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MSC.4/Circ.182 30 April 2012

REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS

Issued monthly – Acts reported during February 2012

1 In pursuance of the Maritime Safety Committee's instruction to the Secretariat to issue monthly reports of all incidents of piracy1 and armed robbery against ships2 reported to the Organization, the annex hereto provides, in the tabulated format agreed by the Committee, the summary of reports on incidents received between 1 and 29 February 2012 including a distinction between acts of piracy and acts of armed robbery against ships (annex 1) and attempted attacks (annex 2). The Secretariat has, since July 2002, classified separately any reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery at sea (international or territorial waters) vis-à-vis acts of armed robbery allegedly committed in port areas, as well as attempted acts of armed robbery.

2 Further, and as instructed by the Committee (MSC 89/25 paragraphs 18.9 and 18.10), the Secretariat has opened a "piracy and armed robbery" module on the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) (http://gisis.imo.org) in order to improve the timeliness of reporting of incidents and to enable users to generate their own search criteria and

1 "Piracy" is defined in the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) (article 101) as follows:

"Piracy consists of any of the following acts:

(a) any illegal acts of violence or detention, or any act of depredation, committed for private ends by the crew or the passengers of a private ship or a private aircraft, and directed:

(i) on the high seas, against another ship or aircraft, or against persons or property on board such ship or aircraft;

(ii) against a ship, aircraft, persons or property in a place outside the jurisdiction of any State;

(b) any act of voluntary participation in the operation of a ship or of an aircraft with knowledge of facts making it a pirate ship or aircraft;

(c) any act inciting or of intentionally facilitating an act described in subparagraph (a) or (b)."

2 "Armed robbery against ships" is defined in the Code of Practice for the Investigation of the Crimes of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships (resolution A.1025(26), annex, paragraph 2.2), as follows:

"Armed robbery against ships means any of the following acts:

(a) any illegal act of violence or detention or any act of depredation, or threat thereof, other than an act of piracy, committed for private ends and directed against a ship or against persons or property on board such a ship, within a State's internal waters, archipelagic waters and territorial sea;

(b) any act of inciting or of intentionally facilitating an act described above."

I:\CIRC\MSC\04\182.doc MSC.4/Circ.182 Page 2 produce customizable reports. This database is now configured for public, read-only access and is searchable. Reports can be compiled in GISIS directly by Member States and registered public users. These reports can now include follow-up information, for example, dates of release of hijacked ships. Given that the new functionality in GISIS allows for user-defined piracy reports, the Committee agreed that the practice of publishing quarterly summaries was no longer warranted and would be discontinued with effect from May 2011.

3 The total number of acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships so far reported to the Organization is 6,325, an increase of 39 since 31 January 2012.

4 Previous incidents reported to the Organization since the fifty-ninth session of the Committee have been circulated by various MSC circulars, those issued during the previous twelve months and up to 29 February 2012 being MSC.4/Circ.168, MSC.4/Circ.170, MSC.4/Circ.171, MSC.4/Circ.172, MSC.4/Circ.173, MSC.4/Circ.174, MSC.4/Circ.175, MSC.4/Circ.176, MSC.4/Circ.177, MSC.4/Circ.178, MSC.4/Circ.179 and MSC.4/Circ.181.

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I:\CIRC\MSC\04\182.doc ANNEX 1 Acts of piracy and armed robbery allegedly committed against ships reported by Member States or international organizations in consultative status

Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 1 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS 1 FREE GODDESS 07/02/2012 ARABIAN SEA The vessel was en route from Adabiya, Egypt, to The vessel was hijacked - Yes PRC relayed message - Approx 520NM NE of Bulk carrier 13:00 UTC Socotra Island Singapore and carrying 19,475m of steel cable and took hostage 21 UKMTO to CUSNC-Bahrain Liberia Oman and a crew of 21 on board. Pirates attacked and crew Fleet Watch Officer, 13695 16° 03.00' N hijacked the ship underway. Pirates sailed the ship EUNAVFOR Atalanta, 9107045 062° 26.00' E towards the Somalian coast. UKMTO, NATO Northwood, Alindien, Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard, MRCC Pakistan, Coast Guard Oman, Indian Coast Guard HQ

2 SAPHINA 09/02/2012 WEST AFRICA Pirates boarded and hijacked a product tanker Tanker hijacked and - No ICC-IMB Piracy Nigerian Navy 83NM south of Cotonou Product tanker 14:02 UTC Benin drifting whilst awaiting orders and sailed to an crew injured Reporting Centre intercepted Panama 04° 47.00' N unknown location. The IMB Piracy Reporting Kuala Lumpur, PRC the tanker and 3885 002° 16.00' E Centre contacted and liaised with the Nigerian relayed message to rescued the 9045235 authorities and a rescue team from the navy was RCC Lagos, Nigerian crew and dispatched and intercepted the tanker and rescued Navy, RCC Cotonou, tanker all crew and tanker. Benin Navy

