Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships

ICC INTERNATIONAL MARITIME BUREAU

PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS

REPORT FOR THE PERIOD

1 January – 30 September 2011

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October 2011

INTRODUCTION

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is a specialised division of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The IMB is a non-profit making organisation, established in 1981 to act as a focal point in the fight against all types of maritime crime and malpractice. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) in its resolution A 504 (XII) (5) and (9) adopted on 20 November 1981, has inter alia, urged governments, all interests and organization to co-operate and exchange information with each other and the IMB with a view to maintaining and developing a coordinated action in combating maritime fraud.

This report is an analysis of world-wide reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships from 1 January to 30 September 2011.

Outrage in the shipping industry at the alarming growth in piracy prompted the creation of the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) in October 1992 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The key services of the PRC are:

 Issuing daily status reports on piracy and armed robbery to ships via broadcasts on the Inmarsat-C SafetyNET service  Reporting piracy and armed robbery at sea incidents to law enforcement and the IMO  Helping local law enforcement apprehend pirates and assist in bringing them to justice  Assisting shipowners whose vessels have been attacked or hijacked  Assisting crewmembers whose vessels have been attacked  Providing updates on pirate activity via the Internet  Publishing comprehensive quarterly and annual reports detailing piracy statistics

The services of the PRC are provided free of charge to all ships irrespective of their ownership or flag.

The IMB also locates ships seized by pirates and recovers stolen cargos on a chargeable basis.

The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre is located at:

ICC International Maritime Bureau (Asia Regional Office) PO Box 12559, 50782 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel ++ 60 3 2078 5763 Fax ++ 60 3 2078 5769 Telex MA34199 IMBPCI E-mail: [email protected] 24 Hours Anti Piracy HELPLINE Tel: ++ 60 3 2031 0014

Piracy report on the Internet: The IMB posts updates of attacks on the Internet at www.icc-ccs.org. By posting the information on the internet, ship owners and authorities ashore as well as ships at sea can access these updates regularly and make informed decisions on the risks associated with certain sea areas.

Sometimes, incidents occurring in the previous quarter(s) are reported to the Centre after a time lag. This late reporting of incidents results in changes to the figures in the tables. The Centre has, as at 30 September 2011, received reports of 352 incidents but may receive details of more in the coming months relating to the same period.

Because of the recent debate concerning Malacca Straits, narrations of incidents in this area are shown as separate categories. Similarly because of the increasing serious incidents off Somalia, incidents in this area are also shown as separate categories.

Attacks in the Gulf of Aden and off the east coast of Somalia have been grouped together in the narrations for easy reading.

DEFINITIONS OF PIRACY & ARMED ROBBERY

Piracy is defined in Article 101 of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and Armed Robbery defined by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in its 26th Assembly session as Resolution A.1025 (26).

Article 101 of UNCLOS defines Piracy as:

Definition of 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;

The IMO defines Armed Robbery in Resolution A.1025 (26) “Code of Practice for the Investigation of Crimes of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships” as:

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

.1 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;

.2 any act of inciting or of intentionally facilitating an act described above

FUNDING

The Piracy Reporting Centre is financed by contributions from the following:

 Assuranceforeningen Skuld  Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Limited  Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib  European Commission  Japan P&I Club  Standard Steam Ship Mutual P&I Association  Steam Ship Insurance Management Services Limited  The North of England P&I Association Ltd  Tsakos Shipping

TABLE 1: Locations of ACTUAL and ATTEMPTED attacks, January – September 2007 – 2011

Locations 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 S E ASIA Indonesia 37 23 7 26 30 Malacca Straits 4 2 2 1 Malaysia 7 7 14 13 14 Myanmar (Burma) 1 1 1 Philippines 2 6 1 3 2 Singapore Straits 3 2 6 2 7 Thailand 2 1 1 FAR China 1 1 EAST Papua New Guinea 1 South China Sea 3 10 30 13 Vietnam 4 8 8 9 6 INDIAN SUB Bangladesh 13 9 12 18 7 CONTINENT India 7 10 10 4 6 Sri Lanka 4 1 AMERICAS Brazil 3 4 2 1 Colombia 5 2 3 Costa Rica 3 3 Ecuador 1 1 3 3 Guyana 3 2 1 Haiti 1 2 3 5 2 Jamaica 1 Peru 5 3 10 8 1 Suriname 1 Venezuela 1 3 2 3 2 AFRICA Angola 1 2 1 Benin 19 Cameroon 3 5 Dem. Republic of Congo 4 1 2 3 4 Egypt 2 2 Equatorial Guinea 1 Eritrea 1 Ghana 1 4 2 2 Guinea 1 3 5 Guinea Bissau 1 Gulf of Aden* 10 51 100 44 32 Ivory Coast 3 2 3 1 Kenya 4 1 1 1 Liberia 1 1 1 Morocco 1 Mozambique 2 Nigeria 26 24 20 11 6 Red Sea** 15 24 36 Sierra Leone 1 Somalia*** 26 12 47 56 130 Tanzania 9 14 5 1

The Congo 1 1 3 Togo 1 2 5 REST OF Arabian Sea**** 4 1 2 WORLD Indian Ocean***** 1 France 1 Iran 1 Iraq 1 2 Mediterranean Sea 1 Oman****** 2 4 1 Seychelles 1 United Kingdom 1 Sub total for nine months 198 199 306 289 352 Total at year end 263 293 406 445

*Gulf of Aden **Red Sea ***Somalia ****Arabian Sea *****Indian Ocean ******Oman All of the above attacks are attributed to Somali pirates

CHART A: The following locations shared more than 2/3 of the total attacks reported in the period January – September 2011.

CHART B: Monthly comparison of incidents during January – September 2011

60 57 54 52 50

40 36 35 32 32 30 28 26

0 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP

CHART C: Total incidents as per Regions of the world January – September 2011

300

247 250

200

150

100

54 50 20 16 13 2 0 AFRICA AMERICA FAR EAST INDIAN SUB- REST OF SE ASIA CON WORLD

TABLE 2: ACTUAL and ATTEMPTED attacks by location, January – September 2011

ACTUAL ATTACKS ATTEMPTED ATTACKS Location Boarded Hijacked Fired Upon Attempted S E ASIA Indonesia 28 1 1 Malaysia 11 1 2 Myanmar 1 Philippines 2 Singapore Straits 6 1 FAR EAST China 1 South China Sea 9 1 3 Vietnam 6 INDIAN Bangladesh 7 SUB CONT India 6 AMERICAS Brazil 1 Colombia 1 2 Costa Rica 3 Ecuador 3 Guyana 1 Haiti 2 Peru 1 Venezuela 1 1 AFRICA Angola 1 Benin 9 8 2 Dem. Republic Congo 4 Egypt 2 Ghana 2 Guinea 4 1 Gulf of Aden* 1 3 17 11 Ivory Coast 1 Kenya 1 Nigeria 3 2 1 Red Sea** 3 12 21 Somalia*** 14 20 58 38 The Congo 3 Togo 5 REST OF 1 WORLD Mediterranean Sea Oman**** 1 Sub total 138 35 90 89 Total 352

*Gulf of Aden **Red Sea ***Somalia ****Oman All of the above attacks are attributed to Somali pirates

TABLE 3: Ports and anchorages, with three or more reported incidents, January – September 2011

Country Location 1.1.2010 to 30.9.2010 1.1.2011 to 30.9.2011 Bangladesh Chittagong 18 7 Benin Cotonou - 18 Cameroon Douala 4 - Costa Rica Puerto Limon - 3 Guinea Conakry - 5 Haiti Port Au Prince 5 - India Cochin - 4 Indonesia Belawan - 4 Indonesia Dumai - 6 Indonesia Jakarta / Tg. Priok - 6 Indonesia Samarinda - 4 Indonesia Tanjung Pemancingan 3 - Ivory Coast Abidjan 3 - Nigeria Lagos 6 3 Peru Callao 7 - The Congo Pointe Noire - 3 Togo Lome - 5 Vietnam Vung Tau 4 -

TABLE 4: Status of ships during ACTUAL attacks, January – September 2011

LOCATION BERTHED ANCHORED STEAMING NOT STATED S E ASIA Indonesia 2 24 3 Malaysia 5 7 Myanmar 1 Philippines 2 Singapore Straits 6 FAR EAST China 1 South China Sea 10 Vietnam 6 INDIAN Bangladesh 1 6 SUB CONT India 6 AMERICAS Brazil 1 Colombia 1 Costa Rica 3 Ecuador 2 1 Guyana 1 Haiti 2 Peru 1 Venezuela 1 AFRICA Benin 14 3 Dem. Republic of Congo 4 Egypt 2 Ghana 2

Guinea 1 3 Gulf of Aden* 4 Ivory Coast 1 Kenya 1 Nigeria 2 1 Red Sea** 3 Somalia*** 34 The Congo 3 REST OF 1 WORLD Mediterranean Sea Oman**** 1 Sub Total 4 95 74 - Total 173

*Gulf of Aden **Red Sea ***Somalia ****Oman All of the above attacks are attributed to Somali pirates

TABLE 5: Status of ships during ATTEMPTED attacks, January - September 2011

LOCATION BERTHED ANCHORED STEAMING NOT STATED S E ASIA Indonesia 1 Malaysia 2 Singapore Straits 1 FAR EAST South China Sea 3 AMERICAS Colombia 1 1 Venezuela 1 AFRICA Angola 1 Benin 2 Guinea 1 Gulf of Aden* 28 Nigeria 1 2 Red Sea** 33 Somalia*** 96 Togo 5 Sub Total 1 10 168 Total 179

*Gulf of Aden **Red Sea ***Somalia All of the above attacks are attributed to Somali pirates

TABLE 6: Types of arms used during attacks, January – September 2007 – 2011

Types of Arms 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Guns 51 76 176 137 202 Knives 47 54 56 66 51 Not stated 91 65 71 83 95 Other weapons 9 4 3 3 4 Subtotal: Jan – Sept 198 199 306 289 352 Total at year end 263 293 406 445

TABLE 7: Comparison of the type of attacks, January – September 2007 – 2011

Category 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Attempted 55 30 70 70 89 Boarded 117 115 114 128 138 Fired upon 11 23 88 52 90 Hijack 15 31 34 39 35 Subtotal: Jan - Sept 198 199 306 289 352 Total at year end 263 293 406 445

TABLE 8: Types of violence to crew, January – September 2007 – 2011

Types of Violence 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Assaulted 21 5 4 3 6 Hostage 172 581 661 773 619 Injured 21 22 23 27 41 Kidnap 63 9 12 17 6 Killed 3 9 6 1 8 Missing 2 7 8 - - Threatened 4 4 12 13 23 Total : Jan – Sept 286 637 726 834 703

TABLE 9: Type of violence to crew by location, January – September 2011

Location Hostage Threatened Assault Injured Killed Kidnap S E ASIA Indonesia 10 2 3 Malaysia 39 2 1 Singapore Straits 5 1 1 FAR EAST South China Sea 22 1 INDIAN SUB CONT Bangladesh 2 AMERICAS Costa Rica 2 Ecuador 1 Guyana 1 Venezuela 1 AFRICA Benin 140 16 2

Guinea 2 1 Gulf of Aden* 25 1 Ivory Coast 1 Nigeria 31 Somalia** 353 3 7 6 ROW: Oman*** 21 Sub total 619 23 6 41 8 6 Total 703

*Gulf of Aden / **Somalia /***Oman All of the above attacks are attributed to Somali pirates

TABLE 10: Types of arms used by geographical location, January – September 2011

LOCATIONS Guns Knives Other Weapons Not Stated S E ASIA Indonesia 1 10 19 Malaysia 3 6 5 Myanmar 1 Philippines 1 1 Singapore Straits 1 1 5 FAR China 1 EAST South China Sea 9 4 Vietnam 3 3 INDIAN Bangladesh 4 2 1 SUB CONT India 6 AMERICAS Brazil 1 Colombia 1 2 Costa Rica 1 2 Ecuador 1 1 1 Guyana 1 Haiti 1 1 Peru 1 Venezuela 1 1 AFRICA Angola 1 Benin 18 1 Dem. Republic Congo 2 2 Egypt 1 1 Ghana 2 Guinea 4 1 Gulf of Aden* 29 3 Ivory Coast 1 Kenya 1 Nigeria 6 Red Sea** 30 6 Somalia*** 107 23 The Congo 2 1 Togo 5

