As Reported by the Office of Naval Intelligence
2. Designation of a high threat area is based on an assessment of all source information relating
to the existence of, or potential for piracy and other crime, terrorism, civil unrest or low intensity
conflict. Every effort is made to ensure that incidents are not double-counted. In the event
double counting is detected or an event is later learned not to be as initially reported, an
explanation of the cancellation of the inaccurate report will be made in at least one message prior
to dropping the erroneous report. Specific incidents will be reported for one month.
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3. This week's reporting:
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A. General cargo ship robbed 3 May 10, Palermo terminal, Barranquilla, Colombia.
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B. Bulk carrier robbed 12 May 10, Callao anchorage, Peru.
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C. General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 12 May 10, approximately 20NM east of
the Bab el Mandeb.
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D. Chemical tanker (PANEGA) hijacked 11 May 10, approximately 120NM southeast of
Aden, Yemen.
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E. SS (THE OCEANIC) fired upon 5 May 10, approximately 90NM southwest of Al Mukalla,
Yemen.
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F. Container ship (MSC PEGGY) fired upon 12 May 10, approximately 300NM southeast of
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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G. Bulk carrier (ELENI P) hijacked 12 May 10, approximately 420NM northeast of Socotra
Island.
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H. Bulk carrier fired upon 10 May 10, approximately 640NM northeast of Port Victoria,
Seychelles.
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I. Chemical tanker (MARIDA MARGUERITE) hijacked 8 May 10, approximately 140NM
northeast of Socotra Island.
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J. Fishing vessel (TAI YUAN 227) hijacked 6 May 10, approximately 1150NM southeast of
Eyl, Somalia.
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K. Bulk carrier (PERFORMER) boarded 10 May 10, approximately 3NM south of Tanjung
Ayam.
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L. Container ship robbed 8 May 10, approximately 20NM northwest of Pulau Mangkai.
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M. Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 8 May 10, approximately 20NM northwest of
Pulau Mangkai.
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4. DETAILS: There is reported active violence against shipping, a credible threat to shipping,
or the potential to develop into a direct threat to the safety of shipping in the following areas:
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A. NORTH AMERICA: No current incidents to report.
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B. CENTRAL AMERICA-CARIBBEAN:
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1. ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: Catamaran boarded 2 May 10 between the
hours of 1845 – 2030, while berthed at Port Elizabeth. Vessel had been left fully secured with all
hatches locked, with some hatches set in the ventilation position. While crew was away, an
unknown number of persons boarded the vessel and attempted to force open the hatches. The
hatch over the master’s cabin was successfully forced open, possibly with the use of a steel bar
or something similar, allowing full access to the rest of the cabin. No further information
provided (Noonsite.com).
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C. SOUTH AMERICA:
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1. COLOMBIA: General cargo ship robbed 3 May 10 at 2300 local time berthed in position
10:57.5N – 074:45.5W, Palermo terminal, Barranquilla. A vessel at berth had completed cargo
operations and was preparing to depart. The captain from the ship berthed ahead of them
informed the gangway watch keeper that robbers had just stolen ship property from his ship and
were making their way towards their ship. The duty officer raised the alarm and due to the
timely information provided by the ship’s captain, prevented any further incidents from
occurring (IMB).
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2. PERU: Bulk carrier robbed 12 May 10 between 1830-1930 local time while anchored in
position 12:01.7S – 077:12.1W, Callao anchorage. Armed robbers boarded the vessel and took
one shore guard hostage, and threatened him by pointing a gun to his head. Another guard
informed the bridge, who then raised the alarm and mustered the crew. Local authorities were
then informed. The robbers broke open the bosun store door and escaped with ship’s stores
before the patrol boat arrived on location (IMB).
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D. ATLANTIC OCEAN AREA: No current incidents to report.
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E. NORTHERN EUROPE-BALTIC: No current incidents to report.
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F. MEDITERRANEAN-BLACK SEA: No current incidents to report.
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G. WEST AFRICA:
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1. NIGERIA: Bulk carrier robbed 4 May 10 at 0200 local time while anchored in position
06:17.9N – 003:21.5E, Lagos outer anchorage. Seven robbers armed with rifles and knives
boarded the vessel during anchoring operations. They assaulted the captain and 3rd officer, and
damaged ship’s equipment before robbing the crew of personal belongings and escaping (IMB).