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 1 of 8 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 1 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS 3 FOURSEAS SW 13/02/2012 WEST AFRICA Armed pirates chased and fired on a drifting bulk Pirates fired at the Sent distress No ICC-IMB Piracy A French 110 NM south of Lagos Bulk carrier 02:50 UTC Nigeria carrier. The vessel raised the alarm and headed vessel. Some crew message Reporting Centre Navy warship Panama 04° 43.00' N towards Lagos. All crew except the bridge team members sustained Kuala Lumpur, PRC and a 17968 003° 48.00' E took shelter in the citadel. The Captain and the injuries and the Captain relayed message to helicopter 9397262 C/E were shot during the firing. The IMB Piracy and the C/Engineer MRCC Lagos, arrived and a Reporting Center immediately informed the were fatally wounded Nigerian Navy boarding team Nigerian authorities who sent out a rescue team. boarded. Due to rough seas, the naval team could not reach When the the location. A French warship in the area, which vessel arrived received the warning broadcast, went to the aid of at Lagos inner the distressed vessel and despatched a helicopter. anchorage, A boarding team boarded the vessel and escorted the Nigerian it to Lagos port. The authorities boarded the vessel authorities and and a medical team gave assistance to the crew. medical team Later, all crew members and two bodies were boarded the taken ashore. vessel

4 UNKNOWN 14/02/2012 ARABIAN SEA 12 pirates armed with guns in a 20 foot dhow, Pirates boarded the - Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Approx 35NM off Fishing vessel 19:30 LT Masirah Island name written as Hander, attacked and boarded a fishing vessel, stole Oman Coast Guard Reporting Centre Oman Oman fishing vessel while engaged in fishing activities. cash and crew's Kuala Lumpur, PRC They took hostage eight crew members, stole their personal belongings relayed message to personal belongings, cash, two drums of diesel CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet and all food items onboard the vessel and Watch Officer, escaped. No injuries to crew. The fishing vessel EUNAVFOR Atalanta, reported the incident to Omani authorities. The UKMTO, NATO dhow with pirates onboard was reported to be Northwood, Alindien, operating south-west of Masirah Island. Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 2 of 8 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 1 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS 5 LEILA 15/02/2012 ARABIAN SEA Pirates attacked and hijacked the ship underway Pirates took hostage 15 - No ICC-IMB Piracy - Approx 25 NM SE of Ro-ro-cargo ship 15:00 UTC Sadh along with her 15 crew members. They were crew and hijacked the Reporting Centre Panama Oman sailing the ship to Somalia. ship Kuala Lumpur, PRC 2292 relayed message to 7302794 CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet Watch Officer, EUNAVFOR Atalanta, UKMTO, NATO Northwood, Alindien, Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard, Oman Coast Guard, MRCC Pakistan, Indian Coast Guard HQ

6 AL ASSMA 28/02/2012 ARABIAN SEA 12 pirates armed with AK-47s in a skiff boarded Pirates hijacked the - No ICC-IMB Piracy - 130 NM SSE off Salalah Dhow 12:00 UTC Oman and hijacked a dhow underway. fishing dhow Reporting Centre 15° 01.00' N Kuala Lumpur, PRC 054° 56.00' E relayed message to CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet Watch Officer, EUNAVFOR Atalanta, UKMTO, NATO Northwood, Alindien, Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 3 of 8 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 1 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN TERRITORIAL WATERS 1 TOLL GLAXY 01/02/2012 MALACCA STRAIT While en route from Singapore to Pasir Gudang, The robbers escaped All 7 crew onboard No ReCAAP ISC via MMEA Approx 4NM south of Tug 13:00 LT Changi Malaysia, 10 small boats surrounded the barge with some scrap iron the tug were ReCAAP Focal Point, detained four Singapore Singapore and two robbers boarded the barge from a small reported to be safe Singapore small boats 268 01° 14.30' N boat. A Singapore Navy ship was in the vicinity of with 19 people 9367047 104° 00.50' E the tug boat and barge. On seeing the presence of onboard, and the navy ship, the two robbers returned to the carried out an small boat and were spotted taking some scrap investigation iron. The 10 small boats continued to follow the to establish if tug boat and barge as they proceeded to Pasir they were Gudang, Malaysia, with the navy ship monitoring involved in the from a distance. At about 1530 hrs, all the small robbery. They boats stopped following the tug boat and barge were later and dispersed. released due to insufficient evidence