ROW: Mediterranean Sea 1 Oman**** 1 Sub total 202 51 4 95 Total 352

*Gulf of Aden **Red Sea ***Somalia ****Oman All of the above attacks are attributed to Somali pirates

TABLE 11: Types of ships attacked, January – September 2007 – 2011

Type 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Barge / Barge Carrier 1 1 Bulk Carrier 22 33 84 46 78 Catamaran 2 Cement Carrier 1 2 Container 39 40 48 48 50 Crane Ship 1 Dhow 3 2 3 1 Diving Support Vessel 1 General Cargo 27 26 42 47 29 Heavy Load Carrier 1 Landing Craft 2 Livestock Carrier 1 1 2 Lift Barge 1 OBO Carrier 1 Offshore Processing Ship 1 Passenger Ship 2 1 1 1 Pipe Layer Crane Vessel 1 Refrigerated Ship 5 5 4 4 3 Research Ship 2 1 1 Research Vessel (Naval Auxiliary) 1 Rig / Platform / FPSO 3 RO-RO 3 1 6 4 3 Seismographic Research Ship 2 1 Service Boat 1 Supply Ship 3 1 1 Tanker Asphalt / Bitumen 1 2 1 1 Tanker Chem / Product 35 37 51 65 83 Tanker Crude Oil 22 16 27 24 50 Tanker LNG 1 1 1 Tanker LPG 4 5 5 4 5 Trawler/Fishing 12 7 9 13 5 Tug / Tug & Barge 6 9 12 12 24 Vehicle Carrier 1 2 2 4 7

Warship 1 Wood Chip Carrier 1 Yacht 7 7 4 4 Not stated 3 1 1 1 Total : Jan-Sept 198 199 306 289 352 Total at year end 263 293 406 445

CHART D: Types of ships attacked, January – September 2011

BULK CARRIER 78

CHEMICAL TANKER 59

TANKER 50

CONTAINER 50

GENERAL CARGO 29

TUG 24

PRODUCT TANKER 24

VEHICLE CARRIER 7

FISHING VESSEL 5

LPG TANKER 5

YACHT 4

RO-RO 3

REFRIGERATED CARGO 3

LIVESTOCK CARRIER 2

WOOD CHIP CARRIER 1

PASSENGER SHIP 1

SEISMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH 1

DHOW 1

HEAVY LOAD CARRIER 1

DIVING SUPPORT VESSEL 1

OFFSHORE SUPPLY 1

ASPHALT TANKER 1

NS 1

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

TABLE 12: Nationalities of ships attacked, January - September 2007 – 2011

Flag State 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Algeria 1 Antigua Barbuda 7 12 18 15 12 Austria 1 Bahamas 3 8 12 4 9 Barbados 2 1 2 Bahrain 1 Belgium 1 2 Belize 2 Bermuda 1 Brazil 1 1 Bulgaria 1 Cambodia 1 Canary Islands 1 Cayman Island 1 1 1 1 China 2 2 1 2 3 Comoros 1 2 Croatia 1 Cyprus 9 11 10 6 6 Denmark 3 2 2 1 7 Dominica 1 Ecuador 1 Egypt 1 3 Ethiopia 1 2 France 5 1 2 2 Germany 1 3 5 2 3 Gibraltar 5 2 1 2 2 Greece 1 1 5 1 8 Guyana 3 Honduras 1 1 Hong Kong (SAR) 5 9 16 12 17 India 3 2 5 6 4 Indonesia 3 1 1 2 4 Iran 1 1 Isle Of Man 2 5 1 5 3 Italy 1 7 4 6 Jamaica 1 Japan 1 2 1 Jordan 1 1 Kenya 1 Kiribati 1 Korea North 5 2 Korea South 3 1 4 1 Liberia 23 14 30 35 46 Libya 1 2 Lithuania 2 1 1 Luxemburg 1 1 1

Malaysia 4 6 2 10 9 Malta 4 7 19 14 22 Marshall Islands 13 12 21 27 38 Moldovia 1 Mongolia 1 3 Myanmar 1 Netherlands 3 3 7 2 Nigeria 1 1 Norway 6 7 2 2 8 Pakistan 2 1 Panama 32 27 52 49 55 Philippines 4 1 1 3 Portugal 2 Qatar 2 Russia 1 Saudi Arabia 1 1 1 Seychelles 1 2 1 1 Sierra Leone 1 Singapore 19 18 26 32 24 Spain 1 2 2 St. Kitts & Nevis 2 2 1 1 St. Vincent & Grenadines 3 4 6 4 2 Suriname 1 Taiwan 1 1 1 5 Tanzania 2 1 Thailand 2 3 2 4 1 Togo 2 1 Turkey 2 1 8 2 3 Tuvalu 1 1 UAE 3 1 6 Ukraine 1 United Kingdom 3 4 3 4 6 USA 1 4 2 4 4 Vanuatu 1 1 Vietnam 1 3 2 3 Yemen 2 5 5 5 Not Stated 7 1 2 Total Jan to Sept 198 199 306 289 352 Total year end 263 293 406 445

CHART E: Flag States whose vessels attacked nine or more times January – September 2011

PANAMA 55

LIBERIA 46

MARSHALL ISLANDS 38

SINGAPORE 24

MALTA 22

HONG KONG 17

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA 12

BAHAMAS 9

MALAYSIA 9

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

TABLE 13: Countries where victim ships were controlled or managed January – September 2011

Country No of Ships Australia 1 Belgium 2 Bulgaria 1 Canada 2 China 9 Cyprus 6 Denmark 11 Egypt 1 Ethiopia 2 France 5 Germany 48 Greece 47 Hong Kong 22 India 14 Indonesia 3 Iran 4 Italy 7 Japan 15 Jordan 1 Kenya 1 Korea South 5 Kuwait 1 Libya 1 Malaysia 12 Monaco 3 Netherlands 8 Norway 8 Pakistan 1 Philippines 1 Portugal 1 Russia 4 Saudi Arabia 1 Seychelles 1 Singapore 47 Spain 3 Sweden 1 Switzerland 3 Syria 1 Thailand 2 Turkey 6 UAE 11 United Kingdom 11 USA 8 Vietnam 5 Yemen 2

Not Stated 3 Total 352

CHART F: Managing countries whose vessels attacked nine or more times January – September 2011

GERMANY 48

GREECE 47

SINGAPORE 47

HONG KONG 22

JAPAN 15

INDIA 14

MALAYSIA 12

DENMARK 11

UAE 11

UNITED KINGDOM 11

CHINA 9

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

OFF SOMALIA / GULF OF ADEN ATTACK FIGURES UPDATE

Since January to September 2011 the IMB PRC has received a total of 199 incidents attributed to Somali pirates. These incidents continue to threaten an extended geographical region - from the southern part of the Red Sea in the west to 76° East longitude and beyond in the east. Incidents in the past have also been reported off the coast of Oman / Arabian Sea in the north extending southward to 22° South.

399 seafarers have been taken hostage, six kidnapped, three reported injured and eight killed. The east and south coast of Somalia and Arabian Sea have recorded 131 attacks. A further 32 attacks in the Gulf of Aden and 36 attacks in the southern Red Sea have been reported. In this period 24 vessels have been hijacked.

As of 30 September 2011, suspected Somali pirates still held 13 vessels for ransom with 247 crew members of different nationalities as hostages. In addition, these pirates are also holding 19 kidnapped crew members (13 from 2010 and six from 2011) as hostage.

Vessels attacked included General Cargo, Bulk Carrier, all types of Tankers, Ro Ro, Container, Fishing Vessel, Sailing Yacht, Dhow and Tugboat indicating the opportunistic nature of the attacks.

Most of the attacks involve the use of weapons which is a cause of great concern, to the merchant navy fleet, as it poses a serious threat not only to injury and death of seafarers but also to the ship, cargo and environment.

In the past attacks, Somali pirates had used hijacked ocean going fishing vessels, dhows as well as hijacked merchant vessels to conduct piracy operations. This has allowed the pirates to attack many unsuspecting passing vessels at sea. Skiffs are launched from the hijacked vessels and quickly intercept and attack innocent vessels resulting in some vessels being successfully hijacked. With pirates in control of these hijacked vessels, there is no boundary that the pirates could not sail to with enough fuel onboard. Vessels are advised to monitor not only small boats but also merchant ships that are seen lowering skiffs onto the sea as Somali pirates are seen using some of the hijacked merchant ships for piracy operations.

Attacks have increased but successful hijackings have reduced due to the efforts and actions by the naval forces and preventive measures used by the merchant vessels particularly armed security guards and citadel actions.

There were fewer attacks off Somalia in this quarter due to the SW Monsoon generating bad weather conditions not conducive for small boat operations. With the end of the SW Monsoon season in September, pirate attacks off Somalia will likely increase as the weather improves with favourable weather conditions conducive for small boat operations. All vessels are therefore advised to maintain strict anti piracy watches and measures and monitor and keep clear of all small boats if possible.

Somali pirate attacks cover a vast area which include the Gulf of Aden, southern Red Sea, off Yemen, off Oman, Arabian Sea, off Kenya / off Tanzania / off Seychelles, off Madagascar, off Mozambique, Indian Ocean, off Indian west coast, and off Maldives west coast.

PIRACY PRONE AREAS AND WARNINGS Mariners are warned to be extra cautious and to take necessary precautionary measures when transiting the following areas:

SOUTH EAST ASIA AND INDIAN SUB CONTINENT

Bangladesh : The area is still listed as high risk. Pirates are seen targeting ships preparing to anchor. Most attacks reported at Chittagong anchorages and approaches.

India: Cochin – attacks mostly occurred whilst vessels at anchor.

Indonesia : Anambas / Natuna / Mangkai / Subi / Merundung islands / Tanjung Priok – Jakarta / Dumai / Samarinda area. Pirates normally armed with guns / knives and / or machetes. Generally be vigilant in other areas. Many attacks may have gone unreported. Pirates normally attack vessel during the night. When spotted and alarm sounded, pirates usually abort the attempted boarding.

Malacca Straits : Although the number of attacks has dropped substantially due to the increase and aggressive patrols by the littoral states authorities since July 2005, ships are advised to continue maintaining strict anti piracy watches when transiting the straits. Currently, there are no indications as to how long these patrols will continue or reduce.

Malaysia : Off Tioman / Pulau Aur / South China Sea. Vessels are advised to remain vigilant. Pirates in this area are often armed with guns and knives and attack vessels during the hour of darkness. A number of tugs / barges were also hijacked in the past.

Singapore Straits : Vessels are advised to continue maintaining adequate anti piracy watch and measures. Pirates attack ships while underway or while anchored at the Straits.

South China Sea : In the vicinity off Anambas / Natuna / Mangkai islands / Subi Besar / Merundung area.

Vietnam : Vung Tau

AFRICA AND RED SEA.

Africa :- Lagos and Bonny River (Nigeria): Pirates are often violent and have attacked and robbed vessels / kidnapped crews along the coast, rivers, anchorages, ports and surrounding waters. A number of crew members were injured in past attacks. Generally all waters in Nigeria remain risky. Vessels are advised to be vigilant as many attacks may have gone unreported.

- Cotonou ( Benin ) : Attacks are increasing. Armed pirates are violent and in some incidents, pirates had fired at ships. Many tankers were attacked and hijacked. Pirates forced Masters to sail to unknown location where ship’s properties and sometimes part cargo stolen. A number of crew members were injured in the past.

- Conakry ( Guinea ) : Pirates armed with automatic weapons are violent and aggressive in the attacks. In some attacks, pirates dressed in military uniforms.

