in a speedboat approached the vessel and attempted to board from stern.  Alert crew mus
2006-113
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).
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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 business
2006-115
TOURIST BOATS
INDIA:   Two passenger vessels hijacked the morning of 30 Apr on River Krishna, Andhra Pradesh state.  Two tourist boats were hijacked and ten people were taken hostage by four Maoists and a female accomplice.  The hijackers, disguised as passengers, boa
2006-116
INDIA:   Sailing yacht boarded and robbed 22 Apr at 2200 local time, off Kannyakumari, Cape Comorin.  More than ten persons in a fishing boat boarded the yacht, stole property, and a life raft and left.  Skipper made a police complaint.  Authorities reco
2006-117
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tanker reported suspicious approach 29 Apr at 0330 local time, while underway in position:07-55S   118-20E, Flores Sea.  An unlit 10 meter boat going about 14 kts approached the vessel.  Duty officer directed search lights and t
2004-189
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-pir
2004-190
GUINEA:   An unidentified dry cargo ship was boarded 23 Jul at 0530 local time, by 2 persons armed with long knives while at berth Conakry.  Duty officer raised alarm and then two jumped into the water and fled.  Earlier on 22 Jul at 0500 local time two
2004-191
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Jul at 0230 UTC, while in position 06-18N  003-19E at Lagos anchorage.  Two persons armed with long knives held night watchman at knifepoint, stole ship's stores and escaped with accomplices in a boa
2004-192
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).
2004-193
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 seco
2004-194
INDONESIA:   An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 26 Jul at 2040 UTC, while anchored in position 06-01S  105-55E and Anyer.  Five persons armed with automatic rifles fired several shots at the duty seaman who was unhurt.  The thieves then stole ship's
2004-195
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 26 Jul at 0001 local time, while at anchor (Bintulu, Sarawak).  Three persons armed with knives boarded at the forecastle but jumped overboard and escaped empty handed in a fast boat when alarm w
2004-196
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 a
2004-197
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 stol
2004-198
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
2004-199
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
2004-200
INDIA:   An unidentified tug and barge report attempt to board 27 Jul at 0745, by persons in several fishing boats while they were underway 18 nm west of Quilon (Kollam).  Master contacted Indian Coast Guard, who dispatched an aircraft and patrol vessel.
2004-201
BANGLADESH:   A barge under tow of an unidentified tug was boarded 30 Jul at 0900, while underway in position 21-43N   091-33E  30 nm off Chittagong.  The pirates stole stores and loose equipment from the barge and then departed at 0930 (IMB).
2004-202
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).
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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 In
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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 as
2005-89
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 v
2005-90
GULF OF ADEN:   The Thai-flag fishing vessel (SIRICHAINAVA 12) was seized 16 Mar at 0400 UTC, underway in position 12-45.35N  051-33.18E, by 3 Somali crewmen.  The 3 Somali crewmen were working aboard as regular crew people.crew.  The 3 held another 26 c
2005-91
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified general cargo ship reports being chased 15 Mar at 1330 UTC, while underway in position 11-59.1N  051-16.6E off Somalia, by three persons armed with guns in a white-hulled speedboat.  Ship's crew raised alarm, activated fir
2005-92
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified Ro/Ro was approached 15 Mar at 0531 UTC, while underway in position 14-20N  050-50E, by 3 speedboats each containing 4 persons.  To prevent boarding, crew activated fire hoses, sounded whistle, and warned other ships in th
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YACHTS
GULF OF ADEN-YEMEN:   The U.S. sailboats (MAHDI) and (GANDALF) report  approach 08 Mar at 1700 local time, while underway in position 13-28N  048-07E, approximately 30 miles off the coast of Yemen.  Two fast boats, with four men in each, opened fire on t
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BANGLADESH:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 16 Mar at 2245 local time while anchoring in Chittagong anchorage 'B'.  Thieves armed with knives boarded at the stern, stole ship's stores, escaped when crew sounded alarm, and ship's whistle
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INDONESIA:  . An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Mar at 1905 local time, at Balikpapan inner anchorage.  The intruders tried to break into the bosun's store but fled empty handed, when crew raised alarm.  One crew member was injured resisting th
2005-96
INDONESIA:   The Malaysian fishing boat (MITRA UTAMA) was boarded and robbed 14 Mar, while off Belawan with a cargo of vegetables enroute form Malaysia.  Pirates, armed with machine  guns, stole communications equipment and other property.  They also too
2005-278
SOMALIA:   An unidentified fishing vessel was reportedly hijacked on 16 AUG 2005 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 insi
2005-280
JAMAICA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 08 Sep at 2235 UTC while moored to a buoy in position 17-52.8N  077-06.2W, Old Port Harbor.  Four robbers, armed with knives and hooks, were  detected onboard the vessel by the alert crew.  Crew raised alarm
2005-281
INDIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 06 Sep at 2050 local time, while berthed at Cochin.  Several robbers boarded the vessel and stole ships stores and escaped.  Local  authorities were informed (IMB).
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INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 12 Sep at 0330 local time while anchored in position 03-17S  116-23E, Pulau Laut anchorage.  Four robbers broke open bosun store and stole ships stores and escaped (IMB).
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INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Sep at 0415 local time while at anchor near Tg. Mangkok, Sebuku Island.  Robbers, armed with long knives, held the crewman on duty  and stole ships stores (IMB).
2005-284
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Jul at Jakarta anchorage (reported 13 Sep).  Alert crew sounded alarm after detecting for robbers onboard.  Four robbers escaped empty  handed (IMB).
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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 crew
2005-286
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).
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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. Rob
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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 sto
2005-289
CHINA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Jul while at Xingang (TIANJIN XINGANG) port..  Robbers boarded the vessel during cargo operations and stole ships equipment (IMB).
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IVORY COAST:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 19 Sep at 1220 local time, while anchored in position 05-10N  004-03W, off Abidjan.  Three robbers, armed with knives and a steel bar, boarded via the anchor chain.  Duty officer raised alarm.  C
2005-292
MADAGASCAR:   An unidentified tanker was boardedand  robbed 13 Sep at 0200 local time, while berthed at Mahajunga port.  They broke open bosun store, stole ships stores, and escaped in a boat (IMB).
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INDONESIA:   Unidentified tanker reported suspicious approach 1 May at 1140 UTC, while underway in position: 03-13N   108-45E, Kumpulan Natuna Islands.  Persons in several unlit boats followed the vessel and came close to her stern.  Crew mustered, switc
2006-119
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tanker reported attempted boarding 30 Apr at 1150 UTC, while underway in position 03-04.3S   107-17.2E, Gelasa strait.  Three pirates in a green/brown, 5m long motorized banka, armed with long knives, threw grapnel hooks at ster
2006-120
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 29 Apr at 2245 local time, while underway in position: 02-55S   107-18E, Gelasa strait.  Six pirates armed with long knives in a speedboat boarded the vessel.  The master, chief engineer and two o
2006-121
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 robbed by pirates.  According to accounts of survivors, pirates dispatch
2006-122
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 ho
2006-123
GUINEA:   Unidentified chemical tanker reported suspicious approach and attempt to board 2 May at 1030 local time, while drifting in position 09-13.1N   014-06.2W off Conakry.  Drifting 25 nm off the port, the vessel received a VHF call by someone claimi
2006-124
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 businessme
2006-125
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.  O
2006-126
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified container ship boarded 5 May at 0345 local time, at Chittagong anchorage B.  Two unlit boats approached the ship.  One boat with 10 persons armed with long knives came close and one robber boarded, using grappling hook. Alert c
2006-127
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 4 May at 0120 local time while underway in position 01-23.5N   104-27.0E, off Horsburgh lighthouse Singapore Strait.  A speedboat, with five pirates on board, fired upon the vessel.  Duty officer
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INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 30 Jul at 1205 local time, while anchored in position 06-00.97S  106-53.73E, Jakarta tanker anchorage.  Five persons armed with long knives attacked a crew member and chocked him to prevent  him from soundi
2004-204
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 28 Jul at 0200 local time, at Belawan anchorage.  Four persons with swords stole ship's equipment and escaped (IMB).
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INDONESIA-ARAFURA SEA:   An unidentified yacht reports being "chased" 30 Jul at 2139 UTC, while underway in position 10 30S, 138 15E.  An unidentified 15-meter long craft pursued for one hour. Another 20 meter craft without markings was reportedly in the
2004-206
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).
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INDIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 7 Aug at 0100 UTC, during cargo operations at Oil Jetty no. 4, Kandla.  Five persons tried to break into paint locker but jumped overboard and fled empty handed, when crew raised alarm (IMB).
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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 incr
2004-209
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).
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NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 9 Aug at 0330 local time, while anchored at Lagos in position 06-18.1N, 003-16.0E.  Seven persons in a boat tried to  gain access at stern using grappling hooks, but aborted attempt and fle
2004-211
BANGLADESH:   Pirates reportedly from the Shiraj Bahini attacked and looted 5 boats carrying merchandise on the Tatulia (Tetulia) River 10 Aug, and 10 businessmen were reported injured.  The same group attacked and looted 9 fishing trawlers 13 Aug, steal
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BANGLADESH:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 13 Aug at 2330 local time, while at Chittagong anchorage by 12 persons armed with guns and knives.  The robbers stole ship's stores and fled (IMB).
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INDONESIA:   An unidentified livestock carrier was boarded 15 Aug at 0745 UTC, whiled anchored in position 06-02.9S  106-53.8E at Jakarta anchorage.  Persons from three wooden boats gained access, as the ship was preparing to come to anchor.  Duty office
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HAITI:   An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 16 Aug at 0300 local time and then again 18 Aug at 0600 local time, while berthed at Varraux Terminal, Port Au Prince.  In both cases, alert crew drove off the intruders empty handed (IMB).
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SENEGAL:  An unidentified product tanker was boarded 23 Aug 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).
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INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt by persons in two unlit boats to board 21 Aug at 0400 local time, while berthed at Tarahan (Tarakan or Lingkas Roads) coal terminal (IMB).
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INDONESIA:   The container ship (ACX HIBISCUS) was boarded 21 Aug at 0400 local time by 7 persons armed with guns, long knives and steel bars, while underway in position 02-53N 108-00E, about 15 nm se of Midai Island in the Natunas.  The crew was taken t
2005-97
MALAYSIA:   Two Filipino fishermen are reported dead in one of three separate pirate incidents, which occurred between 2300 local time 18 Mar and 0200 local time 19 Mar off Tungku.  The  pirates robbed the boats of engines and kerosene lanterns (INFO).
2005-98
Bangladesh At Chittagong 'B' anchorage, robbers armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship, at stern whilst anchoring. They stole ship's stores and escaped. Crew raised alarm, sounded whistle, and fired a flare. Port control informed but no resp
2005-99
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 sh
2005-100
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
2005-101
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding 26 Mar at 1830 UTC,  while berthed at the Balikpapan coal terminal.  Four persons in a fast craft came along side and two persons tried to board, by climbing the mooring ropes.  Ale
2005-102
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 Mar at 0330 local time, while in position 05-58.3S, 105-59.4E, near Pertamina jetty - 1 (Luwuk), Tg. Gerem.  Alert crew sounded alarm and mustered after two robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the t
2005-103
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Mar at 1905 local time, at Balikpapan inner anchorage.  The intruders tried to break into the bosun's store but fled empty handed, when crew raised alarm.  One crew member was injured resisting the
2005-104
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 20 Mar at 2300 local time, near Chittagong Alfa anchorage.  Two boats, with 10 robbers in each, approached the tanker while it was  preparing to anchor.  Two robbers boarded the stern and stole sh
2005-105
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, st
2005-106
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, increa
2005-107
BANGLADESH:   The barge (SWISSCO 12) and its tugboat were boarded and robbed late 01 Apr, while underway in the Bay of Bengal near Kutubdia channel.  The attack left three of the 25 crewmembers injured.  Valuable tools and spare parts were also stolen in
2005-108
BANGLADESH:  Passenger trawler (SEVEN STAR) was boarded  02 April in the Meghna estuary in offshore Kalatola-Telirchar  area in Manpura upasila in the Bhoa district.  As the vessel  was in transit from Ramgati to Monpura, armed pirates boarded the  vesse
2005-109
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, Panamanian-regis
2005-291
SOMALIA:   Cargo ship SEMLOW hijacked on 26 JUN 2005 while underway in position 04-47.6N  048-12.0E, off Hobyo. Hijackers demanded $500,000 to free the vessel and ten crewmen. The vessel was under charter of the UN World Food Program (WFP), carrying 850
2005-293
INDIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded and robbed 17 Sep at 2210 local time, while berthed at Cochin oil terminal.  Eight robbers boarded the tanker, during cargo operations and escaped with ships stores (IMB).
2005-294
INDIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 13 Sep at 2140 UTC, while anchored at Chennai outer anchorage.  Four robbers boarded the vessel via the poop deck.  Crew spotted them and raised the alarm.  Robbers escaped in a speedboat empty hand
2005-295
INDONESIA:   An unidentified product tanker was boarded and robbed 14 Sep at 0415 local time, while anchored at Tanjung Priok tanker anchorage, Jakarta.  The four armed robbers broke into the engine room and threatened the crew with a pistol.  They stole
2005-296
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 14 Sep at 1400 local time, while underway at the Jakarta breakwater as it was entering port.  Alert crew raised the alarm when seven armed robbers boarded the vessel.  Robbers escaped empty handed (IM
2005-297
FERRYBOAT
FRANCE:   Ro-pax ferry (PASCAL PAOLI) hijacked 27 Sep, Marseille.  The hijackers are striking SNCM seafarers outraged by the French governments sale of the state-owned ferry operator, SNCM to an investment company.  Members of the Corsican trade union ST
2005-298
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 hijac
2005-299
BANGLADESH:   Firefight between pirates and enforcement authorities 27 Sep, Monpura, in Bhola.  A 16 member joint forces team encountered two trawlers with pirates onboard and challenged  them.  The pirates opened fire and the joint forces retaliated.  A
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BANGLADESH:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 20 Sep at 0230 local time, while at Chittagong outer anchorage.  Six robbers broke open forward store and tried to steal ships property.  Alert crew raised alarm and robbers fled empty handed (IMB).
2005-301
INDONESIA: Tug (MARCO POLO 43) and barge (MARCO POLO 48) reported missing as of 10 Sep while on a voyage from Gresik Java, Surabaya to Jakarta (IMB)   Description: Tug:  Marco Polo 43, POR-Batam, callsign: YD3907, grt: 148, nrt:88  Built-1992,  loa: 23.3
2005-302
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).
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INDONESIA:   Tug missing since 22 Apr believed to be hijacked between Belawan port and Batu Licin, Banjarmasin.  A tug towing an empty barge departed Belawan on 13 Apr en route to Batu  Licin, Banjarmasin.  Last known position was 02-07S   108-47E on 22
2006-129
JAMAICA:   Unidentified cargo ship boarded and robbed 9 May at 0800 - 0910 UTC in position: 17-52.9N   076-46.6W, Kingston outer anchorage.  Six robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel at portside bow.  They threatened deck watchman with knives, bro
2006-130
MAURITANIA:   Unidentified refrigerated cargo ship approached 13 May at 2125 local time, while drifting in position: 19-04N   017-09W, Nouadhibou roads.  Pirates in an unlit boat approached the vessel 60 nm off the coast.  Master raised alarm, took evasi
2006-131
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 12 May at 0001 local time, Chittagong anchorage B.  Three unlit boats with seven robbers, armed with long knives, approached the vessel from stern and boarded using grapnel hooks.  They stole shi
2006-132
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified general cargo ship boarded 12 May  at 1900 local time, while anchored at Chittagong anchorage B. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel via anchor chain.  Alarm was raised, crew mustered, and robbers escaped (IM
2006-133
GULF OF ADEN:   Unidentified tanker reported attempted boarding 10 May at 1530 UTC, while underway in position 12-55.2N   049-36.6E.  Nine people in a 10 to 12 m wooden boat, white/red hull, tried to board the vessel.  Master took evasive maneuvers and c
2006-134
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 10 May, during the night at Chittagong anchorage A.  A group of robbers attempted to board the vessel. Crew raised alarm and robbers aborted boarding (IMB).
2006-135
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 9 May at 0200 local time at Chittagong anchorage A.  Ten robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel via anchor chain.  They took hostage two shore watchmen and one crewmember and robbed th
2006-136
INDIA:   According to 15 May reports, two trawlers carrying 28 fishermen were intercepted and abducted by pirates on 13 May, from the river Malta near Kalas Islands.  Reportedly, pirates demanded a ransom.  Kultali police started an immediate search upon
2006-137
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 10 May at 2010 UTC, while underway in position: 05-50.1S   113-25.0E Java sea.  A speedboat came close to the  vessel.  Crew directed searchlights and after 90 minutes the boat moved awa
2006-138
INDONESIA:   Unidentified supply ship reported suspicious approach 9 May at 0405 local time while underway in position: 03-13.9N   108-42.5E, vicinity of Natuna islands.  An unlit boat  approached the stern of the vessel.  Alert crew switched on searchli
2006-139
INDONESIA:   Unidentified container ship reported attempted boarding 13 May at 1330 local time, while in position: 06:01S - 106:52E at outer roads, Tg. Priok anchorage.  Five people in a green colored 5 meter boat tried to board the vessel using grapnel
2006-140
JAMAICA:   Unidentified container ship reported attempted boarding 20 May at 0810 UTC, Kingston outer anchorage.  Two boats approached the vessel.  One boat had five robbers armed with knives and the other boat had one robber armed with a knife.  They tr
2004-218
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Aug at 2200 local time, while underway in position 02-40.58N  107-58.0E near Midai Island in the Natunas.  Seven persons armed with long knives and swords took duty crew to bridge as hostages and t
2004-219
BRAZIL:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 25 Aug at 0345 local time, while anchored in position 032-11S  051-58W at Rio Grande.  Ten persons broke into 8 containers on deck but fled, when duty officer sounded alarm and ship's whistle.  Port au
2004-220
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Aug at 0200 local time, while at Lagos anchorage.  Two persons tried to steal ship's stores but fled empty handed, when crew  sounded alarm  One crew member reported injured (IMB).
2004-221
NIGERIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 25 Aug at 1620 local time, while anchored 6 nm of Lagos fairway buoy. Three persons demanded money from master but were driven back to their boat by crew.  The intruders then threatened to ignite gla
2004-222
ERITREA:   An unidentified tanker reports approach 26 Aug at 0545 UTC by about 13 persons in two boats while tanker was undergoing engine repairs in position 15 04N, 041 44E.  Persons  attempted to board form each side but crew mustered and activated fir
2004-223
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Aug at 1255 local time, while anchored at Tanjung Priok.  Seven persons gained access at port quarter using grappling hooks from a blue boat.  Duty officer raised alarm and the intruders fled empty
2004-224
INDONESIA:   An unidentified ship was boarded 28 Aug at 0510 UTC, while anchored in position 06-02.3S  106-53.7E at Jakarta anchorage.  Four persons stole engine spares and escaped (IMB).
2004-225
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 24 Aug at 1600 local time while, at Balikpapan anchorage by persons who entered via the hawse pipe.  Intruders broke open forecastle store and took ship's supplies, before escaping when alarm was sounded (I
2004-226
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
2004-227
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 2 Sep at 0445 local time while anchored in position 06-20N  003-22E, 3 nm off the Lagos fairway buoy, and engaged in ship to ship transfer  operations.  Two armed persons tied up duty seaman, broke into store
2004-228
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 3 Sep at 0200 local time, while anchored in position 22-08.29N  091-46.04E at Chitagong anchorage 'C'.  Armed robbers stole ship's stores from poop deck and escaped (IMB).
2004-229
ERITREA:   The container ship (SEALAND ATLANTIC) reports suspicious approach 9 Sep at 1345 local time, while underway in position 13-46N  042-27W (about 14 nm off Tekay Deset, Eritrea) and one hour steaming north of the beginning of the Traffic Separatio
2004-230
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 6 Sep at 0200 local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage, by two robbers who gained access via the poop deck.  Crew raised alarm when the 2 tried to gain access to the accommodation and escaped empty han
2005-110
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STRAIT OF MALACCA:   Tug IDATEN was boarded on 14 MAR 2005 at 1735 local time, while underway in position 04-25.6N 099-40.7E. The number of pirates reported varies between three pirates armed with pistols and rifles, to fifteen pirates armed with AK-47 a
2005-112
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 vi
2005-113
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 03 Apr at 0145 local time, while underway in position 03-08N 105-24E  12 NM west of P.Mangkai Island, Anambas Islands.  Four pirates armed with long bolo knives boarded the vessel at the poop deck.  T
2005-114
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Mar at 0415 local time, while anchored at Sebuku anchorage, east Kalimantan.  Several robbers armed with long knives boarded  the vessel and broke open the forepeak locker.  Alert crew and armed se
2005-115
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 30 Mar at 2255 local time in, position 05-28.29S  105-17.93E, Panjang outer roads.  Six robbers armed with long knives held two crew members hostage and tied them up.  They broke into the forward lo
2005-116
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 29 Mar at 2030 UTC, while underway in position 01-53.6S  116-58.0E, in the Makassar Straits.  Two pirates armed with knives stole a life raft and escaped.
2005-117
MALAYSIA:   Tugboat BONGGAYA 91 towing barge BONGGAYA 90 was boarded on 30 MAR 2005 at 1020 local time in position 04-35N 119-00E, about three NM east of Mataking Island, Sabah. Five pirates dressed in dark blue clothes and armed with M16 and AK47 rifles
2005-118
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 bu
2005-303
IVORY COAST:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 3o Sep at 0330 local time, while at Abidjan anchorage.  Robbers stole ships stores.  Master was advised by port authority to drift 10-15 miles offshore, while awaiting berth (IMB).
2005-304
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Sep at  Escravos anchorage and two crew members were shot.  No report on extent of crew injures or loss to ship (IMB).
2005-305
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 bu
2005-306
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 2 Oct at 2000 UTC at Chittagong anchorage B.  Robbers armed with long knives boarded at the stern and escaped with  ships stores after crew raised alarm.  The Bangladesh Coast Guard was informe
2005-307
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified general cargo ship was approached 28 Sep at 2310 local time, while at Chittagong anchorage.  Persons armed with long knives approached in a small boat but were repelled by crew throwing wooden dunnage, when they tried to boa
2005-308
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 eva
2005-309
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
2005-310
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 28 Sep at 0550 local time, while anchored at Balikpapan.  Two robbers armed with machetes boarded via the anchor chain and stole a forward life raft.  The robbers were trying to steal ships stores, when the
2005-311
INDONESIA:   An Indonesian warship fired on a group of Chinese boats allegedly fishing illegally in the Arafura Sea, off the Australian north coast 19 Sep (reported 22 Sep).  One boat was damaged and taken in to custody and one Chinese crewman killed, wh
2005-312
VIETNAM:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 29 Sep at 0500 local time, while at Vung Tau anchorage and robbed of stores (IMB).
2005-313
NIGERIA:   It was erroneously reported to the IMB that, an unidentified tanker was boarded 27 Sep at Escravos anchorage and two crew were shot.  Further investigation reveals the tanker was  providing assistance to a fishing vessel, which was fired upon,
2005-314
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 v
2005-315
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 consignmen
2006-141
suspicous approach
JAMAICA:   Unidentified container ship reported attempted boarding 20 May at 0245 local time while in position 17-52.7N   076-46.6W , Kingston outer anchorage.  Five persons in a small unlit boat approached the ship.  Alert crew directed searchlights at
2006-142
GUINEA:   Russian product tanker (SHKOTOVO) boarded and robbed 22 May at 0620 local time, while underway in position: 09-16.7N   014-42.5W, 60 nm from Conakry.  The tanker provides fuel for fishing vessels in the area.  Two speedboats approached the vess
2006-143
ARABIAN SEA:   Unidentified LPG carrier reported suspicious approach 20 May at 0500 UTC while underway in position 21-43.8N   059-52.2E, 20 miles off the coast of Oman.  Three Speedboats approached the carrier.  Ship raised alarm, crew mustered, and acti
2006-144
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified container ship reported boarding and attempted robbery 22 May at 0300 local time, Chittagong anchorage B.  Two unlit boats approached the vessel.  One boat with ten  robbers armed with long knives came close and two robbers boa
2006-145
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, a
2006-146
PHILIPPINES:   The crew of Tristar Fishing Corporation's vessel Cadiz City reported a dozen men boarded their vessel early on 22 May while transiting near Isla Higantes, in the Iloilo province. The fishing vessel's 30 member crew opted to resist the atta
2006-147
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 crewme
2006-148
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified container ship reported attempted boarding 28 May at 2215 local time, Chittagong anchorage B. Ten robbers, armed with long knives in an unlit boat, approached the vessel from stern.  Duty officer raised alarm, crew mustered, an
2006-149
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 o
2004-231
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 5 Sep during the "early morning" while departing Makassar (Ujung Pandang).  Five persons armed with long knives and axes entered the bridge just after the ship had dropped the pilot.  Robbers held dut
2004-232
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 2 Sep at 0215 local time, while anchored in position 01-16-34S  117-14-24E at Balikpapan anchorage.  Ten persons stole ship's stores. When master contacted port security officer, he was advised to cal
2004-233
BANGLADESH:   Passengers on the launch (SONARTORI-1), attacked by river pirates 11 Sep at Postogola, turned on their attackers beating one to death and injuring another while their five accomplices escaped.  Seven robbers boarded the launch bound from Ch
2004-234
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded,11 Sep at 0545 local time while at Tanjung Priok anchorage, by 2 persons who gained access at the stern using grappling hooks.  The duty seaman raised the alarm and the two fled empty handed in a wo
2004-235
CHINA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Sep in the early morning hours, while anchored in position 21-27N   108-22E, Fangcheng.  Thieves armed with knives and crowbars boarded at the forecastle using grappling hooks, broke into fore peak loc
2004-236
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified supply ship, towing another vessel, was boarded 16 Sep at 1430 UTC at Chittagong Roads.  Nine robbers, armed with knives, stole ship's stores and fled when crew fought them off using hand flares and axes, without injury to t
2004-237
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 20 Sep at 0335 local time, while berthed at Dumai. Three armed robbers threatened crew with knives but fled empty handed, when crew mustered (IMB).
2004-238
INDONESIA:   An unidentified product tanker reports attempt to board 18 Sep at 1026 local time, while underway in position 03-50.5S  107-14.6E in the Gelasa Strait.  Persons in 2 speedboats approached but broke off attempt, when duty officer sounded alar
2004-239
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 18 Sep at 0330 local time, while anchored in position 02-06.5N  111-19.6e (Tanjung Manis anchorage, Sarawak).  One person armed with a knife attempted to gain access via the anchor chain;
2004-240
JAMAICA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Sep at 0300 local time, while anchored in position 17-50N  077-05W at Port Esquivel.  Six robbers armed with guns, knives, and  crowbars broke into forward lockers and stole ship's stores.  When crew
2004-241
JAMAICA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 15 Sep at 0824 UTC, while at the outer anchorage of Kingston.  Five robbers armed with guns broke into a cargo hold and forward locker and stole ship's stores.  Crew raised alarm and master informed p
2004-242
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 escap
2004-243
GUINEA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 20 Sep at 2220 local time, during cargo operations, while at Berth No. 3, Conakry.  Six persons armed with long knives tried to enter accommodation but crew mustered and informed local police and p
2004-244
BANGLADESH:   The cargo ship (BINA NIAGA) was attacked 17 Sep, by an organized gang of pirates at Chittagong's outer anchorage, as it awaited berthing for scrapping (INFO).
2004-245
BANGLADESH:   The supply ship (DEA LAEGUE), towing the cargo vessel (MAY QUEEN) which had engine trouble, was boarded 16 Sep at 1430 UTC at Chittagong Roads.  Nine robbers, armed with knives, stole ship's stores and fled when crew fought them off using h
2005-119
GULF OF OMAN:   An unidentified supply ship was approached 05 Apr at 1625 local time, while underway in position 25-14.1N  057-10.E, in the Gulf of Oman.  A small vessel tried to come alongside the supply ship.  Master took evasive maneuvers and sounded
2005-120
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 sou
2005-121
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
2005-122
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 b
2005-123
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
2005-124
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 11 Apr at 0430 local time, in position 03-47.46N  098-42.64E, Pertamina jetty, Belawan port.  Three robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the tanker at forecastle during cargo operations.  Duty officer r
2005-125
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 10 Apr at 0520 local time, in position 03-12.5S  116-22E, Pulau Laut anchorage.  Eight robbers, armed with knives, stole a liferaft, communications equipment, and stores and escaped (IMB).
2005-126
MALAYSIA:   The M/T (KYOSEI MARU) was boarded 08 Apr at 2320 local time, while underway in position 01-15.30N  103-33.72E, approximately 8 km off Tanjung. Pelepas port anchorage, Johor, Malaysia.  Ten pirates, armed with knives, tied the hands of the mas
2005-127
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, a
2005-128
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.  Cre
2005-129
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 dire
2005-130
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 th
2005-131
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 fr
2005-316
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.  Po
2005-317
INDIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 11 Oct, while at Kandla anchorage.  Seven robbers broke into the store room but the alert crew raised the alarm and the robbers  escaped empty handed (IMB).
2005-318
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).
2005-319
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Oct at 0330 local time, while anchored in position 06-02.87S 106-53.57E, Jakarta anchorage.  Robbers, armed with long knives,  boarded the vessel from an unlit boat.  They threatened the crew with
2005-320
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Oct at 1230 local time while at Jakarta anchorage.  Six robbers boarded the vessel at the stern.  Duty officer raised alarm, crew  mustered and robbers fled.  Master contacted a customs patrol boat
2005-321
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was chased 13 Oct at 0500 local time, while underway in the Sunda Strait.  Alert crew raised alarm, directed search lights and activated hire hoses.  Chase was aborted (IMB).
2005-322
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).
2005-323
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).
2005-324
GUINEA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Oct at 0345 UTC, while anchored in position 09-17.6N 013-45.2W, Conakry anchorage.  Three robbers in a speedboat, armed with billhooks, boarded the vessel and assaulted the duty watchman and stole shi
2005-325
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).
2005-326
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).
2005-327
INDIA:   An unidentified tanker reported an attempted boarding 05 Oct at 0220 local time, while at Chennai anchorage.  An estimated 10 robbers, in a fishing boat, attempted to board the  tanker via the starboard quarter.  Crewmember on duty raised the al
2005-328
IRAQ:   M/V (OCEAN ATLAS) was boarded 18 Oct at 0040 local time, while anchored in position 29-44.39N  045-39.14E, while awaiting pilot boarding to Umm Qasr in the morning.  Three robbers, two armed with AK-47s, entered the bridge approximately 20 minute
2005-329
INDONESIA:   Tanker boarded and robbed 04 Oct at 1830 UTC, while in position 00-08.7N  117-35.6E, Bontang anchorage.  Robbers tied up the crewmember on duty and stole ships stores (IMB).
2005-330
MAURITANIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Oct at 2030 local time, in position 20-47.8N 017-01.8W, off Nouadhibou inner anchorage.  Eight robbers approached in a wooden  boat fitted with an outboard motor.  Two robbers boarded via anchor c
2006-150
INDONESIA:   Unidentified product tanker boarded and robbed 24 May at 2100 local time while underway in position: 03-10.2S   106-20.2E, south of Bangka island.  Ten pirates armed with guns and long knives boarded the vessel.  They stole master's and crew
2006-151
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 r
2006-152
INDONESIA:   Unidentified cargo ship boarded and robbed 5 June at 0050 local time, while in position 05 53.28S 106 05.29E, P.P Kali anchorage, Merak.  Six robbers armed with long knives in an  unlit boat approached the vessel from stern.  Two robbers boa
2006-153
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 31 May at 2040 UTC, while in position: 05-52.2S 106-04.5E, Tg. Priok anchorage.  Five robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel.  They tied up two crewmembers and threatened them with kniv
2006-154
GUYANA:   Eight fishing boats attacked and robbed 5 and 6 Jun, Berbice River.  Several fishermen beaten, locked up , and held at gunpoint by four pirates beginning around 2 pm on 5 Jun and continued until late 6 Jun in the vicinity of the mouth of the Be
2006-155
GUYANA:   Six fishing boats attacked and robbed 5 and 6 June, Corentyne River close to Suriname waters.  Seven masked gunmen attacked fishing boats of the Number 66 Fish Port Complex, about 9 pm on 5 Jun.  A second attack was launched about 12 midnight a
2006-156
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted  boarding 7 June, Chittagong anchorage A.  Seven robbers armed with knives approached the vessel, at stern in a black wooden boat.  They threw a hook attached to a line and tried to board. They t
2006-157
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified bulk carrier boarded 6 Jun, Chittagong anchorage A.  Nine robbers armed with long knives and steel bars boarded the vessel at forecastle.  They tied up two shore watchmen, threatened them with knives, and attacked one crewmembe
2006-158
INDONESIA:   Unidentified tanker reported attempted boarding 5 Jun, Tanjung Priok tanker anchorage.  One robber was observed in the process of boarding the vessel.  Alert crew raised alarm and boarding was averted (IMB).
2006-159
JAPAN:   Taiwan fishing vessel feared hijacked by the crew 10 Jun while operating off Iwo Jima.  The Taiwanese fishing boat  (HSING LONG), sailing near the Japanese Volcano Islands, has lost contact with the Taiwanese authorities and is believed to be hi
2004-246
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 a
2004-247
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 25 Sep at 2000 local time, while anchored in position 04-52-12S  116-20-36E at North Pulau Laut anchorage.  Two armed persons gained access via the anchor chain but fled empty handed, when duty office
2004-248
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was raided 23 Sep at 2350 local time, while at Tanjung Pemancingan anchorage. The intruders threatened crew with long knives.  Alarm was raised and crew mustered, but the thieves were able to steal ship's stores
2004-249
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Oct at 2250 UTC, at Lagos outer anchorage.  Duty watchman was distracted by flashing light from a small fishing boat on the port side.   When watchman went to investigate, a larger boat came alongside to st
2004-250
BANGLADESH:   At least 8 fishing trawlers were attacked and looted 4 Oct at noon local time.  The trawlers had sought shelter from a developing weather system when they were attacked by about 40 persons in 3 speedy trawlers near the fairway buoy, 100 km
2004-251
IRAQ:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 26 Sep at 0530 local time while anchored in position 30-06N  047-55E at Khor Al Zubair.  Four persons armed with automatic rifles stole ship's stores and fled (IMB).
2004-252
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 3 Oct at 0400 local time, while anchored in position 00-33N  117-41-48E at Tanjung Bara.  Six persons armed with knives gained  access via the hawse pipe, threatened duty seaman, stole his walkie-talk
2004-253
INDONESIA:   The tug (ERNA), attacked off N. E. Indonesia 2 Oct (see below), was again attacked 3 Oct off Medan, Sumatra, as it "limped" back to Singapore following the first attack.  In the  second attack the tug's navigating equipment was further damag
2004-254
INDONESIA:   The tug (ERNA) was attacked 2 Oct at 1820 local time, while underway towing a crane barge in position 04-46N  098-41E.  Eight persons in a fast fishing boat fired at the bridge destroying windows, radio and navigating equipment.  Four person
2004-255
INDONESIA:   An unidentified Tuvalu-registered tug was boarded 30 Sep at 1900 local time, while underway towing a crane barge in position 03-27.6N   099 47.2E.  The thieves broke glass in the ports, stole equipment and documents, and left taking the mast
2004-256
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tug and barge report attempt to board 8 Oct at 1002 local time, while underway in position 00-18.67N  104-29.36E in the Riau Strait.  Six masked men in a  speedboat came alongside, attempting to board, but in the maneuver  th
2005-132
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship reported an attempted robbery 17 Apr at 0500 local time while at wharf, Tg. Priok port.  A robber mingled with stevedores and tried to steal equipment.  Duty crew prevented theft (IMB).
2005-133
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship reported an attempted robbery 16 Apr at 2230 local time while at wharf, Tg. Priok port.  A robber mingled with stevedores and stole equipment. Duty crew recovered the equipment and robber escaped empty hand
2005-134
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 12 Apr at 0200 local time in position 06-02.24S 106-55.68E, Jakarta anchorage.  Armed robbers attempted to enter the engine room.  Alert crew raised alarm and robbers escaped in a speedboat (IMB).
2005-135
INDONESIA Armed robbers boarded a bulk carrier and attempted to enter engine room. Alert crew raised alarm and robbers escaped in a speedboat.
2005-136
MALACCA STRAITS: Pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They held master as hostage and stole ship's cash and escaped. No injuries to crew.
2005-137
IRAQ:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Apr at 2350 local time, in position 29-37N 048-45.7E, Umm Qasr anchorage. Three robbers, armed with guns and a knife, boarded the vessel using hooks attached to ropes. They took several crewmembers host
2005-138
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 hea
2005-139
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 23 Apr at 1950 UTC, while at Belawan anchorage.  One robber, armed with a long knife, boarded a tanker at forecastle, while another robber climbed up the anchor chain.  Duty seaman challenged the robbers an
2005-140
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 22 Apr at 0500, while underway in position 00-27.1S  105-09.0E, off Lingga Islands.  Pirates, armed with guns, then ordered the crew to sail the tin-laden ship to Pasir Gudang port, in Malaysia'
2005-141
INDONESIA-MAKASSAR STRAIT: An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Apr at 1915 local time in position 01-20S 116:57E, Balikpapan outer roads.  Two robbers boarded the vessel at the forecastle from two unlit fishing boats.  They stole two lifeboats an
2005-142
INDONESIA: An unidentified tug was boarded 16 Apr at 0535 local time in position 01-13.6S 117-00.7E, Balikpapan outer roads.  Masked robbers, armed with long knives, stole one life raft and escaped (IMB).
2005-143
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).
2005-144
NIGERIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 02 May at 0215 local time, during STS cargo operations at Lagos anchorage.  Two robbers, armed with knives, threatened the duty  officer, tied his hands and legs, and gagged his mouth.  The robbers t
2005-331
INDIAN OCEAN:   An unidentified tanker was approached 26 Oct at 1810 local time, while underway in position 06-09N  053-45E, approximately 250 NM off the east coast of Somalia.  Five  speedboats reportedly flashed lights at the vessel and gave chase.One
2005-332
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was fired upon 27 Oct at 0836 local time, while underway in position 08-41.565N  115-43.911E, Lombok strait.  Pirates, armed with guns, fired upon the vessel from a speedboat.  The bridge window was destroyed
2005-333
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 27 Oct between 0001 and 0100 local time, while anchored in position 01-59.6N  118-08.7E, off Muara Pantai, east Kalimantan,  Indonesia.  Robbers boarded the vessel during cargo operations.
2005-334
CHINA:   Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 28 Oct between 1200 and 1600 UTC, while anchored in position 21-25N 108-24E, Fangcheng OPL anchorage.  Robbers boarded the vessel via the anchor chain. They broke padlocks off forward store lockers and stole ships
2005-335
CHINA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded and robbed 23 Oct at 1800 UTC, while anchored at Zhanjiang no. 2 anchorage, China.  Robbers boarded the vessel via hawse pipe.  They broke open forward locker and stole ships stores.  Several small fishing boat
2005-336
EL SALVADOR:   An unidentified yacht was broken into 30 Oct at 0130 local time, while at anchor in Bahia del sol.  Four armed robbers broke into the skippers cabin.  Duty crewmember noticed them and raised alarm,  the robbers then jumped overboard and le
2005-337
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
2005-338
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, increase
2005-339
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
2005-340
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 launch
2006-160
COLOMBIA:   Unidentified general cargo ship boarded and robbed 16 Jun at 0540 UTC at Magdalena river, Barranquilla.  A robber armed with a knife boarded the vessel at anchor.  He stole a  life raft and safety equipment and escaped in a boat, waiting with
2006-161
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
2006-162
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
2006-163
GULF OF OMAN:   Unidentified chemical tanker reported gun assault and attempted boarding 4 Jun at 0630 UTC, while underway in position 25-40.0N  057-04.0E.  Three armed pirates in a,  high  speed fiber glass, boat with a green hull followed the vessel, w
2006-164
GUYANA:   Passenger vessel boarded and robbed 24 Jun at 0900 local time, while underway near the mouth of the Moruca River. Master observed an approaching speedboat equipped with 200hp engines, became suspicious, and increased speed but could not outrun
2006-165
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
2006-166
INDONESIA:   Landing craft boarded and robbed 02 Jul while underway near Langsa, north Sumatra.  Pirates stole cash and personal belongings from the crew and escaped, no crew injured.  The landing craft was under UN charter carrying tsunami relief cargo
2006-167
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,
2006-168
MALAYSIA:   Bulk carrier boarded 28 Jun at 0300 local time, while anchored in position 03-18.5N 112-55.3E, Bintulu anchorage.  Two robbers boarded the vessel from an unlit boat.  Duty officer raised alarm and crew mustered.  Upon seeing crew alertness, r
2006-169
CHINA:   Bulk carrier boarded 26 Jun at 1830 local time, while at anchor in Huangpu port.  Two robbers entered the masters cabin.  Master raised alarm, crew apprehended the robbers, and then handed them to the police (IMB).
2006-170
INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 28 Jun at 0115 local time, while anchored in position 05-28.7N  105-17.5E, Panjang anchorage.  Three robbers, armed with long knives, entered the engine room and stole a substantial quantity of engine spares (
2006-171
HOANG SA ARCHIPELAGO:   Vietnamese fishing vessel boarded and robbed 27 Jun, while at anchor seeking shelter from a typhoon.  Robbers stole 25 drums of fuel, 4 tons of dried squid, 10 bottles of water, and 18 empty buckets.  After receiving the informati
2004-257
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship reports suspicious approach 6 Sep at 0945 local time, while underway in position 02-39N 101-17E off the Indonesian coast.  A dark hulled boat approached and then stopped nearby, before paralleling the ship's co
2004-258
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 16 Oct at 1000 UTC, while anchored in position 03-52.4N  077-05.4W at Buenaventura.  Ten thieves boarded using long poles  with hooks, broke into forecastle locker, and stole ship's stores. Alarm
2004-259
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship reports suspicious approach 23 Oct at 0240 UTC, while underway in position 05-54N 096-19E off the northern tip of Sumatra.  Four boats with  armed persons inside were repelled, when crew mustered with activated
2004-260
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports suspicious approach 23 Oct at 1130 local time, while underway in position 02-57S  107-18E 3 miles west of Mendanau Island, Gelasa Strait.  Six armed persons wearing masks and black clothing approached in
2004-261
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).
2004-262
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 31 Oct at 0145 UTC while at berth 13, Lagos.  A group tried to steal from the ship's cargo of rice, but fled when duty officer raised alarm and crew mustered, firing flares.  Port police responded to th
2004-263
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 forecast
2004-264
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports approach 28 Oct at 0950 UTC, while underway in position 12-33.0N  045-14.7E.  Three boats crossed ship's bow and attempted to come  alongside, whereupon master began evasive maneuvers. The crew mustere
2004-265
BANGLADESH:   The cargo lighter (AL-SAMIT-3) was boarded 31 Oct at 1900 local time in Chittagong outer anchorage, as it proceeded to a lightering job.  About 20 persons attacked the lighter in the outer anchorage and stole rope, tents, gas cylinders, mob
2004-266
INDONESIA:   An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 31 Oct at 2150 UTC, while anchored at Santan (Tanjung Santan).  One man boarded from a 10 meter wooden boat with green hull and white upperworks.  A man lowered a liferaft into the water but jumped over
2004-267
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 31 Oct at 0230 local time, while anchored at Banjarmasin. Six persons tried to gain access via the anchor chain, but fled  when alarm was raised (IMB).
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INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Oct at 1945 local time, while anchored in position 00-00.02S  117-36.09E.  Six persons armed with knives attacked and injured a  crew member, but fled empty handed when crew mustered (IMB).
2004-269
INDONESIA:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reports attempt to board 27 Oct at 0145 UTC, while underway in position 01-45N  102-40E.  Five persons, dressed in black clothes and in two speedboats, approached from starboard quarter.  Master raised
2004-270
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 27 Oct at 0145 local time, at Dumai anchorage.  Two persons boarded via the poop deck but jumped overboard and fled empty handed, when duty seaman raised alarm (IMB).
2005-145
BANGLADESH:   Eleven fishing trawlers were attacked 23 Apr in Majherchar in Borhanuddin upazila, in the Meghna estuary.  At least eleven fishermen were injured during the attack.  Police and  fishermen report that over 50 fishing trawlers have been loote
2005-146
INDIA:   An unidentified barge was boarded 30 Apr at 1230 local time while under tow, in position 08-07.24N  076-43.33E off Trivandrum, SW coast of India.  Two robbers stole stores.  Earlier, four robbers in a boat made two attempts to board at 0630 and
2005-147
IRAQ:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 Apr at 2350 local time in position 29-37N 048-45.7E, Umm Qasr anchorage.  Three robbers, armed with guns and a knife, boarded the vessel using hooks attached to ropes.  They took several crewmembers hos
2005-148
ANDAMAN SEA:   Thai F/V (RATTANAKORN 5) was boarded and robbed, but rescued by authorities 30 Apr while fishing off the southern town of Satun, Thailand.  Five men, armed with two M-16s,  three AK-47s and 1,200 rounds, boarded the fishing vessel, but not
2005-149
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was approached 30 Apr at 2300 local time, while underway in position 00-24S  118-12E, Makassar Staits.  Master raised alarm after detecting three unlit fishing boats approaching his vessel.  Crew mustered a
2005-150
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 30 Apr at 2030 local time, while underway in position 02-49.70S  105-54.90E, Bangka Straits.  Six robbers, armed with long knives and guns, fled empty handed after master raised alarm, switched on d
2005-151
INDONESIA:   Unidentified bulk carrier boarded and robbed 29 Apr at 0315 local time at Taboneo anchorage, Banjarmasin, Indonesia.  Two robbers, armed with knives, boarded at forecastle. They broke into forepeak locker, stole ship's stores, and were about
2005-152
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  t
2005-153
HAITI:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 05 May at 0135 local time, while at Port Au Prince anchorage.  Duty officer raised alarm after robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel.  Robbers escaped empty handed (IMB).
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HAITI:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 28 Apr in the evening, while at Port Au Prince anchorage.  Robbers, armed with long knives, stole ships stores and escaped.  Earlier on 27 Apr, robbers boarded another vessel and stole ship's s
2005-155
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).
2005-156
INDIA:   An unidentified RO/RO vessel was boarded 10 May at 0430 UTC in position 13-05.7N 080-21.0E, Chennai anchorage, India.  Five robbers boarded at the stern and attempted to steal ship's stores.  Alert crew raised alarm and robbers escaped empty han
2005-157
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified tanker was approached 05 May at 2320 local time, while underway in position 21-16N  091-31E, 60 NM SSW of Chittagong.  One fishing boat came close to starboard quarter and persons inside attempted to board.  Master took evas
2005-341
IRAQ:   An unidentified tanker was boarded and robbed 31 Oct at 1900 local time at Basrah oil terminal, Alfa anchorage, Iraq. Three armed robbers boarded the tanker and tied up two crewmembers, and took three crewmembers hostage.  The robbers proceeded t
2005-342
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 H
2005-343
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 19 Nov at 2000 local time while anchored in position 10-19N 075-32W in Cartagena Bay.  Four thieves boarded via the forecastle, broke  padlock on locker, and stole ships safety equipment and stores, despite
2005-344
IRAQ:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Nov at 0345 local time, while at Umm Qasr anchorage off No. 2 buoy. Five heavily armed robbers boarded via the starboard quarter, took hostage 2 crew on deck. Robbers then went to the bridge, where they
2005-345
IRAQ:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 19 Nov at 2200 UTC, while anchored in position 29-43.4N  048-37.5E off No.5 buoy.  Three robbers armed with machine guns and pistols boarded at bridge deck and took 2nd officer hostage.They forced him to t
2005-346
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 24 Nov at 0430 local time, while at Lagos anchorage, 15 nm from port.  Ten robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel via the stern from a speedboat, during heavy rain.  They threatened duty A/B and
2005-347
CAMEROON:   An unidentified tug was boarded 03 Sep at 0400 local time while at Total jetty, Douala.  Three robbers armed with knives and spears boarded the offshore tug.  They confronted duty A/B and bosun The robbers stole ships property and escaped (IM
2005-348
INDONESIA:   LPG tanker was boarded 20 Nov at 0600 local time, while anchored in position 08-7S 117-35.2E Bontang anchorage.  Robbers stole two life rafts and escaped.  There were  numerous fishing craft in the vicinity (IMB).
2005-349
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).
2005-350
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 assi
2005-351
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 S
2005-352
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 01 Dec at 1745 local time, while anchored in position 01:42.3S  116:38.5E, Adang Bay anchorage.  Five robbers, armed with guns  and knives, boarded the vessel via poop deck and stole a life raft.  D/O
2006-172
LANDING CRAFT
MALACCA STRAITS: Twelve pirates in a fishing boat approached a landing craft carrying U.N. Tsunami Relief Cargo. Four pirates boarded and demanded money. Master gave them some cash. Then the remaining eight pirates came on board and stole diesel fuel. Pi
2006-173
JAMAICA:   Fishermen operating in the vicinity of the Pedro Cays say they are being attacked, by heavily armed men who mount early morning attacks, per 27 Jun reporting.  One of the  affected fisherman told the media that he is now scared to fish in the
2006-174
GUYANA:   LPG tanker boarded, robbed 04 Jul at 1450 UTC, while preparing to depart from Texaco berth.  One robber boarded the vessel and stole ships equipment.  Perpetrator escaped in a motorboat that was waiting with four accomplices (IMB).
2006-175
BRAZIL:   Containership reported attempted boarding 04 Jul at 0430 UTC, while anchored at Santos anchorage no. 3.  Two robbers attempted to board the vessel via the anchor chain.  Alert crew raised alarm and boarding was averted.  Port control informed (
2006-176
CAMEROON:   Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 01 Jul at 0330 local time, while at Bonaberi berth no 52, cement berth, Douala port.  Three armed robbers boarded the vessel and threatened a crewman with knives.  They stole ships stores and escaped.  Port con
2006-177
GULF OF ADEN:   Containership reported two suspicious craft 09 Jul at 0750 UTC, while underway in position 12-28N  045-10E. Two 10m turquoise colored speedboats, manned with three persons  each, followed the containership.  Ship increased speed, raised a
2006-178
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.
2006-179
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.  T
2006-180
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 Japannes
2006-181
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN:   General cargo vessel (MOON LIGHT) was struck by a probable missile 14 Jul, while underway approximately 35km off the coast of Lebanon.  All 12 crewmembers, one with serious injuries, were rescued by a nearby merchant vessel owned
2006-182
ANGOLA:  Container ship boarded 16 Jul at 0225 local time, while at Luanda anchorage.  Four robbers in a wooden boat, armed with knives, boarded the vessel at forecastle.  They threatened a crewmember with knives and broke open paint store padlock. The c
2006-183
INDONESIA:   Tug boarded and robbed 15 Jul at 1200 local time, while underway in position 05-16.00S 106-07.80E, enroute to Batam from Merak.  Six pirates, armed with pistols, approached the  tug, which was towing a barge.  Four pirates boarded the tug an
2004-271
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 26 Oct at 1925 UTC, while at Dumai anchorage.  Three persons gained access, but fled when crew sounded alarm and mustered ((MB).
2004-272
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship reports suspicious approach 26 Oct at 0905 local time, while underway in position 01-50.0N  097-31.2E off Aceh Province.  Four grey-green colored boats approached from port bow, while another four approached fr
2004-273
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).
2004-274
BANGLADESH:   The South-Korean-flag cargo ship (AMAZAN), which had arrived 7 Nov at Chittagong for scrap, was looted at about 1900 local time, by a gang of about 100 persons of whom 5  were arrested (INFO).
2004-275
INDONESIA:   Duty officer of an unidentified tanker noticed approach by 3 suspicious boats 8 Nov at 0300 local time, while underway in position 01-36.0S  117-01.6E off Balikpapan. Masked men in each of the boats were attempting to board via the starboard
2004-276
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports boarding at starboard poop deck 7 Nov at 0105 local time, while underway in position 05-06-00S 117-23-30E off Sunda Island, Java Sea by one man from a speedboat (containing 4 persons dressed in black and
2004-277
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 5 Nov at 0410 local time, while at Balikpapan anchorage, by robbers armed with long knives. They broke into forecastle locker and stole  ship's stores, before escaping when crew raised alarm (IMB).
2004-278
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 5 Nov at 0005 local time, while at Taboneo-Banjarmasin (Banjarmasin) anchorage.  Three persons armed with knives attempted to gain access via anchor chain, but fled when crew sounded alar
2004-279
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tug, towing an oil rig was attacked 3 Nov at 1900 local time, while underway in position 05-02N 099-11E off Belawan.  Three identical fishing boats followed the tug and one approached opening fire causing damage, to navigatio
2004-280
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 3 Nov at 1815 UTC, while anchored in position 01-34S  117-13E at Balikpapan.  Three persons armed with long knives took duty seaman hostage, stole two life rafts, and escaped (IMB).
2004-281
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).
2004-282
CAMEROON:   An unidentified supply vessel reports attempt to board 12 Nov at 0730 local time, while underway in position 03-45.5N  008-59.5E.  When 6m long speedboat with 6 persons approach, supply ship's master increased speed and boat abandoned chase (
2004-283
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Nov at 2230 local time, while at Chittagong anchorage by six persons armed with knives.  The six stole ship's stores and fled, when crew raised alarm.  Master informed coast guard which dispatched
2004-284
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Nov at 0400 local time, while at Balikpapan coal terminal.  Three persons gained access but jumped overboard and escaped in a speedboat, when crew sounded alarm (IMB).
2004-285
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 3 Nov at 1815 UTC, while anchored in position 01-34S  117-13E at Balikpapan.  Three persons armed with long knives took duty seaman hostage, stole two life rafts and escaped (IMB).
2005-158
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 10 May at 0850 local time, while at anchor in Jakarta.  Six robbers boarded the tanker from two fishing boats.  They broke into aft locker and  stole ships equipment.  Robbers escaped in an easterly directi
2005-159
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 04 May at 2025 UTC, while underway in position 01-46.3S  117-07.2E, Makassar Straits. A speedboat with five individuals came along side  the vessel and one pirate boarded using hooks attached to a rop
2005-160
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reported an attempted boarding 04 May at 2255 local time while underway in position 01-23.07S  117-06.57E, Makassar Straits.  Pirates in a six meter blue and black hull colored speedboat attempted to board the tanker a
2005-161
INDONESIA:   An unidentified vessel was approached 03 May at 0700 local time, while anchored at Tg. Priok outer roads.  Six boats approached the vessel.  Six robbers, armed with steel bars, boarded the vessel from two of the boats.  Two other boats remai
2005-162
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
2005-163
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
2005-164
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 14 May at 0215 local time, while at Dumai anchorage. Three robbers armed with knives gained access at the poop and entered the engine room. Duty crew raised alarm but the robbers escaped with ship's stores
2005-165
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).
2005-166
2005-167
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 n
2005-168
JAMAICA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 24 May at 1000 UTC in position 17-52.7N 076-47.1W, Kingston outer anchorage.  Five robbers threatened duty A/B with a knife and tied him up.  A/B managed to escape and raised alarm.  Robbers broke
2005-169
2005-170
IVORY COAST:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 19 May at 0150 local time, while at Abidjan anchorage.  Robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel via the anchor  chain.  They overpowered and tied up the duty A/B and robbed him of
2005-353
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 30 Nov at 0710 local time, while anchored in position 06-00.6S  106-54E, Tanjung Priok anchorage.  Robbers entered accommodations, stole safety equipment and escaped.  Master tried to contact port c
2005-354
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 boardi
2005-355
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).
2005-356
GULF OF ADEN-SOMALIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship reports being chased 11 Dec at 0810 local time. While underway in position 13-07N  049-13E, persons in a small speedboat attempted to board.  Boarding was averted, when master increased speed and
2005-357
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 unt
2005-358
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports approach 11 Dec at 2000 local time, while anchored in position 01-55S  117-14E, Senipah, Indonesia.  An unlit boat approached close to the stern.  Crew alerted terminal via VHF, raised alarm, and directed searc
2005-359
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tug was boarded 8 Dec at 0430 local time while anchored, in position 05-58.4S  105-58.6E., at Tanjung Gerem Merak. Eight persons, armed with long knives tied up motorman and stole engine spares. They escaped to a waiting spee
2005-360
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 8 Dec at 0330 local time, while anchored in position 05-54S  105-59E at Merak.  One person armed with a long knife boarded but fled  empty handed to a waiting boat with accomplices, when crew raised a
2005-361
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 7 Dec at 2010 local time while underway, in heavy rain in position 03-17S  116-24E, off Tanjung Mangkok, North Sebuku Island.  Two  persons armed with long knives stole forward liferaft and were in th
2005-362
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 6 Dec at 0520 local time in heavy rain, while at Bontang anchorage. A single robber stole ships stores and escaped with accomplices,  in a waiting boat (IMB).
2006-1
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).
2006-2
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 collisi
2006-3
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 aba
2006-4
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported a suspicious approach 15 Dec at 2040 local time, while underway in position 12-12.8N  046-10.8E.  An unlit white speedboat doing over  25kts came close to the vessel and persons inside asked the maste
2006-5
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
2006-184
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 13 Jul at 1020 UTC, in position 10-12S 112-15E, 105nm south of Java Island, Indonesia.  Six boats (two with white hulls and four with black hulls) approached the vessel from the stern.  Each boat h
2006-185
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
2006-186
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).
2006-187
CONGO:   Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 24 Jul at 0200 local time, while anchored 1.5 nm off the breakwater, Pointe Noir. Robbers boarded the vessel at the anchor by using hooks.  They  stole ships stores and escaped (IMB).
2006-188
ANGOLA:   Containership boarded and robbed 21 Jul at 0205 local time, while anchored in position 08-45.9S  013-16.6E, Luanda Bay Anchorage.  One robber boarded the vessel, broke forward store padlock, and stole ships stores.  Ships motion sensors sent si
2006-189
BANGLADESH:   Tanker boarded and robbed 23 Jul at 0015 local time, while at Chittagong Alfa anchorage.  Ten robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel at forecastle, attacked the shore watchman, and tied him up.  Duty officer raised alarm, crew
2006-190
TUB BOAT
INDONESIA:   Tug boarded 18 Jul at 0345 local time, while at Telok Banten, Merak.  Four armed robbers boarded the tug at anchor.  Alert crew mustered and robbers left empty handed (IMB).
2006-191
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. Perpetrat
2006-192
BANGLADESH:   Containership boarded and robbed 30 Jul at 2115 local time, while at Chittagong outer anchorage b.  Three robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel at the stern and  stole ships stores.  Alert crew raised alarm and robbers jumped overb
2006-193
BANGLADESH:   Tanker reported three attempted boardings 28 Jul, while at Chittagong outer anchorage b.  Three robbers boarded a tanker using long poles with hooks.  Alert crew activated fire hoses and repelled boarders.  Master reported this was the thir
2006-194
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.
2006-195
INDONESIA:   Tanker boarded and robbed 26 Jul at 0200 local time, while at Belawan anchorage.  Three robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel at forecastle and stole ships stores.  All crew chased robbers, who jumped into the water and escaped
2006-196
NIGERIA:   Anchor Handling/Supply Tug (NORTHERN COMRADE) boarded and four crewmembers kidnapped late 08 Aug while off the coast of Nigeria.  Officials identified the hostages as two Norwegian and two Ukrainian workers.  One of the Norwegian captives is r
2006-197
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 of the thieves who raided the fishing depot near the Guayaguayare
2004-286
JAMAICA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 20 Nov at 1040 UTC, while anchored at Port Esquivel.  Three persons from an unlit speedboat stole ship's stores and fled, when duty officer raised alarm (IMB).
2004-287
GUYANA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 17 Nov at 0850 UTC, while anchored in position 06-58N  058-02W in Georgetown Roads.  Thieves stole ship's stores and escaped in a high speed boat, when duty officer raised alarm.  Port control info
2004-288
JAMAICA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 26 Nov at 0715 UTC, while anchored in position 17-51.8N  076-46.7W, Kingston outer anchorage.  One person gained access at the forecastle using a grappling hook.  Crew raised alarm and intruder escape
2004-289
GUYANA:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 24 Nov at 0100 local time, while at Georgetown anchorage maneuvering with pilot on board.  Intruders broke into mast house  but escaped empty handed, when crew raised alarm (IMB).
2004-290
BRAZIL: An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 22 Nov, while anchored in position 32-13.6S  051-58.2W at Rio Grande do Sul.  Persons in a small craft attempted to board  from port quarter, but were driven off when crew mustered and direc
2004-291
NIGERIA:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 28 Nov at 0145 local time, while underway off buoy 19, Escravos River.  Five persons armed with machine guns took watchman hostage and beat him.  The intruders fired shots at crew, stole cash
2004-292
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 25 Nov at 2345 local time. While at Lagos anchorage,  fifteen robbers armed with guns and long knives, took duty seaman hostage.  Duty  officer raised alarm and crew mustered in locked accommodation, but robb
2004-293
INDIA:   An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 23 Nov at 0425 local time, while at Kandla anchorage.  Three persons stole ship's property and escaped (IMB).
2004-294
INDIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 19 Nov at 0530 local time at berth No. 1, New Mangalore Port by Robbers who stole ship's stores (IMB).
2004-295
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Nov at 2230 local time while at Chittagong anchorage, by six persons armed with knives.  The six stole ship's stores and fled when crew raised alarm.  Master informed coast guard which dispatched
2004-296
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tug towing a barge was fired on and boarded 27 Nov at 0910 UTC, while underway in position 05-02N  098-28E off Aceh Province.  Assailants opened fire with machine guns from a fishing boat, kidnapped the Captain and Chief Offi
2004-297
INDONESIA:   An unidentified LPG tanker reports being followed 27 Nov at 0310 local time while underway in position 01-46N  102-39.4E, by an unlit speedboat from which persons attempted to board.  Crew directed searchlights and sounded whistle and boat m
2004-298
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 19 Nov at 0015 local time at its berth, Dumai port.  Two persons armed with long knives were confronted by the chief Officer, who was injured when he ordered them to disembark.  The robbers escaped
2004-299
NIGERIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 2 Dec at 0130 local time, while anchored in Lagos Roads.  Twelve persons armed with guns, knives, and axes approached in speedboats. They boarded and rushed the bridge, despite the second officer shining sear
2004-300
INDIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 1 Dec at 1410 UTC while berthed at Kochi oil terminal, Cochin.  Robbers armed with knives took ship's sores (IMB).
2005-171
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 es
2005-172
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified tug reported a suspicious approach 28 May at 1835 local time, while underway in position 12-29N 044-57E.  A speedboat approached the tug, which was towing two barges.  When the speedboat came within 5 meters, crew fired ro
2005-173
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)
2005-174
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 in
2005-175
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 30 May at 1615 UTC, while underway in position 03-12N  105-24E, 14nm off Anambas island.  Five pirates, armed with high-powered guns and long knives, boarded the vessel.  Duty A/B at poop deck s
2005-176
INDONESIA:   An unidentified yacht was boarded 05 May at 1030 local time while at anchor near 02-46.064N  106-12.285E, NW bay of Ayerabu island of Anambas islands.  Eight robbers, armed with AK-47 machine guns, ordered the crew to remain below deck.  The
2005-177
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 nea
2005-178
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 re
2005-179
IRAQ:   Crude oil tanker (NORD MILLENNIUM) was boarded 31 May at 0230 local time, while anchored in position 29-27N  048-56E, (deep water anchorage A) south of Basra oil terminal.  Persons, armed withAK-47 rifles, tried to enter the bridge claiming to be
2005-180
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 1,10
2005-181
INDONESIA:   Per 31 May article, Indonesia will not pay ransom for the release of three Indonesian crewmen kidnapped off the tug BONGGAYA 91, back on 30 Mar (see ONI WWTTS message dated 06 Apr 05 Para 5.K.13. for details on this incident).  A spokesperso
2006-6
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 bo
2006-7
INDONESIA:   Chemical tanker (STEADFAST) is suspected of being hijacked as of 19 Dec, while enroute from Palembang, Indonesia to Singapore.  An IMB special alert dated 20 Dec reports the tanker lost contact with their vessel as of 19 Dec.  The tanker dep
2006-8
JAMAICA:   An unidentified Yacht was boarded 16 Dec at 0630 UTC, while anchored off Kingston harbor.  Five robbers, armed with assault rifles, boarded the yacht from a 25 ft canoe with an outboard motor.  They took substantial equipment at gunpoint and e
2006-9
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 26 Dec at 0230 local time, while anchored at Bontang anchorage.  Eight robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel at forecastle.  Robbers stole ships stores and escaped (IMB).
2006-10
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified tanker reported a suspicious approach 02 Jan at 0733 UTC, while underway in position 13-48N 049-48E.  Three speedboats, with 3 or 4 persons onboard, followed the tanker.  Master altered course and boats moved away.  Later,
2006-11
INDIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 29 Dec at 1800 local time, while anchored in position 21-40.3N 088-00.9E, Sagar anchorage.  Two robbers boarded the vessel while awaiting berthing with pilot onboard.  Duty A/B raised alarm and robbers
2006-12
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 02 Jan at 0400 local time, while at Teluk Semangka anchorage.  Three robbers, armed with long knives, boarded a tanker at the poop deck.  Duty A/B raised alarm, crew mustered, and robbers escaped empty hand
2006-13
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Dec at 0400 local time, while at Tg. Bara inner anchorage, East Kalimantan.  Robbers boarded the vessel at forecastle.  They tried to steal ships stores but alert crew raised alarm and robbers esca
2006-14
NIGERIA:   Support vessel (LIBERTY SERVICE) boarded 11 Jan, while underway approximately 7 nm off the coast of Bayelsa State.  An estimated 40 armed men, traveling in three canoes, forced their way aboard the vessel and abducted four western expatriates.
2006-198
PERU:   Bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 11 Aug at 1910 local 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  i
2006-199
GULF OF OMAN:   Containership reported suspicious approach 12 Aug at 0830 local time while underway in the Gulf of Oman,  approximately 25 NM South of the Iranian coast.  Ten to twelve  individuals in a wooden hulled (brown) boat with white  superstructu
2006-200
INDONESIA:   Tanker boarded and robbed 04 Aug at 2030 UTC at Teluk  Semangka Anchorage, Indonesia.  Eight robbers armed with knives  boarded the tanker.  They entered the engine room and tied up and  assaulted two duty crewmembers.  Robbers stole generat
2006-201
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 bulbo
2006-202
GUINEA:   Integrated Tug and Barge (ITB) boarded and  robbed 22 Aug at 0200 UTC while anchored in position 09-25.25N  013-44.30W, 2.5 NM South of Conakry, Guinea Sea Buoy.  Two  or more persons boarded vessel and stole deck items.  They came  alongside i
2006-203
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
2006-204
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach  27 Aug at 0045 local time while underway in position 13:15.5N  047:13.2E.  Two speedboats approached the bulk carrier.  Crew  mustered and took anti piracy measures.  Fifteen minutes later  boats
2006-205
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
2006-206
VIETNAM:   Fishing boat reports being attacked and robbed 29 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  ap
2006-207
BRAZIL:   Container ship boarded and robbed 21 Aug at 0044  local time in position 24:08.3S  046:17.2W, Santos anchorage no.  4.  Seven robbers armed with guns boarded at the forecastle.  They  took hostage two watchmen and entered accommodation.  D/O ra
2006-208
GHANA:   Tanker boarded and robbed 30 Aug at 0215 local  time at Tema Roads.  Five robbers armed with knives boarded via the  anchor chain.  They stole ships stores and walkie-talkie from duty  a/b.  Another a/b raised alarm; crew mustered and proceeded
2004-301
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 4 Dec at 1235 local time, while anchored in position 06-02.9S  106-53.3E, Tanjung Priok.  One person armed with long knives threatened the Chief officer and bosun, before entering the engine room an
2004-302
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 1 Dec at 1330 UTC, while underway in position 03-16N  105-04E.  When crew detected approach they mustered, activated fire hoses, and ship began evasive maneuvering, whereupon the attemp
2004-303
INDONESIA:   An unidentified tanker reports attempt to board 1 Dec at 0130 local time, while at Dumai anchorage.  Six persons armed with guns and long knives tried to gain access at the stern but fled, when alarm was sounded (IMB).
2004-304
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 28 Nov at 1915 UTC, while anchored in position 03-12.01S  116-21.27E, at North Pulau Laut anchorage.  Ten robbers gained access via the hawse pipe and stole a large quantity of ship's stores and escap
2004-305
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 th
2004-306
JAMAICA:   A Jamaican source claimed 9 Dec that container ships delayed, at Kingston by congestion, are being victimized by theft.  A Marine Police spokesman denied that any thefts had been reported, but the source stated that a container ship of Hamburg
2004-307
COLOMBIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship noted suspicious approach 11 Dec at 0054 local time, by a pilot vessel. This was noted shortly after the ship had dropped its outward pilot at Cartagena. Crew rushed aft and found a grappling hook on the rai
2004-308
2004-309
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 s
2004-310
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).
2004-311
GULF OF ADEN:   Yacht (LILI MARLEEN) was fired on 12 Dec at 1031 UTC, while underway 20 miles off the Yemen coast in position 13-33.6N  048-12.6E.  Persons in two orange launches, with five persons each, opened fire on the yacht which radioed for help.
2004-312
INDIA:   An unidentified supply ship reports approach 11 Dec at 1130 local time by an unknown fishing boat, while underway In position 23-07-14N  068-26-16E.  When the fishing boat tried to come alongside, the supply ship altered course and increased spe
2004-313
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Dec at 0235 local time, while anchored at Balikpapan.  Robbers armed with daggers, swords and guns forced the anti-piracy patrol  to retreat in the accommodation for their safety.  The robbers then
2005-182
GHANA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 12 Jun at  0145 UTC, at Takoradi anchorage.  Three armed persons gained access at the forecastle and stole ship's stores, before escaping in a boat.  Master informed port control who sent official t
2005-183
NIGERIA:   An unidentified supply boat reports being followed 10 Jun at 0820 local time by 5 persons wearing yellow raincoats in a 20-foot blue fiberglass craft, while the supply boat was underway in position 03-55.1N  07-08E, 20 miles SW of the Bonny Ri
2005-184
NIGERIA:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship reports attempt to board 7 Jun at 0120 local time, while anchored in position 04-12.3N  006-57.3E, at the Bonny River anchorage.  Five persons armed with machine guns tried to board using grappling hooks
2005-185
NIGERIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 May at 2359 local time, while anchored in the vicinity of the Bonny River Fairway Buoy, Onne.  Persons armed with guns boarded the ship, beat up crew, and fired some shots before stealing ship's ca
2005-186
NIGERIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 24 May at 2110 local time, while anchored in position 04-12.6N  006-55.6E, off the Bonny River Fairway Buoy, Onne.  One crew member was injured by a gunshot and the robbers escaped with ship's cash, b
2005-187
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 nearb
2005-188
ARABIAN SEA:   An unidentified container ship reports being followed 10 Jun at 1130 local time, while underway in position 19-48N  069-19E, 95 nm off the Indian Coast of Gujarat.  Six dark colored boats, each about 20m long, without fishing nets and each
2005-189
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 polic
2005-190
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 7 Jun at 2350 local time, at Kota Baru anchorage by 5 persons armed with long knives.  The robbers tied up the duty seaman and escaped with a life raft, when crew raised alarm (IMB).
2005-191
INDONESIA:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 7 Jun at 2130 UTC, while at Belawan anchorage.  Six persons armed with long knives were frightened off in their speedboat, when crew raised alarm (IMB).
2005-192
INDONESIA:   Two of three kidnapped crew from the tug (BONGGAYA 91) were recovered 12 Jun in a police operation, on southern Jolo Island.  One other crew member remains in the hands of the suspected Muslim guerillas.  The 3 were kidnapped on 30 Mar (see
2005-193
Malacca Straits: Three small crafts from a big mother fishing vessel came close to a general cargo ship underway. People in the boat attempted to board the ship at stern. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres,sounded shhip's whistle, and fired roc
2006-15
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified chemical tanker reported a suspicious approach 07 Jan at 0635 UTC, while underway in position 13-43N  049-09E.  One 15 meter yellow speedboat doing 21 kts  approached the tanker.  Master raised alarm, sounded whistle, incr
2006-16
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified chemical tanker reported a suspicious approach 07 Jan at 0440 UTC, while underway in position 13-58.6N  049-20.8E.  Four 15 meter white boats doing 15 kts  approached the tanker.  Master raised alarm, increased speed, and
2006-17
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 k
2006-18
ARABIAN SEA:   An unidentified general cargo ship reported a suspicious approach 12 Jan at 1815 local time, while underway in position 06-30N  056-20E.  An unidentified craft approached the cargo ship.  Master increased speed and altered course.  Suspici
2006-19
INDONESIA:   An unidentified product tanker was boarded 15 Jan at 2200 local time, while anchored at the Dumia anchorage.  Five robbers boarded the tanker at the stern.  Alert crew mustered  and robbers escaped empty handed in their boat (IMB).
2006-20
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 13 Jan at 1848 UTC, while anchored in position 06-02.46S 106-53.27E, Tg. Priok anchorage.  Two robbers, armed with long knives, boarded the vessel at the stern from an unlit boat.  Duty officer rais
2006-21
INDONESIA:   An unidentified container ship was boarded 11 Jan at 0500 local time while at JICT terminal pier No1, Jakarta. Four robbers boarded the vessel at the stern by climbing emergency towing wire.  They entered the engine room via steering gear fl
2006-22
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,
2006-23
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 20 Jan at 0310 local time, while in position 06-09N  003-15E, Lagos anchorage.  Five robbers in a wooden boat attempted to board using a hook, attached to a long pole. Alert crew thwarte
2006-24
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 disp
2006-25
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 ma
2006-26
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 speedbo
2006-209
BANGLADESH:   General cargo ship boarded and robbed 04 Sep  at 0325 local time at Chittagong anchorage a.  Six robbers armed  with long knives boarded the ship from the bow.  They broke  forecastle and stole ships stores (IMB).
2006-210
BANGLADESH:   General cargo ship boarded 03 Sep between  2100 and 2400 local time at Chittagong anchorage a.  Robbers  boarded twice from the stern and bow.  Alert crew mustered and  robbers jumped overboard and escaped empty handed (IMB).
2006-211
BANGLADESH:   Fishing trawler reportedly taken over by  mutineers 02 Sep while operating off Coxs Bazar.  According to a  survivor, six reported newly hired crewmembers turned mutinous and  killed seven crewmembers.  The bodies of the seven others,  incl
2006-212
INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier reported being boarded and  robbed 31 Aug at 0615 local time at Tanjong Priok Roads.  Four  robbers entered the engine room via funnel by cutting the grills on  the funnel door.  They stole engine spares and escaped in a boat  w
2006-213
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 wh
2006-214
NIGERIA:   Small boat attacked and boarded 12 Sep at 0200 UTC, by gunmen in the Niger Delta.  According to industry sources, the US supply vessel was boarded by gunmen shooting sporadically and looking for valuables.  One Nigerian worker was killed and t
2006-215
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 10 Sep at 0250 local time, at Chittagong anchorage.  Eight robbers armed with knives in four boats boarded at the stern, as the ship was preparing to anchor.  Crew confronted robbers but they stole ships stor
2006-216
BANGLADESH:   Container ship approached 07 Sep at 0240 local time in position 22-12.68N  091-43.1E, at Chittagong anchorage.  Ten persons in an unlit boat came alongside and attempted to board.  D/O raised alarm, crew mustered, and boat moved away (IMB).
2006-217
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 attempte
2006-218
BANGLADESH:   Container ship reports attempted boarding 17 Sep at 0330 local time, at Chittagong anchorage c.  Eight armed robbers approached ship.  Alert crew mustered and sounded the  whistle.  Upon seeing crew alertness, robbers aborted attempted boar
2006-219
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier approached 16 Sep at 0200 local time, in position 22-16.94N  091-43.08E, at Chittagong anchorage a.  Four robbers in a small motorboat approached ship at stern, during cargo operations.  Three robbers jumped off the boat and cl
2006-220
INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier reported being boarded and robbed 31 Aug at 0615 local time, at Tanjong Priok Roads.  Four robbers entered the engine room via funnel, by cutting the grills on the funnel door.  They stole engine spares and escaped in a boat, wa
2006-221
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, b
2006-222
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
2004-314
INDONESIA:   The Singapore-flag tug (SURYA WIRA 1) was boarded 10 Dec at 230 local time,while underway in position 00.5 27.00S, 103 43.00E.  Ten pirates armed with guns cut the tug's barge adrift and landed ten of the tug's crew at Jambi, before sailing
2004-315
INDONESIA:   The chemical tanker (JACKSON) was boarded 19 Nov at 0015 local time, at its berth Dumai port.  Two persons armed with long knives were confronted by the chief Officer, who  was injured when he ordered them to disembark.  The robbers escaped
2004-316
MALAYSIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reports unauthorized intrusion 8 Dec at 0150 local time, while at Berth 1, Sandakan.  Two persons wearing boiler suits and helmets, resembling those worn by the crew, attempted to board via the anchor chain.  Duty
2004-317
NIGERIA:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 16 Dec at 0455 local time, while anchored in position 06-17.8N  003-21.3E at Lagos Roads.  One of 4 persons in an unlighted boat gained access via grappling hook and threatened duty crew.  Al
2004-318
NIGERIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 16 Dec at 0200 local time at Lagos anchorage.  Thieves boarded at forecastle and stole ship's stores.  Port control notified and  advised master, to leave anchorage (IMB).
2004-319
NIGERIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 15 Dec at 0210 local time, at Lagos anchorage by thieves who stole ships stores.  Port control notified, but did not respond (IMB).
2004-320
NIGERIA:   An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was subject to attempted boarding by four persons, in an unlighted boat 13 Dec at 0420 local time. This happened just after coming to anchor in, position 06-17.8N  003-21.3E, Lagos Roads (IMB).
2004-321
GULF OF ADEN:   An unidentified chemical tanker reports attempt to board 19 Dec at 0940 local time, while underway in position14-35N  050-20E.  Master increased speed and began evasive maneuvers, when approached by four speedboats with four persons each.
2004-322
GULF OF ADEN-ARABIAN SEA-SOCOTRA:   An unidentified yacht reports it was chased 19 Dec by a craft with the appearance of a  dhow, while underway in position 11-29N  059-55E, 350 nm ESE of Socotra Island.  Yacht's skipper altered course and undertook evas
2004-323
INDONESIA-MALACCA STRAIT:   Tug (ENA SOVEREIGN) was fired upon and boarded 15 Dec at 2150 local time, while underway in position 05-59N  098-56E.  Twenty persons, armed with machine guns, in two fishing boats fired on the tug, which was towing a barge.
2004-324
INDONESIA-MALACCA STRAIT:   An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 17 Dec at 2330 local time, while underway in position 03-54N  099-54E.  When an unlighted boat approached, crew activated fire houses, switched on lights and began evasiv
2005-2
BANGLADESH:   Pirates killed one crewman and injured 10 others in a 24 Dec attack, which  also sank their trawler (MAHMUDA) ,about 70 km, off the Patharghata Coast.  The pirates also robbed  the trawlers (NIZAM) and (MUSTAFA), when they came to the aid o
2005-1
NIGERIA:   Nigerian militants on 25 Dec seized a Danish-operated supply vessel, which supports Shell Oil operations in the Niger Delta's Bayelsa State at Ekeremore.  Fifteen Nigerians in the crew were released but a single Croatian was held hostage (INFO
2005-3
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Dec at 0230 local time, while anchored at Samarinda.  Three persons boarded during cargo operations but jumped overboard and fled  empty handed in a speedboat, when crew raised alarm (IMB).
2005-194
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 13 Jun at 0500 local time, about five nm south-southwest of Lagos lighthouse.  Two robbers were spotted on the poop deck cutting  ropes and throwing them overboard to a wooden boat, where five men were
2005-195
NIGERIA:   An unidentified vessel was boarded 13 Jun at 0300 local time, while drifting about 15 nm off the coast of Lagos Roads.  The robbers, armed with knives and machetes, seriously  injured the watchman on the poop deck.  Despite his injuries, the w
2005-196
NIGERIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 Jun at 0240 local time while anchored six nm from fairway bouy, Lagos anchorage.  Six robbers, armed with guns and knives, came alongside the bulk carrier in a speedboat.  Four robbers boarded, held
2005-197
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 hel
2005-198
CAMEROON:   An unidentified general cargo ship was boarded 14 Jun at 0430 local time, while berthed at port Douala.  Four armed robbers assaulted the duty crewman and forced him to open the Bosun store.  A cadet on rounds came to forecastle and he, along
2005-199
INDIA:   An unidentified tanker was boarded 16 Jun at 0115 local time, while discharging cargo at Jawahar deep terminal.  Two robbers tried to steal ship's stores from poop deck, but duty  crewman noticed them and raised the alarm.  Robbers escaped empty
2005-200
IRAQ:   M/T (PREMPUTLI) was boarded 15 Jun at 0315 local time, while anchored at Basra oil terminal 'B'.  Three robbers, armed with machine guns and long knives, boarded the tanker via forecastle.  Alert crewman raised alarm.  Robbers stole ship's proper
2005-201
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.
2005-202
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier reported an attempted boarding 19 Jun at 2030 local time, while underway in position 02-03N  119-20E.  The pirates attempted to board at the poop deck from a speedboat.  Master took evasive maneuvers, raised alar
2005-203
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 17 June at 0300 local time in position 03-12S  116-20E, while at Tanjung Pemancingan anchorage.  Ten robbers, armed with long knives  boarded at the forecastle.  They tied up duty watchman and threate
2005-204
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
2006-27
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).
2006-28
INDONESIA:   An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 17 Jan at 0245 local time, at the Tg. Bara anchorage.  Three robbers boarded, threatened a watchman with a knife, and took him as a hostage. When watchman did not respond to calls on walkie
2006-29
BRAZIL:   A container ship (SAFMARINE ZAMBEZI) was boarded and robbed while berthed at the Tecondi Container Terminal at the port of Santos, Brazil per 31 Jan reporting.  According to the report, thieves arrived alongside in a motorboat and stevedore acc
2006-30
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 carr
2006-31
BANGLADESH:   An unidentified general cargo ship boarded and robbed 28 Jan at 2315 local time at Chittagong 'B'anchorage, Bangladesh. Robbers boarded the ship at forecastle and stole ship's stores. Duty crew raised alarm and robbers escaped. Port control
2006-32
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 cours
2006-33
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
2006-34
ECUADOR:   An unidentified container ship was boarded and robbed 29 Jan at 1936 local time, at inner Guayaquil anchorage.  Four robbers armed with guns and iron bars boarded, broke  open two containers and stole cargo. Shore-guards onboard fired warning
2006-35
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 vess
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BANGLADESH:   An unidentified product tanker was approached by a boat at port bow 31 Jan at 0030 local time, while underway at Chittagong Alpha anchorage area. Crew went forward to investigate;.In the meantime, four robbers boarded at poop deck. They thr
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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 cl
2006-38
INDONESIA:   An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded and reported an attempted robbery 5 Feb at 0745 UTC, while anchored in position 01-20.7S - 116-58.9E at Balikpapan anchorage.  Four robbers in a yellow speedboat approached the tanker.  Two robbers
2006-223
BRAZIL:   Container ship boarded 19 Sep at 0300 local time in position 24-07.7S  046-18.2W, Santos anchorage no. 4.  Three masked robbers armed with guns boarded and held a duty crew hostage.  They took his walkie talkie and freed him at 0420 local time
2006-224
BRAZIL:   Container ship boarded 19 Sep at 0215 local time, in position 24-07S  046-21W, at Santos anchorage area no. 4 Brazil.  Seven robbers armed with guns, in six meter long blue hull boat, boarded and held hostage one of two watchmen.  Other watchma
2006-225
BRAZIL:   Container ship boarded 19 Sep at 0200 local time, in position 24:05.1S  046:21.5W Santos outer anchorage no. 3. Robbers boarded and broke seals on 16 containers on deck but  escaped empty handed.  Port control informed (IMB).
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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).
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INDIA:   Container ship approached 24 Sep at 1012 local time, while underway near Moyapura  in Hugli River, Kolkata, India.  One boat with four persons carrying grappling hooks approached.  Crew mustered and boat moved away (IMB).
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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 escap
2006-229
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier boarded 23 Sep at 0440 local time, at Chittagong anchorage a.  Eight robbers in a boat approached and two robbers boarded at stern.  Alert crew raised alarm and crew mustered with bars.  After 10 minutes, robbers jumped into th
2006-230
BANGLADESH: Container ship reports attempted boarding 20 Sep at 1750 UTC, in position 22-09.57N  091-44.77E at Chittagong anchorage. Eight robbers in an unlit boat attempted to board from the stern, by using hooks and ropes. Alert duty crew raised alarm
2006-231
BRAZIL:   Container ship boarded 01 Oct at 0523 UTC, in position 24-05.5S  046-21.5W, Santos anchorage no. 4. Eight robbers wearing black clothes came alongside the container ship at port side and one robber boarded. Duty officer raised alarm, sounded wh
2006-232
NIGERIA:    Oilfield supply vessels attacked 02 Oct, in Cawthorne Channel, Rivers state, Niger Delta.  At least three soldiers protecting the convoy were killed, when about 70 gunmen in speedboats attacked the barges carrying fuel and other supplies, to
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ARABIAN SEA:   Bulk Carrier reported attempted boarding 2 Oct, while underway in position 15-24.85N 066-21.62E.  Two fishing boats came close to the bulk carrier and persons inside tried to board.  Vessel increased speed and boats stopped following.  (IM
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INDIA:   Bulk Carrier boarded and robbed 24 Sep, Visakhapatnam anchorage, India.  Robbers stole engine spares. The incident was reported to authorities (IMB).
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INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier boarded 01 Oct at 0300 local time, in position 05-52.8S 106-04.15E, Sulfindo Jetty.  Four robbers in a motorboat approached the bulk carrier, at port quarter during cargo operations, and three robbers boarded.  Duty officer rais
2006-236
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 r
2007-264
PRODUCT TANKER
NIGERIA: Product tanker boarded 10 Oct 07 at 2202 local time, Bonny Island anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. They seized an AB while on his routine anti-piracy rounds and tied him up. However, before the robbers tied up
2007-265
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 24 Oct 07 at 0730 UTC, while underway in position 14-05.0N - 054-44.5E. The vessel was approached by a fishing boat on the starboard beam asking to trade water for fish. When the vessel declined the suspi
2007-266
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 22 Oct 07 at 0350 UTC while underway in position 12-32N - 045-24E. Initially, seven boats were following the vessel and the vessel managed to out maneuver five of the boats. Two boats continued following
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GENERAL CARGO VESSEL
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, cl
2007-268
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
2007-269
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, o
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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 f
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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 a
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TANKER VESSEL
INDIA: Tanker (FANTASY I) boarded 28 Mar 08 (according to IMB) 29 Mar 08 (according to ReCAAP ISC) at approximately 0200 local time while in position 22-47.18N 70-04.63E, Kandla outer anchorage. Upon anchoring at the outer anchorage, Kandla tower informe
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GENERAL CARGO SHIP
INDIA: General cargo ship (THIANJIN) boarded, bandits apprehended 20 Feb 08 at 0930 local time, while at anchorage in position 08-45.08N 078-16.3E, port Tuticorin, per 02 Apr 08 reporting. Three fishing boats approached the vessel. Two groups of men boar
2008-94
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 24 Mar 08 at 0230 local time at Chittagong TSP jetty. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel during discharging operations. Fearing injuries, the crew on anti-piracy watch retreated into accommodat
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CONTAINER VESSEL
BANGLADESH: Container vessel (KOTA TEGAP) boarded, robbed 13 Feb 08 at 0315 local time in position 22-25N 091-36E, port of Chittagong, per 02 Apr 08 reporting. Twelve robbers armed with knives and a revolver boarded the vessel from the aft. The robbers o
2008-96
PASSENGER VESSEL
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 re
2008-97
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
2008-98
Tanker Vessel
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
2008-99
Refrigerated Cargo Ship
CONGO: Refrigerated cargo ship boarded, robbed 02 Apr 08, Boma anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel. They broke the seal to the cargo compartment and commenced stealing the cargo. The duty watchman noticed some cargo on deck and raised the alarm. Up
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Container Ship
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
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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 i
2008-259
Unknown Vessel
CAMEROON: Vessel boarded, robbed 8 Jul 2008, while in position 03-46N 009-19E, approximately 27NM southwest of the port of Douala. The vessel was bound for the port of Douala when gunshots were heard around 0200. The crew went outside and observed a loca
2008-260
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 ten-me
2008-261
Chemical Tanker
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded 26 Jul 08, at 0330 local time, at Belawan Anchorage. Three to four robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker, via the anchor cable. Upon seeing the robbers, the master raised the alarm. Seeing the alert crew, the robb
2008-262
Container Vessel
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 wa
2008-263
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 o
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NIGERIA: Nigerian Navy (NN) engages in gun battle with militants 6 Aug 08 Cawthorne Channel, 10NM off Port Harcourt. The NN shot dead an unspecified number of militants and destroyed two boats in an encounter. A naval patrol vessel was on routine patrol
2008-265
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).
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GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (GEM OF KILAKARAI) fired upon 8 Aug 08 at 0515 UTC (Operator) 0345 UTC (IMB) while underway in position 13-11N 049-55E, 85NM northwest of Caluula. Pirates in two white speedboats, armed with guns and rocket propelled grenade la
2008-267
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 an
2007-106
LIBERIA:   Refrigerated cargo vessel (TAHOMA REEFER) reportedly overtaken by pirates and towed away12 May, while docked in Monrovia.  The vessel ran into engine problems and docked in Monrovia for four days, while it awaited mechanical help.  Two fishing
2007-107
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 reported
2007-108
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
2007-109
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; howev
2007-110
UNKNOWN  VESSEL
MALAYSIA:   Vessel boarded and robbed 9 May in the evening, while at 3BSP 4 berth in position 05-01.03N  118-21.13E, Lahad Datu Port.  Several stevedores stole the ship's property  during discharging operations.  The master reported to agents but no acti
2007-111
INDONESIA:   Product tanker boarded 7 May at 0200 local time, while at berth in position 01-16.081S  116-48.560E, Balikpapan Pertamina Jetty No. 2.  Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the loaded product tanker via the forecastle, while waiting
2007-112
INDONESIA:   Product tanker boarded and robbed 5 May at 0300 local time, in position 03-55.35N  098-46.79E, Belawan Anchorage.  Five robbers armed with knives and crowbars boarded the product tanker, using hooks via the anchor chain.  They broke the padl
2007-113
INDIA: Seven robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker, at Visakhapatnam Anchorage, via the poop deck. Duty AB contacted the bridge. All crew went into the accommodation,  closed all doors, and then the master raised the alarm. The robbers jumped overbo
2007-114
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, watc
2007-115
NIGERIA:   Pipe-laying vessel attacked and personnel kidnapped 25 May off the coast of the southern state of Bayelsa.  Suspected militants in two speedboats fired shots, during the abduction.  Four Britians, three Americans and one South African were rep
2007-116
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 su
2007-117
GHANA:   General cargo ship boarded and robbed 24 Apr at 0245 local time, while anchored 2.2 miles from Tema Port breakwater.  Robbers armed with knives boarded the general cargo ship.  They tied up the duty AB and took his walkie talkie.  The robbers st
2008-101
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 15 Apr 08 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 14-35.8N 050-55.7E, 67NM southwest of Qishn, Yemen. Three speedboats approached the vessel, crossing the bow several times. The vessel altered its course a
2008-102
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 14 Apr 08 at 1622 UTC while underway in position 15-17N 052-23E, 41NM east southeast of Qishn, Yemen. Four suspicious crafts were approaching the vessel from the port bow at a distance of 3NM. The vessel
2008-103
GULF OF ADEN: Container ship reported suspicious approach 12 Apr 08 at 0511 UTC while underway in position 14-33.6N 050-32.2E, 81NM east of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Two suspicious crafts traveling at 17kts approached the vessel. The master took evasive maneuve
2008-104
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 09 Apr 08 between 1720-1745 UTC/2020-2040 local time while underway in position 13-57.5N 051-13.1E, approximately 125NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. A suspicious craft was picked up on radar approximat
2008-105
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 08 Apr 08 at 0700 UTC while underway in position 14-30N 051-52E, 56NM south of Qishn, Yemen. Suspicious boats approached and circled the vessel three times in 20 minutes. At first, one boat circled the ve
2008-106
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 07 Apr 08 at 0900 local time while underway in position 15-06N 052-55E, 74NM southeast of Qishn, Yemen. One fishing boat approached the vessel. The boats showed white flags and asked for food. The vessel
2008-107
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious boat 05 Apr 08 at 0800 UTC, while underway in position 14-19.8N 050-16.0E, 60NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. An unidentified speedboat with a white hull, transporting three to four persons, was traveling from t
2008-108
Fishing vessel
GULF OF ADEN: Fishing vessel boarded, skiffs stolen 31 Mar 08 while in position 12-10N 052-10E, Abd Al-Kuri Island, Yemen. Pirates armed with guns attacked and boarded the vessel. They shot and injured the master on his left shoulder, stole three zodiac
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Product tanker
INDIA: Product tanker (SAMPURNA SWARAJYA) boarded, robbed 05 Apr 08 at 0330 local time while at anchorage in position 09-57.1N 076-04.8E, Port of Kochi. Six robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel at the forecastle using hooks and ropes. The crewmem
2008-110
BANGLADESH: Container ship boarded, robbed 02 Apr 08 at 0500 local time, Chittagong anchorage B. Robbers boarded the vessel. They broke the aft store padlock and stole ship¿s stores. The port authority and ships in vicinity were informed by VHF (IMB).
2008-112
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker (MONALISA) boarded, robbed 13 Apr 08 at 0355 local time while underway in position 03-16.18N 105-26.68E, off Pulau Jemaja. While en route from Pasir Gudang, Malaysa to Nhabe, Vietnam, five pirates armed with long knives in a sp
2008-111
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker (UBT BAY) boarded, robbed 17 Apr 08 at 0155 local time while awaiting berth in position 03-56.31N 098-46.14E, Belawan Anchorage. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel at the forward part of the ship from a small boa
2008-113
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 13 Apr 08 at 0205 local time while underway in position 03-13N 105-26E, off Pulau Mangkai. Twelve pirates in a speedboat, armed with guns, swords, and iron bars approached the vessel. The master raised the alarm an
2008-114
General Cargo Ship
EAST CHINA SEA: General cargo ship (CAPTAIN USKOV) reported missing, last located 20 Jan 08 at 0330 local time, 221NM east of Port Shanghai, per 14 Apr 08 reporting. The vessel departed Nakodka, Russia for Hong Kong, China on 15 Jan 08 with a cargo of st
2008-115
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier boarded 14 Apr 08 at 0340 local time, Lagos anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. They took one crewmember hostage, tied his hands and feet and injured another crewmember. The alarm was raised and the crew mu
2008-116
Pirate Hijacking
Cargo Dhow
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 d
2008-117
Pirate Attack
VLCC Tanker
GULF OF ADEN: VLCC tanker (TAKAYAMA) fired upon 21 Apr 08 at 0110 UTC (reported by IMB), 0230 UTC (reported by operator), while underway in position 13-00N 049-07E, approximately 240NM east of Port of Aden, Yemen. Five speedboats chased and opened fire a
2008-118
GULF OF ADEN: Fishing vessel (PLAYA DE BAKIO) hijacked 20 Apr 08 at 1300 local time/1100UTC, 215NM off the coast of Somalia. The vessel was reportedly seized in international waters while fishing for tuna by four pirates armed with grenade launchers. The
2006-251
BANGLADESH:   Chemical tanker boarded 18 Oct, at 2000 local time in position 22:12.10N-091:40.50E, Chittagong b anchorage, Bangladesh.  Robbers boarded the chemical tanker and stole from the ship's stores.  Authorities were informed and promised to send
2006-252
BANGLADESH:   Chemical tanker boarded 18 Oct, at midnight local time in position 22-12.10N  091-40.50E, Chittagong b anchorage, Bangladesh.  During routine rounds, the crew on the  chemical tanker spotted a robber onboard and chased him.  The robber jump
2006-253
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).
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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
2006-255
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
2006-256
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 Lankan flag and was transporting a large shipment of arms cargo off the
2006-257
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 fisher
2006-258
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).
2006-259
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, tha
2006-260
NIGERIA:   Oil-prospecting ship boarded, two crewmembers kidnapped 2 Nov, Bayelsa Niger Delta.  The hostages were kidnapped by armed attackers from an oil industry ship, off the coast of Nigerias southern state of Bayelsa.  The gunmen came in six boats,
2006-261
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
2006-262
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 Somal
2007-118
SOMALIA:   Cargo dhow (AL AQEEQ) hijacked 24 May at 1700 local time near Mogadishu.  No additional information is available at this time (SAP, LM).
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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
2007-120
MALAYSIA:   Tanker (KUDAM) reported attempted boarding 25 May at 0315 UTC, while anchored in position 1-19.3N  104-16.3E, approximately 3NM southwest of Pulau Mungging.  The tanker was approached by one small boat with eight men, who attempted boarding f
2007-121
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
2007-122
INDONESIA:   LPG tanker boarded and robbed 7 Jan at 2145 local time, while at berth in position 02-59.1S 104-05.2E, Pertamina Jetty 4, Plaju (per 22 May reporting).  Three robbers in  a motorboat boarded the LPG tanker.  They were noticed by the duty AB
2007-123
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
2007-124
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 in
2007-125
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 robb
2007-126
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 forme
2007-127
UNKNOWN CRAFT
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
2007-128
KENYA:   General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 20 May at 0330 local time, while underway in position 02-55N  046-04E, 300NM from the coast.  The vessel observed an  unlit craft at a distance of 3 miles.  When called on VHF they replied that the
2007-272
INDIA: Product tanker boarded, robbed 18 Oct 07 at 0200 local time in position 22-49.0N 070-04.5E at Kandla outer Tuna buoy. Robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed and stole  items from the crews smoking room. The incident was reported to port control so t
2007-273
INDIA: Bulk Carrier boarded, robbed 10 Oct 07 at 0130 local time in position 17-03.5N 082-27.7E, Kakinada anchorage. Three robbers boarded the vessel via the stern using grappling hooks. The duty AB spotted them and informed the officer on watch. The ala
2007-274
BANGLADESH: General cargo vessel boarded, robbed 12 Oct 07, TSP Jetty, Chittagong port.  Five robbers boarded the vessel from the stern. They stabbed the duty watchman and stole from the ships stores. The duty officer raised the alarm and the robbers esc
2007-275
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
2007-276
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 w
2007-277
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).
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Indonesia: A seaman spotted several robbers on the forecastle when he was sent forward to look for the duty O/S who was not responding to calls on the radio. The robbers had caught and tied up the duty O/S. Alarm raised and crew alerted. On hearing the a
2007-279
CHEMICAL TANKER
GULF OF ADEN: While underway, a chemical tanker was warned by vessels ahead of her about unlit boats that had failed in approaching them. The master of the chemical tanker rased the alarm, mustered the crew on the bridge and briefed them. The target boat
2007-280
GULF OF ADEN: An undesignated distress was received from a chemical tanker underway. Thereafter, there has been no communication with the tanker. The owners and the piracy reporting center have been unable to contact the vessel. Information from the coal
2007-281
BRAZIL: (Santos Outer Roads Anchorage) Robbers armed with guns boarded a container ship and fired their guns at the approaching crew members. For safety, crew members locked themselves in a safer place. Robbers opened 8 reefer containers and stole cargo
2007-282
NIGERIA: (OFF LAGOS APAPA LIGHTERING AREA) Two robbers boarded a product tanker during STS operation at anchor. They tied up two crew members and stole cash and valuables from one crew. During encounter one seaman received minor injury. Master activated
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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 fro
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GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 16 Apr 08 between 0600-1000 local time while underway in position 14-26N 050-30, 87NM southwest of Qishn, Yemen. Five speedboats, with three persons on each boat, chased the ship. The vessel took ev
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GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 16 Apr 08 at 0640 UTC while underway in position 14-02.0N 050-35.9E, 104NM southwest of Qishn, Yemen. The ship was approached and trailed by two 15-meter boats. One boat had three persons on it with a yel
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Civilian Yacht
ERITREA: Yacht reported suspicious approach 06 Apr 08 at 1315 (not specified UTC or local time), while underway in position 16-36.42N 39-18.06E, 79NM northeast of Asmara. The vessel was headed towards Difnein Island at 7.5-8kts. A large Eritrean fishing
2008-122
Pirate Boarding
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. Two-d
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General Cargo Vessel
INDONESIA: General cargo vessel boarded, robbed 16 Apr 08 at 0630 local time while at anchorage in position 06-01.9S 106-53.8E, Tanjung Priok. The ship¿s crew noticed robbers on board the vessel just after anchoring. The robbers had broken into the safe
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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 themse
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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. Th
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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 cont
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GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 30 Apr 08 at 2005 local time/1605 UTC while underway in position 14-51.9N 054-14.8E, 125NM south of Port Salalah, Oman/130NM north of Socotra. Two speedboats traveling at approximately 15.5knts approached
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ARGENTINA:  Merchant vessel robbed 1 Nov, Parana River, San Nicolas, Buenos Aires.  The vessel was boarded by 17 pirates, who proceeded to destroy the communication equipment. The pirates also broke into the containers, taking dozens of DVD players and v
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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 c
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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 i
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ANGOLA:   LPG tanker robbed 09 Nov, at 0200 UTC in position 08-45.8S  013-16.8E, Luanda Anchorage.  Two robbers in a small open boat boarded the LPG tanker, at the forecastle.  The robbers broke into the bosuns store and compressor room.  The alert crew
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GHANA:   Refrigerated cargo ship robbed 13 Nov, at 0010 UTC in position 05-36.4N  000-02.9E, Tema Outer Roads.  Ten robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel, at anchor.  The robbers over powered a crew member and assaulted him.  However, the crew mem
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NIGERIA:   Militants in speedboats attack oil facility 15 Nov, Lagos.  Reports vary between 11 to as many as 30 armed men attacked Oporoma station, owned by a subsidiary of Royal  Dutch Shell at Nun River in Bayelsa state, trying to shut down the facilit
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NIGERIA:   Offshore Supply Vessel (SURF VIKING) fired upon mid Nov 0030 local time, while underway in position 04-00.6N  006-42.5E. The vessel was 23 miles from its destination of Bony Signal, when the ship was shot at.  The vessel increased speed, turne
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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).
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BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier robbed 08 Nov, Kutubdia Roads, Bangladesh.  Ten robbers armed with steel bars and knives in a wooden boat, boarded the bulk carrier at the stern.  The robbers broke into the lockers and stole from the ships stores.  The duty of
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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
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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
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NIGERIA:   Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel boarded and seven hostages were taken 22 Nov, approximately 30 miles off the coast of Nigerias Rivers State. Twenty-five foreign workers and nearly sixty Nigerians employees were aboard
2007-129
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 ves
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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 con
2007-131
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
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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,
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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
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MALAYSIA:   Container ship boarded and robbed 30 May at 0400 local time in position 01-18.90N 104:07.70E, Johor Anchorage.  Six robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel and forced their way into the engine room, by breaking the padlocks on the doors.
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MALAYSIA:   Tanker (MAJULLAH JASMINE) boarded and robbed 21 Apr at 1930 local time, while underway in position 01-25N  104-20E, 2.5NM east of Tanjung Punggai (per 2 Jun reporting). Ten masked robbers, armed with pistols and long knives, boarded the vesse
2007-136
NIGERIA: Four armed pirates in military fatigues boarded a refrigerated cargo ship, in berth no. 4 at Port Harcourt. The pirates boarded the cargo ship via the quayside accommodation ladder, at 2120 LT. Duty AB tried to inform the D/O. The pirates assaul
2007-137
INDONESIA: At 2240 UTC,the duty crew  on an anchored tanker, at Lawi-Lawi Anchorage of Balikpapan, noticed two robbers, on the forecastle deck. The D/O on the bridge was alerted and the alarm raised. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a speedboa
2007-138
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 v
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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
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MOZAMBIQUE: Container ship boarded, robbed 26 Oct 07 at 0130 local time, Nacala anchorage. Bandits boarded the vessel and stole ships stores. The vessel contacted port control but received no response (IMB).
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MOZAMBIQUE: Container ship reported attempted boarding, 26 Oct 07 at 0410 local time, Nacala anchorage. Bandits in two boats attempted to board the vessel. Anti-piracy crew activated fire hoses at the boats and the bandits aborted the attempt (IMB).
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0330 LT: Lagos, Nigeria: Three pirates armed with knives boarded a tanker drifting. They took hostage the duty A/B and O/S and tied them up. They threatened the O/S with knives on his throat and asked him to open the accommodation doors but the O/S did n
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Reefer Vessel
2120 LT: 15 NM off fairway bouy, Bonny Town, Nigeria: Ten robbers armed with guns boarded a reefer vessel. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped. Attempt to contact Bonny signal station were futile.
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2315 LT: Offshore Lagos, Nigeria: Robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker at anchor. They took as hostage on AB. They tied him up and warned him not to make any attempt to escape. They stole some ship's store. Robbers then took the AB into the accommo
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Chemical Tanker Vessel
0130 LT: Hoogli River, Sagar Roads anchorage, India: Six robbers armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker at anchor, via the poop deck. Crew raised alarm and activated anti-piracy measures. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped, with ship's stores, in
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1320 LT: Malacca Straits: A small-unlit high-speed craft came close to a general cargo ship underway. Master switched on all deck lights, assembled all crew, and closed all entrances to the accomodation. Fire hoses standby and search lights directed towa
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0410 LT: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Ten pirates in a 10m long wooden boat boarded a container ship drifting. They broke into three containers, stole ship's stores, property and escaped as soon as the crew was alerted. Port control informed.
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2015 LT: Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh: Duty AB on a tanker noticed three robbers armed with knives on poop deck. He informed D/O on bridge who raised alarm and flashed the Aldis lamp towards the robbers. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Some shi
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GUYANA: Fishing vessels attacked, robbed 01 Nov 07 at 0830 local time off the Corentyne coast. A band of armed, masked pirates raided five Guyanese fishing vessels, stripping them of their engines and other equipment before ferrying the fisher folk to Su
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GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 08 Nov 07 at 0400 local time, while underway in position 13-48N 053-45E, north of Socotra Island. While the vessel was traveling at 16.5 KTS, an officer aboard the vessel noticed one unlit target 3NM of t
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GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier fired upon 28 Apr 08 at 1110 UTC while underway in position 12-38N 048-47E, approximately 70NM northwest of Caluula, Somalia. The vessel was reportedly shot at with machine guns and a rocket propelled grenade by two small boats
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GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 26 Apr 08 at 1045 local time while underway in position 14-30.5N 051-55.1E, 50NM off Yemen coast. Two suspicious speedboats traveling at 20kts approached the vessel. The master raised the alar
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GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 1 May 08 at 1515 UTC while underway in position 13-09N 050-22E, approximately 75NM north of Caluula, Somalia. Suspicious speedboats chased the vessel. The speedboats moved away. Vessel continued passage t
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Attempted Boarding
Research Vessel
INDIA: Research vessel reported attempting boarding 22 Apr 08 at 0430 local time, Mumbai anchorage. Four robbers in a motor boat attempted to board the vessel, however, the attempt failed due to a strict anti-piracy watch (IMB).
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Cargo Vessel
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
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Tanker Ship
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
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MALAYSIA: Product Tanker (PATARAVARIN 2) boarded, robbed 25 Apr 08 at 0020 local time while underway in position 01-31.00N 104-24.50E, approximately 10NM east of Tg Penawar. The vessel was carrying a cargo of jet fuel while underway towards the port of P
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Refrigerated cargo ship
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 sto
2008-136
Suspected Pirates
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 hostag
2008-137
Bulk carrier
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 01 May 2008 at 1605 UTC while underway in position 14-51.9N 054-14.8E, 65NM east of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Two speedboats crossed the bow of the vessel. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered and t
2008-138
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 28 Apr 08 at 2203 local time while underway in position 14-15.5N 050-11.8E, 145NM east of Qishn, Yemen. The vessel observed on radar three speedboats approaching at high speed. The alarm was raise
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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
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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 b
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INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier boarded 20 Nov, at 0130 local time Dumai Inner Anchorage.  Six robbers, armed with knives, boarded the bulk carrier and attempted to overcome the shore watchman, who raised the alarm.  The duty officer and crew rushed to assist.
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INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier robbed 15 Nov, Belawan port, Indonesia.  While berthed, about seven robbers boarded the bulk carrier via the gangway, by mingling among the stevedores.  They broke open the store using steel bars and stole from the ships stores.
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MALACCA STRAIT: In position 04-41N  098-42E at 271740Z  NOV. Pirates in small boat approached a bulk carrier underway at high speed. D / O raised alarm, crew mustard, and activated fire hoses. Ship took evasive action and the attempted boarding was avert
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INDONESIA: On 14-Nov-2006 at 0750 LT at Tg. Priok, Jakarta, three boats approached a container ship, at anchor from stern. Robbers from two boats boarded and entered engine room. Alarm was raised but robbers managed to escape with stolen engine spares (I
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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
2006-282
ECUADOR:   Sailing vessel (ROBINS NEST) attacked by unknown vessel 25 Nov, 80nm NW of Esmeraldas. The (ROBIN'S NEST) issued a mayday call (picked up by the (USS ROBERT G BRADLEY) and US Coast Guard Communication Area Master Station Atlantic (CAMSLANT)) r
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BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier boarded was robbed 24 Nov, at 0400 local time in position 22:17.5N-091:43.3E Chittagong Outer Anchorage A, Bangladesh. Fifteen robbers armed with long knives boarded the bulk carrier and tied up two crewmembers. Three watchmen
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GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 28 Nov at 2030 local time, while underway in position 12-25N 044-25E.  The bulk carrier was underway when it detected an unlit craft on radar, at 5.5 miles off port bow.  Suspicious craft closed d
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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.  Th
2007-139
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
2007-140
INDONESIA:   Tanker boarded 10 Jun at 0522 local time in position 06-00.6S  106-53.2E, Jakarta anchorage.  A few fishing boats diverted the attention of the watch keepers, while two robbers boarded the vessel using grappling hooks.  The robbers stole two
2007-141
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
2007-142
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 sma
2007-143
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 20 Jun at 1930 local time/1630 UTC, in position 13-30N 052-00E, eastern most Gulf of Aden, midway between Somalia and Yemen.  When the vessel observed the unlit craft approaching from the starboard bow,
2007-144
MALAYSIA:   Tanker (MUJUR SAMUDRA) boarded and  robbed on 23 Jun at 2145 local time, while docking near Pulau Lima.  Six robbers armed with machetes and pistols boarded the vessel from a speedboat and robbed eight crewmen of their belongings and cash, re
2007-145
INDONESIA:  Tanker boarded, crewmember held hostage 25 Jun at 1820 local time in position 01-51.5S  105-02.8E, while underway off northeast Bangka Island. Approximately eleven pirates, armed with long knives and shot guns boarded the vessel. Upon detecti
2007-146
INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 23 Jun at 0240 local time, in position 03-41S 114-26:40E, Banjarmasin Coal Loading Anchorage.  The duty watchman on the vessel sighted two intruders climbing up the anchor chain and three other person
2007-147
BANGLADESH:   Ro-Ro ship boarded and robbed 1 Jul at 0700 local time, Chittagong Anchorage.  Approximately 40 robbers armed with long knives and steel bars boarded the vessel.  The alarm was raised; and the crew mustered and closed all access doors.  The
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SAILBOAT
MADAGASCAR: Sailboat boarded, robbed, crewmembers assaulted 19 Oct 07 at 0200 local time, Majunga harbour. Four robbers boarded the sailboat, assaulting the skipper and taking the skippers wife hostage before trying to strangle her. Both the skipper and
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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
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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 appr
2007-299
CAR CARRIER VESSEL
65 NM NORTH OF SOCOTRA ISLAND, SOMALIA: 0400 LT: C/O onboard a car carrier, underway, noticed an unlit boat at 3NM off the port bow with a speed of 19 kts. The boat reduced speed to match the speed of the vessel. When the craft was about 1NM off master r
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MALACCA STRAITS: 2130 LT: An unidentified small watercraft approached a chemical tanker underway. OOW raised alarm, souned ship's whistle, crew mustered anddirected searchlight at the craft. The craft came within 150 meters and aborted the attempt.
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ARABIAN SEA: 1800 UTC: A bulk carrier underway detected an unlit suspicious craft, on radar, approaching directly twards own vessel at a speed of 19 knots. Master took all preventive measures to prevent boarding. Suspicious craft reached 0.1 NM from vess
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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 Rep
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BEIRA PORT, MOZAMBIQUE: 0400 LT: Robbers boarded a container ship at berth and stole ship's stores amid tight anti piracy watches. The ship had shore security personal deployed by the port security. In addition, there were armed security guards on the sh
2007-304
CAMEROON: Ambush on Cameroon military by unidentified gunmen, military personnel killed 12 Nov 07, Bakassi Peninsula. Unidentified gunmen reportedly dressed in Nigerian military uniforms and traveling in seven speedboats ambushed a Cameroon military post
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UNKNOWN VESSELS
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 purp
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ARABIAN SEA: Vessel reported suspicious approach 12 Nov 07 at 2330 local time/1930 UTC in position 20:05.3N-064:49.1E. The vessel detected on radar an unidentified unlit suspicious craft. The vessels course was 308 and traveling at 15.6kts. The suspiciou
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Chemical tanker
INDIAN OCEAN:   Chemical tanker fired upon 04 May 08 around 1300 UTC while underway in position 01-00N 051-30E, 300NM from the east coast of Somalia. The IMB Piracy Reporting Center received a call from the vessel owner stating the tanker was fired upon
2008-140
Container ship
BANGLADESH: Container Ship (TABAGO BAY) reported suspicious approach 29 Apr 08 at 2310 local time while at anchorage in position 22-10.16N 091-46.88E, Chittagong Port. Between 10-12 people in an engine-driven wooden boat was near the vessel. The vessel m
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BANGLADESH: Container Ship (MARTHA RUSS) boarded, robbed 26 Apr 08 at 1530 local time while at berth in position 22-10.16N 091-46.88E, Chittagong Port, per 2 Jun 08 reporting.  Three robbers in a small boat boarded the ship and stole part of the hawser.
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Tug boat
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 kn
2008-143
Pirate attack
2215 LT: 01-00N 051-30E: Off Somalia: Two speedboats chased a chemical tanker underway. Pirates opened fire on the tanker. Master took evasive maneuvers and increased speed. Later, the boats aborted the chase. Ship continued her passage. No reported inju
2008-144
Cargo ship
0905 LT: 02-13.19N 046-49.38E, Costal waters off Somalia: Pirates boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Ship was on passage to Mogadishu, Somalia. Further details awaited.
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LIBERIA:   Container ship boarded, robbed 4 May 08 at 0050 local time while at berth, Monrovia port.  Three robbers armed with knives, boarded the vessel. The robbers cut and stole a reefer container of electric cables. The master tried to contact PFSO b
2008-146
Oil ship
NIGERIA:   Oil ship (LOURDES TIDE) hijacked 13 May 08, evening, near Port Harcourt. The vessel, which ferries supplies for the oil company Chevron, was sailing from Onne port in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Escravos in Delta State when gunmen boarded
2008-147
Cargo shop
NIGERIA:   General cargo ship boarded 10 May 08 at 0330 local time while at berth, Tin Can port, Lagos. Alert crew raised the alarm and the robbers jumped overboard into their waiting boat and headed for another ship (IMB).
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Two white speedboats
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 4 May 08 at 1810 local time while underway in position 15-05.0N 051-13.0E, 46NM southwest of Qishn, Yemen. Two white speedboats reportedly chased the vessel. The vessel took evasive maneuver
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Suspected suicide cadres
Merchant vessel
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 underwate
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MALAYSIA:   General cargo ship boarded 28 Nov, at 1900 UTC Kuala Bintulu Anchorage.  The general cargo ship was boarded by robbers armed with pistols, knives, and crowbars. The forecastle store was broken into and the ships stores were robbed.  The robbe
2006-287
NIGERIA: Off Port Harcourt, Nigeria -- 10 robbers armed with guns boarded an offshore processing ship. They kidnapped seven workers and left the ship. Ship reported to Nigerian authorities and they intercepted the pirate boat. The Nigerian authorities en
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PERU:  General cargo ship boarded, robbed 06 Dec, at 2010 local time while anchored in position 12:01.0S-077:12.0W, Callow Outer Anchorage No. 1.  Two robbers armed with a handgun and a jungle bolo boarded the vessel at the forepart of the vessel.  They
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TOGO:  Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 07 Dec, at 0300 UTC at berth in position 06:08.41N-001:17.43E, Lome port.  Four robbers armed with knives and bars boarded the vessel as it waited to commence  cargo operations.  They threatened three duty crewmen who
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ARABIAN SEA:  General Cargo ship approached 10 Dec, at 0630 UTC while underway in position 14:15N-059:44E.  A grey wooden boat 15 meters long approached the vessel asking for fresh water. The master, suspecting piracy, increased speed and took evasive ac
2006-291
BANGLADESH:  Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 07 Dec, at 0545 local time in position 21:47.9N-091:4237E, Chittagong Anchorage. Duty AB spotted six robbers armed with long knives during routine rounds onboard the bulk carrier.  The robbers tried to take the A
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SINGAPORE STRAIT:  Oil tanker reported attempted boarding 08 Dec, at 2340 local time while underway in position 01:09N-103:33E. A number of small boats approached the oil tanker while underway and attempted to board.  The master took evasive action, soun
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INDONESIA:  Oil tanker boarded, robbed 08 Dec, at 0015 local time, Lawe-Lawe Anchorage.  Robbers boarded the oil tanker at anchor and forced the forecastle store open.  The ships stores were stolen (IMB).
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SINGAPORE STRAIT:  VLCC reported attempted boarding 04 Dec, at 1330 UTC in position 12:01.0S-103.30.0E, off Racon Delta.  A boat approached the VLCC underway eastbound at high speed.  The master altered its course violently to avoid the boat.  Despite nu
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BANGLADESH:  Robbers kill fisherman, injure others, 09 Dec, Sondaia point, southeastern coastal district of Coxs Bazar.  As the fishermen were approaching the shore after an evening of deep sea fishing, they came under attack by 8-10 pirates who looted t
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ANGOLA:   Ro-ro ship boarded, 13 Dec at 0030 UTC, in position 08:45S - 013:17E  Luanda Roads.  The Robbers arrived in small boats and boarded the ro-ro ship, via the anchor chain. The robbers managed to break the locks, on the forepeak store, however, no
2007-3
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 w
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BANGLADESH:   Container ship robbed and items were recovered 26 Jun at 0700 local time at Chittagong `A¿ Anchorage.  The vessel discovered that her aft rope locker was opened and the ship¿s stores were missing.  The master informed the Coast Guard who
2007-149
INDONESIA:   LPG Tanker boarded 2 Jul at 0215 local time in position 05-59S  105-56E, Merak Anchorage.  The third engineer on the vessel noticed four armed robbers in the steering flat.  The bridge was informed, the alarm was raised and the crew alerted.
2007-150
NIGERIA: At 2302 LT at Pennington, a tanker undergoing operations at a SBM was attacked by armed pirates. The pirates boarded the standby tug at the stern of the vessel and contacted the ship via VHF demanding to be let on board or they would sink the sh
2007-151
GULF OF ADEN:   Tug reported suspicious approach 10 Jul at 0245 UTC, while underway in position 12- 59N 049-17E, 67NM south of Yemen.  The tug observed a dhow type-fishing vessel on her port side proceeding on a reciprocal course.  The fishing vessel alt
2007-152
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
2007-153
BANGLADESH:   Container ship boarded and robbed 05 Jul at 2215 local time in position 22-11-00N  091- 43.50E, Chittagong anchorage B.  Several low wooden boats were roaming near the vessel when one boat, near the port bow, stopped the engine and drifted
2007-154
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier boarded 17 May at 0345 local time, Chittagong anchorage A, per 4 Jul reporting.  Three robbers boarded the vessel during lighting operations.  They opened the aft rope locker, stole from the ships stores, and escaped.  The Coas
2007-155
BANGLADESH:   Unidentified vessel boarded and perpetrators caught 03 May at 0430 local time, Chittagong Anchorage B, per 4 Jul reporting.  Five robbers boarded the vessel and stole from the ships stores.  When the robbers were spotted by the crew, they j
2007-156
INDONESIA:  Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 11 July at 0500 local time in position 03-55N  098-44E, Belawan Anchorage.  Duty crew spotted a robber on the forecastle deck. The OOW was informed and the alarm was raised. The robber jumped overboard and esca
2007-157
INDONESIA:   Container ship boarded and robbed 30 Jun at 0640 local time, Jakarta outer  anchorage.  Approximately six armed robbers, from two boats, boarded the vessel from the port and starboard quarters.  The duty AB was attacked and hit on the head w
2007-158
INDONESIA:   Chemical tanker boarded and robbed 26 Jun at 0055 local time, Belawan outer anchorage.  The duty AB on the vessel noticed three robbers trying to open the forward locked. The duty AB informed the OOW and ran forward; however, one of the robb
2007-307
MUTINY
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
2007-308
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
2007-309
VEHICLE CARRIER
GULF OF ADEN: Vehicle Carrier reported suspicious approach 17 Nov 07 at 0550 local time while underway. The vessel spotted three suspicious crafts on the starboard side and one  suspicious craft on the port side at a distance of 0.4NM. The Master took al
2007-310
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
2007-311
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded 19 Nov 01 at 0100 local time while underway in position 03-13.0N 105-23.0E, off Mangkai Island. Duty oiler on board the vessel noticed one pirate with a gun in hand on the poop deck. The duty officer was informed and th
2007-312
0345 LT: Lagos anchorage, Nigeria: Four armed robbers in a small wooden boat boarded a container ship from aft. They stole ship's store and escaped. No injuries to crew.
2007-313
0212 LT: Lagos, Nigeria (15 miles from shore): Five pirates armed with knives boarded a tanker drifting around 15 NM from shore. Duty crew spotted the pirates and informed the duty officer. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Pirates escaped with ship stores
2007-314
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 VES
2007-315
ARABIAN SEA: Cruise ship (SEABOURN SPIRIT) reported suspicious approach, per 25 Nov 07 reporting, off Oman. The cruise ship's crew had grown increasingly concerned about three small fast moving skiffs closing in on their position and reported to UKMTO. T
2007-316
INDONESIA: Product tanker boarded 29 Nov 07 at 0530 local time in position 03-51N 098-48E, SBM Belawan. Duty quartermaster onboard the vessel noticed two robbers hiding under the windlass. The Duty Officer was informed and mustered the crew. The robbers
2007-317
0206Z: 06-14N 003-22E: LAGOS ANCHORAGE, NIGERIA: Two pirates, armed with guns and knives, boarded a bulk carrier drifting. The pirates tied up the aft watchmen. The forward watchman sighted the pirates, ran into the accommodation and locked all entrance
2007-318
Lagos, Africa: In what appeared to be a military launch with twelve armed robbers dressed in military fatigues approached the tanker at anchor. Nine persons boarded the vessel and ordered the master to disembark into their launch. The master refused and
2007-319
0430LT: 06-44S 039-32E: port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Pirates boarded a container ship drifting. Pirates boarded unnoticed. They broke padlocks, removed container lashing bars and stole ship's stores and cargo. On carrying out a search only footprints
2008-151
BANGLADESH:   Container ship boarded, robbed 4 May 08 at 2300 local time in position 22-12.9N 091-45.0E: Chittagong anchorage Bravo. Three robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel from the stern whilst seven robbers remained in the boat. They broke o
2008-152
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
2008-153
Fishing vessels
MALAYSIA:  Fishing vessels hijacked 2 May 08 at 0200 local time in position 03-48.98.3N 100-43.03.3E, 4NM off Tanjung Sauh. Two fishing boats with a crew of eight were attacked and hijacked while the crew was resting. The vessels were taken to an Indones
2008-154
Passenger vessel
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 pe
2008-155
Suspicious speedboats
Yacht
Gulf of Aden: 22.05.2008: 1430 UTC: 13-21.29N 048-25.96E. A speedboat crossed the bow of a yacht, underway, while two other speedboats approached from the stren. The skipper increased speed and enforced anti piracy measures to prevent boarding. After a w
2008-156
Gulf of Aden: 19.05.2008: 1500 LT: 12-49.3N 050-36.3E: Two small speedboats approached a container ship underway from the bow. One of the speedboats had four pirates armed with automatic weapons and rocket launcher. The pirates aimed the rocket launcher
2008-157
Nigeria: Product tanker boarded 29-APR-08 in position 06-15.1N 003-22.2E, Lagos anchorage. Four robbers boarded the vessel. They stole ship's stores from aft locker. Seeing the alert crew they escaped. Lagos port control informed. Vessel weighed anchor a
2008-158
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.
2008-159
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship (VICTORIA) hijacked 17 May 08 at 0905 local time while underway in position 02-13.19N 046-49.38E, 40NM off Mogadishu, Somalia. The Jordanian-flagged vessel, owned by Marwan Shipping Company, with a crew of 21, was trans
2008-160
Four suspicious speedboats
GULF OF ADEN:   Container ship reported suspicious approach 15 May 08 at 0900 UTC while underway in position 13-02.6N 045-42.6E, 32NM northeast of Port Aden. Four suspicious speedboats reportedly chased the vessel. Each vessel had four people onboard. Th
2008-161
suspicious vessel
Tamker
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 15 May 08 while underway in position 15-40.8N 052-41E, approximately 59NM northeast of Qishn, Yemen. The vessel observed a high speed boat doing 24knts approaching the vessel from the port quarter. The
2008-164
Gulf of Aden: 25.05.2008: 2235 LT: 13-13N 050-49E: Pirates hijacked a general cargo ship 80 nm off the coast of Somalia. Nine crewmembers are held hostage omboard. At present the vessel is 2.5 nm from the coast. Futher reports awaited.
2007-4
GHANA:   Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 11 Dec, at 0200 local time in position 05-37-30N  00-02-10W, Tema.  Seven robbers armed with knives boarded the chemical tanker. The robbers tied up the duty ABs legs and hands and kept him at knife point.  The ro
2007-5
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 rob
2007-6
IRAN:   Tanker (MARITIME GISELA) boarded, robbed, and robber arrested 18 Dec, at 2100 local time in position 27-03.4N  056-13.5E, Merchant Anchorage, Bandar Abbas.  The alarm was raised, when the master found a fire on the starboard life raft.  The duty
2007-7
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 Mullaitivu coast, according to Sri Lanka's defense ministry; however, the LT
2007-8
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 star
2007-9
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 hos
2007-10
INDONEISA:   Container ship boarded 19 Dec, at 0430 local time at Pilot Ground, Jakarta Roads.  Robbers armed with long knives boarded the container ship, awaiting for pilot. The robbers unlashed the starboard life raft and threw it overboard. They then
2007-11
INDONESIA:   Chemical tanker boarded 18 Dec, 0125 local time at Belawan Outer Anchorage.  The robbers boarded the chemical tanker and broke the padlocks, on the starboard side chemical equipment locker and paint room door.  The security watchman reported
2007-12
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 robber
2007-13
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 opene
2007-159
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.
2007-160
GHANA: At a position 2.2 miles from Tema Port Breakwater, robbers armed with knives boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They caught and tied up the Duty AB and took his walkie talkie. The robbers stole ship's stores from the forecastle store and they
2007-161
IMMIGRANTS
MALTA:   Fishing vessel (HADJ MAHMOUD) overtaken by migrants 18 Jul, 1335 local time, 90NM southwest of Malta and 43NM from the Italian island of Lampedusa. A group of immigrants had taken over the Tunisian fishing vessel, while the vessel was traveling
2007-162
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 a
2007-163
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).
2007-164
BANGLADESH:   Container ship boarded and robbed 12 Jul 1555 UTC Chittagong Anchorage B.  Six robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel.  The D/O raised the alarm and all crew mustered and chased the robbers.  The robbers stole from the ships stores an
2007-165
SUSPICUIOUS APPROACH
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
2007-166
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 20 Jul at 2115 UTC, while underway in position 12-32N  044-03E.  An unlit boat, doing about 8 knots, approached the vessel on a collision course.  Alert crew directed the search light toward
2007-167
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 20 Jul at 2020 UTC, while underway in position 12-31N  044-12E.  Two unlit boats, doing about 11.5 knots approached the vessel on a collision course. The ship took evasive maneuvers, increas
2007-168
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 di
2007-169
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 boar
2007-170
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier boarded 17 Jul at 2300 UTC, while anchored at Chittagong Anchorage B.  Six robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel.  Duty officer raised the alarm.  All crew mustered.  The robbers escaped without stealing anything (IMB)
2007-171
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 18 Jul at 2100 UTC, while anchored at Chittagong Anchorage B.  Twelve robbers, in two small boats, armed with knives attempted to board the vessel during lightering operations.  D/O raised the alarm
2007-172
GUYANA:  Fishing vessels (MOLISSA) and (BALLIE) attacked and robbed, 27 Jul in Waini River.  A six-member crew of fishing vessel (BALLIE) and fishing vessel (MOLISSA) with a crew of five, were fishing close to each other at Waini Point.  It is alleged fi
2007-320
GUYANA: Fishermen boats attacked 04 Dec 07, late evening, eastern sector. Approximately 15 boats with Berbice Fishermen on board were subject to attack by pirates. Five of the boats are reportedly missing (LM: Starbroek.com).
2007-321
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier boarded 12 Dec 07 at 0206 UTC while drifting, in position 06-14N 003-22E, Lagos Anchorage. Two pirates, armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel. The pirates tied up the aft watchmen. The forward watchman sighted the pirates, r
2007-322
2115 UTC: 8-48.5N 13-57W: SIERRA LEONE: Eight pirates armed with AK-47 guns in military like fatigues boarded a chemical tanker underway. They stole crew personal belongings, ship's properties and escaped. No injuries to crew.
2007-323
Fishing Vessels
1800 LT: 16 NM off Coroni shore, Suriname: Five masked pirates armed with guns approached the fishing vessel underway. They fired several shots and ordered the crew to lie on the icebox. They then locked the crew in the fish pen. The pirates took hostage
2007-324
0430 LT: Manila north anchorage, Philippines: Eight armed pirates boarded a container ship, at anchor, awaiting berthing instructions. They were spotted by the antipiracy wathc and reported to the D/O. Alarm raised and crew alerted. The pirates jumped ov
2007-325
1900 LT: Manila international container terminal, Manila, Philippines: During heavy rain and poor visibility, robbers boarded a container ship unnoticed via the anchor chain. They broke into the CO2 room and stole eight pieces of extension cable for the
2007-326
0030 LT: off Tioman island waters, Malaysia: Six pirates, in a small high-speed boat, armed with knives boarded a tanker underway. They assaulted all six crewmembers. The captain received head injuries and the crewmembers were robbed of their documents a
2007-327
2100 LT: 3.5 NM off TG. Punggai, Kota Ttinggi, Malaysia: Seven pirates in a wooden boat, armed with guns and knives approached a tanker underway. They boarded the tanker and tied up the master and crewmembers with nylon ropes. One crew jumped overboard.
2008-1
NIGERIA: Passenger Vessel attacked, passenger killed 30 Dec 07 in the early hours, Bonny Channels. The vessel was traveling from Bonny Island to Port Harcourt, when it was approached by pirates who attempted to force it to stop mid-sea, but failed as the
2008-2
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 28 Dec 07 at 0100 UTC in position 06-20N 003-20E, Lagos anchorage. Armed robbers boarded the vessel during STS operations. With the crew involved in cargo operations, anti-piracy watches maintained only one crewme
2008-3
OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL
NIGERIA: Offshore Supply Vessel attacked, crewmembers injured 26 Dec 07 near Bonny. It was reported that two speedboats with an unknown number of assailants mounted an attack against the vessel. The Nigerian Navy was notified and diverted a nearby patrol
Offshore Vessel
2008-4
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier boarded 24 Dec 07 at 0310 UTC, berth no. 20, Apapa, Lagos. Four robbers boarded the vessel from a boat. They held one crew at knifepoint while they tried to open the bosun store. The second duty officer, while on routine security ro
2008-162
Four speedboats
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach on 13 MAY 2008 while underway in position 12-43.1N 045-42.6E. Four speedboats, each manned by two persons, were in close proximity of the vessel, two on the port side and two on the starboard side. The
2008-163
Small speedboats
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 reported
2008-165
Three boats
Bulk Carier
Gulf of Aden: 25.05.2008: 0610 LT: 13-25.2N 047-57.8E: Three boats closed onto a bulk carrier underway. There were four armed persons in each boat. The boats followed the bulk carrier at a distance of one cable and the armed men were heard shouting in a
2008-166
Gulf of Aden: 24.05.2008: 1420 LT: 13-58N 050-42E: Two boats, with four armed pirates in each boat, closed onto a tanker underway. The pirates opened fire with automatic guns and RPG. One RPG round hit and damaged the port bridge wing. Evasive manoeuvres
2008-167
Gulf of Aden: 23.05.2008: 0430 UTC: 13-16.2N 049-08.7E: Four pirates armed with automatic guns and rocket launcher in a grey coloured, long speedboat approached a bulk carrier underway from the port quarter. They fired at the bridge and accommodation. Ma
2008-168
GUATEMALA: Yacht (SERENADE) boarded, robbed 2 Apr 08 at 0200 local time while at anchorage, east of village El Estor, per 24 May 08 reporting. The vessel, accompanied by two other yachts was boarded by four bandits armed with a pistol, machete, night sti
2008-169
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: Yacht boarded, robbed 24 Apr 08, Nanny Cay Boatyard. The vessel was having work being done to it and was left unlocked. Discovery of a cell phone and US$600 was found stolen (Operator: safetyandsecuritynet.com).
2008-170
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: Yacht boarded, robbed 24 Apr 08, Nanny Cay Boatyard. The vessel was robbed of a cell phone and a computer. It is not known if the vessel was secured or not (Operator: safetyandsecuritynet.com).
2008-171
MARTINIQUE: Yacht boarded, robbed 2 Apr 08 in the evening, Anes Mitan. The vessel was robbed while the crew slept (Operator: safetyandsecuritynet.com).
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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
2007-14
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 fiv
2007-15
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 robbin
2007-16
SMALL FERRY
NIGERIA:   Small ferry attacked 15 Jan, Kula, southern Niger Delta. Western oil companies evacuated staff from three oilfields, after gunmen opened fire on a small ferry carrying 14 passengers.  The gunmen killed 12 passengers and the other two are being
2007-17
NIGERIA:   Product tanker boarded and robbed 08 Jan at 2335 local time, while berthed at  Lagos Roads.  Robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the product tanker, during STS cargo operations.  They attacked a crewmember, tied him up, and asked for a
2007-18
NIGERIA:  Patrol boat attacked, two seamen kidnapped 7 Jan,  in Port Harcourt  near Soku, an island in the coastal area of Rivers State.  Gunmen in seven speedboats attacked the patrol boat and seized two naval officers, one of them a sub-lieutenant whos
2007-19
CONGO:   RoRo ship boarded and robbed 10 Jan at 2300 local time in position  05-52S  013-03.3E, Boma Anchorage, Congo River.  A large group of robbers, in  several boats armed with long knives and wooden sticks, boarded the vessel.  The  robbers tried to
2007-20
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; howev
2007-21
SUSPIPICIOUS APPROACH
NIGERIA:  Offshore Supply Vessel reported suspicious approach 16 Jan at 2300 local time, while underway in location 03-42N 007-01.5E, 31 NM off the coast.  Suspicious vessel approached off port bow at speed of 14 kts.  Attempts to establish radio contact
2007-22
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.
2007-23
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 immedi
2007-173
BANGLADESH:  General Cargo ship boarded and robbed 26 Jul at 2350 local time, in position 22-16.2N  091-49.1E Dry Dock Berth No. 2, Chittagong.  Robbers from two boats boarded the vessel from the starboard side and stole from the ships stores.  When spot
2007-174
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, in
2007-175
INDONESIA:   Chemical tanker boarded, 23 Jul at 1030 local time, while at berth at Prointal, Merak.  Robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed.  The third engineer noticed the boat store unlocked and some electrical spares were missing.  The crew was alerted
2007-176
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 ope
2007-177
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 ar
2007-178
NIGERIA:   LPG tanker boarded, robbed 05 Aug at 0330 local time in position 06-19.29N 003-23.62E, Lagos anchorage. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. The duty crew raised the alarm and the robbers escaped with the ship's stores. The p
2007-179
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 lo
2007-180
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 po
2007-181
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 directi
2007-182
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 da
2007-183
IRAQ:   Container ship boarded 02 Aug at 0200 local time in position 29-43.06N 048-40.1E, Umm Qasr anchorage. Robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel and opened fire with automatic weapons, which damaged the master's cabin porthole and the second offi
2008-5
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 11 Dec 07 at 1730 UTC in position 13-26.3N 049-46.2E, 65NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel detected a number of fast moving targets on the radar. The targets moved towards the vessel and were n
2008-6
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 w
2008-7
SUSPECTED PIRATE
OIL TANKER
MALAYSIA: Oil Tanker (EURYDICE) boarded, suspect apprehended 05 Nov 07 while at anchorage in position 01-14.23N 103-30.76E, approximately 1.5NM off Tanjung Piai, Johor, per 02 Jan 08 reporting. The ship master informed the Singapore and Malaysian authori
2008-8
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded, crewmember assaulted, 25 Dec 07 at 0715 UTC in position 01-09.1S 117-13.7E, Samarinda anchorage. The duty crew noticed robbers on the poop deck. As the crewmember shouted to alert the rest of the crew, the robbers, who ha
2008-9
TUG AND TOW
INDONESIA: Tug (MAKMUR ABADI-I) towing barge (MAKMUR ABADI-V) hijacked, 23 Dec 07, near Bilang-Bilangan Island, off East Kalimantan coast. While sailing from Tanjung Redep, East Kalimantan, to Surabaya East Java with a cargo of crude palm oil, the tug an
2008-10
PIRACY
WORKBOAT
INDONESIA: Workboat (ANCHOR 2) noticed missing 19 Oct 07 at 0100 local time while being towed by the tug (SM V) in position 06-03.1S 115-32.84E, approximately 120NM North of Bali, per 18 Dec 07 IMB reporting. On 19 Oct 07, the ship master on board the tu
2008-11
TRANSPORT VESSEL
COLOMBIA: Vessel transporting tourists robbed, six passengers kidnapped, 14 Jan 08, late in the afternoon shortly after landing near Nuqui. The six hostages belonged to a group of 19 people taking a boat trip on the Atrato river in the west of the countr
2008-12
GHANA: Chemical Tanker boarded 08 Jan 08 at 0055 local time at Tema anchorage. Three robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel via the forecastle. The Duty A/B spotted the robbers who tried to catch him.  Luckily, the A/B managed to escape. The Duty
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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).
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PIRATE THEFT
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 (O
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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
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COLOMBIA: Yacht boarded 1 Apr 08, Isla Fuerte. A perpetrator boarded the vessel. The noise awoke the crew and chased the perpetrator off (Operator: safetyandsecuritynet.com).
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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 a
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NIGERIA: Product tanker boarded 27 May 08 at 0545 local time, while at anchorage offshore Lagos. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. They lowered a hose into Cargo Tank No. 1 and started to discharge cargo into the boat. The duty crew spot
2008-179
PIRATE ATTACK
GULF OF ADEN: Container ship fired upon 3 Jun 08 at 0705 UTC while underway in position 12-43.8N 049-51.5E, 73NM off the Somali coast. The vessel was approached by two boats armed with a rocket launcher and guns firing at the vessel. Warship assistance w
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GULF OF ADEN: Product tanker reported suspicious approach 1 Jun 08 at 0610 UTC while underway in position 13-20N 097-37E, approximately 23NM from the Yemen coast. Two suspicious boats were observed ahead of the vessel. The boats crossed the vessels bow a
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GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 28 May 08 at 1200 UTC while underway in position 13-43N 048-50E, 21NM off the Yemen coast. Four suspicious wooden/plastic high-speed boats with gray hulls, about 15 meters long with four persons in each b
2007-24
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 th
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INDONESIA:  Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 19 Jan, between 0001-0400 local time in position 03-13.6S 116-25.0E, Pulau Laut NPLCT Anchorage. The robbers boarded via anchorage chain, broke into the forward store, and stole from the ships stores.  The port
2007-26
INDONESIA:   Tanker boarded and robbed 18 Jan, at 1815 UTC in position 06:15.07S-108:26.78E, Balongan Anchorage.  Two robbers armed with steel bars boarded a tanker and entered the engine room.  They stole generator spares and escaped through the engine
2007-27
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 a
2007-28
NIGERIA:   Cargo ship (BACO LINER 2) boarded, vessel and crew of 24 Filipino nationals reportedly held hostage 20 Jan, on Chanomi Creek while en route to Warri.  Per 23 Jan reporting, the  Philippine foreign affairs undersecretary was under the impressio
2007-29
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vehicle carrier approached 28 Jan, at 0610 UTC in position 11-20.0N 065-09.9E.  The vehicle carrier was underway when it received a call on VHF ch.16, from a small craft asking for fresh water.  The craft closed in to 2nm from the starboa
2007-30
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 watch
2007-31
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 a
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INDONESIA:   Tanker boarded and robbed 26 Jan, at 0330 local time in position 06-12.64S  108-26.01E, Balongan Anchorage.  The robbers boarded the vessel via a small boat.  The tanker had a life raft stolen, while it was at anchor.  Local police and port
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INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 05 Aug at 0255 local time in position 00-01.3N 117-35.1E, Bontang anchorage. Seven robbers armed with guns, knives, crowbars and steel pipes boarded the vessel. They held the duty AB at gunpoint and tied him up.
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INDONESIA:   Yacht reported attempted boarding 02 Jun at 1535 local time while underway in position 02:18N ¿ 107:04:48E, Anambas Islands, per 05 Aug reporting.  Four pirates in a speedboat approached the vessel.  When the suspicious boat was nearly alon
2007-186
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 th
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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
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DEM. REP. CONGO:   Refrigerated cargo ship boarded and robbed 05 Aug 07 at 0119 local time, Ango-Ango, Matadi port anchorage.  Armed robbers in two canoes boarded the vessel and threatened the deck watchman with a knife and chased him; luckily the watchm
2007-189
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 ho
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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 colli
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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
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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 t
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OIL SERVICE VESSEL
NIGERIA: Oil service vessel (LIBERTY) attacked by gunmen, 14 Jan 08, while underway near Aker base, Bonny River. The vessel was attacked while in route to the (MYSTRAS) platform. Eyewitness accounts said that a passing boat suddenly opened fire. Crewmemb
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NIGERIA: Product tanker (GOLDEN LUCY) suffered explosion 11 Jan between 0600 and 0700 local time while docked in Port Harcourt. The fire is reported to have spread quickly and the tanker was moved away from facilities and beached on the opposite side of
2008-15
ATTEMPTED BOARDING
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 04 Jan 08 at 1740 UTC in position 06-16.2N 003-22.7E, 7.5M off Lagos anchorage. Four armed robbers in a small rubber boat attempted to board the vessel using a grappling hook. The duty crew raised the ala
2008-16
NIGERIA: Bulk Carrier boarded, 31 Dec 07 at 0340 UTC, Berth no. 20, Apapa, Lagos. Two armed robbers boarded the vessel during cargo operations using a long stick with a hook. Two more robbers remained in a speedboat.  The duty watch keeper spotted them a
2008-17
NIGERIA: Product tanker boarded, robbed 21 Dec 07 at 0100 UTC in position 06-16.1N 003-18.3E, Lagos anchorage. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel from the port quarter, while the duty watch keeper was on the starboard side. The robbers held
2008-18
OIL INDUSTRY BARGE
NIGERIA: Oil Industry Barge destroyed, bystanders killed 19 Dec 07, Okrika. Nigerian gunmen attacked the vessel, a jetty and a government building, briefly capturing 18 Filipino crew  and fighting with troops. The attacks were reportedly in retaliation f
2008-19
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.
