Gulf of Aden
20.04.2009: 0520 UTC: Posn: 13:15N – 047:40E: Gulf of Aden.
Twelve pirates, in two white coloured speedboats armed with automatic weapons, chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Vessel made evasive manoeuvres and enforced anti piracy measures and prevented the boarding.
Tags: commercial, failed attempt, Gulf of Aden