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2. NIGERIA: Tanker fired upon 27 Apr 10 at 2145 local time while in position 06:10.1N –
003:20.92E, Lagos. An officer on the vessel noticed on radar a boat approaching from the port
bow. When lights were directed at the boat, the boat stopped and turned towards another vessel.
Later, the boat approached the tanker from astern. The men in the boat opened fire at the vessel
and attempted to board but failed due to razor wire around the deck and the vessel’s constant
maneuvering. All vessels in the vicinity were informed via VHF. No injuries to the crew were
reported (IMB).
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3. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: Tanker robbed 24 Apr 10 while anchored at
Boma. Robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship’s properties before escaping unnoticed. No
further details to provide (IMB).
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H. INDIAN OCEAN-EAST AFRICA:
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1. RED SEA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 25 Apr 10 at 0523 UTC while underway
in position 13:48N – 043:00E, approximately 30NM northwest of Mokha, Yemen. Two skiffs
were sighted at a distance of 1NM from the vessel. One skiff approached the vessel at a high
speed, with four armed men and a hook ladder visible. Armed security personnel onboard fired
several warning shots at the skiff forcing the armed men to abandon the pursuit (IMB).
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2. RED SEA: Bulk carrier reported suspicious approach 25 Apr 10 at 0515 UTC while
underway in position 13:46.2N – 042:57.7E, approximately 30NM northwest of Mokha, Yemen.
Vessel reported being chased by two high speed wooden boats with approximately six persons in
each. The vessel increased speed and conducted evasive maneuvers. After approximately 80
minutes, the boats moved away (Operator, IMB).
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3. GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 12 May 10 at 1628
local time while underway in position 12:27.7N – 043:43.4E, approximately 20NM east of the
Bab el Mandeb. Five boats each containing two to three persons armed with RPGs and
automatic weapons approached the vessel from the port side and remained in close pursuit for
approximately 10 minutes before eventually moving away (Operator, IMB).
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4. GULF OF ADEN: Chemical tanker (PANEGA) hijacked 11 May 10 at 1536 UTC while
underway in position 12:31N – 047:08E, approximately 120NM southeast of Aden, Yemen.
Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel along with its 15 crewmembers (AFP, IMB).
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5. GULF OF ADEN: SS (THE OCEANIC), a former passenger ship used by the Peace
Boat, a Japan-based international non-governmental and non-profit organization to promote
peace, fired upon 5 May 10 at 2122 UTC while underway in position 13:06N – 048:37E,
approximately 90NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. One skiff opened fire on the vessel with
automatic weapons and RPGs. The vessel increased speed and conducted evasive maneuvers
and was able to successfully avoid the attack. No injuries to the crew were reported (IMB,
Mercury chat, American Shipper Online).
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6. GULF OF ADEN: General cargo ship (THOR TRAVELLER) fired upon 14 Apr 10 at
2345 UTC while underway in position 12:42N – 047:23E, approximately 125NM northwest of
Bosasso, Somalia. Approximately seven men armed with RPGs and guns in a skiff chased and
opened fire on the vessel underway. The captain conducted evasive maneuvers and contacted
nearby warships for assistance, who later intercepted the skiff. The vessel sustained damages
from gunfire (IMB, CMF).
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7. INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (MSC PEGGY) fired upon 12 May 10 at 1520 UTC
while underway in position 09:59.12S – 042:16.27E, approximately 300NM southeast of Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania. Suspected pirates opened fire on the vessel with two RPG rounds. The vessel
conducted evasive maneuvers and increased to maximum speed of 17 knots (IMB, Mercury chat,
Tradewinds).
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8. INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (ELENI P) hijacked 12 May 10 at 0556 local time while
underway in position 15:55N – 060:50E, approximately 420NM northeast of Socotra Island.
Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel with its 23 crewmembers and are sailing it towards the
Somali coast (IMB, Reuters).
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9. INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier fired upon 10 May 10 at 0538 UTC while underway in
position 00:06N – 064:57E, approximately 640NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles.
Armed men in a skiff chased and fired upon the vessel underway. The crew enforced effective
counter piracy measures and evaded the attack, forcing the skiff to eventually move away. The
vessel sustained some damages from the gunfire (IMB).
