Gulf of Aden
09.04.2009: 0020 UTC: Posn: 13:08N – 049:13E: Gulf of Aden.
Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The vessel commenced evasive manoeuvres and contacted the coalition naval forces for assistance. A military helicopter arrived and upon sighting the aircraft, the pirates aborted the attempt.
Tags: commercial, failed attempt, Gulf of Aden