7
May
2009
Gulf of Aden
07.05.2009: 0605 UTC: Posn: 13:43N – 050:35E, Gulf of Aden.
Armed pirates in skiffs attacked, boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship with eight crew. The ship is currently being taken to an unknown location.
2
May
2009
Somali pirates seize Greek ship
A Greek-owned ship has been hijacked by Somali pirates south-west of the Seychelles, a seafarers group says.
The Ukrainian crew were believed unharmed in the night-time attack, about 250 nautical miles (463km) from the Indian Ocean islands…
Source: BBC News
26
Apr
2009
Gulf of Aden
26.04.2009: 1130 UTC: Posn: 13:25.5N – 047:24.4E, Gulf of Aden.
A product tanker was attacked and hijacked whilst underway. Somali pirates have boarded the vessel and have taken control of the ship. Further details awaiting.
25
Apr
2009
Gulf of Aden
25.04.2009 : 0335 LT: Posn: 14:01N – 051:34E, Gulf of Aden
Pirates in skiffs armed with guns attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. It is believed the pirates are in control of the vessel and have taken the crew hostage.
18
Apr
2009
Somalia
18.04.2009: 0327 UTC: Posn: 02:45S – 056:48E: Somalia.
Pirates in skiffs armed with RPG and automatic weapons attacked and hijacked a stone carrier underway. It is believed the pirates are in control of the vessel and have taken hostage of the ten crew members. Further report is awaited