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MOZAMBIQUE: Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 07 Jan 08 at 0235 local time while at berth No. 5, Beira. A duty seaman onboard the vessel noticed one robber on the forecastle deck. The duty officer was informed and the crew alerted. When confronted, the rob
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INDIA: Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 07 Jan 08 at 0556 local time while at anchorage in position 16-59.8N 082-26.7E, Kakinada roads. Seven robbers in a 12 meter open boat approached the vessel. One robber boarded the vessel using a grappling hook and r
2008-22
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 st
2008-23
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 ves
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PIRATE HIJACKING
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo ship (LEHMANN TIMBER) hijacked 28 May 08 at 1040 UTC while underway in position 13-09N 048-58E, 56NM south of the Yemen coast. The vessel was attacked by four heavily armed pirates. Lehmann GmbH shipping company said in a statement th
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GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 27 May 08 at 0748 UTC while underway in position 14-04.30N 049-23.72E, 28NM off the Yemen coast. A suspicious speedboat, with about five persons, was noticed proceeding towards the vessel at the starboard
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SUSPICIOUS APPRAOCH
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
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MALAYSIA: Chemical tanker (RED WING) boarded, robbed 4 Jun 08 2030 local time while underway in position 02-36N 105-09E, approximately 75NM off the coast of Cape Tenggaron. Seven robbers armed with knives and bars boarded the tanker from a wooden speed b
2008-186
INDONESIA: Tug (CATHAY 5) boarded, robbed 27 May 08 at 0315 local time while underway in position 01-06N 103-45E, off Helen Mar Reef. The vessel was towing barge (CSF 2301) when it was boarded by four robbers armed with a small knife and parang. The tug
2008-187
INDONESIA:  General cargo ship (RAYS) boarded 28 Apr 08 at 0225 local time, Belawan Anchorage, per 2 Jun 08 reporting.  Six robbers armed with knives and sticks boarded the vessel using ropes.  The crew confronted them, raised the general alarm and activ
2008-188
SECURITY VESSEL
NIGERIA: Security vessel (SEACOR MACOR) attacked 10 Jun 08, early morning off Akwa Ibom State, Addaks Anthan oilfield OML123, off Qua Iboe river. The vessel, owned by Canada's Addax Petroleum Company, was attacked by unidentified armed militants in two s
2008-189
PIRATES ATTACK
OIL SUPPLY VESSEL
NIGERIA: Oil supply vessel ALTRA G attacked on 8 JUN 2008 at 1145 local time, in oilfield OML126, approximately 22NM offshore the Nigerian coastline, south of Bonny. The vessel was traveling from Calabar area to Onne when unidentified gunmen in two speed
2007-33
INDONESIA:   Oil tanker boarded 22 Jan, at 1800 UTC in position 01:42N - 101:29E, at Dumai anchorage. The duty officer of the oil tanker at anchorage raised the alarm and alerted the crew, when he noticed one robber on board and another attempting to boa
2007-34
INDONESIA:   Container ship chased 21 Jan, at 2025 UTC in position 03-38.7N   099-30.0E, 16nm off Kuala Tanjung.  Several unlit fishing boats approached the container ship while underway.   The master, suspecting piracy, increased speed and started takin
2007-35
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 bridg
2007-36
ARABIAN SEA:   General cargo ship approached 02 Feb, at 1100 local time in position 10-40N   062-07E.  The general cargo ship was underway when it received a call, on VHF from a craft, advising she is a Korean fishing vessel asking for fresh water.  The
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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 hi
2007-38
INDONESIA:   Container ship boarded and robbed 27 Jan, 2310 UTC in position 02-03S 106-54E, Tg. Priok anchorage.  Armed robbers boarded the vessel at anchor, from the stern.  They broke open the steering room door and entered the engine room via a watert
2007-39
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 fo
2007-40
CONGO:   Container ship boarded, robbed 6 Jan, at 0107 local time while berthed at Boma Anchorage, Congo River.  The robbers boarded a container ship waiting for berth at Matadi. The alert crew noticed the robbers, raised the alarm, and tried to obstruct
2007-41
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 cre
2007-42
INDIA:   Tug boarded 15 Feb, 0815 local time, in position 12-05N  080-10.7E.  Pirates, in a fishing vessel, approached the tug towing a floating crane underway.  The tug tried to take evasive maneuvers, but the pirates managed to board the unmanned float
2007-43
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier boarded, attempted robbery 14 Feb, at 0415 local time, in position 22-16.2N 091-43.7E, Chittagong Anchorage. Robbers boarded the bulk carrier and attempted to steal from the ships stores and ropes.  As the ropes were secured on
2007-195
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
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BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier boarded 17 Jul at 2300 UTC, while anchored at Chittagong Anchorage B.  Six robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel.  Duty officer raised the alarm and all crew mustered.  The robbers escaped without stealing anything (IM
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BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 18 Jul at 2100 UTC, while anchored at Chittagong Anchorage B.  Twelve robbers, in two small boats and armed with knives, attempted to board the vessel during lightering operations.  D/O raised the al
2007-199
DEM. REP. CONGO:   Refrigerated cargo ship boarded and robbed 15 Aug 07 0130 UTC, in position 05-51S  013-24E at anchorage.  Eight robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. They stole cargo from the ships stores and escaped.  No injuries to crew.  At
2007-200
INDIA:   Container ship boarded and robbed 18 Aug 07 0135 local time, at Tuticorin anchorage.  Robbers boarded the vessel, stole from the ships stores, and escaped in a boat. The duty AB raised the alarm and the crew mustered.  The coast guard was inform
2007-201
BANGLADESH:   Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 13 Aug 07, River Mooring No. 3, Chittagong anchorage.  Suspects in country boats reportedly approached the vessel.  The boats were noticed going under the hull near the stern.  The suspects were
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INDONESIA:   Chemical tanker boarded 13 Aug 07 0355 local time, in position 03-55.5N   098-46.5E, Belawan Outer roads at anchorage.  Four robbers armed with wooden sticks boarded the vessel, broke into the forward locker, and attempted to steal from the
2007-203
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 mu
2007-204
MALACCA STRAITS: Ten pirates armed with fire arms boarded a tug, in position 04-14-18N   099-04-42E, towing a barge laden with steel billets. T he pirates damaged all communication equipment, stole the crews personal belongings, and ship's documents. The
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GUINEA:   Chemical tanker boarded 25 Aug 07, 0300 UTC, Conakry anchorage.  Approximately 30 robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel.  The crew locked all access to  the ship and attempted to contact local authorities for help but failed to get a respo
2007-206
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
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INDONESIA:   Product tanker boarded and robbed 22 Aug 07, 1650 UTC in position 01-04.1N  103-30.4E, Karimun STS anchorage.  Eight robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel.  They held three duty crewmen and tied them up.  The robbers broke open the en
2008-24
MILITANT ATTACK
NIGERIA: M/V (BOURBON) fired upon 09 Jan 08 while underway in the Bonny River. Police stated gunmen suspected to be militants attacked a vessel operated by an oil service company, InterOil, in Nigeria's oil producing Niger Delta region, wounding three cr
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ANGOLA: General cargo ship boarded, robbed 14 Jan 08 at 0144 local time in position 08-42.9S 013-18.8E, Luanda anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel from a small boat. They broke open the forecastle paint store and stole ship's stores. The robbers we
2008-26
INDIA: Tug and barge boarded, robbed 16 Jan 08 at 1345 local time while underway in position 16-58.17N 082-24.26E, Kakinada OPL. Pirates in a small craft came alongside the vessel towing a barge. They stole ship¿s stores. The alert crew raised the alarm
2008-27
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
2008-28
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
2008-29
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 Numbe
2008-30
BRAZIL: Yacht (NIRVANA 3) boarded, crewmembers assaulted, robbed late Nov 2007 at 0200, while at anchorage of the Sao Luis Yacht Club, per 28 Jan 2008 reporting. The vessel carrying a husband and wife couple was anchored alone at the mooring when it was
2008-31
BRAZIL: Yacht (NIRVANA 3) reported suspicious approach late 2007, probably Dec at 0600 near Abrolhos Islands, approximately 87NM from the coast, per 28 Jan 2008 reporting. A small fishing boat with four men on board reportedly chased the vessel. The vess
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MOROCCO: Container ship reported suspicious approach 27 Jan 2008 at 2105 local time, while at berth, Agadir port. Three persons in divers suites, without cylinders, swam to the vessel. The ships watchmen saw the divers and raised the alarm. The suspected
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IVORY COAST: Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 30 Jan 2008 at 0145 local time, Abidjan inner anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel. They stole ship's store and escaped. The port authorities were informed (IMB).
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NIGERIA: Container ship boarded 01 Feb 2008 at 0315 UTC, Berth Tin Can No. 4, Lagos port. Three robbers boarded the vessel and broke into the forward paint locker. The duty officer raised the alarm and the robbers escaped in a waiting boat. Nothing was s
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NIGERIA: Chemical tanker boarded 7 Jun 08, Lagos tanker berth. Robbers boarded the vessel from the outboard side. They attempted to open a cargo tank. The duty AB spotted him and the robber immediately jumped overboard and escaped. At the time of the inc
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NIGERIA: Fishing trawler (MAREENA 1) boarded, robbed, crewmember killed, 13NM off the coast, early 2008, per 12 Jun 08 reporting. The vessel was boarded by nine heavily armed men in a speedboat who shot dead the boats cook. The pirates stole everything t
2008-192
Terrorist Attack
Shell Oil Facility
NIGERIA: MEND claims responsibility for attack on Shell facility, soldiers reportedly killed 26 May 08 at 0100 local time, Awoba flow station in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to the MEND, they successfully sabotaged another majo
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NIGERIA: Nigerian security forces reportedly foiled attack on maintenance crew at Royal Dutch Shell 22 May 08, Niger Delta oilfield. The crew was on its way to the Alakiri oilfield in Okrika district of Rivers state when it was attacked by gunmen, who we
2008-194
MILITARY BOAT
CAMEROON: Military boat hijacked 9 Jun 08, Bakassi Peninsula, Gulf of Guinea. Suspected pirates have conducted an attack on a Cameroonian military patrol. Out of nine Cameroonian military officers who were on board the boat conducting a docking maneuver,
2008-195
REFRIGERATED CARGO SHIP
CONGO: Refrigerated cargo ship reported attempted boarding 5 Jun 08 at 0415 local time, Poine Noire Anchorage. Two robbers in a canoe approached the vessel. One robber attempted to board the ship with a long pole attached with a hook. As the robber reach
2008-196
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo ship reported suspicious approach at 0510 UTC while underway in position 13-04N 047-08E, 31NM off the coast of Yemen, per 9 Jun reporting. One suspicious speedboat traveling at a speed of approximately 20kts reportedly attempted to ap
2008-197
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 3 Jun 08 at 1640 local time/1340 UTC while underway in position 13-16N 047-20E, 21NM off the coast of Yemen. A white speedboat with four persons onboard crossed the front of the vessel at approximately tw
2008-198
LTTE
NAVY OUTPOST
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 thei
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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 wound
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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
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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 b
2007-46
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
2007-47
INDONESIA:   Tanker boarded 18 Feb, 0100 local time, in position 06-16.2S   108-27.7E at SM Balongan.  Four robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker, discharging at a SBM.  They entered the engine room.  They were noticed by the duty oiler, who infor
2007-48
UNKNOWN SHIP
NIGERIA:   Ship boarded, robbed 27 Feb, at 0415 local time approximately 5NM off Lagos.  Two robbers armed with knives boarded the ship, via the stern.  They threatened the watch keepers with knives and stole two mooring ropes.  The alarm was raised.  Th
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TANZANIA:   Ship boarded, robbed 26 Feb, at 0315 local time in position 06-37.4S  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
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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.  S
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GULF OF ADEN:   Sailing yacht reports suspicious approach 12 Feb, at 0920 local time.  While underway, the crew onboard one of the Blue Water Rally group yachts (GYPSY MOTH IV) spotted a small boat, approaching a 53 foot ketch.  The Captain tightened the
2007-52
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
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INDONESIA:   General cargo ship boarded and robbed 18 Aug 07, 0300 local time in position 03-54.47N  098-46.68E, Belawan anchorage.  Robbers boarded the vessel and held one AB hostage.  They stole from the ships stores and escaped.  The AB was released u
2007-209
MALAYSIA:   Product tanker boarded 02 Aug 07, 0100 local time, while at berth at Shell Jetty,Sandakan, Sabah.  An unknown person boarded the vessel via the gangway.  The crew  spotted him and chased him.  The intruder ran towards the forecastle, jumped o
2007-210
INDONESIA:   Product tanker reported missing crewmember 24 Aug 07, 0055 local time in position 03-55.3N  098:46.56E, Belawan anchorage.  The vessel waiting at berth, maintained an anti-piracy watch on the forecastle, main deck, and poop deck.  The ABs on
2007-211
JAMAICA:   General cargo ship boarded and robbed 27 Aug 07 in the evening, Kingston outer anchorage.  Robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed.  They broke into containers and storerooms and stole the ships cargo and stores.  They also entered the superstruc
2007-212
GUYANA:   Fishing boat hijacked and robbed 27 Aug 07, Waini River.  Five robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel and robbed the crew of their catch of fish. The robbers also stole from the ships stores.  They took the crew as hostages to another fishi
2007-213
EGYPT:   General cargo ship boarded 23 Aug 07, 2210 local time, Port Said.  Robbers from five boats boarded the vessel during mooring maneuvers, despite prevention attempts by  the master and crew.  The robbers tried to force open and gain access into st
2007-214
INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 29 Aug 07 0530 local time, while underway in position 02-30S   118-30E, Makassar Straits.  Three white speedboats, traveling at 17kts, approached the vessel from the port and starboard side. The D/O
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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
2007-216
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 w
2007-217
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
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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
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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).
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Cement Carier
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Cement carrier boarded, robbed 31 Jan 2008 at 0615 local time while underway in position 03-12N 008-36E, 15NM southwest of Bioko Island. Ten armed persons in military clothing boarded the vessel. The intruders identified themselves as
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General Cargo
ANGOLA: General cargo ship boarded, robbed 23 Jan 2008 at 0620 local time in position 08-46.2S 013-16.4E, Luanda inner anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and broke open the forward paint locker, and stole ship's stores unnoticed. A search was conducte
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GULF OF ADEN: Product tanker fired upon 01 Feb 08 at 1510 local time while underway in position 12-55N 051-23.6E. A small wooden fast boat with four men onboard was observed approaching the vessel. The alert crew put their piracy attack plan in place, lo
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Tug Boat
GULF OF ADEN: Tug (SVITZER KORSAKOV) hijacked 01 Feb 08 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 12-57N 051-24E. An unknown number of Somali pirates attacked and hijacked the vessel, taking its crew of six hostage. All crewmembers are reportedly unharmed a
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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 hijack
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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).
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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 infor
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Security Vessel
NIGERIA: Security vessel (PATIENCE) boarded, robbed 11 Feb 08 at Buoy 35, Bonny Channel. The vessel, belonging to the Elf Petroleum Nigeria Limited, was boarded by unknown gunmen and reportedly threw a crewmember overboard. The crewmember was later rescu
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NIGERIA: Product tanker boarded 30 Jan 08 at 2130 UTC in position 06-17.62N 003-24.7E, Lagos anchorage. Four robbers armed with handguns and knives boarded the vessel. The alert crew raised the alarm and the crew mustered. The robbers stole ship's stores
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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 inst
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SRI LANKAN NAVY
INDIAN FISHERMEN
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 suffer
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MALAYSIA: Container ship reported suspicious approach 4 Jun 08 at 2220 local time while underway in position 03-05.3N 104-31.3E, 60NM off the coast. A small boat approached the vessel from astern at a distance of 1.7NM. The master raised the alarm, incre
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LIVESTOCK CARRIER
INDONESIA: Livestock carrier fired upon 7 Jun 08 at 1000 local time while underway in position 03-18.5N 125-05.8E, vicinity of Kepulauan Sangir. Pirates in a speedboat chased and opened fire on the vessel in ballast enroute to Australia. The master took
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PIRATE BOARDING
INDONESIA: Container ship boarded 3 Jun 08 at 2000 UTC, while underway in position 03-24N 105-31E, off Anambas. Eight pirates armed with long knives and bars boarded the vessel. The pirates stole the crew¿s cash and property and escaped. No injuries to
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Pirate Kidnapping
Oil Supply Vessel
NIGERIA: Oil supply vessel (SOLAR TIDE II), American citizen kidnapped 19 Jun 08, 25NM west of the Pennington River entrance. The kidnapping came after a militant group in speedboats launched an attack on the Bonga flow station. After the attack, the gun
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BANGLADESH: Container ship boarded, robbed 13 Jun 08 at 2354 local time while in position 22-13.8N 091-44.3E, Chittagong Outer Roads Anchorage 'B'. Six robbers in a long wooden boat with an outboard engine boarded the vessel. They stole ship's stores and
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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 d
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CELEBES SEA: IMB reported livestock carrier (HEREFORD EXPRESS) fired upon 7 Jun 08 at 1000 local time while underway in position 03-18.5N 125-05.8E, vicinity of Kepulauan Sangi, Indonesia. ReCAAP ISC reported the same incident occurred on 9 Jun 08 at 145
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ANGOLA:   General cargo ship boarded, robbed, 9 Mar at 0335 local time at Luanda Inner Anchorage. Two robbers boarded the general cargo ship forward.  They tied up the duty AB and snatched his walkie-talkie and tried to open the hawse pipe cover plate nu
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UNKNOWN BOAT
NIGERIA:   Policemen killed, robbed, 12 Mar at approximately 1400 local time in Rivers State.  The  policemen were escorting a boat belonging to the Nigerian Liquidified Natural Gas (NLNG) to Bonny Island when the boat ran into an ambush laid by alleged
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INDIA:   Chemical tanker boarded, 8 Mar at 0345 local time in position 21-39.95N 088-01.05E, Sagar Anchorage. One robber boarded the chemical tanker at poop deck. The Duty Officer noticed the robber, raised the alarm, and the crew mustered. The robber ju
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Heavy Lift vessel reported suspicious approach 12 Mar, while underway in position 12-42N  056-44E, east of Socotra, Yemen.  A suspicious fishing vessel kept calling on VHF-16 to the heavy lift vessel and asking them to keep clear of their
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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 p
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RESEARCH SHIP
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,
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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 co
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INDONESIA:   Product tanker reported attempted boarding, 12 Mar at 0410 local time in position 06-14.2S  108-26.5E, Balongan anchorage.  Robbers armed with knives, in an unlit boat, approached the product tanker at anchor and threw a line onboard the shi
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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).
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INDIA:   Rig boarded 22 Mar at 0705 UTC while under tow by two tug boats, in position 08-43.0N  076-14.0E, off the southwest coast.  Three pirates, in two speedboats, boarded the rig and started preparing to transfer equipment from the rig to their speed
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INDONESIA:   Tanker boarded 21 Mar at 1855 UTC , in position 01-41.20N  101-27.90E, Dumai port.  Three robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker from port quarter.  They entered the accommodation.  The Master raised the alarm and the authorities were
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INDONESIA:   Tanker (AI MARU) boarded 14 Mar at 1630 local time, while underway in position 01-07.29N 105-03.66E, approximately 30NM east of Pulau Bintan.  The tanker was approached by two speedboats with ten men.  The men were dressed in camouflage and
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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 numb
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INDONESIA:   Tanker boarded and robber apprehended 09 Sept 07 at 0030 local time, in position 06-15.43S  108-27.23E, Balongan anchorage.  Two robbers boarded the vessel and broke into the store locker and stole ships property.  They tried to lower the st
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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
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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
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HAITI:   General cargo ship boarded and robbed 13 Sept 07 at 0550UTC, in position 18-33.9N    072-23.0W, Port-au-Prince.  Robbers, armed with knives, boarded the vessel unnoticed.  The ships general alarm sounded and the crew mustered.  The robbers jumpe
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BRAZIL:   Container ship (HS DISCOVERER) boarded and robbed 13 Jul 07 at 0320 local  time, Santos, per 7 Sept 07 reporting.  Four pirates, armed with guns and knives and wearing black masks, came on board and threatened forward security watchman.  One bo
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BRAZIL:   Container ship (HS BERLIOZ) boarded and robbed 21 Jul 07 at 0245 local time, approximately 11 miles offshore Santos, per 7 Sept 07 reporting.  Two crew on deck patrol reported to the bridge, via radio, that they sighted two robbers wearing ski
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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 du
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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
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GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 11 Feb 08 at 0540 UTC while in position 13-38.5N 050-22.0E, approximately 70NM off the coast of Yemen. Two suspicious vessels, one with a blue hull, and the other with a red hull, and both with a wh
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Oil Tanker
INIDIA: Oil Tanker boarded 08 Feb 08 at 0030 local time, Kandla anchorage. The duty watchman on the vessel noticed robbers on the forecastle. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. The padlock of the forecastle store was br
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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 m
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MALAYSIA: General cargo ship boarded, robbed 17 Feb 08 at 0540 local time while in position 05-48N 118-05E, Berth no. 2, Sandakan port. The duty crew on board the vessel reported that a boat approached from the port bow. One robber was noticed on the for
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MV CAPTAIN USKOV
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 N
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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
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VLCC Kasagisan
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 f
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NIGERIA: General cargo ship boarded, robbed 21 Feb 08 at 0330 local time in position 06-26.3N 003-23.5E, Apapa berth no. 12, Lagos. Two robbers managed to board the vessel in spite of armed navy guards being onboard. The robbers forced open the forecastl
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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 imme
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CIVILIAN YACHTS
INDIAN OCEAN: Yachts reported suspicious approach 27 Feb 08 at 0700 UTC/1100 local time, while in position 13-05.6N 057-49.44E, 197NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. The three vessels were approached by a 60-70ft long liner with at least 16 people on boar
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INDONESIA: Yacht (CARILLON) boarded, robbed in late April at 0030 while at anchorage in position 07-15.5S 131-23.9E, Pulau Ungar, western side of Tanimbar Islands, per 14 Jun 08 reporting. Two or three men boarded the vessel armed with knives or machetes
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Vehicle Carrier
HAITI: Vehicle carrier boarded, robbed 18 Jun 08 at 0530 local time while at anchorage in position 18-34.2N 072-24.2W, Port Au Prince anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel via the anchor chain. They stole ship's stores from the forward station and escape
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Oilfield Production Unit
NIGERIA: MEND reportedly attacks Bonga oilfield production unit 19 Jun 08, oilfield OML 212, approximately 63NM offshore. According to a Nigerian Navy spokesman, three people were kidnapped from a private security vessel during the attack. MEND reportedl
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Private Yacht
GULF OF ADEN: Privately owned yacht attacked, passengers kidnapped 23 Jun 08, coastal town of Lasqorey. Four foreign tourists (French and Germans) were cruising in the Gulf of Aden when they reportedly ran out of gas. An official said the foreigners were
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GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 21 Jun 08 at 0610 local time while underway in position 13-08.7N 048-03.7E, approximately 50NM south of Yemen. Two wooden speedboats approached the vessel. One boat crossed the bow, and the other waited o
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GULF OF ADEN: Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach 21 Jun 08 at 1015 UTC while underway in position 13-24.2N 048-17.9E, approximately 34NM south of Yemen. One speedboat with at least three persons onboard approached the vessel from the starboard qua
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GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 17 Jun 08 at 0730 local time/0430 UTC while underway in position 13-29N 048-50E, 34NM south of Yemen. The vessel encountered six suspicious small crafts, with three men in each, converging towards the ves
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INDONESIA: Product tanker BLUE OCEAN-7 hijacked on 21 MAY 2008, recovered 19 JUN 2008, Makassar Strait. Approximately ten armed pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel transporting crude palm oil from Bone Manjing, Indonesia to Malaysia. After six hours,
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Catamaran
DOMINICA: Catamaran boarded, robbed 13 Jun 08 at approximately 1030 local time while moored, Roseau. After the passengers turned in for the evening they woke up and discovered all their cash had been removed from their wallets. The incident was reported
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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).
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NIGERIA:   Product tanker boarded 31 Mar, at 0100 local time in position 06-14.4N  003-14.4E, 12NM southwest of Lagos.  The robbers, armed with knives, boarded the product tanker at forecastle anchor using grappling hooks.  They successfully cut mooring
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OIL RIG
NIGERIA:   Oil rig (BULFORD DOLPHIN) boarded and worker kidnapped 31 Mar at 0400 local time, 40 NM off the coast of Nigeria.  The gunmen first targeted a support vessel, moored to the Bulford Dolphin rig. The gunmen overpowered the crew, then climbed ont
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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
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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
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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 seize
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MALAYSIA:   General cargo ship boarded 29 Mar 0200 local time in position 03:14N-112:58E, at Bintulu general cargo anchorage.  Five robbers, armed with knives, boarded the general cargo ship.  The second officer spotted them and raised the alarm and aler
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MALACCA STRAIT:   Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 28 Mar at 0707 UTC, while underway in position 04-40.0N  099-15.5E.  Four men in a 15 meter speedboat with a grey wooden hull were observed drifting across the vessels course line.  The speedboat
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GUYANA:   Fishing vessel boarded and robbed 25 Mar at 2330 local time, at the mouth of the Pomeroon River.  Five robbers armed with guns, in a speed boat, boarded the fishing vessel and opened fire.  They then ordered the fishermen to lie down on the dec
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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 b
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INDONESIA:   Tanker reported attempted boarding, 8 Apr at 2300 local time in Lawi-Lawi, Balikpapan Anchorage.  Robbers attempted to board a tanker through the hawse pipe,  which was secured.  The anti-piracy watches were being maintained by crew forward,
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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 an
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NIGERIA:   Chemical tanker boarded 12 Sept 07 at 0350 local time, Bonny River anchorage.  Five robbers, in two motor boars, armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel, from the bow using ropes and hooks.  The duty crew spotted the robbers and raised t
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NIGERIA:   Chemical tanker (SILVIA) boarded and robbed, 09 Jun 07 0400 local time, three miles away from jetty outer roads of Lagos, per 7 Sept 07 reporting.  While alongside the jetty, pending shifting to another berth for discharge of cargo, the ship w
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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
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KENYA:   Container ship (LISSY SCHULTE) reported containers broken into 17 May 07 at 0036 local time, Mombasa port inner anchorage, per 7 Sept 07 reporting.  While making the  second round, the deck watchman noticed two containers on Bay #2 open with bro
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INDONESIA:   Container ship (ASIAN TRADER) boarded, 30 Jun 07 at 0635 local time, outer cargo ship anchorage, Jakarta, per 19 Sept 07 reporting.  While waiting to berth, more than six robbers boarded the ship from two small boats from port and starboard
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INDONESIA:   Container ship (LONDON TOWER) boarded 24 Apr 07 at 1930 local time, in position 03-56.50N  098-45.70E, Belawan Roads, per 19 Sept 07 reporting.  The duty watch detected three robbers on the forecastle deck and warned the officer on watch.  T
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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, alte
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NIGERIA: Deck crew onboard a tanker, at Lagos anchorage at 0330UTC, carrying out STS operations noticed two small boats in the vicinity. Suddenly one of the boats with three persons on board approached the ship. The OOW was informed, alarm raised, and cr
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NIGERIA: At 0216 LT, the deck watchman on an anchored tanker noticed a fast boat, with 3-4 robbers, approaching from astern. One robber was seen holding a pole with a hook attached to it. The OOW was informed, alarm raised,crew mustered, and port control
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CIVILIAN YACHT
INDIAN OCEAN: Yacht reported suspicious approach 24 Feb 08, while in position 11-55N 061-27.93E, 411NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. The vessel reported seeing a 60ft fishing vessel behaving quite aggressively, towing fenders. The vessel eventually move
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INDONISIA: 29-JAN-2008: 0415 LT: PULAU LAUT ANCHORAGE: Four robbers, armed with knives, boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty crew confronted them, but that did not stop the robbers from stealing stores. 2/O raised alarm, ship's wistle sounded and crew
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NIGERIA: Container ship (MAERSK VYBORG) boarded, robbed 30 Dec 07, while at berth, Onne port container terminal. Eight armed men boarded the vessel at the bow and moved to the accommodation area, shooting out the windows. The crew reportedly sent distres
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MOZAMBIQUE: Tanker boarded 02 Mar 08 at 0045 local time Nacala Bay anchorage. Robbers in three boats boarded the vessel. They were in the process of lowering ship's stores when duty crew spotted the robbers. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Th
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GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 05 Mar 08 at 0824 local time/0524 UTC while underway in position 13-46.5N 049-24.5E, approximately 40NM off the coast of Yemen. The vessel was approached on its starboard side by four open skiffs, doing 1
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Semi-Submersible Heavy Lift Ship
INDIAN OCEAN: Semi-submersible heavy lift ship reported suspicious approach 02 Mar 08 at 0237 UTC while underway in position 04-40.2N 057-38.9E, 500NM off the coast of Somalia. While at a distance of 5NM, a drifting orange painted dhow with white stanchi
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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 s
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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, ma
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GHANA: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 28 Jun 08 at 2145 UTC, Takoradi Anchorage. One robber, armed with a long knife, attempted to climb onboard the vessel via the anchor chain. The alert duty watchman saw the robber and informed the duty offic
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Passenger Boats
NIGERIA: Passenger boats hijacked, passengers killed 26 Jun 08, Bonny. Four vessels were traveling from Bonny en route Port Harcourt when they were attacked in mid-sea by unidentified gunmen. The gunmen robbed all the passengers and reportedly killed the
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Supply Vessel
KENYA: Supply vessel reported attempted boarding 30 Jun 08 at 0200 local time, Berth No. 12, Mombasa. The alert crew onboard the vessel, spotted a robber using a rope attached with a hook to gain access to their vessel from the offshore side. As soon as
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BANGLADESH: Container Ship (MT HUDSON) reported suspicious approach 4 May 08 at 2255 local time while in position 22-12.9N 091-46.88E, Chittagong Anchorage B, per 1 Jul 08 reporting. Suspected robbers came alongside the ship in an engine-driven wooden bo
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BURMA: Container ship reported suspicious approach 26 Jun 08 at 0345 local time while at anchorage, Yangon. Six suspicious men in a speedboat attempted to come alongside the vessel. The alert crew raised the alarm and directed the search light towards th
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MALAYSIA: Tug (WECOY 6) boarded 29 Jun 08 at 0130 local time while in position 02-30.6N 104-14E, 10NM south of Pulau Tioman. The vessel, towing barge (CAKRAWALA) was boarded by six men armed with long knives and an axe from a long white speedboat with tw
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LNG Tanker
INDONESIA: LNG Tanker reported suspicious approach 24 Jun 08 at 1805 local time while underway in position 01-26.0N 104-36.8E, North of Bintan island. The Duty AB onboard the vessel reported three small suspicious boats at a distance of about 250 meters
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INDONESIA: Container ship (KOTA RAJIN) boarded, robbed 9 May 08 at 0350 local time while berth in position 06-57S 110-26E, Port of Semerang, per 1 Jul 08 reporting. Two unknown persons were found in the ships engine room. The alarm was raised and both pe
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NICARAGUA: Yacht (FAIRSKY) reported suspicious approach 14 Jun 08, Mosquito Coast. A couple was approached by a 24ft centre console boat with seven men on board. They spoke in Spanish, however the couple did not.  The yacht (NATURAL SELECTION), who was a
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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
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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. No
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INDONESIA:   Tanker (AI MARU) boarded 14 Mar at 1630 local time, while underway in position 01-07.29N 105-03.66E approximately 30NM east of Pulau Bintan. Ten heavily armed pirates intercepted and boarded the product tanker in two navy grey fiberglass spe
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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 harb
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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 a
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GULF OF ADEN:   Product tanker reported attempted boarding 11 Apr while underway, in position 15-14N 052-25.8E. The tanker reported that two speedboats doing a speed of 18 knots were chasing the vessel with the intent to board. The tanker reported the sp
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GULF OF ADEN:   RO/RO vessel reported suspicious approach 12 Apr, at 0600 UTC in position 15-13N 052-57E.  The suspicious speedboat was doing approximately 20 knots and was steering in various directions.  At one point it proceeded on an apparent collisi
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SUPICIOUS APPROACH
ARABIAN SEA:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 13 Apr, at 1500 UTC while underway in position 11-57N  060-23E, 350NM East of Socotra Island, Yemen.  A speedboat traveling at 20 kts was sighted on radar, at a distance of 8NM.  Anti-piracy measur
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ARABIAN SEA:   Merchant vessel reported suspicious distress call 14 Apr, at 0430 UTC coming from position 17-25N  57-55E.  A call on Ch 16 coming from a fishing vessel, sounding like (FAJA), declared they had no water and was asking for the vessel, in si
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INDIA:   Barge boarded and robbed 13 Apr at 0900 local time, while under tow in position 08-20N  076-32E, approximately 36 NM WSW of Trivandrum.  Reportedly 100 pirates, some believed to be fishermen, were armed with long knives and boarded the barge.  T
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BANGLADESH:   Containership boarded 29 Mar, at 0300 local time at Chittagong Roads.  Two robbers using grappling hooks with ropes boarded the container ship from a small boat near the stern.  The alarm was raised by the deck watchmen.  The deck watchmen
2007-86
INDONESIA:   Tanker boarded and robbed 6 Apr, at 0345 local time at Dumai Anchorage. The tanker at anchor was boarded by two robbers, who entered the engine room via the open sky light.  The crew in the engine room noticed the two robbers and when they t
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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 p
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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
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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 ha
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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 cou
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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 spe
2007-242
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 num
2007-243
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
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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
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TANKER SHIP
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 inf
2008-66
INDIA: Vessel boarded 05 Mar 08 at 0105 UTC while in position 22-49.5N 070-02.5E, Kandla anchorage. Upon anchoring at the outer anchorage, Kandla tower informed the master that the security level II was being maintained in the outer anchorage area. Keepi
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BANGLADESH: Cargo ship boarded, robbed 04 Mar 08 at 0100 local time at the Chittagong Ruby cement jetty. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the cargo ship while it was at berth.  They assaulted and injured a shore-based security guard by cuttin
2008-68
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 tank
2008-69
INDONESIA: Vessel boarded, robbed 08 Mar 08 at 0400 local time, Jetty no. 106, Belawan port. Unauthorized persons diverted the attention of the duty crew and shore watchmen, while three other robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel from offshor
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INDONESIA: A bulk carrier underway was approached from a distance of 3 - 4 mils by about 15 - 20 speed boats at speeds of 30 - 40 knots from all directions. Some came as close as 5 meters from the vessels' stern. Vessel raised alarm, increased speed, cre
2008-71
GUYANA: Fishing vessel boarded, robbed, 13 Mar 08, 0830 local time, Bertice River. A boat came up alongside the fishing vessel while it was moored in the Bertice River. Two men, one armed with a cutlass, and the other a gun, jumped onto the vessel and im
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Tug Boats
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 tra
2008-73
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding, 4 Mar 08, 1830 local time, Tincan Island, Lagos. Armed robbers in a speedboat attempted to board the bulk carrier while underway in pilotage waters. The second officer on duty, while astern, alerted the
2008-74
NIGERIA: Passenger boats attacked, 19 Mar 08, along the Bonny Channel near Dawes Island, Rivers State. Militants in two speedboats attempted to rob passenger boats by firing shots  but were foiled when Nigeria's Joint Military Task Force (JTF) intervened
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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. T
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SUSPECTED MILITANTS
HOUSEBOAT
NIGERIA: Houseboat attacked, security operatives killed 29 Jun 08 in the early hours, Oloma area of Rivers State. Suspected militants attacked a houseboat owned by Shell and reportedly killed two security operatives from the boat. The Nigerian military h
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BAB-EL-MANDEB: Vessel reported suspicious approach 6 Jul 08 at 0745 UTC/0945 local time while underway in position 12-34.3N 043-25.6E, off Perim Island, Yemen. A wooden boat with a blue hull and about 10-15 persons on board approached the vessel from por
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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 al
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BANGLADESH: Tanker boarded 6 Jul 08 at 0135 local time while at anchorage in position 21-48N 091-42E, Kutubdia Island. Two robbers using a rope and hook boarded the vessel. boat, which had four other robbers and escaped. No injuries to crew. Nothing repo
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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 overb
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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
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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.
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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 dar
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IVORY COAST: Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 5 Jul 08 at 0325 local time, Abidjan Anchorage. The Duty AB onboard the vessel noticed a small boat approaching from the aft. The AB informed the OOW and went to check the other side of the vessel and saw one
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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
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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).
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COLOMBIA:   Containership reported suspicious approach 18 Apr at 2320 local time, at the entrance to Cartagena.  While disembarking the pilot on the port side, the vessel detected one unlit suspicious boat approaching from the starboard side, at high spe
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EGYPT:   General cargo ship boarded 11 Apr, Egypt mooring buoy, Port Said.  While the crew was busy in mooring operations at the mooring buoy, robbers boarded the general cargo ship using a hook ladder, from a mooring boat.  The robbers lowered the gangw
2007-91
OMAN:   LPG Tanker reported attempted boarding 22 April at 0545Z 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 th
2007-92
INDONESIA:   General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 16 Apr, at 1630 local time in position 07-58.36S  116-33.01E, Bennette Bay.  Robbers armed with guns in 10 speedboats fired shots and attempted to board the general cargo ship at anchor.  The sh
2007-93
NIGERA:   Product tanker boarded and robbed 27 Apr at 0140 UTC, in position 06-17.0N  003:21.7E, Lagos outer anchorage.  Two robbers armed, with long knives, boarded the product  tanker at anchor.  The alarm was raised and the crew alerted.  The robbers
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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.
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FPSO VESSEL
NIGERIA:   Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel (MYSTRAS) attacked, hostages taken early 3 May while at anchor 55 NM off the coast from Port Harcourt, Okono Oil Field. The Italian oil firm (Eni SpA) confirmed hostages were taken from
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BANGLADESH:  Bulk carrier reported robbery 23 Sept 07, Kutubdia anchorage, Chittagong.  While carrying out anti piracy rounds, the ship's crew found the forecastle stores door lock broken and ships stores missing. Even though there were a number of shore
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INDONESIA: At 1950 LT off the port of Palembang, several pirates hijacked a tanker, enroute to Cilacap from Palembang, with a cargo of Palm Oilen. The master reported to TG. Buyut pilot station and they informed the tanker's managers. IMB piracy reportin
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NIGERIA: Passenger vessels boarded, robbed, and personnel injured on 3 OCT 2007 at approximately 0700 local time, Bonny channel. The pirates were said to have hidden in a mangrove and targeted four passenger boats. While some of the pirates boarded the v
2007-249
GULF OF OMAN:  Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 4 Oct 07 at 1040 local time/0640 UTC, while underway in position 25-22N  058-05E, approximately 12.5 NM from the Iranian coastline. The vessel was approached by three suspicious high speed craft.
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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
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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 c
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GUINEA:   Bulk Carrier boarded and robbed 3 Oct 07 at 0300 UTC, Conakry anchorage.   Duty crew on the vessel noticed two robbers stealing from the ship stores on the forecastle. The alarm was raised and the whistle sounded.  The crew mustered and directe
2007-253
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 29 Sept 07 at 1458 UTC while underway in position 13-52N 050-35E. The vessel noticed an unlit suspicious craft at a distance of 7.2NM via radar.  The master altered course and increased speed. The suspici
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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
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NIGERIA: Security vessel attacked, 19 Mar 08, late evening, Bonny River in the vicinity of the port of Onne, Nigeria. Around 15 unknown gunmen aboard a speedboat attacked a security vessel as it travelled along the Bonny River towards Onne, a major oil i
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Seismic Support Vessel
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
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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 speed
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(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 app
2008-79
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 boun
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BRAZIL: Yacht boarded, robbed 21 Jan 08 at 0100 local time while at anchorage in position 01-27.43S 48-30.53W, 200 meters from the ferry quay, Port Belem, per 23 Mar 08 reporting. While in bed asleep, the crew of two woke up to two men with pistols to th
2008-81
GHANA: Chemical tanker boarded 23 Mar 08 at 0055 local time, Tema anchorage. Three robbers boarded the vessel. The duty crew noticed the robbers and informed the bridge. The duty officer raised the alarm and sounded the ship's whistle for crew muster. Th
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SHIPYARD
NIGERIA: Explosion at the NNS Pathfinder Shipyard, three boats and barge destroyed, causalities involved 21 Mar 08 in the early morning, Port Harcourt. At least five sailors were reported dead as a result of an explosion that tore through the naval jetty
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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
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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
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Militants
Naval Houseboat
NIGERIA: Naval Houseboat attacked 16 Jul 08 at 0200 local time, Bonny, Rivers State. The vessel was guarding oil installation facilities belonging to Shell Petroleum Development, when local sources claimed that more than 30 militants in speedboats attack
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NIGERIA: Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 15 Jul 08 at 0315 local time, 0115 UTC, at Port Harcourt. The ship's captain stated that five heavily armed militants boarded the Norwegian vessel. A rescue centre spokesperson stated that there were 8-10 armed pirat
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INDIA: Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) reportedly fired upon fishing vessel, fishermen killed 12 Jul 08, early morning, off Point Calimere. According to an injured fisherman on board the vessel at the time, two of his fellow fishermen were killed by the SLN in an
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INDONESIA: General cargo vessel boarded, robbed 11 Jul 08 at 0655 local time while in position 06-02.54S 106-53.68E, Jakarta Anchorage. Robbers attempted to board the vessel on four different occasions before finally succeeding. The robbers stole ship¿s
2008-242
JAMAICA: Yacht (JACKAROO) reported attempted boarding 8 Jul 08, while underway, passing Point Morant. The vessel was reportedly approached from astern by two heavily armed men in a 20 ft canoe motor boat. They attempted to board on the starboard side, be
2008-243
HAITI: General cargo ship boarded, robbed 13 Jul 08 at 2040 local time while in position 18-34N 072-24W, Port Au Prince Anchorage. The duty AB on board the vessel noticed six robbers on the forecastle stealing ships stores. Ship alert was raised and the
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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 d
2008-245
Passenger Boat
NIGERIA: Passenger boat attacked by unidentified gunmen 19 Jul 08, near Obioku, Nembe, Bayelsa State. A vessel traveling to Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital, with reportedly seven passengers including four Joint Task Force (JTF) soldiers was reported m
2008-246
NIGERIA: Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 16 Jul 08 at 0028 UTC while in position 04-40.37N 007-06.23E, Bonny River Anchorage. Eight armed and two unarmed militants boarded the vessel via a barge alongside. They incapacitated the local security guards and en
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GULF OF ADEN:   Yacht reported suspicious approach 21 Mar (per 1 May reporting) at 0950 local time, while underway in position 14-03.6N  04907.0E, approximately 17NM off the coast Yemen. Two suspicious vessels approached the yacht underway, at high speed
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MALAYSIA:   Crude oil tanker (BUNGA KELANA 5) boarded and robbed at anchorage 27 Apr, at 0230 local time in position 01-18.9N   104-14.4E, approximately 4NM southwest of Pulau Mungging.  Four robbers armed with long knives boarded the tanker, as it was c
2007-98
INDONESIA:   LNG tanker (ECHIGO MARU) boarded 25 Apr, at 1830 UTC (26 Apr 0230 local time) while anchoring in position 01-04N   103-31E, off Karimun Island.  An oiler noticed four armed robbers in the steering room of the LNG tanker, during anchoring ope
2007-99
INDONESIA:   Tanker reported attempted boarding 23 Apr, at 2100 UTC in position 06-14S   108-26E, Balongan Anchorage.  Five robbers in a boat attempted to board the tanker from the starboard quarter, by using a grappling hook.  The duty AB spotted them a
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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 o
2007-101
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
2007-102
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 w
2007-103
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
2007-104
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 Isl
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INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 3 May at 0315 local time, while berthed in position 01-11.7S   116-46.8E, Balikpapan Port.  Robbers boarded the bulk carrier, while the crew and officers were busy, during the carrier's final stages of cargo o
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INDIA: Vessel boarded, robbed 8 Oct 07, in Panaji off the Yermal coast in Udupi district of Karnataka. Unknown persons in two canoes reportedly climbed into a rented boat carrying six scientists from the Waltair-Vishkhapatnam based regional centre Nation
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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
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INDONESIA: Bulk Carrier reported suspicious approach 7 Oct 07 at 0210 local time while underway in position 01:14.2N-104:59.3E, off Bitan Islands. The alarm was raised and the ship whistle sounded.  After mustering the crew, the boat moved away. The Sing
2007-258
GULF OF OMAN:  At 0640Z nine pirates armed with guns, wearing masks in three high speed crafts approached a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm and crew mustered on forward and aft stations. Anti-piracy measures implemented. After around two hours
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HAITI: Refrigerated cargo vessel boarded, robbed 10 Oct 07 between 2200 and 2300 local time, in position 18-33.4N - 072-23.1W, at sector B and sector J Port Au Prince anchorage. Three perpetrators reportedly boarded the two vessels by climbing up with lo
2007-260
MOROCCO: Chemical tanker boarded, 19 Oct 07 at 0230 local time, while at berth in  Safi port. Thirty robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. The crew confronted the  robbers at the gangway and the alarm was raised. The robbers threatened the crew w
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FPSO
NIGERIA: Floating Production Storage and Offloading FPSO (MYSTRAS) attacked,  hostages kidnapped 26 Oct 07, shortly before dawn, 20 miles south of Bonny Island oil and gas export complex, Lagos. The gunmen overpowered an oil industry vessel and used it t
2007-262
NIGERIA: Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels attacked, support  vessel hijacked, oil workers kidnapped, 20 Oct 07 at approximately 2045 local time,  off Bayelsa State. The FPSO vessels belong to Shell Petroleum Development Company
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NIGERIA: General cargo vessel boarded 18 Oct 07 at 0200 local time in position 04-29.2N - 007-10.7E, Bonny Inland anchorage. During heavy rain, robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. They tied-up the duty AB and took the OS as hostage to open
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GULF OF ADEN: Cruise Ship (LE PONANT) hijacked 04 Apr 08 at 0948 UTC while underway in position 13-20N 050-23E, 80NM north of Caluula, Somalia. The French maritime transport company CMA-CGM and the French government confirmed that the vessel had been sei
2008-86
GULF OF ADEN: Fishing vessel hijacked 02 Apr 08 at 1300 local time while in position 11-14.9N 047-15.5E, 10NM off the coast of Somalia. An offshore supply vessel picked up two small boats on radar moving towards a research vessel. The Somaliland Coast Gu
2008-87
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 02 Apr 08 at 0220 UTC while underway in position 12-57.4N 049-04.8E, 67NM off coast of Yemen. A high speed motor boat traveling at approximately 25kts suddenly stopped approximately 1 mile off the starboa
2008-88
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker fired upon 01 Apr 08 at 0915 local time while underway in position 13-45.81N 049-18.79E, 36NM off the coast of Yemen. The vessel was later reportedly chased by another five speedboats while in position 14-00.96N 049-42.09E, 41NM off
2008-89
GULF OF ADEN: Merchant ship fired upon 29 Mar 08, while underway in position 14-12.2N 050-44.8E, 66NM off coast of Yemen. Three boats with armed men onboard approached the vessel and attempted to board. The vessel began evasive maneuvers and raised the s
2008-90
INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel reported several suspicious approaches 31 Mar 08 at 1020 local time, while underway in position 06-41.7N 057-59.98E, 450NM east of the coast of Somalia. A suspicious fishing vessel was sailing on the opposite course, on the starboard
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INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 19 Mar 08 at 0312 UTC while underway in position 10-46.8N 066-44.5E, in the Arabian Sea. The suspicious craft was detected about 6NM ahead of the vessel. The vessel altered to keep clear of the craft, how
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GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (STELLA MARIS) hijacked 20 Jul 08 at 0430 local time/0011 UTC while underway in position 13:16N-050:02E, approximately 87NM northwest of Caluula, Somalia. The vessel was enroute Suez when UKMTO Dubai was alerted via INMARSAT th
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Suspisious Approach
GULF OF ADEN: Container ship reported aggressive skiffs 18 Jul 08 at 0720 UTC while steaming in position 12-47.5N 051-02E, approximately 48NM north of Caluula, Somalia. Two, six meter yellow fiberglass crafts with 5-6 heavily armed men chased the vessel.
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GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker fired upon 15 Jul 08 at 1030 local time while underway in position 13-31N 049-11E, 131NM northwest of Caluula, Somalia. The vessel was enroute Red Sea to Dahej, India when the master reported two boats in vicinity at the tim
2008-251
GULF OF ADEN: Container ship reported suspicious approach 15 Jul 08 at 0735 local time, 125NM northwest of Caluula, Somalia. Vessel was approached by two speedboats, which finally turned away (Operator, UKMTO).
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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
2008-254
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded, 20 Jul 08 at 0155 local time, 1NM from buoy no. 2, Belawan Anchorage. The duty watchman onboard the vessel noticed robbers trying to open the watertight door to the forecastle store. He immediately reported to the OOW who
2008-255
LPG Tanker
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. Th
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Personal Craft
CANARY ISLANDS: Personal craft boarded, robbed 23 Jul 08, at Pontoon 17, Muelle Deportivo de Las Palmas.  Personal craft was docked wide open at the head of pontoon number 17 with lock on the gate.  Burglars boarded vessel at night while owners slept, st
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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 steer
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GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 1 Feb 10 at 1150 UTC while underway in position  15-18.2N  052-32E, approximately 200NM northeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The captain reported being chased by a vessel and seeing a mother ship in the vici
2010-37
INDONESIA:   General cargo ship boarded 29 Jan 10 at 0300 local time while anchored in position 06-00.5S  105-56.5E, Ciwandan anchorage. Four robbers in a speedboat approached  the vessel from the port quarter. One robber boarded by using a hook attached
2010-38
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 repor
2010-39
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier (ARIELLA) fired upon 5 Feb 10 at 0600 UTC while underway in position  13-00N  048-45E, approximately 93NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Six armed men in a speedboat opened fire on the vessel while underway. The vessel raise
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BARGE/TUG BOAT
BAY OF BENGAL:   Barge (RAPID 3312), tug (TOPNICHE 7) robbed 10 Feb 10 at 1137 local time while underway in position 20-24.61N  092-15.56E, approximately 40NM northwest of Sittwe, Burma. Two robbers in a boat named (MAYER DUAI) boarded the barge and stol
2010-41
MALAYSIA:   Tug (ASTA) missing, reportedly hijacked 6 Feb 10 while underway in position 02-59.4N  104-00.6E, off Pulau Tioman.  The tug, towing the barge (CALLISTA) departed Singapore on 5 Feb 10. At about 0130 on 6 Feb 10, the vessel (AGENT) reported lo
2010-42
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.
2010-43
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. Mast
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CONAKRY, GUINEA:  Pirates armed with rifles boarded a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, crew locked all access doors, mustered on bridge and hide in a safe place. Pirates tried to gain entry into the locked accommodation door but were unsucc
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INDIA:   Tanker boarded 14 Feb 10 at 0835 local time while anchored in Vishakhapatnam.   One boat with three robbers approached the vessel from the port side. When the boat did not cross the bows the master raised the alarm. As the crew went forward to i
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GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel (BARAKAALE I) fired upon 21 Feb 10 while underway in position 13-07N  047-37E, 120NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Master reported coming under fire from at least one skiff with men onboard. During the attempted boarding, the mas
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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
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GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 9 Nov 08 at 0940 UTC while underway in position 13-08N 047-01E. Two armed blue speedboats began pursuing the vessel. The vessels alarm was raised and all crew mustered. The speedboats then abandoned it'
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GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 11 Nov 08 at 0715 local time while underway in position 12-45N 046-04E. The vessels bridge team detected two suspicious speedboats with three to four people armed with guns onboard each boat. A
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GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach on 14 Nov 08 at 0635 UTC while underway in position 13-21N 047-18E. The deck watch reported three small speedboats approaching from the port side approximately nine miles out with about three p
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GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier fired upon on 13 Nov 08 at 0630 local time while underway in position 13-28N 049-21E. Six pirates in a fast speedboat approached the vessel. The master raised the alarm, took evasive maneuvers, and the crew activated fire hos
2008-440
GULF OF ADEN:   Oil tanker reported suspicious approach on 12 Nov 08 at 1610 local time while underway in position 12-33N 045-10E. Vessel reported being chased by four speedboats with approximately two to four pirates onboard each, armed with automatic w
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GULF OF ADEN:   Oil tanker reported suspicious approach on 14 Nov 08 at 0325 UTC while underway in position 12-32N 045-21E. A small boat with four persons onboard approached the tanker from 2NM away with a speed of 25kts. Master ordered rocket parachutes
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel (TANYO 8) hijacked 14 Nov 08 early morning while off the coast of Kenya.  The Chinese vessel was hijacked by pirates armed with rocket launchers and automatic weapons while it was fishing off the coast of Kenya, according t
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 13 Nov 08 while underway in position 04-51S 044-51E, off the coast of Kenya. Master of the vessel reported to RCC Halifax that they were being chased and fired upon by pirates in a speedboat. The master increased
2008-444
REEFER VESSEL
INDIAN OCEAN:   Reefer vessel fired upon 10 Nov 08 at 1005 UTC while underway in position 01-12N 050-41E, approximately 250NM off the coast of Somalia. Armed pirates in two white speedboats approached the vessel from astern. One boat approached the ship'
2008-445
BANGLADESH:   Oil tanker boarded 7 Nov 08 at 2055 local time in Chittagong anchorage A. Five robbers boarded an oil tanker at anchorage. They jumped overboard with sighted by the ship¿s crew. Nothing was reported stolen and no injury to the crew (IMB).
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GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel reported attempted hijacking 1 Jan 09 at 1730 local time while underway in position 14-36N 051-07E, per 18 Mar 09 reporting. Eight men in a speed boat armed with machine guns and an RPG approached the vessel. The men in the speed b
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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 si
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 22 Mar 09 at 0840 UTC while underway in position 02-26S 051-11E, approximately 395NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Seven men in two white colored speed boats chased the vessel armed with AK47s and RPGs. They o
2009-126
380 NM OFF MOGADISHIU, SOMALIA:  While underway a bulk carrier was chased by two boats with pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPGs. Pirates fired upon the vessel. Vessel increased speed, made evasive maneuvers. Later, the boats aborted the attempt
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Vehicle carrier fired upon 22 Mar 09 at 1307 UTC while underway in position 02-46S 052-11E, approximately 500NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two speed boats with pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPGs chased and opened fire on
2009-128
INDIAN OCEAN:   Dhow (AL RAFIQUEI) boarded, robbed 21 Mar 09 at 0600 local time while underway in position 04-11N 050-25E, approximately 130NM east of Hobyo, Somalia. Men in speed boats chased the dhow and then boarded it. They stole ship's stores and cr
2009-129
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 20 Mar 09 at 1002 local time while underway in position 07-51S 045-04E, approximately 330NM east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Five armed men in a boat chased the vessel while underway. The captain raised
2009-130
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier (TITAN) hijacked 19 Mar 09 at 1430 UTC while underway in position 12-35N 047-21E. Six men in a speed boat armed with AK47s and pistols boarded and hijacked the vessel. The pirates are in control of the vessel and sailing her
2009-131
INDIAN OCEAN:   Cargo vessel fired upon 23 Mar 09 at 1740 local time while underway in position 02-28N 050-49E, approximately 215NM off the coast of Somalia. Vessel sighted a mother ship vessel ahead launching two skiffs with lengths about 6-7m. The men
2009-132
HAITI:   Chemical tanker boarded 25 Mar 09 at 0020 local time while anchored in Port au Prince outer anchorage. A watchman onboard the vessel spotted two robbers armed with knives  on the forecastle deck. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Upon
2009-133
BAB-EL-MANDEB:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 20 Mar 09 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 13-42N  042-27E. Men in two speed boats armed with machine guns chased the vessel. The boats crossed the ship's bow and came onto the port side. The cap
2009-134
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 20 Mar 09 at 0600 local time while underway in position 13-07N 049-12E. A suspicious craft was sighted by a nearby tanker and approached her port bow heading towards the stern. The tanker contacted coal
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 4 Jul 09 at 1800 UTC while underway in position 14-51.3N  058-29.8E, approximately 220NM southeast of Sawqirah, Oman. The master of the vessel reported that one small boat approached the vessel du
2009-327
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).
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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 Ma
2009-329
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 sa
2009-330
75NM OFF MIRI, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA:  Twelve pirates, in a seven meter long, unlit boat approached a container ship underway. They chased the ship and tried to get alongside. Alarm raised, took evasive maneuvers, alerted crewmembers and master fired rocket
2009-331
BONNY RIVER PORT HARCOURT NIGERIA:  Heavily armed pirates in two speedboats, seven in each boat approached and opened fired on a bulk carrier at anchor. The vessel immediately heaved anchor and proceeded to open seas for safety reasons. One crew member i
2009-332
BRAZIL:   Bulk carrier robbed 27 Jul 09 at 2355 local time while anchored in position  01-05.41S - 048-29.08W, Mosqueiro anchorage. Robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel at anchor. They tied up the watch officer's hands and stole ship's stores bef
2009-333
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 rubb
2009-334
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel fired upon 4 Aug 09 at 1310 UTC while underway in position 13-32N - 048-50E. Eight men in a 7-8m long, blue wooden boat armed with automatic weapons  approached the vessel from the stern and opened fire. The general alarm was sound
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LPG TANKER
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 be
2009-337
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, accordin
2009-338
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier fired upon 3 Aug 09 at 1500 UTC while underway in position  13-46.5N  050-42.3E. Ten heavily armed pirates in two boats fired upon the vessel  underway. The pirates failed to board the vessel due to evasive action taken by th
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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,
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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
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GUATEMALA: Sailboat boarded, robbed, US passenger killed 9 Aug 08, in the evening while at anchorage, Lake Izabal. Four perpetrators armed with long machetes, boarded the vessel, possibly swimming from shore. The perpetrators assaulted the couple and dem
2008-271
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo vessel (THOR STAR) hijacked 12 Aug 08 at 1418 UTC while underway in position 13-07.35N 050-10.75E, 75NM northwest of Caluula. A Yemeni naval official reportedly stated that the ship sent out a distress signal after coming under heavy
2008-272
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 attack
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INDONESIA: Product tanker boarded 06 Aug 08 at 2330 local time, Belawan port. Robbers boarded the vessel while at anchorage by climbing the anchor chain. They opened the forecastle store and attempted to steal ship¿s stores. The duty crew noticed them a
2008-275
ECUADOR: Refrigerated cargo ship boarded, robbed 13 Aug 08 at 0130 local time, Outer Anchorage, Guayaquil. Duty watchman onboard the vessel spotted two robbers hiding behind a 40 container. They had stolen the ships stores from the paint locker and lower
2008-276
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
2008-277
NIGERIA: Nigerian Navy (NN) clash with unidentified gunmen 15 Aug 08, Niger Delta, southern Rivers State. Two naval vessels were on patrol, heading to a base near a Royal Dutch Shell PLC installation when attackers in speedboats fired on their convoy, pr
2008-279
Bulk Cargo Vessel
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk cargo reported suspicious approach 21 Aug 08 at 0920 local time/0620 UTC, while underway in position 13-15.8N 048-52.8E, approximately 50NM off the Yemen coast. The vessel detected two boats. The first boat was of dark grey without a s
2008-446
INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 5 Nov 2008 at 0300 local time in position 03:40S ¿ 114:26E, Taboneo anchorage, Kalimantan. Four robbers armed with catapults, knives, and hacksaws boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They threatened the duty crew
2008-447
Bonny Outer Road, Nigeria:  Six robbers armed with automatic weapons opened fire at a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor. Robbers in a speedboat circled 4 times around the ship and left. No injury to crew.
2008-448
CEMENT CARRIER
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.
2008-449
Gulf of Aden:  Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. Further details are awaited.
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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.
2008-451
CARRIER
COLOMBIA:  Cement carrier boarded and robbed on 13 Nov 08 at 1000 UTC while at anchor, Cartagena. Robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded the vessel, tied up one  crewmember and stole ships stores. The coast guard boarded vessel for investigation (IM
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NIGERIA:  Refrigerated cargo ship reported being fired upon on 16 Nov 08 at 0430 UTC while at anchor in position 04:08N-006:50E, Bonny outer road. Robbers in a speedboat circled  the ship four times and then left. There was no injury to the crew (IMB).
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GULF OF ADEN:  Fishing vessel (EKAWATNAVA 5) was hijacked on 18 Nov 08 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 14:17.15N-050:15.7E. There are twelve crewmembers onboard (IMB). UPDATE: The fishing vessel was destroyed and subsequently sunk later the same d
2008-454
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier (DELIGHT) was hijacked on 18 Nov 08 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 14:23N-051:05E. Further details on this incident are awaited (IMB).
2008-455
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (CHEMSTAR VENUS) hijacked on 15 November at 0915 UTC while underway in position 12-51N 046-43E. At 0907 UTC the ship transmitted VHF distress call stating armed pirates were attacking their vessel. At 0910 UTC the ship transmitted
2008-456
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel fired upon 11 Nov 08 at 0415 UTC while underway in position 13-50N 049-22E. Vessel was approached parallel by one boat with five persons onboard at a speed of approximately 8 kts. A second boat approached from the north at approxim
2008-457
GULF OF ADEN:   Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach on 10 Nov 08 at 1505 UTC while underway in position 13-38N 048-44E. The vessel was approached and chased by a fast boat from the starboard side that tried to position itself along the side of the
2008-458
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 14 Nov 08 at 2134 UTC while underway in position 04-25S 048-58E. Pirates heavily armed with automatic weapons and RPGs in two speedboats chased and fired upon a container ship underway. The master increased speed
2008-459
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 t
2009-135
INDIAN OCEAN:   Chemical tanker (BOW ASIR) hijacked 26 Mar 09 at 0745 UTC while underway in position 02-26S 048-11E, approximately 315NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Armed pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel. There are 23 crew members onboard. Th
2009-136
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker (NIPAYIA) hijacked 25 Mar 09 at 1503 UTC while underway in position 01-42N 053-41E, approximately 370NM east/southeast of Hobyo, Somalia. Armed pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel while underway. Nineteen crewmember are being h
2009-137
INDIAN OCEAN:   Research vessel reported suspicious approach 25 Mar 09 at 0730 UTC while underway in position 00-24N 056-01E, approximately 600NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two speed boats chased the vessel while underway. The boats eventually abandoned
2009-138
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier fired upon 25 Mar 09 at 0506 UTC while underway in position 07-55S 046-52E, approximately 440NM east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. While underway, vessel was chased and fired upon by two speed boats from either side of the vess
2009-139
CATAMARAN
INDIAN OCEAN:   Catamaran (SERENITY) hijacked Mar 09 based on 25 Mar 09 reporting while en route Madagascar from Seychelles. The vessel was transiting to Madagascar on 28 Feb 09 but had not reported its whereabouts since its departure. One of the hostage
2009-140
BANGLADESH:   Container ship robbed 15 Mar 09 at 0715 local time while anchored in Chittagong anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and broke open the rope locker, stealing  ship¿s stores. They were not spotted by the crew (IMB).
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NIGERIA:   Chemical tanker reported attempted boarding 26 Mar 09 at 2220 local time while at Lagos anchorage. The vessels crew noticed a boat with several persons armed with machine guns, RPGs, and machetes attempting to climb onboard with the use of a r
2009-142
GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker reported attempted boarding 29 Mar 09 at 2123 local time while underway in position 11-50N 044-53E. Men in a speed boat approached and attempted to board the vessel by using metal hooks and ropes. A crew member on watch he
2009-143
GERMAN NAVY TANKER
GULF OF ADEN:   German navy tanker (FGS SPESSART) fired upon 29 Mar 09 at 1204 UTC while underway in position 12-57N 049-31E. Seven pirates in a skiff opened fire on the naval ship, mistaking it for a merchant vessel. Men on the ship returned fire, forci
2009-144
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel fired upon 28 Mar 09 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 12-25N 046-25E. The vessel was approached by one skiff with seven men onboard armed with AK-47s. The men in the skiff fired shots in the air upon their approach. Coalition
2009-145
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 1 Apr 09 at 1251 UTC while underway in position  09:00N - 059:03E, approximately 340NM southeast of Socotra Island. The captain spotted a speed boat approaching the vessel at a speed of 17kts. The maste
2009-146
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 1 Apr 09 at 1130 UTC while underway in position 13-50N 055:15E, approximately 90NM northeast of Socotra Island. A dhow described as having a brown hull and blue superstructure with a length of 30 meters
2009-339
INDIAN OCEAN:   General cargo ship fired upon 16 Aug 09 at 1250 UTC while underway in position  06-17.3N  054-41.2E, approximately 320NM east of Garacad. Two skiffs launched from a mother ship chased the vessel and opened fire with automatic weapons and
2009-340
BOMA ANCHORAGE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO:  Two robbers armed with sticks boarded a refridgerated cargo ship at anchor. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers jumped in the water and escaped. Traffic contro
2009-341
MALAYSIA:   Tanker (KIRANA TRITYA) boarded 15 Aug 09 at 0345 local time while anchored in position 01-18.9N  104-16.19E, approximately 3NM south of Tanjong Ramunia. Three robbers climbed onboard the vessel from a small wooden fast boat on the starboard s
2009-342
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier (ELGIZNUR CEBI) fired upon 14 Aug 09 at 0320 UTC while underway in position 12-35N  047-25E. Five men armed with automatic weapons and an RPG in a speedboat opened fire on the vessel. The master conducted evasive maneuvers to
2009-343
KAKINADA, INDIA:  Six robbers on a fishing boat approached a chemical tanker at anchor. Two of the robbers tried to board the vessel from starboard side midships using hooks. The duty officer raised alarm, sounded the foghorn and reported to the port con
2009-344
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel fired upon 26 Aug 09 at 0829 UTC while underway in position 13-09N  048-45E. The vessel reported coming under fire by one small cargo vessel with a blue hull with 14 people onboard. The vessel changed course and managed to evade th
2009-345
MOIN ANCHORAGE, COSTA RICA:  Two robbers boarded a container ship by using hooks. Duty watchman alerted the master and crew. On noticing the crew robbers jumped overboard and escaped without stealing anything. Local authorities informed.
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APAPA PORT, LAGOS, NIGERIA:  Four robbers boarded a chemical tanker at berth and threatened the duty watchman with a gun. The robbers stole ship's properties and escaped by boat. Local authorities informed, no one injured.
2009-347
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
2009-348
INDIAN OCEAN:  Vessel fired upon 27 Aug 09 at 0230 UTC while underway in position 00-08N  044-50E, approximately 140NM northeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Vessel reported coming under fire by four skiffs firing RPGs. UKMTO reported the vessel had increased sp
2009-349
DOUALA PORT, CAMEROON:  Armed robbers in two skiffs approached a tanker restricted in her ability to maneuver. One skiff managed to throw a hook and line over the vessel. The alert crew raised the alarm switched on the deck lights and mustered. Seeing al
2009-350
MAMONAL INNER ANCHORAGE, COLOMBIA:  Robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor, unnoticed and stole ship's property and escaped. Duty crew observed the padlock of the forward store broken and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and searched the area and foun
2009-351
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
2008-280
Hijacking
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker (IRENE) hijacked 21 Aug 08 at 0358 UTC, while underway in position 14-26.42N 049-56.46E, 45NM east of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel is transporting approximately 10,000 mt of chemical / flammable cargo. There are 19 crewmemb
2008-281
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (IRAN DEYANAT) hijacked 21 Aug 08 at 0223 UTC, while underway in position 13-49.3N 050-23.9E, approximately 82NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel was fired upon and boarded, no further information. It is reported that
2008-282
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk cargo reported suspicious approach 20 Aug 08 while underway in position 13-37N 050-11E, 79NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen (UKMTO).
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GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker (BUNGA MELATI DUA) hijacked 19 Aug 08, 1730 local time while underway in position 12-45.2N 047-57.7E, 123NM southwest of Mukulla, Yemen. There are 39 crewmembers onboard the vessel, traveling from Indonesia to Rotterdam with
2008-284
INDONESIA: LPG tanker boarded, robbed 6 Aug 08 at 0400 local time while in position 00-10-19N 117-36-12E: Bontang Anchorage. The duty crew onboard the vessel spotted robbers stealing the ship¿s equipment. The alarm was raised and the crew alerted. Alert
2008-285
CORSICA: Yacht (TIARA) boarded, robbed 24 Aug 08 at 2340 local time, while at anchorage in position 41-30.3N 009-16E, Golfe de Porto Novo. Four armed masked men in a speedboat boarded the vessel and robbed the passengers and crew of more than 100,000 eur
2008-286
NIGERIA: Oil supply vessel (BENUE) hijacked 24 Aug 08 at 1440 UTC, Bonny Channel, Rivers State. The vessel was traveling from Agbami oilfield to Onne when it was seized by unknown militants. The vessel is owned by West Africa Offshore and has a crew of e
2008-287
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach 26 Aug 08 at 1040 local time/0740 UTC while underway in position 13-30N 048-34E, 87NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. While transiting the Gulf of Aden the vessel reported a number of suspicious boa
2008-288
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 26 Aug 08 while underway near Aden, Yemen. A vessel heard an announcement on VHF Ch. 16 that another near by vessel stated that it had spotted three speedboats traveling at 22kts and getting off a reporte
2008-289
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach 24 Aug 08 at 0655 local time while underway in position 12-49N 050-30E, 52NM north northwest of Caluula, Somalia. The vessel reported a suspicious craft approaching. The suspicious craft¿s speed wa
2008-290
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk cargo vessel fired upon 23 Aug 08 at 1605 local time, while underway in position 14-11.3N 050-20.3E, 68NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The master of the vessel reported that it had been fired upon and there were shots on the bridge.
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GULF OF ADEN: Cargo vessel fired upon 23 Aug 08 at 1708 local time/1008 UTC, while underway in position 14-16N 050-19.40E, 65NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The master reported the vessel had been fired upon. The master raised the alarm, increased its
2008-460
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.
2008-461
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.
2008-462
Gulf of Aden:  Chemical tanker (BISCAGLIA) hijacked 28 Nov 08 at 0447 UTC while underway in position 13-49N 049-44E. Information received from the owners confirmed the tanker had been hijacked. The tanker was reportedly carrying a cargo of vegetale oil w
2008-463
GULF OF ADEN:  Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach on 23 Nov 08 while underway in position 14:03N-049:43E. The vessel took evasive maneuvering and later reported they avoided the boarding and were safe (IMB).
2008-464
GULF OF ADEN:  Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach on 23 Nov 08 while underway in position 13:59.41N-049:34.33E. The master reported two suspicious speedboats in the vicinity of the vessel. The vessel was able to contact another vessel in the area
2008-465
MALAYSIA:   Tanker (KIRAN DWITYA) robbed on 22 Nov 08 at 0230 local time while at anchorage in position 01-18.25N 104-12.34E, approximately 2nm south of Tanjon Ayam, Johor. The tanker was performing tank cleaning when five robbers armed with a pistol and
2008-466
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).
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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
2008-468
Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria:   Armed robbers in a small craft boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They stole ship's property and escaped before the duty A/B raised the alarm. The craft was observed approaching another vessel. The tanker warned the vessel.
2008-469
Gulf of Aden:   Two pirate boats with three pirates in each boat attempted to intercept a passenger ship underway. Master sighted a gun on the second boat and later the pirates fired upon the ship. Master increased speed and the pirate boats were unable
2008-470
Gulf of Aden:  Two speedboats with ten pirates armed with guns and rockets attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Boats closed the ship's bow and quarter. Master raised alarm, took evasive maneuvers and activated fire hoses. After 25 minutes of chas
2008-471
Gulf of Aden:   Ten speedboats with 3 masked men in each boat cae close to an oil tanker underway. One of these boats came very close and the pirates were sighted as carrying guns. Master raised alarm and took evasive maneuvers. Pirate boats then moved a
2008-472
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
2008-473
Gulf of Aden:   Armed pirates, in two speedboats approached and chased a bulk carrier underway. Master took evasive maneuvers, activated fire hoses and raised alarm. Pirates opened fire but could not board due to anti-piracy measures. Later the pirates g
2009-147
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier fired upon 30 Mar 09 at 1615 local time while underway in position 09:45N ¿ 058:50E, approximately 300NM southeast of Socotra Island. A speed boat approached the vessel while a mother ship was sighted further back. The men i
2009-148
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship reported suspicious approach 28 Mar 09 at 1555 local time while underway in position 07-21S 046-44E, approximately 420NM east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A high speed boat launched from a mother ship chased the vessel. The
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PASSENGER SHIP
INDIAN OCEAN:   Passenger ship (INDIAN OCEAN EXPLORER) hijacked 27 Mar 09 while underway in position 08-30S 046-30E, approximately 420NM east of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Owners have confirmed that the vessel has been hijacked. Seven crewmembers are  repo
2009-150
GULF OF ADEN: PIRATES IN A SPEED BOAT APPROACHED AND ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A CHEMICAL TANKER UNDERWAY BY USING METAL HOOKS AND ROPES. ALERT CREW PREVENTED THE BOARDING AND INFORMED DUTY OFFICER ON BRIDGE. VESSEL MADE EVASIVE MANOEUVERES AND ESCAPED FROM THE
2009-151
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 CONT
2009-152
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.
2009-153
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.
2009-154
M/V MAERSK ALABAMA
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.
2009-155
INDIAN OCEAN: A yacht with seven crew departed from Seychelles. Pirates boarded and hijacked it. On 04 Jan 09 the master contacted the owners to inform that the yacht had been hijacked. The pirates are believed to be sailing the yacht to the Somali coast
2009-156
THREE PIRATES
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 he
2009-157
TWO WHITE SPEED BOATS
UKNOWN VESSEL
BAB-EL-MANDEB:  Vessel reported suspicious approach 26 Mar 09 at 1828 local time while underway in position 12-38N 043-18E, per 7 Apr 09 reporting. Two white colored speed boats were sighted with five men onboard each. They approached from the port quart
2009-158
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier hijacked 6 Apr 09 at 0620 UTC while underway in position 12-33N 049-02E.  The vessel was boarded and hijacked by pirates while underway. The vessel was reportedly carrying iron and had a crew of 24 (IMB, AP).
2009-159
WHITE CRAFT
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported attempted boarding 20 Mar 09 at 0530 local time while underway in position 13-10N 049-13E, per 6 Apr 09 reporting. A white craft with blue stripes was sighted at the starboard bow heading towards the vessel. At a distance
2009-352
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:  Duty watchmen on an anchored vessel noticed a speed boat come alongside. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped. Authorities informed but no re
2009-353
MALAYASIA:   Tanker (MMM KINGSTON) reported attempted boarding 14 Sep 09 at 0445 local time while anchored in position 01-18.3N  104-12.56E, approximately 2NM south of Tanjung Ayam. Six men armed with long knives attempted to board the vessel from a spee
2009-354
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
2009-355
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier robbed 15 Sep 09 at 2200 local time while anchored in position  22-09.4N  091-47.2E, Chittagong anchorage. Twelve robbers armed with long knives  boarded the vessel from the stern. They took the stern duty watchman hostage and
2009-356
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 m
2009-357
MALAYSIA:   Tanker (PACIFIC HARMONY) reported attempted boarding 14 Sep 09 at 0240 local time while anchored in position 01-18.5N  104-13.8E, approximately 2NM south of Tanjung Ayam. Five men attempted to board the vessel from a boat. The duty watch rais
2009-358
INDONESIA:   Container ship robbed 13 Sep 09 at 2150 local time while anchored in position  03-56.7N  098-46.1E, Belawan anchorage. Robbers with long knives boarded the ship  while anchored. The duty watch spotted the robbers and informed the duty office
2009-359
NIGERIA:  Cargo ship robbed 20 Sep 09 at 0815 local time while underway in position  03-59N  006-46E, Bonny River. Six armed men boarded the vessel, stealing ship's stores and cash. They ransacked the crew cabins stole personl belongings and left the ves
2009-360
GULF OF ADEN:  General cargo ship (BBC PORTUGAL) fired upon 20 Sep 09 at 1545 local time while underway in position 12-49.48N 048-11.82E. One speed boat with seven armed men onboard approached the vessel. The master activated counter-piracy measures, and
2009-361
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier fired upon 19 Sep 09 at 0645 UTC while underway in position 13-52N 051-07E. Approximately seven armed men in a six meter long, while colored skiff fired upon the vessel. They attempted to board the vessel but were unable to do
2008-292
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 23 Aug 08 at 0630 UTC while underway in position 13-16.9N 042-55.3E, 53NM north northwest of Caluula, Somalia. A white colored speedboat with five persons onboard approached the vessel. The alarm was rais
2008-293
Pirate Robbery
INDIA: Chemical tanker boarded, robbed 24 Aug 08 at 0005 local time while at anchorage in position 16-59.7N 082-21.4E, Kakinada. Two robbers boarded the vessel. The robbers attempted to steal the fire wire and other ship stores. Upon hearing the emergenc
2008-294
INDIA: Container ship (OEL DUBAI) boarded, robbed 20 Aug 08 at 0350 local time/2130 UTC while at anchorage in position 09-55N 076-05E, Cochin. Four robbers boarded the vessel from a wooden boat and stole the 10 drums of paint from the paint locker. The s
2008-295
INDONESIA: Vehicle carrier boarded, robbed 12 Aug 08 at 0600 local time while at berth, Jakarta car terminal. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole spare parts of considerable value from the spare parts locker. The incident was unnoticed by the ship¿s cr
2008-278
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo ship (BBC TRINIDAD) hijacked 21 Aug 08 at 0945 UTC while underway in position 12-57.9N 048-56.7E, 107NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel was attacked by two fast crafts. An additional orange mother-ship was spotted during the hi
2008-296
DOMINICA: Yacht boarded 12 Aug 08 at 0415 local time while mooring, Roseau. Two perpetrators boarded the vessel. When an audible alarm sounded, one perpetrator jumped off the vessel, while the other attempted to hide in a small inflatable under the yacht
2008-297
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 bo
2008-298
IVORY COAST: Tanker boarded, robbed 30 Aug 08 at 2330 local time while in position 05-13N 004-02E, Port Abidjan Anchorage. The duty crew onboard the vessel spotted a robber on the poop deck. The bridge was informed and the alarm was raised. The robber ju
2008-299
NIGERIA: Container ship boarded 9 Sep 08 at 2345 local time, Lagos anchorage. Four perpetrators boarded the vessel while drifting from the poop deck. The perpetrators hit the duty watchman causing minor head injuries and escaped with ships stores. The po
2008-300
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
2008-301
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 co
2008-302
NIGERIA: Supply vessel (POLARIS) boarded, robbed 8 Sep 08, 35NM southwest of Bonny. According to media reports, men onboard two speedboats first opened fire on the vessel. The perpetrators boarded the vessel and stole personal belongings and damaging equ
2008-303
NIGERIA: Chemical tanker boarded 25 Aug 08 at 0030 local time while in position 06-10.7N 003-23.8E, Lagos anchorage. Robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel and stole the ships stores. The duty crew spotted them and informed the duty officer, w
2008-474
NIGERIA:   Chemical tanker boarded and robbed on 26 Nov 08 at 0430 local time while at anchorage Lagos. Armed robbers boarded the tanker from a small craft, stole the ships property and escaped before the alarm was raised. The craft was seen approaching
2008-475
GULF OF ADEN:   Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach on 25 NOV 2008 while underway in 13-38N 049-06E. A single craft approximately 2 miles off the starboard side was observed by the watch and Master. The craft increased speed and approached the vess
2008-476
GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker fired upon 3 Dec 08 at 0419 UTC while underway in position 12-59N 047-41E. Speed boat observed approximately 2-3 NM off forward bow. The number of persons onboard the speedboat is unknown, but were carrying firearms due to
2008-477
INDIA:  Indian fishing trawler (KUBER) hijacked on 23 Nov 08 probably near Jakhau. The hijackers were militants involved in the 23 Nov 08 attacks in Mumbai, India. The militants killed four crewmembers and threw their bodies overboard. The captain was ke
2008-478
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 TH
2008-479
TEMA ANCHORAGE, GHANA: FOUR ROBBERS BOARDED A OIL TANKER AT ANCHOR. ROBBERS STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND ESCAPED WHEN NOTICED. NO INJURIES TO CREW.
2008-480
COTAINER SHIP
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 DISTRE
2008-481
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 BELONGI
2008-482
BELAWAN, INDONESIA: ROBBERS BOARDED A CHEMICAL TANKER AT ANCHOR. THEY BROKE THE BOSUN STORE PADLOCK AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES. ATTEMPT TO CONTACT AUTHORITIES WERE FUTILE.
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NIGERIA: GENERAL CARGO VESSEL BOARDED 16 NOV 08 AT 1142Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 05-34N 005-22E, WARRI RIVER, PER 9 DEC REPORTING. SERVERAL SPEEDBOATS WITH HEAVILY ARMED MEN APPROACHED THE VESSEL UNDER PILOTAGE. THEY FIRED WARNING SHOTS INTO THE AIR,
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TWO SPEED BOATS
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 2 Apr 09 at 1300 UTC while underway in position 13-51N 051-14E. Two speed boats, blue and white in color, with three or four persons onboard approached the vessel underway at over 20 kts. The spee
2009-161
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship hijacked 8 Apr 09 at 0430 UTC while underway in position 02-24N 051-40E, approximately 235NM southeast of Hobyo, Somalia. Four pirates in a skiff boarded and hijacked the vessel while underway. The crew of 20 onboard manage
2009-162
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel hijacked 6 Apr 09 at 0300 local time while underway in position 01-50S 055-27E, approximately 585NM off the coast of Somalia. The vessel reported being chased and then boarded by at least one boat. According to the owners o
2009-163
WHITE BOAT
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 5 Apr 09 at 1630 local time while underway in position 01-00S 056-10E, approximately 590NM off the coast of Somalia. The vessel passed a white boat with four men onboard at a speed of 4 kts. The boat in
2009-164
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 4 Apr 09 at 0641 UTC while underway in position 09-24N 058-15E, approximately 280NM southeast of Socotra Island. Six pirates in a speed boat armed with AK-47s chased the vessel underway. The captain contacted the
2009-165
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel hijacked 4 Apr 09 at 0530 UTC while underway in position 02-40S 048-03E, approximately 320NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPGs boarded and hijacked the vessel. There are 24 crewmembers o
2009-166
INDIAN OCEAN:   Yacht (TANIT) hijacked 4 Apr 09, approximately 350NM of Ras Hafun in northeast Somalia. The vessel was boarded and hijacked and reportedly sailing toward Puntland. Further details surrounding the hijacking are still unclear at this time a
2009-167
TWO BLUE SKIFFS
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 2 Apr 09 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 05-31N 056-32E, approximately 420NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia. Two blue skiffs were launched from a mother ship at 8NM abeam from the vessel. Each skiff had four ar
2009-168
MALAYSIA:   Tug robbed 1 Apr 09 at 0510 local time while underway in position 02-30N 104-24E, approximately 6NM northwest of Pulau Aur. Five pirates with masks and armed with knives boarded the tug underway. They stole cash and personal belongings and es
2009-169
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
2009-170
TWO PIRATES
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.
2009-171
INDIAN OCEAN: A bulk carrier underway, detected on radar speed boats approaching own vessel on stbd bow/port bow at a distance or 12nm. As the speed boat increased speed and approached closer with cpa .01nm, master increased speed, all crew mustered, act
2009-362
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 19 Sep 09 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 13-54.2N  051-09.8E. Approximately six armed men in a white colored speedboat attempted to attack the vessel while it was underway with a convoy of t
2009-363
GULF OF ADEN:  Tanker fired upon 19 Sep 09 at 0550 UTC while underway in position   13-52.10N  051-04.17E. Four men armed with machine guns in a six meter long, white colored skiff, fired upon the vessel. The master raised the alarm increased speed, took
2009-364
GULF OF ADEN:  Vessel reported suspicious approach 18 Sep 09 0120 local time while underway in position 14-20.2N  049-47.1E. Men in a small boat approached the vessel and came as close as five meters. The alarm was raised and the crew was alerted. The sm
2009-365
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship reported suspicious approach 16 Sep 09 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 15-20N  056-27.8E, approximately 170NM southeast of Salalah, Oman. A boat drifting on the port beam of the vessel increased speed and approached t
2009-366
INDIA:  Container ship robbed 18 Sep 09 at 0440 local time while anchored in position  21-41.8N  088-01.0E, Sagar road, Kolkata. While anchored robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel from the starboard side when the duty watchman was taking rounds
2009-367
BANGLADESH:  Bulk carrier robbed 22 Sep 09 at 2155 local time while anchored in Chittagong anchorage. Five robbers boarded the vessel from the stern anchor when the duty seaman spotted the suspects on his rounds. Upon encountering the robbers, the duty s
2009-368
INDONESIA:  Tanker robbed 18 Sep 09 at 1927 UTC while anchored in position 03-55.2N  098-45.8E,  Belawan outer anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel via the forecastle by using a rope and a hook. The robbers threatened the fo
2009-369
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 office
2009-370
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
2009-371
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE BANGLADESH:  Duty officer onboard a container ship arrived at poop deck and spotted one robber near entrance to rope store. When duty officer approached the robber, two other robbers armed with long knives began to chase him. He retr
2009-372
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:  Eight robbers armed with long knives in a small wooden fishing boat boarded a product tanker at anchor. Duty bosun sighted them and informed OOW who raised the alarm. Robbers threatened one watchman with long knives, cu
2009-373
GULF OF ADEN:  Eight pirates armed with guns in two high powered speed boats attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive maneuvers, fired parachute signals, activated SSAS and contacted coalition warships for assistance.
2008-304
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 li
2008-305
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 thre
2008-306
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (MONIMA) reported suspicious approach 7 Sep 08 at 1500 local time, while underway in position 13-06.87N 045-41E, approximately 12NM off the Yemen coast. Three speedboats reportedly chased the vessel. The Master contacted the IM
2008-307
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 10 Sep 08 at 0125 UTC while underway in position 15-46N 053-07E. Three suspicious small boats were reportedly following the vessel. Coalition warships were urgently requested to render necessary ass
2008-308
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier (BRIGHT RUBY) hijacked 9 Sep 08 at 0657 UTC while underway in position 13-09N 047-57E, approximately 100NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. There are 21 crewmembers on board the vessel, eight Koreans and 13 Myanmar (IMB, UKMTO).
2008-309
GULF OF ADEN: Container ship reported suspicious approach 8 Sep 08 at 0900 UTC while underway in position 12-54.2N 046-04.2E. Two suspicious speedboats crossed the bow from starboard to port at 20kts approximately 1NM away before altering course towards
2008-310
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 (Oper
2008-311
GULF OF ADEN: IMB reported suspicious vessel, per 8 Sep 08 reporting. A suspicious boat was transmitting the AIS with a different call sign VRWO. The IMO and MMSI number remains unchanged and untraceable. The passing ship reported to have seen the names
2008-312
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 7 Sep 08 at 1020 UTC while underway in position 12-46N 045:54E. Suspected pirates in two speedboats reportedly chased the vessel. The owner contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Center (PRC) for assist
2008-313
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker (FRONT VOYAGER) fired upon 6 Sep 08 at 0950 UTC while underway in position 12-54.9N 047-05.1E, 39NM off the coast of Yemen. The vessel spotted a blue-hulled speedboat with five armed men onboard approximately 6NM away. The speedboat
2008-315
GENERAL CARGO
GULF OF ADEN General cargo fired upon 5 Sep 08 at 0510 UTC, while underway in position 12-57N 047-04E, 118NM east of Aden, Yemen. The ship reportedly sighted a suspected mother-ship described as a blue tug towing a small boat about six miles off, bearing
2008-484
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 28 Oct 08 at 1127 local time while underway in position 12-40N 045-28E, per 10 Dec reporting. Tanker reported being approached by six speedboats with approximately three to four persons onboard each. Ea
2008-485
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel fired upon 2 Dec 08 at 0400 UTC while underway in position 13-57N 049-35E. A suspicious craft was spotted on the port side at about 2 miles. Approximately 15 minutes later they were able to see 7 persons onboard in military uniform
2008-486
GULF OF ADEN:   Two Yemeni fishing vessels, (FALLUJAH) and (KANA), reportedly hijacked 10 Dec 08 while underway from the Mait area near the port of Aden. According to Yemeni Coastguard, 22 men from both vessels were seized by the pirates. Seven men manag
2008-487
GULF OF ADEN: ONE WOODEN SPEED BOAT WITH 5-6 PERSONS ARMED WITH AUTOMATIC WEAPONS AND RPG CHASED AND OPENED FIRE ON A CONTAINER SHIP UNDERWAY. PIRATES ATTEMPTED TO BOARD WITH A LADDER. MASTER TOOK EVASIVE MANOEUVRES AND CONTACTED COALITION WARSHIPS FOR A
2008-488
GULF OF ADEN: ONE PIRATE BOAT WITH SEVEN ARMED MEN CHASED A TANKER UNDERWAY. PIRATES WERE SEEN CARRYING AUTOMATIC WEAPONS, RPG AND A WOODEN LADDER FOR BOARDING. LATER, THE BOAT ABORTED THE CHASE AND HEADED TOWARS ANOTHER VESSEL NEARBY. A NAVY HELICOPTER
2008-489
GULF OF ADEN: EIGHT PIRATES ARMED WITH MACHINE GUNS AND RPG IN A BLUE COLOURED SPEED BOAT DOING 17 KNOTS ATTACKED A GENERAL CARGO SHIP UNDERWAY. THEY FIRED UPON THE SHIP WITH MACHINE GUNS AND ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE SHIP TWICE USING A LADDER. CREW MANAGED
2008-490
CHITTAGONG 'A' ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH: SIX ROBBERS ARMED WITH KNIVES BOARDED A TANKER AT ANCHOR. ALARM RAISED AND CREW MUSTERED. COAST GUARD BOARDED FOR INVESTIGATION . SHIP'S STORES STOLEN FROM BOSUN STORE.
2008-491
MALAYSIAN TUG
GULF OF ADEN: Tug (MASINDRA 7) and barge hijacked 16 Dec 08 at 0715 local time while underway in position 13-54N 049-39E. Owners confirmed that pirates have hijacked the tug with barge  in tow. There are 11 crewmembers onboard (IMB).
2008-492
Somalian Pirates
Car Carrier
GULF OF ADEN: Car Carrier reported being fired upon on 02 Dec 08 at 1715 UTC while underway in position 13-23.2N 048-14.9E. 4 pirates in a small boat was spotted on the starboard side at about 6-7 miles. Pirates approached the vessel and fired about 20 r
2008-493
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship fired upon 12 Dec 08 at 1212 local time while underway in position 13-32N 048-37E. Eight pirates armed with machine guns and RPGs in a blue colored speed boat doing 17 knots fired upon the vessel and attempted to board
2008-494
TWO BOATS
GULF OF ADEN:   Cargo ship GIBE fired upon on 13 DEC 2008 at 0300Z while underway in position 13-19N 047-58E. The GIBE reported two boats were firing small arms at it when it sent out a rescue call. Indian warship INS MYSORE sailing nearby intervened wit
2009-172
ARABIAN SEA:  A bulk carrier underway detected on radar speed boats approaching from the starboard bow/port bow at a distance on 12 miles. The speed boats increased speed and approached closer with a CPA of 0.01 miles, master increased speed, all crew mu
2009-173
BUENAVENTURA ANCHORAGE, COLOMBIA:  Seven robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor during heavy rain. Duty crew saw movement at ship's store and raised alarm. Crew mustered and rushed to the location. The robbers escaped with ship's
2009-174
GULF OF ADEN:  A general cargo ship underway sighted a suspicious mother vessel which later launched two skiffs. The boats chased the vessel ad opened fire with guns and RPG. Master raised alarm, carried out evasive maneuvers and succeeded in deterring t
2009-175
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The vessel commenced evasive maneuvers and contacted the coalition naval forces for assisstance. A military helicopter arrived and upon sighting the aircraft the pirates abo
2009-176
DAR ES SALAAM ANCHORAGE, TANZANIA:  While the crew kept a vigilant anti piracy watch on board a container ship, robbers boarded her and succeeded in throwing one life raft into the sea. The crew raised alarm, mustered and reported to the authorities. Ves
2009-177
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  Eight pirates armed with guns and rpgs in two skiffs, launched by a pirate mother vessel, attacked a container ship underway. Master increased speed to 22.8 knots and the skiffs followed at 23.5 knots. They approached very close and
2009-178
Either pirates armed with guns in a speed boat (blue color, plastic hull, 12 length) attacked a bulk carrier underway. Vessel took evasive maneuvers and contacted coalition warship. A coalition warship acknowledged and came to the location. The pirates a
2009-179
GULF OF ADEN:  A 35,000 ton bulk carrier M/V Irene (E.M) was hijacked by unconfirmed number of pirates on 14 Apr 09 at 0200 local while underway in position 12-51N 084-11E, approximately 100 miles south of Al Mukala, Yemen in the Gulf of Aden. The crew o
2009-180
GULF OF ADEN:  Six pirates armed with guns in a skiff fired upon a bulk carrier 12 Apr 09 at 0400 UTC while underway. Vessel sent distress messages and took evasive maneuvers finally prevented the boarding.
2009-181
GULF OF ADEN:  An american-owned and Italian-flagged tug towing two barges, and operated by UAE company, was hijacked while travelling westbound through the Gulf of Aden at 1104 UTC this morning. The 16 man crew are believed to be unharmed and shipping i
2009-182
COLOMBIA:   Bulk carrier robbed 8 Apr 09 at 0200 local time while anchored in position  03:49N - 077:10W, Buenaventura anchorage. Seven robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel at anchor during heavy rain. The duty watchman saw movements at the
2009-183
GULF OF ADEN:   Fishing vessel (AHMED SAMARAH) hijacked 10 Apr 09 in the vicinity of Ras Kampomi off Bosaso, Somalia. Pirates attacked and hijacked the vessel with 18 crew members onboard. It is suspected they may be using the fishing vessel as a pirate
2009-184
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel (LIBERTY SUN) fired upon 14 Apr 09 at 1810 local time while underway in position 02:42S - 046:24E, approximately 265NM southeast of Barawe, Somalia. Pirates in skiffs launched from mother ships chased a bulk carrier underway and op
2009-185
INDIAN OCEAN:   Cargo ship (SEA HORSE) 14 Apr 09 at 1400 UTC while underway in position  02:16N - 047:37E, approximately 137NM northeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Pirates in three skiffs chased the vessel and successfully boarded it. They hijacked the vesse
2009-374
GULF OF ADEN:  Four pirates armed with guns chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master increased speed and carried out evasive maneuvers and also contacted coalition warships. Coalition warship came to assist and the pirates aborted the attack
2009-375
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirates in a skiff chased a bulk carrier underway. Master carried out evasive maneuvers, increased speed and informed coalition warships. A coalition warship and a helicopter intervention prented the pirates to continue the attempt. No inj
2009-376
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).
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NIGERIA:  Supply vessel robbed 28 Sep 09 close to midnight while underway in position  04-10N  007-00E, approximately nine nautical miles off Bonny and close to the Bonny Fairway Buoy. The robbers took crew valuables (Risk Intelligence/MaRisk).
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BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 28 Sep 09 at 2030 local time in position  22-14.2N  091-43.5E, Chittagong anchorage. Eight robbers in a fishing boat attempted to board the vessel when the duty AB spotted them and raised the alarm.
2009-379
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vehicle carrier (HOEGH PUSAN) fired upon 4 Oct 09 at 1900 UTC while underway in position 01-47.2S  056-07.1E, approximately 150NM north of Seychelles. Two unlit boats chased the vessel from astern and opened fire. The master increased spe
2009-380
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 wh
2009-381
GUINEA:   Tanker robbed 6 Oct 09 at 2314 UTC while drifting in position 09-08.56N  014-06.06W, approximately 30NM southwest of Conakry. Men armed with automatic rifles and  pistols in one boat boarded the vessel while drifting. They stole the crew's cash
2009-382
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier fired upon 5 Oct 09 at 1759 UTC while underway in position 13-39N  050-30E. Two skiffs approached the vessel and opened fire with RPGs and automatic weapons. The master conducted evasive maneuvers and contacted coalition forc
2009-383
FRENCH NAVAL VESSEL
INDIAN OCEAN:   French navy vessel (SOMME) fired upon 6 Oct 09 at 2119 UTC while underway in position 01-35N  050-42E, approximately 320NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. One skiff with approximately six men onboard opened fire on the ship, likely mistaking
2009-384
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel (ALAKRANA) hijacked 2 Oct 09 at 0345 UTC while underway in position 02-36S  048-34E, approximately 330NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Armed pirates attacked and hijacked the vessel. The vessel is currently anchored off
2009-385
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 3 Oct 09 at 2230 local time while anchored in position 22-00N  091-40E, Chittagong anchorage. Approximately 10 robbers in a wooden boat approached the vessel and attempted to board. The crew's alertn
2009-386
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 escap
2009-387
GULF OF ADEN:  A fishing vessel closed onto a general cargo vessel underway. Master increased speed ad took evasive maneuvers raised general alarm and contacted coalition warship. At distance of around 0.5 miles a white and blue hull skiff with 5 armed p
2008-314
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker fired upon on 6 SEP 2008 at 0705Z while underway in position 12-57.8N 47-01.6E. A white speedboat, less than 10 meters long with six persons on board approached from the port side, near the accommodation ladder. The general alarm was
2008-316
GULF OF ADEN Container ship reported suspicious approach 3 Sep 08 at 0310 local time while underway in position 14-18.3N 050-34E. The vessel detected an unlit speedboat approaching the vessel approximately 2.2NM on starboard bow. As the speedboat approac
2008-317
SUSPICIOUS BOAT
GULF OF ADEN  Tanker reported suspicious approach 3 Sep 08 at 2030 UTC, while underway in position 13-44.4N 049-02.2E. The suspicious boat traveling at 14.5kts towards the vessel.  Coalition forces were informed of the boats location and then the boat al
2008-318
GULF OF ADEN Container ship (AL MANSOURAH) hijacked 3 Sep 08 at 0900 local time while underway in position 12-57.5N 047-04E, 17 miles off Al Mukalla, Yemen. The pirates reportedly sailed the vessel and anchored it off Caluula, Somalia. There are reported
2008-319
GULF OF ADEN Bulk carrier (ORSOLINA BOTTIGLIERI) fired upon 3 Sep 08 at 1450 UTC while underway in position 13-36.8N 049-13.16E approximately 40NM off the Yemen coast. Reported pirates attempted to close in on the vessel for boarding; however the vessel
2008-320
GULF OF ADEN Yacht (CARRE D'AS IV) hijacked 2 Sep 08 at 1853 UTC while underway in position 13-48N 050-32E, approximately 80NM north of Caluula, Somalia. The vessel reportedly departed Cocos Islands on 5 Aug 08 enroute to Aden, Yemen. There are reportedl
2008-321
GULF OF ADEN Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 1 Sep 08 at 0600 UTC while underway in position 13-40.5N 049-08.7E. The suspicious boat was spotted on starboard bow at a distance of 3.7 miles. The vessel began evasive maneuvers. The suspicious boa
2008-322
TWO SPEEDBOATS
GULF OF ADEN LPG tanker reported suspicious approach 1 Sep 08 at 0735 local time while underway in position 12-48.5N 049-42.3E, Gulf of Aden. Two small speedboats approached the vessel from starboard side with entering ladders. A mother-ship was sighted
2008-323
GULF OF ADEN Container ship reported suspicious approach at 0250 UTC, while underway in position 11-23.32N 066-22.72E, per 1 Sep 08 reporting. The vessel reported one  suspicious blue fishing trawler with one speedboat.  No further information (UKMTO).
2008-495
SIX OR SEVEN SPEED BOATS
VESSEL (UNKNOWN TYPE)
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 13 Dec 08 at 0519 UTC while underway in position 14-33N 050-16E. Six or seven speed boats going approximately 20 kts with about six or seven persons onboard each boat approached the vessel and attempted
2008-496
WOODEN SPEED BOAT
GULF OF ADEN:   Container ship fired upon 13 Dec 08 at 1145 UTC while underway in position 13-43N 048-17E. One wooden speed boat with five to six persons armed with automatic weapons and RPGs chased and opened fire on the vessel. They attempted to board
2008-497
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship (BOSPHORUS PRODIGY) hijacked 16 Dec 08 at 0904 UTC while underway in position 13-20N 047-57E. Ten pirates in two speed boats armed with automatic weapons and RPGs boarded the vessel. Three Turkish and eight Ukrainian  c
2008-498
BANGLADESH:   Tanker robbed 11 Dec 08 at 0142 local time while anchored at position 22-15N 091-44E, Chittagong ¿A¿ anchorage. Six robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The coast guard boarded for inve
2008-499
TWO CARGO SHIPS
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
2008-500
NIGERIA: OOW onboard a tanker drifting in position 03-43.3N 007-13.8E, observed two speed boats approachig it. Engines were started and crew alerted. Several bullets from automatic guns were fired towards the accommodation. The boats were white in color.
2008-501
HEAVY LIFT SHIP
GULF OF ADEN: Nine pirates in two speed boats chased and successfully boarded a heavy lift ship in position 14-28N 051-36E. The pirates were on the main deck and could not enter the accommodation. Ship sent a distress message to the IMB Piracy Reporting
2008-502
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.
2008-503
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel (ZHEN  HUA 4) boarded, reported attempted hijacking 17 Dec 08 at 0424 UTC while underway in position 14-28N 051-36E. Nine pirates in two speed boats chased and successfully boarded the heavy lift ship. The pirates were on the main
2008-504
GULF OF ADEN:   Yacht reported suspicious approach on 17 DEC at 0935 local time while underway in position 14-24N 049-52E. Two high-speed boats converged on the yacht from port and starboard quarters at the same distance. The captain contacted UKMTO and
2009-186
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 14 Apr 09 at 1300 local time while underway in position  03:45S - 048:20E, approximately 385NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two speed boats approached the vessel from the starboard bow at a distance of 4NM. T
2009-187
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 11 Apr 09 at 1240 UTC while underway in position  00:18N - 051:44E, approximately 330NM off the coast of Somalia. Eight pirates armed  with guns and an RPG in two skiffs launched from a mother ship, attacked the
2009-188
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
2009-189
GULF OF ADEN:  A general cargo ship detected a speed boat approaching her at distance of seven nautical miles. Warship contacted and informed of the speed boat and mother vessel nearby. The speed boat doing a speed of 15 knots approached the vessel on th
2009-190
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.
2009-191
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel (POMPEI) hijacked 18 Apr 09 at 0327 UTC while underway in position  02:45S - 056:48E, approximately 680NM off the coast of Somalia. Pirates in skiffs  armed with automatic weapons and an RPG attacked and hijacked the vessel. Ten cr
2009-192
LAGOS, NIGERIA:  Two motor boats with eleven robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at berth. Robbers climbed using hooks and ropes. Robbers broke into store room and stole ship's stores. Duty officer raised alarm, crew mustered and rushed
2009-193
SOUTH CHINA SEA:  Eight pirates armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker and stole crew cash and escaped.
2009-194
GULF OF ADEN:  Two speed boats with five to six pirates in each boat armed with guns approached a general cargo ship on the stbd quarter at a distance of 100-150 meters. Vessel fired rocket flares at the pirate boats and contacted the coalition warship f
2009-195
GULF OF ADEN:  Twelve pirates, in two white coloued speedboats ared with automatic wapons, chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Vessel made evasive maneuvers and enforced anti piracy measures and prevented the boarding.
2009-196
DAR ES SALAAM ANCHORAGE, TANZANIA:  Alert duty crew onboard a tanker at anchor saw a boat near the port quarter. The duty watchman raised alarm. On hearing the alarm ten robbers were sighted on the poop deck. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped. On
2009-197
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 temper
2009-198
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (FRONT ARDENNE) reported attempted hijacking 18 Apr 09 at 1530 local time while underway in position 12:18N ¿ 046:29E. Seven armed men in a blue skiff approached the tanker from the starboard quarter. No shots were fired, but the
2009-388
CONAKRY GUINEA:  Nine priates armed with machine guns in a 15 meter length speed boat attempted to board a chemical tanker underway using hooks and ladders. Master raised alarm, activated DSC alert increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. Crew mustere
2009-389
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
2009-390
CAMEROON:   Fishing vessel (ROSE III) attacked 10 Oct 09, while operating off the Bakassi Peninsula. No crewmembers were injured in the attack and the vessel was not damaged. Cameroon forces reportedly seized the men responsible for the attack (Reuters,
2009-391
GULF OF OMAN:   Container ship reported suspicious approach 11 Oct 09 at 1100 local time while underway in position 25-16.2N  058-14.9E, approximately 30NM southeast of Jask, Iran. A white speedboat 7 meters in length approached the vessel at a speed of
2009-392
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 7 Oct 09 at 1320 local time while underway in position 12-07N  045-26.7E. Three skiffs approached the vessel underway. The vessel increased speed, conducted evasive maneuvers, and enforced counter-pirac
2009-393
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship (KOTA WAJAR) hijacked 15 Oct 09 at 0237 UTC while underway in position 01-33S  054-52E, approximately 190NM north of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Owners of the vessel received a call stating that the vessel has been attacked
2009-394
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel (DRENNEC) fired upon 10 Oct 09 at 0359 UTC while underway in position 02-05S  055-58E, approximately 160NM north of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Vessel reported coming under fire from two skiffs, one white and one blue. A sec
2009-395
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier robbed 13 Oct 09 at 2105 UTC while anchored in position  22-10.2N  091-47.4E, Chittagong anchorage. Robbers armed with long knives boarded  the vessel from the stern where one crew member was held hostage until they gained acce
2009-396
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
2009-397
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (DE XIN HAI) hijacked 19 Oct 09 at 0815 UTC while underway in position  01-53S  060-05E, approximately 325NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel while underway. There are 25 crew me
2009-398
GULF OF ADEN:  One skiff with 5-6 armed pirates chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Master increased speed carried out evasive maneuvers and, headed towards a coalition warship. The vessel had rigged barbed wires along the railing and ac
2009-399
NIGERIA:   Chemical tanker robbed 16 Oct 09 at 0300 local time while anchored at Lagos anchorage. Six robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel. They stole and transferred a cargo  of oil into their boat and escaped.  No injuries to the crew were report
2009-400
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 vess
2008-324
SPPEDBOAT
GULF OF ADEN Chemical tanker (BUNGA MELATI 5) hijacked 29 Aug 08 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 13-11N 046-38E, approximately 14NM off the coast of Yemen. The vessel was reportedly chased by a speedboat and requested coalition warship assistance.
2008-325
SUSPICIOUS BOATS
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker reported suspicious approach 26 Aug 08 at approximately 2052 local time/1652 UTC while underway in position 12-27.29N 045-02.10E. Two suspicious small boats reportedly chased the vessel. The general alarm was raised; the crew mustere
2008-326
SUSPICIOUS VESSEL
GULF OF ADEN Container ship reported suspicious approach 26 Aug 08 while underway in position 12-29.7N 044-59.44E. The vessel requested assistance. UKMTO Note: No weapons were seen and no concerted attempt to attack. CTF-150 investigated and now assess m
2008-327
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
2008-328
INDONESIA LPG tanker boarded, robbed 30 Aug 08 at 0430 local time while at  anchorage in position 00:04.8S 117:34.3E, Santan Port.  Several robbers boarded the vessel at  the forward mooring station.  The ship¿s crew raised the alarm and the intruders e
2008-329
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 grapplin
2008-330
VENEZUELA Sailboat 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 vess
2008-331
OIL PIPLINE
NIGERIA Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) and Niger Delta Volunteer Force (NDVF) claim Shell/Agip facility attack 17 Sep 08 at 0930 local time/0830 UTC, Rumuekpe, Rivers State. According to a MEND spokesman, a major trunk crude oil pipeline, believed to
2008-332
PIPELINE
NIGERIA MEND and NDVF claim Shell facility attack 16 Sep 08 at 2200 local time/2100 UTC Orubiri flow station. The groups claim they attacked and destroyed the Orubiri flow station. The MEND also stated that it killed all soldiers on guard at the station
2008-505
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel (WADI AL-ARAB) fired upon 25 Dec 08 at 0815 UTC while underway in position 14-13N 050-50E. Vessel reported coming under fire by a single boat. Another ship passing by alerted the IMB who then requested assistance from coalition for
2008-506
Johor outer port limit Malaysia:  At 0340 local time six armed robbers boarded an offshore vessel 01-18.3N 104-08.54E and stole ship's stores and properties. Authorities informed who later boarded for investigation.
2008-507
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.
2008-508
Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh:  At 0340 local time duty oiler onboard a tanker spotted armed robbers ear the engine store area. The alarm was raised, crew alerted and authorities contacted. Robbers escaped with stolen engine spares.
2009-1
GULF OF ADEN: SIX PIRATES IN ONE WHITE COULOURED SPEED BOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY. THREE OF THESE PIRATES WERE ARMED WITH MACHINE GUNS AND OPENED FIRE ON THE VESSEL. MASTER CARRIED OUT EVASIVE MANOEUVRES AND CONTACTED A COALITION WAR
2009-2
GULF OF ADEN: PIRATES IN THREE SKIFFS ATTACKED A TANKER UNDERWAY. THEY FIRED UPON THE TANKER AND ATTEMPTED TO BOARD. MASTER RAISED ALARM, CONTACTED COALITION WARSHIPS, INCREASED  SPEED AND TOOK EVASIVE MANOEUVRES. A COALITION HELICOPTER ARRIVED AND THE P
2009-3
GULF OF ADEN: PIRATES IN SPEED BOATS APPROACHED A TANKER UNDERWAY. ONE SPEED BOAT WAS SPOTTED FOUR NM AND THE OTHER TWO WERE DRIFTING SEVEN NM AHEAD  OF THE TANKER. MASTER RAISED ALARM, INCREASED SPEED, TOOK EVASIVE MANOEUVRES AND CREW ACTIVATED ANTI-PIR
2009-4
GULF OF ADEN: ARMED PIRATES ATTACKED AND HIJACKED A GENERAL CARGO SHIP UNDERWAY. 28 CREWMEMBERS TAKEN HOSTAGE.
2009-6
GULF OF ADEN: TWO SKIFFS APPROACHED A TANKER UNDERWAY AND OPENED FIRE WITH AUTOMATIC WEAPONS. MASTER INCREASED SPEED AND MADE EVASIVE MANOEUVRES, AND SENT A DISTRESS MESSAGE VIA VHF RADIO. A WARSHIP AND A HELICOPTER WERE SENT TO ASSIST THE TANKER. UPON S
2009-7
GULF OF ADEN: A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY WAS CHASED AND FIRED UPON BY PIRATES IN SPEED BOAT. NAVAL WARSHIPS INFORMED AND ATTACK WAS PREVENTED. FURTHER REPORT IS AWAITED.
2009-8
GULF OF ADEN: VEHICLE CARRIER REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 22 DEC 08 AT 0530 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-44N 049-05E. AN 8 METER WHITE COLORED SKIFF APPROACHED THE VESSEL FROM THE STARBOARD BOW AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 25 KTS. THE MASTER
2009-9
GULF OF ADEN: VESSEL REPORTED SUSPICIOUS  APPROACH 27 DEC 2008 AT 1450 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-52N 049-27E. A SUSPICIOUS BOAT APPROACHED THE VESSEL FROM THE STARBOARD QUARTER APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES  AWAY AT A SPEED OF 25 KTS. THE ALARM WA
2009-10
VESSEL (S VENUS)
GULF OF ADEN: VESSEL (S VENUS) REPORTED BEING FIRED UPON 31 DEC 08 AT 1330Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-09N 047-29E. A FRENCH FRIGATE IN THE VICINITY INTERCEPTED THE PIRATES AFTER RESPONDING TO THE DISTRESS CALL FROM THE VESSEL (MSCHOA, AFP,IMB).
2009-11
GULF OF ADEN: VESSEL REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 1 JAN 09 AT 0755 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 14-23N 051-14E. THE VESSEL WAS APPROACHED BY THREE SPEED BOATS THAT BEGAN FOLLOWING THE VESSEL.. THE VESSEL INCREASED SPEED AND THE BOATS EVENTUALLY
2009-12
GULF OF ADEN: VESSEL FIRED UPON 1 JAN 09 AT 1530 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-53N 049-29E. FOUR ARMED MEN IN A SPEED BOAT APPROACHED THE VESSEL AND BEGAN FIRING. THE VESSEL CONDUCTED EVASIVE MANEUVERS AND THE PIRATES ABORTED THEIR ATTEMPT.
2009-199
GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker fired upon 18 Apr 09 at 0745 UTC while underway in position  12:14N ¿ 045:45E. A 20 meter black hull boat with a black sail was spotted. Once  the boat was astern, it launched a white hull skiff which proceeded towards th
2009-200
GULF OF ADEN:   Fishing dhow hijacked 5 Apr 09 in position 10:40N - 045:00E. The dhow reported being hijacked by approximately 20 pirates. On or about 22 Apr 09, a private security team from Puntland rescue the crew members and release the dhow. Two pira
2009-201
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 b
2009-202
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier (PATRIOT) hijacked 25 Apr 09 at 0335 local time while underway in position 14-01N - 051-34E. Pirates in skiffs armed with guns attacked and hijacked the vessel. Seventeen crew members are onboard (Reuters, IMB).
2009-203
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship fired upon 25 Apr 09 at 0600 local time while underway in position  14-00N - 051-31E. Two small speed boats with five persons armed with guns approached the vessel. When they were approximately three cables away from th
2009-204
GULF OF ADEN:  A merchant vessel reported coming under pirate attack at 1050 UTC on 27 APR 09 in position 13-10N 056-37E. A white colored wooden speed boat 10-12m in length was launched from mothership and traveled at a speed of 23 knots toward the vesse
2009-205
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (GNA) hijacked 26 Apr 09 at 1130 UTC while underway in position  13-25N - 047-24E. The vessel was attacked and hijacked by approximately 14 pirates.   The tanker was later taken back by Yemeni forces (AFP, IMB).
2009-206
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.
2009-207
GULF OF ADEN:  A merchant vessel reported being fired upon at 0704 UTC on 28 APR 09 in position 13-50N 056-26E 44 miles north by northwest of the incident reported on the 27 APR 09. Two skiffs were reportedly launched from mothership and fired upon the c
2009-208
NIGERIA:   Chemical tanker robbed, crew members kidnapped 20 Apr 09 at 2030 local time while underway in position 04-00N - 006-07E, approximately 50NM southwest of Onne. Eight pirates in a speed boat wearing masks and armed with guns fired upon the vesse
2009-209
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel fired upon 28 Apr 09 at 0630 UTC while underway in position 12-31N - 046-07E. One blue colored speed boat with six armed men onboard approached the vessel and opened fire with automatic weapons. The vessel conducted evasive maneuve
2009-401
INDIAN OCEAN:   RoRo vessel (JOLLY ROSSO) fired upon 22 Oct 09 at 0415 UTC while underway in position 03-45.28S  046-43.24E, approximately 320NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Men armed with automatic weapons and RPGs in two skiffs opened fire on the ves
2009-402
570 MILES SE OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  Pirates armed with automatic weapons and rpgs in skiffs opened fire on a bulk carrier underway. The pirates boarded, took hostage 26 crewmembers and hijacked her. The vessel is now under the control of the pirates and
2009-403
35 MILES N OFF CONAKRY, GUINEA:  Eight pirates in a small black hull boat approached a general cargo ship underway. D/O raised alarm, took evasive maneuvers and increased speed. As the boat approached at a distance of 150 meters, crew noticed one pirate
2009-404
HAIPHOG ANCHORAGE, VIETNAM:  Robbers boarded an anchored container ship from the forecastle and stole ship's stores before escaping. Local authorities informed.
2009-405
475 MILES SOUTH OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  Six pirates armed with machine guns in a white plastic hull speedboat, chased a container ship underway. Ship raised alarm, adopted anti-piracy preventive measures and increased to maximum speed. At a distance of a
2009-406
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel (CAP ST. VINCENT) fired upon 27 Oct 09 at 1020 UTC while underway in position 01-25N  050-41E, approximately 330NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. The vessel reported being chased and fired upon by two skiffs with approximately
2009-407
INDIAN OCEAN:   Sailing vessel (LYNN RIVAL) hijacked 23 Oct 09 while underway approximately 60NM west of Port Victoria, Seychelles. The vessel was bound for Tanzania when it dispatched an emergency distress signal on 23 Oct, and then lost contact (AP, AF
2009-408
BANGLADESH:   Container ship robbed 19 Oct 09 at 2106 local time while anchored in position  22-10.7N  091-43.3E, Chittagong anchorage. Approximately 25 robbers in three wooden boats armed with long knives approached the vessel from astern. Fifteen of th
2009-409
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel (THAI UNION 3) hijacked 29 Oct 09 at 0247 UTC while underway in position 01-55S  055-53E, approximately 165NM north of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Armed pirates in two skiffs approached the vessel from both sides. The vessel
2009-410
450 MILES FROM SEYCHELLES:  A merchant vessel reported coming uder attack at 1213 UTC on 02 Nov 09 in position 07-55S 047-40E, approximately 450 miles from Seychelles. Two skiffs with 5-6 persons on board fired at the vessel with AK-47's, damaging the po
2009-411
320 MILES EAST OF MOMBASA, KENYA:  A bulk carrier is under attack at 0800 UTC on 02 Nov 09 in position 03-44.1S  045-41.3E by armed pirates in skiffs with rpgs and automatic rifles. Ships area advised to be extra cautious.
2009-412
NICARAGUA:   Sailing vessel (BLU INTERLUDE) robbed 26 Oct 09 at 0700 local time while underway in position 15-04.7N  082-55.1W, approximately 14NM off Cabo Gracias a Dios. While sailing along the Nicaraguan banks, the vessel was flagged down by a green p
2008-333
NIGERIA: MEND attack two oil installations 15 Sep 08 Bakan, Rivers State. The MEND claimed responsibility for sabotaging a pipeline operated by Shells Nigeria unit and Chevron operated oilfield. However, a military spokesman dismissed MEND's claims, sayi
2008-334
NIGERIA Container ship boarded 8 Sep 08 at 0500 local time, Tincan Island container terminal, berth no. 4, Lagos. The Duty AB onboard detected a suspicious boat. Upon checking,  he discovered one robber had already boarded. There were six more persons in
2008-335
GULF OF ADEN: General cargo vessel hijacked 18 Sep 2008 at 0618 UTC while drifting in position 14-12N 050-08E, 40NM off Yemen coast. The vessel reportedly had engine problems and was later reported to have been hijacked by seven to eight pirates (Operato
2008-336
GULF OF ADEN Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 18 Sep 08 at 0730 UTC while underway in position 13-57N 049-34E. Suspected pirates were reportedly following the vessel before moving away. The ship and crews are reportedly safe and the vessel is
2008-337
GULF OF ADEN Chemical tanker (STOLT VALOR) hijacked 15 Sep 08 at 1047 UTC/1316 local time, while underway in position 13-33N 049-09E, 60NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. There are approximately 15 pirates onboard and 22 crewmembers held hostage. The crew co
2008-338
BLUE SPEEDBOAT
GULF OF ADEN General cargo vessel fired upon 15 Sep 08 at 1453 UTC while underway in position 13-38.87N 048-59.0E. The duty officer onboard the vessel noticed a possible red mother-ship releasing speedboats. The blue speedboat had approximately six pirat
2008-339
GREEN AND WHITE WOODEN BOAT
GULF OF ADEN Tanker (GOLDEN ELIZABETH) reported suspicious approach 13 Sep 08 at 0845 local time/0445 UTC while underway in position 13-32.5N 048-47.5E. A suspicious green and white wooden boat, 7-10 meters long traveling at approximately 20kts had a cre
2008-340
25 SPEEDBOATS
GULF OF ADEN General cargo vessel reported suspicious activity 11 Sep 08 at 0600 local time/0300 UTC while underway in position 12-38.3N 045-39.0E. The vessel reported approximately 25 speedboats in the vicinity in position 12-35.9N 045-35.3E (UKMTO, Ope
2008-341
GULF OF ADEN Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 11 Sep 08 at 0925 UTC while underway in position 13-17N 047-36E. A blue speedboat with three masked men onboard reportedly followed the vessel at full speed. The speedboat was initially stationary be
2008-342
GULF OF ADEN Chemical tanker reported attacked 11 Sep 08 at 1335 UTC, while underway in position 12-24N 045-23E, off Yemen coast. A failed piracy attack was reported by the vessels Master. Naval helicopters from UKMTO promptly arrived and chased the pira
2008-343
GULF OF ADEN Bulk carrier fired upon 10 Sep 08 at 0343 UTC while underway in position 12-39.4N 048-23.0E. One speedboat chased and fired at the vessel. The vessel took evasive actions and contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. They dut
2008-344
GULF OF ADEN General cargo vessel fired upon 9 Sep 08 at 1513 UTC while underway in position 13-24N 048-20E. Eight pirates in a skiff reportedly chased the vessel. They fired upon the vessel and attempted to board. The Master contacted the coalition wars
2009-13
GULF OF ADEN: VESSEL FIRED UPON 2 JAN 09  WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-07N 047-27E. VESSEL REPORTED COMING UNDER ATTACK BY PIRATES. THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION TO PROVIDE AT THIS TIME.
2009-14
VESSEL (BLUE STAR)
GULF OF ADEN: VESSEL (BLUE STAR) HIJACKED 2 JAN 09 AT 0715 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY, APPROXIMATELY 50 NM  SOUTHWEST OF AL MUKALLA, YEMEN. FIFTEEN ARMED PIRATES OVERTOOK THE VESSEL AFTER THE SHIP EXITED THE RED SEA, THE VESSEL WAS CARRYING A CARGO OF 6,0
2009-15
GULF OF ADEN: VESSEL FIRED UPON 2 JAN 09 AT 727 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-11N 047-32E. ONE SPEED BOAT WAS SPOTTED 4 NM AWAY ON THE STARBOARD QUARTER, APPROACHING WITH A SPEED OF 17 KTS. ANOTHER TWO WERE 7 NM AHEAD DRIFTING. THE BRIDGE AND
2009-16
MALAYSIA Vessel robbed 12 Dec 08 at 0340 local time while anchored at position 01-18N 104-08E, Johor outer port limit. Six armed robbers boarded the offshore support vessel and stole ship¿s stores and properties. Authorities were informed and later boar
2009-17
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 w
2009-18
BRAZIL: Yacht robbed 26 Dec 08 while anchored at position 12-53.05S 038-41.15W, Bahia de Todos Os Santos. Two armed robbers boarded the yacht and assaulted the two crew members. Robbers stole ship's properties, cash and crew properties before escaping. T
2009-19
ONE PIRATE
COLOMBIA: Bulk carrier boarded 03 Jan 09 at 0305 local time while anchored at position 03-49.6N 077-09.4W, Buenaventura anchorage. One robber was sighted near the forward cargo compartment. Master raised alarm and mustered ship's crew. Master reported to
2009-20
GULF OF ADEN: ARMED PIRATES IN FOUR BOATS ATTACKED AND HIJACKED A PRODUCT TANKER UNDERWAY. INFORMATION INDICATES THE VESSEL HAS BEEN TAKEN TO EYL. 15 CREWMEMBERS TAKEN HOSTAGE. FURTHER DETAILS ARE AWAITED.
2009-21
GULF OF ADEN: A MERCHANT VESSEL REPORTED COMING UNDER FIRE WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 12-24.5N 044-57.7E AT 0810Z ON 13 JAN 2009, APPROXIMATELY 21 NM SSW OF ADEN, YEMEN. ATTACK SKIFF WAS DISCRIBED A BLACK ZODIAC-TYPE APPROXIMATELY 6 METERS IN LENGTH WITH
2009-22
GULF OF ADEN: TANKER (SEA PRINCESS II) HIJACKED 2 JAN 09 AT 0829 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-07N 047-27E. VESSEL REPORTED COMING UNDER ATTACK BY PIRATES. THE TANKER IS NOW ANCHORED AT EYL, SOMALIA. THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION TO PROVIDE AT THIS
2009-23
GULF OF ADEN: CARGO SHIP REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 2 JAN 09 AT 1240 LOCAL TIME WHILE TRANSITING THE GULF OF ADEN. THE SHIP DISCOVERED TWO BLUE SPEED BOATS FOLLOWING IT AT 1240 LOCAL TIME. THE MASTER CONTACTED THE IMB AND TWO COALITION WARSHIPS NEARBY
2009-24
GULF OF ADEN: TANKER (DONAT) REPORTED ATTEMPTED BOARDING 4 JAN 09 WHILE UNDERWAY. TEN PIRATES IN A SPEED BOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE VESSEL WHILE UNDERWAY. ACCORDING TO THE SHIP'S MASTER, THE CREW OF THE TANKER MANAGED TO DEFEND THEMSELVES BY USING FIRE-
2009-25
GULF OF ADEN: VESSEL REPORTED SUSPICIOS APPROACH 7 JAN 09 AT 1330 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 12-30N 043-47E. THE MASTER REPORTED TWO SUSPICIOUS BOATS FOLLOWING THE VESSEL. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
2009-210
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel fired upon 29 Apr 09 at 1550 local time while underway in position  01-40S - 047-12E, approximately 280NM southeast of Barawe, Somalia. Five men  armed with automatic weapons in a white colored speed boat approached the vessel from
2009-211
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel fired upon 28 Apr 09 at 0704 UTC while underway in position 13-49N - 056-30E, approximately 380NM northeast of Caluula, Somalia. Two skiffs were launched from a mother ship and fired two RPGs at the bridge and missed. Automatic wea
2009-212
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker (NS COMMANDER) fired upon 27 Apr 09 at 1050 UTC while underway in position 13-10N - 056-37E, approximately 320NM east of Caluula, Somalia. One speed boat with three armed men approached the vessel and ordered it to stop. The captai
2009-213
INDIAN OCEAN:   Passenger ship (MELODY) fired upon 26 Apr 09 at 1942 UTC while underway in position 01:17S ¿ 055:40E, approximately 480NM east of Hobyo, Somalia. Six men in a small white speed boat attacked and fired upon the ship. An armed security onb
2009-214
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 sight
2009-215
MALAYSIA:   Container ship boarded 21 Apr 09 at 0345 local time while in Sandakan port. While at berth, two robbers boarded the vessel from a small boat during a heavy rain. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The robbers jumped overboard and esc
2009-216
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
2009-217
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).
2009-218
INDIAN OCEAN:  A merchant vessel reported coing under pirate attack at 0430 UTC on 01 May 09 in position 03-05S 053-19E approximately 180 miles northwest of Seychelles. Vessel first observed mothership with 2 high speed boats in the distance, and after 3
2009-219
INDIAN OCEAN:  Another merchant vessel reported coming under attack at 0530 UTC on 01 May 09 in position 04-52S 060-06E approximately 250 miles east of Seychelles. Vessel first sighted pirates about 11 miles away bearing 120 degrees. After about 20 minut
2009-220
ALPHOUSE ISLAND:  Two speed boats the first, white hull and black stripes with 6-7 pirates and the second boat with white hull and 3-4 pirates chased a container ship and fired automatic weapons and rpg. The vessel sustained damages to it's stbd side acc
2009-413
ECUADOR:   Container ship robbed 26 Oct 09 at 2222 UTC while underway in position  02-30S  080-04W, Guayaquil. Five men armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel  underway. They broke open containers, stole goods, and escaped in their boat. The coast
2009-414
GUINEA:   Bulk carrier robbed 25 Oct 09 at 1500 local time while anchored in position  09-25.4N  013-43.3W, approximately 6NM south of Conakry. Five robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel and stole ship's stores and crewmembers¿ personal belongings.
2009-415
NIGERIA:   Bulk carrier robbed 30 Oct 09 at 2125 UTC while anchored in position  06-08.16N  003-27.68E, Lagos anchorage. Nine armed men in a speedboat boarded the vessel and opened fire. They took all the crewmembers hostage. They assaulted the crew and
2009-416
NIGERIA:   Chemical tanker robbed 30 Oct 09 at 2015 local time while underway in position  06-10N  003-33E, Lagos anchorage. Six men armed with guns and knives in a  speedboat boarded the vessel as it was drifting. The master raised the alarm, activated
2009-417
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier fired upon 31 Oct 09 at 1530 UTC while underway in position  13-26N  049-42E. Two skiffs chased and opened fire on the vessel. They attempted to  board, but due to effective counter piracy measures, the two skiffs aborted the
2009-418
INDIAN OCEAN:   Chemical tanker (JO CEDAR) fired upon 2 Nov 09 at 1213 UTC while underway in position 07-55S  047-40E, approximately 530NM southeast of Mombassa, Kenya. One skiff with five armed men onboard chased the vessel and opened fire while two mor
2009-419
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (HARRIETTE) fired upon 2 Nov 09 at 0810 UTC while underway in position  03-34.3S  045-40.1E, approximately 270NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Two skiffs with six armed men in each boat chased and fired upon the vessel. The
2009-420
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel (AVEL VAD) fired upon 31 Oct 09 at 0831 UTC while underway in position 01-29N  051-38E, approximately 370NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two blue skiffs, 5-6 meters long, opened fire on the vessel. They aborted the attack af
2009-421
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel (ARTZA) fired upon 31 Oct 09 at 0730 UTC while underway in position  02-00N  050-10E, approximately 290NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Three skiffs opened fire on the vessel. A security team onboard the vessel returned fire
2009-422
690 MILES SOUTH OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  Pirates have attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. Further information awaited.
2009-423
CIWANDAN ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Four robbers in a small boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchor from the stern. The robbers tied up one duty AB and took the other one at knife point to the engine room. The robbers stole engine spares and escape. No injurie
2009-424
GULF OF ADEN:  A small speedboat was sighted at a distance of four miles by a general cargo ship underway. When the boat passed the port beam of the ship it immediately changed course and approached the ship from astern. Duty officer raised alarm contact
2009-425
CHENNAI ANCHORAGE, INDIA:  Four robbers in a boat attempted to board an anchored chemical tanker from the forecastle. Duty crew sighted the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew mustered and rushed to the location. On seeing the crew alertness, the robb
2008-345
THREE WHITE SPEEDBOATS
INDIAN OCEAN General cargo vessel hijacked 18 Sep 08 at 0200 UTC while underway in position 02-21.49N 050-52.02E, 236NM off Somali coast. No further information (IMB, Operator).
2008-346
INDIAN OCEAN Fishing vessel (LE DRENNEC) fired upon 13 Sep 08 at 0500 UTC while underway in position 02-10N 054-37E, 427NM off Somali coast. Three white speedboats, possibly from a mother-ship, fired rockets and tried to close onto the vessel. The master
2008-347
TUNA BOAT
INDIAN OCEAN Trawler (PLAYA DE ANZORAS) reported suspicious approach 11 Sep 08 during nightfall, 415NM off Somali coast. The tuna boat reacted quickly and headed out to sea, and the suspected pirates followed it for a while but eventually moved away. No
2008-348
INDIA General cargo vessel (KINSHIP PROSPERITY) boarded 13 Sep 08 at 0320 local time while at anchorage in position 09-57.7N 076-15.8E, Port of Kochi. Two robbers dressed in  local attire boarded the vessel from a speedboat while 10 other men waited in t
2008-349
VIETNAM Container 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 p
2008-350
INDONESIA Bulk carrier boarded, robbed 6 Sep 08 at 0240 local time, Tanjung Bara anchorage.  Robbers boarded the vessel via the forecastle and stole ship¿s stores. The alarm was  raised and the crew mustered. The robbers escaped (IMB).
2008-351
15 PIRATES
MALAYSIA Tug hijacked 7 Sep 08 at 2030 local time off Tioman Island. Approximately 15 pirates armed with long knives boarded and hijacked the tug towing a barge. The vessel was traveling from Singapore to Thailand in ballast. The pirates landed the seven
2008-352
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 an
2008-353
GULF OF ADEN Tanker (GENIUS) hijacked on 26 Sep 08 while underway in position 13-32N 048-26E, 30 NM off Yemen. The attack was reported to the shipping company by the ship's captain by radio shortly before the pirates boarded the vessel. The pirates fired
2008-354
GULF OF ADEN Bulk carrier (GREAT CREATION) hijacked on 18 Sep 08 at 0618 UTC while in position 14-13.0N 049-59.0E, Gulf of Aden. About eight pirates armed with guns boarded the vessel. The vessel was drifting due to engine problems and had requested assi
2008-355
BULK CARGO SHIP
GULF OF ADEN Bulk cargo ship reported suspicious approach on 16 Sep 08 at 0830 UTC while in position 12-28N 44-53E, 20nm miles southwest from Aden, Yemen. A speed boat with five armed pirates approached and attempted to board the vessel. The master raise
2008-356
INDIAN OCEAN Roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel (FAINA) hijacked 25 Sep 08 at 1600 local time while in position 02-01N 050-40 E, approximately 280NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Three pirate boats attacked the ship. Pirates, armed with automatic weapons, then
2009-26
GULF OF ADEN: VESSEL (BLUE STAR) HIJACKED 1 JAN 09 AT 0715 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-55N 047-58E. FIFTEEN ARMED PIRATES OVERTOOK THE VESSEL AFTER THE SHIP EXITED THE RED SEA. THE VESSEL WAS CARRYING  A CARGO OF 6,000 TONS OF FERTILIZER WIT
2009-27
GULF OF ADEN: FIVE PIRATES, IN A SPEED BOAT, ARMED WITH MACHINE GUNS ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A TANKER UNANOEUVRES AND CONTACTED A COALITION WARSHIP. WITHING 15 MINUTES A HELICOPTER ARRIVED AT THE LOCATION. THE SPEED BOATS MOVED AWAY ON SEEING THE HELICOPTER .
2009-28
GULF OF ADEN: ARMED PIRATES IN FOUR BOATS ATTACKED AND HIJACKED A PRODUCT TANKER.
2009-29
KIUNGA, KENYA: HEAVILY ARMED PIRATES IN A SPEEDBOAT, PRESUMED TO BE FROM SOMALIA, CAME ALONGSIDE A FISHING VESSEL AT ANCHOR, THEY BOARDED THE VESSEL AND TIED UP ALL CREWMEMBERS. THEY STOLE CASH, SOME VALUABLE EQUIPMENT AND FORCED THREE CREWMEMBERS INTO T
2009-30
SUPPLY TANKER
BONNY RIVER NIGERIA: SUPPLY VESSEL (BOURBON LEDA) HIJACKED 4 JAN 09, SUBSEQUENTLY RELEASED 7 JAN 09 WHILE TRANSITING ALONG THE BONNY RIVER, NIGER DELTA. THE VESSEL AND ITS NINE CREW MEMBERS WERE HIJACKED BY AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF GUNMEN AS IT WAS MAKING IT
2009-31
GULF OF ADEN: TANKER REPORTED SUSPPICIOUS APPROACH 14 JAN 09 AT 1645 LOCAL TIME WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-02N 046-41E. ONE FISHING BOAT WAS DETECTED ON STARBOARD BOW TOWING A SMALL SKIFF WITH A SPEED OF 7 KTS. THE FISHING BOAT REDUCED SPEED AND THE D
2009-32
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.
2009-33
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 RE
2009-34
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
2009-35
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
2009-36
LOME ANCHORAGE, TOGO: SEVEN, ARMED ROBBERS IN A MOTOR BOAT ATTEMPTED TO BOARD A BULK CARRIER AT ANCHOR. DUTY OFFICER RAISED ALARM AND CREW PREPARED FIRE HOSES. UPON SEEING CREW ALERTNESS THE ROBBERS ABORTED THE ATTEMPTED ATTACK. PORT CONTROL INFORMED.
2009-37
Lome anchorage, togo: Four robbers in a motor boat attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty officer raised alarm and crew activated fire hoses. Upon seeing crew alertness the robbers aborted the attempt. Master heaved up anchor and proceeded to
2009-38
RORO SHIP
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 ACC
2009-39
FORTALEZA PORT, BRAZIL: FOUR ROBBERS IN A BOAT APPROACHED A PRODUCT TANKER AT BERTH. ONE OF THE ROBBERS BOARDED THE TANKER USING A HOOK ATTACHED TO A ROPE. DUTY A/B NOTICED THE ROBBER AND RAISED ALARM. THE ROBBER JUMPED OVERBOARD AND ESCAPED WITH HIS ACC
2009-221
960 MILES OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  Pirates in two small boats armed with automatic guns attacked a bulk carrier underway. Duty officer raised alarm ad crew locked all access spaces. 1st boat attempted to board the ship using ladder ad the 2nd boat fired u
2009-222
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Additional information awaited.
2009-223
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (ARIANA) hijacked 2 May 09 at 0230 UTC while underway in position  07-19S - 052-11E, approximately 245NM southwest of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Armed pirates attacked and hijacked the vessel while underway. Twenty four  crew
2009-224
560 MILES SOUTHEAST OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  A pirate mother vessel and two high speedboats were observed at a distance of six miles from a tanker underway. Master altered course and the boats started chasing the tanker. Master raised alarm, sent distress
2009-225
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
2009-226
MALAYSIA:  Four robbers in a fishing boat approached a chemical tanker at berth. While crew members were busy at the manifold, the robbers boarded the tanker using hook attached to a rope. Several crewmembers saw unidentified persons on forecastle deck a
2009-227
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel fired upon 6 May 09 at 0910 UTC while underway in position 13-34N - 048-38E. Armed men in a skiff fired shots at the vessel while underway. The captain conducted evasive maneuvers, and in doing so, caused the pirate skiff to capsiz
2009-228
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship (VICTORIA) hijacked 5 May 09 at 1304 UTC while underway in position 13-24N - 049-22E. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel while underway. Eleven crewmembers are currently onboard (IMB, Bloomberg).
2009-229
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel (MICHAEL S) fired upon 5 May 09 at 0444Z while underway in position  13-09N - 049-08E. Four men onboard a boat opened fire on the vessel with an RPG. An Italian frigate in the vicinity arrived to provide assistance and the vessel w
2009-230
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel reported attempted boarding 5 May 09 at 0930 local time while underway in position 02-38S - 053-49E, approximately 155NM northwest of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Eight pirates in two speed boats armed with automatic weapons approach
2009-231
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 1 May 09 at 1100 local time while underway in position 08-04S - 057-11E, approximately 220NM southeast of Port Victoria,  Seychelles. Vessel reported being chased for approximately 20 minutes after the
2009-232
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 30 Apr 09 at 1224 UTC while underway in position  04-01S - 059-33E, approximately 250NM east of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Eight  pirates in two speedboats armed with guns and RPGs chased the vessel. The master r
2009-233
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel (JOLLY SMERALDO) fired upon 30 Apr 09 at 0350 UTC while underway in position 00-36N - 050-08E, approximately 250NM off the coast of Somalia. Pirates armed with automatic weapons in a skiff chased the vessel and opened fire. The cap
2009-426
GULF OF ADEN:  Six pirates armed with automatic weapons and rpg in a skiff fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm contacted coalition warship, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The pirates attempted to board the ship usin
2009-427
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker (BW LION) fired upon 9 Nov 09 at 0830 UTC while underway in position  01-09S  061-35E, approximately 420NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Several men in two skiffs armed with assault rifles and RPGs chased and opened fire
2009-428
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship (NELE MAERSK) fired upon 10 Nov 09 at 0200 UTC while underway in position 00-43.7S  061-57.8E, approximately 455NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Men in two skiffs armed with assault rifles and RPGs chased and open
2009-429
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 onb
2009-430
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 5 Nov 09 at 0648 UTC while underway in position 13-42.8N  050-56.1E.  A small speedboat was sighted at a distance of 4NM. When the boat passed the port beam, it immediately changed course an
2009-431
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier (THEOFOROS I) fired upon 5 Nov 09 at 0333 UTC while underway in position 13-10N  049-11E. According to Greek authorities, the crewmembers activated high-pressure fire hoses against the attackers until a Turkish warship arrive
2009-432
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (FILITSA) reportedly hijacked 11 Nov 09 at 0200 UTC while underway in position 00-35S  062-40E, approximately 500NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. According to the owners, pirates boarded the vessel and all communica
2009-433
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship (FELICITAS RICKMERS) fired upon 10 Nov 09 at 0430 UTC while underway in position 06-33S  048-14E, approximately 500NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. The vessel reported being under attack by two skiffs. Shots were fired, bu
2009-434
INDIAN OCEAN:   Cargo ship (JOLLY ROSSO) reported suspicious approach 13 Nov 09 at 0720 UTC while underway in position 11-26S  043-42E, approximately 15NM east of Comoros. Men in two small skiffs armed with guns chased the vessel. The master raised the a
2009-435
INDIAN OCEAN:  General cargo ship fired upon 13 Nov 09 at 0446 UTC while  underway in position 00-42S  047-58E, approximately 220NM southeast of Mogadishu,  Somalia. Men in a white skiff armed with guns chased and opened fire on the vessel while  underwa
2009-436
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (DELVINA) hijacked 5 Nov 09 at 0426 UTC while underway in position 09-40.36S  045-05.48E, approximately 690NM south of Mogadishu, Somalia. The owners reported the vessel came under attack and was boarded by pirates (AFP, IMB)
2008-357
USNS VESSEL
INDIAN OCEAN USNS (JOHN LENTHALL) reported suspicious approach 23 Sep 08 while underway off the central east coast of Somalia. Despite defensive measures to deter them from approaching, the small boats continued to approach the ship. An embarked security
2008-358
NINE SMALL BOATS
DRY CARGO SHIP
INDIAN OCEAN Dry cargo ship reported suspicious approach 21 Sep 08 while underway in position 01-27N 052:15E. The vessel reported being followed by eight to nine small boats (IMB).
2008-359
THREE SPEED BOATS
INDIAN OCEAN Bulk carrier (CAPT STEFANOS) hijacked 21 Sep 08 at 0310 UTC while underway in position 02-30.0N 051-59.5E, 250 nm off Somali coast. Four pirates in three speedboats boarded a bulk carrier underway. They took hostage the 19 crewmembers compos
2008-360
INDIAN OCEAN Tanker fired upon 20 Sep 08 at 1700 UTC while in position 02-37N 051-25E, 250 nm east of the Somali coast. Three pirates armed with machine guns and RPG in a white-colored fast boat chased and fired upon the ship. The ship's master increased
2008-361
INDIAN OCEAN Bulk carrier (CENTAURI) hijacked 18 Sep 08 at 0250 UTC while underway in position 02-22.22N 050-55.26E, 250nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Five armed pirates in a speedboat attacked the carrier. 25 crewmembers were taken hostage (IMB). .
2008-362
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 j
2008-363
TANZANIA Container 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 de
2008-364
2008-365
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
2008-366
RED SPEED BOATS
2009-40
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 sh
2009-41
LAGOS OUTER ANCHORAGE, NIGERIA: 10 ROBBERS ARMED WITH GUNS AND KNIVES BOARDED A TANKER AT ANCHOR. THEY ATTACKED THE CAPTAIN, ROBBED CASH AND VALUABLES AND ESCAPED. AUTHORITIES INFORMED.
2009-42
HAITI:   RORO vessel reported an attempted boarding 12 Jan 09 at 0340 local time, while  anchored at Port Au Prince. Three robbers in a small boat approached the ship at anchor.  One of the robbers attempted to board via side ramp. The duty officer shout
2009-43
BRAZIL:   Tanker robbed 10 Jan 09 at 2300 local time while at berth in Fortaleza port. Four robbers in a boat approached a product tanker at berth. One of the robbers boarded the tanker using a hook attached to a rope. A duty crewmember noticed the robbe
2009-44
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 c
2009-45
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 acti
2009-46
MOTOR VESSEL, TANKER, TUG
NIGERIA:   Loading vessel (LAMNALCO WAXBILL), tanker (FRONT CHIEF), tug boat attacked 18 Jan 09, early morning at a crude loading platform in the Bonny oil terminal, owned by Shell and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. According to sources, Ni
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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 Harco
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CABLESHIP
NIGERIA:   Cable ship (VIKING FORCADOS) fired upon 13 Jan 09 while underway in the Niger Delta. Gunmen reached the ship on two or three swift boats and managed to climb aboard its deck but were unable to get inside. Crew members barricaded themselves in
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GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 1 Jan 09 at 0730 local time while underway in position 14-21N 050-34E. One skiff with six pirates approached the vessel underway. Owners contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. D
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KENYA:   Fishing vessel robbed 8 Jan 09 at 0030 local time while anchored at position 01-44S 041-29E, Kiunga. Heavily armed men in a speedboat came alongside the fishing vessel at anchor. They boarded the vessel and tied up all crewmembers. They stole ca
2009-51
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 so
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 30 Apr 09 at 0224 UTC while underway in position  07-46S - 051-32E, approximately 290NM southwest of Port Victoria, Seychelles. A speed boat with 6-7 persons onboard and a second speed boat with 3-4 persons onboa
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel (JOLLY SMERALDO) fired upon 29 Apr 09 at 1250 UTC while underway in position 01-40S - 047-12E, approximately 245NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Pirates armed with automatic weapons chased and fired upon the vessel. The captain
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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 procee
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HAITI:   General cargo ship boarded 5 May 09 at 0330 local time while anchored in Port au Prince.  Robbers boarded the vessel via the forecastle.  Due to crew alertness, they aborted the attempt and escaped (IMB).
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GULF OF ADEN:  Vessel fired upon 13 May 09 at 1310 UTC while underway approximately 115NM south of al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel reported being fired upon with RPGs from two skiffs. Coalition forces nearby arrived and provided assistance (Operator).
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GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 10 May 09 at 0715 UTC while underway in position 12:33N ¿ 043:26E.  Two speed boats with approximately 13 persons onboard approached the vessel¿s starboard quarter at high speed.  The master raised th
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GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship (MARATHON) hijacked 7 May 09 at 1105 UTC while underway in position 13:43N ¿ 050:35E.  Armed pirates in skiffs attacked, boarded, and hijacked the vessel with reportedly eight Ukrainian crew members onboard (Reuters, I
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GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier fired upon 7 May 09 at 0930 UTC while underway in position 13:04N ¿ 049:00E.  Seven pirates in a boat came close to the vessel and attempted to board by using an aluminum ladder and firing at the ship using automatic weapons a
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GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported attempted boarding 7 May 09 at 1220 local time while underway in position 12:12N ¿ 045:45E.  One blue colored skiff with nine men onboard armed with guns approached the vessel and attempted to board.  The captain raised t
2009-243
GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 6 May 09 at 1145 UTC while underway in position 13:23N ¿ 048:28E.  Two suspicious crafts were spotted and reportedly began chasing the vessel from the port quarter.  The crew was alerted and immediately
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INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 12 May 09 at 1615 local time while underway in position  01-02S 057-18, approximately 250NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Nine pirates in two skiffs chased and fired on the vessel using automatic weapons
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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
2009-246
INDIA:   Tanker robbed 5 May 09 at 0250 local time, Cochin anchorage.  Three robbers boarded the vessel at anchor using a rope and hook.  Robbers stole and lowered ship's stores into  a waiting boat.  The 2nd officer noticed the robbers and approached th
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INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier robbed 16 Nov 09 at 0120 local time while underway in position  03-12.4N  105-29.1E, approximately 33NM northwest of the Anambas Islands. Ten men armed with knives and crowbars boarded the vessel. They entered the bridge and thr
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Chemical tanker (THERESA VIII) hijacked 16 Nov 09 at 1053 UTC while underway in position 08-00.11S  045-58E, approximately 600NM south of Mogadishu, Somalia. Pirates armed with machine guns attacked and hijacked the vessel, taking hostage
2009-439
275 MILES SOUTH OF MOGADISHU:  A merchant vessel reported coming under fire on 18 November 09 at 0715 UTC in position 01-48S  049-01E. The vessel was attacked by 2 skiffs who fired automatic weapons and at least 2 rpg rounds. The master conducted counter
2009-440
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (MAERSK ALABAMA) fired upon 18 Nov 09 at 0320 UTC while underway in position 06-35N  054-30E, approximately 285 miles east of Eyl, Somalia. The vessel reported coming under fire by one skiff with four men onboard. The skiff
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (FENG LI 8) fired upon 12 Nov 09 at 0536 UTC while underway in position  14-33N  054-08E, approximately 115NM north of Socotra Island. Men armed with assault rifles chased and opened fire on the vessel. The vessel increased s
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (FULL STRONG) fired upon 12 Nov 09 at 0330 UTC while underway in position 14-36.1N  054-14.5E, approximately 115NM north of Socotra Island. Men armed with assault rifles in skiffs opened fire on the vessel and attempted to bo
2009-443
470 MILES NORTH EAST OF PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES:  A merchant vessel reported coming under fire on 20 November 2009 at 1530 UTC. The vessel was attacked by armed men on board a skiff with ak-47s and rpgs. The second officer was reportedly injured by a p
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9 MILES WEST OF PULAU MANGKAI, SOUTH CHINA SEA:  Pirates armed with knives and swords in a small fishing boat boarded a product tanker underway. They tried to enter the accommodation but were unable to as all doors were locked. Upon hearing the alarm and
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1050 MILES EAST OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  Eight pirates in one craft and four pirates in another craft armed with machine guns and rpgs, chased a bulk carrier underway from the port and stbd sides. They fired at the vessel with machine guns and rpg and att
2009-446
BALIKPAPAN OUTER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Three robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor using hooks attached to ropes. They stole ship's stores and escaped in a small boat. Local authorities informed.
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MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  Six pirate boats with a mother vessel in sight chased and opened fire upon an oil tanker underway. Two rpgs penetrated into port bridge door. Ship sustained damages and one crew member was injured. Pirates aborted the attempt after a
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554 MILES NORTH EAST OF PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES:  A merchant vessel reported coming under fire on 24 November 2009 at 1307 UTC. The vessel was attacked by 4 armed men on board a skiff who fired shots at the vessel's wheelhouse and accommodation. Vessel
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SOMALIA Three 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.
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GHANA: Container ship robbed on 23 Sep 08 at 1751 local time while at Tema port, Ghana. Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Robbers took one crewmember hostage and stole ships stores. Robbers fled when master alerted the authorities (IMB).
