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Somalia

Saturday, April 11th, 2009
11.04.2009: 1240 UTC: Posn: 00:18.2N - 051:44.3E, About 285 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.   Eight pirates armed with guns and RPG 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 approach very close and fired upon the ship. Master made evasive manoeuvers and prevented the boarding. Read More

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Gulf of Aden

Saturday, April 11th, 2009
11.04.2009: 1104 UTC: Posn 12:24N - 046:19E, Gulf of Aden.   Pirates fired upon and attacked an offshore tug towing two barges. Further report are awaited. Read More

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Gulf of Aden

Saturday, April 11th, 2009
11.04.2009: 0415 UTC: Posn 12:16.0N - 046:23E, Gulf of Aden.   Eight pirates armed with guns in a speed boat (blue colour, plastic hull, 12m length) attacked a bulk carrier underway. Vessel took evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition warship. A coalition warship acknowledged and came to the location. The pirates approached at a distance of 100m and aborted the attack. Read More

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