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    Προεπιλογή Security Bulletins

    This section is intended to provide some information about security/piracy threats to shipping.

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    Weekly Piracy Report
    20-26 November 2007


    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 20 to 26 November 2007.
    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




    Suspicious crafts
    Recently reported incidents
    24.11.2007: 0345 LT: 06:17.8S – 003:21.2E, Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.
    Four armed robbers in a small wooden boat boarded a container ship from aft.
    They stole ship’s store and escaped. No injuries to crew.

    21.11.2007: 0212 LT: 06:12N-003:18E (15 miles from shore), Lagos, Nigeria.
    Five pirates armed with knives boarded a tanker drifting around 15 nm from shore. Duty crew spotted the pirates and informed the duty officer. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Pirates escaped with ship stores

    01.11.2007: 0830 LT: Corentyne coast, Guyana.
    Masked pirates armed with guns attacked a Guyanese fishing boat. The pirates stole the boats engines and equipment and then ordered the fishermen to board their craft and pilot their craft while they raided other boats. Later , the fishermen were taken to neighboring Suriname where they were left with the boat. The fishermen managed to return home after two days and report to the coast guard and police.

    03.10.2007: 0700 LT: Bonny channel, Nigeria.
    Pirates armed with guns and hiding in a mangrove swamp ambushed a passenger vessel during it’s passage to bonny town. It is suspected some of the pirates could have mingled among the passengers and boarded the vessel at the jetty at Port Harcourt. The pirates waited at the midway point and attacked the vessel when signaled. The pirates stole passenger valuables. Pirates fired a volley of shots into the air before escaping. Injured passengers received medical treatment ashore.

    06.11.2007: Point Cruz, Solomon Islands.
    Armed pirates boarded a fishing vessel at anchor. They stole crew personal belongings, cash money and ship’s properties.

    08.10.2007: Panaji, off the Yermal coast in Udupi: Karnataka: India.
    Pirates in canoes boarded a vessel carrying scientists on a
    Marine research project. After a brief struggle with the scientists, the pirates took the scientific instruments. It is unclear if the instruments were thrown into the water or stolen. The scientists are reported to be safe.

    Piracy prone areas and warnings
    Mariners are warned to be extra cautious and to take necessary precautionary measures when transiting the following areas:
    S E Asia and the Indian Sub Continent
    • Bangladesh : Compared to 2006 the number of attacks has reduced. 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.
    • Indonesia : Balongan, Balikpapan, Belawan, Tanjong Priok (Jakarta). Generally be vigilant in other areas. Many attacks may have gone unreported.
    • Malacca straits : Though the number of attacks has dropped due to the increase and constant patrols by the littoral states relevant Authorities since July 2005, ships are advised to continue maintaining a strict anti piracy watch when transiting the straits.
    • Singapore Straits : Even though the number of attacks has reduced in the light of increased patrols by the relevant authorities, there have been a few attacks reported. Mariners are advised to remain cautious while transiting these waters.
    Africa and Red Sea
    • Lagos (Nigeria): Pirates are violent and attack / rob / kidnap crews. Generally be vigilant in other areas in Nigeria.
    • Dar es Salaam (Tanzania): Pirates are targeting ships in port and anchorages.
    • Mombasa (Kenya): Container ships are being targeted.
    • Gulf of Aden / Red Sea : A number of suspicious craft reports have been received. These craft either set a collision course, or pursue the ships. Mariners advised to be cautious. In the past, some of the vessels have been fired upon.
    • Somalian waters : The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre has received 26 actual and attempted attacks so far this year. Many more attacks may have gone unreported. Some pirates are dangerous and would fire their automatic weapons at ships to stop them. Occasionally, they would use their RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade) launchers at ships. Pirates are believed to be using “mother vessels” to launch attacks at very far distance from coast. These “mother vessel” is able to proceed to very far out to sea to launch smaller boats to attack and hijack passing ships. Eastern and Northeastern coasts are high risk areas for attacks and hijackings. Vessels not making scheduled calls to ports in Somalia should keep as far away as possible from the Somali coast, ideally more than 200 nautical miles. Mariners are also advised to report any suspicious boats to the Centre.
    South and Central America and the Caribbean waters
    • BrazilThough the number of attacks has dropped in Santos, ships are advised to continue to be vigilant.
    • Peru – Callao
    Rest of the World
    • Arabian Sea – Sightings and calls from suspicious small boats. In some cases, boats pursued the ships with unknown intent.
    Source:http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php