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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 dut
2008-371
GULF OF ADEN: Bulk carrier fired upon 01 Oct 08 at 0700 local time while underway. Two boats were following the vessel on the port side. The ship altered course to increase distance. The ship's general alarm and ship security alarm were sounded. A boat o
2008-372
GULF OF ADEN: Container ship fired upon 01 Oct 08 at 1435 UTC while underway in position 12-42.8N 049-09.9E. Four pirates fired upon the vessel and unsuccessfully attempted to board. Master and crew activated the fire hose and conducted evasive maneuvers
2008-373
GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach on 01 Oct 08 at 0345 UTC while in position 13-10N 047-43E. Four pirates attempted to board the vessel. A naval ship engaged the pirates and the ship's master conducted evasive maneuvers. Pirates
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THREE SPEEDBOATS
GULF OF ADEN Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 28 Sep 08 at 0210 local time while underway in position 13-30.4N 048-31.8E. Three speedboats chased the vessel. All crew was alerted and the master of the ship executed evasive maneuvers and incre
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FOUR SPEEDBOATS
GULF OF ADEN Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 22 Sep 08 at 1151 UTC while underway in position 13-33.7N 048-37.5E. Four boats began chasing the vessel on the portside. The master transmitted distress message via VHF, HF and INM-C. Evasive man
2008-376
GULF OF ADEN Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 25 Sep 08 at 1930 UTC while underway in position 13-16.9N 057-13.3E. Two speed boats and a possible mothership attacked the vessel. The ship conducted evasive maneuvers and the pirates aborted the
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GULF OF ADEN Container ship reported suspicious approach on 19 Sep 08 at 1349 local time while underway in position 13-13.6N 049-31.4E. Twelve pirates in three speedboats, armed with automatic guns and rocket propelled grenade launchers chased the ship.
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FOUR BOATS
GULF OF ADEN Cargo vessel reported suspicious approach on 24 Sep 08 at 1105 UTC while underway in position 13-37N 048-53E. Four boats chased the vessel. The crew was mustered, alarm raised and, speed increased. After speed was increased, one boat aborted
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TANZANIA Container 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 boa
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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 fro
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Gulf of Aden:  Two skiffs approached the bulk carrier from aft. Pirates in both skiffs were armed with automatic weapons and RPGs. Ship made evasive and preventive measures to prevent boarding. Pirates opened fire with automatic weapons at ship. One skif
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La Pampilla Port, Peru:  A chemical tanker, at berth was boarded by an uknown number of robbers, while cargo operations were in progress. The deck security watchman was found to be beaten up and tied up. Upon searching, no robbers were found onboard. Aut
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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.
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LAGOS OUTER ANCHORAGE, NIGERIA:  10 Robers armed with guns and knives boarded a tanker at anchor. They attacked the captain robbed cash adn valuables and escaped.
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GULF OF ADEN:  A suspicious skiff was reported on 27 JAN 09,  approximately 75 miles southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The suspicious skiff was described as a blue hull speed boat, 10 meters in length with five to six people onboard, heading 358 degrees wi
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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 th
2009-58
GHANA:   Container ship robbed 19 Jan 09 at 2300 local time while anchored in Tema roads. Robbers boarded the container ship and broke into a container, then escaping with its  contents and other ship's stores (IMB).
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CAMEROON:   Fishing vessels attacked, skipper killed 24 Jan 09 while operating just off the port of Douala near Kribi. According to reports some 30 armed men used three small craft to  board and seize a fishing vessel. They attempted to take it into inte
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GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (LONGCHAMP) hijacked 29 Jan 09 at 0340 UTC while underway in position 14-10N 049-58E. The tanker was reportedly en route from Norway to Vietnam when it was attacked and boarded by seven pirates, according to a spokesman for the shi
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:  Four robbers in a small wooden boat attempted to climb onboard an anchored container vessel. Alert duty watchmen informed the duty officer who raised the general alarm and directed the ship search light towards the robbers. Seei
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Balongan anchorage, Indonesia:  Four robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They tried to enter into the accommodation but were noticed by the duty crew who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers climbed down into their boat and esca
2009-63
GULF OF ADEN:  Armed pirates six speed boats surrounded a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive action and crew activated fire hoses. One of the speedboats chased the vessel for about one mile. Seeing the alert crew and the aggressive
2009-64
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA:   Yacht boarded, attacked 20 Jan 09 in the early morning while anchored in Moscito Cove, per 4 Feb 09 reporting. Three men attacked the vessel early in the morning and one of them managed to slip into the cabin. A fist fight ensued a
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BANGLADESH:  General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 5 May 09 at 0830 UTC, Chittagong anchorage.  Robbers in a boat approached the vessel and attempted to board via anchor cable.  The crew was alerted and the robbers aborted the attempt and escape
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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.
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SOMALIA: Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. Further report are awaited.
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GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker fired upon 19 May 09 at 0214 local time while underway in position  12-56N - 048-30E. Five pirates armed with machine guns in a wooden boat approached  the vessel and opened fire on the port side. The vessel increased speed and con
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GULF OF ADEN:  Two boats with five pirates in each boat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier with automatic rifles and rpg. An orange and white colored mother vessel was noticed around 3 miles astern of the vessel. Master carried out evasive maneuvers, i
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CARGO/RORO SHIP
GULF OF ADEN:   RO/RO reported suspicious approach 15 May 09 at 0639 UTC while underway in position 14-44N - 051-15E. Armed men wearing masks in four speed boats approached the vessel, coming as close as 500 meters. The vessel conducted evasive maneuvers
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880 MILES SOUTHEAST MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  Pirates in skiffs, chased ad fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Master made evasive maneuvers and escaped from the pirates.
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GULF OF ADEN:  A high speed boat chased a tanker underway. Master altered course to increase CPA and contacted warship for assistance. The speed boat came very close ut due to ship;s evasive maneuvers, aborted the attempt and moved away.
2009-255
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirates in two skiffs attempted to board a tanker underway. The tanker took evasive maneuvers, fired rocket flares and contacted warship for assistance. Later, pirates aborted the attempt and returned to the mother vessel.
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GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker fired upon 17 May 09 at 1012 local time while underway in position  14-10N - 051-55E. Six armed pirates in a white skiff approached the vessel from astern at 20 knots, and began opening fire with automatic weapons and RPGs. The cap
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DOMINICA:   Yacht (CLYPEUS) attacked, robbed 14 May 09 shortly after midnight  while anchored in Prince Rupert Bay. Three men armed with machetes and a pistol boarded the vessel and attacked the couple onboard. They beat them, tied them up, and threatene
2009-259
GRENADA:   Yacht attacked 14 Apr 09 while anchored in Mt. Hartman Bay, per 15 May reporting. Two men boarded the vessel while the owner was away and assaulted the owner¿s wife. They tied her up and threatened to kill her. The owner returned shortly afte
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JAKARTA ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Two robbers using hook and rope from a small boat attempted to board a product tanker at anchor. While climbing to the ship's rail the robbers saw alert ship's watchmen. Robbers jumped back into the waiting boat and moved a
2009-261
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).
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker (MARAN CENTAURUS) hijacked 29 Nov 09 at 1213 UTC while underway in position 03-09.39N  061-30.3E, approximately 590NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Pirates boarded the tanker and have since anchored it off the coast of  S
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Yemeni Coast Guard
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier (RED SEA SPIRIT) reported suspicious approach 19 Nov 09 at 2200 local time while underway in position 13-37.9N 047-41.0E. A suspicious craft was observed following the vessel until a distance of approximately 1.5 cables. The v
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BALONGAN ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Tanker reported attempted boarding 21 Nov 09 at 0120 local time while anchored in position 06-13S 108-31E, Balongan anchorage. One robber armed with a knife attempted to board the vessel. Alert crew member saw a hook stuck
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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
2009-453
BENIN:   Tanker (CANCALE STAR) robbed, crewmember killed 24 Nov 09 early morning while underway approximately 18 NM off Fairway Bouy, Cotonou. The tanker's Latvian captain said around six or seven men had approached the tanker in a speed boat. The Ukrain
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NIGERIA:   Bulk carrier robbed 20 Nov 09 at 0500 local time while berthed at Port Harcourt. A tug came alongside the vessel when three robbers armed with knives boarded her and threatened two duty crewmembers who approached them. The robbers stole two dr
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1200 MILES NORTH EAST OF SOMALIA:  Pirates in a skiff armed with guns chased and opened fire on a tanker uderway. The pirates attempted to board from port side but failed and then tried to board from stbd side. The use of water jets from fire hoses and e
2009-456
EAST OF CERAM ISLANDS, INDONESIA:  Four persons in a white colored speed boat, flying Indonesian flag approached a bulk carrier underway at 20-25 knots. Master raised alarm, sounded ship's whistle continuously and crew activated fire hoses. It was notice
2009-457
470 MILES SOUTH WEST OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  Pirates armed with rpg and machine guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack her. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS increased speed and took evasive maneuvers.
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CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU:  During routine radio communications with deck watcmen, on an anchored bulk carrier, the Chief officer did not get a response from the forward AB. He instructed the bosun to check. The bosun found the forward AB tied up with injur
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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 t
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INDONESIA:    Container ship boarded at on 24 Sep 08 at 0325 local time while in position 06:02.45S ¿ 106:54.61E, Tg. Priok, Jakarta, Indonesia.  Three robbers armed with knives boarded the ship at anchor via the stern.  Alert watchman notified the duty
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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 t
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OILER SHIP
NIGERIA:  Oil service vessel boarded, hostages taken on 04 Oct 08 between Port Harcourt and Bonny, Niger Delta. A speedboat carrying 12 gunmen attacked the vessel and took  six Filipino hostages, including the boats captain and two engineers. No group ha
2008-385
NIGERIA:  Refrigerated cargo ship boarded on 02 Oct 08 at 1215 UTC while the ship  was drifting 20nm south of Bonny signal station.  About ten pirates armed with submachine guns and hand grenades boarded the vessel.   The ship contacted authorities and e
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NIGERIA:   Container ship boarded and robbed on 27 Sep 08 at 2140 UTC while at  anchor in position 06-17.8N 003-24.0E, Lagos fairway buoy. Duty crew spotted one robber and raised the alarm and mustered crew. Robber jumped overboard and escaped in a waiti
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GULF OF ADEN: Dry cargo ship reported suspicious approach 07 Oct 08 at 0900 UTC while in position 11-43.56N 047-15.02E.  The ship's master reported that two speed boats, each with nine armed persons onboard, chased the vessel in the above position and at
2008-388
GULF OF ADEN:  Cargo ship reported suspicious approach 02 Oct 08 at 0745 local time while underway in position 13-07.4N 048-45.8E. A look out sighted a suspicious vessel five miles off from starboard bow. A fast moving wooden craft powered by outboard mo
2008-389
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach on 01 Oct 08 at 0523 UTC while underway in position 13-13.59N 047-57.52E, about 43 miles off the Yemen coast. Pirates attempted to board the ship but the ship increased speed and diverted from course. T
2008-390
INDIAN OCEAN:   General cargo ship fired upon 09 Oct 08 at 1330 local time while underway in position 02:07S-043:09E.  The ship conducted evasive maneuvers and avoided boarding(IMB, Operator).
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INDONESIA:   Cargo ship boarded and robbed 04 Oct 08 at 0050 local time while underway in position 01:12.5N-103:54.5E, approximately 2nm east of Batu Berhanti buoy in the  east bound lane of the Straits of Singapore.   Three masked robbers armed with lon
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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 capta
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GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 29 Jan 09 at 0620 UTC while underway in position 12-27N 044-10E. Gunmen in six speed boats surrounded the vessel underway.  The master raised the alarm, took evasive maneuvers and the crew activat
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GULF OF ADEN:  Tanker reported suspicious approach 2 Feb 09 while underway in position 12-21N 043-58E. A total of approximately 14 skiffs approached the vessel with armed persons onboard. Some of the men in the boats were dressed in camouflage military s
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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 inform
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INDONESIA:   Chemical tanker boarded 29 Jan 09 at 0345 local time while anchored in position 06:10S ¿ 108:25E, Balongan anchorage. Four robbers boarded the vessel at anchor. They tried to enter into the accommodation but were noticed by the duty crew wh
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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).
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CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU:  Six masked robbers armed with long knives in black clothes boarded a container ship at anchor. They attacked and seized two duty watchmen, broke into the bosun store and stole ship's stores. Other watchmen noticed the robbers and
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GULF OF ADEN:  Tanker (POLARIS) reported attempted boarding 11 Feb 09 at 1430 local time while underway in position 12-59N 048-16E. Seven men in a white speedboat armed with automatic weapons and an RPG approached the tanker from the west. The captain  s
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GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (PREM DIVYA) fired upon 12 Feb 09 at approximately 0330 local time while underway in position 12-46N 047-52E. The vessel sent out a distress call reporting shots being fired upon it by a small skiff and that men onboard the skiff w
2009-72
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel fired upon 11 Feb 09 at 0630 UTC while underway in position 10-39N 055-54E.  Vessel was approached by a light blue colored skiff described as 5 to 7 meters long with five men onboard armed with guns and an RPG, travelling more than
2009-262
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
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GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier (ANTONIS) fired upon 26 May 09 at 0430 local time while underway in position 13-05N - 048-58E. Two skiffs with four armed men onboard each approached the vessel from the port side and opened fire with machine guns. The vessel
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GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier fired upon 25 May 09 at 0028 local time while underway in position  13-11N - 049-19E. Four armed men in a skiff approached the vessel from the port quarter and opened fire. The captain mustered the crew and conducted evasive
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GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel (MARIA K) fired upon 22 May 09 at 0900 local time while underway in position  13-13N - 049-10E. One speed boat with nine men onboard fired an RPG at the vessel and missed. Coalition forces nearby responded, and the men in the skiff
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GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 22 May 09 at 1120 UTC while underway in position 12-53N - 048-02. A small boat was observed 3NM away on the starboard side. A small skiff then detached from the boat and started approaching the vessel¿
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GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 19 May 09 at 0755 local time while underway in position 13-16N - 048-59E. A high speed boat chased the vessel while underway. The captain altered course to increase the distance and contacted nearby war
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GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 18 May 09 while underway in position  12-46N - 048-05E.  Men in two skiffs approached the tanker while underway. The  captain conducted evasive maneuvers, fired rocket flares, and contacted nearby warsh
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INDIAN OCEAN:   Chemical tanker fired upon 19 May 09 at 0026 UTC while underway in position  09-59S - 054-00E, approximately 320NM south of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Men in  skiffs chased and fired upon the vessel while underway. The captain conducted e
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GULF OF ADEN:  A merchant vessel reported coming under pirate attach at 0729 UTC on 28 May 09 approximately 110 NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen in position  13-01-24N - 048-48-36E. The pirate boat approached the vessel's port quarter as the merchant ve
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MALAYSIA:   Tug (TOPNICHE 5) robbed 28 May 09 at 0200 local time while underway in position 02-14N - 104-14E, approximately 19NM southwest of Pulau Aur. Five robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the tug as it was towing a barge, the (CHRISNICHE 4).
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CONGO:   Vessel boarded 29 May 09 at 0340 local time while anchored in Boma roads. Two robbers armed with machetes boarded the vessel and threatened the duty watchman. The  alarm was raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped upon hearing the alarm (I
2009-273
BURMA:   Container ship boarded 28 May 09 at 2330 local time while anchored in position  16-30N - 096-15E, Yangon anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel, but were spotted by duty crew members. The crew members raised the alarm and the two robbers jump
2009-459
NIGERIA:   Bulk carrier robbed 15 Nov 09 at 2100 local time while anchored in position  06-12.8N  003-23.7E, Lagos anchorage. Robbers armed with guns and knives in a speedboat boarded the vessel by using bamboo sticks with hooks. They fired warning shots
2009-460
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel (BBC TOGO) fired upon 02 Dec 09 at 1206 UTC while underway near position  14-26N  054-18E, approximately 100NM north of Socotra Island. Armed men aboard two skiffs, which were launched from a mothership, fired upon the vessel with
2009-461
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tug reported suspicious approach 27 Nov 09 at 1340 UTC while underway in position  03-41S  044-48E, approximately 240NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. The vessel reported being approached by two skiffs. A warship nearby dispatched a helic
2009-462
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel hijacked in 10-50N  060-00E at 060630 UTC Dec. Mariners are advised to stay clear of this high risk area for the next 24-48 hours. caution advised.
2009-463
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (CORAL GLOBE) fired upon 7 Dec 09 at 1343 UTC while underway in position 00-27N  061-39E, approximately 977NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Armed men in two skiffs chased and fired on the vessel with automatic weapons and RPGs.
2009-464
HAITI:   Vessel robbed 1 Dec 09 at 2300 local time while in position 18-33N  072-23W,  Port au Prince anchorage. The duty officer heard noises on the poop deck and upon  investigation, found three robbers already in the process of leaving in their boat a
2009-465
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (NORDIC SPRITE) fired upon 7 Dec 09 at 0501 UTC while underway in position  12-54N  048-07E, approximately 120NM northwest of Bosasso, Somalia. Armed men aboard two skiffs fired upon the vessel with automatic weapons and RPGs. The
2009-466
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing Vessel (SHAHBAIG) hijacked on 6 December 09 while underway in position 11-52N  62-36E, approximately 470NM southeast of Socotra Island. Vessel reportedly has 29 crewmembers on board, all believed to be Pakistani. Vessel is reporte
2009-467
BANGLADESH:   Tug (TROPICAL STAR) reported attempted boarding 8 Dec 09 at 0440 local time while anchored in position 22-12.7N  091-46.3E, Chittagong Port outer anchorage B. The officer on watch spotted men in a powered driven wooden boat attempt to board
2009-468
INDONESIA:   Tanker boarded 8 Dec 09 at 0325 local time while in position 06-13.62S  108-28.29E, Balongan anchorage. Four robbers boarded the vessel from the poop deck. They were spotted by the duty watchman who immediately informed the bridge duty offic
2009-469
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
2009-470
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 i
2009-471
INDIAN OCEAN:   Dhow (LAXMI SAGAR) hijacked on 10 December 09 while underway near position  06-00N  51-00E, approximately 115NM southeast of Garacad, Somalia. Vessel was controlled by armed men for approximately five days before being released. Reportedl
2008-392
INDONESIA:  LPG tanker boarded and robbed on 03 Oct 08 at 0230 local time while underway off Mangkai Island.  Six pirates armed with long knives boarded the tanker.  They stole ships and crew cash before escaping (IMB).
2008-393
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).
2008-394
CHINESE FISHERMAN
SOUTH KOREAN COAST GUARD
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
2008-395
NIGERIAN NAVY
NIGERIA:   Nigerian naval vessels fired upon on 15 Oct on Bonny Island near main crude  oil and liquefied natural gas export terminals, the Nigerian military and security sources said. Gunmen in six speedboats attacked the vessels while they were protect
2008-396
NIGERIA:   Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach on 04 Oct 08 at 1530 local  time while underway in position 03:36.00N 06:19.50E, 53nm southwest of Bonny River. Men, armed with guns, approached the ship in a wooden boat. The ship increased speed w
2008-397
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk cargo ship (AFRICAN SANDERLING) hijacked on 15 Oct 08 at 0315 UTC while underway in position 13:28.9N-050:08.5E.   The ship contacted coalition forces via VHF channel 16 and reported being chased by two light-green speed boats with ab
2008-398
GULF OF ADEN: Cargo ship reported suspicious approach on 10 Oct 08 at 0900 local  time while underway in position 15-10.0N 051-45.0E. A small craft with three armed men  onboard was sighted four miles off the ship-s port beam and the craft began to appro
2008-399
GULF OF ADEN:  Tanker hijacked on 10 Oct 08 while underway in position 13:06.1N-047:13.43E.  At the time of the attack the ship had no working satellite comms or VHF.  She was only able to get the message to her owner by GMDSS Telex.  A coalition aircraf
2008-400
GULF OF ADEN:  Dry cargo ship (WAEL H) hijacked on 09 Oct 08 at 1700 UTC while underway in position 014:04.52N 050:52.24E.  The vessel was carrying 3000 MT of cement bags and was enroute Bosasso at the time of the hijacking.  The vessel had 11 crewmember
2008-401
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 10 Oct 08 at 2020 local time while underway in position 01:44N-052:51E, off Somalia.  A speed boat was seen being released from a suspicious vessel about 8.5 NM away.  The ship increased speed,
2008-402
MALAYSIA:  Container ship boarded, robbed 08 Oct 08 while at anchor in position 1:18.9N - 104:15.0E, 2.7 nm south of Teluk Ramunia, Johor.  Robbers stole engine spares and escaped unnoticed (IMB).
2009-75
KAKINADA, INDIA:  Robbers boarded a bulk carrier via forecastle and stole ship's stores and escaped before being noticed by watchkeepers.
2009-76
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM:  Robbers boarded a bulk carrier moored to mooring buoys. They stole ship's stores, opened the hose pipe  cover ad escaped thru the hose pipe. Incident reported to police but no result.
2009-77
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA:  Three robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. They tied up the duty A/B, took his personnel belongings and then opened a contaier and stole the cargo. At 0200 UTC, the robbers left the ship in a small boat
2009-78
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'
2009-79
GULF OF ADEN:  Five pirates armed with RPG's in black/white color speed boat approached and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. They attempted to board the ship from the port side using a steel ladder. Master raised alarm, sent distress messages and took
2009-80
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.
2009-81
ITAPARICA MARINA, BRAZIL:  Two robbers armed with guns in a small row boat boarded a catamaran at anchor. The captain confronted the robbers and they shot and killed him. Robbers jumped overboard and swam off leaving their row boat. Nothing stolen.
2009-82
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).
2009-83
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 o
2009-85
GULF OF ADEN:  Armed pirates attacked a bulk carrier(M/V SALDANHA) underway. They boarded the ship, took hostage crewmembers and hijacked it to an undisclosed location. The vessel was provided with assistance from a US Coalition warship however the pirat
2009-86
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirates in an unlit high-speed oat chased a general cargo ship underway. The boat came close to the ship and attempted to board. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive action, crew switched on additional lighting and activated
2009-87
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 sma
2009-274
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 29 May 09 at 1045 UTC while underway in position 12-20N - 046-26E. Six armed men in a speed boat approached the vessel. The vessel conducted evasive maneuvers to prevent a possible boarding and co
2009-275
GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 29 May 09 at 1050 UTC while underway in position 12-11N - 046-22E. Five pirates in a blue colored speed boat approached the vessel from less than 1NM away. The captain alerted UKMTO and MSCHOA
2009-276
GULF OF ADEN:  Armed pirates in a boat attempted to board a tanker underway. Ship raised alarm sounded whistle, switched lights on, activated fire hoses, increased speed and commenced evasive maneuvers. Pirate boat came about 2-3 meters off the ship's si
2009-277
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 spe
2009-278
MALAYSIA:   Bulk carrier (GARNET) robbed 1 Jun 09 at 0245 local time while anchored in position 01-19N - 104-15E, 2NM south of Tanjung Ramunia. Seven or eight robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel from the stern. They entered the engine room and t
2009-279
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker fired upon 1 Jun 09 at 0615 local time while underway in position  13-33N - 050-29E. Five armed men in a white skiff approached the vessel. The captain  increased speed, activated high pressure fire hoses, mustered the crew, contac
2009-280
COSTA RICA:   Container ship robbed 21 May 09 at approximately 2200 local time while anchored in Puerto Moin outer roads. Two robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. They  broke the padlock of a paint locker and stole ship's stores before escaping. L
2009-281
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 proper
2009-282
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel reported being fired upon 3 Jun 09 at 1530 UTC while underway in position  13-19N - 046-51E. The captain reported men armed with guns and RPGs  attacked the vessel while underway. No further information to report at this time (Oper
2009-283
BANGLADESH:   Vessel robbed 23 May 09 at 2054 local time, Chittagong anchorage. After dropping anchor, the ship's crew spotted eight armed robbers on the poop deck. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped. Port
2009-284
INDONESIA:   Tanker reported attempted boarding 23 May 09 at 0400 local time while anchored in position 06-00S - 106-53E, Jakarta anchorage. Two robbers using hook and rope  from a small boat attempted to board the vessel at anchor. While climbing to the
2009-285
Five pirates
NIGERIA:   Bulk carrier robbed 10 June 09 at 0545 UTC while anchored in position 04-01N 006-48E, approximately 20NM off Nigeria. Five heavily armed robbers boarded the vessel using a hook attached to a rope. Once on board, they fired warning shots and th
2009-286
Sixteen Pirates
CAMEROON:   Cargo vessel robbed 9 June 09 at 0324 UTC while at anchorage in Douala. Sixteen robbers armed with guns and knives damaged communication equipment and  stole all cash located on the vessel. Three crewmembers were injured in the incident (IMB)
2009-472
BANGLADESH:   Tug robbed 5 Dec 09 at 1800 local time while anchored in position 22-12.6N  091-46.4E, Chittagong anchorage. Approximately 12 robbers armed with long metal bars in a small boat boarded the vessel and stole ship¿s stores before escaping. Lo
2009-473
INDONESIA:   General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 11 Dec 09 at 0820 local time while underway in position 05-15.9S  123-25.1E, approximately 11NM east of Pulau Buton. Four men armed with a gun and spear in a speedboat chased the vessel. The ca
2009-474
INDIA:   Tanker robbed 17 Dec 09 at 1929 UTC while anchored in Kochi anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel via the anchor chain. They broke open the forepeak store and  stole ship's stores. The crew noticed and chased them away. Seeing the crew, the
2009-475
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 robb
2009-476
SOMALIA:  About nine pirates armed with guns in a small boat attacked, boarded and hijacked a dhow underway along with its 13 crewmembers.
2009-477
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
2009-478
CONARKY, GUINEA:  Pirates armed with machine guns in a speedboat approached and fired upon a chemical tanker drifting. The tanker, increased speed, enforced anti-piracy measures, reported to authorities and prevented the pirates from boarding it. No inju
2009-479
INDIAN OCEAN:  Dhow hijacked and likely conducting mothership operations. Last reported location underway near position 004-01S 048-47E. Vessel was headig north. Mariners are warned to steer clear of this area if possible.
2009-480
INDONESIA:  Container ship robbed 22 Dec 09 at 1710 UTC while anchored in position  03-55.5N 098-46.1E, Belawan anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel unnoticed. They tied up the hands and feet of the duty watchman and stole propert
2009-481
525 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SEYCHELLES:  A merchant vessel reported coming under fire on 30 December 2009 at 0448 UTC in position 11-42N 063-01E. The vessel was attacked by a skiff and mothership using rpg only for approximately 30 mins. The captain maintaine
2009-482
SOMALIA:  Pirates attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. The hijackers are sailing the vessel to Somali coast. Further reports awaited.
2009-483
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. The hijackers are sailing the tanker to an undisclosed location in Somalia. Further reports awaited.
2009-484
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.
2009-485
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
2009-486
LAGOS ANCHORAGE, NIGERIA:  Robbers armed with automatic weapons attacked and boarded an anchored general cargo ship. They assaulted and fired at the crew. Three crew members were injured. The robbers stole crew personal properties and ship's stores and e
2008-403
GULF OF ADEN:  A BULK CARRIER WAS ATTACKED AND HIJACKED BY PIRATES IN POSITION 14 DEGREES NORTH 050 DRGEESS, GULF OF ADEN ON 15102008 AT 0344 UTC.
2008-404
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.
2008-405
GULF OF ADEN:  BULK CARGO SHIP HIJACKED ON 15 OCT 08 AT 0409 UTC WHILE UNDERWAY ALONG WITH 21 CREW IN POSITION 13-33.92N 050-10.70E. THE PIRATES ARE SAILING THE SHIP TO AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION IN SOMALIA. THE SHIP WAS ENROUTE FROM AQABA, JORDAN TO A PORT
2008-406
GULF OF ADEN:  Tanker reported suspicious approach on 16 Oct 08 at 1700 UTC while underway in position 12 44.0N - 045 52.0E.  Three small boats chased the vessel. The ship changed course, increased speed and conducted evasive maneuvers to avoid boarding.
2008-407
GULF OF ADEN:  Dhow hijacked on 14 Oct 08 while underway in position 12:59N 048:29E.  Owners confirmed that the dhow was hijacked by nine armed Somali pirates in speed boats.  The vessel was carrying a cargo of sugar from India to Berberra, Somalia when
2008-408
INDIAN OCEAN:   Containership fired upon 23 Oct 08 at 1732 UTC while underway near position 03:47S-047:46E, approximately 180 NM off Mombasa, Kenya.  Vessel was chased and fired upon by two small boats.  Vessel escaped but sustained bullet damage (IMB, O
2008-409
LTTE PIRATES
VESSEL RUHUNA AND VESSEL NIMALAWA
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 inv
2008-410
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 padl
2008-411
GHANA:  Chemical tanker robbed on 21 Oct 08 at 0330 local time while at anchorage,  Tema. The robbers boarded the vessel, broke open the forecastle locker, stole the ships stores and escaped (IMB).
2008-412
CAMEROON:   Tug attacked, crewmembers kidnapped 31 Oct 08 at approximately midnight local time, while off the coast of Cameroon. An unknown number of hijackers, reportedly part of a militia group, riding speedboats and carrying small arms boarded the tug
2008-413
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier (YASA NESLIHAN) hijacked on 29 Oct 08 at 1030 UTC while underway in position 13:00N-046:40E.  The ship reported to coalition aircraft that two boats, each with four men inside, were chasing.  The ship conducted evasive manoeuv
2008-414
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk cargo ship reported suspicious approach on 28 Oct 08 at 0800 local time while underway in position 12:42.6N-045:47.4E.   The chief officer observed one speed boat from aft, two speed boats from the port side and two speed boats from t
2009-88
FISHING TRAWLER
EAST COAST, SOMALIA:  Five pirates in a boat fired upon a fishing trawler underway. Pirates attempted to board the ship. Master carryout evasive maneuvers, increased speed and moved away. The ship sustained bullet hole damage. There were no leakage and n
2009-89
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU:  An anchored container ship, waiting for a bunker barge, was approached by two small boats. The two boats asked for heaving lines to assist securing the bunker barge. The OOW suspecting them for robbers and raised the alarm. Crew
2009-90
HOBYO, SOMALIA:  A commercial fishing vessel reported a pirate attack 19 Feb 09 at 16:30 UTC while underway in location 004-33N 052-55E, approximately 265 miles east of Hobyo Somalia. Victim observed a small white skiff with a blue bow. Four or five men
2009-91
GULF OF ADEN:   Bulk carrier (YAN DANG HAI) fired upon 25 Feb 09 at 0556 local time while underway in position 13-11N 049-16E. The vessel reported coming under fire and sent out a distress call. The Danish destroyer (ABSALON) responded and seized the pir
2009-92
GULF OF ADEN: A group of armed pirates in three high speed boats approached and attempted to attack a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm and took evasive manoeuvres. Pirates aborted the attempted attack due to the evasive manoeuvres taken by the
2009-93
FOUR PIRATES
GULF OF ADEN: Four pirates in a speed boat armed with rocket launcher fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, sent distress message, took evasive manoeuvres. Crew activated fire hoses and threw empty bottles. Pirates aborted the attempte
2009-94
EIGHT ARMED PIRATES
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 dut
2009-95
SEVEN PIRATES
NIGERIA: Five pirates armed with automatic guns in a high speed boat and two pirates in a fishing boat approached a product tanker underway. They opened fire at the bridge and attempted to board the tanker. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took e
2009-96
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirates armed with guns fired upon an oil tanker underway. Master reported to coalition warship adn UKMTO Dubai and increased speed took evasive maneuvers and altered away from the pirate boats. Later pirates aborted the atttack, all crew
2009-97
MALAYSIA:  Duty 3rd engineer onboard a bulk carrier noticed robers escaping from the engine room. He informed duty officer on bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. After a search, it was revealed that five robbers boarded the vessel and entered the eng
2009-98
COCHIN, INDIA:  Robbers boarded a general cargo ship at achor. They broke forward lockers and stole ship's stores and escaped.
2009-99
FERRY BOAT
NIGERIA:  Ferry hijacked, passengers kidnapped 4 Mar 09 midday local time while underway near the Bonny Island gas terminal at Dutch Island Creek. While transiting from Port Harcourt to Bonny Island, the ferry was hijacked by gunmen, who then robbed all
2009-100
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 5 Mar 09 at 1420 UTC while underway in position 13-45N 050-44E. A suspicious white boat towing three small, white boats was observed moving east with a speed of approximately 7kts. The same suspicious b
2009-287
CAMEROON:  Tanker robbed 9 June 09 at 0224 UTC while underway near Douala  anchorage. Robbers disabled communication equipment, stole all money on board an escaped. The 3rd officer was injured in the incident. (IMB)
2009-288
Skiff
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker fired upon 15 June 09 at 1305 local time while underway in position 12-58N 048-27E. One skiff approached the vessel to within about ten meters and fired with gun and RPG rounds. The vessel conducted evasive maneuvers and the skiff
2009-289
Speed Boats
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker fired upon 14 June 09 at 1700 local time while underway in position 12-33N 043-29E, near Bab el Mandeb. Several speed boats approached the vessel, crossed its bow, and opened fire with automatic weapons. The tanker performed evasiv
2009-290
Four Speed Boats
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 14 June 09 at 1740 local time while underway in position 12-58N 043-09E. Four speed boats with five to six persons in each armed with automatic weapons approached the vessel. The tanker performed evasiv
2009-291
Skiffs
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 14 June 09 at 1435 UTC while underway in position 12-25N 043-28E. Several skiffs chased the vessel but aborted after the tanker applied anti-piracy measures to prevent boarding (Operator, IMB).
2009-292
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 14 June 09 at 1453 UTC while underway in position 12-59N 043-09E. Vessel took evasive maneuvers to prevent possible boarding (Operator, IMB).
2009-293
GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 13 June 09 at 0110 local time while underway in position 12-36N 043-25E. Vessel performed evasive maneuvers and contacted coalition warships via VHF channel 16. The skiffs later aborted the pur
2009-294
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  (Op
2009-295
Ten Pirates
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
2009-297
Three Pirates
ITALY:   Yacht boarded, stolen 18 Jun 09 at approximately 2100 local time while underway in the Bay of Naples. Three armed men aboard a dinghy reportedly rammed the 38ft yacht and boarded the vessel, robbing the owner and his friend before forcing them t
2009-298
BAB EL MANDEB:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 19 Jun 09 at 1220 UTC while underway in position 12-38N 043-21E. Armed men in skiffs chased the vessel while underway. The captain raised the alarm, sounded the whistle, and conducted evasive maneuvers
2009-299
White Skiff
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (MAERSK PHOENIX) fired upon 22 Jun 09 at 0910 local time while underway in position 13-29N 050-20E. Approximately six to eight armed men in a white skiff approached the vessel and fired at it with an RPG. The vessel conducted evasi
2009-300
Two White Skiffs
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo vessel (BOLAN) fired upon 22 Jun 09 at 0850 local time while underway in position 13-33N 050-19E. Two small white skiffs with four to five armed men onboard chased and opened fire on the vessel while underway. The captain ra
2009-301
Three Speed Boats
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 vess
2010-1
Sailing vessel
COLOMBIA:   Sailing vessel robbed 26 Dec 09 in the early morning while anchored in Cartagena. Owner's sailboat was anchored on the outer south eastern edge of the anchorage and  the dinghy was secured to a boat with galvanized chain. Robbers cut the chai
2010-2
COLOMBIA:   Catamaran (FRITZ THE CAT) robbed 11 Dec 09 during the night while anchored off Cartagena in front of club Nautico. Robbers approached the catamaran on a small boat, broke in through a hatch, and stole personal belongings including a computer,
2010-3
Suspicious boat
ATLANTIC OCEAN:   Sailing vessel (MARANO) reported suspicious approach 5 Dec 09 at 1930 local time while underway in position 23-55N 023-28W, approximately 400NM southwest of the Canary Islands. The crew noticed white lights appearing to be coming from a
2010-4
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
2010-5
Small boat with armed pirates
NIGERIA:   Bulk carrier fired upon 29 Dec 09 at 2010 UTC while anchored in position 06-10N 003-24E, Lagos anchorage. One small boat with armed robbers onboard opened fire on the vessel.  Counter-piracy measures were enforced which prevented the boarding
2010-6
General cargo ship
NIGERIA:   General cargo ship fired upon, robbed 28 Dec 09 at 0020 local time while anchored in Lagos anchorage. Robbers armed with automatic weapons boarded the vessel and  opened fire at the crew, injuring three crewmembers. The robbers stole personal
2010-7
Fly boat
Supply vessel
NIGERIA:   Supply vessel fired upon 19 Dec 09 at 0250 local time while in position 04-15N 008-11E, Ubit oil field. While at stand-by running security patterns at Ubit North anchorage, a fly boat was spotted approaching the vessel. Shot were fired and the
2010-8
Five Pirates
Fishermen
NIGERIA:   Fishermen attacked, robbed 10 Dec 09 at 0700 local time at Beregede village along the Bonny River. Five men in one speedboat reportedly attacked two fishermen resulting  in severe injuries.  The robbers stole their 15 HP outboard engine before
2010-9
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (ST JAMES PARK) hijacked 28 Dec 09 at 1449 UTC while underway in position 12-58N 048-34E, approximately 97NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Pirates attacked and hijacked the vessel while underway and are sailing the vessel toward
2010-10
Fishing dhow
GULF OF ADEN:   Fishing dhow reportedly hijacked 18 Dec 09 while underway, exact position unknown.  Men attacked and hijacked the vessel with its 15-crewmembers. The vessel¿s hull is red and white colored. It is believed the vessel may be used as a moth
2010-11
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel fired upon 30 Dec 09 at 0445 UTC while underway in position 11-42N 063-00E, approximately 500NM east of Socotra Island. Owners received a distress message that armed men opened fire on the vessel with automatic weapons. The vessel
2010-12
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (NAVIOS APOLLON) hijacked 28 Dec 09 at 1610 UTC while underway in position 03-22S 059-44E, approximately 268NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles.  Pirates attacked and hijacked the vessel while underway and are sailing i
2008-415
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier fired upon on 28 Oct 08 at 1350 UTC while underway in position 13:17N-048:35E.  A small speedboat was seen approaching the vessel from the starboard quarter.  The general alarm was sounded and fire pumps were activated (hoses
2008-416
GULF OF ADEN:  Tanker (LEANDER) fired upon, 28 Oct 08 at 0520Z while in position 13-23N 048-22E.  Tanker was attacked by a group of three white, open boats.  At 1300Z, the tanker was attacked again in position 12-54N 046-40E. The tanker reported a white
2008-417
GULF OF ADEN:  Tanker reported suspicious approach on 26 Oct 08 at 0820 UTC while underway in position 12:49.9N-046:11.2E.  Four speed boats approached the vessel from the  starboard bow astern. The crew was mustered on deck and high pressure fire hoses
2008-418
GULF OF ADEN:   Cargo ship reported suspicious approach on 21 Oct 08 at 1500 UTC while underway in position near 14:08N-049:05E.  The master reported that two speedboats were  following the vessel. A coalition force dispatched a helicopter and the speedb
2008-419
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach on 29 Oct 08 at 0950 UTC  while underway in position 02:13.5N-054:45.7E.  A speedboat was sighted on the port bow at a  distance of 14 nautical miles.  The ship increased to speed of 15.2 knots.  T
2008-420
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
2008-421
NIGERIA:   General cargo vessel boarded 2 Nov 08 at 0420 local time while in Apapa port, Lagos. Seven robbers boarded the vessel at berth. They broke the forecastle store padlocks, but escaped in a waiting speedboat as soon as the alert duty crew noticed
2008-422
DIVING VESSEL
CAMEROON:  Diving support vessel boarded 25 Oct 08 at 0430 local time in Douala  port.  Robbers boarded the vessel while at berth.  Alert shore security apprehended them.  Nothing was stolen (IMB).
2008-423
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker fired upon on 2 Nov 08 at 1000 UTC while underway in position 13-02N 046-37E. A fishing boat, white hull and orange inboard, was observed on port bow. Suddenly, a small open boat, which had been hiding behind the fishing boat, appr
2008-424
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 inci
2009-101
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 4 Mar 09 at 0735 UTC while underway in position 12-17N 044-09E. One suspicious boat was spotted at the port bow quarter at a distance of approximately 2NM. The boat increased speed and tried to cross in
2009-102
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel (MV COURIER) fired upon 3 Mar 09 at 0612 UTC while underway in position 13-02N 048-43E. The master reported coming under fire by pirates with rifles and an RPG. The vessel sent out a distress call, which was received by the German
2009-103
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (PRO ALLIANCE) fired upon 2 Mar 09 at 0649 UTC while underway in position 12-09N 045-33E, 45NM southeast of the port of Aden. Men armed with guns fired upon an oil tanker underway. The master reported to coalition warships and UKMT
2009-104
KENYA:  A merchant vessel reported coming under fire 6 March 2009 at 0658 UTC while underway in location 003:51S - 044:10E, approximately 265 NM east of Mombasa, Kenya. One skiff with six men came within 100 meters of the vessel and fired what was believ
2009-105
INDIAN OCEAN:  At 091820z UTC Mar 09 M/V SHANGHIA VENTURE reports being attacked by pirates. RPG and rifles have been fired. Merchants vessels are advised to use extra precaution when transiting the area and maintain a vigilant lookout reporting any susp
2009-106
INDIAN OCEAN:  At 10 0500 UTC Mar 09 M/V MAR REINA reports being attacked by pirates. Small arms have been fired. Position is close to the attack from last nigh attack on SHANGHAI VENTURE.
2009-107
INDIAN OCEAN:  While underway, OOW onboard a bulk carrier noticed an unidentified and unlit target on the radar about 9 nautical miles on starboard bow. Target did not transmit AIS signal and did not respond to calls on VHF radio. About 45 minutes later,
2009-108
KAKINADA ANCHORAGE, INDIA:  Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier by climbing thru the hawse pipe. When sighted by duty watchmen, robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship's stores. Port control and agent informed.
2009-109
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 C
2009-110
GULF OF ADEN: VESSEL REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 11 MAR 09 AT 0520Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 13-16N 049-44E. A SUSPICIOUS BOAT WAS SIGHTED DRIFTING AT 5 MILES DISTANCE ON THE STARBOARD BEAM. THE VESSEL CONTINUED IT'S TRANSIT, AND THE DISTANCED TO THE
2009-111
INDIAN OCEAN: VESSEL REPORTED SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 13 MAR 09 AT 0713Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 07-11N 058-50E. THE VESSEL REPORTED BEING CHASED BY ONE SPEED BOAT WITH SIX MEN ONBOARD ARMED WITH AK-47S. THE MASTER CONDUCTED EVASIVE MANEUVERS AND THE MEN
2009-112
INDIAN OCEAN: VESSEL FIRED UPON 11 MARCH 09 AT 2240Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 04-02S 046-33E, APPROXIMATELY 410 NM EAST OF MOMBASA, KENYA. ONE WHITE SKIFF WITH AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF ASSAILANTS CAME WITHIN 100 METERS OF THE VESSEL AND FIRED MACHINE GUNS
2009-302
Pirate
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier robbed 19 Jun 09 at 1220 UTC while berthed in Chittagong port. While reading the forward drafts from the jetty, the officer on duty was robbed of his personal belongings. The officer called for help but the robber managed to es
2009-303
BANGLADESH:   Container ship robbed 19 Jun 09 at 0400 local time while anchored in position 22-10N 091-46E, Chittagong anchorage. Armed robbers boarded the vessel using hooks and lines while another two remained in a nearby boat. They threatened the duty
2009-304
Four Pirates
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier robbed 12 Jun 09 at 0300 local time while anchored in position 22-14N 091-42E, Chittagong anchorage. Four robbers boarded the vessel while four others waited in a nearby boat. The men climbed onboard using a hook and line and t
2009-305
Seven Pirates
Tug
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 wi
2009-306
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
2009-307
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, cauti
2009-308
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).
2009-309
ABIDJAN ANCHORAGE IVORY COAST:  Four armed robbers in a boat came close to a bulk carrier at anchor. Two robbers boarded and were cutting the ship line when the alert duty watchman sighted and shouted at the men and also reported to the duty officer. One
2009-310
INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 24 June 09 at 1930 UTC while anchored in position 01-20.2S 117-02.8E, Balikpapan outer anchorage. Two robbers in a small  boat attempted to board the vessel. The alert crew raised the alarm and sounde
2009-311
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
2009-312
LAGOS, NIGERIA:  Armed robbers attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier using hooks and ropes. Noticing the robbers the ship's crew tried to drive away the attackers. One robber managed to board but was forced back. In the attempt to board the robbers
2009-313
ATLANTIC OCEAN: General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 30 Jun 09 at  0500 UTC while underway in position 11-20N  017-15W, approximately 60NM off the coast of Guinea Bissau. Twelve armed men in a boat reportedly attempted to board the vessel while
2010-13
Three small vessels
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship reported suspicious approach 27 Dec 09 at 1230 local time while underway in position 08-28N 061-01E, approximately 660NM northeast of Eyl, Somalia. Vessel detected a white-hull fishing vessel with two small craft on each si
2010-14
Three speedboats
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 21 Dec 09 at 1710 UTC while underway in position 17-09N 066-06E, approximately 400NM southwest of Mumbai, India. A group of armed men in three speedboats pursued the vessel. Evasive maneuvers, including
2010-15
Six pirates
BANGLADESH:   General cargo ship (SANTA SURIA) robbed 25 Dec 09 at 0229 local time while anchored in position 22-14.42N 091-43E, Chittagong port anchorage B. Six robbers armed with small knives boarded the vessel by using a small wooden boat to approach
2010-16
Five or six small boats
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. O
2010-17
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (PRAMONI) hijacked 1 Jan 10 at 0944 UTC while underway in position 12-31N 047-17E, approximately 135NM southeast of Aden, Yemen.  Pirates hijacked the vessel with its 24 crewmembers and are sailing the vessel to an undisclosed loca
2010-18
Ro Ro
INDIAN OCEAN:   RO/RO (ASIAN GLORY) hijacked 1 Jan 10 at 2250 UTC while underway in position 10-48N 061-54E, approximately 425NM southeast of Socotra Island. Pirates hijacked the vessel with its 25 crewmembers and are sailing the vessel to an undisclosed
2010-19
INDONESIA:   Container ship robbed 4 Jan 10 at 0200 local time while berthed in position 06-05.86S 106-54.15E, Koja container terminal, Tanjung Priok. Robbers boarded the vessel and entered the engine room by breaking open the locks on the steering gear
2010-20
CHINA:   Tanker robbed 30 Dec 09 at 0645 local time while anchored in position 22-41.4N 113-41.8E, Nansha anchorage. A duty crewmember on rounds noticed a robber on  forecastle. He informed the duty officer on bridge who raised the alarm and alerted the
2010-21
COTE D'IVOIRE:   Tanker robbed 5 Jan 10 at 2356 local time while anchored at Abidjan outer anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives in a small boat boarded the tanker. One of the robbers a crewmember hostage and threatened him with a knife while t
2010-22
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 9 Jan 10 while underway in position  11-48.5N  043-39.8E, approximately 30NM northeast of the port of Djibouti. Four  armed security team were cross decking from a launch after a rendezvous with the tan
2010-23
INDONESIA:   General cargo ship reported attempted boarding 3 Jan 10 at 0900 local time while underway in position 01-39.4N  132-45.3E, approximately 165NM northeast of  Sorong. More than 10 robbers in three big boats chased and attempted to board the ve
2008-425
Lagos, Nigeria: Two robbers armed with knives boarded and anchored tanker in 06:19N 003:26E at 2205 local time from the stern. They overpowered the duty crew, tied up his hands, stole his walkie-talkie and threatened him that they would kill him if he sc
2008-426
CARGO
Gulf of Aden:  Somolia pirates hijacked a general cargo ship underway in 12:46N 045:56E at 1241 UTC.  There was no radio communication or any alarm received from ship. There are 13 crew members onboard. Further information waitig.
2008-427
Chittagong, Bagladesh:  Five robbers boarded an oil tanker at anchorage. Robbers jumped overboard when sighted by ship's crew. Nothing stolen and no injury to crew.
2008-428
MT Sirius Star
450 Miles South-East of Mogadishu: It has been reported that the MT Sirius Star (VLCC) was attacked some 450 NM south-east of Mogadishu. The Liberian flagged vessel is the largest to be hijacked to date, with a deadweight (DWT) of 319,430 tons. Furthermo
2008-429
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 pi below with water, they shot him in the chest. Another couple from a sai
2008-430
ECUADOR:   Yacht boarded, robbed 8 Nov 2008 at 0800 local time while anchored in position 00-48N  080-07W, Punta Pedernales.  Five armed robbers boarded the yacht at anchor. They roughed up the crew and stole money and electronic items.  Injuries consist
2008-431
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 r
2008-432
GULF OF ADEN:  Chemical tanker (KARAGOL) hijacked 12 Nov 08 at 1415 UTC while underway in position 13-07N 046-48E. The tanker was in transit from Haifa, Israel to Mumbai, India with a cargo of petroleum products. There are 14 Turkish crewmembers onboard
2008-433
GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker (STOLT STRENGTH) hijacked 10 Nov 08 at 1440 UTC while underway in position 13-56N 049-31E. The vessel was in route to Kandla, India from Senegal with a cargo of phosphoric acid, according to sources. Twenty-three Filipino
2008-434
GULF OF ADEN:  General cargo vessel (CEC FUTURE) hijacked 7 Nov 08 at 1320 UTC while underway in position 12-46N 045-56E. At 1235 UTC, (CEC FUTURE) was in contact with a coalition warship and was reporting that she was being pursued by a speedboat with s
2008-435
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel reported suspicious approach on 3 Nov 08 at 0820 UTC while underway in position 13-13N 047-46E. Pirates in three speedboats approached from the port side at approximately three miles. Each boat had approximately four to five person
2009-113
INDIAN OCEAN: BULK CARRIER FIRED UPON 10 MAR 09 AT 0500Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 08-06N 059-11E. FOUR MEN IN A LIGHT BLUE BOAT APPROACHED THE VESSEL ARMED WITH AUTOMATIC RIFLES AND BEGAN FIRING SHOTS TOWARD THE STARBOARD SUPERSTRUCTURE. THE VESSEL CON
2009-114
INDIAN OCEAN: BULK CARRIER SHANGHAI VENTURE FIRED UPON 09 MAR 09 AT 1751Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 08-01N 058-43E. DUTY OFFICER ONBOARD NOTICED ONE SPEED BOAT APPROACHING FROM 1.5 NM AWAY AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 17 KTS. THE CAPTAIN ALERTED THE CREW
2009-115
INDIAN OCEAN: VESSEL FIRED UPON 6 MARCH 09 AT 0658Z WHILE UNDERWAY IN POSITION 03-51S 044-10E, APPROXIMATELY 265NM EAST OF MOMBASA, KENYA. ONE SKIFF WITH SIX MEN CAME WITHIN 100 METERS OF THE VESSEL AND FIRED WAT WAS BELIEVED TO BE A ROCKET PROPELLED GRE
2009-116
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 5 Mar 09 at 0345 local time while underway in position 07-56N 065-28E. The officer on watch onboard the vessel noticed an unidentified and unlit target on the radar about 9NM away on the starboard
2009-117
EAST COAST SOMALIA:  While underway a fishing vessel was chased by a skiff with six pirates armed with automatic weapons. Vessel increased speed and headed into the waves/swell and thus the skiff was prevented from advancing towards the fishing vessel. L
2009-118
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  While underway, a general cargo ship was chased by a speed boat launched from a mother vessel. Pirates fired RPG and automatic guns at the vessel. aster made evasive maneuvers and escaped the attack. Once crew received minor injuries
2009-119
NIGERIA:   Passenger boats attacked, women abducted 14 Mar 09 while underway from Bonny Island to Part Harcourt. According to a Nigerian military spokesman, gunmen attacked two passenger boats, forcing the men to jump overboard. They then abducted at lea
2009-120
CAMEROON:   Vessel (SIL TIDE) attacked, crewmembers kidnapped 14 Mar 09 while underway approximately 8NM off the coast of Bakassi, on the Nigeria-Cameroon border. According to security officials, approximately 30 gunmen in speedboats attacked the vessel
2009-121
BAB-EL-MANDEB:   Vessel reported suspicious approach 16 Mar 09 at 1505 UTC while underway in position 12-33N 043-25E. Five men in two speed boats armed with guns approached the vessel from the port bow. The captain conducted evasive maneuvers while repor
2009-122
GULF OF ADEN:   Cargo vessel (DIAMOND FALCON) fired upon 14 Mar 09 at 0629 UTC while underway in position 13-42N 049-19E, approximately 50NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Two skiffs with men onboard armed with automatic weapons and RPGs fired upon the
2009-314
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 scal
2009-315
NIGERIA:   Chemical tanker (SIEHEM PEACE) boarded, crewmembers kidnapped 5 Jul 09 at 2045 local time while underway, approximately 20NM from Escravos. The militant organization MEND claimed it seized the six crewmembers from the vessel and would hold the
2009-316
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier (HORIZON I) hijacked 8 Jul 09 at 0530 UTC while  underway in position 13-44N  050-43E. Owners have verbally confirmed that pirates have  taken hostage of crewmembers and are now sailing the vessel. There are currently 23 Turki
2009-317
2009-318
BANGLADESH:  Container ship robbed 6 Jul 09 at 1804 UTC while anchored in position 22-11N  91-46E, Chittagog achorage. The duty officer detected some boats near the stern of the vessel at anchor. The crew mustered and saw 15 robbers onboard. A duty watch
2009-319
CÔTE D'IVOIRE:   Tanker robbed 12 Jul 09 at 2336 UTC while anchored in position 05-12.5N 004-03.9E, Abidjan anchorage. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker via the forecastle.  The robbers stole the ships stores, and escaped in a small boat
2009-320
MILITANTS/PIRATES
OIL FACILITY
NIGERIA:   Oil facility attacked 12 Jul 09 at 2230 local time at the Atlas Cove jetty in Lagos. Four naval officers and four civilians were killed in an attack reportedly carried out by MEND.  The militants exchanged gunfire with naval officers guarding
2009-321
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (A ELEPHANT) fired upon 13 Jul 09 at 0420 UTC while underway in position 12-20.8N 043-54.3E, approximately 30NM southeast of Bab el Mandeb. Four pirates armed with automatic weapons in a skiff, operating with the previously hijacke
2009-322
GULF OF ADEN:   Dhow (NAFEYA) hijacked 10 Jul 09 while underway approximately 14NM off the coast of Bosasso, Somalia. Pirates boarded and hijacked the dhow with a crew of 11 Indians. The vessel was used as a mothership in a failed attack on the tanker (A
2009-323
FIVE PIRATES
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 ro
2009-324
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
2009-325
INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier robbed 6 Jul 09 at 1110 UTC while anchored in position 00-01N 117-36E, Bontang anchorage. Robbers gained access to the vessel via the anchor chain and through the hawse pipe cover, which had been secured by the crew. They stole
2010-24
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 st
2010-25
CAPE VERDE:   Sailing vessel (ENEA) stolen 12 Jan 10, marina of Mindelo. The 38 foot sailboat was stolen during the night from in front of the marina of Mindelo where it was anchored. The vessel has a blue hull with a yellow line (Noonsite.com).
2010-26
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship (MILTIADES) fired upon 17 Jan 10 at 1630 UTC while underway in position 12-39.3N  047-33.9E, approximately 140NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen.  Four men armed with automatic weapons in a white colored skiff approached
2010-27
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (JAG LAYAK) fired upon 16 Jan 10 at 0425 UTC while underway in position  12-58N  048-42E, approximately 95NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Five armed men in a high speed skiff approached the vessel from the direction of the sun,
2010-28
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel fired upon 20 Jan 10 at 0330 UTC while underway in position 13-23N  047-22E, approximately 14NM south of the Yemeni coast and 140NM east of Aden, Yemen. Vessel reported coming under fire from one skiff with seven men onboard. The v
2010-29
ECUADOR:   Bulk carrier boarded 20 Jan 10 at 0220 local time while anchored in position  02-46.5S  080-26.6W, Guayaquil outer anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and  tried to gain access into the forward store. The duty crew noticed them and informed
2010-30
INDIAN OCEAN:   Unidentified dhow hijacked on or about 5 Jan 10 while underway, exact location unknown. The vessel was reported underway 26 Jan 10 in position 13-08N  056-56E, likely conducting mothership operations (UKMTO).
2010-31
INDIA:   Research vessel boarded 22 Jan 10 at 0140 local time while in position  17-00.3N ¿ 082-18.8E, Kakinada anchorage. Three robbers in a small fishing boat approached the vessel from the stern. One robber boarded the vessel thru the mooring port ho
2010-32
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 inflatab
2010-33
153 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND:  Possible mothership activity noted near position 13-08N  056-56E on 26 January at 1128 UTC. Mariners are warned to avoid this area if possible as it will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours. If necessary
2010-34
GULF OF ADEN:  At 1325 UTC a merchant vessel was under attack by two skiffs in position  12-44N  047-27E. One skiff had four persons onboard and was white and blue, the other skiff was the same color. While navigating in the region vessels are urged to o
2010-35
GULF OF ADEN:   Cargo ship (RIM) hijacked 3 Feb 10 at 0813 UTC while underway in position  13-04N  047-04E, approximately 120NM east of Aden, Yemen. Pirates boarded and  hijacked the vessel. There is no further information to provide at this time (ONI, A
2010-439
INDONESIA:  Tanker boarded 7 Nov 10 at 0140 local time while at anchor in position 01-41N  101-27E, in Dumai Inner Anchorage. Two robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor. Duty watch keepers spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers jumped
2010-440
INDONESIA:  Bulk carrier robbed 6 Nov 10 at 1953 local time while underway in position  01-01N  106-41E, approximately 40NM west of Kepulauan Tembelan. Six pirates  armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Pirates entered the bridge and ti
2010-441
ARABIAN SEA:  Armed pirates attacked and boarded a general cargo ship underway with intent to hijack. The ship sent a distress message and all crew mustered in the citadel. Indian authorities received the message and sent two warships and a maritime airc
2010-442
ARABIAN SEA:  Pirates in a skiff chased a chemical tanker (HANNIBAL II) underway. Pirates opened fire on her and boarded. Crew locked in master's cabin. Awaiting further details.
2010-443
RORO VESSEL
300 MILES SOUTHEAST OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  Seven pirates armed with automatic weapons chased a RORO vessel. Effective anti-piracy measures resulted in the pirates aborting the attempt.
2010-444
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.
2010-445
ARABIAN SEA:  Piracy action group reported in 17-37N  065-45E at 111700Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-446
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel pirated in 17-27N  065-07E at 121651Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-447
KENYA:  A hijacked fishing vessel was observed being used by pirates as a mother ship at 1340Z on 12 November approximately 125 miles east of Mombasa, at 03-56S  041-45E. This area will remain high risk for atleast 24-48 hours. Caution advised.
2010-448
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirate action group in 13-12N  048-59E at 130708Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution. The pirate action group consisted of 2 skiffs, white hull with atleast 6 persons on board.
2010-449
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.
2010-450
KENYA:  Bulk cargo carrier (AFRICAN EAGLE) fired upon on 16 Nov at 0642Z while waiting for berthing instructions at position 04-35S  039-57E, approximately 17 miles east of Mombasa, Kenya. Individuals in one skiff conducted the attack. (IMB and Open Pres
2010-451
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 b
2010-452
INDIAN OCEAN:  POL Tanker fired upon (SAMURAI) on 16 Nov at 0645 local time while underway in position 05-09N  066-42E, approximately 412 miles west of Male, Maldives. Individuals in one skiff conducted the attack. A supporting mother ship was nearby. (I
2010-453
INDIAN OCEAN:  Fishing vessels fired upon 17 Nov at 0516Z while underway in position 06-34S  050-01E, approximately 639 miles east of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Pirates operating out of two skiffs fired rpgs at the vessels. Armed security fired warning sho
2010-454
ARABIAN SEA, GULF OF ADEN:  Pirate action group in 16-54N  057-25E at 180920Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-455
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.
2011-115
MALAYSIA:  Tanker was robbed 17 Feb at 2030 local time while underway 11NM off Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Five robbers wearing masks armed with long knives boarded the vessel, tied up all crew, and stole tanker and crew cash and personal belongings
2011-116
ARABIAN SEA: A bulk carrier underway noticed a mother vessel at a distance of 8 miles and two skiffs at a distance of 2 miles. The skiffs approached the vessel at approximately 21 knots. Master alerted the crew instructed them to proceed to the citadel a
2011-117
INDIAN OCEAN:  Oil tanker (BANI YAS) was fired upon 25 Feb at 0952 UTC while underway in position 11-41N  061-29E, approximately 420NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. One skiff and a mother ship with five pirates onboard reportedly fired automatic weapons
2011-118
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 11-41N  061-29E at 0952Z on 25 Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-119
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel attacked in 12-19N  044-06E at 1416Z on 19 Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-120
ARABIAN SEA:  A container ship underway noticed a mother vessel at a distance of 4.5 miles. At around 3 miles the mother vessel was seen to launch a white colored attack skiff. The skiff approached the vessel at approximately 24 knots. Master alerted the
2011-121
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (GREAT LEGEND) was fired upon 25 Feb at 0829 UTC while underway in position 14-28  058-39E, approximately 250NM ENE of Socotra Island, Yemen. A skiff with five pirates onboard pursued the vessel and fired automatic weapons and
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INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (DOVER) was hijacked 28 Feb at 0606 UTC while underway in position  18-48N  058-26E, approximately 35NM SE of Madrakah, Oman. Pirates took hostage the crew of 23. (IMB)
2011-123
295 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SALALAH, OMAN:  A container ship noticed an orange and blue colored fishing vessel doing 10 kots at a distance of 3 miles. The fishing vessel was seen to launch a white skiff which approached the container vessel at around 24 knots
2011-124
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (KIRAN ASYA) was fired upon 27 Feb at 0534 UTC while underway in position 20-29N  060-08E, approximately 66NM east of Masirah, Oman. A single skiff with seven pirates with small arms and RPGs fired upon the vessel, but it evad
2011-125
INDIAN OCEAN:  Yacht (CAPRICORN) was fired upon 2 Mar at 0752 UTC while underway in position  12-11N  063-58E, approximately 580NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Automatic weapons were fired, and pirates boarded but were repelled by armed security  perso
2011-126
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.
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ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 11-50N 058-48E at 0923Z on 03 Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-128
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 abo
2011-129
INDIAN OCEAN:  Crude oil tanker (FRONT PRIDE) was fired upon 3 Mar at 1113 UTC while underway in position 09-59N  062-26E, approximately 600NM ESE of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates fired automatic weapons and RPG on the vessel. They attempted to board us
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BANGLADESH:  General cargo ship was boarded 29 July at 0018 UTC while anchored in position  22-03.76N  091-46.31E, approximately 11NM south of Pattanga Lt House, Chittagong OPL, Bangladesh. Thirteen robbers boarded the vessel. The deck cadet and bosun  s
2011-351
GULF OF GUINEA:  Tanker experienced an attempted boarding 30 July at 1934 UTC while drifting in position 05-42N  003-05E, approximately 48NM southwest of Lagos, Nigeria. An inflatable boat with six people onboard approached at high speed and attempted to
2011-352
GULF OF ADEN:  Five pirates armed with rpgs and guns in a 12 meter white plastic skiff chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Onboard security team fired warning shots resulting in the pirates moving away. A warship in the vicinity carried
2011-353
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 c
2011-354
MALAYSIA:  An LPG tanker was boarded 8 August at 0200 LT while at anchor in  position 01-15N  103-27E, approximately 13NM west of Singapore. Four robbers armed  with long knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker. They entered the engine room, tied up the du
2011-355
ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA:  Tweleve skiffs with five to eight pirates in each approached a bulk carrier underway. As the skiff closed guns and ladders were noticed. Warning flares were deployed by the onboard security team. The skiffs continued to approach
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CHEMICAL
MAMONAL INNER ANCHORAGE, COLOMBIA:  Six robbers in a wooden speed boat attempted to board an anchored chemical tanker via the anchor chain. Alert duty A/B noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and flashed lights on them. Upon seeing crew alertness the ro
2011-357
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:  A robber boarded an anchored container ship via the stern and tried to steal the ship's rope. The alert security guard spotted the robber and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Seeing crew alertness the rob
2011-358
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
2011-359
12 MILES OFF PULAU MERUNDUNG, SOUTH CHINA SEA:  Eight pirates armed with knives boarded a tug underway. They stole ship stores and crew personal belongings. Pirates left the ship after one hour. All crew safe.
2011-360
INDONESIA:  A chemical tanker was boarded 12 August at 0230 LT while anchored in postion  01-42.27N  101-28.70E, 2NM off the coast of Dumai, Indonesia. Three robbers  boarded the vessel via the poop deck. The alert deck crew saw the robbers and notified
2011-361
GUAYAQUIL ROADS, ECUADOR:  Duty watchman onboard a drifting container vessel spotted two robbers on the main deck and informed the duty officer and Captain. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped upn seeing the crew alertness. Inspection rev
2011-362
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 pi
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BAB EL MANDEB, RED SEA:  Persons in an unlit boat approached a chemical tanker underway at high speed. Master raised alarm, increased speed took evasive maneuvers. Deck lights switched on and searchlights directed towards the boat. The boat chased the ta
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GULF OF ADEN:  Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker underway.
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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 barg
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KARIMUN BESAR, INDONESIA:  Two speed boats approached a chemical tanker underway from the stbd and port side. Crew raised alarm and directed the search lights towards the boats. Ship's whistle sounded and evasive maneuvers undertaken. Later the boats abo
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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).
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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.
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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 dis
2010-243
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 s
2010-244
GUYANA:   Cement carrier robbed 3 Jul 10 at 2035 local time while anchored at Georgetown roads. Robbers in a small boat boarded the vessel at anchor, broke into the bosun store and stole ship's stores before escaping. The chief engineer noticed that the
2010-245
MALAYSIA:   Vessel robbed 7 Jul 10 at 1610 UTC while underway in position 01-19.5N  104-15.6E, STS lighting area, Johor port. Crewmembers on deck patrol noticed a small motor boat moving away from the ship's stern. The duty officer on the bridge was imme
2010-246
GUINEA:   Vehicle carrier robbed 8 Jul 10 at 0500 UTC while berthed in position 09-31N 013-43W, Conakry berth no. 4. Robbers boarded the vessel via the forward mooring ropes and  stole ship's stores before escaping (IMB).
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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 abou
2010-248
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 ,
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BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier boarded 12 Jul 10 at 2030 UTC while berthed at Chittagong anchorage. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel via the stern using ropes. Duty watch spotted the robbers, informed the watch officer and raised the alarm.
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INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (CMA CGM MUSSET) was fired upon 4 Mar at 1030 UTC while underway in position 11-03N  064-42E, approximately 600NM SE of Socotra Island, Oman. Two skiffs with four to five pirates onboard fired automatic weapons and RPG on th
2011-131
INDIAN OCEAN:   Oil products tanker (AEGEA) was fired upon 4 Mar at 0922 UTC while underway in position 18-35N  063-47E, approximately 300NM SE of Masirah Island, Oman. Automatic weapons and RPG were fired. All crew apart from bridge team and unarmed sec
2011-132
INDIAN OCEAN:  Yacht (ING) was hijacked 24 Feb while underway in position 14-30N  058-19E, approximately 250NM NE of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates took the crew of seven,  including three minors, hostage. (ONI, Open press)
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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
2011-134
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 17-34N  060-37E at 2029Z on 04 Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-135
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 17-34N  063-47E at 2102Z on 04 Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-136
ARABIAN SEA:  Pirates in a mother vessel and a skiff chased a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, sent distress message and took evasive maneuvers. The pirates opened fire, came alongside and boarded the tanker. All crew retreated into the citadel from
2011-137
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (CHARIOT) was fired upon 5 Mar at 1347 UTC while underway in position  12-02N  066-14E, approximately 450NM northwest of Minicoy Island, India. Two speed boats with five to six armed persons each fired upon the vessel.  (IMB)
2011-138
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tug (KMC RHINO) was fired upon 6 Mar at 0901 UTC while underway in position  07-24N  051-50E, approximately 130NM east of Eyl, Somalia. One mother ship and a skiff approached and fired upon the vessel, but the tug evaded a boarding. (ONI,
2011-139
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 wer
2011-140
115 MILES SOUTH OF RAS AL HAD, OMAN:  Pirates in three skiffs doing 20 knots chased a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, altered course and contacted navy for assistance. A NATO warship responded and the pirates aborted the atte
2011-141
CAMPHA ANCHORAGE, VIETNAM:  Two robbers armed with long knives in a small boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Duty crew raised alarm and crew mustered. The robbers escaped. Due to proper securing of stores and hatches no ship property stolen. Vessel c
2011-142
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
2011-143
NIGERIA:  A chemical tanker was suspiciously approached 3 March at 1730 UTC while  underway in position 06-18.7N  003-25.0E, approximately 3NM south of the Lagos fairway  buoy. Three persons in a green colored fast craft approached the vessel. One person
2011-144
INDIAN OCEAN:  Crude oil tanker (GUANABARA) was boarded 5 Mar at 1310 UTC while underway in position 16-00N  062-54E, approximately 328 NM SE of Duqm, Oman. Pirates fired automatic weapons and RPG on the vessel, and the crew retreated to the citadel. Pir
2011-145
INDIAN OCEAN:  Chemical tanker (VOGE DIGNITY) was fired upon 3 Mar at 0906 UTC while underway in position 11-55N  058-02E, approximately 200NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. A skiff and mother ship were visually sighted heading towards the vessel. All no
2011-146
GULF OF ADEN:  Multi-purpose vessel (BRATTINGSBORG) was fired upon 3 Mar at 0840 UTC while underway in position 15-23.2N  052-04.3E, approximately 160NM SW of Salalah, Oman. Two skiffs with four pirates onboard each, approached the vessel from the aft an
2011-147
INDONESIA:  Product tanker was boarded 9 Mar at 0245 local time while at anchorage in position  06-00S  106-53E, at Tanjung Priok anchorage, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with  long knives boarded the product tanker. They were noticed by the duty crew who
2011-148
MALAYSIA:  Chemical tanker was boarded 8 Mar at 0800 local time while at anchorage in position  01-19.7N  104-17.3E, off of Pulau Mungging, Malaysia. Unnoticed by crew members, robbers boarded the vessel. The boarding was noticed in the morning when bosu
2011-149
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 13-49N  065-21E at 0646Z on 10 Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
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ARABIAN SEA:  Pirates armed with rpg and guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The skiffs came alongside and attempted to hook ladders bu
2011-151
INDIA:  A bulk carrier was robbed 14 Mar at 0830 local time while at anchorage in position 22-49N  070-02E, off Kandla. Multiple robbers boarded the vessel using grappling  hooks, and broke into the forward paint store and stole supplies. The port author
2011-152
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:  Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. One of the pirates held the duty watchman, threatened him with a knife under his throat. The watchman kicked the pirate and raised the alarm. All cre
2011-153
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
2011-154
446 MILES OFF MINICOY ISLAND, INDIA:  Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs launched from a black hull and white superstructure mother vessel, chased and fired upon a vehicle carrier underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, contacted authorit
2011-155
550 MILES OFF MINICOY ISLAND, INDIA:  Two skiffs with 4-5 pirates in each skiff chased a tug underway with intent to board. The tug increased speed and enforced anti piracy measures. When skiffs were about 3 cables from the tug the onboard security team
2011-156
215 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND:  A mother vessel approached a bulk carrier underway at 8.5 miles and launched a skiff. The skiff approached the vessel at around 23 knots. Five pirates armed with guns were noticed when the skiff came at a distance of 0.
2011-157
INDIAN OCEAN:  Cargo ship (SINAR KUDUS) was hijacked 16 Mar at 1639 UTC while underway in position 14-21N  059-25E, approximately 357NM SE of Salalah, Oman. The vessel was en route Singapore to Suez when it was hijacked with a crew of 20 Indonesia nation
2010-48
GULF OF ADEN:  Tanker (AL NISR AL SAUDI) hijacked 01 March while underway approximately 45 miles southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel, with its crew of 14, and have sailed it toward the Somalia coast. No further informa
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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 ala
2010-50
BAB EL MANDEB:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 28 Feb 10 at 0350 local time while underway in position 12-32.5N  043-26E. The duty officer onboard noticed two crafts on radar sailing parallel to the vessel. The crafts then started approaching the v
2010-51
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 2 Mar 10 at 0345Z while underway in position 12-38.4N  044-47.4E, approximately 14NM southwest of Aden, Yemen. The master reported four men in a skiff approached the vessel and attempted to board. The v
2010-52
ARABIAN SEA:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 2 Mar 10 at 0530 UTC while underway in position  15-33N  059-33E, approximately 360NM northeast of Socotra Island. The master reported five men in one skiff approached the vessel underway and attempted t
2010-53
INDIAN OCEAN:  Vessel reported suspicious approach 28 Feb at 1451 UTC while underway in position  12-22.8N 060-42.1E, approximately 360NM east of Socotra Island. Master first observed suspicious vessel, noted to be what looked like a fishing vessel, on r
2010-54
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 23 Feb 10 at 1645 UTC while underway in position 16-30N  058-50E, approximately 340NM northeast of Socotra Island. Armed men in a high-speed boat attempted to board the vessel using a ladder. The
2010-55
INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (UBT OCEAN) hijacked 05 Mar 10 at 0535 UTC while underway in position 08-53S  043-23E, approximately 263NM southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Vessel and its 21-member crew are currently being held off the Somali coast (IM
2010-56
300 MILES SOUTH OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  Pirates armed with guns in two small skiffs and one large skiff attempted to attack a fishing vessel. Crew raised alarm, informed coalition forces and secured themselves inside the vessel. Security team took their
2010-57
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
2010-58
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel (ALBACAN) fired upon 4 Mar 10 at 0728 UTC while underway in position 03-26S  047-11E, approximately 340NM south of Mogadishu, Somalia. Men in two skiffs attacked and opened fire on the vessel while underway. Armed security
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INDONESIA:   General cargo vessel reported attempted boarding 14 Jul 10 at 0200 local time while underway in position 01-58.9N  108-43.8E, approximately 5NM northeast of Muri Island. Nine robbers attempted to board the vessel underway. The men had secure
2010-251
MERCHANT SHIPS
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 starboar
2010-252
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
2010-253
INDONESIA:   Container ship robbed 18 Jul 10 while anchored in position 03-55N  098-46E, approximately 9NM north of Belawan port. During the night while, robbers boarded the vessel undetected and broke into the paint locker and stole ship's stores. The t
2010-254
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
2010-255
SURVEY VESSEL
CAMEROON:   Seismic survey vessel fired upon 25 Jul 10 at 0200 UTC while underway in position  04-16N  008-52E, approximately 2NM off the coast. The vessel supported by four chase boats with armed personnel onboard was approached by two boats with six ar
2010-256
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 bo
2010-257
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, force
2010-258
mv
Gulf of Aden. Piracy. M/V Attacked in 13-05N 049-05E At 050430Z Aug. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
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M/V
Gulf of Aden. Piracy. M/V Suez attacked in 13-35N 050-25E At 011918Z Aug. vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
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BANGLADESH:   Chemical tanker (KASUGTA) reported attempted boarding 28 Jun 10 at 0330 local time while anchored in position 22-13.5N  091-43.7E, Chittagong anchorage. About 17 robbers from two wooden boats attempted to board the vessel. The incident was
2010-261
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.
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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. T
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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 vess
2010-456
ARABIAN SEA:  At 1304Z Nov a merchant vessel was attacked by pirates in 12-24N  066-30E. One crewmember was shot but remains alive. The pirates remain in the area. Vessels are to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-457
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.
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GRESIK PORT, INDONESIA:  Two robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at berth while the other two robbers wait on a boat. Duty crew sighted the robbers on the forecastle stealing ship's property and raised the alarm. The robber escaped with stol
2010-459
GULF OF ADEN:  A pirate skiff was observed two miles abeam of a chemical tanker underway. The skiff increased speed to 22 knots and approached the chemical tanker. At a distance of around five cables the onboard armed security team fired warning shots. T
2010-460
INDIAN OCEAN:  Cargo vessel (YUAN XIANG) hijacked on 12 Nov at 0701Z while underway in position 18-02N  066-03E, approximately 634 miles east of Salalah, Oman. (IMB)
2010-461
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN:  Pirates chased a tanker underway and opened fire on her. Due to anti-piracy measures, the tanker evaded the hijack.
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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 cente
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Warship
INDIAN OCEAN:  Spanish warship (ESPS INFANTA CRISTINA) fired upon 6 Nov 10 at 1725 UTC while underway in position 01-48S  042-31E, approximately 80NM south of Kismaayo, Somalia. The warship was attacked with AK-47 from pirates aboard a previously hijacke
2010-462
INDIAN OCEAN:  Cargo vessel (LE CONG) fired upon 18 Nov at 1250Z while underway in position  12-25N  066-33E approximately 704 miles east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Individuals in two skiffs chased and fired upon the vessel.
2010-463
INDIAN OCEAN:  POL tanker fired upon on 11 Nov at 0540Z while underway in position 17-12N  065-33E, approximately 660 miles east of Salalah, Oman. One skiff with 6 people on board fired on the vessel. (Mercury)
2010-464
INDIAN OCEAN:  Cargo vessel (BBC ORINOCO) illegally boarded on 11 Nov at 0512 local time while underway in position 17-06N  064-57E, approximately 625 miles east of Salalah, Oman. Armed pirates operating from two skiffs fired on and boarded a bulk carrie
2010-465
INDONESIA:  Tanker robber 16 Nov at 0435 local time while underway in position 02-00N  108-45.5E, near Pulau Merundung, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with knives boarded a product tanker underway. They entered the mess room and took an AB hostage. Later t
2010-466
KENYA:  Kenyan Naval Patrol Boat on 12 Nov at 2300 local time illegally boarded by Somali pirates near Kilifi, Kenya. Four pirates boarded the underway patrol boat. Kenyan navy officers shot dead three of the pirates, one pirate jumped into the water and
2010-467
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.
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ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel in 12-20N  066-22E at 200351Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
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INDONESIA:  A general cargo ship was robbed 16 Mar at 0405 local time while at anchorage in position 03-56N  098-46E, Belawan anchorage. Multiple robbers were noticed onboard, the master raised the alarm, and the robbers escaped with ship¿s stores.(IMB)
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INDONESIA:  Bulk carrier was chased 18 Mar at 0300 local time while underway in position  01-05N  103-35E, approximately 5.9NM SW of Pulau Nippa, in the Philip Channel.   Four small boats approached and chased the vessel. The crew used their search light
2011-160
45 MILES NORTHEAST OF HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE, SOUTH CHINA SEA:  Eight pirates in a speed boat armed with long knives approached a general cargo ship underway. They attempted to baord the ship using a long bamboo pole attached with a hook. Duty A/B noticed
2011-161
522 MILES EAST OF SALALAH, OMAN: A chemical tanker was chased by five pirates armed with ak-47s in a white skiff doing 24 knots. Master increased speed, took evasive maneuvers, sent distress message and activated water jet from the fire monitor. Two of t
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495 MILES NORTHEAST OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA:  A tanker underway was chased by one mother vessel and two skiffs with four pirates in one skiff and ten pirates in the other skiff. The pirates fired upon the tanker with rpg and guns and attempted to board. Th
2011-163
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 belong
2011-164
190 MILES NORTHEAST OF PEMBA ISLAND, TANZANIA:  C/O onboard a container ship underway spotted one mother vessel and two skiffs at a distance of 6 miles from the ship. Alarm raised, speed increased and crew standby for safe room. When the skiffs closed to
2011-165
GULF OF ADEN:  A bulk carrier underway was chased and fired upon by pirates in a skiff. The security team onboard enforced anti-piracy measures which prevented the pirates from boarding the vessel.
2011-166
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 t
2011-167
ARABIAN SEA:  Bulk carrier (FALCON TRADER II) was boarded 24 Mar at 0737 UTC while underway in position 22-26N  063-40E, approximately 230NM east of Sur, Oman. The vessel was attacked by a skiff that had tried attacking the vessel earlier in the day. The
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225 MILES EAST OF RAS AL HAD, OMAN:  About eight pirates armed with rpgs and ak-47 rifles in a white skiff chased a tanker underway. Master increased speed all crew mustered in the citadel, sent distress message and security team onboard fired warning sh
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390 MILES WEST OF MINICOY ISLAND:  Heavily armed pirates in two skiffs and a mother vessel chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Master raised alarm, sounded ship's whistle, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers and managed to outrun the
2010-59
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
2010-60
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel (ARTXANDA) reported suspicious approach 5 Mar 10 at 0924 UTC while underway in position 03-21S  045-32E, approximately 315NM south of Mogadishu, Somalia. The master reported coming under attack by two skiffs. An embarked  s
2010-61
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (TREVIGNON) fired upon 5 Mar 10 at 0639 UTC while underway in position 04-34S  048-09E, approximately 413NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Armed men on two skiffs and one larger skiff fired at the vessel. The fishing vessel h
2010-62
SURVEY SHIP
INDIAN OCEAN: Oceanographic vessel (BEAUTEPS BEAUPRE) fired upon 04 Mar 10 at 1437 UTC while underway in position 01-17S  047-07E, approximately 277NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Armed men in two skiffs fired upon the vessel. Vessel employed evasive m
2010-63
MALAYSIA:   Chemical tanker (SP ATHENS) robbed 11 Mar 10 at 0330 local time while anchored in position 01-17.8N  104-10.7E, approximately 3NM southwest of Tanjung Ayam. An unknown number of robbers armed with knives, boarded the tanker via the aft and en
2010-64
LIBERIA:   Vessel robbed 3 Mar 10 at 2300 local time while in port Monrovia. While crew was busy during final stages of cargo operations, robbers broke into galley and stole ship's  stores and provisions. Port authority was notified but no action was tak
2010-65
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel (ER LUBECK) fired upon 12 Mar 10 at 0045 UTC while underway in position 03-10S  062-06E, approximately 400NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Armed men in two skiffs chased and opened fire on the vessel. The vessel conducted
2010-66
146 MILES NORTHWEST OF MADAGASCAR:  A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 1317 UTC on 15 March 10 in position 11-02S  046-57E. Armed men onboard two skiffs are closing on the vessel firing automatic weapons in hopes of boarding. Vessel is repor
2010-67
160 MILES SOUTHEAST OF KISMAYO, SOMALIA:  Possible pirate attack group (PAG) located at 0900 UTC on 17 Mar 10 near position 02-47S  043-16E. PAG is probably heading in a southerly direction in search of merchant vessels to attack and hijack. This area wi
2010-68
WARSHIP
INDIAN OCEAN:   Warship (HNLMS TROMP) reported suspicious approach 17 Mar 10 at 0601 UTC while underway in position 05-22S  051-43E, approximately 225NM southwest of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Two small skiffs made a fast approach toward the warship, pro
2010-69
INDIAN OCEAN:   Two fishing vessels reported suspicious approach 16 Mar 10 while underway in position  06-24S  050-53E, approximately 290NM southwest of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Three skiffs approached the fishing vessels. Armed security teams onboard
2010-264
Suspicious craft
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, cre
2010-265
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 e
2010-266
GULF OF ADEN:  Chemical tanker (BOW SAGA) fired upon 3 Aug 10 at 0317 UTC while underway in position 12:56N  048:08E, approximately 110NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen.  Six men in a skiff armed with automatic weapons and RPGs approached the vessel from
2010-267
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship (SUEZ) hijacked 2 Aug 10 at 0420 UTC while underway in position  13:02N  048:54E, approximately 90NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen.  Pirates in three skiffs armed with automatic weapons boarded the vessel, taking the 2
2010-268
MALAYSIA:   Tanker (HIRYU) boarded 4 Aug 10 at 0347 local time while anchored in position  01:21.7N  104:20.4E, approximately 2.5NM east of Pulau Mungging.  Three robbers reportedly armed with guns boarded the vessel.  The crew raised the alarm and began
2010-269
NIGERIA:   Landing craft vessel boarded, crewmembers kidnapped 11 Aug 10 at 1636 UTC while underway in position 04-05N  006-45E, approximately 2NM off Bonny River fairway buoy. Seven men armed with machine guns boarded the vessel while underway. The mast
2010-270
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
2010-271
BAB EL MANDEB:   General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 5 Aug 10 at 1000 UTC while underway in position 12-34.8N 043-24E, Bab el Mandeb. Two white and two black colored skiffs with five persons onboard approached the vessel underway. The master
2010-272
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship (SYRIA STAR) hijacked 5 Aug 10 at 1514 UTC while underway in position 13-11N 049-04E, approximately 80NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Armed men boarded and hijacked the vessel while underway. The vessel was released the
2010-273
IRAQ:   General cargo ship robbed 8 Aug 10 at 0400 local time while anchored in position  29-42N 048-40.3E, Umm Qasr anchorage. Two robbers armed with AK-47s boarded the  vessel at anchor. They overpowered the duty crew and broke open the master's office
2010-274
IRAQ:   Container ship robbed 8 Aug 10 at 0330 local time while anchored in position  29-41.7N 048-40.1E, Umm Qasr anchorage. Two robbers in a fishing boat wearing masks and armed with AK-47s boarded the vessel at anchor. They entered the bridge, took th
2010-469
ARABIAN SEA:  A merchant vessel was attacked by a dhow and a skiff in 20-30N  060-10E at 200857Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-470
BULK CARGO
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk cargo ship (GRACEFUL MADONNA) fired upon 20 Nov 10 at 0715 UTC while underway in position 01-07S  067-05E, approximately 493NM northwest of Diego Garcia. One skiff approached vessel from port side firing eight to ten shots from automa
2010-471
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.
2010-473
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.
2010-474
ARABIAN SEA:  A merchant vessel reported being attacked by at least one skiff at 1300Z on 20 Nov in position 14-23N  065-31E, approximately 743 miles east of Socotra Yeman. Pirates were observed using a mother ship nearby. Vessels are advised to keep 100
2010-478
ARABIAN SEA:  A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 2034Z on 21 Nov in position 15-30N  059-18E, approximately 332 miles from Salalah, Oman. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.
2010-479
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 15-47N  058-10E at 222326Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-480
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.
2010-481
ARABIAN SEA:  Pirate action group sighted in 10-30N  059-04E at 230105Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-482
ARABIAN SEA:  Pirate action group in 13-33N  059-16E at 240350Z Nov. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-483
IVORY COAST:  Tanker robbed 21 Nov at 0235 local time while at anchor in position 05-13.5N  004-02.1W in the Abidjan anchorage. Three robbers ared with knives boarded a tanker at anchor. Duty officer noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Robbers mana
2010-484
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk cargo (PAGONA) attempted boarding 24 Nov at 1130Z while underway in position 14-47N  065-58E, approximately 460 miles southwest of Mumbai, India. No weapons or ladders were visible. Pirates attempted to board with a hook and rope. PAG
2010-485
INDIAN OCEAN:  Product tanker (NORNA N) fired upon 24 Nov at 0312Z while underway in position  15-04N  067-05E, approximately 400 miles southwest of Mumbai, India. Master confirmed automatic weapons and rpg fired. NORNA N took evasive maneuvers as pirate
2010-486
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (CARMENCITA) fired upon 22 Nov at 2300Z while underway in position 15-53N  058-14E, approximately 250 miles southeast of Salalah, Oman. Two white skiffs with five armed pirates in each skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrie
2010-487
INDIAN OCEAN:  Product tanker (SEA SPIRIT) fired upon 22 Nov at 0904Z while underway in position 01-31N  055-48E, approximately 620 miles east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Five skiffs with four to five armed pirates each chased and fired upon a product tanker
2010-488
INDIAN OCEAN:  Fishing vessel (CAMPOLIBRE ALAI) fired upon 22 Nov at 0500Z while underway in position 01-30N  055-25E, approximately 600 miles east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Armed pirates in two skiffs launched from a mother ship chased and attempted to boa
2011-170
GHANA:  A tanker was suspiciously approached 21 Mar at 1630 UTC while underway in position  03-42N  001-58W, approximately 70NM SW of Takoradi. A single boat with five persons onboard approached within 10 meters of the vessel. The Master raised the alarm
2011-171
INDIAN OCEAN:  Vessel (MSC EVA) was fired upon 23 Mar at 1451 UTC, while underway in position  09-00N  066-27E, approximately 684NM west of Cochin, India. Pirates in two skiffs fired upon the vessel causing damage to the master and chief officer's cabin,
2011-172
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 22-00N  063-44E at 0455Z on 24 Mar. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-173
ARABIAN SEA:  Seven pirates armed with guns in two skiffs launched from a mother vessel, chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway with intnet to hijack. Master raised alarm, contacted authorities, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. As the s
2011-174
ARABIAN SEA:  Crude oil tanker (ZIRKU) was attacked 28 Mar at 0613 UTC while underway in position  15-36N  057-04E, approximately 237NM northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. The vessel was attacked by two skiffs with small arms and RPGs. Vessel was reporte
2011-175
122 MILES OFF SALALAH, OMAN:  A mother vessel was seen launching a skiff which approached a tanker at high speed. Alarm sounded, crew mustered in citadel, SSAS unit activated, speed increased and coalition forces contacted. Onboard security team fired wa
2011-176
CONATAINER SHIP
24 MILES SORTHWET OF GRAND COMORE ISLAND:  Three to four speed boats with 4-6 pirates in each boat chased a container ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The pirates approached the vessel from various direction
2011-177
COCHIN ANCHORAGE, INDIA:  Five robbers boarded an anchored product tanker via the anchor chain. Duty crew saw the robbers on the forecastle deck and raised alarm. Seeing alert crew the robbers escaped with ship's stores. Incident reported to port control
2011-178
ARABIAN SEA:  A product tanker was robbed 25 Mar at 2215 UTC while anchored in position  09-56N  076-05E, approximately 9 NM southwest of Cochin, India. Five robbers used  the anchor chain to board the vessel. The robbers stole the ship's stores. (IMB)
2011-179
GULF OF ADEN:  Oil product tanker (RUDEEF GNA) was attacked 29 Mar at 0612 UTC while underway in position 13-30N  047-30E, approximately 350NM northwest of Socotra Island, Yemen. The vessel was attacked by one skiff that placed a ladder on the vessel but
2011-180
INDIAN NAVAL VESSEL
INDIAN OCEAN:  Indian Navy offshore patrol vessel (INS SUVARNA) was fired upon by the hijacked fishing vessel (MORTEZA) 26 Mar at 0750 UTC while underway in position 09-51N  067-05E, approximately 400NM east of Lakhadweep Islands, India. The MORTEZA was
2011-181
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 s
2011-182
MALAYSIA:  Pirates in a speed boat approached a chemical tanker underway at a distance of less than four cables. Master raised alarm, took evasive maneuvers and warned all ship in the vicinity via vhf. The pirates aborted the attempted attack after 25 mi
2011-183
GULF OF ADEN:  Four pirates in a white colored skiff chased a product tanker underway. Master heard shots being fired and the onboard security guards returned fire. The pirates managed to close to around 50 meters of the vessel before aborting the attept
2010-70
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel (TXORI ARGI) reported suspicious approach 14 Mar 10 at 0910 UTC while underway in position 03-03S  055-08E, approximately 95NM north of Port Victoria, Seychelles. The vessel reported being approached by one mothership and t
2010-71
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:  Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor via the forecastle. The alert crew noticed the robbers, informed the OOW. The robbers chased the watchmen who entered and locked the accommodation. Th
2010-72
INDIAN OCEAN:   Cargo ship (ALMEZAAN) fired upon 23 Mar 10 at 0808 UTC while underway in position 03-45N  048-07E, approximately 30NM from the coast of Somalia and 200NM northeast of Mogadishu. Owner reported the vessel came under attack by three skiffs
2010-73
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker fired upon 22 Mar 10 at 1200 UTC while underway in position 14-56.4N  055-01.6E, approximately 140NM northeast of Socotra Island. Six armed men in a speedboat chased and fired upon the vessel while attempting to board from the port
2010-74
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 20 Mar 10 at 1200 UTC while underway in position  11-10N  062-22.9E, approximately 760NM northeast of Eyl, Somalia. Five armed  men chased and attempted to board the vessel while underway. The master raised the a
2010-75
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.
2010-76
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (FRIGIA) hijacked 23 Mar 10 at 0137 UTC while underway in position  11-41.5N  066-05.3E, approximately 680NM east of Socotra Island. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel with 21 crewmembers and are sailing it to an unknown
2010-77
GULF OF ADEN:   Vessel fired upon 24 Mar 10 at 0515 UTC while underway in position 13-24N  048-16E, approximately 80NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Vessel reported shots fired, and reportedly a security team was on board. No further information to pro
2010-78
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 25 Mar 10 at 0804 UTC while underway in position  03-49S  046-10E, approximately 300NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Vessel reported coming under fire from two skiffs with 4-5 persons onboard. Vessel increased s
2010-79
INDIAN OCEAN:   Cargo ship reported suspicious approach 24 Mar 10 at 1649 UTC while underway in position 14-09N  052-27E, approximately 105NM northwest of Socotra Island. Vessel reported being approached by two skiffs and a mothership. Master increased s
2010-80
INDIAN OCEAN:   Cargo ship (TALCA) hijacked 23 Mar 10 at 1258 UTC while underway in position  17-28N  056-42.7E, approximately 325NM northeast of Socotra Island. Pirates in two speed boats boarded and hijacked the vessel with 25 crewmembers while underwa
2010-81
MALAYSIA:   Tanker (HESNES) boarded 20 Mar 10 at 0500 local time while anchored in position 01-18.9N  104-14.6E, approximately 2NM southeast of Tanjung Ayam. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel while at anchor. Crewmembers spotted the robbe
2010-82
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.
2010-275
MALAYSIA:   Tanker robbed 10 Aug 10 at 0330 local time while anchored in position  01-19.4N 104-14.7E, Pasir Gudang STS anchorage. Five robbers armed with pistols and  knives boarded and entered the engine room. They tied up the duty motorman and stole s
2010-276
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. Th
2010-277
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 approa
2010-278
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
2010-279
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 18 Aug 10 at 1400 UTC while underway in position 13-15.5N  049-08E, approximately 75NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Six armed men in a skiff chased the vessel for approximately 15 minutes. Th
2010-280
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier (HONG KONG STAR) robbed 15 Aug 10 at 0345 local time while anchored in position 22-15.1N  091-41.7E, Chittagong anchorage. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel via the stern from a single engine driven boat during
2010-281
INDONESIA:   General cargo ship boarded 12 Aug 10 at 1851 local time while anchored in position 01-42.8N  101-27.5E, Dumai port inner anchorage. Two robbers armed with knives  boarded the vessel and threatened the duty watchman with knives. The duty offi
2010-282
INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 12 Aug 10 at 1210 UTC while underway in position 01-26N  106-49E, approximately 16NM north of Dum Dum Islands. Four  boats approached the vessel. The ship watch keepers activated fire hoses, turned o
2010-283
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 quarte
2010-284
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
2010-285
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
2010-286
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
2010-490
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.
2010-492
ARABIAN SEA:  A pirated vessel named HANNIBAL II has been conducting mothership activity in 18-50N  061-23E on 26 Nov at 0631Z. The mothership chased a merchant vessel. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme
2010-493
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (MEDI CHENNAI) fired upon 26 Nov at 0114Z while underway in position 00-26S  070-00E, approximately 185 miles west of the Maldives. Six armed pirates in a boat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The vessels enforce
2010-494
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (MCL BREMEN) boarded by pirates 26 Nov at 1255Z while underway in position 09-39N  067-23E, approximately 1085 miles east of Garacad, Somalia. The crew moved to the citadel and the pirates stayed onboard the vessel for appro
2010-495
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.
2010-496
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (26 AGUSTOS) boarded by pirates 27 Nov at 0901Z while underway in position 13-34N 057-06E, approximately 152 miles northeast of Socotra Island. Crew mustered in citadel where they had initial steering control and access to the
2010-497
267 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SALALAH, OMAN:  A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 0907Z on 27 Nov in position 14-16N  057-15E. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-498
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (PISTIS) reported attempted boarding 28 Nov at 0700Z while underway in position 14-51N  068-13E, approximately 820 miles southeast of Salalah, Oman. Four armed pirates in a boat chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier und
2010-499
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 16-57N  067-09E on 29 Nov at 0254Z. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-500
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.
2010-513
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.
2010-502
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (NORTHERN PROMOTION) fired upon 21 Nov 10 at 1114 UTC while underway in position 14-49N  059-55E, approximately 360NM southeast of Salalah, Oman. Pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased and fired upon a container ship unde
2010-503
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (FRONT ALFA) illegally boarded 21 Nov 10 at 2145 UTC while underway in position 15-30N  059-17E, approximately 580NM southeast of Salalah, Oman. Armed pirates in a skiff chased and boarded a tanker underway. The crew locked themselv
2010-504
INDIAN OCEAN:  Fishing vessel (INTERTUNA TRES) fired upon 21 Nov 10 at 0720 UTC while underway in position 02-43N  055-20E, approximately 600NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Pirates armed with guns and RPG in skiffs chased and fired upon a fishing vessel u
2010-505
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (VEGA LIBRA) fired upon 20 Nov 10 at 1015 UTC while underway in position 13-05N  067-34E, approximately 720NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates armed with guns and RPG in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier un
2011-184
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 tra
2011-185
AROUND 17 MILES OFF QISHN, YEMEN:  A skiff with three pirates onboard came within ten meters of a bulk carrier underway. Onboard security team fired warning shots and the skiff moved away. Small arms were sighted in the skiff.
2011-186
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.
2011-187
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (ELENI G) was fired upon by one skiff 03 April at 0205Z while underway in position 05-35S  040-20E, approximately 96 miles northeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Six pirates fired rpgs and small arms at the vessel. The master r
2011-188
ARABIAN SEA:  Bulk carrier (ARRILAH-I) was boarded 01 April at 0528Z while underway in position 19-17N  065-45E approximately 398 miles southeast of Sur, Oman. The vessel was attacked by two skiffs firing small arms fire (each skiff had three pirates). T
2011-189
GULF OF ADEN:  A chemical tanker underway noticed a suspicious fishing vessel. After monitoring the vessel for some time it was observed that a skiff as being launched which then headed directly for the tanker. Alarm sounded and navies contacted. Armed s
2011-190
AROUND 375 MILES OFF SOCOTRA ISLAND:  Two large white hulled skiffs were noticed approaching a tanker underway at a distance of 2.5 miles. Master raised alarm and all crew except for the duty crew mustered in the safe room. The security team onboard fire
2011-191
INDOPALM TERMINAL, LUBUK GAUNG, DUMAI, INDONESIA:  Five robbers in a small boat approached and came alongside a chemical tanker at berth. One of the robbers attempted to climb onboard using the fire wire. Duty crew noticed the robbers and informed other
2011-192
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)
2011-193
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 vesse
2011-194
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel (PACIFIC OPAL) was fired upon 05 April at 0656Z while underway in position 15-53N  059-57E, approximately 381 miles northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. The pirate attack group consisted of a mothership and two large, white-h
2011-195
GULF OF ADEN:  A merchant vessel reported being hijacked at 0234Z on 08 Apr in position  18-25N  057-27E, approximately 90 miles southeast of Duqm, Oman. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme cautioon.
2010-83
LAGOS ANCHORAGE, NIGERIA:  Eight robbers armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker. The robbers injured two crew who had to be taken ashore by pilot vessel for treatment. Ship's and crew cash and properties stolen.
2010-84
CONCHAN TERMINAL, PERU:  Three robbers boarded a tanker from a small wooden boat. Alarm raised, crew mustered and proceeded to forecastle to investigate. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with stolen ship's stores
2010-85
GULF OF ADEN:  Six pirates in a skiff chased the tanker underway. They fired upon the tanker and attempted to board. Master enforced anti piracy measures, contacted coalition forces, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. Finally the pirates aborted
2010-86
GULF OF ADEN:  Four pirates in a skiff armed with machine guns chased and fired upon the tanker underway. Alarm raised, SSAS alert sent out and coalition forces contacted. A warship advised it would arrive at location within 40 minutes. Tanker increased
2010-87
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 robbe
2010-88
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 assis
2010-89
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship (ICEBERG I) hijacked 29 Mar 10 at 0930 local time while underway in position 13-15N  046-40E, approximately 10NM off the Yemeni coast. Armed pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel, taking hostage the 24 crewmembers onb
2010-90
GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 26 Mar 10 at 1245 UTC while underway in position 12-32.2N  044-45.1E, approximately 20NM southwest of Aden, Yemen. Armed men in a skiff approached the vessel at a distance of 2NM. The vessel in
2010-91
INDIAN OCEAN:   Vessel (DELMAS NACALA) fired upon 31 Mar 10 at 1713 UTC while underway in position 01-28N  065-09E, approximately 680NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. The vessel reported being chased and fired upon by two small fast boats while
2010-92
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel fired upon 31 Mar 10 at 1700 UTC while underway in position  10-32N  058-00E, approximately 235NM southeast of Socotra Island. Vessel reported being fired upon while transiting at a speed of 10 knots. One crewmember was rep
2010-93
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker (DL COSMOS) fired upon 31 Mar 10 at 1320 UTC while underway in position 05-24S  040-05E, approximately 60NM southeast of Mombasa, Kenya. Captain reported being fired upon by two skiffs from the stern. Vessel was moving at approxima
2010-94
INDIAN OCEAN:   General cargo ship (CHOL SAN BONG CHONG NYON HO) fired upon 31 Mar 10 at 0610 UTC while underway in position 02-15S  041-31E, approximately 150NM northeast of Mombasa, Kenya. Armed men opened fire on the vessel with automatic weapons and
2010-95
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker (EVITA) fired upon 31 Mar 10 at 0513 UTC while underway in position  02-03N  052-27E, approximately 425NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Vessel reported coming under fire by two skiffs. Vessel conducted evasive maneuvers and evaded th
2010-96
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel reportedly hijacked 30 Mar 10 while underway in last reported position 10-08N  056-06E, approximately 165NM southeast of Socotra Island. Owners reported losing contact with the vessel on 30 March after no longer receiving d
2010-287
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 22 Aug 10 at 0435 UTC while underway in position 13-19.5N  049-49E, approximately 80NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Armed men were spotted approaching the vessel underway. The master increase
2010-288
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
2010-289
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 appro
2010-290
GULF OF ADEN:   Container ship reported suspicious approach 22 Aug 10 at 0410 UTC while underway in position 13-26.1N  049-41.6E, approximately 70NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Five armed men in a skiff approached the vessel at a speed of 20 knots and ca
2010-291
BANGLADESH:   Tanker robbed 23 Aug 10 at 2330 local time while berthed in position  22-16.1N  091-48.2E, Chittagong port. Six robbers armed with long knives in a small wooden boat approached the vessel. Two of the robbers boarded the vessel and stole  sh
2010-293
GULF OF ADEN:  Cement tanker fired upon 28 Aug 10 at 0800 UTC while underway in position  13-31.9N  049-58.2E, approximately 78NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Eight men armed with automatic guns in a high speed boat chased an underway cement carrier w
2010-294
GUINEA:  Container ship robbed 25 Aug 10 at 0300 UTC while at anchor in position  09-19.2N  013-45.2W, approximately 10NM south of Conakry, Guinea. Ten robbers armed  with AK-47s and knives boarded a container ship at anchor. The duty watch and the 2nd o
2010-295
GULF OF ADEN:  A pirate action group has been reported in 12-17N 044-59E on 28 Aug at 1449 UTC. Pirate action group consisting of 1 skiff with 1 outboard engine, orange hull, and 4 armed persons on board.
2010-296
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 a
2010-297
BRAZIL:   General cargo ship robbed 16 Aug 10 at 0530 UTC while anchored at Villa do Conde. During watch handover procedures, the duty officer noticed a wooden boat moving away  from the shipside. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. Upon investigatio
2010-298
BANGLADESH:   Bulk carrier boarded 7 Aug 10 at 2035 local time while anchored at Chittagong Kutubdia anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. They attacked the duty watch with knives, injuring his hands and requiring hospital treatme
2010-299
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 hos
2010-506
LOAD CARRIER
INDIAN OCEAN:  Multi-function large load carrier (TAI AN KOU) illegally boarded 20 Nov 10 at 0824 UTC while underway in position 20-30N  060-51E, approximately 438NM northeast of Salalah, Oman. 15-20 people in three speed boats with RPG and AK-47 approac
2010-507
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (NYK ALTAIR) fired upon 20 Nov 10 at 0310 UTC while underway in position 12-23N   066-19E, approximately 700NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Eight to ten people in skiff approached first from port and then from starboard si
2010-508
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (NORTHERN VALOR) fired upon 18 Nov 10 at 1945 UTC while underway in position 00-18S  052-47E, approximately 460NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Master confirmed automatic weapons and RPG fired. Vessel maintained  maximum
2010-509
BANGLADESH:  Tanker robbed 21 Nov 10 while at anchor in position 21-50.2N  091-39.5E, in the Chittagong anchorage. Robbers attempted to board a tanker engaged in anchoring operations via the poop deck using a rope and hook. Alert crew on anti piracy watc
2010-510
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (KYTHIRA) fired upon 30 Nov at 1330Z while underway in position 09-19N  069-30E approximately 386 miles northwest of the Maldives. Five armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack. Master r
2010-511
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.
2010-512
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.
2010-514
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
2010-515
GUINEA:  Bulk carrier robbed 28 Nov at 0330Z while at anchor in position 09-22N  013-47W in Conarky. Six robbers armed with machine guns boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Officer raised alarm and tried to contact port control without any success. The rob
2010-516
INDIAN OCEAN:  Chemical tanker (IVER EXACT) fired upon 29 Nov at 0240Z while underway in position 16-58N  067-26E, approximately 775 miles northeast of Socotra Island. Five armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Master
2010-517
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (D&K I) fired upon 27 Nov at 0700Z while underway in position 00-39N  064-51E, approximately 620 miles northeast of the Seychelles. A tanker underway noticed a mother vessel launching skiffs, which started approaching the tanker. Th
2010-518
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (GURU GOBIND SINGH) fired on 25 Nov at 1800 local time while underway in position 14-52N  068-01E, approximately 810 miles northeast of Socotra Island. Seven pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Master enforce
2010-489
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (HADI) fired upon 25 Nov at 1439Z while underway in position 19-47N  062-56E, approximately 234 miles east of Masirah, Oman. Tanker fired on by pirates in a skiff with guns and rpgs. Vessel increased speed, sent alert, took evasive
2011-196
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirate activity observed at 1005Z on 09 April in position 13-08N  056-18E. At 1506Z, approximately 120 miles northeast of Socortra Island, Yemen. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.
2011-197
ARABIAN SEA:  General cargo ship (SUSAN K) was hijacked 08 April at 0234 UTC while underway in position 18-25N  057-27E, approximately 274NM southwest of Sur, Oman. About ten pirates boarded the cargo ship with weapons. The ten crew members and Master we
2011-198
GULF OF ADEN:  While underway a chemical tanker noticed one white and one blue skiff heading towards the vessel. Four persons were seen in the white skiff and five persons in the blue skiff. Crew alerted and armed security guards made themselves on the b
2011-199
50 MILES SOUTHEAST OF PULAU MANGKAI, SOUTH CHINA SEA:  Duty crew onboard a chemical tanker underway noticed a suspicious speed boat doing 6 to 7 knots at a distance of six miles. Master raised alarm, sounded horn, increased speed, crew mustered and switc
2011-200
GULF OF ADEN:  A passenger ship underway noticed a group of about 20 skiffs near the port bow at a distance of  three miles. Five skiffs were seen to break out from this group and head towards the vessel. At a distance of around 600 to 700 meters the arm
2011-201
GULF OF ADEN:  Oil products tanker (SAINT RAM) was fired upon by one skiff 12 April at 1218 UTC while underway in position 13-40N  049-56E, approximately 70NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel was fired upon by one skiff containing six pirates w
2011-202
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
2011-203
AROUND 67 MILES OFF COTONOU, BENIN:  Ten armed robers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. The vessel sent an SSAS alert. The piracy reporting center cotacted the authorities and requested assistance for the crew and vessel. Further information indicated
2011-204
SUPPLY SHIP
GULF OF GUINEA:  A supply ship was attacked 11 April at 1100Z while in position 04-39N  008-22.12E, approximately 82 miles souteast of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The vessel was attacked by 12 armed men in a speedboat. The captain of the vessel was taken hos
2011-205
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.
2011-206
INDONESIA:  Three robbers boarded a tanker 14 April at 1750 UTC while anchored in position  01-41.6N  101-29.8E, in the Dumai anchorage, Indonesia. The robbers entered the  engine room through the steering gear room entrance after breaking the padlock. T
2011-207
ARABIAN SEA:  Container vessel (HANJIN TIANJIN) was boarded 20 April at 2049 UTC while underway in position 12-58N  058-55E, approximately 262NM northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. (Commercial Sources, Operator)
2011-208
INDONESIA:  One robber boarded a chemical tanker 18 April at 1955 UTC while anchored in position  01-42.33N  101-27.16E, in the Dumai inner anchorage, Indonesia. Six to seven robbers in a wooden boat approached the vessel. One robber boarded the vessel,
2010-97
GULF OF ADEN:   Vehicle carrier reported suspicious approach 06 Apr 10 at 0840 UTC while underway in position 14-06.8N  051-51.8E, approximately 160NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Armed men in skiffs began initial approaches to the vessel, but never g
2010-98
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU:  Four masked robbers armed with long knives were seen on forecastle of a container ship. Alarm raised and crew mustered on bridge and all access to accommodation locked. Attempts to contact the authorities for assistance was futil
2010-99
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship (HAMBURG BRIDGE) fired upon 5 Apr 10 at 1205 UTC while underway in position 13-38.2N  055-38.2E, approximately 90NM northeast of Socotra Island. Armed men in skiffs chased and fired upon the vessel, using automatic weapons
2010-100
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship (TAIPAN) boarded 5 Apr 10 at 0749 UTC while underway in position 12-23N  060-21E, approximately 340NM east of Socotra Island. Armed men in two skiffs boarded the vessel underway. The crew locked themselves in a bulletproof
2010-101
20 MILES EAST OF KHURIYA MURIYA, OMAN:  Pirates attacked and hijacked a refrigerated cargo ship underway and took hostage 21 crew members.
2010-102
INDIAN OCEAN:   Chemical tanker (RISING SUN) reported attempted boarding 5 Apr 10 at 0313 UTC while underway in position 18-21N  059-01E, approximately 110NM south of Masirah Island, Oman. The master reported being chased by three skiffs. A distress mess
2010-103
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 4 Apr 10 at 1340 UTC while underway in position 09-24.3S  044-30.2E, approximately 340NM southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Men in a skiff armed with RPGs and automatic weapons chased and fired upon the vessel
2010-104
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker (SAMHO DREAM) hijacked 4 Apr 10 at 0740 UTC while underway in position 08-21N  065-00E, approximately 900NM east of Eyl, Somalia. Pirates in skiffs boarded and hijacked the vessel. The vessel and 24 crewmembers have been taken to a
2010-105
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
2010-107
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (TORM RAGNHILD) fired upon 3 Apr 10 at 0539 UTC while underway in position 13-51.7N  051-05.1E, approximately 120NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Men armed with RPGs and automatic weapons chased and opened fire on the vessel. The
2010-108
ARABIAN SEA:   Container ship fired upon 8 Apr 10 at 0622 UTC while underway in position  13-34.5N  057-26.7E, approximately 185NM northeast of Socotra Island. The captain  initially reported a suspicious approach by one skiff with three persons onboard
2010-109
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (YASIN C) hijacked 7 Apr 10 at 1243 UTC while underway in position  04-59S  043-52E, approximately 260NM east of Mombasa, Kenya. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel with its 25 crewmembers and have sailed it to an undiscl
2010-110
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship (WESTERMOOR) fired upon 2 Apr 10 at 1100 UTC while underway in position 11-06S  046-07E, approximately 160NM northeast of Comoros. Two skiffs with armed men onboard chased and opened fire with RPGs and automatic weapons. Ve
2010-300
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
2010-301
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO:  Product tanker robber 31 Aug 10 at 0110 UTC while at anchorage in position  05-52.4S  013-01.9E, approximately 2NM west of Boma. Three robbers armed with knives boarded a product tanker at anchor. They stole ship's stor
2010-302
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
2010-292
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 ar
2010-304
HAITI:   General cargo ship robbed 29 Aug 10 at 0115 local time while in position  18-33.3N  072-21.2W, South Finger Pier, Port au Prince. Crewmember spotted robbers on the aft deck and raised the alarm. The robbers jumped overboard and swam to a waiting
2010-306
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
2010-307
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 onb
2010-308
GULF OF ADEN:   Container ship (MAGELLAN STAR) boarded 8 Sep 10 at 0540 UTC while underway in position 13-23N  049-58E, approximately 83NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Armed pirates in a skiff boarded and attempted to hijack the vessel. The crew locke
2010-309
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO:   Vessel robbed 4 Sep 10 at 0130 local time while underway in position 05-51.9S  013-03E, 1NM southeast of Boma anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. The duty officer noticed and raised the
2010-310
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
2010-311
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:  About 25 robbers armed with knives approached a general cargo ship in two boats. While approaching and boarding the vessel they continuously threw stones on the ship's crews. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped.
2010-491
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (ALBEDO) hijacked 25 Nov at 0300Z while underway in position 05-38N  068-27E, approxiately 1140 miles east of Garacad, Somalia. ALBEDO reported the hijacked ship POLAR chasing and acting as a mothership. (IMB)
2010-519
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
2010-520
INDIAN OCEAN:  A bulk cargo ship (JAHAN MONI) was hijacked 5 Dec at 1126 UTC while underway in position 08-12N  071-55E, approximately 540NM west of Sri Lanka. At 0942 UTC, master reported two skiffs were approaching and that one attempted to board the m
2010-521
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 cr
2010-523
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 20-51N  062-46E  at 101504Z Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-524
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.
2010-525
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.
2010-526
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.
2010-527
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel attacked in 13-09N  048-29E at 131000Z Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-528
INDIAN OCEAN:  A merchant vessel noted being attacked by two skiffs at 1233Z on 10 Dec in position 09-56S  041-48E, approximately 123 miles northeast of Comoros. This area will remain high risk for the next 24-48 hours.
2010-529
ARABIAN SEA:  A merchant vessel noted being attacked by two skifffs at 1550Z on 10 Dec in position 21-05N  062-44E approximately 200 miles southeast of Sur, Oman. This area will remain high risk for the next 24-48 hours.
2010-530
10 MILES OFF PEMBA ISLAND, TANZANIA:  A product tanker underway spotted two skiffs at a distance of 6.5 miles approaching her at high speed. The tanker increased speed raised alarm and instructed all crew to muster in a safe room except bridge crew and s
2010-531
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.
2010-532
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
2010-533
INDIAN OCEAN:  A bulk carrier (MICHALAKIS) was fired upon 15 Dec 10 at 0215 UTC while underway in position 12-09N  060-23E, approximately 350NM east of Socotra Island. Two skiffs with four pirates armed with machine guns and RPG chased and fired upon a b
2010-534
INDONESIA, JAWA SEA:  Pirates in an unlit wooden boat attempted to board a bulk carrier underway equipped with razor wires as a defense. Ship raised alarm and crew directed search lights towards the boat resulting in the pirates moving away.
2011-209
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
2011-210
GULF OF ADEN:  A merchant vessel reported a suspicious approach at 1806Z on April 18 in position  13-30N  049-45E, approximately 84 miles from Al Mukalla, Yemen in the Gulf of Aden.
2011-211
GULF OF ADEN:  A merchant vessel reported suspicious approach at 0450Z on 18 April in position  21-19N  059-32E, approximately 59 miles off Masirah, Oman in the Gulf of Aden.
2011-212
ARABIAN SEA:  Bulk carrier (ROSALIA D' AMATO) was hijacked 21 April at 0218Z while underway in position 13-17N  059-06E, approximately 274 miles northeast of Socotra, Island, Yemen. One skiff attacked the vessel. The pirates boarded and took the crew hos
2011-213
INDIAN OCEAN:  Chemical tanker (ATLANTIA) was fired upon by seven pirates in two skiffs (NFI) 24 April at 1800 UTC while underway in position 06-57S  045-40E, approximately 381NM southeast of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The pirates failed to attach a boarding la
2011-214
INDIAN OCEAN:  Oil products/chemical tanker (PORT UNION) was fired upon 24 April at 0300 UTC while underway in position 04-09.8S  047-43.0E, approximately 484NM east of Mombasa, Kenya. Pirates chased the vessel in two skiffs, one of which had five pirate
2011-215
GULF OF ADEN:  Product tanker (RUDEEF GNA) was fired upon 22 April at 2250 UTC while underway in position 15-11.03 N  051-36.36E, approximately 148NM northeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Pirates opened fire upon the tanker about 5-11 yards away, the onboard s
2011-216
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
2011-217
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 s
2011-218
CARIBBEAN SEA:  A fishing vessel was robbed 21 April 2011 at 0100 UTC while anchored off of Montrose, Guyana. Four armed robbers boarded the vessel and stole various goods.  (Commercial Sources)
2011-219
INDIAN OCEAN:  A tanker was robbed 22 April at 2130 UTC while anchored off of Kochi, India. The second officer noticed some movements on the forecastle deck. After the duty able seaman discovered three robbers, the second officer raised the alarm. After
2011-220
345 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND:  Armed pirates in a skiff chased a container ship underway. A mother ship was noticed in the vicinity. Master increased speed and maneuvered away from the mother ship and skiff. Master enforced anti-piracy measures and m
2011-221
1.8 MILES SOUTH OF BATU PENGERANG, JOHOR, MALAYSIA:  Pirates boarded a barge towed by a tug while crew were preparing for anchoring procedures. They broke open three containers, stole some of the cargo and escaped. After anchoring, the captain and crew c
2011-222
INDIAN OCEAN:  Chemical tanker (GEMINI) was hijacked 30 April at 0430 UTC while underway in position 07-01S  041-22E, 140NM southeast of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Pirates attacked from two skiffs. (IMB, UKMTO)
2010-111
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship (ITAL GARLAND) fired upon 2 Apr 10 at 0834 UTC while underway in position 12-50.6N  058-10E, approximately 210NM east of Socotra Island. Two wooden boats with seven armed men onboard chased and opened fire on the vessel. Th
2010-112
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship reported suspicious approach 31 Mar 10 at 1830 UTC while underway in position 14-25N  064-40E, approximately 600NM northeast of Socotra Island. The vessel reported two skiffs approaching the vessel. The captain raised the a
2010-106
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
2010-113
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship reported suspicious approach 11 Apr 10 at 0930 UTC while underway in position 02-26.9N  059-59.8E, approximately 500NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Three speed boats were detected on radar at a distance of about
2010-114
INDIAN OCEAN:   General cargo ship (RAK AFRIKANA) hijacked 11 Apr 10 at 0741 UTC while underway in position 04-45S  051-00E, approximately 565NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel and have sailed it to an undisclosed l
2010-115
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
2010-116
LAWI ANCHORAGE, BALIKPAPAN, INDONESIA:  Robbers boarded a tanker by breaking open the hawse pipe cover. They entered the forescastle and stole ship equipment by breaking the lock on the booby hatch.
2010-117
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.
2010-118
INDIAN OCEAN:  12 meter fishing vessel (PRADEEPA), five persons on board, unreported. Last known position vicinity 11-00N 068-00E at 12 Feb.
2010-119
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.
2010-120
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN:  Suspected hijacked vessel being used for pirate activity in 06-43S  044-22E at 230840 UTC Mar.
2010-121
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.
2010-122
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.
2010-123
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 13-38N 056-08E at 091016 UTC Apr. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-124
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 attem
2010-125
GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 4 Apr 10 at 0545 UTC while underway in position 13-58.8N  051-25E, approximately 135NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Vessel reported being chased by three white skiffs and one mother ship. Th
2010-312
COLOMBIA:   Bulk carrier robbed 6 Sep 10 at 0300 local time while anchored in position  03-51N  077-06W, Buenaventura anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives  boarded the vessel during heavy rain. They attacked and tied up the forward watchman.
2010-305
GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 6 Sep 10 at 0702 UTC while underway in position 13-32N  049-39.7E, approximately 65NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Master reported six armed men in a skiff attempted to board the vessel as t
2010-313
GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker (OLIB G) hijacked 8 Sep 10 at 0504 UTC while underway in position  13-26N  049-45E, approximately 73NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Armed pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel along with 18 crewmembers while underway.
2010-303
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
2010-314
GULF OF ADEN:  Piracy action group reported in 12-54N  043-11E at 111212 UTC Sep. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
2010-315
BANGLADESH:  Container ship robbed 12 Sep 10 at 2300 local time while at anchorage in Chittagong at position 22-09.45N  091-45.0E. Counter-piracy watch on board an anchored container ship reported three robbers armed with long knives to watch officer. Th
2010-316
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
2010-317
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.
2010-318
CAMEROON:  Dredger (AMERIGO VESPUCI) robbed 12 Sep 10 at 2130 local time while at anchor in position 03-53N  009-32E in port Douala. About 12 robbers armed with machine guns in two speed boats boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They took hostage fou
2010-319
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
2010-320
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 no
2010-321
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 cre
2010-535
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (HELLESPONT TRINITY) was fired upon 16 Dec 10 at 0315 UTC while underway in position 16-10N  068-20E, approximately 300NM southwest of Mumbai, India. Pirates in a skiff approached a tanker underway and opened fire with automatic wea
2010-536
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.
2010-537
NIGERIA:  General cargo ship robbed 14 Dec 10 at 2345 UTC while drifting in position  05-55N  003-17E, approximately 30NM south of Lagos. About eight robbers armed with  crowbars, machetes, and guns fired upon and boarded a general cargo ship drifting of
2010-538
25 MILES OFF LAGOS NIGERIA:  A suspicious vessel approached a drifting container ship. At a distance of 2.1 miles the vessel stopped and launched a skiff with seven armed pirates. The skiff chased ad fired upon the ship with intent to board. Master raise
2010-539
INDONESIA:  Container ship was robbed 14 Dec 10 at 0300 local time while at anchor in position  06-00S  106-54E in Tanjung Priok anchorage, Jakarta. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded a container ship at anchor. They took the duty watch hostage
2010-540
GULF OF ADEN:  A bulk carrier (LEMESHEV) reported an attempted boarding 13 Dec 10 at 1920 UTC while underway in position 13-52N  051-07E, approximately 170NM southeast of Al Mukallah, Yemen. Three skiffs attempted to board the ship from the starboard and
2010-541
INDIAN OCEAN:  A bulk carrier (MICHELE BOTTIGLIERI) was fired upon 14 Dec 10 at 0800 UTC while underway in position 18-15N  061-37E, approximately 435NM northeast of Salalah, Oman. Pirates armed with guns and RPG in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bul
2010-542
EGYPT:  Chemical tanker boarded 7 Dec 10 at 1200 UTC while at anchor in position  31-16N  032-19E in Port Said, Egypt. Seven robbers in a boat boarded a chemical tanker  during mooring operations. They approached the duty watchman with an iron rod and th
2010-543
GULF OF ADEN:  A tanker (NORDIC APOLLO) was fired upon 13 Dec 10 at 1000 UTC while underway in position 13-09N  048-29E, approximately 90NM northwest of Al Mukallah, Yemen. Five pirates armed with guns and RPG in a skiff fired upon and attempted to board
2010-544
INDIAN OCEAN:  A bulk carrier (RENUAR) was hijacked 11 Dec 10 at 0540 UTC while underway in position 06-09N  067-19E, approximately 360NM southwest of Minicoy Island. Pirates armed with guns and RPG in skiffs chased, fired upon, and boarded a bulk carrie
2010-545
INDIAN OCEAN:  A tanker (UNITED STAR) was fired upon 10 Dec at 1454 UTC while underway in position 20-55N  062-47E, approximately 275NM SE of Muscat, Oman. Heavily armed pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a tanker underway. The tanker activated
2010-546
INDIAN OCEAN:  A container ship (MSC PANAMA) was hijacked 10 Dec at 1212 UTC while underway in position 09-57S  041-46E, approximately 240NM southeast of Dar es Salam, Tanzania. A container vessel was hijacked by armed pirates in two skiffs. All 23 crew
2010-547
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
2011-223
AROUND 115 MILES OFF COMOROS:  Pirates in two skiffs approached a reserch vessel underway towing. Vessel raised alarm and the Mozambique military onboard the vessel went to standby.
2011-224
GULF OF GUINEA:  Two robbers attempted to board a tanker 29 April at 2255 UTC while at anchor in position 06-06N  002-37E, approximately 22NM south of Porto Novo, Benin. Seven armed robbers approached the tanker in a boat. Two robbers tried to board the
2011-225
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 robb
2011-226
AROUND 530 MILES OFF MINICOY ISLAND, INDIA:  A wooden mother ship  was seen launching a skiff. Four pirates armed with rpgs ad automatic weapons approached the container ship at around 25 knots. The pirates tried to circle the ship and tried to damage th
2011-227
GULF OF ADEN:  Watch keepers ad armed security team onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed a green and red hulled skiff with 8-9 persons onboard at a distance of 3-4 miles. The skiff was seen approaching the vessel at a speed of approximately 18 knots.
2011-229
AROUND 190 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SALALAH, OMAN:  Four armed pirates in a skiff approached a general cargo ship underway. As the pirates closed to 0.3 miles they fired at the vessel. The vessel took evasive maneuvers and contacted the coalition naval forces.
2011-228
GULF OF ADEN:  Cargo ship (NAXIHE) was fired upon by one skiff with 3-4 pirates onboard 28 April while underway in position 12-53N  048-20E, approximately 110NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. (Operator, Open Sources)
2011-230
AROUND 540 MILES NORTHWEST OF MINICOY ISLAND, INDIA:  Pirates armed with rpg and automatic weapons approached and boarded a bulk carrier underway. The master contacted authorities, company CSO and all crew retreated into the citadel. The navies in the ar
2011-231
DUMAI ANCHORAGE INDONESIA:  Three armed robers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor via the poop deck and tool hostage the 3rd engineer. They entered the engine room and stole ship's properties. Duty oiler saw the robbers and informed the bridge who raise
2011-232
AROUND 280 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND, YEMEN:  Two skiffs with firve pirates in each armed with rpg and automatic weapons chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Ship sent distress message, raised alarm, increased speed and made evasive maneuver
2011-233
AROUND 20 MILES SOUTH OF COTONOU, BENIN:  Six pirates armed with guns boarded a taker underway. Pirates opened fire towards the bridge and accomodation. Pirates stole ships cash and crew personal belongings. Two crew members were manhandled and suffered
2011-234
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
2011-235
SUPPORT VESSEL
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.
2010-126
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship (NADA) fired upon 9 Apr 10 at 1005 UTC while underway in position 13-38N  056-08E, approximately 115NM northeast of Socotra Island. Armed men in skiffs chased and fired upon the vessel using machine guns and RPGs. The vesse
2010-127
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship fired upon 8 Apr 10 at 0622 UTC while underway in position  13-43N  056-41E, approximately 150NM northeast of Socotra Island. Armed men in skiffs chased and opened fire on the vessel. The vessel increased speed, conducted e
2010-128
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.
2010-129
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship (THOR TRAVELLER) fired upon 14 Apr 10 at 2345 UTC while underway in position 12-42N  047-23E, approximately 125NM northwest of Bosasso, Somalia. Approximately seven men armed with RPGs and guns in a skiff chased and  op
2010-130
MALAYSIA:   Tanker (SEMUA GEMBIRA) robbed 17 Apr 10 at 0600 local time while anchored in position 01-18.42N  104-12.7E, approximately 1NM south of Tanjung Ayam. Six robbers armed with swords and parangs boarded the vessel via the poop deck. They tied up
2010-131
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker fired upon 18 Apr 10 at 0725 UTC while underway in position 09-29N  068-56E, approximately 865NM southeast of Socotra Island and 430NM west of Kochi, India. Four men in a skiff armed with RPGs opened fire on the vessel. Counter-pir
2010-132
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 d
2010-133
INDIAN OCEAN:   French warship (FS SOMME) fired upon 19 Apr 10 at 2101 UTC while underway approximately 400NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two skiffs opened fire on the ship, causing the SOMME to return fire with warning shots. When the skiffs attemp
2010-134
NIGERIA:   Container ship reported attempted boarding 12 Apr 10 at 1215 UTC while drifting in position 06-16.6N  003-26.9E, Lagos roads. Three men armed with automatic rifles  in a fiberglass motor boat approached the vessel with intent to board. The dut
2010-135
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier fired upon 21 Apr 10 at 1050 UTC while underway in position  01-10.05N  065-00.08E, approximately 665NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Four men in a blue skiff armed with RPGs and automatic weapons opened fire on the
2010-136
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (VOC DAISY) hijacked 21 Apr 10 at 0605 UTC while underway in position  16-25N  057-13E, approximately 280NM northeast of Socotra Island. Suspected pirates in skiffs boarded and hijacked the vessel, taking 21 crewmembers hosta
2010-137
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessels (PRANTALAY 11) (PRANTALAY 12) (PRANTALAY 14) hijacked 18 Apr 10 at 0200 UTC while underway in position 09-29N  069-18E, approximately 230NM northwest of Minicoy Island, India. Armed men in skiffs opened fire on the three f
2010-138
TUG BOAT AND BARGE
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 th
2010-322
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.
2010-323
SOMALIA:  Piracy action group reported in 01-17N  052-51E at 190847 UTC Sep. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
2010-324
HAIPHONG ROADS, VIETNAM:  About 20 armed robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and informed the duty officer who instructed him to secure all access points around the accommodation. Alarm raised
2010-325
DOUALA PORT, CAMEROON:  Two robbers armed with knives in a boat boarded a berthed general cargo ship during heavy rain. They opened the locked mast house but were noticed by duty crew. The robbers escaped with ship's stores.
2010-326
RO-RO
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
2010-327
TOWED VESSEL
BONNY RIVER, NIGERIA:  About 21 armed pirates in three crafts boarded a pipe layer crane vessel undertow. All crew locked themselves in accomodations. Pirates were able to take one crewmember as a hostage. Master called Nigerian naval vessel in vicinity.
2010-328
INDIAN OCEAN:  Possible mothership activity in 06-37N  065-30E at 241245 UTC Sep. This area will remain high risk for atleast 24-48 hours.
2010-331
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.
2010-332
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 reporte
2010-333
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 si
2010-334
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.
2010-335
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.
2010-337
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship reported suspicious approach 29 Sep 10 at 0455 UTC while underway in position 06-47.5N 061-51.0E, approximately 650NM east of Garacad, Somalia. Five men on one skiff with AK-47s and hook ladders approached from stern. Master
2010-338
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
2010-339
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.
2010-340
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.
2010-341
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
2010-548
INDIAN OCEAN:  Chemical tanker (DOUBTLESS) was fired upon 19 Dec 10 at 0909 UTC while underway in position 19-04N  062-10E, approximately 475nm NE of Salalah, Oman. Two pirates attempted to board the vessel by using ladders. Due to evasive maneuvers and
2010-549
950 MILES EAST OF MOGADISHU:  Pirates attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier (ORNA) and took her 19 crew members hostage. Pirates are sailing the vessel towards Somalia. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme c
2010-550
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.
2010-551
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 12-10N  060-31E at 220312Z Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-552
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.
2011-1
DREDGER
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 sta
2011-2
RORO
EGYPT:  Roll-on roll-off ship was robbed 16 Dec 10 at 1430 UTC while at anchor in position  31-14N  032-18E, in the inner waiting area of Port Said. About 20 robbers from a boat  boarded a RoRo cargo ship during anchoring operations. The robbers broke th
2011-3
NIGERIA:  Chemical tanker robbed and hijacked 24 Dec 10 at 2220 UTC while at anchor in position 06-07.7N  002-37.2E, approximately 60NM southwest of Lagos. 15 armed men boarded an anchored chemical tanker. The robbers were very violent with the crew and
2011-4
INDIAN OCEAN:  General cargo ship (EMS RIVER) was hijacked 27 Dec at 1303 UTC while underway in position 17-57N  057-43E, approximately 225NM northeast of Salalah, Oman. Pirates using a previously hijacked tanker attacked and hijacked a general cargo shi
2011-5
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (SIGLOO STAR) was chased 27 Dec 10 at 1200 UTC while underway in position 15-17N  056-22.8E, approximately 160NM southeast of Salalah, Oman. Skiffs launched from a previously hijacked vessel chased an LPG tanker. The tanker enforced
2011-6
INDIAN OCEAN:  Fishing vessel (SHIUH FU 1) was hijacked 25 Dec 10 at 1000 UTC while underway in position 12-58.9S  051-52.01E, approximately 120NM east of Nosy Ankao, Madagascar.  Pirates hijacked a fishing vessel along with her 26 crew members. A previo
2011-7
MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL:  Bulk carrier (MAJESTIC) was fired upon 25 Dec 10 at 0830 UTC while underway in position 19-04S  038-42E, approximately 185NM east of Beira, Mozambique. Eight pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Pirates a
2011-8
INDIAN OCEAN:  General cargo ship (THOR NEXUS) was hijacked 25 Dec 10 at 0140 UTC while underway in position 16-01N  060-12E, approximately 380NM east of Salalah, Oman. Pirates boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway with her 27 crew members h
2011-236
AROUND 220 MILES SOUTH OF RAS AL HAD, OMAN:  Pirates in a skiff armed with rpg and guns chased and fired upon a product tanker underway. Master raised alarm, took evasive maneuvers and instructed crew to proceed into citadel. Armed security team took mea
2011-237
GULF OF OMAN:  Two skiffs approached a container ship. The vessel altered course, increased speed raised alarm, crew went to citadel. There were four pirates in each boat. Long rods attached with hooks and ladders were noticed on the skiffs. The skiffs f
2011-238
COTONOU ANCHORAGE, BENIN:  Armed robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. They threatened and assaulted some crew members. Robbers stole ship's properties, crew personal properties and escaped. One crew member remains missing.
2011-239
AROUND 235 MILES EAST OF SALALAH, OMAN:  Pirates in two skiffs armed with rpgs and guns chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, SSAS activated increased speed, took evasive maneuvers and contacted warships for assistance. Due
2011-240
GUAYAQUIL INNER ANCHORAGE, ECUADOR:  12 robbers in two boats armed with guns approached a container ship at anchor. They boarded the ship using hooks and ladders. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS and crew locked all accomodation doors. The robbers sto
2011-241
ARABIAN SEA:  Bulk cargo ship (FULL CITY) was boarded by pirates on 05 May at 0330Z while underway in position 14-58N  066-38E, approximately 415 miles west of Goa, India. (UKMTO, Open Sources)
2011-242
AROUND 190 MILES OFF RAS AL HAD, OMAN:  Pirates in a dhow and a skiff chased a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, icreased speed and took evasive maneuvers resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack. There were 4-5 pirates in the
2011-243
AROUND 304 MILES WEST OF MINICOY ISLAND, INDIA:  About five pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a LPG tanker underway. Ship raised alarm, increased speed and took evasvie maneuvers resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack.
2011-244
AROUND 220 MILES OFF SOCOTRA ISLAND, YEMEN:  A general cargo ship underway spotted a mother vessel launch a skiff which approached the ship at 25 knots. Duty officer raised alarm, increased speed, altered course SSAS activated, security team onboard aler
2011-245
GULF OF ADEN:  A small fast contact was noticed on radar approaching a container ship underway at 4 miles. Duty officer monitored the contact and at a distance of 1.6 miles it was observed as a skiff and alarm was raised. When the skiff approached at a d
2011-246
AROUND 110 MILES OFF SOCOTRA, YEMEN:  Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon on a container ship underway. The ship made evasive maneuvers and enforced anti-piracy preventive measures and as a result the pirates aborted the attempt.
2011-247
AROUND 145 MILES OFF MASQAT, OMAN:  Four pirates in a skiff armed with guns chased, fired upon and attepted to board a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive maneuvers, sent distress messages, contacted authorities and crew a
2011-248
AROUND 160 MILES OFF DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA:  Five pirates in a skiff attempted to attack a fishing vessel underway. The security team onboard fired warning shots resulting in the pirates aborting the attempt. A mother vessel was sighted in the vicinity
2010-139
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 sto
2010-140
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
2010-141
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.
2010-142
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.
2010-143
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.
2010-144
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.
2010-147
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 17-59N 065-49E at 250348 UTC Apr. Vessels passing within 100 miles are advised to exercise extreme caution.
2010-145
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.
2010-146
INDIAN OCEAN:  Pirate vessels sighted in 08-20N  053-58E at 232300 UTC Apr. Vessels have blue and white hulls separated by red line. Vessels passing within 100 miles are advised to exercise extreme caution.
2010-148
ARABIAN SEA:  A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 0242 UTC on 22 Apr in position 14-51N  065-14E. Attack consisted of one white skiff with four persons on board armed with AK-47s. Attack has ceased and crew reports safe.
2010-149
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
2010-150
SOUTH CHINA SEA:  A tug boat has been hijacked. Last position sighted at 181915 UTC Apr is near Anambas Islands 03-00N 106-00E.
2010-151
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.
2010-152
TUB BOAT AND BARGE
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 robbe
2010-330
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
2010-336
INDIAN OCEAN:  General cargo vessel (LUGELA) reported illegal boarding 25 Sep 10 at 0300 UTC while underway in position 07-23N  064-49E, approximately 930NM east of Garacad, Somalia. The pirates boarded the vessel but never gained control. The crew disab
2010-342
BANGLADESH:  General cargo ship (BM ADVENTURE) robbed 24 Sep 10 at 2210 local time while at anchorage in Chittagong at position 22-10.9N  091-40.7E. Four robbers in one boat boarded a ship from astern during anchoring operations. Duty watchman noticed  t
2010-343
GULF OF ADEN:  Piracy action group sighted in vicinity 12-22N  043-58E. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-344
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.
2010-345
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 acti
2010-346
GULF OF ADEN:  Piracy action group sighted in 13-22N 049-31E at 031615 UTC Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this area and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-347
ARABIAN SEA:  Possible pirate mothership operating within 200 miles of 06-50N  065-00E. This area will remain high risk for the next 24-48 hours.
2010-348
INDIAN OCEAN:  Fishing Vessel (FENG GUO NO. 168) possibly hijacked 06 Oct 10 while underway approximately 270NM east of Madagascar. The vessel departed Port Lewis, Mauritius on 1 Oct and transited northwest. The company reported that they lost contact wi
2010-349
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
2010-350
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:  Two robbers armed with long knives in a boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchor using a rope attached with a hook. Crew raised alarm and informed coast guard. Robbers escaped with ship's stores. The coast guard later arri
2010-351
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:  Two robbers armed with long knives attempted to board a vehicle carrier using bamboo stick. Anti-piracy watch raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing crew alertness the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their b
2010-352
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.
2010-353
BRAZIL:  Bulk carrier boarded 2 Oct 10 at 0345 local time while at anchorage in position  01-31.4S  048-45.6W in Vila do Conde. Five robbers in a wooden boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They attempted to steal the ship's properties but were noticed
2011-9
MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL:  Tanker (NS AFRICA) reported a suspicious approach 24 Dec 10 at 1528 UTC while underway in position 18-51S  039-53E, approximately 115NM southeast of Macalonga Point, Mozambique. A mother vessel was spotted on radar at a range of 14NM
2011-10
INDIAN OCEAN:  Chemical tanker (NORD STRAIT) reported an attempted boarding 22 Dec 10 at 0350 UTC while underway in position 17-00N  062-53E, approximately 500nm east of Salalah, Oman. One skiff with six pirates armed with RPGs and AK-47s fired on and at
2011-11
INDIAN OCEAN:  Cargo ship (THOR NAUTILUS) was fired upon 22 Dec 10 at 0300 UTC while underway in position 12-10N  062-31E, approximately 470nm east of Socotra Island. Due to evasive maneuvering, the hijack was evaded. (IMB)
2011-12
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (ORNA) was hijacked 20 Dec 10 at 1129 UTC while underway in position  01-42S  060-52E, approximately 950nm east of Mogadishu. Pirates took all 19 crewmembers hostage. (IMB)
2011-13
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
2011-14
430 MILES WEST OF MUMBAI, INDIA:  Two skiffs chased a tanker underway and opened fire with automatic weapons. The tanker enforced anti-piracy measures and succeeded in evading the boarding.
2011-15
320 MILES OFF SALALAH, OMAN:  Two skiffs chased a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive maneuvers and crew threw empty drums to deter the skiffs. Finally, the skiffs stopped chasing the ship.
2011-16
575 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND:  Pirates armed with guns chased and fired upon a tanker underway. The master increased speed, took evasive maneuvers and managed to evade the attempting boarding.
2011-17
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (BLIDA) was hijacked 1 Jan at 1536Z while underway in position  15-28N  055-51E, approximately 130 miles off Salalah, Oman. The 27crew members  were taken hostage. The HANNIBAL II was also in the area and probally acting as a
2011-18
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.
2011-19
GULF OF ADEN:  Six pirates in a skiff chased, fired upon and attempted to board a chemical tanker underway. Due to evasive maneuvers and effective anti-piracy measures, the hijack was evaded.
2011-20
672 MILES EAST OF HOBYO, SOMALIA:  Twelve armed pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon an anchor handling tug underway. Due to evasive maneuvers and effective anti-piracy measures the hijack was evaded. Suspected pirates mothership sighted nearby.
2011-21
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirate action group in 12-10N  043-43E at 0532Z on 04 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-22
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 19-35N  065-13E at 1503Z on 03 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-23
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 15-48N  059-49E at 1039Z on 03 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-24
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 18-10N  057-50E at 0623Z on 27 Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-25
MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL:  Fishing vessel attacked in 14-28S  041-42E at 1934Z on 31 Dec. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-249
AROUND 183 MILES OFF COMOROS:  Four pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a vehicle carrier underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers resulting in the pirates aborting the attack.
2011-250
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.
2011-251
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
2011-252
BELAWAN ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Two robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. Duty crew spotted the robbers and informed 2nd officer who raised the alarm. Upon seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed in an unlit boat. Inspection rev
2011-253
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.
2011-254
INDIAN OCEAN:  Cargo vessel (PUNCHDAN) was fired upon by two skiffs 17 May at 0556Z while underway in position 06-50N 051-22E, approximately 122 miles southeast of Garacad, Somalia. (UKMTO)
2011-255
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
2011-256
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
2011-257
CONARKY ANCHORAGE, GUINEA:  Ten robbers armed with guns attacked, fired upon and boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They threatened the crew members and stole ship's cash, properties, crew's cash and personal belongings and escaped. No injuries to c
2011-258
SURABAYA INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the poop deck. They stole ship's stores and escaped.
2011-259
HON GAI OUTER ANCHORAGE, VIETNAM:  Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Alert duty officer noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew rushed to the forecastle. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped empty handed in a small boat.
2011-260
MUARA JAWA ANCHORAGE SAMARINDA, INDONESIA:  Robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor unnoticed. Duty officer noticed unlit boat moving away from shipside with a trailing mooring rope. He immediately engaged the mooring winch gear to stop the outrun of th
2011-261
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 a
2011-262
AROUND 460 MILES OFF SOCOTRA ISLAND:  Pirates in two skiffs chased  and fired upon a bulk carrier underway damaging bridge windows and the life boat. On two occasions the pirates managed to come along side the vessel and as they attempted to latch the la
2011-263
16 MILES SOUTH OF RASE JASK, IRAN:  Five skiffs with about five persons onboard in each shiff approached a container ship underway. The persons onboard the skiffs seemed to be carrying weapons similar to rpgs. Two of the skiffs approached the vessel and
2010-153
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO:   Tanker robbed 24 Apr 10 while anchored at Boma. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship's properties before escaping unnoticed. No further details to provide (IMB).
2010-154
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.
2010-155
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 s
2010-156
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker fired upon 25 Apr 10 at 0348 UTC while underway in position 17-59N  065-49E, approximately 815NM northeast of Socotra Island. Six men armed with automatic weapons and RPGs in a white skiff chased and opened fire on the vessel. The
2010-157
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker (ISUZUGAWA) fired upon 25 Apr 10 at 0215 UTC while underway in position 18-06N  065-47E, approximately 815NM northeast of Socotra Island. Four men armed with automatic weapons and RPGs in a white skiff chased and opened fire on the
2010-158
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker (PYXIS DELTA) fired upon 23 Apr 10 at 0242 UTC while underway in position  14-51N 065-14E, approximately 640NM northeast of Socotra Island. Five armed men in a skiff chased and opened fire on the vessel with RPGs and automatic weap
2010-159
MALAYSIA:   Chemical tanker reported attempted boarding 22 Apr 10 at 0300 local time while anchored in position 01-19.8N  104-16.1E, Eastern OPL anchorage. Three robbers in a boat attempted to board the vessel. The duty watchman on deck spotted the robbe
2010-160
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¿
2010-161
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.
2010-162
LAGOS, NIGERIA:  Seven robbers armed with rifles and knives boarded a bulk carrier during anchoring operations. They assaulted the master and 3rd officer. The masters eye was injured and both the master and 3rd officer received head injuries resulting in
2010-163
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:  Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship carrying out cargo operations at a moorig buoy. Duty A/B noticed the robbers who tried to catch him. The A/B ran to the gangway and informed another A/B
2010-164
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.
2010-165
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.
2010-166
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (OCEAN TRADER) fired upon 5 May 10 at 0520 UTC while underway in position 09-43S 041-15E, approximately 210 miles southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Armed men in a skiff chased the vessel underway and opened fire on it. An
2010-354
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN:  Merchant vessel hijacked in 13-49.8S  054-27.6E on 08 Oct. Awaiting further details.
2010-355
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.
2010-356
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.
2010-357
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.
2010-358
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.
2010-359
BRAZIL:  Bulk carrier robbed 25 Sep 10 at 0245 local time while at anchorage in position  01-05.6S  048-27.8W in Mosqueiro. Six robbers armed with knives in a four  meter,  black-colored wooden boat approached an anchored bulk carrier. They boarded  the
2010-360
NIGERIA:  Bulk carrier robbed 23 Sep 10 at 1945 local time while at berth in Lagos. Five robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at berth. The robbers threatened one of  the deck watch keepers, took his walkie talkie, and locked him in the paint
2010-361
NIGERIA:  General cargo ship robbed 22 Sep 10 at 2200 UTC while in berthed in position  06-26.5N  003-23.2E in Apapa port. Four robbers armed with a gun, a knife, and two  sticks boarded a berthed general cargo ship via speed boat. They took hostage the
2010-362
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
2010-363
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker chased 3 Oct 10 at 1430 UTC while underway in position 13-21.2N  049-29.1E, approximately 88NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Five pirates wearing face masks and armed with guns in a skiff chased a tanker underway. Master raised al
2010-364
BANGLADESH:  Vehicle carrier boarded 2 Oct 10 at 1530 UTC in position 22-11.86N  091-43.24E at anchorage in Chittagong. Two robbers armed with long knives attempted to board  a vehicle carrier using a bamboo stick. Counter-piracy watch raised alarm and c
2010-365
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 2 Oct 10 at 0830 UTC while underway in position 03-53.0N  050-35.8E, approximately 153NM southeast of Harardheere, Somalia. Three pirates armed with automatic guns in a small, white craft approache
2010-366
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 broke
2011-26
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
2011-27
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 20-00N  064-00E at 0232Z on 06 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-28
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 21-04N  063-19E at 0901Z on 06 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-29
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (MAERSK PELICAN) was fired upon 3 Jan at 1503Z while underway in position 19-35N  065-13E, approximately 430 miles west of Mumbai, India. Pirates in a small high speed boat approached from the stern, and fired upon the tanker with h
2011-30
330 MILES OFF SALALAH, OMAN:  Pirates in two skiffs armed with automtic guns and rpgs chased and fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, contacted authorities for assistance, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. Th
2011-31
LPG CARRIER
ARABIAN SEA:  LPG Carrier (BW AUSTRIA) was fired upon 6 Jan at 0700 UTC while underway in position 21-10.4N  063-17.4E, approximately 205NM ESE of Ras Al Hadd, Oman. Five armed pirates fired upon the vessel, and an RPG made a hole in the accommodation bl
2011-32
ARABIAN SEA:  Bulk carrier (ACHILLEAS) was fired upon 6 Jan at 0908 UTC while underway in position  21-04N  063-21E, approximately 220NM ESE of Ras Al Hadd, Oman. Five pirates in a skiff fired upon and attempted to board the carrier. The master increased
2011-34
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (BARBAROSA) was fired upon 11 Jan at 1021 UTC while underway in position  16-33N  059-08E, approximately 290NM east of Salalah, Oman. Five pirates on a skiff fired automatic weapons and RPGs at the Tanker. Due to evasive maneuvering
2011-35
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 th
2011-36
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 14-03N  067-29E at 1342Z on 11 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-37
MALAYSIA:  Tug was robbed 31 Dec at 0430 local tie while underway in position 01-14N  103-26E, approximately four nautical miles off Johor, Malaysia. The vessel was in position when it was boarded by six armed suspects in a single speed boat dressed in b
2011-38
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 persona
2011-39
INDONESIA:  General cargo ship was suspiciously approached 24 Dec at 1800 local time while underway in position 03-02N  105-17E, off Mangkai Island of the Anambas Archipelago. The officer of the watch spotted a speed boat with nine criminals on board. Th
2011-40
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 15-11N  058-18E at 1453Z on 12 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-41
GULF OF ADEN:  Oil supply ship (BOURBON HESTIA) was chased 12 Jan at 1046 UTC while underway in position 12-06N  044-25E, approximately 50NM SW of Aden,Yemen. The vessel was attacked together with BOURBON HESTIA, but the attack ceased when the onboard se
2011-264
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.
