Gulf of Aden
11.04.2009: 0415 UTC: Posn 12:16.0N – 046:23E, Gulf of Aden.
Eight pirates armed with guns in a speed boat (blue colour, plastic hull, 12m length) attacked a bulk carrier underway. Vessel took evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition warship. A coalition warship acknowledged and came to the location. The pirates approached at a distance of 100m and aborted the attack.
Tags: commercial, failed attempt, Gulf of Aden