Latest Piracy Incidents

 

Hijacks:
  •  Arabian Sea - MV reported hijacked at 1510UTC on 15 Feb, approx 25 miles SE of Sadh (east of Salalah, Oman). Awaiting further details. NATO reported hijack occurred 1939 UTC in position 18:10N - 057:21E on 17 Feb.
Unsuccessful Attacks (All regions):
  • Gulf of Guinea - Pirates boarded and hijacked a Panama-flagged diesel tanker, Saphina, drifting whilst awaiting orders and sailed to an unknown location at 1402 UTC: in position 04:57.7N - 002:16.7E, approximately 83nm South of Cotonou, Benin. Awaiting further details. Initial report (via IMB) 9 Feb. Sources state vessel Intercepted by Nigerian vessels and ship and crew were rescued.
  • South China Sea - Robbers boarded an anchored Liberia-flagged General Cargo Ship, Warnow Mars, at 0400 LT: in position 07:06.5S - 112:39.8E, Gresik Port Inner Anchorage, Indonesia. Robbers stole ship stores and escaped unnoticed. Incident was reported to the local authorities. Initial report (via IMB)10 Feb.
  • Gulf of Guinea - A Malta-flagged general cargo vessel, Cassiopeia, underway noticed on radar two boats approaching from astern at 1913 UTC: in position 05:11.5N-003:27.1E, 74nm south of Lagos fairway buoy, Nigeria. As the boats closed they fired upon the vessel. Alarm raised and crew mustered in a safe area. The boats chased the vessel for around 25 minutes before aborting and moving away. All crew safe. Ship sustained gun shot damage. Initial report (via IMB) 11 Feb.
  • South China Sea - A gang of seven robbers boarded an anchored  Bahamas bulk carrier, Clipper Morning, using a hook and a rope at 0220 LT: in position 20:40N - 107:14E, Cailan Outer Anchorage, Vietnam. Duty A/B noticed the robbers and informed bridge who raised the alarm. All crew mustered. The robbers threatened the duty A/B with knives, broke the forepeak store lock and stole ship's stores. Crewmembers tried to stop the robbers but they threw knives, sticks and iron rod at them and started lowering the stolen stores into their boat. The Master stopped the crew from confronting the robbers as some of them were armed with pistols. The robbers escaped with the stolen stores in a small motor boat. Master attempted to contact the port control but received no response. Initial report (via IMB) 12 Feb.
  • Gulf of Guinea - Armed pirates chased and fired upon a drifting Panama bulk carrier, Fourseas SW. Vessel raised alarm and headed towards Lagos in position 04:43N - 003:44E, Around 110nm south of Lagos, Nigeria . All crew except the bridge team took shelter in the citadel. Due to the continuous firing the Captain and the C/E were shot and killed, other crew received injuries. The IMB Piracy Reporting Center immediately informed the Nigerian Authorities who sent out a rescue team. Reported (via IMB) 13 Feb. Rough seas prevented NN reaching location. FR warship picked up distress message and despatched helicopter and boarding team. Team provided medical assistance and ship was escorted into port.
  • Arabian Sea - Pirates on three small skiffs were deployed from a white haul boat, and subsequently attempted to hijack a Liberian-flagged Greek owned bulk carrier MV Mourmoura. The vessel was underway in position 14:57N - 064:29E. Three security guards aboard the bulker demonstrated their presence, and pirates aborted the attack. The vessel and her 19 Filipino crewmembers are reported to be safe. Reported (via Somalia Report) 13 Feb.
  • Gulf of Aden - Armed pirates in a single skiff attacked a Hong Kong-flagged, Canadian-owned container ship,MV Cosco Pride, while she was underway in position 13:09.5N - 048:48.9E. The Master made evasive manoeuvres, and evaded the attack. All crew members are safe, however the vessel suffered some damage. Reported (via Somalia Report) 13 Feb.
  • Indian Ocean - A fishing vessel, FV Sinjin 35, was attacked by pirates on a small skiff. The ship was in position 07:52S - 069:54E, but sped away leaving the fishing gear behind. Reported (via Somalia Report) 13 Feb.
  • Arabian Sea - 12 pirates armed with guns in a 20 feet dhow, brown in colour, name written as Hander, attacked and boarded a fishing vessel while engaged in fishing activities at 1930 LT: in position approximately 35 nm off Masirah Island, Oman.. They took hostage eight crewmembers, stole their personal belongings, cash, 2 drums of diesel and all food items available onboard the fishing vessel and escaped. No injuries to crew. The fishing vessel reported the incident to Omani authorities. The dhow with pirates onboard was reported to be operating South West of Masirah Island. Reported (via IMB) 14 Feb.
  • Indian Ocean - About 20 robbers in two boats approached an anchored Greece-flagged tanker, Olympic Flair, and attempted to board her at 1650 UTC: in position 09:57N – 076:02E, around 2.5nm South of SPM, Cochin Anchorage, India. The lookout crew noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. The robbers aborted the attack upon seeing the crew alertness and moved away. Initial report (via IMB) 15 Feb.
  • South Red Sea (BAM) - seven heavily armed pirates on two skiffs attempted to hijack a Panama-flagged, Singapore-owned chemical oil products tanker, MT Bow Sagami in position 1235 north-04220 east. The security team aboard the chemical oil products tanker fired warning shots, and pirates aborted the attack. The vessel and her crew, comprised of one Filipino and twenty Indians are now safe. Reported (via Somalia Report) 15 Feb.
3rg Maritime Security
22 February 2012

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