2011-265
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.
2011-266
ATLANTIC OCEAN:  A container ship was robbed 17 May at 2230Z in the Boma anchorage at position  05-52S  013-05E off the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Four robbers used a wooden boat to board the vessel. The robbers broke open a container on deck, sto
2011-267
INDONESIA:  An oil tanker was robed 18 May during the morning while anchored in position  06-01S  106-54E in Jakarta, Robbers boarded the vessel, stole the ship's stores, and escaped unnoticed. (IMB)
2011-268
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 vess
2011-269
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. UNCLASSI
2011-270
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'
2011-271
COCHIN ANCHORAGE, INDIA:  About ten robbers boarded a container vessel at anchor. Master spotted the robbers and directed the search light towards them. The robers jumped over board and escaped with ship's stores.
2011-272
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 th
2011-273
EGYPT:  A U.S.-flagged vessel experienced an attempted boarding 25 May at 0231 UTC while anchored in position 29-50.40N  032-34.08E, at Anchorage Point 13, Port Suez, Egypt.  A crewmember saw a man climbing the anchor chain and notified the bridge. The m
2011-274
ATLANTIC OCEAN:  A ship was boarded 28 May at 0245 UTC while anchored in position  05-52.55S  013-01.78E, approximately 3NM southwest of Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The officer of the watch spotted two robbers on the forecastle and alerted th
2011-275
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)
2011-276
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 escap
2011-277
MYANMAR:  A container ship was robbed 29 May at 1300 UTC while anchored in position  16-38N  096-15E in the Yangon River NE anchorage, Myanmar. The alert crew noticed three robbers with knives had boarded the vessel and attempted to approach them. The ro
2011-278
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)
2010-167
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (MOSCOW UNIVERSITY) reportedly hijacked 5 May 10 at 0413 UTC while underway in position 12-15N 059-30E, approximately 290 miles east of Socotra Island. Pirates in a skiff chased and opened fire on the vessel. The captain conducted e
2010-168
GULF OF ADEN:  Cruise ship fired upon 5 May 10 at 2122 UTC while underway in position 13-06N 048-37E, approximately 90 miles southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. One skiff opened fire on the vessel with automatic weapons ad rpgs. The vessel increased speed an
2010-169
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.
2010-170
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.
2010-171
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.
2010-172
INDONESIA:   Tug (ATLANTIC 3) reportedly hijacked 27 Apr 10 at 1726 local time while underway in position 01-12.38N  104-45.92E, approximately 9NM east of Pulau Bintan. At 1726 local time, the shipping company lost contact with the vessel as it was trans
2010-173
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.
2010-174
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier fired upon 10 May 10 at 0538 UTC while underway in position  00-06N  064-57E, approximately 640NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Armed men in a skiff chased and fired upon the vessel underway. The crew enforced effec
2010-175
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 so
2010-176
Container ship attacked in 03-16N 105-25E at 081720 UTC May. Eight pirates armed with long knives boarded a container ship underway. They gained control of the bridge, stole ship's and crew property and left the ship. No injuries to crew and no damage to
2010-177
INDIAN OCEAN:   Chemical tanker (MARIDA MARGUERITE) hijacked 8 May 10 at 1206 UTC while underway in position 14-58N  054-47E, approximately 140NM northeast of Socotra Island.  Armed pirates chased, attacked, and hijacked the vessel along with its 22 crew
2010-178
COLOMBIA:   General cargo ship robbed 3 May 10 at 2300 local time berthed in position  10-57.5N  074-45.5W, Palermo terminal, Barranquilla. A vessel at berth had completed cargo operations and was preparing to depart. The captain from the ship berthed ah
2010-179
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. Anot
2010-367
INDIAN OCEAN:  Merchant vessel reported suspicious approach 12 Oct 10 at 0800 UTC while underway in position 04-38N  054-16E, 400NM east of Hobyo, Somalia. Initially, the vessel observed two skiffs. One skiff with four men on board pursued the vessel for
2010-368
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.
2010-369
GULF OF ADEN:  Piracy action group sighted in 14-09N  049-51E at 142130Z Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
2010-370
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
2010-371
INDIAN OCEAN:  Merchant vessel (ARDMORE SEAFARER) illegally boarded 12 Oct 10 at 1543 UTC while underway in position 08-18N  067-56E, approximately 1115NM east of Garacad, Somalia.  (IMB, NSC).
2010-372
BANGLADESH:  Container ship robbed 11 Oct 10 at 1245 LT while at anchor in position 22-11N  091-44E, in Chittagong. While at anchor, robbers boarded a container ship. They entered the forward store and stole ship's stores. When noticed by crew, the robbe
2010-373
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
2010-374
INDIAN OCEAN:  Merchant vessel (KAVO PORTLAND) fired upon 10 Oct 10 at 1114 UTC while underway in position 04-49N  067-06E, approximately 1070NM east of Garacad, Somalia. Four pirates armed with AK-47 and RPG chased and opened fire on a bulk carrier unde
2010-375
KENYA:  Merchant vessel (IZUMI) hijacked 10 Oct 10 at 1338 UTC while underway in position 03-28S  040-49E, approximately 75NM northeast of Mombasa. (IMB)
2010-376
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel chased 10 Oct 10 at 0945 UTC while underway in position  12-15N  045-56E, approximately 70NM southeast of Aden, Yemen. While transiting  the IRTC in a convoy. The vessel noted a mother skiff releasing two smaller skiffs eac
2010-377
BANGLADESH:  Unmanned vessel boarded 9 Oct 10 at 1845 LT while under tow in position  21-06N  091-12E, approximately 50NM southwest of Chittagong. Robbers in a fishing  boat boarded an unmanned vessel under tow toward the port of Chittagong. The tugboat
2010-378
INDIAN OCEAN:  Fishing vessel (GOLDEN WAVE 305) reported hijacked 9 Oct 10 at 0745 UTC while underway off Lamu, Kenya. Vessel was missing and owner reported on 17 Oct the ship was hijacked 9 Oct. The vessel has left anchorage and is now possibly operatin
2010-379
FISHIG VESSEL
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel fired upon 17 Oct 10 at 1327 UTC while underway in position  04-35N  054-41E, approximately 400NM east of Hobyo, Somalia. The vessel was fired upon but there were no injuries or damage. (IMB)
2010-380
ARABIAN SEA:  Pirated fishing vessel acting as a mothership sighted in 11-39N  063-02E at 172030Z Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
2011-42
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked 13-50N  056-45E at 0920Z on 13 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-43
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (ALPINE PERSEFONE) was attacked 11 Jan at 1345 UTC while underway in position 14-01N  067-25E, approximately 380NM west of Goa, India. Pirates in one skiff came alongside the vessel with weapons and attempted to board with a ladder.
2011-44
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU:  Eight robbers in two boats boarded a vehicle carrier at anchor. Duty officer noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck ad raised the alarm. On hearing the alarm the robbers escaped in fast boats. Ship stores stolen. Port control
2011-45
152 MILES OFF SALALAH, OMAN:  Armed pirates in skiffs fired upon and boarded a dhow underway. They took hostage 14 crewmembers and hijacked the vessel.
2011-46
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (HONG OCEAN) was chased 8 Jan at 0352 UTC while underway in position 15-46.8N  055-42.8E, approximately 115NM SE of Salalah, Oman. The master enforced evasive maneuvers and increased speed, and after two hours the pirates abor
2011-47
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 16-39N  067-36E at 0720Z on 14 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-48
INDIAN OCEAN:  Vessel (LEOPARD) was fired upon 12 Jan at 1322 UTC while underway in position 15-13N  058-17E, approximately 263NM ESE of Salalah, Oman. Pirates in two skiffs attacked and boarded the vessel. Pirates later transferred the crew to a nearby
2011-49
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 17-11N  061-21E at 1730Z on 14 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-50
INDIAN OCEAN:  Chemical tanker (SAMHO JEWELRY) was hijacked 15 Jan at 0729 UTC while underway in position 21-58N  063-50E, approximately 110 NM east of Ras al Hadd, Oman. Pirates attacked and boarded the chemical tanker taking 21 crewmembers hostage. (IM
2011-51
GULF OF ADEN:  Oil supply ship (BOURBON HECTOR) was chased 12 Jan at 1046 UTC while underway in position 12-06N  044-25E, approximately 50NM SW of Aden, Yemen. The vessel was attacked together with the BOURBON HESTIA, but the attack ceased when the  onbo
2011-52
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (BW BAUHINIA) was attacked 7 Jan at 1629 UTC while in position  21-08N  062-45E, approximately 180NM ESE of Ras al Hadd, Oman. Five pirates in a skiff fired upon and attempted to board the vessel, but were evaded when the master inc
2011-53
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (FRONT WARRIOR) was fired upon 6 Jan at 0220 UTC while underway in position 20-00N  064-06E, approximately 503NM NE of Mumbai, India. Pirates in one skiff fired at the tanker, but the crew used razor wire and fire hoses to evade the
2011-54
MALAYSIA:  Tug was robbed 02 January 11 at 0400 local time while underway in position  01-13.29N  103-30.36E, approximately 3.8 NM off of Tg Piai, Malaysia. The vessel  was boarded by ten robbers armed with pistols and machetes, and robbed of $3000 USD i
2011-55
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (SEACREST) was fired upon 16 Jan at 1450 UTC while underway in position  12-30N  061-05E, approximately 385NM east of Socotra Island. Six pirates armed with a ladder and RPG chased and fired upon the tanker. The tanker made evasive
2011-56
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (EAGLE) was hijacked 17 Jan at 0641 UTC while underway in position 13-17N  061-42E, approximately 415NM east of Socotra Island. Six pirates armed with guns and an RPG in a skiff chased, fired upon, and boarded the vessel, taki
2011-57
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (COURIER) was fired upon 17 Jan at 1330 UTC while underway in position 17-02N  061-33E, approximately 420NM east of Salalah, Oman. Five pirates in a white hulled skiff chased and fired upon the ship. The master increased spe
2011-279
INDONESIA:  A barge under tow was robbed 26 May at 0300 UTC while underway in position  01-11N  103-56E, approximately 10NM southeast of Singapore. Robbers stole the ship's stores and escaped. (IMB)
2011-280
INDONESIA:  A container vessel was boarded 21 May at 2242 UTC while anchored in the Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. Robbers in a boat approached the vessel from its stern. The bosun and security watchmen saw that two robbers had boarded the vessel and info
2011-281
INDONESIA:  A container ship was boarded 1 June at 2035 UTC while anchored in the Jakarta anchorage, Indonesia. Eight robbers boarded the vessel. The Master raised the alarm and the ship's crew mustered. After the alert was raised, the robbers jumped ove
2011-282
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier (ACHILLEAS) was fired upon by one skiff with 7-8 pirates onboard 7 June at 1339 UTC while underway in position 13-33N  050-27E, approximately 179NM northwest of Socotra Island, Yemen. Vessel was attacked with small arms. Armed
2011-283
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
2011-284
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 w
2011-285
AROUND 30 MILES NORTH OF ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA:  Six pirates in one skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Vessel took all anti-piracy measueres and contacted the coalition forces resulting in the pirates aborting the attempt.
2011-286
AROUND 400 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA:  Four pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Onboard security team fired warning shots resulting in the pirates moving away.
2011-287
AROUND 405 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA:  Four pirates in a skiff chased a chemical tanker underway. Weapons sighted in the skiff but not used. Security team onboard fired warning shots and the skiff moved away.
2011-288
40 MILES NORTH OF ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA:  Five pirates in a skiff chased a tanker underway. Small arms and ladder observed in the skiff. All crew except master and OOW were mustered at safe point. Security guard onboard fired warning shots and pirates
2011-289
AROUND 27 MILES NORTH OF ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA:  While underway the duty officer onboard a tanker spotted a skiff on radar. When the skiff approached closer, seven pirates were observed in the skiff. The pirates could not board the vessel due to high f
2011-290
AROUND 420 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND:  Four pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The skiff closed to around five meters from the ship. Effective anti-piracy measures including fire hoses and electric wire around vessel pre
2011-291
CARTAGENA TANKER ANCHORAGE, COLOMBIA:  Duty AB onboard a bulk carrier at anchor spotted robbers trying to gain access via the hawse pipe. The AB alerted other crew members who rushed forward resulting in the robbers aborting the attempt and moving away.
2011-292
AROUND 26 MILES OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA:  Four pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. One pirate managed to board the vessel but had to jump overboard after the crew successfully confronted him. All crew safe.
2011-293
COTONOU ANCHORAGE, BENIN:  Heavily armed robbers attacked and hijacked an anchored chemical tanker and forced the crew to sail to an unknown location. The vessel was made to discharge part of her cargo into another lightering vessel. Before leaving the t
2010-180
GULF OF ADEN:   General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 12 May 10 at 1628 local time while underway in position 12-27.7N  043-43.4E, approximately 20NM east of the Bab el Mandeb. Five boats each containing two to three persons armed with RPGs and
2010-181
GULF OF ADEN:   Chemical tanker (PANEGA) hijacked 11 May 10 at 1536 UTC while underway in position 12-31N  047-08E, approximately 120NM southeast of Aden, Yemen. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel along with its 15 crewmembers (AFP, IMB).
2010-182
GULF OF ADEN: SS (THE OCEANIC), a former passenger ship used by the Peace Boat, a Japan-based international non-governmental and non-profit organization to promote peace, fired upon 5 May 10 at 2122 UTC while underway in position 13-06N  048-37E, approxi
2010-183
INDIAN OCEAN:   Container ship (MSC PEGGY) fired upon 12 May 10 at 1520 UTC while underway in position 09-59.12S  042-16.27E, approximately 300NM southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Suspected pirates opened fire on the vessel with two rpg rounds. The v
2010-184
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (ELENI P) hijacked 12 May 10 at 0556 local time while underway in position 15-55N  060-50E, approximately 420NM northeast of Socotra Island. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel with its 23 crewmembers and are sailing it t
2010-185
INDIAN OCEAN:   Fishing vessel (TAI YUAN 227) hijacked 6 May 10 at 1107 UTC while underway in position 01-50N  067-50E, approximately 1150NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel along with its 28 crewmembers. The vessel's ow
2010-186
MALAYSIA:   Bulk carrier (PERFORMER) boarded 10 May 10 at 0355 local time while anchored in position 01-17.84N  104-09E, approximately 3NM south of Tanjung Ayam. Six to  seven robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel and gained access to the engine r
2010-187
INDIAN OCEAN:  Possible mothership activity in 02-55N 067-35E at 130200 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-188
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.
2010-190
MALDIVES ISLANDS, SOMALIA:  Eight pirates in a skiff cashed and attempted to board a tanker underway. Master increased speed, carried out evasive maneuvers and sounded whistle and alarm. After chasing for about 45 minutes, pirates aborted the attempt and
2010-191
INDIAN OCEAN:  Possible mothership activity in 00-52.8S  064-45.6E at 241146 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep a 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-192
INDIAN OCEAN:  Possible mothership activity in 02-04N  067-58E at 1300 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-193
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 approximate
2010-194
CAMEROON:   Refrigerated cargo ship (ARGO) robbed, crewmember kidnapped 16 May 10 at 2255 UTC while anchored in position 03-44.2N  009-24.59E, Douala outer anchorage. Approximately 10 robbers boarded the vessel and opened fire with automatic weapons. The
2010-381
ARABIAN SEA:  Pirated fishing vessel being used as a mothership, sighted in 11-00N  061-00E at 182100Z Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
2010-382
INDIAN OCEAN:  Product tanker (DAPHNE) fired upon 19 Oct 10 at 1830 UTC while underway in position 02-02.0N  050-13.7E, approximately 290NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Six pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased a product tanker underway. Master raised
2010-383
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.
2010-384
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.
2010-385
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 steer
2010-386
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.
2010-391
BRAZIL:  Cargo ship boarded 15 Oct 10 at 0500 local time while at anchor in position  01-31.7S  048-47.1W in Vila do Conde. Three robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship via the anchor chain. Deck security watchman noticed a small boat near the an
2010-388
MERCANT VESSEL
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 w
2010-389
INDONESIA:  Bulk carrier robbed 16 Oct 10 at 2005 local time while at anchor in position  00-01.20S  117-36.26E at Botang Roads. Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. The duty crew noticed that the forward store's padlock was broken and raised th
2010-390
INDONESIA:  Bulk carrier robbed 16 Oct 10 at 0300 local time while at anchor in position  06-02.6S  106-54.1E in Jakarta. Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier ship at anchor. Upon noticing the engine store room padlock broken the duty motorman informed br
2010-392
NIGERIA:  Container vessel robbed 20 Oct 10 at 0001 local time while at anchor in position  06-07.5N  003-26.7E, approximately 20NM south of Lagos. Armed men approached in a boat, fired at the vessel, and boarded. The crew raised the alarm and cooperated
2010-393
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel fired upon 14 Oct 10 at 2130 UTC while underway in position  14-09N  049-15E, approximately 30NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel was shot but evaded the attack and is safe. (IMB)
2010-394
INDONESIA:  Tanker (EAGLE CORONA) robbed 15 Oct 10 at 0250 local time while underway in position 02-06.17S  108-45.6E, approximately 26NM south of Pulau Karimata. Six robbers armed with long knives boarded a crude tanker underway. They took hostage three
2010-395
MALAYSIA:  Tanker robbed 12 Oct 10 between 0100-0400 local time while at anchor in  position 01-18.3N  104-12.1E in the Eastern OPL anchorage. An unknown number of robbers boarded a tanker at anchor. They broke the padlock of the FFA locker, stole ship's
2011-58
COSTA RICA:  General cargo ship was robbed 15 Jan at 0025 local time while in port 09-58.8N  083-00.6W, at Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. Robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed. Duty watchman discovered the paint store and bosun store on the forecastle were bro
2011-59
GULF OF ADEN:  Oil tanker (RUDEEF GNA) was attacked 15 Jan at 1833 UTC while underway in position 12-41N  044-48E, approximately 3 NM SW of Aden Island, Yemen. Two pirates in a skiff approached the tanker underway. No shots were fired by the pirates but
2011-60
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.
2011-61
INDIAN OCEAN:  Merchant vessel (ADVANTAGE) was fired upon 18 Jan at 2303 UTC while underway in position 03-10N  051-11E, approximately 315NM SE of Garacad, Somalia. The vessel was attacked and fired upon by pirates with automatic weapons in one skiff but
2011-62
INDIAN OCEAN:  Ro Ro (HOEGH OSLO) was fired upon 19 Jan at 0453 UTC while underway in position  13-28N  065-06E, approximately 660NM ESE of Salalah, Oman. The vessel was fired upon by pirates in three skiffs armed with small arms and RPGs. The pirates ab
2011-63
INDIAN OCEAN:  Merchant vessel (TORM KRISTINA) was attacked 19 Jan at 2155 UTC while underway in position 20-16N  064-29E, approximately 380NM SE of Muscat, Oman. One skiff with six pirates fired upon the vessel and attempted to board with a ladder. One
2011-65
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (KHALED MUHIEDDINE K) was hijacked 20 Jan at 1224 UTC, while underway in position 15-11N  059-38E, approximately 336NM NE of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates with automatic weapons hijacked the vessel and took hostage the crew o
2011-66
INDIAN OCEAN:  Chemical tanker (BUNGA LAUREL) was boarded 20 Jan at 1708 UTC, while underway in position 20-09N  063-38E, approximately 250NM SE of Ras al Hadd, Oman. Seven pirates boarded the vessel, and the crew members locked themselves in the citadel
2011-67
INDIAN OCEAN:  Heavy load carrier (ZHEN HUA 26) was fired upon 21 Jan at 1055 UTC while underway in position 12-37N  065-00E, approximately 840NM east of Caluula, Somalia. Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon the vessel. The ship increased spee
2011-68
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (LUCKY VISHIP) was fired upon 18 Jan at 1125 UTC while underway in position 19-24N  058-54E, approximately 260 nautical miles east of Salalah,  Oman. Pirates in three skiffs fired upon the vessel but were evaded.  (IMB)
2011-69
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (HOANG SON SUN) was hijacked 17 Jan at 0700 UTC  while underway in position 18-36N  064-22E, approximately 370NM off Oman. (IMB)
2011-70
INDIAN OCEAN: Products tanker (SMERALDO) was fired upon and boarded 14 Jan at 1730 UTC while underway in position 17-11N  061-21E, approximately 433NM NE of Salalah, Oman. The crew met in a citadel after two pirates managed to board, and awaited naval as
2011-71
INDIAN OCEAN:  Cargo vessel (LE LI) was fired upon 14 Jan at 0530 UTC while underway in position  13-53N  056-30E, approximately 141NM NE of Socotra Island,Yemen. Four pirates onboard a skiff attempted to board with a ladder, and weapons were sighted but
2011-72
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (NEW FORTUNER) was fired upon 13 Jan at 0914 UTC while underway in position 13-50N  056-45.0E, approximately 150NM NE of Socotra Island. Four pirates armed with guns and an RPG chased and fired upon the tanker. The tanker took evasi
2011-73
KUWAIT:  Vessel was robbed and boarded 9 Jan at 29-23.30N  048-45.26E, in international waters off Kuwait. Five armed robbers, apparently Iraqis, boarded the vessel from a speedboat, threatened the six crew, and escaped with items from the vessel. The Ku
2011-294
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.
2011-295
ARABIAN SEA:  Bulk carrier (EMPEROR) was fired upon by one skiff with four pirates onboard 11 June at 0315 UTC while underway in position 12-10N  061-45E, approximately 426NM southeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. Onboard security team fired warning shots a
2011-296
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 o
2011-297
COTONOU ANCHORAGE, BENIN:  Armed robbers boarded and hijacked an anchored chemical tanker. They forced the captain to sail the vessel to an unknown location. The pirates stole ship's properties and left the vessel.
2011-298
AROUND 30 MILES OFF TRIVANDRUM, INDIA:  Pirates in a skiff chased a chemical tanker underway. The vessel enforced anti-piracy preventive measures, sent SSAS alert. Later a naval helicopter arrived at location.
2011-299
AROUND 15 MILES OFF TRIVANDRUM, INDIA:  Master onboard a chemical tanker underway noticed a white hulled skiff around three miles ahead. The skiff was noticed to increase speed and approach the vessel at high speed. Vessel increased speed, altered course
2011-300
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
2011-301
GEORGETOWN INNER ANCHORAGE, GUYANA:  Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship. They took the bosun as hostage and stole ship's properties and escaped. The alarm raised and crew mustered. Authorties informed.
2011-302
MATADI ANCHORAGE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO:  Robbers boarded and stole ship stores from an anchored refrigerated cargo vessel on three occasions between 0500 local and 0740 local time. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm on each occasi
2011-303
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 rai
2011-304
BOMA ANCHORAGE, DEMORCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO:  A vigilant deck watchman onboard an anchored refrigerated cargo vessel noticed a robber with a long knife hiding on the forecastle deck. The robber jumped overboard when the deck watchman illuminated the ar
2011-305
ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA:  A skiff with firve pirates approached a general cargo ship underway at a speed of 25 knots. As the skiff closed, a pirate with a gun was observed. When the skiff closed to 100 meters the onboard security team fired warning shots
2011-306
COTONOU, BENIN:  Twelve armed pirates boarded a chemical tanker drifting in preparation for STS operations. They took hostage all crewmembers and hijacked the tanker. The tanker was released after 17 hours. Awaiting further details.
2011-307
74 MILES EAST OF GHALAT, OMAN:  Two skiffs with six pirates in each chased and attempted to attack a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The onboard security fired warning shots resulting in the pira
2011-308
COTONOU ANCHORAGE, BENIN:  About ten robbers armed with guns and knives in a speed boat were seen approaching an anchored tanker with STS fenders alongside. Duty officer raised alarm, activated the SSAS and called port control but received no response. F
2010-195
CAMEROON:   Cargo ship (NORTH SPIRIT) robbed, crewmembers kidnapped 16 May 10 at 2140 UTC while anchored in position 03-44N  009-21.1E, Douala outer anchorage. Robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel and disabled all radio and navigation equipment, to
2010-196
INDIAN OCEAN:   Tanker reported suspicious approach 25 May 10 at 1420 UTC while underway in position 14-25N  054-21E, approximately 100NM north of Socotra Island. The captain reported one white hulled skiff with five persons onboard approached the vessel
2010-189
INDIAN OCEAN:   Bulk carrier (NORD SINCERE) fired upon 20 May 10 at 1100 UTC while underway in position 00-46.2N  068-26.4E, approximately 850NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. Five heavily armed men in a white colored skiff attempted to board th
2010-197
INDONESIA:   Bulk carrier boarded 18 May 10 at 1700 UTC while anchored in position 03-43S  114-28E, Taboneo anchorage. Five robbers in a boat boarded the vessel at anchor. The master immediately reported it to local authorities via VHF and mustered the c
2010-198
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.
2010-199
GULF OF ADEN:  Suspected pirates with two skiffs reported 13-14N  049-12.5E at 280005 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-200
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel attacked in 12-50N  048-41E at 302146 UTC May. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2010-201
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:  About 10 robbers in a long wooden boat boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew sighted the robbers and raised alarm. The robbers escaped with stolen stores upon seeing the crew atlertness.
2010-202
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 cas
2010-203
DAR ES SALAAM ANCHORAGE, TANZANIA:  Robbers boarded an anchored container ship. They assaulted the forward deck watch keeper, threatened him at knife point and tied him to a pole. When there was no communication with the forward crew, other crew members
2010-204
CHEMICL TANKER
BAB EL MANDEB STRAITS (GULF OF ADEN):  A white hulled boat with four armed pirates approached a chemical tanker underway. The security team onboard the tanker fired warning shots in the air resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack.
2010-205
GULF OF ADEN:  Six pirates armed with rpg hijacked a general cargo ship and took her 24 crew members hostage. Vessel currently sailing towards Somalia coast.
2010-206
73 MILES OFF MASIRAH ISLAND:  One white hulled skiff with pirates armed with machine guns chased a container ship underway. The ship increased speed and enforced anti piracy counter measures and escaped the attack.
2010-207
GULF OF ADEN:  About six to seven pirates armed with machine guns in a speed boat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alaram, contacted warships, mustered crew and activated fire hoses. Pirates were unsuccessful in boarding the s
2010-208
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 muste
2010-396
43 MILES EAST OF MOMBASA, KENYA:  Taking advantage of a moonlight night, four pirates in a skiff chased and came alongside a product tanker underway. Alert duty officer heard the sound of the boat engine and upon investigation noticed the pirates attempt
2010-398
KENYA:  Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker (YORK) hijacked 23 Oct 10 at 1235 UTC while underway in position 04-14S   041-19E, approximately 98NM east of Mombasa,  Kenya. Armed pirates hijacked an LPG tanker underway. Vessel transited to anchorage outsi
2010-399
GULF OF ADEN:  General cargo ship (MERLIN ARROW) fired upon 23 Oct 10 at 0252 UTC while underway in position 13-09.1N  049-12.6E, approximately 90 NM south of Al Mukallah, Yemen. Five pirates armed with AK-47s in a skiff chased and fired upon a general c
2010-401
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.
2010-402
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.
2010-403
GULF OF ADEN:  Tanker (HELLESPONT PROTECTOR) fired upon 28 Oct 10 at 0539 UTC while underway in position 13-08N  049-14E, approximately 95NM south of Al Mukallah, Yemen. Pirates in two skiffs chased a tanker in a convoy and opened fire on it. Warship and
2010-404
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker (STARLIGHT VENTURE) chased and fired upon 27 Oct 10 at 1930 UTC while underway in position 13-18N  068-56E, approximately 350NM west of Mangalore, India. Two skiffs with an unknown number of people onboard approached tanker from sta
2010-405
710 MILES EAST OF SOMALIA:  Pirates in two skiffs armed with guns chased and opened fire on a container ship underway. Vessel managed to evade the attack. Awaiting further details.
2010-406
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 lea
2010-407
GULF OF ADEN:  A cargo dhow reported being hijacked, last known position 12-08N 054-25E at 281156Z Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
2010-408
INDIAN OCEAN, SEYCHELLES:  Two fishing vessels reported being hijacked vicinity of Denis Island (03-48S 055-40E) at 282011Z Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
2010-409
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (MSC AYALA) fired upon 28 Oct 10 at 2057 UTC while drifting in position 04-10S  039-56E, approximately 20NM east of Mombasa, Kenya. One skiff with approximately 10 men fired upon a container ship. Crew evaded attack and repo
2010-411
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)
2010-412
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel pirated in 15-06N 055-58E at 300517Z Oct. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
2010-413
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.
2011-74
MALAYSIA:  Product tanker was robbed 13 Jan at 0430 local time while at anchor in position  01-18.1N  104-12.14E, off of Tg Ayaam, Malaysia. Four robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded a product tanker at anchor. They entered the engine room and thr
2011-75
INDIAN OCEAN:  Multi-purpose ship (BELUGA NOMINATION) was hijacked 22 Janat 1236 UTC while underway in position 01-49N  056-35E, approximately 360NM north of Seychelles Island. The crew made stress calls and retreated to the citadel when the pirates boar
2011-76
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.
2011-77
INDIAN OCEAN:  General cargo ship (ANDINET) was fired upon 26 Jan at 0630 UTC while underway in position 11-14N  062-50E, approximately 493NM SE of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates in two skiffs fired upon the vessel with small arms. A dhow acting as a mot
2011-78
GUINEA:  A container ship was robbed 23 Jan at 0320 local time while at anchor at the Conakry Outer Anchorage, Guinea. The Duty A/B noticed that four robbers armed with knives had boarded the ship. The bridge was informed via VHF. The Duty officer raised
2011-64
GULF OF ADEN:  Product tanker (JBU OSLO) was fired upon 20 Jan at 0333 UTC while underway in position 13-09N  049-14E, approximately 83NM south of Al Mukallah, Yemen. One skiff with five pirates with ladders fired upon the vessel. The vessel evaded the h
2011-79
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (ARIANA) was fired upon 20 Jan at 1023 UTC while underway in position  14-56N  059-14E, approximately 308NM NE of Socotra Island.  Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon the vessel. The master increased speed and carried out
2011-80
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, i
2011-81
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 11-14N  063-28E at 0450Z on 28 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-82
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (STAR OF ABU DHABI) was fired upon 30 Jan at 1013 UTC while underway in position 25-01N  060-26E, approximately 20NM south of Chah Bahar, Iran. The vessel was attacked by two skiffs with three people each. The skiffs broke off
2011-83
230 MILES SOUTHWEST OF MINICOY ISLAND INDIA:  Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, sent distress message, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The pirates k
2011-84
INDIAN OCEAN:  Livestock carrier (MAYSORA) was fired upon 30 Jan at 1640 UTC while underway in position 04-20N  066-20E, approximately 375NM west of Male Island, Maldives. Eight pirates in a skiff armed with machine guns and RPG launched from a mother  s
2011-85
65 MILES NORTH OF MINICOY ISLAND, INDIA:  Pirates in two speed boats approached a container ship underway at a speed of approximately 20 knots. Master raised alarm, SSAS activated, transmitted mayday and increased to speed. The Indian coast guard respond
2011-309
12 MILES OFF COTONOU, BENIN:  Four robbers in a speed boat boarded the vessel. All crew went into the citadel, but robbers managed to capture the 2nd engineer before he could enter the citadel. Seeing this, the Master presented himself to the robbers as
2011-310
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 advan
2011-311
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in vicinity 21-45N 060-31E at 0949z on 26 Jun. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-312
GULF OF GUINEA:  A chemical tanker was hijacked 26 June at 0245 UTC off of Cotonou, Benin. Ten robbers boarded the vessel, threatened and robbed the crew, damaged the vessel's equipment, and ordered the crew to sail to Lagos or Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Th
2011-313
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
2011-314
COTONOU ANCHORAGE, BENIN:  A product tanker was robbed 30 Juneat 0205 UTC while anchored at  06-00N 002-29E in the Cotonou anchorage, Benin. The vessel was conducting ship-to- ship (STS) transfer operations when robbers in a speedboat boarded it, stole s
2011-315
AROUND 21 MILES OFF ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA:  Two skiffs with six pirates in each approached a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, crew alerted and commenced maneuvering. At a distance of 100 meters a ladder and weapons were sighted in the ski
2011-316
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 e
2011-317
MALAYSIA:  A U.S.-owned bulk carrier experienced an attempted boarding 1 July while underway in position 01-16.6N  104-12.8E at 1541 UTC, approximately 22NM southeast of  Singapore. Robbers from four fast moving boats attempted to board, the alarm was ra
2011-318
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 r
2011-319
GULF OF ADEN:  Crude oil tanker (BRILLIANTE VIRTUOSO) was boarded 6 July at 0023 UTC while stopped in position 12-29N  044-44E, approximately 25NM southwest of Aden, Yemen. Seven suspected pirates boarded the vessel and left due to a fire onboard the ves
2011-320
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
2010-209
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 w
2010-210
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.
2010-211
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 approac
2010-212
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 tanke
2010-213
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.
2010-214
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 a
2010-215
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
2010-216
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.
2010-217
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 star
2010-218
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
2010-219
CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:  Anti piracy watch onboard an anchored chemical tanker spotted six robbers armed with knives on the aft desk. Duty watch entered the accomodation locked all doors and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Robbe
2010-221
COTE D'IVOIRE:   Container ship robbed 14 Jun 10 at 0030 local time while anchored in position  05-13.2N  004-02.6W, Abidjan anchorage. Four to five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel and threatened the deck watchmen, who retreated into the acc
2010-222
GULF OF ADEN:   Tanker (MERIOM IRIS) fired upon 13 Jun 10 at 1234 UTC while underway in position  13-24N  049-35E, approximately 70NM south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Vessel reported coming under fire from an AK-47 by one skiff with six persons onboard. Crew
2010-220
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 trouse
2010-400
INDIAN OCEAN:  General cargo ship (BELUGA FORTUNE) reported an illegal boarding 24 Oct 10 at  0524 UTC while underway in position 03-29N  059-35E, approximately 850NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia. Pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPG attacked a  ge
2010-397
GULF OF ADEN:  Container ship fired upon and chased 22 Oct 10 at 2300 UTC while underway in position 13-08N  048-44E, approximately 115NM southwest of Al Mukallah, Yemen. Five pirates armed with guns in a high speed skiff chased and fired upon a containe
2010-414
INDONESIA:  Tug boat (SURYA PUTRA 5) robbed 24 Oct 10 at 1620 local time while  underway in position 01-01.4S  104-29.04E, 8NM east of Selat Berhala. Two boats with 11  robbers armed with knives and parangs came alongside tug boat. The robbers demanded M
2010-415
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
2010-416
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (GO TRADER) illegally boarded 30 Oct at 0512Z while underway in position 15-06N  055-58E, approximately 190 miles southeast of Salalah, Oman. Armed pirates boarded a bulk carrier underway. All crew retreated into the citadel w
2010-417
290 MILES SOUTHEAST OF DAR es SALAAM, TANZANIA:  Armed pirates boarded a chemical tanker. All crew retreated into the citadel from where they could control the ship. Unable to take control of the vessel the pirates left. At 1059Z, the master and the crew
2010-418
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
2010-419
CONAKRY PILOT STATION, GUINEA:  Five pirates armed with automatic weapons in a small speed boat chased and boarded a general cargo ship underway. Master immediately informed port control and the agent. Pirates entered the bridge, ordered the Master to st
2010-420
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 un
2010-421
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 warn
2010-422
GULF OF ADEN:  A fishing vessel hijacked 2 Nov at 1237Z while underway in position 13-31N  048-19E approximately 85 miles southwest of Al Mukallah, Yeman. A fishing vessel was reported hijacked by pirates.
2011-86
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 16-29N  065-57E at 1431Z on 03 Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-87
INDIAN OCEAN:  Products tanker (PORT STEWART) was fired upon 2 Feb at 1431 UTC while underway in position 13-03N  063-30E, approximately 515NM SE of Duqm, Oman. One skiff with a mother ship fired weapons and RPG at the vessel, but the boarding attempt wa
2011-88
560 MILES EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND:  Pirates in four skiffs launched from a mother vessel armed with rpgs and guns chased a tanker (NEW YORK STAR) underway. The tanker increased speed enforced anti piracy measures, all crew went into the citadel. Four unar
2011-89
GULF OF ADEN:  Tanker (MAERSK PHOENIX) was fired upon 2 Feb at 1636 UTC, while underway in position 15-16.6N  054-35.8E, approximately 105NM south of Salalah, Oman. Pirates in two skiffs armed with machine guns chased and fired upon the tanker. The maste
2011-90
123 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND:  Pirates in a dhow and a skiff were spotted by a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and fired warning flares. The skiff chased the tanker with a speed of 19 knots. At a distance of .7 miles the on
2011-91
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, a
2011-92
INDIAN OCEAN:  VLCC (DUQM) was attacked 02 Feb at 0918 UTC while underway in position  24-14.50N  063-20.11E, approximately 60NM south of Pasni, Pakistan. International warships came to the assistance of the vessel and fired one 5 inch illumination  roun
2011-93
INDONESIA:  Tanker was robbed 27 Jan at 0330 local time while at anchorage in Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, Indonesia. The duty crew on the bridge wing of the vessel noticed a robber on the main deck and another robber climbing onboard. The duty crew and offic
2011-94
INDIAN OCEAN:  VLCC (CHIOS) was fired upon 5 Feb at 0930 UTC while underway in position  10-00.1N  070-59.4E, approximately 155NM NW of Minicoy Island, India. A skiff  with four pirates onboard fired upon the vessel with small arms and RPG. The vessel in
2011-95
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.
2011-96
INDIAN OCEAN:  Oil tanker (IRENE SL) was hijacked 9 Feb at 0926 UTC while underway in position  21-27N  063-18E, approximately 255NM east of Masirah Island, Oman. The vessel was boarded and the 25 crewmembers onboard were taken hostage. (IMB)
2011-97
INDIAN OCEAN:  Vehicle carrier (DELPHINUS LEADER) was attacked 8 Feb at 0918 UTC while underway in position 13-06N  064-09E, approximately 560NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. A single skiff with a mother ship in the area fired upon the vessel, but the D
2011-98
INDIAN OCEAN:  Crude oil tanker (SAVINA CAYLYN) was hijacked 8 Feb at 0427 UTC while underway in position 12-10N  066-00E, approximately 680NM east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Five pirates in one skiff fired upon the vessel with small arms and four RPG rou
2011-99
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (CMA CGM CHOPIN) was attacked 5 Feb at 0850 UTC while underway in position 10-36N  065-26E, approximately 630NM ESE of Socotra Island, Yemen. One skiff with five pirates onboard attacked the vessel, although no shots were fi
2011-321
BAB EL MANDEB STRAITS, RED SEA:  Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs chased and approached a chemical tanker underway. Maters mustered crew and ship's security team was deployed to the bridge wings. On sighting the security team, the pirates aborted th
2011-322
MANILA SOUTH ANCHORAGE, PHILIPPINES: Duty watchman onboard an anchored container ship noticed three robbers boarding the vessel from a boat near the forecastle. He informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and reported to port authorities. Seeing cr
2011-323
CONAKRY, GUINEA:  Pirates in a motor boat approached a drifting bulk carrier. Duty officer noticed the approaching boat and raised alarm and crew mustered. Pirates fired machine guns and rpgs at the vessel and moved away. Vessel proceeded further out to
2011-326
EGYPT:  A product tanker was robbed 15 July while anchored in position 29-49.25N 032-31.25E, in the Suez anchorage, Egypt. The robbers stole the forward life raft and escaped. The theft was not noticed until 0605 UTC. Port control was informed. (IMB)
2011-324
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.
2011-325
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 mete
2011-327
GULF OF ADEN:  Six pirates in a skiff chased a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, crew proceeded to citadel and security guards onboard fired a hand flare. The pirates continued to chase the ship and closed to a distance of 300 meters from the s
2011-329
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 pir
2011-330
HAITI:  A container ship was robbed 10 July at 0500 UTC while anchored in position  18-32N  72-23W in the Port au Prince anchorage, Haiti. Robbers boarded the  vessel and stole ship's property. (IMB)
2011-331
COLOMBIA:  A container vessel experienced an attempted boarding 16 July at 0330 UTC while underway in position 10-18.9N  075-35.3W at the Cartagena Pilot Station, Colombia. Three robbers in a small boat attempted to board the vessel via a rigged pilot la
2011-332
INDONESIA:  A chemical tanker was robbed 19 July at 2130 UTC while anchored in position  03-55.9N  098-45.8E in the Belewan anchorage, Indonesia. The duty watchman  sighted three robbers and informed the officer of the watch (OOW), the OOW then raised th
2011-333
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.
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60 MILES WEST OF LUANDA, ANGOLA:  A speed boat with unknown number of persons approached a tanker underway. Duty officer informed the Master who took evasive maneuvers, increased speed, raised alarm, mustered crew and activated fire pumps. The speed boat
2011-336
HUANGPU ANCHORAGE, CHINA:  Robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor during heavy rain. Alert duty watchman sighted the robbers on the forecastle deck, notified the duty officer and went towards the robbers. Seeing the alert crew the robbers escaped. Inve
2010-223
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 speed
2010-224
CHINA:   General cargo ship boarded 16 Jun 10 at 0100 local time while anchored in position 38-56.8N  121-43.3E, Dalian anchorage. Alert crew onboard the vessel spotted a  robber on the forecastle deck. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robber escaped. Inc
2010-225
SOUTHERN RED SEA:  Possible mothership activity 13-24N  042-45E at 181343 UTC Jun. Vessels transitig the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
2010-226
50 MILES FROM DAR ES SALAAM, SOMALIA:  A roro vessel spotted a suspicious skiff approaching it. The vessel altered course to prevent the skiff from coming closer.
2010-227
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
2010-228
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
2010-229
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU:  Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker via the anchor chain and entered the forepeak store. Duty A/B on anti piracy watch went forward, saw a robber with a knife and immediately reported to the deck off
2010-230
BANGLADESH:   Ro/Ro ship robbed 20 Jun 10 at 0330 local time while conducting anchoring operations in position 22-12.9N  091-43.1E, Chittagong anchorage. Eight robbers armed with knives attempted to attack a duty crewmember who ran into the accommodation
2010-231
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 b
2010-232
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.
2010-233
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 spee
2010-234
3 MILES SOUTH OF BONNY RIVER, NIGERIA:  Twelve robbers in two speed boats attacked a bulk carrier at anchor. They fired with hand made guns and attempted to board the ship using hooks attached to ropes. Ship's crew raised alarm, directed search light and
2010-235
BANGLADESH:   Chemical tanker robbed 26 Jun 10 at 0230 local time while anchored in position  22-13.8N  091-44E, Chittagong anchorage. Five robbers in two wooden boats armed with hand guns and knives boarded the vessel at anchor. They pointed guns at the
2010-423
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.
2010-424
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.
2010-425
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.
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MERCHAT VESSEL
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,
2010-410
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 te
2010-427
INDONESIA:  Bulk carrier robbed 2 Nov at 0420 local time while conducting cargo operations in Belawan port. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier at berth during cargo operations. Duty crew on rounds noticed the robbers and approach
2010-428
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.
2010-429
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tanker fired upon 8 Nov 10 at 1345 UTC while underway in position 06-43S  051-15E, approximately 750NM southeast of Mombasa, Kenya. One white-hulled, seven meter skiff with six people on board approached tanker from astern and fired RPG, h
2010-431
900 MILES EAST OF EYL, OFF SOMALIA:  Pirates in two white colored skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Vessel managed to evade the boarding. A suspected mother vessel was sighted a short distance away.
2010-433
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 atta
2010-434
BRAZIL:  Bulk carrier robbed 30 Oct 10 at 0100 local time while at anchor in position  01-31S  048-45W, in Vila do Conde. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They took hostage a duty watchman, threatened him with knives, and
2010-435
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
2010-436
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 th
2010-437
INDIAN OCEAN:  Chemical tanker (FLOYEN) fired upon 9 Nov 10 at 0500 local time  while underway in position 01-01N  052-58E, approximately 350NM north of the Seychelles. Two white skiffs with nine people in each chased a tanker for two hours and fired upo
2010-438
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. Th
2011-100
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (PUELCHE) was attacked 5 Feb at 0315 UTC while underway in position 10-21.2N  065-27.7E, approximately 675NM ESE of Socotra Island, Yemen. Armed pirates chased the vessel but aborted the attack after evasive maneuvers were e
2011-101
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel pirated in 19-29N  063-33E at 1947Z on 12 Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-102
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel attacked in 12-51N  043-15E at 0510Z on 10 Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-103
NIGERIA:  Chemical tanker was approached 10 Feb at 0135 local time while underway in position  05-31.9N  003-38E, approximately 50NM off Lagos, Nigeria. Seven to eight armed  robbers in a fishing boat approached the tanker from astern. The duty officer n
2011-104
INDIAN OCEAN:  Crude oil tanker (NS CENTURY) was suspiciously approached 16 Feb at 0800 UTC while underway in position 20-53.2N  069-39.1E, approximately 40NM south of Porbandar, India. Three skiffs were seen 6.3NM ahead of the tanker, along with a mothe
2011-105
INDIAN OCEAN:  Fishing vessel was hijacked 13 Feb while underway in position 12-00N  053-02.1E, approximately 8NM south of Socotra Island, Yemen. The vessel has a crew of eight. (IMB)
2011-106
INDIAN OCEAN:  Bulk carrier (SININ) was hijacked 12 Feb at 1218 UTC while underway in position  20-15.43N  064-16.09E, approximately 280NM SE of Ras al Had, Oman. The vessel, which has a crew of 23, sent out a distress signal. A coalition aircraft was se
2011-107
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 motori
2011-108
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)
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BANGLADESH:  Container ship was robbed 23 Feb at 21:35 local time while in position  22-11.42N  91-43.55E at Chittagong Port outer limits. The robbers stole three large garbage bins. No crew was injured. (IMB)
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BANGLADESH:  Container ship was robbed 21 Feb at 0400 local time while in position 22-15N  91-47E at the Chittagong outer anchorage. Two robbers in a boat boarded the ship. Duty crew spotted the robbers on the poop deck and raised the alarm. Upon seeing
2011-111
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (DELMAS KETA) was fired upon 19 Feb at 0728 UTC while underway in position 11-33S  050-45E, approximately 100NM NE of Antisiranana, Madagascar. The vessel was fired upon with automatic weapons by a pirate action group consis
2011-112
INDIAN OCEAN:  Yacht (QUEST) was hijacked 18 Feb at 1323 UTC while underway in position  18-00N  061-02E, approximately 282NM SE of Sur, Oman. Nineteen pirates reportedly were involved in the hijacking on QUEST, which resulted in the death of all four cr
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INDONESIA:  Bulk carrier was robbed 19 Feb at 0200 local time, while at anchorage in position  03-44.2S  114-25.6E, Taboneo anchorage. The robbers stole ship stores and escaped. The incident was reported to the authorities. (IMB)
2011-114
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 stol
2011-337
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel attacked in 12-56N  048-30E at 1029Z on 22 Jul. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
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GULF OF ADEN:  Oil tanker (JUBBA XX) was hijacked 16 July in the morning. The exact location of the vessel during the hijacking is unknown. As of 17 July at 0813 UTC, the vessel was located at 13-48N  051-25E, approximately 134NM northwest of Socotra Isl
2011-338
GULF OF GUINEA:  Tanker (RBD ANEMA E CORE) was hijacked 24 July at 0140 UTC while engaged in ship-to-ship operations with another tanker in position 05-59.36N  002-24.11E, approximately 22NM southwest of Cotonou, Benin. The pirates boarded the tanker via
2011-339
GULF OF GUINEA:  A tanker experienced two attempted boardings, the first on 6 July at 2230 UTC while launching in position 06-15.6N  002-23E, approximately 6NM southwest of Cotonou, Benin. Ten robbers with guns attempted to board the vessel with a hook a
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GULF OF GUINEA:  A vehicle carrier was robbed 22 July at 0340 UTC during cargo operations in Conakry Port, Guinea. Armed robbers held a duty crewmember at gunpoint, forced him to direct them to the ship's stores, and hit him when he resisted. The robbers
2011-341
GULF OF GUINEA:  Product tanker was hijacked 30NM off the coast of Nigeria on 16 July. The vessel was transiting from Ghana to Benin. The vessel was released on 18 July at 1700 UTC, and all 20 crewmembers were reported in good health. It is unknown wheth
2011-342
GULF OF ADEN:  Six armed pirates in a skiff chased a container vessel underway. Master raised the alarm, took evasive maneuvers and contacted the coalition forces. The vessel managed to evade the attempt.
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SAMARINDA MUARA BERAU ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed.
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30 MILES NORTH OF ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA:  Three skiffs with 5-6 pirates in each were noticed by a tanker underway. One of the skiff suddenly approached the tanker. Master released two flares when the skiff closed to 700 meters. The skiff doing 20 knots
2011-345
40 MILES OFF ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA:  Pirates in two skiffs approached a container ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive maneuvers and crew activated fire hoses. The pirates chased the ship and later aborted the attempted att
2011-346
KENYA:  Container vessel was robbed 1 August at 0100 UTC while moored with buoys in position 04-03.7S  039-38.6E in Mombasa Port, Kenya. Two robbers with knives boarded the vessel. The onboard security team noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and
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GULF OF GUINEA:  Chemical tanker (GOTLAND SOFIA) was boarded by 10 pirates with guns on 31 July at 0150 UTC while engaged in ship-to-ship operations about 38NM outside Cotonou Port, Benin. The robbers fired at the bridge, the crew barricaded themselves i
2011-348
ATLANTIC OCEAN:  General cargo ship was robbed 1 August at 0015 UTC while anchored at Pointe Noire Roads, The Congo. After the duty crew alerted, the five robbers escaped with ships stores in a high speed boat. (IMB)
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ASSAB, ERITREA, RED SEA:  A product tanker underway noticed one white colored skiff and on dark colored skiff with six pirates in each at a distance of 1.5 miles. The dark colored skiff approached the tanker at a speed of 15 knots. Master raised alarm an
2013-325
INDONESIA: On 11 November, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded near position 03-40S 114-26E, Taboneo Anchorage. The robbers boarded the ship unnoticed and broke into bosun storeroom and escaped with ships store's and properties. The theft was noticed by
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INDONESIA: On 8 November, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded near position 01-43S 116-38E, Adang Bay Anchorage. The duty A/B found six robbers, armed with knives, and alerted the Duty Officer who raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping empty
2013-327
Petroleum product tanker
MALAYSIA: On 7 November, an underway petroleum product tanker was boarded and hijacked near position 01-20N 103-18E, around 7.3nm west of Pulau Kukup. Five pirates armed with knives and guns boarded the ship and tied up all the crew members and held them
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VENEZUELA: On 13 November, a yacht experienced a boarding near position 10-48N 061-59W, approximately 5 nm north of Cabo San Francisco, near the Paria Peninsula. Five  armed robbers in a pirogue approached and boarded the boat, pistol-whipped the Skipper
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GUADELOUPE: On 10 November, a yacht experienced a boarding while anchored near position 16-13N 061-22W, Saint Anne. Five robbers swam out to the anchored yacht and attempted to steal electronics and were surprised when the yacht Skipper returned aboard.
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INDONESIA: On 14 November, seven robbers boarded the ship unnoticed and entered the engine room of an anchored tanker near position 01-23N 104-42E approximately 12 nm northeast of Bintan Island. Duty oiler noticed the robbers during his routine rounds an
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INDONESIA: On the night of 9 November, robbers boarded a yacht anchored near position 01-22S 109-20E, Pontianak Harbor, Kalimantan. The robbers stole outboard motors, a generator, fuel, dive gear and a large amount of electronics and navigation gear. Rep
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VIETNAM: On 8 November, three robbers in a skiff and armed with a gun and knives boarded a berthed LPG tanker at position 10-39N 107-01E, Gas-PVC Phuc Thai Jetty. Alert crewmembers sounded the alarm and the crew mustered. Seeing the crew response, the  r
2013-333
BARGE/TUG
MALAYSIA: On 6 November, approximately 20 robbers boarded a barge being towed by a Singapore-registered tug near position 01-25N 104-23E, approximately 1.6 nm north-northeast of Horsburgh Lighthouse. A Singapore Navy vessel was dispatched to the area. Up
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ROBBER
CONGO: On 24 November, an anchored offshore tug experienced a boarding near position 04-45S 011-49E, Pointe Noire. The robber managed to board the tug. An alert duty watchman sighted the robber and alerted the duty officer who raised the alarm. On seeing
2013-335
SIERRA LEONE: On 19 November, an anchored chemical tanker experienced a boarding near position 08-30N 013-11W, Freetown Inner Anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the  anchored chemical tanker and stole ship's properties. The deck watchman w
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INDIA: On 21 November at approximately 0300 local time, an anchored crude oil tanker  experienced a boarding near position 22-38N 069-53E, Sikka Crude Oil Anchorage. Robbers boarded the ship through the hawse pipe, stole ship's stores, equipment and esca
2013-337
INDIA: On 21 November at approximately 0240 local time, an anchored crude oil tanker  experienced a boarding near position 22-39N 069-55E, Sikka Crude Oil Anchorage. Eight  robbers armed with knives boarded the ship. The duty officer immediately raised t
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ARABAIN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 18-10N 057-21E at 171937Z Feb. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
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GULF OF ADEN:  A tanker underway sighted a skiff at 1.6 miles approaching at around 20 knots. A suspicious dhow was sighted in the vicinity. Master sent distress to navies and informed UKMTO. As the skiff approached weapons were sighted and the onboard a
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INDONESIA:  Chemical tanker boarded on 23 February while under pilotage at position 03-23N 099-27E Kuala Tanjung Anchorage. Duty engineer raised alarm when he saw robbers holding an engineering crewman hostage and stealing spare parts. Pilot informed por
2012-71
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.
2012-72
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 t
2012-73
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 th
2012-74
ARABIAN SEA:  Pirates in three skiffs with ladders doing arouns 20 knots chased a container ship underway. Non essential crew took shelter in the citadel and security team deployed. Master informed UKMTO who advised ship to alter course towards a coaliti
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IVORY COAST:  Offshore supply ship boarded on 26 February while anchored at 05-16N 004-01W, Abidjan Inner Anchorage 9. Three robbers in a canoe, armed with knives, boarded from the port side main deck. One robber threatened the watch man with a knife whi
2012-76
GUARD VESSEL
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 t
2012-77
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.
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NIGERIA:  Refrigerated cargo ship boarded on 28 February while anchored at position  04-12 N 006-56 E, 3 nm from Fairway Buoy Port Harcourt. Eight pirates armed with guns  boarded the ship from a small wooden boat and started firing toward the bridge and
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80 MILES OFF PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA:  Heavily armed pirates fired upon a chemical tanker underway. The vessel enforced anti-piracy measures, increased speed and managed to evade the boarding. The pirate group may still be in the area.
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BANGLADESH:  Container ship boarded on 29 February while anchored at position 21-44 N 091-37 E,  12 nm west of Kutubdia Island. Robbers were able to board the ship and  steal ship's stores and escape unnoticed. Master informed port authority and local ag
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INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel attacked on 10 October near position 00-31N 050-37E. One skiff with six to eight pirates approached the fishing vessel at high speed and fired on the vessel. The onboard security team returned fire and the skiff broke off the
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BANGLADESH: Tugboat boarded on 8 October near 05-56N 03-68W, at Chittagong Inner Anchorage. A gang of approximately 12 robbers armed with swords and knifes boarded the anchored  tug while four crewmembers were working on deck. The crew members raised the
2012-284
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 5 October at 00-13S 117-33E, Muara Berau Anchorage. Six robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel. The duty crew noticed the robbers stealing ship's stores from the forward locker and raised the alarm.
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MALAYSIA: Tanker hijacked on 14 September at 01-15N 103-09E, 3 nm off Tanjung Piai. Six pirates armed with machetes and a gun boarded and robbed the vessel, restraining 16 crew members. The attackers then escaped with cash, laptops, mobile phones and per
2012-286
INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked on 12 October in vicinity of 00-26N 050-39E.
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IVORY COAST: Tanker hijacked on 5 October at  05-12.56N 004-03.68E, 3 nm south of Abidjan Anchorage, Ivory Coast. A gang of approximately 14 pirates armed with AK47 assault rifles and knives boarded and hijacked the tanker while at anchor. They damaged t
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GUINEA: Cargo ship boarded on 16 October near 09-24N 013-45W, Conakry Roads. Six robbers boarded the vessel while at anchor. The crew secured themselves in the accommodations and contacted the owners for help. The owners informed the IMB Piracy Reporting
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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
2012-291
SALVAGE VESSEL
INDONESIA: Salvage vessel towing barge boarded on 17 October at 00-59N 105-10E, approximately 19.4 nm east of Pulau Mapur. Ten robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel enroute from Singapore to Balikpapan, Indonesia. The robbers stole ship p
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INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 16 October near 00-13S 117-33E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda. Three robbers boarded the vessel while at anchor. They were spotted by the  duty crew during security rounds. The duty A/B reported to the bridge and app
2012-293
INDONESIA: Cargo ship boarded on 15 October at 01-06N 104-10E, near Kabil Citranusa Port, Batam. Three robbers boarded the vessel while at anchor. They were spotted by the alert duty crew, who raised the alarm. Upon sensing the crew's alertness, the robb
2012-294
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
2012-295
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded on 13 October at 22-15N 091-44E, at Chittagong Anchorage "A". Seven robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel from the aft during cargo operations. Duty crew noticed the robbers stealing ship's stores and
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INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing Vessel reports possible piracy activity in 01-49N 051-11E.  Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
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BULK CARRIER NORD MUMBAI
COLOMBIA: On 12 May, the bulk carrier NORD MUMBAI was boarded at 03-48N 077-11W, at the Buenaventura Inner Anchorage. While at anchor, the duty officer on board the bulk carrier noticed robber¿s from a small boat boarding the vessel at the forecastle. H
2013-135
CONTAINER SHIP CAP PORTLAND
EQUADOR: On 5 May, the container ship CAP PORTLAND experienced an attempted boarding at  02-28S  080-04W, approximately 12.5nm north of Puna Island. Robbers attempted to board an underway container ship. Crew sounded the alarm, mustered, and subsequently
2013-136
TANKER CAP LARA
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, s
2013-137
BULK CARRIER CENTENARIO BLU
NIGERIA: On 7 May, the bulk carrier CENTENARIO BLU was fired upon at 04-43N 008-20E, approximately 4 nm north-northeast of James Town. Seven heavily armed pirates in a  speed boat approached and fired upon the underway bulk carrier, channeling at Calabar
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TANKER SEAPRIDE
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
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TANKER MADONNA I
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 nav
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CONTAINER SHIP CMA CGM AFRICA FOUR
NIGERIA: On 4 May, the underway container ship CMA CGM AFRICA FOUR was fired upon at  04-02N 006-54 E, approximately 28 nm southwest of Bonny. Seven armed pirates in a  speed boat, with two outboard motors, approached a container ship underway. Master ra
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GULF OF ADEN: On 11 May, a merchant ship experienced a suspicious approach by seven skiffs at  13-30N 050-01E, approximately 78 nm southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Each skiff had approximately 5-6 individuals onboard. In addition there was a possible moth
2013-141
BULK CARRIER SAM HAWK
INDONESIA: On 12 May, the bulk carrier SAM HAWK was boarded at 03-41S 114-27E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. Five robbers in a boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain and broke into the forward store. The alert crew noticed
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BARGE CREST 2821
INDONESIA: On 29 April, the barge CREST 2821 was boarded at 01-13N 103-58E, approximately 3.2nm northwest of Pulau Batam. While in tow by the tug boat CREST GOLD 1, from Port Klang to Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia; the barge CREST 2821 was boarded and robbe
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MALAYSIA:  A tug and barge was robbed 11 August at 1530 LT while transiting from Port Klang to Kuching, Malaysia. The crew discovered goods were stolen from containers after the tug and barge arrived at the discharge port. (IMB)
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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 evasi
2011-365
GULF OF ADEN:  Six pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and all crew except the bridge team mustered in the citadel. As the skiff approached to come alongside, the onboard security team f
2011-366
GULF OF ADEN:  Five armed pirates in a white colored skiff chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive maneuvers and contacted warship for assistance. Pirates aborted after chaseing the ship for 20
2011-367
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The pirates made several attempts to board the tanker and finally aborted the attack due to the evasive m
2011-368
BENIN:  Chemical tanker (EMOCEAN) was hijacked 20 August at 2325 UTC while conducting  ship-to-ship (STS) operations in position 05-38N  002-39E, approximately 44NM southeast of Cotonou, Benin. Twelve pirates boarded, took control of the ship, and sailed
2011-369
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.
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BELAWAN PORT, INDONESIA:  Two robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier during cargo operations. Four crew members on security watch and the 2nd officer at the gangway rushed to the poop deck upon hearing a loud knocking sound. The 2nd officer saw the robbe
2011-371
GULF OF ADEN:  Five pirates armed with guns in two skiffs approached a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, gave one long blast and crew mustered at a safe place. When the skiffs came close to 15 meters from the tanker, the onboard security tea
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INDONESIA:  Tanker was robbed 27 August at 0600 UTC while anchored in position  01-27.6S  116-48.6E, in the Lawe-Lawe anchorage, Balikpapan. Six to seven robbers with  long knives in a motor boat boarded the vessel, took the duty watchman hostage and tie
2011-373
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 board
2011-374
ESMERALDAS ANCHORAGE, ECUADOR:  Duty watchman onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed three robbers on the forecastle deck. One of the robbers shouted at the watchman and threatened him with a long knife. The watchman ran away and informed the duty o
2011-375
POINTE NOIRE ANCHORAGE, CONGO:  Robbers boarded a anchored container ship, stole ship's properties and escaped unnoticed by the crew.
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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 equipmen
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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 lo
2012-81
GULF OF GUINEA, 5 MILES OFF BAYLESA, NIGERIA:  Seven to eight armed robbers in a boat chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered on bridge and all access to accommodation secured from inside. The robbers chased the tank
2012-82
ARABIAN SEA:  While underway, a chemical tanker spotted 3-4 pirates in a skiff heading towards her at a speed more than 20 knots. Alarms raised, evasive maneuvers made, fire pumps activated, armed security team made their pressence. The skiff later stopp
2012-83
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 host
2012-84
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 21-2N 062-37E at 1219Z on 02 March. Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2012-85
KARIMUN, INDONESIA:  Two robbers boarded a tanker during STS operations using a rope attached with a hook. The duty pump man noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers removed the hook and jumped into the water and escaped in their small boat
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ARABIAN SEA:  Five pirates in a skiff doing 22 knots chased and fired upon a container ship underway at 21 knots. Pirates closed to the port quarter of the vessel and fired a rpg towards the bridge. Master increased speed, enforced anti-piracy measures a
2012-87
Nigeria: Chemical tanker underway approached on 7 March while underway near position 04:12 N - 006:54 E, approximateely 5.8nm off Port Harcourt Fairway Buoy.  Seven Heavily armed robbers in a speed boat approached the tanker, bridge crew raised the alarm
2012-88
ARABIAN SEA: Chemical tanker ROYAL GRACE hijacked on 2 March while underway near position 21:27 N - 062:37 E, approximately 215 nm northeast of Masirah, Island, Oman.
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Suspicious Craft
ARABIAN SEA: Tanker ADVANCE VICTORIA attacked on 6 March while underway near position 14 20 N - 052 45 E, approximately 113 nm northwest of Socotra Island, Yemen. Ship approached by one skiff described as dark in color.  Shots fired by suspected pirates
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INDIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 3 March by ten robbers via the forecastle while the ship was anchored at position 17-02 N  082-25 E, Kakinada Anchorage. Duty watchman saw the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing crew alertness, the robbers escaped in two
2012-92
GULF OF ADEN, RED SEA:  One skiff approached and chased a tanker underway. Master raised alarm, activated anti-piracy measures and contacted an Iranian warship for assistance. Seeing the warship the pirates aborted the attempted attack.
2012-93
JAVA SEA, TANJUNG PRIOK OUTER ANCHORAGE:  Two robbers in a fishing boat boarded an anchored bulk carrer during heavy rain. They entered the engine store room. The duty oiler on routine rounds spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the ala
2012-94
RO-RO SHIP
BAY OF BENGAL:  Robbers boarded a RO-RO ship while awaiting pilot. Duty watchman sighted the robbers and informed Master. Master raised alarm and reported to coast guard. Robbers noticed crew alertness and escaped with stolen stores. No casualties to cre
2012-95
DUMAI INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: Duty watchman saw one robber climbing using a thin hooked line on a Crude Oil Tanker at anchor. The duty A/B informed bridge who raised the alarm, sounded ship's whistle and crew mustered. On noticing the crew alertness,
2012-296
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.
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SOMALIA: On 19 October at 1250Z, a fishing vessel was hijacked by pirates at 08-52N 050-28E, east of Eyl, Somalia.
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MILITARY VESSEL
INDIAN OCEAN: HNMLS Rotterdam fired upon on 24 October off Somali coast. While conducting routine surveillance off the Somali coast, HNMLS Rotterdam, the flagship for NATO's OCEAN SHIELD counter-piracy mission, came under fire from groups of suspected pi
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INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel hijacked on 19 October approximately 250 nm off the coast of Somalia. On 20 October, the EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) German frigate FGS SACHSEN located a dhow after receiving the fishing vessel's distress signal, rescuing 20 Ir
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INDONESIA: Container ship approached on 21 October at 03-47N 098-42E, at the Belawan International Container Terminal. Two robbers armed with long knives in a small boat approached the berthed vessel. Alert duty crew noticed one robber attempting to boar
2012-301
INDONESIA: Container ship boarded on 20 October at 03-55N 098-46E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored vessel, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed.
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INDONESIA: Tanker boarded on 19 October near 01-06N 103-28E, at the Karimun STS Anchorage. A gang of three to five robbers boarded the tanker during ship-to-ship transfer operations, escaping with the ship's stores and engine spares.
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MALAYSIA: Tug towing a barge boarded on 18 October near 04-13N 108-15E, off Tanjung Datu. Robbers boarded the tug, stole crew cash and escaped.
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INDONESIA: Tug towing barge boarded on 18 October at 01-18N 104-48E, off Pulau Bintan. Six pirates in a speed boat boarded the tug, took hostage the crew, tied them up, and stole cash and personal effects before escaping. Master was slightly injured duri
2012-305
BARGE CARRIER
NIGERIA: Barge carrier experienced attempted boarding on 24 October at 03-54N 005-27E, near Port Harcourt. Seven robbers in a speedboat attempted to board the vessel while underway by throwing a hook to the upper deck of the vessel. The vessel made evasi
2012-306
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 27 October at 03-41S 114-27E, at Taboneo Anchorage, Banjarmasin. Three robbers boarded the anchored vessel while awaiting cargo operations. Duty crew on rounds noticed a robber on the forecastle deck and informed the du
2012-307
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 27 October at 03-53N 098-46E, at the Belawan Outer Anchorage. A gang of 3 to 4 robbers boarded the anchored vessel, taking hostage the duty A/B and stole his personal belongings. The A/B managed to escape and raised the
2012-308
ROBERS
INDONESIA: Container ship boarded on 27 October at 03-56N 098-47E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel via the anchor chain. They took hostage the duty crew and tied him up on the forecastle deck. An
2012-309
INDONESIA: Container ship boarded on 3 November at 06-00S 106-54E, at the Jakarta Anchorage. Four robbers in a small boat approached the stern of the anchored vessel. One robber boarded the ship using a grappling hook while the other three robbers remain
2012-310
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 2 November at 01-41S 116-38E, at the Adang Bay Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored vessel and stole ship's stores from the forward store and escaped unnoticed. The theft was later noticed during the next watch chang
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TUG HUB 21
INDONESIA: On 24 April, the underway tug HUB 21 was boarded at 01-36N 105-23 E, approximately 53 nm north-northeast of Bintan Island. Fifteen pirates armed with guns and long knives in three high speed boats boarded a tug underway. They took hostage nine
2013-144
CARGO SHIP FIESTA
COLOMBIA: On 21 May, the anchored general cargo ship FIESTA experienced an attempted boarding at 03-50N 007-07W, at the Buenaventura Anchorage. Three robbers in a boat approached the anchored general cargo ship and attempted to board, via the anchor chai
2013-145
CHEMICAL TANKER MARIELLA BOTTIGLIERI
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 i
2013-146
SUPPORT VESSEL SAINT PATRICK
NIGERIA: On 14 May, the offshore diving support vessel SAINT PATRICK was boarded at 04-25N  007-28E, approximately 7.5 nm south-southwest of the Opobo river estuary. The offshore diving support vessel was reported as being boarded and attacked by pirates
2013-147
TANKER BARGE LADY SWATHIN
NIGERIA: On 14 May, the self-propelled tanker barge LADY SWATHIN was hijacked at 04-20N   007-40E, approximately 8.5 nm south of the Opobo River Estuary. The self-propelled  tanker barge was reported as being hijacked by nine armed pirates in a white-hul
2013-148
NIGERIA: On 13 May, an anchored oil tanker was boarded at 06-20N  003-19E, approximately 8 nm south-southwest of Lagos. Vessel reported to authorities via VHF Channel 16 that two persons had boarded the ship and were seen on the deck. During the communic
2013-149
NIGERIA: On 12 May, a fishing vessel was attacked approximately 15 nm south of Akwa Ibom state. The fishing trawler reported being attacked by armed pirates in a white-hulled  speedboat at 0820 LT. Later, the same speedboat was reported to have approache
2013-150
PASSENGER BOATS
NIGERIA: On 11 May, ten (10) passenger boats were boarded and robbed in the vicinity of Sagbatoru-Igweta-Iwoama waterways in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa state.  Heavily armed sea pirates, in three speedboats, rounded up ten speed boats filled
2013-151
IRAN: On 19 May, an underway LPG tanker experienced an suspicious approach at 25-32 N  057-27E, approximately 18 nm west-southwest of Bandar-e-Jask. Four suspicious boats  with three armed persons in each boat chased an LPG tanker while underway. Master
2013-152
CARGO SHIP SE PELAGICA
GULF OF ADEN: On 19 May, the underway cargo ship SE PELAGICA experienced a suspicious approach at 12-12N  044-20E, approximately 52 nm south-southwest of Aden, Yemen. Five pirates armed with AK47 rifles and a RPG approached a general cargo ship underway.
2013-153
CHEMICAL TANKER GANDHI
EGYPT: On 18 May, the anchored chemical tanker GANDHI was boarded in the vicinity of 31-13N  029-45E, at the Alexandria Waiting Anchorage. Duty officer on board noticed a robber lowering ship's stores into a waiting boat. The alarm was raised and crew mu
2011-378
JOSE PORT ANCHORAGE, VENEZUELA:  Two skiffs with 11-12 robbers approached a bulk carrier at anchor. Crew alerted armed security guards onboard who opened fire resulting in the robbers moving away.
2011-379
GULF OF ADEN:  A oil tanker (MT FAIRCHEM BOGEY) came under attack at 1317z on 08 Sep in position 15-27N 052-14E, approximately 8 miles off the coast of Yemen. The tanker had armed guards on board when she sailed through the Gulf of Aden on its way to unl
2011-380
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 por
2011-381
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 ev
2011-382
COTONOU, BENIN:  Armed pirates boarded a prodcut tanker during STS operations. Master sent SSAS alert, crew locked in engine room and contacted CSO. Later pirates left the vessel. Crew came out of the engine room and conducted a search for the pirates an
2011-383
DUMAI INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Six robbers armed with knives in a boat approached an anchored chemical tanker. Three of the robbers boarded the tanker from the stern. They threatened the duty AB on deck. Duty officer on bridge raised the alarm upon s
2011-384
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.
2011-385
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 i
2011-386
BANGLADESH:  Chemical tanker boarded and robbed 15 September at 2045 LT while berthed in position 22-16.15N  091-49.19E at the Super Oil Refinery Terminal, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Two robbers with long knives boarded the vessel, held the duty watchman ho
2011-387
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 a
2011-388
INDIAN OCEAN:  General cargo ship (AN NING JIANG) fired upon by six pirates with AK-47s in one skiff on 17 September at 1035 UTC while underway in position 03-54.6S  041-04.7E, approximately 86NM northeast of Mombasa, Kenya. A bright white skiff approach
2011-389
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.
2012-96
Dem. Rep Congo: Refrigerated Cargo Ship boarded on 14 March while anchored at 05:51 S ¿ 013:03 E, Boma Anchorage. Ten robbers in two boats boarded the ship took duty crewman hostage; they attempted to enter the forward cargo hold by breaking the hatch s
2012-97
Container Carrier
Indian Ocean: Container carrier attacked on 11 March while underway near position 13:09 N - 057:56 E, approximately 210 nm east-northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen.  Five pirates in a skiff doing 22 knots chased and fired upon the ship which was steaming
2012-98
Indonesia: Fishing vessel boarded on 11 March while anchored at 06:01 S - 106:53 E, Tanjung Priok Outer Anchorage.  Robbers entered the engine store room. The duty oiler on routine rounds spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm,
2012-99
IVORY COAST: LPG Tanker boarded on 17 March while anchored at position 05:13 N - 004:02 W, Abidjan Anchorage.  The robbers reportedly boarded the ship during a heavy rain and between rounds by duty personnel.  The robbers managed to steal ship¿s stores
2012-100
INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship fired upon 19 March while underway at position 05:40 N - 053:23 E, approximately 520 nm northeast of Mogadishu.  Six pirates in one skiff, armed  with assault rifles and at least one rocket propelled grenade, chased the ship
2012-101
INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel fired upon 17 March while underway at position 05:47 N - 053:50 E, approximately 390 nm south of Socotra Island, Yemen.
2012-102
Petroleum Tanker
GULF OF ADEN: Petroleum products tanker attacked on 17 March while underway at position 13:09 N - 048:52 E, approximately 70 nm southeast of al Mukalla, Yemen.  A skiff with six pirates aboard was noticed by bridge crew as it made a high speed approach t
2012-103
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 18 March while anchored at positions 01:18 S - 116:47E Balikpapan Inner Anchorage.  Three robbers boarded the ship, broke into the forward  cargo hold and stole ship's stores.  Two duty personnel on rounds saw the robbe
2012-105
ARABIAN SEA: M/V Jag Prakash reported being chased by an un-identified craft in position 22-58N - 065-58E.  Attempted piracy attack (6 miles fromvessel) at 221900 UTC Mar 2012.  Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme c
2012-106
ARABIAN SEA: M/V Andinet reported a suspicious approach by three small crafts in position 22-37N - 063-31E.  Armed security team onboard vessel repelled the crafts from the distance of two cables.  Vessel remained safe.
2012-108
ARABIAN SEA: M/V Cosmic Jewel reported at 241131 UTC Mar that one skiff approached at high speed up to one nm.  Armed security team onboard vessel fired four warning shots.  The skiff returned to mother vessel in position 20-48N - 062-27E.  M/V cosmic Je
2012-111
ARABIAN SEA: A merchant vessel reported being hijacked at 0330Z on 26MAR12 in position 07-00N - 069-49E, approximately 467 nm SW fro Cape Comorin, India.  This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.
2012-114
ARABIAN SEA: 25-MAR12: 1335 UTC: Posn 14:18.5N - 056:49.2E, around 170 nm NE of Socotra Island, Yemen.  Two skiffs approached a bulk carrier underwa.  As the skiffs closed the onboard security team fired warning shots.  At a distance of around 0.8 nm one
2012-311
MALAYSIA: Tanker hijacked by 10 pirates sometime between 14 and 20 October near 05-16N 115-14E, at the Labuan Anchorage. Pirates released the vessel on 26 October after stealing her cargo, approximately 650 tons of fuel, and robbing the crew of cash and
2012-312
GULF OF ADEN: On 1 November at 0650Z, a merchant vessel was fired upon by a skiff in position 16-26N 041-23E, in the southern Red Sea.
2012-313
INDONESIA: Tugboat towing a barge boarded on 6 November near 01-44N 106-11E. Ten robbers armed with long knives boarded the tugboat while enroute from Port Klang to Kuching. One of the crew members was assaulted during the boarding. The robbers stole cre
2012-314
COLOUMBIA: Tanker boarded on 16 November at 10-19N 075-31W, at the Cartagena Inner Anchorage. Robbers boarded and stole ship's stores from the anchored LPG tanker and escaped unnoticed. The theft was later noticed by ship's crew during routine day work.
2012-315
ECUADOR: Container ship boarded on 13 November at 02-31S 080-05W, at Guayaquil. A gang of 10 to 12 robbers armed with guns and knives in two boats boarded the container ship during a river passage. The aft duty crew noticed the boats and alerted the Mast
2012-316
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 accompl
2012-317
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 i
2012-318
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded on 16 November at 03-55N 098-48E, approximately 7.4 nm east of Nipahlarangan, Belawan. Three robbers armed with knives and iron bars boarded the anchored tanker, stole ship's stores, and escaped. Master raised the alarm, mustere
2012-319
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded on 11 November at 01-19N 104-17E, approximately 2 nm south of Pulau Mungging Light. While at anchor, eight robbers armed with long knives and a pistol, boarded the vessel. Upon boarding, the robbers forced the crew to pump out 8
2012-320
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
2012-321
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Tanker boarded on 20 November at approximately 18-26N 069-18W, at the San Pedro de Macoris Port. Robbers boarded a berthed product tanker unnoticed. They stole ship's properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by crew doing routine
2012-322
ARABIAN SEA: Vessel attacked in 06-40N 059-05E at 1100Z  on 28 November.
2012-323
COLOMBIA: Tanker boarded on 25 November at 10-18N 075-33W, at the Cartagena Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored tanker, stole ship's stores from the forward store and escaped unnoticed. The crew on duty noticed the theft and reported the incident to
2012-324
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 an
2013-154
GULF OF ADEN: On 16 May, a merchant vessel experienced a suspicious approach at 12-03N  045-42E, approximately 58 nm south-southeast of Aden, Yemen. A suspected pirate mothership towing two skiffs was spotted by the security team onboard the merchant shi
2013-155
INDIAN OCEAN: On 7 May, a fishing vessel experienced a suspicious approach at 01-53N  051-13E, approximately 320 nm off the Somali coast. A Spanish fishing vessel observed a  skiff with six pirate¿s onboard approach another fishing vessel. A Spanish war
2013-156
BARGE/TUG CREST 289/TCL4401
MALAYSIA: On 15 May, the underway barge in tow CREST 289 was boarded at 03-17N 103-48E, approximately 30nm northwest of Pulau Tioman. At the time, the tug boat TCL4401 was towing the barge from Singapore to Kuantan Port, Malaysia. The thieves stole 12 pi
2013-157
PASSENGER SHIP KM LAMBELU
INDONESIA: On 30 April, the berthed passenger ship KM LAMBELU was boarded at 07-12S 112-43E, at the Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya, East Java. According to witnesses, a man onboard the ship began to attack passengers indiscriminately with a 50-centimeter
2013-158
CARGO BARGE
MALAYSIA: On 22 April, a crew from a neighboring barge ENG TOU 266 at 01-19N 104-10E, off Tanjung Ayajm, noticed an unknown tug boat pulling a stolen cargo barge.
2013-159
CONATAINER SHIP RIO EIDER
ECUADOR: On 27 May, the underway container ship RIO EIDER was boarded at 02-22S 081-00W, approximately 6.5 nm southwest of Anconcito. Approximately six armed persons with shotguns in a speed boat boarded the underway container ship, with pilot and unarme
2013-160
CHEMICAL TANKER MATRIX I
NIGERIA: On 25 May, the underway chemical tanker MATRIX I was boarded and personnel kidnapped approximately 40 nm off the coast of Bayelsa state. Armed pirates attacked  the underway tanker and abducted seven Pakistani crew members, whom are being held f
2013-161
TANKER B ELEPHANT
EGYPT: On 23 May, the anchored tanker B ELEPHANT was boarded at 31-12N 029-42E, at the Alexandria Waiting Area Anchorage. When the crew noticed the forecastle door and rope hatch opened, they discovered some of the ship's equipment and stores had been st
2013-162
TANKER GOLDEN ADVENTURE
BANGLADESH: On 23 May, the berthed product tanker GOLDEN ADVENTURE was boarded in the vicinity of 22-16N 091-48E, at the Chittagong port. During discharge operations at berth, the tanker was boarded by robbers armed with knives. They were noticed by the
2013-163
CONTAINER SHIP APL LE HAVRE
EGYPT: On 21 May, the anchored container ship APL LE HAVRE was boarded at 29-50N 032-33E, at the Suez E16 Anchorage. Duty officer on board the anchored container ship  noticed on CCTV three robbers in boiler suits near the forecastle. The duty officer ra
2013-164
BULK CARRIER YONGXING
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. Wh
2011-390
LOME ANCHORAGE, TOGO:  Six suspected robbers in a boat approached an anchored product tanker and attempted to climb onboard. Master raised the alarm, mustered all crew and contacted local authorities on VHF ch 16. Seeing crew alertness the robbers aborte
2011-391
INDIAN OCEAN:  General cargo ship (PACIFIC EXPRESS) boarded by two skiffs with six pirates each, armed with guns and an RPG, on 20 September at 0734 UTC while underway in position 04-47S  044-35E carrying a cargo of steel, approximately 298NM southeast o
2011-392
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.
2011-393
INDIA:  General cargo ship boarded and robbed 20 September at 2345 LT while anchored in position 17-03N  082-24E at the Kakinda Anchorage, India. Robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed, stole ship's stores, and escaped. (IMB)
2011-394
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.
2011-395
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.
2011-396
MAYOTTE ISLAND, MADAGASCAR:  A container ship underway noticed two skiffs with three to four persons in each at a distance of 1.5 miles. The skiffs increased speed to 18 knots and approached and chased the vessel from different sides. The vessel made eva
2011-397
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirates in a dark colored rubber boat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master, duty watchman and duty armed guard noticed the small boat at a distance of 20 meters from the ship. Master raised alarm, all crew retreated to a s
2011-398
LOME ANCHORAGE, TOGO:  Duty officer onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed a fishing boat slowly approaching. As the boat closed to the ship, the duty officer informed the boat to move away. This was ignored by the fishing boat and later two more bo
2011-399
LOME ANCHORAGE, TOGO:  Two small boats closed onto the shipside of an anchored chemical tanker. The duty officer told the boats to move away but this was ignored. Later, two more boats were seen approaching the vessel from the stern and securing themselv
2011-400
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
2011-401
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
2011-402
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 atte
2012-115
ARABIAN SEA: A fishing vessel 'Naham 3' was reported hijacked in position 06:18.5N - 050:13.04 at 280730Z MAR, course 295, speed 10 kts and may be used as a pirates mothership.  Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating within 100 n
2012-116
INDIAN OCEAN: Suspicious blue coloured skiff with 7 POB reported in vicinity 08 30N - 53 00E at 280917UTC MAR 12.  Vessels are advised to keep well clear and to exercise extreme caution.
2012-117
CARIBBEAN: Petroleum products tanker boarded on 24 March while anchored at position 18:32 N - 72:23 W, the Port au Prince anchorage.  Two boats approached the vessel during a heavy rain. Duty crew noticed there were 2-3 armed robbers on each boat and one
2012-119
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 onb
2012-120
SUSPICIOUS CRAFTS
NIGERIA: A General Cargo vessel was approached by three skiffs at high speed on 23 March 220nm East of Sur, Oman, Somalia at positions 22:37 N - 063:31 E.  The skiffs were observed following the ship as she altered course to move away. The ships Master a
2012-121
NIGERIA: Chemical Tanker was chased on 22 March 100nm SW off Bonny Island, Nigeria at position 02:57 N - 006:12 E.  Armed pirates in two boats chased a chemical tanker.  The Master raised the alarm and sent a SSAS alert and instructed the crew to proceed
2012-122
INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel reportedly hijacked on 26 March while underway near position 10:00 S - 050:00 E, approximately 115 nm north of Madagascar.  It has been reported that maritime officials have lost contact with the vessel, and that there are 15
2012-123
INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier reportedly hijacked on 26 March while underway near position 07:00 N - 069:45 E: approximately 200 nm southwest of Minicoy Island, India.  Pirates took hostage 23 crew members and are sailing the vessel towards the coast of Som
2012-124
INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker attacked on 26 March while underway near position 05:21 S - 049:18 E,approximately 370 nm west of Victoria, Seychelles.  Four armed pirates in a skiff  chased the ship, reportedly firing 30 rounds at the vessel. Ship¿s Master increa
2012-125
INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked on 25 March while underway near position 14:17 N - 056:51 E, approximately 215 nm northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen.
2012-126
INDIAN OCEAN: Merchant vessel attacked on 23 March while underway near position 16:58 N - 062:48 E, approximately 285 nm southeast of Masirah Island, Oman.
2012-127
PETROLEUM TANKER
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
2012-325
NIGERIA: Fishing trawler experienced an attempted kidnapping on 13 November in the vicinity of 04-45N 006-49E. A fishing trawler was attacked by seven pirates armed with an AK-47 and one rifle. The pirates attempt to kidnap the occupants onboard was foil
2012-326
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded on 28 November at 03-55N 098-45E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Four armed robbers boarded the anchored chemical tanker via the anchor chain. They attempted to attack the duty A/B who managed to escape and alert the OOW. By  the tim
2012-327
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier ship boarded on 28 November at 00-18S 117-40E, at the Samarinda Anchorage. Pirates armed with a long knife boarded the anchored bulk carrier. Duty  watchman noticed the pirates, who threatened him with a long knife and warned him
2012-328
INDIA: Bulk Carrier boarded on 24 November at 17-02N 082-25E, at the Kakinada Anchorage. Four robbers armed with knives and iron rods boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the poop deck. Duty A/B on rounds noticed the robbers stealing ship stores and info
2012-329
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded on 24 November at 01-27 S 116-47E, at the Lawe-Lawe Anchorage, Balikpapan. Robbers boarded the anchored crude oil tanker, stole ship's stores from the forward store and escaped unnoticed. The crew on duty noticed the forward sto
2012-330
INDONESIA: Bulk cargo ship boarded on 21 November at 06-01S 106-55E, at the East Cargo Anchorage, Jakarta. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored bulk cargo ship  via the poop deck. They attacked and took hostage the duty A/B and stole engin
2012-331
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 21 November at 01-42S 116-38E, at the Adang Bay Anchorage. Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier carrying out loading operations via barge. The robbers attacked and tied up the Bosun on his routine rounds of the fore
2012-332
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
2012-333
INDONESIA: General cargo ship boarded on 17 November at 07-05S 112-39E, at the Surabaya Inner Anchorage. Armed pirates in two speed boats, seven in one boat and three in the other, boarded the anchored cargo ship. Alert crew raised the alarm, mustered an
2012-334
INDONESIA: Robbers in an unlit small boat approached an anchored bulk carrier and attempted to climb onboard the ship via the anchor chain. Alert duty O/S noticed the robbers, shouted at them, and then informed the bridge who raised the alarm. All crew m
2012-335
INDONESIA: Nine pirates armed with long knives boarded an anchored tug from astern and took the duty watchman as hostage. The pirates then went to the bridge and stole crew personal belongings, cash, and the vessel's navigation equipment, then escaped af
2012-336
INDIA: Three robbers in a wooden boat approached and boarded an anchored tanker in 9-57N 76-13E, at Cochin Outer Anchorage. They broke into the forecastle store and stole ship's stores. Duty crew heard some noises in the fore peak store, checked and foun
2012-337
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 aggr
2013-165
TANKER ENJOY
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
2013-166
TANKER FIDELITY 2
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 secur
2013-167
BULK CARRIER ANNA BARBARA
INDONESIA: On 24 May, the anchored bulk carrier ANNA BARBARA was boarded at 05-59S 105-57E, at the Cigading Anchorage. Three robbers armed with machetes in a speed boat, boarded the anchored bulk carrier. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers and raised th
2013-168
CARGO SHIP KOHINOOR
INDONESIA: On 20 May, the berthed general cargo ship KOHINOOR was boarded at 03-47N 098-42E, at the Belawan Port. While at berth, an unknown number of robbers armed with knives boarded the ship. The duty crew noticed them stealing ship properties from th
2013-169
BARGE/TUG CREST 2825/CREST JADE 1
INDONESIA: On 12 May, the underway barge in tow CREST 2825 was boarded at 01-15N 104-07E, approximately 3nm northwest of Pulau Batam Island. While tug boat CREST JADE 1 was towing barge from Singapore to Labuan, Malaysia, when the Master and crew spotted
2013-170
FISHING VESSEL PKFB (U2) 1532
INDONESIA: On 07 May, the fishing vessel PKFB (U2) 1532 was attacked and hijacked in the Strait of Malacca while fishing. The pirates subsequently took the hijacked vessel to Indonesia. On 25 May, the Indonesian Marine Police detained the fishing vessel.
2013-171
BULK CARRIER GLOBAL F
EGYPT: On 27 May, the Liberia-flagged anchored bulk carrier GLOBAL F was boarded at 31-12N 029-46E, at the El Dekheila Anchorage, Alexandria Port. Alert duty crew on board the anchored bulk carrier noticed three robbers near the forecastle and raised the
2013-172
Chemical Tanker BLUEGREEN TIGRE
NIGERIA: On 03 June, the Marshall Islands-flagged underway chemical tanker BLUEGREEN TIGRE was fired upon at 04-42N 008-19E approximately 2.5 nm north of James Town, in the Calabar River. Ten armed robbers in two speed boats approached and fired upon the
2013-173
DHOW SHAHE FAIZE NOORI
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
2013-174
robbers
bulk carrier Spar Libra
INDONESIA: On 03 June, the Norway-flagged anchored bulk carrier SPAR LIBRA was boarded at 01-10S 117-15E, at the Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda. Two robbers boarded the anchored bulk carrier using a hook attached to a rope and attempted to enter the for
2013-175
chemical tanker Atlantic Canyon
INDONESIA: On 03 June, the Hong Kong-flagged anchored chemical tanker ATLANTIC CANYON experienced an attempted boarding at 03-55N 098-46E, at the Belawan Anchorage.  Robbers in a small boat attempted to board the anchored chemical tanker via the anchor c
2013-176
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
2013-177
NIGERIA: 04 June 2013, 2300 UTC, Position: 04-14.9N 007-45.7E, USARI Field, Nigeria.  Pirates boarded an offshore supply ship underway, on standby duties.  Seeing the pirates the crew raised the alarm, retreated into the citadel, alerted other vessels an
2011-403
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 stoppe
2011-404
INDIAN OCEAN:  Chemical tanker (TORM REPUBLICAN) fired upon by pirates in one skiff 29 September at 1215 UTC while underway in position 11-40.8N 063-05E, approximately 507 nm southeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. Vessel had fire hoses, razor wire, a lookou
2011-405
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 th
2011-406
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
2011-407
GUINEA:  Cargo ship (THOR LIGHT) boarded and robbed 29 September at 0505 UTC while anchored in position 09-24N 013-43W, Conakry anchorage. Ten to twelve robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel and assaulted the eleven crew members. Robbers
2011-408
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 unno
2011-409
INDIAN OCEAN:  Chemical tanker (UACC SHAMS) fired upon by four pirates in one skiff 2 October at 0350 UTC while underway in position 03-50N 056-23E, approximately 480 nm southeast of Hobyo, Somalia. Vessel noticed mothership launching two skiffs from 8 n
2011-410
ARABIAN SEA:  Cargo vessel (LARA RICKMERS) fired upon by five pirates in one skiff 2 October at 0901 UTC while underway in position 16-06N 062-47E, approximately 525 nm northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. Skiff approached at 23 knots, the cargo vessel wa
2011-411
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier (THEOFOROS I) experienced an attempted boarding by seven pirates in one skiff 2 October at 0400 UTC while underway in position 13-01N 048-49E, approximately 92 nm southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Master noticed skiff approachin
2011-412
BENIN:  Chemical tanker fired upon, boarded, and robbed 2 October at 2337 LT while drifting in position 04-06N 002-51E, approximately 136 nm southeast of Cotonou, Benin. Pirates armed with automatic weapons approached in two small boats and boarded the v
2011-413
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel attacked in 16-27N  062-57E at 0921Z on 02 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2012-128
ARABIAN SEA: Bulk carrier attacked on 4 April while underway at position 21:38 N - 059:59 E, approximately 130 nm southeast of Muscat, Oman.  Pirates in one skiff fired upon the vessel and security team aboard the merchant vessel returned fire, forcing t
2012-129
MOZAMBIQUE: Chemical Tanker at berth was boarded on 29 March at 19:48 S-034:07 E, Jetty No.12, Beira Port.  Duty crewman noticed one robber armed with a knife aboard the vessel and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the pirate escaped with stolen
2012-130
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded on 3 April while anchored at position 01:41 N 101:29 E, Dumai Anchorage.  Duty crew onboard spotted two robbers armed with long knives. And immediately informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and sounded the ship
2012-131
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 2 April while berthed at 03:23 N - 099:27 E, Jetty No.3, Multimas Nabati Asahan, Kuala Tanjung. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel during cargo operations and entered the engine room via the steering
2012-132
GULF OF OMAN: General Cargo Vessel was attacked and boarded on 6 April 16 nm southwest of Bandar-e-Jask, Iran at position 25:28N ¿ 057:32E. Armed pirates attacked and boarded the underway vessel. The vessels Master alerted the crew by raising the alarm
2012-133
GULF OF OMAN: Bulk Carrier was attacked on 4 April while underway 50 nm southeast of Ras Al Haad, Oman at position 21:37N - 059:59E was fired upon and chased by 4-6 pirates armed with automatic rifles.  Ship¿s Master raised the alarm, mustered the crew
2012-134
MALAYSIA: Tanker was boarded on 25 March in Pedra Branca, Malaysia at position 01:50N - 104:28E. 15 pirates armed with knives and guns boarded an underway tanker. The pirates chased the duty crew and entered the living spaces. They later mustered the cre
2012-135
INDONESIA: Chemical Tanker was boarded on 2 April in Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia at position 01:42N - 103:27E. Three pirates armed with knives boarded the chemical tanker at anchorage and threatened the duty crew. The pirates later escaped with a st
2012-136
INDONESIA: Bulk Carrier was boarded on 7 April at the Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia at position 01:11S - 117:11E. The anchored vessel was boarded by a group of pirates who entered the forward ships store. The pirates were sighted by the duty
2012-137
INDONESIA: Chemical Tanker was boarded on 6 April while at anchorage in Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia, at position 01:42N ¿ 103:27E. Four pirates armed with long knives boarded the ship; alert crewman noticed the pirates and raised the alarm. The pir
2012-138
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.
2012-139
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 and retreat
2012-140
MOZAMBIQUE: Bulk carrier attacked while underway on 13 April at 11:18 S - 041:00 E 40 nm east of Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique. Seven pirates armed with automatic weapons in a skiff chased and fired upon the bulk carrier. Ship¿s Master raised the alarm,
2012-338
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 05 December at 03-47N 098-42E, at the Belawan Port. Four robbers boarded the bulk carrier alongside a berth during discharge operations. They broke into the deck store, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. The the
2012-339
TANKWE
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded on 29 November at 06-01S 106-54E, at the Tanjung Priok Anchorage. Three robbers boarded the chemical tanker while at anchor. Robbers were sighted at poop deck, alarm raised and all crew mustered. Seeing the alert crew, the robbe
2012-341
MALAYSIA: Tanker boarded on 11 December in the vicinity of 01-20 N 104-08E, 3 nm south of Tanjung Setapa. A wooden boat containing 18 robbers pulled alongside the anchored tanker. While eight men boarded the tanker, the remaining ten waited in the small
2012-342
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 10 December at 03-43S 114-26E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored bulk carrier while the crew was busy attending to a barge. Once the crew returned to their watchkeeping duties, they noticed the bosu
2012-343
INDONESIA: Tanker experienced a suspicious approach on 8 December at 03-55N 098-47E, at Belawan Roads. Three wooden boats with five robbers in each approached the anchored tanker. Due to the crew's alertness, the robbers were spotted and were unable to b
2012-344
OFFSHORE SUPPORT VESSEL
NIGERIA: A offshore support vessel near 04-01.5N 005-29.1E was fired upon by heavily armed pirates in a small boat. The security team onboard responded by returning fire.  Two security personnel were injured in the exchange.
2012-345
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.
2012-346
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,
2012-347
NIGERIA: RO-RO vessel fired upon on 13 December at 04-16N 05-19E, approximately 25 nm southwest of Bayelsa. Piratesin a boat armed with machine guns chased and fired upon the ship while underway. Master raised the alarm, increased speed, sent distress me
2012-348
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 robb
2012-349
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 d
2012-350
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
2012-351
IRAN: Tanker boarded on 15 December in the vicinity of 24-33N 058-05E, approximately 67 nm south of Jask. A pirate gang utilizing three suspicious skiffs approached the  vessel. Alarm was raised and crewmembers mustered in the citadel and awaited the arr
2013-178
CHEMICAL TANKER ARDMORE CAPELLA
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 jum
2013-179
SUPPLY SHIP C VIKING
NIGERIA: On 04 June, the underway offshore supply ship C VIKING was attacked in the vicinity of 04-14N 007-45E, at the Usari Field. No further reporting at this time.
2013-180
CHEMICAL TANKER RHINO
NIGERIA: On 03 June, the Singapore-flagged chemical tanker RHINO was fired upon at 06-16N 003-20E, at the Lagos Anchorage. While at anchor, an unknown number of robbers  attempted to board the vessel through the hawse pipe via chain locker and exchanged
2013-181
OIL TANKER TAIZAN
INDIAN OCEAN: On 05 June, the Panama-flagged underway oil tanker TAIZAN experienced a suspicious approach at 17-12N 066-47E, approximately 291 nm southwest of Mumbai, India. A boat approached the vessel closing to 1.5 nm. TAIZAN attempted to increase spe
2013-182
CHEMICAL TANKER ESHIPS LIWA
MOZAMBIQUE: On 01 June, the berthed Hong Kong-flagged chemical tanker ESHIPS LIWA was boarded at 19-49S 034-50E, at the Beira Port. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the tanker at berth during cargo operations using the forward fire wire. Alert
2013-183
INDONESIA: On 10 June, the Liberia-flagged anchored bulk carrier ANNA BARBARA  was boarded at 03-42S 114-28E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored bulk carrier waiting for loading operations. They broke into the forecastle store, stole
2013-184
CHEMICAL TANKER BANDAI V
INDONESIA: On 08 June, the Panama-flagged anchored chemical tanker BANDAI V was boarded at 03-54N 098-46E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the chemical tanker using a hook attached to a long pole. Alert duty crew noticed t
2013-185
CARGO SHIP LANGENES
GUINEA: On 19 June, the anchored Norway-flagged general cargo ship LANGENES was boarded at 09-14N 013-57W,approximately 2 nm southwest of Conakry. Five pirates, armed with machine guns, boarded a general cargo ship at anchor. They threatened the crew, st
2013-187
SUPPLY VESSEL MDPL CONTINENTAL ONE
NIGERIA: On 13 June, the Singapore-flagged underway offshore supply vessel MDPL CONTINENTAL ONE was boarded and personnel kidnapped at 04-02N 008-02E,  approximately 7 nm southwest of the OFON Oil Field. Two fiberglass speed- boats, each with 2 outboards
2013-188
CHEMICAL TANKER GOLDEN AVENUE
BANGLADESH: On 15 June, the Liberia-flagged anchored chemical tanker GOLDEN AVENUE was boarded at 22-09N 091-47E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. Approximately 20 robbers armed with axes and machetes, in three wooden boats, approached and boarded a  chemica
2013-189
BULK CARRIER OCEAN GARNET
INDONESIA: On 19 June, the anchored Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier OCEAN GARNET was boarded at 01-11S 117-12E, at the Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda. Deck watch keepers onboard the anchored bulk carrier noticed three to five robbers with long knives nea
2013-190
CONTAINER SHIP CMA CGM KAILAS
INDONESIA: On 16 June, the Panama-flagged anchored container ship CMA CGM KAILAS was boarded in the vicinity of 06-05S 106-54E, at the Jakarta Cargo Anchorage. Four armed robbers boarded the anchored container vessel and attempted to force their way into
2011-414
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel attacked in 16-06N  062-47E at 0921Z on 02 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-415
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.
2011-416
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel attacked in 13-02N  048-51E at 0421Z on 02 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-417
INDIAN OCEAN:  Fishing vessel (GLENAN) fired upon by pirates in two skiffs 3 October at 0532 UTC while underway in position 04-59N 058-00E, approximately 558 nm east of Hobyo, Somalia. One dhow was also sighted. Vessel was protected by a French Navy team
2011-418
OILER
INDIAN OCEAN:  Oil exploration vessel (OCEAN RIG POSEIDON) fired upon by pirates 3 October at 2016 LT while underway in position 07-49S  040-14E, approximately 83 nm southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Seven pirates approached the vessel, which sent ou
2011-419
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.
2011-420
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)
2011-421
ECUADOR:  Fifteen robbers armed with guns boarded a container vessel underway during  river pilotage in the Guayaquil River, 10 October at 2200, near position  02-21S 079-59W. The robbers began opening and stealing contents of two shipping containers. Sh
2011-422
NIGERIA:  Product Tanker CAPE BIRD boarded and hijacked 08 October at 2040 UTC near position 04-55N 004-51E, approximately 90 nm south of Lagos, Nigeria. Recent reporting indicates that the ship has not yet been released. (IMB)
2011-423
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
2011-424
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (KOTA NASRAT) fired upon by pirates in two skiffs 6 October at 1650 UTC while underway in position 06-03.5S 042-15.8E, approximately 184 nm northeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The duty officer raised the alarm, sent a dist
2011-425
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.
2011-426
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. Maste
2011-427
ARABIAN SEA:  Bulk cargo vessel (MONTECRISTO) boarded and fired upon by pirates in one skiff 10 October at 0452 UTC while underway in position 12-31N 061-48E, approximately 440 nm east of Socotra Island, Yemen. Pirates fired at vessel with an RPG, crew l
2012-141
MALAYSIA: Tanker boarded on 15 April while underway at 01:35 N ¿ 104:37 E, 24 nm northeast of Tg. Penyusop, Malaysia. Seven pirates armed with guns and knives boarded the tanker, threatened the crewmembers, damaged the communication equipments, and stol
2012-142
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.
2012-143
INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 20 April while anchored at 01:10 S 117:15 E, Samarinda Anchorage (Muara Jawa), Indonesia. The duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier  noticed a boat near the forecastle. Eight pirates boarded and tied the AB's hands a
2012-144
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.
2012-145
EGYPT: Bulk Carrier boarded on 30 April while anchored at 31:12 N - 029:45 E, El Dekheila Anchorage, Egypt. Six pirates armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier.  D/O raised the alarm and three crewmembers rushed forward to try and stop the rob
2012-146
DEM. REP. CONGO: Container Vessel was boarded while anchored on 27 April at 05:51 S - 013:24 E, around 4.5nm from Port of Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo. Four boats with seven pirates armed with knives approached and boarded the vessel. The crew no
2012-147
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 s
2012-148
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 ves
2012-149
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 cre
2012-150
GULF OF ADEN: Tanker was approached while underway on 26 April at 11:56 N - 044:39 E, 19nm from "A" IRTC, Gulf of Aden. Four skiffs manned with four pirates armed with AK 47 rifles chased the tanker. All non essential crew mustered in the citadel. The on
2012-151
GULF OF OMAN: M/V has been pirated in vicinity 25 39N  057 45E at 1515 UTC 04 May 2012.  Vessels are advised to keep well clear and to exercise extreme caution if in vicinity.
2012-152
GULF OF OMAN: A merchant vessel reported being hijacked at 1924Z on 04 May near 25 11N 056 37E, approximately 75NM Southwest of Jask in the Gulf of Oman.  This area will remain at high risk for the next 24 - 48 hours.
2012-153
ARABIAN SEA: M/V attacked in vicinity 08 08N  056 18E at 070350 UTC May 12.  Vessels are advised to keep well clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution if in vicinity.
2012-352
CHINA: Bulk carrier boarded on 14 December at 32-00N 120-45E, at the Nantong Working Anchorage. Three robbers tried to board the anchored bulk carrier via the gangway but  were challenged by the alert crew and denied access to the ship. The robbers then
2012-353
NIGERIA: Supply vessel ASSO VENTUNO boarded and crew kidnapped on 23 December at 04-01N 005-14E, approximately 40 nm off the coastline of Bayelsa. Pirates armed with guns attacked and boarded the offshore supply vessel while underway, and kidnapped four
2012-354
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 wit
2012-355
INDONESIA: Tanker boarded on 20 December at 03-57N 098-46E, at the Belawan anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored chemical tanker receiving provisions, stole ships property and escaped unnoticed. Upon investigation it was found that the robbers gained a
2013-1
IVORY COAST: On 23 December 2012, tanker boarded at 05-12N 004-02W, at the Abidjan anchorage. Robbers armed with machine guns and knives boarded the anchored vessel and took the crew hostage. They forced the Chief Engineer and Master to start the engines
2013-2
NIGERIA: On 17 December, offshore supply vessel boarded and crew kidnapped at 04-15N 004-44E, while enroute to the Mobil Erah Oilfield. Armed pirates boarded the vessel, kidnapped three crew members and escaped. The bosun later navigated the vessel to On
2013-3
INDIAN OCEAN: On 1 January, a merchant vessel experienced suspicious approach near 02-18N 046-02E, approximately 42 nm northeast of Mogadishu and approximately 7 nm off the Somali coast. The activity consisted of four skiffs. Few other details have been
2013-4
INDONESIA: On 29 December 2012, bulk carrier boarded at 03-44S 114-25E, at the Taboneo anchorage. Duty crew aboard the anchored vessel found the lock of the forward store broken and saw ship's stores on the deck. The robbers escaped in two boats without
2013-5
INDONESIA: On 29 December 2012, bulk carrier boarded on at 03-43S 114-27E, at the Taboneo anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored vessel while waiting to commence loading operations. Robbers broke into the forward bosun store, stole ship's stores and pro
2013-6
TANKER SP BRUSSELS
NIGERIA: On 17 December 2012, tanker SP BRUSSELS boarded and crew kidnapped in the vicinity of 03-44N 05-37E, approximately 40 nm off the Niger Delta. Three pirates armed with machine guns attacked and boarded the vessel while underway. They stole person
2013-7
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 dis
2013-8
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 so
2013-191
BULK CARRIER EMERALD STAR
INDONESIA: On 15 June, the Hong Kong-flagged anchored bulk carrier EMERALD STAR experienced an attempted boarding at 03-41S 114-25E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. While at anchor, alert duty crew on board the bulk carrier noticed robbers attempting to board
2013-192
OIL TANKER CSK BRILLIANCE
INDONESIA: On 13 June, the Hong Kong-flagged anchored bulk carrier CSK BRILLIANCE was boarded at 01-12S 117-13E, at the Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda. Six robbers armed with knives, boarded the bulk carrier while at anchor. They took hostage two crewme
2013-193
OIL TANKER EAGLE SAN JUAN
INDONESIA: On 13 June, the Singapore-flagged anchored oil tanker EAGLE SAN JUAN was boarded at 01-06- 103-36E, at the Nipah Anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the tanker while engaged in STS operations, stole engine spares, and escap
2013-194
OIL TANKER SENTOSA RIVER
INDONESIA: On 12 June, the Singapore-flagged anchored oil tanker SENTOSA RIVER was boarded at 01-05S 117-14E, at the Senipah Tanker Anchorage off Balikpapan. The alert crew on board the anchored oil tanker noticed one robber on the forecastle and raised
2013-195
TUG PU2417
MALAYSIA: On 09 June, the Singapore-flagged underway tug PU2417 was boarded at  04-18N 103-36E, approximately 6 nm off Terengganu. While underway from Thailand to  Indonesia, six robbers armed with guns and choppers boarded the tug boat and forced the cr
2013-196
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 seve
2013-197
SUSPISIOUC CRAFT
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, approac
2013-198
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 warni
2013-199
LPG TANKER SENNA JUMBO
INDONESIA: On 20 June, the anchored Thailand-flagged LPG tanker SENNA JUMBO was boarded at 01-09N 103-38E, at the Nipah Transit Anchorage. Five robbers, armed with knives,boarded the anchored LPG Tanker. Two robbers entered the engine room, while the oth
2013-200
TANKER KING RIVER
MALAYSIA: On 17 June, the underway Malaysia-flagged product tanker KING RIVER was boarded at 04-31N 113-52E, approximately 8 nm west-northwest of Lutong, Sarawak. Approximately 8 to 10 pirates, armed with long knives, in a speed boat, approached and boar
2013-201
FISHING VESSEL CHUN YING
INDIAN OCEAN: The owners of fishing vessel CHUN YING reported that they lost contact with their vessel since 20 JUNE 2013 at 0110 LT while the vessel in position 00-34N 054-48E. The vessel's satellite phones and tracking system are turned off.  There are
2013-202
INDIAN OCEAN: The owners reported that a sister ship located the fishing vessel CHUN YING at position 01-13.28N 055-24.17E.  The vessel was destroyed by a fire onboard.  The two life rafts onboard were missing.  The fate of the 28 crew members and 3 guar
2011-428
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.
2011-429
INDIAN OCEAN:  Fishing vessel (VIA MISTRAL) attacked by pirates on 15 October at 1050 UTC, while underway in position 00-39N 050-32E, approximately 326 nm southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. (Operator)
2011-430
INDIAN OCEAN:  Fishing vessel (BERNICA) fired upon by pirates on 15 October at 0324 UTC while underway in position 00-54N 050-13E, approximately 299 nm southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. One mothership and two skiffs were involved in the attack. (Operator)
2011-432
INDIAN OCEAN:  Cargo vessel (BURAK A) fired upon with an RPG by pirates in two skiffs on 16 October at 1508 UTC while underway in position 14-26N 052-49E, approximately 170 nm southwest of Salalah, Oman. Vessel did not have security onboard or a citadel.
2011-433
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.
2011-434
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.
2011-435
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container vessel (EMIRATES ZAMBEZI) fired upon by six pirates in one skiff on 17 October at 2100 UTC while underway in position 06-26S 040-06E, approximately 35 nm east of Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. Pirates were armed with guns and an RPG.
2011-431
INDIAN OCEAN:  Merchant vessel (GAS BALI) reported being attacked on 16 October at 10:57 UTC while underway in position 05-01S 040-03E, approximately 64 nm northeast of Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. One skiff closed on the ship and the onboard security team
2011-436
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.
2011-437
INDIA-SOUTHWEST COAST:  Container ship attacked by four skiffs on its stbd side on 07 Oct. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2011-438
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 includ
2011-439
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
2011-440
360 MILES EAST OF HOBYO, SOMALIA:  Armed pirates in two skiffs chased and attempted to board a tanker underway. Mother ship in the vicinity. Master increased speed, carried out evasive maneuvers and onboard security team fired warning shots. Ship evaded
2011-441
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 r
2011-442
BELEM INNER ANCHORAGE, BRAZIL:  Four robbers armed with long knives in a long wooden boat, approached an anchored bulk carrier. Attempts were made to board the ship via anchor chain but foiled by ship's crew. A search was conducted and found nothing was
2012-154
GULF OF ADEN: A merchant vessel reported being attacked on 07 May 2012 at 0405Z at posn 08:05N 056:18E, approximately 290 nm southeast of Socotra Island, Yemen.
2012-155
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.
2012-156
GULF OF ADEN: A merchant vessel reported a prevented pirate attack on 26 APR 12 at 0740 UTC in position 11 56.9N 044 039.3E approximately 19 NM before the entrance in to the Transit Corridor (19 NM from "Point ALFA.").   This area will remain high risk f
2012-157
INDIAN OCEAN: M/V suspicious approach in vicinity 04 49N 054 47E at 241949 UTC Apr 12.  Vessels are advised to keep well clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution if in vicinity.
2012-159
ARABIAN SEA: 14.04.2012: 0652 UTC: Posn: 16:54N - 65:59E, around 410 NM WSW of Mumbai, India.  Seven pirates armed with guns in a skiff approached a  chemical tanker underway at high speed.  Alarm sounded and armed security team mustered. When the skiff
2012-161
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 po
2012-162
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 retu
2012-163
ARABIAN SEA: M/V attacked in vicinity 12 14N - 061 45E at 090950 UTC Apr 12.  Vessels are advised to keep well clear of this position and to exercise extreme cauton if in vicinity.
2012-164
NIGERIA: Supply vessel towing a barge was boarded on 08 May underway at 03:53 N ¿  005:35 E, near the Pennington Oil Terminal. Six pirates armed with assault rifles in a speed boat launched from a nearby fishing trawler. The alarm was raised and the cre
2012-165
NIGERIA: Supply vessel was hijacked on 07 May at 04:26 N - 004:58 E, approximately 38 nm offshore from the Nigerian coastline.  The pirates hijacked the vessel and took 17 crew members as hostages. The pirates released the crew and the vessel later that
2012-166
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 m
2012-167
PRODUCT TANKE
INDONESIA: Product tanker was boarded on 08 May while underway at 01:13 N ¿ 104:53 E: 16 nm northeast from Bintan Island. The duty officer spotted two speed boats approaching the ship at high speed. The alarm was raised and the tanker made evasive maneu
2012-168
MALAYSIA: Tug boat towing a barge was hijacked while underway on 17 April while enroute from Langkawi, Malaysia to Tawau, East Malaysia. The tug and barge in tow left Langkawi on 12 April. The last contact the owners had with the tug was on 16 April afte
2012-169
COLOMBIA: Bulk carrier was boarded on 13 May while underway at 03:46 N - 077:27 W, around 9.4 nm from Isla La Palma, Buenaventura. Four pirates boarded the bulk carrier while it was waiting for berthing instructions.  The alarm was raised and the crew mu
2013-9
LPG TANKER CONISTON
GUYANA: On 09 January, LPG Tanker CONISTON boarded in the vicinity of Guyana. Two robbers armed with guns and long knives boarded the berthed vessel from the offshore side using a grappling hook. They took the First Officer and a shore security guard as
2013-10
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
2013-11
CONTAINER VESSEL MSC JASMINE
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
2013-12
CARGO VESSEL JADE SKY
INDIA: On 3 January, bulk cargo vessel JADE SKY boarded at 22-49N 070-03E, at the Kandla port anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel, broke into the forecastle store room, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed.
2013-13
CHEMICAL TANKER HISTRIA PRINCE
INDONESIA: On 04 January, chemical tanker HISTRIA PRINCE boarded at 01-16S 116-49E, at the Balikpapan Port Jetty No. 5C. Four robbers approached the vessel at berth while engaged in loading operations. One of the robbers boarded by climbing the forward f
2013-14
CONGO: On 15 January, a container ship was boarded at 04-43S 011-46E, at the Pointe Noire Anchorage. Three robbers armed with knives disguised as fishermen in a small boat  approached and boarded the anchored vessel. Duty crew spotted the robbers and rai
2013-15
TANKER TSURUMI
IRAN: On 20 December, the tanker TSURUMI was boarded at 24-46N 57-54E, approximately 25 nm South of Bandar-e-Jask. The tanker underway en route to Fujairah sighted a speed boat approaching at a speed of around 25 knots. The Master raised alarm, activated
2013-16
BANGLADESH: On 16 January, a bulk carrier was boarded at 22-17N 091-43E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel via the anchor chain during cargo operations. The Second Officer noticed the robbers and
2013-17
BULK  CARRIER HUA HENG 167
INDONESIA: On 12 January, the bulk carrier HUA HENG 167 was boarded at 01-11S 116-46E, at the Balikpapan Anchorage. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel via the anchor chain. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. A
2013-18
TUG DE HUI/BARGE HAIYANGSHIYOU
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 ti
2013-19
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 haws
2013-203
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 secon
2013-204
IRAN: On 17 June, an underway vessel experienced a suspicious approach at 25-33N 057-23E, approximately 21 nm southwest of Bandar-e-Jask. Vessel reported being approached  by two skiffs, coming within 20-30 meters of the vessels stern. No pirate parapher
2013-205
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.
2013-206
MALAYSIA: On 09 June, an underway tug was boarded at 04-30N 103-59E, approximately 30nm east of Kerteh, Terengganu. Six pirates armed with guns and long knives, in a speed boat, approached and boarded the underway tug. They took hostage all crew members,
2013-207
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 s
2013-186
CHEMICAL TANKER ADOUR
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 Ma
2013-208
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
2013-209
INDIA: On 30 June, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 22-58N 070-14E, at the Kandla Inner Anchorage. Three to four robbers, in a boat, boarded the anchored bulk carrier. The Duty Officer noticed the boarding and immediately raised the alarm. Upon he
2013-210
TANKER LG ASPHALT 1
MALAYSIA: On 10 July, the Malaysia-flagged underway tanker LG Asphalt 1 was boarded at 03-02N 104-18E, approximately 12 nm northeast of Pulau Tioman. Approximately eight pirates, armed with guns and knives, boarded the underway tanker. They ordered the C
2013-211
TANKER AFRAMAX RIO
INDONESIA: On 7 July, the Panama-flagged anchored tanker AFRAMAX RIO was boarded at 01-04N  103-38E, at the Nipah Anchorage. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker during STS operations. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, resu
2013-212
BULK CARRIER SANKO MERCURY
INDONESIA: On 4 July, the Liberia-flagged anchored bulk carrier SANKO MERCURY was boarded at 03-40S 114-25E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. Three robbers, in a boat, boarded the anchored bulk carrier at the forecastle. Alert duty crew spotted the robbers and
2011-443
HEAVY LOAD CARRIER
270 MILES OFF SEYCHELLES:  Armed pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon a heavy load carrier underway with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, increased speed, took evasive maneuvers, contacted CSO and all crew mustered at citadel. Onboard securi
2011-444
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.
2011-445
INDONESIA:  Two attempted boardings of chemical tanker at anchor 26 October at 0130 near position 01-42.2N 101-29.3E, Dumai Inner Anchorage. Robbers used folded rods with a hook to climb. Alert duty watchman sighted the robbers and informed bridge. Bridg
2011-446
INDIAN OCEAN:  Cargo ship (HR CONSTELLATION) fired upon by pirates in two skiffs on 20 October while approximately 275 nm northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles. One of the two skiffs approached to within 50-100 meters of the vessel. The armed security t
2011-447
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 comme
2011-448
INDIAN OCEAN:  Petroleum tanker (SCF PLYMOUTH) fired upon by four to five pirates in one skiff on 30 October at 1254 UTC while underway in position 04-20S 043-41E, approximately 245 nm southeast of Mombasa, Kenya. Vessel was traveling at a speed of 14.7
2011-449
GULF OF ADEN:  Tanker (LIQUID VELVET) hijacked by six pirates on 31 October at 0842 UTC while underway in position 12-00N 045-33E, approximately 55 nm southeast of Aden, Yemen. The crew (21 Filipinos and one Greek) were able to lock themselves in the cit
2011-450
GULF OF ADEN:  A merchant vessel reported being hijacked at 1152Z on 31 Oct in position  12-02N 045-38E, approximately 140 miles southeast of Bab el Mandeb. This area will remain at high risk for at least 24-48 hours.
2011-451
INDIAN OCEAN:  Tuna fishing vessel attacked by pirates on 31 October at 1415 UTC while underway in position 02-23S 049-29E, approximately 444 nm southeast of Kismaayo, Somalia. The vessel had a protection detachment onboard the vessel. (Operator)
2011-452
INDIAN OCEAN:  Fishing vessel (TORRE GIULIA) attacked by pirates in two skiffs on 1 November at 0936 UTC while underway in position 01-21S 052-21E, approximately 591 nm southeast of Kismaayo, Somalia. Vessel had protection detachment onboard. A mothershi
2011-453
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
2011-454
NIGERIA:  Petroleum tanker (HALIFAX) hijacked by pirates on 29 October at 1219 UTC while in position 03-26.5N 006-42.3E, approximately 62 nm southwest of Bonny. Vessel was  awaiting further berthing instructions from its charterers. Vessel has a crew of
2011-455
INDIAN OCEAN:  Petroleum tanker (DYNATANK) fired upon by pirates on 1 November at 0050 UTC while underway in position 08-10S 046-06E, approximately 407 nm southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The onboard security team returned fire, and after 30 minutes
2011-456
INDIAN OCEAN:  Fishing vessel (CHIN I WEN) hijacked on 3 November at 2100 UTC while underway in position 06-10S 051-10E, approximately 722 nm northeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. On 5 November, the crew regained control of the vessel and rendezvoused wi
2012-171
EGYPT: Product tanker was boarded on 14 May while anchored at 29:50 N - 032:31 E, Port Suez Anchorage, Egypt. Pirates boarded an anchored product tanker unnoticed, stole ship  stores and escaped unnoticed. The theft occurred during a sandstorm when the d
2012-172
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 enfo
2012-170
ECUADOR: Seven robbers in a small fast craft approached and came alongside a container ship underway during a river passage.  Alert crew noticed the robbers with a ladder attempting to board and raised the alarm.  Seeing the alert crew the robbers aborte
2012-160
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 30
2012-173
INDONESIA: Bulk Carrier was boarded on 10 May while underway at 03:42 S-114:27 E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Pirates boarded the anchored bulk carrier during cargo  operations and stole ship's stores from the ships forecastle and escaped before being
2012-174
INDONESIA: Bulk Carrier was boarded while at anchor on 12 May at 01:11 S - 117:13 E,  Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Pirates boarded an anchored bulk carrier and stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the duty A/
2012-175
OMAN: Amerchant vessel reported being hijacked at 1126Z on 10 May in position 1548N 06118E approximately 450NM south east of Salalah, Oman.
2012-176
OMAN: A merchant vessel reported being fired upon at 0505Z on 06 Mar 2012 in position 1421N 05236E, approximately 212NM Southwest of Salala, Oman.
2012-177
ARABIAN SEA: A merchant vessel attacked in vicinity 13 13N 057 50E at 110737 UTC Mar 12.
2012-178
COSTA RICA: Container Ship attempted boarded on 17 May at 09:58 N ¿ 083:00 W, Puerto Limon Anchorage, Costa Rica. Five pirates in a boat were noticed by alert deck watchmen alongside their container ship with boat hooks in an attempt to board. The duty
2012-179
IRAN: A merchant vessel reported being fired upon from multiple skiffs at approximately 0900Z on 23 May in position 2528N 05720E approximately 26NM south west of Bander-e-Jask, Iran.
2012-180
IRAN: Cargo vessel MAERSK TEXAS fired upon while underway on 23 May in position 25-29N 057-16E, approximately 28 nm west-southwest of Bandar-e-Jask, Iran. Duty  Officer onboard noticed a group of 10 skiffs at a distance of 2 nm from the ship on the starb
2012-181
INDONESIA: Tanker robbed on 18 May at 03:42 S ¿ 114:26 E, Taboneo Anchorage, Banjarmasin, Indonesia. The duty A/B on roving deck patrol noticed five pirates in the forward store. Two of the pirates threatened him with a knife and the A/B escaped and inf
2013-20
TANKER ALGA
ATLANTIC OCEAN: On 17 January, the tanker ALGA experienced a suspicious approach in the vicinity of 08-02N 034-30W, approximately 1205 nm off the coast of Guinea. Two white skiffs containing an unknown number of suspected pirates attempted to advance tow
2013-21
TANKER ITRI
IVORY COAST: On 16 January, the tanker ITRI was hijacked at 03-27N 001-06W, at the Abidjan anchorage. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel while it was preparing to offload jet fuel at the port. The crew of 16 were held hostage and locked in a dining
2013-22
CHEMICAL TANKER SIVA MUMBAI
INDONESIA: On 22 January, the chemical tanker SIVA MUMBAI was boarded at 01-42N 101-29E, at the Dumai Inner Anchorage. Robbers boarded the anchored vessel, stole engine spares, and escaped unnoticed. The theft was detecteed after departure from the port
2013-23
TANKER TORM OHIO
INDONESIA: On 17 January, the tanker TORM OHIO was boarded at 01-22S 116-56E, at the Balikpapan Outer Anchorage. Two robbers boarded the anchored  vessel while waiting for pilot. Duty Officer raised the alarm and sounded the fog horn upon noticing some m
2013-24
EGYPT: On 28 January, a passenger vessel being reported as ISLAND OF RHODES was fired upon at 31-15N 032-18E, at Port Said. The Greek-owned vessel came under fire from unknown persons during a regular inspection by the Consular Harbor Master. It should b
2013-25
TANKER BW YANGTZE
INDIA: On 29 January, the product tanker BW YANGTZE was boarded in the vicinity of  22-01N 088-06E, at the Haldia Anchorage. Robbers armed with knives and a gun, boarded the anchored vessel and started lowering mooring ropes. Duty Officer spotted the rob
2013-26
CHEMICAL TANKER CHAMPION TRUST
INDIA: On 27 January, the chemical tanker CHAMPION TRUST was boarded at 17-01N 082-24E, at the Kakinada Anchorage. Eight robbers in two boats armed with long knives approached the anchored vessel. Two of the robbers boarded and stole ship's stores from t
2013-27
INDONESIA: On 24 January, a barge in tow was boarded at 02-08N 108-45E, at approximately 20 nm WNW of Pulau Merundung. An unknown number of pirates from a fast moving fishing boat boarded the towed barge, forced open containers and stole cargo, then esca
2013-28
CHEMICAL TANKER PYXIS DELTA
NIGERIA: On 04 February, the chemical tanker PYXIS DELTA was fired upon at 06-19N 003-24E, at the Lagos Anchorage. Pirates armed with guns approached and fired upon the anchored vessel during ship-to-ship transfer operations. The response of the onboard
2013-29
OIL TANKER GASCOGNE
IVORY COAST: On 03 February, the oil tanker GASCOGNE was hijacked in the vicinity of 04-07N 003-54W, approximately 70 nm south of Abidjan port. Owners reported that they had lost contact with their vessel and its 17 crew members while underway and suspec
2013-30
TANKER OLIVIA II
NIGERIA: On 31 January, the tanker OLIVIA II was fired upon at 03-46N 005-19E, approximately 45 nm SSW of Brass. While underway, the vessel noticed three skiffs approaching at high speed. A suspected mother vessel was observed on radar at a distance of a
2013-31
MAURITANIA: On 31 January, a refrigerated cargo ship was boarded at 20-53N 016-59W, at the Nouadhibou Port. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored vessel, while six more robbers waited in their boat. Alert duty crewman spotted the robbers and
2013-213
INDONESIA: On 27 June, an anchored chemical tanker experienced an attempted boarding at 06-01S 106-53E, at the Jakarta Tanker Anchorage. Alert crew on board the anchored chemical tanker spotted a wooden boat, with three robbers, armed with knives. The al
2013-214
TANKER OCEAN CENTURION
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
2013-215
CHEMICAL TANKER COTTON
GABON: On 15 July, the Malta-flagged underway chemical tanker COTTON was hijacked at 00-26S 008-51E, approximately 13 nm off Port Gentil. 12 to 15 gunmen armed with AK-47 assault rifles hijacked the tanker and its 23 crewmembers. The tanker was later rel
2013-216
CHEMICAL TANKER OVERSEAS ATHENS
NIGERIA: On 10 July, an anchored chemical tanker experienced a suspicious approach at  06-17N 003-21E, approximately 5.4nm southwest of Fairway Buoy, Lagos Anchorage.  Armed security personal onboard the anchored chemical tanker noticed a small boat with
2013-217
GULF OF GUINEA: On 7 July, gunmen boarded and kidnapped the crew of an underway supply vessel at 04-24N 007-03E, in the vicinity of the New Calabar River. The incident took place as the vessel was transiting from Port Harcourt to Nembe. Initial reports s
2013-218
NIGERIA: On 5 July, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 06-26N 003-23E, on Lagos Port Road. Three armed men were reported to have separated part of the razor wire and gained access via a rope. The bosun spotted them and alerted the duty officer by ra
2013-219
CHEMICAL TANKER CONCORD
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 essenti
2013-220
TUG CREST APACHE & BARGE TERAS 3717
INDONESIA: On 12 July, the underway tug CREST APACHE and barge TERAS 3717 were boarded by eight pirates in a speedboat at 03-13N 104-58E, approximately 35nm northwest of the Anambas Islands. The pirates were armed with guns and long knives. The pirates c
2013-221
NIGERIA: On 27 June 2013, a fishing vessel was attacked at approximately 9 nm north of Brass Terminal.  Several crew members were assaulted and the vessel had some damage.  Two crew members may have been kidnapped.  No more information.
2013-222
GABON: On 15 July 2013 at 0552 LT, a merchant ship at anchored was suspected to be hijacked by pirates at position 00-26.49S 008-51.45E, around 17.4 nm north of Port Gentil, Gabon.  The owner reported that they had lost communication with the vessel.  Fu
2013-223
GULF OF GUINEA: M/V attacked in 01-6.8N 004-41.0E on 16 July 2013 at 0410Z.  Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2013-224
RO-RO VESSEL
LIBYA: On 19 July, approximately twelve armed Libyan men boarded and hijacked a berthed Ro-ro vessel was hijacked at the Bengazi Port. The hijackers are holding the 19 Ukranian crew members as hostages, with demands that a ransom of $9.5 million be paid
2013-225
SUPPLY VESSEL C VIKING
NIGERIA: On 19 July, the Vanuatu-flagged anchored offshore supply vessel C VIKING  was boarded at 04-18N 007-46E, at the Usari Field, offshore Akwa lbom state. Crew managed to lock themselves in a citadel, no injuries reported. Pirates looted the vessel,
2013-226
BULK CARRIER LIBERTY GRACE
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 approachin
2011-457
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 th
2011-458
NIGERIA:  General cargo ship boarded by pirates on 3 November at 0255 LT while anchored in position 08-30.06N 013-13.82W in the Freetown Inner Anchorage, Sierra Leone. The duty watch man spotted two robbers onboard the main deck and informed the bridge,
2011-459
AROUND 420 MILES EAST OF MOMBASSA, KENYA:  About four to five pirates in a skiff armed with guns chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Master raised alarm and all crew except the bridge team mustered in the citadel. The onboard armed securtiy team fir
2011-460
INDONESIA:  Bulk carrier boarded 14 November at 0045 LT while anchored in position  01-22S 116-57E, Balikpapan Anchorage. Alert duty crew noticed robbers on forecastle deck attempting to rob ship's stores. The alarm was raised and the fog horn sounded.
2011-461
MALAYSIA:  Chemical tanker boarded and robbed 14 November at 0350 LT while berthed in position  05-49N 118-05E, KPO Terminal, Sandakan Port, Sabah. Four robbers with long knives boarded the vessel and were noticed by the duty crew who shouted at them and
2011-462
ARABIAN SEA:  Product tanker (BW DANUBE) fired upon by pirates in two skiffs on 15 November at 0418 UTC while underway in position 15-49N 055-05E, approximately 302 nm northeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Eight pirates in two skiffs chased the vessel. The mas
2011-463
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (ER COPENHAGEN) experienced an attempted boarding by pirates in one skiff on 11 November at 0824 UTC while underway in position 03-56S 047-14E, approximately 452 nm east of Mombasa, Kenya. Six pirates armed with guns and an
2011-464
BANGLADESH:  Container ship boarded and robbed 16 November at 2100 LT while anchored in position  22-12.3N 091-42.2E, Chittangong, Bangladesh. Five robbers boarded the vessel. After the Master raised the alarm and flashed searchlights, the robbers escape
2011-465
INDONESIA:  Chemical tanker boarded and robbed 16 November at 0330 LT while anchored in position 03-56N 098-48E, Belawan Anchorage. The robbers boarded, stole the ship's stores, and escaped without notice. The master reported the incident to the port aut
2011-466
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.
2011-467
INDIAN OCEAN:  Container ship (MSC JEANNE) was fired upon by six pirates in two skiffs on 21 November at 0536 UTC while underway in position 04-03S 042-55E, about 198 nm east of Mombasa, Kenya. The Master raised the alarm, took anti-piracy preventive mea
2011-468
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier (PIONEER PACIFIC) was fired upon by eight pirates in two speed boats on 20 November at 1345 UTC while underway in position 12-27N 043-47E, about 24 nm southeast of Perim Island, Yemen. Master fired flares when the speed boats
2011-469
BANGLADESH:  Bulk carrier boarded and robbed 20 November at 2315 LT while anchored in position  22-12N 091-45E, Chittangong, Bangladesh. Duty officer noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and alerted the deck watchkeepers, who then rushed the foreca
2012-182
INDONESIA: Barge was boarded on 12 May at 01:14 N ¿ 104:08 E, 4nm North North East of Pulau Batam, Indonesia. The barge was under tow enroute from Singapore to Kelanis, Banjarmasin, Indonesia and was boarded by robbers using a wooden tug. VTIS Singapore
2012-183
ECUADOR: Four robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed container ship during formality inspection by the immigration and customs department.  Duty bosun noticed the robbers boarding the vessel from seaward side using ropes and hooks.  One of the robbe
2012-184
EGYPT: Bulk Carrier was boarded on 25 May while at anchor at El Dekheila Outer Anchorage.  A fishing boat was seen dropping anchor stern of a bulk carrier at anchor. The duty deckhand remained near the stern during his watch.  Later the C/O noticed two r
2012-185
ALGERIA: Bulk carrier was boarded while on 29 May at berth at Port of Alger, Algeria.The duty crew at the aft mooring deck onboard a berthed bulk carrier noticed two robbers trying to open the port life raft.  He reported to the Duty Officer who raised t
2012-186
KENYA: Chemical tanker was boarded on 24 May while berthed at 04:02 S - 039:38 E, Berth No. 8, Mombasa Port.  A robber armed with a knife boarded a chemical tanker at berth during cargo operations.  The robber attacked the duty officer on deck rounds, in
2012-187
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 s
2012-188
BANGLADESH: Tanker boarded on 22 May while at anchor at 22:15 N ¿ 091:44 E, 3.9 nm northwest of Patenga Point Light. Pirates armed with knives boarded the anchored tanker, stole ship stores and escaped. The incident was reported to the coast guard who i
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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 crew retreated into the citadel. After four hours the crew emerged from the citadel and fou
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INDONESIA: Bulk Carrier boarded on 04 June at 03:57 N - 098:46 E, Belawan Outer Anchorage, Indonesia. Seven robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier at the forecastle. The duty A/B and D/O noticed the robbers and raised the alarm.
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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 crewmembers and hijacked the vessel. Upon receiving the information, the MMEA immediately se
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GULF OF OMAN: Possible pirate activity observed in the vicinity of 25:32N 056:59E, 43 nm SW of Bandar-e-jask, Iran, involving two small craft with reported weapons.  Forecasted weather conditions are currently marginal for small boat activity in this are
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GULF OF ADEN: The previously hijacked vessel "Mt Royal Grace" is seen moving and her last position was reported as Lat 11:59N -  050:37E on 07.06.2012 at 0550 UTC.  It appears that the Somali pirates are still onboard.  All vessels are advised to keep we
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INDONESIA: On 02 February, a chemical tanker experienced an attempted boarding at 03-55N 098-48E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Six robbers armed with knives in a wooden motor boat approached the anchored vessel. One of the robbers attempted to board by ladd
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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
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NIGERIA: On 11 February, the general cargo ship SAFMARINE SAHEL was fired upon at 04-06N 006-52E, approximately 10.5 nm southwest from Bonny River fairway buoy. While the cargo ship was underway, it noticed a speedboat approaching from portside containin
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NIGERIA: On 06 February, a tug towing a barge was fired upon in vicinity of 05-10N 006-12E, along the River Forcados at the Angiama Community area of Bayelsa. Pirates ambushed the tug and barge, which was being escorted by a military vessel while transit
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TANKER FORWARD FORTUNE
INDONESIA: On 13 February, the tanker FORWARD FORTUNE was boarded at 01-06N 103-36E, at the Nipah Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel during ship-to-ship transfer operations, stole engine spares, and escaped when after the crew spotted them and raised
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TANKER TORM GARRONE
INDONESIA: On 12 February, the anchored tanker TORM GARRONE was boarded at 01-17S 116-47E, at the Balikpapan Inner Anchorage. On sighting the robbers, Master raised the alarm and mustered the crew. Robbers escaped with ship's stores.
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BULK CARRIER STARGATE
INDONESIA: On 12 February, the bulk carrier STARGATE was boarded at 01-42N 101-27E, at the Dumai Anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel using a rope and a hook attached to a long pole. Duty Officer noticed the robbers
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BULK CARRIER INCE INEBOLU
INDONESIA: On 06 February, the bulk carrier INCE INEBOLU ship was boarded at 01-41S 116-38E, at the Adang Bay Anchorage. Three robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored vessel via the anchor chain and attacked the duty crewman on the forecastle, who
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TUG ARMADA TUGAS 1
NIGERIA: On 17 February, the tug ARMADA TUGAS 1 was boarded and personnel kidnapped at 03-57N 005-20E, approximately 40 nm WSW of Brass. Pirates boarded the vessel and kidnapped 6 officers. The remaining 12 crew members were unharmed and there was no dam
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BULK CARRIER AFRICAN JOY
NIGERIA: On 17 February, the bulk carrier AFRICAN JOY was boarded at 06-27N 003-23E at Berth No.2, Apapa, Lagos. Robbers in a wooden boat approached the berthed vessel. One robber boarded the ship, broke into the forward store, and stole ship's stores, i
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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
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INDIA: On 14 February, a tanker was boarded at 09-54N 076-08E at the Cochin Anchorage. Three robbers boarded the anchored vessel. Alert Duty Officer noticed movement on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing crew's al
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LANDING CRAFT RENOVATION
GABON: On 14 July, the Gabon-flagged underway landing craft RENOVATION was boarded at 00-29S 008-51E, at Port Gentil. Approximately 20 armed robbers in a speed boat  approached and boarded the landing craft underway. They stole crew personal belongings a
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INDIA: On 24 July, the anchored Singapore-flagged chemical tanker BUNGA LUCERNE was boarded at 22-48N 070-03E, at the Kandla Anchorage. An able bodied seaman and a deck cadet, who were carrying out routine work on the forecastle of the anchored chemical
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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
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INDONESIA: On 17 July, an underway general cargo ship was boarded at 01-07N 104-52E,approximately 7 nm northeast of Pulau Mapur. Roughly ten robbers, armed with guns  and knives, boarded the underway general cargo ship. They entered the bridge and assaul
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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 an
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TUG SURYA WIRA 5
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 ho
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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 accommoda
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PRODUCT TANKER LOULOU
NIGERIA: On 24 July, the anchored Nigeria-flagged product tanker LOULOU was boarded at 04-16N 007-56E, at the Eked Offshore Anchorage, approximately 40 nm southeast of Port Harcourt. Pirates reportedly boarded the vessel, destroyed the bridge laptop, and
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EGYPT: On 31 July, an anchored merchant vessel was boarded in the vicinity of 31-10N 029-51E, at the Alexandria Port. An AB on duty noticed a robber inside the Bosun forward store and immediately informed the Duty Officer. Upon further inspection, it was
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BANGLADESH: On 27 July, the Denmark-flagged anchored chemical tanker TORM LOIRE was boarded in the vicinity of 22-13N  091-46 E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. While awaiting berthing instructions, the duty crew on routine patrol noticed a robber lowering
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EGYPT: On 27 July, the Singapore-flagged anchored container ship HONG KONG BRIDGE was boarded at 29-50N  032-34E, at the Suez Anchorage. Upon boarding the vessel, the robbers were spotted by the crew, who then raised the alarm. After hearing the alarm, t
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INDONESIA: On 29 July, the Panama-flagged anchored LPG tanker REEFERENCE POINT was boarded at 01-06N 104-10E, at the Tanjung Uban Anchorage. Duty AB on board  the LPG tanker noticed approximately eight robbers, armed with knives, boarding the vessel from
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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 an
2011-471
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 wat
2011-472
BELAWAN ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. Master reported to port authority.
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NATUNA SEA, INDONESIA:  Twelve pirates armed with guns boarded the tanker underway. Pirates took control of the ship, tied up the crew and navigated the vessel to an unknown position. On 28 Oct, the owners were able to establish contact with the ship and
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ARABIAN SEA:  Armed pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master raised the alarm, carried out evasive maneuvers  and all crew except bridge team and armed security retreated into the citadel. The pirates attempted to boar
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GULF OF ADEN:  Six pirates armed with guns and rpgs in two skiffs approached and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and all crew except the bridge team mustered in the citadel. Armed security team on board the vessel
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GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier (FANEROMENI) fired upon by as many as 14 pirates in two skiffs on 30 November at 1405Z while underway in position 12-18N 044-03E, approximately 42 miles southeast of Perim Island, Yemen. The armed security onboard returned fir
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INDONESIA:  Crude oil tanker boarded 30 November at 2245 local time while anchored in position 01-42N 101-30E, approximately 3 miles east-northeast of Dumai, Indonesia. The alert crew raised the alarm and the robbers escaped. Nothing stolen. (IMB)
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DUMAI PORT ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored crude oil tanker, took the duty oiler as hostage and entered the engine store room. The robbers stole ship stores, released the oiler and escaped.
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COLOMBIA:  Bulk carrier boarded and robbed on 3 December while anchored in position  03-50N  077-10W, approximately 7 nm southwest of Buenaventura, Colombia. The robbers  boarded unnoticed during heavy rain, stole the ship's stores, and escaped. The duty
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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.
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ARABIAN SEA:  A bulk carrier underway was chased and fired upon by pirates. Master took preventive measures and the onboard security team returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting and moving away.
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EGYPT:  Bulk carrier boarded and robbed on 6 December at 0035 UTC while anchored in  Position 31-11N  029-52E, in the inner anchorage of Alexandria. Three robbers armed with  knives boarded the vessel, robbed the ship's stores, and escaped in a motor boa
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EGYPT:  Liquefied gas tanker boarded on 26 November at 2048 UTC while at anchor in position  29-46N  032-35E, approximately 12 nm south of Suez. Alert crew raised the alarm and  the robbers jumped over the side with nothing stolen.  (Operator)
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INDONESIA:  Bulk carrier boarded 8 December at 0040 LT while anchored in position 03-42S  114-26E, approximately 24 nm south-southeast of Bandjermasin. The robbers boarded using a grappling hook, opened the hawse pipe cover, and were discovered by an ale
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GULF OF ADEN: The previously hijacked vessel "Mt Smyrni" was last reported in position at Lat 12:02.8N - 50;41.1E on 07.06.2012 at 0534 UTC.  It appears that the pirates are still onboard.  All vessels are advised to keep well clear of this vessel as the
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EGYPT: Bulk carrier boarded on 10 June at 31:13 N - 029:42 E, El Dekheila Anchorage, Egypt. An anchored bulk carrier was boarded by robbers via the hawse pipe by forcibly removing the secured anchor chain cover. The portside watertight door padlock was b
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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
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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
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GULF OF ADEN: Bulk Carrier approached on 18 June at 12:19 N - 043:57 E, Gulf of Aden. Six skiffs with 4-6 pirates in each skiff approached a bulk carrier underway at 25 knots from the starboard bow. The Master raised alarm, increased speed, altered cours
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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
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INDIA: Bulk Carrier was boarded on 17 June at 17:00 N - 082:18 E, Kakinada Anchorage, India. Robbers boarded the anchored bulk carrier. The duty A/B on rounds heard two robbers talking to each other on the forecastle. He immediately informed the 2/O on t
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MALAYSIA: Robbers boarded an anchored Tug on 17 June at 01:38 N-110:28 E, Kuching Anchorage, Malaysia. Robbers boarded an anchored tug and barge. They broke open containers, stole the cargo and escaped unnoticed. The master reported the incident to the l
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GULF OF ADEN: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 0928Z on 18 June in position 14:28N -  050:45E, approximately 230 NM Northwest of Socotra Island in the Gulf of Aden.  This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.
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ARABIAN SEA: Dhow attacked in vicinity 20 29N - 059 03E at 201200 UTC Jun 12.  Vessels are advised to keep well clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution if in vicinity.
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INDONESIA: On 20 February, a bulk carrier was boarded at 07-09S 112-40E in the vicinity of Gresik, Surabaya. While under pilotage and awaiting berthing, the vessel was boarded by robbers, who stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. Incident reported t
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INDONESIA: On 20 February, an anchored tanker was boarded at 01-23S 116-56E, at the Balikpapan Anchorage. During bunkering operations, the Master saw two robbers with long swords on the forecastle stealing mooring ropes. He raised the alarm and mustered
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INDONESIA: On 18 February, a container ship was boarded at 00-08N 106-18E, approximately 52 nm ENE of Pulau Penjantan, while underway. The Duty Officer noticed two masked pirates on the bridge wing attempting to enter the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mu
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INDONESIA: On 18 February, a chemical tanker was boarded at 01-42N 101-27E, at the Dumai Inner Anchorage. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel using a portable ladder. Duty A/B noticed the robbers and informed the Duty Officer,
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BANGLADESH: On 15 February, a bulk carrier was boarded at 22-15N 091-42E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. Robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel via the  anchor chain. Alert duty A/B noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers
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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
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CARGO SHIP WALVIS 7
NIGERIA: On 10 February, the cargo ship WALVIS 7 was boarded and personnel kidnapped at 03-33N 006-35E, approximately 45nm off Bonny River. Twelve heavily armed pirates approached, fired upon, and boarded the vessel while underway. Alarm raised and most
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CARGO SHIP ESTHER C
NIGERIA: On 07 February, the general cargo ship ESTHER C was boarded and personnel  kidnapped at 03-40N 005-53E, approximately 40nm SSE of Brass. A gang of approximately 17 pirates armed with AK47  assault rifles attacked, boarded and hijacked the vessel
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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 inform
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COLUMBIA: On 24 February, an LPG tanker was boarded in the vicinity of 10-18N 075-31W, at the Cartagena "A" Anchorage. Four robbers boarded the anchored vessel via the anchor chain and hawse pipe. The robbers captured and tied up the duty A/B, who had si
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NIGERIA: On 25 February, a passenger boat was boarded and personnel kidnapped at 04-37N 008-22E, in the Ibaka Channel, Calabar River. The vessel was attacked and boarded by approximately 20 armed pirates in two speedboats. The pirates were reported to ha
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CARGO SHIP KOTA BAHAGIA
NIGERIA: On 22 February, the cargo ship KOTA BAHAGIA was fired upon and endured multiple attempted boardings at 03-51N 005-57E, approximately 30 nm SSW of Brass. A gand of approximately six pirates armed with automatic rifles in a skiff launched from a m
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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.