- Douala (Cameroon) : Two attacks with kidnapping of crews occurred at Douala Outer Anchorage in the past.

Gulf of Aden/Red Sea : Somali pirates continue to attack vessels in the northern Somali coast in the Gulf of Aden and southern Red Sea in the Bab El Mandeb TSS despite increased presence of warships. The pirates fire automatic weapons and Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG) at merchant vessels in an attempt to board and hijack them. Once the attack is successful and the vessel hijacked, they would sail the vessel towards the Somali coast and thereafter demand a ransom for the release of the vessel and crew. All vessels transiting the area are advised to take additional precautionary measures and maintain strict 24 hours visual and radar anti piracy watch using all available means. Watch keeping crews should lookout for small suspicious boats converging to own vessel. Early sightings / detection and accurate assessment will allow Master to increase speed and take evasive manoeuvres to escape from the pirates and at the same time request for assistance from various Authorities / Agencies including the IMB PRC. Monitor and keep clear of all small boats if possible. Adhere to the latest BMP recommendations.

Since 1 February 2009, MSCHOA (www.mschoa.org) has established the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC). Military assets (Naval and Air) will be strategically deployed within the area to best provide protection and support to merchant ships.

Masters using the IRTC are not relieved of their obligation and should continue to maintain a strict 24 hour lookout using all available means to get an early warning of an approaching threat. Some vessels have been attacked/hijacked in the corridor.

Ships / Owners are advised to register their details on the MSCHOA website www.mschoa.org and obtain further information regarding the close support protection details for ships transiting the Gulf of Aden. Ships are encouraged to conduct their passage through the IRTC in groups based on their transit speed of 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 kts.

Masters are also advised to maintain a listening watch on CH 16, CH 8 and CH 72 in order to hear the Maritime Advisory Calls from the warships in the area who will make general security broadcasts and in turn also listen to merchant ships calling them. Masters are also advised to monitor the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) broadcast and Warnings via Inmarsat C EGC Safety Net. All attempted and actual attacks and suspicious sightings reported to warships should also be reported to the IMB PRC.

Somalia : Somali pirates continue aggressively to attack vessels in the northern, eastern and southern coast of Somalia. The attacks have spread and taken place very far reaching up to off Kenya, off Tanzania, off Seychelles, off Madagascar off Mozambique/Mozambique Channel and in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea / off Oman and off west coast India and off western Maldives. Somali pirates are dangerous and are prepared to fire their automatic weapons and RPG at vessels in order to stop them. Pirates are believed to be using “mother vessels” to launch attacks at very far distance from coast. Recently, Somali pirates are using hijacked ocean going fishing vessels and hijacked vessels to conduct piracy operations. The “mother vessel” is able to proceed very far out to sea to launch smaller boats or skiffs to attack and hijack unsuspecting passing vessels. Many attacks had taken place more than 1,000 nm from the Somali coast (towards Indian west and south coast in the Indian Ocean). Recent attacks showed that pirates are also attacking vessels close to the coast of Tanzanian, Kenya, Somalia, Yemen and Oman. Masters are cautioned that attacks have taken place as far east as 76°E and as far south as 22°S and as far north as 21.5°N Mariners are advised to report any attacks and suspicious boats to the IMB PRC. A 24 hour visual and radar watch must be maintained at all times while transiting these waters as early sightings / detection and accurate assessment will allow Masters to take evasive actions, increase speed and at the same time request for assistance and escape. Monitor and keep clear of all small boats if possible. Adhere to the latest BMP recommendations.

With the end of the SW Monsoon, pirate attacks off Somalia will likely increase as the weather improves and sea conditions become conducive for small boat/piracy operations.

SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN WATERS.

Brazil : Vila do Conde : Attacks have increased. Most attacks occurred at anchorage area. Although the number of reported attacks has dropped in Santos, ships are advised to remain vigilant.

Peru : Callao : most attacks occurred at anchor despite vessel employing security watchmen.

Venezuela : Puerto La Cruz : Most attack occurred at anchorage.

Haiti : Port Au Prince : Attacks have increased especially in anchorage areas.

Costa Rica : Puerto Limon – attacks occurred mostly at anchorage area.

REST OF THE WORLD

Arabian Sea / Off Oman : Attacks reported off Oman and Arabian Sea where a number of vessels were attacked and hijacked. Pirates believed to be Somali pirates extending their attack areas.

Indian Ocean - Off Seychelles / Off Madagascar / Off West Maldives : Suspected Somali pirates attacking and hijacking vessels in these areas. Pirates also using hijacked ocean going fishing vessels and hijacked merchant vessels to conduct piracy operations as “mother-vessels” to sail far from the Somali coast to attack and hijack passing vessels. Smaller skiffs are launched from the pirate “mother-vessel” to attack the merchant vessels. The pirates are armed with automatic weapons and RPG. Attacks also extend to the west coast of Maldives, India and Minicoy island.

Iraq : Umm Qasr

Reporting of incidents Ships are advised to maintain strict anti-piracy watches and report all piratical attacks (actual and attempted) and suspicious sightings to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +60 3 2078 5763 Fax: + 60 3 2078 5769, Telex: MA 34199 IMBPCI, E-mail: [email protected]

The Centre’s 24 Hours Anti Piracy HELPLINE is: + 60 3 2031 0014.

IMB Maritime Security Hotline The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has also launched a dedicated hotline for seafarers, port workers, shipping agents, shipyard personnel, brokers, stevedores, and all concerned parties to report any information that they may have seen / heard / known etc relating to maritime crime and security including terrorism, piracy and other illegal activities.

All information received will be treated in strict confidence and will be passed on to relevant Authorities for further action. Maritime crime and security concerns us all and with your help, we can try to minimize the risks and help save lives and property.

The Maritime Security Hotline can be contacted 24 hours everyday at : Tel: + 60 3 2031 0014 Fax: +60 3 2078 5769 E-mail: [email protected] Telex: MA 34199 REMEMBER: Your information may save lives. All information will be treated in strict confidence.

TRENDS

Piracy on the world’s seas has risen to record levels, with Somali pirates behind 56% of the 352 attacks reported this year. Meanwhile, more Somali hijack attempts are being thwarted by strengthened anti-piracy measures.

Figures for piracy and armed robbery at sea in the past nine months are also the highest ever recorded for the same period of any past year, since the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre began monitoring piracy worldwide in 1991.

Demanding millions of dollars in ransom for captured ships and their crews, Somali pirates are intensifying operations not just off their own coastline, but further afield in the Red Sea – particularly during the monsoon season in the wider Indian Ocean. With unprecedented boldness, this August pirates also boarded and hijacked a chemical tanker at anchor in an Omani port, under the protection of coast state security.

But although Somali pirates are initiating more attacks – 199 this year, up from 126 for the first nine months of 2010 – they are managing to hijack fewer vessels. Only 24 vessels were hijacked this year compared with 35 for the same period in 2010. Hijackings were successful in just 12% of all attempts this year, down from 28% in 2011.

IMB credits this reduction in hijackings to policing and interventions by international naval forces, correct application of the industry's latest Best Management Practice – including the careful consideration of the crews’ retreat to a 'citadel' – and other onboard security measures.

Somali pirates are finding it harder to hijack ships and get the ransom they ask for. The navies deserve to be complimented on their excellent work: they are a vital force in deterring and disrupting pirate activity. The number of anti-piracy naval units must be maintained or increased.

This year, pirates have taken 625 people hostage worldwide, killing eight and injuring 41 crew. Pirates are often heavily armed, using automatic weapons and rocket propelled grenades.

The West African coast off Benin is seeing a surge in violent piracy, with 19 attacks leading to eight tanker hijackings this year, up from zero incidents in 2010. A pattern has emerged where armed pirates board and hijack the ship – sometimes injuring crew – then force the Masters to sail to an unknown location where they steal the ship’s properties and cargo, and let the vessel free.

In response, Benin has begun joint naval patrols with neighbouring Nigeria, another piracy hot spot. Cooperation between the Nigeria and Benin navies to curb piracy is a positive step. However the real deterrent will be the capture and punishment of these criminals under law.

Piracy and armed robberies in Asian waters, including the Indian subcontinent, are down from 106 in the first three quarters of 2010 to 87 in the same period this year.

The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre is the world’s only office to receive reports of pirate attacks 24- hours-a-day from across the globe. IMB strongly urges all shipmasters and owners to report all actual, attempted and suspected piracy and armed robbery incidents to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre. This first step in the response chain is vital to ensuring that adequate resources are allocated by authorities to tackle piracy. Transparent statistics from an independent, non-political, international organization can act as a catalyst to achieve this goal.

OBSERVATIONS Narrations of the 352 attacks for January to September 2011 are listed on pages 33 to 84. The following serious incidents, in chronological sequence are described in more detail.

Somalia: (Off Kenya, Off Tanzania, Off Mozambique, Off Madagascar, Off Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Off India west coast , Off West Maldives, Arabian Sea, Off Oman, Off Yemen)

On 15 June 2011, a Panamanian General Cargo ship MV Suez was attacked and boarded by armed pirates while underway in position Latitude 09:18 North and Longitude 051:15 East around 26nm off the coast of Somalia at approximately 0305 UTC. The ship was chased by a skiff with four armed pirates onboard. Pirates opened fire at the ship. One pirate managed to board the ship but had to jump overboard aster the crew successfully confronted him. Fortunately, no injury to crew and ship continued her voyage.

On 20 August 2011, a Marshall Island flagged Chemical Tanker MT Fairchem Bogey was attacked and hijacked by armed pirates while anchored in position Latitude 16:54 North and Longitude 054:03 East, at Salalah anchorage, Oman, off Somalia at approximately 0108 UTC. Armed pirates attacked and boarded the tanker. They took hostage all 21 crew members and hijacked the tanker to Somalia. The Omani Authorities intercepted the tanker but the pirates threatened to harm the crew.

On 20 September 2011, a Cyprus General Cargo ship MV Pacific Express was attacked and boarded by armed pirates while underway in position Latitude 04:47 South and Longitude 044:35 East around 300 nm east of Mombasa, Kenya, off Somalia at approximately 0734 UTC. Pirates armed with guns and RPG in two skiffs chased the ship with intend to hijack. Despite taking avoiding actions, pirates managed to board the ship successfully. All crew quickly retreated into the citadel and requested for immediate assistance. Unable to proceed further, the pirates set fire to the ship. A coalition warship later arrived and rescued all crew.

Gulf of Aden: On 06 July 2011, a Liberian Tanker MT Brillante Virtuoso was attacked by armed pirates while underway in position Latitude 12:29 North and Longitude 044:44 East, around 20nm SW of Aden, Yemen, Gulf of Aden at approximately 0023 UTC. Seven armed pirates attacked and boarded the tanker. The tanker caught fire and the pirates subsequently left the tanker. Later, all the crew members also abandoned the tanker due to the fire that was out of control and was rescued by a naval warship.

On 16 July 2011, an UAE Product Tanker MT Jubba XX was attacked by armed pirates while underway in position Latitude 13:48 North and Longitude 051:25 East, around 130nm NW of Socotra, Yemen, Gulf of Aden. Armed pirates attacked and boarded the tanker. The pirates took all 16 crew members as hostage and hijacked the tanker. The pirates then sailed the tanker towards Somalia.

On 08 September 2011, a yacht Tribal Kat was attacked by armed pirates while underway in position Latitude 15:27 North and Longitude 052:14 East, around 20 nm south of Nishtun, Gulf of Aden at approximately 1317 UTC. Armed pirates attacked, fired at the sailing yacht and successfully boarded the yacht. Later, a naval boarding team arrived and boarded the yacht but the pirates had already abandoned the yacht. All the crew members had been kidnapped by the pirates.