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    There is reported active violence against shipping,a credible threat to shipping, or the potential to develop into adirect threat to the safety of shipping in the following areas:
    A. NORTH AMERICA:
    No current incidents to report.
    B. CENTRAL AMERICA-CARIBBEAN: C. SOUTH AMERICA:
    1. GUYANA: Fishing vessels robbed, hijacked 11 Nov 07 at 0500 local time in Corentyne River. The captain and crew of 22 fishing vessels of the Number 66 Fish Complex were left stranded after armed pirates robbed them of their gasoline, engine coils and a quantity of fish glue. Three of the boats returned to the fish complex while many other fishermen and boats were forced to swim to the Coroni shore in Suriname. Rescue teams have since gone out to search for the other boats, taking with them components to fix the engines so that the boats could be piloted back (LM: Stabroek news).
    2. GUYANA: Fishing vessels attacked, robbed 01 Nov 07 at 0830 local time off the Corentyne coast. A band of armed, masked pirates raided five Guyanese fishing vessels, stripping them of their engines and other equipment before ferrying the fisher folk to Suriname. A big boat with bright lights pulled up alongside and pointed guns at the vessel and crew. They were then ordered to loosen the engine from the vessel and climb aboard their vessel. The masked pirates then ordered them to pilot their vessel while they raided other boats in the deep sea. The victims were taken to Suriname where they were left on a boat. The victims managed to sail back to the No.66 Fish Port sometime on 03 Nov 07 in the morning where they made reports to the police station and Coast Guard, who were searching for them. No reported injuries (LM: Stabroek.com).
    3. BRAZIL: Container ship boarded, robbed 27 Oct 07 at 0142 local time, Santos outer roads anchorage. Robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel and fired their guns at the approaching crewmembers. For safety, crewmembers locked themselves in a safer place. Robbers opened eight reefer containers and stole cargo contents and escaped. No reported injuries (IMB).
    D. ATLANTIC OCEAN AREA:
    No current incidents to report.
    E. NORTHERN EUROPE-BALTIC:
    No current incidents to report.
    F. MEDITERRANEAN-BLACK SEA:
    No current incidents to report.
    G. WEST AFRICA:
    1. CAMEROON: Ambush on Cameroon military by unidentified gunmen, military personnel killed 12 Nov 07, Bakassi Peninsula. Unidentified gunmen reportedly dressed in Nigerian military uniforms and traveling in seven speedboats ambushed a Cameroon military post. Additional reporting indicates the ambush was against a boat carrying food and supplies to Cameroonian soldiers on the peninsula. The attackers seized the soldiers weapons leaving others wounded. The Nigerian military stated they did not have any hand in the attacks and blamed militants from the volatile Niger Delta region. Nigeria handed the sensitive and oil-rich Bakassi Peninsula over to Cameroon in August 2006 after a ruling by the International Court of Justice (AFP, BBC, LM: allafrica.com, Daily Triumph).
    2. NIGERIA: Unidentified militants in speedboats attack jetty area, victim killed, 12 Nov 07 in the early hours, the Qua Iboe Terminal, Akwa Ibom state. Approximately 50 gunmen dressed in red attire, traveling in seven to eleven speedboats with general purpose machine guns attacked the security post at the terminal and engaged soldiers in a prolonged gun battle. Sources reported that the militants had difficulty in berthing near the Mobil installation which appeared to have been their target, however, due to stormy weather or high tide, they were forced to divert to a jetty near the naval base in the area. The militants were not able to gain access to the oil production facilities at the terminal. During the invasion, stray bullets hit a pregnant woman and killed her and wounded four other innocent people. According to the police, the militants managed to seize four pump rifles and two boats with 75-horse power engines. The militants later used explosives to blow up the boats, while the engines were taken away. The shooting ended by midday and the facility and military personnel remained unharmed (LM: The Hindu, allafrica.com).
    3. NIGERIA: Tanker boarded, robbed 31 Oct 07 at 0330 local time while drifting in position 06:15N-003:15E, Lagos. Three pirates armed with knives boarded the vessel. They took the duty A/B and O/S, tied them up and held them hostage. They threatened the O/S with knives on his throat and asked him to open the accommodation doors but the O/S did not have the key. Two of the pirates then went to the bridge and assaulted the second officer. The next watch keeper woke up and saw the movements on the poop deck and raised the alarm. All crew mustered. The pirates escaped with ship's stores, property, crew personal belongings and cash. First aid administered to the O/S who received knife injuries. The port control informed (IMB).
    4. NIGERIA: Reefer vessel boarded 30 Oct 07 at 2120 local time in position 03:59.6N-006:50.3E, 15 NM off fairway buoy, Bonny Town. Ten robbers armed with guns boarded the vessel. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The robbers escaped. Attempts to contact bonny signal station were futile (IMB).
    5. NIGERIA: Product tanker boarded, robbed 24 Oct 07 at 0010 local time, while at anchorage, off Lagos Apapa lightering area. Two robbers boarded the vessel during STS operations. The robbers tied up two crewmembers and stole cash and valuables from one crewmember. During the encounter, one seaman received a minor injury. The Master activated SSAS alert. Local police and port authority were informed (IMB).
    6. NIGERIA: Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) (MYSTRAS) attacked, hostages kidnapped 26 Oct 07, shortly before dawn, 20 miles south of Bonny Island oil and gas export complex, Lagos. The gunmen overpowered an oil industry vessel and used it to board the nearby (MYSTRAS) oil production facility. Six workers were seized including Polish, Filipino and Nigerian nationals. The Nigerian Navy dispatched a vessel to the area. No group has yet claimed responsibility for this latest attack (AP, REUTERS).
    H. INDIAN OCEAN-EAST AFRICA:
    1. GULF OF ADEN: Vehicle Carrier reported suspicious approach 17 Nov 07 at 0550 local time while underway. The vessel spotted three suspicious crafts on the starboard side and one suspicious craft on the port side at a distance of 0.4NM. The Master took all necessary preventive measures and the suspicious crafts later moved away (IMB).
    2. GULF OF ADEN: The Panamanian-flagged chemical tanker (GOLDEN NORI) hijacked 28 Oct at 0216 UTC, approximately 70 NM north of Caluula, Somalia in the Gulf of Aden. The vessel sent out a distress call on 28 Oct after coming under attack. Combined Maritime Forces Command (CMFC) responded to the distress call and directed a nearby coalition warship to investigate. The warship fired warning shots, but the vessel did not heed the warning and continued toward Somali territorial waters. The warship then fired on the 2 skiffs that were used by the pirates to board the vessel and sunk them. Coalition warships continue to monitor the vessel. The hijackers have made no immediate demands. There are 23 crew members onboard. The vessel was transporting highly flammable benzene (IMB, CMFCincident report).
    3. GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 24 Oct 07 at 0730 UTC, while underway in position 14:05.0N-054:44.5E. The vessel was approached by a fishing boat on the starboard beam asking to trade water for fish. When the vessel declined the suspicious craft altered its course and increased its speed to join a group of three other fishing vessels 4-5 miles northeastward. The vessel was in good condition and relatively new. There was wooden construction with grey house aft and white awnings rigged. An attempted call on any coalition ship in the area was made, but no reply was received (Operator).
    Τελευταία επεξεργασία από το χρήστη Παναγιώτης : 29-11-2007 στις 18:10