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INDONESIA: On 27 July, the Hong Kong-flagged anchored chemical tanker GLOBAL PEACE was boarded at 07-05S 112-39E, at the Gresik Inner Anchorage. Unidentified persons were spotted at the forecastle paint store entrance. The alarm was raised and crew alert
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TUG SURYA WIRA 2
INDONESIA: On 25 July, the underway Singapore-flagged tug was SURYA WIRA 2 was boarded at 01-18N 104-41E, approximately 8nm northeast of Tanjung Berakit. Roughly six pirates, in a speed boat, armed with knives, boarded a tug with barge in tow. They enter
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TANKER GUANABARA
INDONESIA: On 10 July, the anchored Singapore-flagged crude oil tanker GUANABARA was boarded at an Indonesia Anchorage. Vessel was boarded and robbed at an undisclosed Indonesian Anchorage.
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CONTAINER SHIP CAPE MAHORN
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.
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robber
container ship MARY SCHULTE
EGYPT: On 31 July, the Liberia-flagged berthed container ship MARY SCHULTE was boarded in the vicinity of 31-10N 029-51E, at Berth No. 49, Alexandria Port. An AB on duty noticed a robber inside the Bosun forward store. He immediately informed the Duty Of
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bulk carrier ATHOS
IVORY COAST: On 31 July, the Cayman Islands-flagged anchored bulk carrier ATHOS was boarded at 05-13N 004-03W, at the Abidjan Anchorage. Robbers boarded the ship at anchor using a long pole with a hook. The crew spotted them and raised the alarm. On hear
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gunboat
chemical tanker HIGH JUPITER
NIGERIA: On 30 July, the Hong Kong-flagged underway chemical tanker HIGH JUPITER was fired upon at 03-31N 006-05E, approximately 45 nm south of Brass. A gunboat claiming to be a Nigerian navy boat called a chemical tanker on VHF and asked details of vess
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two skiffs
LPG tanker
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 approach
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tanker MARE NOSTRUM
INDONESIA: On 2 August, the Italy-flagged anchored tanker MARE NOSTRUM was boarded at 01-06N 103-38E, at the Nipah Anchorage. When a crewmember noticed a robber outside the accommodation area, he immediately retreated into the bridge and informed the dut
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container ship APL LOS ANGELES
PHILIPPINES: On 25 July, the Gibraltar-flagged anchored container ship APL LOS ANGELES was boarded and robbed at an undisclosed port/anchorage.
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container ship HELMUTH RAMBOW
PHILIPPINES: On 21 July, the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged anchored container ship HELMUTH RAMBOW was boarded and robbed at an undisclosed port/anchorage.
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Hijackers
NIGERIA: On 11 August, gunmen hijacked the anchored Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker SP ATLANTA near the port of Lagos. On 13 August, the vessel along with its crew, were released.
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NIGERIA: On 11 August, robbers in a small skiff attempted to board the anchored Liberia-flagged product tanker FPMC 25 at 06-18N 003-26E, at the Lagos Anchorage. Master raised the alarm and mustered the crew, while embarked armed guards fired warning sho
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Three skiffs
Crude oil tanker
ARABIAN SEA: On 4 August, a Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker experienced a suspicious approach approximately 110 nm southeast of Muscat, Oman. Three skiffs containing 3 individuals each, approached at 20 knots. The tanker crew mustered in the citadel an
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INDONESIA:  Cement carrier boarded and robbed 6 December at 0515 LT while anchored in position  01-42S  116-38E, approximately 32 nm south-southwest of Balikpapan. The crew  noticed the robbers escaping with a mooring line and discovered that the forecas
2011-486
DUMAI QUARANTINE ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored tanker. They entered into the accommodation and threatened the duty A/B. Once the robbers escaped, the A/B informed the bridge. All crew alerted and a search
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INDONESIA:  Tanker boarded 10 December at 0340 LT while anchored in position  01-42N 101-29E, approximately 2 nm northeast of Dumai. Three robbers boarded, entered the engine room, took a motorman hostage and stole engine spares before escaping. (IMB)
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45 MILES OFF PANGKOR ISLAND MALAYSIA:  Four pirates in a speed boat attacked and hijacked two fishing vessels carrying out fishing operation. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) received information from the owners and coordinated with the Royal
2011-489
ARABIAN SEA:  Two skiffs approached and fired upon a tanker underway. A ladder was sighted on one of the skiffs. Master made evasive maneuvers while the armed security team onboard fired warning shot. The skiffs slowed down and returned fire resulting in
2011-490
MANILA NORTH ANCHORAGE, PHILIPPINES:  Robbers boarded an anchored ship unnoticed and stole ship's properties and escaped. Later duty A/B on deck patrol noticed padlock to the forward store broken and ship's property stolen. Incident reported to CSO and p
2011-491
INDONESIA:  Six robbers armed with knives boarded a tug towing a barge and took hostage the six crew members. The robbers stole crew personal belongings and cash before escaping in their speed boat.
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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.
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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 th
2011-494
INDONESIA:   Barge boarded on 24 December at 0930 LT while it was being towed by a tug in position 01-10N 103-39E, approximately 15 nm southwest of Singapore, at Western Boarding Ground 'B'. Robbers disguised themselves as merchants in boats attempting t
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INDONESIA:  Chemical tanker boarded and robbed by three people on 25 December at 0100 LT while anchored in position 01-42.4N 101-28.6E, while in the Dumai Inner Anchorage. They entered the engine room through the engine room's skylight door and stole gen
2011-496
ECUADOR:  Container ship boarded by five robbers with long knives on 27 December at 0145 LT while anchored in position 02-21.4S 079-59.9W in the Guayaquil Inner Anchorage. They broke open three containers, but escaped without stealing anything after seei
2011-497
ARABIAN SEA:  Chemical tanker (ENRICO IEVOLI) hijacked by five pirates in one speedboat on 27 December at 0403 UTC while underway in position 18-18N 057-36E, approximately 216 nm northeast of Salalah, Oman. The vessel was transiting from Fujairah, United
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MALACCA STRAIT:  Six robbers armed with knives boarded a tug towing a barge and took hostage the six crew members. The robbers stole crew personal properties and cash before escaping in their speed boat. Vessels are advised to use caution.
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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
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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 sp
2012-206
BANGLADESH: Container ship boarded on 26 June at 22-10N 091-42 E, at Chittagong Anchorage "B". Two pirates armed with knives boarded the anchored vessel following a heavy rain shower. One of the pirates attacked a duty crewman at the aft station, who imm
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ECUADOR: Container ship boarded on 2 July at 02-33S 080-06W, 25 nm southwest of Guayaquil. Two speed boats with six pirates approached and boarded the vessel while underway using hooks attached to ropes and ladders. The Master raised alarm. The crew must
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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 ab
2012-209
NIGERIA: Container ship awaiting berthing instructions was approached on 30 June at 02-38N 006-09E by five armed pirates in a wooden speed boat with two outboard engines. The fired upon the vessel, damaging some bridge windows and equipment. The vessel r
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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 Se
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INDIA: LPG carrier boarded on 4 July at 17-39N 083-23E, at Visakhapatnam anchorage. Six robbers in a long wooden boat with sail and oars came alongside the anchored vessel. Two robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship's properties. The Duty Officer noti
2012-212
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 whil
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NIGERIA: Chemical tanker boarded on 25 June at 05-32N 003-32E. Twelve pirates armed with guns  approached the vessel in a speed boat and boarded. The crew was forced to muster in the mess room, but the Master and Chief Engineer were allowed to remain on
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NIGERIA: On 30 June at 0615 local time, a vessel was fired upon by pirates in 02-40.0N 006-08.3E, but managed to evade the attack.
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SUSPECIOUS CRAFT
GULF OF OMAN: On 22 February, a cargo ship was fired upon at 23-08N 060-49E, approximately 130 nm southeast of Muscat, Oman.
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TANKER MEGACORE PANTHEA
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 s
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TANKER RED RUM
INDONESIA: On 20 February, the LPG tanker RED RUM was boarded at 05-34S 104-35E, at the Teluk Semangka Anchorage. Engine room stores were robbed from the vessel while carrying  out ship-to-ship transfer operations. The robbery was discovered only after d
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BANGLADESH: On 18 February, the tanker JASMINE EXPRESS was boarded at 22-11N 091-46E, at the Chittagong "C" Anchorage. After STS discharge operations, the crew on an anchored tanker while waiting for further instructions discovered that two STS mooring r
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NIGERIA: On 05 March, an LPG tanker was boarded at 06-27N 003-23E, in the vicinity of Lagos, and robbed by pirates.
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VESSEL ARMADA TUAH 22
NIGERIA: On 04 March, the vessel ARMADA TUAH 22 was hijacked at 03-42N 005-39E, approximately 50 nm southwest of Brass. Contact with the vessel's owner was lost and the vessel did not respond to radio calls, and the vessel's AIS was turned off. Unconfirm
2013-65
NIGERIA: On 02 March, a fishing trawler was attacked at 04-07N 005-36E, approximately 25 nm from the Bayelsa Coast. Unconfirmed reports state that the Captain was killed during the attack. The pirates managed to escape, prior to the arrival of the Nigeri
2013-66
TANKER AL BUHAIRA
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, ami
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BAHRAIN: On 04 March, a dhow was fired upon and a crewman was kidnapped approximately 60 nm north of Al Dair. The Bahraini-registered vessel was attacked by four armed men in two boats. The dhow was forced to stop and was dragged from the location of the
2013-68
BULK CARRIER CASTLEGATE
INDONESIA: On 04 March, the bulk carrier CASTLEGATE was boarded at 03-33S 114-26E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. The anchored vessel was boarded by robbers, who stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. Master reported the incident to Port Control.
2013-69
TANKER STOLT RINDO
INDONESIA: On 27 February, the tanker STOLT RINDO was boarded at 01-42N 101-29E, at the Dumai Quarantine Anchorage. The anchored vesel was boarded by robbers, who stole engine spares and escaped unnoticed. The incident was discovered by one of the crew w
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INDONESIA: On 12 March, robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor at the Belawan Anchorage, stole ship's stores, and escaped unnoticed.
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COLOMBIA: On 16 March, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 11-08N 074-16W, at the Puerto Prodeco Anchorage. Duty officer onboard the vessel noticed an unidentified person on the forecastle and immediately advised the deck security guard and port secu
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INDONESIA: On 10 August, the anchored Isle of Man-flagged bulk carrier STAR MANX was boarded at 00-16S 117-36E, at the Samarinda Anchorage. Three robbers in boiler suits boarded the anchored bulk carrier which was waiting to link up with a cargo barge. T
2013-254
Chemical/gas tanker
INDONESIA: On 4 August, the Marshall Islands-flagged anchored chemical/gas tanker GARNET EXPRESS was boarded and robbed at an undisclosed port/anchorage.
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Oil/chemical tanker
INDONESIA: On 30 July, the anchored Marshall Islands-flagged oil/chemical tanker GARNET EXPRESS was boarded and robbed at an undisclosed port/anchorage.
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NIGERIA: On 15 August, the Nigeria-flagged product tanker NORTE was boarded in the Gulf of Guinea. On 17 August, the vessel was reportedly chased by vessels from the Nigerian Navy; to include two Navy ships of destroyer-size, 6 gun boats, and patrol plan
2013-257
NIGERIA: On 15 August, the anchored Marshal Islands-flagged tanker BLUEGREEN TIGRE experienced an attempted boarding in the vicinity of 06-21N 003-28E, at the Lagos  Anchorage. Approximately 8-10 robbers, in a speed boat, attempted to place a hook on the
2013-258
Gunboats
Offshore support vessel
NIGERIA: On 12 August, a Nigeria-flagged offshore support vessel was fired upon approximately 35nm off the Nigerian coast. Two gunboats with approximately 7 - 8 pirates on board fired upon the vessel. A near-by patrol boat responded to the emergency call
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NIGERIA: On 12 August, the anchored Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker SP ATLANTA was hijacked at 06-19N 003-27E, at the Lagos Anchorage. Approximately 11 pirates, armed with guns, boarded and hijacked the chemical tanker at anchor. They stole crew
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BANGLADESH: On 16 August, the anchored Liberia-flagged container ship HENRIETTE SCHULTE was boarded at 22-10N 091-42E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. Four robbers, armed with knives, boarded the anchored container ship. The Officer of the Watch spotted the
2013-261
Trawler
BANGLADESH: On 15 August, a fishing trawler was hijacked, along with the kidnapping of 15 fishermen along the Meghna River. A gang of pirates attacked three trawlers in the Talia Char area. When the fishermen tried to resist the bandits, they opened fire
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Trawlers
BANGLADESH: On 14 August, two fishing trawlers were hijacked, along with the kidnapping of 21 fishermen, along the Meghna River. Local authorities managed to rescue 10 of the kidnapped fishermen soon after the incident.
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BANGLADESH: On 10 August, the anchored Singapore-flagged container ship KOTA HARTA was boarded at 22-09N 091-47E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. Three robbers boarded the ship from the poop deck, using a hook and rope. Upon discovering the robbers, the dut
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INDONESIA: On 2 August, the underway Thailand-flagged product tanker DANAI 6 was boarded at 01-23N 104-30E, approximately 9nm north of Bintan Island. Six pirates, armed with knives and guns, boarded the vessel. The pirates fired at the glass panel of the
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Livestock carrier BRAHMAN EXPRESS
INDONESIA: On 23 August, the Philippines-flagged berthed live stock carrier BRAHMAN EXPRESS was boarded in the vicinity of 03-47N 098-42E, at the Belawan Port. Three robbers, in a motor boat, approached a berthed live stock carrier. Two robbers boarded t
2012-2
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel attacked in 12-24N 046-31E at 1045Z on 19 December. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2012-3
DUMAI INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker unnoticed and entered the engine room. They took hostage the 2nd Engineer and motorman, forced them to open the spare store and tied their hands. The robbers sto
2012-4
GUAYAQUIL DATA PILOT STATION, ECUADOR:  A container vessel was boarded by around 12 robbers while underway. The robbers took hostage the bosun, tied his hands, then opened ten containers and stole contents. Crew alerted the port control and the coast gua
2012-5
CELEBES SEA:  Seven pirates in a small flat bottom boat chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. The vessel enforced anti piracy measures, rigged fire hoses, increased speed, made evasive maneuvers and sounded ship's whistle resulting in th
2012-6
BAY OF BENGAL:  Deck watchman onboard an anchored container vessel noticed three small boats with around 25 robbers near the stern of the vessel with a few robbers onboard as well. He alerted the bridge and secured the accommodation. Seeing alert crew th
2012-7
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 e
2012-8
GULF OF ADEN:  Bulk carrier M/V DELFA chased and fired upon by pirates in noe skiff on 04 Jan at 0200Z near position 13-10N 049-12E, in the Gulf of Aden. Onboard security team fired flares to no effect, they then returned gunfire, causing the skiff to re
2012-9
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirates in a skiff chased and fire upon a bulk carrier underway. Onboard security team fired flares to warn the pirates which were ignored and later only when the security team returned fire the skiff aborted the attack.
2012-10
GULF OF ADEN:  Pirates in a skiff chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. The vessel enforced anti-piracy measures, increased speed and made evasive maneuvers resulting in the pirates moving away.
2012-11
GULF OF ADEN:  Four pirates in a skiff maintained a parallel course with a crude tanker before suddenly increasing speed to 25 knots and coming alongside in an attempt to board. No ladders were seen on the skiff. Master raised the alarm, commenced evasiv
2012-12
GULF OF ADEN:  Merchant vessel attacked in 12-17N 044-10E at 0822Z on 04 Jan. Vessels requested to keep a sharp lookout and exercise extreme caution.
2012-13
ARABIAN SEA:  Six pirates in a skiff approached a bulk carrier underway. Master contacted a warship in the vicinity when the skiff came to a distance of 2.5 miles and the warship advised that a helicopter will be proceeding to the location. Alarm raised,
2012-14
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU:  Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container vessel unnoticed, stole ship stores and escaped. Duty crew noticed the theft during thier routine rounds and raised alarm. Port control informed and a patrol boat sent o
2012-15
HO CHI MINH TERMINAL, VIETNAM:  Duty A/B onboard a berthed container vessel noticed a small boat near the shipside with three robbers attempting to board the vessel. Duty A/B raised alarm resulting in the robbers escaping empty handed. Local security inf
2012-16
85 MILES SOUTH OF BONNY ISLAND, NIGERIA:  About eight pirates armed with AK-47s in a skiff launched from a fishing trawler chased, fired upon and attempted to board a container ship underway. The Master increased speed, took evasive maneuvers and crew mu
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BENIN: Bulk carrier boarded on 17 July at 06-17N 002-28E, Cotonou Anchorage. Two robbers armed with guns boarded the anchored vessel, entered the Master's cabin and stole ship's cash. The robbers escaped in a small wooden boat. No injuries to the crew we
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CONTAINER SHIP OLIVIA
GUINEA: German-flagged container ship OLIVIA boarded on 15 July at 09-13N 013-47W, approximately 22 nm southwest of Conakry. Seven pirates armed with guns and knives boarded the vessel while awaiting berthing instructions. The pirates entered the bridge
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INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 17 July at 01-43N 101-27E, Dumai Anchorage. Seven robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored vessel, threatened the ship's crew with knives,broke the padlocks to three stores, and attempted to steal ship's property.
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MOZAMBIQUE: Robbers boarded a container vessel at berth, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed.  Master informed port authorities and local agent. All crew safe.
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COLOMBIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 31 July at 03-49N 077-09W, Buenaventura Anchorage. Three robbers in a black motor boat boarded the anchored vessel and broke the padlocks on the forecastle paint locker and forward stores. The duty crew spotted the robbe
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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 pirate
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INDONESIA: Tanker boarded on 22 July at 01-06N 103-28E, Karimun Transhipment Anchorage. Robbers in a long wooden boat boarded the anchored tanker and entered the engine room. The engine room crew notified the bridge and the alarm was raised. The Third En
2012-222
BARGE/TUGBOAT
MALACCA STRAIT: Barge robbed sometime between 13 and 20 July while being tow by a tug between Penang, Malaysia and Pasir Gudang Port, Malaysia. Upon arrival, shipyard representatives inspected the barge and informed the Master that cargo on the barge's d
2012-223
TUG WITH BARGE
MALAYSIA: Tug towing a barge hijacked on 27 July between Kudat Port, Malaysia and Bangi Island, Sabah, Malaysia. Pirates in a speed boat attacked the tug and forced the twelve  crewmembers into a life raft and set them adrift. The hijackers sailed the tu
2012-224
NIGERIA: A container ship awaiting berthing instructions was approached by five armed pirates in a wooden speed boat with two outboard engines. As the pirates approached, they fired upon the vessel damaging some bridge windows and equipment. The vessel r
2012-225
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 sound
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TANKER ORANGE STARS
GULF OF ADEN: On 14 March, the underway tanker ORANGE STARS experienced a suspicious approach at 13-39N 050-48E, approximately 107 nm south-southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Four suspicious dhows along with skiffs were noticed nearby the vessel. From this
2013-73
BULK CARRIER KILIAN S
INDONESIA: On 14 March, the anchored bulk carrier KILIAN S was boarded at 01-40S 116-39E, approximately 25 nm SSW of the Balikpapan Port. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. The alert duty seaman spotted the robbers attempting to ent
2013-74
CARGO SHIP OCEAN CHARGER
IVORY COAST: On 24 March, the berthed cargo ship OCEAN CHARGER was boarded in the vicinity of 05-17N 004-01W, at the Abidjan Port. Shore security guard onboard the vessel noticed two robbers at the aft mooring station. He immediately informed the Duty Of
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EGYPT: On 26 March, a berthed container ship was boarded at 31-14N 032-18E, at the Port Said West Terminal. Six robbers in a boat armed with knives came alongside. Four robbers boarded the vessel and injured an onboard security guard. The robbers stole s
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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
2013-77
CONYAINER SHIP JPO SAGITTARIUS
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 w
2013-78
INDONESIA: On 27 March, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 03-56 N 098-47E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship's stores from forecastle bosun store and escaped. The theft was discovered after the robbers had left the
2013-79
INDONESIA: On 26 March, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 03-40S 114-26E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel and were noticed by the alert duty crew, who informed the Duty Officer. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Upon seeing the al
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INDONESIA: On 25 March, an anchored cargo ship was boarded at 01-42N 101-27E, at the Dumai Inner Anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives and guns boarded the vessel, took four duty crew members hostage and tied their hands with rope. Two of the hostage
2013-81
CONTAINER SHIP CAPE NORVIEGA
INDONESIA: On 24 March, a container ship CAPE NORVIEGA was boarded at 05-59S 106-54E, at the Tanjung Priok Anchorage. During routine rounds, the ship's crew found the steering gear room open and it was discovered that some items inside the store were mis
2013-82
INDONESIA: Five robbers armed with long knives in a small boat boarded the tanker from the starboard quarter using a rope. The watchman was tied up with ropes and was found when the forward watchman went to relieve him. The Duty Officer was immediately i
2013-83
TANKER NORD OPTIMISER
BANGLADESH: On 22 March, the anchored tanker NORD OPTIMISER was boarded at 22-15N 091-44E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. Robbers boarded the vessel during anchoring operations. They stole ship's stores and properties before escaping. Port authorities, Coa
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INDONESIA: On 23 August, the Marshall Islands-flagged anchored bulk carrier TEQUILA SUNRISE was boarded at 01-15S 117-36E, at the Samarinda Working Anchorage. The Deck Cadet on duty noticed the forward store had been forced open. He immediately informed
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INDONESIA: On 23 August, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 00-16S 117-36E, at the Muara Berau Anchorage. Five robbers, armed with knives, boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Three of the robbers caught the duty crewman, threatened him with a knife on
2013-268
NIGERIA: On 4 September, an underway chemical tanker was fired upon at position 04-11N 005-34E, 20 nm south of Pennington Oil Terminal. A speed boat approached the chemical tanker with intent to board. The duty officer raised the alarm, alerted the crew
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CONTAINER SHIP NADIR
BANGLADESH: On 27 August, the anchored Marshall Islands-flagged container ship NADIR was boarded while at position 22-11N 091-42E, Chittagong Anchorage. Approximately 16 robbers in two boats approached the ship. Five robbers armed with long knives boarde
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PRODUCT TANKER ST. MICHAELIS
BANGLADESH: On 4 August, the anchored Hong Kong-flagged product tanker ST. MICHAELIS was boarded at 22-11N 091-41E, at the Chittagong Anchorage. While at anchor, robbers boarded the vessel from astern. When the alarm was raised, the crew locked itself in
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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
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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 cu
2013-273
BARGE M3320
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
2013-274
PRODUCT TANKER MORESBY 9
INDONESIA: On 17 August, the anchored Honduras-flagged product tanker MORESBY 9 was boarded at 01-20N 104-16E, approximately 1.83 nm southeast of Teluk Ramunia. While at anchor, 10 robbers armed with machetes, wearing face masks, approached the vessel, i
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BULK CARRIER KAYU EBONI
INDONESIA: On 16 August, the anchored Panama-flagged bulk carrier KAYU EBONI was boarded at 00-16S 117-36 E, at the Muara Berau Anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored bulk carrier. Three of the robbers caught the duty crewman, thr
2013-276
CHEMICAL TANKER FEN
INDONESIA: On 16 September, a berthed chemical tanker FEN was boarded by a single robber at position 07-09S 112-40E, Gresik Port. The robber boarded the ship while the crew was busy connecting the cargo hoses. The robber broke into the paint store and st
2012-17
IVORY COAST:  Two robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored container ship. They took hostage the duty watchman, stole his radio, ship's stores and escaped. The watchman informed the bridge who raised the alarm. Port control informed.
2012-18
LAGOS, NIGERIA:  Around ten pirates armed with guns boarded a drifting chemical tanker. The pirates destroyed the communication equipment, stole ship's cash and properties, crew's cash and belongings and escaped. One crew member was injured during the in
2012-19
JAKARTA ROADS, INDONESIA:  Around seven armed robbers boarded an anchored container ship. Duty watchman found the steering gear door open and entered to investigate. The robbers caught the watchman, took him hostage, covered his eyes with plastic and sto
2012-20
Naval Auxiliary Ship
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 attem
2012-21
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 14-51N 056-03E at 0943Z on 12 Jan. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2012-22
PIPE LAYER
93 MILES OFF SOCOTRA ISLAND, YEMEN:  Armed pirates in a skiff approached a pip layer vessel underway. The armed security team onboard showed their weapons and made their presence known. The pirates aborted the approach and moved away.
2012-23
BALIKPAPAN INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a tanker via the anchor chain. They were spotted by the duty A/B who reported to the bridge duty officer. Alarm raised. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped in th
2012-24
ARABIAN SEA:  Lookouts onboard a tanker underway noticed six pirates in a skiff approaching their vessel at a distance of 3.5 miles. At a distance of around 300 meters the onboard unarmed security team engaged the skiff with the LRAD and the non-essentia
2012-25
GULF OF GUINEA:  A suspicious boat approached a drifting bulk carrier. Duty crew spotted the boat and raised alarm. The boat closed onto and fired upon the vessel. All crew retreated into the citadel. After nearly 12 hours the crew emerged from the citad
2012-26
BINTAN ISLAND, INDONESIA:  Four robbers wearing masks, armed with choppers and knives in a boat approached an anchored container ship. Two of the robbers attempted to board the ship by climbing the anchor chain. Duty crew noticed the robbers and informed
2012-27
CALLAO ANCHORAGE, PERU:  Six robbers armed with long knives attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain. Alert crew noticed the robbers, raised alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers aborted the attempted boardi
2012-28
ADANG BAY ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Five robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the forecastle while duty were busy tending to cargo operations. When duty crew returned to forecastle, he saw two robbers who pushed him and escaped in a waiting boat. On
2012-29
ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel attacked in 15-02N 058-14E at 0814Z on 16 January. Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
2012-30
MERCHANT VESSEL/LIFERAFTS
CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH:  While waiting at anchorage for STS operations, the duty crew onboard noticed two liferafts on Portside missing. The incident was reported to local authorities through local agents.
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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
2012-227
EGYPT: Bulk carrier was robbed on 21 July at 31-09N 029-48E, El Dekheila Port. Six robbers in two boats approached the berthed vesel during cargo operations. Without boarding, the robbers cut and escaped with four mooring line eyes. The vessel remained a
2012-228
BARGE JACSON 33
NIGERIA: Accommodation barge JACSON 33 boarded on 4 August, at approximately 35 nm off the coast of Bonny, Nigeria. The offshore supply and support barge employed six Nigerian Naval personnel as an onboard security team. During the pre-dawn attack, an un
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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
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INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 6 August at 06-00S 106-53E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta. Four robbers boarded the anchored vessel, broke into the aft store and stole ship's property. Duty O/S noticed the robbers, raised the alarm, and pursued the
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INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded on 2 August at 1-43.5N 101-26.0E, Dumai Anchorage. Five robbers armed with long machetes and knives boarded the anchored chemical tanker. Three crewmembers were taken hostage and had their hands tied. The robbers stole
2012-232
INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded on 28 July at 07-11S 112-43E, Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya. Two robbers armed with knives boarded the berthed vessel and stole ship's property. Later, the crew found the robbers and recovered the stolen items.
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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
2012-234
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 not
2012-235
BANGLADESH: Container ship boarded on 9 August at 22-09N 091-44E, Chittagong Inner Anchorage. A gang of approximately 10 robbers armed with long knives boarded the anchored vessel from the stern, captured one crewmember and threatened him with their kniv
2012-236
INDIAN OCEAN: At 0600Z on 10 August, a vessel was attacked from a dhow in 03-22S 083-12E, but managed to evade a hijacking.
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GUINEA: Cargo vessel boarded on 21 August at 8-50N 013-58W, approximately 23 nm southwest of Conakry Port. Seven armed robbers in a fast boat boarded the anchored vessel during heavy rain. Six of the robbers boarded the vessel and entered the bridge by b
2012-238
BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded on 17 August at 21-52N 091-41E, Kutubdia Anchorage.  An unknown number of robbers boarded the anchored vessel,stole ship's stores and escape unnoticed. The theft was later discovered by a duty crewman while making rounds.
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BULK CARRIER GLOBAL ANDES
INDONESIA: On 21 March, the anchored bulk carrier GLOBAL ANDES was boarded at 07-05S 112-39E, at the Gresik Inner Anchorage. Four robbers boarded the bulk carrier, forced their way into the forward store, and stole ship's property. When noticed by the cr
2013-85
TANKER SEA HERMES
NIGERIA: On 30 March, the tanker SEA HERMES was fired upon at 03-57N 006-41E, approximately 22 nm ssw of Bonny. A small skiff containing 8 to 10 pirates was sighted fast approaching the tankers starboard bow. Master and Duty Officer flashed a light and s
2013-86
CARGO SHIP ALPHA KIRAWIRA
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 securit
2013-87
BULK CARRIER SHER E PUNJAB
INDONESIA: On 3 April, an anchored bulk carrier SHER E PUNJAB was boarded at 01-43S 116-38E at the Adang Bay Anchorage. Two robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded the vessel from the forecastle and held a duty crewman hostage at knifepoint. The Duty
2013-88
TUG BOURBON LIBERTY 308
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.
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BANGLADESH: On 25 March, three fishing trawlers were hijacked in the vicinity of 21-26N 091-35E, approximately 20 nm off the coast of Cox's Bazaar. A gang of 20 to 25 pirates attacked the 34 fishermen onboard the three trawlers. The crews were beaten, sh
2013-90
VESSEL SEA PIONEER
MALDIVES: Vessel SEA PIONEER reported possible mothership activity in 07-40.1N 074-14.5E.
2013-91
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 proceed
2013-92
TANKER NEW CENTURY
INDIA: On 05 April, the tanker NEW CENTURY experienced an attempted boarding at 17-39N 083-24E, at the Visakhapatnam Anchorage. Seven robbers in three fishing boats approached the anchored vessel. Two robbers managed to reach the ship's rail using hooks
2013-93
BULK CARRIER WESTGATE
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.
2013-94
TANKER MAERSK BERING
INDONESIA: On 06 April, robbers boarded the anchored tanker MAERSK BERING at 03-56N 098-41E, at the Belawan Anchorage and stole items from the vessel. The robbery was reported to authorities and local agent, who laterr informed the Master that the robber
2013-95
TANKER GARDEN CITY RIVER
INDONESIA: On 04 April, robbers boarded the anchored crude oil tanker GARDEN CITY RIVER at 01-42N 101-29E, at the Dumai Anchorage. The robbers stole engine spares and escaped unnoticed. The theft was not detected until the following day when bare foot pr
2013-96
CHEMICAL TANKER IVER EXACT
INDONESIA: On 03 April, four men in a small boat approached the anchored chemical tanker IVER EXACT at 01-42N 101-25E, at the Dumai Anchorage. Upon detecting the boat, the duty officer shouted at them using loudhailer and flashed a light. The watchman bl
2013-97
INDONESIA: On 29 March, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at 01-11S 117-16E, at the Belawan Anchorage. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel and stole  ship's stores from the forecastle store. They were spotted by the crew and the alar
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INDONESIA: On 15 September, anchored chemical tanker CARTOLA was boarded by four robbers at position 01-04N 103-38E Nipah Anchorage. Duty crew noticed four robbers on the poop deck. Duty officer was informed, alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing alerte
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Unknown boarder
PANAMA: On 31 August, an anchored catamaran experienced an attempted boarding at position 09-38N 079-34E, Isla Grande Anchorage. Vessel¿s owner heard voices outside the boat while anchored late at night and investigated.  He found one person attempting
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INDONESIA: On 23 September, robbers boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Armada Ali at position 01-07N 103-37E, Nipah Anchorage. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker during transfer operations. Duty crewmen challenged the rob
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Offshore supply tug
MALAYSIA: On 23 September, underway offshore supply tug JM DAMAI experienced a boarding at position 04-52N 104-05 E, approximately 22 nm east-northeast of Pulau Tenggul. Eight pirates wearing masks armed with a hand gun and long knives in a high speed cr
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Bulk freighter
INDONESIA: On 21 September, anchored bulk freighter USOLIE was boarded at position 00-16S 117-41E, Samarinda Anchorage. Ten robbers armed with knives and steel bars boarded the ship during cargo operations. They took hostage a duty crewman conducting rou
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INDONESIA: On 1 October at 0355 local time, four robbers in a wooden boat approached and boarded an anchored chemical tanker at position 01-10N 103-58 E, the Batam Anchorage. When a crewmember noticed the robbers, he raised the alarm and the crew mustere
2013-283
INDONESIA: On 27 September at 1440 local time, five robbers in a wooden boat approached an anchored tanker at position 3-58N 98-45E, Belawan Anchorage. One robber managed to board via the hawse pipe. When the duty seaman noticed the robber, he raised ala
2013-284
INDONESIA: On 21 September, at 2230 local time, duty crew on board an anchored tanker in the Jakarta Anchorage noticed five robbers disembarking the vessel and escaping in a small unlit boat  near the stern.  The alarm was raised and all crew mustered.
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GRENADA: On 6 October between 0145 and 0430, perpetrator(s) boarded sailing vessel SOULMATIE in Prickly Bay by Calabash beach. The owners were not present when the incident occurred, but found the perpetrator(s) forced open the locked companionway and st
2013-286
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 3 October at 2040, a group of men with machetes boarded sailing vessel RAINBOW off Union Island at Frigate Island. They attacked the two people onboard; one of whom fought off the attackers. Local rescue, Coast Guard, a
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TOBAGO: On 26 September at 0100, four men boarded a cruising catamaran in Bloody Bay. A crewmember was restrained and threatened with a pistol while the captain attempted to  repel the men and was hit with the flat side of his own machete. Another captai
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ITALY: On 23 September, robbers stole a dinghy from the owners of an anchored sailing vessel at Portopalo di Capo Passero in Sicily had used to access the pier. The owners returned the  next morning to file a police report.
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GULF OF OMAN:  Petroleum Tanker HAPPY BIRD fired upon by pirates in two skiffs on 12 January near position 14-51N 056-03E, approximately 170 nm southeast of Salalah, Oman. Onboard security team returned fire, prompting skiffs to break off attack and depa
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DUAMI INNER AHCNORAGE, INDONESIA:  Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. They entered the engine room, tied up the duty engineer and stole ship's stores. They took the duty engineer to the stern and disembarked into a waiting boat. N
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MANILA ANCHORAGE, PHILIPPINES:  A container ship at anchor was boarded by a group of people  via the anchor chain. When bosun went forward to heave up anchor he noticed the hawse pipe cover open and small boat moving away from the ship. On investigating
2012-34
DUMAI INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Armed robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker and held the duty motor man as hostage. The duty engineer noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers esc
2012-35
CHITTAGONG OUTER ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH:  Duty watchman onboard an anchored bulk carrier heard a small boat apprach the vessel. He then noticed movement on the forecastle deck and informed the duty officer. On reaching the forcastle the duty watchman and
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DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA:  Two skiffs with five pirates in each skiff approached a chemical tanker underway. Vessel enforced anti-piracy measures, increased speed, deployed security team. When skiff approached closer to the vessel, the security team fired
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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 f
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ARABIAN SEA:  Pirates in skiffs approached a LPG tanker underway. The tanker enforced anti-piracy measures, sent distress message and ordered armed guards to standby. When skiffs approached closer than 1000 meters, warning shots were fired and the skiffs
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KANDLA ANCHORAGE, INDIA:  Ten robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship, stole ship stores and escaped unnoticed.
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GULF OF ADEN:  Five armed pirates boarded and hijacked a Dhow and took her eight crew members as hostage. The pirates released fire crew members at Ras Hafoon and maintained control over the remaining three crew and the Dhow.
2012-41
INDIAN OCEAN:  A general cargo ship underway noticed a mother ship lowering a skiff. The skiff with five armed pirates was seen approaching the vessel. The onboard armed security team fired warning flares which were ignored by the skiff. As the skiff app
2012-42
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'
2012-43
MAKASSAR STRAIT:  Bulk carrier boarded on 28 January by four robbers armed with a gun and knives while anchored at position 01-43S 116-38E, Adang Bay Anchorage. The robbers tried to attack a nearby deckhand, who managed to escape and inform the duty offi
2012-44
GULF OF TONKIN:  Container ship boarded on 27 January by eight robbers armed with long knives while anchored at position 20-38N 106-53E, Haiphong Anchorage. The robbers took the duty deckhand hostage and forced him into the bosun stores locker and tied h
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INDIAN OCEAN: Vessel attacked in 01-16N 058-07E at 170952Z August.
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NIGERIA: Pirates armed with AK-47 assault rifles approached and boarded an anchored barge.  They opened fire, killing two naval security officers and injuring two crew members. The pirates stole vessels property and cash and escaped. Incident was reporte
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GUINEA: Armed pirates attacked and boarded a cargo vessel. All crew members immediately took shelter in the citadel. The pirates damaged bridge windows, ransacked crew cabins, stole cash and personal effects, and escaped. Master contacted Conakry Port Co
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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
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TANKER ENERGY CENTURION
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 ta
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INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 28 August at 00-15S 117-35E, Muara Berau  anchorage. An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel.
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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.
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SINGAPORE: Tug boarded on 17 August at 01-04N 103-42E, Singapore Strait. An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel.
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INDONESIA: Tug boarded on 23 July at 01-14N 103-0 E, Singapore Strait. An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel.
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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 a
2012-249
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,
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TANKER ABU DHABI STAR
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.
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INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded on 4 September at 01-04N 104-08E, Kabil Port anchorage. Four robbers boarded the berthed vessel and entered the engine room, where a crewman confronted them. One of the robbers assaulted the crewman, who then retreated
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INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 2 September at 00-13S 117-35E, Muara Berau Anchorage. Five robbers in a speed boat approached and boarded the anchored vessel, broke into the paint and boatswain stores and stole ship's stores and properties. The master
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INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 31 August at 00-13S 117-35E, Muara Berau Anchorage. An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel.
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NIGERIA: Armed pirates attacked and boarded a supply ship underway. at 3-57.3N 5-21.0E, about 57 nm WSW of Brass.
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ECUADOR: On 14 April, a cargo ship under pilotage was boarded at 02-18S 079-55W, at Guayaquil. A group of armed robbers in a boat approached and boarded a container ship departing from the berth. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered in the accommod
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TANKER UNIQUE GUARDIAN
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 heari
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TANKER CAP THEODORA
GULF OF GUINEA: On 16 April, the underway tanker CAP THEODORA was fired upon at 01-48N 006-46E approximately 36 nm west-northwest of Principe Island. The crew raised the alarm, activated the SSAS, initiated distress signals, and started the fire pump. Cr
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CARGO SHIP RMS BAERL
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 the
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BULK CARRIER DENSA JAGUAR
INDONESIA: On 13 April, the berthed bulk carrier DENSA JAGUAR was boarded at 07-05S 112-39E, at the Surabaya Port. Three robbers in a small boat armed with long knives approached the berthed ship. Duty A/B noticed the robbers, informed the D/O and retrea
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CARGO SHIP SHAMROCK
COLOMBIA: On 16 April, the anchored cargo ship SHAMROCK was boarded at 10-22N 075-33 W, at the Cartagena Inner Anchorage. The Officer of the Watch (OOW) observed a boat with several persons maneuvering in the vicinity of the vessel. Two watchmen were sen
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CARGO SHIP MAERSK NIENBURG
ECUADOR: On 15 April, the cargo ship MAERSK NIENBURG under pilotage was boarded at 02-18S  079-55W, at Guayaquil. A group of armed robbers in a boat approached and boarded a container ship departing from the berth. The alarm was raised and the crew muste
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BULK CARRIER CONDOR
LIBYA: On 01 April, the underway bulk carrier CONDOR experienced a suspicious approach at 34-50N 014-40E, approximately 133nm North-northeast of Tripoli. A group of boats were discovered off the ship's port side. Security team took "shooting" position. C
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CARGO SHIP BOSUN
NIGERIA: On 24 April, the underway cargo ship BOSUN was fired upon at 03-51N 005-40E, approximately 32 nm off the Niger Delta. The 3rd Officer observed one skiff approaching the vessel. The pirate's skiff approached from the starboard abeam, increased sp
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BANGLADESH: Between 14 and 15 September, robbers kidnapped 65 fishermen from their vessels from the sea and in the Sundarbans, near Dublar Char. The robbers looted fish and nets worth about $12,846, and demanded a ransom of approximately $1,285 for each
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Product tanker SKS DONGGANG
INDONESIA: On 7 October at 0342 local time, four robbers with knives boarded  product tanker SKS DONGGANG performing ship-to-ship transfer (STS) operations near position 01-08N 103-25E, Karimun Transhipment Area. One robber remained in their boat. Anothe
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INDONESIA: On 7 October at 0345 local time, five robbers boarded anchored tanker PIONEER EXPRESS during STS operations near position 01-08N 103-25E, Karimun Transhipment Anchorage. Robbers boarded via the poop deck and attempted to enter the accommodatio
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INDONESIA: On 6 October at 0410 local time, six robbers dressed in black boarded anchored tanker ARMADA ALI near position 01-09N 103-35E Nipah anchorage and tried to enter the accommodation area. The alert duty officer raised the alarm and sounded the sh
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INDONESIA: On 6 October at 0242 local time, robbers attempted to board an anchored tanker that was preparing for STS operations near position 01-09N 103-35E, Nipah anchorage. The duty crewmember noticed suspicious boats near aft of the vessel. As he appr
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INDONESIA: On 5 October at 0040 local time, robbers with knives boarded anchored tanker HS CARMEN that was awaiting cargo operations near position 08-10S 117-33E, Santan anchorage. The duty crew noticed movements at the forecastle, informed the bridge, a
2013-295
INDONESIA: On 26 September at 0200 local time, eight robbers armed with knives boarded anchored bulk carrier ROSALIA D'AMATO at position 01-02S 117-15E, the the Samarinda Anchorage. They stole ship's stores and departed.
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SINGAPORE: On 22 September at 0735, crew onboard underway tug BUDGET 17 in the Malacca Strait TSS Westbound Lane notice multiple people onboard the barge in tow BUDGET 27 that were stealing iron scrap metal pieces. There were three small boats in the vic
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INDONESIA: On 11 September, four robbers boarded a tanker engaged in STS operations at Nipah anchorage via the poop deck. The alert crewmembers deterred the robbers; the robbers then retreated. The port authorities were notified of the incident by radio
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FISHING VESSELS TARA 1 AND OMI 5
SURINAME: On 1 October at 1100, fishing vessels TARA 1 and OMI 5 were attacked near Coronie in the Corentyne River. Five masked men armed with cutlasses attacked the TARA 1, threw two tied-up fishermen overboard, and kidnapped a third. They destroyed the
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MOZAMBIQUE: On 15 October at 2050 local time, three robbers with knives approached a berthed container ship in a small wooden boat near position 19-49S 034-50E, Berth Number Five in Beira Port. One of the robbers boarded the ship and was noticed. The ala
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BANGLADESH: On 9 October, unidentified individuals fired at two fishing trawlers in the Bay of Bengal near Charfashion Upazila. They hijacked a fishing trawler and kidnapped 21 fishermen onboard. Twenty-two fishermen jumped into the sea and were later re
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BRAZIL:  Bulk carrier experienced an attempted boarding on 27 January while at anchor at  00-02N 050-59W, Macapa Anchorage, Amazon River, Brazil. The deck watch crew noticed four robbers climbing up the anchor chain and trying to remove the hawse pipe co
2012-46
COLOMBIA:  Container ship chased on 26 January by three suspected armed pirates while underway near position 02-26N 079-18W, approximately 45 miles from Tumaco, Colombia. The suspected pirates were described as wearing "black military style uniforms". Th
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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 midsh
2012-48
BATAM OUTER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA:  Robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed.
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MANILA MICT ANCHORAGE, PHILIPPINES:  A duty crew onboard an anchored container ship waiting for pilot was taken hostage by robbers using a long knife. They tied up the duty crew, hit him and stole ship's stores. Another crew approaching the anchor statio
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INDIAN OCEAN:  Pirates in two white colored skiffs approached a chemical tanker uderway. OOW informed the Master who raised teh alarm and activated anti-piracy measures. As the skiffs approached, the onboard security team fired warning shots which were i
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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.
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VLCC
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. On
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ARABIAN SEA:  Merchant vessel hijacked in 13-32N 058-36E on 8 February at 1438Z. Vessels are advised to keep 100 miles clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
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GHANA:  Offshore tug boarded by four robbers on 9 February while berthed at position 04-53N 001-45W, Takoradi Port. The robbers, armed with long knives, threatened duty watchman and stole ship's stores, and escaped in a waiting canoe. No crew injuries an
2012-55
ARABIAN SEA:  Bulk carrier hijacked on 7 February while underway near position 16-03N 062-26E, approximately 520 miles off Socotra Island, Yemen. UKMTO was first notified about the potential hijacking when the vessel owner informed them that he could not
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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.
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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.
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BENIN:  Product tanker boarded on 9 February while adrift, awaiting orders, near position  04-57 N  002-16 E, approximately 83 nm South of Cotonou. Pirates boarded and hijacked the ship and sailed to an unknown location. Awaiting further reporting. (IMB)
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INDONESIA: Bulk carrier boarded on 31 August at 01-42N 10127E, Dumai Anchorage. Three armed robbers carrying long knives approached and boarded the anchored vessel.The robbers took several crew members hostage but other crew members who saw the boarding
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NIGERIA: Oil tanker fired upon while underway on 9 September at 06-09N 002-53E, approximately 34 nm southwest of Lagos during voyage from Lome to Lagos. An unknown number of pirates fired several shots at the vessel in an attempt to board. Non-essential
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INDIA: Chemical tanker hijacked on 7 September  near 21-40N 088-01E, Sagar Anchorage, Haldia. Four armed robbers carrying knives and rods boarded the anchored vessel from the aft. Duty crew members spotted the robbers and immediately informed the Chief O
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INDONESIA: Container ship boarded on 11 September at 03-54N 098-46E, at Belawan Anchorage. Five robbers approached the anchored vessel in a small boat. Two robbers boarded the vessel and broke into the forward storeroom, stealing ship's property. Upon se
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INDONESIA: LPG tanker boarded on 8 September at 05-34S 104-36E, at Teluk Semangka Anchorage. Five armed robbers carrying sticks boarded the vessel from a small fishing boat. A duty crew member noticed the robbers and informed the bridge, who raised the a
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INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded on 3 September at 03-55N 098-46E, at Belawan Anchorage. Six armed robbers carrying guns and knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker using hook attached to a bamboo pole. A crewman noticed the robbers and attempted to
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NIGERIA: A large group of heavily armed pirates boarded a drifting chemical tanker. The crew shut down and disabled all machinery, retreated into the citadel, and contacted their owners for assistance. Upon receipt of this distress message, the IMB Pirac
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CONGO: Robbers boarded an anchored supply ship and broke into various store rooms, stole ship's stores and properties and escaped Unnoticed. The theft was later noticed by the duty crew on security rounds. Incident reported to Port Authority.
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INDONESIA: Four masked robbers in a small boat armed with guns and knives approached and boarded a tug towing a barge. They took hostage all crew members, tied them up and stole cash and personal belongings before escaping. Master reported the incident t
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CAMEROON: LPG tanker boarded on 8 September at 04-03N 009-41E, Douala Port Facility. The ship was boarded while the shore security watch was on a break. The robbers took the deck cadet hostage, and stole ship's stores. Before escaping, they released the
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BANGLADESH: Bulk carrier boarded on 19 September at 22-15N 91-45E, at Chittagong Anchorage. Two armed robbers carrying knives boarded the ship while at anchor and held a crew member hostage at knifepoint. Four additional robbers boarded the ship via the
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HAITI: Cargo ship was boarded on 21 September at 18-09N 072-01W, Port-Au-Prince. The anchored vessel was boarded by three armed robbers carrying machetes. A watchman conducting routine rounds discovered the robbers on the forecastle. The robbers attacked
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CONTAINER SHIP HANSA MARBURG
NIGERIA: On 22 April, the container ship HANSA MARBURG was boarded at 02-31N 006-50E, approximately 133nm South of Port Harcourt. Armed pirates boarded a container ship underway. They kidnapped four crew members and escaped. No injuries were reported to
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OIL TANKER CAP THEODORA
GULF OF GUINEA: On 22 April, the crude oil tanker CAP THEODORA was attacked near position 03-06N 007-08E, approximately 77 nm south of Bonny, Nigeria. During this attack, the vessel was approached by a speedboat with five or six men on board while underw
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CARGO SHIP CORINTH
CONGO: On 18 April, the anchored cargo ship CORINTH experienced an attempted  boarding at 04-44S 011-48E, at the Pointe Noire Anchorage. Three robbers in a small boat  approached and attempted to board an anchored ship. Alert duty crew spotted the robber
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TANKER LEON DIAS
NIGERIA: On 13 April, the tanker LEON DIAS was boarded at 03-48N  006-25E, approximately 30nm Southeast of Brass. Vessel issued a distress signal, reported being under attack, and boarded by pirates. Although no further details are available; it is presu
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SUPPLY VESSEL GYRE, ESCORT BOAT BLUE JAY
NIGERIA: On 13 April, the offshore supply vessel GYRE and escort boat BLUE JAY were fired upon at 04-43N  008-20E, approximately 5nm South of Parrot Island. A fast boat was spotted moving on intercept course towards the OSV. Escort boat, Blue Jay, interc
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TANKER NADIYA MELISENDE
INDONESIA: On 24 April, the underway tanker NADIYA MELISENDE was boarded at 01-17N 104-50E, approximately 16 nm north-northeast of Bintan Island. Pirates armed with a gun and knives boarded a product tanker and robbed the crew of cash money, personal bel
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TANKER AD PHOENIX
INDONESIA: On 23 April, the underway tanker AD PHOENIX was boarded at 01-19N 104-47E, approximately 15 nm north-northeast of Bintan Island. Five pirates armed with a pistol and long knives, in a high speed wooden craft, approached and boarded the asphalt
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BULK CARRIER IVS MAGPIE
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 pro
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SUPPLY SHIP NOR CHIEF
EGYPT: On 28 March, the anchored supply ship NOR CHIEF was boarded at 31-14N 032-18E, at the Port Said Anchorage. While anchored, four robbers boarded the ship. Two duty AB's conducting security checks discovered the robbers on the main deck. Upon seeing
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CARGO SHIP WEHR BLANKENESE
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.
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BULK CARRIER CRANE
BANGLADESH: On 01 April, the bulk carrier CRANE was boarded at 22-15N  091-44E, at the Chittagong Anchorage `A'. The vessel was attacked while discharging. During a routine patrol of vessel by ship staff, approx. 6 robbers armed with long knives were fou
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TANKER ISLAND SPLENDOR
SOMALIA: On 11 October at 0918 UTC, pirates in two skiffs fired upon the tanker ISLAND SPLENDOR approximately 237 nm east of Hobyo. The master raised the alarm, sounded the ship's whistle, increased speed, and mustered the crew. The armed embarked securi
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BANGLADESH: On 9 October, unidentified individuals boarded a trawler in the bay near the Tin Char area and stole goods, including fish fries (small fish) worth between $8,992 to $10,277.
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CHEMICAL TANKER NORD NIGHTINGALE
INDONESIA: On 12 October at 2000 local time, three robbers in a small boat approached and boarded anchored chemical tanker NORD NIGHTINGALE near position 06-10S 106-48E, Jakarta Tanker Anchorage. The alert duty crew noticed the robbers and shouted at the
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OIL PRODUCT TANKER DANAI 4
MALAYSIA: On 10 October at 0530 local time, nine hijackers wearing masks and carrying guns boarded underway oil product tanker DANAI 4 with a speedboat 20 nm southeast of Pulau Aur. They hijacked the tanker, took the crew hostage, and destroyed all the c
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BULK CARRIER PORT HAINAN
INDONESIA: On 10 October at 0315 local time, five robbers with long knives boarded anchored bulk carrier PORT HAINAN near position 01-57N 118-05E, Muara Berau anchorage, Samarinda. They held one crewmember hostage while they broke into storage and stole
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: On 20 October, a moored LPG tanker was boarded by two robbers at position 18-24N  070-01W, Rio Haina Refidomsa. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers lowering the rescue boat engine to a waiting escape boat. Alarm sounded and the robber
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GUYANA: On 19 October, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded by four robbers armed with knives at position 06-48N 058-10W, Georgetown Port. The robbers threatened the duty crewman on the forecastle deck, slapped him and forced him to open the forecastle s
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Offshore supply vessel
NIGERIA: During the early hours of 23 October, pirates attacked the U.S.-flagged offshore supply vessel C RETRIEVER near Brass and kidnapped the captain and chief engineer, both      U.S. citizens.
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INDIA: On 20 October, an anchored tanker was boarded by three robbers at position 17-36N 083-26E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage. The robbers were able to steal ship's stores and  escape when spotted by crewmembers on duty.
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INDONESIA: On 22 October, an anchored chemical tanker was boarded from the stern by four armed robbers at position 01-42N 101-26E, Dumai Inner Anchorage. Alert deck watch crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, which caused the robbers to flee emp
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INDIA: On 22 October, an anchored LPG tanker was boarded by seven armed robbers at position 22-49N 070-06E, Kandla Anchorage. They forced open the forward storeroom and stole ship's property. Duty crewman on watch noticed the robbers and raised the alarm
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INDONESIA: On 22 October, an anchored chemical tanker was boarded at position 03-47N 098-46E, Belawan Anchorage. Duty crew on routine rounds notice the mid-ship storeroom lock broken and ship stores stolen. Port authorities were informed. Robbers escaped
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INDONESIA: On 19 October, Six robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain at position 00-14S 117-33E, Muara Berau Anchorage. The robbers took hostage two duty watchmen, tied them up, and stole their personal belon
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INDONESIA:  General cargo ship boarded on 10 February while anchored at position  07-06 S 112-39 E, Gresik Port Inner Anchorage. The robbers managed to steal ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. Incident reported to port authorities. (IMB)
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ARABIAN SEA, SOUTHEAST OF MASIRAH ISLAND:  C/O onboard a container ship underway noticed two suspicious boats in the vicinity. He informed the Master and started tracking the boats. It was observed that a red hull fishing vessel and a white skiff were ch
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NIGERIA:  General cargo ship fired upon 11 February while underway near position 05-11 N 003-27 E, approximately 74 nm south of Lagos fairway buoy. Bridge crew noticed  two boats approaching from astern. As the boats closed the cargo ship, they fired upo
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NIGERIA:  Bulk carrier boarded on 13 February while adrift while awaiting berthinginstructions near position 04-43 N 003-44 E, approximately 110 nm south of Lagos. The pirates took the chief cook hostage and forced him to take them to Master's cabin. The
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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 a
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ARABIAN SEA:  Pirates attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. Pirates sailed the vessel towards Somalia coast. Awaiting further details.
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INDIA:  Tanker experienced an attempted boarding on 15 February while anchored at position  09-57 N 076-02 E, 2.5 nm south of SPM Cochin Anchorage. Approximately 20  robbers in two boats approached the tanker and attempted to board. The lookout crew noti
2012-66
LAGOS ANCHORAGE, NIGERIA:  OOW on board an anchored chemical tanker noticed two heavily armed pirates on deck and raised the alarm. Master contacted the navy on VHF ch 16 but received no response. Non-essential crew locked themselves in a safe location.
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INDIAN OCEAN:  Chemical tanker attacked on 18 February while underway near position  05-29S 064-02E, approximately 500 nm east of the Seychelles. One skiff noted approaching ship from 2 nm. As the skiff closed to a half nautical mile, it stopped and five
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OMAN: Dhow attacked on 24 September near 15-45 N 055-26E. An unknown number of pirates attempted a failed hijacking on the dhow.
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INDONESIA: Towed barge boarded on 25 September at 01-01N 104-01E, 6.8 nm northwest of Bintan Island. Officers on watch aboard the tug noticed two robbers had boarded the barge. The Alarm was raised, SSAS was activated, and a distress call was sent on VHF
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INDONESIA: Tanker attempted to be boarded on 24 September at 01-01N 103-04E, at the Nipah Anchorage. Two robbers attempted to board the anchored vessel from the port quarter. An alert crew member noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, and the crew was
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INDONESIA: Tanker hijacked on 22 September at 01-15N 103-09E, in the vicinity of Tanjung Piai. Six pirates boarded and robbed the vessel armed with machetes and a gun. The pirates tied up 16 crew members and escaped with cash, laptops, mobile phones and
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MALAYSIA: Tanker engaged in ship-to-ship transfer operations was boarded by six robbers in a speed boat armed with a gun and long knives. Crewmembers were taken hostage. The robbers escaped in their speed boat after having stolen personal belongings and
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INDONESIA: Tanker hijacked on 13 September at 01-14N 103-09E, off Tanjung Piai. Six pirates hijacked the vessel in an attempt to transfer bunker fuel to a second vessel. Robbers tied up the crew and escaped with cell phones and laptops as a Coast Guard p
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INDONESIA: Tanker boarded on 8 September at 01-49.2N 103-48.6E, 5 nm SE of Tanjung Piai, Johor.  An unknown number of robbers boarded the anchored vessel during heavy rain squalls and stole ship's property items and escaped unnoticed. The theft was later
2012-273
INDONESIA: Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker at forecastle.  They held the duty A/B at knifepoint, tied him up, and stole ship's stores.  Duty officer raised the alarm upon sighting the robbers and mustered the crew. See
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INDONESIA: While at anchor, six robbers in an unlit boat boarded a container ship using a grappling hook and rope. They broke into the safety store and the deck store and stole equipment and ship's properties. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers
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INDONESIA: During security rounds in the accommodation area, duty watchman noticed an unknown person on the main deck and notified the duty officer, who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in a small timber boat. The crew was mu
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INDONESIA: Barge boarded on 6 September in Straits of Malacca at 09-41N 103-48E. An unknown number of robbers boarded the barge while being towed by the tug Lady Cynthia. An internal door on the port side was forced open and the robbers escaped with 40 c
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GULF OF GUINEA: Vessel ORFEAS possibly hijacked on 6 October at 05-12.56N 004-03.68W.
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EGYPT: Container vessel boarded on 10 October near 29-27N 14-32E, at Suez Anchorage. Four robbers boarded the anchored vessel via a hawse pipe. They broke into a container and stole contents while the duty crew were tending to the Suez Canal mooring boat
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EGYPT: Bulk carrier boarded on 15 September near 31-11N 29-46E, Alexandria. An unknown number of robbers boarded the vessel while at anchor. Crewmember discovered and confronted the robbers and sounded the alarm. Upon seeing the crewmembers  approaching,
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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. Afterw
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BULK CARRIER THEOMETOR
INDONESIA: On 28 March, the anchored bulk carrier THEOMETOR was boarded at 01-08S 117-15E, at the Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda. A/B on routine security rounds on board the ship noticed robbers near the bosun store trying to remove mooring ropes. They
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CONTAINER SHIP CITY OF GUANGZHOU
NIGERIA: On 26 April, the underway container ship CITY OF GUANGZHOU experienced an attempted boarding at 03-48N 004-57E, approximately 83 nm west-southwest of Brass. Pirates in a boat attempted to attack a container ship underway. Master raised alarm,  s
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CONTAINER SHIP CITY OF XIAMEN
NIGERIA: On 25 April, the underway container ship CITY OF XIAMEN was boarded at 04-10N 005-30E, approximately 45 nm west-southwest of Brass. Heavily armed pirates boarded underway ship. The ship raised the alarm and the crew took shelter in the citadel.
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INDONESIA: On 30 April, a berthed cargo ship KOHINOOR was boarded at 03-47N  098-42E, at the Belawan Port. Robbers boarded a berthed general cargo ship while crews were involved with customs and immigration and getting the ship ready to discharge. Duty A
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TANKER FAIRCHEM MAVERICK
INDONESIA: On 27 April, the berthed tanker FAIRCHEM MAVERICK was boarded in the vicinity of 03-47N 098-42E, at the Belawan Port. Two robbers in a boat approached and boarded the berthed tanker and broke into the tank cleaning gear locker and stole the sh
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INDONESIA: On 24 April, the underway tug was boarded at 04-10N  005-30E, approximately 53 nm north-northeast of Bintan Island. Fifteen pirates armed with guns and long knives in three high speed boats boarded a tug underway. They took hostage nine crew m
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TANKER SINGAPORE RIVER
INDONESIA: On 19 April, the anchored tanker SINGAPORE RIVER was boarded at 01-41N 101-30E, at the Dumai Inner Anchorage. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored tanker from the poop deck and caught and tied up the duty A/B at knife-point. The
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GULF OF GUINEA: Possibly hijacked in 03-51.3N 005-40.5E at 242245Z APR.  Vessels are advised to keep clear of this position and to exercise extreme caution.
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GULF OF GUINEA: On 26 April 2013 at 1830 UTC, a container ship was attacked by armed pirates around the vicinity of position 03-46N 005-08E, off Nigerian coast.  The vessel increased speed and managed to evade the attack.  Pirates may still be in the are
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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, s
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GULF OF ADEN: On 5 May, an underway tanker experienced an attempted boarding at 13-40N  048-30E, approximately 63 nm south-southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Four high speed skiffs, with three persons in each skiff, approached the tanker in groups of two, f
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GULF OF GUINEA: On 06 May 2013, at 0010 UTC, a merchant vessel was attacked by pirates around the vicinity of position 05-41.0N 001-26.2E.  All crew are in the citadel and TOGO Navy armed personnel onboard still monitoring the situation.  Pirates may sti
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CARGO SHIP FRIO ATHENS
NIGERIA: On 4 May, the underway cargo ship FRIO ATHENS was fired upon at 03-49N 006-41E, approximately 33 nm southwest of Bonny. Six to eight pirates in a speed boat chased and fired upon an underway refrigerated cargo ship. The vessel enforced anti-pira
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INDONESIA: On 19 October, three robbers boarded an anchored tanker at position 01-25N 104-34E, 11 nm north of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintann. Duty crew noticed the robbers in the engine room, raised the alarm and mustered the crew. Upon hearing the alarm
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INDIA: On 30 October, an underway chemical tanker experienced a boarding near position 22-49N 70-05E, approximately 2.5 nm SW of Outer Tuna Buoy, Kandla Anchorage.  During routine rounds, duty crewman noticed two robbers boarding the vessel near the amid
2013-316
BANGLADESH: On 28 October, an anchored container ship experienced a boarding at position 21-50N 091-38E, Chittagong Anchorage. Duty crewman noticed five to six robbers at the poop deck while conducting routine rounds. He immediately informed bridge and t
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Asphalt tanker
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 30 October, an underway asphalt tanker experienced a boarding near position 01-21N  104-24E, near the Horsburgh Lighthouse. Five robbers armed with guns and long knives boarded the ship unnoticed. They took hostage the Watch Officer
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MALAYSIA: On 26 October, an underway chemical tanker experienced an attempted boarding near position 03-40N 103-55E, approximately 35 nm ESE of Kuantan Port. Two speed boats approached and tried to come alongside the ship while underway. Duty Officer rai
2013-319
INDONESIA: On 27 October, an anchored chemical tanker experience a boarding near position 03-56N 098-45E, Belawan Outer Anchorage. Three skiffs approached the ship from the stern, forward and amidships. From the aft skiff, three robbers boarded the vesse
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INDONESIA: On 23 October, an anchored tanker experienced a boarding near position 07-05S 112-39E, Gresik Anchorage. Two robbers in a small unlit boat approached and boarded the ship. Alert crew on watch noticed the robbers near the forecastle, raised the
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INDIAN OCEAN: On 6 November, a merchant vessel reported a pirate attack near position 05-40S  046-59E, approximately 450 nm east-southeast of Mombasa, Kenya. The ship reported being attacked by five heavily armed pirates in one skiff, with the pirates re
2013-322
INDIA: On 2 November, an anchored container ship experienced a boarding near position 21-40N 088-01E, Sagar Anchorage. 15 armed robbers boarded the ship and were spotted by ship's duty officer, who raised the alarm. The robbers were stealing ship's store
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INDONESIA: On 4 November, an anchored chemical tanker experienced an attempted boarding near position 03-54N 098-46E, Belawan Anchorage. Duty crew spotted one boat with robbers attempting to board the tanker via anchor chain but alert crew thwarted the b
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Chemical tanker Torm Kansas
INDIAN OCEAN: On 11 November, the Denmark-flagged chemical tanker TORM KANSAS was attacked near position 07-19S 048-36E, approximately 180 nm northwest of Providence Island, Seychelles. Up to six armed pirates approached the tanker in a skiff. Officer on
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SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 18 March near position 01-16N 104-16E, three robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier. The duty crew noticed the robbers and informed the bridge. The alarm was raised and all of the crew mustered at the bridge. The master informed th
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MALAYSIA: On 20 March near position 06-00N 119-13E, persons in four speed boats approached a bulk carrier underway. The master raised the alarm, called the Malaysian Navy via VHF channel, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. The crew mustered and
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SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 20 March near position 01-14N 103-58E, four robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. The duty engineer spotted the robbers and informed the bridge. Alarm was raised, the crew mustered and the master informed the Vessel Traffic Inform
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NIGERIA: On 19 March near position 04-14N 008-02E, around 19 nm south of Kwa Ibo, six pirates armed with rifles boarded a supply vessel. The master raised the alarm and sent an SSAS alert. The crew mustered. Two crew members were kidnapped and ship's pro
2015-54
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 20 March near position 01-07N 103-34E, seven robbers with knives boarded an underway container ship. They robbed the 2nd engineer of his personal belongings, tied him up and escaped. The duty wiper on routine rounds noticed the 2nd e
2015-55
Sailing Yacht
COLOMBIA: On 23 March, two robbers boarded a sailing yacht near position 10-24N 075-32W, Club  Nautico, Cartagena. The owner of the yacht yelled a warning at the robbers, who jumped overboard to escape.
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IVORY COAST: On 25 March, four robbers boarded a berthed refrigerated cargo ship near position 05-15N   004-00 W, Fishing Port Berth DNP 23, Abidjan. The Second Officer on routine rounds noticed the padlock to the central store room missing. As he opened
2015-57
Fishing Boat
SOMALIA: On 23 March, an Iranian-flagged fishing boat was reportedly hijacked while illegally fishing near Ceel Huur, in the Mudug region of the country. Initial reports suggested that local maritime police had arrested the illegal fishermen and impounde
2015-58
Wood Chip Carrier
VIETNAM: On 23 March, robbers boarded an anchored wood chip carrier near position 20-43N  107-11E, Cailan Outer Anchorage. The robbers broke into the forward store room, stole ship's property and escaped unnoticed.
2015-59
VIETNAM: On 25 March, four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 20-41N 107-17E, 8.4 nm southeast of Hon Gai. When the duty officer raised the alarm, the robbers fled with some of the ship's stores. Agent and port autho
2015-60
BANGLADESH: On 12 March, armed robbers boarded an anchored tug near position 22-06N 091-44E,  Chittagong Anchorage and stole ship's stores and properties. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. As the crew approached the robbers, they threw stones at th
2015-61
INDIA: On 16 March, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near position 17-38N 083-25E, Visakhapatnam anchorage. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. The theft was detected the next morning.
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INDONESIA: On 21 March, five robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 03-56N 098-45E, Belawan Anchorage. They took hostage a duty crewman and tied him up. The robbers stole ship's stores from the paint locker and
2015-63
Sailing Yachts
BRAZIL: During the last week of March, there were two boardings of sailing yachts near position  12-59S 038-42W, Ilha de Itaparica. One boarding occurred during night hours while the other occurred during the day. Four local individuals were reportedly a
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COLOMBIA: On 25 November, four robbers boarded an anchored sailing yacht in Taganga Bay near position 11-16N 074-12W. They assaulted the owners of the boat and stole money, electronics and other valuables before escaping.
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NIGERIA: On 26 November, pirates in two speedboats boarded the Cyprus-flagged cargo ship SZAFIR near position 04-00N 006-00E, 70 nm southwest of Port Harcourt. Eleven crewmen managed to retreat and secure themselves in the engine room. The pirates kidnap
2015-252
REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: On 01 December at 0400 LT near position 04-45S 011-50E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, 3 persons in a boat approached and tried to board an anchored tug. An alert duty crewman directed the search light towards the boat. The alerted crew a
2015-253
VIETNAM: On 26 November, five armed pirates boarded a Vietnamese fishing boat anchored  approximately 30 nautical miles south of Suoi Ngoc Island near position 09-05N 115-27E. During the boarding, a Vietnamese fisherman was shot and killed while he was t
2015-254
INDIA: On 25 November, three robbers armed with knives in a small boat approached an anchored bulk carrier near position 17-03N 082-24E, Kakinada Anchorage. Two robbers boarded the ship and began to collecting ship's stores. A deck crewman on routine rou
2015-255
INDONESIA: On 20 November, three persons in a wooden boat attempted to board a barge being towed by a tug near position 01-10N 103-40E, 2.1 nm north-northeast of Nipah Island. The Master raised the general alarm and made a PA announcement. All crew gathe
2015-256
INDIA: On 2 December at 0615 LT in the Sikka Crude Tanker Anchorage, near position 22-40N 069-58E, 5 robbers armed with iron rods boarded an anchored product tanker. They entered the tank cleaning store by breaking the padlock. The duty AB on routine rou
2015-257
VIETNAM: On 4 December at 2100 LT in the Campha Outer Anchorage, near position 20-42N 107-10E, 6 robbers armed with long knives in a wooden boat approached an anchored bulk carrier. Three of the robbers boarded the vessel and threatened the crew on watch
2015-258
CHINA: On 8 December at 0020 LT in the Tianjin Anchorage near position 38-59N 117-51E, armed robbers with long knives in a wooden fishing boat approached an anchored bulk carrier. Three of the robbers boarded the vessel. The alerted crew spotted the robb
2015-259
INDONESIA: On 8 December at 1355 LT in the Belawan Anchorage near position 03-57N 098-47E, the duty watchman on routine rounds onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed a person on the main deck. The watchman notified the watch officer who in turn rais
2015-260
THAILAND: On 3 December near position 07-04N 098-22E, two pirates armed with guns hijacked a Thailand-flagged fishing vessel south of Phuket. The pirates abandoned the six crew members on a nearby island. The crew was subsequently rescued by a patrol boa
2015-261
Ore Carrier
CHINA: On 8 December, two robbers boarded an anchored ore carrier near position 38-42N 118-48E, in the Caofeidian Anchorage. The robbers were spotted by the duty oiler on the aft deck trying to open the diesel oil tank manhole cover. The oiler shouted at
2015-262
VIETNAM: On 15 December at 0800 LT in Vung Tau Anchorage near position 10-14N 107-02E, robbers boarded a container ship unnoticed. They boarded the vessel while the crew was busy preparing to anchor and stole ship's stores. The theft was noticed during r
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: On 10 September, eight robbers boarded a boat and stole personal property in the vicinity of Madang, 05-02S 145-56E. Several of the passengers jumped overboard and swam ashore to Pig Island where they alerted police. Local authorities w
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BANGLADESH: On 14 September at 1500 LT in 22-13.5N 091-41.2E, at Chittagong, duty crew on an anchored bulk carrier noticed the store room broken into. Upon alerting the crew and carrying out a search, it was noticed that mooring gang employed onboard the
2016-216
Offshore Supply Vessel
INDONESIA: On 09 September between 0001Z and 0600Z in 00-43N 104-10E, at Galang Batam, the chief engineer on an anchored OSV noticed the spare cabinet and lockers broken into with some items missing. Incident reported to authorities who boarded and inspe
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GUINEA: On 21 September, six robbers armed with guns fired upon and boarded the container ship  WINDHOEK, anchored near position 09-18N 013-45W, Conakry Anchorage. Ship's Master activated the SSAS alert, raised the alarm and locked the accommodation area
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NIGERIA: On 16 September at approximately 2:50am, suspected sea robbers attempted to board tanker HANZE KOCHI vicinity 03-28N 005-59W, 50 nm off Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Due to naval personnel engagement, the sea robbers were not able to board the ship.
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Fishing Trawler
BANGLADESH: On 20 September, 47 fishermen were abducted and 25 trawlers were looted by forest robbers in the Sundarbans in Bangladesh, vicinity 21-33N 088-47E. The robbers beat the fisherman and then demanded ransom. It is notable that in the past 12 day
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BANGLADESH: On 18 September, 15 fishermen from 15 different trawlers were kidnapped by pirate gangs in a river near Bhola, Bangladesh, vicinity 22-15N 090-52E. The kidnappers took three mobile phones, cash and also demanded a large ransom for each of the
2016-221
INDONESIA: On 16 September, the chief engineer conducting routine rounds on a vessel anchored near  position 00-43N 104-10E, Galang, Batam, noticed the spares cabinet and lockers broken into and some items missing. The incident was reported to the author
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MOROCCO: On 23 September at 0145 LT in 33-36N 007-37W, port of Casablanca, duty crew onboard an anchored bulk carrier observed two suspicious persons hiding on the jetty. The persons attempted to board the vessel at four different times but were unsucces
2016-223
VENEZUELA: On 22 September at 2350 LT in 10-09.7N 064-46.8W, at Barcelona anchorage, four small fishing vessels engaged in fishing around an anchored tanker. Robbers disguised as fisherman boarded the tanker, stole ship's property and escaped unnoticed.
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VIETNAM: On 26 September at 1920Z in 10-15.3N 107-01.0E, at Vung Tau anchorage, routine rounds onboard an anchored cargo ship noticed three robbers near the paint locker. Two robbers stole paint drums, while the third acted as a lookout. Fearing for his
2016-225
TONGA: Escaped offender on stolen 40 foot S/V Sea Oak. Vessel was on transit between Vavau (18-36S 173-59W) and Toku Island (18-09S 174-12W).
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MALAYSIA:  On 27 September vicinity 05-10N 119-17E, NE Sabah state, a group of armed men boarded a fishing boat and kidnapped the captain. The six-member group used white speedboat with green and yellow stripes.
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MALAYSIA: On 27 September, vicinity 05-10N 119-17E, NE Sabah state, a group of armed men boarded a fishing vessel and looted the vessel. The six-member group of men used a white speedboat with green and yellow stripes.
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HAITI: On 02 September at 0200 LT vicinity 18-35N 072-20W, Port Au Prince anchorage, two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They threatened the crew with a long knife and stones. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Seeing the alert crew, t
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Armed robebrs
Fishing boat
PHILIPPINES: On 5 July, armed persons in a small motorboat approached and fired upon a fishing boat near position 06-58N 118-30E, vicinity of Mapun de Tawi-Tawi. The fishermen jumped into the water to save their lives and were able to swim back to their
2014-165
INDONESIA: On 4 July, pirates hijacked the product tanker MORESBY 9 while underway near position 03-23N 105-08E, approximately 34 nm west-northwest of Anambas Island. The pirates took hostage the crew and damaged the communications equipment. Owners repo
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SURINAME: On 11 July, armed men attacked and boarded a Guyanese fishing boat off Suriname. At least four crew members are still unaccounted for and the captain of the boat survived by clinging to floating debris after being thrown overboard by the attack
2014-167
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: On 10 July, robbers boarded an underway tanker in the vicinity of Port of Spain. Eight to ten men reportedly boarded the ship from the stern using three small fishing boats. The men were armed with machetes, knives, one 9mm pistol, a
2014-168
INDONESIA: On 15 July, product tanker ORIENTAL GLORY, enroute from Singapore to Sandakan, Malaysia was hijacked near position 01-44N 105-07E, 44 nm north-northeast of Pulau Bintan. Pirates stole part of the cargo, nearly 2,500 metric tons of gas oil, and
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INDONESIA: On 15 July, robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker near position 01-29N 104-43E,  17 nm north-northeast of Pulau Bintan. The robbers were able to board the ship  unnoticed and escape with ship's property and spare parts. Duty motorman noticed
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INDONESIA: On 9 July, robbers boarded an underway general cargo ship near position 01-59N  108-28E, approximately 37 nm west-southwest of Pulau Merundung. The robbers  briefly took the Master hostage, stole his personal properties, and escaped. During th
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INDONESIA: On 9 July, six robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near position 01-27N 104-38E, approximately 13 nm north-northeast of Pulau Bintan. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers on the stern and informed the duty officer who rais
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Oil Rig and Gunboat
NIGERIA: On 23 July, armed criminals attacked an oil rig in Gbarain, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state. The gunmen approached the facility and opened fire on the  policemen, who had taken strategic positions and repelled the attempt, ki
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NIGERIA: On 20 July, gunmen suspected to be sea pirates attacked a passenger boat on  the Ogbia-Nembe in Bayelsa State waterways, killed two persons and stole cash and valuables from boat passengers. According to news reports, the boat ran into a robbery
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MALAYSIA: On 13 July, pirates boarded unnoticed on an underway product tanker near position  02-01N 104-29E, 24 nm south of Pulau Aur. Duty Officer saw a small boat maneuvering near the vessel and raised the alarm. Seeing alerted crew, the pirates escape
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MALAYSIA: On 17 June, the product tanker ARSENAL and accompanying tug PAWAI reportedly went missing. The two vessels last known position was near 01-31N 104-29E, approximately 12 nm east of Bandar Penawar, Malaysia. UPDATE: Product tanker ARSENAL is unli
2015-263
DR CONGO: On 16 December, two robbers armed with knives in a boat boarded an anchored general cargo ship near position 05-50S 013-25E, Matadi Anchorage. Five accomplices waited in the boat. When the robbers were spotted by the duty crewmen the robbers fl
2015-264
INDONESIA: On 13 November 5 robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed bulk carrier during cargo operations near position 06-04S 106-51E, Berth 115, Jakarta Port. They were noticed by the crew who raised the alarm. Upon seeing the alerted crew, the robb
2015-265
VIETNAM: On 16 December, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier during cargo operations near position 20-50N 107-20E, Campha Anchorage. The robbers were able to steal ship's properties and escape unnoticed. The theft was noticed by
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Fishing Boats
BANGLADESH: On 9 December two pirate gangs attacked several groups of fishermen in the Sundarbans near position 21-25N 089-11E and kidnapped approximately 100 fishermen. There were 22 boats carrying the attackers, reportedly from the Jahangir Bahini pira
2015-267
CHINA: On 14 December, a duty officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a suspicious boat alongside the starboard quarter of the vessel near position 38-19N 118-20E, Tianjin Anchorage. The duty officer informed the Master. The alarm was raised and
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DR CONGO: On 5 December, three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain near  position 04-45S 011-47E, Pointe Noire Anchorage. The duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and the crew was mustered. Upon s
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PHILIPPINES: On 18 December, five robbers armed with guns in a speed boat approached and attempted to board an underway bulk carrier near position 05-57N 119-50E, 6.8 NM northwest of Doc Can Island. The second officer increased speed and commenced evasiv
2015-270
INDIA: On 24 December near position 22-46N 070-02E, Kandla Anchorage, robbers boarded an anchored tanker unnoticed. They stole ship's properties and escaped. The incident was discovered later in the day.
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INDONESIA: On 27 December at 2200 LT near position 03-44S 114-26E, Taboneo Anchorage, four boats approached an anchored bulk carrier. One robber climbed the anchor chain and tried to enter through the hawse pipe. The robbers were spotted by the duty crew
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CHINA: On 29 December at 0255 LT near position 38-48N 118-16E, the Caofeidian Anchorage, five robbers in a large boat came alongside an anchored bulk carrier. They attempted to board the vessel. However, the alerted crew spotted the boat and raised the a
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ST MARTIN: On 9 December near position 18-04N 063-06W, Nettle Bay, two sailing yacht crews reported having a small boat and outboard motor stolen while they were anchored. In both instances, the thieves cut through the heavy steel chains and locks securi
2015-274
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: On 20 December, an 80-foot sailing yacht sailing from Chaguaramas, Trinidad Island to Port Louis Grenada was boarded in the vicinity of the Hibiscus Gas Platform, approximately 30 miles north of Trinidad Island near position 11-08N 0
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BANGLADESH: On 24 December, robbers kidnapped three fishermen from a group fishing approximately 50 nm south-west of Kuakata near position 20-50N 88-46E. The robbers later attacked another group of fishermen, stealing their outboard motor and leaving the
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PHILIPPINES: On 19 December, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored tanker unnoticed  near position 14-35N 120-49E, Manila Anchorage. The robbers stole ship's properties and escaped. The incident was discovered later in the day.
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: On 1 December, a 60-foot Sweden-flagged yacht on a circumnavigation of the world  arrived at Wewak, East Sepik Province near position 03-31S 143-37E. During the first night at anchor, the yacht was boarded by approximately 10 armed robb
2016-1
CHINA: On 01 January during the early morning hours near position 38-48N 118-19E in the Tianjin Outer Anchorage, in foggy conditions robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed. They opened the aft diesel oil tank and stole part of the oil. The ro
2016-2
INDIA: On 30 December at 0015 LT near position 22-37N 069-55E in Sikka Anchorage, two robbers in a small fast craft boat boarded an anchored tanker. The duty crew noticed the robbers, raised the alarm which mustered the crew. Upon seeing the alerted crew
2016-3
Unidentified Vessel
CONGO: On 4 January, three robbers boarded an anchored vessel near position 04-47S 011-52E, Pointe Noire Anchorage. The duty crewmen spotted the robbers on deck and raised the alarm. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their rowboat.
2016-4
NIGERIA: On 27 December an unknown number of pirates attacked an anchored tanker near position 05-35N 005-00E, approximately 10 nm west of Warri. The attack was reportedly repelled by an onboard detachment of Nigerian Navy personnel.
2016-5
Merchant Ship
NIGERIA: On 12 January near position 06-17N 003-12E, a merchant ship in the Lagos Secure Anchorage Area reported to local authorities of being followed by five men in a speedboat. The merchant ship soon after reported that they had seen two men in the ru
2016-6
NIGERIA: On 19 January near position 03-52N 005-33E, 1000 - 1300 LT, around 37 NM SW of Bayelsa, pirates in two speed boats chased and fired on an underway vehicle carrier. The master raised the alarm and the SSAS. The crew mustered and activated the wat
2016-7
BELIZE: On 13 January near position 17-15N 088-05W, four robbers armed with guns boarded an anchored sailing yacht near Middle Long Cay. The robbers sexually assaulted a female passenger and stole cash, electronics, passports and an outboard motor.
2016-8
COTE D'IVOIRE: On 20 January, two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored vessel near position 05-13N 004-02W, Abidjan Anchorage. The robbers were spotted on the aft deck by duty crewmen, who then raised the alarm. The robbers escaped with mooring
2016-9
CONGO: On 19 January, two robbers with knives boarded an anchored vessel near position 04-45S 011-50E, Pointe Noire Anchorage. The robbers were spotted by a duty crewman, who raised the alarm. The robbers were able to escape with ship's properties.
2016-10
Oil Platform
NIGERIA: On 9 January, a speedboat with five armed men approached the AUNTU JULIE oil platform in the Coinoil Oil Field, near position 04-25N 005-35E. The MV SUNSHINE, the security vessel for the area approached the speed boat. Both boats briefly exchang
2016-11
Offshore Support Vessel
INDONESIA: On 15 January, four robbers boarded an anchored offshore support vessel near position 00-44N 104-09E, Galang Anchorage, Batam. The duty oiler noticed the robbers via the security camera and informed the duty officer. The alarm was raised and t
2016-12
INDIA: On 11 January, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 22-46N 069-59E, Kandla OTB Anchorage, Kandla Port. The robbers were able to steal ship' stores and escape unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the crew while
2016-13
INDIA: On 11 January, eight robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 22-46N  070-02E, Kandla Anchorage. They were noticed near the forecastle store room armed with knives. The duty crewman raised the alarm and crew mustered on the bridge
2013-338
INDONESIA: On 24 November, an anchored chemical tanker experienced an attempted boarding near position 01-42N 101-29E, Dumai anchorage. Robbers attempted to board the vessel via the poop deck and were spotted by alert crew who raised the alarm and starte
2013-339
INDONESIA: On 23 November, an anchored cargo ship experienced a boarding near position 03-55N 098-45E, Belawan Anchorage. Duty officer on bridge noticed one robber escaping from the vessel. Upon investigation, the crew discovered that the robber had mana
2013-340
INDONESIA: On 22 November, an anchored product tanker experienced a boarding near position 01-41N 101-27E, Dumai Port. The robbers boarded the ship unnoticed during cargo  operations. They stole engine spare parts and escaped. The theft was noticed durin
2013-341
GRAND CAYMAN: On 26 November, robbers boarded a moored yacht near position 19-20N 081-21W, West Bay, Grand Cayman and stole an outboard motor and navigation equipment. The incident was reported to local police.
2013-342
KENYA: On 25 November, robbers boarded a berthed container ship at position 04-04S 039-41E, Mombasa Container Port and stole ship's stores. The theft was detected during routine rounds by the duty crew.
2013-343
VIETNAM: On 2 December, robbers boarded a drifting container vessel near position 20-37N 107-10E, near Norway Islands, Haiphong and stole ship's property. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds.
2013-344
INDONESIA: On 1 December, a robber armed with a knife boarded an anchored tanker conducting STS operations near position 01-06N 103-38E, Nipah Anchorage. When the duty crewman saw the robber during routine rounds, he notified the duty officer who raised
2013-345
INDONESIA: On 29 November, the crew of an anchored tanker near position 01-06N 103-36E, Nipah Anchorage, noticed a speedboat approaching their vessel. The crew raised the alarm resulting in the speedboat departing the area.
2013-346
INDONESIA: On 27 November, three robbers with knives boarded an anchored oil tanker near position 1-06N 103-38 E, Nipah Anchorage. When the duty crewman on routine rounds spotted the robbers, he informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Seeing the
2013-347
INDONESIA: On 23 November, three robbers with knives boarded an anchored general cargo ship near position 05-59S 105-55 E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage. They entered the engine room through the boiler platform located on the poop deck. One of the robbers took
2013-348
INDONESIA: On 16 November, the duty officer on an anchored product tanker near position 03-54N 098-46E, Belawan Anchorage, noticed a small wooden boat near the vessel. The crew members subsequently searched the tanker and found a robber stealing ship sto
2013-349
GULF OF ADEN: On 9 December at 0348 UTC, five suspected armed pirates in a skiff approached a bulk cargo ship near position 12-52N 047-52E, approximately 122 nm northwest of Bosaso, Somalia. The master raised alarm, activated fire hoses, sounded ship's h
2013-350
GULF OF ADEN: On 9 December at 0330 UTC, five suspected pirates in a skiff attacked a tanker near position 12-50N 047-49E, approximately 122 nm northwest of Bosaso, Somalia. The Master raised alarm, activated fire hoses, increased speed, took evasive man
2013-351
INDONESIA: On 10 December, five robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 01-25N 104-41 E, near Palau Bintan while the crew was busy performing tank cleaning procedures. The duty engineer in the engine room noticed the robbers and informed bridge
2014-175
GHANA: On 25 July, the 3,232 gross ton Kiribati-flagged product tanker MT HAI SOON 6 was boarded and hijacked by a group of 10 heavily armed pirates about 46 nautical miles south of Anloga, Ghana.
2014-176
General cargo vessel
TOGO: On 25 July, a boat with eight persons aboard was seen to suspiciously approach an  anchored general cargo vessel near position 06-05N 001-16E, Lome Anchorage. Master raised the alarm, alerted crew and authorities and sounded the ship's horn. Seeing
2014-177
RED SEA: On 23 July, A tanker underway in a narrow part of the Bab el Mandeb observed a suspicious vessel on a converging course near position 12-33N 043-27E, 5 nm  southeast of Perim Island. As this vessel closed to a distance of 1 nm, a skiff appeared
2014-178
MALAYSIA: On 25 July, Ten robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the anchored product tanker JI XIANG near position 01-19N 104*15E, 2 nm south of Teluk Ramunia, Johor. They stole crew personal belongings and cash and escaped. During the robbery, one
2014-179
INDONESIA: On 25 July, four robbers in a speed boat approached an anchored product tanker near position 03-55N 098-45E, Belawan Anchorage. One of the robbers made an attempt to board the tanker but aborted it and moved away upon seeing the duty Bosun. So
2014-180
INDONESIA: On 25 July, Three armed robbers in a wooden boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 00-15N 117-34E, Muara Berau Anchorage. They took hostage a duty crewman and tied him up. He managed to escape and informed the duty
2014-181
BANGLADESH: On 24 July, three robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 22-10N 091-46E, Chittagong Anchorage. Ship's alarm raised, all crew mustered and Port Control notified. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's prope
2014-182
PHILIPPINES: On 19 July, Four robbers in a fishing boat boarded an anchored tanker via the anchor chain near position 13-44N 121-02E, Batangas Anchorage 'A'. Duty crewmen on routine rounds spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers escaped wit
2014-183
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: On 4 August, two robbers in a small boat attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier using grappling hooks and ropes near position 05-52S 013-24E, Matadi Inner Anchorage. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. S
2014-184
BANGLADESH: On 31 July, seven robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship via the stern deck near position 22-10N 091-46E, Chittagong Anchorage. Duty crew spotted the robbers stealing ship's stores and raised the alarm. As the crew muste
2014-185
Underway vessel
GULF OF GUINEA: On 9 August, up to three small boats approached, and fired upon the underway vessel transiting 200 nautical miles south of the Nigerian shoreline. The ship's crew reported hearing multiple gun shots, including automatic gunfire coming fro
2014-186
INDONESIA: On 11 August, four robbers in a wooden boat boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 03-54N 098-46E, Belawan Outer Anchorage. One of the robbers boarded the vessel and attempted to steal ship's stores from the forecastle store. Duty c
2014-187
INDONESIA: On 8 August, two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 00-17S 117-41E, Muara Berau Anchorage. Duty crewman spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew's alertness, the robber escaped. Upon searching the vessel it
2015-64
Anchored Ship
GUINEA: On 1 April, six robbers boarded an anchored ship near position 09-30N 013-42W, 2.7 nm south of the fairway buoy at Conakry. An alert deck officer sounded the general alarm and informed the captain. The deck watch informed the watch officer that t
2015-65
NIGERIA: On 21 March, six armed pirates boarded an anchored Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading ship near YOHO position 04-02N 007-31E, 36 nm southeast of the Bonny Islands. The pirates entered the accommodation area, but were deterred by the so
2015-66
Dredger
INDIA: On 30 March, four robbers in a fishing boat approached an anchored dredger near position 16-59N 082-18E, Kakinada Inner Anchorage. Two robbers boarded the ship. They were noticed by the 2nd Officer on routine rounds, who informed the bridge and ra
2015-67
INDONESIA: On 29 March, three robbers boarded a cargo ship near position 01-05N 103-35E, 3.8 nm  south-southwest of Nipah Island. Duty crewman saw the robbers and raised the alarm. The crew mustered on the bridge and all the water tight doors were secure
2015-68
THAILAND: On 25 March, four robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed bulk carrier near position 13-17N 100-31E, Dolphin Buoy No.16, Bangkok. Crewmembers raised the alarm and mustered. Seeing the crew response, the robbers fled with stolen ship's prope
2015-69
MALAYSIA: On 22 March, ten pirates armed with guns and knives hijacked a tug towing a barge near  position 02-51N 104-31E, 18 nm east of Tioman Island. They entered the bridge and apprehended the bridge team, then took them to the Chief Engineer's cabin
2015-70
On 1 April near position 09-15N 013-43W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea, six robbers in a blue hulled fishing boat attempted to board an anchored container ship using a hook attached to a long pole. One of the robbers pointed a gun towards the Duty Watchman w
2015-71
MALAYSIA: On 3 April near position 05-48N 118-05E, Berth NO. 4, Sandakan Port. Two robbers boarded a berthed general cargo ship. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties. Local
2015-72
INDONESIA: On 19 March, three robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 01-16N  104-16E, 5.5 nm north of Batam Island. Duty crewman noticed the robbers and informed the bridge. The alarm was raised and the entire crew mustered at the bridge.
2015-73
Petroleum Product Tanker
INDONESIA: On 1 April, up to 25 pirates armed hijacked the underway petroleum product tanker MT  DONGFANG GLORY near position 02-09N 107-32E, 62 nm north of Pulau Uwi. They took the crew hostage, damaged all the bridge equipment, and stole crew personal
2015-74
Sailboat
HONDURAS: On 15 March, four armed pirates hijacked a rented sailboat enroute from Belize to the  Honduran island of Roatan. The pirates threatened the married couple and the boat captain with violence, and grounded the sailboat in Escondido Bay, in Jeane
2016-14
VIETNAM: On 7 January, three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 20-43N  107-09E, Hon Cam anchorage. During routine rounds, a duty crewman heard voices near the forecastle. As he approached to investigate he saw the three men with kniv
2016-15
VIETNAM: On 5 January, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 20-41N 107-10E, Hong Gai Anchorage. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped unnotic Ved. The theft was discovered by duty crewmen later in the day.
2016-16
NIGERIA: On 22 January, a bulk carrier reported being followed near position 05-15N 003-13E,  approximately 70 nm south of Lagos. The ship was reportedly followed at a distance of 7 miles and lost the suspicious vessel after a speed increase and course c
2016-17
INDIA: On 23 January, a duty crewman onboard an LPG tanker anchored near position 17-39N  083-24E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage on routine rounds, noticed foot marks on the upper deck aft area. Alarm raised and a thorough search was made. It was reported that
2016-18
VENEZUELA: On 25 January, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship near position 10-16N 064-34W, Guanta Anchorage. The robbers were able to steal ship's properties and escape unnoticed. The incident was noticed later by the dut
2016-19
NIGERIA: On 29 January, the tanker LEON DIAS was reportedly hijacked near Brass near position 04-16N 006-14E. Subsequent media reports indicate that the ship has been released, after five crewmen including the ship's Captain, were kidnapped. Two Filipino
2016-20
NIGERIA: On 15 January, ten pirates in a speedboat chased and fired upon an underway tug near position 04-05N 005-25E, 30 nm southwest of Bayelsa. The crew locked themselves in the safe area of the ship. The pirates then boarded the tug, damaged its navi
2016-21
NIGERIA: On 5 February near position 04-10N 006-58E around 0720 LT, about 16 nm sw of Bonny Island, approximately seven people wearing dark boiler suits with red caps in a speed boat chased and attempted to board an underway LNG tanker. The alarm was rai
2016-22
GUYANA: On 5 February, robbers boarded an anchored container ship near position 06-49N  058-11W, Georgetown Port Anchorage. A duty crewman spotted the robbers near the paint locker and raised the alarm. The Ship Master notified the Coast Guard and a boat
2016-23
PERU: On 3 February, seven robbers in two speedboats came alongside an anchored product tanker near position 12-00S 077-12W, Callao Port Anchorage. Two robbers boarded the vessel but were spotted by the alert crew resulting in the robbers escaping withou
2016-24
NIGERIA: On 5 February, 6 robbers boarded the Singapore-flagged container ship SAFMARINE KURAMO near position 04-02N 006-54E, 60 nm south west of Bonny River. A Nigerian Navy ship responded to the boarding causing the robbers to flee the ship.
2016-25
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: On 09 February near position 05-52S 013-02E at 0210 LT, Boma Anchorage, four robbers armed with knives in a motor boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier. The duty crew on watch noticed the robbers and in fo
2016-26
IVORY COAST: On 11 February at 2100 UTC near position 04-00N 004-00W, around 70 NM south of Abidjan, reports were received that approximately 6 pirates attacked an underway tanker. The tanker is missing and the fate of the crew is unknown.
2016-27
NIGERIA: On 11 February at approximately 1500 UTC near position 03-36N 005-35E, around 56 NM SW of Bayelsa, reports were received that an unknown number of pirates attacked an underway tanker. Nigerian authorities were notified. The tanker is missing and
2013-352
INDONESIA: On 7 December, four robbers armed with knives boarded anchored tanker conducting STS operations near position 01-07N 103-35 E, Nipah Anchorage. Upon discovering the robbers, the duty engineer raised the alarm. Seeing the crew response, the rob
2013-353
INDONESIA: On 5 December, a robber attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier near position 03-43S 114-25E, Taboneo Anchorage via the hawse pipe. Duty crew on routine rounds saw the robber and immediately informed the duty officer who raised the alarm.
2013-354
INDIA: On 4 December, three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 22-47N 070-05E, Kandla Anchorage. The Officer on Watch spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing crew response, the robbers escaped with stolen ship property.
2013-355
PRODUCTS TANKER MT. ALTHEA
NIGERIA: On 16 December, ten pirates attacked the Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker MT ALTHEA and its 18 crewmembers approximately 35 nm off the Niger Delta. After boarding the vessel, the pirates kidnapped the Ukrainian captain and a Greek en
2013-356
CAMEROON: On 3 December, pirates boarded a coastal cargo vessel near position 04-20N 08-45E, approximately 10 nm off the Cameroon coast. Two speedboats with eight pirates in each boat attacked the vessel and briefly board the vessel before a security tea
2013-357
INDONESIA: On 18 December, three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 00-15S 117-35E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda. They broke into the forward store and stole ship property. The robbers departed the area in their wooden boat after
2013-358
CRUDE OIL TANKER
INDONESIA: On 16 December, a robber boarded an anchored crude oil tanker near position 00-06S 117-34E, Santan Anchorage. Upon discovering the robber, the bridge raised the alarm which caused the robber to flee. The crew subsequently searched the ship and
2013-359
INDONESIA: On 12 December, three to four robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 01-06N 103-37E, Nipah Anchorage. They were immediately spotted by the duty officer who raised the alarm. Upon seeing the crew response, the robbers fled in their bo
2013-360
INDIAN OCEAN: 07-20S 048-37E, Around 180nm NW of Providence Island, off Somalia. About 5 to 6 pirates armed with rifles in a skiff approached a chemical tanker underway. OOW raised the alarm and the armed security team on board fired rocket flares follow
2013-361
INDONESIA: 03-40S 114-26E, Taboneo Anchorage. On 9 November robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed. They broke into the bosun store and escaped with ship's stores and properties. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds.
2013-362
INDONESIA: 01-07N 103-37E, Nipah Ship to Ship anchorage area. On 11 July, an alert crew member on-board a tanker carrying out ship to ship opperations, noticed 4 robbers on the poop deck and a fifth robber was in the process of climbing on board. The cre
2013-363
PHILIPPINES: Manila South Harbor Quarantine Anchorage, 14-33N 120-55E. An unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored container ship unnoticed and escaped with ship's properties. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed foot prints on the forecastle deck an
2013-364
NIGERIA: 04-12N 006-56E, Bonny Outer Anchorage.While at anchor, an on duty able bodied seaman on board a tanker informed the bridge that one skiff with six robbers was approaching the vessel. As the skiff approached the alarm was raised, and all crew ent
2014-188
INDONESIA: On 4 August, three robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker near position 05-34S 104-38E, Teluk Semangka Anchorage. Deck patrol noticed the robbers, raised the  alarm and the crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the ro
2014-189
MALAYSIA: On 2 August, six robbers armed with guns in a skiff attempted to board an underway product tanker near position 05-24N 100-05E, 6 nm west of Penang Island. Duty crew noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and swi
2014-190
Research vessel
CONGO: On 14 August, three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored research vessel 5 nm north of Pointe-Noire. The vessel's crew raised the alarm and mustered. Upon seeing the crew response, the robbers fled empty handed.
2014-191
RED SEA: On 18 August, four skiffs approached an underway bulk carrier approximately 19 nm north of the Bab El Mandeb. As the skiffs approached the vessel, the Master raised the alarm, increased speed, commenced evasive manoeuvres while non-essential cre
2014-192
SOUTH CHINA SEA: On 15 August, a Vietnamese fishing boat was reportedly boarded by persons from a Chinese vessel near the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago. The fishing boat was near Phu Lam Island when a Chinese vessel appeared and chased after it. The Chi
2014-193
IVORY COAST: On 27 August, 12 armed pirates boarded a drifting product tanker near position 04-43N 003-30W, 45 nm southeast of Abidjan. They stole money, personal belongings and equipment from the ship while holding the crew hostage. Before departing the
2014-194
NIGERIA: On 26 August, seven pirates armed with guns in a five meter long skiff fired upon an underway product tanker near position 04-08N 005-33E, 24 nm southwest of the Bayelsa State coastal area. The tanker increased speed and commenced evasive maneuv
2014-195
NIGERIA: On 26 August, a speed boat with six armed pirates approached an underway product tanker near position 04-14N 005-13E, 33 nm southwest of Bayelsa State coast. Onboard Nigerian naval armed security opened fire at the pirates, who returned fire. Tw
2014-196
GHANA: On 20 August, three robbers in a canoe boarded an anchored offshore tug near  position 04-54N 001-43W, Takoradi Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed  the robbers attempting to steal the outboard engine of the vessel's rescue boat. He
2014-197
Oil Product Tanker
MALAYSIA: On 28 August, six armed pirates hijacked the Thailand-flagged oil product tanker, V.L. 14 approximately 30 nm north of Pulau Tioman. The vessel was en route from Singapore to Bangkok carrying 1,296 tons of lube oil. The pirates boarded from ste
2014-198
INDIA: On 25 August, an underway bulk carrier was twice approached by armed persons in skiffs near position 08-21N 076-36E, 22 nm west of Kovalam. On the first approach a skiff  with five armed persons approached to within 100 meters of the vessel. Four
2015-75
NIGERIA: During the weekend of 11-12 April, ten pirates in two speedboats boarded MT IMAS near Lagos Anchorage. The crew of the ship was able to make a distress call, resulting in a Nigerian Navy patrol ship quickly responding and capturing one of the pi
2015-76
NIGERIA: On 10 April suspected robbers boarded a passenger boat and robbed five aides to the Deputy Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Chief Sam Ateki, along the waterways of Brass in Brass Local Government Area of the State.
2015-77
NIGERIA: On 9 April, two robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near position 06-17N  003-23E, Lagos Anchorage. The onboard Nigerian Naval personal spotted the robbers and fired warning shots resulting in the robbers jumping overboard to escape. A Ni
2015-78
INDONESIA: On 11 April, duty crewman onboard a bulk carrier anchored near position  01-25N 104-37E, 12 nm north-northeast of Bintan Island, noticed robbers on the poop deck. He immediately informed the duty officer. The alarm was raised and crew alerted.
2015-79
Small Fishing Boats
BANGLADESH: On 8 April, pirates boarded and looted three small fishing boats, and kidnapped three  fishermen, near the Sunderbans. Initially, 25 other fishermen were taken hostage, and then all but three were released. A ransom has been demanded and loca
2015-80
MALAYSIA: On 3 April, two robbers boarded a berthed general cargo ship near position  05-48N 118-05E, Sandakan Port Berth No. 4. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship properties. Local
2015-81
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Four robbers armed with long knives boarded an underway tanker. The duty crew noticed the robbers in the engine room and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped empty handed.VTIS was inf
2015-82
SOUTH CHINA SEA, SOUTHERN PART: Pirates armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They took all the crew hostage. The pirates then stole the ship's and crew's cash, properties, documents and the crew's personal belongings and then escaped. No in
2015-83
SOUTH CHINA SEA, SOUTHERN PART: On 21 April near position 02-28N 104-26E, a nine meter long, light green fishing boat with two outboard engines approached a tanker underway from the stern. The Master raised the alarm, sounded the fog horn and increased s
2015-84
HAITI: On 16 April, six armed pirates boarded the Australia-flagged sailing vessel PELIKAAN near position 19-36N 072-59W, Petit Port a Piment. The married couple aboard the yacht cooperated with the pirates, but were still violently attacked by the pirat
2015-85
DOMINICA: On 30 March, two armed robbers boarded a small sailing yacht anchored in the southern end of Prince Rupert Bay. The robbers threatened the boat's captain with a gun, stealing his wallet, cash, laptop computer, phone and VHF radio. The incident
2015-86
INDIA: On 17 April, seven Tamil Nadu fishermen were injured during an attack allegedly by pirates suspected to be from Sri Lanka, according to local police. The fishermen were fishing off Kodiakarai when they were attacked by assailants who came in a fas
2015-87
INDONESIA: On 16 April, five robbers armed with knives boarded an underway bulk carrier near position  01-03N 103-40E, 4.6 nm south-southeast of Nipah Island. The robbers were able to enter the engine room store unnoticed. The duty oiler on routine round
2016-28
PHILIPPINES: On 14 February at 0300 LT near position 13-43N 121-02E, Batangas Anchorage, robbers boarded an anchored product tanker and escaped with ship's properties. The CO who was preparing the tanker for berthing noticed the grappling hook marks on t
2016-29
NICARAGUA: On 27 January, a large motor yacht on passage between Colon, Panama and Roatan,  Honduras was nearly rammed and boarded by a 60-foot steel fishing boat near position 14-30N 081-55W, off the east coast of Nicaragua, north of Isla Providencia, C
2016-30
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS: On 14 January, a French citizen, en route from South Carolina, USA, via the Bahamas to Guadeloupe in a sailing yacht anchored overnight on the southwest coast of St. Croix, near Limetree Bay near position 17-41N 64-45W. The following
2016-31
NIGERIA: On 14 February, 3 small speed boats made a close-aboard approach to a merchant vessel at anchor in Lagos Port near position 06-23N 003-22E. Several persons were in each boat and they were reportedly carrying siphon hoses. The ship raised the ala
2016-32
NIGERIA: On 11 February, a merchant vessel was boarded by up to 10 pirates near position 03-36N 005-37E, 112 nm southwest of the Bonny River. The crew was able to retreat into the citadel and was reportedly safe during the incident.
2016-33
PHILIPPINES: On 14 February, according to police reports unidentified gunmen abducted a fishing boat operator and two crewmembers in the southern Philippines near position 06-48N 122-01E. A police spokesman said in a statement that the vessel had been co
2016-34
PHILIPPINES: On 9 February near position 07-35N 122-45E, three people, including two children, were killed by suspected pirates in an attack offshore of the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. A regional police spokesman said the incident took place around 4:
2016-35
NIGERIA: On 22 January, a bulk carrier reported being followed near position 05-15N 003-13E,  approximately 70 NM south of Lagos. The ship was reportedly followed at a distance of 7 miles and lost the suspicious vessel after a speed increase and course c
2016-36
Towed Rig
INDIA: On 19 February near position 24-14N 072-17E about 11 NM SSE of Alang, India; robbers in 4 fishing boats approached and boarded a rig being towed by an underway tug. The tug crew noticed the robbers stealing items from the towed rig. Approximately
2016-37
Service Vessel
NIGERIA:  On 23 February near position 02-40N 007-30E, the BOURBON LIBERTY 251 a service vessel from the French oil services company Bourbon was attacked off the coast of Nigeria. Two crew members from Nigeria and Russia were reportedly abducted.
2016-38
NIGERIA: The chemical tanker MAXIMUS was hijacked 11 February off Abijan, Ivory Coast near position 04-10N 003-55W. There were 18 crew members from India, Pakistan, China, South Korea, Sudan and Ghana when the ship was boarded. The pirates intended to se
2016-39
KUWAIT: On 3 February, a Kuwaiti-flagged fishing boat was attacked in international waters at approximately 29-10N 049-15E, near Kuwait. The four attackers were believed to be Iranians. The Egyptian fishermen were able to overpower their attackers, repor
2013-365
INDONESIA: 03-55N 098-48E. On 19 December 9nm off Belawan Port robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker unnoticed. They broke into the ship's forward stores and escaped with the ship's property. All crew safe.
2013-366
MALAYSIA: On 19 December, a speed boat approached at high speed an anchored chemical tanker near position 01-19N 104-16E, approximately 3 nm south of Kampung Tanjun Che Lahom. Crew raised the alarm and the ship search light was directed towards the boat
2014-1
Container vessel
BRAZIL: On 22 December, a duty crewman noticed three armed robbers opening cargo containers on an anchored container vessel near position 24-07S 046-19W, Santos Anchorage Area No. 4. The crewman was able to inform the bridge before being taken hostage by
2014-2
MOROCCO: On 19 December, two robbers attempted to board a berthed bulk carrier by climbing the stern mooring rope at position 32-18N 009-14W, Safi Port. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and mustered t
2014-3
INDONESIA: On 20 December, robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 03-54N 098-47E, approximately 7 nm from Belawan Port. The robbers broke into the ship forecastle store room, stole parts and equipment and escaped when spotted by duty c
2014-4
INDONESIA: On 18 December, robbers boarded a berthed tanker at position 03-47N 098-42E, Belawan Port. The robbers broke into the ship's forward store room and escaped with stolen ships property.
2014-5
COLOMBIA: On 28 December, robbers boarded an anchored tanker via the hawse near position 10-18N 075-32W, Mamonal Anchorage, Cartagena. The robbers stole ship's properties and escaped unnoticed. The master reported the robbery to the local police authorit
2014-6
GHANA: On 31 December, three robbers boarded an anchored general cargo vessel at position 04-53N 001-41W, Takoradi Roads. When spotted by the security watch, the robbers fled without stealing anything.
2014-7
PHILIPPINES: On 25 December, pirates attacked a group of three fishing vessels near Zamboanga City. Two fishermen escaped with gunshot wounds and nine remain missing. Authorities suspect the nine missing fishermen were also wounded during the attack. Car
2014-8
SINGAPORE STRAITS: On 18 December, robbers boarded a barge under tow near position 01-15N 104-07E, in the Singapore Straits and stole cargo. The master contacted authorities who dispatched a patrol craft to assist.
2014-9
SINGAPORE STRAITS: On 13 December, robbers boarded a barge under tow near position 01-14N 104-03E, in the Singapore Straits. The robbers were armed with knives and stole cargo before departing.
2014-10
LIBERIA: On 8 January, robbers boarded a berthed general cargo ship at position 06-20N 010-48W, Monrovia Port. After hearing some noise, the duty watchman noticed a robber throwing ships properties overboard. Upon seeing the crew response, the robber jum
2014-11
CAMEROON: On 7 January, three robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed container ship near position 04-02N 009-40E, Douala Port. When the duty crewman noticed suspicious  movements at the forecastle and saw one end of a mooring rope floating in the wa
2014-12
EQUITORIAL GUINEA: On 3 January, pirates boarded the general cargo vessel SAN MIGUEL near Bata, Equatorial Guinea and kidnapped three crew members. The ship was reportedly boarded approximately 20 miles northwest of Bata.
2014-13
Gas carrier
GABON: On 2 January, five pirates boarded a drifting gas carrier near position 00-59N 008-23E approximately 55 nm west of Corisco Island. When crewmembers notice them, the alarm was raised and the pirates fled. The master reported that there were a few t
2014-199
RED SEA: On 20 August, six persons in a skiff approached an underway tanker near position 12-48N 043-14E, approximately 19 nm north of the Bab al Mandeb. As the skiff closed to a distance of 0.2 nm, the Master raised the alarm, increased speed, activated
2014-200
Fishing Trawlers
BANGLADESH: On 22 August, four robbers armed with knives boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 22-15N 091-43E, 4 nm west of Patenga, Chittagong. They threatened the duty watchmen who retreated into the accommodation area and locked the doors. Th
2014-201
BANGLADESH: On 25 August, a group of 36 fishermen aboard three trawlers were attacked by a group of pirates near Hatiya Upazila. At least ten of the fishmen were injured, most by gunfire, while ten others were reportedly thrown into the sea. Pirates depa
2014-202
INDONESIA: On 25 August, three persons in a wooden boat approached an anchored chemical tanker position: 06-01S 106-53E, Tanjung Priok Tanker Anchorage. Alert duty crew on routine rounds noticed the boat and informed the duty officer, who raised the alar
2014-203
INDONESIA: On 22 August, twelve pirates armed with knives boarded an underway container ship near position 01-10N 103-34E, 5 nm west-northwest of Nipah Island. They entered the engine room and took hostage the Electical Officer who managed to alert the c
2014-204
INDONESIA: On 22 August, three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 01-26N  104-37E, approximately 13 nm north-northeast of Bintan Island. Alert duty crewmen noticed the robbers using a bamboo pole to board the ship and alerted the duty
2014-205
INDONESIA: On 20 August, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 00-14S 117-40E, Samarinda Anchorage. When the duty crewman noticed the forward store room door lock broken, he discovered the mooring ropes were missing. The incident was rep
2014-206
INDONESIA: On 20 August, four pirates armed with knives boarded an underway product tanker near position 01-33N 104-46E, approximately 23 nm east of Tg. Berakit. The crewman raised the alarm and the crew mustered. Seeing the crew response, the pirates fl
2014-207
Robber
MADAGASCAR: On 20 August, one robber armed with a knife boarded the sailing vessel SOLACE while anchored in the port of Diego Suarez. The boarding occurred at 0200 local time and the thief attempted to steal the portable generator, which was on deck, jus
2014-208
INDIA: On 3 September, three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker near position 22-44N 070-01E, Kandla Outer Anchorage. They threatened the duty crewman who managed to escape and inform the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered.
2014-209
INDIA: On 14 September, seven robbers in a boat approached an anchored chemical tanker near position 17-40N 083-23E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage. Four of the robbers boarded the tanker via the stern and stole fire hose nozzles and couplings. Master noticed t
2014-210
INDONESIA: On 17 September, eight armed pirates hijacked a product tanker, ORAPIN 2, enroute to Timor Leste, near position 01-26N 104-50E, 20 nm northeast of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island. The ORAPIN 2 rendezvoused with two smaller tankers and the cargo of g
2014-211
VIETNAM: On 17 September, three robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 10-14N  107-03E, Vung Tau Inner Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds spotted the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and mustered the crew. Upon
2015-88
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Six persons armed with guns and long knives in an unlit fast boat approached a container ship underway. As the fast boat drew closer the Master raised the alarm and the entire crew mustered.The duty AB directed the Aldis lamp towards th
2015-89
MALAYSIA: On 25 April, two robbers boarded an underway merchant ship approximately 7 nm south of Pengerang. The robbers were spotted by a duty crewman who raised the alarm. The robbers escaped empty-handed.
2015-90
MALACCA STRAIT: On 2 May eight armed pirates boarded a tanker which was bound from Singapore to Myanmar. They hijacked the tanker and took the Master and crew as hostages. They ordered the tanker to anchor at position 02-19N 101-40E, around 13 nm SSW of
2015-91
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 4 May near position 01-04N 103-37E, a skiff increased speed and came alongside a bulk carrier underway. The alerted crew spotted the skiff and informed the bridge. The master raised the alarm, announced the situation on the PA and mu
2015-92
GUINEA: On 24 April, a duty crewman aboard an anchored bulk carrier near position 09-25N 013-43W, 5 nm south of Conakry spotted a small wooden boat with eight persons attempting to board the vessel. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Seeing the
2015-93
MALAYSIA: On 21 April, a nine meter long, light green fishing boat with two outboard engines approached an underway tanker near position 02-28N 104-26E, 4 nm east of Pulau Aur, Johor. The Ship's Master raised the alarm, sounded the fog horn, increased sp
2015-94
BANGLADESH: On 24 April, a duty crewman aboard an anchored product tanker spotted one small motor  boat approaching from the starboard quarter near position 22:07 N - 091:47 E, Chittagong Outer Anchorage 'C'. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered on
2015-95
BANGLADESH: On 25 April, six armed robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor near position 22-06N  091-45E, Chittagong OPL. The alarm was raised, the crew mustered and Port Control informed. The robbers stole ship's properties and escaped. Later the Coast
2015-96
Cotainer Ship
BANGLADESH: On 25 April, one robber armed with a long knife boarded an anchored container ship near  position 22-11N 091-43E, Chittagong Anchorage. The robber was able to steal ship's stores before being spotted by a duty crewman, who raised the alarm. T
2015-97
INDONESIA: On 1 May, a duty motorman onboard an anchored product tanker noticed a small boat with five persons circling around the vessel near position 01-43N 101-24E, Dumai Anchorage. The persons attempted to board the vessel from the poop deck. The ala
2015-98
BANGLADESH: On 5 May, armed robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 21-48N 091-42E,  Chittagong Outer Anchorage. The robbers began arguing with the two shore watchmen. A duty crewman heard the raised voices and noticed the robbers attacking the
2015-99
SINGAPORE STRAIT: Two robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. The duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew members mustered in the citadel except the bridge team. The Singapore VTIS was informed. The VTIS advis
2016-40
BANGLADESH: On 19 February, pirates killed a fisherman, wounded four others and kidnapped one from  the Kachikhali Balesshar area near position 21-50N 090-51E. The pirates also looted the fish cargo, fishing nets, cash, mobile phone sets and other valuab
2016-41
INDIA: On 14 February, four robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier using a grappling hook and rope near position 22-46N 070-00E, in the vicinity of the Tuna Buoy Anchorage Kandla. A duty crewmember on routine rounds noticed the robbers trying to break
2016-42
Gunmen
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 4 March, near position 13-16N 061-16W, several gunmen boarded a yacht anchored at Wallilabou in southwestern St. Vincent. During the course of the boarding, a German citizen aboard the yacht was killed and another per
2016-43
DR CONGO: On 9 March, a cargo ship at anchor was boarded near position 05-57S 013-03 E, Boma Port. Robbers were spotted by a duty crewman, the alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The robbers managed to escape without stealing anything.
2016-44
NIGERIA: On 5 March, ten armed pirates in a black speed boat approached and opened fire on the tanker MADONNA I near position 04-05N 006-41E, 32 nm southwest of Bonny Island. They boarded the tanker using a grappling hook and ladder. The alarm was raised
2016-45
NIGERIA: On 26 February, an offshore tug underway noticed a speed boat being launched from a mother vessel near position 03-51N 004-39E, 74 nm southwest of the Bayelsa coast. Five armed pirates boarded the tug. The ship's alarm and SSAS were activated. A
2016-46
KENYA: On 3 March, a robber armed with a knife boarded a berthed product tanker near position 04-04S 039-40E, Mbaraki Wharf North, Mombasa. A duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robber, who threatened him and escaped with ship's stores. The duty c
2016-47
VIETNAM: On 6 March, a Vietnamese fishing boat was boarded, reportedly by a Chinese crewed boat, near position 16-30N 112-00E, the Paracel Islands. The robbers boarded the boat, stole food and fuel before destroying fishing nets and departing the area. N
2016-48
BANGLADESH: On 4 March, pirates abducted 25 fishermen along with three fishing boats in an area  approximately 100 kilometers south of Patharghata under Barguna, near position 21-02N 89-58E. Reportedly, the pirates demanded a large ransom for each fisher
2016-49
INDIA: On 15 February, an unknown number of robbers boarded a berthed tanker near position 22-02N 088-06E, Haldia Oil Jetty No 1, Haldia Port. The robbers were able to steal ship's stores and escape. The robbery was noticed when the crew approached the a
2016-50
INDIA: On 8 February, five robbers in a boat approached an anchored tanker near position 22-47N 070-00E, Kandla Outer Anchorage. Two robbers boarded the tanker using a grappling hook attached to a rope. The duty officer on the bridge noticed the robbers
2016-51
INDIA: On 25 January, five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker near position 22-47N 070-02E, 12 nm southwest of Kandla. The duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers near the forecastle and informed the duty officer who raised t
2016-52
ST LUCIA: On 2 March, three robbers, armed with a pistol, a machete, and a club, boarded an anchored sailing yacht in the harbor at Soufriere, near position 13-51N 061-04W, confronting eight passengers. The robbers demanded money at gunpoint. They were g
2014-14
INDONESIA: On 7 January, two robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 07-05S 112-39E, Gresik Inner Anchorage. They threatened the duty watch keeper, with a knife and stole ship's stores. When other crewmembers noticed the robbers and rai
2014-15
INDONESIA: On 6 January, six robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 03-55N 098-46E, Belawan Outer Anchorage. The robbers boarded the ship via the anchor chain. The alert crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm,
2014-16
INDONESIA: On 3 January, robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 03-57N 098-47E, Belawan Anchorage. The robbers stole ships property and escaped unnoticed. Incident reported to port authorities.
2014-17
INDONESIA: On 3 January, three robbers armed with a gun boarded an anchored bulk carrier at position 00-17S 117-40E, Muara Berau Anchorage, while it was carrying out loading operations. They took hostage a duty crewman on routine rounds, tied him up and
2014-18
Yachts
SAINT MARTIN: Yacht owners reported a number of robberies during 2013 to include six robberies of boats anchored in Simpson and Marigot Bay during a one night period in late December. Many of the thefts throughout the year consisted of electronics and na
2014-19
INDONESIA: On 10 January, robbers boarded a berthed container ship at position 06-06S 106-53E, Jakarta Container Terminal. The robbers were able to steal engine spare parts before departing the vessel undetected. The theft was noticed by duty engineer af
2014-20
INDONESIA: On 9 January, eight robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier ship via the anchor chain near position 03-42S 114-26E, Taboneo Anchorage. When the watchman detected the robbers, he shouted for help and alerted the duty officer. Seeing the crew r
2014-21
A merchant vessel reported being hijacked at 1539Z on 18 JAN in position 15-31N 39-57E, approximately 40NM east of Massawa, Eritrea. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.
2014-22
ST LUCIA: On 17 January, robbers boarded a yacht berthed in the port of Vieux Fort and attacked the boat owner and his wife. The 62 year old owner of the boat died from injuries sustained in the attack. Local press reports indicate that three persons wer
2014-23
Petroleum tanker
ANGOLA: On approximately 18 January, pirates possibly hijacked the Liberian-flagged petroleum tanker KERALA seven nautical miles from Luanda, Angola. The tanker was fully laden with gas oil. The owners of the vessel lost contact with the ship on 18 Janua
2014-24
OMAN: On 17 January, pirates fired upon the Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker NAVE ATROPOS near position 15-06N 054-23E, approximately 115 nm south of Salalah, Oman. Pirates were operating from a skiff that was launched from a nearby mother ship. T
2014-25
TANZANIA: On 16 January, robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier at Dar Es Salaam port and stole ship's stores without being detected.
2014-26
INDONESIA: On 16 January, four robbers boarded a general cargo ship near position 06-02S 106-53E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage. The robbers, who arrived in a small speed boat, were armed with a gun and long knives. They took the duty watchman hostage and engi
2014-27
Tankers
LIBYA: Gunmen are threatening tankers near Hariga as part of a blockade to prevent crude oil exports from the Hariga oil terminal in eastern Libya. Ships attempting to dock at the Harigas terminal could be attacked.
2014-28
NIGERIA: On 26 January, pirates attacked a tugboat near the Brass River crude oil export terminal in the Niger Delta, kidnapping the ship's captain and an engineer. Sources said that the  tugboat was coming from Port Harcourt in Rivers State and transiti
2014-212
BANGLADESH:  On 18 September, twenty five robbers with knives approached an anchored vehicle carrier near position 22-12N 091-47E, Chittagong Outer Anchorage. Ten robbers, armed with knives, boarded via the stern ramp coaming brackets. The alarm was rais
2014-213
THAILAND: On 22 September, six armed pirates boarded an underway tanker near position 07-10N 098-12E, 34 nm south-southwest of Phuket Island. They tied up the second officer and duty crewman on the bridge and mustered the rest of the crew in the Mess. Th
2014-214
THAILAND: On September 22, at 2130 LT, position 07-12N 098-00E, around 38 nm SW of Phuket, Thailand; seven armed pirates from a speed boat boarded a product tanker enroute to Penang and hijacked it. They transferred ship bunker to a mother vessel (white
2014-215
INDONESIA: On 25 September, at 0545 LT, position 01-28N 104-41E around 16 nm NE of TG Berakit, Bintan Island; three robbers boarded an anchored tanker using a boarding hook. Duty A/B on routine rounds noticed the robbers near the poop deck and raised the
2014-216
BANGLADESH: On 27 September, four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker using hooks attached to ropes near position 21-51N 091-48E, Chittagong Anchorage. They took hostage a duty crewman who was on routine rounds, seized his radio,
2014-217
Supply Tug
GUYANA: On 5 October, five robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed offshore supply tug near position 06-47N 058-10W, Georgetown Port. The duty crew discovered the water tight doors to the infirmary and laundry rooms forced open and reported the situa
2014-218
INDONESIA: On 2 October, the Vietnam-flagged oil tanker SUNRISE 689 went missing and is presumed to have been hijacked soon after leaving Singapore. The SUNRISE 689 was  carrying a cargo of 5,226 tons of oil products and a crew of 18. UPDATE: The ship wa
2014-219
INDIA: On 30 September, three robbers in a fishing boat boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 22-47N 070-03E, Kandla Anchorage. Duty crew on the bridge, noticed the  robbers, raised the alarm, sounded ship's horn and mustered the crew. Upon h
2014-220
Boat
NIGERIA: On 13 October, a gun battle between Nigerian Joint Task Force and suspected pirates left one soldier dead and another injured. The attack occurred along the Ogbia-Brass route of the Nembe waterway of Bayelsa State. The soldiers were apparently t
2014-221
Passenger boat
NIGERIA: On 11 October, gunmen attacked a passenger boat near Kiberi-Bio, on the Ogbia-Nembe-Brass waterways in Bayelsa East Senatorial District, leaving four persons missing. Press reports indicate that the gunmen took seized two women and two children,
2014-222
THE CONGO: On 29 September, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored tug at position 04-45S 011-49E, Pointe Noire Anchorage. Duty crewman noticed a small boat with four persons near the vessel Alarm raised and searchlight directed towards the sma
2014-223
GULF OF ADEN: On 15 October, at 1510 UTC, a motor yacht reported a suspicious approach by one skiff near position 13-33N 050-27E, approximately 90 nm southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The skiff approached the yacht to within 500 meters. Weapons and ladders
2015-100
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: On 7 May, a duty crewman during routine rounds on a general cargo ship anchored near  position 05-52S 013-25E, Ikungulu Anchorage, Matadi, noticed two boats approaching the ship. He immediately informed the duty officer. The
2015-101
FSO Ship
NIGERIA: On 24 April, ten robbers armed with guns and a ladder in a fast wooden boat approached a moored Floating, Storage and Offloading (FSO) ship near position 04-13N 007-23E, 13 nm from Bonny. Four robbers managed to gain access onto the vessel. Duty
2015-102
MALAYSIA: On 25 April, an unknown number of robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 01-20N 104-24E, 7 nm east-southeast of Tanjung Penyusop, Johor. They forced their way into the engine room, stole engine spares and escaped. The theft was
2015-103
MALAYSIA: On 6 May, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship engaged in bunkering and stores replenishment near position 01-24N 103-08E, 16 nm west-southwest of Pontian District, Johor, The robbers were able to steal ship's pro
2015-104
INDONESIA: On 10 May, the deck watchman onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed two robbers trying to gain access into the engine room by opening the skylight near position 01-42N 101-28 E: Dumai Tanker Anchorage. The Duty Officer was informed and th
2015-105
VIETNAM: On 11 May, robbers in a fishing boat boarded an anchored bulk carrier with a hook attached with ropes near position 10-12N 107-04E, 6.5 nm south of Vung Tau. They broke two padlocks of the deck stores and stole ship's stores and then escaped. Th
2015-106
INDONESIA: On 5 May, two robbers attempted to board an underway bulk carrier near position  01-03N 103-37E, 4.9 nm south of Nipah Island. The bridge crew raised the alarm and mustered the crew when they spotted the robber's small boat approaching. Two ro
2015-107
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 17 May near position 01-05N 103-36E, the Duty Oiler on routine rounds on an underway tanker noticed four robbers in the steering room. He immediately informed the First Enginner who raised the alarm. The Master notified the VTIS Sing
2015-108
SOUTH CHINA SEA: On 15 May near position 08-19N 108-52E, the Chief Officer onboard an underway heavy lift cargo ship detected some suspicious noises near the aft of the ship. He immediately switched on the deck lights, sent the duty crew to investigate a
2015-109
BAHAMAS: On 1 May, two robbers boarded a berthed sailing yacht at the Stuart¿s Cove diving center in New Providence. The robbers shot the boat owner in the head, killing him. The boat owner¿s wife escaped the incident. The robbers escaped.
2015-110
GUINEA: On 15 May, six robbers armed with AK-47 rifles boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 09-25N 013-44W, Conakry Anchorage. The Second Officer saw two robbers on the poop deck and immediately raised the alarm and informed the Master. The rob
2015-111
NIGERIA: On 14 May, pirates boarded two vessels near position 04-01N 007-05E, approximately 23 nm south of Port Harcourt. A platform supply vessel was boarded and then used to attack a self-propelled barge. Pirates kidnapped six crewmembers from one vess
2016-53
NIGERIA: On 11 March, eight pirates in a boat approached an underway tanker near position 02-52N 004-52E, 108 nm southwest of the Bayelsa coast. Ship's Master raised the alarm increased speed, commenced evasive maneuvers, activated SSAS, sent distress me
2016-54
NIGERIA: On 11 March, a vessel reported being fired upon near position 03-30N 005-02E.
2016-55
INDIA: On 28 January, six robbers in a small boat boarded an anchored product tanker near position 22-49N 070-07E, Kandla Outer Anchorage. Alert duty crewman noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew¿s alertness, th
2016-56
JAKARTA ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA: On 22 March at 0120 LT near position 06-04S 106-49E, five robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. The duty AB on routine rounds was attacked and hit on the head. One robber stood guard near the AB. The remaining robbers en
2016-57
VIETNAM: On 7 March, a Vietnamese fishing boat, KH 96640 TS, operating in the Paracel Island area, was reportedly rammed and sunk by a much larger ship; painted gray with Chinese characters on the prow. Five crewmembers were able to escape into a very sm
2016-58
BITUNG PORT, INDONESIA: At night on 22 March while conducting cargo operations in position 01-26N 125-11E, robbers broke into the safety locker of a berthed chemical tanker. They stole ships equipment and escaped unnoticed. Incident reported to owners.
2016-59
INDONESIA: On March 30 at 0130 LT, near position 06-00S 106-54E, Jakarta anchorage, robbers in three skiffs approached and attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier. The alarm was sounded and the crew mustered. The crew repelled the robbers with water
2016-60
NIGERIA: On 26 March, pirates attacked the chemical tanker SAMPATIKI near position 04-20N 005-10E, approximately 30 nm from the Bayelsa coastline. The pirates ransacked the ship and kidnapped five crewmembers. On 09 May, the five hostages were reportedly
2016-61
Tug and Barge
PHILIPPINES: On 26 March, the tug BRAHMA 12 and barge ANAND 12 were attacked and the crew of 10 Indonesian sailors was kidnapped. The crew was transporting coal from Indonesia to the Philippines when they were hijacked. Subsequent reporting indicates tha
2016-62
PHILIPPINES: On 25 March a tug and barge was boarded by pirates. The barge was let loose and the tug and its ten crew members were taken hostage. The tug was abandoned off Languyan island near position 05-16N 120-05E. The tug was ransacked and all commun
2016-63
INDONESIA: On 3 April at 2345 LT in Jakarta anchorage in position 05-59S 106-54E, five robbers boarded an anchored container ship using a hook attached to a rope. Crewmembers raised the alarm after noticing the robbers. The robbers jumped overboard and e
2016-64
INDONESIA: On 01 April at 0145 LT at the Samarinda anchorage in 00-15S 117-35E, the duty officer aboard an anchored bulk carrier heard voices on the forecastle deck. The alarm was sounded. Robbers escaped with ship's stores. Master notified Coast Guard b
2016-65
PERU: On 23 March two robbers wearing face masks boarded an anchored vehicle carrier preparing for berthing operations near position 12-01S 077-12W, Callao Anchorage No.1. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed movement near the forecastle store and repo
2014-29
Patrol boat
NIGERIA: On 25 January, gunmen attacked a Joint Task Force patrol boat near the Nembe-Bassanbiri Community in Nembe, Bayelsa. The attack left a soldier badly injured.
2014-30
Ferry
NIGERIA: On 23 January, gunmen attacked a local ferry transiting near the coastal town of Ekeni in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. The attack claimed the life of a local businesswoman.
2014-31
TANZANIA: On 28 January, robbers boarded the bulk carrier SAM JAGUAR berthed at a port in Tanzania and stole several lengths of 115 meter ropes. The robbers managed to depart the vessel without being detected.
2014-32
CONGO: On 4 February, two robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored general cargo ship near position 04-46S 011-52E, Pointe Noire Roads. The Duty Officer, while on routine rounds, noticed the robbers at the forecastle store room and raised the a
2014-33
NIGERIA: On 30 January, at approximately 0430 local time, three pirates attacked and boarded the tug LAMNALCO HAWK near position 04-15N 005-35E, in vicinity of Pennington Terminal, Bayelsa State. Crew locked themselves in the citadel. Pirates departed th
2014-34
NIGERIA: On 29 January at approximately 2215 local time, pirates attacked and boarded the offshore supply vessel CEE JAY near position 04-20N 005-17E, near off Bayelsa State coast. Pirates kidnapped the ships Master and Chief Engineer and robbed the crew
2014-35
INDONESIA: On 1 February, five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 01-42N 101-25E, Dumai Inner Anchorage. The robbers entered into the engine room and took hostage the duty oiler and second engineer. As the robbers
2014-36
INDONESIA: On 18 January, robbers fired upon and boarded an anchored bulk carrier ORIENTAL SAPPHIRE while at Kabil Anchorage in Batam. After boarding the vessel, the robbers went to the engine room. The crew locked themselves in the bridge and reported t
2014-37
NIGERIA: On 6 February, pirates attacked and boarded the Barbados-flagged offshore supply vessel PSV MARINER SEA off the Bayelsa State coast. Pirates directed the vessel to a  particular spot on the coast, near 03-49N 005-43E and then departed the ship,
2014-38
NIGERIA: On 6 February, pirates attacked the Panamanian flagged tanker CHER approximately 75 nm west-southwest of Brass approximately 1000 local time.
2014-39
NIGERIA: On 5 February, a drifting tanker experienced a suspicious approach near position 03-46N 006-24E: approximately 30 nm southeast of Brass Terminal. Watchmen on the ship sighted a skiff with six persons armed with rifles approaching the vessel and
2014-40
GULF OF ADEN: On 8 February, twelve suspected pirates in three skiffs approached an underway general cargo ship near position 12-24N 043-32E, approximately 15 nm southeast of Perim Island, Yemen. The skiffs approached at high speed from the port and star
2014-41
INDONESIA: On 10 February, six robbers armed with guns and long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 01-21N 104-41E, approximately 10 nm northeast of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan. When the duty oiler spotted the robbers in the engine room,
2014-42
INDIA: On 10 February, robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker near position 17-37N 083-24E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage. The robbers escaped unnoticed with ships properties. The crew informed Port Control.
2014-43
INDONESIA: On 5 February, five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 01-25N 104-34E, approximately 11 nm north of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan. When the duty watchman on routine rounds noticed foot prints in the engine
2014-224
GULF OF ADEN: On 15 October, at 10:50 UTC, a merchant vessel was approached by a suspicious dark blue hull colored skiff with four person onboard, near position 12-41N 048-40E, approximately 90 nm northwest of Bosaso, Somalia. The closest point of approa
2014-225
INDONESIA: On 12 October, three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 03-42S 114-25E, Taboneo Anchorage. When a duty crewman on rounds noticed the  robbers, he informed the duty officer who raised the alarm, sounded the ship's fog horn,
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VIETNAM: On 11 October, three robbers boarded a moored bulk carrier near position  10-43N 106-46E, Mooring Buoys, Ho Chi Minh City. During routine rounds duty cadet noticed the paint storeroom's lock missing. Upon approaching the storeroom the cadet was
2014-227
BANGLADESH: On 8 October, twelve robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 21-47N 091-46E, 3 nm west of Kutubdia Island. The crew raised the alarm raised, mustered, and notified Port Control. Seeing the crew response, the r
2014-228
INDONESIA: On 5 October, four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker near position 05-35S 104-34E, Teluk Semangka Anchorage. Duty crewman noticed the  robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, t
2014-229
INDONESIA: On 22 October, five persons armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 01-25N 104-35E, 11 nm north-northeast of Tg Berakit. The duty crewman  spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the
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PHILIPPINES: On 21 October, a Taiwanese-flagged fishing boat, FV CHUAN YU TSAI NO. 1, was looted by pirates traveling in two boats approximately 245 nautical miles east of Mindanao. The pirates reportedly took the boat's fishing gear, but did not board t
2014-231
VIETNAM: On 21 October, four small boats approached a drifting container ship near position 10-09N 107-06E, 10 nm south of Vung Tau. Two boats approached the stern and persons in the boats asked duty crew men if they had any scrap items available. As the
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MALAYSIA: On 21 October, pirates armed with knives and guns hijacked an underway product tanker near position 01-48N 104-31E, 24 nm east-southeast of Tg Sedili Besar. The pirates took hostage the crew and had the Master anchor the vessel. The pirates dam
2014-233
INDONESIA: On 20 October, two robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 01-08N 103-29E, 4 nm east of Palau Karimun. The junior engineer raised the alarm when he spotted the robbers near the engine room. The crew mustered and searched the ves
2014-234
INDONESIA: On 19 October, two robbers boarded an underway LPG tanker near position 01-10N 103-32E, 7 nm east-northeast of Palau Karimun Kecil. Duty crewman saw robbers  escaping from steering flat and informed the bridge. Duty officer raised the alarm an
2014-235
INDONESIA: On 18 October, five robbers armed with long knives boarded an underway tanker near position 01-08N 103-28E, 3 nm east of Palau Karimun Kecil. The robbers went to the engine room, took third engineer hostage, stole engine spare parts and escape
2014-236
INDONESIA: On 17 October, six robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 05-30S 105-18E, Tarahan Anchorage. Duty crewman spotted robbers and raised alarm. The  robbers escaped with engine spare parts.
2015-112
INDIA: On 15 May, an unknown number of robbers boarded a berthed product tanker during cargo  operations near position 23-01N 070-13E, Kandla Port. They stole ship's property and escaped. The Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the theft and raised th
2015-113
MALAYSIA: On 15 May, up to 30 pirates in six fishing boats hijacked the Malaysia-flagged tanker MT  ORIENTAL GLORY off Bruit Island in Malaysia. The armed men forced the crew to take the vessel to another location further south where they transferred app
2015-114
BANGLADESH: On 16 May, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position  21-46N 091-42E, 7 nm west of Kutubdia Island. The robbers stole ship's property and escaped. The duty crew on routine rounds noticed the theft and raised
2015-115
BANGLADESH: On 17 May, three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored general cargo ship  near position 22-12N 091-43E, Chittagong Outer Anchorage. The duty crewman saw the robbers and raised the alarm, sounded the ship's whistle and directed t
2015-116
Anchored Vessel
COTE D'IVOIRE: On 22 May, two armed robbers in a wooden boat approached an anchored vessel near  position 05-20N 004-01W, Abidjan Anchorage. The wooden boat appeared similar to those used by local fishermen. One of the robbers attempted to board the ship
2015-117
NIGERIA: On 26 May, three robbers in a small boat attempted to board an anchored tanker near position 06-26N 003-20E, Tincan Berth No. 1, Lagos. The duty crewman on deck watch saw the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon seeing the crews response, the robb
2015-118
INDONESIA: On 4 May, four robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 01-05N 103-46E,  1 nm south-southwest of Pulau Takong Besar. Duty crew spotted the robbers and informed the Bridge. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Seeing the cr
2015-119
Passenger Vessel
PHILIPPINES: On 16 May, several small inflatable speedboats made a suspicious approach on an underway passenger vessel near position 04-10N 121-10E, 69 nm south-southeast of Bintoulan Island. At a distance of 0.5 nm, the ship's master increased speed and
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PHILIPPINES: On 20 May, three robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near position  13-44N 121-02E, Batangas Anchorage. The robbers used a hook attached with rope to board the vessel while the crew was busy with pilot arrangements and berthing proced
2015-121
INDONESIA: On 20 May, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near position 01-42N 101-28E, Dumai Anchorage. The robbers boarded unnoticed and broke the padlock of the aft engine room casing door. However, nothing was stolen. The
2015-122
VIETNAM: On 22 May, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored container ship near position 10-11N 107-03E, Vung Tau Roads. The Duty Bosun on routine rounds noticed the forward paint locker had been broken into. Upon checking, he found foot prints
2015-123
INDONESIA: On 23 May, four robbers boarded an underway container ship near position 01-02N  103-39E, 5 nm south of Pulau Nipah.  A crewman spotted the robbers near the aft deck and alerted the other crewmembers. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escap
2015-124
INDIA: On 27 May, one robber boarded a berthed product tanker near position 23-01N 070-13 E, Jetty OJ4, Kandla. A duty crewman on routine rounds saw the robber and raised the alarm. The robber managed to escape with stolen ship's stores in a small boat w
2016-66
NIGERIA: On 1 April, duty officers onboard a chemical tanker underway near position 03-54N 005-41E, 41 nm southwest of Brass noticed a black speed boat approaching. Master raised the alarm, sent distress messages, took anti-piracy preventive measures and
2016-67
MALAYSIA: On 1 April, eight armed pirates in a speed boat boarded an underway tug near position 04-07N 118-55E, 17 nm east of Pulau Sipadan. They stole crew personal belongings then kidnapped four crew members and escaped. The remaining crew members sail
2016-68
Nigeria: On 07 April at 0920Z in position 03-18.6N 005-23.9E, 75nm SW of Brass, seven pirates in a wooden speed boat armed with automatic weapons approached a drifing taker waiting for cargo loading instructions. The pirates attempted to board the tanker
2016-69
NIGERIA: On 11 April at 0130 LT, in 02-48.4N 006-40.9E, 118 nm SW of Port Harcout, eight pirates in a speed boat armed with rifles boarded a chemical tanker while enroute from Douala to Abidjan. The pirates stole cash, ship's property and cew belongings.
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NIGERIA: On 10 April at 1000 LT, in position 03-17.8N 005-31.0E, about 74 nm SW of Brass, seven pirates in a skiff approached a drifting tanker awaiting berthing instructions. The pirates attempted to board the tanker using an expandable ladder but faile
2016-71
NIGERIA: On 11 April at 2156Z in 04-07.33N 005-24.12E, vessel attacked by pirates. Master raised the alarm and raised the SSAS alarm. Crew members assembled in the citadel. Two crew members kidnapped. Nigerian Navy boarded the vessel for the investigatio
2016-72
INDONESIA: On 12 April at 0730 LT in position 06-54S 110-22E, at Semarang anchorage, three robbers boarded a container ship. Robbers were in the engine room when the alarm was raised. Crew mustered after hearing alarm. Robbers escaped with spare engine p
2016-75
COLOMBIA: On 12 April, three robbers armed with guns and a knife boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 03-53N 077-04W, Buenaventura anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers on  the forecastle deck and reported to the duty of
2016-77
NIGERIA: On 19 April at 1815 LT, a tanker reported that it was approached by a small boat near position 03-53N 005-22E, while transiting from Calabar, Nigeria, to Lome, Togo. The small craft approached from the starboard quarter and later came alongside
2016-78
NIGERIA: On 19 April a vessel reported being attacked near 03-03N 004-50E.
2016-79
NIGERIA: On 19 April a vessel reported being attacked near 03-37N 004-45E.
2016-80
NIGERIA: On 18 April, pirates attempted to board an underway tanker near position 03-54N 005-38E, 31 nm southwest of Bayelsa. The armed guard onboard the tanker opened fire while the Master carried out evasive maneuvers resulting in the pirates aborting
2016-81
INDONESIA: On 18 April, one robber boarded an anchored vessel near position 03-56N 098-45E,  Belawan Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed a robber on the forecastle deck and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the al
2016-82
MALAYSIA: On 15 April, armed persons in a speed boat fired upon and boarded the tug boat HENRY near Pondo Sibugal, Sitangkai town, 04-40N 119-24E. One crewman was injured by gunfire. The armed persons then kidnapped four crew members and escaped. The Mal
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BANGLADESH: On 5 February, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 22-15N 091-45E, Chittagong Anchorage. During routine rounds, duty crewman noticed the four robbers near the stern lowering ships stores into two wooden boats with three rob
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NIGERIA: On 19 February, six pirates in a small boat attempted to board an underway tanker near position 03-57N 005-18E, 26 nm southwest of Pennington Oil Terminal. The pirates approached the tanker and tried to hook onto a boarding ladder. Upon detectin
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RO-RO Vessel
SOMALIA:  On 13 February, five armed individuals in a skiff chased and fired on the Sierra Leone flagged RO-RO vessel ANDREA near position 01-07N 044-34E, 3 nm north of Barawe, Somalia. The armed embarked security team returned fire and after 20 minutes
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Robber(s)
Anchored container ship
INDONESIA: On 14 February, a robber(s) boarded an anchored container ship near position 05-59S 106-55E, Jakarta Roads. When the duty crewman on routine rounds noticed an unlit small wooden boat quickly leaving the stern of the ship, the crew raised the a
2014-48
Underway cargo ship
INDONESIA: On 6 February at approximately 0615 local time, five robbers armed with knives boarded an underway cargo ship near position 01-03N 103:36E, southern Singapore Strait. The robbers entered the engine room and threatened the duty crew who immedia
2014-49
Underway container ship
INDONESIA: On 6 February at approximately 0630 local time, seven robbers armed with knives boarded an underway container ship near position 01:05 N 103:33 E, southern Singapore Strait. The robbers entered the engine room and tied up the electrical office
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SOMALIA: On 13 February at 1400Z, a merchant vessel was fired on by pirates at 01-07N 044-07E.No injuries or damages were reported.
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REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: On 20 February at 0050Z in the Pointe Noire Anchorage, 04-54S 11-49E. Robbers boarded an anchored supply ship using a piece of rope. They stole ship's properties and escaped when the duty crew spotted them.
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Boarders
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: On 9 February, two masked men boarded an anchored yacht in Fat Hogs Bay. The owner heard them climbing on board and attempt to open the companion way doors. When the yacht owner yelled, the boarders proceeded to run away with the
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ST MARTIN: Between late January and early February, a notable increase in boardings and thefts on yachts was noted by boat crews transiting the area. During this time period, there were at least two burglaries of unoccupied boats; four dinghy thefts; thr
2014-54
BANGLADESH: On 24 February, ten robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 22-15N 091-43E, Chittagong Anchorage. The robbers, who were armed with knives, arrived in an unlit wooden boat and boarded the tanker using grappling hooks. The dut
2014-55
Tug and cargo vessel
BANGLADESH: On 20 February, the crew on a tug towing a general cargo vessel to scrap observed five fishing boats approach the cargo vessel under tow near position 21-00N 091-37E, approximately 75 nm south of Chittagong. Two of the fishing boats came alon
2014-56
Underway bulk carrier
NIGERIA: On 4 March, armed pirates attempted to board an underway bulk carrier near position 04-00N 005-16E, approximately 60 nm west-southwest of Brass. The pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon the vessel during the attempted boarding. The vessel
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BANGLADESH: On 15 October, two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 21-46N 091-47E, Chittagong Lightering Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds saw the robbers, who threatened then attacked him. Duty crewman notified Duty Officer wh
2014-238
INDONESIA: On 14 October, five robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 01-28N 104-37E, 14 nm north-northeast of Bintan Island. Duty Engineer on security rounds saw the robbers and raised the alarm. Robbers escaped empty handed.
