Somalia
11.04.2009: 1240 UTC: Posn: 00:18.2N – 051:44.3E, About 285 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.
Eight pirates armed with guns and RPG in two skiffs, launched by a pirate mother vessel, attacked a container ship underway. Master increased speed to 22.8 knots and the skiffs followed at 23.5 knots. They approach very close and fired upon the ship. Master made evasive manoeuvers and prevented the boarding.
Tags: commercial, failed attempt, Somalia