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    4. GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 22 Oct 07 at 0350 UTC while underway in position 12:32N-045:24E. Initially, seven boats were following the vessel and the vessel managed to out maneuver five of the boats. Two boats continued following the vessel at a distance of about 3-4NM. At the time of the reporting, all efforts by the vessel to shake off the following boats were unsuccessful. The Master of the vessel was advised to transmit an urgency signal to shipping in the vicinity as well as convey the situation to the local security authorities to Yemen, the nearest Coastal State (Operator)..
    5. GULF OF ADEN: LPG tanker reported suspicious approach 21 Oct 07 at 2250 local time while underway in position 13:14N-048:13E. The vessel was warned by other vessels up ahead about unlit boats that had failed in approaching them. The master of the tanker raised the alarm, mustered the crew on the bridge, and briefed them. The target boat was picked up on radar and was seen approaching the vessel from the front. The master carried out evasive maneuvers. The boat tried to pursue the vessel but could not keep up. The entire incident lasted almost an hour and a half (IMB)..
    6. GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 08 Nov 07 at 0400 local time, while underway in position 13:48N-053:45E, north of Socotra Island. While the vessel was traveling at 16.5 KTS, an officer aboard the vessel noticed one unlit target 3NM of the port bow with a speed of 19 KTS. Once the suspicious craft was approximately 1NM from the ship, it reduced its speed to 16.5 KTS and was trying to meet the ship. The master was called and the general alarm was raised. All crew mustered and were sent all around the ship with radios. All deck lights switched on and continuous alarm was raised as well as the whistle and the crew made banging alarm in different places of the ship’s side. At 0430 local time, another unlit boat observed 2NM of port bow. At 0445 local time, boats headed towards Socotra Island and went away (Operator)..
    7. SOMALIA: The North Korean-flagged general cargo vessel (DAI HONG DAN) infiltrated on the evening of 29 Oct while in port Mogadishu. An allegedly corrupt security detachment hired by a Mogadishu shipping agent boarded the vessel prior to its departure from port where it discharged its cargo. After departure, the security team began to demand money and attacked the crew, taking control of the bridge. Crewmembers were still able to control the steering and engineering spaces of the ship. The Combined Maritime Forces Headquarters in Bahrain received a call from the International Maritime Bureau on the morning of 30 October, providing the status of the DAI HONG DAN. At that time, USS JAMES E WILLIAMS (DDG 95) was approximately 50 NM from the vessel. They arrived in the vicinity of the vessel midday local time on 30 October and contacted the perpetrators via bridge-to-bridge radio, ordering them to give up their weapons. Shortly after, the North Korean crew, which according to reports, numbered 43 persons, confronted the infiltrators and overpowered them, regaining control of the vessel. They began communicating with WILLIAMS, requesting medical assistance. Three corpsmen from WILLIAMS, along with a boarding team, provided medical assistance and other support as needed to the crew of the vessel. Reports from the crew are that three of the perpetrators were critically injured and one is dead. The vessel transited safely to the port of Aden, Yemen on 5 November where three of its wounded crewmembers received medical attention. The vessel also received supplies and fuel to continue its journey home. (IMB, CTF-150, LM: Saba Net)..
    8. SOMALIA: Container ship reported suspicious approach, 27 Oct 07 at 1940 local time in position 00:48.8N–053:49.4E. The officer of the watch noticed a suspicious craft on radar and proceeded at 6 KTS. He altered course to starboard and the craft did the same. The watch officer raised the alarm, notified the master, and increased to full speed. The crew mustered and activated anti-piracy measures. The craft proceeded at 10 KTS and followed the ship. At 2040 local time, the craft reduced speed to 4 KTS and abandoned its pursuit (IMB)..
    9. SOMALIA: General cargo vessel (JAIKUR II) fired upon 21 Oct 07 at 1250 local time while underway approximately 60NM off the coast near Baraawe, (100NM south of Mogadishu). The master sent out a distress call to the UN World Food Program (WFP) Somalia, claiming he was being attacked and chased by pirates in two speedboats and was advised to turn off all lights and head out to sea. The pirates continued to chase and fire at the vessel while in position 00:26N-044:38E. The vessel eventually increased its distance from the attackers and escaped to open sea. The vessel was under charter for the UN WFP and had unloaded its cargo in Mogadishu. It was returning to Mombasa to load more cargo for a second voyage for UN WFP. CTF-150 contacted the ship’s master after the incident and he claimed he was safe and no significant damage to the crew or vessel had occurred. The UN WFP informed NATO shipping and MARLO who in turn advised CTF150 (UKMTO, CTF-150, AFP, IMB). .
    10. MOZAMBIQUE: Container ship boarded, robbed 05 Nov 07 between 0000-0400 local time, while at berth in position 19:49.24S-034:50.0E, Beira port. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship’s stores amid tight anti-piracy watches. The ship had shore security personnel deployed by the port security. In addition, there were armed security guards on the shore side (IMB). .
    11. MOZAMBIQUE: Container ship boarded, robbed 26 Oct 07 at 0130 local time, Nacala anchorage. Bandits boarded the vessel and stole ship’s stores. The vessel contacted port control but received no response (IMB)..
    12. MOZAMBIQUE: Container ship reported attempted boarding, 26 Oct 07 at 0410 local time, Nacala anchorage. Bandits in two boats attempted to board the vessel. Anti-piracy crew activated fire hoses at the boats and the bandits aborted the attempt (IMB)..
    13. GULF OF MANNAR: Fishermen reportedly attacked, robbed by Sri Lankan Navy personnel 21 Oct 07 in the evening, near Katchatheevu, south of India. Four Tamil Nadu fishermen were injured when they were allegedly assaulted by Sri Lankan Naval (SLN) personnel, who they claim also seized their catch and nets. One of the injured fisherman alleged that their group, comprising 10 boats with 40 fishermen, were fishing near Katchatheevu along the international maritime boundary line when 14 SLN personnel came in two boats and attacked them and beat them with sticks. The fishermen were told that they would be arrested if they fished in the area again. In separate reporting, the SLN denied reports of harassment of Indian fishermen by its navy. According to the SLN, they have always striven to assist Indian fishermen in times of need, despite the fact they enter Sri Lankan waters. The Deputy High Commission stated that the Indian fishing vessels were attacked by the LTTE, which unsuccessfully tried to put the blame on the navy (LM: The Hindu)..
    14. TANZANIA: Container ship boarded, robbed 31 Oct 07 at 0410 local time, while drifting in position 06:44.84S-039:35.02E, Dar es Salaam. Ten pirates in a 10m long wooden boat boarded the vessel. They broke into three containers, stole ship's stores, property and escaped as soon as the crew was alerted. The port control was informed (IMB)..
    15. ARABIAN SEA: Bulk Carrier reported suspicious approach 06 Nov 07 at 1800 UTC, while underway in position 22:06N-062:31E. The vessel detected an unlit suspicious craft on radar, approaching directly towards the vessel at a speed of 19kts. The Master took all preventive measures to prevent boarding. The suspicious craft reached 0.1NM from the vessel, upon seeing the crews’ alertness, the suspicious craft reduced its speed and altered its course towards another nearby vessel. All vessels were warned on VHF radio about suspicious craft approach (IMB). .
    16. ARABIAN SEA: Vessel reported suspicious approach 12 Nov 07 at 2330 local time/1930 UTC in position 20:05.3N-064:49.1E. The vessel detected on radar an unidentified unlit suspicious craft. The vessel’s course was 308 and traveling at 15.6kts. The suspicious craft appeared on radar only four miles from the vessel and moved to the starboard side, closing in on the vessel. The craft had very good maneuverability. Upon reaching 0.3 miles from the vessel, the craft began to parallel the course of the vessel. The alarm was raised. After 15mins, the suspicious craft started moving away from the vessel. At the same time the vessel astern from the current vessel (about 10 miles behind) reportedly experienced the samesituation (Operator, IMB)..
    17. INDIA: Chemical tanker boarded 04 Nov 07 at 0130 local time in position 21:40N-088:01E, Hoogli river, Sagar roads anchorage. Six robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel via the poop deck. The crew raised the alarm and activated anti-piracy measures. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped, with ship's stores in their waiting boat. No reported injuries to crew. Incident was reported to harbour pilots but no action was taken (IMB)..
    18. BANGLADESH: Tanker boarded, robbed 28 Oct 07 at 2015 local time in position 21:40N-091:40E, Chittagong anchorage. The duty AB on the vessel noticed three robbers armed with knives on the poop deck. He informed duty officer on the bridge who raised the alarm and flashed the Aldis lamp towards the robbers. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Several ship’s stores were found stolen. The Coast Guard was informed (IMB)..
    Τελευταία επεξεργασία από το χρήστη Παναγιώτης : 29-11-2007 στις 18:16

