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French forces detain 11 suspected pirates

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

NAIROBI, Kenya - A French naval vessel intercepted 11 suspected pirates traveling off the Somali coast on Sunday in two assault vessels and a so-called mothership loaded with Kalashnikovs and rocket launchers, the French Defense Ministry said...

Source: MSNBC

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Malaysia

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
03.05.2009: 0400 LT: Karamunting palm oil terminal, Sandakan port, Malaysia.[wp_geo_map]   Four robbers in a fishing boat approached a chemical tanker at berth. While crewmembers were busy at the manifold, the robbers boarded the tanker using hook attached to a rope. Several crewmembers saw unidentified persons on forecastle deck and they approached them. The robbers escaped in their boat upon seeing the crew alertness. Nothing stolen. Read More

Malaysia

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
03.05.2009: 0001 LT: Sandakan anchorage, Malaysia.[wp_geo_map]   A fisherman offering fresh fish approached on the stbd side of a container ship at anchor. While four robbers in a speedboat approached from the port side of the vessel and attempted to board. Alert crew saw the robbers and raised alarm. Robbers aborted the attempt due to crew alertness. Read More