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10. INDIAN OCEAN: Chemical tanker (MARIDA MARGUERITE) hijacked 8 May 10 at
1206 UTC while underway in position 14:58N – 054:47E, approximately 140NM northeast of
Socotra Island. Armed pirates chased, attacked, and hijacked the vessel along with its 22
crewmembers (IMB, AFP).
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11. INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessel (TAI YUAN 227) hijacked 6 May 10 at 1107 UTC
while underway in position 01:50N – 067:50E, approximately 1150NM southeast of Eyl,
Somalia. Pirates boarded and hijacked the vessel along with its 28 crewmembers. The vessel’s
owner lost contact with the vessel as it transited toward the Maldives and upon resuming
communications with it, he was told by hijackers to pay a ransom for the crew (AP, IMB,
Mercury chat).
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12. INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (OCEAN TRADER) fired upon 5 May 10 at 0520 UTC
while underway in position 09:43S – 041:15E, approximately 210NM southeast of Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania. Armed men in a skiff chased the vessel underway and opened fire on it. An
embarked security team returned fire forcing the skiff to abort the attack and move away. No
crewmembers were injured (IMB, AFP, Mercury chat).
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13. INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (MOSCOW UNIVERSITY) reportedly hijacked 5 May 10 at
0413 UTC while underway in position 12:15N – 059:30E, approximately 290NM east of Socotra
Island. Pirates in a skiff chased and opened fire on the vessel. The captain conducted evasive
maneuvers and contacted a nearby warship for assistance. The owners informed they had lost
contact with the vessel and that it was no longer moving. The crew reportedly locked themselves
in the rudder room and pirates were onboard. No further information to provide at this time
(IMB, AP, Mercury chat).
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14. INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker fired upon 25 Apr 10 at 0348 UTC while underway in
position 17:59N – 065:49E, approximately 815NM northeast of Socotra Island. Six men armed
with automatic weapons and RPGs in a white skiff chased and opened fire on the vessel. The
vessel contacted coalition forces, increased speed, and conducted evasive maneuvers. The men
attempted to board the vessel several times before finally aborting the attack. No injuries to the
crew were reported (IMB).
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15. INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (ISUZUGAWA) fired upon 25 Apr 10 at 0215 UTC while
underway in position 18:06N – 065:47E, approximately 815NM northeast of Socotra Island.
Four men armed with automatic weapons and RPGs in a white skiff chased and opened fire on
the vessel. The vessel raised the alarm, sent out a distress call, increased speed and conducted
evasive maneuvers, while the crew locked all accommodation doors. The armed men tried to
board the vessel using a steel ladder and hooks attached to ropes. They fired an RPG at the
accommodation and the ship continued with evasive maneuvering. After several attempts, the
men aborted the attack. No injuries to the crew were reported (IMB, MSCHOA).
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16. INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker (PYXIS DELTA) fired upon 23 Apr 10 at 0242 UTC while
underway in position 14:51N – 065:14E, approximately 640NM northeast of Socotra Island.
Five armed men in a skiff chased and opened fire on the vessel with RPGs and automatic
weapons. The master conducted evasive maneuvers and contacted coalition forces for
assistance. The vessel raised their alarm and increased speed. The armed men chased the vessel
for more than an hour and aborted the attack. No injuries to the crew or damage to the vessel
was reported (IMB, Tradewinds).
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17. INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier fired upon 21 Apr 10 at 1050 UTC while underway in
position 01:10.05N – 065:00.08E, approximately 665NM northeast of Port Victoria, Seychelles.
Four men in a blue skiff armed with RPGs and automatic weapons opened fire on the vessel for
approximately three minutes. The vessel increased speed and conducted evasive maneuvers,
forcing the attackers to abandon the attempt (IMB, Operator).
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18. INDIAN OCEAN: Bulk carrier (VOC DAISY) hijacked 21 Apr 10 at 0605 UTC while
underway in position 16:25N – 057:13E, approximately 280NM northeast of Socotra Island.
Suspected pirates in skiffs boarded and hijacked the vessel, taking 21 crewmembers hostage (AP,
IMB).
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19. INDIAN OCEAN: French warship (FS SOMME) fired upon 19 Apr 10 at 2101 UTC
while underway approximately 400NM southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two skiffs opened
fire on the ship, causing the SOMME to return fire with warning shots. When the skiffs
attempted to flee, the SOMME pursued the skiffs and was able to capture one, detaining four
suspected pirates (Reuters, MSCHOA).