2 GALLIA 04/02/2012 WEST AFRICA Duty watch onboard an anchored container ship Ship’s stores and Raised alarm and Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Pointe Noire Anchorage Container ship 01:10 UTC Congo noticed wet footprints on the deck and the padlock equipment stolen crew mustered Port control, but no Reporting Centre Liberia 04° 46.00' S to the bowthruster room broken. He informed the response Kuala Lumpur, PRC 25499 011° 47.00' E OOW who noticed a small boat alongside the relayed message to 9166651 vessel near the starboard midship. OOW raised Director General de la the alarm and crew mustered. On inspection, a Marine Marchande number of stores were found broken into and ship Point Noire stores and equipment stolen. The master contacted port control but did not receive a response.

3 HELLESPONT DRIVE09/02/2012 WEST AFRICA Four robbers armed with long knives boarded an Robbers boarded the - Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Takoradi Supply ship 04:00 LT Ghana offshore supply ship. Robbers stole ship's stores. vessel, threatened duty Port Control Reporting Centre Liberia 04° 55.01' N Robbers threatened duty watchmen with long crew and stole ship's Kuala Lumpur, PRC 2127 001° 42.36' W knives and escaped in a canoe. All crew safe and stores relayed message to 9421790 no casualties. MRCC Ghana

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 4 of 8 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 1 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN TERRITORIAL WATERS 4 KIM HOCK TUG 3 13/02/2012 MALACCA STRAIT While at anchor, approximately seven to eight Ship's stores were The master informed Yes ReCAAP ISC via The master Approx 4.29NM SE of Tug 18:59 LT Tanjung Piai robbers boarded the vessel from a small rubber stolen. No crew were the port authorities. POCC Singapore ReCAAP Focal Point, was advised Singapore Malaysia dinghy. On boarding the vessel, the duty injured The vessel Singapore to keep anti- 253 01° 12.54' N watchman was taken hostage and the robbers enhanced security piracy watch 9399686 103° 33.80' E escaped with the ship's stores. While towing level/measures while barge L K H 3883, from Singapore to Karimun, the onboard continuing the tug boat was boarded by approximately six voyage to robbers who escaped with some scrap iron. Karimun. MSTF and PCG were notified. A broadcast was made to alert mariners. MRCC Malaysia and MRCC Jakarta were also informed

5 CREST GOLD 1 26/02/2012 SOUTH CHINA SEA An unlit speed boat approached the tug towing a The robbers took The 2/O raised the Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - 5.34 NM from Tanjung Tug 01:00 LT Tondang, Pulau Bintan barge (Crest 282). The speed boat came hostage the C/E and alarm Singapore Coast Guard Reporting Centre Singapore Singapore alongside the tug and four robbers boarded the tug 3/E. All crew except the Kuala Lumpur, 472 01° 16.10' N while two remained in the boat. The robbers bridge crew were taken Bakorkamla, 9468267 104° 17.60' E wearing masks and armed with guns and knives hostage. The robbers Indonesia navy, took hostage the C/E and 3/E who did not know took away a laptop and Indonesia Marine the robbers had boarded. The 2/O on bridge some valuables from the Police, IFC Singapore noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew crew before leaving the Navy, POCC except the bridge crew, who were guarded by tug boat. No crew were Singapore, MRCC some robbers, were taken hostage. They then injured. Putrajaya stole a laptop and some valuables (the crew's and ship's property and cash) and escaped in the waiting boat. All crew was reported to be safe, and the tug boat continued its passage to Kuantan, Malaysia.

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 5 of 8 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 1 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN TERRITORIAL WATERS 6 BREIZ KLIPPER 28/02/2012 WEST AFRICA Eight robbers armed with guns in a wooden boat The robbers fired at the The ship sailed to a Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - 3NM from Fairway Buoy, Refrigerated cargo 15:10 UTC Port Harcourt boarded and started firing towards the bridge and bridge and galley. They safe distance Local authorities through Reporting Centre carrier Nigeria galley on an anchored ship. The robbers ransacked the ship and the agents Kuala Lumpur, PRC Curaçao (Netherlands) 04° 12.00' N ransacked the ship and stole the crew's cash, stole the crew's cash, relayed message to 4263 006° 56.00' E personnel effects, the ship's cash and property. personnel effects, the MRCC Nigeria 8917211 They took hostage the master and C/E and ship's cash and escaped. The ship informed the local authorities property. They took through the agents and sailed to a safe distance hostage the master and without the master and C/E onboard. One crew C/E. One crew wounded wounded and one crew unaccounted for. and one crew unaccounted for IN PORT AREA 1 SITEAM NEPTUN 01/02/2012 SOUTH CHINA SEA Robbers boarded an anchored tanker, stole ship's Ship’s stores stolen Reported to CSO Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Batam Outer Anchorage Chemical tanker Indonesia stores and escaped unnoticed. Local authorities via Reporting Centre Liberia 01° 07.00' N agents Kuala Lumpur, PRC 27185 104° 10.00' E relayed message to 9185499 Bakorkamla, Indonesian Navy HQ & Indonesian Marine Police HQ

