The Pirate Report
Reporting the age of modern piracy

04.2009: 0745 UTC:Posn: 12:14N - 045:45E: Gulf of Aden. [wp_geo_map]   A chemical tanker underway spotted a black hull vessel with length about 20m with black sail. Once the vessel was astern, it launched a white hull skiff which proceeded towards the tanker. Pirates in the skiff prepared a ladder to board the tanker. The tanker increased speed and enforced anti piracy preventive measures. Pirates fired RPG which fell on the deck of the tanker but did not explode. Pirates aborted the attack and returned to mother vessel. Read More

18.04.2009: 0437 UTC: Posn: 00:36S - 049:14E: Off Somalia.[wp_geo_map]   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. Read More

18.04.2009: 0327 UTC: Posn: 02:45S - 056:48E: Somalia.[wp_geo_map]   Pirates in skiffs armed with RPG and automatic weapons attacked and hijacked a stone carrier underway. It is believed the pirates are in control of the vessel and have taken hostage of the ten crew members. Further report is awaited Read More