Gulf of Aden
28.04.2009: 0704 UTC: Posn: 13:49N-056:30E: Gulf of Aden.
Pirates in two skiffs launched from a mother vessel approached a general cargo ship and opened fire at it with guns and RPG. Vessel activated water hydrant and released timber baulks into the sea. Pirates aborted the attacked.
Tags: commercial, failed attempt, Gulf of Aden, shots fired