2 TEQUILA SUNRISE 04/02/2012 MALACCA STRAIT Two knife wielding robbers embarked and gained On watch oiler was Second Officer as Yes Marshall Islands Conducted an In port, Tanjung Bulk carrier 03:00 UTC Indonesia access to the engine room. noticeably disturbed by security watchman Port and Indonesian ICC-IMB Piracy investigation Marshall Islands 03° 23.20' N the incident alerted the chief authorities (Police, Reporting Centre 19800 099° 27.50' E engineer and the Coastguard and Kuala Lumpur, PRC 9402110 master. A public Immigration Officials) relayed message to address Bakorkamla, announcement was Indonesian Navy HQ, made, the crew Indonesian Marine mustered, including Police HQ the oiler.

3 SWARNA GODAVARI07/02/2012 SOUTH CHINA SEA Three robbers armed with rods boarded an Robbers boarded the Alarm raised and Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Karimun STS Anchorage Product tanker 05:45 LT Indonesia anchored product tanker. Duty crew on rounds ship crew mustered Local authorities via Reporting Centre India 01° 06.20' N sighted the robbers on the poop deck and agents Kuala Lumpur, PRC 42845 103° 28.70' E immediately raised the alarm. Seeing the alert relayed message to 9414826 crew, robbers escaped empty handed. Incident Bakorkamla, was reported to the Port Authorities. Indonesian Navy HQ, Indonesian Marine Police HQ

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 6 of 8 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 1 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN PORT AREA 4 WARNOW MARS 10/02/2012 SOUTH CHINA SEA Robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship, Ship's stores stolen - Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Inner Anchorage, Gresik General cargo ship 04:00 LT Indonesia stole ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. The Coast Guard Reporting Centre Liberia 07° 06.50' S incident was reported to the local authorities. Kuala Lumpur, PRC 22863 112° 39.80' E relayed message to 9509712 Bakorkamla, Indonesian Navy, Indonesian Marine Police

5 CLIPPER MORNING 12/02/2012 SOUTH CHINA SEA A gang of seven robbers boarded an anchored Crew threatened and - Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Cailan Outer Anchorage Bulk carrier 02:20 LT Viet Nam bulk carrier using a hook and rope. Duty A/B ship’s stores stolen Port control Reporting Centre Bahamas 20° 40.00' N noticed the robbers and informed bridge who Kuala Lumpur, PRC 17944 107° 14.00' E raised the alarm. All crew mustered. The robbers relayed message to 9255191 threatened the A/B with knives, broke the forepeak Vietnam Maritime store lock and stole ship's stores. Crew members Security Centre tried to stop the robbers, but they threw knives, sticks and iron rods at them and started lowering the stolen stores into their boat. The master stopped the crew from confronting the robbers as some of them were armed with pistols. The robbers escaped with the stolen stores in a small motor boat. The master attempted to contact the port control but received no response.

6 HELLEN 23/02/2012 SOUTH CHINA SEA While sailing, the vessel was approached by two Robbers tied up a crew Chief Engineer No ICC-IMB Piracy - Kuala Tanjung Chemical tanker 03:30 LT Anchorage fishing boats and boarded by four robbers armed member raised the alarm Reporting Centre Singapore Indonesia with long knives. On entering the engine room, the Kuala Lumpur, 11729 03° 23.00' N robbers tied the engine room rating. Duty engineer ReCAAP ISC via 9330783 099° 27.00' E on a chemical tanker under pilotage raised the ReCAAP Focal Point alarm when he saw robbers holding one engine (Singapore), PRC crew (wiper) hostage and stealing some spares. relayed message to The pilot then informed the port authorities. Seeing Bakorkamla, crew alertness, the robbers escaped in a waiting Indonesian Navy, boat with the stolen spares. During the incident the Indonesian Marine wiper was tied up, slapped and kicked and Police required medical attention.