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INDONESIA: On 14 October, five robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker near position 05-56S 106-46E, Bay of Jakarta. Duty Officer on bridge saw the robbers breaking into  store room via CCTV on the bridge and raised the alarm. Robbers escaped empty handed
2014-240
INDONESIA: On 14 October, four gunmen in a speedboat attacked an Indonesian flagged fishing boat in an area approximately 22 nm east of Banggi Island, in northern Sabah. Two crewmen from the fishing boat sustained injuries from gun fire and were taken to
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Oil/Chemical Tanker
MALAYSIA: On or about 14 October, pirates hijacked the 3,200-dwt SRIKANDI 515 which was en route from Gresik to Kalimantan with 3,100 tons of palm oil. The vessel left on 8 October, but by 17 October it had not reached its destination. The captain and 10
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INDONESIA: On 27 October, two robbers armed with knives in a small boat boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 01-04N 103-36E, 11 nm east-northeast of Pulau Karimun Besar. Alarm was raised, crew mustered, and a search was carried out. Upon hearin
2014-243
INDONESIA: On 26 October, four robbers in a small boat with a green canopy, armed with knives and bolos boarded an anchored container ship near position 01-24N 104-35E, 10 nm north of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island. Duty crewman noticed the robbers attemptin
2014-244
BANGLADESH: On 24 October, twelve robbers in two boats approached an anchored bulk carrier near position 22-15N 091-43E, Chittagong Anchorage. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the ship using hooks attached with ropes. They took hostage three
2014-245
VENEZUELA: On 24 October, two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 10-16N  064-35W, Guanta Anchorage. When the duty officer noticed the store room door open, he instructed two crew members to check. Upon arrival at the
2014-246
TOGO: On 6 November, nine robbers twice attempted to board an anchored vessel near position 06-02N 001-15E, Lome Anchorage using ropes with hooks. The crew raised the  alarm and used fire pumps to prevent the robbers from boarding.
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NIGERIA: On 4 November, six pirates in a boat approached and fired upon an underway container vessel near position 04-03N 005-28E, 30 nm from the Bayelsa Coast. The pirates  managed to come alongside the vessel, destroy part of the razor wire, and attemp
2014-248
NIGERIA:  On 4 November, pirates boarded an underway tanker near position 03-00N 006-45E, approximately 77 nm south-southeast of Brass.
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MALAYSIA: On 4 November, the duty crewman on an anchored offshore tug near position 01-13N 103-34E, 4 nm southeast of Tanjung Piai, Johor, saw a robber on the main deck and immediately notified the bridge. The crew raised the alarm raised and mustered. S
2015-125
BANGLADESH: On 01 June near position 22-16N 091-43E about 3.7 nm west of Patenga, Bangladesh, 5 robbers with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier with a rope ladder. The robbers tried to attack the crew watchman. The alarm was raised and the crew must
2015-126
TOGO: On 2 June, a vessel at anchor near position 06-08N 001-17E, Lome Anchorage, reported several small boats posing as fishing boats making repeated approaches to vessels at anchor, taking advantage of the heavy rain which impaired visibility. The vess
2015-127
MALAYSIA: On 4 June, pirates hijacked an underway product tanker near position 02-21N 104-22E, 8 nm southwest off Pu Aur. They took hostage all crew members, altered course and sailed the vessel until it rendezvoused with another vessel into which part o
2015-128
Cargo vessel
PANAMA: On 8 June, local authorities received a report stating that robbers had boarded the Venezuelan-flagged cargo vessel VFM ALITA near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal, about 50 miles north of Panama City. The two crewmembers onboard the shi
2015-129
COLOMBIA: On 5 June, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near position 03-51N 077-05W, Buenaventura Inner Anchorage. A duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the paint store room padlock had been broken. Upon checking, he foun
2015-130
DR CONGO: On 8 June, six robbers armed with bolos in a wooden boat boarded an anchored general cargo ship near position 04-44S 011-45E, Pointe Noire Anchorage. A duty crewman saw two of the robbers. One of the robbers chased the duty crewman who managed
2015-131
VIETNAM: On 4 June, two robbers boarded an anchored container ship near position 10-05N 107-02 E, Vungtau Anchorage. A duty crewman on rounds noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and mustered the crew. Seeing the crew re
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Timber carrier
MALAYSIA: On 3 June, pirates in speed boats hijacked the Indonesian-flagged timber carrier KM MUTIARA off Palau Bangka.  The crew of the KM MUTIARA were thrown or forced to jump overboard.  Local fishermen later rescued most of the crewmembers.
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INDONESIA: On 8 May, four robbers in an unlit boat approached an underway tanker near position 01-02N 103-39E approximately 5.6 nm south of Pulau Nipah. The crew raised the alarm, which caused robbers to move away.
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TURKEY: On 12 June, a sailing yacht was boarded in Aktur Bay, 10 miles east of Datca. The robbers were able to steal a large amount of cash and jewelry.
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MALACCA STRAIT: On 17 June, at approximately 0221 Local Time, three robbers boarded the Brazil-flagged bulk carrier DENSA SHARK near position 01-05N 103-42E, approximately 1.1 nm south-southwest of Pulau Takong Kecil. The robbers were sighted in the engi
2015-136
MALACCA STRAIT: On 17 June, at approximately 0503 Local Time, five robbers boarded the Norway- registered LNG tanker CLIPPER POSH near position 01:08 N - 103:46 E, approximately 3.9 nm northeast of Pulau Takong Kecil. The robbers were sighted in the engi
2015-137
MALACCA STRAIT: On 17 June, at approximately 0525 Local Time, five robbers boarded the Panama  registered oil tanker PRO TRIUMPH near position 01-03N 103-36E, approximately 6.9 nm southwest of Pulau Takong Kecil. The five perpetrators were sighted in the
2015-138
INDONESIA: On 13 June, five pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a tug and barge near position 01-35N 105-00E, 35 nm northeast of Pulau Bintan. They stole the crew's and ship's properties and damaged the ship's communication equipment before escapi
2016-83
NIGERIA: On 19 April, in 03-30N 004-50E about 97 nm SW of Brass, pirates attacked and boarded an underway offshore supply vessel. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. Pirates robbed and kidnapped two crew members. All remaining crew retreated to the c
2016-84
YEMEN: On 24 April at 2115Z , vessel was attacked in 14-25.8N 049-08.0E near port of Al Mukalla.Persons in two small skiffs fired shots at vessel. Armed security aboard vessel fired warning shots in return. Vessel reported safe.
2016-85
NIGERIA On 28 April, a speedboat made a suspicious pass against an anchored tanker near position 04-19N 004-26E, vicinity of Bonga Oil Platform. Armed guards on the vessel fired warning shots and the speedboat moved away.
2016-76
NIGERIA: On 20 April at 0530 LT, an offshore supply vessel reported being attacked and boarded near position; 03-39N 006-08E, 39 nm SW of Brass. Alarm was raised and all but two crew members on board went to citadel. The Nigerian Navy boarded the ship fo
2016-86
PERU: On 21 April, deck watchman on routine rounds onboard an anchored crude oil tanker, near  position 12-01S 077-13W, Callao Anchorage No.12, noticed a robber attempting to break into the forecastle store room. Duty officer informed, alarm raised, fog
2016-88
PHILIPPINES: On 21 April, crew onboard an underway bulk carrier noticed a speed boat approaching at high speed near position 10-38N 120-34E, 18 nm east of Dalanganem Island. Alarm raised, whistle sounded, crew mustered and fire hoses activated. The boat
2016-89
NIGERIA: On 28 April at 1112 LT in 03-56N 004-43E, around 67 nm SW of Baylesa, pirates in a speed boat approached and opened fire on an underwent tanker. Alarm was raised, crew mustered and SSAS was activated. Master performed evasive maneuvers while onb
2016-90
CONGO: On 25 April at 0200 LT in 04-45S 011-50E, at the Point Noire inner anchorage, two robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship. Robbers escaped with ship's property.
2016-91
INDIA: On 30 April at 0650 LT in 17-35.4N 083-24.9E, in Visakhapatnam anchorage, robbers approached and boarded an anchored tanker. Crew noticed two robbers on the poop deck trying to open deck locker. Officer was informed and sounded the alarm. Crew mus
2016-92
NIGERIA: On 20 April at 0430Z in 03-39N 006-50E, around 39 nm SSW of Brass, pirates attacked and boarded an underway offshore supply vessel. Crew retreated to the citadel. Pirates escaped before Nigerian Navy boarded vessel. All crew reported safe.
2016-93
On 04 May at 0020 LT in 03-54.1N 005-17.6E, around 44 nm SW of Baylesa, armed pirates approached, fired upon and attempted to board an underway tanker. Armed guards aboard the tanker exchanged fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. All crew r
2016-94
On 05 May at 0226Z in 03-54N 005-32E, around 36 nm SW of Baylesa, armed pirates chased and fired upon an underway tanker. Pirates aborted attempt after anti piracy measures were performed.
2016-95
DROC: On 3 May, robbers boarded an anchored vessel near position 05-51S 01326E, Matadi  Anchorage. The robbers were seen by crewmen, who raised the alarm. The robbers escaped with stolen ship¿s stores.
2016-96
NIGERIA: On 05 May at 1552Z in 03-50.9N 005-24.9E, around 43 nm SW of Baylesa, pirates in two speed boats chased and fired upon an underway tanker. Attack was aborted due to presence of Naval personnel and anti-piracy measures.
2016-97
NIGERIA: On 07 May at 1500Z in 03-42N 005-10E, around 58nm SW of Baylesa, pirates with automatic weapons approached, fired upon and attempted to board an underway tanker. Master raised the alarm and took evasive maneuvers. The crew mustered in the citade
2016-98
INDONESIA:  On 7 May, merchant tanker HAI SOON 12, underway from Singapore to Sunda Straits was boarded by armed pirates near position 02-04.48S 108:39.27E, around 21 nm S of Pulau Serutu. They took hostage all crew members and hijacked the tanker. As th
2014-57
NIGERIA: On 4 March at approximately 0130 local time, pirates boarded the Nigerian- flagged offshore supply vessel PRINCE JOSEPH 1 and kidnapping three crewmembers near  position 04-17N 007-53E, Bight of Bonny, off Akwa Ibom State. After the pirates depa
2014-58
OMAN: On 6 March, three suspicious white skiffs approached a merchant vessel near position 22-27N 060-29E, approximately 122 nm southeast of Muscat, Oman. The skiffs with two persons onboard each skiff approached the ship to within a half mile. After sel
2014-59
PAKISTAN: On 28 February, suspected pirates in a skiff chased an underway Bangladeshi-flagged bulk carrier, MV CRYSTAL GOLD near position 24-33N 062-44E, approximately 40 nm southeast of Gwadar, Pakistan. The pirates reportedly chased for up to four hour
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RED SEA: On 3 March, pirates approached an Iranian-flagged tanker near the Bab al Mandeb Strait, in the southern Red Sea. Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari told reporters that the armed pirates attempted to attack the ship twice and
2014-61
Underway tanker
INDONESIA: On 6 March, four robbers boarded an underway tanker near position 01-11N 103-26E, approximately 3 nm from Pulau Karimun Kecil. The robbers were armed with knives and arrived in a speed boat. When the crew raised the alarm, the pirates escaped
2014-62
Anchored bulk carrier
BANGLADESH: On 1 March, four robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 22-14N 091-44E, Chittagong Anchorage. The robbers who were armed with knives boarded the ship from the stern. When the duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm,
2014-63
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 3 March near 01-11N 103-26E, four robbers armed with knives in a speed boat boarded a tanker underway. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Seeing the allerted crew the robbers escaped immediatly. Nothing was stolen.
2014-64
NIGERIA: On 3 March at 19:12 LT near 04-11N 005-44E approximately 7 pirates in a speed boat boarded a supply vessel and hijacked it. They took crew members hostage and used the vessel as a mother vessel to attack and hijack other vessels. They also stole
2014-65
NIGERIA: On 6 March, pirates boarded the Nigerian-flagged supply vessel PRIME LADY while in transit from Onne to the Utpotiki oil field near position 04-11N 005-44E, approximately 15 nm offshore. The Captain and one other crew member were reportedly kidn
2014-66
Offshore tug
NIGERIA: On 5 March, pirates boarded the underway Nigerian-flagged offshore tug ASHA DEEP southwest of Brass. Three crewmembers were reportedly taken hostage. On 7 March, Nigerian Naval forces rescued three Indian nationals kidnapped from this ship.
2014-67
INDIA: On 9 March, three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker near position 09-56N 076-09E, Kochi Anchorage. When the duty officer spotted the robbers,  stealing ships stores, he raised the alarm. The crew members rushed to the sc
2014-68
INDONESIA: On 6 March, at approximately 0515 hours local time, four robbers boarded the underway Marshall Islands-flagged crude oil tanker SEA VOYAGER off Pulau Karimun Kecil. The robbers arrived on a fishing vessel and where armed with knives. Upon dete
2014-69
INDONESIA: On 6 March, at approximately 0535 hours local time, five robbers boarded the underway Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker ORPHEAS off Pulau Karimun Kecil. The robbers were armed with knives and managed to steal some engine spares. The crew was n
2014-70
INDONESIA: On 10 March, at approximately 0150 hours local time, four robbers boarded the underway Cyprus-flagged bulk carrier CAPE VENI southwest of Pulau Nipa in the traffic separation schemes eastbound lane. The robbers who arrived on a small boat were
2014-250
COLOMBIA: On 7 November, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 03-49N 077-09W, Buenaventura Anchorage. The duty crewman on routine  rounds noticed the hawse pipe cover opened and the securing chain broken. The ship¿
2014-251
NIGERIA: On 12 November, two suspicious motor boats approached a vessel near  position 04-32N 005-15E near TULIA Terminal. When the vessel altered course in order to avoid close contact with the motor boats, pirates fired at the accommodation area of the
2014-252
NIGERIA: On 5 November, the Malta-flagged chemical tanker BASAT and its 14 Turkish crew members were attacked by Nigerian pirates in Nigerian waters while en route from Douala,  Cameroon to Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Few details are known, but the pirates boa
2014-253
RED SEA: On 12 November, an Israeli-flagged cargo ship was reportedly attacked by pirates in the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb. Security guards stationed aboard the transport ship repelled the attack. The incident occurred as the ship made its way from East As
2014-254
INDONESIA: On 8 November, five robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier during cargo operations near position 00-17S 117-36E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda. The robbers took hostage two duty crewmen, tied them up, and then broke into the forecastle st
2014-255
INDONESIA:  On 8 November, duty watchman on routine rounds onboard an anchored chemical tanker near position 01-28N 104-38E, 14 nm north-northeast of Tanjung Berakit, Bintan Island, noticed three persons on the stern of the ship. One of them was armed wi
2014-256
BANGLADESH: On 4 November, an armed group attacked a group of fishing boats near  the Kuakata Beach area in the Patuakhali District, kidnapping up to 14 fishermen and stealing one of their fishing boats.
2014-257
Bitumen Tanker
IVORY COAST:  On 16 November, eight robbers armed with Kalashnikov machine guns and knives boarded an anchored bitumen tanker near position 05-12N  004-02W, Abidjan Outer Anchorage. They tried to hijack the vessel, but the Second Engineer managed to immo
2014-258
NIGERIA: On 25 October, 10 robbers in a high-speed boat approached an anchored product tanker and hid under the tanker's bow flare near position 06-19N  003-24E, Lagos Anchorage. One of the robbers boarded the vessel and rigged three hoses into the forwa
2014-259
BANGLADESH:  On 20 November, six robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier during anchoring operations near position 21-48N 091-48E, Kutubdia Anchorage. When duty crew saw the robbers on the poop deck lowering mooring ropes over the side, the alar
2014-260
INDONESIA: On 19 November, five persons armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker near position 01-29N 104-51E, 22 nm northeast of Tanjung Berakit, Bintan Island. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew response, they confronted the de
2014-261
INDONESIA: On 16 November, four robbers boarded an underway chemical tanker near  position 01-08N 103-30E, 5 nm east of Pulau Karimun Kecil. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon seeing the crew response, the robbers fled. A search of
2015-139
INDONESIA: On 12 June, a Duty Officer onboard an anchored wood chip carrier saw an unlit boat in close proximity to the ship near position 04-00N 098-54E, Belawan anchorage. He informed the duty crewman on deck, who reported that 7 robbers had just board
2015-140
BANGLADESH: On 11 June four robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 22-12N  091-47E, CUFL Jetty, Chittagong. The Chief Officer saw the robbers on deck and raised the alarm. Seeing an alerted crew, the robbers escaped empty-handed.
2015-141
FRENCH POLYNESIA: At least five sailing yachts have been boarded since the beginning of June in the port  of Uturoa, on the northern end of Raiatea Island. Various items have been stolen, including cash, valuables and electronics. Reportedly, one person
2015-142
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 16 June near position 01-04N 103-34E, five robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker approaching the Eastern Anchorage Area. They took one crew member hostage and stole ship's properties and escaped. The alarm was sounded. The crew
2015-143
BANGLADESH: On 20 June, three robbers armed with long knives in a speed boat boarded a container ship approaching the anchorage point near position 22-10N 091-42E, Chittagong B Anchorage. The bridge duty officer informed a deck crewman who shouted at the
2015-144
BANGLADESH: On 22 June, during heavy rain robbers boarded an anchored container vessel near position 22-09N 091-44E, Chittagong Anchorage. A duty crewman saw the robbers attempting to enter the accommodation area. He informed the Duty Officer who raised
2015-145
TOGO: On 26 June, at the Lome Anchorage near position 06-01N 001-17E, approximately 7 suspected robbers in 2 boats approached and came alongside an anchored container ship. Upon seeing the robbers attempting to board the ship, the duty officer raised the
2015-146
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 27 Jun near position 01-06N 103-32E, 8 robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker underway. The alarm was raised, the Ship Security Alert System was activated and non-essential crew mustered into the citadel. The robbers escaped with
2015-147
KENYA: On 27 June, robbers armed with long knives boarded a tanker near position  04-02S 039-38 E, Shimanzi Oil Terminal, Mombasa. They were spotted by a duty crewman who alerted the duty officer. The duty officer raised the alarm and the crew mustered.
2015-148
PHILIPPINES: On 27 June, robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 13-44N 121-02 E, Batangas Anchorage. The robbers broke into the forepeak store room and escaped with ship's properties. A duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the theft and infor
2015-149
INDONESIA: On 24 June, two robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier during cargo operations near position 00-18S 117-40E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda. They boarded the vessel via the anchor chain and forced their way thru the hawse pipe
2015-150
INDONESIA: On 26 June, robbers armed with long knives boarded an underway bulk carrier from the stern near position 01-06N 103-44E, 1 nm east-southeast of Pulau Takong Kecil. As they broke the padlock to the engine room entrance, the alarm was raised and
2015-151
INDONESIA: On 26 June, an unknown number of robbers boarded a tanker underway probably near  position 01-11N 103-25E, 2.5 nm northeast of Pulau Karimun Kecil. The robbers stole ship's properties and escaped. The incident was discovered later in the day.
2016-73
MALAYSIA: On 15 April at 1739 LT in position 04-31N 119-00E, pirates in a speed boat approached and boarded an underway tug. Pirates opened fire, kidnapped four crew members and escaped.
2016-74
INDONESIA: On 17 April at 2345 LT in 01-30N 104-52E, approximately 24nm NE of Bintan Island, four robbers in a wooden boat approached and attempted to board an anchored ship. The robbers aborted the attempt after the crew mustered after hearing the ship
2016-99
KENYA: On 02 May at 0110LT in vicinity 04-03S 039-39E, one robber boarded a berthed product tanker. Alert crew noticed the robber and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and rushed to the location. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the ro
2016-100
INDIA: On 08 May at 0730 LT in 17-37.1N 083-22.0E, three persons in a fishing boat approached an anchored LPG tanker. They boarded the tanker using a heaving line and a hook. Watch noticed the persons and ordered them to leave.
2016-101
INDONESIA: On 08 May at 2050 LT in 03-20N 109-36E, while enroute from Labuan to Kuantan the engineer noticed some unauthorized persons trying to enter the accommodation space. The alarm was sounded and all deck lights were turned on. Crew mustered and a
2016-102
INDONESIA: On 25 April at 0400 LT in 01-09.35N 103-56.68E, four robbers in a wooden boat approached and boarded an anchored dredge via the stern. They stole ship's properties and escaped. Incident reported to authorities who boarded the ship the followin
2016-103
VIETNAM: On 09 May at 2106 LT in 10-11N 107-04E, robbers boarded an anchored container ship and stole ship's stores. The alarm was raised and the robbers escaped. Port control informed.
2016-104
NIGERIA: On 5 May, armed pirates in a speed boat chased and fired upon a tanker underway near position 03-53N 005-36E, 34 nm SW of the Bayelsa coast. Ship's Master made loudspeaker announcement and all crew was mustered on the bridge. Attack was aborted
2016-105
INDONESIA: On 4 May, robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 00-15S 117-40E, Samarinda Anchorage. Alarm was raised and crew was mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties.
2016-106
INDONESIA: On 4 May, robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway near position 01-20S 116-52E,  Balikpapan. The robbers stole ship properties and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds.
2016-107
Offshore Oil Facility
NIGERIA: On 5 May, militants attacked the Okan offshore oil facility, vicinity 05-30N 005-00E, located in the Escravos Bay in the Niger Delta region. A group known as the Niger Delta Avengers has claimed responsibility for the attack. The facility has be
2016-108
VIETNAM: On 3 May, a Vietnam-flagged fishing ship was rammed and subsequently sunk while operating in the Paracel Island group vicinity 16-40N 112-20E. The incident occurred late at night, though the crew of the fishing ship believed that the ship that r
2016-109
CHINA: On 24 April, an unauthorized person boarded a berthed bulk carrier conducting cargo operations near position 35-21N 119-32E, Rizhao Port. Duty crewman noticed the person hiding on the poop deck area and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, t
2016-110
CHINA: On 23 April, duty crewman on routine rounds noticed a hose inserted into a diesel oil tank. The ship was anchored near position 37-50N 120-01E, Longkou Anchorage. Duty officer on the bridge was informed and alarm was raised. Upon hearing the alarm
2016-111
YEMEN:  On 16 May at 0512Z, five skiffs made a suspicious approach on an underway container ship near position 14-45N 050-58E, near Al Mukalla. Ship¿s Master raised the alarm, increased speed and mustered the crew. As the skiffs closed to 0.5 nm, a ladd
2016-112
VENEZUELA: On 12 May at 2150 LT in 10-11.3N 064-47.0W, Puerto Jose anchorage, four robbers armed with steel pipes boarded an anchored LPG tanker. Duty crew on routing rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers es
2014-71
NIGERIA: On 12 March at approximately 0130 local time, criminals boarded the tugboat SOMKE in the Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa, northeast of Brass and kidnapped the  vessel's captain. The kidnappers and hostage subsequently disappeared into nea
2014-72
NIGERIA: On 12 March at approximately 0130 local time, criminals boarded the tugboat EBIZAR in the Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa, northeast of Brass and kidnapped the vessel's captain. The kidnappers and hostage subsequently disappeared into nea
2014-73
NIGERIA: On 22 March, several armed men boarded a passenger vessel near position 04-46N 006-01E, approximately 30 nm northwest of Brass and robbed the passengers. The men were traveling in a speedboat boarded the vessel near Okpotuwari, in Bayelsa State.
2014-74
NIGERIA: On 20 March at approximately 0130 local time, four pirates in a speedboat attacked the Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker CRETE near position 04-14N 005-00E, approximately 40 nm offshore of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The oil tanker issued a distress
2014-75
RED SEA: On 23 March, five skiffs with three persons in each skiff, approached an underway chemical tanker at high speed near position 13-18N 042-52 E, approximately 50 nm northwest of Perim Island, Yemen. The ship's Master raised the alarm, mustered the
2014-76
INDONESIA: On 20 March, three robbers boarded an anchored tanker using a rope near position 05-59S 105-55E, at Cigading Anchorage. The duty crewman spotted the robbers and reported the activity to the duty officer on the bridge. The duty officer raised t
2014-77
NIGERIA: On 6 February at 10:55 local time, position 04-01N 005-01E, around 60 nm east of Brass, Nigeria eight armed pirates in a speedboat chased a chemical tanker underway. The vessel raised alarm, made evasive maneuvers, sent a distress message and ac
2014-86
Anchored Bulk Carrier
BRAZIL: On 12 April, a robber armed with a knife boarded an anchored bulk carrier near the position 01-04S 048-29W, Mosqueiro Pilot Station Anchorage. The robber was detected when the Duty Officer saw movement near the forecastle and directed the watchme
2014-79
INDONESIA: On 2 April, four robbers boarded an anchored tanker from the stern near position 01-24N  104-43E, approximately 12 nm northeast of Palau Bintan. When the duty crewman noticed the robbers, he informed the bridge. The alarm was raised and the cr
2014-80
VIETNAM: On 1 April, three robbers boarded a container ship near position 20-52N  107-07E, Cailan Channel. The robbers were attempting to break into the forward store space when they were noticed by the crew. The crew raised the alarm, mustered, and acti
2014-81
INDONESIA: On 31 March, four robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 01-06N 103-34E, approximately 9 nm east-northeast of Pulau Karimun Besar. The robbers went to the engine room, threatening the Duty Oiler with a knife, tied him up, and f
2014-82
INDONESIA: On 31 March, four robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 01-24N 104-41E, approximately 12 nm north-northeast of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan. When the duty crewman noticed the robbers boarding the vessel near the stern, he informed
2014-262
INDONESIA: On 16 November, seven robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 01-14S 117-35E, Muara Berau anchorage, Samarinda. When the duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers on the forecastle, he immediately notifie
2014-263
INDONESIA: On 16 November, five robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 01-38N 104-55E, 30 nm northeast of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island. When the duty engineer saw the robbers, he immediately informed bridge. The bridge raised the alarm and
2014-264
MALAYSIA: On 13 November, two robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 01-14N 103-28E, 2 nm SW of Tanjung Piai. When the engine room crew discovered the robbers in the steering gear room, they informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and mu
2014-265
INDONESIA: On 11 November, three robbers boarded a berthed LPG tanker near position 01-04N 104-12E, Tanjung Uban Jetty No.1. The robbers fled when the second engineer raised the alarm after discovering them in the engine room and steering gear room. Term
2014-266
NIGERIA: On 21 November, an unknown number of robbers boarded a tanker near position 06-19N  003-24E, Lagos Anchorage. All ship's crew retreated into the citadel. After waiting an hour, the crew conducted a search of the vessel; it was reported to have b
2014-267
INDIA: On 25 November, five robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near position 09-58N 076-14E, Kochi Anchorage. They broke into the paint store room and stole items from it. Duty crew noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the
2014-268
BANGLADESH: On 23 November, two robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored container ship near position 22-07N 091-48E, Chittagong Anchorage. Duty crewman on rounds saw the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew
2014-269
INDONESIA: On 23 November, six robbers armed with knives boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 01-07N 103-29E, 4 nm east-southeast of Pulau Karimun Kecil. The robbers entered the engine room and were seen by duty oiler and the second engineer wh
2014-270
INDONESIA: On 22 November, three robbers boarded an underway chemical tanker near position  01-07N 103-30E, 5 nm east-southeast of Pulau Karimun Kecil. The robbers entered the engine room and tried to take hostage the duty oiler who managed to escape and
2014-271
INDONESIA: On 22 November, three robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker near position 01-24N  104-41E, 12 nm north-northeast of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island. Second mate on routine rounds saw the robbers with bags on their back on the poop deck. He immedia
2014-272
VIETNAM: On 20 November, two robbers in a speedboat boarded an anchored LPG tanker near position 10-15N 107-09E, Vung Tau. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the  alarm. Seeing the crew response, the robbers fled without stealing anything.
2014-273
VIETNAM: On 19 November, an unknown number of robbers boarded a drifting container ship unnoticed and escaped with ship¿s stores near position 10-12N 107-15E, 11  nm southeast of Vung Tau. Duty crew discovered footprints on the main deck in the vicinity
2014-274
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE: On 30 November, an underway tanker experienced an attempted boarding near position 00-45S 006-15E, 47 nm south-southwest of Sao Tome and Principe Island. The Ship's Master observed a black hull tug boat lowering a speed boat with e
2015-152
INDONESIA: On 04 July at the Belawan International Container Terminal near position 03-43N 098-42E, three robbers in a wooden boat approached a berthed container ship. The duty watchman noticed two robbers boarding the ship near the forward deck. He shou
2015-153
HONDURAS: On 25 June, a sailing vessel anchored near position 16-06N 086-55W, East Harbor, Utila  Island, experienced the second boarding and robbery in ten days. Both incidents involved night-time boardings with mostly dive gear being stolen. There were
2015-154
INDIA: On 5 July, five persons in a boat approached an anchored product tanker and attempted to board using the anchor chain near position 17-40N 083-24E: Vishakhapatnam Anchorage. The duty watchman raised the alarm and informed the bridge. Seeing the al
2015-155
INDONESIA: On 17 June, five robbers boarded an underway LPG tanker near position 01-04N 103-36E,  5.6 nm southwest of Pulau Nipah. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Seeing the crews alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed.
2015-156
VIETNAM: At the Vung Tau Anchorage near position 10-10N 107-05E, an unnoticed robber boarded an anchored product tanker, stole ship's stores and escaped. The incident was noticed later in the day and reported to the authorities.
2015-157
TOGO: On 14 July, near position at 06-07N 001-16E, Lome Anchorage, the deck watch of an anchored container ship noticed a wooden boat with 5 individuals and no lights circling the vessel with the intention of climbing on board. The alarm was raised, the
2015-158
Vietnam: On 15 July, 8 robbers in 2 wooden boats boarded a berthed bulk carrier near position at  10-45 N 106-42 E, in the Fertilizer Terminal, Ho Chi Minh City Port. The duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer wh
2015-159
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 24 July near position 01-03N 103-39E a duty oiler and chief engineer on board an underway bulk carrier sighted 2 robbers armed with knives in the engine room stealing engine spares. The emergency alarm was raised, the crew mustered a
2015-160
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 25 July near position 01-04N 103-36E, persons in an unlit boat attempted to board an underway tanker. The anti-piracy crew observed the boat approaching to 20 meters. The crew flashed lights resulting in the boat aborting the attempt
2015-161
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 26 July near position 01-04N 103-37E, the duty engineer onboard an underway product tanker discovered 3 robbers in the engine room near the incinerator space. The robbers fled to the poop deck. The engineer immediatly closed and lock
2015-162
SEYCHELLES: On 21 July near position 04-37S 055-28E, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored sailing yacht in Victoria Harbour and stole personal electronic items, a small amount of cash and the yacht's dinghy tied alongside the yacht. The robbe
2015-163
SEYCHELLES: During the week of 21 July near position 04-37S 55-28E, two robbers boarded an anchored sailing yacht in Victoria Harbour. The yacht owner attempted to defend himself and his wife using a flare gun, but one robber took the flare gun away from
2015-164
KENYA: On 20 July, two robbers attempted to board a berthed product tanker during cargo operations near position 04-04S 039-40E, Mbaraki Terminal, Mombasa Port. The alerted crew and shore watchmen noticed the robbers as they attempted to gain access via
2016-113
BANGLADESH: On 15 May at 0242 LT in 22-06N 091-45E, at Chittagong "C" anchorage, seven robbers in a small boat came alongside and attempted to board an anchored container ship. Alert crew noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the a
2016-114
TOGO: On 11 May at 0131Z in 06-05.7N 001-15.0E, at Lome anchorage, seven robbers in a wooden boat approached an anchored product tanker. One robber managed to board the tanker using a manrope. Alert crew noticed the robbers and notified the duty officer
2016-115
TOGO: On 11 May, seven robbers in a wooden boat approached an anchored product tanker, with one robber getting aboard the tanker near position 06-05N 001-15E, Lome Anchorage. Alert crew noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who in turn raised
2016-116
MALAYSIA: On 16 April at 0345 LT in 01-23N 104-28E, five unauthorized persons were noticed by the duty crew onboard a pipe laying barge. They tried to communicate with the duty crew in their local dialect. The duty crew did not respond and the persons wa
2016-117
INDONESIA: On 18 May between 0001 and 0400 LT in 00-14S 117-34E, at Samarinda anchorage, a robber boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Robber stole ship's property and escaped. Incident was discovered during later rounds by crew.
2016-118
INDONESIA: On 21 May at 0330 LT in 01-10N 103-58E, Batam anchorage, six robbers in a skiff approached an anchored tug. Four robbers wearing ski masks managed to board the vessel. Duty officer raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and
2016-119
CHINA: On 29 April at 0020 to 0140 LT at 38-55.5N 119-13.8E, at Jingtang anchorage, duty crew onboard an anchored ore carrier noticed the diesel oil level gauges lower than normal. The diesel oil tank vents were found to be damaged with indications that
2016-120
CHINA: On 27 March at 0610 LT vicinity 32-16N 119-25E, at Yangzhou terminal, robbers disguised as stevedores boarded bulk carrier during cargo operations and escaped with ship's property. Duty crew noticed the theft and raised the alarm. Crew mustered an
2016-121
INDONESIA: Between 27 April and 03 March vicinity 06-06S 106-48E, at Tanjung Prick port berth 202, unauthorized persons boarded a bulk carrier while at berth and escaped with ship's properties. The ship departed from berth to Jakarta anchorage where the
2016-122
Research Veseel
INDONESIA: On 19 May at 0430 LT in 01-11N 103-57E, at Batam anchorage, four robbers in a small vessel boarded an anchored research vessel. They stole ship's properties and escaped.
2016-123
SOUTH AFRICA: On 23 May at 2000 LT vicinity 29-52N 031-01E, at Durban port, an unauthorized person disguised as bunker crew boarded a berthed tanker. Person entered accommodation area and stole ship's properties and crew cash. Incident reported to port c
2016-124
INDIA: On 14 May at 0400 LT in 23-02N 070-13E, at Kandla port, a robber boarded a berthed LPG tanker and stole ship's properties and escaped. The incident was discovered later during routine rounds.
2016-125
SURINAME: On 28 May vicinity 05-46N 056-52W, in Nickerie, police arrested five people allegedly involved in a pirate attack that left one man dead and three others missing at sea. They said the four crew members were aboard a boat in Surinamese waters wh
2016-126
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 25 May, a UK-flagged yacht was boarded by two masked men, one with a gun, while anchored in Tobago Cays, vicinity 12-38N 061-21W. The intruders demanded money and hit the Captain several times on the head with the yac
2014-83
INDONESIA: On 29 March, four robbers boarded an underway product tanker near position 01-07N 103-30E, approximately 6 nm east of Pulau Karimun Kecil. The robbers wore masks and were armed with knives. Once onboard, the robbers went to the engine room and
2014-84
Two skiffs and a dhow
OMAN: On 5 April, two skiffs and a dhow approached a merchant vessel to within 300 meters by near position 20-15N 059-02E, approximately 15 nm from Masirah Island, Oman. When an armed embarked security team fired warning shots, the skiffs turned away.
2014-85
Robbers on fishing boats
Barge under tow
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 23 February at 1430 local time, ten robbers from six fishing boats boarded a barge under tow near position 01-11N 103-34E. The Master of the tug sounded the alarm and reported the boarding to VTIS Central, Singapore. The robbers depa
2014-87
GULF OF ADEN: On 14 April, seven persons armed with an RPG in a white-and blue skiff approached an oil tanker near position 12-25N 043-43E, south of the Bab El Mandeb Strait in the Gulf of Aden. The ship's master raised the alarm, sounded the ship's whis
2014-88
YEMEN: On 13 April, four persons in a skiff approached an underway chemical tanker near position 13-58N 055-32E, approximately 106 nm northeast of Socotra Island, Yemen. The master raised alarm, increased speed, and mustered the non-essential crew member
2014-89
RED SEA: On 5 April, five persons in a skiff approached an underway chemical tanker near position 12-35N 043-26E, Bab El Mandeb Strait, Red Sea. The master raised alarm, altered course, and directed non-essential crew members to muster in a safe room. Wh
2014-90
INDONESIA:  On 9 April, nine robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 03-54N 098-46E, Belawan Anchorage. The duty crewmen on routine rounds spotted the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm, sounded sh
2014-91
Anchored tanker
NIGERIA: On 23 April, three individuals in a small boat approached an anchored tanker carrying out STS operations near position 06-17N 003-21E, 6.3 nm south-southwest of Lagos  breakwater. The suspected robbers tried to board the ship via the anchor chai
2014-92
LNG tanker
NIGERIA: On 21 April, an unlit small boat made a sudden course change, increased speed, and made a close pass by an LNG tanker near position 03-41N 006-18E, approximately 37 nm south of Brass. The master raised the alarm, increased speed, altered course,
2014-93
GULF OF ADEN: On 17 April, five armed persons in a skiff approached an underway bulk carrier near position 12-24N 043-42E, approximately 21 nm southeast of Perim Island, Yemen. The ship's master raised alarm, mustered the crew, increased speed and charge
2014-94
MALAYSIA: On 22 April, up to ten heavily armed pirates boarded and hijacked the product tanker, MT NANIWA MARU No 1, near position 02-59N 100-54E, 3 nm west-northwest of One Fathom Bank, near Port Klang. The pirates pumped out 3 million liters of the 4.5
2014-95
Anchored product tanker
INDONESIA: On 21 April, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near position 01-24N 104-34E, 11 nm north of Palau Bintan. The robbers stole spare parts and property before escaping undetected. The thefts were subsequently noticed
2014-275
NIGERIA: On 8 November, eight pirates armed with machine guns and explosives in a speed boat approached and opened fire on an underway tanker near position 04-24N 005-03E,  Pennington Oil Terminal. Ship's Master raised the alarm, commenced evasive maneuv
2014-276
Bulk Cargo Carrier
INDIA: On 27 November, one person boarded an anchored bulk cargo carrier waiting to discharge cargo near position 20-55N 088-07E, 40 nm south of the Sagar Islands. The robber  boarded the ship from a small boat carrying six other persons. The robber was
2014-277
On 6 December, position 02-15N 104 49E, armed robbers boarded a tanker underway. They shot a crew member in the head, stole crew properties and escaped. Authorities sent a helicopter and evacuated the injured crew member and sent him to a hospital for tr
2014-278
MALAYSIA: On 7 December, approximately 0430 Local Time, as many as seven robbers boarded the bitumen tanker VP ASPHALT 2, loaded with 2,300 tons of bitumen near position 02-15N 104-49E, 20 nm southeast of Pulau Aur, Johor, Malaysia. The robbers checked w
2014-279
MALAYSIA: On 7 December, 20 armed robbers in a boat approached an underway product tanker, with five robbers boarding the vessel near position 01-31N 104-35E, 17 nm west-southwest of Tanjung Punggai, Johor, using ladders and cutting through the razor wir
2014-280
INDONESIA: On 4 November, four robbers in small boat boarded an anchored LPG tanker near position 01:29N - 104:40E, 16 nm north-northeast of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island. Duty crewman spotted the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm an
2014-281
INDONESIA: On 4 November, three robbers in a small wooden boat boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 01-26N 104-39E, 13 nm north-northeast of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island. Duty crewman spotted one robber onboard the vessel. He informed the duty off
2014-282
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: On 26 November, 4 robbers boarded a sailing yacht near position 04-20S 152-16E, Kokopo, New Britain Island. They tied up the captain and threatened him and a passenger with a machete. The passenger chased one robber from the boat, and t
2014-283
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 15 November, position 01-08N 103-30E four robbers boarded a chemical tanker underway. The duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm.Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. A search was carried out throughout the vessel.
2014-284
SOUTH CHINA SEA, SOUTHERN PART: On 6 December near 01-31N 104-35E, around 20 persons in a boat approached a product tanker underway. Five people managed to board the vessel using ladders and by cutting through the razor wire. The second officer noticed t
2014-285
POINTE NOIRE ANCHORAGE, THE CONGO: On 13 December near 4-46S 011-50E, 4 robbers in a small rowing boat approached an anchored research vessel. Two robbers boarded the vessel entered the engine room and stole ship's properties. The duty AB on routine roun
2014-286
Suspicious approach
Sailing yacht
HONDURAS: On 12 December, a sailing yacht experienced a suspicious approach near position 14-11N 082-16W, approximately 29 nm southeast of Cayos Miskitos. The yacht master reported that an unlit fishing boat at first shadowed the yacht for some time and
2015-165
ANDAMAN SEA: On 26 July, two pirates boarded the Indonesia-flagged fishing boat MAJU JAYA near  position 04-53N 098-37E, approximately 60 nm north of Balewan. The pirates ransacked the fishing boat, stole the vessel's documents, electronics, personal mob
2015-166
MALAYSIA: On 28 July near position 03-25N 103-55E, a tug with a barge under tow departed Batam Anchorage at 1600 local time for Kuantan Port, Malaysia. An on duty crewman discovered some properties on the barge were missing during the routine check the f
2015-167
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 30 July near position 01-05N 103-42E, 5 robbers armed with long knives in a small unlit speed boat approached an underway bulk carrier.One of the robbers attempted to board the ship using a hook attached to a rope. The alerted crew n
2015-168
BANGLADESH: On 3 August near position 21-35N 89-11E, 12 pirates belonging to the Akash Bahini group attacked a group of small fishing trawlers in the Dhansiddhirchar area of the Sundarbans. The pirates ransacked several of the trawlers and kidnapped 12 l
2015-169
INDONESIA: On 3 August, two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker near  position 03-56N 098-44E, Belawan Anchorage. The duty crewman on routine rounds sighted the robbers at the forecastle and informed the bridge. The alarm was ra
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SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 9 August near position 01-05N 103-35E, five robbers armed with knives boarded an underway tanker.They entered the engine room, seized and tied up the chief engineer and stole his personal effects. The chief engineer managed to free h
2015-176
INDONESIA: On 9 August, a surveyor arrived from a service boat and requested the duty officer of an anchored bulk carrier to carry out a draft survey near position 03-42S 114-28E, Taboneo Anchorage. As the duty officer was taking the draft readings a sma
2015-177
INDONESIA: On 12 August near position 04-00N 098-45E, around 13 nm NNE of Belawan, robbers boarded an anchored product tanker via the anchor chain and hawse pipe. The robbers stole ship's properties and fled before being spotted. When the crew returned t
2015-178
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 12 August near position 01-07N 103-31E, five robbers armed with long knives boarded a container ship underway. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robbers fled. A search
2015-179
SINGAPORE STRAIT: on 15 August near position 01-16N 104-08E, while enroute to Tianjin, China a duty crewman onboard a container ship noticed padlocks on 3 store rooms damaged. He immediatly raised the alarm and the crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm,
2015-180
On 16 August at 0800 local time in the Guanta Anchorage near position 10-16N 064-35W, a bosun on routine rounds onboard an anchored general cargo ship noticed 3 store rooms opened and their padlocks broken. He immediatly raised the alarm and the crew mus
2015-181
PHILIPPINES: On 20 August, a duty crewman onboard a berthed product tanker saw an unauthorized person on deck near position 07-02N 125-39E, New Davao Oil Mill, Davao Port. The duty crewman shouted at the unauthorized person, who jumped overboard and esca
2015-182
INDONESIA: On 20 August, seven robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 01-04N 103-36E, 4.1 nm south-southwest of Pulau Nipah. The crew spotted the robbers and immediately retreated to the bridge. Two crewmen remained in the engine room. Th
2016-127
GUATEMALA: On 25 May, a sailing yacht was boarded at night in a marina area of Rio Dulce, vicinity 15-49N 088-45W. The thieves stole an outboard motor from a dinghy that was chained to the yacht.
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BENIN:  On 06 June, an oil tanker underway near position 05-22N 002-24E, approximately 60 nm south of Cotonou, reported that a mother ship and a skiff chased them. The mothership, with an additional skiff on deck, was reportedly 60 meters long with a gre
2016-129
MALAYSIA: On 02 June, the tug EVER PROSPER, towing the barge EVER DIGNITY, was hijacked near Mukah, Sarawak, East Malaysia, vicinity 02-53.8N 112-04.7E. Reportedly, another tug and barge pulled alongside, hijacked the tug and siphoned approximately 3,000
2016-130
BANGLADESH: On 14 June at 0140 LT in 22-08N 091-44E, at Chittagong anchorage, five robbers boarded an anchored container ship. Security noticed the robbers with long knives on poop deck and informed the watch officer. The alarm was raised and the whistle
2016-131
MALAYSIA: On 02 June at 2300 LT in 03-07.24N 112-35.14E, around 11nm NNE of Balingian, Sarawak, armed persons in two speed boats approached and boarded a tug towing a barge loaded with crude palm kernel oil. They took all crew members hostage, damaged sh
2016-132
INDONESIA: On 21 May at 0130 LT in 06-02.5S 106-54.0E, at Jakarta tanker anchorage, robbers boarded an anchored tanker and stole ship's property and escaped. The incident was noticed by third officer during routine rounds. Additional checks revealed that
2016-133
INDONESIA: On 16 June at 0300 LT in 01-10N 103-57E, around 2.5 NM W of Batu Ampar, four robbers armed with guns boarded an anchored heavy lift carrier. They held the duty ab hostage at gun point and stoles ship's engine spares and escaped. Theft reported
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INDONESIA: On 18 June at 0110 LT in 01-41.9N 101-29.2E, at Dumai anchorage, three robbers boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty ab noticed the robbers and informed the watch officer who raised the alarm and the crew mustered. One of the robbers rushed
2016-135
ANGOLA: On 13 June at 2145 LT in 08-44.7S 013-17.9E, at Luanda anchorage, a robber boarded an anchored tanker and transferred ship's stores into his boat. Alarm sounded and the crew were able to detain the robber. Port officials and local police were inf
2016-136
INDONEISA: On 21 June at 0540 LT in 01-41.5N 101-30.4E, at Dumai inner anchorage, three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Two robbers managed to enter the engine room via the open skylight. They threatened the duty oiler with kn
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Roobbers
CUBA: On 27 May, robbers boarded a Canada-flagged sailing yacht anchored near Isla de la Juventud, vicinity 21-45N 082-51W. The robbers were able to steal miscellaneous deck gear and escape unnoticed.
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VIETNAM:  On 16 June, the Vietnam-flagged fishing boat QNg-95821 was reportedly attacked by a Chinese vessel near position 16-11N 112-30E, seven nautical miles from Bom Bay Island. The attacking ship reportedly had a hull number of 31102. The Vietnamese
2016-139
MICRONESIA: On 15 May, two fast boats made a suspicious approach against an underway vehicle carrier near position 08-17N 150-53E, between Pisares Island and East Fayu Island. The boats initially called the vessel and asked it to stop. Master raised the
2014-96
INDONESIA: On 20 April, two robbers in a small boat boarded an anchored product tanker near position 01-26N 104-38E, approximately 12 nm north-northeast of Pulau Bintan. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who
2014-97
Anchored general cargo ship
INDONESIA: On 19 April, five robbers armed with knives attempted to board an anchored general cargo ship near position 03-55N 098-46E, Belawan Anchorage. They took hostage a duty crewman on the forecastle and stole his personal belongings. The incident w
2014-98
INDIA: On 18 April, three robbers in a small boat attempted to board an anchored product tanker near position 09-56N 076-09E, Kochi Anchorage. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed  the robbers and informed duty officer on the bridge who raised the alarm a
2014-99
INDONESIA: On 18 April, three robbers attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier near position 00-13S 117-35E, Samarinda Anchorage. The duty officer noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Due to the crew response, the robbers departed the area withou
2014-100
Underway product tanker
MALAYSIA: On 17 April, 16 armed pirates boarded and hijacked an underway product tanker near position 01-59N 104-25 E, 26 nm south-southwest of Pulau Aur. The pirates then  transferred part of the fuel cargo into smaller unknown tankers. Crew and ship pr
2014-101
Anchor handling tug
INDONESIA:  On 11 March, two skiffs reportedly chased M/V LEWEK EBONY, an anchor handling tug, in an area 250 nm west of Jakarta. The chase prompted the master of the vessel to report a pirate attack in progress and to light off the firefighting monitors
2014-102
NIGERIA: On 29 April, pirates approached the product tanker SP BRUSSELS while underway near position 04-56N 004-49E, 35 nm west off coast of Bayelsa State. The armed guards on board fired at the pirates who had boarded. Then most crewmembers and the arme
2014-103
INDONESIA: On 1 May at 0530 local time, three robbers armed with knives boarded a drifting product tanker near position 01-29N 104-47E, 20 nm northeast of Pulau Bintan. Duty crew on bridge raised alarm, seeing the alerted crew the robbers retreated empty
2014-104
INDONESIA: On 1 May at 0430 local time, a duty crewman on board an anchored general cargo ship saw a small boat approaching from astern near position 01-24N 104-35E, 10 nm north of Pulau Bintan. The small boat then came alongside carrying six robbers arm
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INDONESIA: On 30 April, three robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 01-24N 104-41E, 12 nm north-northeast of Pulau Bintan. Duty crewman on outine rounds noticed the robbers and informed the duty engineer who raised the alarm. The robb
2014-106
BANGLADESH: On 30 April, two robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 22-08N 091-41E, Chittagong Anchorage. Crew noticed robbers on stern and raised alarm. Crew mustered and Port Control notified. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped wi
2014-107
BANGLADESH: On 24 April, 20 robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier at position 21-51N 091-40E, Chittagong OPL, and broke into the forward store room,stole ship's property and escaped. The ship's attempt to contact the local coast guard office failed bu
2014-108
INDONESIA: On April 18, three robbers attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier near position 0-13S 117-35E, Samarinda Anchorage. The duty officer noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Due to the crew response, the robbers departed the area without
2014-109
CONGO: On 6 March, position 4-44.4S 11-44.9E, Pointe Noire Anchorage. Two armed robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship using a rope. They stole ships properties and escaped when the duty crew spotted them.
2014-287
Armed boarders
Sailing yachts
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: There were two reported boardings of sailing yachts at Marina ZarPar in Boca Chica between 7 and 11 December. In both instances, there were several reported attackers armed with knives.
2014-288
ST LUCIA: On 8 December, robbers boarded two sailing yachts in one night near position 13-51N 061-03W, Soufriere, St Lucia. One of the yacht master reported losing a large amount of cash as a result of the boarding.
2014-289
CONGO: On 13 December, four men in a small row boat approached an anchored research vessel near position 4-46S 011-50E, Pointe Noire Anchorage. Two of the men boarded the vessel and entered the engine room and stole ship's properties. Duty crewman on rou
2014-290
NIGERIA: On 9 December, pirates attacked an underway chemical tanker approximately 18 nm southwest of Akwa Ibon State. The crew spotted the pirates as they were inbound and  raised the alarm. The pirates reportedly attacked the ship for approximately 30
2014-291
MOZAMBIQUE: On 16 December, an unknown number of robbers boarded a berthed chemical tanker near position 19-48S 34-49E, Biera Port. A port security watchman noticed one of the robbers armed with a long knife lowering mooring ropes from a berthed chemical
2014-292
NIGERIA:  On 19 December, two robbers boarded a berthed tanker using hooks attached with ropes near position 06-26N 003-19E, Capital Oil Jetty, Lagos. When the alarm was raised and the crew responded, the robbers fled empty handed. Lagos Port Control and
2014-293
BANGLADESH: On 17 December, three robbers armed with long knives boarded a product tanker during  anchoring operations near position 22-18N 091-46E, Chittagong Anchorage. A duty crew member on routine rounds noticed the robbers stealing ship's stores fro
2014-294
INDONESIA: On 20 December, four robbers wearing face masks and armed with knives boarded an  anchored container ship near position 01-23N 104-40E, 11 nm north-northeast of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island. They took hostage the duty oiler, tied his hands and t
2014-295
MALAYSIA: On 20 December, robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near position 01-19N  104-08E, 1.5 nm south of Tanjung Setapa, Johor. The robbers entered the engine room and broke open the engine store room¿s padlock, stole engine spares and ship¿
2014-296
PHILIPPINES: On 20 December, several robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship  near position 14-34N 120-54E, Manila South Harbor Quarantine Anchorage. They cut off the razor wire lashing protecting the hawse pipe cover to gain access
2014-297
Underway Vessel
INDONESIA: On 23 December, four robbers boarded an underway vessel near position 01-06N 103-32E,  Pulau Karimun Kecil. Duty crewman on routine rounds saw the robbers in the engine room and raised the alarm. Robbers escaped without stealing anything.
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INDONESIA: On 25 December, eight persons armed with long knives boarded an underway product tanker near position 01-02N 103-38E: 13 nm east of Pulau Karimun Besar. The robbers entered the engine room, tied up the duty oiler, stole engine spares and escap
2015-183
On 21 August near position 01-06N 103-44E, three robbers boarded an underway product tanker and entered the steering room. The duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the
2015-184
On 21 August near position 01-11N 103-27E, five robbers in a speed boat approached an underway tanker and attempted to board the vessel using a grappling hook. The duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the
2015-185
INDONESIA: On 21 August at 0340 local time, four robbers armed with knives boarded the underway tanker MT NAVIG8 STEALTH SV near position 01-07N 103-29E, approximately 6.3 nm east of Pulau Karimun Besar. The robbers were sighted in the engine room. The m
2015-186
INDONESIA: On 21 August at 0430 local time, four robbers boarded the underway container ship MV  MAERSK LEBU near position 01-10N 103-30E, approximately 5.9 nm east of Pulau Karimun Kecil. The robbers were sighted in the engine room. The master raised th
2015-187
INDONESIA: On 21 August at 2329 local time, four robbers boarded the underway bulk carrier MV PEACE BRIGHT near position 01-04N 103-41E, approximately 4.4 nm northwest of Pulau Kepalajerih. The alarm was raised and the perpetrators escaped in a waiting b
2015-188
INDONESIA: On 22 August at 0525 local time, four unarmed robbers boarded the underway container ship MV ATOUT near position 01-07N 103-31E, approximately 1.3 nm west of Pulau Takong Kecil. The alarm was raised and the robbers escaped. There was no loss o
2015-189
INDONESIA: On 22 August at 0535 local time, four robbers armed with knives boarded the underway oil tanker MT ELBTANK DENMARK near position 01-10N 103-49E, approximately 6.3 nm northwest of Pulau Batam. The perpetrators stole the crew's personal effects
2015-190
VIETNAM: On 15 August, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 10-14N 107-03E, Vung Tau Anchorage. They broke into the paint locker, stole ship's stores and escaped. The theft was noticed by the Duty Officer at 0830 lo
2015-191
MALACCA STRAIT: On 15 August, the Thailand-flagged coastal fishing boat KHF 1989 was hijacked in  the Malacca Strait near position 06-14N 098-59E, approximately 40 nm west of Langkawi Island, Malaysia. Pirates forced the crew to move to another boat and
2015-192
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 01 September near position 01-13N 103-55E, robbers boarded the tug MV Permata1 in the Singapore Strait. The bridge crew sent out a distress call, which was answered by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) ship RSS Resilience.The robb
2015-193
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 8 September near position 01-07N 103-31E, the chief officer onboard a container ship under way noticed the duty engineer laying on the floor bound and gagged with his mouth bleeding. The alarm was raised. Upon searching the vessel it
2015-194
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 7 September near position 01-11N 103-25E, while transiting the Singapore Straits, robbers boarded a bulk carrier and were spotted by the master who raised the alarm and switched on all deck lights. The crew mustered and a search was
2015-195
INDONESIA: On 2 September near position 08-22S 117-11E, robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored in Potopaddu Bay, Sumbawa Island. The robbers were able to steal deck equipment and other valuables and escape.
2016-140
COLOMBIA: On 25 June between 0300 and 0600 LT in 10-18.7N 075-32.8W, at Mamonal tanker anchorage, robbers boarded an anchored product tanker and escaped with ship's property. The theft was discovered by the deck crew while performing routine work near th
2016-141
INDONESIA: On 28 June at 0050 LT in 01-28S 116-48E, at Balikpapan anchorage, two unauthorized persons attempted to board an anchored tanker. The duty crew noticed the persons and informed the bridge officer. Alarm was raised and crew mustered. Upon heari
2016-142
INDONESIA: On 28 June at 1945 UTC in 03-00N 105-10E, about 26 NM WSW of Mangkai island, ten pirates boarded a tanker and entered the bridge as the vessel was altering course. The officer and AB on watch where held hostage at gun point and beat them. They
2016-143
PHILIPPINES: On 22 June, vicinity 05-53N 121-44E, armed men believed to be associated with the Abu Sayyaf Group kidnapped seven crewmembers from the tug CHARLES 001 while the tug was towing a barge in the southern Philippines. The operation consisted of
2016-144
GUINEA: On 03 July at 0450 LT in 09-23.6N 013-41.9W, at Conakry anchorage, six robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored heavy lift vessel. They attacked the duty O/S causing injuries and took the second officer hostage. They opened fire to
2016-145
PERU: On 26 June at 0006 LT in 12-01S 077-11W, at Callao anchorage, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier and escaped with ship's stores unnoticed. The theft was discovered by the duty crew during routine rounds at the forecastle. Incident was reporte
2016-146
NIGERIA: On 07 July at 0650Z in 03-16N 005-09E, about 89 NM SW of Brass, armed pirates boarded an underway tanker. Alarm raised and all crew retreated to citadel. Crew regained control of the vessel. All crew members reported safe. Vessel continued onto
2016-147
MARTINIQUE: On 01 July, a robber boarded an anchored sailing yacht in Ansa Mitan, vicinity 14-32N 061-05W. Robbers stole a small outboard motor. Local authorities were notified.
2016-148
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: On 25 June, a robber boarded an anchored sailing yacht in Santa Barbara de Samana, vicinity 19-12N 069-19W. Robbers escaped with ship's stores unnoticed. Theft was discovered by the duty crew during routine rounds. Incident reported t
2016-149
PUERTO RICO: On 20 June, robbers boarded an anchored sailing yacht in Isabel Segunda Vieques, vicinity 18-09N 065-26W. Stole an outboard motor, boat hook, and personal items. Local authorities were notified.
2016-150
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 09 June, robbers stole an outboard engine attached to the back of a sailing yacht anchored in Union Clifton harbor, vicinity 12-35N 061-25W. Local authorities were notified.
2016-151
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 02 June, robbers boarded an anchored sailing yacht in Canouan Charlestown Bay, vicinity 12-42N 061-20W. Robbers were able to steal a substantial amount of cash.
2016-152
NIGERIA: On 07 July at 0727Z, pirates attacked vessel in 03-18N 005-11E.
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Supply Ship
NIGERIA: On 07 July at 1400Z, supply ship attacked in 03-15N 005-10E.
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INDIA: On 03 July at Haldia port, berth No. 4B, vicinity 22-01N 088-04W, robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier. They entered into the engine room, stole spare parts and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed on 06 July after the vessel left port. Loca
2016-155
NIGERIA: On 08 July at 2220 LT in 06-25N 003-22E, at Folawiyo Nispan jetty in Lagos, a robber armed with a knife boarded a berthed product tanker. Duty office raised the alarm, sounded the whistle and crew mustered. Upon hearing alarm and seeing crew ale
2014-110
NIGERIA: On 20 April, position 3-41N 6-18E, around 37nm south of Brass. An unlit suspicious craft underway with a speed of six knots, suddenly altered course, increased speed and approached a passing LNG tanker. The master onboard the LNG tanker raised a
2014-111
SIERRA LEONE: On May 5, 0320 LT, position 8-29N 13-13W, berth No. 2, Freetown Port. Five robbers armed with knives in a boat approached a berthed bulk carrier. Two robbers boarded the ship and took hostage the duty cadet on rounds. They then cut off and
2014-112
Bandits
Dutch and Nigerian Citizens
NIGERIA: On 4 May, three Dutch citizens and two Nigerian citizens were kidnapped near the settlement of Letugbene, a river community in Bayelsa State, position 4-51N 5-33E. The group was reportedly touring the area to promote work on a local hospital. Th
2014-113
RED SEA: On 2 May, two skiffs made a 15 knot approach on an underway bulk carrier near position 15-45N 041-26E, approximately 68 nm northwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. Ships Master raised the alarm, increased speed, altered course, activated fire hoses, and
2014-114
INDONESIA: On 3 May, five robbers attempted to board an anchored chemical tanker near position 01-24N 104-41E, approximately 12 nm north-northeast of Pulau Bintan. Duty crewman on routine rounds saw a boat alongside the port quarter and saw the robbers a
2014-115
INDONESIA: On 4 May, a duty crewman making routine rounds aboard an anchored chemical tanker at position 01-27N 104-35E, approximately 13 nm north of Pulau Bintan, noticed the steering gear rooms door open. Upon approaching, he saw a robber escaping over
2014-116
BANGLADESH: On 5 May, four robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 22-08N 091-46E, Chittagong Roads. The robbers cut the aft mooring rope. Duty officer raised the alarm, mustered the crew in the accommodation area
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INDONESIA: On 7 May, four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker near position 01-28N 104-40E, 15 nm north-northeast of Pulau Bintan. Alert duty crewmen saw the robbers on the stern section of the ship and raised the alarm. Hearing
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INDONESIA: On 12 May, four robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 01-35N 104-32E, approximately 21 nm north of Pulau Bintan. The Third Engineer subsequently saw the robbers in the steering gear room and informed the bridge. Bridge crew raised t
2014-119
Kidnappers
PHILIPPINES: Two German citizens living in the Philippines were reportedly kidnapped in late April from their sailing yacht CATHERINE near Palawan Island while on an island-hopping trip, according to police and press reports. They are reportedly being he
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DOMINICA:  On 3 May, two men boarded a 43 foot sailing yacht moored south of Roseau and assaulted the owner and passenger onboard. One of the robbers attacked the boat owner  while the other attempted to assault the passenger, who used mace on her attack
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NIGERIA: On 13 May, two robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 04-45N 006-59E, Port Harcourt Anchorage. The robbers took two crewmembers hostage and threatened them with knives. The robbers released the crewmembers after stealing mooring ropes.
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VIETNAM: On 25 December, four robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship near position  20-41N 107-12E, Campha Anchorage. The robbers broke into the forward store room, stole ship's properties and escaped unnoticed.
2015-1
Houseboat
NIGERIA: On 5 January, unidentified gunmen attacked a house boat belonging to Nigeria¿s Joint Task Force near Kula community in Akuku Toru local government area of Rivers state. The attackers kidnapped a Sergeant and stole weapons and ammunition.
2015-2
NIGERIA: On 27 December, Nigerian naval personnel rescued the captain and chief engineer of MT  EQUINOX, a Panamanian-flagged tanker, after they were kidnapped and held for ransom for more than two weeks in a hotel in Warri, Delta State. The ship¿s capt
2015-3
RED SEA: On 30 December, two skiffs, one with six possible pirates and the other with three possible pirates approached an underway tanker near position 15-06N 042-00E, approximately 6.5 nm west of the Zubair Island Group. Bridge crew raised the alarm an
2015-4
VIETNAM: On 7 January, two Vietnamese fishing vessels were involved in incidents near the Paracel Islands where their catch of fish was stolen and fishing gear and bridge equipment was stolen or damaged.
2015-5
COLOMBIA: On 9 January, an unknown number of robbers boarded a general cargo ship during anchoring operations near position 10-18N 075-33W, Cartagena Anchorage. The robbers stole the forward life raft. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during depart
2015-6
GHANA: On 18 January, Ghana's navy freed a tanker ship hijacked off the coast of Nigeria and arrested eight pirates believed to be responsible for seizing it. The small tanker's owners, using an onboard tracking device, informed Ghanaian authorities of i
2015-7
GHANA:  On 14 January, eight heavily armed pirates boarded a drifting bulk carrier near position 03-24N 001-21E, 157 nm south-southeast of Accra. They opened fire to intimidate the crew. The pirates destroyed the communication equipment, manhandled some
2015-8
INDONESIA: On 18 January, two robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 01-07N  103-31E, 6nm east of Pulau Karimun Kecil. When the robbers were spotted by the duty crewman on routine rounds, he informed the duty officer who raised the alarm.
2015-9
INDONESIA:  On 10 January, three armed robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker near position  01-04N 104-10E, Tanjung Uban Anchorage. The robbers then took hostage and secured the duty crewman and entered the engine room storeroom with intention to steal
2015-10
INDONESIA: On 8 January, one robber attempted to board an anchored tanker near position 01-11N  104-00E, Kabil Port, Batam. Duty watchman heard the sound of a boat engine. Upon checking he found a person attempting to board the ship. Alarm raised and cre
2015-11
NIGERIA: On 23 January, the Nigeria-flagged offshore supply vessel JASCON 24 was attacked near position 03-29N 005-27E, approximately 70 nm from the Nigerian coastline, at the Agbami Oil Field. One Nigerian naval officer was reportedly killed during the
2015-12
Bunkering Vessels
IVORY COAST: On 20 January, a skiff with eight persons aboard made a suspicious high speed approach toward two ships conducting bunkering operations near position 04-05N 003-50W, 70 nm south-southeast of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The bunkering vessels raised
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COLOMBIA: On 21 August a duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a chemical tanker noticed four robbers lowering paint drums into a waiting boat near position 03-49N 077-09W, Buenaventura Inner Anchorage. He immediately informed the duty officer who raise
2015-197
SINGAPORE: On 6 September, four robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 01-16N 103-59E,  3 nm south of Singapore. The thieves broke into the engine room, stole engine spares and escaped unnoticed. Ship's Master informed local authorities of the
2015-198
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 15 September near position 01-06N 103-31E, a duty lookout onboard an underway bulk carrier noticed a speed boat alongside the ship. The alarm was raised, the crew mustered and the SSAS was activated. The robbers entered the engine ro
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SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 19 September near position 01-11N 103-25E, three robbers armed with a bolo boarded an underway bulk carrier. They entered the engine room stole ship properties and escaped.The duty crew spotted the robbers raised the alarm and the cr
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SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 20 September near position 01-04N 103-41E, the alert crew onboard an underway bulk carrier noticed a speed boat with eight persons approaching. The alarm was raised, the crew mustered and VTIS was informed. Anti-piracy measures were
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Sailing Kacht
COLOMBIA: On 19 September near position 10-10N 075-45W, six robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored in the Rosario Islands area near Cartagena. During the robbery, the wife of the yacht owner was killed. Local authorities are investigating the case.
2015-202
Suspicious Vessel
GULF OF GUINEA: On 17 September, a suspicious vessel was reportedly operating near position 01-13N   001-50E, approximately 288 nm south of Benin. The vessel was described as having a blue hull, white superstructure and was not displaying AIS. It reporte
2015-203
PHILIPPINES: On 18 September, an unknown number of robbers boarded a berthed product tanker near  position 13-40N 121-03E, JG Summit Petrochemical Group Jetty No. 1, Batangas. The robbers boarded unnoticed, stole ship's properties and escaped. The theft
2015-204
VIETNAM: On 16 September, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 10-14N 107-02E at the Vungtau anchorage. The robbers were able to steal ship's property and escape unnoticed. The incident was discovered later in the d
2015-205
INDONESIA:  On 29 September, four robbers armed with machetes boarded a product tanker at anchor near position 01-42N 101-30E, Dumai Anchorage. Upon hearing the intrusion alarm the duty officer contacted the aft duty crewman to investigate. When the aft
2015-206
INDONESIA: On 25 September, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near position 03-56N 098-45E, Belawan Anchorage. The robbers were able to steal engine spares and escape unnoticed. The crew was mustered and a search of the ship
2015-207
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: On 28 September, robbers boarded the fishing vessel LULU near the Hibiscus oil platform approximately 30 nm from the country's northern coast at approximately 11-05N 061-40W. During the robbery, the robbers shot and killed one of the
2015-208
NIGERIA: On 22 September, a small boat came alongside an anchored product tanker near position 006-16N 003-13E, 14.8 nm south-southwest of Lagos. The persons onboard pretended to be cargo inspectors and produced a fake letter of authorization purportedly
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INDONESIA: On 5 October, a fishing boat saw five robbers boarding an anchored product tanker near  position 03-56N 098-49E, Belawan Anchorage, and notified the tanker. The alarm was raised, the fog horn sounded and the crew mustered. The robbers threaten
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INDONESIA: On 10 July at 0500 LT in 03-41.17S 114-25.20E, at Taboneo anchorage, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier and escaped with ship's property. The theft was discovered by the duty crew while performing routine rounds. Two mooring ropers were
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NIGERIA: On 7 July, the Nigeria-flagged offshore supply vessel PRINCE JOSEPH 1 was attacked near position 03-15N 005-10E, approximately 80 nm southwest of the Bayelsa coast. Nigerian Naval ship MEDIATOR intervened and repelled the attackers.
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VIETNAM: On 9 July, Vietnam-flagged fishing vessel QNg 90479-TS with six sailors on board was attacked and sunk by Chinese vessels at around 11:00 am while fishing near the Paracel Islands, vicinity 16-40N 112-20E. The Vietnamese boat was closed by two C
2016-159
MALAYSIA: On 9 July, gunmen kidnapped three Indonesian members of a small boat off Malaysia's eastern state of Sabah, the latest in a string of abductions in a region noted for kidnappings by Islamist militants. It was not immediately clear whether the m
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NIGERIA: On 16 July at 0230Z vessel attacked in 01-00N 006-00E.
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tINDONESIA: On 16 July at 1520Z in 02-55N 105-19E, seven robbers armed with knives boarded the bulk carrier Baltimore. They tied up the master and escaped with cash and ship's property.
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CONGO: On 17 July at 0245LT in 04-47.0S 011-47.9E, at pointe noire anchorage, a robber boarded an anchored pipe laying barge. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robber and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertnes
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PHILIPPINES: On 16 July at 1230LT in 07-10N 125-40E, at New Davao oil mill berth, three robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed product tanker. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped
2016-164
CONGO: On 04 July at 0900LT in 04-44.9S 011-48.6E, at pointe noire outer anchorage, robbers in a small boat boarded an anchored pipe laying barge. They stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed during routine rounds and incident wa
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CONGO: On 16 July at 0450LT in 04-44.9S 011-48.6E, at pointe noire outer anchorage, robbers in a fishing canoe boarded an anchored pipe laying barge. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with st
2016-166
HAITI: On 07 July at 2115LT in 18-34N 072-023W, at Port Au Prince E anchorage, robbers boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, robbers jumped overboar
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COLOMBIA: On 11 July vicinity 09-48N 075-50W, near Isla Grande, Rosario Islands area, two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored sailing yacht. Crew got into an altercation with robbers and eventually repelled them. Nothing reported stolen. Crew r
2016-169
GRENADA: The first week of July vicinity 12-00N 061-45W, Mt Hartman Bay, eight sailing yachts in storage anchorage were boarded. Yachts had numerous items stolen.
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BANGLADESH: On 17 July, vicinity 22-22N 091-48E, pirates attacked a fishing boat operating near the Chittagong Gas Field, leaving one fisherman dead. After shooting at the boat, the pirates boarded and ransacked the ship, in addition to beating the remai
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TOGO: On 21 May, a boat with eight robbers armed with long knives attempted to board an anchored chemical tanker near position 06-03N 001-14E, approximately 4 nm south of Lome Port. When the deck watch saw the boat with the suspected robbers, they raised
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INDONESIA: On 23 May, three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 06-01S 106-54E, Jakarta Anchorage. Duty crewman on security rounds saw the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers threatened the duty crewman with a knife and escaped w
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MALAYSIA: On 25 May, armed pirates boarded an underway tanker near position 01-51N 104-31E, 30 nm south of Pulau Aur. They stole cash, crew personal effects, and provisions and damaged equipment before disembarking the vessel. Following the incident, the
2014-125
Processing Ship
INDONESIA: On 27 May, three robbers boarded an offshore processing ship using a rope and hook near position 01-28N 104-37E, 14 nm north-northeast of Pulau Bintan. An alert duty crewman spotted the robbers and raised the alarm, resulting in the robbers es
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INDONESIA: On 28 May four robbers boarded the Liberia-registered bulk carrier Ore Vitoria at 0625 local time while underway southwest of Nipa Anchorage. No further information was provided.
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INDONESIA: On 22 May, two robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 03-47N 098-41E, Belawan Anchorage. Robbers spotted by crew members who raised the alarm. The robbers escaped with stolen ships property.
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UNITED STATES: On 2 June, robbers stole a small tug boat from the Oyster House pier in East Providence, Rhode Island. The boat was later found aground and half-submerged in the Providence River near Sabin Point. East Providence Police and Fire were alert
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NIGERIA: On 2 June, robbers in two speedboats approached and fired upon an underway bulk carrier near position 04-49N 008-02E, Calabar River. When the robbers got close enough to the ship to see the armed embarked security team, the robbers turned away a
2014-130
INDONESIA: On 3 June, three robbers attempted to board an anchored general cargo ship near position 06-01S 106-54E, Tanjung Priok. An alert deck watchman saw the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers retreated into their boat
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MALAYSIA: On 31 May, ten pirates boarded an underway tanker near position 04-03N 112-26E, approximately 60 nm northwest of Bintulu. The robbers tied up the duty officer and lookout and asked them the details of the vessel destination, type of cargo, nati
2014-132
MALAYSIA: On 29 May, three suspected robbers approached an anchored tanker near position 01-34N 104-27E, approximately 22 nm north of Pulau Bintan. Duty crewman spotted the skiff and reported to the duty officer on the bridge, who raised the alarm and mu
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INDONESIA: On 29 May, four robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 01-08N 103-30E, 4 nm southwest of Karimun Kecil Island. When the robbers entered the engine room, the duty crewman alerted the duty officer, who raised the alarm and muster
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BANGLADESH: On 29 May, two robbers attempted to board an anchored product tanker near position 21-43N 091-47E, Kutubdia Anchorage. Duty crewman saw the robbers on the stern of the ship and notified the duty officer, who raised the alarm. Seeing the crew
2014-135
SINGAPORE: On 27 May, robbers hijacked the product tanker ORAPIN 4, laden with diesel fuel, shortly after it departed Singapore enroute Thailand. The owners lost contact with the vessel and informed the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre which immediately notif
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Intruders
INDONESIA: On 29 May, at 0042 hours local time, Kien San 1, a Malaysia-registered tugboat loaded with scrap metal, was boarded by four men as the ship was under way northwest of Nipa Anchorage. However, the four men soon made their escape after the Singa
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INDONESIA:  On 29 January, two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 06-01S  106-55E, Tanjung Priok Outer Roads, Jakarta. Two deck watchmen on routine rounds saw the robbers on the forecastle deck. They immediately informed the duty offi
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INDONESIA: On 8 January, robbers in three small boats boarded a barge under tow near position  01-11N 103-37 E, 2.7 nm northwest of Pulau Nipah. They stole some of the cargo and escaped. The tug reported the incident to the local authorities.
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Super Tanker
NIGERIA: On 3 February, up to a dozen pirates boarded the super tanker MT KALAMOS, killing one  crewman and reportedly kidnapping three others. The attack occurred near the Qua Iboe Terminal. UPDATE: According to 25 February reporting, the three kidnappe
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NIGERIA: On 1 February, two crewmen on the forecastle of an anchored tanker noticed a boat approaching at high speed near position 05-28N 005-05E, 10 nm southwest of Escravos. As the boat closed, the crew noticed something being thrown towards the vessel
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GHANA: On 30 January, armed pirates hijacked the Ghana-flagged fishing vessel LU RONG YUAN YU 917 near position 04-26N 001-43W, 27 nm south of Takoradi. The Togo Navy responded and engaged the pirates. Twenty crewmen jumped overboard in an attempt to esc
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INDONESIA: On 28 January, chemical tanker MT REHOBOT, sailing under the Indonesian flag, went  missing after being hijacked by pirates, but all of the crew members are safe. The ship was reportedly boarded by pirates near Lembeh Island, North Sulawesi. T
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INDONESIA: On 14 January, a duty crewman on board a berthed tug spotted several robbers armed with long knives near position 01-02N 103-54E, PT Idros Private Jetty, Tanjung Uncang, Batam. The duty crewman raised the alarm, armed himself with a long knife
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: On 3 February, MV KWADIMA II was boarded by pirates near Alotau. During the attack, passengers and crew sustained non-life threatening injuries. In addition, some personal items along with translator's notes were stolen or lost; some of
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Sail Boat
HONDURAS: On 1 February, three armed men boarded an underway sailing boat approximately 15 nm  offshore of Puerto Cortez. The men initially approached the sailing boat and asked for gasoline, then quickly boarded the boat. They stole the boat's outboard
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NIGERIA: On 5 February, a duty crewman onboard a berthed chemical tanker near position 06-26N   003-22E, ENL Jetty, Lagos Harbor, spotted robbers attempting to board the vessel. He alerted the onboard security team who chased the robbers away. Soon after
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GULF OF ADEN: On 8 February, gunmen in four skiffs reportedly made a suspicious approach against the  Kuwait-flagged MT BURGAN while the vessel was transiting the Gulf of Aden. The ship was carrying 40,303 tons of aviation fuel and was transiting from th
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MALAYSIA: On 1 October, two robbers boarded a tanker via the anchor chain near position 05-49N  118-05E, 1.5 nm north-northeast of Sandakan, Borneo. An alert crewman spotted the robbers and raised the alarm, resulting in the robbers abandoning the collec
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VIETNAM: On 30 September, a stevedore onboard a container ship berthed near position 10-46N  106-44E, Vietnam International Container Terminal, Ho Chi Minh City Port noticed two robbers near the forecastle and alerted the duty crewman who in turn notifie
2015-212
MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES: While enroute to Tambler, General Santos City, a cargo ship about 4.5 NM southeast of Olanivan Island near position 05-27N 125-32E, noticed 2 speed boats with 7 armed persons with guns approaching the vessel. The Master suspecting
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SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 14 October near position 01-07N 103-30E, the duty crew onboard an underway bulk carrier noticed a speed boat approaching the ship. The alarm was raised, the crew mustered and the search light was directed at the speedboat. Upon seein
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SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 14 October near position 01-07N 103-32E, the 3rd engineer noticed 4 armed robbers with long knives entering the engine room workshop through the aft door. The 3rd engineer and junior engineer were taken hostage and tied up. The robbe
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CAMEROON: On 8 October, an unknown number of robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier near position  04-03N 009-41E, Douala Port. The robbers were able to break the lock to the forecastle store room, steal ship's properties and escape unnoticed. A duty cre
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MALAYSIA: On 15 October, six robbers boarded the Panama-flagged tanker ALMI SPIRIT in the Kukup Anchorage area of Johor Province, near position 01-20N 103-26E. Forces from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency responded to the boarding and are invest
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BANGLADESH: On 12 October, a group of fishermen came under attack from pirates it the Kuakata Bay  region of Patuakhali, near position 21-45N 090-19E. According to the Alipur Trawler Owners' Association, three fishing boats came under attack from the pir
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MALAYSIA: On 6 October, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored product tanker during hours of darkness near position 05-49N 118-09E, Sandakan Anchorage, Sabah. The robbers forced their way into the bosun store room, stole spare parts and escape
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INDONESIA: On 5 October, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship near position 06-01S 106-53E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage. They entered into the engine room workshop, stole ship's properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by
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CAMEROON: On 18 October near position 02-43N 009-11E, around 45 nm WSW of Kribi, Caneroon; 2 suspicious high speed skiffs appoached an underway LPG tanker. The 2nd officer informed the Master who in turn raised the alarm and made announcements. As the sk
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SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 14 October near position 01-11N 103-26E, six robbers boarded an underway tanker using hooks attached with ropes. Two of the robbers entered the engine room and were spotted by the 2nd Engineer. One of the robbers threatened the 2nd E
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On 19 October near position 03-50N 005-35E, armed pirates attacked and boarded a refrigerated cargo ship underway off the Niger Delta. They stole ship's cash, destroyed equipment and kidnapped 4 crew members before escaping. Authorities have been notifie
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PERU: On 20 July at 0045 LT vicinity 12-01S 077-12W, at Callao anchorage, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Crew noticed robbers at forecastle and informed watch officer. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing crew aler
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PERU: On 20 July at 0430 LT in 04-33.9S 081-18.6W, at Talaro Road, crew aboard an anchored tanker noticed a small motor boat near the starboard anchor chain. One robber was climbing up the chain while one remained in the boat. Duty crew notified the watc
2016-173
NIGERIA: On 07 July at 1430Z in 03-05N 004-53E, around 98 NM SW of Baylesa, three pirates armed with guns fired upon and boarded an underway offshore supply vessel. Alarm raised, distress alert activated and crew retreated to the citadel. Pirates kidnapp
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Cable Laying Vessel
RED SEA: On 22 July at 0447Z in 13-37.5N 042-35.9E, 16 pirates in two skiffs armed with an AK47 and a RPG approached and fired upon an underway cable laying vessel. Alarm was raised, SSAS activated and crew retreated to the citadel. UKMTO and a warship a
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INDONESIA: On 24 July at 2220LT in 00-13.4S 117-33.9E, at Samarinda anchorage, three robbers in a small wooden motor boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty crew noticed robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robb
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GHANA: On 28 July at 0350Z, vessel attacked in 04-54N 001-41E.
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NIGERIA: On 24 July at 0515 LT in 06-26.1N 003-19.6E, at Capital terminal berth, three robbers in a small boat approached and boarded a berthed tanker. An armed guard on rounds noticed the robber and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm and seeing crew al
2016-178
GHANA: On 26 July at 0338 LT vicinity 04-57N 001-42W, at Sekondi naval berth in Takoradi, a robber armed with a knife in a small boat boarded a berthed tug. The deck crew noticed the robber and raised the alarm. Seeing the approaching crew, the robber es
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INDONESIA: On 28 July at 0520 LT vicinity 01-44.8N 101-22.6E, at SDS terminal, Lubuk Gaung, six robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed product tanker and entered the engine room. They took the oiler and third engineer hostage, stole ship's spare par
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GRENADA: On 30 July, two men, one armed with a gun, attempted to kidnap two persons and use their sailing yacht to get to Puerto Rico. During the course of the kidnapping, the sailing yacht grounded on a reef, at which point the armed man took the man¿s
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CONGO: On 7 August, two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 04-44S 011-46E,  Pointe Noire Outer Anchorage. The robbers broke into the bosun store room, which triggered an alarm on the bridge. Duty officer raised the alarm and alerted t
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NIGERIA: On 5 August, four robbers armed with long knives boarded a berthed product tanker near position 06-26N 003-25E, Folawiyo Nispan Jetty, Apapa, Lagos. They took hostage the duty pump man and threatened him with their knives. The robbers put two ho
2016-183
VIETNAM: On 7 August, three robbers in a small boat boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 10-15.50N 107-01.26E, Vung Tau Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew mustered on the main deck. Hear
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INDONESIA: On 29 May, Eastern Star, a Vietnam-registered bulk carrier was targeted next by the sea robbers at 0353 hours local time on 29 May as it was under way southwest of Nipa Anchorage. Four men were spotted on board the stern of the vessel. The rob
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TOGO: On 10 June, seven robbers in a small boat attempted to board an anchored container ship using a long stick with a hook near position 06-0N 001-18E, Lome Anchorage. An alert duty crewman saw the activity and raised the alarm; duty officer notified T
2014-139
GHANA: On 5 June, pirates hijacked fishing vessel MARINE 711 in the coastal area of the border between Ghana and Togo. The pirates took the 41 crewmembers hostage and cut power to the communications equipment. They then forced the captain to sail the ves
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Oil product tanker
GHANA: On approximately 4 June, pirates hijacked the Liberia-flagged oil product tanker FAIR ARTEMIS and its 24 crewmembers off Ghana. Pirates stole the vessels cargo of gas oil and other items before releasing the vessel. The owner reported that the cre
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INDIA: On 10 June, two robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 17-37N  083-24E, Visakhapatnam. When the duty officer spotted the robbers and raised the alarm, the robbers disembarked the tanker and escaped in their fishing boat.
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BANGLADESH: On 8 June, six armed robbers in a small boat boarded an anchored tanker using a hooked ladder near position 22-29N  091-41E, Chittagong anchorage. When a duty crewman informed the duty officer on the bridge, who raised the alarm, sounded ship
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MALAYSIA: On 7 June, four robbers in a small boat boarded an anchored cargo ship near position  01-40N 104-25E, approximately 10 nm east-northeast of Tanjung Balau, Johor. The robbers boarded the ship from the stern area with a hook and rope, but were sp
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MALAYSIA: On 7 June, ten machete-wielding pirates hijacked the Malaysia-registered tanker MT BUDI MESRA DUA off Bintulu in the oil-rich Sarawak state as the ship sailed from neighboring Singapore. The tanker was carrying about a million liters of diesel
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Merchant tug
MALAYSIA: UPDATE: On 22 June, the crew and cargo barge from the still-missing tug MANYPLUS 12 were rescued by a Vietnamese fishing boat near position 08-12N 115-46E, approximately 110nm northwest of Kota Kinabalu. The shipping company originally reported
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PHILIPPINES: On 10 June three robbers hijacked a fishing boat and terrorized its two crewmen in the waters of Margosatubig, Zamboanga Del Sur. The small fishing boat named Ronald, was on its way home when three robbers in a speedboat armed with a 12 gaug
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MALAYSIA: On 14 June, pirates hijacked the Honduras-flagged tanker AL MARU near position 02-06N 104-39E, approximately 31 nm off Tanjung Sedili, Johor. Initial investigations revealed that seven pirates armed with pistols and knives boarded the product t
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INDONESIA: On 19 June, the owner of the Taiwan-flagged fishing boat KUO RONG 333 lost contact with the vessel. The KUO RONG 333 had departed Palau for the Solomon Islands six days earlier. On 23 June, satellite data helped locate the ship 64 nm northwest
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VIETNAM:  On 10 February, a deck watchman on routine rounds aboard a berthed container ship near  position 20-52N 106-40E, Nam Hai Container Terminal, Haiphong saw two robbers near the forward store room and alerted the Duty Officer and local police offi
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VIETNAM: On 4 February, five robbers boarded an anchored container ship near position 10-12N  107-03E, 7 nm south of Vungtau. Alert crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's stores.
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BRAZIL: On 15 February, several armed robbers boarded a sailing yacht near position 02-30S  044-19W, at the Sao Luis Yacht Club in northeast Brazil. During the course of the robbery, the Dutch owner of the yacht was shot in the chest and died on the scen
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Sailing Schooner
BRAZIL: On 2 February, three knife wielding robbers attempted to board the sailing schooner WINDJAMMER near position 03-45S 038-35W, Fortaleza, Brazil. They tried climbing up to the main deck shouting "pirata' pirata" but the crew was able to fend them o
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INDONESIA: On 14 February, ten robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed bulk carrier near position 03-47N 098-41E, Berth 107, Belawan Port. When the duty crewman spotted the robbers, the alarm was raised and the robbers fled with cargo from the ship.
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VIETNAM: On 14 February, five robbers boarded an anchored vessel near position 20-37N 106-51E,  Haiphong OPL Anchorage. When the duty crewman on routine rounds saw the robbers on the forecastle deck, he raised the alarm and the crew mustered. Upon hearin
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MALACCA STRAIT: On 13 February, six to eight pirates, armed with pistols and knives hijacked MT LAPIN  from a small boat near position 03-11N 100-43E, approximately 40 nm west-southwest of Port Klang, Malaysia. The pirates gathered the crew and took cont
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INDONESIA: On 12 February, two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier using hooks attached with  ropes near position 03-41S 114-28E, Taboneo Anchorage. When the duty crewman spotted the robbers, the alarm was raised and the crew was mustered. Seeing th
2015-32
VIETNAM: On 12 February, five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 20-41N 107-12E, Hongai Outer Anchorage. When the Duty Officer saw movement on the forecastle, he instructed the duty crewman to check the area. When th
2015-33
INDONESIA: On 22 January, four robbers boarded an anchored ship near position 05-51S 106:56E,  Jakarta Anchorage. The Duty Oiler saw the robbers in the engine room. The robbers subdued the crewman, threatening him with a knife. The remaining robbers stol
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INDONESIA: On 25 February, three robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier near position  01-08N 103-28 E, 3 nm east of Pulau Karimun Kecil. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Seeing the crew response, the robbers escaped empty handed.
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MALAYSIA:  On 20 February, seven pirates armed with guns and knives hijacked the product tanker MT PHUBAI PATTRA 1 near position 02-08N 104-39 E, 18 nm southeast of Pulau Aur. The crew was taken hostage. The pirates transferred part of the cargo of gasol
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COLOMBIA: On 20 October near position 10-19N 075-31W, in Mamonal Anchorage. The Duty Watchman on board an anchored product tanker noticed 2 robbers on the forecastle and informed the Officer on Watch. The alarm was raised, the search light was directed t
2015-224
VIETNAM: On 18 October, a duty crewman on routine rounds onboard an anchored tanker noticed two robbers on the poop deck near position 10-06N 107-06E, Mui Vung Tau Anchorage. He shouted at the robbers then retreated to a safe location and raised the alar
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VIETNAM: On 29 September near position 16-32N 111-44E, near Luoi Liem Island in the disputed Paracel Island group, a Vietnam-flagged fishing boat QNg 90352 was reportedly rammed and then boarded by a boat carrying uniformed Chinese personnel armed with k
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LIBERIA: On 24 October, 0830 LT, near position 06-20N 010-51W, Monrovia Anchorage. Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They stole ship's properties and escaped. The theft was noticed when the crew noticed the padlock to the safetylocker w
2015-227
CAMEROON: On 25 October, a large canoe made a suspicious approach against an oil platform near  position 04-19N 008-28E, approximately 11 nm offshore from the Bakassi area. A security vessel responded and the canoe turned around and headed into Nigerian
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BANGLADESH: On 26 October, near position 21-40N 089-35E, pirates abducted at least 50 fishermen from the Bay of Bengal, attacking a fleet of more than a hundred fishing boats. They captured 25 of the fishing boats. Eleven fishermen from Patharghata of Ba
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INDONESIA: During the week of 26 October near position 08-46S 115-44E, a German-flagged sailing yacht, FARAWAY, was reportedly hijacked in the Lombok Strait near Bali Island. Two German citizens were onboard; no ransom demand has been made.
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INDONESIA: On 22 October, three robbers armed with long knives boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 01-06N 103-32E, 7.5 nm east-northeast of Pulau Karimun Besar. The duty oiler sighted the robbers in the engine room's storeroom and immediately
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VIETNAM: On 22 October near position 20-41N 107-13E, Cai Lan Anchorage, a duty crewman on an anti-piracy and robbery watch onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed six robbers climbing onto the forecastle using a rope attached to a hook. He notified the
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On 31 October between 0017 and 0200 local time near position 22-47N 070-2E, Kandla Anchorage, India; robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed. The duty crew on routine rounds noticed the pad locks to the bosun stores were damaged. Ship's stores
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INDIA: On 29 October, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored tanker via the anchor chain near position 22-40N 069-56E, Reliance Crude Anchorage. The robbers stole ship's properties from the forecastle store room and escaped. The theft was notic
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FRENCH POLYNESIA: On 16 October, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored sailing yacht near position 17-29S 149-50W in Maharepa, Moorea. The robbers broke into several cabins on the yacht, stealing personal electronics, navigational equipment an
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Commercial Tug
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: On 3 November, four robbers boarded an anchored commercial tug, MS. ANNE, in the western end of Chaguaramas Bay, near position 10-40N 061-40W. The robbers demanded cash, jewelry, and cell phones. When they were refused, the pirates t
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MALAYSIA: On 3 August, unidentified gunmen reportedly kidnapped the captain of a fishing boat as it  operated northeast of Sabah state on Borneo Island. The kidnappers let the two crewmen go. No group has claimed responsibility.
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VIETNAM: On 29 July, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 10-16.03N 107-01.83E, Vung Tau Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alert crew, robbers escaped with stolen ships stores
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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: On 02 August a vessel with three men onboard approached a sailing vessel vicinity 10-49N 061-38W, 10 nm NE of Boca Monos. Robbers pulled alongside yacht and grabbed hold of the sailing yacht but the sea conditions were too rough. The
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NIGERIA: On 13 August vicinity 06-26N 003-22E, two robbers boarded a berthed product tanker in Apapa, Lagos. Duty crew noticed the robbers and informed the bridge who raised the alarm and sounded the fog horn. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in th
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LIBYA: On 17 August, vessel fired upon vicinity 33-09.8N 012-25.7E.
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NIGERIA: On 17 August at 1327 LT, nine pirates in a wooden speedboat approached and boarded an underway cargo vessel. Alarm raised and all crew retreated to the citadel. Pirates departed by the time the Nigerian Navy boarded the vessel. All crew safe.
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COSTA RICA: On 19 August, a dinghy and small outboard motor were stolen from a sailing vessel anchored in Golfito Bay.
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GUINEA: On 24 August, at 0110 LT, seven robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 09-24.5N 013-43.3W, 5.5 nm south of Conakry. Two crewmen were taken hostage and beaten. The robbers escaped with crew's cash and pro
2016-192
NIGERIA: On 19 August, two fishermen were kidnapped from the Ibeno area of Akwa Ibom State, vicinity 04-34N 007-59E. A large ransom was reportedly made for their release.
2016-193
NIGERIA: On 18 August, six fishermen were kidnapped from the Ibeno area of Akwa Ibom State, vicinity 04-34N 007-59E . A large ransom was reportedly made for their release.
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MALAYSIA: On 7 August at 2130 LT, while en route from Singapore to Haiphong, the asphalt tanker AD MATSU was boarded by five pirates armed with guns and knives near position 02-00N 104-52E, 32 nm southeast of Pulau Aur, Johor. The Master and chief office
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Heavy Lift Carrier
COLOMBIA: On 03 May at 0700Z in 10-18.4N 075-33.4W, Cartagena anchorage, robbers boarded an anchored heavy lift carrier. They stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed during routine rounds and incident reported to port control.
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MALAYSIA: On 18 August in 02-20.9N 104-56.1E, a vessel reported a robbery attempt.
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PERU: On 27 August at 0630Z in 12-01S 077-10.9W, at Callao anchorage, three robbers armed with guns boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Crew on routine rounds managed to notify the bridge before being taken hostage at gunpoint. The alarm was raised, SSAS a
2016-198
GRENADA: On 17 August, robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored in the Port Louis Marina, vicinity 12-02N 061-45W. They stole a bag containing personal effects and a large amount of cash.
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LIBYA: On 17 August, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported that Luxemburg-flagged tug supply vessel BOURBON ARGOS was taking part in migrant rescue operations 24 nm north of Libyan coast, vicinity 32-46N 15-11E, when they were "approached and attacke
2014-150
INDONESIA: On 17 June, four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored ship near position  03-57N 098-46E, Belawan Anchorage. Duty crewman on security rounds saw the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm the robbers escaped. During an i
2014-151
COLOMBIA: On 25 June, robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 10-19N 075-31W. Cartagena Inner Anchorage 'A'. The roving patrol on duty noticed the robbers on the  forecastle and informed the duty officer who raised alarm. Search lights were dire
2014-152
IVORY COAST: On 30 June, two robbers, armed with long knives, in a speedboat boarded an anchored general cargo ship near position 05-13N  004-04W, Abidjan Anchorage. The duty crewman on routine rounds spotted the robbers at stern of the ship and informed
2014-153
GULF OF ADEN: On 28 June, a skiff made a suspicious approach on an underway tanker, TORM SOFIA, near position 13:15N 049:11E, approximately 76 nm south of Al Mukalla, Yemen. The vessel was en route from Sikka, India to New York when it was approached. Ac
2014-154
PHILIPPINES: On 25 June, two robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 13-45N 121-02E, Batangas Anchorage. Duty officer and duty crewman saw movement on the forecastle. Upon investigation, they saw the robbers lowering stolen ship's stores into th
2014-155
INDONESIA: On 25 June, robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 01-25N 104:34E, 11 nm north of Pulau Bintan. The robbers entered the engine room, stole engine spares and escaped unnoticed. The robbery was later noticed by duty crewman on routine
2014-156
INDONESIA: On 26 June, robbers approached an anchored container ship near position 01-24N  104-40E, 11 nm north-northeast of Pulau Bintan. Alert crewman noticed a small boat with ropes and hooks approaching from the stern and raised the alarm. Seeing cre
2014-157
INDONESIA:  On 25 June, five armed robbers boarded an underway chemical tanker near position 01-11N 103-52E, 3.6 nm northwest of Pulau Batam. They entered into the engine room, took hostage the third engineer and tied him up. Other crew found the enginee
2014-158
INDONESIA: On 27 June, robbers boarded an anchored cargo ship near position 01-18S  116-48E, Balikpapan Inner Anchorage. Duty crewman on security rounds found that the padlock to the forecastle store room had been broken and then sighted three robbers ar
2014-159
INDONESIA: On 30 June, robbers boarded an anchored cargo ship near position 01-25N 104:44E, around 15 nm NE of Pulau Bintan. Alert crewman onboard the vessel spotted unauthorized persons, resulting in their escape with stolen ship's stores.
2014-160
INDONESIA: On 30 June, six armed robbers boarded an underway LPG tanker near position  01-07N 103:30E, 5 nm East of Karimun Kecil Island. They entered into the engine room and took hostage an engine room crewman, tied his hands and stole engine spares. W
2014-161
INDONESIA: On 30 June, five robbers, armed with long knives, boarded an anchored vehicle carrier near position 05-59S 106-54E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage. They entered into the engine room, took hostage the duty oiler, tied him and blind folded him. They st
2014-162
INDONESIA: On 2 July, two armed robbers in a wooden fishing boat boarded an anchored tanker from the stern near position 01-28N 104-40E, 13 nm northeast of Pulau Bintan. Alert crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the ro
2014-163
INDIA: On 6 July, two robbers in a fishing boat boarded an anchored product tanker near position 22-48N 070-01E, Kandla Anchorage. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers  and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers jumping overboard and escapi
2015-36
BANGLADESH: On 15 February, pirates attacked up to seven fishing boats while they were operating  about 50 km south from Sonar Char area. The pirates attacked three fishing boats, initially, when four other boats came to the aid of the other fishing boat
2015-37
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 25 February near position 01-04N 103-36E, four robbers armed with long knives boarded an underway bulk carrier. The fourth engineer noticed the robbers and informed the bridge who raised the alarm, sent an SSAS alert and mustered the
2015-38
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 24 February near position 01-08N 103-28E, three robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier. Alarm was raised and the crew was mustered. Seeing the crew's alertness the robbers escaped empty handed
2015-39
Reefer Ship
NIGERIA: On 3 March, eight robbers boarded a berthed reefer ship near position 06-27N 003-22 E,  Apapa Berth No.9, Lagos. Ship's security watch spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew's alertness, the robbers escaped empty-handed.
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INDONESIA: On 3 March, six robbers attempted to board an anchored cargo ship near position 01-08N  103-55 E, vicinity of Cape Uncang, Batam Island. The robbers were spotted by an Indonesian Navy patrol boat and quickly apprehended. They were carrying two
2015-41
PHILIPPINES: On 7 March near position 06-13N 119-50E, a suspected mother vessel disguised as a fishing vessel deployed six high speed skiffs which chased an underway bulk carrier. The persons onboard the skiffs were wearing camouflage clothes circled aro
2015-42
ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 6 March, robbers boarded an anchored sailing vessel through an open window. The robbers rummaged thru a money clip and purse and took $400 in cash while the crew slept unaware on a windy, noisy night. The incident was re
2015-43
VIETNAM: On 11 March, a duty crewman onboard a bulk carrier anchored near position 10-15N  107-02E, Vung Tau Anchorage, noticed robbers on deck. He informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and mustered the crew. The robbers managed to steal ship's
2015-44
SOUTH CHINA, SOUTHERN PART: On 8 March near position 01-43N 105-50E, seven pirates in a speed boat armed with guns and long knives boarded and hijacked a tanker underway. They took hostage all of the crew members, damaged all of the communication and nav
2015-45
Recreational boats
VENEZUELA: On 7 March, robbers boarded three weekend motor boats in the Morrocoy National Park. The robbers reportedly spent seven hours ransacking all three boats, stealing all the belongings and valuables of the three families. They departed the area b
2015-46
CONGO: On 14 March, robbers boarded an anchored barge vessel near position 04-45S 011-48 E, Pointe Noire Outer Anchorage. They broke open a store room, stole ship properties and escaped unnoticed. The incident was discovered the next morning.
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NIGERIA: On 12 March, two robbers boarded a berthed petroleum product tanker near position 06-27N 003-22E, Terminal 5, Apapa Port, Lagos. Duty pump man noticed the robbers hiding near the hatch cover of No.1 cargo oil tank. He immediately informed the du
2015-48
Unspecified vessel
GHANA: On 10 March, a suspicious approach was reported near position 04-04N 001-22W, 54 nm south-southeast of Takoradi. The suspicious vessel was described as a 50 meter long gray or white-hulled fishing boat.
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INDONESIA: On 9 March, seven pirates in a speed boat, wearing masks and armed with guns and long  knives hijacked product tanker MT SINGA BERLIAN near position 01-43N 105-50 E, 37 nm south of Pulau Repong. They took hostage the crew members, damaged all
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EGYPT: On 7 November, two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship near position 31-12N 029-44E, 9.4 nm west of Alexandria. A duty crew man on routine rounds noticed the robbers on the quarter deck. Before he could report the boarding
2015-237
VIETNAM: On 10 November, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored container ship near  position 10-15N 107-03E, Mui Vung Tau anchorage. The theft was noticed when the crew observed the padlock to the steering gear room broken. A thorough search w
2015-238
INDONESIA: On 3 November, three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain near  position 03-42S 114-26E, Taboneo Anchorage. The alarm was raised and crew was mustered. Seeing the crew's alertness, the robbers escaped empty-handed.
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: On 18 October, two robbers boarded an anchored sailing yacht near position  04-11N 144-53E, Hansa Bay in Madang Province. The robbers attacked the boat owner with machetes. Both robbers were eventually thrown overboard and escaped witho
2015-240
INDONESIA: On 12 November at 0720 hours LT in the Belawan Outer Anchorage near position 03-56N 098-45E, two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the hawse pipe. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Upon seeing the crew's alertness, the rob
2015-241
INDONESIA: On 06 November at 1505 hours LT in the Belawan Anchorage near postion 03-47N 098-45E two robbers boarded an anchored container ship. The duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm the robbers e
2015-242
NIGERIA: On 15 November near position 04-17N 007-13E, the local press reported that pirates attacked two trawlers along the Bonny Anchorage in the Rivers State. A spokesman said the recent attacks left two crew members dead, three abducted and two seriou
2015-243
VIETNAM: On 14 November, six robbers armed with long knives and iron bars boarded an anchored  container ship near position 10-14N 107-02E, Vung Tau Anchorage. The duty deck watchman noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm
2015-244
INDONESIA: On 6 November, five robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed bulk carrier during  cargo operations near position 06-04S 106-51E, Berth 115, Jakarta Port. They were noticed by the crew who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robber
2015-245
SOMALIA: On 22 November at 1105 UTC near position 06-16N 053-30E, around 232 NM SE of the Somali coast, a fishing vessel was hijacked by pirates.
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HAITI: On 18 November, two robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship near position 18-33N 072-23W, Port-au-Prince Anchorage. A duty crewman noticed the robbers hiding near the forward mooring station and informed the duty officer. As the crewman app
2015-247
DR CONGO: On 18 November, a robber boarded an anchored product tanker near position  04-45S 011-49E, Pointe Noire Anchorage. A crewman immediately informed the Ship's Master who in turn raised the alarm. The deck crew members rushed to the forecastle. Up
2015-248
GULF OF ADEN: On 20 November, a bridge lookout onboard an underway general cargo ship saw three  skiffs approaching the ship near position 13-12N 049-00 E, approximately 113 NM north of Bosasso, Somalia. The alarm was raised, the crew mustered and a secu
2015-249
BANGLADESH: On 19 November near position 21-50N 89-58E, up to 42 fishermen and 22 fishing boats were captured by a group of pirates in the Bay of Bengal about 50 KM off Patharghata in the Barguna district. Bangladesh Coast Guard officials are investigati
2016-200
BANGLADESH: On 25 August, suspected pirates abducted a fisherman in the Meghna River at Manpura  Upazila in Bhola district, vicinity 22-21N 091-12E. Initially, the pirates opened fire at the fishermen who tried to resist them. Frightened, five fishermen
2016-201
BANGLADESH: On 25 August, a gang of pirates kidnapped four fishermen for not paying a toll in the  Meghna river adjacent to Char Abdullahpur in Ramgati upazila of Lakshmipur, vicinity 22-34N 090--59E. When the fishermen refused to pay, the bandits attack
2016-202
Cruise Ship
PHILIPPINES: On 25 August, gunmen attacked the passenger boat MB PRINCESS AJ near Claveria town on the island province of Masbate, vicinity 12-49N 123-14E. The gunmen reportedly fired at the engine of the passenger boat, and instead hit three passengers,
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PHILIPPINES: On 02 September at 0820 LT in 07-09.7N 125-39.6E, at New Davao oil mill terminal, duty crew noticed a robber on a berthed product tanker. The alarm was raised and the robber escaped after seeing crew alertness. Ship's property was reported s
2016-204
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 19 August at 0130 LT in 01-11N 103-52E, four armed robbers attempted to board an underway tug. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted the attempt and moved away.
2016-205
MOZAMBIQUE: On 06 September at 0350 LT at jetty number 10 in Beira, crew onboard a berthed tanker noticed robbers stealing ship's property. The alarm was raised. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped.
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INDONESIA: On 06 September at 2335 LT at the Dumai inner anchorage, four robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier and entered engine room. They threatened the duty oiler with knives and tied him up. Robbers proceeded to steal engine spares and then escap
2016-207
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: On 28 August, seven armed men boarded a small boat on the way to pick up a local  priest and nun at Milne Bay, vicinity 10-22S 150-30E. The robbers forced the boat operator into the water and stole the boat. The operator swam ashore and
2016-208
INDONESIA: On 08 September at 0345 LT in 01-41.8N 101-29.7E, Dumai inner anchorage, four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. Duty engineer informed the bridge after robbers entered through engine room. Duty officer on bridge raised the
2016-209
SOMALIA: On 7 September, persons on a foreign fishing ship, reportedly fishing illegally in Somali waters, fired on a small group of Somali fishermen near Jawasa-hasani Island, in the lower Jubba region of southern Somalia. Two fishermen were killed and
2016-210
INDONESIA: On 14 September, five robbers wearing masks and armed with long knives boarded a berthed bulk carrier during cargo operations near position 01-44N 101-23E, Dumai Anchorage. Two crewmen who entered the engine store room were taken hostage, robb
2016-211
BANGLADESH: On 14 September, a group of robbers reportedly kidnapped 20 fishermen and looted valuables from their boats in the Dhanshiddhir Char in Mongla area of Bagerhat in the Sundarbans, vicinity 21-48N 089-44E. Several fishermen who escaped the kidn
2016-212
MALAYSIA: On 10 September, seven armed men, believed to be from the Philippines, kidnapped the captain and two crewmen from a fishing boat in Sabah waters near the tourist resort of Pulau Pom Pom off Semporna, vicinity 04-24N 118-52E. The kidnappers took
2016-213
BANGLADESH: On 09 September, vicinity 21-58N 090-19E, nine robbers boarded the cargo ship BANDHU SARDAR then attacked and robbed the crew. The ship, loaded with clinker was enroute Meghnaghat from Payra sea port when the robbers attacked the crew with lo
2017-8
NICARAGUA: On 20 December, a sailing vessel was boarded while anchored in Media Luna Cay. The  boarding occurred after 13 pangas carrying up to 60 men tried to push the sailing vessel onto a reef where two other wrecks were seen. The apparent leader of t
2017-9
PHILIPPINES: On 03 January, six persons in two speed boats, armed with automatic rifles, chased and fired upon the general cargo ship OCEAN KINGDOM near position 06-36N 122-41E, 21.6 nm east of Basilan Island. Master raised the alarm and increased speed.
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(U) MEXICO: On 31 January, an environmental NGO vessel was attacked by 20 small boats while patrolling in the northern Gulf of California. Molotov cocktails and projectiles were thrown at the ship, in addition to lead weights and large  stones, shatterin
2019-21
VENEZUELA: On 28 March, five robbers armed with knives and a pipe wrench boarded a tanker anchored near position 10-11N 064-52W, Jose Terminal Anchorage. They tied up the aft watchkeeper and broke into the paint store room. Alarm raised and crew mustered
2019-22
MOROCCO: On 1 April, a duty officer onboard a bulk carrier berthed near position  33-36N 007-37W, Berth T36, Casablanca Port, heard noises from the boat deck. As he approached the area, he noticed the life raft cover was opened and two robbers stealing t
2019-23
CAMEROON: On 30 March, pirates boarded the Liberia-flagged container ship CONTSHIP OAK anchored near position 03-53N 009-30E, 15 nm southwest of Douala. The armed men kidnapped 4 crewmen and escaped. (IMB; www.fleetmon.com)
2019-24
NIGERIA: On 30 March, a duty watch stander onboard a product tanker anchored near position 06-18N 003-17E, Lagos STS Anchorage, noticed robbers near a cargo tank and others near the ships rails. Alarm was raised. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers esca
2019-25
GHANA: On 29 March, the duty officer onboard a product tanker anchored near position 04-52N 001-41W, Takoradi Anchorage, noticed the paint room door was open and spotted robbers on the forecastle. He directed the search light towards the robbers and soun
2019-26
PHILIPPINES: On 26 March, robbers boarded a Liberia-flagged container ship anchored near position 14-33N 120-54E, Quarantine Anchorage area, South Harbour Manila, and escaped with ships property. The theft was noticed by the duty watchman during routine
2019-27
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: On 21 March, robbers boarded a tanker anchored near position 18-24N 069-19W, San Pedro de Macoris Anchorage, stole ships properties and escaped unseen. Incident was noticed during routine rounds. (IMB)
2019-28
VENEZUELA: On 21 March, three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored crude oil tanker near position 10-11N 064-47W, Jose Terminal Anchorage. Deck watch on routine rounds spotted the robbers and notified the duty  officer just before the robbers th
2019-29
PERU: On 19 March, four robbers wearing jackets and caps in a small boat approached an anchored vehicle carrier near position 12-01S 077-12W, Callao Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers attempting to board the ship via the anchor
2019-30
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STOWAWAY
(U) IRELAND: On 25 February, eight stowaways were found hiding in a shipping container at the Port of Cork ferry terminal after a ship arrived from Spain. The eight, all Albanian nationals under the age of 24, were found hiding between pallets in a conta
2019-31
LIBYA: On 26 March, a group of 108 migrants hijacked the Palau-flagged tanker M/T EL HIBLU 1 near Tripoli. The ship arrived in Malta¿s territorial waters on 28 March, where it was boarded by Armed Forces of Malta personnel who took control of the ship.
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BANGLADESH: On 27 March, two people, believed to be local pirates, were killed in a gunfight with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Pekua Upazila. RAB-7 said its team raided the area after being tipped off that a pirate ga
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SOMALIA: On 13 March, Somali pirates hijacked the Comoros-flagged tanker ARIS 13 as the ship was in transit with a cargo of fuel from Djibouti to Mogadishu, in vicinity 11-47N 050-31E.The ARIS 13 sent a distress call, turned off its tracking system and a
2017-78
PHILIPPINES: On 23 March, probable Abu Sayyaf militants boarded the vehicle carrier SUPER SHUTTLE RORO 9, in vicinity 06-32N 122-34E, approximately 19 nm southeast of Sibago Island, in the Moro Gulf. Four crewmen were kidnapped during the boarding, inclu
2016-170
MALAYSIA: On 18 July vicinity 05-16N 119-15E, near Dent Haven Sabah, the tug Serudong 3 and barge Seruding 4, were found abandoned with the engine still operating. The tug carried a crew of five and one of the crewmen has reportedly contacted the shippin
2017-79
INDONESIA: On 19 March, duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a tanker anchored near position  01-42N 101-28E: 0.8 nm off Pulat Rupat, Dumai, noticed one person attempting to climb onboard by using a hook attached to a bamboo stick. The duty crewman inf
2017-80
BANGLADESH: On 19 March, four armed men boarded the container ship SANTA FIORENZA, anchored  near position 22-05N 091-48E, Chittagong Anchorage, and stole several gas cylinders. The master reported the incident to the Bangladesh Coast Guard via VHF Chann
2017-81
PHILIPPINES: On 15 March, robbers boarded a chemical tanker anchored near position 13-45N 121-03E,  Batangas Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed that the forepeak store room lock was broken and immediately informed the duty officer on the b
2017-82
INDONESIA: On 11 March, an unknown number of robbers boarded a chemical tanker anchored near  position 01-42N 101-26E, Lubuk Gaung Inner Anchorage, Dumai. The robbers stole ship's properties and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the duty crew d
2017-83
INDONESIA: On 09 March, duty crewman onboard a product tanker anchored near position 05-52S 105-59E, Merak Anchorage OPL, noticed a boat close to the stern and informed the duty officer. Alarm was raised and crew was mustered. Hearing the alarm, one robb
2017-50
HONDURAS: On 21 February, a sailing yacht anchored near Utila was boarded. A small dinghy and  outboard motor was stolen. The dinghy was recovered later that day, by a local dive shop, minus the outboard motor.
2017-51
ST LUCIA: On 17 February, a sailing yacht was boarded and thoroughly ransacked while anchored in  Marigot. The incident was reported to local authorities.
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ST LUCIA: On 16 February, two fishing rods were stolen from a sailing yacht anchored in Marigot. The incident was reported to local authorities.
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CONGO: On 09 February, duty crewman onboard a supply vessel anchored near position 04-45S 011-49E, Pointe Noire Anchorage noticed a small boat alongside near the bow and informed the duty officer. Alarm was raised and crew was mustered. Seeing the crew a
2017-54
SRI LANKA: On 24 February, four Tamil Nadu fishermen suffered serious injuries after they were attacked, allegedly by Sri Lankan fishermen, near Kodiyakarai, in vicinity 10-16N 079-49E. The Sri Lankan fishermen first threatened them with hand guns and at
2017-55
Suspicous Approach
PHILIPPINES: On 22 February, bulk carrier DONG HAE STAR was enroute Indonesia when two black  speedboats with five individuals aboard each boat pursued them near Pearl Bank off Taganak Island, Tawi-Tawi, in vicinity 06-05N 118-19E. A spokesperson for the
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NIGERIA: Vessel attacked in 04-41N 007-09E on 07 March at 0620Z.
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PHILIPPINES: On 05 March, a skiff with six persons onboard approached and followed general cargo ship PHU AN 268 for approximately 1.5 hours. The skiff initially started following the ship near position 06-20N 118-08E, 4.43 nm northeast of Lihiman Island
2017-62
PUERTO RICO: On 2 March, robbers stole a dinghy and outboard motor from a sailing yacht anchored in  Sun Bay, Vieques, vicinity 18-05.7N 068-27.3W. The dinghy was recovered later that day, minus the motor and fuel tank.
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VENEZUELA: On 01 March, three robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near position 10-16N 064-42W, Puerto La Cruz. Alert crewman noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew's alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything.
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LIBYA: On 24 February, HACI TELLI, a Turkey-flagged oil tanker, was seized by an armed group in Libya, with 11 crew members on board held captive, according to Turkish media reports. According to the Deniz Haber Ajansi news agency, the armed group detain
2017-65
GULF OF ADEN: On 09 March 2017 at 0845 UTC in position 13-52N - 050-20E, an MV reported two   motherships had deployed four skiffs that approached the MV to within 1 cable.  Onboard armed security team showed weapons and skiffs retreated. Vessel is safe.
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GULF OF ADEN: On 07 March at 0834 UTC in position LAT 13-12N 048-58E, an MV reported being  followed by a two skiffs with 16 - 20 armed persons. Skiffs followed astern for 40 minutes. MV is safe.
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INDIA: On 17 February, two robbers boarded an offshore support vessel anchored near position 18:54.23N 072:52.25E, 6.3nm West of JNPT Port, Mumbai. The robbers stole ship's equipment and escaped. Incident reported to Coast Guard who boarded the vessel to
2017-15
YEMEN: On 30 January at 1220Z, in the Southern Red Sea a warship was attacked in 14-49.1N 042-21.8E. The attack resulted in an explosion. The Houthis used three suicide boats, one of which was successful in striking the rear of the Saudi warship and blew
2017-16
Container Vesel
SIERRA LEONE: On 30 January at 0345Z in 08-27.3N 013-26.4W, Freetown outer anchorage, an anchored container ship was boarded by two robbers. Deck crew alerted the bridge after two robbers were sighted on the forecastle. The alarm was raised, announcement
2017-17
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 21 January, a sailing yacht anchored near Young Island was boarded. The thief was able to steal a cell phone, dive watch, and flashlight. A report was made to the local police.
2017-18
HONDURAS: During the morning hours of 19 January, a France-flagged catamaran transiting from Isla  Providencia, Colombia, to Rio Dulce, Guatemala, was boarded two different times during a three-hour period in an area approximately 35 nm east-southeast of
2017-19
HONDURAS: During the evening hours of 19 January, a sailing yacht was boarded in an area approximately 20 nm from Gordo Bank. The robbers stole computers, electronics, and alcohol. Incident reported to Honduran Navy and local police.
2017-20
ECUADOR: On 19 January, unknown numbers of robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored near position 02-43S 080-24W, Guayaquil Outer Anchorage. The robbers stole ship's properties and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine r
2017-21
HONDURAS: On 13 January, a US-flagged sailing yacht transiting from Puerto Cortez to Roatan was  boarded approximately 5 miles off the coast after anchoring in rough weather. Eight armed men boarded the yacht and ransacked it, stealing electronics, a wal
2017-22
REUNION ISLAND: On 12 January, a Canada-flagged sailing yacht was boarded while berthed in Le Port.  Two folding bicycles were stolen.
2017-23
MALAYSIA: On 19 January, three Indonesian crewmen were kidnapped from their boat operating near  Taganak in Sabah. A Malaysian Foreign Ministry official later stated that one of the men had been in contact with his family, saying the three men had been k
2017-24
INDONESIA: On 08 January, a sailing catamaran was boarded while anchored in Sorong Harbor. The thief stole a computer and two cellular phones and escaped.
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NIGERIA: On 20 November at 0420Z in 06-19N 003-18E, pirates attempted to board an underway vessel.
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CONGO: A M/V was attacked in 04-44.4S 011-47.2E on 24 November at 2156Z.
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NIGERIA: A M/V was hijacked on 29 November at 0900Z in 04-37N 003-40E.
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PERU: On 07 February, an anchored bulk carrier at position 12-01S 077-12W, Callao Anchorage, was boarded by four men from a small boat. The men used climbing ropes to access the vessel where the robbers seized and tied up a crew member then stole items f
2017-39
BANGLADESH: On 06 February, an anchored offshore supply vessel at position 21-51N 091-48E, 1nm west of Kutibidja Island, was boarded by unknown assailants. The paint locker was broken into and a large amount of paint was stolen. The crew noticed the thef
2019-33
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: On 10 March, pirates attacked a passenger boat in Astrolabe Bay. The robbers looted the boat, stole supplies, cash, and personal effects from the 13 passengers. The pirates also forced the male passengers to jump into the sea. (www.then
2019-34
GRENADA: On 19 January, a 50-foot catamaran was suspiciously approached near position 12-27N 060-47W, approximately 38 nm east of Grenada. The suspicious craft trailed the catamaran and closed to within 200 meters before the catamaran crew engaged both e
2019-35
OSV
NIGERIA: On 9 March, pirates armed with machine guns in two speed boats approached an offshore support vessel underway near position 03-57N 006-39E, 32 nm southeast of Brass. The Captain immediately notified the naval escort security boat which maneuvere
2019-36
NIGERIA: On 8 March, two skiffs with 4 persons on each skiff approached a merchant tanker near position 03-14N 006-27E, approximately 80 nm southwest of Bonny Island. The skiffs closed to within 2 cables. Tanker commenced evasive  maneuvering and the ski
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BANGLADESH: On 16 December robbers boarded a barge under tow in 21-14.7N 091-47.5E. Robbers escaped with stolen property.
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VIETNAM: On 16 December at 1630Z ten to twelve robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier in 20-53.8N 107-16.6E. The robbers boarded using the mooring ropes. The AB noticed robbbers stealing paint drums and raised the alarm. The robbers escaped
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Hostages
NIGERIA:  On 26 May, seven robbers boarded a berthed ro-ro ship near position 06:52N - 003:57E, Lagos Port. They took hostage the duty crew, tied him up, took his UHF radio and asked for the location of the paint store and then stole ship stores. The dut
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NIGERIA:  On 25 May, two robbers attempted to board a merchant vessel near position 06:18N - 003:20E, 7 nm south of Lagos. Alarm was sounded. The robbers jumped off the vessel into a skiff and escaped. (www.sguardian.com)
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NIGERIA:  On 13 April, four robbers in a skiff boarded a berthed container ship shortly after the mooring operations near position 06:52N 003:57E, Apapa Port, Lagos. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the aler
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INDONESIA:  On 30 May, an unknown number of robbers boarded a Netherlands-flagged heavy load carrier anchored near position 01:06N - 104:11E, 16 nm northeast of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan. The ship¿s boatswain discovered the padlock of the paint stor
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NDONESIA: On 18 May, five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 05:32S 105:18E, Tarahan Anchorage. They took hostage a duty crewman, tied him up and threatened him with knives. The robbers stole ship¿s properties and e
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Military
PARACEL ISLANDS:  On 18 June, two small Chinese boats, manned by officers in military uniform, approached a Vietnamese fishing boat conducting operations in the Paracel Islands. Men in Chinese military uniforms then boarded the fishing boat, damaged thei
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NIGERIA:  On 3 July, the duty officer onboard a tug near position 01:49N - 003:12E, 220 nm southwest of Bayelsa state, noticed a fishing boat lowering a long skiff into the water. The skiff with four to five persons onboard started approaching the tug an
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RED SEA:  On 11 July, a merchant vessel transiting near position 13:22N - 042:45E, 15 nm south of the Hanish Islands, reported that a group of skiffs approached the vessel. One skiff approached the vessel to within 0.2 nm. The embarked security team show
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MALAYSIA:  On 10 July, robbers boarded a tanker berthed near position 05:48N - 118:03E, Sandakan Port, Sabah, stole ships properties and escaped unseen. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. Incident reported to the local agent who in
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INDONESIA:  On 26 May, a duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier noticed robbers attempting to board the vessel via the hawse pipe. The ship was anchored near position 00:02S - 117:34E, 5 nm southeast of Bontang. Alarm was raised and crew w
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GULF OF GUINEA:  On 21 May, one pirate attempted to board a drifting product tanker near position  03:46N 001:30E, approximately 140 nm south of Lome, Togo. The attempt was thwarted by a crewmember and the perpetrator fled in a skiff with a further 6 acc
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NIGERIA:  On 19 May, seven robbers attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier using a rope attached to a hook near position 06:26N - 003:23E, Lagos Anchorage. Duty crewman noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and alerted the security watchmen who notif
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PERU: On 06 October at 0412 LT in 12-01.1S 077-11.2W, Callao anchorage, robbers in a wooden skiff approached and boarded an anchored cargo ship. They stole ship's property and escaped unnoticed. Theft was discovered by duty AB during routine rounds. Inci
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PERU: On 14 October, four robbers approached a cargo ship anchored near position 12-01S  077-11W, Callao anchorage. The crew was alerted and activated the pressurized fire hoses resulting in the robbers aborting the attempted boarding.
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ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 10 October, one yacht anchored at Chateaubelair, vicinity 13-17.4N 061-15.1W, was boarded by armed men with machetes who injured the captain as he forced the attackers back to their boat. Although a mayday call was made
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NIGERIA: On 16 September, while en route from Port Harcourt to Lagos, 12 pirates armed with guns approached a chemical tanker near position 03-52N 005-20E, 44 nm southwest of Bayelsa. One pirate boarded the vessel and heaved up two aluminum ladders to as
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CONGO: On 12 September, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored offshore supply ship near position 04-45S 011-50E, Pointe Noire Inner Anchorage. The robbers stole the rescue boat outboard motor. The theft was discovered by the duty bosun during
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Naval Vessel
YEMEN: On 15 October, initial reports on the latest incident said the crew detected multiple missiles fired toward the USS MASON, which responded with onboard countermeasures to defend itself. No damage was reported to the vessel or other ships accompany
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INDONESIA: On 12 October, four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier anchored near  position 01-42.5N 101-29.3E, Dumai anchorage. One crewmember was taken hostage and threatened with a knife. Property was stolen from the vessel¿s engine room
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VIETNAM: On 12 October, three robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchorage near position 10-16.2N 107-03.0E, Vung Tau Anchorage. The crew confronted the robbers who then fled. The incident has been reported and is currently being investigated by Vung Tau Por
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MALAYSIA: On 12 October, two fishermen on a boat off Tigabu Island, vicinity 06-55N 117-28E, were attacked by four armed men, injuring one.
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FIJI: On 9 October, a small dinghy and outboard motor were stolen from a sailing yacht anchored in Saweni Bay, vicinity 17-38.7S 177-23.6E.
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NIGERIA: On 15 December, eight robbers in a skiff approach and attempted to board an anchored tanker using a long ladder, near position 04-21N 008-26E, Qua Iboe Anchorage. Duty officer on the bridge noticed the attempt and informed the Master. Alarm was
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NIGERIA: On 12 December, three robbers in a small speed boat attempted to board an anchored product tanker using ropes, near position 06-18N 003-21E, Lagos Anchorage. Alarm was raised and crew was mustered in the accommodation. The armed security team on
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PHILIPPINES: On 20 December, suspected Abu Sayyaf militants kidnapped four fishermen from the fishing boat RAMONA 2 in the Celebes Sea, in the area where other Abu Sayyaf-related kidnappings have occurred.  UPDATE: Abu Sayyaf bandits beheaded a Filipino
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INDONESIA: On 08 December, three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 00-17S 117-39E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda. Alarm was raised and crew was mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's stores. Po
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INDONESIA: On 30 November, four robbers armed with knives boarded an LPG Tanker, anchored near  position 07-46S 109-04E, Cilacap Anchorage. They took hostage a duty crewman and forced him to guide them into the engine room. The robbers then took the duty
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NIGERIA: On 7 October, three sea robbers were arrested for robbing four women in a boat in the creeks around Ataba, vicinity 04-25.6N 007-20.6E. The robbers stole money and handsets from the victims.
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YEMEN: On 9 October, USS MASON, a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer was targeted in a failed missile attack from territory in Yemen controlled by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, neither of the two missiles hit the ship. There were no injuries to the sailors
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YEMEN: On 12 October, A U.S. Navy destroyer was targeted in a failed missile attack from territory controlled by Houthi rebels, the second such incident in the past four days. USS Mason, which was accompanied by USS Ponce - an amphibious transport dock -
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INDONESIA: On 7 October at approximately 4:45 am, a Customs and Excise Office patrol vessel was  attacked by a mob in Tanjung Jumpul waters off Asahan regency, North Sumatra, vicinity 02-52.6N 100-07.6E. The four officials reported injuries after the mob
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SOUTH KOREA: On 9 October, a 4.5-ton speed boat for the Coast Guard had carried several officers in an  operation to capture a Chinese vessel fishing illegally in the area, when another Chinese boat rammed the vessel and fled the scene, causing the Coast
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ANGOLA: On 01 December, two robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near position 08-44S 013-17E, Luanda anchorage. Alarm was raised and crew was mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties.
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INDONESIA: On 02 December, crewmen onboard a heavy lift vessel anchored near position 01-05N 104-10E, Kabil Anchorage, Palau Batam, discovered robbers boarding the ship. Duty officer raised the alarm, made the PA announcement and crew was mustered. Seein
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INDONESIA: On 01 December, duty crewman on routine rounds onboard an anchored general cargo ship noticed three robbers on the forecastle deck, near position 03-40S 114-27E, Banjaramasin Anchorage. Duty officer raised the alarm and crew was mustered. Seei
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SINGAPORE STRAITS: On 26 November, duty crewmen onboard a tug anchored near position 01-11N 103-39E, 4.1 nm southwest of Pulau Jurong, discovered a store room had been broken into and ship's stores stolen.
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INDONESIA: On 20 November, a duty crewman onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed two robbers on the forecastle deck, near position 03-41S 114-25E, Taboneo anchorage. On seeing the duty crewman, the robbers threatened him with a long knife. Alarm was ra
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INDONESIA: On 07 December at 2200 LT in 00-14.4S 117-35.1E, Muara Berau anchorage, duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed the skylight of the forecastle store open. The cover of the anchor chain was also removed. He saw two robbers in a small b
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PHILIPPINES: On 08 December at 1140 LT in 05-29.3N 119-38.4E, three persons in a blue and white speed boat approached an underway bulk carrier. The Master sounded the ship's whistle continuously, made a PA announcement, increased speed, commenced evasive
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ST LUCIA: On 13 February, robbers boarded an anchored sailing yacht at the Soufriere Bat Caves. The robbers were able to steal cash, computers, a camera, and electronics. Incident reported to local authorities.
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: On 12 February, a robber armed with a knife boarded an anchored sailing yacht in Marina Zar Par. He threatened the couple while stealing cash, a cell phone, a wristwatch and a bottle of rum. He then escaped. Incident reported to local
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PERU: On 21 October, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position  12-02S 077-31W, Callao Anchorage. The robbers stole ship's spare parts and escaped unnoticed. The theft was discovered by the duty crew during routine rounds. Inc
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YEMEN: On 26 October, the product tanker MELATI SATU was attacked in the Bab el Mandeb Strait area. Reportedly, the ship was attacked with a rocket propelled grenade and automatic rifle fire, but damage is reported to be slight. Crew is reportedly safe a
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YEMEN: On 25 October, a merchant tanker was approached by a small boat near Perim Island, vicinity 12-39.8N 043-24.9E. The occupants fired an RPG at the vessel, the damage is unknown at this time. All crew are safe and the vessel has continued with her p
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MALAYSIA: On 25 October, pirates attacked the tug EVER OCEAN SILK towing the oil barge EVER GIANT approximately 60 nm north of the port of Bintulu, Sarawak, vicinity 04-09.1N 113-03.9E. The pirates robbed the crew of all valuables and fled. Crew is safe.
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PHILIPPINES: On 20 October, 10 gunmen attacked Korean heavy lift ship DONGBANG GIANT NO 2 near position 04-32N 119-33E, 8 nm south of Bongao, Tawitawi Island. The vessel was en route from Australia to Masan, Korea. Militants, allegedly belonging to Abu S
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INDONESIA: On 20 October, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position  01-42.5N 101-27.0E, Dumai Tanker Anchorage. They stole engine spare parts and escaped unnoticed. The incident was discovered during routine rounds and was re
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NIGERIA: Early during the week of 17 - 21 October, pirates attempted to board the tanker VAJARA in the Ramos River area of Delta State, vicinity 05-21.2N 005-12.4E. Fire was exchanged between Nigerian authorities and the pirates. The attempt to board was
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SOMALIA: On 22 October at 0955LT in 04-28.1N 053-22.2E, vessel was approached by a speed boat with six persons on board. Warning shots were fired from the vessel when boat got too. Speed boat returned fire and departed from the vessel.
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ST MARTIN: On 08 February, robbers boarded an anchored sailing yacht in Marigot Bay and stole a ten-foot dinghy and small outboard motor. Incident reported to local authorities.
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INDONESIA: On 23 February, five robbers armed with a knife boarded an offshore tug anchored near  position 01-10N 103-059E, Batu Ampar Anchorage, Batam Island. Alert crew noticed the robbers on the CCTV cameras and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew's ale
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SOUTH KOREA: On 16 February, a South Korean fisheries patrol boat fired 900 rounds from a machine gun  to drive off dozens of Chinese fishing vessels that were allegedly trying to interfere with an interdiction operation. The patrol boat apprehended one
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NIGERIA: On 08 March at 0800Z in 03-20.0N 004-28.9E, a bulk carrier was attacked. The vessel managed to evade the threat.
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YEMEN: On 14 April at 0652Z, a vessel was attacked in 15-55.5N 052-20.7E. Shots were fired towards the vessel.
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GULF OF ADEN: On 15 April at 1316Z, the M/V Alheera was attacked in 12-53N 047-57E.
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RED SEA: On 16 April at 1022Z, a vessel was approached in 12-49.1N 043-16.0E. Three blue skiffs with five persons in each approached the underway container vessel. Master raised the alarm, non-essential crew retreated into the citadel and the armed secur
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PANAMA: On 28 January, items were stolen an anchored unlocked catamaran in San Blas. The thieves took a wallet and cellphones from the salon chart table and left two sets of muddy footprints.  A report was made to the local police and to a weather report
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PUERTO RICO: On 27 January, a dinghy and outboard motor was stolen from a sailing yacht anchored in Vieques Esperanza. The dinghy and outboard motor had been secured with a steel chain that had been cut. Later the dinghy was found on a nearby beach minus
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: On 25 January, a knife-armed intruder swam on to a sailing yacht and attacked the husband and wife in the Marina Zar Par, Boca Chica. After a struggle the intruder held a knife to the wife¿s neck and demanded and received money and j
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COLOMBIA: On 24 January, robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 10-19N 074-32W, Mamonal Inner Anchorage, Columbia. The robbers stole ship items, and escaped without being noticed. The crew noted the theft during routine rounds later in
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SIERRA LEONE: On 30 January, two robbers boarded an anchored container ship near position 08-27N 013-26W, Freetown Outer Anchorage. A duty crewman informed the duty officer that he saw them on the forecastle. Alarm was raised, PA announcement made and cr
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SIERRA LEONE: On 25 January, three men armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near  position 08-27N 013-21W, Pepel Anchorage. Upon noticing the men, the crew raised the alarm but the assailants stole ship's stores and escaped.
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FIJI: On 25 January two individuals boarded a sailing yacht boat anchored in Suva. They attacked the lone crewman with a cane knife and injured him severely.  The crewman was hospitalized and police apprehended one of the perpetrators.
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NIGERIA: On 05 February at 1024Z, a vessel was attacked in 03-58.6N 005-28.6E. The general cargo ship BBC CARIBBEAN was attacked by pirates at position at the Pennington Oil Terminal, off of Bayelsa. Eight crewmen, seven Russians and one Ukrainian, were
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NIGERIA: On 19 April at 0855Z, a tanker was attacked in 03-25N 005-36E. Nine pirates in a speed boat fired upon a tanker being escorted by a security boat. Master immediately notified the escort vessel and Nigerian Navy. Pirates aborted the attack and mo
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WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: On 19 November at 0917Z, a vessel was attacked in 01-56S 047-57E. The vessel was attacked by a skiff with four persons on board. They tried to board the vessel but failed due to razor wire along the gunnel. They fired two RPG after
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WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN: On 18 November at 0555Z a fishing vessel reported suspicious activity in 01-52S 049-23E. One skiff approached the fishing vessel at a distance of 1000 meters. The vessel fired warning shots and the skiff turned away.
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NIGERIA: On 21 April at 0534Z a cargo vessel reported being attacked by pirates in 03-48N 006-50E. All 14 crew were reported missing.
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NIGERIA: On 21 April a vessel was attacked in 03-33N 007-02E.
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NIGERIA: Vessel attacked in 03-16N 004-31E on 08 March at 0830Z.
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RED SEA: On 13 June at 1350Z, a vessel was approached by four skiffs with six persons in each skiff, in 12-56.49N 043-12.17E. Skiffs approached and followed the vessel for about ten minutes. Security team aboard vessel showed weapons and skiff dropped ba
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YEMEN: On 25 June at 1411Z in 14-43.6N 042-05.6E, a vessel was approached by one dark hulled skiff with eight persons on board. The skiff was armed with weapons. Skiff approached to within three cables of the vessel.
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GULF OF ADEN: On 28 June at 0800Z, five skiffs with four or five persons on board each, approached a vessel in 12-28N 043-44E. The skiffs approached to 0.5 NM before retreating.
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YEMEN: On 30 June at 0820Z, a vessel was approached by four skiffs with seven persons on board each, in 12-53N 043-11E. The skiffs approached to within 40 meters of vessel before retreating.
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YEMEN: On 05 July at 1220Z, a vessel was approached by seven skiffs in 14-17.9N 042-21.3E. Each skiff had five or six persons on board and were sighted with weapons. Skiffs approached to within 320 meters of vessel.
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VENEZUELA: On 24 June, eight robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 10-12 N 064-46W,  Jose Terminal Anchorage, during the pre-departure inspection. They assaulted a duty crewman on security rounds. Another crew noticed the robbers, raised the a
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SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 11 June, an outboard motor was stolen from a sailing yacht  anchored in Wallilabou, in vicinity 13-16N 061-16W.
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SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 24 May, a dinghy and outboard motor were stolen from a sailing yacht anchored in Wallilabou, in vicinity 13-16N 061-16W.
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MALAYSIA: On 23 June, CP 41, a laden tanker en route from Singapore to Songkhla, Thailand, was boarded by six armed pirates from a speed boat near position 03-55N 103-52E, 33 nm north-northeast of Kuantan. They took the 17 crew members hostage, hit a few
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INDONESIA: On 21 June, while carrying out pre-departure checks a duty crewman noticed wet footsteps on the poop deck of a cargo ship anchored near position 01-04N 104-08E, Jetty No. 3, CPO Kabil Port, Batam. Upon carrying out further checks he noticed th
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PHILIPPINES: On 14 July, two robbers boarded an anchored container ship near position 14-33N 120-55E, Manila South Harbor Anchorage. Duty crewman informed the Chief Officer who raised the alarm. Crew mustered and moved towards the bow. Seeing the alerted
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PHILIPPINES: On 10 July, robbers boarded an anchored container carrier near position 14-33N 120-54E,  Manila South Harbor Anchorage, stole ship's properties and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. Incident rep
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TAIWAN: On 13 July, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said that all seven fishermen aboard the Taiwanese fishing boat JIN JIN HE FA 2 were safe after being robbed by men from a Chinese boat. The fishermen were attacked in vicinity 21-55N 118-19E,113 n
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JAPAN: On 07 July, Japan reported that one of its patrol vessels was chased by an apparently armed fishing boat believed to be from North Korea, according to a government spokesman. The incident occurred in the Sea of Japan, in vicinity 36-39.5N 133-12.1
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INDONESIA: On 24 Apr, the Cyprus-flagged tug boat UNION TOPAZ towing the backhoe dredger MAGNOR was underway near position 01-11N 103-34E, approximately 5 nm west-northwest of Nipa Island, Indonesia, when two perpetrators boarded the dredger. Two wooden
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TOGO: On 12 May, armed persons boarded and hijacked an anchored chemical tanker near position 06-00N 001-16E, Lome Anchorage. The Togo Navy received a call from the owners that their tanker had been attacked and immediately responded by dispatching patro
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COMMERCIAL VESSELS
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: On 12 May, United Arab Emirates officials said that four commercial vessels were sabotaged at Fujairah anchorage, one of the world's largest bunkering hubs lying just outside the Strait of Hormuz, but did not describe the nature of
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INDONESIA: On 11 May, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed and escaped with engine spare parts. The ship was anchored near position 01-42N 101-26E, Lubuk Gaung Anchorage, Dumai Port. The third engineer noticed the robbery when he went to th
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PACIFIC OCEAN: On 10 May, unidentified persons in a speedboat approached and closed onto a bulk carrier underway near position 07-40N 128-29E, 115 nm east of Baganga, Philippines. Alarm was raised, crew was mustered and fire hoses pressurized. The person
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ECUADOR: On 3 May, two speed boats with five persons in each boat approached a bulk carrier underway near position 00-08S 081-19W, 52 nm west-northwest of Cabo Pasado. Alarm was raised and crew was mustered. Vessel increased speed, commenced evasive mane
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PANAMA: On 2 May, three armed robbers boarded the New Zealand-flagged yacht, AQUA LOBO, anchored near position 09-16N 078-07W, 1.9 nm east-northeast of San Ignacio De Tupile. The captain, a New Zealand national, died of wounds received during the attack,
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EQUATORIAL GUINEA: On 5 May, pirates hijacked a tug near position 03-04N 007-59E, around 42 nm southwest of Luba. (IMB: www.sguardian.com).
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SEMI-SUB LIFT SHIP
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: On 5 May, the semi-submersible heavy lift ship BLUE MARLIN was boarded by 7 pirates near position 03-00N 007-50E, approximately 44 nm southwest of Luba Port, Bioko Island. As the attack started, master activated SSAS, all 20 crew muste
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NIGERIA: On 3 May, a duty crewman onboard an anchored tanker noticed two robbers near the cargo tank with a hose. The ship was anchored near position 06-16N 003-13E, Secure Anchorage Area (SAA), Lagos. Alarm was raised and PA announcement was made. Seein
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DR CONGO: On 28 April, two robbers armed with long knives boarded a product tanker anchored near position 05-49S 013-28E, Port Matadi Inner Anchorage. They broke into the forecastle store room. Duty crewman spotted the robbers and notified the duty offic
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NIGERIA: On 30 July, the cargo vessel OYA 1 was attacked and boarded by pirates in 04-10.12N 006-59.44E. The pirates kidnapped five crew members and escaped. The Nigerian Navy has been notified.  UPDATE:  On 19 August, two Moroccan sailors kidnapped on 3
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YEMEN: On 29 July between 1630Z and 1830Z, a vessel was approached three instances in vicinity 14-16N 051-08E. The vessel was approached by one skiff from the starboard side. The vessel fired a warning shot and the skiff turned away.
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LIBERIA: On 21 July, a suspicious man was sighted on the poop deck of a merchant tanker anchored near position 06-21N 010-52W, Monrovia Anchorage. Vessel raised the alarm, crew members conducted a search but nothing was reported stolen. No injuries repor
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INDONESIA: On 22 November, pirates hijacked the tug EVER PROSPER in vicinity 07-11S 116-27E, tied up the crew and stole the barge EVER OMEGA, carrying 3,700 tons of Palm Oil. The barge was later found by authorities, but the cargo was gone.
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INDONESIA: On 20 Nov, an unlit boat approached a bulk carrier underway near position 01-02N 103-39E, 6 nm south of Pulau Nipah, and came alongside the starboard quarter. Crew on deck watch noticed the boat and informed the duty officer. Deck lights and s
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MEXICO: On 01 March, the U.S. embassy in Mexico issued a travel alert for a popular tourist destination in southeast Mexico, in vicinity 20-38N 087-05W. This came a little more than a week after an explosion on a ferry in Playa del Carmen injured more th
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COLOMBIA: On 27 February, a dingy outboard engine and fuel tank were stolen from a sailing yacht anchored in Cartagena, in vicinity 10-24N 075-30W.
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ST LUCIA: On 26 February, a cable locked dinghy was stolen from a sailing yacht anchored at Rodney Bay Gros Islet, in vicinity 14-05N 060-58W. Fisherman recovered it floating 3 miles offshore and it was returned to the owner. Some minor damage sustained.
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ST LUCIA: On 26 February, a cable locked dinghy was stolen from a sailing yacht anchored at Rodney Bay Gros Islet, in vicinity 14-05N 060-58W. At that same time, they saw the police motor past with the dinghy in tow. They signaled the police, who came ov
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NIGERIA: On 06 March, a chemical tanker was boarded by heavily armed pirates near 04-05N 006-56E, 21 nm southwest of Bonny Island. All crew went into the citadel and the Nigerian Navy was notified. Pirates damaged communications equipment and fired shots
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NIGERIA: On 01 March, it was reported that the four crew members taken hostage from the refrigerated cargo ship SIERRA LEYER off the coast of Nigeria in vicinity 04-19N 006-15E, have been released after 19 days in captivity, according to the ship's owner
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EED SEA: On 08 March, a merchant vessel was approached by three skiffs, with 3-4 persons in each skiff near 12-32N 043-27E, Bab el Mandeb Strait. Vessel and crew are safe.
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INDONESIA: On 03 March, two robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored near 06-02S 106-53E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage. Duty motorman saw the robbers on the aft deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped in a waiting boat. On searc
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GHANA: On 26 March at 1720Z a fishing vessel was attacked in 05-20.0N 000-51.4E.
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PERU: On 04 May, six robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship anchored near position 12-01S 077-12W, Callao Anchorage. They took hostage a duty crewman and the shore security watchman and tied them up. The robbers then broke into the forecastle
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NIGERIA: On 17 May, armed pirates boarded a general cargo ship near position 03-59N 006-46E,  approximately 50 nm southwest of Port Harcourt. They kidnapped six crew members and escaped. The remaining crew sailed the vessel to Bonny anchorage. The Nigeri
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GULF OF ADEN: On 16 May, an Indian anti-piracy patrol received a distress call from a Liberia-registered  bulk carrier that reported a suspicious incident by two suspicious mother vessels along with 7-8 skiffs. When it sent the distress call, bulk carrie
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INDONESIA: On 16 May, an underway offshore supply ship was approached by a small speed boat near position 03-32N 126-23E, 26 nm southwest of Kepulauan Talaud North Sulawesi. The small boat closed to approximately 30 meters. Alarm raised, crew mustered an
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INDONESIA: On 11 May, a robber armed with a knife boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain near position 14-50S 117-32E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robber and informed the duty officer who ra
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PHILIPPINES: On 10 May, authorities recovered the remains of a fisherman and young boy, who went  missing and who are believed to be have been killed by pirates in the seas off Tungawan town, Zamboanga Sibugay, in vicinity 07-32N 122-31E. A spokesman sai
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IVORY COAST: On 06 May, duty officer onboard a container ship anchored near position 005-10N 004-04W, Abidjan Anchorage, noticed a suspicious boat approaching from astern and alerted the duty crew on deck. As the boat came alongside, alarm and ship's whi
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GULF OF OMAN: On 07 May, duty officer onboard a bulk carrier underway near position 25-32N 057-33E,  12 nm southwest of Bandar E Jask, Iran, noticed three skiffs approaching the vessel. At the same time a vessel suspected to be the mother vessel was seen
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PHILIPPINES: On 22 April, duty crewman onboard a container vessel anchored near position 07-10N 122-39E, 10 nm southwest of the Olutanga Coast noticed a small boat near the anchor chain. The hawse pipe cover was opened and the crewman informed the duty o
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VENEZUELA: On 18 May, robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 10-11N 064-46W,  4 nm west of Lecheria, stole ship's equipment, stores and escaped unnoticed. Theft noticed by crew on routine rounds.
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CAYMAN ISLANDS: On 12 May, a beached dinghy/outboard motor was stolen from the beach area near downtown Georgetown, in vicinity 19-18N 081-21W.
