Περιστατικά Πειρατείας στην περιοχή από το International Maritime Bureau
Πρόσφατα (Νοέμβριος 2007) περιστατικά Πειρατείας στην περιοχή από το International Maritime Bureau. Για να καταλάβουμε το μέγεθος του προβλήματος:
STRAIT OF MALACCA: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 06 Nov 07 at 2130 local time, while underway in position 03:55.2N -099:46.2E, 55NM off Lumut, Malaysia. An unidentified small watercraft approached the vessel. The officer of the watch raised the alarm, sounded the ship’s whistle and the crew mustered and directed a searchlight at the craft. The craft came within 150 meters and then moved away (IMB).
STRAIT OF MALACCA: General cargo vessel reported suspicious approach 01 Nov 07 at 1320 local time, while underway in position 01:52.5N–102:09.5E. A small-unlit high-speed craft came close to the vessel. The Master switched on all deck lights, assembled all crew, and closed all entrances to the accommodation. Fire hoses were on standby and search lights were directed towards the boat. The ship increased its speed and evasive maneuvers were carried out. VTIS Port Klang was notified. After about one and a half hours of trailing, the speedboat moved away. MRCC Kuala Lumpur was informed (IMB).