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 7 of 8 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 1 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN PORT AREA 7 PACIFIC AMETHYST 26/02/2012 WEST AFRICA Three robbers in a canoe, armed with knives, One robber threatened Raised alarm and Yes ICC-IMB Piracy At 1530 hrs, Abidjan Inner Anchorage Supply ship 15:22 LT No.9 boarded an anchored offshore supply ship from the watch man with a crew mustered Abidjan Port Control Reporting Centre the harbour Sint Maarten Côte d'Ivoire the port side main deck. One robber threatened knife while the other two Kuala Lumpur, police patrol (Netherlands) 05° 16.40' N the watchkeeper with a knife while the other two robbers stole the ReCAAP ISC via boat 2442 004° 01.20' W took the pressure washer and ran away. The pressure washer. The ReCAAP Focal Point intercepted 9458327 master raised the alarm. Port control was crew did not suffer any (Singapore). PRC the canoe, informed. After a short while, the harbour police injury. relayed message to recovered and patrol boat came and returned the stolen item. No Abidjan Port Authority. returned the injuries and no damage to the vessel. RCC Lagos also stolen item to relayed message to the vessel. authorities in Ivory Coast.

8 OCEAN ARROW 29/02/2012 INDIAN OCEAN Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Robbers boarded the The Master reported Yes ICC-IMB Piracy During the 12NM west of Kutubdia Container ship 17:45 LT Island Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped ship and stole ship’s to Port Authorities. Port Control via Local Reporting Centre preliminary Hong Kong, China Bangladesh unnoticed with four mooring ropes. The master stores. The crew did not Agent Kuala Lumpur, PRC investigation 18123 21° 44.00' N informed the port authority and local agent. sustain any injury. relayed message to by 9335800 091° 37.00' E Bangladesh Coast Bangladesh Guard. Coast Gard, it was revealed ReCAAP ISC via that the ship ReCAAP Focal Point did not report (Hong Kong) the incident to the authorities. The ship did not have any watchman/gua rd onboard for her safety. As the incident was reported after five days, the reason for missing of the ropes could not be verified/confir med.

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* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 8 of 8 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific ANNEX 2 Acts of piracy and armed robbery allegedly attempted against ships reported by Member States or international organizations in consultative status

Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 2 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS 1 NEW GLORY 03/02/2012 ARABIAN SEA Suspicious vessel observed on radar. The ship - Ship set course for Yes Marshall Islands - Arabian Sea Bulk carrier 06:45 UTC Oman changed course several times to increase the naval force position UKMTO, MARLO, ICC-IMB Piracy Marshall Islands 18° 56.20' N distance to the approaching boat, but the after consultation MSCHOA Reporting Centre 26555 062° 57.00' E suspicious vessel countered each course change. with private security Kuala Lumpur 9244269 advisors

2 PING AN 06/02/2012 INDIAN OCEAN Pirates in two white skiffs approached a chemical Pirates chased the ship The tanker enforced Yes Marshall Islands Called ship to Approx 400NM off Diego Chemical tanker 04:42 UTC Garcia tanker underway. OOW informed the master who anti-piracy UKMTO ICC-IMB Piracy update status Marshall Islands raised the alarm and activated anti-piracy measures, sent a Reporting Centre 11438 05° 03.00' S measures. As the skiffs approached, the onboard distress message Kuala Lumpur, PRC 9495856 066° 08.00' E armed team fired warning shots which were and armed guards relayed message to ignored by the skiffs. As the skiffs continued to fired warning shots CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet approach the vessel at high speed, the armed Watch Officer, team fired warning shots again which resulted in EUNAVFOR Atalanta, the skiffs moving away. UKMTO, NATO Northwood, Alindien, Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer & Yemen Coast Guard

3 SATURN GLORY 08/02/2012 INDIAN OCEAN The OOW onboard the VLCC tanker sighted two Pirates chased the The tanker enforced Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Approx 280NM east of Tanker 07:30 UTC Seychelles skiffs approaching. The tanker increased speed to tanker anti-piracy UKMTO Reporting Centre Panama Seychelles maximum and made evasive manoeuvres and measures and the Kuala Lumpur, PRC 156397 04° 18.00' S enforced anti-piracy measures. The skiff had five onboard armed relayed message to 9165932 059° 59.00' E pirates carrying guns and a ladder. The onboard security team fired CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet security team fired warning shots at the skiff which warning shots Watch Officer, deterred it from approaching nearer. EUNAVFOR Atalanta, UKMTO, NATO Northwood, Alindien, Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard, MRCC Seychelles