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    I. RED SEA:
    No current incidents to report..
    J. PERSIAN GULF:.
    1. PERSIAN GULF: Tanker reported suspicious approach 09 Nov 01 at 0800 local time, while underway in position 28:41N-049:46E, northern Persian Gulf. A suspicious craft approached the vessel from the stern. The Master sounded the general alarm, increased its speed and the crew mustered with the fire hoses on standby. The speedboat closed to 0.1NM, when it noticed the crews’ alertness, it then aborted the approach and moved away (IMB)..
    K. SOUTHEAST ASIA:.
    1. SOUTH CHINA SEA: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 05 Nov 07 at 2150 local time in position 12:33N – 113:42E, northwest of Spratly Islands. One suspicious boat followed the vessel at a range of 100m for about an hour. The crew mustered with pressurized fire hoses on standby and action was taken to prevent any boarding. Later, the Master informed the Piracy Reporting Centre that the distance between the boat and the ship was increasing. The vessel continued passage to destination port (IMB)..
    2. VIETNAM: General Cargo Ship boarded, robbed 11 Nov 07 at 0305 local time at Phy berth ‘A’. Robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. The vessel informed the port security who came onboard for assistance. While proceeding towards the forecastle, two robbers were seen jumping overboard. Inspections showed ship’s stores were stolen (IMB). .
    3. INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded 19 Nov 01 at 0100 local time while underway in position 03:13.0N -105:23.0E, off Mangkai Island. Duty oiler on board the vessel noticed one pirate with a gun in hand on the poop deck. The duty officer was informed and the alarm was raised. All crew mustered and all lights were switched on. Search of the vessel revealed no one onboard. The duty officer noticed an unlit craft moving away from the vessel (IMB)..
    4. INDONESIA: Vessel boarded, 23 Oct 07 at 0400 local time, Belawan anchorage. A seaman spotted several robbers on the forecastle when he was sent forward to look for the duty O/S who was not responding to calls on the radio. The duty O/S was discovered tied up. Alarms were raised and the crew alerted. Upon hearing the alarms, the robbers escaped. A search revealed the robbers had attempted to enter the forecastle store (IMB)..
    5. 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). .
    6. 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)..
    7. PHILIPPINES: Vessel boarded 26 Sep 07 at 0236 local time in position 14:36.4N-120:52.05E, Vic north harbor anchorage, Manila, per 08 Nov 07 reporting. Robbers boarded the vessel from starboard side using a grappling hook. They broke the forecastle store lock and stole ship's property and a life raft. The master reported the incident to the Coast Guard and they conducted an investigation and advised the master to take precautionary measures (IMB)..
    L. NORTH ASIA:
    No current incidents to report..
    M. PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC OCEAN:
    No current incidents to report..
    1. PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Fishing vessel (SHENG ENG 168 ) reported suspected mutiny, captain killed 08 Nov 07 off the northern coast. Indonesian police have arrested eight Indonesian crewmembers suspected of trying to take over a Taiwanese vessel resulting in the death of a captain, along with three other crewmembers reportedly missing and feared dead after a mutiny event. Indonesian deckhands reportedly wanted to steal the vessel and its large catch of fish. The vessel was reportedly brand new, (valued at $620,000) with a large fish haul (REUTERS, LM: allheadlinenews.com)..
    2. SOLOMON ISLANDS: Fishing vessel (QUAN YONG 168 ) boarded, robbed 06 Nov 07 in the evening, while at anchor, near Point Cruz. Five men armed with knives boarded the vessel and robbed the crew. The thieves stole a large amount of US currency, one satellite phone, two suitcases full of clothes, three outboard motors (15HP and 25HP Yamaha brands), several cartons of cigarettes, and identification documents. Police say the details of the offenders are sketchy and it is believed the men used a canoe to get to the boat and took the crew by surprise (LM: Solomon Times Online).
    Source (as well as two previews posts):http://www.nga.mil/portal/site/marit...c24fd73927a759
    (November 2007)
    Τελευταία επεξεργασία από το χρήστη Παναγιώτης : 29-11-2007 στις 18:21

