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19 May 2009

Gulf of Aden

19.05.2009: 0214 LT: Posn: 12:56N-048:30E: Gulf of Aden.

 

Pirates armed with automatic weapons chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. The tanker took evasive manoeuvres and contacted warship for assistance. Pirates later aborted the attack.

Tags: commercial, failed attempt, Gulf of Aden, shots fired

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