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NIGERIA: On 16 May, Warri gunmen kidnapped four Itsekiri community leaders and four officials of Elcrest, a Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, along the Benin River, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, in vicinity 05-45N 005-03. The vi
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NIGERIA: On 12 May, crew of a tanker underway near position 03-58N 007-33E, Yoho Anchorage, noticed two skiffs with around nine persons approaching in suspicious way. Alarm raised and crew was mustered. One skiff closed to a distance of three meters and
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HAITI: On 27 January, robbers boarded an anchored product tanker in vicinity 18-34N 072-24W, Port au Prince Inner Anchorage, stole two mooring ropes and a messenger rope and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. Local authorities notified
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PERU: On 27 January, three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier in vicinity 12-01S 077-12W, Callao Anchorage. They tied up the forward duty crew, stole ship's stores and crew's personal belongings and escaped. A search was carried o
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SAINT VINCENT and the GRENADINES: On 25 January, thieves boarded an anchored sailing yacht in Buccament Bay, in vicinity 13-11N 061-16W. In an attempt to steal the dinghy, the thieves had lowered it from the davits until the locking cable went tight and
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HONDURAS: On 18 January, a sailing yacht bound for Panama was approached suspiciously by a fishing boat. Near the Gordo Bank in 16-36N 082-17W, they observed a small fishing boat on an intersecting course. They altered course 90 degrees and noticed the s
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CAMEROON: On 21 January, a suspected robber boarded a merchant vessel berthed at Douala port, in vicinity 04-02N 009-39W. The duty officer reportedly spotted the intruder, raised the alarm and sought assistance from local Navy personnel. The intruder the
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BANGLADESH: On 30 January, five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier in vicinity 21-48N 091-48E, Kutubdia Anchorage. They threatened a duty crewman, who managed to escape and raise the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers esc
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BANGLADESH: On 26 January, during routine rounds duty crewman onboard a merchant ship anchored in vicinity 22-10N 091-42E, Chittagong B Anchorage found three lube oil drums on deck and suspecting something amiss, informed the duty officer who alerted the
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INDONESIA: On 26 January, two robbers boarded the tug DABO 105 in vicinity 00-44S 104-24E, Strait of Berhala. Bridge crew called for help over VHF and an Indonesian Navy patrol boat responded. It launched a small boat, boarded the tug and arrested the tw
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PHILIPPINES: On 01 January, seven robbers boarded an anchored container ship in vicinity 14-33N 120-54E, South Harbor Anchorage. The robbers stole ship's properties and escaped unseen. The master reported the incident to the port authorities who notified
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GHANA: A vessel reported a suspicious approach in 03-56N 001-56W at on 08 March at 1700Z.
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YEMEN: On 31 March at 0535Z a vessel was approached and fired upon by two skiffs in 13-57N 051-43E. Armed security team on board returned fire and the skiffs moved away. Vessel and crew reported safe.
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YEMEN: On 31 March at 0520Z two skiffs with two pirates in each chased an underway tanker in 13-58.1N 051-25.3E. When skiff closed to 100 meters form tanker, the pirates fired upon the vessel. Armed guards returned fire forcing the skiffs to turn around.
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VENEZUELA: On 24 March, robbers armed with guns boarded a tanker anchored near position 10-17N 064:42W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, two
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SOMALIA: On 23 May, Somali pirates reportedly hijacked an Iranian fishing vessel, in vicinity 07-45N 050-13E, to use as a base to attack bigger, more valuable ships, Ali Shire, the mayor of Habo in the northern semi-autonomous region of Puntland, told Re
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INDONESIA: On 20 May, six robbers wearing masks and armed with long knives boarded a berthed  chemical tanker near position 01-43N 101-23E, MSSP Jetty, Lubuk Gaung Port, Dumai. Alert crewman noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers stole shi
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YEMEN: On 26 September at 0700Z, in 12-08N 044-15E, a vessel reported sighting five skiffs with four persons on board. One skiff came within one cable of the vessel. Armed guards aboard the vessel showed weapons and the skiff changed direction.
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LIBYA: On 24 September at 0700Z, a bulk carrier was attacked by a speed boat in  32-55N 023-27E. The speed boat fired gun shots and rockets at the vessel. The vessel is safe and continued passage to port.
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YEMEN: On 22 September at 0721Z, a vessel reported a suspicious approach in 12-37N 047-28E. The vessel was approached by a skiff with three persons on board.
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GUINEA: On 15 September at 0206Z, a vessel was attacked in 09-24.35N 013-44.56W.
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MALAYSIA: On 07 September at 1910Z, a vessel was attacked in 02-03.6N 104-59.3E. Four armed robbers with guns and knives boarded an underway LNG carrier. The robbbers' stole crew property and escaped.
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MALAYSIA: On 06 September at 1500Z in 05-38.3N 103-11.8E, an underway tanker was boarded and hijacked by ten pirates in a speed boat. Authorities were able to detain all ten pirates and the vessel continued on voyage.
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VENEZUELA: On 01 September, five robbers in a small fishing boat armed with pistols, knives and sticks boarded a tanker anchored near position 10-14N 064-44W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage. They assaulted the aft duty watchman, tied him up and took him hostag
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BANGLADESH: On 02 September, four robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier  during cargo operations near position 22-14N 091-44E, Chittagong Alpha Anchorage. The watchmen and duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers on th
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COLOMBIA: On 02 September, duty officer onboard an LPG tanker anchored near position 10-19N 075-32W, Cartagena Inner Anchorage, noticed a small boat approaching near the bow and asked the duty watch crewman to investigate. Upon checking, the duty crewman
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GRENADA: On 01 September, multiple boarding's were reported aboard six occupied and unoccupied yachts in Prickly Bay, in vicinity 11-59.7N 061-45.9W. A minor altercation with was reported with the thief, who escaped, when discovered by one of the onboard
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GUINEA: On 08 September, seven robbers armed with knives and crowbars boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 09-21N 013-44W, Conakry Anchorage. They attempted to kidnap the master. After 15 minutes, the robbers left the vessel with ship's propert
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INDONESIA: On 11 September, robbers boarded a bulk carrier during cargo operations, near position  00-13S 117-33E, Muara Berau, Samarinda anchorage, and stole two mooring ropes from the forecastle storeroom and escaped unnoticed. Incident reported by dut
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INDIA: On 29 August, robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker during cargo operations near position 16-57N 082-15E, Kakinada Port. They stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. Port contr
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MEXICO: On 26 November, robbers boarded the offshore supply ships GLOBAL EXPLORER and VIKRANT DOLPHIN while the vessels were anchored at Dos Bocas anchorage, Tabasco State. 11 armed men boarded the ships about 0200 LT and stole equipment, cargo and crews
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BENIN: On 27 November, pirates boarded the refrigerated cargo ship SARONIC BREEZE near position 05-04N 002-37E, 70 nm south of Cotonou. The pirates maintained control of the ship until 29 November when they left the ship, taking 3 crewmen as hostages.
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ST. LUCIA: Between 11 and 13 March, three dinghies and outboard motors were stolen from separate sailing yachts anchored in Rodney Bay, in vicinity 14-05N 060-58W. The dinghies were recovered but the motors were not.
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BENIN: On 27 March. two fishing vessels reported that they were under attack in 04-10N 002-19E, 100 nm south of Cotonou.
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GHANA: On 26 March, pirates boarded the Ghana-flagged fishing vessel MARINE 711 in vicinity 05-20N 000-51E, 27 nm southwest of Anloga. Pirates left vessel on 28 March, taking with them at least 5 hostages, including the captain, chief officer and chief e
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NIGERIA: ON 22 March, pirates in a speed boat attacked and seized two fishing boats in vicinity 06-10N 003-12E, 13 nm south of the Nigerian coast. They forced them to sail to Benin waters, releasing the fishing boats but kidnapping two crew members.
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EQUATORIAL GUINEA: On 22 March, a merchant vessel was attacked by a speed boat carrying 10 armed persons, 60 nm south of Equatorial Guinea, in vicinity 00-18N 008-30E. The armed persons boarded and then hijacked the vessel. It has been reported that the
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NIGERIA: On 16 March, armed guards onboard an anchored product tanker noticed three unauthorized persons on board the vessel and fired a warning shot. the ship was anchored near position 06-17N 003-25E, 13.5 nm south-southeast of Lagos. One person manage
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INDONESIA: On 27 March, four robbers using a small boat approached an anchored bulk carrier in the proximity of Muara Berau anchorage, Samarinda, in vicinity 00-16S 117-35E. While two of the robbers boarded the ship, the other two waited inside the boat.
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CHINA: On 24 March, two robbers in a wooden boat came alongside a bulk carrier anchored in vicinity 38-43N 118-32E, Caofeidian Anchorage. Duty crew noticed the robbers attempting to board the vessel using a ladder and immediately informed the duty office
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DOMINICA: On 12 February, a yacht visiting Dominica to provide aid had special permission to use a mooring off Soufriere. When the owners returned to their yacht at about 9:30 PM they found a deck hatch on their well locked monohull had been damaged and
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ENGLAND: On 25 February, authorities in the Port of Portsmouth detained a Somali immigrant found in a vintage vehicle being transported across the English Channel from France. The owner of the vehicle was returning from a car show in France with his car,
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NIGERIA: On 28 February, an offshore supply vessel reported being attacked near position 03-54N 007-04E, 29 nm south-southwest of Bonny. a Nigerian Navy vessel responded. Vessel and crew reported safe. (IMB)
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NIGERIA: On 27 February, armed pirates in two skiff fired upon a tanker underway near position 03-08N 006-03E, 70 nm south of Brass. Alarm raised and crew mustered in citadel. Due to the presence of armed guards and ship hardening measures, the pirates a
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NIGERIA: On 27 February, a merchant vessel reported being attacked near position  03-18N 006-13E, 58 nm south of Bayelsa. All crew took shelter in the citadel. Nigerian authorities and navy notified. The attack was aborted by security patrol boat. Vessel
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NIGERIA: On 21 February, four to six armed persons in a speed boat approached a container vessel underway near position 02-59N 005-56E, 81 nm southwest of Bayelsa. Due to evasive maneuvers, the boarding was unsuccessful. They made a second attempt and fi
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YEMEN: On 28 September at 1236Z in 15-05.7N 052-29.0E, a merchant tanker was attacked and fired upon by one small boat with five or six persons on board. Vessel and crew reported safe.
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NIGERIA: On 10 December, duty crewman onboard a tanker anchored near 06-19N 003-17E, 5 nm south of Lagos, noticed three robbers on the main deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped empty-handed.
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NIGERIA: On 08 December, a merchant vessel reported being boarded near 04-11N 007-00E,  vicinity of Bonny River. Nigerian Navy vessel responded, but pirates had already gone. Ship and crew are safe.
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RED SEA: On 07 December, a vessel reported being attacked near 14-32N 042-47E, vicinity of Hodeida, Yemen.
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INDONESIA: On 08 December, four robbers armed with knives and swords boarded an anchored tanker near 01-27N 104-39E, 15 nm north-northeast of Pulau Bintan. The robbers tied up the second engineer in the engine room workshop, stole engine spare parts and
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PHILIPPINES: On 07 December, duty watchmen onboard a container ship anchored near  14-35N 120-51E, Manila anchorage, noticed three robbers near the forecastle and immediately notified the officer on watch. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alert
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INDONESIA: On 07 December, four robbers, armed with knives, boarded an anchored offshore supply vessel near 00-43N 104-10E, Galang Anchorage. Duty watchman spotted the robbers and informed the duty officer. Alarm was raised and crew mustered. Seeing the
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INDONESIA: On 07 December, a crewmember onboard an offshore support vessel anchored near 00-44N 104-08E, Galang Lay Up Anchorage, noticed several robbers armed with crow bars and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen
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INDIA: On 05 October, robbers attempted to board an unmanned tanker under tow near 20-43N 071-29E, 10 nm south of Pipavav. Alarm raised, crew mustered and evasive maneuvers initiated. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped, stealing the buoys attac
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BANGLADESH: On 05 December, robbers boarded a barge under tow near 21-52N 091-45E, 4.47 nm west of Kutubdia Island. The robbers were able steal barge properties and escape. No injury to crews. Incident reported to the authorities.
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NIGERIA: On 14 December, at 0830 UTC pirates boarded the Greece-flagged bulk carrier SKYLIGHT near 03-46N 006-17E, 32 nm south of Brass. Ten crewmen were kidnapped.
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GULF OF ADEN: On 14 December, a merchant vessel reported a suspicious approach near 13-56N 049-51E, 60 nm southeast of Mukalla. Three skiffs with three to four persons in each skiff made a close approach, and then turned away.
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PHILIPPINES: On 09 December, robbers boarded an anchored container ship via the anchor chain, near 14-35N 120-55E, Manila South Harbor Anchorage. The thieves cut through the forecastle store room padlock, stole ship's properties and escaped. The incident
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SIERRA LEONE: On 29 March, a merchant vessel reported a suspicious approach near 07-04N 014-02W, 95 nm southwest of Freetown. A large fishing vessel transmitting AIS approached the vessel and two small skiffs were released from the fishing vessel and app
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NIGERIA: On 28 March, two robbers boarded a berthed tanker near position 06-27N 003-24E, MRS Terminal, Alpha Jetty, Lagos. Duty watchman on routine rounds spotted the robbers trying to hide near a forward cargo tank dome with a flexible hose. Duty office
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RED SEA: On 03 April, suspected Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi oil tanker, near position 14-29N 042-11E, causing "minor damage." The oil tanker has been identified as the Saudi Arabia-flagged ABQAIQ, a 300,000 dwt Very Large Crude Carrier, capable of car
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HAITI: On 01 November, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 18-34N 072-21W, Port Au Prince Anchorage. The thieves boarded via the anchor chain, stole ship¿s stores and escaped unnoticed. Crew noticed the theft on r
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GHANA: On 03 November, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker near position 04-52N 001-39W, Takoradi Anchorage. The duty watchmen noticed one robber on the poop deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped
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NIGERIA: On 05 November, Nigerian authorities were alerted to a possible pirate attack against bulk carrier COLUMBIA RIVER, in the Lagos Outer Anchorage, vicinity 06-20N 003-23E. The Nigerian Navy sent a ship, NNS KARADUWA, to investigate. They found 16
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SOMALIA: On 22 October, suspected Somali pirates attacked the chemical tanker CPO KOREA 330  nautical miles off the east coast of Somalia. The attack was confirmed after a thorough investigation into the incident. The Operation Commander of the EU Naval
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PHILIPPINES: On 06 November, Abu Sayyaf militants boarded a Germany-flagged sailing yacht ROCKALL, near a remote island in the southern Sulu Archipelago, vicinity 05-01N 119-34E. The militants kidnapped a 70-year-old German man and killed his female comp
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MALAYSIA: On 05 November, at about 11:00 local time, an Indonesian fishing boat captain was kidnapped while his ship operated in Kertam waters some 15 nautical miles from the Kinabatangan river. The gunmen, three of whom wore fatigues and two in civilian
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MALAYSIA: On 05 November, at about 11:45 local time, an Indonesian fishing boat captain was kidnapped by the same group that attacked another fishing boat at 11:00 in the same area as the above incident in Kertam waters some 15 nautical miles from the Ki
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VIETNAM: On 01 November, a Vietnam-flagged fishing boat was chased and hit by a Chinese ship and two smaller boats seven nautical miles north of Woody Island. The captain claimed ten Chinese crewmen jumped onto the Vietnamese boat and attacked the fisher
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VIETNAM: On 30 October, a Vietnam-flagged fishing boat carrying 18 fishermen was attacked by Chinese ships while fishing six nautical miles from Woody Island. The ship's captain stated that his boat was chased and boarded by Chinese sailors who proceeded
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MALAYSIA: On 25 October at 2030 LT in 04-08.8N 112-30.0E, Bintulu Sarawak, armed pirates in a wooden boat approached, boarded and hijacked a tug and barge. The ten member crew was taken hostage. The pirates stole navigational equipment, personal belongin
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GUYANA: On 07 November at 0500 LT at Berbice port, vicinity 06-18N 057-32W, duty officer aboard a berthed cargo vessel noticed a robber attempting to board the vessel form the stern with a hook. Crew confronted the robber and threatened to call police. R
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GULF OF ADEN: On 08 April, armed pirates in a skiff boarded the tanker bulk carrier OS 35 near position 14-02N 051-40E, 147nm southeast of Al Mukalla. The Master and crew stopped the engine and retreated into the citadel and requested help via radio. The
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NIGERIA: On 19 April, nine pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon a tanker underway near position 03-25N 005-46E, 59 nm south-southwest of Brass. Alarm raised, fire pumps started and non-essential crew retreated to the citadel. Vessel increased spe
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GULF OF ADEN: On 15 April, six pirates armed with automatic weapons in a white skiff approached and  fired upon the product tanker ALHEERA underway near position 12-53N 048-02E. Master raised the alarm, contacted UKMTO and non-essential crew members took
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OFFSHORE VESSEL
NIGERIA: On 21 February, an offshore vessel reported being boarded near position  03-54N 007-26E, 34 nm South-southeast of the Bonny River. All crew retreated to the citadel. after about two hours, the crew emerged and found that the pirates had left the
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MALAYSIA: On 29 October at 1742Z an underway tanker was boarded by five robbers. They entered the engine room and tied up the crew. Robbers escaped with spare parts and ship property.
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YEMEN: On 3 October, at 0650 UTC, an underway chemical tanker near position 14-01.4N 042-49.6E, southern Red Sea, reported a skiff closing to within two tenths of a mile. The skiff had a black hull with six persons on board wearing black and white clothi
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YEMEN: On 1 October at approximately 0100Z, Houthi fighters fired a possible missile at a civilian logistics ship, an Australian-built HSV-2 SWIFT logistics catamaran, near the Bab el Mandab Strait off Yemen's southern coast, vicinity 12-33.9N 043-32.9E.
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BANGLADESH: On 4 October, Pirates kidnapped 32 fishermen from two fishing trawlers-FV MA BABAR  DOA and FV NASIMA located on the Meghna River in Noakhali, vicinity 22-21.9N 091-11.04. The pirates also looted fishing nets and the catch from both vessels.
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INDONESIA: On 2 October, three robbers in a wooden boat boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 05-29.7S 105-17.3E, Panjang Anchorage. Duty crewman on rounds spotted the robbers and notified the bridge. Hearing the crewman reporting via radio, the
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BANGLADESH: On 1 October, pirates of Alauddin Bahini opened fire at a vessel carrying Hilsha fish on the Meghna River, vicinity 22-21.9N 091-11.4E, killing one and injuring six.
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INDONESIA: On 25 September, three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 07-46S 109-04E, Cilacap Anchorage. They took hostage a duty crewman, threatened and tied him to the gangway railing. Then they entered the eng
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SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 26 March, a dinghy and small outboard motor were stolen from a yacht anchored in Saline Bay, in vicinity 12-38N 061-24W. Report made to local area authorities.
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NIGERIA: On 29 March, armed pirates in a boat chased and fired upon a tanker underway near position 04-05N 004-42E, 64 nm southwest of the Bayelsa Coast. The onboard armed naval security team returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and
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SOMALIA: On 04 April, Somali pirates hijacked SALAMA I off the coast of central Somalia, in vicinity 03-37N 048-47E. The vessel is reportedly carrying a cargo of food.
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INDONESIA: On 26 March, duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier anchored near position 03-43S 114-25E, Taboneo Anchorage, noticed the forecastle store room door lock was broken. Further checks made on the forecastle indicated that the hawse
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INDONESIA: On 26 March, one robber attempted to board an anchored product tanker near position 01-43N 101-26E, Lubuk Gaung Anchorage, Dumai. Alert crewman noticed the robber and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew's alertness, the robber escaped in a boat
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PHILIPPINES: On 21 March, one robber boarded an LPG tanker anchored near position 13-40N 121-03E, JG Summit Berth, Batangas, during loading operations. An alert duty crewman saw a robber hiding near the starboard winches. When confronted, the robber thre
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: In late March, a group of 13 persons, including two foreign missionaries, were robbed at knife point as they were travelling to Fergusson Island, Milne Bay province, in vicinity 09-24S 150-40E, via motor boat. The pirates stole almost e
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SIERRA LEONE: On 26 May, robbers boarded an anchored container ship near position 08-26N 013-28W,  Free Town Roads Anchorage, stole ship's properties and escaped. The theft was discovered by duty crew during routine rounds.
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RED SEA: On 03 June, a merchant vessel was approached by a number of skiffs with four or five persons in each skiff and weapons sighted in position 12-57N 043-06E, near Bab el Mandeb Strait. There were nine skiffs sighted; however, it is uncertain if the
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INDONESIA: On 31 May, robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored near position 07-46S 109-04E, Cilacap Anchorage, stole ship's properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. Incident reported to the local agents.
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INDONESIA: On 28 May, six persons armed with guns boarded a tanker, using a rope, near position 02-49N 105-17E, 24 nm west of Pulau Jemaja. They tied up the crew, threatened them with their weapons, stole ship's cash and master's personal belongings and
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GULF OF ADEN: On 15 October, an Iranian fishing boat captain reported that his boat had broken down and  he had sighted two approaching fast boats. No further communication was received from the boat and its location is unknown. The boat had 20 crew onbo
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INDIAN OCEAN: On 18 October, a merchant vessel near position 20-15N 066-50E, approximately 170 nm  southwest of Porbandar, India, reported two unknown vessels had followed the merchant vessel at a range of 50 meters for approximately 1 hour. Nothing else
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INDIA: On 17 October, two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 22-47N 070-01E, Kandla Anchorage. Duty officer spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties.
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PHILIPPINES: On 14 October, armed men abducted five crewmen from F/V DANVIL 9 in the port of  Poblacion on Pangutaran Island, in vicinity 06-19N 120-32E. A spokesman said the probable Abu Sayyaf captors were aboard two motorized bancas and immediately le
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INDONESIA: On 13 October, two robbers in a wooden boat boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain near position 00-13S 117-35E, Muara Berau, Samarinda Inner Anchorage. They stole ship's properties and threatened duty AB with knives. As the rob
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INDONESIA: On 15 November in 01-25N 104-41E, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored heavy load carrier. They stole ships parts and escaped. Theft noticed by crew on routine rounds.
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NIGERIA: On 19 November, Singapore flagged MAERSK COTONOU was approached by a speedboat with eight armed men in vicinity 04-01N 007-03E, 25 NM South of Bonny. The alarm was raised and the ship managed to evade the boat using speed and maneuvering.
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CAPE VERDE: On 15 November, a fishing boat approached S/V SHERPA in vicinity 27-07N 013-58W, 35 miles from shore of EL Aajum, Western Sahara. Three men in the fishing boat made a very close pass to the sailing vessel but the fishing boat propeller became
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MOZAMBIQUE: On 05 November, an unknown number of robbers stolean outboard motor from a dinghy tied to S/V EUTIKIA, anchored near position 21-39S 035-25E, at Bazaruto anchorage.
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MADAGASCAR: On 30 October, three robbers boarded S/V EUTIKIA, anchored in vicinity 15-43S 046-18E, Mahajanga anchorage. The robbers threatened the crew with knives and forced them inside the boat. They then stole money, cameras, video cameras, cell phone
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INDONESIA: On 15 July at 0500 LT in 00-17.5S 117-40.4E, duty crew noticed one robber with long knives on board an anchored bulk carrier. There were another three or four robbers in the boat. The duty crew retreated to the accommodation and raised the ala
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PHILIPPINES: On 23 November at 0920 LT in 06-21.5N 119-53.8E, eight persons wearing masks armed with automatic weapons in a speed boat attempted to board an underway bulk carrier using a long pole with a hook. Master raised the alarm and activated the SS
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NIGERIA: On 23 November at 0530 LT in 03-35.4N 005-13.6E, pirates with automatic weapons approached and fired upon an underway tanker. The alarm was raised, SSAS activated, crew alerted and the on board security team opened fire. Pirates boarded the tank
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VIETNAM: On 26 October at 0330 LT in 10-23.26N 107-03.15E, crew aboard an anchored container ship noticed robbers boarding vessel via small wooden boat. Master raised the alarm and crew managed to apprehend one robber. Incident reported to port authoriti
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INDONESIA: On 03 July at 0435 LT in 00-15.5S 117-37.3E, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They stole ship's stores and escaped. The theft was noticed by crew during routine rounds.
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INDONESIA: On 05 November at 0245 LT in 06-01.76S 106-53.21E, Tanjung Priok anchorage, two robbers in a small boat boarded an anchored LPG Tanker using a rope with a hook. They stole ship's spares and escaped. Engineer on routine rounds noticed the theft
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VENEZUELA: On 23 November at 0145 LT in 10-11.4N 064-45.4W, Puerto Jose anchorage, duty crew aboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed the bosun store door open. Two robbers armed with knives were seen stealing ship's stores. The crew tried to confront the
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HAITI: On 27 November at 2210 LT in 18-34.18N 072-23.7W, Port Au Prince anchorage, robbers attempted to board an anchored tanker via the hawspipe. Crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers retreating. Crew m
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PHILIPPINES: On 24 November at 1040 LT in 05-47.7N 119-51.8E an underway bulk carrier noticed a blue speed boat with about ten armed persons wearing black masks approaching the vessel at high speed. Master raised the alarm, alerted the crew and contacted
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INDONESIA: On 13 December at 1200Z, four armed robbers boarded an underway tanker in 01-14.6N 104-02.3E. As they entered the engine room, they encountered an oiler and assaulted him. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped with ship's eng
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NIGERIA: On 14 December at 0110Z a vessel was chased in 03-58.3N 006-12.4E. A wooden speedboat with four persons on board attempted to board the vessel. The vessel increased speed and took preventative measures while managing to evade boat.
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OMAN: On 12 December M/V Grand Ace 11 was approached by a skiff in 24-57N 057-42E.
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PHILIPPINES: On 24 November at 0722 LT in 05-55.6N 119-50.2E, seven armed persons wearing black masks in a speed boat approached an underway bulk carrier from astern. The crew noticed the approaching boat and raised the alarm, started evasive maneuvers a
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NIGERIA: On 07 February at 1936Z, a vessel was attacked in 03-31N 007-04E.
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NIGERIA: On 07 February at 1904Z, a LPG tanker was boarded by pirates in 04-03.2N 007-13.5E. 21 members went into the citadel and the remaining four crew members are missing. The Nigerian Navy has been notified.  Update: NIGERIA: On 08 February, the Nige
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INDONESIA: On 29 December at 0001Z, two robbers boarded an anchored tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds spotted the robbers and informed the bridge. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alert crew, the robbers escaped empty handed.
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RED SEA: On 23 December at 1905Z, a vessel reported being approached by three skiffs in 15-45.7N 041-18.1E. The closest the skiff got was 100 meters. The vessel security team fired warning shots. Crew mustered in the citadel while the vessel took evasive
2017-37
RED SEA: On 22 December at 1025Z, a vessel reported being approached by two high speed boats with five people in each boat. The vessel sounded the alarm, increased speed and activated hoses. The security team showed their weapons to the boats who then al
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SENEGAL: On 22 July at 0249Z fishing vessel approached and attempted to board an underway bulk carrier in 15-31.9N 018-10.0W. The alarm was raised, crew mustered, vessel increased speed and conducted evasive maneuvers.
2018-1
NIGERIA: On 24 December, a merchant vessel reported being attacked and boarded in  03-47N 006-50E, 42 nm south-southwest of Bonny Island.
2018-2
NIGERIA: On 21 December, the Nigerian Navy in Lagos rescued four Chinese nationals from kidnappers around Igbokoda area of Ondo State in vicinity 06-09N 004-40E. The Flag Off Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Sylvanus Abbah, told journalists i
2018-3
COLOMBIA: On 29 December, three robbers in a wooden boat boarded a general cargo vessel anchored in vicinity 10-19N 075-31W, Cartagena Inner Anchorage. Duty crewman noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped
2018-4
BRAZIL: On 28 December, four robbers armed with a handgun boarded a small sailing yacht in the  approaches to the port of Santos, in vicinity 23-59S 046-18W, late at night. The robbers methodically ransacked the boat, taking almost anything they could ca
2018-5
NIGERIA: On 24 December, duty crewmen onboard a product tanker anchored in vicinity  06-17N 003-13E, SSA Anchorage, Lagos, saw three robbers attempting to board the vessel and immediately notified the officer on watch. Alarm was raised and crew was muste
2018-6
BANGLADESH: On 31 December, robbers boarded a barge under tow in vicinity 21-49N 091-34E,  and stole barge's properties. All crew safe.
2018-7
SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 28 December, four robbers boarded a bulk carrier awaiting a Pilot boat in vicinity  01-16N 104-02E, 3 nm south of Changi. They entered the engine room and threatened the duty engineer with a knife. The engineer managed to escape and
2018-8
Robbbers
INDONESIA: ON 25 December, duty crewman onboard a tanker anchored in vicinity 07-46S 109-04E,  Cilacap Anchorage, spotted four robbers near the poop deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's e
2018-9
CHINA: On 29 December, duty crewman onboard a bulk carrier anchored in vicinity 38-46N 118-30E, Caofeidian Anchorage, noticed suspicious movements on the main deck. Upon checking, he noticed two unauthorized persons standing near the emergency generator
2019-1
POACHERS
(U) MEXICO: On 9 January, a ship from an environmental NGO was conducting a patrol in the Vaquita Refuge in the Upper Gulf of California, and had recovered three illegal gillnets that morning. In the early afternoon, the crew noticed approximately 35 ski
2019-2
(U) ST LUCIA: On 16 December, robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored in an area north of the Marigot Bay harbor and south of Castries. Cash, credit cards, 3 iPhones, an iPad, a handbag and 6 bottles of rum were stolen.  (www.safetyandsecuritynet.org)
2019-3
(U) REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: On 7 January, 12 seafarers, who were kidnapped from the Panama-flagged tanker ANUKET AMBER and the Singapore-flagged anchor handling and supply vessel ARK TZE in October 2018 off the countrys coast, have been released and are a
2019-4
(U) COLOMBIA: On 3 January, a deck watch man onboard a container vessel anchored near position 10:19N 075:32W, Cartagena Anchorage, saw three robbers near the forecastle and informed the duty officer. Alarm was raised, crew mustered inside the accommodat
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SOMALIA: On 24 March at 1545Z, in position 07-58N 049-53E, vessel Casayr II - No 30 was hijacked. 20 crew members were taken hostage. The dhow had three skiffs onboard. The pirates released 13 crew members in one skiff. The dhow with the remaining crew a
2017-85
Sucpicious Approach
INDONESIA: On 26 March at 1254Z, an underway tanker was approached by two speed boats with two persons in each boat. Vessel took evasive action, sounded the horn and directed signal lamp towards boats. At a distance of 15 meters from the tanker, the spee
2017-86
Mothership Activity
SOMALIA: On 24 March, possible mothership operations in area within 300 miles of 07-58N 049-53E have been reported.
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GULF OF ADEN: On 07 October, a merchant vessel reported a suspicious approach by four dark-hulled skiffs with 4-5 persons in each skiff near position 11-56N 044-43E, approximately 54 nm southwest of Aden. They approached to 0.7 nm and turned away.
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GULF OF ADEN: On 06 October, one skiff carrying twelve suspected pirates were interdicted by Indian Naval forces aboard INS TRISHUL. They were responding to a distress call from the India-flagged bulk carrier M/V JAG AMAR. The event occurred in the Gulf
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PHILIPPINES: On 04 October, six to eight robbers boarded an anchored container ship near position 14-33N 120-54E, Manila South Port Anchorage, and were noticed by a duty crewman who raised the alarm. Seeing the crew's alertness, the robbers escaped with
2018-69
ECUADOR: On 25 February, a duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a container ship anchored near 02-21S 079-59W, Guayaquil Inner Anchorage, saw five robbers on the aft deck. One robber, with a gun was seen near the entrance to the steering gear room. The
2018-70
HAITI: On 22 February, a duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a tanker anchored 18-34N 072-24W, Port Au Prince Anchorage, saw robbers armed with guns on the forecastle deck and immediately raised the alarm. Crew was mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, o
2018-71
BENIN: On 27 February, five armed persons approached the product tanker ST MARSEILLE anchored near 06-21N 002-25E, Cotonou Harbor in a speed boat. As they boarded the vessel they commenced firing and injured one of the Benin Navy guards onboard the tanke
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NIGERIA: On 24 February, two skiffs with 2 armed pirates in each skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway near 03-38N 006-37E, 45 nm southeast of Brass. Ship increased speed, crew mustered in a safe place and the armed guards were on standby.
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NIGERIA: On 24 February, 10 pirates in a speed boat, armed with automatic weapons, chased and fired upon a reefer vessel underway near 03-38N 006-42E, 40 nm south-southwest off Bonny Fairway buoy. The armed guards onboard the vessel returned fire, result
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NIGERIA: On 24 February, eight armed pirates in a speed boat chased a container vessel underway near 03-33N 007-02E, 50 nm south-southwest of Bonny Island. Alarm was raised, SSAS activated, speed increased and all non-essential crew retreated to the cita
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NIGERIA: On 22 February, a merchant vessel reported being attacked near 03-30N 006-31E, 67 nm  southwest of Bonny.
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ERITREA: On 13 June at 1350Z, a vessel was approached by four skiffs with six or seven persons on board in 12-56.49N 043-12.17E. Skiffs approached and followed for ten minutes closing to a CPA of 0.5NM. Armed security team showed weapons and the skiffs d
2019-5
(U) NIGERIA: On 25 January, five to seven armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway near position 03:32N - 006:11E, 45 nm south-southwest of Brass. General alarm was raised, deck lights switched on, speed increased and crew m
2019-6
(U) NIGERIA: On 25 January, seven to eight armed pirates in a skiff chased, fired upon and tried to board a tanker underway near position 03:02N - 006:05E, 76 nm south-southwest of Brass. General alarm raised, non-essential crew mustered in the citadel a
2019-7
(U) NIGERIA: On 24 January, a product tanker was fired upon while underway near position 03:43N - 006:10E, 35 nm south-southwest of Brass. General alarm raised, non-essential crew mustered in citadel and vessel conducted evasive maneuvers. Due to the har
2019-8
(U) IVORY COAST: On 19 January, two robbers armed with long knives boarded a product tanker anchored near position 05:12N - 004:02W, Abidjan Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed a ladder hooked to the ship¿s rail and two robbers near the po
2019-9
(U) CHINA: On 30 January, a duty crewman onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed an unlit barge alongside and raised the alarm. The ship was anchored near position 38:52N - 119:11E, Jingtang Anchorage. Two robbers wearing masks were seen lowering hoses
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KENYA: On 19 June, duty crewman on anti-piracy watch onboard a product tanker berthed near position 04-04S 039-39E, Mbaraki Terminal, Mombasa, noticed a robber attempting to board via the poop deck using a hook attached with rope and informed the duty of
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FIJI: On 31 May, two robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored near position 17-19S 177-07E, Wayasewa Island. The robbers stole an iPad, 2 phones and a dive lamp. Local authorities notified.
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NIGERIA: On 18 February, a speed boat with six to seven armed pirates chased and fired upon a tanker underway near 03-41N 006-37E, 42 nm southeast off Brass. Alarm raised, crew mustered, evasive maneuvers commenced and Nigerian authorities contacted. Due
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INDIAN OCEAN: On 23 Feb, Singapore-flagged product tanker LEOPARD SUN was attacked by pirates, near 03-26N 050-27E, 159 nm off the central coast of Somalia. The tanker was approached by three skiffs and was fired upon by armed pirates. The armed security
2018-78
SINGAPORE: On 24 February, tug MITRA SAMUDERA 28 with 11 crew, towing an empty barge, was boarded by four armed pirates in Karimun Regency waters, in vicinity 00-34N 103-57E, south of Singapore, while in route from Malaysia to south Sumatra after offload
2018-79
MALAYSIA: On 22 February, a band of armed men attacked a fishing boat in Segama, Kinabatangan, in vicinity 05-55N 118-42E. The State Deputy Police Commissioner said the armed men were believed to have attempted to kidnap or rob the five fishermen in the
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INDONESIA: On 18 February, robbers boarded a tug anchored near 01-09N 103-56E, 3 nm west of Batu  Ampar Port. During routine rounds, the bosun reported the lock to the engine room hatch was broken. Investigations revealed several footprints on the aft de
2018-81
NIGERIA: On 06 March at 0920Z a vessel was attacked in 04-04N 006-56E.
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NIGERIA: On 07 December, a merchant ship reported that eight robbers attempted to board their ship near 03-31N 007-07E, approximately 60 nm south of Bonny. The boarding attempt failed and the ship and crew are reportedly safe.
2019-37
COLOMBIA: On 19 April, a boat with 8 to 10 persons approached a container ship under pilotage near position 03-47N 077-14W, Buenaventura Channel, and attempted to board via the rigged pilot ladder. Duty lookout noticed the boat and raised the alarm. Crew
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NICARAGUA: On 11 April, A Canada-flagged yacht with 4 persons onboard departed Roatan, Honduras, for Isla Providencia, Colombia. Near position 14-50N 082-47W, 23 miles east-southeast of Cabo Gracias a Dios, they were approached by four local fishing boat
2019-39
Tanker Crewmen
NIGERIA: On 19 April, armed men boarded the tanker APECUS in the Bonny Outer Anchorage. Six crewmen were kidnapped and the pirates escaped. Nigerian Navy has been notified and are investigating. Further details are awaited. (IMB; www.gcaptain.com)
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Multiple Vessels
INDIAN OCEAN: On 21 April, fishing vessels ADRIA (South Korea-flagged) and TXORI ARGI (Spain-flagged) were involved in a suspected piracy incident near position 00-29S 048-36E, 240 nm southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia.  Pirates approached one of the vessel
2019-41
INDIA: On 13 April, five boats with eleven persons approached a tanker during anchoring operations near position 17-37N 083-19E, Visakhapatnam SPM Anchorage. Upon anchoring, the boats came alongside, hooked on ropes to the ship¿s rails and commenced boa
2019-42
PHILIPPINES: On 26 March, a duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a vessel anchored near position 13-44N 121-02E, Batangas Anchorage, saw a robber near the forecastle and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and approached the forecastle. Seeing the alerted
2019-43
Pleasure Craft
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: On 14 April, a 53-ft U.S.flagged mono-hull transiting from Trinidad to Grenada with two persons onboard was approached by 8 pirates in an open piroque near position 11-24N 061-36W, 16 nm north-northeast of the Hibiscus gas platform,
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PERU: On 14 April, five robbers boarded a bulk carrier near position 12-01S 077-11W, Callao Anchorage. A duty crewman on routine rounds was beaten. Alarm was raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with the duty crewman¿s
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(U) VENEZUELA:  On 10 October, five robbers with their faces covered and armed with large knives boarded a Hong Kong-flagged tanker via the anchor chain and hawse pipe near position 10:13N - 064:50W, Jose Anchorage. They held the duty deck patrol crew fr
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(U) REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO:  On 22 October, armed robbers boarded a Hong Kong-flagged merchant tanker  anchored near position 04:46S 011:47E, Pointe Noire Anchorage. Robbers boarded via the anchor chain. Alarm was raised, robbers escaped with ship's prope
2018-162
(U) INDONESIA:  On 17 October, two robbers armed with a knife boarded a bulk carrier anchored near position 00:15S - 117:35E, Muara Berau Anchorage. Duty crewman saw the robbers on the forecastle deck and immediately informed the duty officer. Alarm was
2018-163
(U) VENEZUELA:  On 25 September, two robbers boarded a product tanker anchored near position 10:16N -  064:42W, Puerto la Cruz Anchorage. The alert watchkeeper noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and crew was mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robb
2018-164
(U) NIGERIA:  On 25 September, six armed pirates in a speed boat approached a tanker underway near position 02:45N - 006:39E, 100 nm south-southwest of Bonny Island. Master increased speed, took evasive maneuvers, raised the alarm, contacted the escort v
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(U) NIGERIA:  On 22 September, Switzerland-flagged bulk carrier GLARUS was attacked near position 03:40N 006:40E, 48 nm south of Bonny. According to Massoel, the Geneva, Switzerland-based owner of the ship, 12 out of 19 crew were kidnapped. The ship was
2018-166
(U) SINGAPORE STRAIT:  On 19 September, Panama-flagged LPG tanker was boarded by three robbers near position 01:14N - 103:57E, the westbound lane of the traffic separation scheme of the Singapore Strait. Three perpetrators were sighted at the stern of th
2018-167
ROBBERD
(U) INDONESIA:  On 18 September, robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier twice in three hours near position 00:14S - 117:34E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda. On both occasions, the duty watchman noticed the robbers on the forecastle
2018-168
(U) MALAYSIA:  On 12 September, a robber boarded a Malta-flagged bulk carrier from a craft via the portside anchor chain in position 05:45N - 118:04E, Berth 1 AB, Sandakan, Malaysia. Another two robbers were waiting in a craft near the ship. Nothing stol
2018-169
(U) REPUBLIC OF CONGO:  On 29 October, offshore supply vessel ARK TZE was boarded and hijacked by armed pirates near position 04:57S - 010:43E, 68 nm west of Pointe Noire. All crew taken hostage and made to lie on deck while the pirates, ransacked and st
2018-170
(U) REPUBLIC OF CONGO:  On 29 October, pirates in a speed boat chased and fired upon LPG tanker BW FRIGG  carrying out bunkering operations underway near position 04:46S - 010:08E, 101 nm, west of Pointe Noire. Emergency bunker stop and cast off initiate
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(U) NIGERIA:  On 26 October, 12 crewmen of Swiss-flagged bulk carrier GLARUS were released and are already in Switzerland, according to a press release from the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They were kidnapped on 22 September. All are reportedl
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IRAN: On 11 July at 1120Z, a vessel was approached by a yellow hulled skiff in 25-31N 057-25E. There were two persons on board with weapons. The skiff approached to within one cable of the vessel. The armed security team fired warning shots and the skiff
2017-190
VENEZUELA: On 30 June, five robbers boarded a chemical tanker anchored near position 10-16N 064-42W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage. The robbers entered the forepeak storeroom. Alert crewman noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, resulting in the robbers es
2017-191
MOZAMBIQUE: On 02 July, a duty crewman onboard a container ship anchored near position 14-22S 040-42E, Nacala Anchorage, noticed two robbers attempting to board the ship. Alarm was raised and crew was mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers esca
2017-192
INDONESIA: On 13 June, duty crewman onboard an offshore supply vessel anchored near position 01-00N 104-14E, Singatac Anchorage, Pulau Bintan, noticed four suspicious persons in a small boat near the stern of the vessel. He immediately informed the duty
2017-309
NIGERIA: On 22 November a vessel was approached in 03-17.5N 006-52.5E. One speed boat with three persons on board approached to within one cable after chasing the vessel for 30 minutes. Vessel performed maneuvers and the boarding was thwarted.
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NIGERIA: On 22 November at 0340Z a vessel was attacked in 03-04N 006-59E.
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NIGERIA: On 21 November at 2140Z a vessel was approached by pirates in 05-13N 004-03E.
2018-43
NIGERIA: On 09 February at 0600Z a vessel was attacked in 03-43N 006-45E.
2018-44
NIGERIA: On 07 February, a vessel underway to Lagos, was approached by one skiff in vicinity  03-28N 006-56E, 52 nm south of Bonny. Skiff appeared on the starboard side with eight persons onboard at 4.5 nm with a CPA less than one nm before it increased
2018-45
BENIN: On 01 February, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) received a missing vessel report from the owners of an anchored tanker MARINE EXPRESS, laden with 13,500 tons of gasoline awaiting berthing instruction in Cotonou, in vicinity 06-16N 002-30
2018-46
NIGERIA: On 31 January, duty crewman on routine rounds onboard an anchored product tanker in Lagos Anchorage, in vicinity 06-19N 003-23E, saw two small boats tied up to the anchor chain and one robber on the forecastle deck. Duty officer on bridge was no
2018-47
INDONESIA: On 03 January, while at anchor in vicinity 01-33N 104-47E, 22 nm north-northeast of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, a duty watch keeper spotted five robbers boarding the vessel from the stern. Alarm raised and crew proceeded to the citadel. Lat
2016-273
COLOMBIA: On 11 November, four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker near  position 10-19N 075-31W, Mamonal Inner Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds spotted the robbers and reported to the bridge. Duty officer raised the alarm,
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: On 03 November, robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored near Luperon, vicinity 19-54N 070-57W. The thieves were able to steal a laptop computer, a mobile phone, an Iridium satellite phone and other valuables.
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PHILIPPINES: On 13 November, the tanker SOUTHERN FALCON, underway near position 03-40N 119-51E, 65 nm southeast of Sibutu Island, reported a suspicious approach by six speed boats with one armed person in each boat. The boats gave chase to the tanker; th
2016-276
PHILIPPINES: On 11 November, ten persons armed with guns approached the underway bulk carrier  ROYAL 16 near position 06-40N 122-31E, 10 nm north-northeast of Basilan Island. Ship's master raised the alarm and activated the SSAS. The armed persons boarde
2016-277
INDONESIA: On 09 November, ten robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker near position  01-41N 101-30E, Dumai Anchorage, and entered the engine room. They took hostage the duty oiler, punched him, tied him up, and threatened him with a knife.
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PHILIPPINES: On 06 November, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored tanker near position 07-20N 125-37E, Davao Anchorage. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. Port control inform
2017-49
NIGERIA: On 02 March, an alert crewman onboard a general cargo vessel underway near position 04-28N 002-30E, 127 nm southwest of Lagos, noticed a suspicious boat doing 9 knots at a distance of 0.9 nm astern. The cargo vessel increased speed and made larg
2017-204
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES:  On 25 July, a yacht was boarded in Canouan, in vicinity 12-43N 061-20W, by a single male who dove overboard and swam away after being confronted by the owners. Several VHF calls to the SVG Coast Guard were not answered.
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GRENADA: On 11 July, an unoccupied yacht on a mooring had its dinghy's outboard motor stolen overnight, in vicinity 12-07N 061-40W. The dinghy was lifted and the outboard was locked to the dinghy. A police report was made and this was also announced on t
2017-206
YEMEN: On 29 July, Yemen's Huthi rebels said they targeted a military ship belonging to the United Arab Emirates, in vicinity 13-19N 043-15E, part of the Saudi-led coalition fighting them in the country. The ship, carrying military equipment, was arrivin
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BANGLADESH: On 28 June, gunmen kidnapped four fishermen along with two trawlers near the Moktar area of the Meghna River, in vicinity 22-39N 090-49E. Local people said a gang of sea robbers of the notorious Kalam Bahini gang raided the two trawlers and l
2017-5
PHILIPPINES: On 09 January, gunmen attacked a Filipino fishing boat with 15 crew on board which was  operating off Laud Siromon Island near the Zamboanga peninsula. Five armed men were in the speedboat that attacked the fishing boat. A police spokesman s
2017-6
INDONESIA: On 08 January, five robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored near position 00-15S 117-34E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda. They took hostage a duty crewman and tied him at the fore mast. Another duty crewman tried to contact the detained crew
2017-7
PHILIPPINES: On 07 January, robbers in two unlit boats boarded a product tanker anchored near position  13-44N 121-02E, Batangas Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in
2018-116
VENEZUELA: On 06 April, four robbers boarded an anchored cargo vessel in Bahia De Barcelona Anchorage, Jose terminal, in vicinity 10-12N 064-42W. A duty crewman on routine rounds saw the robbers and raised the alarm. An announcement followed and all crew
2018-117
BRAZIL: On 04 April, two robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier anchored near position 00-03N 050-58W, 6 nm northeast of Macapa Port. Duty crewman noticed the robbers and immediately informed duty officer who raised the alarm, sounded the
2018-118
TRINIDAD and TOBAGO: On 29 March, an unknown vessel made a suspicious approach on a sailing vessel on a  northbound night transit 6 nm south of the Hibiscus gas platform, in vicinity 11-12N 061-17W. As the unknown vessel closed to within 100 yards astern
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NIGERIA: On 07 April, four pirates in a speed boat armed with guns chased and boarded the Panama-flagged bulk carrier DINO underway near 03-44N 006-37E, 41 nm south southeast of Brass. Alarm raised and all crew mustered in the citadel. The IMB Piracy Rep
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SOUTH CHINA SEA: On 06 April, the Hong Kong-flagged catamaran SWISS PRESTIGE was approached to within 200 meters by an unknown vessel as it transited southbound near the Paracel Islands, in vicinity 16-29N 112-14E. The catamaran made a Mayday call via VH
2018-121
INDONESIA: On 04 April, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier during cargo operations near position 00-15S 117-34E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda. The thieves broke into the forepeak store, stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. The crew notice
2018-96
NIGERIA: On 22 March, an unidentified group of pirates chased and fired upon a tanker 03-35N 006-44E, 53 nm southwest of Bonny. The alarm system was raised, while armed guards, using small arms on board returned fire, resulting in the pirates moving away
2017-297
NIGERIA: On 16 November, a merchant vessel was attacked near position 04-07N 006-57E, 20 nm  southwest of Bonny. All crew mustered in the citadel. A Nigerian Navy team boarded the vessel, but pirates had already left the vessel.
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COLOMBIA: On 16 November, robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker near  position 10-19N 075-31W, Mamonal Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers and notified the duty officer who raised the alarm. Hearing the a
2017-316
NIGERIA: On 22 November, a merchant vessel reported that one speed boat with three persons onboard, approached to within cable after following for about 30 minutes, near position 03-17N 006-52E, 66 nm south-southwest of Bonny. Vessel took anti-piracy pre
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NIGERIA: On 21 November, crew aboard a merchant vessel near position 06-18N 003-10E, Lagos  Anchorage, observed two small boats approach to a close proximity. Persons on the boat attempted to board the ship using hooked ropes. Nigerian patrol boat inform
2017-318
NIGERIA: On 16 November, a merchant tanker reported an attempted boarding by seven individuals in a white speedboat using ladders near position 03-30N 006-46E, 60 nm south of Bonny. Due to the vessel's high freeboard, pirates aborted the boarding after f
2017-319
NIGERIA: On 16 November, pirates attacked a bulk carrier underway near position 04-07N 006-57E, 19 nm southwest of Bonny. The attack occurred about 15 minutes after its Nigerian Navy security escort boat departed the area. Upon hearing them mayday transm
2017-320
NIGERIA: On 16 November, seven pirates in a speed boat chased a tanker underway near position 03-30N 006-45E, 56 nm south-southwest of Bonny Island. As the boat closed to 300 meters, the crew noticed a long ladder. The crew raised the alarm, commenced ev
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Gulf of Aden: On 21 November, a merchant ship reported being attacked skiff near position 14-08N 048-57E, near the port of Al Mukalla, Yemen.
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GULF OF ADEN: On 19 November, a merchant ship reported sighting a suspicious skiff near position 14-04N 051-47 E, near IRTC Point B. The skiff was reportedly carrying a ladder.
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INDIAN OCEAN: On 18 November, pirates attacked fishing vessel GALERNA III near position 01-56S 049-23E, 380 nm east of the Somali coast. The Italian Navy ship ITS VIRGINIO FASAN investigated the incident and intercepted two small boats and arrested six S
2017-324
INDIAN OCEAN: On 17 November, pirates attacked MV EVER DYNAMIC near position 01-55S 047-56E,  363 nm east of the Somali coast. The Italian Navy ship ITS VIRGINIO FASAN investigated the incident.
2017-325
INDONESIA: On 17 November, three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker near position 01-25N 104-35E, 12 nm north of Tanjung. Berakit, Pulau Bintan. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers. Alarm raised and crew mustered.
2017-326
NIGERIA: On 01 December at 0846Z a vessel was attacked in 03-28N 006-50E.
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PHILIPPINES: On 03 December at 1610Z robbers were discovered aboard a container vessel in 14-33.72N 120-55.25E. Liferafts and immersion suits were reported missing. It was noticed the robbers had boarded the vessel via the anchor chain. Authorities carri
2017-281
VENEZUELA: On 20 October, a crewman onboard a tanker anchored near position 10-11N 064-46W,  Puerto Jose Anchorage, noticed five robbers on the poop deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew's alertness, the robbers escaped. A search was carried out thr
2017-282
NIGERIA: On 25 October, pirates attacked a laden tanker underway near position 03-32N 006-47E, 54 nm south-southwest of Bonny. Two armed pirates boarded the vessel and crew mustered in the citadel. The authorities were notified. The vessel and crew are s
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NIGERIA: On 21 October, container ship DEMETER was attacked by pirates near position 03-47N 007-09E, south of Port Harcourt, while transiting from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to Monrovia, Liberia. Pirates boarded the ship, kidnapped six crewmembers, includ
2017-284
YEMEN: On 20 October, an Iranian vessel with 19 sailors onboard was seized near Socotra Island by local fishermen. There was no immediate official Iranian reaction to the comments made by Yemen's Prime Minister on his Twitter account in which he said the
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INDONESIA: On 25 October, four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker near position 07-44S 109-04E, Cilacap Anchorage. The duty crewman on routine rounds spotted the robbers on the main deck. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and all crew mu
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INDONESIA: On 17 October, a duty crewman onboard an underway bulk carrier near position 01-16N 104-12E, 9 nm northwest of Todang, Bintan Island, noticed two unauthorized persons on the aft deck. Duty officer notified and alarm raised. Seeing the alerted
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PANAMA: On 21 August, an in-the-water but chain locked dinghy and outboard motor were stolen overnight from a sailing yacht anchored in Portobello Bay, in vicinity 09-33N 079-39W. The dinghy minus the outboard motor was recovered the next morning.
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: On 18 August, an unoccupied trimaran on a mooring in Luperon Bay, in vicinity 19-54N 070-57W had its primary mooring line released and the secondary anchor and rope stolen. The boat went adrift and damaged its stern mounted radio ante
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VENEZUELA: On 12 August, six fishermen on Lake Maracaibo, in vicinity 10-06N 071-35W, were assaulted and murdered by pirates during two simultaneous assaults by armed gangs that ply Lake Maracaibo. Local media reports indicate that the first attack was a
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ST MARTIN: On 09 August, a dinghy and outboard motor were stolen from a sailing yacht anchored in  Simpson Bay Lagoon, in vicinity 18-02N 063-06W.
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NIGERIA: On 19 August, an alert duty crewman onboard the bridge of a tanker anchored in position 06-20N 003-18E, Lagos General Purpose Anchorage, spotted a floating object near the starboard bow and informed the armed security guard who fired warning sho
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NIGERIA: On 19 August, a merchant vessel reported that eight black-hulled skiffs with two persons onboard each skiff made a suspicious approach 14 nm off Delta state, in vicinity 04-18N 006-23E. The skiffs travelled at 7 knots and came within 0.3 nm of t
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GHANA: On 04 August, deck watch personnel onboard an LPG tanker anchored near position 04-54N 001-39W, Takoradi Anchorage. Crew noticed a robber near the starboard side poop deck and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm and s
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RED SEA: On 19 August, a merchant vessel near position 12-50N 043-12E was approached by five skiffs with three persons in each skiff.  Armed security team onboard showed weapons and the skiffs altered course away from the vessel.
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INDONESIA: On 20 August, two robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier near position 01-04N 103-41E, 4.7 nm south-southeast of Pulau Nipah, and entered the steering gear room. They threatened the duty oiler with a knife. Once the robbers left the steering
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SUQUTRA: On 24 October at 0748Z a wooden vessel was attcked in 11-50N 054-35E.
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SUQUTRA: On 24 October at 0800Z a vessel was attacked in 11-50N 054-30E. The vessel had 13 persons on board and four of them were injured by the pirates firing shots.
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NIGERIA: On 16 March, eight armed pirates in a small high-speed boat approached and fired upon a tanker underway near 03-57N 006-42E, 29 nm southwest of Bonny Island. Master notified the onboard naval armed team, commenced evasive maneuvers and all non-e
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DJIBOUTI: On 18 August at 1132Z, a vessel was approached in 12-38N 043-21E by a number of skiffs with five or six persons in each skiff. Ladders were sighted and the armed security team fired warning shots.
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NIGERIA: On 19 August at 0716Z, a vessel was approached in 05-44.8N 004-47.5E by eight black hulled skiffs with two persons in each skiff. The skiffs approached to within 0.3 NM of the vessel.
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NIGERIA: On 17 December at 0106Z robbers attempted to board a vessel in 06-17N 003-21E.
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GUATEMALA: On 10 April, one robber boarded an anchored yacht at Bahia de Graciosa, in vicinity  15-51N 088-32W, waking both crewmembers. The captain went topside and discovered a man was removing the small outboard from the rail mount. A scuffle ensued,
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HONDURAS: On 06 April, a yacht with 2 persons onboard anchored off Graham's Place, in vicinity 16-28N 085-50W. They met a man who identified himself by name and then asked several questions about their planned stay, and number of persons on board. Later
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SOMALIA: On 22 April, six armed persons in a skiff chased and fired upon the underway tanker COSTINA near position 05-42N 048-53E, 30 nm northeast of Hobyo. Master raised the alarm and sent distress message, to which a warship responded. The skiff chased
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PHILIPPINES: On 23 April, suspected illegal fishermen managed to elude arrest by ramming their fishing  vessel into the small boat being used by policemen inside a fish sanctuary in Barangay Sulangan, Bantayan Island, in vicinity 11-10N 123-43E. The poli
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PHILIPPINES: On 22 April, an unknown number of robbers boarded an LPG tanker at berth, near position  13-40N 121-03E, Batangas. They stole ship¿s properties and escaped. The theft was discovered by the crew during routine rounds.
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INDONESIA: On 19 April, three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 00-15S 117-34E, Samarinda Anchorage. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew¿s alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything.
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PHILIPPINES: On 18 April, armed men tried to commandeer a cargo vessel off the waters of Zamboanga del Norte, in vicinity 08-10N 122-31E, police said. A police spokesman said armed men on two motorized boats fired at M/V DOÑA ANABELLE while it was saili
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INDONESIA: On 20 April in 00-15.7S 117-34.5E, Samarinda anchorage, three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything.
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SOMALIA: On 22 April at 1610Z, a vessel was attacked in 05-39N 048-57E.
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NIGERIA: On 29 April at 0408Z, a vessel was attacked in 03-51.2N 006-46.1E.
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NIGERIA: On 29 April, armed pirates in a speedboat boarded a general cargo vessel underway near position 03-41N 006-46E, 47 nm southwest of Bonny Island. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and all crew retreated into the citadel. Ship owner notified the IMB Pi
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NIGERIA: On 28 April at 1850Z, a vessel was attacked in 03-49N 007-04E.
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NIGERIA: On 29 April at 1820Z, a vessel was attacked in 03-33N 006-42E.
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GULF OF ADEN: On 01 May at 1300Z, a M/V was approached in 12-08N 044-16E. Five skiffs with five persons on board approached the vessel. Skiffs approached to .2NM before armed security team aboard vessel fired warning shots. All five skiffs turned away af
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NIGERIA: On 25 October, a product tanker underway near position 06-15N 003-21E, 15.7 nm south of Lagos was approached by two suspicious speed boats. The vessel raised an alarm, and the crew mustered in the safe area. A Nigerian Navy patrol boat responded
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MALAYSIA: On 24 October, six armed pirates boarded a fishing trawler in the open sea, vicinity 06-46.0N 117-30.8E, near Jambongan, Malaysia. They took one ton of fish, 500 liters of fuel and GPS units from the crew.
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SOUTH KOREA: On 01 November, South Korea¿s Coast Guard fired live rounds at Chinese trawlers fishing  illegally in Korean-controlled waters for the first time. During the early evening hours, three coast guard patrol boats fired M60 machine gun rounds a
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SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 01 February, a charter yacht anchored in vicinity 12-43N 061-19W, Canouan Charlestown Bay was boarded overnight while everyone was sleeping. The catamaran was not locked. The victims found that cash, personal electron
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NIGERIA: On 09 March, a pregnant woman was injured by gunfire from armed robbers that attacked a Yenagoa bound passenger boat in the coastal area of Koluama in Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State, in vicinity 04-16N 006-11E. The passenge
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GHANA: On 08 March, a merchant vessel was approached by three speedboats near 03-55N 001-14E, 65 nm southeast of Takoradi. Occupants were wearing camouflage clothing and carrying weapons.
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BENIN: On 22 March at 0115Z, eight armed pirates boarded a vessel anchored in 06-15N 002-31E. The pirates tried to start the main engine but it would not start. After one hour, the pirates gave up and ended up stealing ship's property and crew belongings
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BRAZIL: On 15 February, the duty officer onboard a bulk carrier anchored in 00-02N 051-04W,Macapa Anchorage, saw the forecastle door open and unauthorized persons walk out onto the forward deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, th
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PANAMA: On 10 February, a sailing yacht anchored in San Blas Nargana, in 09-27N 078-35W, was boarded and electronics were stolen.
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VENEZUELA: On 06 February, four robbers boarded an anchored tanker near 10-10N 064-47W, Puerto Jose Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers and immediately notified the duty officer, who raised the alarm and mustered the crew. Seein
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ST KITTS and NEVIS: On 05 February, a catamaran was boarded while anchored in Basseterre, St Kitts, in 17-17N 062-43W. The thief took cash, computers and cellphones before departing in the yacht's dinghy. The dinghy was recovered ashore and a police repo
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NIGERIA: On 20 February, six robbers boarded an anchored merchant vessel in 06-17N 003-14E,  southwest of Lagos. They jumped overboard once the vessel sounded alarms. Nothing was stolen.
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NIGERIA: On 19 February, six pirates armed with AK-47 rifles in a black hull speed boat approached and attempted to board a crude oil tanker underway near 04-02N 006-34E, 25 nm southeast of Brass. Master raised the alarm, activated SSAS, transmitted dist
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BENIN: On 17 February, the duty officer onboard a tanker anchored near 06-17N 002-30E, Cotonou Anchorage, noticed three armed persons on deck and immediately raised the alarm. SSAS activated and all crew retreated to the citadel. The IMB Piracy Reporting
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NIGERIA: On 15 February, four pirates in a speed boat chased and fired upon a container ship underway near 03-42N 007-05E, 40 nm south-southwest of Bonny. The master increased speed and commenced evasive maneuvers. Due to the presence of a Nigerian naval
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NIGERIA: On 04 January, armed pirates chased and attacked a product tanker underway near 03-30N 006-20E, 48 nm south of Brass. The presence of armed naval personnel onboard the tanker resulted in the pirates aborting the attack. The tanker and crew membe
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GULF OF ADEN: On 18 February, a merchant vessel near 13-59N 051-14E, near Point B in the IRTC, reported a suspicious approach by a skiff.
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PHILIPPINES: On 16 February, an attack by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants was thwarted after boiling water mixed with oil was poured on the men as they tried to board the vessel. The M/V KUDOS 1 was sailing off the waters of Basilan in the Philippines, ne
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NIGERIA: On 20 October, a vessel was attacked in position 03-55N 006-39E, 50 nm south of Port  Harcourt. A black speedboat travelling at 25 to 27 knots approached the vessel and fired shots, Navy team on-board returned fire. The boat followed for 25 minu
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NIGERIA: On 20 October at 0900Z a vessel was attacked in 03-35N 007-00E.
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NIGERIA: On 21 October a vessel was attacked by pirates in 03-52.3N 007-06.6E. Six crew members were reported missing. Vessel and remaining crew are safe.
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VENEZUELA: On 24 May, six robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship, near position 10-17N 064-42W, near Isla Boraccha, Pozuelos Bay Anchorage, and broke into the forecastle store room. Alert duty crewman noticed the robbers and informed the duty off
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GULF OF OMAN: On 01 June, armed persons attacked the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker NAVIG8  PROVIDENCE near position 23-32N 060-26E, 100 nm east-southeast of Muscat, Oman.
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GULF OF ADEN: On 31 May, three assailants in a skiff armed with an RPG chased and fired upon a laden  Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MUSKIE near position 12-35N 043-25E, near the Bab el Mandeb Strait. Alarm raised and non-essential crew members mustered
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INDIAN OCEAN: On 27 May, a South Korean fishing boat reported a suspicious approach by an unknown  boat approximately 1,440 kilometers southeast of Salalah, Oman, in vicinity 05-06N 059-12E. Contact was subsequently lost with the fishing vessel, leading
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INDONESIA: On 24 May, two robbers armed with a machete boarded an anchored product tanker near  position 01-43N 101-25E, Dumai Anchorage. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties.
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PHILIPPINES: On 19 February, pirates believed to be affiliated with Abu Sayyaf, boarded the Vietnam- flagged cargo ship GIANG HAI, near position 06-09N 119-34E, approximately 35 nm northwest of Doc Can Island. The pirates abducted six crew members and ki
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NIGERIA: On 19 February, armed pirates in a speedboat boarded an underway asphalt tanker near position 05-12N 004-48E, 33 nm west-southwest of Forcados. Alarm was raised, SSAS activated and all crew retreated to the citadel. Incident reported to the IMB
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NIGERIA: On 29 March at 1233Z in vicinity 04-00N 004-40E, an underway product tanker was attacked by pirates.
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NIGERIA: On 29 March at 1305Z a vessel was attacked in 04-09.58N 004-37.18E.
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NIGERIA: On 30 March at 0800Z a bulk carrier was attacked in 04-01N 006-48E. Four persons in a small boat boarded the vessel as it approached the pilot station. Five crew members escaped after being kidnapped by the pirates.  UPDATE: On 25 April, five Fi
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VENEZUELA: On 02 May, three robbers armed with knives boarded a cement carrier berthed near position 10-14N 064-33W, Berth No.5, Portugalete. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew's alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything.
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GUYANA: On 28 April, duty officer on routine rounds onboard a seismic support vessel anchored near position 06-49N 058-10W, Georgetown Anchorage, noticed a boat alongside the vessel and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, five robbers were seen es
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SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 27 April, a yacht was tied to a mooring in Luperon Bay, in vicinity 13-09N 061-14W, while the owner went ashore. Vandals released the yacht, removing all lines from it and the mooring. The yacht was seen adrift, an em
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PUERTO RICO: On 08 April, a robber boarded a yacht moored in Isabel Segunda, in vicinity  18-09N 065-26W, and stole an outboard motor.
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MALAYSIA: On 03 May at 1706Z, an underway tanker was boarded by robbers in 01-16.6N 103-17.6E. The second engineer noticed five robbers in the engine room. The alarm was raised and the robbers escaped after seeing alerted crew.
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GULF OF ADEN: On 02 May, a merchant vessel reported a suspicious group of three to four skiffs, green and white hulls with four to five persons in each skiff, in position 12-26N 043-50E, 12 nm off Yemeni coast, near the entrance to Bab el Mandeb Strait.
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SAUDI ARABIA: On 25 April, Saudi Arabia confirmed that Yemen based Houthi rebel forces tried to attack an Armco fuel distribution terminal in Jazan province, in vicinity 17-08N 042-20E, with a remotely controlled boat, filled with explosives. The state n
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BANGLADESH: On 02 May, two robbers boarded a product tanker anchored near position 22-13N 091-44E, Chittagong Anchorage. Duty crewman spotted the robbers on the poop deck and informed the duty officer, who raised the alarm. PA announcement made and crew
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INDONESIA: On 02 May, three robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored near position 05-57S 106-55E,  Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta. The robbers entered into the engine room, stole ship's engine spares and escaped. Duty crewman noticed the robbers escapi
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GHANA: On 03 November at 0054Z a vessel was possibly hijacked in 05-59N 001-14E.
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COLOMBIA: On 29 October, duty officers onboard an anchored LPG tanker noticed a small boat near the anchor chain, near position 10-19N 075-31W, Cartagena Inner Anchorage. Alarm was raised. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers fled with stolen ship's pr
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NIGERIA: On 01 November, a merchant vessel was attacked near position 04-03N 007-03E, the vicinity of Port Harcourt. Two pirates boarded the merchant vessel, then left in two speedboats and headed off on a northerly course.
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SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE: On 27 October, five skiffs approached an underway LPG Tanker near position  00-41N 006-03E, 35 nm northwest of Sao Tome & Principe. Each boat had two persons onboard, wearing green clothing. Alarm was raised, crew was mustered, Mas
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CAPE VERDE: On 13 November, three robbers armed with knives, boarded a sailing yacht anchored at  Porto da Praia Bay, Ihla de Santiago, in vicinity 38-44N 027-04W and threatened to cut the throats of the crew and owner of the yacht if they did not get al
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NIGERIA: On 10 November, five to six armed personnel in a blue hulled boat, five to six meters in length, attempted to board a vessel in position 04-15N 005-36E, the vicinity of Pennington Terminal.
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INDONESIA: On 10 November, crewman on routine rounds onboard an LPG Tanker anchored near position 01-28N 104-38E, 14 nm north-northeast of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, noticed three unauthorized persons on the poop deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered.
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NIGERIA: On 13 July, six persons in a skiff boarded the underway general cargo ship UAL HOUSTON near position 04-07N 007-00E, 16 nm south-southwest of Bonny. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and all crew retreated to the citadel. Nigerian Navy boarded the ve
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MALAYSIA: On 29 October, five robbers with knives in a skiff boarded a tanker underway near position  01-16.7N 104-13.8E, 4 nm south-southeast of the Kampung Sungai Buntu Coast, and entered the engine room. They threatened the duty oiler with a knife and
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INDONESIA: On 27 October, a duty crewman watch on board a tanker anchored near position 07-51S 109-04E, Cilacap Anchorage, spotted a robber near the emergency generator room. Alarm was raised and crew was mustered. Hearing the alarm, the robber, along wi
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INDONESIA: On 27 October, five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker near  position 01-27N 104-38E, around 13 nm north-northeast of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan. Duty crewman on routine rounds spotted the robbers and informed the
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PHILIPPINES: On 30 September, while approaching an anchored container ship near position 14-35N 120-57E, Manila South Port Anchorage, a port authority service boat noticed a small boat with four persons near the bow. As the service boat approached the bo
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Benin: M/V Barett was hijacked from the Cottonou anchrage in vicinity 06-16N 002-30E on 10 January. The vessel and crew were released on 16 January at Lagos anchorage.
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SOMALIA: Indian cargo dhow Al KAUSAR with 11 crew enroute form Dubai to Bosaso was hijacked in vicinity 07-58N 049-51E on 01 April. The pirates took the vessel to the Eyl coast of Somalia where they are awaiting ransom payment.  UPDATE: The kidnappers to
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YEMEN: On 03 April at 0530Z in 13-10N 043-03E, a M/V reported being approached by six light blue skiffs with five persons on each skiff. Ladders and hooks were observed on the skiffs. Vessel raised the alarm and armed guards took positions on the bridge
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NIGERIA: On 19 April at 0934Z, an offshore tug was attacked and boarded by armed pirates in 04-06.43N 006-15.34E. Pirates kidnapped eight crew members and escaped. Nigerian Navy has been notified and rescue operations are in progress. One crew member was
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MALAYSIA: On 13 August at 2155Z, two robbers attempted to board a moored tanker in 05-48.3N 118-04.6E. The robbers failed and port authorities were informed.
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PHILIPPINES: On 15 August at 2050Z, duty crew aboard an anchored container ship in 14-33.9N 120-55.6E, noticed two unauthorized persons trying to gain access to the vessel via the hawse pipe. Crew raised the alarm. Robbers escaped in a waiting boat along
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SURINAME:  On 27 April, pirates attacked a group of 20 fishermen in 4 boats and forced them to jump overboard. Four men managed to swim to shore and three of them remain hospitalized. Sixteen fishermen are missing. The survivors told police and the Surin
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HONDURAS:  On 18 April, a small fishing boat with 10 men onboard made a suspicious approach on a France- flagged sailing yacht 100 nm east of the Honduras/Nicaragua boarder. The suspicious boat closed to within 50 meters before the sailing yacht was able
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MEXICO:  On April 7, two incidents occurred in Laguna de Términos and another in the area known as Sonda de Campeche, on the northern Yucatan Peninsula. In all cases, men armed with rifles and ski masks stripped fishermen of their outboard motors, fishi
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GHANA:  On 29 April, a merchant vessel anchored near position 04:53N - 001:41.32W, Takoradi anchorage, was boarded by one person. Alarm raised resulting in the perpetrator jumping overboard. Nothing reported stolen. (www.pviltd.com)
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GULF OF OMAN:  On 24 April, a group of Emirati fishing vessels was fired upon by unidentified individuals while sailing in the Gulf of Oman. One of the boat captains said the fleet was about 90 kilometers off the coast of Fujairah in international waters
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INDONESIA:  On 28 April, a duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a general cargo vessel anchored near position 00:14S - 117:32E, Muara Berau, Samarinda, was threatened by four robbers armed with knives. The crewman managed to escape and raised the alarm
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PERU:  On 5 May, three robbers in a wooden boat with an outboard engine boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 12:01S - 077:10W, Callao Anchorage. They boarded using a hook attached to a rope. Duty lookout saw the robbers, raised the alarm and cr
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VENEZUELA: On 15 January, two robbers boarded an LPG tanker anchored near position 10-12N 064-47W, Jose Anchorage. The robbers took hostage a duty crewman on the forecastle, tied him up and threatened him with a knife. They then removed the hawse pipe co
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: On 06 January, a dinghy and a 30 hp outboard motor were stolen from a sailing  yacht anchored in Luperon. After a brief search, the dinghy, minus the motor, was found near a nearby beach. Report made to local authorities.
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BANGLADESH: On 16 January, robbers, armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship near  position 22-06N 091-44E, Chittagong Anchorage. The duty crewman on security watch noticed the robbers and notified the duty officer who raised the alarm, made
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MALAYSIA: On 16 January, a crewman onboard an anchored product tanker conducting cargo operations near position 05-47N 118-01E, Mowtas Oil Terminal, Sandakan Port, Sabah, observed a robber on the forecastle. Seeing the alert crewman approaching the forec
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NIGERIA: On 26 September a tanker was attacked by pirates in 03-48.73N 006-35.96E. The pirates disabled all communication equipment on board. Some crew members reported missing. Nigerian Navy escorted vessel to anchorage.
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LIBYA: On 29 August at 2303Z in 36-02N 013-14E, a tanker was boarded by individuals posing as the Libyan Coast Guard. They detained the tanker and forced the crew to sail to Tripoli. The crew were taken ashore and detained in jail.
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PANAMA: On 29 August, a thief stole a dinghy and outboard motor from a yacht anchored in Bocas del Toro, in vicinity 09-30N 082-23W.
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NIGERIA: On 18 September, a vessel reported it was attacked and boarded near position 04-47N 008-18E, vicinity of Parrot Island, Calabar. Four speed boats attacked the vessel and five crew were reportedly abducted. No further details were provided.
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NIGERIA: On 14 September, a supply vessel reported that its security team fired warning shots at a  suspicious speedboat as it headed towards their vessel near position 04-16N 007-02E, 9 nm southwest of Bonny Island. The speedboat had hidden behind a tra
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VIETNAM: On 19 September, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier during cargo operations near  position 20-54N 107-16E, Campha Inner Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the paint storeroom padlock broken and raised the alarm. Incident rep
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VENEZUELA: On 22 September, the duty officer onboard a bulk carrier anchored near position 10-09N 064-47W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, raised the alarm when the duty crewman did not respond to a call on the radio. Crew was mustered and they carried out a s
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NIGERIA: On 20 September, a robber boarded an anchored tanker near position 06-19N 003-22E, Lagos Anchorage. Duty crew noticed the robber and raised the alarm, resulting in the robber escaping empty-handed. Incident reported to the local authorities.
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GULF OF OMAN: On 28 September, a merchant tanker was attacked near position 15-53N 052-20E, 20 nm south of al Gaydah, Yemen. Six persons were reportedly in the boat and they fired on the tanker. Ship and crew are safe.
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GHANA: On 02 December, a merchant vessel near position 04-54N 001-42W, Takoradi Anchorage, was boarded by one person with five others waiting in two nearby boats. A fire hose, computer and monitor reported missing. A navy patrol boat was dispatched to th
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NIGERIA: On 01 December, pirates boarded a merchant vessel near 03-24N 006-50E, 57nm southwest of Bonny. Nigerian Navy responded.
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CAPE VERDE: On 30 November, a Netherlands-flagged sailing yacht anchored in Ihla de Santiago, Porto da Praia Bay, in vicinity 14-54.3N 023-30.3E, was boarded by two men armed with knives and a metal pipe. They spent two hours on the yacht, thoroughly ran
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SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 18 March, a catamaran anchored at Canouan Charlestown Bay, in vicinity 12-42N 061-20E, was boarded at approximately 3 a.m. The Captain awoke and yelled at the individual, who jumped overboard and swam away. Incident r
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MARTINIQUE: On 17 March, a sailing yacht anchored in St Anne, in vicinity 14-26N 060-53W, had a tiller extension handle stolen from their dinghy at the main dinghy dock. Incident reported to local police.
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MARTINIQUE: On 17 March, a sailing yacht anchored at St Anne, in vicinity 14-26N 060-53W, reported that the outboard motor on the dinghy had been stolen from the main dinghy dock. Incident reported to local police.
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COLOMBIA: On 15 March, a sailing yacht anchored at Isla Baru, in vicinity 10-10N 075-40W, was boarded by four men armed with a gun and a machete. They assaulted the Captain, hitting him with an oar, the machete and the gun. They ransacked the yacht, stea
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PHILIPPINES: On 03 December, during routine security rounds, crewman onboard an anchored container  ship near position 14-33N 120-55E, Manila Quarantine Anchorage, noticed the securing cables for the forward lifesaving appliances cut and the life rafts a
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INDONESIA: On 25 October, an alert crewman onboard a general cargo ship underway near 01-03N 103-41E, 1.8 nm northwest of Pulau Cula, noticed four persons onboard a small wooden craft closing in on the stern of the ship. Alarm raised and crew mustered. S
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YEMEN: On 12 February, a skiff with six armed persons on board approached a merchant vessel 37 nm south of the town of Haswayn, off Yemen's east coast. The captain of the vessel reported automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades on board the skiff.
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CHINA: On 14 February, four robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 38-52N 119-10E, Jingtang Anchorage, and tried to open the port side Marine Diesel Oil manhole. Duty officer raised the alarm and SSAS Alert was activated. Seeing the crew
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PERU: On 16 November at 1940 LT in 12-02.5S 077-08.9W, two robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed bulk carrier. The robbers threatened the duty crew with the knives. the alarm was raised and crew alerted. The robbers escaped with stolen ship propert
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INDONESIA: On 19 November at 0240 LT vicinity 00-16N 117-37E, at Muara Berau anchorage, robbers with knives were seen stealing ship's stores. Duty crew aboard the anchored bulk carrier noticed the forecastle store door open with padlock broken. The alarm
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PHILIPPINES: On 16 November at 1100 LT in 04-23N 119-37E, five persons wearing masks in a white speed boat approached an underway vessel from astern. Master raised alarm and tried alerting other ships in area. Seeing the alerted crew, the boat moved away
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MALAYSIA: On 19 November at 1930 LT in 04-49N 118-46E, five armed persons wearing masks boarded a fishing vessel. They stole personal belongings and an outboard engine. Before escaping, they kidnapped two crew members. Malaysian authorities are investiga
2016-283
PHILIPPINES: On 20 November at 0720 LT in 05-34.8N 119-47.9E, persons armed with guns approached an underway bulk carrier from the stern. Master raised the alarm, started evasive maneuvers, alerted ships in the area and opened communications with Philipp
2016-284
VIETNAM: On 23 November at 0150 LT in 10-15.6N 107-00.2E, at Vung Tau anchorage, duty crew noticed a fishing boat slowly approaching the vessel. The boat circled and then stopped near the bow. Another boat had come alongside near accommodation ladder. Tw
2016-312
NIGERIA: On 13 December, bandits attacked the offshore supply vessel CHILOSCO near position 03-45N 006-10E, 29 nm south of Brass.
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NIGERIA: On 10 December, the product tanker SOCHIMA was attacked by pirates in Gulf of Guinea, 40 nautical miles south of Brass, Nigeria. The vessel was approached by speedboat with armed men, who tried to board the vessel and take control. The Nigeria N
2016-314
MALAYSIA: On 08 December, security forces shot and killed three gunmen in a firefight during a kidnapping attempt in Darvel Bay, vicinity 04-48N 118-39E. A police spokesman confirmed that there was a shootout between security forces and the armed group,
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PHILIPPINES: On 05 December, three Indonesian fishermen were kidnapped near the Philippine island of  Labuan, in vicinity 05-16.8N 115-12.7E. All three fishermen were reportedly released unhurt the following day, and it is believed that the owner of the
2017-105
YEMEN: On 09 April at 0315Z in 14-20N 053-11E, a vessel reported a suspicious approach. The vessel approached to a distance of 1NM from the bow with an additional four skiffs on the starboard beam at a distance of 0.5NM. Four persons were spotted on each
2018-32
VIETNAM: On 31 January at 1910Z robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier in 10-39N 107-01E. Two robbers boarded the bulk carrier and took the Bosun hostage. He managed to free himself and he informed the master who raised the alarm. A search was conducte
2018-33
VENEZUELA: On 30 January at 0050Z a vessel was boarded 10-16.5N 064-042.3W. Seven robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored tanker and took a crew member hostage. They tied up AB as they procedded to steal items. Fellow crew members noticed the robb
2017-136
YEMEN: On 03 May in 13-10N 049-18E, a group of nine skiffs with black and white hulls approached a vessel. After the skiffs surrounded the vessel at 0.6NM, the vessel fired two warning shots and the skiffs moved away.
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NIGERIA: On 11 November, armed pirates boarded the drifting bulk carrier VENUS BAY near position 04-07N 006-59E, 17nm south-southwest of Bonny Island. They entered the bridge and fired their weapons damaging the bridge windows. The pirates stole ship's p
2017-199
YEMEN: On 25 July at 1230Z, a vessel was approached by nine white skiffs with ten persons in each skiff, in 14-53N 042-27E. The skiffs closed to two cables and ladders were sighted. The armed security presence deterred the skiffs. The vessel is currently
2019-11
(U) NIGERIA: On 4 February, two robbers boarded a merchant tanker vessel at Lagos Anchorage. The robbers approached the Singapore-flagged vessel in a canoe and boarded the ship during a ship-to-ship operation with another tanker. Security personnel aboar
2019-12
SMALL BOAT
(U) NIGERIA: On 3 February, the Marshall Islands-flagged landing craft M/V LAETITIA V reported being attacked near position 02:33N - 004:44E, 137 nm southwest of Brass. Three crewmen were kidnapped. (MDAT-GoG; www.fleetmon.com)
2019-13
(U) RED SEA: On 26 January, a merchant vessel anchored near position  14:59N 042:49E, 10.8 nm northwest of Hodeidah, was approached by a skiff with 4 persons onboard armed with AK-47s and an RPG. Master activated security measures and the embarked armed
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SAINT LUCIA: On 1 October, a dinghy was stolen overnight from a sailing yacht anchored in Rodney Bay, vicinity 14-05.9N 060-57.8W. After the owner posted a reward for safe return of the vessel, the dinghy was returned without the fuel tank and a pair of
2017-298
SAINT LUCIA: On 25 October, a chartered catamaran was boarded by 4 men in Soufriere, in vicinity 13-51N 061-03W. Two of the men were armed with guns, and one with a knife, all had their faces concealed. The men made many threats and a short struggle ensu
2017-299
YEMEN: On 08 November, a merchant vessel reported a suspicious approach by two skiffs near position 12-30N 043-37E, near Mayyun Island. Seven persons were sighted in each skiff, both of which closed to within 100 meters of the vessel.
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INDONESIA: On 07 November, robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway near position  02-53N 105-17E, 21 nm southwest of Pulau Mangkai, Kepulauan Anambas. They threatened the crew with the knives, stole ship's properties, cash and crew pers
2017-301
INDONESIA: On 03 November, two robbers armed with knives and sticks boarded a bulk carrier anchored near position 00-15S 117-34E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, during cargo operations. They threatened a duty crewman and duty officer with knives, stol
2017-302
INDONESIA: On 03 November, three robbers armed with knives in a small wooden boat boarded an anchored offshore supply ship near position 01-11N 103-59E, Batu Ampar Anchorage, Batam. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers and shouted at them r
2017-303
BANGLADESH: On 03 November, a robber armed with a knife boarded a barge under tow near position  22-02N 091-48E, Kutubdia Anchorage. The master switched on the search light and directed it towards the barge and notified port control and the Coast Guard.
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COLOMBIA: On 28 March at 0845Z in 10-19.3N 075-32.1W, an anchored tanker was boarded by pirates. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's property.
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MARTINIQUE: On 25 March, one robber boarded a catamaran anchored in the Le Marin Marina. The robber went into the cockpit area of the yacht, saw the astonished and concerned crew looking at him, whereupon the robber sat down and stared back at the crew f
2017-92
GUATEMALA: On 18 March, an unknown number of robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored in Shell Bay Anchorage, Rio Dulce, in vicinity 15-55N 088-43W. They were able to steal electric tools, anchor line and electronics and escape. Incident announced on loc
2017-93
MOZAMBIQUE: On 22 March, duty crew on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier anchored near position  19-48S 034-50E, Berth No 6, Port of Beira, noticed two robbers armed with knives on the poop deck. Chief Officer informed via radio. Crew mustered and the
2017-94
PHILIPPINES: On 26 March, duty crew onboard a tanker anchored near position 13-43N 121-02E,  Batangas Anchorage, noticed a robber on the forecastle as he approached during routine rounds. The robber threatened the crewman with a knife, resulting in the d
2017-134
GUYANA: On 28 April at 0620Z, robbers were discovered on a seismic support vessel, in 06-49.4N 058-10.2W, Georgetown anchorage. Duty officer on rounds noticed a boat alongside the vessel and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers were see
2017-135
NIGERIA: On 29 April in 03-15N 007-00E, a suspected pirate mother vessel was observed in the Gulf of Guinea. Vessel was reported as being a supply vessel type around 60-80 meters in length with a white hull.
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RED SEA: On 14 June, suspected Shiite Huthi rebels fired a missile at a Saudi-led coalition warship off Mocha, Yemen, in vicinity 13-19N 043-15E.
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PHILIPPINES: On 14 June, a robber boarded an anchored tanker via the hawse pipe near position 13-44N 121-01E, Batangas Inner Anchorage. The robber stole ship's properties and escaped unnoticed. The theft was discovered by duty crew during routine rounds.
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INDONESIA: On 13 June, robbers boarded a research vessel anchored near position 00-45N 104-08E,  Galang Layup Anchorage, stole ship's equipment and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed in the morning during routine rounds. Incident reported to the lo
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INDONESIA: On 07 June, two robbers boarded a tanker, at anchor, near position 01-21N 104-36E, 8 nm north of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island. They threatened the duty crewman with a knife, took his radio and held him hostage. They then entered the engine room t
2017-177
INDONESIA: On 03 June, eight robbers boarded M/V HARVESTER while at anchor near buoy no. 2, Belawan Port. The robbers tied up members of the crew and stole seven 25 liter cans of paint. The following day, members of the Western Fleet Quick Response (WFQR
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RED SEA: On 10 August, a merchant vessel sighted seven skiffs in the vicinity of 13-12N 042-58E, 16 nm southeast of Mocha Port. Two of the skiffs closed to 1 cable then withdrew. Vessel and crew are reported to be safe.
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PHILIPPINES: On 15 August, an alert duty crewman on security rounds onboard a container ship anchored near position 14-33N 120-55E, Manila South Harbor Anchorage, noticed two persons inside the starboard hawse pipe trying to open the cover and gain acces
2017-227
MALAYSIA: On 13 August, two robbers attempted to board a berthed tanker near position 05-48N 118-04E, Sandakan Port, but failed in their attempt. Port authorities informed.
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NIGERIA: Vessel attacked in 03-03N 006-57E on 10 March at 0630Z.
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YEMEN: Vessel reported being approached in 13-52N 050-20E on 09 March at 0845Z. Two mother vessels deployed four skiffs that approached the vessel. The vessel showed weapons and the skiffs retreated. Vessel reported safe.
2017-146
IRAN: On 07 May at 1440Z, a vessel was attacked in 25-32N 057-33E.
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MALAYSIA: On October 12 at 0020Z, five persons in two wooden boats boarded an unmanned rig that was being towed in vicinity 01-11.1N 103-33.6E. Tug master raised the alarm and notified local authorities. Vessel and crew reported safe.
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SOMALIA: On 06 October at 0700Z, two white skiffs with ladders approached a vessel in 13-13N 050-30E. They approached to within 1.2NM and turned away. Crew and vessel are safe.
2017-259
NIGERIA: On 02 October at 1815Z, a vessel was attacked in 04-17.4N 007-04.0E.
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VENEZUELA: On 29 September, duty crewman onboard a tanker anchored near position 10-16N 064-42W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, spotted two robbers armed with knives on the poop deck and immediately informed the duty officer. Alarm was raised, PA announcement
2017-261
HAITI: On 26 September, three robbers attempted to board an anchored tanker via the hawse pipe near position 18-34N 072-24W, Port Au Prince Anchorage. Duty crewman saw the robbers and raised the alarm, resulting in the robbers escaping empty-handed.
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CURACAO: On 16 September, an in the water dinghy with outboard motor was stolen from a yacht anchored in Spanish Water, in vicinity 12-08N 069-02W.
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NIGERIA: On 02 October, gunmen abducted three crew members and stole personal belongings after boarding a Panama-flagged tanker 34 nm southeast of Brass, in vicinity 03-55N 006-36E.
2017-264
TANZANIA: On 28 September, five armed robbers boarded a vessel near position 06-46S 039-21E, Dar es Salaam Anchorage, tied up a crew member before stealing a VHF radio and various items of cargo.
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INDONESIA: On 30 September, the Indonesian Navy's Western Fleet Quick Response Unit arrested 15  suspected pirates in the Singapore Strait following a tip-off by Singapore authorities. The alleged pirates were in six wooden boats when they were arrested.
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CAMEROON: On 09 February, criminals armed with AK47 assault rifles boarded a fishing vessel near position 04-06N 008-51E, 10nm southwest of Idenao, kidnapped three crew members and escaped. The Cameroonian authorities were notified and are currently inve
2018-49
BANGLADESH: On 11 February, five robbers armed with knives in a small boat attempted to board a bulk carrier anchored near position 22-07N 091-43E, Chittagong Anchorage, using hooks attached with ropes. The crew noticed the robbers, informed the master a
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INDIA: On 09 February, duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a carrier anchored bulk carrier near position 22-11N 088-09E, Diamond Harbor Anchorage, heard an unusual sound coming from the anchor chain. Upon checking, he saw one robber climbing the ancho
2018-51
BANGLADESH: On 06 February, four robbers armed with guns boarded a general cargo vessel anchored near position 22-08N 091-44E, Chittagong Anchorage C, and threatened the duty watch officer who managed to escape. Alarm was raised, PA announcement made and
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PHILIPPINES: On 09 August, robbers boarded a container ship anchored near position 14-32N 120-55E,  Manila Anchorage. The robbers entered the forecastle store room. Security guard on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the ale
2017-229
GRENADA: On 27 August, an unoccupied catamaran was boarded while anchored in Mt. Hartman Bay, in vicinity 12-00N 061-45W. The break-in was discovered the next morning by the care taker. The thieves broke the door lock and thoroughly ransacked the interio
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MARTINIQUE: On 22 August, a thief stole a dinghy and outboard motor from a yacht anchored in Le Marin, in vicinity 14-28N 060-53W. Incident reported to the marina and on the local VHF.
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GUYANA: During the week of 07 August, pirates attacked four fishing vessels in the Waini River, in vicinity 08-25N 059-50W. The masked gunmen also stole one of the vessels named ¿PRIYA 2¿ after dumping its workers onto another vessel that was in the ar
2017-232
NIGERIA: On 28 August, unknown gunmen, suspected to be militants, attacked a Navy boat and killed four soldiers and a civilian in Bayelsa State, in vicinity 04-13N 006-08E. The suspects were said to have laid an ambush for the soldiers along the waterway
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RED SEA: On 28 August in position 13-00N 043-10E a merchant vessel reported sighting four skiffs with five to six persons in each boat. Vessel reported seeing one ladder onboard two of the skiffs, no weapons were sighted. The skiffs did not approach any
2018-98
NIGERIA: On 16 March, a merchant ship reported being attacked near 04-09N 006-56E, southwest of fairway buoy. Security team fired warning shots and carried out evasive maneuvers, and the pirates aborted their attempt. The vessel is now safe.
2018-99
NIGERIA: On 14 March, a merchant tanker reported being attacked near position 03-51N 006-40E, 29 nm southwest of Bonny. The tanker carried out evasive maneuvers and the pirates were not able to board the ship. The tanker is now safe.
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BRAZIL: On 31 May, six persons armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain near position 00-03N 050-58W, Macapa Anchorage. A duty crew member on routine rounds spotted the persons and immediately informed the master, who raise
2019-57
NIGERIA: On 3 June, five Port Harcourt-bound speedboats traveling in a convoy were attacked by heavily armed sea pirates in military camouflage clothing. The gunmen stole personal valuables and two boats and escaped. (www.sunnewsonline.com)
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MALAYSIA: On 30 May, an unknown number of robbers boarded the barge SINAR JAYA 2912, being towed by Malaysia-flagged tugboat ASIA JAYA 28 near position  01-13N 103-32E, 3.4 nm southeast of Tanjung Piai. The master of the tugboat reported to Singapore Ves
2019-59
TANKERS
GULF OF OMAN: On 13 June, two tankers reported being attacked in the Gulf of Oman in an area south of Jask, Iran. Marshall Islands-flagged FRONT ALTAIR and Panama-flagged KOKUKA COURAGEOUS suffered exterior explosions resulting in fires. Both ships were
2019-60
MALAYSIA: On 31 May, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 01-35N 104-28E, 13 nm east-northeast of Bandar Penawar, Johor. Several crewmembers saw them and went to investigate. As they arrived, the person threatened them with a knife and
2019-61
MALAYSIA: On 18 June, tenfishermen were kidnapped from two Malaysian fishing vessels in Lahad Datu's Tambisan waters while enroute to Semporna, Sabah. The Hijackers are believed to be linked to Abu Sayyaf and may have fled with the hostages to Sitangkai
2017-203
NIGERIA: On 31 July at 1750Z, a tanker was attacked by pirates in 04-07.5N 007-00.0E. The pirates stole personal belongings and three crew members were reported missing.
2017-208
ECUADOR: On 05 August, robbers, unnoticed by the crew, boarded a berthed container ship near position 01-00N 079-39W, Esmeraldas Port. The thieves stole brass sounding pipe covers and escaped. The theft was noticed by duty crew on routine rounds.
2017-209
NIGERIA: On 07 August, a duty crewman onboard a tanker berthed near position 06-27N 003-22E,  Folawiyo Terminal, Apapa, Lagos, noticed two robbers trying to insert a flexible hose into a cargo tank. He immediately informed the duty officer who raised the
2017-210
MAURITANIA: On 03 August, a merchant vessel was approached near position 16-48N 016-51W,  approximately 30 nm from Mauritania, by a small vessel claiming to be Mauritanian Navy which requested the MV to stop or they would open fire. Evasive maneuvering c
2017-211
INDONESIA: On 02 August, an unnoticed robber boarded a tanker anchored near position 01-24N 104-33E, 10 nm north of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, stole ship's properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by the deck crew the following day.
2018-52
NIGERIA: On 15 February at 1905Z a vessel was attacked in 03-43N 007-06E.
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VENEZUELA: On 15 February at 0112Z three robbers boarded an anchored tanker in 10-14.2N 064-44.2W. Robbers were discovered while routine rounds were performed. The AB was threatened by one of the robbers. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. Seeing th
2018-54
BRAZIL: On 15 February at 0525Z robbers were on the forward deck of an anchored bulk carrier in 00--02N 050-58W. Alarm was raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped.
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BENIN: On 17 February at 2300Z a vessel was attacked in 06-17N 002-21E.
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NIGERIA: On 19 February at 0730Z a vessel was attacked in 04-02N 006-26E. Shots were fired and the vessel repelled the attack.
2018-57
NIGERIA: On 19 February at 0824Z six pirates approached and attempted to board a tanker in 04-02.7N 006-34.3E. The pirates made seven attempts to hook a ladder onto the tankers railing but attempts were unsuccessful due to ship's actions. After failed at
2017-279
NIGERIA: On 25 October, armed pirates from a speed boat boarded an underway crude oil tanker near 03-35N 006-49E, 51 nm south-southwest of Bonny Island. The 23 crew transferred control to, and retreated into the citadel and contacted the owners for help.
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NIGERIA: On 01 November at 0925Z a vessel was attacked in 04-05N 007-04E.
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MALAYSIA: UPDATE: On 21 June, Abu Sayyaf gunmen released the kidnapped fishermen after finding that they were Bajau fishermen who had no money to pay for their ransom, Malaysian and Philippine officials said. They were kidnapped on 18 June. (www.globalna
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MARTINIQUE: On 29 June, robbers boarded a sailing yacht berthed in Grand Anse D'Arlet twice in the same evening. Cash and cell phones were stolen.  (www.safetyandsecuritynet.org)
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NIGERIA: On 30 June, two crew members on board a tanker anchored in Lagos STS Anchorage observed a boat with 3 persons on board alongside the tanker. All crew were altered and a naval patrol boat came to assist the vessel. The criminals fled with two sto
2019-65
RED SEA: On 1 July, a merchant vessel underway near position 12-51N 043-14E, 11NM northwest of Perim Island, was approached by 3 skiffs with 5 persons in each skiff. The skiffs approached to within 0.1 NM. When the embarked armed security team on the mer
2019-66
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On July 7, a robber boarded a sailing yacht anchored L'Ance Guyac point on Canouan. The robber was attempting to unlock the chained dinghy and outboard. The yacht owner awoke and scared the robber away. (www.safetyandsec
2019-67
NIGERIA: On 13 July, pirates boarded the Turkey-flagged general cargo ship PAKSOY 1 near position 02-58N 004-40E, 120 NM southwest of Port Harcourt. The ship was en route from Douala, Cameroon, to Abijan, Ivory Coast. Ten Turkish crewmen were taken hosta
2019-68
INDONESIA: On 16 July, robbers boarded a barge under tow near position 01-10-23N 103-39-09E, 0.6 NM west of North Nipa Beacon. The barge was carrying scrap metal bound for Penang, Malaysia. The master of tug boat SUNG FATT 31 reported to the Singapore Ve
2019-69
PANAMA: On 13 July, a monohull with two persons onboard departed Linton Bay, Panama, for the San Blas Islands, Panama. Engine issues caused the yacht to make an unplanned stop in Bahia Nombre de Dios, where no other boats were anchored. The necessary rep
2019-70
SIERRA LEONE: On 21 July, five robbers armed with knives in a small wooden boat boarded an anchored container ship near position 08-28N 013-28W, Freetown Anchorage, using a rope attached with a hook. The robbers took hostage the duty crew and stole perso
2019-71
INDONESIA: On 21 July, seven pirates armed with a pistol and knives in a small speed boat boarded the South Korea-flagged bulk carrier CK BLUEBELL underway near position 02-55N 105-10E, 16 NM northwest of Pu au Damar. They used a ladder attached with a h
2018-146
(U) UKMTO ADVISORY NOTICE 001/Jul/2018:  On 4 July 2018 at approximately 0950Z a Merchant Vessel (MV) in position: 24:02N 059:55E, Gulf of Oman, reported being approached at speed by two white hulled small craft with four POB in each. The closest point o
2018-147
(U) UKMTO ADVISORY NOTICE 002/Jul/2018:  Description: Time late report received: On 4 July 2018 at approximately 0502 UTC an MV in position: 13:33N - 042:40E, approximately 5 nm south of Hanish Islands, off Yemen in  Red Sea, reported being approached at
2018-148
(U) MDAT-GoG Warning 001/JUL/2018: Category:  Attack. Description: On 1 July 2018 at 1040Z, a vessel was attacked in position 04:08N - 006:57E, 214°/20 nm from Bonny, Nigeria. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme  caution in this area. Source: Phone
2018-149
(U) GUYANA:  On 1 July, unnoticed, an anchored reefer was boarded by robbers near position 06:59N - 058:02W, Georgetown Outer Anchorage. Upon completion of a search, some forward ship¿s store items were found missing. Vessel and crew are safe. Incident
2018-150
(U) NIGERIA:  On 3 July, duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a product tanker anchored near position 06:16N - 003:11E, Lagos Secure Anchorage saw a boat tied up to the anchor chain and alerted the bridge. The crewman sighted a robber approaching him a
2018-151
(U) RED SEA:  On 4 July, a merchant vessel in position: 13:33N - 042:40E, approximately. 5 nm south of Hanish Islands, Yemen, reported being approached at speed by three white and blue hulled skiffs. Each skiff had 7 - 8 persons onboard. The skiffs fired
2018-152
(U) BANGLADESH:  On 3 July, eight robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier using ropes attached to hooks near position 22:19N - 091:43E, Chittagong Anchorage. The robbers took desk watchman hostage and tied him up, stole the aft mooring
2018-153
(U) INDIA: On 10 August, 10 to 12 perpetrators in a boat came alongside a Liberia-flagged general cargo ship anchored  near position 21:41N - 088:01E, 2.75 nm off Sagar Light, near Calcutta Port. Two of the perpetrators boarded the ship. A duty crewman o
2018-154
(U) MALAYSIA:  On 10 August, several persons in speed boats boarded a tug towing a barge underway near position 05:29N - 119:09E, near Tambisan Island. The crew locked all access into the tug and contacted the local authorities who dispatched a security
2018-155
KIDNAPPER
KIDNAPPED
(U) LATVIA: On 3 October, police and Border Guard forces freed a man kidnapped on a yacht going from Sweden to Latvia. The massive operation was launched when the hostage tipped off his relatives that he'd being taken from Sweden to Latvia against his wi
2018-156
(U) GHANA:  On 9 October, one robber boarded anchored vessel near position 04:53N - 001:45W, Takoradi Anchorage. A crewman on routine security rounds saw the robber and raised the alarm. The robber escaped without stealing anything. (MDAT-GOG; www.pviltd
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(U) CAMEROON:  On 31 August, two robbers boarded an anchored Panama-flagged general cargo ship near position 02:56N - 009:54E, vicinity of Kribi. Crew raised the alarm and informed the Cameroon Navy whose patrol boat quickly arrived at the scene. After s
2018-158
(U) PHILIPPINES:  On 3 October, three men wearing facial mask armed with two pistols and one M16 rifle boarded a fishing banca near position 10:19N - 122:51E, waters between Guimaras Island and Negros Occidental. The robbers were driving a blue motor ban
2017-313
NIGERIA: On 28 November at 0445Z a vessel was approached in 06-02N 001-18E.
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INDONESIA: On 26 November an anchored product tanker noticed two damaged padlocks during routine rounds. Crew mustered and search was carried out with nothing being found stolen.
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ARMED ROBBERS
(U) MALAYSIA:  On 26 September, two men armed with machetes boarded a drilling rig anchored near position 01:20N - 104:14E, 1.5 nm southeast of Tanjung Bulat, Johor, and robbed two onboard security guards. The robbers tied up the security guards and stol
2018-10
VENEZUELA: On 03 January, five robbers in a small boat boarded an anchored bulk carrier in vicinity 10-11N 064-50W, Puerto Jose Anchorage. Duty crewman saw the robbers and reported to the duty officer, who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the r
2018-11
VENEZUELA: On 28 December, a monohull sailing yacht with 2 persons onboard departed Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela for Grenada. During the mid-morning hours, 2 miles off the Paria Peninsula in vicinity 10-42N 062-30W, and approximately 10 miles east of Cabo T
2018-12
RED SEA: On 09 January, a merchant vessel reported a suspicious approach near position 12-31N 043-29E, southeast of the Bab el Mandeb Strait. Five persons were reported in each boat.
2018-13
RED SEA: On 06 January three different merchant ships reported being approached by three 7-10 meter rigid gray-hulled boats, each carrying up to 6 armed persons in each boat, in vicinity 14-46N 041-58E, west of Hodeida, Yemen.
2018-14
INDONESIA: On 08 January, ship's crewman onboard a bulk carrier anchored near position 00-16S 117-43E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, noticed robbers attempting to board the vessel via the anchor chain and informed the duty officer who sounded the fog
2018-15
INDONESIA: On 05 January, five robbers approached an anchored bulk carrier anchored in vicinity 00-16S 117-36E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda. The robbers attempted to board via the anchor chain. Alert duty crewmembers noticed the robbers and shouted
2018-16
MALAYSIA: On 03 January, a duty officer onboard a cargo vessel near position 02-27N 101-39E, 9 nm west-southwest of Port Dickson, noticed a speed boat with five masked persons holding a long hook approaching the vessel. Alarm was raised and crew mustered
2018-18
INDONESIA: On 20 January at 2135Z two robbers boarded an anchored vessel in 00-15.8S 117-35.3E. They stole ship's properties and escaped. Crew on routine rounds noticed theft.
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RED SEA:  On 26 June a merchant vessel in transit reported a suspicious approach by 2 speedboats near position 13:30N - 042:43E, 10 nm south of Jazirat al Hanish al Jabir Island, approximately 31 nm west of Yemen Coast. Vessel reported speedboats with 8-
2018-130
Armed Pirates
INDONESIA:  On 16 May, five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored Panama-flagged bulk carrier using a rope near position 05:32S - 105:18E, Tarahan Anchorage, Indonesia. They took hostage a duty crewman tied him up and threatened him with knives.
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VENEZUELA:  On 23 May, a white skiff with three robbers onboard came alongside an anchored product tanker near position 10:11N - 064:47W, Puerto Jose Anchorage. They tried to board the tanker via the poop deck. Duty crewman spotted the robbers and raised
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CUBA:  On 14 May, two men boarded a sailing yacht anchored in Cienfuegos Harbor and attempted to steal articles of value and an unsecured dinghy. The owner was awakened and chased the would-be thieves off. There was no damage and nothing was taken. A rep
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HONDURAS:  On 13 May, a yacht transiting northward from Isla Providencia, Colombia, to Grand Cayman, at a position of 15:45 N - 081:32W was off the Gorda Banks and noticed a suspicious vessel on an intercept course from the west-southwest at 2245 hrs. At
2018-19
NIGERIA: On 24 January at 0900Z a vessel was attacked in 03-30N 006-20E.
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HAITI: On 10 January, a robber boarded an anchored tanker in vicinity 18-34N 072-22W, Port Au Prince Anchorage, stole ship's properties and escaped unseen. The theft was discovered by duty crewman during routine rounds.
2018-21
NIGERIA: On 15 January, ship's crew preparing for STS cargo operations onboard an anchored tanker in vicinity 06-18N 003-23E, Lagos Outer Anchorage, noticed robbers attempting to board the vessel and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. All cr
2018-22
NIGERIA: On 09 January, two suspicious people boarded a tanker in vicinity 06-18N 003-23E, 5.5 nm south of Lagos. Crew spotted the individuals and they jumped overboard. Nothing was stolen. Vessel and crew are safe.
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MALDIVES: On 13 January, the Maldives Defense Minister announced security forces had seized two fishing boats, which authorities deemed to be suspected pirate vessels off the coast of the Maldives. The suspects had reportedly hoisted Somali flags on the
2017-106
MARTINIQUE: On 05 April, robbers boarded a sailing yacht berthed at the long main dock in Port de France, vicinity 14-36N 061-05W. An outboard motor fuel tank was reported stolen.
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MARTINIQUE: On 02 April, robbers boarded a sailing yacht berthed at the long main dock in Port de France, vicinity 14-36N 061-05W. An outboard motor fuel tank was reported stolen.
2017-108
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 01 April, a robber boarded a sailing yacht anchored in Charlestown Bay, vicinity 12-42N 061-20W. All yacht entrances were locked and equipment stowed inside, nothing was stolen.
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SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 28 March, two robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored in Charlestown Bay, vicinity 12-42N 061-20W. The yacht owner succeeded in scaring away the robbers and nothing was stolen. Report made to local authorities.
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ANGOLA: On 07 April, duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier anchored near position 05-52S 013-02E, Congo River, noticed six robbers on the forecastle and informed the duty officer on the bridge. Alarm was raised and ships whistle sounded.
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GULF OF ADEN: On 08 April, a suspicious skiff with three persons on board approached an underway tanker near position 14-09N 051-37E, approximately 140 nm northwest of Socotra Island. Alarm was raised, crew alerted and onboard security guard showed weapo
2017-112
ARABIAN SEA: On 14 April at 0652Z a vessel was approached by pirates in 15-55.5N 052-20.7E. The small vessel had six to seven persons on board who fired shots and attempted to board the vessel several times but failed. The small boat deaparted the area a
2018-24
NIGERIA: On 27 January a vessel was approached by in 06-18N 003-20E.
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BANGLADESH: On 30 January at 2200Z a vessel was boarded in 21-48N 091-48E at the Kutubdia anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the anchored bulk carrier. They threatened the duty AB, who managed to escape and raise the alarm. Seeing the aler
2018-26
NIGERIA: On 24 January, a bulk carrier was attacked by two speed boats with 2 to 3 armed men in each boat in vicinity 03-39N 006-37E, 40 nm south of Bonny Fairway Buoy. The speed boats approached the ship on the starboard beam and fired towards the vesse
2018-27
GUINEA: On 23 January, two persons attempted to board a cargo vessel near position 09-30N 013-43W, Conakry Port Terminal. They were spotted trying to climb up ship's line. The alarm was raised. Both jumped back in the water and swam away from the ship.
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NIGERIA: On 05 January, a duty crewman onboard a tanker carrying out STS operations in vicinity  06-17N 003-19E, around 6.24 nm south of Lagos, spotted two robbers near the forecastle. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew's alertness,
2018-29
GULF OF ADEN: On 21 January, the bulk carrier NACC VALBELLA was headed from the Suez Canal to Cebu, in the Philippines, when the ship was attacked. The incident occurred 90 miles southeast of the Yemeni port of Mukalla in the Gulf of Aden, in vicinity 13
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GULF OF ADEN: On 20 January, a small boat made a suspicious approach against a Panama-flagged merchant vessel under escort by a Chinese Navy frigate. The naval vessel fired warning flares and positioned itself for further action against the small boat, f
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VIETNAM: On 01 January, a robber boarded an anchored vessel during cargo operations in vicinity 20-57N 107-19E, Cam Pha Loading Anchorage, and escape with stolen ship properties. The theft was noticed by crew on routine rounds.
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PUERTO RICO: On 13 March, a dinghy and outboard motor were stolen from a sailing yacht anchored in  Vieques, vicinity 18-07N 065-25W. The outboard was removed and the dinghy set adrift. Dinghy ended up beating against the rocks and was found unsalvageabl
2017-70
ST LUCIA: On 12 March, thieves boarded an unlocked yacht anchored in Soufriere, vicinity 13-51N 061-03W, while crew was ashore for the evening. Cash, cellphones and computers were taken. A report was made to the police.
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NIGERIA: On 10 March a speed boat carrying armed men attacked and attempted to board LNG tanker LA MANCHA KNUTSEN near position 03-03N 006-57E, approximately 90 nm south of Port Harcourt. When the attack started, vessel activated its security alert syste
2017-72
NIGERIA: On 08 March, the bulk carrier SOFIA was near position 03-20N 004-29E 120 nm southwest of Brass, Bayelsa State while en route from Lagos to Owendo Anchorage, Libreville, Gabon when seven armed persons in a skiff approached and fired upon the ship
2017-73
YEMEN: On 10 March, a Yemen Coast Guard vessel struck a mine in waters of the southern Red Sea, in vicinity 13-46N 042-13E, killing eight sailors and wounding eight others, including the vessel's captain.
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NIGERIA: On 16 November at 0945Z a tanker was approached by a speed boat with seven persons on board in 03-30.6N 006-45.9E. As the boat closed to 300 meters, the tanker performed evasive maneuvers to escape the vessel.
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DUKE
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:03 AM  On 15 December, six heavily armed pirates boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker DUKE  underway near position 04:23.59N - 002:03.15E, 113 NM southeast of Lome, Togo. They kidnapped 20 of the 21 crew members a
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NIGERIA: On 16 November, pirates kidnapped five Ghanaian crewmembers from the underway Ghana-flagged general cargo vessel AM DELTA approximately 44 NM south of Brass, Nigeria near position 03-32N – 003-38E. The pirates also destroyed navigation and com
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Boarding
General cargo
19-10-2021 1809 UTC  POSN - 01-15N 104-11E - SINGAPORE STRAITS. FIVE UNAUTHORISED PERSONS BOARDED A GENERAL CARGO SHIP UNDERWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE ENGINE ROOM. ALERT CREW NOTICED THE ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN AND RAISED THE ALARM RESULTING IN THE PERSON
2022-26
Suspicious group onboard a trawler
BANGLADESH: On 15 January, at 0000 local time, members of the Bangladesh Police Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested six suspected pirates armed with guns onboard a trawler in the Maheshkhali channel in the Bay of Bengal. Acting on a tip-off, members of
2021-237
Attempted robbery
PERU: On 26 September at 1855 local time, six robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored in Callao Anchorage, near position 12-01S 077-11W. A duty crewman on routine rounds saw the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers threatened the crewman with knives
2021-285
Liberia-flagged bulk carrier MP THE HIGHTOWER
MALAYSIA: On 22 November, at 0033 local time, two robbers boarded the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier MP THE HIGHTOWER while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-16N 104-13E. A duty crewman spotted the robbers and rai
2022-89
Military activity
Hong Kong-flagged container ship JOSEPH SCHULTE
UKRAINE: (Late Reporting) Prior to 9 March, crew members were evacuated from the Hong Kong-flagged container ship JOSEPH SCHULTE berthed at the Brooklyn-Kyiv container terminal. According to press reports, the evacuation was facilitated by multiple embas
2020-55
Four persons kidnapped
Greece-flagged ELKA ARISTOTLE
Pirates boarded Greece-flagged tanker ELKA ARISTOTLE 9 NM south of Lome, Togo.  Pirates kidnapped two Filipinos, one Greek, and one Georgian.  One security guard was shot and wounded in the attack.
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ROBBERY
On 14 June, robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored near position 102:10N - 107:03E, Vung Tau Anchorage. They stole ship's property and escaped unseen. The crew discovered the robbery while transiting to their next port.
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INDIA: On 26 June, at 23:40 local time, a robber managed to board an anchored supply vessel at Kakinada Anchorage. A robber was sighted by the duty crew at the main deck aft rope store. The alarm was raised, and the robber escaped upon being noticed with
2022-27
VENEZUELA: On 25 January, at 0210 local time, a robbery occurred on a bulk carrier anchored at Guanta Anchorage, near position 10-16N 064-35W. Two robbers were spotted onboard, the alarm was raised, and the crew were mustered. The perpetrators escaped wi
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Catamaran at anchor
SAINT MARTIN: On 5 January, robbers boarded an anchored catamaran in Marigot Bay while the crew was asleep. They stole personal electronics, a laptop, binoculars, a search light, sunglasses, a wallet with cash and credit cards, as well as a backpack with
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GHANA: On 26 December, a robber boarded a cargo vessel in Takoradi Anchorage, near position 04-53N 001-41W. When the Duty Officer noticed the robber on the forecastle and raised the alarm, the robber fled with ship’s property.
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On 4 April, eight armed individuals in a boat approached a pipe-laying vessel at high speed 13 NM northwest of Puerto de Dos Bocas, State of Tabasco in position 18:37N - 093:19W. The crew sounded the alarm, locked down the accommodation area, and mustere
2020-118
ON 13.06.2019 AT POSITION 25:25.1N - 057:37E AROUND 14NM SOUTH OF IRANIAN COAST: TWO TANKERS IN A CLOSE VICINITY REPORTED EXPLOSION CAUSING DAMAGE AND FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE EXPLOSION IS DUE TO A BOMB/PROJECTILE MINE OR SIMILAR OBJECT. SHIPS ARE ADVISED
2021-154
On 2 June, at 00:37 local time, four robbers armed with knives were sighted by the chief engineer in the steering gear room of a bulk carrier while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme near position 01:16N –
2021-235
Cyprus-flagged bulk carrier ASIA GRAECO
MALAYSIA: On 18 September at 0240 local time, five robbers boarded the Cyprus-flagged bulk carrier ASIA GRAECO underway in the east-bound traffic separation scheme of the Singapore Strait, near position 01-17N 104-19E. A search was conducted, but the int
2020-127
On 15 April at 0527LT, six robbers in a fishing boat came alongside and attempted to climb on to an anchored tanker within the Takoradi Anchorage at 04:54N - 001:41 W. The robbers attempted to board at the forecastle using a grappling hock. When the crew
2021-14
container ship
On 4 February, a container ship was approached while underway approximately 63 NM southwest of Bonny, Nigeria, near position 03:31 N �?? 006:31E. One speedboat with up to seven persons onboard came to within 1 NM of the container ship before aborting t
2020-82
AKIJ GLOBE
On 20 December, the crew of the Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier AKIJ GLOBE spotted five robbers in the engine room while underway in the Singapore Strait. When the crew raised the alarm, the robbers fled in a boat with stolen engine and generator spares
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MAERSK REGENSBURG
On 25 May at 0545LT, a robber boarded the anchored Hong Kong-flagged container ship MAERSK REGENSBURG at Banana Anchorage at 06:01S - 012:20E. The duty crewmen raised the alarm when the robber was spotted removing a lashing from the deck. After being det
2020-166
Three robbers boarded bulk carrier
Three robbers boarded, via the hawse pipe, a bulk carrier anchored in Callao, Peru.  The robbers tied up a duty crewman, took his radio, watch and flashlight and entered the forecastle storeroom.  The duty crewman managed to escape and raised the alarm r
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HAITI: On 23 November, at 0100 local time, three robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded a container ship while drifting in the vicinity of the Lafiteau pilot station, near position 18-40N 072-23W, approximately 8 NM north of Port au Prince. The robb
2020-20
HORIZON MARU
On 21 January, Indonesian tanker HORIZON MARU was boarded by four men armed with sharp weapons in Kabil waters, eastern Batam Island, Indonesia. The crew managed to fight robbers off, and in the process capture one of the perpetrators. One crewman suffer
2020-164
Robbers boarded a barge
Barge being towed by tug
Two robbers boarded a barge loaded with containers being towed by Malaysia-flagged tug HARBOUR LIBRA 2.2 NM northwest of Pulau Nongsa, Indonesia, in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait.  The robbers fled afte
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MALAYSIA: On 30 November, robbers boarded an underway bulk carrier undetected in the Singapore Strait, near position 01:-19N 104-21E and stole some engine parts. The vessel is continuing to her next port in China.
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NIGERIA: On 4 October, gunmen kidnapped two policemen from the Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The victims were reportedly abducted from a passenger boat they had boarded at Ngo.
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RED SEA: On 3 May, a vessel reported a suspicious approach approximately 60 NM west of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, near position 15-04N 041-56E. The vessel was approached by two small crafts with six people onboard and came to within 15 meters of the vessel. All
2021-148
Singapore-flagged bulk carrier CAPE LILY
INDONESIA: On 5 June, at 01:30 local time, three robbers managed to board the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier CAPE LILY while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme near position 01:16N – 104:14E. The robbers we
2021-56
MALAYSIA: On 19 November, three robbers boarded an underway tanker in the Singapore Strait near position 01-16N – 104-15E. Nothing was stolen during the boarding.
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On 3 March, a concentration of fishing vessels, some unmanned, were reported in the vicinity of 14:18N - 052:29E, near Point Bravo of the IRTC.
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Singapore-flagged container ship TAMPA TRADER
HAITI: On 17 February, at 1840 local time, three robbers armed with guns and machetes boarded the Singapore-flagged container ship TAMPA TRADER anchored at Port Lafito pilot boarding station, near position 18-40N 072-23W. The roving duty crew discovered
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Panama-flagged tanker EVERRICH 7
INDONESIA: On 14 October, robbers boarded the Panama-flagged tanker EVERRICH 7 while the vessel was underway at 2352 local time in the eastbound lane of the TSS, near position 01-15N 104-03E. The robbers managed to board the vessel unnoticed, but were un
2022-18
Liberia-flagged tanker BLUE SEA
INDONESIA: On 8 January, at 0320 local time, four robbers, one armed with a long knife, boarded underway Liberia-flagged tanker BLUE SEA in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-16N 104-16E. The robbers were sighted in the engi
2020-110
Vessel fired on from shore
Survey vessel
Unidentified assailants fired on a survey vessel from shore at 1845 local time during an operation off Mayyun Island in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
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Panama-flagged bulk carrier NAMURA QUEEN
UKRAINE: On 25 February, the Panama-flagged bulk carrier NAMURA QUEEN was hit by a rocket while in the anchorage area of Yuzhniy port. According to press reports, the vessel was on its way to the port when its superstructure was hit inflicting serious da
2021-106
PANTAZIS L
On 11 April, four robbers armed with knives boarded the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier PANTAZIS L approximately 5.3 NM southeast of Kampong Sungai Buntu, Malaysia, in the eastern section of the singapore Strait, near position 01:16N — 104:14E at 01:15 lo
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Bulk carrier at anchor
HAITI: On 4 January, the duty officer onboard a bulk carrier anchored in Port au Prince noticed a suspicious echo on the radar and asked the security patrol to investigate. The security patrol noticed a boat with six robbers, armed with a gun, boarding t
2020-285
On 26 September, robbers armed with guns boarded a container ship under pilotage near position 02:26S - 080:02W, Guayaquil. Ship's master raised the alarm, activated the Ship Security Alert System and mustered the crew. Despite the continuous alarm and s
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LNG LUKOJA
On 28 December, pirates attacked the Bermuda-flagged tanker LNG LUKOJA in Gulf of Guinea 70 NM northwest of Sao Tome, while en route to Bonny, Nigeria. The tanker crew managed to avoid a pirate boarding through evasive maneuvering. The Nigerian naval ves
2022-62
Panama-flagged tanker DAISY 2
INDONESIA: On 2 March, at 0530 local time, six unauthorized personnel boarded the Panama-flagged tanker DAISY 2 while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-14N 104-00E. The six perpetrato
2020-75
On 19 December, a merchant vessel reported a possible mothership towing a skiff near position 03:00N - 003:53E, 150 NM southwest of Brass Nigeria.
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Tanker underway
Six persons in two speed boats approached a tanker underway 3.6 NM southwest of Singapore.  Duty crewmen noticed persons attempting to board the tanker and raised the alarm.  Master increased the speed and took evasive maneuvers resulting in the persons
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INDONESIA: On 6 October, three robbers boarded a tanker underway at 0230 local time in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme, near position 01-15N 104-06E. The alarm was raised and the ship was searched. The robbers had esc
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GHANA: On 4 June, a wooden boat with ten people onboard approached an underway tanker in position 05:28N – 000:46E at 10:40 local time, approximately 46 NM east-southeast of Tema. The boat was signaling distress and requesting the ship to reduce speed.
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Hong Kong-flagged container ship MOUNT BUTLER
PHILIPPINES: On 22 June, at 03:40 local time, robbers boarded the Hong Kong-flagged container ship MOUNT BUTLER anchored at Manila Anchorage near position 14:34N – 120:55E. The robbers stole items from the ship’s stores and escaped undetected. The th
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SAO TOME and PRINCIPE: On 11 September at 0820 local time, a merchant tanker reported a suspicious approach approximately 28 NM east of Sao Tome, near position 00-08N 007-11E. The tanker initially spotted seven skiffs. Then three skiffs approached the ve
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Berthed bulk carrier
BRAZIL: On 13 January, robbers boarded a bulk carrier berthed at Santana Port, near position 00-04S 051-10W. The robbery was discovered by duty crew on routine rounds. The robbers were able to board the bulk carrier, steal ship's property, and escape und
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On 3 June, five robbers armed with a machete and knives boarded an anchored tanker in the Port au Prince Anchorage area near position 18:35N - 072:33W. When a crew member detected the robbers, he raised the alarm. The robbers subsequently fled with ship
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Robbers aboard vessel
Malta-flagged bulk carrier CANO
Watchkeepers onboard Malta-flagged bulk carrier CANO at Callao, Peru Anchorage observed movement on the forecastle and notified the duty officer.  The duty officer observed two robbers stealing a mooring line.  When the duty officer raised the alarm, the
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SURAYA AKI
On 31 January, two robbers boarded the Bahamas-flagged LNG tanker SURAYA AKI while anchored in Belawan Anchorage, near position 03:56N �?? 098:45E. Both the shipping company and the Belawan Vessel Traffic Information System were informed and all crew r
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BANGLADESH: On 27 April, Bangladesh Coast Guard personnel rescued 30 Rohingya refugees adrift in the Bay of Bengal for two days following a pirate attack. A Bangladesh Coast Guard spokesman stated that the boat departed from near the camps in Bangladesh'
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Tug MTS VANTAGE and barge BM 2021
INDONESIA: On 12 November, one robber boarded the Australia-flagged barge BM 2021, under tow by the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged tug MTS VANTAGE, in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-
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Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier BANGLAR SAMRIDDHI
UKRAINE: (Update) On 3 March, the Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier BANGLAR SAMRIDDHI was abandoned at Olvia Anchorage, Mykolaiv port area. Missiles struck the ship on 2 March, which caused a fire onboard and inflicted serious damage to the vessel’s brid
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VEMAHOPE
On 30 April at 1940UTC, pirates in a speedboat approached and boarded the Panama-flagged product tanker VEMAHOPE 150 NM southwest of Brass at 03:30N - 003:49E. The pirates kidnapped 10 of the 14 crew members before escaping. A Nigerian Navy Security Vess
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QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:03 AM   On 12 September, the Cyprus-flagged dredger QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS was attacked by  fishermen and activists as the ship moved to her new working site in the waters of Takalar Regency, southernmost Sulawesi. The protest
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Panama-flagged bulk carrier ISABELLA M
SOUTH AFRICA: On 2 February, at 2115 local time, a robbery occurred on the Panama-flagged bulk carrier ISABELLA M while berthed at the port of Durban, near position 29-52S 031-02E. The robbers stole crew’s valuables and belongings and escaped unnoticed
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On 28 March, two robbers attempted to board a bulk carrier in Monrovia Anchorage, near position 06:20N — 010:52W. When port security spotted robbers trying to board the vessel, they raised the alarm. The robbers subsequently jumped into the water. No i
2020-239
On 1 August, robbers attempted to board a tanker berthed at the Apapa new oil jetty in Lagos at 06:27.3N - 003:22.3E. A duty crew member raised the alarm after spotting five robbers attempting to board by pushing the barbed wire up on the seaward side of
2021-110
On 30 March, robbers boarded a barge under tow by a tugboat in the Singapore Strait near position 01:12N — 103:31E. Robbers in two boats came alongside the barge, stole an attached buoy, and headed towards Tanjung Pelepas. The master reported the incid
2020-303
On 29 September, robbers boarded a tanker anchored near position 01:31N - 104:49E, 22 NM northeast of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan. The robbers were able to board undetected and steal ship's properties. The theft was discovered when the duty crew on rou
2020-111
Unauthorized person boarded
Ann alert crewmember onboard a bulk carrier anchored near Nacala Outer Anchorage, Mozambique, noticed an unauthorized person on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm.  Crew mustered and a search was carried out.  Seeing the alerted crew, the person es
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Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier SEACON 8
INDONESIA: On 19 December, at 0020 local time, four robbers boarded the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier SEACON 8 underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-14N 104-03E. The alarm was raised, an
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Five Armed robbers
, SINGAPORE STRAITS. DECK CREW ON ROUTINE ROUNDS ONBOARD THE BULK CARRIRE UNDERWAY IN THE SINGAPORE TSS SPOTTED FIVE ARMED ROBBERS ON THE AFT DECK. ALARM RAISED, SSAS ACTIVATED AND PA ANNOUNCEMENT MADE RESULTING IN THE ROBBERS ESCAPING WITHOUT STEALING A
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: On 22 March, a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz reported a suspicious approach by one small grey boat with 3 persons onboard wearing masks. The approach occurred approximately 21 NM north of Mina Saqr near position 26-20N 056-
2020-86
On 20 January, an unknown number of heavily armed pirates boarded a yacht and shot a civilian dead near the coast of Cauca Department in the Pacific Ocean. According to navy officers, the pirates boarded the vessel, which was navigating toward Lopez de M
2020-64
Up to 10 armed men attacked a passenger boat transiting to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, kidnapping four immiration service officers.
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Singapore-flagged bulk carrier HANYANG
VIETNAM: On 30 October, the bosun onboard the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier HANYANG discovered that the padlock of masthouse No. I was broken while underway near position 10-45N - 106-43E, Ho Chi Minh City. Upon investigation, spares for the ship anchor
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RED SEA: On 18 September, a merchant ship underway in the southern Red Sea, near position 14-08N 043-06E, approximately 13 NM west of Mocha, Yemen, reported an approach by two suspicious boats. The vessel’s onboard armed security team displayed their w
2020-284
On 1 October, a container ship under pilotage near position 02:33S - 080:06W, Guayaquil river  passage, was boarded by robbers armed with guns. A crew member saw the robbers opening the containers on deck. The alarm was raised and all crew instructed to
2020-175
AMERBER II
On 3 May, 13 pirates in a skiff with three engines boarded the fishing trawlers AMERGER Il and AMERGER Vll northwest of Libreville, Gabon at 00:30N - 009:06E and 00:55N - 009:08E. The pirates kidnapped six fisherman, three from each trawler. Three of the
2020-89
On 1 February, two robbers in a boat boarded an anchored tanker near position 06:15N - 003:19E, Lagos Anchorage. They tried to seize a duty crewman on routine rounds, who managed to escape. When the crew raised the alarm, the robbers fled without stealin
2020-137
On 19 March at 2345 UTC, eight pirates in a boat attacked a merchant vessel approximately 22 NM from Douala at 03:40N - 009:25E. The pirates fled after exchanging fire with the security team.
2021-62
Robbery, kidnapping, killing
NIGERIA: On 30 November, criminals attacked and boarded a passenger boat transiting from Port Harcourt to Bonny, near Okrika, at position 04-43N — 007-01E. The criminals robbed the passengers and kidnapped two of the passengers before departing. The cr
2020-153
MONTE URBASA
On 3 March, the crude oil tanker MONTE URBASA reported being approached by unmanned skiffs in position 14:02N - 052:35E. The vessel applied Best Management Practice measures and the skiffs broke away. While the existence of unmanned skiffs has been confi
2020-29
robbery
On 19 January, two robbers armed with machetes boarded a tanker anchored near position 10:19N - 075:31W, Cartagena Anchorage. The alarm was raised and the crew was mustered. Upon seeing the crew's response, the robbers fled. The incident was reported to
2022-87
Vessel stolen
United States-flagged sailing vessel BLUE ROSE
US VIRGIN ISLANDS: On 5 March, at 0000 local time, the United States-flagged sailing vessel BLUE ROSE was stolen while berthed at St. John, Great Cruz Bay. The sailing vessel was unmanned and unlocked when it was stolen from the port. The incident was re
2020-132
On 25 March at 1630LT, an unidentified craft suspiciously followed a merchant vessel approximately 180 NM southwest of Brass at 02:27N - 00401 E.
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HORIZON MARIJ
On 21 January, four robbers boarded the Indonesian tanker HORIZON MARIJ in Kabil waters, eastern Batam Island, Indonesia. The crew managed to fight off the robbers and capture one of them in the process. One crewman suffered an injury to his face during
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Anchored Panama-flagged tanker SG FRIENDSHIP
MALAYSIA: On 28 October, a robber using a bamboo pole boarded the Panama-flagged tanker SG FRIENDSHIP anchored in the Dumai Anchorage at position 01-42N - 101-28E. The robber fled in a waiting boat with three individuals after being detected by a duty cr
2020-172
Five robbers boarded ship
Product tanker underway
Singapore Straits.  Five robbers boarded a product tanker underway. Second engineer noticed and shouted at the robbers. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and incident reported to Singapore VTS. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing a
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JIAN FA
8:03 AM  On 20 December, an unknown number of robbers boarded the Panama-flagged bulk carrier JIAN FA while underway in the Singapore Strait bound for China. A subsequent search revealed nothing was stolen during the boarding. The vessel informed Singapo
2021-111
AFRICAN QUEEN
On 25 March, five robbers boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier AFRICAN QUEEN underway 6.1 NM northwest of Tanjung Pergram, Bintan Island, near position 01:17 N — 104:18E. Master raised the alarm, crew mustered, and a search was carried out
2020-22
On 21 February, the duty officer onboard a container ship underway near position 02:49N - 004:40E, approximately 130 NM southwest of Brass, Nigeria, noticed a speed boat approaching at high speed. They raised the alarm, increased speed, all non-essential
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Attempted boarding
ASTRO PERSEUS
INDONESIA: On 9 May, five robbers attempted to board the underway Greece-flagged tanker ASTRO PERSEUS in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme, near position 01-14N 104-02E. A search of the ship was conducted, which confirm
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Two underway passenger boats
NIGERIA: On 5 January, local media sources reported that two underway passenger boats were boarded by robbers in the Bonny waterways, Rivers State, near position 04-30N 007-16E. The robbers forced the passengers to jump overboard before escaping with the
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INDONESIA: On 7 December, at 1925 local time, robbers boarded an underway barge towed by the Malaysia-flagged tug boat DANUM 53 in the Phillip Channel along the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-03N
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Anchored tanker PUFFIN PACIFIC
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: On 29 July, two robbers boarded the Singapore-flagged tanker PUFFIN PACIFIC anchored in Rabaul Anchorage, near position 04-15S 152-11E. The robbers were able to board the tanker and enter the accommodation area through a door on the sta
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VINALINES MIGHTY
On 30 December, three pirates attacked and boarded Vietnam-flagged bulk carrier VINALINES MIGHTY approximately 150 NM northwest of Sao Tome. All crew are safe.
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Bulk carrier NORD PENGUIN
INDIA: On 13 July, robbers managed to board a Singapore-flagged bulk carrier NORD PENGUIN unnoticed while berthed at Haldia port near position 22-02N 088-05E. The duty crew in the engine noticed the padlock of the entrance door to the engine room broken
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offshore supply vessel
IVORY COAST: On 8 December, a number of robbers boarded an offshore supply vessel from the port side while it was berthed at Lagune Ebrie, Abidjan Port, near position 05-19N 004-01W. The robbers stole a mooring rope and a pump before escaping in a small
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Five robbers in a wooden boat attempted to board
ANGOLA: On 26 October, five robbers in a wooden boat came alongside an offshore supply vessel anchored in the Luanda Anchorage at position 08-44S - 013-17E and attempted to board the vessel. When the duty officer noticed one of the robbers attempting to
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Five robbers boarded tanker
Greece-flagged tanker HIRADO
Five robbers boarded the Greece-flagged tanker HIRADO 4.1 NM northeast of Pulau Cula.  They were spotted in the engine room.  Alarm was raised and the robbers escaped.  The ship was searched and nothing was stolen.
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On 4 October, robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored near position 17:05N - 082:38E, Kakinada Anchorage. A duty crewman saw one robber onboard the bulk carrier, and the alarm was raised. This resulted in the robber escaping. A search of the vessel was c
2020-8
DUTY LOOKOUT ONBOARD THE BRIDGE OF A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY NOTICED FOUR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS NEAR THE ACCOMMODATION BLOCK. ALARM RAISED, CREW MUSTERED AND SINGAPORE VTIS NOTIFIED. HEARING THE ALERTED CREW THE UNAUTHORISED PERSONS ESCAPED. THE SINGAPORE C
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INDONESIA: On 30 June, at 00:40 local time, four robbers boarded the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier J MARE underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS near position 01:17N – 104:16E. The robbers were spotted in the engine room. After threa
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Panama-flagged bulk carrier PENTA
INDONESIA: On 2 March, at 0230 local time, four robbers armed with an axe and an iron bar boarded the underway Panama-flagged bulk carrier PENTA in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-14N 104-03E. The four perpetrators were s
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NIGERIA: On 19 January, a group of fishing boats were boarded and robbed while fishing at the Brass River entrance, Bayelsa State, near position 04-15N 006-15E. The robbers stole the outboard engines from the fishing boats and then escaped. The crew of t
2020-243
GLOBAL PHENIX
On 8 July, five individuals in a small boat attempted to come alongside and board the Panamaflagged LPG tanker GLOBAL PHENIX approximately 23 NM southeast of Natuna Island in vicinity of 03:27.5N - 108:40.9E. The ship initiated evasive maneuvers while cr
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South Korea-flagged bulk carrier CH DORIS
INDONESIA: On 1 December, at 0038 local time, four robbers boarded South Korea-flagged bulk carrier CH DORIS underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-14N 104-03E. The master reported the inc
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On 7 January, robbers in a small boat boarded a barge anchored near position 21:23N - 072:17 E, Alang Anchorage. The robbers stole scrap metal and escaped. The master reported the incident to the local authorities, who managed to apprehend the thieves.
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rcgs resolute
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:03 AM  On 30 March shortly after midnight, the Venezuela Coast Guard patrol ship NAIGUAT�? approached and  contacted the Portugal-flagged cruise ship RCGS RESOLUTE via radio questioning its intentions. At the time, RCGS RESOLU
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Liberia-flagged heavy lift ship ZHEN HUA 7
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE: On 13 November, pirates kidnapped 14 Chinese crewmembers from the Liberia-flagged heavy lift ship ZHEN HUA 7 approximately 80 NM northeast of Sao Tome near position 01-11N – 005-33E. The ship was drifting at the time of the board
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Protesting
Two tankers underway
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: On 20 March, a group of protesters onboard small boats circled two tankers, the Greece flagged MINERVA VIRGO and the Liberia-flagged CONFIDENCE, on their way to the anchorage area of Ambrose Bay, New York. According to press rep
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Single-handed yacht
VENEZUELA: On 15 September, a single-handed yacht on passage from Curacao to Brazil was boarded by Spanish-speaking pirates about 13 NM north of the Paria Peninsula, near position 10-58N 062-38W. Initially two open boats with multiple large, new outboard
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FOUR ROBBERS ARMED WITH KNIVES BOARDED A REEFER VESSEL. DUTY CREW SPOTTED THE ROBBERS AND RAISED THE ALARM. ALL CREW MUSTERED. SEEING THE CREW ALERTNESS, THE ROBBERS ESCAPED WITH SHIP'S SPARES. INCIDENT REPORTED TO VTIS.
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KOTA ANGGERIK
On 13 March at 2020LT, robbers boarded the Singapore-flagged container ship KOTA ANGGERIK while anchored at Belawan anchorage. The watchman on the forecastle detected one robber opening the bolts of the hawse pipe. Upon seeing the watchman and hearing th
2020-236
On 28 July, robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored at Macapa Anchorage #2 at 00:02.3N - 050:59.0W. The robbers managed to steal ship�??s stores undetected. The theft was later discovered during rounds by a duty crew member. The crew reported the incid
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3 robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier anchored in Callao. Robbers tied up a crewman and entered the forecastle storeroom. The crewman managed to escape and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers fled.
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Greece-flagged tanker MINERVA EVOPRI
NIGERIA: On 4 December, pirates in a skiff fired upon the Greece-flagged tanker MINERVA EVOPRI approximately 230 NM south of Lagos near position 02-34N 002-53E. The crew sounded the general alarm, activated fire pumps, increased speed, and conducted evas
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Singapore-flagged LPG Tanker EPIC BOLIVAR
BANGLADESH: On 25 November, three robbers boarded the Singapore-flagged LPG Tanker EPIC BOLIVAR anchored at Pussur River, Mongla, near position 22-23N 089-37E. When the duty watch raised the alarm, the robbers fled empty handed. The crew reported the inc
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On 14 January, a bulk carrier was approached by a skiff approximately 58 NM southwest of  Aden, Yemen, near position 12:06N �?? 044:25E. During the incident, the crew sounded the alarm and mustered. At a distance of 0.2 NM, the onboard security team id
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01.02.2021 AT 0800 UTC IN POSITION 14-50.3N 041-56.8E, RED SEA. WHILE UNDERWAY, A TANKER WAS APPROACHED BY FOUR WOODEN GREY HULLED SKIFFS. WEAPONS AND LADDER WERE SIGHTED. ALARM SOUNDED, CREW MUSTERED IN CITADEL, SSAS ACTIVATED AND TANKER INCREASED SPEED
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LIAN PENG YU 809
On 7 February, pirates hijacked the Gabon-flagged fishing vessel LIAN PENG YU 809 approximately 45 NM northeast of Pagalu Island. The ship was carrying a crew of 14 Chinese nationals. The Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade �?? Gulf of Guinea (MDAT-GoG
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INDONESIA: On 25 June, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 00-15.16S - 117-35.54E, Muara Berau Anchorage. The robbers broke into the bosun storeroom, stole ship's stores, and escaped unseen. The theft was noticed later by the duty AB o
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Liberia-flagged container ship ELA
PHILIPPINES: On 5 September at 0220LT, a robbery occurred on a Liberia-flagged container ship ELA anchored at the Manila Anchorage near position 14-35N - 120-52E. A duty crew on security rounds spotted a robber armed with a knife and wearing a mask hidin
2020-129
On 6 April at 1230LT, armed robbers from a speedboat boarded an underway passenger vessel 17 NM south of Port Harcourt near 04:28N - 007:03E. The robbers stole goods worth millions of Nigerian Naira. All passengers are safe.
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Boarding by three robbers
Cyprus-flagged bulk carrier EL MATADOR
INDONESIA: On 26 October, three robbers boarded the Cyprus-flagged bulk carrier EL MATADOR in the Singapore Strait near position 01-14N - 104-10E. The crew managed to lock the robbers in the engine room and notify the Indonesian Navy. However, when the I
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NAASHI
On 25 March, four robbers boarded the Panama-flagged jack up barge NAASHI in-tow by the tugboat BATELEUR. The barge was destined for dismantling at Alang Anchorage at 21 :24N - 072:20E. When the master raised the alarm, the robbers fled. The crew informe
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SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 6 October, robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme. The robbers boarded the vessel at some time between 00:00 and 06:00 local time, stole ship's spares, and esca
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NIGERIA: On 28 September, gunmen attacked and abducted four fishermen in Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The victims include three Ghanaians and one Nigerian. They were kidnapped in the vicinity of the Nigerian Navy FOB Base in the I
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SEAKING
On 8 February, crew onboard the drifting Bahamas-flagged tanker SEAKING saw a mother vessel launching a skiff with four persons, which approached the tanker at a high speed approximately 56 NM southwest of Sao Tome island. The master raised the alarm, in
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Anchored supply vessel
GABON: On 13 December, at 0200 local time, five robbers armed with automatic rifles boarded an anchored supply vessel in Owendo anchorage, near position 00-17N 009-30E. The alarm was raised, and the crew mustered and retreated to the citadel. The inciden
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DJIBLOHO
On 9 May at 0300LT, armed individuals in a speedboat boarded the Equatorial Guinea-flagged  research/survey vessel DJIBLOHO anchored at Luba anchorage at 03:28N - 008:33E. The armed individuals kidnapped three crew members, reportedly two Russians and on
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Robbers armed with knives
Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker FAIRCHEM S
INDONESIA: On 24 November, robbers armed with knives boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker FAIRCHEM SWORD, anchored at Dumai Anchorage near position 01-43N 101-29E. The robbers threatened the oiler on duty on routine rounds before fleeing w
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CONGO: On 4 January, robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship anchored at Pointe Noire North Anchorage, position 04-42S 011-44E. The alarm was sounded and all crew mustered in the citadel. The robbers stole ship's stores and escaped. The incide
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Panama-flagged vehicle carrier ARIES LEADER
PERU: On 12 March, at 2000 local time, robbers boarded the Panama-flagged vehicle carrier ARIES LEADER anchored at Callao Anchorage, near position 12-01S 077-12W. The robbers escaped unnoticed with stolen ship’s property.
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04.12.2020: 2300 UTC: POSN: 15-15.4N 051-56.0E, AROUND 14NM SE OF YEMEN COAST, YEMEN. UNKNOWN PERSONS IN TWO SPEED BOATS FIRED UPON A GENERAL CARGO SHIP UNDERWAY. ONE CREW INJURED.
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Liberia-flagged tanker SCF BALTICA
BELGIUM: On 20 March, a group of protesters onboard small boats swarmed the Liberia-flagged tanker SCF BALTICA while transiting to the port of Antwerp, near position 51-19N 004-19E. According to press reports environmental activists were protesting again
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Approached by skiff
commercial vessel
GULF OF ADEN: On 29 October, a skiff approached a commercial vessel approximately 33 NM northeast of Point Alpha, International Recommended Transit Corridor near position 12-00N - 045-32E. When the skiff approached to within 0.8 NM of the vessel the onbo
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Late on 21 December, a local landing craft was boarded by seven armed men near position 00:19N - 09:23E, Owendo Anchorage. The captain of the vessel was killed during the boarding.
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Military Activity
Three bulk carriers
UKRAINE: Prior to 12 March, crew members of three bulk carriers (Marshall Islands-flagged RIVA WIND, Cayman Islands-flagged PUMA, and Liberia-flagged POLAR STAR), berthed at the port of Odessa, were evacuated. According to press reports, the crew members
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On 21 April, MDAT-GoG reported that a suspicious vessel was sighted 165 NM south of Lagos, near position 03:41 N — 003:33E at 09:39 local time. Naval assets in the area reported that one small boat with eight persons and ladders onboard is suspected of
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ISTANBUL
On 24 December, pirates attacked the Malta-flagged tanker INSTANBUL near position 01:47 N - 004:28E, approximately 220 NM southwest of Bonny, Nigeria. The pirates tried to board the tanker twice, but failed due to the crew's evasive actions. Following th
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VANTAGE WAVE
On 29 January, three robbers armed with knives, boarded the Liberia-flagged general cargo ship VANTAGE WAVE approximately 5.8 NM northwest of Tanjung Pergam, Bintan Island, in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait, near position 01:16N �?? 104: 1
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ROWAYTON EAGLE
On 30 January, pirates boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier ROWAYTON EAGLE  approximately 200 NM southeast of Accra. The crew mustered in the citadel. After failing to breach the citadel, the pirates left. The vessel subsequently was joined
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Boarding by robbers
ANCHORED GENERAL CARGO SHIP
03.09.2020: 1935 UTC: POSN: 14-31.87N - 120-50.59E, MANILA OPL ANCHORAGE, PHILIPPINES. UNNOTICED, ROBBERS BOARDED AN ANCHORED GENERAL CARGO SHIP, STOLE SHIP'S STORES AND PROPERTIES AND ESCAPED . INCIDENT NOTICED DURING ROUTINE ROUNDS AND REPORTED TO THE
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Five armed robbers
Bulk carrier underway
Singapore Straits.  Five persons armed with knives and guns boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered into the engine room, took hostage two duty crew, threatened them and tied them up. The robbers stole engine spares and escaped. Incident reported t
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Ghana-flagged fishing vessel IRIS S
BENIN: On 31 May, two skiffs approached the Ghana-flagged fishing vessel IRIS S at 19:30 local time in position 04:33N - 002:23E, approximately 107 NM south of Cotonou, forcing it to stop. Seven armed pirates boarded the vessel and stayed onboard for abo
2020-63
Pirates attacked a tug boat
Pirates attacked a tug boat approximately 33 NM west of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.  The pirates have disembarked the ship.  An Equatorial Guinea Navy ship is in the vicinity of the vessel.  Investigations are on going.
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FSL NEW YORK
On 13 October, robbers boarded the Singapore-flagged chemical tanker FSL NEW YORK underway near position 01:16N �?? 104:15E, in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme. Upon spotting the robbers, the Master notified the Por
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Motor vessel
M/V ATTACKED IN 05-12N 002-35E AT 110119 UTC NOV 20
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On 20 April, a single skiff approached a container ship approximately 200 NM south of Lagos, Nigeria, near position 03:01 N — 003:16E at 18:58 local time. The skiff closed to within 0.5 NM of the vessel but was unable to carry out a boarding due to eva
2021-17
SEAFRONTIER
On 26 January, a skiff approached the Hong Kong-flagged tanker SEAFRONTIER approximately 163 NM southwest of Agbami oil field near position 01 :50N �?? 003:25E. The vessel was reportedly under a security escort when the approach occurred.