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    Weekly Piracy Report
    4-10 December 2007


    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 4 to 10 December 2007.
    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




    Suspicious crafts
    Recently reported incidents
    07.12.2007: 0206 UTC: 06:14N – 003:22E, Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.
    Two pirates, armed with guns and knives, boarded a bulk carrier drifting. The pirates tied up the aft watchmen. The forward watchman sighted the pirates, ran into the accommodation and locked all entrance doors. Duty officer informed, alarm raised and crew mustered. Pirates immediately jumped overboard and fled in the waiting wooden motor boat. The two watchmen had light injuries. Port control informed.

    28.11.2007 late evening off Lagos, Africa.
    In what appeared to be a military launch with twelve armed robbers dressed in military fatigues approached the tanker at anchor. Nine persons boarded the vessel and ordered the master to disembark into their launch. The master refused and escaped towards the accommodation. The robbers opened fire on the master. Luckily, the master escaped unhurt. While searching and looting the accommodation, the robbers took as hostage, the 2nd officer, one A/B and the cook. The three hostages were released after 90 minutes in exchange for cash and cigarettes. On 29.11.2007, the master received a phone call, threatening him that the robbers would attack again in the next port.

    09.12.2007: 0430 LT: Posn 06:44S – 039:32E port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
    Pirates boarded a container ship drifting. Pirates boarded unnoticed. They broke padlocks, removed container lashing bars and stole ship’s stores and cargo. On carrying out a search only footprints were noticed. Port control was informed.