Red Sea: On 11 August 2011, a Malta flagged Bulk Carrier MV Caravos Horizon was attacked and boarded by armed pirates while underway in approximate position Latitude 15:09 North and Longitude 041:55 East, around 60nm WNW of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, off Somalia at about 1115 UTC. A pirate mother vessel was observed 0.5nm from the vessel. The pirate action group had launched three skiffs from their mother vessel and approached the vessel. Master raised the alarm, commenced evasive manoeuvres and ordered all crew to retreat into the citadel. The pirates boarded the vessel and were

25 unable to breach into the citadel. The CSO informed the navies immediately after receiving information from the Master. Later a warship arrived and deployed their Marines to board the vessel and had confirmed that all pirates had left the ship. Some of the ship’s and crew properties were stolen and all 24 crew members were rescued.

On 10 September 2011, a Greek Tanker MT United Emblem was attacked and boarded by armed pirates while underway in approximate position Latitude 14:04 North and Longitude 042:51 East, around 4nm off Jazirat Jabal Zuqar Island, Yemen, off Somalia at about 0535 UTC. Pirates in three skiffs were observed and one of the skiffs with six armed pirates approached the tanker. Crew locked all access to the ship and mustered on the Bridge. The Master increased speed, activated SSAS Alert, made evasive manoeuvres and contacted the CSO. Later the crew proceed to Engine Room and followed by the Master and Chief Engineer when the pirates managed to board the tanker. A warship responded to the distress and proceeded towards the tanker. When the warship arrived, they launched a helicopter and a boarding team went onboard the tanker to secure the tanker. The pirates were no longer onboard and confirmed by the boarding team. The tanker’s bridge console and accommodation windows were broken by the pirates before they left. All 26 crew members were rescued.

Benin: On 16 July 2011, a Liberian Product Tanker MT Aegean Star was attacked and boarded by armed pirates while anchored at position Latitude 06:08.8 North and Longitude 002:30.8 East, at OPL Cotonou, Benin at approximately 0235 LT. Armed robbers with automatic guns on a boat managed to board the tanker at anchor. They remained onboard for almost 63 hours. During the time they were onboard, they manhandled some crew members resulting in injuries to crew. They also stole part of the tanker’s cargo. Before escaping they stole the crew and ship’s properties and valuables and damaged the navigational and radio equipment.

On 24 July 2011, an Italian Product Tanker MT RBD Anema E Core was attacked and hijacked by armed pirates while drifting at position Latitude 05:59 North and Longitude 002:24 East, around 20 nm south of Cotonou, Benin at approximately 0240 LT. Armed pirates boarded the tanker that was engaged in STS operations with another tanker. They hijacked the tanker, took hostage all 23 crew members and forced the Master to sail to an unknown location where they ransacked the ship and stole ship’s properties, crew personal belongings and some cargo. They left the tanker after a few days. Several crew members were injured.

On 31 July 2011, a Bahamas Chemical Tanker was attacked by armed pirates while at anchor at Cotonou Anchorage, Benin at approximately 0250 LT. About 10 heavily armed robbers attacked and boarded the tanker that was engaged in STS operations. The robbers fired towards the bridge and the crew quickly retreated into citadel / the engine room until the robbers left the tanker. Master informed the Authorities and two patrol boats were dispatched to investigate. Tanker sustained damages on bridge windows due to gunshots.

On 20 August 2011, a Gibraltar flagged Chemical Tanker MT Emocean was attacked and hijacked by armed pirates while anchored at position Latitude 05:38 North and Longitude 002:39 East, off Cotonou, Benin at approximately 2325 UTC. Twelve armed pirates with guns boarded the tanker that was engaged in STS operations. They forced the Master to sail the tanker to an unknown location where the tanker was ransacked. The pirates stole ship’s cash and properties, crew valuables and harassed the crew members. Some crew members were injured. The pirates destroyed the ship’s communication equipment and then left the tanker and escaped.

On 13 September 2011, a Cyprus flagged Product Tanker MT Mattheos I was attacked and hijacked by armed pirates while anchored around 62 NM SW of Cotonou, Benin at approximately 2352 UTC. Armed pirates with guns boarded the tanker that was engaged in STS operations. The pirates took hostage all 23 crew members and hijacked the tanker. They forced the Master to sail the tanker to an unknown location where the tanker was ransacked and items stolen. After several days, the pirates left the tanker.

On 13 September 2011, a Norwegian flagged Product Tanker MT Northern Bell was attacked by armed pirates while anchored around 62 NM SW of Cotonou, Benin at approximately 2352 UTC. Armed pirates attacked and boarded the tanker during STS operations. Master sent SSAS Alert and contacted the CSO and all crew went into citadel and locked themselves in the engine room. After several hours, the pirates left the vessel and the crew came out of the engine room. A searched was conducted and found that all pirates had left the tanker. The crew regained full control of the tanker.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The IMB appreciates the assistance and vital cooperation provided by the Coalition naval forces / EU naval force (EUNAVFOR ATALANTA) / MSCHOA / US Navy / French Alindien / NATO / UKMTO /Indian Navy / Iranian Navy / Malaysian Navy / Russian Navy / Chinese Navy / South Korean Navy / Japanese Maritime SDF, Singapore Navy, Royal Thai Navy / Iranian Navy and Yemeni Coast Guard and Navy for assisting the many vessels that have been attacked by suspected Somali pirates both in the Gulf of Aden and off eastern / southern Somali coast, Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and other areas. Although, regrettably some vessels have been hijacked, many have managed to also deter the pirates due to timely intervention of the navies.

The IMB congratulate the Navies that have successfully intercepted and detained a number of Somali pirates.

PIRACY NEWS

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, with Internet access, to monitor the exact location of their vessels. In addition to its 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 came into force in 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

Secure-Ship Secure-Ship is an 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. For safety reasons it cannot be deployed on vessels carrying inflammable cargoes. Further details can be obtained at www.secure- ship.com

IMB: Flag States sign Declaration condemning acts of violence against seafarers Three of the largest flag states – Marshall Islands, Liberia and Panama, accounting for around 40 % of the world’s commercial shipping tonnage have signed an agreement condemning the acts of violence against seafarers by pirates. The flag states agreed to pool information on the mistreatment of seafarers at the hands of pirates.

The flag sates signed a Declaration in Washington on 03 August 2011 condemning the acts of violence against seafarers. The Declaration recognised that the increasing use of violence against captured seafarers was underreported and noted that there were significant sensitivities associated with such information.

The Declaration affirmed their commitment to provide information on the levels of violence faced by seafarers to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) from reports received by them in accordance with their internal procedures.

IMB has been identified as an appropriate organisation for collating and disseminating aggregated data of the levels of violence The report will omit their names, the names of the vessels, owners, operators and flag states to protect identities and privacy.

Present during the signing of the agreement were Margaret Ansumana, Senior Deputy Commisioner – Liberian Maritime Authority, Captain Thomas f. Heinan – Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs – Republic of the Marshall Islands, Mr Robert Linares – Minister for Maritime Affairs and Administration of the Panama Maritime Authority and Capt P. Mukundan, Director of the IMB was present to accept the commitment as was Mr Jon Huggins, the project Director of Oceans Beyond

Piracy (OBP). Also in attendance were representatives of the U.S. State Department, the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI ), the Naval Criminal Investigative Service ( NCIS ), BIMCO, the Chamber of Shipping of America and other dignitaries. Mr Angelito A. Nayan from the Philippine Embassy in Washington who had attended the ceremony praised the agreement and hoped that this will help to focus attention on the plight of seafarers many of whom are from Philippines. The agreement was also recently praised at the Plenary Session of the United Nations (UN) Contact Group on Piracy off the coast of Somalia.

The project is supported by the One Earth Future Foundation (OEFF) and the TK Foundation. This new initiative will help to publicise the human cost of piracy, which at times can go unnoticed amongst reports of hijackings and huge ransoms. Current figures for 2011 suggest that the number of worldwide piratical incidents is on course to match or surpass those for 2010, though currently, attacks off Somalia account for a greater percentage of worldwide attacks than in previous years.

This agreement is a result of the OEFF’s Ocean Beyond Piracy (OBP) working group which in June 2011 produced the Human Cost of Piracy Report. The OBP report found that thousands of seafarers were subjected to gunfire, beatings, confinement and in some cases torture, though these cases were underreported and misunderstood by the public.

IMB Director P. Mukundan commented, “Attacks reported off Somalia this year have been characterised by greater degree of violence against crew than before. Also there have been worrying reports of violent attacks on crew during hijackings of these vessels in the Gulf of Guinea. These intimidating and sometimes brutal attacks on crew must end – hopefully we can bring these instances to wider public attention as a result of this Declaration.”

IMB: Another first as pirates strike at Salalah, Oman. On 20 August 2011, Somali pirates successfully hijacked a chemical tanker anchored at Salalah, Oman.

This latest hijacking incident is of particular interest and concern because the tanker was waiting at a designated anchorage in the port of Salalah for berthing instructions when it was attacked. This incident marks yet another hijacking precedent for Somali pirates – the first time they have hijacked an anchored vessel from a non Somali port. It also serves to illustrate once again that Somali pirates are constantly rethinking their attack tactics to ensure that their business model continues.

The 25,390 DWT Marshall Islands registered tanker had recently completed a successful eastbound Gulf of Aden transit for which an onboard security team had been employed. The security team disembarked at Muscat, Oman. The vessel went on to discharge her original cargo at Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia before proceeding to Salalah in ballast to load a methanol cargo. Whilst anchored in Salalah awaiting berthing instructions, the vessel was boarded by pirates and hijacked. The tanker and its 21 crew are now being held to ransom off the coast of Somalia.

Perhaps the pirates were encouraged by their success, as the day after the in-port hijack, a 46,000 DWT Saudi registered chemical tanker was attacked whilst steaming around 55 nautical miles off Salalah. The tanker managed to foil the attack. The pirates made several attempts to board the tanker but finally aborted the attempt after the tanker adopted evasive manoeuvres.

Salalah enjoys a reputation as one of the better operated ports in the region. For pirates to enter such a port and attack an anchored vessel is a new and worrying tactic. Arguably there is nothing to stop such attacks being repeated in other ports in the region. In the light of this incident, it is vital that tighter Port State Control measures are implemented on all vessels coming into ports in the region. The case illustrates the need for increased vigilance and security by crew and by port authorities.

New programme launched to assist victims of piracy A programme has been launched in London to help seafarers and families cope with the physical and mental trauma caused by torture and abuse at the hands of pirates.

Piracy is at an all-time high with 352 attacks reported so far in the 3rd quarter of 2011. The most piracy prone area is in the waters off Somalia where currently 13 vessels with 247 seafarers being held for ransom. In addition, the pirates are also holding 19 kidnapped crew members as hostage.

There have been some notable cases recently indicating that pirates have used extreme brutality and the threat of death against seafarers and their relatives. The new Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP) is intended to help those affected cope with the resulting pain and anguish.

Funded by the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) Seafarers’ Trust charity and the TK Foundation, and chaired by Peter Swift, formerly MD of the INTERTANKO, the new programme speaks for an alliance of ship owners, trade unions, managers, manning agents, insurers, and welfare associations representing the entire shipping industry.

At a campaign’s launch, a victim of one of the most horrific cases gave an emotional explanation of how he and his fellow crewmen were treated by Somali pirates. He was himself beaten up and has decided not to return to sea. Senior Officers on his vessel were stripped and forced into the refrigerated compartment of the vessel.

It is important to fully understand what triggered such unacceptable behaviour by the pirates so that lessons can be learned and used in preparing crews to cope with such circumstances. There have been numerous instances where pirates have threatened to kill hostages or forced them to plead for their lives while on the telephone to their families. Such tactics are aimed at applying pressure to speed up ransom negotiations. In some cases these events have been filmed and put on the internet for families to watch.

There can be no justification for such abuse of seafarers. As these attacks have continued over time, there is a danger of the rest of the world condoning certain levels of mistreatment of crew, considering them normal and even making excuses for why the pirates have behaved brutally in specific circumstances. This is simply wrong. Mistreatment of crew, even at the basic level of loss of personal space or freedom of movement, bullying and denial of acceptable levels of food and water should not be tolerated. Sleeping communally on the bridge of the ship under the watchful eyes of armed pirates for six months is totally unacceptable. Seafarers do not go to sea to be placed in these conditions.

