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Gulf of Aden

Thursday, April 9th, 2009
09.04.2009: 1807 LT: Posn: 14:08N – 051:28E, Gulf of Aden.   A general cargo ship underway sighted a suspicious mother vessel which later launched two skiffs. The boats chased the vessel and opened fire with guns and RPG. Master raised alarm, carried out evasive manoeuvers and succeeded in deterring the pirates. Read More

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Tanzania

Thursday, April 9th, 2009
09.04.2009: 0210 UTC: Posn: 06:44.85S - 039:20.06E: Dar es Salaam anchorage, Tanzania.   While the crew kept a vigilant anti piracy watch onboard 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. Vessel did not attempt to recover the life raft due to the large number of robbers. Read More

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Gulf of Aden

Thursday, April 9th, 2009
09.04.2009: 0020 UTC: Posn: 13:08N – 049:13E: Gulf of Aden.   Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The vessel commenced evasive manoeuvres and contacted the coalition naval forces for assistance. A military helicopter arrived and upon sighting the aircraft, the pirates aborted the attempt. Read More

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