    Piracy prone areas and warnings
    Mariners are warned to be extra cautious and to take necessary precautionary measures when transiting the following areas:
    S E Asia and the Indian Sub Continent
    • Bangladesh : Compared to 2006 the number of attacks has reduced. 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.
    • Indonesia : Balongan, Balikpapan, Belawan, Tanjong Priok (Jakarta). Generally be vigilant in other areas. Many attacks may have gone unreported.
    • Malacca straits : Though the number of attacks has dropped due to the increase and constant patrols by the littoral states relevant Authorities since July 2005, ships are advised to continue maintaining a strict anti piracy watch when transiting the straits.
    • Singapore Straits : Even though the number of attacks has reduced in the light of increased patrols by the relevant authorities, there have been a few attacks reported. Mariners are advised to remain cautious while transiting these waters.
    Africa and Red Sea
    • Lagos (Nigeria): Pirates are violent and attack / rob / kidnap crews. Generally be vigilant in other areas in Nigeria.
    • Dar es Salaam (Tanzania): Pirates are targeting ships in port and anchorages.
    • Mombasa (Kenya): Container ships are being targeted.
    • Gulf of Aden / Red Sea : A number of suspicious craft reports have been received. These craft either set a collision course, or pursue the ships. Mariners advised to be cautious. In the past, some of the vessels have been fired upon.
    • Somalian waters : The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre has received 26 actual and attempted attacks so far this year. Many more attacks may have gone unreported. Some pirates are dangerous and would fire their automatic weapons at ships to stop them. Occasionally, they would use their RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade) launchers at ships. Pirates are believed to be using “mother vessels” to launch attacks at very far distance from coast. These “mother vessel” is able to proceed to very far out to sea to launch smaller boats to attack and hijack passing ships. Eastern and Northeastern coasts are high risk areas for attacks and hijackings. Vessels not making scheduled calls to ports in Somalia should keep as far away as possible from the Somali coast, ideally more than 200 nautical miles. Mariners are also advised to report any suspicious boats to the Centre.
    South and Central America and the Caribbean waters
    • BrazilThough the number of attacks has dropped in Santos, ships are advised to continue to be vigilant.
    • Peru – Callao
    Rest of the World
    • Arabian Sea – Sightings and calls from suspicious small boats. In some cases, boats pursued the ships with unknown intent.
    Source:http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php

  7. #7
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    Jun 2006
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    Athens
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    Feel free to state/circulate any threat with regard to security / safety you might have faced during your passage through some of these 'dangerous areas'.

  8. #8

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    Weekly Piracy Report
    18-24 December 2007

    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 18 to 24 December 2007.
    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




    Suspicious crafts
    Recently reported incidents

    24.12.2007: 0310 UTC: berth no. 20, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria.
    Four robbers boarded a, berthed, bulk carrier from a boat. They held one crew at knifepoint while they tried to open the bosun store. The duty 2nd officer, on routine security rounds noticed the robbers. On seeing the alert crew, the robbers escaped. It was noticed that there were 20 robbers in two boats. Nothing was stolen

    Piracy prone areas and warnings
    Mariners are warned to be extra cautious and to take necessary precautionary measures when transiting the following areas:
    S E Asia and the Indian Sub Continent
    • Bangladesh : Compared to 2006 the number of attacks has reduced. 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.
    • Indonesia : Balongan, Balikpapan, Belawan, Tanjong Priok (Jakarta). Generally be vigilant in other areas. Many attacks may have gone unreported.
    • Malacca straits : Though the number of attacks has dropped due to the increase and constant patrols by the littoral states relevant Authorities since July 2005, ships are advised to continue maintaining a strict anti piracy watch when transiting the straits.
    • Singapore Straits : Even though the number of attacks has reduced in the light of increased patrols by the relevant authorities, there have been a few attacks reported. Mariners are advised to remain cautious while transiting these waters.
    Africa and Red Sea
    • Lagos (Nigeria): Pirates are violent and attack / rob / kidnap crews. Generally be vigilant in other areas in Nigeria.
    • Dar es Salaam (Tanzania): Pirates are targeting ships in port and anchorages.
    • Mombasa (Kenya): Container ships are being targeted.
    • Gulf of Aden / Red Sea : A number of suspicious craft reports have been received. These craft either set a collision course, or pursue the ships. Mariners advised to be cautious. In the past, some of the vessels have been fired upon.
    • Somalian waters : The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre has received 26 actual and attempted attacks so far this year. Many more attacks may have gone unreported. Some pirates are dangerous and would fire their automatic weapons at ships to stop them. Occasionally, they would use their RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade) launchers at ships. Pirates are believed to be using “mother vessels” to launch attacks at very far distance from coast. These “mother vessel” is able to proceed to very far out to sea to launch smaller boats to attack and hijack passing ships. Eastern and Northeastern coasts are high risk areas for attacks and hijackings. Vessels not making scheduled calls to ports in Somalia should keep as far away as possible from the Somali coast, ideally more than 200 nautical miles. Mariners are also advised to report any suspicious boats to the Centre.
    South and Central America and the Caribbean waters
    • BrazilThough the number of attacks has dropped in Santos, ships are advised to continue to be vigilant.
    • Peru – Callao
    Rest of the World
    • Arabian Sea – Sightings and calls from suspicious small boats. In some cases, boats pursued the ships with unknown intent.
    Source:http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php

  9. #9

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    Weekly Piracy Report
    15-21 January 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 15 to 21 January 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
    Recently reported incidents
    15.01.2008: 2245 LT 01:11.03N - 064:39.0W, Bahia De Robledal, Isla De Margarita, Venezuela.
    Five pirates armed with guns boarded a yacht. They assaulted the crew and demanded from the crew all their property. One crew was shot and injured. Incident reported to local authorities who undertook an investigation.