The world should strongly condemn these actions and the pirates responsible should be punished. MPHRP is an excellent initiative aimed at mitigating some of the effects of these crimes. It deserves the support of all in the industry.

In support of the MPHRP the International Seafarers Assistance Network (ISAN) has launched a new 24 hour hotline for crews or their families affected by the stress and traumas of piracy to call and seek humanitarian assistance. The centre can be contacted on +44 (0) 20 7323 2737l.

Insurers increase premiums for Nigeria and Benin A recent upsurge in piracy attacks off Nigerian and Benin has led to marine insurers extending the reach of war-risk zones. Underwriters are now charging additional premiums for vessels proceeding to Nigeria and Benin. The Joint war Committee (JWC) has recently extended the Listed Areas to include Benin, the Gulf of Guinea and Nigeria as danger zones with effect from 01 August 2011. The premiums are based on the value of the ships entering the area which insurers have declared as high risk. Sources indicate that many ships are avoiding Benin’s waters altogether in view of the recent surge in attacks and hijacking of ships in/off Benin. Approximately 40 per cent of Benin’s Government income derives from port activities.

UN concerns about piracy in the Gulf of Guinea The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is concern over the surge of attacks and hijackings in the Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria and particularly off Benin. This surge of attacks are having an adverse impact on security and trade in the region. The UNSC plans to convene a summit of the Gulf of Guinea Heads of State to discuss these issues and a regional response.

The Indian Permanent Representative Hardeep Singh Puri read out a statement “In this context, members of the Council underlined the need for regional coordination and leadership in developing a comprehensive strategy to address this threat.” The Council urged the International Community to support the countries in this region through information exchange, coordination and capacity building.

Recently, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and Benin Republic President Boni Yayi agreed to cooperate in the fight against piracy and criminals operating at the border of both countries and in the Gulf of Guinea.

Pirates sentenced in Seychelles A court in the Seychelles has sentenced five Somali pirates aged 19 to 28, each to 18 years in jail.

Recently, Supreme Court judge Duncan Gaswaga found the defendants guilty of attacking two French fishing vessels in November 2010 using automatic weapons and RPGs. The pirates retreated when armed guards on the fishing vessels returned fire but later came back to harass them. Aerial surveillance pinpointed the scene and the pirates were intercepted and detained by the Seychelles Coast Guard.

The judge is quoted as saying that despite the defendants’ youth and circumstances, piracy had negatively impacted world trade, tourism and marine safety.

In February 2011, the Seychelles had sentenced 10 other Somali pirates to 20 years in jail. The island nation had concluded an agreement with Somalia on the repatriation of some prisoners. The report did not say where the newly sentenced five would serve their jail terms.

Mauritius signs agreement with EU on prosecution of Somali pirates Mauritius and the EU have signed an agreement to prosecute suspected pirates caught by EU Naval Force. Pirates arrested by EU Naval Force will be sent to Mauritius to face trial. Mauritius is the third country in the region after Kenya and Seychelles to agree to prosecute pirates that had been detained by the Navies.

Fong Weng-Poorun, a top official in Mauritius Internal Affairs department said,“ We have an agreement on the need to put an end to the impunity by pirates and that is why the transfer deal is important. Piracy in the Indian Ocean Island has economic consequences for Mauritius.”

Save our Seafarers (SOS) campaign. Over 90% of world trade is carried out by sea. The shipping industry transports over a tonne of fuel, food, manufactured goods and aid for every single person on the planet, every year without fail. Shipping is, without doubt, the heartbeat of the global economy.

One of the biggest ever maritime industry groupings comprising twenty-five of the world’s largest maritime organisations, have joined together to raise awareness of the human and economic cost of piracy. It is claiming lives and threatening global trade on a daily basis. To support and for more information, log on to www.saveourseafarers.com .

Southern Africa prepares for piracy threat South African Defence Minister warned that Somali piracy may reach Southern African’s nations waters and therefore they should be on high alert as the region’s coastlines and shipping lanes are

31 vulnerable to Somali piracy which is seen moving southwards. “There is little doubt that the issue of piracy is beginning to be a serious problem to us,” said the Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu. “Our assessment is that Southern African waters are increasingly becoming an attractive alternative to Somali pirates as they try to avoid the clamp-down of various maritime task forces around the Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Aden, purely by moving into largely unprotected parts of the Indian Ocean,” the Minister said. The Minister said that a military strategy is currently under consideration. The Minister also said that the discovery of oil and gas off the coast of Tanzania where six million tons of oil are transported around the coastline each month by vessels may encourage the pirates to move southwards.

Shipping Associations asked for UN guards The Round Table shipping associations comprising of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO has written to the UN asking for the establishment of an armed UN Guards to solve the piracy problem. They argued that a bold new strategy is required to stop the rising piracy levels. The associations states that they fully support the UN’s long term measures on shore aimed at helping the Somali people but they are concerned that this may take years if not decades to have an impact to eradicate Somali piracy. They are asking the UN for the establishment of an UN Military Force that can be placed onboard merchant ships. The associations believe that this will stabilise the situation and restrict the growth of unregulated, privately contracted armed security guards.

Six pirates arrested in Malaysian waters The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) had detained six suspected pirates while they were about to climb onto a merchant vessel off Tanjung Piai, Malaysia. Earlier the six pirates tried to board two other merchant vessels but failed due to the vessel’s crew alertness. The crew of the vessel spotted the pirates and immediately informed the Authorities. MMEA dispatched a vessel and subsequently saw the pirates trying to board a third vessel. The pirates tried to escape by speeding off towards international waters but MMEA patrol boat fired several warning shots and managed to intercept and apprehend all six suspects.

NARRATIONS OF ATTACKS

1 January – 30 September 2011

ACTUAL ATTACKS

SOUTH EAST ASIA (MALACCA STRAITS)

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type NO ATTACKS REPORTED DURING THIS QUARTER

SOUTH EAST ASIA (EXCLUDING MALACCA STRAITS)

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ IMO Number 1. 13.01.2011 Torm Clara 01:18.11N – Four armed robbers boarded the tanker at 0430 LT Tanker 104:12.22E, anchor. Robbers entered engine room. Duty Anchored Denmark Tanjung Ayam, engine room crew sighted the robbers and Boarded 28381 Malaysia informed the bridge. Master raised alarm, 9215098 mustered all crew and informed IMB PRC and port authority. Robbers managed to escape. Nothing stolen. 2. 13.01.2011 German S 14:33.5N – Duty A/B onboard an anchored ship noticed 2030 LT Container 120:54.0E, six to seven robbers on the forecastle with Anchored Antigua and Barbuda Manila South Port long pipes Duty officer advised, who raised Boarded 24344 Anchorage, the alarm and crew mustered. Coast guard 8901858 Philippines informed who boarded and searched the ship. 3. 16.01.2011 Spar Taurus Balikpapan Inner Armed robbers boarded an anchored ship. 2330 LT Bulk Carrier Anchorage, They broke open the bosun store, paint Anchored Norway Indonesia locker and stole ship’s stores. Third officer Boarded 32474 noticed the robbers on deck and raised the 9299288 alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. 4. 24.01.2011 Highline 66 01:05N – Seven pirates armed with a gun and long 2300 LT Tug 103:44E, Around knives wearing masks boarded the barge Steaming Malaysia 2 NM SE of Pulau towed by the tug. They broke opened six Boarded 281 Takong Kecil, containers, stole cargo and container lashing 9492969 Singapore Straits equipment and escaped in a small fast boat.

Highline 22 Barge Malaysia 2983 - 5. 26.01.2011 Crest Atlas 01:14N – Seven armed pirates boarded the tug 0445 LT Tug 103:33E, underway. They entered the bridge and hit Steaming Singapore Off Tanjung Piai, the Master with a long knife. Another pirate Boarded 247 Malaysia went into accommodation and took the C/O, 9329978 2/E, 3/E and A/B hostage and tied their hands up. The pirates stole vessel’s properties, crew personal belongings and

cash money before escaping. Singapore VTIS and coast guard informed. 6. 28.01.2011 British Integrity Tanjung Priok Duty crew at the port bridge wing of an 0330 LT Tanker Anchorage, anchored tanker noticed a robber on the Anchored Isle of Man Jakarta, main deck and another robber trying to Boarded 29335 Indonesia climb onboard. The duty crew and the D/O 9288758 shouted at the robbers. The robbers immediately escaped in their waiting boat. Upon investigation, three padlocks were broken and some engine spares were stolen. Port control informed. 7. 09.02.2011 Jose Bright 01:20.8N – Five robbers armed with guns and knives 0315 LT Tanker 104:20.5E boarded the tanker at anchor. The Ch. Eng. Anchored Panama 1 NM South of and the duty A/B were held by the robbers Boarded 21142 Tanjung with guns and knives. The robbers stole 8920361 Penyusop, personal belongings and escaped in the Malaysia waiting boat. 8. 11.02.2011 Pacific Hickory 01:10N – Four pirates in a wooden boat boarded the 0815 LT Tug 103:35E, Around barge under tow by the tug. Crew noticed Steaming Dominica 3 NM East of Pilot them and contacted the authorities. A coast Boarded 880 Western Boarding guard vessel arrived at location to 7315777 Ground "B", investigate. Pirates had already escaped Singapore Straits before the coast guard vessel’s arrival. Coast Barbeel guard personnel boarded and informed tug Barge that the barge was safe / no pirates found Netherlands onboard. 2030 7533381 9. 14.02.2011 Ever Master 05:25N – Three pirates wearing masks armed with 1930 LT Tug 115:18E, long knives in a speed boat boarded the tug Steaming Malaysia Off Labuan, towing a barge enroute from Labuan to Kota Boarded 101 Malaysia Kinabalu. They took hostage the duty oiler 9332080 from the engine room and took him to the bridge. All six crew members were taken hostage, tied up and the communication equipment damaged. Later, two of the pirates took the C/E to the crew cabins to switch on the lights and ransacked the cabins. Pirates stole cash and crew personal belongings before escaping. 10. 17.02.2011 Poorna 01:08.1N – Six pirates armed with long knives boarded 0540 LT Tug 103:32.2E, the tug underway via a speed boat. They Steaming India Singapore Straits gained entry into the bridge by breaking the Boarded 1678 bridge door glass. They held hostage and 9503550 tied up the hands of the 2/O and A/B, ransacked the bridge and demanded for money from the bridge crew. Master pretended to be the helmsmen and continued to steer the vessel. One pirate went into the accommodation, found the C/E, beat him up and demanded money as well. The C/E managed to escape and lock himself in his cabin. He informed the engine room to lock all access. Unable to get into any cabins the pirates stole the vessel’s properties and bridge crew personal belongings and escaped. Singapore VTIS and coast guard informed. 11. 17.02.2011 Panmas 11 NM of Kota Five pirates wearing masks armed with long 2030 LT Tanker Kinabalu, Sabah, knives boarded the tanker underway. They