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GHANA: On 31 July, robbers approached a container ship anchored in Tema Anchorage, near position 05-35N 000-03E. The robbers were spotted by duty crew members, the alarm was raised, and the fire hoses were activated. These actions resulted in the robbers
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On 31 January, a second event occurred where robbers boarded a sailing yacht also anchored in Falmouth Harbour. The crew found the salon floor soaked in sea water and cash missing from the top of the chart table. No other items were taken. A police repor
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NIGERIA: On 22 October, pirates boarded a tanker 105 NM south of Lagos near position 04-38N - 003-28E. Once onboard, the pirates ransacked crew cabins and destroyed bridge equipment while the crew sheltered in the citadel. The Nigeria Navy responded to t
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HAFNIA PHOENIX
On 22 September, a skiff approached an underway Denmark-flagged tanker HAFNIA PHOENIX, 72 NM southeast of Takoradi near position 03:55N - 001:03W. The skiff came within half mile of the vessel and was seen with eight persons and a ladder onboard. The mas
2020-125
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:03 AM  On 8 April at 2230LT, eight armed robbers in two speedboats approached a container vessel underway in the river passage Guayaquil at approximately 02:34S - 080:06W. The robbers fired warning shots before boarding the vess
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On 12 January, four Chinese nationals abducted by pirates during a late December attack in waters off Owendo Port in Libreville, Gabon's capital, were rescued in Nigeria, the Chinese Consulate to Lagos confirmed. Four kidnapped Chinese crew working for t
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CURACAO TRADER
On 17 July at 1100 UTC, eight pirates armed with rifles boarded the Liberia-flagged chemical tanker CURACAO TRADER underway near position 02:57N - 002:46E, 223 NM south of Cotonou, Benin. They held all crewmen hostage, stole documents and valuable items,
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On 5 September at 021 5LT, a small boat with unidentified individuals onboard approached a berthed tanker at Shorelink Jetty, Port Harcourt, at position 04:46N - 007:OOE. The detailed naval security onboard directed the spotlight toward the approaching b
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on 31 August at 0810LT, two skiffs approached an underway Singapore-flagged tanker 26.5 NM southeast of Perim Island, near the Bab el Mandeb Strait at position 12:26N - 043:46E. The skiffs with six persons onboard came to within 300 meters when the vesse
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ANGOLA: On 8 February, at 0415 local time, a robbery occurred on a tanker anchored at Luanda Anchorage, near position 08-44S 013-18E. The robbers boarded the vessel by climbing through the anchor chain and escaped unnoticed with stolen ship’s property.
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Three robbers boarded tanker
Three robbers boarded tanker.  Alarm was raised and crew mustered.  Seeing alerted crew, robbers were unable to steal anything and escaped  in their boat.
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Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier ARCH GABRIEL
GULF OF GUINEA: On 3 April, at 1848 local time, an unknown number of pirates boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier ARCH GABRIEL while underway approximately 275 NM south of Lome, Togo, near position 01-31N 001-30E. After alerting the authorit
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INDIA: On 22 March, six fishermen from Tamil Nadu were injured when a group of robbers in two speed boats boarded their fishing boat and ransacked it. The robbers stole their catch, personal electronics and GPS equipment before fleeing. (
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Anchored yacht
PANAMA: On 12 November, a yacht anchored at Isla Naranjo Bajo, about 10 NM east of Colon, was approached late in the evening by three men in a local panga who threatened the yacht’s crew. The panga came alongside, and it was apparent two of the three m
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INDONESIA: On 14 December, four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier berthed in Lubuk Guang Port, Dumai. They took the duty officer hostage and tied him up. The robbers stole ship's stores and spare parts, and released the duty officer before
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STI BOSPHORUS
On 5 March at 0730 UTC, a skiff with as many as 10 persons approached product tanker STI BOSPHORUS at position 05:211N - 001:31E, 50 NM south of Lome. The tanker took evasive maneuvers, increased speed, and activated fire hoses. The skiff approached less
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INDONESIA: On 28 August, two robbers boarded a tanker while anchored in Belawan Anchorage, near position 03-47N 098-42E. The robbers stole items of ship's property and escape unnoticed. The theft was discovered by duty crew once the tanker had departed a
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Singapore-flagged chemical tanker OCEAN MORAY
On 8 July, at 02:18 local time, two robbers armed with a knife and a rod boarded the Singapore-flagged chemical tanker OCEAN MORAY anchored at Belawan Anchorage near position 03:55N – 098:44E. It was suspected that the robbers boarded through the hawse
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Yacht at anchor
Eight armed men boarded a yacht anchored in Bahia Nombre de Dios, Panama.  They restrained and robbed the five person crew and escaped.  Three crew were able to remove their restraints, went to Linton Bay Marina, and made reports to the police, Coast Gua
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SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE: On 23 April, pirates boarded a container ship underway approximately 132 NM northwest of Neves, Sao Tome and Principe, near position 01-27N 004-38E. Alarm was raised and all crew mustered in the citadel. Owners and authorities were
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NEWARK
S: On 20 July, robbers boarded the Liberia-flagged container ship NEWARK anchored in Manilla Bay at 14:32.6N -120:55.1E. The robbers broke into the paint store and bosun store and stole numerous items, including paint, welding machines, electrical drills
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Malta-flagged tanker DAVIDE B
NIGERIA: On 11 March, pirates boarded the Malta-flagged tanker DAVIDE B approximately 227 NM southwest of Lagos near position 02-47N  002-35E. The pirates escaped with 15 kidnapped crewmembers.
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On 27 February at approximately 1630 UTC, four robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway in the Singapore Straits at 01:10N - 103:25E. When the duty lookout noticed the robbers near the accommodation block, the alarm was raised, crew mustered and the Singa
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PANAMA: On between 3 and 5 July, a sailing yacht moored off Linton Bay Marina near position 09:36N – 079:34W was boarded. The robbers came prepared with tools and broke the door of the well locked yacht. The stolen items include a 15HP Yamaha outboard,
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Group of fishing vessels
NIGERIA: On 8 February, a group of fishing boats were attacked while fishing in the vicinity of Brass Island, Bayelsa State, near position 04-15N 006-12E. According to press reports, and as narrated by one of the survivors, an unknown number of perpetrat
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ANGOLA: On 12 November, robbers boarded an anchored supply vessel at Soyo Anchorage Area, near position 06:04S – 012:18E. The robbers boarded the vessel, stole mooring ropes, and escaped without being spotted. All crew were reported safe.
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Two High-speed boats
AROUND 12NM NW OF TAWI-TAWI ISLAND, PHILIPPINES. TWO SUSPICIOUS HIGH-SPEED BOATS APPROACHED A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY. MASTER RAISED THE ALARM, CREW MUSTERED AND ACTIVATED PRESSURIZED FIRE HOSES. PHILIPPINES NAVY HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY VHF RADIO. THE SUSPIC
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INDONESIA: On 24 November, robbers boarded a container ship anchored in Jakarta anchorage, near position 06-01S 106-54E. The robbers stole engine spares before escaping unnoticed.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: On 5 February, at 1445 local time, an attempted boarding occurred on an anchored tanker at Khor Fakkan Anchorage, approximately 9 NM east of the port, near position 25-20N 056-32E. A small boat with two people onboard wearing diving
2020-97
NIKINSKY
On 13 December, several persons attempted to board the Singapore-flagged LPG tanker NIKINSKY near position 36:45N - 003:04E, Port Of Algiers. The vessel was undergoing cargo operations when the duty officer onboard the ship noticed three individuals atte
2020-133
On 25 March at 1005 UTC, seven pirates in a black speedboat attempted to board a bulk carrier in position 03:07 N - 005:35E approximately 75 NM southwest of Brass Nigeria. Master activated SSAS alert, increased speed, and commenced evasive maneuvers whic
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On 13 April, three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker in Callao Anchorage, near position 12:00S — 077:12W at 19:40 local time. Two robbers assaulted a duty crewman on routine rounds. The alarm was raised and the crew was mustered.
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MAERSK TEMA
On 16 February, Nigerian soldiers torched more than 20 homes in a community in the oil-rich Niger Delta after "suspected pirates" killed six people, security sources and residents said. Gunmen reportedly attacked a gunboat escorting a vessel in the volat
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On 28 July at 2310LT, two robbers boarded a bulk carrier that was drifting 3 NM northwest of Carrefour at 18:35.9N - 072:27.2W. The robbers confronted and threatened a duty crew member on routine rounds. When the alarm was raised, the robbers fled in a w
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RUSSIAN WARSHIP
CHINESE CARGO VESSEL
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, a
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HAITI: On 10 December, at 2008 local time, three armed robbers were able to board a bulk carrier using a hook attached to a bamboo pole while berthed in Port Au Prince, near position 18-34N 072-20W. The robbers lowered mooring rope to a small boat alongs
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Bulk carrier MAESTRO DIAMOND
HAITI: On 15 July, at 2130 local time, five robbers armed with firearms and knives boarded an anchored Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier MAESTRO DIAMOND, using long ladders, at Port Au Prince Anchorage near position 18-34N 072-24W. The crew raised th
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COLOMBIA: On 24 March, robbers boarded a tanker at Cartagena Alpha Anchorage, near position 10-19N 075-31W. While on routine rounds, a duty crewman spotted three robbers armed with knives. The alarm was raised, and an emergency broadcast was made to the
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ANGOLA: On 29 November, robbers boarded an anchored supply vessel at Luanda Anchorage, near position 08-46S — 013-15E. A video surveillance recording detected two robbers boarding and stealing diving equipment before departing.
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BOARDING
8:03 AM   On 13 June at 0325LT, robbers were able to board a container ship and escape unnoticed at  Manila Anchorage near position 14:35N �?? 1 20:51 IE. As the vessel was heaving the anchor, a duty crew member spotted a set of bolt cutters near the b
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Anchored utility vessel
PHILIPPINES: On 17 November, robbers boarded a utility vessel anchored in Batangas Bay, near position 13-44N 121-02E. During routine rounds, a duty crewman noticed that the padlock to the boson store room had been broken. Upon searching the store room, t
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Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker WESLEY
On 7 November, seven armed pirates in a speedboat chased the Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker WESLEY underway near position 03-35N — 004-36E, 87 NM southwest of Bayelsa. The pirates came to within 250 meters. The crew retreated to the citadel wh
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NIGERIA: On 26 May, a robber boarded a cargo vessel berthed at Onne Port at 0420 local time near position 04-41N 007-09E. The robber escaped in a canoe after the duty watchman raised the alarm. Following the incident, security personnel and the Nigerian
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IONNA L
On 17 April, four robbers boarded the Isle of Man-flagged bulk carrier IONNA L underway in the eastbound lane of the TSS in the Singapore Strait, 6.8 NM northwest of Bintan Island, near position 1:16N — 104:14E at 05:00 local time. The robbers boarded
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ARMED ROBBERY
OCEAN LEADER
On 17 May at 0400LT, robbers boarded the Singapore-flagged tanker OCEAN LEADER anchored in the Tanjung Uban Anchorage near position 01:05N - 104:10E. When the duty crew spotted three robbers with knives, they raised the alarm and the crew mustered. Upon
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Greece-flagged tanker AEGEAN ANGEL
INDONESIA: On 28 October, at 0110 local time, three robbers boarded the Greece-flagged tanker AEGEAN ANGEL while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-16N 104-19E. The padlock to the steering room was found broken b
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NIGERIA: On 10 August, possible pirates attacked a passenger boat while underway on the Bonny River, close to Onne Port, near position 04-38N 006-09E. Five passengers were reported kidnapped while the remaining passengers, including the passenger boat ca
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Singapore-flagged tanker THERESA II
INDONESIA: On 15 October, seven to eight robbers armed with knives boarded the Singapore-flagged tanker THERESA II while the vessel was underway at 0040 local time in the eastbound lane of the TSS, near position 01-14N 104-02E. The duty oiler spotted the
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SEA DIAMOND
On 30 August at 0040LT, a robber boarded a Marshall Island-flagged bulk carrier SEA DIAMOND underway eastbound in the Singapore Traffic Separation Scheme 25 NM southeast of Singapore near position 1 16 N 104 15 E. The crew subsequently conducted a search
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STOLT APAL
On 17 May, armed individuals in two skiffs approached and fired upon the United Kingdom-flagged chemical tanker STOLT APAL 75 NM southeast of Mukalla near position 13:43N - 050:37E. �??After multiple warning shots were fired by the armed guard team abo
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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA: On 9 March, robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored in English Harbor. The robbers stole a dinghy. It was recovered the next morning from a nearby mangrove area, minus the 15-HP Yamaha outboard engine, fuel tank, fuel line and oars.
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MWV FALCON
On 16 July, one robber boarded the Singapore-flagged offshore supply vessel MWV FALCON while the vessel was anchored near position 16:58N - 082:15E, Jetty No. NRW-3, Kakinda Anchorage. A duty crewman on routine rounds saw the robber and raised the alarm.
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Three robbers armed with knives
Liberia-flagged general cargo ship VANTAGE WAVE
INDONESIA: On 29 January, three robbers armed with knives, boarded the Liberia-flagged general cargo ship VANTAGE WAVE approximately 5.8 NM northwest of Tanjung Pergam, Bintan Island, in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait, near position 01-16N
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On 22 January, a duty crewman onboard a bulk carrier anchored near position 03:42.6S - 114:25.2E, Taboneo Anchorage, saw that the lock on the bosun storeroom was broken and some of ship's properties were stolen. The incident was reported to port control
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ANCHORED TANKER
11.08.2020: 2015 UTC: POSN: 01-42.8N - 101-27.8E, DUMAI INNER ANCHORAGE, INDONESIA. A ROBBER BOARDED AN ANCHORED TANKER USING A HOOK ATTACHED TO A ROPE. ALERT DUTY CREW NOTICED THE ROBBER ALONG WITH TWO OTHER PERSONS IN A WOODEN BOAT AND RAISED THE ALARM
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BAMZI
On 23 December, Panama-flagged tanker BAMZI was underway in the Singapore Strait and en route  from Nipa anchorage, Indonesia, to Qing Dao, China, when the chief engineer and duty engineer spotted three robbers in the engine room. One of the robbers was
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MEXICO: On 14 July, at 2230 local time, a fishing boat with up to five persons onboard armed with a gun approached an offshore support vessel while anchored at Ciudad Del Carmen Anchorage area, near position 18-48N 091-46W. Upon seeing the armed guard on
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REFRIGERATED VESSEL
On 18 January, three robbers boarded a refrigerated cargo vessel anchored at Banana Anchorage, near position 06:02S �?? 012:21 E. A duty crew member spotted the robbers in the forecastle store room and informed the officer of the watch. When the crew r
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On 17 September, four robbers boarded a passenger boat near position 04:43N - 007:34E, transiting between Okrika and Port Harcourt, within the Bonny river. The armed robbers, in a speedboat with an 85-HP engine, intercepted the passenger boat and held th
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Moored container ship
LIBERIA: On 2 May, at least one robber boarded a container ship moored in Monrovia Port, near position 06-20N 010-48W at 0330 local time. A duty crewman discovered one intruder jumping overboard. A search revealed that some ship's properties had been sto
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BANGLADESH: On 15 March, at 2255 local time, six unauthorized personnel boarded a chemical tanker berthed at Chittagong, CUFL jetty, near position 22-14N 091-50E. The duty crew member sighted the six robbers near the forecastle store and raised the alarm
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NIGERIA: On 2 December, two speedboats approached an underway tanker approximately 85 NM southwest of Brass, near position 03-11N — 005-01E. The onboard-armed security team fired warning shots, which resulted in the speedboats aborting their approach.
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On 8 March, a vessel reported a suspicious approach approximately 105 NM southeast of  Nishtun, Yemen, near position 14:43N �?? 053:31E. Four small craft with two people onboard each craft approached the vessel.
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Crew boat
ANGOLA: On 20 January, at 0100 local time, an undetermined number of robbers boarded a crew boat at Luanda Anchorage, near position 08-46S 013-15E. They gained entry to the boat by breaking the padlocks on the accommodation entrance. The robbers escaped
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Drill ship
GHANA: On 18 August, a robbery occurred on a drill ship anchored near position 04-35N - 001-35W, Takoradi Anchorage. The robbers boarded the vessel from a canoe using a rope. One duty crew member spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. This resulted in
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Robbers boarded ship
Malta-flagged container ship CMA CGM NEW JERSEY
Robbers boarded and robbed the Malta-flagged container ship CMA CGM NEW JERSEY within Manila Anchorage, Philippines via the anchor cable and hawse pipe.  The robbers broke the lock to the Bosun stores and stole ships property.  The incident was reported
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SMS SANGATTA
On 18 May at 2247LT, three robbers boarded the supply boat WINPOSH RESOLVE while under tow by the Indonesia-flagged tugboat SMS SANGATTA approximately 2.1 nm northeast of Pulau Nongsa, Indonesia, south of the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Singapore St
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INDONESIA: On 26 October, a speedboat attempted to come alongside a bulk carrier in the Singapore Strait near position 01-14N - 104-07E. When the crew raised the alarm and turned on the deck lights, the speedboat departed the area.
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On 25 January, a robbers boarded a tanker during cargo operations while anchored near position 06:16N - 003:19E, Lagos Anchorage. When a duty crewman spotted the robbers near the forecastle, the alarm was sounded. Seeing the crew response, the robbers ju
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KIdnapped two fishermen
On 18 February, criminals kidnapped two fishermen. Two days later, seven criminals were  arrested by local coast guard forces in Hatia Upazila in Noakhali district. These criminals reportedly received a  ransom payment for the fishermen.
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On 14 April at 0310LT, two robbers in an unlit boat pulled alongside and boarded an anchored cargo vessel in the Manila Anchorage at 14:36N - 120:52E. A duty crew member carrying out routine inspections noticed the boat and raised the alarm. Seeing the c
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UNAUTHORIZED PERSON
POSH KITTAWAKE
On 29 January, a duty crewman onboard the Panama-flagged offshore supply vessel POSH  KITTAWAKE berthed near 04:41 N - 007:09E, Onne Port, noticed an unauthorized person on deck. Alarm was raised and hearing the alerted crew,  the person escaped with sto
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Ukraine-flagged seagoing tug SAPFIR
UKRAINE: (Update) On 9 March, the Russian Navy reportedly moved the Ukraine-flagged seagoing tug SAPFIR to Sevastopol. This follows its seizure by the Russians on 26 February in the vicinity of Snake Island, near position 45-15N 030-12E.
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AMBIKA
On 2 January, robbers attacked the Nigeria-flagged dredger vessel AMBIKA near position 05:07N - 005:20E, 3 NM from the mouth of the Ramos River. There was a heavy exchange of gunfire between the embarked security personnel on AMBIKA and the pirates, duri
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Robbers boarded merchant vessel
Five robbers boarded a merchant vessel near Conakry Anchorage, Guinea.  Local authorities opened an investigation into the event.
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UNNOTICED, ROBBERS BOARDED AN ANCHORED CONTAINER SHIP AND ESCAPED WITH SHIP'S STORES. THE THEFT WAS NOTICED BY THE DUTY CREW DURING ROUTINE ROUNDS. COAST GUARD INFORMED.
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Bahamas-flagged
Ten Haitian men armed with knives hijacked a Bahamas-flagged fishing boat south of Great Inagua.  The Haitian men forced the Bahamian crew members from the fishing vessel.  The crewm embers had to swim several hours to make it ashore to report the incide
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On 12 October, Bangladesh Coast Guard personnel detained five alleged Myanmarese robbers and rescued seven kidnapped fishermen during a raid in the Bay of Bengal. During the operation, two single- barreled guns, eight rounds of ammunition, ten long knive
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PLATFORM
On 29 May at 2250LT, a speedboat with 10 armed and masked men approached an offshore platform approximately 50 NM northwest of Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo at 04:25S - 011:02E. The crew informed management and retreated to the engine room. A rescue te
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SIRAJ
Somalia pirates freed the last three of the 3,639 hostages held in captivity over the past five years. The three had been working on an Iranian fishing vessel SIRAJ, when it was hijacked off the coast of Hobyo, Somalia in March 2015. They are now undergo
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MOZART
On 23 January, pirates boarded the Liberia-flagged container ship MOZART approximately 98 NM northwest of Sao Tome near position 01:04N �?? 005:04E while transiting from Lagos, Nigeria, to Cape Town, South Africa. Pirates managed to breach the citadel
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BERTHED CHEMICAL TANKER
13.08.2020: 1700 UTC: POSN: 13-46.63N - 120-58.61E, BBTI TERMINAL, BATANGAS, PHILIPPINES. TWO ROBBERS IN A BOAT APPROACHED A BERTHED CHEMICAL TANKER. ONE ROBBER ARMED WITH A KNIFE ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE TANKER VIA THE STERN MOORING ROPE. DECK WATCHKEEPER
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ELOBEY 6
On 21 March, pirates attacked and hijacked the Equatorial Guinea-flagged coastal RO-RO passenger vessel ELOBEY 6 approximately 22 NM from Port Gentil. Pirates forced the crew to sail to Nigerian waters and fled with three hostage crew members (2 Moroccan
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Panama-flagged product tanker ERRINA
NIGERIA: On 22 November, six pirates boarded the underway Panama-flagged product tanker ERRINA approximately 105 NM south of Lagos, near position 04-38N — 003-28E. The crew managed to retreat to the citadel and contact the owners, who then liaised with
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MALAYSIA: On 13 September at 0415 Local Time, four robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker underway approximately 3 NM southwest of Johor, near position 01-15N 103-23E. A duty crewman spotted the robbers trying to enter the engine room. The alarm was
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On 26 February, robbers boarded an offshore supply ship anchored in Luanda Anchorage, near  position 08:45S - 013: 1 7 E. The robbers were able to steal ship's property and escape unnoticed. The theft was noticed by a duty crewman during routine rounds.
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On 13 January, a duty watchman on rounds onboard a cargo vessel anchored near position 14:22S - 040:42E, Nacala Anchorage, spotted two robbers armed with long knives approaching him. He immediately informed the duty officer, who raised the alarm. During
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Barge BAK DA 55, towed tug BAK DA 5
PHILIPPINES: On 20 April, robbers boarded the barge BAK DA 55, towed by the Mongolia-flagged tug BAK DA 5 while anchored at South Harbor Anchorage, Manila, near position 14-33N 120-56E at 02:55 local time. Five robbers were spotted transferring timber fr
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On 13 January, a duty watchman on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier anchored near position 05:30S - 105: 1 7E, Panjang Anchorage, noticed the steering room lock was open and ship's engine spares were missing. Incident was  reported to local agent.
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INDONESIA: On 24 June, at 14:39 local time, two robbers boarded a container ship during anchoring operations in Jakarta Anchorage near position 05:60N – 106:54E. The duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Following their detection, the rob
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020 2:26 PM  On 18 February, three individuals in a small boat approached a tanker anchored near position 06:17 N 003:14E, Lagos Secure Anchorage Area, and attempted to board via the anchor chain. The duty crewman on routine rounds no
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Vessel at Anchor
An attempted robbery on a vessel occurred at 2.8 NM southwest of Tanjung stapa/southern outer Pasir Gudang port limit. The ship was boarded by robbers while at anchor. The incident was noticed by the crew during ship rounds at 0400h. Ship items were stol
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Singapore-flagged container ship MAERSK CARDIFF
NIGERIA: On 13 January, the Singapore-flagged container ship MAERSK CARDIFF was reportedly approached approximately 150 NM south-southwest of Bonny. MDAT-GoG has confirmed that the vessel and crew are safe. A security vessel that was dispatched by Nigeri
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NIGERIA: On 19 March, at 0445 local time, robbers boarded a bulk carrier berthed in port of Lagos. The duty crew member discovered that the lock on the forecastle store was breached. The robbers escaped with an undetermined amount of paints. The investig
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Armed robbers boarding
Drifting bulk carrier
HAITI - On 5 October, three armed robbers boarded a drifting bulk carrier near position 18-39N - 072-37W, 5.4 NM north-northwest of La Salle, and escaped with stolen ship�??s stores. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The incident was reported
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CAMEROON: On 30 November, criminals in a speedboat attacked a fishing vessel underway 5 NM south of Cap Bimbia, near position 03-51N — 009-14E. The onboard-armed security team returned fire, which resulted in several pirates sustaining injuries. The pi
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:03 AM   On 31 August, the Saudi-led military coalition intercepted and destroyed an unmanned, remotely controlled, explosive laden boat in Hodeidah governorate in the Red Sea. In a press statement, the coalition said the bomb-la
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yacht
On 4 February, one robber tried to steal a raised dinghy from the davits of a sailing yacht  anchored near the Fort Louis Marina in Marigot Bay. The yacht owner heard noises on deck and confronted the robber, who then jumped overboard and swam to shore.
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SEA PHANTOM
On 6 February, pirates boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker SEA PHANTOM about 50 NM north-northeast from Principe Island, near position 02:00N �?? 008:15E. Alert crew noticed  the pirates and retreated into the citadel. The pirates damaged commu
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AMINA
On 29 August at 2348LT, six robbers boarded the Iran-flagged bulk carrier AMINA underway eastbound of the Singapore Traffic Separation Scheme north of Bintan near position 01:16N - 104: 1 6E. The crew  subsequently searched the vessel and conducted secur
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On 11 January, a merchant vessel near position 12:05N - 045:24E, 44 NM southeast of Aden,  Yemen, reported a suspicious approach by seven high-speed crafts with four persons onboard each craft.
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TRINADAD AND TOBAGO: On 29 October, robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored in Chaguaramas and stole a dinghy with an outboard engine. A report was made to local authorities.
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On 18 May at 0400LT, robbers in a wooden fishing boat approached and boarded an accommodation work barge under tow approximately 6 NM South of Batu Pahat Coast, Johor, Malaysia near position 01:38N - 102:57E. When the duty officer on the tug noticed the
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On 8 September at 2254LT, robbers boarded a container ship using the anchor chain at Luanda Anchorage near position 08:45S - 01 3:1 7 E. When the crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm, the robbers  fled empty-handed.
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Sailing yacht at anchor
Five Spanish-speaking men boarded a sailing yacht anchored in Bahia Nombre de Dios, Panama.  The two persons on board were taken by surprise and were slightly injured in the scuffle, but cooperated as the armed men ransacked the yacht and stole cash, com
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Four robbers boarded vessel
Four robbers, one armed with a 50-cm knife, boarded the underway Hon Kong-flagged bulk carrier CHINA PIONEER, 7.6 NM northwest of Paluau Tanjung Bnutang Besar, Indonesia.  When the crew activated the ship's alarm and deck lighting, the robbers fled.  A s
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On 11 May at 0345 UTC, robbers boarded a cargo vessel berthed at Takoradi Port at 04:53N - 001 :44W and stole a life raft.
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Marshall-Islands-flagged bulk carrier YASA JUPITER
UKRAINE: On 24 February, the Marshall-Islands-flagged bulk carrier YASA JUPITER was struck by a rocket while underway approximately 50 NM off the coast of Odessa, near position 45-39N 030-55E. The blast damaged one of the ship’s hatch covers and broke
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PACORA
On 6 March, robbers boarded the Jamaica-flagged container ship PACORA near Guayaquil. The robbers broke into nine specific containers before leaving the ship.
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On 20 January, the crew noticed two robbers onboard their product tanker anchored in Kabil Anchorage, Pulau Batam. The crew managed to apprehend one of the robbers, but the other robber escaped in a waiting boat along with two accomplices. The crew hande
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INDONESIA: On 8 February, at 0126 local time, four unauthorized personnel boarded an underway tanker in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-14N 104-04E. The four perpetrators were spotted in the en
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On 10 March, robbers boarded an anchored container ship at Luanda Anchorage, near position 08:45S �?? 013: 1 7 E. The robbers managed to board the vessel and steal two mooring lines without being spotted. The duty crew discovered the robbery had taken
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1. (U) BRAZIL: On 17 March at approximately 0330 UTC, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier in Macapa Anchorage at 06:55N - 050:52W. A crewman on routine rounds noticed a small boat near the bow and notified the officer on watch (OOW). When the crewma
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Anchored
D.R. CONGO: On 14 September, robbers boarded a cargo ship anchored at Banana Anchorage, near position 05-59S 012-24E. The robbers managed to board the vessel and steal ship's stores without being spotted.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:03 AM   On 15 February, authorities found 310 kilograms of cocaine on the reefer DUNCAN ISLAND while the ship was transferring the drugs to several small boats near Langeland, Denmark. The ship was en route St. Petersburg,  Russ
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On 1 October, a fishing vessel was approached near position 02:38N - 004:37W, approximately 170 NM south-southwest of Abidjan. The crew spotted a blue speedboat, with up to four persons on board, approaching to within 3 NM. The captain increased speed an
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NIGERIA: On 3 June, two speedboats with an undetermined number of armed men onboard intercepted and attacked two underway passenger boats returning to Port Harcourt on Ke community waterways in Degema, Rivers State Local Government Area. The robbers repo
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France-flagged LPG tanker VERRAZANE
NIGERIA: On 5 December, unidentified individuals in a skiff conducted a suspicious approach on the France-flagged LPG tanker VERRAZANE approximately 210 NM south of Lagos, Nigeria near position 02-59N 002-56E When the crew raised the alarm, the accompany
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Anchored catamaran
CURACAO: On 9 October, robbers boarded a catamaran anchored at Royal Marine, Piscadera. The robbers stole the dinghy and outboard, along with a bicycle, a drone, dive gear, a camera, and other equipment. A police report was made.
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On 20 May at 1730UTC, seven heavily-armed pirates attacked and boarded an underway general cargo vessel approximately 142 NM southwest of Brass, Nigeria near position 02:14N - 005:05E. The crew retreated into the citadel and contacted the owners and the
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On 9 April at 2230LT, a number of armed robbers boarded an Italy-flagged offshore supply vessel in the Gulf of Mexico, 2.5 NM northwest of Puerto Dos Bocas near 18:27 N - 093:14W. The robbers took a number of crew members hostage and used them as "human
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Singapore-flagged bulk carrier SANTA BARBARA
PERU: On 2 July, at 21:12 local time, six robbers were spotted by the duty crew climbing through the starboard side anchor chain to board the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier SANTA BARBARA while anchored at Callao Inner Anchorage, near position 12:00S –
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JAG LALIT
On 20 December, six robbers armed with knives boarded the India-flagged tanker JAG LALIT while underway in the Singapore Strait bound for Kaoshiung, Taiwan. During the boarding, the 4th engineer was punched in the face and the chief engineer sustained br
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Robbers boarded anchored tanker
Three robbers boarded a tanker anchored near Lagos Secure Anchoring Area.  They were spotted by a crewman who informed the duty officer.  Alarm was raised.  The robbers escaped without stealing anything.
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17.09.2021: 1940 UTC: POSN: 01-17.3N 104-19.9E, SINGAPORE STRAITS. A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY WAS BOARDED BY FIVE ROBBERS ARMED WITH A GUN AND KNIFE. THEY ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM AND THREATENED THE DUTY OILER. INCIDENT WAS NOTICED BY THE SECOND ENGINEER, WH
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Robbers boarded drifting fishing boat
Drifting due to machinery problems
Robbers boarded a drifting fishing vessel experiencing machinery problems near the mouth of the Sambreiro River. The robbers vandalized the vessel and escaped.
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Four robbers boarded chemical tanker
Tanker BRIGHT DAWN berthed at Lubuk Guang
Four robbers boarded Panama-flagged chemical tanker BRIGHT DAWN while ship was berthed at Lubuk Guang SDS Terminal ST 01.  They entered the engine room, near the workshop and stole engine spares.  Duty oiler saw the robbers and informed the duty officer,
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On 20 May at 0430LT, the captain of a tanker transiting north in the Red Sea spotted two high-speed skiffs approximately 48 NM southwest of Hodeidah Port, Yemen near position 14:24N - 042:11E. When the skiffs changed course to intercept the tanker, the c
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On 21 September at 0842LT, the Mexican Navy seized a Mexico-flagged product tanker BLUE COMMANDER at Veracruz Port for alleged transportation of stolen fuel. The vessel and 21 crew members were arrested for the crime of possessing hydrocarbons without th
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On 25 June, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 00:15.16S 1 1 7:35.54E, Muara Berau Anchorage. The robbers broke into the bosun storeroom, stole ship's stores, and escaped unseen. The theft was noticed later by the duty AB on security
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ALPINE PENELOPE
On 20 February, pirates boarded the Liberia-flagged tanker ALPINE PENELOPE near position 05:10N - 002:05E, 75 NM southwest of Cotonou. The pirates reportedly kidnapped crewmen. The crew includes Filipinos, Georaians, and Ukrainians.
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Panama-flagged general cargo vessel IKI
INDIA: On 18 November, at 2020 local time, two robbers boarded the Panama-flagged general cargo vessel IKI while anchored in Kandla Anchorage, near position 22-47N 070-02E. The duty officer spotted the robbers onboard and raised the alarm, which resulted
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Robbers boarded bulk carrier
Robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored at Callao Port.  They captured and tied up a crewman.  When the crewman failed to respond to duty officer a search was began.  When crewman was found, alarm was raised and the robbers escaped.  Crewman was unharmed
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United Arab Emirates-flagged landing craft RWABEE
YEMEN: On 3 January, at 0050 local time, it was reported that the United Arab Emirates-flagged landing craft RWABEE was attacked, seized, and held allegedly by Yemeni Houthi militia, approximately 23 NM west of Ras Isa, near position 15-13N 042-12E. A Sa
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Five robbers boarded vessel
MOZAMBIQUE: On 2 November, five robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 14-22S - 040-42E, Nacala Anchorage. They boarded the ship using hooks attached with ropes and broke into the paint locker. Duty crewman on routi
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product tanker ORIENTAL ROSE
MALAYSIA: On 6 October, two robbers boarded the Cayman Islands-flagged product tanker ORIENTAL ROSE anchored at Sandakan Inner Anchorage, near position 05-48N 118-05E. The robbers were spotted on the forecastle by a duty crewman who informed the bridge.
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Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship HASAN
YEMEN: On 4 December, unidentified individuals in a skiff fired upon the Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship HASAN approximately 35 NM south-southwest of Nishtun near position 15-16N 052-00W.
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GANJ
On 11 October, robbers boarded the Iran-flagged bulk carrier GANJ near position 01:16N �?? 104:13E, in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme. The Master of the bulk carrier Reported to the Port Operations Control Centre v
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Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel STEVIA
NIGERIA: On 16 December, pirates boarded the Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel STEVIA while underway from Port Harcourt, Nigeria to Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The boarding took place near position 03-50N 006-09E, approximately 28 NM southwest of Brass, Nigeria. E
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On 29 December, a sailing yacht was boarded after being thoroughly inspected by local customs officers in Luperon Port. During their inspection, they asked for, and were given, a small 'gratuity.' Later that evening, the boarding occurred and a jewelry b
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Panama-flagged bulk carrier ASIA SPRING
INDONESIA: On 17 November, three robbers boarded the Panama-flagged bulk carrier ASIA SPRING underway in the Singapore Strait near position 01-15N – 104-04E. A subsequent search by the crew revealed nothing was stolen. The master notified the Vessel Tr
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Italy-flagged bulk carrier RESILIENCE
GHANA: On 27 November, robbers boarded the Italy-flagged bulk carrier RESILIENCE anchored at Takoradi anchorage, near position 04-53N — 001-41W. When the duty officer spotted two intruders, he raised the alarm. The robbers subsequently fled empty hande
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COLOMBIA: On 5 December, at 0006 local time, robbers boarded an anchored product tanker at the port of Buenaventura, near position 03-53N 077-03E. The robbers stole ship's stores before escaping unnoticed.
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NORD NEPTUNE
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INDONESIA: On 25 November, at 0020 local time, robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-14N 104-02E. Three robbers were spotted boarding the vessel. The master
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On 24 May at 2100LT, crew members on a berthed tanker noticed some of the mooring rope from the winch missing at Chittagong Port at 22:16N - 091:49E. A subsequent search by the crew revealed that robbers had managed to board the tanker undetected and ste
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Panama-flagged general cargo ship HAI XING
INDONESIA: On 26 December, at 2125 local time, four unauthorized personnel boarded the Panama-flagged general cargo ship HAI XING underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-15N 104-05E. The fo
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BALTIC COVE
On 22 May at 0130LT, a crew member, following a cargo operation, discovered a theft had occurred on the anchored Liberia-flagged bulk carrier BALTIC COVE in the Campha Anchorage at 20:57N - 107:18E. The crew member discovered some hose nozzles in a drum
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AU LIBRA
On 22 March in Batangas Port at 13:41N - 121:00E, a robber with a long knife boarded the berthed Panama-flagged product tanker AU LIBRA at the forecastle. When the crew raised the alarm, the robber fled.
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Yacht anchored in Rio Dulce
GUATEMALA: On 24 October, a dinghy that was in the water and unlocked, and an 8 HP outboard motor were stolen from a yacht anchored in Rio Dulce, Fronteras. A report was made to local authorities.
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Panama-flagged chemical tanker AEGEAN Il
SOMALIA: On the evening of 16 August, six individuals reportedly boarded the Panama-flagged chemical tanker AEGEAN Il approximately 180 NM southwest of Socotra Island, Yemen. At the time the tanker was experiencing mechanical issues while transiting from
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On 13 February, five robbers boarded a container ship under pilotage in the Magdalena River Passage near position 11:01N �?? 074:4E. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered inside the accommodation area. The pilot notified port authorities. The robb
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TRF HORTEN
On 18 September at 0230 UTC, robbers boarded a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker TRF HORTEN at Rizhao Shelter Anchorage near position 35:04N - 120:06E. They stole ship's equipment and escaped unnoticed. The incident was reported to both the local agents an
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NIGERIA: On 26 November, pirates boarded the St Kitts-flagged general cargo vessel MILAN underway southbound from Koko, Nigeria, to Doula, Cameroon, near position 04-28N — 005-31E, 10 NM west of Foropa, near the FPSO Pennington Terminal. Pirates report
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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: On 23 August, two robbers boarded a vessel anchored near position 06-01S - 012-20E, Banana Anchorage. The robbers were observed on the forecastle by a duty crewman who raised the alarm. Crew was mustered and ship was searche
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Singapore-flagged bulk carrier DALARNA
LIBERIA: On 8 December, at 0500 local time, while anchored at Monrovia Anchorage near position 06-20N 010-53W, the duty watchman onboard the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier DALARNA discovered bare footprints near the rescue boat station. A general alarm w
2021-33
On 12 February, a robber boarded an anchored tanker at Callao Anchorage, near position 12:00S �?? 077: 1 1 W. A duty crewman spotted a robber armed with a knife. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robber made his es
2020-19
On 21 January, Malaysia-flagged fishing vessel, SSK 00543/F, was attacked by six armed persons wearing dark clothing and masks in a grey-colored speed boat near position 05:29N - 119:03E, around 4 NM northwest of Tambisan, Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia. Ma
2021-217
Liberia-flagged bulk carrier GOOD LUCK 1
MALAYSIA: On 21 August at 0300 local time, four robbers armed with knives boarded the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier GOOD LUCK 1, underway in the westbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-18N 104-14E. The robb
2020-107
Vessel boarded and items stolen
Vehicle carrier GALVESTON HIGHWAY at anchor
During routine rounds, a duty crewman aboard Panama-flagged vehicle carrier GALVESTON HIGHWAY anchored at Callao, Peru Anchorage, found the forecastle store room entrance door and a forward hatch cover open.  Upon investigating, the crew discovered three
2022-73
Ukraine-flagged bulk carrier PRINCESS NICOLE
UKRAINE: On 26 February, the Russian Navy intercepted and stopped the Ukraine-flagged bulk carrier PRINCESS NICOLE while underway from Ukraine to the port of Constanta, Romania southwest of Snake Island. The vessel was later escorted to Crimean waters an
2020-330
At anchor
INDONESIA: On 12 August, one robber boarded an anchored tanker near position 01-42N - 101-27E within Dumai Inner Anchorage. A duty crewmember on routine rounds spotted the robber and raised the alarm resulting in the robber's escape into a small wooden b
2020-57
Attacked three passenger boats
Three passenger boats
Robbers attacked three passengers boats taking a group of people to a wedding in Degama Local Government Area of Rivers State.  The robbers stole personal valuables and their boats, forcing the people to swim to shore.  When a rescue boat was sent to ret
2021-109
On 30 March, robbers boarded a container vessel anchored at Zone F, Jakarta Anchorage, near position 06:02S — 1 06:48E. Crew members on routine rounds spotted the two robbers carrying sacks. When the crew shouted and pointed their flashlights at the ro
2020-26
On 22 February, the crew of a merchant vessel reported a suspicious approach by 11 skiffs with 4-5 persons onboard each skiff near position 12:10N - 043:31E, 40 NM northeast of Djibouti. The crew reported seeing ladders on the some of the skiffs. Warning
2020-54
Three robbers boarded vessel
A bosun on a vessel anchored 16 NM east of Bandar Penawar, Jahor noticed three robbers on the forecastle.  The bosun informed the duty officer, who raised the alarm.  The robbers who boarded via anchor chain and stole ship's equipment from the forward st
2020-149
MINERVA VIRGO
On 6 March, Greece�??s Shipping Ministry reported one Filipino crew was abducted on 5 March, when as many as six persons boarded tanker MINERVA VIRGO in position 05:36N - 002:20E, 45 NM south of Cotonou. The majority of the crew reached the citadel wit
2020-198
On 3 June at 1600LT, pirates hijacked a passenger boat transiting between Port Harcourt and Degema on the New Calabar River near 04:28N - 006:57E. The armed pirates, arriving by speedboat, attacked the boat causing thirteen of the fifteen passengers to j
2020-119
FOUR ROBBERS IN A WOODEN BOAT BOARDED AN ANCHORED CHEMICAL TANKER. DUTY WATCHMAN ON ROUTINE ROUNDS NOTICED THE ROBBERS AND NOTIFIED THE OOW. ALARM RAISED AND SHIP'S WHISTLE SOUNDED. HEARING THE ALARM, THE ROBBERS ESCAPED WITH STOLEN SHIP'S STORES. CREW M
2020-131
On 26 March at 0820 UTC, a speedboat with up to five individuals onboard approach an underway tanker approximately 21 NM south-southwest of Cotonou at position 05:59N - 002:21E. The tanker crew observed no weapons on the speedboat, but did see some hooks
2021-127
THREE ROBBERS ARMED WITH LONG KNIVES BOARDED A GENERAL CARGO SHIP UNDERWAY. DUTY CREW SPOTTED THE ROBBERS IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND RAISED THE ALARM. CREW MUSTERED. SEEING THE CREW ALERTNESS, THE ROBBERS ESCAPED EMPTY HANDED. INCIDENT REPORTED TO VTIS.
2020-79
TRUST STAR
On 23 December, Panama-flagged bulk carrier TRUST STAR was underway in the Singapore Strait  when the crew spotted six robbers onboard. When the crew raised the alarm, the six robbers fled. The robbers had tied up two crew members in the engine room, who
2021-49
VIETNAM: On 3 November, the crew of container ship anchored Vung Tau Anchorage near position 10-14N  107-00E reported spotting up to eight robbers on their vessel, When the crew raised the alarm, the robbers jumped overboard and fled in a small boat. The
2020-66
Armed persons in a skiff fired upon a tanker
Armed persons in a skiff approached and fired upon a tanker underway 57 NM north-northwest of Sao Tome Island.  Alarm was raised, vessel increased speed, and commenced evasive maneuvers.  Fire pump activated and four parachute rockets discharged.  Due to
2021-157
Robbers boarded a container ship
COLOMBIA: On 6 January, robbers boarded a container ship anchored in the Cartagena Charlie Anchorage and escaped with ship’s property. Crew later discovered the hawse pipe protection device was destroyed and the bosun store room padlock was damaged. Lo
2021-100
HYPERION RAY
On 13 April, the Israeli-owned, Bahamas-flagged vehicle carrier HYPERION RAY reportedly was attacked 18 NM east of Fujairah, UAE, near position 25: 1 IN — 056:41E.
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sailing yacht
MARTINIQUE: On 25 August, robbers stole a dinghy and outboard motor from a sailing yacht anchored in Grand Anse D’Arlet.
2020-207
HAI LU FENG 11
On 16 May at 0700LT, ten pirates hijacked the Ivory Coast-flagged fishing vessel HAI LU FENG 11 near position 04:09N - 003:56W, approximately 65 NM south of Abidjan. The Nigerian authorities subsequently deployed the Nigerian Navy Ship NGURU and Special
2020-108
Hong Kong-flagged VLCC NAVE CONSTELLATION
Pirates kidnapped 19 crewmembers (18 Indian and one Turkish) from the Hong Kong-flagged VLCC NAVE CONSTELLATION approximately 77 NM south of Bonny Offshore Terminal, Nigeria.
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STOW AWAY
On 25 August, four stowaways were found onboard Antigua and Barbuda-flagged general cargo ship JANINA at Valencia. One of them claimed to be minor and he was taken ashore. The rest remained aboard. The ship left Valencia the same day, bound for Mostagane
2021-201
Bulk carrier OTAGO HARBOUR
COLOMBIA: On 29 July, two robbers boarded the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier OTAGO HARBOUR anchored in Cartagena Anchorage, near position 10-19N 075-31W. A duty crewman on routine rounds saw the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the
2021-264
bOARDING
Vanuatu-flagged offshore supply vessel MONTET TIDE
GULF OF GUINEA: On 25 October at 2126 UTC, pirates boarded the Vanuatu-flagged offshore supply vessel MONTET TIDE approximately 62 NM northeast of Santo Antonio, Principe, near position 02:35N – 007:59E.
2022-5
Panama-flagged bulk carrier MEDI PORTLAND
INDONESIA: On 23 December, at 0530 local time, six unauthorized personnel boarded the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MEDI PORTLAND underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-16N 104-13E. The perpetrators later escaped in a
2022-54
Portugal-flagged bulk carrier THEODOR OLDENDORFF
INDONESIA: On 12 February, at 0330 local time, two robbers boarded the underway Portugal-flagged bulk carrier THEODOR OLDENDORFF in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-17N 104-18E. The two perpetrators were spotted in the eng
2021-136
Panama-flagged bulk carrier BUSAN STAR
INDONESIA: On 25 June, at 23:45 local time, a robber armed with a knife boarded the Panama-flagged bulk carrier BUSAN STAR while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS near position 01:17N – 104:17E. The robber escaped upon being si
2020-278
: On 18 September at 0230 UTC, robbers boarded a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker TRF HORTEN at Rizhao Shelter Anchorage near position 35:04N - 120:06E. They stole ship's equipment and escaped unnoticed. The incident was reported to both the local agents
2020-185
On 1 May at 0015, the watch duty officer discovered a robber on the main deck of his supply vessel, which was anchored in the outer anchorage of Port Luanda at 08:44S - 01 7 E. The robber was holding a sharp object and at one point rushed toward the duty
2021-225
Supply vessel TAMPEN
GABON: On 5 September, five robbers boarded the St Kitts and Nevis-flagged offshore supply vessel TAMPEN while it was anchored in the Owendo Inner Anchorage, Libreville, near position 00-22N 009-24E. The alarm was raised and the crew secured themselves i
2021-70
Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier SEMIRIO
MALAYSIA: On 29 November, robbers boarded the underway Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier SEMIRIO undetected in the Singapore Strait near position 01-16N 104-15E. The robbers stole ship's spare parts. The crew reported the incident to the Singapore VT
2022-90
Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier GLOBAL AGLAI
UKRAINE: (Late Reporting) Prior to 9 March, crew members were evacuated from the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier GLOBAL AGLAIA berthed in the port of Yuzhnyi. According to press reports, the evacuation was facilitated by multiple embassies in coord
2021-21
DRUG SMUGGLING
On 29 January, customs authorities announced they had seized 14.4 million Captagon pills  hidden in a shipment of wood panels in King Abdul Aziz Port.
2021-105
On 12 April, an unknown number of robbers boarded a tanker at Sandakan Port, near position 05:48N — 1 18:04E. A duty crewman heard a noise from the vessel's forecastle and spotted one robber. The alarm was raised and the crew was mustered, which result
2020-186
TOMMI RITSCHER
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:03 AM  On 19 April, armed men in a speedboat approached and boarded the Portugal-flagged container ship  TOMMI RI T SCHER in Cotonou Anchorage at 06:16N - 002:32E. Eleven of the 19 crewmembers managed to secure themselves in the
2022-9
YEMEN: On 5 January, at 1644 local time, an underway vessel reported a suspicious approach by a single unidentified craft, approximately 30 NM west of Port Saleef, near position 15-36N 041-55E. The vessel and crew were reported safe and have continued th
2020-161
MALAVIYA TEN
On 28 February at 0400LT, the master of offshore supply vessel MALAVIYA TEN, while anchored at Kakinada Anchorage, observed seven robbers board the ship from the stern. They stole oil lube drums and escaped. The crew reported the incident to the Kakinada
2022-13
BRAZIL: On 10 January, at 0615 local time, three armed robbers with knives and guns boarded an anchored bulk carrier at Macapa Anchorage, near position 00-01N 050-59W. The alarm was raised and the crew were mustered. The robbers went to the muster statio
2021-63
Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker AGISILAOS
GHANA: On 29 November, pirates boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker AGISILAOS while underway 72 NM southwest of Lomé, Togo, near position 04:54N — 001-10E. AIS data shows that the vessel made a series of evasive maneuvers before slowin
2020-288
On 5 October, robbers boarded a container ship anchored near position 04:44S - 011:46E, Pointe Noire Anchorage. The robbers broke into a storeroom and stole 280 liters of paint. Local authorities were informed.
2020-287
On 9 October, during heavy rain, armed robbers in two boats approached a product tanker berthed near position 03:26N �?? 003:22E, Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. Lagos Port, while engaged in cargo operations. The deck crew raised the alarm upon detecting the
2021-290
INDONESIA: On 25 November, at 0300 local time, an underway tanker in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-15N 104-13E was boarded. The duty engineer during his rounds noticed that the locks on the steering room were breached.
2022-29
Marshall Islands-flagged tanker B OCEAN
IVORY COAST: On 24 January, at 2323 local time, pirates hijacked the underway Marshall Islands-flagged tanker B OCEAN approximately 53 NM south of Abidjan, near position 04-22N 004-10W. The pirates escaped with stolen cargo and all the crew were reported
2022-36
Singapore-flagged bulk carrier KT BIRDIE
BRAZIL: On 23 January, at 0120 local time, four robbers armed with a handgun and a machete boarded the anchored Singapore-flagged bulk carrier KT BIRDIE at Macapa Anchorage, near position 00-00N 050-59W. The robbers were spotted in the forecastle by the
2020-85
SAN RAMON
On 24 February, six armed robbers boarded the Togo-flagged tanker SAN RAMON anchored off  Boraccha Island, north of Puerto La Cruz. The robbers shot and killed the ship's master and injured a crewman. Another crewman jumped overboard during the boarding
2022-81
Threatening the crew at gunpoint
Indonesia-flagged fishing vessel KM MULYA JAYA RC
INDONESIA: On 27 January, at 1433 local time, one perpetrator armed with two handguns boarded the underway Indonesia-flagged fishing vessel KM MULYA JAYA RC in the waters of Sungai Pinang District, South Sumatra, near position 04-00S 105-58E. After threa
2020-329
Berthed tanker
PHILIPPINES: On 14 August, an armed robber boarded a berthed tanker by climbing the mooring line in Bauan Port near position 13-46N - 120-59E. The robber threatened a duty crewmember inside a cabin and stole personal belongings and cash before fleeing in
2019-74
Seven people in Pump Boats
two fishing vessels
TWO FISHING BOATS SAILED TOWARDS TAMBISAN FOR FISHING /SHRIMP ACTIVITIES. SEVEN ARMED PERSONS IN TWO PUMP BOATS, WEARING CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS AND MASKS, APPROACHED TWO FISHING VESSELS. THE PERSONS BOARDED THE FISHING VESSELS, HELD THE CREW AT GUNPOINT AND
2020-194
UNNOTICED, ROBBERS BOARDED AN ANCHORED BULK CARRIER AND STOLE SHIP'S STORES. THE INCIDENT WAS NOTICED AFTER THE COMPLETION OF CARGO OPERATIONS. INCIDENT REPORTED TO LOCAL AGENT.
2021-15
On 1 February, robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored at Tema Anchorage. A duty crewman on routine rounds found that eight sounding pipe plugs had been stolen. The robbers boarded the vessel unnoticed.
2021-151
On 12 July, at 19:20 local time, five robbers boarded a product tanker using ropes while anchored at Callao Anchorage near position 12:01S – 077:13W. The duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Following their detection, the robbers escaped
2021-93
On 21 April, a tanker reported a suspicious approach by a small vessel approximately 202 NM southwest of Brass Port, near position 01:10 N — 004:57E at 12:05 local time.
2020-281
On 8 October, three persons in a small fishing boat came alongside a bulk carrier anchored near position 00:00N �?? 051:OOW, Macapa Anchorage. Two of the robbers boarded the ship and broke into the forecastle storeroom. When the duty officer spotted th
2021-99
On 28 March, robbers boarded a container vessel at Luanda Anchorage, near position 08:45S — 01 3:16E. The robbers managed to board the vessel and steal several items of ship's properties before being spotted by the duty crew. The crew raised the alarm
2020-62
Shots fired at rescue ship
German NGO rescue ship ALAN KURDI
Two speedboats flying the flag of Libya fired shots at a German NGO rescue ship ALAN KURDI in international waters just outside of Libya's territorial waters.  The rescue ship received a report of migrants in distress.  The NGO ship arrived on scene and
2022-101
UKRAINE: Prior to 12 March, crew members of three bulk carriers (Marshall Islands-flagged STAR LAURA, Panama-flagged FILIA GLORY, and Liberia-flagged BONITA), berthed at the port of Yuzhnyi, were evacuated. According to press reports, the crew members we
2021-51
GHANA: On 17 November, a suspicious skiff approached an unidentified tanker within .5 NM approximately 47 NM south of Tegbi near position 05-04N – 001-07E.
2020-74
AFRICAN KALMIA
Late on 21 December, the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier AFRICAN KALMIA was attacked near position 00:19N 009:23E, Owendo Anchorage.
2020-196
UNNOTICED, ROBBERS BOARDED AN ANCHORED SHIP. DUTY AB ON ROUTINE ROUNDS NOTICED THE FORECASTLE SKYLIGHT OPENED AND ANCHOR PIPE COVER AND PADLOCK MISSING. HE IMMEDIATELY INFORMED THE D/O WHO RAISED THE ALARM AND CREW MUSTERED. A SEARCH WAS CARRIED OUT. IT
2020-158
ENDEAVOUR II
On 12 March at 0500LT, two crew members spotted robbers at the forecastle of the Singapore-flagged tanker ENDEAVOUR II anchored in General Santos Harbor at 06:05N - 125:12E. The robbers fled upon hearing the ship�??s alarm. The crew searched the vessel
2021-238
Property stolen
GRENADA: On 23 September, a dinghy and outboard motor were stolen from a sailing yacht anchored in Anse la Roche.
2021-140
Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier CP TIANJIN
GULF OF GUINEA: On 6 June, six armed pirates in a skiff, with visible weapons and ladders with hooks, approached the underway Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier CP TIANJIN at 18:00 local time in position 02:49N – 002:31E, approximately 208 NM south-
2020-90
On 23 February, naval forces from the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen foiled an "imminent terrorist" attack by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in the southern Red Sea.
2020-88
On 15 February, robbers boarded a support vessel anchored near position 08:43S - 013:17E, Luanda  Anchorage and broke into a paint store room. Ship's properties were noted stolen.
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ARTIKE
On 16 June, individuals in two skiffs pursued the Cape Verde-flagged tug ARTIKE approximately 27 NM southeast of Sao Tome at 00:13S - 007:16E. No further information exists at this time.
2021-162
Two fishermen kidnapped
2021-85
Malta-flagged container ship PORT GDYNIA
NIGERIA: On 21 December, pirates boarded the Malta-flagged container ship PORT GDYNIA approximately 100 NM south-southwest of Brass, near position 02-37N 005-37E. The crew safely evacuated to the citadel and heard gunfire inside the ship. The pirates eve
2021-3
catamaran
On 31 January, robbers boarded a catamaran anchored in Falmouth Harbour. The captain found the salon door of the catamaran half open. Upon walking into the aft cockpit a man was found boarding a kayak just under the hoisted tender. The captain confronted
2020-56
Nine crew members kidnapped
Norwegian-flagged bulk carrier BONITA
Pirates boarded the Norwegian-flagged bulk carrier BONITA 9 NM southeast of Cotonou, Benin.  Nine crew members were kidnapped.
2021-40
LIMAU 133
On 21 February, robbers boarded the barge LIMAU 133 under tow by Malaysia-flagged tug  DANUM 50 in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme, near position 01:09N �?? 103:49E. Two small crafts were spotted alongside the barge
2022-102
Four bulk carriers
UKRAINE: Prior to 12 March, crew members of four bulk carriers (Marshall Islands-flagged BOLTEN ITHAKI, Liberia-flagged MARIKA, and Panama-flagged ITHACA PROSPECT and FILIA JOY) and the Singapore-flagged tanker MTM RIO GRANDE, berthed at the port of Myko
2022-70
Panama-flagged general cargo ship HELT
UKRAINE: On 2 March, the Panama-flagged general cargo ship HELT according to press reports, was intercepted and used as a shield by the Russian Navy while underway to the port of Chornomorsk, Ukraine. The vessel is reported to have sank off Odessa on 3 M
2020-291
On 1 October, one robber boarded a tanker berthed near position 06:21N - 010:47W, BMC Pier, Monrovia. A duty crew member on routine rounds saw the person on the forecastle and immediately informed the Duty officer. The alarm was raised and the local secu
2022-61
Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier STH OSLO
PERU: On 28 January, at 0210 local time, seven robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier STH OSLO anchored at Callao Anchorage, near position 12-01S 077-11W. One of the duty crew was doing his rounds when the ro
2020-72
Late on 21 December, two China-flagged fishing vessels, GUOJI 867 and GUOJI 838, were boarded by seven armed men near position 00:19N - 009:23E, Owendo Anchorage. The captain and chief engineer from both vessels were kidnapped.
2021-248
Two fishing vessels
NIGERIA: On 5 October, armed men boarded two fishing vessels offshore of Ibaka in the Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The robbers stole outboard motors from both fishing boats. A spokesman representing the fishermen said that 25 fishermen a
2021-299
With barge
MALAYSIA: On 15 December, at 2332 local time, robbers boarded an underway barge towed by a tug boat in the westbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-12N 103-33E. The crew sighted 11 robbers onboard the barge
2021-212
SOMALIA: On 13 August, a vessel reported being attacked while underway approximately 100 NM northeast of Mogadishu, near position 02-58N 046-44E.
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NIGERIA: On 9 February, pirates in speedboats abducted at least six people near the Kpoma/Odioma and  Nembe/Brass waterways in Bayelsa State.
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AP 703
On 28 August at 0730LT, six to eight pirates in a speedboat attacked and boarded the underway Ghana-flagged fishing vessel AP 703 110 NM southeast of Tema at position 04:34N - 001:31E. Pirates kidnapped he vessel's South Korean Captain and Chief Engineer
2020-145
TRINIDAD TRADER
On 8 March at 2040LT, robbers boarded the Singapore-flagged container ship TRINIDAD TRADER anchored at 18:34N - 072:24W approximately 3 NM from Port-au-Prince. The general alarm was sounded and the crew mustered in the accommodation area. The crew subseq
2022-53
Panama-flagged bulk carrier NAVIOS BONHEUR
INDONESIA: On 16 February, at 2158 local time, two unauthorized personnel boarded the Panama-flagged bulk carrier NAVIOS BONHEUR underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-14N 104-03E. The two robbers jumped overboard af
2022-104
Dominica-flagged general cargo ship AZBURG
UKRAINE: On 4 April, at 2240 local time, the Dominica-flagged general cargo ship AZBURG was shelled or struck by missiles while berthed at the port of Mariupol. Reports indicate the attack destroyed the ship’s bridge and hit the ship’s engine room, c
2021-55
GHANA: On 13 November, robbers boarded a container ship anchored near position 04-53N – 001-42W, Takoradi Port Anchorage. The robbers broke into the forecastle storeroom and stole ship’s stores before departing undetected. The crew noticed the theft
2022-11
Barge SAMWOH GALLANT towed by tug SAMWOH COURAGE
MALAYSIA: On 31 December, at 1000 local time, a robber boarded an underway barge SAMWOH GALLANT towed by the Singapore-flagged tug SAMWOH COURAGE in the westbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-11N 103-33E.
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On 4 October, a tanker was suspiciously approached near position 14:18N - 049:49E, 40 NM southeast of Al Mukalla, by two skiffs with 4 to 5 persons onboard each skiff. The skiffs were reportedly followed by a fishing vessel suspected to be the mothership
2021-247
Liberia-flagged bulk carrier TRUDY
FRANCE: On 11 October, at approximately 0100 hours local time, ten armed intruders boarded the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier TRUDY while it was in the port of Dunkirk for a drug inspection, and took the crew captive. The leaders of this unauthorized board
2021-227
MEXICO: On 6 September, three robbers armed with spear guns boarded a catamaran anchored in the Bay of Punta Nizuc, south of Cancun. Family members were watching a movie with all the lights out at 2130 hours local time when the men appeared in the cockpi
2021-277
NIGERIA: On 15 November, gunmen attacked fishermen in the Ibeno local government area of Akwa Ibom State and carted away eight outboard engines. This latest attack came less than 48 hours after sea pirates attacked fishermen in Itanwa area of Ikot Abasi
2021-222
China-flagged dredger YI HANG YUN 1068
PHILIPPINES: On 18 August, four robbers boarded the China-flagged dredger YI HANG YUN 1068 while at anchor in Manila South Anchorage Area, near position 14-33N 120-57E. The chief engineer was confronted by one robber armed with a gun, who pointed the wea
2020-244
BS AYRES
On 26 July, robbers from two small boats boarded a barge under tow by the Singapore-flagged tugboat BS AYRES approximately 4.4 NM from Tanjung Piai, Johor near position 01:11N - 103:32E. After 20 minutes onboard, the robbers left the barge with stolen ba
2022-82
03.11.2021 1702 UTC  POSN 01-14.9N 104-01.7E, SINGAPORE STRAIT. DUTY CREW ONBOARD A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY NOTICED FOUR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ONBOARD AND ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE STEERING GEAR ROOM. ALARM RAISED AND CREW MUSTERED RESULTING IN THE PERSONS ES
2021-254
Fired upon vessel
ECUADOR: On 18 October, six armed men onboard a speedboat approached and fired upon a vessel approximately 2 NM northwest of Punta Jambeli, near position 03-11S 080-20W. The vessel increased its speed and carried out evasive maneuvers, causing the speedb
2022-17
Norway-flagged tanker BOW SANTOS
INDONESIA: On 8 January, at 0540 local time, four robbers armed with knives managed to board a Norway-flagged tanker BOW SANTOS underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-16N 104-14E. The robbers were sighted in the engi
2020-99
HAPPY LADY
On 30 December, gunmen boarded and kidnapped eight crew members (five Greeks, two Filipinos, and one Ukrainian) from the Greece-flagged tanker HAPPY LADY while anchored 2 miles off Limboh Terminal, Cameroon. One Greek crew member was injured during the a
2021-10
MARIA E
On 9 February, pirates boarded the Panama-flagged tanker MARIA E approximately 113  NM northwest of Neves, Sao Tome and Principe, near position 01:35N �?? 005:07E in the Joint Development Zone along the maritime Nigeria �?? Sao Tome and Principe bord
2021-257
Catamaran stolen
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 8 October, robbers stole the Canada-flagged catamaran KAILANI II from an anchorage near Young Island. A report was made to local authorities.
2020-12
On 30 January, one passenger was abducted from a vessel approximately 5 NM off Limbe. Reportedly, a  speedboat with several armed men conducted the attack and were then seen heading towards the Bakassi Peninsula. The Cameroon Navy  deployed a patrol vess
2020-268
On 29 August at 0305 UTC, four robbers boarded the chemical tanker anchored in Dumai  Anchorage near position 01:42N - 101 :26E. When the duty crew spotted the robbers armed with knives, they raised the alarm and the crew were mustered in the citadel. Up
2020-160
ANTARA KOH 18
On 6 March at 1430LT, robbers boarded the Singapore-flagged barge ANTARA KOH 18 in tow by the Indonesia-flagged tug CAPITOL T2001. At the time of the boarding, the tug and barge were anchored off Chittagong at 22:03N - 091:24E while a crane was being ins
2021-91
On 26 March, robbers stole a small outboard motor from a dinghy alongside an occupied yacht anchored near Hog Island.
2021-260
Panama-flagged cargo ship SUPER STAR
MALAYSIA: On 20 Oct, robbers boarded the Panama-flagged cargo ship SUPER STAR while underway at 0200 local time in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-16N 104-16E. Five robbers, two of them armed w
2020-280
THEIFT
BLUE COMMANDER
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:03 AM   On 21 September at 0842LT, the Mexican Navy seized a Mexico-flagged product tanker BLUE COMMANDER at Veracruz Port for alleged transportation of stolen fuel. The vessel and 21 crew members were arrested for the crime of
2020-16
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 2:26 PM   On 20 January, a merchant vessel reported being attacked near position 05:30N - 003:41E, 57 NM southeast of Lagos. There were 6 attackers in one skiff and a long ladder with hooks was also sighted on the skiff.
2022-107
Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier PACIFIC WEST
INDONESIA: On 31 March, at 0600 local time, six to seven robbers armed with knives boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier PACIFIC WEST while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position
2021-261
MALAYSIA: On 15 October, five robbers boarded a bulk carrier while underway in the eastbound lane of the TSS, near position 01-17N 104-13E. A duty crewman spotted the robbers onboard the vessel and raised the alarm. All doors were closed and the crew mus
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On 3 October, armed pirates attacked and boarded a passenger boat near position 04:54N 008: 1 5E, as the boat was transiting between Oron and Calabar, Cross River State. Reports state that during the incident the attackers injured several passengers and
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Armed robbers boarded vessel
Robbers armed with knives boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier KMAX EVDOKIA 7 NM southeast of Sungai Rengit.  The robbers fled after the crew raised the alarm.  The crew conducted a full search, nothing was stolen, and the vessel and crew ar
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Moldova-flagged tanker MILLENNIAL SPIRIT
UKRAINE: On 25 February, the Moldova-flagged tanker MILLENNIAL SPIRIT was hit by a rocket while underway approximately 12 NM south of Yuzhniy port, near position 46-22N 031-07E. According to press reports, the Ukrainian authorities carried out rescue ope
2020-228
On 27 June at 1910LT, three robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored in the Callao Anchorage near position 12:01S - 077:10W. A duty crew member during routine rounds spotted the robbers, informed the duty officer, and started shouting at them. The robbers
2020-43
Robbers with guns boarded berthed tanker
Eight robbers armed with guns boarded a tanker berthed at Apapa BOP Terminal, Lagos, Nigeria.  Alart crewman saw them and raised the alarm.  Before escaping, the robbers fired toward the crew.  No injuries reported.  Cargo from terminal's manifolds repor
2020-214
On 18 May at 0225LT, three robbers in a small boat approached and boarded a tanker anchored in the Merak Anchorage near position 05:54S - 105:59E. The robbers were armed with long knives and climbed onboard using a ladder. Once onboard, they broke into t
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Malta-flagged tanker WAIKIKI
NETHERLANDS: On 20 March, a group of protesters onboard small boats met the Malta-flagged tanker WAIKIKI while on its way to the port of Rotterdam, near position 51-38N 003-59E. According to press reports, environmental activists were protesting against
2022-28
PERU: On 22 January, at 1940 local time, three robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored at Callao Anchorage, near position 12-01S 077-13W. The alarm was raised, and the crew were mustered, after which the perpetrators escaped empty-handed. The incident wa
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Container vessel SEA SPAN NEW YORK
PHILIPPINES: On 4 August at 2140 local time, three robbers boarded the Hong Kong-flagged container vessel SEA SPAN NEW YORK anchored in Manila Quarantine Anchorage, near position 14-33N 120-55E. A duty crewman spotted the robbers trying to steal ship's p
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bulk carrier
BRAZIL: On 8 December, robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored at Macapa Anchorage near position 00-01N 051-01W. The robbers were able to board the vessel between 0245 LT and 0330 LT, steal items of ship's property, and escape unnoticed. The incident was
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SAM JAGUAR
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INDONESIA: On 29 November, at 0400 local time, four robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-14N 104-02E. The robbers were able to escape with stolen engine spare parts. All crew were rep
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GUINEA: On 25 October, seven robbers armed with knives and guns boarded a cargo vessel anchored at Conakry Anchorage, near position 09-22N 013-40W. The robbers stole twenty-one computers of various types. The local authorities were informed.
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On 4 November, robbers boarded a bulk carrier berthed at the Santana Port near position 00-03S �?? 051-10W. The robbers broke into the forecastle storeroom and stole ship's property before departing undetected The Crew noticed the theft during routine
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Singapore-flagged bulk carrier DELPHINUS
INDONESIA: On 17 September at 2304 local time, three robbers boarded the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier DELPHINUS underway in the east-bound traffic separation scheme of the Singapore Strait, near position 01-16N 104-19E. Upon being sighted by the ship
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INDONESIA: On 8 February, at 0114 local time, two robbers boarded a tanker anchored at inner Balikpapan Anchorage, near position 01-16S 116-47E. The robbers used a hook attached to a rope to board the vessel. The on-duty crew member sighted the perpetrat
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M/V ATTACKED IN 03-56N 001-45W AT 100717 UTC APR 20.
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Eight robbers attempted boarding
Container vessel BAHMAS
TOGO: On 29 August at 0230 UTC, seven to eight pirates onboard a small craft using grappling hooks attempted to board the anchored Bahamas-flagged container vessel BAHMAS in Lome at position 06-01N 001-31E. The crew on watch spotted the pirates, raised t
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research vessel
ANGOLA: On 24 December, robbers boarded a research vessel in Luanda Anchorage, near position 08-44S 013-17E. The robbers stole several mooring lines from the vessel forecastle without being spotted.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:03 AM  On 9 May at 2345LT, five robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway in the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Singapore Straits approximately 13 NM east of Singapore at 01:15.10 N - 104:05.48E. The robbers co
2020-146
On 1 March, duty crewmen on routine safety rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier near position 12:01S - 077:12W, Callao Anchorage, noticed two small boats secured near the bow and three people climbing the anchor chain. The alarm was raised and all cre
2020-121
On 12 April, robbers boarded an offshore supply vessel approximately 7 NM north of Ciudad Del Carmen at 18:46N - 091:49W. The robbers took crew members hostage while ransacking the vessel and stealing valuables. The robbers released the hostages when the
2020-165
Five robbers boarded bulk carrier
Five robbers armed with long knives boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier FAYE 2.2 NM northwest of Pulau Nongsa, Indonesia, in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait.  When the crew noticed the robbe
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NICARAGUA: On 30 October, a catamaran with three persons onboard departed Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, for Isla San Andreas, Colombia. The catamaran reported three close-aboard suspicious approaches between 0550 local time and 0945 local time in an are
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explosion
SAVIZ
On 6 April, Iran-flagged commercial vessel SAVIZ reported an onboard explosion as the ship operated in the vicinity of Djibouti near position 15:09N — 041:01 E. On 6 April around 0600 local time. The SAVIZ had been anchored off Yemen for what Iran desc
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PERU: On 30 June, at 00:30 local time, robbers boarded a product tanker previously boarded on 28 June while it was anchored at Callao Anchorage near position 12:01S – 077:31W. The incident was reported to the port authority.
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On 19 March at 0045 UTC, a robber boarded a tanker 7 NM off Lagos at 06:18N - 003:21E. The robber fled with stolen cargo when a security team member fired warning shots and raised the alarm. A Nigerian Navy patrol boat was dispatched to investigate.
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Panama-flagged bulk carrier SAKIZAYA CHAMPION
MALAYSIA: On 26 June, at 00:14 local time, four robbers boarded the Panama-flagged bulk carrier SAKIZAYA CHAMPION while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS near position 01:17N – 104:17E. The robbers were discovered in the engine
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AGNES 1
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PERU: On 13 March, at 2000 local time, seven robbers armed with knives boarded a container vessel anchored at Callao Anchorage, near position 12-02S 077-12W. The alarm was raised, the crew were mustered, and, upon hearing the alarm, the perpetrators esca
2020-28
On 28 January, two individuals in skiffs boarded an anchored tanker near position 12:00S - 077:10W, Callao Anchorage. While on security rounds, the duty watchman spotted the individuals on the forecastle deck; the alarm was raised and the crew was muster
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Unauthorized person in the engine room
Underway
Singapore Straits.  Duty crew onboard a product tanker underway noticed an unauthorized person in the engine room. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and incident reported to Singapore VTIS. On searching the vessel it was noticed that ship's properties were st
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UNAUTHORISED PERSONS ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM
01-23.9N - 104-27.8E - AROUND 10NM ENE OF PULAU PEAK, MALAYSIA. C/E ON ROUTINE ROUNDS IN THE ENGINE ROOM OF A BULK CARRIER UNDER PILOTAGE NOTICED ENGINE SPARES MISSING. AN INSPECTION INDICATED THAT UNAUTHORISED PERSONS ENTERED THE ENGINE ROOM, STOLE SHIP
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UKRAINE: On 2 March, at 1725 local time, the Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier BANGLAR SAMRIDDHI was struck by a missile while anchored at Olvia Anchorage, Mykolaiv port area. The ship’s superstructure caught fire as a result of the missile strike. Two r
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NATALIE
On 24 July at 0400 UTC, robbers boarded the Mexico-flagged offshore supply vessel NATALIE which was conducting operations in the vicinity of the ODIN offshore platform 12 NM northeast of Coatzacoalcos near position 18:18N - 094:16W. Reporting indicates t
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On 30 December, Iran detained a ship purportedly carrying smuggled fuel near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz according to state-run Islamic Republic News Agency. Sixteen Malaysian crew members were detained. According to the Iranian state media, the
2020-31
Robbers boarded sailing yacht
Robbers boarded sailing yacht anchored in Rio Dulce Shell Bay Guatemala.  Stole dinghy and outboard motor.
2020-3
: A FISHING VESSEL WAS ATTACKED BY SIX ARMED PERSONS IN A GREY COLOURED SPEED BOAT. MALAYSIAN AUTHORITIES MANAGED TO LOCATE AND INTERCEPTED THE FISHING VESSEL. THREE CREWS WERE FOUND SAFE ON THE VESSEL. THE REMAINING FIVE CREWS WERE REPORTED KIDNAPPED.
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On 24 January, the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency announced that they had detained  two vessels, Iran-flagged tanker HORSE and Panama-flagged tanker FREA in Pontianak waters, West Kalimantan. The ships were held on suspicion of illegally transferrin
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Catamaran underway
HONDURAS: On 11 October, a catamaran traveling from Utila and bound for Shelter Bay Marina, Panama, was approached on the port stern by three launchas at 0930 local time approximately 50 NM off the coast of Honduras, near position 15-41N 082-40W. The thr
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On 3 June at 1600LT, armed men in a speedboat hijacked a passenger boat transiting from Port Harcourt to Ke Clan, Degema near the Namasibi axis of the New Calabar River at 04:28N - 006:57E. During the hijacking, the pirates ordered the passengers to jump
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02.12.2021 1230 UTC  POSN 01-03.0N 103-37.8E, SINGAPORE STRAITS. A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY NOTICED A BOAT FLASHING A LIGHT TOWARDS THE BRIDGE. AS THE SHIP ALTERED COURSE THE BOAT FOLLOWED AND CONTINUED TO FLASH THE LIGHT. ALERT CREW NOTICED ANOTHER BOAT AP
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MOHAMED BEY
On 4 September at 0200LT, a group of armed men under the command of the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) �?? including foreign mercenaries �?? forced the Comoros-flagged ship MOHAMED BEY into Ras Lanuf Port. The armed men fired live rounds and RPG sh
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Four armed robbers
On September 16th four robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded an anchored tanker near position 09-25N 013-44W. They took hostage a duty crewman, tied his hands and forced him to lead them to the bridge. Once inside the bridge, the robbers took hosta
2022-49
Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier BOBIC
INDONESIA: On 2 February, at 0435 local time, three robbers armed with knives boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier BOBIC anchored at Belawan Anchorage, near position 03-55N 098-47E. The robbers used a hook attached to a rope to board the ves
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NIGERIA: On 29 December, the crew on a tanker reported a suspicious approach by a speedboat approximately 94 NM southwest of Brass, Nigeria, near position 02-44N 006-24E. The skiff, which had five armed men on board, approached to within 50 meters of the
2021-82
Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel CAP SAINT GEORGES
NIGERIA: On 10 December, pirates boarded the Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel CAP SAINT GEORGES while underway 48 NM west of Bayelsa, near position 04-37N 004-38E. Pirates kidnapped five crewmembers (3 Cameroonians, 1 Ghanaian, and 1 from Sierra Leone). The
2020-65
Unauthorized persons onboard vessel
A duty officer onboard a bulk carrier Near Agadir, Morocco Silos Terminal, saw four unauthorized persons onboard the vessel.  Alarm was raised and crew was mustered.  Seeing he alerted crew, the persons escaped.  Nothing reported stolen.
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27-10-2021  1518UTC  POSN 01-14.12N 103-58.24E, SINGAPORE STRAITS. DUTY CREW ONBOARD A TANKER UNDERWAY NOTICED THREE ROBBERS BOARDING USING A LADDER. ALARM RAISED AND CREW MUSTERED. THE ROBBERS ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE STEERING GEAR ROOM BUT ESCAPED ON HEA
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On 13 June between 0400-0500LT, robbers boarded an anchored container ship near position  14:33N - 120:53E, Manila Anchorage. A duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the bosun store and paint room door padlocks broken and doors open. He immediately info
2021-27
ELVIA
On 28 January, ten robbers armed with knives, boarded the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier ELVIA approximately 6 NM northwest of Tanjung Pergam, Bintan Island, in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait, near position 01:16N �?? 104: 1 6E. A search of t
2020-42
Single robber boarded anchored research vessel
Robber boarded anchored research vessel anchored at Pointe Noire Anchorage.  Master heard noises coming from the bow and saw the robber.  The alarm was raised and the crew mustered.  Robber escaped in a waiting boat.
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Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier NEFELI
INDONESIA: On 20 August at 2220 local time, robbers boarded the Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier NEFELI while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-15N 104-06E. Four robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel before b
2021-52
Togo-flagged tanker STELIOS K
TOGO: On 16 November, pirates hijacked the Togo-flagged tanker STELIOS K approximately 40 NM south of Lome at 05-28N – 001-25E while transiting to Lagos, Nigeria.
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UKRAINE: (Update) On 3 March, the Panama-flagged general cargo ship HELT sunk 23 NM southeast of Odessa, near position near 46-22N 031-04E. According to press reports, the ship struck a mine that caused a hole below the hull waterline and sunk bow first.
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GHANA: On 19 May, eight armed perpetrators in a skiff initially approached and fired upon a Ghana-flagged fishing trawler at 1830 local time in position 04-33N 000-15E, approximately 66 NM south of Tema. The trawler stopped, and five armed pirates boarde
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GRENADA: On 25 March, robbers stole a small outboard motor from a dinghy alongside an occupied yacht anchored in Mt. Hartman Bay.
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On 20 February, a merchant vessel reported a suspicious approach by three skiffs near position 13:37N - 049:42E, 71 NM southeast of al-Mukalla, Yemen.
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On 2 February, an alert crew onboard a tug moored to a buoy near position 01:03N - 103:53E, Batam Island, noticed three robbers on deck and raised the alarm. The crew confronted the robbers who were able to escape with the assistance of two of their acco
2021-66
NIGERIA: On 26 November, criminals attacked a passenger boat underway to Port Harcourt on the Andoni River, Rivers State, near position 04-29N — 007:25E. During the attack, the attackers killed one passenger and wounded several others. Some passengers
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On 23 May, 12 armed men in two speedboats ambushed a passenger vessel transiting from Bakana to Degema, River State in the Niger Delta at 04:44N - 006:54E. Four of the passengers were police officers. When the armed men opened fire on the vessel, the pol
2021-200
On 30 July, robbers boarded a general cargo ship anchored in Fazendinha Anchorage, near position 00-03S 051-06W. They were able to board the vessel, steal items of ship's stores, and escape unnoticed. The robbery was discovered by a duty crewman conducti
2020-184
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UKRAINE: (Late Reporting) Between 27 February and 6 March, crew members were evacuated from three bulk carriers berthed at the port of Illichivsk. The three bulk carriers were: Liberia-flagged S BREEZE and KEY KNIGHT, and the Marshall Islands-flagged STA
2020-257
MADRID SPIRIT
On 20 August, a fight broke out aboard the Spain-flagged LNG tanker MADRID SPIRIT. One crewman was stabbed repeatedly, in the head, back and chest areas. The ship was enroute from Bilbao, Spain, to Nigeria and stopped in Dakar, Senegal, to get the injure
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Container ship AS ROMINA
PHILIPPINES: On 10 July, two robbers boarded the Portugal-flagged container ship AS ROMINA while anchored at Manila Port, near position 14-33N 120-55E. A duty crewman discovered the robbers lowering materials by rope into a motorboat from the forecastle.
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INDONESIA: On 17 January, at 2110 local time, the Indonesian Navy arrested 47 robbers and seized eight boats caught stealing coal from a barge at Muara Kembang, buoy 17, Samarinda, East Kalimantan. According to press reports, the robbers managed to unloa
2020-310
Attacked and boarded
Hong Kong-flagged tanker PTI NILE
TOGO: On 17 October, the Hong Kong-flagged tanker PTI NILE was attacked and boarded by pirates while underway near position 04-16N - 001-24E, 112 NM south-southeast of Lome. All crew managed to retreat into the citadel. Togo Navy was notified and a patro
2020-246
On 9 September, a duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a container ship anchored near position 12:01.49S - 077: 12.65W, Callao Anchorage, saw a robber on the forecastle deck. Seeing the duty crewman, the machete-armed robber shouted and ran towards the
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Bermuda-flagged LNG tanker LNG LAGOS II
NIGERIA: On 18 December, pirates boarded the Bermuda-flagged LNG tanker LNG LAGOS II approximately 170 NM southwest of Brass, near position 02-17N 003-54E.
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EXPLOSION
MULTIPLE VESSELS
On 4 August at 1800LT, an explosion took place at the Beirut Port Complex in vicinity of 33:54.03N - 035:30.82E. The blast, which shook the whole city, killed at least 113 people and injured more than 4,000 others. Four vessels in the vicinity of the bla
2020-232
On 29 June, a 10-meter-long gray skiff with four persons onboard approached an underway container ship approximately 27 NM southwest of Aden near position 12:23N - 044:54E. The crew identified the skiff at a distance of 4 NM approaching at a speed of up
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SAINT MARTIN: On 22 December 2020, a yacht in the Grand Marche anchorage had its dinghy (in the water and not locked) stolen while the owners were onboard. They discovered the cut line at 2200.
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Japan-flagged vehicle carrier PROCYON LEADER
PHILIPPINES: On 3 April, at 0030 local time, five robbers boarded the Japan-flagged vehicle carrier PROCYON LEADER anchored in Batangas Anchorage, near position 13-45N 121-01E. The perpetrators climbed the anchor chain and managed to board through the ga
2022-21
Cayman Islands-flagged tanker MID EAGLE
INDIA: On 3 January, a robbery occurred on Cayman Islands-flagged tanker MID EAGLE anchored at Kandla Anchorage, near position 22-47N 070-02E. Three robbers were spotted onboard by a duty crew member. The alarm was raised and a full search was conducted.
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ALS JUVENTUS
On 13 February, robbers boarded the Singapore-flagged container ship ALS JUVENTUS while  the ship was berthed at the Port of Jakarta, near position 06:05S �?? 105:53E. The third officer reported that the  padlock hinge for the passageway door leading t
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On 10 June at 0030LT, a duty crew member spotted two robbers armed with a knife and pipe on the aft deck of an anchored bulk carrier at Macapa Anchorage at 00:20N - 050:58W. When the alarm was raised, the robbers fled with some ship�??s property. The c
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HUANGHAI GLORY
On 6 March, six pirates boarded the Hong Kong-flagged general cargo vessel HUANGHAI GLORY approximately 85 NM south of Lagos. The pirates broke two glasses on the bridge and stole cash before disembarking. The crew sent an SSAS and hid in a cabin.
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Two robbers attempted boarding vessel
Tanker at anchor
On 17 January, robbers in a small boat approached an anchored tanker during cargo operations in the Lagos Secure Anchoring Area.  Two of the robbers attempted to board the tanker via the anchor chain.  A duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers
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INDONESIA: On 3 January, three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier at Muara Berau Anchorage, near position 00-15S 117-34E. The robbers were discovered by the duty crew at the forecastle store room. They stole ship's stores and esca
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UKRAINE: On 8 March, a total of 40 crew members of four bulk carriers berthed at the port of Yuzhnyi, near position 46-37N 031-01E were evacuated. The four bulk carriers involved were: the Greece-flagged MARAN ASTRONOMER, the Malta-flagged MARAN EXCELLEN
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PERU: On 3 May, four robbers boarded an anchored product tanker at Callao Anchorage, near position 11-59S 077-12W at 1930 local time. The robbers were armed with knives and took a duty crewman hostage, tying him up before stealing the crew member's perso
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Vanuatu-flagged general cargo vessel TANGO REY
GUINEA: On 30 November, six robbers armed with guns and knives boarded the anchored Vanuatu-flagged general cargo vessel TANGO REY in Conakry Anchorage, near position 09-21N — 013-42W. The robbers escaped with crew belongings, such as money, mobile pho
2020-134
MSC TALIA F
On 22 March at 1115 UTC, pirates kidnapped seven Ukrainians from the Portugal-flagged container vessel MSC TALIA F approximately 62 NM west of Libreville at 00:33N - 008:25E. The remaining 10 crew members are believed to have taken refuge in the vessel's
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IAN M
On 14 October, robbers boarded the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier IAN M underway near position 01:17N �?? 104:20E, in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme. Upon detecting the robbers, the Master notified the Port Operation
2021-267
Vessel fired upon
HAITI: On 27 October, at 0837 local time, unknown persons fired several gunshots at a bulk carrier berthed at the Port Au Prince VEP Terminal, near position 18-34N 072-20W. Five armed guards from the terminal who were onboard the bulk carrier retreated t
2020-67
Vessels seized by Houthi militia
Two tugs and one dredge
Saudi Arabia-flagged tug RABIGH 3 and another tug were seized by Houthi militia 14 NM north of Kamaran Island, Yemen.  The tug was taken to Al Qaryah, Yemeni waters, off Kamaran Island.  A number of sources said the tugs were towing a South Korean dredge
2020-183
On 2 May at 2315LT, seven men in a skiff chased and fired upon an underway container vessel 4 NM south of Posoria at 02:46S - 080:14W. The crew mustered and directed the search light towards the skiff. When Coast Guard officials onboard the vessel fired
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WOLVERINE
On 12 July at 0215LT, three robbers armed with knives boarded the eastbound Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier WOLVERINE in Singapore Strait near 01:16N - 104:15E. The robbers were spotted in the engine room. The alarm was raised, the crew was mustere
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M/V ATTACKED IN 00-41S 006-07E AT 081658 UTC FEB 21 .
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On 3 March, local fishermen attacked conservationists and Mexican federal inspectors on two identified NGO vessels in the upper Gulf of California Biosphere Reserve. The fishermen hurled Molotov cocktails and fishing net weights as the NGO vessels carrie
2020-83
On 30 January, suspected poachers in four boats attacked a vessel belonging to an environmental NGO in the Gulf of California. The attack took place in a designated safe zone for the endangered vaquita porpoise. The captain of the vessel carried out evas
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On 29 January, robbers boarded a tanker anchored off Kandla Anchorage, near position 22:55N �??  070:10E. A duty crewman spotted three robbers boarding the vessel. The alarm was raised, which resulted in the perpetrators escaping empty-handed.
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oil platform
NIGERIA: On 16 August at 0600 local time, robbers attacked an oil platform approximately 10 NM southwest of Bayelsa State coast, near position 04-15N 005-45E. The armed men approached the platform in one speedboat and an exchange of gunfire took place wi
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RED SEA: On 19 October, a vessel reported being approached while underway approximately 13 NM west of Gurayrah, Yemen, near position 12-43N 043-16E. Six persons onboard one small craft approached to within 50 meters of the vessel. Ladders were also sight
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M/V Bonita
9 sailors from the Philippines were kidnapped from Norway-flagged bulk carrier on 2 November they were released
2020-69
Robbers boarded tanker
Saudi Arabia-flagged tanker
Four robbers boarded a Saudi Arabia-flagged tanker anchored near Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia.  Alarm was raised, crew was mustered and PA announcement made.  The robbers escaped without stealing anything and a search was carried out.  Incident repor
2021-129
DUTY OFFICER ONBOARD AN ANCHORED CONTAINER SHIP NOTICED A SUSPICIOUS CRAFT IN THE VICINITY AND NOTIFIED THE DUTY CREW TO INVESTIGATE. FORECASTLE DOOR PADLOCK FOUND BROKEN AND SHIP PROPERTIES REPORTED STOLEN. INCIDENT REPORTED TO VTS, COAST GUARD AND LOCA
2021-156
Ten individuals boarded
COLOMBIA: On 9 January, ten individuals in a small craft boarded a container ship drifting approximately 45 NM west of Cartagena Sea Buoy, near position 10-15N  076-22W. The crew activated the alarm and a notified the authorities. Port Control instructed
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EQUATORIAL GUINEA: On 30 December, at 0430 local time, unknown number of armed pirates in a black speedboat attacked and boarded a fishing vessel approximately 12 NM southwest of Mbini, near position 01-30N 009-25E. Six crew members were reported kidnapp
2021-47
pirates armed with rifles boarded
Singapore-flagged tanker TORM ALEXANDRA
On 7 November, pirates armed with rifles boarded the Singapore-flagged tanker TORM ALEXANDRA underway near position 03:31N — 002:34E, 175 NM southeast of Tema. The main engine was stopped and the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) activated. The company
2020-307
tanker anchored
On 17 October, robbers boarded a tanker anchored near position 12-01S - 077-13W, Callao Anchorage. The duty officer saw a suspicious light near the forward storeroom and asked the duty crew to investigate. As the duty crew approached, they were taken hos
2021-1
RoRo
On 4 February, robbers boarded a vehicle carrier anchored at Callao Anchorage, near position 12:01 S �?? 077: 13W. Robbers were able to board the vessel, steal two mooring ropes from the fore peak store and escape unnoticed. The incident was reported t
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Singapore-flagged container ship MAERSK CADIZ
NIGERIA: On 19 December, pirates boarded the Singapore-flagged container ship MAERSK CADIZ approximately 85 NM south of Brass, near position 02-39N 006-14E. Three security vessels responded to the incident, but the pirates had already departed the vessel
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EPIC BERMUDA
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:03 AM  On 30 April at 001 5LT, a crew member spotted six robbers in a wooden boat approach and attempt to board anchored Malta-flagged LPG tanker EPIC BERMUDA at Takoradi anchorage at 04:54N �?? 001 :42W. When the crew sounded
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SAINT MARTIN: At 0340 on 10 January, the owner of a catamaran anchored in Marigot Bay was onboard and heard noise on deck. He found a woman hiding near the mast; she then jumped overboard and swam ashore. A locker had been opened and rifled through, with
2020-311
LNG tanker METHANE PRINCESS
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: On 17 October, pirates boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged LNG tanker METHANE PRINCESS near position 03-47N - 008-41E, Punta Europa Anchorage. The vessel was attacked shortly after completing loading operations. The alarm was sounded
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Anchored sailing yacht
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS: On 18 July, robbers stole a dinghy and outboard motor from a sailing yacht anchored in Salt Pond Bay.
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VENEZUELA: On 7 January, a robbery occurred on a bulk carrier berthed in the port of Pertigalete, near position 10-14N 064-33W. The robbers escaped with a stolen lifeboat engine and spare parts from the ship.
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Underway oil tanker PIKE
GHANA: On 16 August at 0430 UTC, six to eight pirates onboard a 12-meter small craft with a metal ladder attempted to board the underway Marshall Island-flagged oil tanker PIKE approximately 114 NM southeast of Tema at position 04-03N - 001-04E. The pira
2020-52
Five armed robber boarded bulk carrier
Deck crew spotted five armed robbers on aft deck of bulk carrier underway in Singapore Strait.  Crew raised an alarm, activated SSAS and made a PA announcement.  The robbers escaped without stealing anything.
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SAINT MARTIN: On 26 April, a robber boarded an unlocked yacht in Marigot Bay and stole a variety of personal electronics. It is not known if a police report was made.
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Panama-flagged product tanker NAFELI II
NIGERIA: On 4 November, five persons boarded a Panama-flagged product tanker NAFELI II approximately 5 NM south of Brass, near position 02-43N - 006-03E. Reporting stated the vessel was drifting. The shipping Company Security Officer and regional organiz
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On 22 February, Iran's coast guard seized a foreign vessel accused of smuggling oil in the Gulf of Oman. The tanker was reportedly towed to Bandar-e-Jask Port and all 13 crew members were detained. The head of the Iranian coast guard did not provide deta
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PERU: On 16 March, eight robbers, armed with knives, boarded an anchored bulk carrier at Callao Anchorage, near position 12-00S 077-11W. A duty crew member was threatened and restrained by the robbers. The perpetrators were able to steal ship's property
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On 17 January, robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored in Road Bay, ransacked the interior, and stole personal electronics and other valuables. Police investigators indicated that similar events had recently occurred at the anchorage area.
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Armed persons boarding
GUINEA: On 15 October, ten persons armed with guns and knives boarded a bulk carrier anchored near position 09-22N - 013-44W, Conakry Anchorage. The crew raised the alarm, activated Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) and informed authorities. The robbers
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Greece-flagged tanker DELTA PIONEER
DENMARK: On 20 March, a group of protesters onboard small boats came alongside the Greece-flagged tanker DELTA PIONEER while anchored at Kattegat, near position 57-39N 010-38E. According to press reports, these environmental activists were protesting aga
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HAFNIA PHEONIX
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Bulk carrier STAR NIKE
INDONESIA: On 17 July, at 0016 local time, robbers armed with a knife boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier STAR NIKE underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS near position 01-16N 104-13E. The robbers were spotted in the ste
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Approached by fishing boat with four armed men
GUINEA: On 15 October, an anchored tanker reported a suspicious approach near position 09-16N - 013-46W, 20 NM off Conakry, Guinea. A fishing boat with four armed persons onboard approached the tanker to within 1 NM. The Guinean Naval armed guards onboar
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drug smuggling
On 16 January, customs officers in Rotterdam discovered two separate shipments of  cocaine, totaling approximately 1,069 kilograms. The first shipment of 839 kilograms was found in a shipping container from Brazil with two old Volkswagen vans. The second
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On 15 March, two skiffs with four and six individuals onboard approached a supply vessel at anchorage 4 NM from Soyo at 06:04S - 009:25E. The alarm was raised and SSAS was activated. The skiffs subsequently changed their course and headed toward the Cong
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UKRAINE: On 27 February, at 0200 local time, the Ukraine-flagged seagoing tug SAPFIR was intercepted and detained by the Russian Navy in the vicinity of Snake Island. The condition of the vessel and crew after the detention were unknown.
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Ukraine-flagged bulk carrier AFINA
UKRAINE: On 26 February, the Russian Navy intercepted and stopped the Ukraine-flagged bulk carrier AFINA while underway from port of Nikolayev, Ukraine to the port of Constanta, Romania 22 NM off Snake Island. The vessel was later escorted to Crimean wat
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Robbers boarded cargo ship
Singapore flagged cargo ship CSK ENTERPRISE
Robbers boarded Singapore-flagged cargo ship CSK ENTERPRISE near Cigading Anchorage.Robbers were sighted near engine room entrance.  Alarm was raised and the crew mustered,  Robbers escaped without stealing anything.
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24-foot wooden pirogue
SANT VINCENT AND THE GRENDINES: On 12 November, two fishermen were robbed in waters off Mustique by ten Spanish-speaking robbers with AK-47 rifles. The fisherman had left in the early morning in their 24-foot wooden pirogue with a 75 horsepower Yamaha en
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Ship fired upon
Roll-on roll-off ship DONA CAND
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: On 29 January, armed pirates onboard a speed boat approached and fired upon the underway St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged roll-on roll-off ship DONA CANDIDA between Bata and Malabo, near position 02-05N 009-35E. The armed militar
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RED SEA: On 18 May, four persons onboard a small-sized boat suspiciously approached a non-government organization research vessel and fired shots into the air while in a position approximately 50 NM west-northwest of Hudaydah, Yemen, near 14-57N 042-05E.
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On 9 February, robbers boarded a container vessel at Pointe Noire Anchorage Area, near position 04:43S �?? 011:45E. During routine rounds, a duty crewman spotted three robbers, one armed with a knife. The alarm was then raised and the robbers escaped.
2020-148
On 7 March at 0150 UTC, a robber in a canoe approached and boarded a tug boat while anchored at Abidjan Anchorage at 05:16N - 004:02W. The crew noticed the person onboard and raised the alarm. All crew was mustered and a security search was conducted. Po
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Indonesia-flagged tanker GRAHA DUA SATU
INDONESIA: On 6 January, pirates hijacked the Indonesia-flagged tanker GRAHA DUA SATU at night while anchored in Morosi waters, Southeast Sulawesi, near position 03-42S 122-38E. Six masked robbers armed with machetes climbed onboard while two remained on
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On 9 June at 0015LT, robbers armed with knives and guns boarded a tanker at the Conakry Anchorage at 09:21N - 013:47W. The robbers assaulted five crew members and stole belongings from the crew before departing.
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Bulk carrier RB EDEN
INDONESIA: On 24 May at 0048 local time, up to three robbers were seen in the engine room of Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier RB EDEN while it transited the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme near position 01-16N 104-16
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AL MARJO
On 19 February, nine persons boarded the vessel AL MARJO while underway 8 NM from the Pipavav coast. India Coast Guard forces responded to the incident and arrested the individuals. (www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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On 11 April at 1030LT, the master of a tanker discovered items had been stolen from his ship while anchored at Tanjung Kelesa, Johor, Malaysia at 01:42N - 104:28E. The robbers had managed to board the vessel undetected and steal a breathing apparatus air
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AMERGER VII
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Container ship MAERSK NUSSFJORD
PHILIPPINES: On 17 July, eight robbers boarded the Panama-flagged container ship MAERSK NUSSFJORD while anchored in Manila Port South, near position 14-33N 120-56E. One of the intruders pointed an improvised gun at a duty watchman’s head, tied him to t
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ANGOLA: On 5 December, robbers boarded an offshore supply vessel anchored Luanda Outer Anchorage near position 08-44S 013-13E. The robbers fled in a small boat with a stolen hose after the duty officer shouted at them.
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RIO CHARLESTON
On 9 June at 2000LT, a speedboat approached the underway Liberia-flagged container ship RIO  CHARLESTON from the port quarter at 03:14N - 004:43E, approximately 1 10 NM southwest of Brass. RIO CHARLESTON's crew raised the alarm, increased speed, activate
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Sandunga oil platform
MEXICO: On 19 July, at least five armed men using two speedboats boarded the Sandunga oil platform, located in the Bay of Campeche. The robbers stole tools, supplies, self-contained breathing apparatuses, camera-equipped diving helmets, diving suits, fli
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Two Panama-flagged crew boats
ANGOLA: On 29 January, at 0210 local time, three robbers boarded two Panama-flagged crew boats, SURFER 3601 and SURFER 3602, alongside each other at Luanda Anchorage, near position 08-47S 013-15E. After being spotted by the port security, the robbers esc
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MALAYSIA: On 10 January, at 2200 local time, an attempted boarding occurred on an underway Malaysia-flagged tanker in the westbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-13N 103-32E. Five robbers onboard a sampan
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On 29 July at 2045 UTC, armed criminals arrived via small skiff-type vessels at an equipment yard used by Mexico�??s state-owned petroleum company, Pemex. The equipment yard is situated in the city of Ciudad del Carmen, which is in Mexico's Southeast n
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On 11 April at 0035LT, six armed robbers boarded a container ship under pilotage at 02:52S - 080:23W, approximately 7 NM west of Isla Puna. They took two crew members hostage and tied them up. When the master spotted the robbers, he raised the alarm and
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OMAN: On 11 January, at 0948 local time, an underway tanker reported a suspicious approach by eight, white-hulled, unknown crafts, approximately 70 NM east of Muscat, near position 23-51N 059-47E. The vessel and crew were reported safe and have continued
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BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY
2220 UTC, SINGAPORE STRAITS. UNNOTICED, ROBBERS BOARDED A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY, STOLE SHIP'S SPARES AND ESCAPED. INCIDENT REPORTED TO VTIS.
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UNISPIRIT
On 2 October, authorities searched the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged general cargo ship UNISPIRIT at Sao Sebastiao Port. During the search, 1.5 tons of cocaine were found hidden in big bags loaded with corn. The ship was destined for Cadiz, Spain.
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DAQIA HAIYU
On 9 February, two robbers boarded a China-flagged barge DAQIA HAIYU being towed by  China-flagged tug boat NING HAI TUO in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme, near position 01 :05N �?? 103:34E. When the robbers realized they had been
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Singapore-flagged Ro-Ro car carrier LORD VISHNU
PERU: On 8 November, robbers boarded the Singapore-flagged Ro-Ro car carrier LORD VISHNU anchored in Callao Anchorage, near position 12-00S 077-11W. A small boat was spotted by a duty crew member under the starboard bow flare of the vessel. As the duty o
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DURING ROUTINE ROUNDS, CREW NOTICED SHIP'S STORES MISSING. ON INVESTIGATING, IT WAS NOTICED THAT A ROBBER HAD BOARDED THE VESSEL, STOLEN SHIP'S STORES AND ESCAPED. INCIDENT REPORTED TO REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.
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SAO TOME and PRINCIPE: On 26 September, a bulk carrier reported a suspicious approach approximately 32 NM northeast of Sao Tome, near position 00-51N 006-59E. The vessel was approached by one skiff, approximately 12 meters long with a blue and white hull
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SIERRA LEONE: On 1 December, a robber boarded a container vessel berthed in Freetown, near position 08-30N — 013-12W. The Port facility watch personnel spotted one robber onboard and another attempting to board from a small boat using a rope. When dete
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KOTA NEBULA
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TOSNA STAR
On 17 May, up to 12 robbers armed with machetes boarded the anchored Liberia-flagged tanker TOSNA STAR off Port-au-Prince at 18:34N - 072:24W. During a 30-minute period, the robbers threatened the Argentine crew members before departing with stolen mobil
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fisheries patrol vessel BOB BARKER
TOGO: On 9 November, a skiff with 7—8 armed persons onboard approached the Netherlands-flagged fisheries patrol vessel BOB BARKER approximately 132 NM southeast of Lome near position 04-26N — 002-42E. The skiff closed to within 0.7 nautical mile. The
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On 29 August, robbers were able to board a tugboat anchored at Abidjan at position 05:1 5N - 004:OOW. The robbers managed to steal an outboard motor and some safety equipment before escaping undetected.
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NEW SPIRIT
On 9 February at 0220 hours, a duty crewman raised the alarm after noticing six robbers in the engine  room of the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier NEW SPIRIT while underway 5.1 NM northeast of Batam Island. During a search of the vessel, they found
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Malta-flagged tanker NEW RANGER
NIGERIA: On 15 December, pirates boarded the Malta-flagged tanker NEW RANGER underway near position 02-00N 004-45E, approximately 160 NM south-southwest of Brass, Nigeria. When the duty officer saw the perpetrators, he raised the alarm. All crew retreate
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SWARNA JAYANTI
On 9 February at 0252 hours, a duty crewman raised the alarm after noticing a robber in the engine room of the India-flagged product tanker SWARNA JAYANTI while underway near position 01:15N - 103:IOE, 4.6 NM northeast of Batam Island. During a search of
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NIGERIA: On 1 November, eight armed robbers in one speedboat boarded a passenger boat transiting between Brass Island and Yenegoa, in the Bayelsa State Waterways. The robbers approached the passenger vessel and fired in the air, forcing the passenger boa
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Malta-flagged bulk carrier ATLANTIC ELM
PERU: On 4 February, at 0200 local time, three robbers armed with knives boarded the Malta-flagged bulk carrier ATLANTIC ELM anchored at Callao Anchorage, near position 12-01S 077-13W. Robbers restrained the roving crew on-duty. The on-duty officer notic
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Hijacking and kidnapping
NIGERIA: On 17 January, an underway passenger boat with 17 people onboard was hijacked and kidnapped by pirates while on transit from Safe Journey Beach in Calabar, Cross River State, to Oron Beach in Akwa Ibom State waterways, near position 04-55N 008-1
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On 1 April, an unknown vessel made a suspicious approach against an offshore supply vessel approximately 45 NM southwest of Bayelsa State, near position 051: ION — 004:30E. The suspicious vessel was transiting showing no AIS and altering course in unis
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DUTY WATCHMAN ON ROUTINE ROUNDS ONBOARD AN ANCHORED CONTAINER SHIP NOTICED AROUND FOUR PERSONS IN A SMALL BOAT UNDER THE FORECASTLE. HE IMMEDIATELY INFORMED THE DUTY OFFICER WHO SENT THE SECOND SECURITY WATCHMAN TO ASSIST. SEEING THE WATCHMEN, THE PERSON
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CREW ONBOARD A TUG TOWING A BARGE NOTICED UNAUTHORISED PERSONS BOARDING THE BARGE AND STEALING THE BARGE PROPERTIES. ALARM RAISED AND INCIDENT REPORTED TO VTS AND COAST GUARD, WHO DISPATCHED A BOAT TO INVESTIGATE. THE ROBBERS MANAGED TO ESCAPE.
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ECUADOR: On 5 August, robbers attempted to board a container ship underway approximately 17 NM south-southwest of Guayaquil, near position 02-29S 080-04W. The alarm was raised and local authorities were notified. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers pull
2020-238
On 4 August, armed men in a speedboat fired upon and boarded a passenger boat transiting between Kula and Port Harcourt in the Rivers State Waterways in vicinity of 04:26N - 006:50E. The armed men stole the passenger belongings and departed the area. One
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Boarding vessel
Container vessel anchored
CONGO: On 19 October, robbers boarded a container vessel anchored near position 04:45S - 011:46E, Pointe Noire Anchorage. A number of robbers were spotted on the forecastle of the vessel by the crew, who then retreated to the citadel and alerted the auth
2021-6
On 17 January, robbers stole a locked 20-HP outboard motor from its dinghy at the sand spit near the head of Chemin Bay. Local police and the coast guard were notified.
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UNI BLOSSOM
On 23 September, robbers boarded the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier UNI BLOSSOM near position 01 :05N - 104:05E, transiting eastbound in the Traffic Separation Scheme. The theft was discovered when the chief engineer noted a number of spare engine parts
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On 27 March, a dinghy and outboard motor were stolen from a sailing yacht anchored near Pigeon Island. A police report was made.
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Boarding and attempted robbery
NIGERIA: On 6 December, four pirates boarded the Malta-flagged tanker NEW RANGER underway 98 NM south-southwest of Brass near position 02-42N 005-57E while the crew sheltered in the citadel. When the pirates discovered they were unable to reach the crew,
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INDIA: between 1 and 2 September, a group of six robbers boarded a fishing boat near Point Calimere, stealing the group’s radio, GPS equipment, and personal electronics.
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RIO MI TONG
On 9 May at 0300LT, armed individuals in a speedboat approached and boarded the Comoros-flagged  general cargo vessel RIO Ml TONG off Malabo at 03:47N - 008:45E. The armed individuals kidnapped two crew members; unconfirmed reports indicate the hostages
2020-155
On 1 March, a merchant vessel reported a suspicious approach in position 24:43N - 057:38E. Two skiffs approached and circled the vessel. A coalition warship was in the vicinity, and upon its approach, the two skiffs departed. The vessel and crew are safe
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Offshore supply ship
CAMEROON: On 6 March, robbers boarded an offshore supply ship anchored in Douala Anchorage, near position 04-00N 009-37E. The theft was noticed by the bosun during routine rounds. The crew searched the ship and ship's property was noted stolen. The incid
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Panama-flagged bulk carrier GOLDEN LEAF
INDONESIA: On 17 February, at 0208 local time, two unauthorized personnel boarded the Panama-flagged bulk carrier GOLDEN LEAF underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-12N 104-01E. When spott
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Bulk carrier ALEA
INDONESIA: On 23 May at 2230 local time, four robbers armed with knives were sighted in the engine room of a Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier ALEA while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme, near position 01-17N 10
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On 6 March, robbers boarded an offshore supply ship anchored in Douala Anchorage, near position 04:00N �?? 009:37E. The theft was noticed by the bosun during routine rounds. The crew searched the ship and ship's property was noted stolen. The incident
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BW LOYALTY
6 December, robbers attempted to board the Singapore flagged tug. The vessel was underway when it was approached by a vessel from 7 individuals and attempted to secure a rope at the ships port side. The duty officer sounded the general alarm and the boat
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Turkey-flagged bulk carrier NURI BEY
INDONESIA: On 2 December, at 2030 local time, four robbers attempted to board the underway Turkey-flagged bulk carrier NURI BEY in the Phillip Channel along the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-02N 103-39E. The crew on duty sp
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Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier SEA GEMINI
INDIA: On 25 January, at 0446 local time, a robbery occurred on the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier SEA GEMINI berthed at the port of Haldia, near position 22-02N 088-05E. The robbers boarded the vessel using a hook attached to a rope and escaped u
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INDONESIA: On 21 September at 1518 local time, one robber was spotted boarding a tanker while anchored in Balikpapan Anchorage, near position 01-21S 116-59E. The alarm was raised and the crew was mustered, after which the robber escaped. A search of the
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:03 AM  On 5 October, robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored near position 12:00S �?? 077:13W, Callao anchorage. The chief officer saw the robbers on the forecastle deck and instructed the bosun to INvestigate. As the bosun mo
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Singapore-flagged tanker KHK EMPRESS
RED SEA: On 4 October, the Singapore-flagged tanker KHK EMPRESS reported a suspicious approach by one skiff in the Bab el Mendeb Strait, near position 13-06N 043-07E. It was reported that there were eight to nine persons on the skiff and no boarding equi
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On 27 February, a skiff with eight persons and a ladder approached a merchant vessel at 08:10S - 012:41E, around 50 NM north-northwest of Luanda Port. The crew mustered in the citadel. CSO was notified, and the vessel undertook evasive maneuvers, after w
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SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE: On 27 July, a merchant vessel underway approximately 93 NM west of Port Gentil, Gabon, reported a suspicious approach by one fishing vessel and two small skiffs. The incident occurred near position 00-53S 007-07E at approximately 0
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assault
MSC REVENNA
On 20 September, a crew member onboard the Liberia-flagged container ship MSC REVENNA  attacked another crew member with a knife. The second crew member suffered stab wounds and subsequently  died from his injuries. The master of the ship persuaded attac
2020-105
On 21 December, two robbers boarded a tanker anchored near position 06:15N - 003:13E, Lagos Secure Anchorage Area. When a duty crew member noticed the robbers, he raised the alarm and the crew mustered. A Nigerian naval patrol boat responded and searched
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: On 17 September, robbers boarded an unoccupied yacht on a mooring near the marina dock in Luperon. They used a hacksaw to cleanly cut the padlock that locked the transom clamps to each other while the 15HP Yamaha outboard engine was s
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PANOFI FRONTIER
On 24 June at 1530LT, armed pirates boarded and kidnapped six crew (5 South Korean and 1 Ghanaian) from the  Ghana-flagged purse seiner PANOFI FRONTIER at position 05:21 N - 002:37E, 61 NM south of Cotonou. The pirates fled in an easterly direction towar
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On September 23rd a duty watchman on board a tanker anchored near position 06-17N 003-14E saw two robbers near the forward cargo tanks and raised the alarm. One robber shouted at the duty crewman and made a threatening gesture. A Nigerian Navy patrol boa
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PERU: On 13 September, robbers boarded a container ship while anchored at Callao Anchorage, near position 12-01S 077-11W. The robbers were able to board the vessel, steal ship’s stores and escape unnoticed. The robbery was discovered by duty crew on ro
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CHEM RANGER
On 30 April at 051 5, the crew of a Marshall Islands tanker CHEM RANGER detected three robbers in the engine room. The tanker was en route from Singapore to Ulsan, Republic of Korea in the Singapore Strait approximately 6.2 NM northwest of Tanjung Tondon
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SHANGHA12
On 21 August, seven armed robbers boarded the China-owned long liner SHANGHA12 while  anchored near position 08:25N - 013:07W, approximately 10 NM southeast of Freetown. The robbers were armed with machetes and a shotgun. The crew tried to defend their v
2020-15
MSC GRACE
On 21 January, Panama-flagged container ship MSC GRACE reported being attacked near position 04:04N - 005:47E, 20 NM south of Bonny. Around 15 armed persons in a speed boat chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Alarm raised and the  non-es
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On 25 February, the crew of a merchant vessel reported a suspicious approach by 11 skiffs with 4-5 persons onboard each skiff near position 12:13N - 044:06E, 67 NM northeast of Djibouti. The crew reported seeing ladders on the some of the skiffs.
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2020-5
TWO FISHING BOATS WITH ONE BOAT CARRYING 6 CREWS AND ANOTHER BOAT CARRYING 10 CREWS SAILED TAMBISAN FOR SEMPORNA. THE TWO BOATS WERE APPROACHED BY TWO KFRG BOATS NEAR THE PHILIPPINES BORDER WHO BOARDED THE FISHING BOATS AND CONFISCATED DOCUMENTS AND KIDN
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Tanker MAERSK BELFAST
INDONESIA: On 19 December, at approximately 1200 local time, a suspected robbery took place on board the tanker MAERSK BELFAST while berthed at Kabil Terminal on Batam Island, near position 01-04N 104-08E. Crew discovered the theft while carrying out rou
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On 29 May at 0800LT, 15 robbers in a fishing trawler came alongside and boarded another fishing trawler approximately 65 NM off Goa and Malvan (Maharashtra) at 15:30N - 072:50E. The robbers held the crew hostage and escaped with stolen fish, navigational
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BOW ORION
On 9 September at 0600LT, a fast craft with ten individuals onboard approached the underway  Norway-flagged tanker BOW ORION 28 NM southeast of Perim Island, near the Bab el Mandeb Strait at position 12:22N - 043:48E. The individuals requested the vessel
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TRINA OLDENDORFF
On 8 April, four robbers armed with knives boarded the Portugal-flagged bulk carrier TRINA OLDENDORFF approximately 5.3 NM southeast of Kampong Sungai Buntu, Malaysia, in the eastern section of the Singapore Strait, near position 01:16N — 104:15E at 01
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ANGOLA: On 23 February, at 0300 local time, robbers boarded an offshore supply vessel at Luanda Anchorage, near position 08-46S 013-15E. The robbers escaped with stolen mooring ropes and fire hoses. The incident was reported to the local authorities.
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ARGUELLO
On 6 September at 0433LT, while at anchor waiting for crew change, robbers managed to board unnoticed onto the Liberia-flagged container ship ARGUELLO near position 14:35N - 120:52E, at the Manila South Harbor Anchorage Area. The duty crew spotted that t
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On 28 December, the chief engineer onboard a bulk carrier underway near position 01:16.2N - 104:13.4E spotted four robbers armed with knives in the engine room. The alarm was raised, deck lights switched on,  and crew mustered. Upon seeing the crew respo
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ANGOLA: On 8 September at 2254LT, robbers boarded a container vessel using the anchor chain at Luanda Anchorage near position 08:45S - 013:17E. When the crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm, the robbers fled empty handed.
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GABON: On 13 December, at 0235 local time, an anchored tanker was approached by a small boat with 12 persons onboard in Owendo anchorage, near position 00-17N 009-25E. The crew members shouted and directed their flashlights to the approaching boat. The b
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PERU: On 15 September, four robbers boarded a tanker anchored in Callao Anchorage, near position 11-59S 077-11W. The alarm was raised and the crew was mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’
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ANGOLA: On 10 August, three robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship at the Luanda anchorage. When a crewmember doing his deck rounds failed to return, the officer of the watch raised the alarm. The crew mustered and discovered the crewmember tied
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Panama-flagged container ship MSC LUCIA
GULF OF GUINEA: On 25 October at 0815 UTC, pirates boarded the Panama-flagged container ship MSC LUCIA approximately 150 NM northwest of Santo Antonio, Principe, near position 02-15N 004-50E. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Russian Navy
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skiff with 8-10 individuals approached
GHANA: On 26 September, a skiff with 8-10 individuals approached the Ghana-flagged fishing vessel AGNES 1 near position 03-36N - 000-28W, approximately 102 NM south of Winneba. The skiff chased the vessel, but later abandoned its pursuit.
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Seven individuals attempted boarding
Tug underway
Robbers attempted to board the Singapore-flagged tug, BW LOYALTY near Batam Island, Indonesia.  The vessel was underway when a suspicious boat with seven individuals approached it from the side.  One of the robbers attempted to secure a rope to the ship'
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On 10 April at 0717 UTC, seven individuals onboard a red and white 15-meter-long skiff approached an underway tanker 57 NM south of Takoradi at 03:56N - 001:45W. The crew activated the fire hoses and undertook evasive  maneuvers. The skiff continued to f
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PERU: On 18 August at 01:30 local time, seven robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier anchored in Callao Anchorage, near position 12-00S 077-11W. The robbers tied up a duty crewman, stole ship's stores, and escaped. The incident was reported to
2022-57
Liberia-flagged bulk carrier AG NEKTARIOS
GHANA: On 18 February, at 0050 local time, four robbers armed with knives were sighted by the duty crew member onboard the anchored Liberia-flagged bulk carrier AG NEKTARIOS at Takoradi Anchorage, near position 04-54N 001-41W. The alarm was raised, the c
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Liberia-flagged tanker BW CHEETAH
INDONESIA: On 25 February, at 0240 local time, two unauthorized personnel were sighted in the engine room of the Liberia-flagged tanker BW CHEETAH underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-15N 104-08E. The two perpetrat
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LIBERIA: On 9 January, at 0500 local time, a robbery occurred on a tanker anchored at Monrovia Anchorage, near position 06-20N 010-48W. The robbers stole an outboard engine and a fuel can, and then escaped unnoticed. The local authorities were informed a
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PERU: On 23 December, at 1955 local time, a robbery occurred on a bulk carrier anchored at Callao Anchorage, near position 12-02S 077-13W. Seven robbers approached the anchored ship in a wooden boat. Three of the robbers subsequently boarded the vessel.
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Barge VIMLA–1 towed by tug ROSE
INDIA: On 19 January, at 2010 local time, a robbery occurred on an underway jack-up barge VIMLA–1 towed by the India-flagged tug ROSE approximately 7.5 NM southeast of Alang, near position 21-21N 072-18E. The master spotted four perpetrators onboard th
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Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier AFRICAN MERLIN
INDONESIA: On 28 February, at 0435 local time, three robbers armed with knives boarded the Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier AFRICAN MERLIN underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-02N 103-38E. The three perpetrators were s
2022-58
Liberia-flagged tanker DELTA EURYDICE
INDONESIA: On 18 February, at 2050 local time, two unauthorized personnel were sighted in the engine room of the Liberia-flagged tanker DELTA EURYDICE underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 0
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barge KIEN SAN 8 towed tug KIEN SAN 1
MALAYSIA: On 6 January, at 1138 local time, an unauthorized person boarded an underway barge KIEN SAN 8 towed by the Malaysia-flagged tug KIEN SAN 1 in the westbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-13N 103-33E. The perpetrator managed
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GULF OF ADEN: On 8 March, a vessel reported a suspicious approach approximately IOS NM southeast of Nishtun, Yemen, near position 14-43N 053-31E. Four small craft with two people onboard each craft approached the vessel.
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tug HAI DUONG 29 towing platform HAKURYU 5
INDONESIA: On 30 January, at 0428 local time, two robbers boarded the underway Vietnam-flagged tugboat HAI DUONG 29 while towing the Panama-flagged platform HAKURYU 5 about 4.6 NM northeast of Karimun Kecil Island in the eastbound lane of the Singapore S
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ATLANTIC DISCOVERER
On 20 January, Marshall Islands-flagged container ship ATLANTIC DISCOVERER reported being attacked near position 05:08N - 002: 17E, 75 NM south-southwest of Cotonou, Benin.
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Armed men in a speedboat
Armed men in a speedboat kidnapped an individual from a passenger vessel off the coast of Limbe, Cameroon.  The armed men subsequently headed toward the Bakassi Peninsula in Cameroon with the hostage.  The Cameroon Navy responded by deploying a patrol ve
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Liberia-flagged bulk carrier STAR PAVLINA
UKRAINE: (Late Reporting) Prior to 9 March, crew members were evacuated from the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier STAR PAVLINA berthed at the port of Nikolayev. According to press reports, the evacuation was facilitated by multiple embassies in coordination
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AKIJ PEARL
On 3 March, the Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier AKIJ PEARL reported a suspicious approach  by a skiff carrying three persons 11 NM southeast of Sibutu Island, Tawi Tawi, near position 04:29N �?? 1 19:36E.
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Indonesia-flagged Chemical Tanker LADINDA
BANGLADESH: On 15 December, at 0010 local time, the Bangladesh Coast Guard received a call from a local agent regarding an attempted robbery on an underway Indonesia-flagged Chemical Tanker LADINDA, approximately 37 NM from Cox’s Bazar. According to pr
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Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier DAIDO AMBITI
PERU: On 10 March, at 0300 local time, seven robbers armed with knives boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier DAIDO AMBITION anchored at Callao Anchorage, near position 12-00S 077-13W. The robbers took advantage of foggy weather conditions to
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On 20 August, an attempted robbery occurred on a bulk carrier anchored near position 13:44N - 121:01E, Batangas Anchorage. A duty crew member on security rounds was attacked and injured by a  robber armed with a knife. The duty crew member managed to esc
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NIGERIA: On 1 January, an underway passenger boat was boarded and robbed while on transit between Yenegoa and Brass Island, Bayelsa State waterways, near position 04-24N 006-15E. The armed robbers stole passengers’ valuables and the 115 horsepower Yama
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On 25 December, at 0052 local time, an unknown number of perpetrators committed a robbery onboard a vessel anchored at Monrovia Anchorage. The robbers boarded the vessel and carried out the robbery without being spotted. The incident was reported to loca
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VIETNAM: On 15 March, robbers boarded a moored bulk carrier at Campha Port, near position 20-54N 107-16E. The robbers broke into two crew cabins, stealing cash before making their escape. The local authorities were informed and an investigation was carri
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Singapore-flagged bulk carrier LAMPARD
INDONESIA: On 25 March, at 0420 local time, three robbers armed with knives boarded the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier LAMPARD, anchored in Belawan Anchorage, near position 03-55N 098-46E. The duty crew member first discovered the three robbers and raise
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YEMEN: On 20 January, at 1610 local time, an underway chemical tanker reported a suspicious approach by three small boats with a larger vessel nearby, approximately 53 NM southwest of Aden, near position 12-09N 044-19E. The three small boats approached t
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Panama-flagged chemical tanker DAWN 1
On 26 May, at 08:30 local time, ten robbers in two fishing boats boarded a Panama-flagged chemical tanker DAWN 1 under tow by tugboat VENTURE approximately 7 NM southeast of Mahuva, Gujarat, near position 21:00N - 071: 56E. The robbers approached the tow
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Bulk carrier ADVENTURER
INDONESIA: On 17 July, at 00:40 local time, five robbers armed with knives boarded the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier ADVENTURER underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) near position 01-16N 104-15E. The robbe
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JAEGER
During the week of 21 August, the same private armed security member who held the bulk carrier JAEGER hostage for 3 days in July 2020 has done it again, on a different ship; reportedly for the same reason �?? non-payment of wages owed. The latest incid
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BOARDED BY ARMED ROBBERS
SINGAPORE STRAITS - 01-15.76N - 104-08.65E - AFTER DROPPING PILOT, MASTER ONBOARD A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE VTIS WHO INDICATED THAT THE VESSEL MAY HAVE BEEN BOARDED BY ARMED ROBBERS. MASTER IMMEDIATELY RAISED THE ALARM AND MADE AN
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barge BS 2102 towed by tug BARLIAN 1299
INDONESIA: On 09 December, at 0230 local time, an unknown number of robbers boarded an underway barge BS 2102 towed by the Singapore-flagged tug BARLIAN 1299 approximately 60 NM from Baung Bangka Strait, near position 01-42S 104-51E. Four unmanned wooden
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UNNOTICED, ROBBER BOARDED AN ANCHORED TANKER, STOLE SHIP'S PROPERTIES AND ESCAPED. INCIDENT REPORTED TO THE LOCAL AGENT.
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CONTAINER
On 21 January, a small craft approached an underway container vessel approximately 64 NM  southwest of Bonny near position 03:31N �?? 005:29E. A small craft came to within 0.3 NM of the container vessel before aborting the approach.
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TELFORD 28
On the evening of 14 April at 2230LT, approximately six robbers boarded the anchored Gibraltar-flagged offshore accommodation barge TELFORD 28 approximately 12 NM north of Ciudad Del Carmen at 18:51 N - 091:52W. The robbers, armed with automatic weapons
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On 5 May at 1950 UTC, four robbers in a wooden boat came alongside an anchored product tanker approximately 29 NM northeast of Pulau Bintan at 01:36N - 104:52E. Two of the robbers armed with knives managed to board the tanker using a hook attached with a
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NIGERIA: On 6 June at 12:00 local time, an undetermined number of armed men attacked an underway passenger boat carrying 15 passengers from Twon-Brass near the Atlantic Ocean to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Local Government Area. The armed men then kidnapped f
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Marshall Islands-flagged tanker PS STARS
MALAYSIA: On 2 February, at 0540 local time, a robber boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker PS STARS while berthed at Sandakan Port, Sabah, near position 05-47N 118-01E. The on-duty crew member sighted the perpetrator near the forecastle store and
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On 26 January, robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored in Simpson Bay Lagoon. The  handle from the bilge pump was used to force the padlock from the companionway hatch. The boat was  methodically searched and laptops and other electronics, fishing gear,
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On 14 January, robbers boarded a sailing yacht moored near Explorer Island, Simpson Bay lagoon. Laptops and electronics were stolen.
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Two boats with 24 passengers hijacked
Two boats with 24 passengers hijacked on the Port Harcourt-Bonny waterway
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Shots fired at vessel
Marshall Islands-flagged tanker JANE
BENIN: On 11 November, a skiff with 8 pirates onboard fired upon the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker JANE  70 NM south of Cotonou near position 05-12N — 002-3SE. The shots fired by the pirates damaged the bridge and  accommodation area. A Nigerian Navy
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GHANA: On 11 October, the Ghana-flagged fishing vessel AFKO 805 reported being approached by two speedboats approximately 105 NM southeast of Tema, Ghana, near position 04-19N 002-10E. The armed guard onboard the fishing vessel fired warning shots, causi
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On 27 August, the IS-affiliated terrorist organization Ansar al-Sunna moved units to the  islands of 'llha Mionge/Nhonge' off the coast of Mozambique. The island is in the Mozambique Channel 12 miles southwest of the port of Mocimboa da Praia, which the
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On 7 September, two suspected pirates were arrested by local authorities on Kanakota Island, Samarai-Murua District, Milne Bay province. Police following leads raided the village on the island and rounded up the pirates and confiscated two shotguns. They
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GHANA: On 6 September, six robbers in a small boat attempted to board a bulk carrier anchored in Tema Anchorage, near position 05:31.2N – 000:00.9E. A duty crewman saw the robbers, raised the alarm, and shouted at the robbers, who circled the ship and
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On 25 May, robbers boarded a yacht off Sumatra at 03:58S - 105:53E. The robbers stole navigation equipment, radios, cell phones, cooking utensils, passport, and ship�??s equipment. The South Sumatra Regional Police responded and succeeded in locating t
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SEYCHELLES: On 29 September, the owners of a yacht anchored in Eden Island Marina returned after an extended absence to find their yacht had been boarded and burgled. Many personal items, including cameras and cash, had been stolen. The local police were
2020-48
Duty oiler taken hostage by five armed robbers
Duty oiler on rounds on board an underway bulk carrier was taken hostage by five robbers armed with a gun and knives.  Robbers threatened oiler then tied his hands.  They then stole ship's spares and escaped.  Oiler reported incident to OOW, who raised t
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ARESSA
On 25 February, authorities seized the Russia-flagged general cargo ship ARESSA after a search of the vessel revealed a ton of cocaine onboard.
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On 2 April, four robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored at Conakry Anchorage, near position 09:14N — 013:49W. The robbers stole money and the crew's personal effects before escaping. The crew are reported as safe.
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DROGBA
On 30 December, pirates attacked and boarded the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier DROGBA in the Bight of Bonny, 45 NM south-southwest of Bonny while en route from Lagos to Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The pirates fled after encountering an embarked Nigerian Nav
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GS FABULOUS
on 25 August at 05 a robbery occurred on the anchored Singapore-tlagged tanker G FABULOUS in the Sandakan Inner Anchorage at position 05:49N - 18:07E. The crew discovered the deck store's padlock roken and eleven drums of paint missing.
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On 21 September, Somalia pirates freed the last three of the 3,639 hostages held in captivity over the past five years. The three had been working on an Iranian fishing vessel SIRAJ, when it was hijacked off The coast of Hobyo, Somalia in March 2015. The
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Cyprus-flagged container ship NORDTIGER
PHILIPPINES: On 28 June, at 03:15 local time, robbers boarded the Cyprus-flagged container ship NORDTIGER, anchored at Manila Anchorage near position 14:34N – 120:55E. The officer on duty sighted two robbers in the bosun's store. The alarm was raised,
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: On 20 January, an underway passenger boat with eight people onboard was hijacked and robbed between Pik Island and Raicoast in Madang waterways. According to press reports, the armed robbers stole the boat engine and left the boat and t
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Ten robbers armed with knives
Liberia-flagged bulk carrier EL VIA
INDONESIA: On 28 January, ten robbers armed with knives, boarded the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier EL VIA approximately 6 NM northwest of Tanjung Pergam, Bintan Island, in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait, near position 01-16N — 104-16E. A sea
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offshore supply vessel BOURBON EVOLUTION 802
NIGERIA: On 14 March, pirates boarded the Luxembourg-flagged offshore supply vessel BOURBON EVOLUTION 802 approximately 208 NM south of Lagos near position 02-58N 002-53E. The crew is safe and stayed in the citadel during the boarding.
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Offshore supply ship REMAS
Eight armed men in two fast boats attacked the Italy-flagged offshore supply ship REMAS near Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico.  During the boarding, two crewmen, both Italian, were wounded.  Pirates ransacked the ship and fled.  Injured seamen were transferred
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On 17 April, robbers boarded a tanker while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Singapore Strait near position 01:16N 104:12E at 01 local time. The duty engineer conducting rounds discovered a person attempting to
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WATER PHOENIX
On 8 September at 0930 UTC, pirates boarded the Liberia-flagged reefer ship WATER PHOENIX  approximately 31 NM south-southwest of Lagos near position 05:53N - 003:17E. At the time, the vessel was transiting to Lagos. The pirates kidnapped two Russian nat
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GHANA: On 9 February, at 0040 local time, two robbers were sighted on the main deck onboard an anchored general cargo vessel at Takoradi Anchorage, near position 04-54N 001-42W. The alarm was raised, the crew were mustered, and the vessel was searched. I
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Liberia-flagged container ship TONSBERG
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: On 13 December, at 1527 local time, the Liberia-flagged container ship TONSBERG was attacked and boarded while underway approximately 48 NM southwest of Luba, Bioko Island, near position 03-11N 007-49E. Six crew members were reported k
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Members of the Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued three fishermen who were abducted by a pirate gang near Symnagar Upazila.  The coast guard also detained two pirates and recovered two foreign firearms, a rifle, and 21 bullets during the rescue.  Additional
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PERU: On 6 December, two robbers attempted to board an anchored general cargo ship via the anchor chain in the Callao Anchorage near position 12-01S 077-11W. An alert duty watchmen raised the alarm after spotting the two men attempting to board. Upon bei
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On 16 February, Nigerian soldiers torched more than 20 homes in a community in the oil-rich Niger Delta after  "suspected pirates" killed six people, security sources and residents said. Gunmen reportedly attacked a gunboat escorting a vessel in the vola
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Boarded by five robbers
SINGAPORE STRAITS - 01-15.0N - 104-05.8E - DUTY CREW ONBOARD A BULK CARRIER UNDERWAY SPOTTED FIVE ROBBERS ARMED WITH KNIVES IN THE ENGINE STORE ROOM AND IMMEDIATELY INFORMED THE OOW. ALARM RAISED AND PA ANNOUNCEMENT MADE. SEEING THE ALERTED CREW, THE ROB
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On 16 June at approximately  robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier during cargo  operations near position 13:1 IN - 100:50E, Ko Sichang Anchorage. They broke into the aft store room, stole ship's equipment, and escaped unnoticed. The crew noticed the
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Malta-flagged bulk carrier FLECHA
INDONESIA: On 2 March, at 0210 local time, three unauthorized personnel armed with an axe and an iron bar boarded the Malta-flagged bulk carrier FLECHA underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-15N 104-04E. The three ro
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ECUADOR: On 23 December, at 0555 local time, armed individuals in a speedboat approached and fired upon a container ship underway about 1.6 NM southeast of Puerto Pizarro, near position 02-36S 080-09W. Armed guards onboard the container ship returned fir
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Three armed robbers
Panjang Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They broke into the engine room workshop, stole auxiliary engine spares and escaped. Authorities notified.
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HARALD MAERSK
On 7 February, three stowaways were found onboard Denmark-flagged tanker HARALD MAERSK while the vessel was transiting from Conakry, Guinea, to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The following day, the ship requested a port call in Vigo, Spain, as the stowaways had
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Robbers boarded anchored vessel
Robbers armed with guns and long knives boarded an anchored vessel and tied up a crewman.  Ship's alarm was raised and robbers escaped with stolen property.
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On 21 December, two merchant vessels reported a suspicious approach by a small boat carrying seven persons near position 00:19N - 009:23E, Owendo Anchorage. (MDAT-GoG)
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On 12 June at 2330LT, six men in a speedboat attacked a Cameroon Patrol Boat during her patrol in the Bakassi Creeks near 04:28N - 008:34E
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Vessel underway
COLOMBIA: On 9 January, robbers boarded a vessel underway 33 NM west-southwest of Cartagena near position 10-16N 076-12W.
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small boat approached and boarded a bulk carrier anchored at Muara Berau Anchorage at 00:15S - 117:36E. The robbers used ropes with hooks to board the vessel. Once onboard, they managed to gain access to the forecastle store before being detected by the
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HELIOS RAY
On 25 February, the Bahamas-flagged vehicle carrier HELIOS RAY reported an explosion aboard the vessel approximately 44 NM northwest of Muscat, Oman, at position 24:23N �?? 058:33E. The vessel and crew are safe and the vessel was able to return to a sa
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INDONESIA: On 8 August at 0120 local time, robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored in Tanjung Priok Anchorage, near position 06-02S 106-53E. The robbers were armed with knives and tied up a duty crewman. The robbers then broke into the steering gear room
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ARK ROYAL
On 25 January, five robbers boarded the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier ARK ROYAL underway in the Singapore Strait near position 01:16N �?? 104: 1 5E. A subsequent search of the vessel by the crew determined the robbers had fled empty-handed
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Two robbers boarded anchored tanker
Two robbers boarded the anchored Marshall Islands-flagged tanker RIO DAYTONA via the hawse pipe in Alpha Anchorage, Tabangaom Batangas, Philippines.  When the duty officer raised the alarm, the robbers fled.
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Robbers boarded a tanker
Robbers boarded a tanker anchored  at Johor Anchorage, Malaysia.  Robbers stole ship's property and escaped unnoticed.  Duty crewman on rounds noticed the theft and notified the duty officer.
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YUAN QUI HU
On 9 May at 0045LT, individuals in a speedboat approached the underway China-flagged tanker  YUAN QIU HU approximately 40 NM west of Limbe at 04:05N - 008:33E. The crew informed authorities who sent a patrol boat to assist the tanker. Upon seeing the pat
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DOLPHIN 1
On 15 May at 1850LT, two robbers boarded the underway Comoros-flagged tugboat DOLPHIN 1 while towing the Singapore-flagged barge KIM HENG 191 in vicinity of Tanjung Piai near position 01:13N - 103:30E. When the tug master spotted two robbers, the robbers
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GHANA: On 2 February, at 0116 local time, a robber was sighted attempting to board a container vessel anchored at Takoradi Anchorage, near position 04-54N 001-42W, through the anchor chain. The alarm was raised, and the robber escaped on a waiting boat w
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On 27 March at 0700 UTC, ten pirates armed with AK47s in a speedboat fired upon a cargo vessel approximately 98 NM south of Bonny Island at 02:45N - 006:55E. When the cargo vessel's armed guards responded, the pirates departed the area.
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On 16 May, robbers boarded a tanker berthed at the Belawan Port, near position 03:47N - 098:42E. The crew did not realize there had been a robbery until after cargo operations were completed. The crew reported the incident to the port authority at Belawa
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NIGERIA: On 11 November, at 0100 UTC, a general cargo ship reported being boarded approximately 58 NM southwest of Brass, near position 03-23N 005-41E. Five crewmen were reportedly kidnapped.
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Liberia-flagged bulk carrier A RACER
INDONESIA: On 26 October, five robbers boarded the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier A RACER underway in the Singapore Strait near position 01-14N - 104-04E. The robbers disembarked empty-handed.
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ANGOLA: On 23 January, at 0125 local time, a robbery occurred on a crew boat anchored at Luanda Anchorage, near position 08-47S 013-14E. Two robbers boarded the vessel and forced their entry by breaking the padlocks with a bar. The robbers stole several
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Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier MAGIC NOVA
INDONESIA: On 24 October at 2250 local time, four robbers boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier MAGIC NOVA underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-14N 104-01E. The robbers were
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BERTHED TANKER
BELAWAN PORT, INDONESIA. DURING SECURITY ROUNDS, CREW ONBOARD A BERTHED TANKER NOTICED ONE UNKNOWN PERSON TRYING TO BOARD THE VESSEL USING A GRAPPLING HOOK. UPON BEING NOTICED, THE PERSON ESCAPED. INCIDENT REPORTED TO PORT AUTHORITY.
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BRAZIL: On 31 August, two robbers boarded a tanker anchored in Fazendinha Anchorage, near position 00-03S 051-06W. The robbers were spotted near the forecastle, the alarm was raised, and the perpetrators escaped through the anchor hawse pipe. Nothing was
2020-255
On 23 August, two robbers boarded a vessel anchored near position 06:01 S - 01 2:20E, Banana Anchorage. The robbers were observed on the forecastle by a duty crewman who raised the alarm. Crew was mustered and ship was searched. The crew reported one sto
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BRAZIL: On 25 January, at 1945 local time, crew members on the anchored Singapore-flagged bulk carrier KT BIRDIE foiled an attempted boarding at Macapa Anchorage, near position 00-00N 050-59W. Two small boats were seen approaching the vessel, after which
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Malta-flagged tanker ST AMOS
GERMANY: On 23 March, a group of 20 protesters onboard rubber boats, and swimming in the water with lifejackets, swarmed the Malta-flagged tanker ST AMOS while underway transiting from Ust-Luga, Russia, to Rotterdam, Netherlands, near position 54-33N 011
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NIGERIA: On 13 November, gunmen attacked fishermen in the Itanwa area of Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and stole over ten 40 horsepower Yamaha outboard engines.
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On 17 May at 0130LT, robbers boarded a tanker anchored in the Anyer Anchorage near position 06:01S - 105:55E. When an on-duty crew member spotted one of the robbers armed with a knife, he raised the alarm. While retreating to the accommodation block, the
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NIGERIA: On 7 September, a passenger boat was attacked while transiting the Bonny River, between Bonny and Onne. Five passengers have been reported as kidnapped.
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PHILIPPINES: On 13 August at 01:30 local time, five robbers boarded a container vessel anchored in Manila Quarantine Anchorage, near position 14-35N 125-50E. They tied up one crew member before stealing ship's properties and then making their escape. The
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VEN ARMED PERSONS IN TWO PUMP BOATS, WEARING CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS AND MASKS, APPROACHED TWO FISHING VESSELS. THE PERSONS BOARDED THE FISHING VESSELS, HELD THE CREW AT GUNPOINT AND TOOK THEIR PERSONAL EFFECTS, PHONES AND DOCUMENTATION. BEFORE LEAVING THE A
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03.08.2021: 1200 UTC: POSN: 24-59.5N 057-58.6E (AROUND 60NM EAST OF FUJAIRAH), GULF OF OMAN. MASTER REPORTED UNKNOWN PERSONS BOARDED THE BITUMEN TANKER WITH INTETIONS TO FORCED THE TANKER TO ENTER IRANIAN WATERS. TANKER LATER REPORTED SAFE AND BOARDERS H
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PERU: On 16 March, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier at Callao Anchorage, near position 12-01S 077-10W. The robbers managed to board the vessel, break into the forecastle store room and steal ship's properties without being spotted. The duty crew
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PERU: On 3 December, at 1930 local time, three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker in Callao anchorage, near position 12-00S 077-12W. The crew on duty spotted the robbers on the forecastle. The alarm was raised and the crew were mustered
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BAHMAS
On 29 August at 0230 UTC, seven or eight pirates onboard a small craft using grappling hooks attempted to board the anchored Bahamas-flagged container vessel BAHMAS in Lome at position 06:01N 001 E. The crew on watch spotted the pirates, raised the alarm
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020 2:26 PM  On 16 January, five armed pirates in a small craft approached a tanker underway near position 03:38N - 006:40E, 52 NM southwest of Bonny. Alarm was raised and evasive maneuvers commenced. Armed security team onboard the t
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REMAS
On 9 April at 2230LT, eight pirates boarded the drifting Italy-flagged offshore supply vessel REMAS in the  Gulf of Mexico, 13 NM northwest of Puerto Dos Bocas near 18:36N - 093:19W. The pirates took a number of crew members hostage and used them as "hum
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GRENADA: On 15 July, robbers boarded a sailing yacht anchored in Mt. Hartman Bay and stole a dinghy and a 15-HP engine. A report was made to the coast guard.
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NIGERIA: On 8 January, a bulk carrier underway approximately 40 NM south of Brass was approached by one skiff with eight persons onboard. The skiff approached to within 0.3 NM of the vessel, resulting in the master carrying out evasive maneuvers and incr
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Singapore-flagged tanker BW PAVILION LEEARA
NIGERIA: On 22 December, the crew of the Singapore-flagged tanker BW PAVILION LEEARA reported a suspicious approach by a speedboat approximately 121 NM southwest of Brass, Nigeria, near position 02-26N 005-24E. When the speedboat approached the tanker on
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On 26 March, insurgents reportedly briefly boarded two vessels in the harbor at Palma, during an insurgent-led siege of the city. More than 1,300 people have been evacuated from the city, mostly by ship.
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pirates in skiff fired upon vessel
Marshall Island-flagged LA BOHEME
On 9 November, the Marshall Island-flagged LA BOHEME was approached by one skiff while underway approximately 109 NM southeast of Lome near position 04-45N — 002-26E. The master increased speed, commenced evasive maneuvers, activated the fire pump, and
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On 3 October, a merchant tanker at Rudum Terminal area, near position 13:58N - 047:55E, reported suspicious floating objects, apparently drifting, that exploded nearby. Vessel and crew are safe.
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NINE PERSONS IN A FISHING BOAT APPROACHED A TANKER UNDER TOW BY A TUG. TWO PERSONS BOARDED THE TANKER. THE MASTER OF THE TUG IMMEDIATELY REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE INDIAN COAST GUARD VIA VHF CH-16. A COAST GUARD SHIP RESPONDED, ARRIVED AT THE LOCATION,
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GUINEA: On 1 August, four robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored in Conakry Anchorage, near position 09-16N 013-48W. The alarm was raised as the intruders forced their way into the accommodation area, resulting in non-duty crewmen locking themselves in
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HARRISBURG
On 8 April, two robbers boarded the Singapore-flagged tanker HARRISBURG approximately 5.3 NM southeast of Kampong Sungai Buntu, Malaysia, in the eastern section of the Singapore Strait, near position 01:16N — 104:15E at 05:50 local time. The alarm was
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SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 10 October, two robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme, near position 01-15N 104-11E. After the robbers were seen in the engine room, the chief engineer was inf
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PERU: On 10 March, robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored in Callao Anchorage, near position 11-59S 077-14W. The robbers, armed with knives, were spotted by a duty crewmember on the forward mooring station. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered, wh
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Panama-flagged bulk carrier ROYAL JADE
INDONESIA: On 26 February, at 0240 local time, five unauthorized personnel were discovered on the stern deck of the Panama-flagged bulk carrier ROYAL JADE underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore TSS, near position 01-03N 103-41E. The alarm was ra
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On 29 March, robbers stole a small outboard motor and dinghy from alongside a yacht in Chaguaramas Bay. It is not known if a police report was made.
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MOZAMBIQUE: On 1 June, two robbers armed with knives were spotted by the duty crew onboard a tanker anchored at Fernao Veloso Bay Anchorage at 00:20 local time near position 14:22S – 04043E. The officer of the watch raised the alarm and the crew muster
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ANGOLA: On 29 April, two robbers boarded a container ship anchored in Luanda Anchorage, near position 08-41S 013-17E at 0200 local time. Ship's horn was sounded, crew was mustered and a search of the ship was conducted. The Incident was reported to port
2020-187
On 18 April at 0850LT, armed men attacked a passenger boat while underway in Bayelsa State along Okoroma Creek in the Niger Delta. The attackers injured one passenger, but the other passengers and boat driver managed to escape. Authorities rescued the in
2021-271
INDONESIA: On 4 November, at 0102 local time, robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-15N 104-03E. A duty crewman spotted two robbers onboard and raised the a
2021-300
Attacked and fired upon
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: On 15 December, at 2130 local time, an underway cargo ship was attacked and fired upon approximately 10 NM northwest of Bata, near position 01-59N 009*40E. Equatoguinean navy personnel onboard the ship returned fire and the pirates end
2020-138
On 27 March at 1226 UTC, two skiffs with 5-6 people onboard made a suspicious approach on an eastbound tanker approximately 31 NM southeast of Kish, Iran, at position 26: 1 IN 054:31E. The tanker took evasive measures. The tanker crew observed a raised a
2020-13
On 20 January, a product tanker was boarded by two robbers while anchored in Kabil  Anchorage, Pulau Batam. While they were stealing ship's properties, the crew noticed the robbers and managed to apprehend one of the robbers.  The other robber escaped in
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On 14 May, individuals in two skiffs approached an underway Italy-flagged ro-ro vessel approximately 106 NM south of Cotonou near position 04:34N - 002:29E. The master increased speed and altered course, which resulted in the two vessels moving away. One
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PERU: On 28 June, at 16:00 local time, robbers boarded a product tanker at anchor at Callao Anchorage near position 12:01S – 077:31W. Ship’s spares were reported stolen. The incident was reported to the port authority.
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On 20 September at 0410 UTC, a robbery occurred on a Denmark-flagged bulk carrier NORD NEPTUNE anchored at Macapa Anchorage near position 00:01N - 051:00W. Two robbers armed with knives were spotted near the forepeak store by a duty crew member on routin
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India-flagged bulk carrier MAHA JACQUELINE
INDONESIA: On 4 March, at 0025 local time, five unauthorized personnel were sighted in the accommodation deck of the India-flagged bulk carrier MAHA JACQUELINE underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near p