    14.01.2008: 0144 LT: 08:42.9S - 013:18.8E: Luanda anchorage, Angola.
    Two robbers boarded a general cargo ship from a small boat. They broke open the forecastle paint store and stole ship’s stores. Robbers were spotted by ship’s crew. Alarm raised, robbers jumped overboard and escaped.

    09.01.2008: Bonny River, Nigeria.
    Gunmen suspected to be militants in a speedboat attacked a supply ship underway. They fired upon the vessel indiscriminately wounding three crewmembers. The injured crew was taken to hospital for treatment.

    16.01.2008: 1345 LT: 16:58.17N - 082:24.26E, Kakinada OPL, India.
    Pirates in a small craft came alongside a tug, underway, towing a barge. They stole ship's stores. Alert crew raised alarm, crew mustered and took back the stolen stores and pushed the pirates back to their craft. The pirates boarded the barge and left after 20 minutes. Local agent informed.

    Piracy prone areas and warnings
    Mariners are warned to be extra cautious and to take necessary precautionary measures when transiting the following areas:
    S E Asia and the Indian Sub Continent
    • Bangladesh : Sixty two incidents have been reported since January 2006. Pirates are targeting ships preparing to anchor. Most attacks reported at Chittagong anchorages and approaches. Although the number of attacks has fallen recently, the area is still listed as very high risk.
    • Indonesia : Balongan, Balikpapan, Belawan. Generally be vigilant in other areas. Many attacks may have gone unreported.
    • Malacca straits : Although the number of attacks has dropped due to the increase and constant patrols by the littoral states relevant Authorities since July 2005, ships are advised to continue maintaining a strict anti piracy watch when transiting the straits.
    • Philippines : Manila - Pirates target ships at anchor.
    • Singapore Straits : Pirates seen attacking ships while at anchor but in the past several ships were attacked while underway.
    Africa and Red Sea
    • Lagos (Nigeria) : Pirates are violent and have attacked and robbed vessels/kidnapped crews along the coast and river, at anchorages and ports. A total of 42 incidents have been reported in Nigeria since 08.01.2007. Twenty five attacks alone for Lagos and seven for Bonny River. Generally be vigilant in other areas in Nigeria.
    • Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) : Twenty incidents have been reported since 05.06.2006. Pirates are targeting ships in port and anchorages.
    • Mombasa (Kenya):
    • Gulf of Aden / Red Sea : Numerous pirate attacks have been reported by ships and yachts in the Gulf of Aden/Red sea. In the past, some of the vessels were fired upon.
    • Somalian waters : The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre has received 31 actual and attempted attacks in 2007. Many more attacks may have gone unreported. Some pirates are dangerous and would fire their automatic weapons at ships to stop them. Occasionally, they would use their RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade) launchers at ships. Pirates are believed to be using “mother vessels” to launch attacks at very far distance from coast. These “mother vessel” is able to proceed to very far out to sea to launch smaller boats to attack and hijack passing ships. Eastern and Northeastern coasts are high risk areas for attacks and hijackings. Vessels not making scheduled calls to ports in Somalia should keep as far away as possible from the Somali coast, ideally more than 200 nautical miles. Mariners are also advised to report any suspicious boats to the Centre.
    South and Central America and the Caribbean waters
    • Brazil : Though the number of attacks has dropped in Santos, ships are advised to continue to be vigilant.
    • Peru : Callao
    Rest of the World
    • Arabian Sea : Sightings and calls from suspicious small boats. In some cases, boats pursued the ships with unknown intent.

    Reporting of incidents
    Ships are advised to maintain anti-piracy watches and report all piratical attacks and suspicious movements of craft to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia .
    Source:http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php

  10. #10
    Εγγραφή
    Feb 2008
    Περιοχή
    glyfada,athens
    Μηνύματα
    15

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    12-18 February 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 12 to 18 February 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
    None reported
    Recently reported incidents
    06.02.2008: 0052 LT: Anchorage no. 1, Callao, Peru.

    Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor from a small boat. Duty crew spotted them. Alarm raised, crew mustered. Robbers escaped. Authorities informed. Coast guard patrol boat arrived after more than one hour, patrolled the waters around the vessel for about ten minutes, and moved away.

    17.02.2008: 0540 LT: 05:48N - 118:05E, Berth no.2, Sandakan port, Malaysia.

    Duty crew on board a general cargo ship reported that a boat approached from the port bow. One robber was noticed on the forecastle deck passing ship stores to the other robbers in the boat. On seeing the alert crew, the robber jumped overboard and escaped with the ship stores. The forward booby hatch lock was found broken. The IMB PRC was notified who then liaised with local police for further action. Police arrived and conducted an investigation.

    14.02.2008: 0341 LT: 06:43.5S – 039:43.8E, 20 nm off Tanzania coast.