Steaming Malaysia Malaysia took hostage all crewmembers except Boarded 186 Master, tied them up and locked them in the - engine room. They went to Master’s cabin, threatened him with long knives, punched him on his chest and demanded ship’s cash. The pirates tied up the master, stole ship and crew cash and crew personal belongings before escaping in a speed boat. Before leaving, they also cut down the supply cables causing the tanker to be without lights. The Master managed to release himself, locate and free the crew. 12 19.02.2011 Capstone 03:44.2S – Robbers boarded an anchored ship via 0001-0200 LT Bulk Carrier 114:25.6E, anchor chain. They stole ship's stores and Anchored Panama Taboneo escaped. Incident was reported to authorities Boarded 39996 Anchorage, via local agent. 9209128 Indonesia 13. 08.03.2011 Maersk 01:19.7N – Unnoticed by crew members, robbers 0800 LT Christiansbro 104:17.3E, Off boarded the tanker at anchor. The boarding Anchored Chemical Tanker Pulau Mungging, was noticed in the morning when bosun Boarded Luxemburg Malaysia reported storeroom locks broken. Nothing 29083 was missing. 9116917 14. 09.03.2011 Glory Star 06:00S – 106:53E, Six robbers armed with long knives boarded 0245 LT Tanker Tanjung Priok the tanker. They were noticed by the duty Anchored Vietnam Anchorage, crew who raised the alarm. Robbers jumped Boarded 10797 Indonesia overboard and escaped without stealing 9463528 anything. Local agents were informed who commented that thefts were a common occurrence. 15. 09.03.2011 Front Queen 01:19.3N – Robbers armed with knives boarded an 0310 LT Tanker 104:15.5E, anchored tanker. Alert crew spotted the Anchored Marshall Islands Tanjung Bulat, robbers, raised the alarm and informed port Boarded 156651 Malaysia control. A MMEA boat arrived at the 9384605 location and detained the robbers. 16. 16.03.2011 MCP Hamburg 03:56.7N – Unknown number of robbers boarded the 0405 LT General Cargo 098:46.4E, ship at anchorage. After noticing the robbers Anchored Liberia Belawan onboard, the Master raised the alarm. Boarded 5316 Anchorage, Robbers escaped with ship’s stores. 9371969 Indonesia 17. 22.03.2011 Marina 26 02:45.22N – A group of more than 10 pirates armed with 2200 LT Tug 104:24.29E, Off long knives in a speed boat boarded the tug Steaming Indonesia Tioman Island, towing a barge enroute from Singapore to Hijacked 228 Malaysia Koh Kong, Cambodia. They took hostage - the 10 crewmembers, locked them in a Marine Power 3301 cabin, cut of the tracking system on the tug Barge and hijacked the tug and barge. On Indonesia 24.03.2011, they released the crew in a life 4115 raft and gave them some food, water, their - passports and some money. By then, the tug boat had been repainted to green colour. On 26.03.2011, a passing-by fishing boat rescued the crewmembers and landed them at Natuna Island and the crew managed to contact the owners. All relevant authorities in the region informed to lookout for the hijacked tug and barge. 18. 03.04.2011 Anna Elisabeth 01:07S – 117:15E, Robbers boarded the ship at anchor. They 0100 LT General Cargo Samarinda broke the padlocks at the bosun store and Anchored Austria Anchorage, stole ship's stores and escaped upon seeing

Boarded 4930 Indonesia the duty crew on patrol. Port authorities 9045687 informed. 19. 15.04.2011 Kition 01:41.6N – Three robbers boarded the tanker at anchor 0150 LT Tanker 101:29.8E, and entered the engine room by breaking the Anchored Bahamas Dumai Inner padlock to the steering gear room entrance. Boarded 53829 Anchorage, One of the robbers threatened the 3rd/Eng 9074561 Indonesia with a knife and pushed him to the corner of the store room. The oiler on duty saw the robbers and ran towards the control room and raised the alarm. The robbers escaped the same way they came. Crew safe. Port authorities informed. 20. 19.04.2011 Sichem Edinburgh 01:42.33N – About 6-7 robbers in a wooden boat 0355 LT Chemical Tanker 101:27.16E, approached the tanker at anchor. Duty deck Anchored Singapore Dumai Inner crew noticed one robber onboard and Boarded 13153 Anchorage, immediately informed D/O. Alarm raised 9352066 Indonesia and crew mustered. The robber jumped overboard and escaped with the other robbers. Master made several attempts to contact the port control but received no response. Nothing stolen. 21. 30.04.2011 Highline 26 01:20N – Pirates boarded the barge towed by the tug 0130 LT Tug 104:06E, 1.8 NM while crew were preparing for anchoring Steaming Malaysia South of Batu procedures. They broke open three Boarded 271 Pengerang, Johor, containers, stole some of the cargo and 8996580 Malaysia escaped. After anchoring, the captain and crew checked the containers and noticed the Highline 22 theft. Authorities informed. Barge Malaysia 2983 - 22. 01.05.2011 Ever Gorgeous 04:25N – Four pirates armed with knives boarded the 1830 LT Tug 113:17E, Off tugboat towing a barge. Pirates stole ship’s Steaming Malaysia Kuala Baram, cash, properties and escaped. All crew safe Boarded 138 Malaysia and no damage to vessels. 9411707

Ever Giant Barge Malaysia 1480 - 23. 05.05.2011 High Mercury 01:43N – Three armed robbers boarded the tanker at 0230 LT Chemical Tanker 101:26E, Dumai anchor via the poop deck and took hostage Anchored Hong Kong Anchorage, the 3rd Engr. They entered the engine room Boarded 29733 Indonesia and stole ship’s properties. Duty oiler saw 9366287 the robbers and informed the bridge who raised the alarm. Robbers escaped with the stolen stores. 24. 13.05.2011 Swissco Swift Singapore Straits Seven pirates boarded the barge towed by 2100 LT Tug the tug underway. They stole stores from the Steaming Singapore barge and escaped. Boarded 499 9550450

Eastern Rose Barge Singapore 2434

- 25. 15.05.2011 Justine Belawan Two robbers boarded the tanker at anchor 0240 LT Chemical Tanker Anchorage, using ropes. Duty crew spotted the robbers Anchored Panama Indonesia and informed 2/O who raised the alarm. Boarded 5355 Upon seeing the crew alertness, the robbers 9253454 escaped empty handed in an unlit boat. Inspection carried out and it was found that the bosun store’s door was forced open by the robbers. 26. 15.05.2011 Ourania Luck 01:10S – 117:17E, Robbers boarded an anchored ship via the 2200 LT Bulk Carrier Samarinda hawse pipe. They broke open the bosun store Anchored Marshall Islands Anchorage, padlock and stole ship’s stores and escaped. Boarded 39126 Indonesia 9218428 27. 15.05.2011 Posh Pahlawan 01:14.3N – The barge under tow by a tug was boarded 1950 LT Tug 103:59.3E, by pirates unnoticed. They broke open a Steaming Singapore Singapore Straits container and stole ship’s stores and Boarded 962 escaped. 9565998

Crest 289 Barge Singapore 2620 - 28. 18.05.2011 Pacific Quartz 06:01S – 106:54E, Robbers boarded the tanker at anchor. They During Early Product Tanker Tanker Anchorage stole ship’s stores and escaped unnoticed. Morning Hours Liberia Jakarta, Indonesia All crew safe and no damage to the ship. Anchored 28850 Boarded 9573696 29. 22.05.2011 Athena 07:07S – 112:40E, Robbers boarded an anchored ship via the 1900 LT Bulk Carrier Surabaya Inner poop deck. They stole ship’s stores and Anchored Marshall Islands Anchorage, escaped. Boarded 33997 Indonesia 9426726 30. 22.05.2011 CMA CGM Aegean 06:01.5S – Robbers in a boat approached the ship at 0542 LT Container 106:53.7E, anchor from her stern. Two of the robbers Anchored Liberia Jakarta managed to board the ship using knotted Boarded 30280 Anchorage, rope. Bosun and security watchmen spotted 9116357 Indonesia the robbers and informed the duty officer. The robbers jumped into the water after being noticed by the ship’s crew and were observed moving towards South East. Port control informed and Marine Police responded on the incident. Nothing was reported stolen and all crew are safe. 31. 23.05.2011 Navdhenu Purna 01:10S – 117:16E, Robbers boarded the ship at anchor 0445 LT Bulk Carrier Muara Jawa unnoticed. Duty O/S noticed an unlit boat Anchored India Anchorage, moving away from shipside with a trailing Boarded 29961 Samarinda, mooring rope. He immediately engaged the 9339765 Indonesia mooring winch gear to stop the outrun of the mooring rope. About 20-25 metres of rope was floating in the water and was retrieved back by ship’s crew. Further investigation revealed that the bosun store lock was broken and the door forced open. Ship’s stores and properties were stolen. 32. 26.05.2011 Tiong Woon Ocean 01:11N – Pirates boarded the barge under tow and 1100 UTC 19 103:56E, West of stole ship’s stores and escaped. Steaming Tug Batu Berhenti,

Boarded Singapore Indonesia 453 9554999 33. 27.05.2011 SD Progress 01:10S – 117:16E, Three robbers armed with knives boarded 0500 LT Bulk Carrier Samarinda the ship via the hawse pipe. They broke the Anchored Greece Anchorage, padlocks on the bosun store and stole ship’s Boarded 36438 Indonesia stores. Duty A/B spotted them and informed 8806034 the duty officer who sounded the ship’s whistle resulting in the robbers escaping. Port control informed but no response. 34. 29.05.2011 Mitra Jaya V 20 Miles West of Six pirates armed with guns and knives 2300 LT Tug Persenal buoy, boarded and hijacked the tug towing a barge Steaming Indonesia Muara Jangkut, carrying palm oil. The pirates sailed the tug Hijacked 131 Pontianak, towards an unknown destination. The tug - Indonesia sent a SSAS alert which was relayed to the authorities for assistance. On 02.06.2011 a Makmur Abadi V patrol boat intercepted the tug and barge, Barge rescued the crew and detained the six Indonesia pirates. Crew, vessel and cargo safe. - - 35. 29.05.2011 Elena 16:38N – Three robbers armed with knives boarded 1930 LT Container 096:15E, Yangon the ship at anchor. Alert crew noticed the Anchored Antigua and Barbuda River NE robbers and attempted to approach them. Boarded 9981 Anchorage, The robbers threatened the crew with knives 9347750 Myanmar and escaped with ship’s stores. Later at 2142 LT, two more robbers attempted to board the ship but upon seeing the alert crew, they aborted the attempt. 36. 02.06.2011 Shipinco I 01:10N – Five armed pirates boarded the ship 0530 LT General Cargo 103:50E, underway. They stole ship’s cash and crew Steaming Mongolia Singapore Straits personal belongings and escaped. No Boarded 9055 injuries to crew. 7433270 37. 02.06.2011 Hanjin Sao Paulo Jakarta Eight robbers boarded the ship at 0335 LT Container Anchorage, anchor. Master raised alarm and ship’s crew Anchored Panama Indonesia mustered. Seeing the alert crew the robbers Boarded 16472 jumped overboard and escaped. 9350147 Investigation revealed few padlocks were opened and damaged. All crew safe and no stores lost. 38. 23.06.2011 Liberty 07:11.5S – Robbers boarded the ship from her stern as 0240 LT Bulk Carrier 112:43.5E, the duty crew was taking routine rounds Anchored Liberia Surabaya forward. They stole ship's stores and Boarded 32415 Anchorage, escaped. When the duty crew reached the 9423542 Indonesia stern, he found ship's stores missing and raised the alarm. Port control and local agents informed. 39. 04.07.2011 Diana Island 06:05.9S – Three robbers armed with knives boarded 0415 LT Bulk Carrier 106:53.0E, the berthed ship during discharging Berthed Panama Tg. Priok Port, operations via the shore side cargo net. Duty Boarded 17042 Jakarta, crew noticed the robbers near the forward 9550448 Indonesia store and informed the D/O who raised the alarm. The duty crew tried to stop the robbers from stealing but was threatened with a knife. The robbers lowered the stolen properties into a small boat on the sea side and escaped. 40. 08.07.2011 CSCL Montevideo 14:32N – Duty watchman onboard an anchored ship

2015 UTC Container 120:55E, noticed three robbers boarding the ship from Anchored Hong Kong Manila South a boat near the forecastle. He informed the Boarded 26404 Anchorage, duty officer who raised the alarm and 9385984 Philippines reported to port authorities. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped with stolen ship's stores. 41. 17.07.2011 CMB Maxime 00:13.46S – Robbers boarded the ship at anchor, stole 0001-0500 LT Bulk Carrier 117:35.67E, ship's stores and escaped unnoticed. Anchored Hong Kong Samarinda Muara Boarded 32296 Berau Anchorage, 9425875 Indonesia 42. 20.07.2011 Sichem Aneline 03:55.9N – Three robbers boarded the tanker at anchor. 0530 LT Chemical Tanker 098:45.8E, Duty watchman sighted the robbers and Anchored Marshall Islands Belawan informed OOW who raised alarm and Boarded 6202 Anchorage, mustered the crew. Seeing crew alertness the 9171735 Indonesia robbers escaped with ship's stores. Port authorities informed via pilot station and ship's agent but no response. 43. 08.08.2011 Gas Batam 01:15.08N – Four robbers armed with long knives 0200 LT LPG Tanker 103:27.58E, boarded an anchored tanker. They entered Anchored Singapore Tanjung Piai the engine room, tied up the duty oiler, stole Boarded 4485 Racon (M), engine spares and escaped. The oiler 9526992 Malaysia managed to release himself and raise the alarm. Authorities informed. 44. 11.08.2011 Highline 66 Enroute from Port A tug towing the barge arrived at the 1530 LT Tug Klang to Kuching, discharge port and crew discovered that the Steaming Malaysia Malaysia seals of all the containers were broken and Boarded 281 the goods were stolen from the containers. 9492969 Incident was reported to the local police.