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20. INDIAN OCEAN: Tanker fired upon 18 Apr 10 at 0725 UTC while underway in
position 09:29N – 068:56E, approximately 865NM southeast of Socotra Island and 430NM west
of Kochi, India. Four men in a skiff armed with RPGs opened fire on the vessel. Counter-piracy
measures were enforced and an embarked security team fired warning shots at the skiff, forcing
them to abort the attack. No casualties to the crew or ship were reported (IMB, Operator).
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21. INDIAN OCEAN: Fishing vessels (PRANTALAY 11) (PRANTALAY 12)
(PRANTALAY 14) hijacked 18 Apr 10 at 0200 UTC while underway in position 09:29N –
069:18E, approximately 230NM northwest of Minicoy Island, India. Armed men in skiffs
opened fire on the three fishing vessels and ordered them to stop. They boarded and hijacked the
vessels to possibly use as motherships. The three Thai vessels have 77 total crewmembers
onboard (AP, IMB, Operator).
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22. BANGLADESH: General cargo ship robbed 1 May 10 at 0440 local time while moored
in position 22:16N – 091:49E, Chittagong anchorage. Three robbers armed with longknives
boarded the vessel while it was conducting cargo operations at a mooring buoy. The duty watch
noticed the robbers, who then tried to catch him. The watch ran to the gangway and informed
another crewmember who then raised the alarm. The robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped
upon seeing the crew alertness. The coast guard was informed (IMB).
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I. RED SEA: No current incidents to report.
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J. PERSIAN GULF: No current incidents to report.
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K. SOUTHEAST ASIA:
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1. MALAYSIA: Bulk carrier (PERFORMER) boarded 10 May 10 at 0355 local time while
anchored in position 01:17.84N – 104:09E, approximately 3NM south of Tanjung Ayam. Six to
seven robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel and gained access to the engine room before
being discovered by a crewmember who alerted the bridge. The master dispatched other
crewmembers to investigate. The crew made a thorough search of the vessel but was unable to
located any of the robbers. No crewmembers were injured and nothing was reported stolen
(ReCAAP).
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2. MALAYSIA: Chemical tanker reported attempted boarding 22 Apr 10 at 0300 local time
while anchored in position 01:19.8N – 104:16.1E, Eastern OPL anchorage. Three robbers in a
boat attempted to board the vessel. The duty watchman on deck spotted the robbers and raised
the alarm, forcing them to abort the attempt. No casualties were reported (IMB).
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3. MALAYSIA: Tanker (SEMUA GEMBIRA) robbed 17 Apr 10 at 0600 local time while
anchored in position 01:18.42N – 104:12.7E, approximately 1NM south of Tanjung Ayam. Six
robbers armed with swords and parangs boarded the vessel via the poop deck. They tied up the
greaser in the engine room and stole ship’s engine parts. The watch officer spotted them and
raised the alarm to muster the crew, but the robbers managed to escape (ReCAAP, IMB).
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4. STRAIT OF MALACCA: Tanker reported suspicious approach 17 Apr 10 at 1055 local
time while underway in position 04:02.3N – 099:45E, approximately 55NM northwest of Lumut,
Malaysia. One fishing boat with a few persons onboard approached the tanker while drifting.
The master suspected persons intended to board the vessel and sounded the alarm. The vessel
conducted counter-piracy measures and activated fire hoses. The boat stayed close to the vessel
for sometime before eventually moving away (IMB).
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5. INDONESIA: Chemical tanker (SINAR BUSAN) robbed 2 May 10 at 0130 local time
while anchored in the port of Anyer. Six robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel via the
stern from a small boat using ropes and grapnel hooks. The robbers threatened the watch
keepers and forced them to open the door to the engine room. The robbers stole some engine
spares and escaped via the small boat. No crewmembers were injured (ReCAAP).
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6. INDONESIA: Tug (ATLANTIC 3) reportedly hijacked 27 Apr 10 at 1726 local time
while underway in position 01:12.38N – 104:45.92E, approximately 9NM east of Pulau Bintan.
At 1726 local time, the shipping company lost contact with the vessel as it was transiting from
Tanjung Ayam, Malaysia to Kintap, Indonesia. The last known position was 01:12.38N –
104:45.92E. The company reported the incident to Singapore’s POCC (ReCAAP).
