Gulf of Aden
25.04.2009 : 0600 LT : Posn: 14:00.9N – 051:31.7E, Gulf of Aden
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.
Tags: commercial, failed attempt, Gulf of Aden, shots fired