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 1 of 7 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 2 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS 4 TALASSA 09/02/2012 ARABIAN SEA C/O onboard a container ship underway noticed - Alarm raised, fire Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Approx 180NM south- Container ship 18:30 LT east of Masirah Island two suspicious boats in the vicinity. He informed pump on standby, UKMTO Reporting Centre Liberia Oman the master and started tracking the boats. It was made evasive Kuala Lumpur, PRC 66280 18° 44.50' N observed that a red hull fishing vessel and a white manoeuvres relayed message to 9290787 061° 32.80' E skiff were chasing the ship. The skiff was observed CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet to be sailing at around 19 knots. Alarm raised and Watch Officer, anti-piracy measures taken by master and crew. EUNAVFOR Atalanta, As ship's speed was greater than the skiff's, the UKMTO, NATO distance between them increased and the skiff Northwood, Alindien, slowed down and stopped after 45 minutes. Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard

5 CASSIOPEIA 11/02/2012 WEST AFRICA A general cargo vessel underway noticed on the Fired on the vessel Raised alarm, crew No ICC-IMB Piracy - 74NM south of Lagos General cargo ship 19:13 UTC Fairway Buoy radar two boats approaching from astern. As the mustered Reporting Centre Malta Nigeria boats closed in, they fired at the vessel. Alarm was Kuala Lumpur, PRC 20283 05° 11.50' N raised and crew mustered in a safe area. The relayed message RCC 9303431 003° 27.10' E boats chased the vessel for around 25 minutes Lagos, Nigerian Navy before aborting and moving away. All crew safe. Ship sustained gun shot damages.

6 ALPINE MYSTERY 18/02/2012 INDIAN OCEAN While sailing, the vessel was chased by a skiff with The ship did not sustain The master raised No ReCAAP ISC via - Indian Ocean Tanker 11:00 Seychelles pirates armed with machine guns and rocket any damage and no the alarm and all ReCAAP Focal Point, Hong Kong, China 05° 29.00' S propelled grenades. Two warning shots were fired crew was injured crew mustered in Hong Kong 29266 064° 02.00' E by the armed guards and simultaneously, the citadel. The armed 9392808 pirates also fired two shots and retreated in a guards were southerly direction. authorized by the master to fire two warning shots

7 GOLAR MARIA 20/02/2012 INDIAN OCEAN Chased by two skiffs. Attack averted by the ship's - Evasive Yes Marshall Islands - Indian Ocean Gas carrier - LNG 02:00 UTC India manoeuvres and warning shots. manoeuvres, water UKMTO, IMB ICC-IMB Piracy Marshall Islands 10° 12.00' N spray from fire Reporting Centre 97491 069° 03.00' E hoses and use of Kuala Lumpur 9320374 scarecrows

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 2 of 7 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 2 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS 8 NORTH SEA 22/02/2012 EAST AFRICA The tanker underway sighted a skiff of four to six Pirates fired on the The master raised Yes ICC-IMB Piracy A naval Gulf of Aden Tanker 11:30 UTC Somalia pirates approaching at around 20 knots. A tanker. There were no the alarm, sent a UKMTO Reporting Centre helicopter was Singapore 13° 30.75' N suspicious dhow was sighted in the vicinity. The damage to ship and no Mayday message, Kuala Lumpur, dispatched to 59177 050° 22.57' E master sent a distress message to navies and crew were injured. informed UKMTO ReCAAP ISC via the location 9384564 informed UKMTO. As the skiff approached at 1.6 and altered course ReCAAP Focal Point nm, weapons were sighted and the vessel initiated to move away from (Singapore). PRC evasive manoeuvers. The onboard armed security the pirate skiff. The relayed message to team fired a warning shot. The skiff closed to crew mustered in a CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet approximately nine cables from the ship and safe room and the Watch Officer, subsequently fired AK-47s. There was an onboard armed EUNAVFOR Atalanta, exchange of fire between the armed team and the security team UKMTO, NATO pirates with around 50-60 rounds being fired by exchanged fire with Northwood, Alindien, the pirates before aborting and moving away. The the pirates. Marlo Bahrain, NATO coalition warship in area dispatched a helicopter. UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF The pirate skiff subsequently abandoned its 151, CIFC Watch, pursuit after about 8 minutes. Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard, Oman Coast Guard, Indian Coast Guard HQ

9 KOTA ARIF 25/02/2012 ARABIAN SEA While sailing, the vessel was pursued by The ship did not sustain The crew proceeded Yes ICC-IMB Piracy UKMTO Approx. 30NM east of Container ship 09:00 LT Masirah Island suspected skiffs. Initially three skiffs were detected any damage and no to citadel. The UKMTO Reporting Centre advised ship Singapore Oman on ship’s radar. One skiff was at 5nm on starboard crew was injured. master raised SSAS Kuala Lumpur. to alter course 17652 20° 19.60' N bow and the other two skiffs with approximately and distress alert. ReCAAP ISC via towards a 9175614 059° 23.40' E five to six pirates, near the starboard beam of the ReCAAP Focal Point coalition ship and approaching at speed of 22 knots. Non (Singapore). PRC warship essential crew took shelter in the citadel and the relayed message to security team was deployed. The master raised CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet SSAS, distress alert and informed UKMTO. The Watch Officer, ship Increased speed and altered course towards EUNAVFOR Atalanta, coalition warship, as advised by UKMTO. After UKMTO, NATO chasing for around 30 minutes, the skiffs aborted Northwood, Alindien, the attempt and moved away. Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard, Oman Coast Guard, MRCC Pakistan, Indian Coast Guard HQ

