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South China Sea

Saturday, April 25th, 2009
03:10.8N - 105:28.5E, Off Pulau Mangkai, South China Sea.   Five pirates armed with long knives in a boat boarded a container ship underway. They attacked the master and stole ship's cash and escaped. No injuries to crew Read More

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Gulf of Aden

Saturday, April 25th, 2009
25.04.2009 : 0600 LT : Posn: 14:00.9N – 051:31.7E, Gulf of Aden [wp_geo_map]   Two small speed boats with five persons armed with guns approached a general cargo ship underway. When the speed boats were about three cables away from the vessel they opened fire using automatic guns. Master enforced anti piracy measures and prevented the boarding. Read More

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Gulf of Aden

Saturday, April 25th, 2009
25.04.2009 : 0335 LT: Posn: 14:01N – 051:34E, Gulf of Aden[wp_geo_map]   Pirates in skiffs armed with guns attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. It is believed the pirates are in control of the vessel and have taken the crew hostage. Read More

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