Note: The following “Piracy Alert” is a quote:
http://www.icc-ccs.org/main/all_piracy_al.php
Piracy Alert
9 Jun 2008
South China Sea
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South China Sea
9 June 2008
SOUTH CHINA SEA
A total of five attacks has been reported for the Area around Anambas Island, South China Sea since 24.03.2008 in the following positions : 02:52.5N-105:11.0E, 03:13.0N-105:26.0E, 03:16.18N-105:26.68E, 03:24.6N-105:31.5E, 02:36.8N-105:9.9E. Pirates in speedboats armed with Guns and long knives are attacking vessels and targeting vessel’s cash and properties. All vessels are advised to maintain a vigilant, 24 hrs, anti - piracy watch both visually and on radar while transiting these waters. Report all sightings of suspicious boats.
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ICC-CCS.ORG - THE WEEKLY PIRACY REPORT - REPORT SNIPPET - QUOTE:
http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php
Weekly Piracy Report
3-9 June 2008
The following is a summary of the daily reports broadcast by the IMB’s Piracy Reporting Centre to ships in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean Regions on the SafetyNET service of Inmarsat-C from 3 to 9 June 2008.
ALERT
Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh
The number of attacks has reduced since 2006. However, the area is still listed as a high risk area and mariners are advised to be cautious especially while approaching the anchorage and while at anchor at Chittagong
Nigeria
Violent attacks carried out by pirates on board vessels at anchor and vessel carrying out STS operations. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution in these waters.
Suspicious crafts
04.06.2008: 2220 LT: 03:05.3N - 104:31.3E, Malaysia.
A small boat approached a container ship underway from astern at a distance of 1.7 nm. Master raised alarm, increased speed took evasive manoeuvres and enhanced anti piracy watchers on the poop deck. Suspicious boat increased speed up to 25 knots and maintained a parallel course for some time. At 2243 LT, suspicious boat alerted course and distance increased to 3 nm. The ship continued at the same speed for another hour to clear the area.
Recently reported incidents
07.06.2008: Lagos tanker berth, Nigeria.
Robbers boarded a chemical tanker at berth from the outboard side. They attempted to open an inerted cargo tank. Duty AB spotted him and the robber immediately jumped overboard and escaped. At the time of the incident, there were no shore guards as there were no cargo operations in progress.
05.06.2008: 0415 LT: Pointe Noire Anchorage, Congo.
Two robbers, in a canoe approached a refrigerated cargo ship at anchor. One robber attempted to board the ship with a long pole attached with a hook. As the robber reached the main deck level, the duty AB hit him and he fell overboard. Port control responded after nearly two hours, but was not interested in the incident.
07.06.2008: 1000 LT: 03:18.5N-125:05.8E, Vicinity of Kepulauan Sangir, Indonesia.
Pirates in a speedboat chased and opened fire on a livestock carrier in ballast enroute to Australia. Master took evasive manoeuvres to prevent boarding and reduce casualties to crew and ship. Master informed managers who in turn contacted the Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. The centre contacted authorities for assistance. The Authorities instructed their local units to assist and respond accordingly. After two hours of continuous firing and chasing, the pirate boat aborted the attempt. Master fearing further attack from pirate boat, discontinued passage to next port and returned to last port, Gen Santos port, Philippines with ETA – am - 08.06.2008. Ship sustained serious damages to bridge, communication equipment and hull. Further reports are awaited.
04.06.2008: 1230 UTC: 02:36.85N - 105:09.9E, Indonesia.
Pirates, in a wooden speedboat, armed with long knives and bars boarded a chemical tanker underway. They stole ship’s cash and crew property and escaped. No injuries to crew.
03.06.2008: 0705 UTC: Posn: 12:43.8N – 049:51.5E, Gulf of Aden.
Two pirate boats opened fire on a container vessel underway. Two coalition warships, in the vicinity came to assist the vessel. The pirates aborted the attack. All crew safe.
03.06.2008: 2000 UTC: 03:24N – 105:31E: Off Anambas, Indonesia.
Eight pirates, armed with long knives and bars, boarded a container ship underway. Pirates stole ship’s cash and crew properties and escaped. No injuries to crew.
27.05.2008: 0315 LT: Posn 01:06.5 N – 103: 45.58 E: Singapore Straits
Four pirates, armed with long knives boarded a tug towing a barge. The pirates stole cash and personal belongings of the crew. No injuries to crew members.