Gulf of Aden
05.05.2009: 0430 UTC: Posn: 13:08N – 049:09E: Gulf of Aden.
Pirates armed with automatic weapons chased a tanker underway. Vessel contacted coalition warship for assistance and made evasive manoeuvres to delay / prevent boarding. A helicopter arrived on scene and prevented the pirates from boarding the vessel.
Tags: commercial, failed attempt, Gulf of Aden