    Three pirates boarded the ship from a small wooden boat equipped with an out board engine. The ship was drifting, awaiting berthing instructions. Alert duty crew noticed the pirates and the alarm was raised, ship’s whistle sounded, crew mustered and master increased speed. Pirates fled immediately. Upon inspection, two containers were found opened.

    11.02.2008: 0540 UTC: 13.38.5N – 050:22.0E, Gulf of Aden.

    Two suspicious vessels one with blue hull and the other with red hull and both with white superstructure increased speed and altered course towards a bulk carrier. Master increased speed and altered course to increase CAP. Later both suspicious vessels stopped following.

    09.02.2008: 0030 LT: Kandla anchorage, India.

    Duty watchman on an oil tanker at anchor noticed robbers on the forecastle. On seeing the alert ships crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. The padlock of the forecastle store was broken but nothing was missing

    Piracy prone areas and warnings
    Mariners are warned to be extra cautious and to take necessary precautionary measures when transiting the following areas:
    S E Asia and the Indian Sub Continent
    • Bangladesh : Sixty two incidents have been reported since January 2006. Pirates are targeting ships preparing to anchor. Most attacks reported at Chittagong anchorages and approaches. Although the number of attacks has fallen recently, the area is still listed as very high risk.
    • Indonesia : Balongan, Balikpapan, Belawan. Generally be vigilant in other areas. Many attacks may have gone unreported.
    • Malacca straits : Although the number of attacks has dropped due to the increase and constant patrols by the littoral states relevant Authorities since July 2005, ships are advised to continue maintaining a strict anti piracy watch when transiting the straits.
    • Philippines : Manila - Pirates target ships at anchor.
    • Singapore Straits : Pirates seen attacking ships while at anchor but in the past several ships were attacked while underway.
    Africa and Red Sea
    • Lagos (Nigeria) : Pirates are violent and have attacked and robbed vessels/kidnapped crews along the coast and river, at anchorages and ports. A total of 42 incidents have been reported in Nigeria since 08.01.2007. Twenty five attacks alone for Lagos and seven for Bonny River. Generally be vigilant in other areas in Nigeria.
    • Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) : Twenty incidents have been reported since 05.06.2006. Pirates are targeting ships in port and anchorages.
    • Mombasa (Kenya):
    • Gulf of Aden / Red Sea : Numerous pirate attacks have been reported by ships and yachts in the Gulf of Aden/Red sea. In the past, some of the vessels were fired upon.
    • Somalian waters : The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre has received 31 actual and attempted attacks in 2007. Many more attacks may have gone unreported. Some pirates are dangerous and would fire their automatic weapons at ships to stop them. Occasionally, they would use their RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade) launchers at ships. Pirates are believed to be using “mother vessels” to launch attacks at very far distance from coast. These “mother vessel” is able to proceed to very far out to sea to launch smaller boats to attack and hijack passing ships. Eastern and Northeastern coasts are high risk areas for attacks and hijackings. Vessels not making scheduled calls to ports in Somalia should keep as far away as possible from the Somali coast, ideally more than 200 nautical miles. Mariners are also advised to report any suspicious boats to the Centre.
    South and Central America and the Caribbean waters
    • Brazil : Though the number of attacks has dropped in Santos, ships are advised to continue to be vigilant.
    • Peru : Callao
    Rest of the World
    • Arabian Sea : Sightings and calls from suspicious small boats. In some cases, boats pursued the ships with unknown intent.

    Secure-Ship
    Secure-Ship is the most recent and effective innovation in the fight against piracy. It is a non-lethal, electrifying fence surrounding the whole ship, which has been specially adapted for maritime use. The fence uses 9,000-volt pulse to deter boarding attempts. An intruder coming in contact with the fence will receive an unpleasant non-lethal shock that will result in the intruder abandoning the attempted boarding. At the same time an alarm will go off, activating floodlights and a very loud siren. The IMB strongly recommends ship owners to install this device on board their ships. Further details can be obtained at www.secure-marine.com
    ShipLoc
    There are a number of reliable ship tracking devices available on the market today based upon Inmarsat and other satellite systems.
    The IMB endorses ShipLoc, an inexpensive satellite tracking system, which allows shipping companies, armed only with a personal computer with Internet access, to monitor the exact location of their vessels. In addition to anti-hijacking role, ShipLoc facilitates independent and precise location of ships at regular intervals. ShipLoc is fully compliant with the IMO Regulation SOLAS XI-2/6 adopted during the diplomatic conference in December 2002, concerning a Ship Security Alert System. The ship security alert system regulation that will be put into place as of July 2004, requires ships of over 500 GT to be equipped with an alarm system in order to reinforce ship security. The system allows the crew, in case of danger, to activate an alarm button that automatically sends a message to the ship owner and to competent authorities. The message is sent without being able to be detected by someone on-board or by other ships in the vicinity. ShipLoc is contained in a small, discrete waterproof unit, which includes: an Argos transmitter, a GPS receiver, a battery pack in case of main power failure, and a flat antenna. ShipLoc is one of the most reliable systems available today. For more information, please visit www.shiploc.com
    Reporting of incidents
    Ships are advised to maintain anti-piracy watches and report all piratical attacks and suspicious movements of craft to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia .

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