Gulf of Aden
27.04.2008: 1050 UTC: Posn: 13:10N – 056:37.3E, Gulf of Aden.
One speed boat with 3 pirates armed with guns and RPG approached an oil tanker and ordered it to stop. Master commenced evasive manoeuvres. Pirates opened fire with the guns and RPG. After 30 minutes, two speed boats with 4to 5 pirates in each boat approached the vessel and opened fire with guns and RPG. The master continued to carry out the evasive manoeuvres and succeeded in preventing the pirates from boarding.
Tags: commercial, failed attempt, Gulf of Aden, shots fired