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7. INDONESIA: General cargo ship robbed 20 Apr 10 at 0345 local time while anchored at
Tanjung Priok. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel. The duty watch
noticed one robber coming out from the port side entrance and immediately informed the officer
on watch who raised the alarm. The robbers escaped with stolen ship’s equipment (IMB).
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8. SOUTH CHINA SEA: Container ship robbed 8 May 10 at 1720 UTC while underway in
position 03:16N – 105:25E, approximately 20NM northwest of Pulau Mangkai. Eight men
armed with long knives boarded the vessel and gained control of the bridge. They stole ship’s
and crew’s property before escaping. No injuries to the crew were reported (IMB).
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9. SOUTH CHINA SEA: Bulk carrier reported attempted boarding 8 May 10 at 1645 UTC
while underway in position 03:22.3N – 105:27.2E, approximately 20NM northwest of Pulau
Mangkai. Six armed men in an unlit small wooden boat approached and attempted to board the
vessel. The alert crew noticed the boat and raised the alarm. The ship’s whistle was sounded,
deck lights switched on, and the crew mustered. The armed men aborted the attempted boarding
upon seeing the crew’s alertness. A security message was transmitted via VHF warning other
ships in the vicinity (IMB).
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10. SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tug fired upon 1 May 10 at 2230 local time while underway in
position 03:38N - - 103:45E, approximately 28NM southeast of Kuantan, Malaysia. Robbers in
a boat attacked the tug towing a barge and attempted to board. The crew fired rocket parachute
flares at the boat and sent a distress call via VHF Ch. 16. A Malaysian warship in the vicinity
responded and dispatched a helicopter to render assistance. The boat managed to escape before
the helicopter arrived. Malaysian authorities are investigating (IMB).
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11. SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tug (PU 2402) robbed 27 Apr 10 at 2138 local time while
underway in position 04:44.16N – 103:58E, approximately 70NM northeast of Kuantan,
Malaysia. Seven robbers in a small boat came along the port side of the vessel. Six of the
robbers boarded the vessel while one of them armed with a parang waited in the boat. The ship
master managed to activate the vessel’s SSAS, but was disabled by one of the robbers. All nine
crew was led to the master’s cabin with their hands tied. The robbers threatened the crew with
machetes, demanding they hand over their cash and valuables. The incident lasted
approximately 30 minutes. The robbers left the tug taking with them cash, a laptop, and the
crew’s mobile phones. The incident was reported to Singapore’s Port Operation and Control
Centre (ReCAAP).
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12. SOUTH CHINA SEA: Tug (PU 2007), towing barge (PU 3316) reportedly hijacked 19
Apr 10 at 2328 local time while underway in position 04:25.51N – 104:18.92E, approximately
57NM northeast of Kuantan, Malaysia. The tug activated its SSAS while underway at the above
position and subsequently every 30 minutes after that. Suspected that it had been hijacked, the
owners reported the incident. It is assessed that the tug and barge had deviated from its planned
course and heading easterly. The last assessed position of the tug is approximately 91NM east
northeast of Kuantan, heading easterly at almost 4 knots towards the Philippines. On 20 Apr 10
at 1525 local time, the barge was spotted at position 04:29.9N – 104:56.8E, approximately
105NM east northeast of Kuantan (ReCAAP).
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13. VIETNAM: Container ship robbed 28 Apr 10 at 1848 UTC while anchored at Vung
Tau. Two robbers boarded the vessel at anchor. The duty watchman spotted the robbers and
immediately raised the alarm. The robbers managed to escape with ship’s stores. Port authority
was informed (IMB).
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14. VIETNAM: Tanker robbed 21 Apr 10 at 0308 local time while anchored in position
10:13.7N – 107:05E, Vung Tau. Armed men boarded the tanker. The duty watchman from the
bridge spotted the robbers and raised the ship’s alarm. The robbers escaped with ship’s stores.
Port authority was informed (IMB).
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L. NORTH ASIA: No current incidents to report.
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M. PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC OCEAN: No current incidents to report.
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N. ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC NON-STATE ACTIVIST GROUPS: No current
incidents to report.
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5. Originator of this WWTTS report requests consumer feedback. Originator will incorporate all
anti-shipping events and violence against the maritime industry into this weekly message where
appropriate. The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) can be contacted via message traffic at ONI
WASHINGTON DC//11// or, the ONI violence at sea (VAS) desk may be contacted at comm.
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