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 3 of 7 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 2 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS 10 PACIFIC HORIZON II 28/02/2012 ARABIAN SEA While underway, the tanker spotted 3-4 pirates in The pirates chased the Raised alarm, made Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Around 280 NM from Chemical tanker 05:50 UTC Salalah a skiff heading towards the tanker at a speed of tanker evasive manoeuvres UKMTO Reporting Centre Panama Oman more than 20 knots. The master raised the alarm, and started the fire Kuala Lumpur, PRC 25180 16° 03.90' N made evasive manoeuvres, activated fire pumps pump relayed message to 9370707 058° 58.90' E and the armed security team made their presence CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet known. Later, the skiff stopped its approach and Watch Officer, the tanker continued its passage. A mother vessel EUNAVFOR Atalanta, was seen in the vicinity. UKMTO, NATO Northwood, Alindien, Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard

11 SPILIANI 28/02/2012 ARABIAN SEA The ship was followed by a skiff; AK-47 was - Alarm sounded, Yes Marshall Islands - Arabian Sea Bulk carrier 11:30 UTC Oman identified. Attack averted by enforcing anti-piracy crew mustered in UKMTO, Coalition ICC-IMB Piracy Marshall Islands 14° 56.00' N measures (BMP) as well as the presence of a citadel Forces Reporting Centre 25498 054° 54.00' E coalition forces’ helicopter. Kuala Lumpur 9070773 IN TERRITORIAL WATERS 1 FANJA 06/02/2012 EAST AFRICA Three skiffs with six to seven robbers in each skiff - The ship enforced Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Bab el Mandeb, Red General cargo ship 11:35 UTC Sea chased the ship and approached within 200 anti-piracy UKMTO Reporting Centre Panama Djibouti metres with intent to board. The ship enforced anti measures and Kuala Lumpur, PRC 6714 12° 44.00' N -piracy measures and contacted warship on VHF. contacted warship relayed message to 9235115 043° 19.00' E The skiffs aborted the attack. on VHF CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet Watch Officer, EUNAVFOR Atalanta, UKMTO, NATO Northwood, Alindien, Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 4 of 7 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 2 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN TERRITORIAL WATERS 2 NORGAS SONOMA 06/02/2012 EAST AFRICA Robbers in two skiffs chased the tanker underway - The tanker enforced Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Bab El Mandeb Straits, LPG tanker 11:45 UTC Red Sea and approached within 0.2 nm. The tanker anti-piracy UKMTO Reporting Centre Singapore Djibouti enforced anti-piracy measures, altered course and measures and Kuala Lumpur, PRC 8720 12° 43.00' N managed to evade the attack. altered course relayed message to 9240134 043° 17.00' E CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet Watch Officer, EUNAVFOR Atalanta, UKMTO, NATO Northwood, Alindien, Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard

3 RABIGH SUNRISE 06/02/2012 EAST AFRICA Eight robbers in a skiff chased a chemical tanker Robbers chased the Alarm raised and all No ICC-IMB Piracy - Bab El Mandeb, Red Chemical tanker 14:38 LT Sea underway and approached her within 100m. The tanker crew mustered Reporting Centre Panama Djibouti tanker enforced anti-piracy measures, made Kuala Lumpur, PRC 22028 12° 48.70' N evasive manoeuvres and all non essential crew relayed message to 9392377 043° 17.90' E mustered in citadel. The robbers aborted the CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet attack and moved away. Watch Officer, EUNAVFOR Atalanta, UKMTO, NATO Northwood, Alindien, Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 5 of 7 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 2 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN TERRITORIAL WATERS 4 BOW SAGAMI 15/02/2012 EAST AFRICA Seven robbers in two skiffs chased a chemical - The master raised Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Bab El Mandeb, Red Chemical tanker 06:00 UTC Sea tanker underway. The master raised the alarm, the alarm, altered Coalition warship Reporting Centre Panama Yemen altered course and the onboard armed security course, the onboard Kuala Lumpur, PRC 19420 12° 35.00' N team fired hand flares followed by a warning shot, security team fired relayed message to 9379911 043° 20.00' E resulting in the robbers aborting the attack and hand flares and CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet moving away. warning shots Watch Officer, EUNAVFOR Atalanta, UKMTO, NATO Northwood, Alindien, Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard

5 KOTA HAKIM 25/02/2012 ARABIAN SEA A container ship underway noticed two skiffs at a The ship did not sustain Non essential crew No ICC-IMB Piracy - Northern approaches to Container ship 03:15 UTC Straits of Hormuz distance of 2nm approaching her at high speed. any damage and no took shelter in the Reporting Centre Singapore United Arab Emirates The master raised the alarm, activated SSAS, crew was injured. citadel. The master Kuala Lumpur, 13491 26° 08.00' N altered course, non-essential crew mustered in the initiated evasive ReCAAP ISC via 9238600 056° 42.38' E citadel, and the onboard armed guards took their manoeuvres and ReCAAP Focal Point position. The armed guards fired two warning activated SSAS. The (Singapore). PRC shots when the skiffs closed to a distance of 1nm, security team fired relayed message to resulting in the robbers aborting the attack and two warning shots. CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet moving away. Watch Officer, EUNAVFOR Atalanta, UKMTO, NATO Northwood, Alindien, Marlo Bahrain, NATO UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard, Oman Coast Guard, MRCC Pakistan, Indian Coast Guard HQ

* The position given should be as accurate as possible including latitude and longitude co-ordinates or as a bearing and distance from a conspicuous landmark Page 6 of 7 NOTE: SOUTH AMERICA: (A) - Atlantic; (C) - Caribbean; (P) - Pacific Ship Name MSC.4/Circ.182 Type of Ship ANNEX 2 Flag Was the incident Reporting State or Gross Tonnage Date Position of the Consequences for crew, Action taken by the reported to the coastal international Coastal State N° IMO Number Time incident* Details of the incident ship, cargo master and the crew authority? Which one? organization Action Taken 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN TERRITORIAL WATERS 6 HAPPY VENTURE 27/02/2012 EAST AFRICA A bulk carrier underway noticed nine skiffs - The master raised Yes ICC-IMB Piracy Coalition Bab el Mandeb Straits, Bulk carrier 04:30 UTC Red Sea approaching aggressively at starboard side and the alarm, increased UKMTO Reporting Centre warship Malta Yemen one skiff at port side. The master raised the alarm, speed, made Kuala Lumpur, PRC arrived at 18070 12° 29.00' N increased speed and began evasive manoeuvres. evasive relayed message to location 9153707 043° 41.00' E One skiff with 10-15 robbers onboard closed in to manoeuvres. The CUSNC-Bahrain Fleet a distance of less than 1nm and the security team onboard security Watch Officer, fired warning shots. The skiff stopped its approach team fired warning EUNAVFOR Atalanta, for a moment and began to chase the ship again. shots UKMTO, NATO The security team fired more warning shots, Northwood, Alindien, resulting in the robbers aborting the attempted Marlo Bahrain, NATO attack and rejoining the other skiffs. UK, CTF 150 N2, CTF 151, CIFC Watch, Fleet Constabulary Operations Officer, Yemen Coast Guard

7 OLIVIA I 29/02/2012 WEST AFRICA Seven to eight armed robbers in a boat chased The robbers chased and The master raised Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Approx 5NM off Bayelsa Chemical tanker 21:10 UTC Nigeria and fired at a chemical tanker underway. The fired at the tanker the alarm, mustered Nigerian Authority via Reporting Centre Panama 04° 20.00' N alarm was raised, crew mustered on bridge and all all crew and secured Local Agent Kuala Lumpur, PRC 11423 005° 47.00' E access to accommodation secured from the inside. access to relayed message to 9053191 The robbers chased the tanker for one hour before accommodation MRCC Lagos, aborting and moving away. All crew safe. Ship Nigerian Navy sustained gun shot damages. IN PORT AREA 1 OLYMPIC FLAIR 15/02/2012 INDIAN OCEAN About 20 robbers in two boats approached the The robbers aborted the Alarm raised and all Yes ICC-IMB Piracy - Approx 12 NM WSW Tanker 16:50 UTC Kochi Lt, Kochi anchored tanker and attempted to board. The attempt after seeing that crew mustered Port Authorities Reporting Centre Greece Anchorage lookout crew noticed the robbers, raised the alarm the crew had been Kuala Lumpur, 81192 India and crew mustered. The robbers aborted the alerted. The crew did not ReCAAP ISC via 09° 57.00' N 8913966 076° 02.00' E attack on seeing the crew's alertness and moved suffer any injury. ReCAAP Focal Point away. (Singapore). PRC relayed message to Indian Coast Guard MRCC Mumbai

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