Highline 22 Barge Malaysia 2983 - 45. 12.08.2011 Cape Banks 01:42.27N – Three robbers boarded an anchored tanker 0230 LT Chemical Tanker 101:28.70E, via the poop deck. Alert deck crew spotted Anchored Liberia Dumai, the robbers and notified the duty officer who Boarded 21162 Indonesia raised the alarm. Seeing crew alertness the 9081382 robbers escaped. Port control contacted but no response. Crew safe. Nothing stolen. 46. 20.08.2011 Navios Armonia 03:47.3N - Two robbers boarded the berthed bulk 0225 LT Bulk Carrier 98:42.1E, carrier during cargo operations. Four crew Berthed Panama Belawan Port, members on security watch and the 2/O at Boarded 30816 Indonesia the gangway rushed to the poop deck upon 94074 95 hearing a loud knocking sound. The 2/O saw the robbers with a big heavy black bag and he tried to stop them. The robbers pushed the 2/O and threw the bag ashore and escaped with ship’s properties. 47. 27.08.2011 Tataki 01:27.6S – About six to seven robbers armed with long 0600 LT Tanker 116:48.6E, knives in a motor boat approached and Anchored Liberia Lawe-Lawe boarded an anchored tanker. They took Boarded 85362 Anchorage, hostage the duty watchman and tied him up. 9410210 Balikpapan, The robbers stole ship's stores, properties Indonesia and escaped. The Master made several attempts to contact the port and harbour authorities and PFSO by VHF but received no response. 48. 08.09.2011 Pacific Harmony 01:07.45N – Four robbers armed with long knives

2343 LT Tanker 103:35.75E, boarded the tanker carrying out STS Anchored Panama Nipah Island, operations. The robbers entered the engine Boarded 41825 Indonesia room and were spotted by the duty oiler who 9209300 raised the alarm. All crew mustered in the CCR and contacted CSO and local authorities. Later navy personal boarded the tanker to carry out a search. 49. 09.09.2011 Fairchem Birdie Dumai Inner Six robbers armed with knives in a boat 2305 LT Chemical Tanker Anchorage, approached an anchored tanker. Three of the Anchored Marshall Islands Indonesia robbers boarded the tanker from her stern. Boarded 15192 They threatened the duty A/B on deck. Duty 9423724 officer on bridge raised the alarm upon sighting the robbers. Robbers managed to escape with ship’s property. The Master made several attempts to contact the port authorities but received no response. 50. 09.09.2011 Ginga Falcon 01:03.83N – While at anchor three robbers in wooden 0200 LT Chemical Tanker 103:30.64E, boat boarded the tanker at anchor via the Steaming Panama KTB Anchorage, stern. Duty A/B spotted the robbers and Boarded 13292 Off Tebing Island, raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness 9123386 Indonesia the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Master reported to local authorities and they conducted an investigation.

FAR EAST

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ IMO Number 1. 26.02.2011 Sam Dragon 20:43.0N – Two robbers armed with long knives in a 0310 LT Bulk Carrier 107:12.7E, small boat boarded the ship at anchor. Duty Anchored Hong Kong Campha crew raised the alarm and crew mustered. Boarded 27792 Anchorage, The robbers escaped. Due to proper securing 9129029 Vietnam of stores and hatches no ship property was stolen. Ship contacted port authorities and local agents who informed the Master that robbery was a common occurrence. 2. 07.03.2011 Forest Harmony 20:41.8N – Robbers boarded an anchored ship via the 0100-0300 LT Wood Chip Carrier 107:13.4E, anchor chain during heavy rain. They broke Anchored Panama Cai Lan Pilot the bosun store padlock and stole ship’s Boarded 39895 Station, stores and escaped. Port authorities informed 9357896 Vietnam via the agents. 3. 20.03.2011 Thor Nereus 02:55.1N – Eight pirates armed with long knives in a 0210 LT General Cargo 105:17.2E, speed boat boarded the ship underway. They Steaming Thailand Off Pulau took hostage the duty officer and brought Boarded 15504 Mangkai, him to the Master’s cabin. The pirates stole 8800951 South China Sea ship’s cash, properties and Master’s personal belongings and left the ship after 20 minutes. No injuries to crew. 4. 31.03.2011 Pioneer 3701 02:04N – Ten pirates wearing masks armed with long 2130 LT Tug 106:00E, Around knives in a speed boat boarded the tug Steaming Singapore 50 NM South of towing a barge underway. They assaulted Boarded 461 Anambas Islands, the crew members and tied them up with 9549097 South China Sea cables. The pirates stole vessel’s properties, crew personal belongings and cash and escaped. Authorities informed. 5. 03.04.2011 Tirta Samudra XVII 01:15N – Pirates boarded the tanker underway and 0322 UTC Asphalt Tanker 105:04E, stole ship’s properties and crew personal

Steaming Indonesia South China Sea belongings and escaped. Crew and the Boarded 2623 tanker are safe and continued passage. 8620466 6. 25.04.2011 Tay Son 2 02:57N – Seven pirates armed with knives boarded the 0055 UTC General Cargo 105:17E, Around ship underway. They entered the bridge and Steaming Vietnam 25 NM West of took hostage OOW and duty A/B and went Boarded 8216 Anambas Islands, to 3/O cabin. They forced him to take them 9343041 South China Sea to Captain’s cabin where they stole ship’s cash and property and personal effects. Later the pirates ordered the Captain to take them to poop deck from where they escaped. 7. 25.04.2011 Shao Shan 2 03:08N – Seven pirates armed with knives from a 0410 LT Bulk Carrier 105:16E, Around wooden boat boarded the ship underway. Steaming Hong Kong 20 NM West of They entered Master’s and 2/O cabins and Boarded 38338 Anambas Islands, stole cash and personal belongings and took 9138496 South China Sea them to the stern before escaping. 8. 27.04.2011 Ellina 02:53.9N – Duty crew onboard the ship underway 0205 LT Bulk Carrier 105:17.7E, noticed pirates onboard. They entered the Steaming Malta Off Anambas bridge and were confronted by the bridge Boarded 43158 Island, watch crew and lookouts. Hearing noises on 9398668 South China Sea the bridge the Master tried to call the bridge but on receiving no answer he sounded the alarm. All crew alerted and rushed to the bridge. Seeing the alerted crew the pirates jumped overboard and escaped. 9. 24.05.2011 Kiveli 20:41N – Four robbers boarded the ship at anchor. 0310 LT Bulk Carrier 107:14E, Hon Gai Alert D/O noticed the robbers and raised the Anchored Liberia Outer Anchorage, alarm. Crew rushed to the forecastle. Seeing Boarded 22115 Vietnam crew alertness the robbers escaped empty 8204731 handed in a small boat. 10. 25.05.2011 Solid 8 Enroute from The tugboat towing a barge departed - Tug Kuching to Port Kuching on 24.05.2011 with ETA to Port Steaming Malaysia Klang, Klang 30.05.2011. The tug and barge failed Hijacked 299 South China Sea to arrive at the discharge port and the owners 9557525 attempt to contact the tug was futile. On 02.06.2011 the barge was located by a Solid 66 Malaysian warship. The crew members were Barge rescued by a fishing vessel. The tug remains Malaysia missing. 5025 - 11. 30.05.2011 Dong Jiang 01:21.0N – Six pirates armed with long knives boarded 1710 UTC Tanker 104:52.5E, the tanker. They caught and tied the hands of Steaming Singapore South China Sea the bridge crew. One crew was taken as Boarded 30964 hostage to the Master’s cabin. The pirates 9468815 then held the Master at knife point and stole ship’s cash and crew personal belongings before escaping. 12. 30.06.2011 Kota Juta Cai Lai While at anchor, the D/O onboard the ship 0630 LT Container Anchorage, noticed two boats approaching the ship. He Anchored Hong Kong Vietnam instructed the duty AB to investigate. The Boarded 18502 persons in the boat pretended to be 9226839 fishermen trying to sell fish, phone cards, fruits etc. The boat people engaged the duty AB for nearly 30 minutes before moving away. It was later discovered that ship’s stores had been stolen from the forward stores. Attempts to contact port control were futile. 13. 01.07.2011 Octopus 01:31.6N – Duty officer onboard the tug towing a barge

1835 UTC Tug 104:32.2E, sighted three pirates armed with knives on Steaming Moldovia South China Sea the stern of the tug. Alarm raised and crew Boarded 362 alerted. Upon hearing the alarm, the pirates 9518634 escaped in their speed boat. A search was conducted and no pirates were found onboard and nothing was stolen. The tug continued her passage. 14. 13.07.2011 Paphos 20:39.2N – Five robbers armed with knives boarded the 0305 LT Container 106:53.6E, ship at anchor during heavy rain. Robbers Anchored Antigua and Barbuda Haiphong Pilot jumped overboard when sighted by ship's Boarded 6701 Station, crew. Ship's stores stolen. 9336270 Vietnam 15. 20.07.2011 Diana Bolten 22:45N – Robbers boarded the ship at anchor during 0300 LT Bulk Carrier 113:38E, heavy rain. Alert duty watchman sighted the Anchored Liberia Huangpu robbers on the forecastle deck, notified the Boarded 23264 Anchorage, duty officer and went towards the robbers. 9574042 China Seeing the alert crew the robbers escaped. Investigation revealed ship's stores had been stolen. Incident was reported to VTS Guangzhou. 16. 06.08.2011 Highline 26 02:11.56N – Eight pirates armed with knives boarded the 2130 LT Tug 109:15.52E tug underway. They stole stores and crew Steaming Malaysia (Around 12 NM personal belongings. Pirates left the vessel Boarded 271 from Pulau after one hour. All crew safe. 8996580 Merundung, Indonesia), South China Sea 17. 30.09.2011 OOCL Antwerp 10:13.55N – Robbers boarded the ship at anchor 2300 LT Container 107:04.04E, Vung unnoticed by ship crew. The duty A/B saw Anchored Panama Tau Outer the locks to the forward store broken. Port Boarded 66462 Anchorage, control and pilot station informed. Upon 9307011 Vietnam inspection, it was discovered that ship stores were missing.

INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ IMO Number 1. 17.02.2011 Melina I 22:14N – Armed robbers boarded the ship unnoticed 2330 UTC Bulk Carrier 091:46E, by crew. They were later spotted by duty Anchored Malta Chittagong Alpha A/B who informed the Master. Alarm raised Boarded 17356 Anchorage, and crew mustered. Robbers escaped with 7916636 Bangladesh stolen ship’s stores. 3. 17.02.2011 Serpentine Cochin Unnoticed by ship’s crew robbers boarded 2000 – 2359 Bulk Carrier Anchorage, the ship at anchor and stole ship’s stores. LT Norway India The incident was noticed when cadet was Anchored 30273 unsuccessful in opening the padlock to the Boarded 9335020 paint store. On examination it was noticed that the padlock had been replaced by a similar looking lock. 2. 21.02.2011 Wehr Blankenese Chittagong Outer Two robbers armed with knives in a boat 0400 LT Container Anchorage, boarded an anchored ship. Duty crew Anchored Marshall Islands Bangladesh spotted the robbers on the poop deck and Boarded 16177 raised the alarm. Upon seeing the alert crew, 9149902 the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. 4. 21.02.2011 Asashio Maru 22:16N – Five to six robbers in two boats boarded the 2000 LT Product Tanker 091:44E, tanker. Shore watchmen spotted the robbers

Anchored Japan Chittagong on the poop deck and immediately informed Boarded 28480 Anchorage, duty officer and Master. Master raised the 9168439 Bangladesh alarm and mustered all crew. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with stolen ship’s stores. The incident was reported to coast guard and port authorities. 5. 12.03.2011 Larch Arrow 22:15N – Four robbers armed with long knives 0600 LT Bulk Carrier 091:45E, boarded the ship at anchor. One of the Anchored Antigua and Barbuda Chittagong Alpha robbers held the duty watchman, threatened Boarded 30570 Anchorage, him with a knife under his throat. The 9336828 Bangladesh watchman kicked the robber and raised the alarm. All crew rushed to the deck and captured the robber. Seeing the crew alertness, the other robbers jumped into the water and escaped with ship’s stores with three accomplices waiting in their boat. Port control informed and coast guard boarded the ship and took the robber to the police station. 6. 14.03.2011 Splendour 22:49.18N – Robbers boarded the ship at anchor using 0830 LT Bulk Carrier 070:02.21E, grappling hooks. They broke open the paint Anchored Panama Kandla store and forward life raft and stole ship's Boarded 13720 Anchorage, stores and escaped. Port authority informed 8408014 India and security message broadcasted to all vessels in the vicinity. 7. 26.03.2011 Star Express 09:56.5N – Five robbers boarded an anchored tanker 0345 LT Product Tanker 076:05.9E, through anchor chain. Duty crew saw the Anchored Panama Cochin robbers at forecastle deck and raised the Boarded 28059 Anchorage, alarm. The robbers escaped with ship's 9311000 India stores by jumping into the water. Incident reported to port control. 8. 23.04.2011 Tridonawati Cochin 2/O onboard an anchored tanker observed 0300 LT Tanker Anchorage, some movements on the forecastle deck and Anchored Liberia India asked the duty A/B to check. The duty A/B Boarded 79718 noticed three robbers and reported to 2/O 9000534 who raised the alarm. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robbers escaped in their boat with the stolen stores. 9. 26.05.2011 Stadt Aachen 09:55.4N – About ten robbers boarded the ship at 0145 LT Container 076:04.9E, anchor. Master spotted the robbers and Anchored Germany Cochin directed the search light towards them. The Boarded 35573 Anchorage, robbers jumped over board and escaped with 9333060 India stolen ship’s stores. 10. 29.07.2011 BM Warrior 22:03.76N – Thirteen robbers boarded an anchored ship. 0618 LT General Cargo 091:46.31E, Deck cadet and bosun saw the robbers Anchored Panama Around 10 NM stealing ship’s stores and shouted and Boarded 12963 South of Pattanga informed bridge. OOW raised alarm and all 8412534 Lt. House, crew mustered. Seeing alerted crew the Chittaggong OPL, robbers jumped overboard and escaped. All Bangladesh crew safe. Calls to authorities were unanswered. 11. 03.08.2011 Francoise Gilot 22:10.6N – A robber boarded an anchored ship via the 2145 LT Container 091:43.3E, stern and tried to steal ship's rope. The alert Anchored Antigua and Barbuda Chittagong security guard spotted the robber and Boarded 16162 Anchorage, informed the duty officer who raised the 9295517 Bangladesh alarm. Seeing crew alertness the robber jumped overboard and escaped. 12. 15.09.2011 Torm Agnete 22:16.15N – Two robbers armed with long knives 2045 LT Chemical Tanker 091:49.19E, boarded the berthed tanker. They held the

Berthed Denmark Super Oil Refinery duty watchman who tried to stop them. The Boarded 30241 Terminal, robbers stole ship’s stores, jumped into the 9466013 Chittagong, sea and escaped in a wooden fast craft. Bangladesh 13. 20.09.2011 Ocean Crescent 17:03N – Robbers boarded an anchored ship 2345 LT General Cargo 082:24E, unnoticed, stole ship's stores and escaped. Anchored USA Kakinada Boarded 7252 Anchorage, 9258193 India

AMERICAS

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type 1. 09.01.2011 Hoegh Kunsan 12:01.1S – Eight robbers in two boats boarded the ship 1915 LT Vehicle Carrier 077:13.0W, at anchor. Duty officer noticed the robbers on Anchored Singapore Callao Anchorage, the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. On Boarded 44219 Peru hearing the alarm the robbers escaped in fast 9088237 boats. Ship’s stores stolen. Port control informed. 2. 15.01.2011 Aries 09:58.8N – Robbers boarded an anchored ship unnoticed. 0025 LT Container 083:00.6W, Duty watchman discovered the paint store Anchored Marshall Islands Puerto Limon and bosun store on forecastle were broken Boarded 23722 Port, into. Crew searched the ship but no robbers 9225421 Costa Rica found. Robbers escaped with stolen ship’s equipment and stores. 3. 19.01.2011 Shippan Island Puerto Limon Several robbers in a speed boat boarded the 0100 LT Container Roads, ship at anchor. Duty A/B noticed the robbers Anchored Marshall Islands Costa Rica and reported to D/O who raised alarm and Boarded 9956 crew mustered. The robbers escaped empty 9301562 handed upon hearing the alarm. 4. 21.01.2011 Limousin Express 01:31.5S – Deck watch keeper onboard an anchored ship 0210 LT Livestock Carrier 048:47.0W, Vila noticed a robber on the forecastle deck. Duty Anchored Philippines Do Conde Roads, officer was informed. Alarm raised. The Boarded 4643 Brazil robber managed to escape before ship’s crew 8103755 arrived on forecastle. 5. 02.05.2011 Shamrock 09:58.6N – Ten robbers managed to board the ship at 0140 LT Ro-Ro 083:01.0W, anchor. The robbers captured and tied up two Anchored Barbados Puerto Limon ship’s crew and kicked them and stole their Boarded 4654 Anchorage, Costa personal property. The tied up crew managed 9208435 Rica to free themselves around 20 minutes after the robbers left them. Bridge was immediately informed and alarm raised. Robbers managed to escape with stolen items. The incident was reported to port authority. 6. 07.05.2011 Wehr Koblenz 02:20S – 12 robbers in two boats armed with guns 0642 UTC Container 079:58W, approached the ship at anchor. They boarded Anchored Marshall Islands Guayaquil Inner the ship using hooks and ladders. Master Boarded 16801 Anchorage, raised alarm, activated SSAS and crew 9144134 Ecuador locked all accommodation doors. The robbers stole cargoes from three containers and escaped. Port control informed. Coast guard and the harbour official came for investigation. 7. 13.06.2011 Saltina 10:18.5N – Duty A/B onboard the ship at anchor spotted

0420 LT Bulk Carrier 075:32.6W, robbers trying to gain access via the hawse Anchored Malta Cartagena Tanker pipe. The A/B alerted other crew members Boarded 5087 Anchorage, who rushed forward resulting in the robbers 9492933 Colombia aborting the attempt and moving away. Later as the A/B moved aft during his rounds he observed barefoot marks on the deck and noticed that ship’s stores were stolen. 8. 17.06.2011 Stadt Rotenburg 06:49.3N – Four robbers armed with knives boarded an 2237 LT Container 058:10.2W anchored ship. They took the Bosun as Anchored Antigua and Barbuda Georgetown Inner hostage and stole ship’s properties and Boarded 9528 Anchorage, escaped. The alarm was raised and crew 9235622 Guyana mustered. Authorities informed. 9. 18.06.2011 Industrial Dart 10:17.3N – Master onboard an anchored ship noticed a 0310 UTC General Cargo 064:43.1W speed boat approaching her. He ordered the Anchored Antigua and Barbuda Bahia Pozuelos, duty crew to investigate. Later, one A/B Boarded 7223 Puerto La Cruz, entered the bridge in a frightened state and 9360207 Venezuela reported that robbers had boarded the ship and taken hostage the second duty watchman at knife point and had stolen ship’s stores. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Port control and CSO informed. 10. 10.07.2011 Henriette Schulte 18:32N – Robbers boarded and stole ship's property 0500 UTC Container 072:23W, from an anchored ship. Master reported the Anchored Liberia Port Au Prince incident to the port authority via local agent. Boarded 16281 Anchorage, 9130171 Haiti 11. 09.08.2011 San Antonio 02:50S – Duty watchman onboard the drifting ship 2040 LT Container 080:35W, spotted two robbers on the main deck and Steaming Liberia Guayaquil Roads, informed the 3/O and the captain. Alarm Boarded 22914 Ecuador raised and crew mustered. The robbers 9347267 escaped upon seeing the crew alertness. Inspection revealed that three containers seals were broken but nothing was stolen. Port control informed. 12. 16.08.2011 Shamrock 18:33.1N – Four robbers boarded the ship during heavy 0240 UTC Ro-Ro 072:27.6W, rain. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. Anchored Barbados Port Au Prince Incident reported to the port control and coast Boarded 4654 Anchorage, guard who then searched the waters around 9208435 Haiti the ship. 13. 19.08.2011 CPO Norway Esmeraldas Duty watchman onboard an anchored tanker 0155 LT Chemical Tanker Anchorage, noticed three robbers on the forecastle deck. Anchored United Kingdom Ecuador One of the robbers shouted at the watchman Boarded 23353 and threatened him with a long knife. The 9353113 watchman ran away and informed the D/O on the bridge who raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness the robbers escaped with ship’s stores. Port authorities informed.

AFRICA (SOMALIA)

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type 1. 01.01.2011 Blida 15:45N – 055:52E Armed pirates boarded the ship underway. 1030 UTC Bulk Carrier (Off Oman), They took hostage 27 crewmembers and Steaming Algeria Off Somalia hijacked the ship. Hijacked 12929

7705635 2. 03.01.2011 CPO China 15:48N – 059:49E Pirates in two skiffs armed with automatic 1039 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 330 NM guns and RPG chased and fired upon the Steaming United Kingdom ESE of Salalah, tanker underway with intent to hijack. Boarded 29636 Oman), Master raised alarm, contacted authorities 9434204 Off Somalia for assistance, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates made several attempts to board the tanker and finally managed to gain access. All crew entered the safe room / citadel. Master informed the authorities that all crew safe in citadel and that they were able to control the tanker. When the pirates could not take command of the tanker they caused some damages to the tanker. A warship arrived at the location and the pirates disembarked and escaped. A boarding team searched the tanker and released the crew. 3. 09.01.2011 Al Musa 17:42N – 057:17E Armed pirates in skiffs fired upon and 0400 UTC Dhow (Around 152 NM boarded the dhow underway. They took Steaming India ENE of Salalah, hostage 14 crewmembers and hijacked the Hijacked - Oman), vessel. The vessel was released on - Off Somalia 24.01.2011. 4. 12.01.2011 Leopard 15:11N – 058:18E Four pirates in two skiffs boarded the ship 1453 UTC General Cargo (Around 270 NM underway. It was reported that the crew Steaming Denmark NE of Socotra were in lockdown in a citadel. A boarding Boarded 1093 Island, Yemen), team from warship boarded and searched 8902096 Off Somalia the ship for the pirates and the crew. The boarding team could not locate the crew or the pirates. It is believed that the pirates abandoned the ship but kidnapped the six crew members from the ship and transferred them to a fishing vessel which itself was hijacked on 25 December 2010 off Madagascar. A warship remained in the area until owners sent a tug to tow the ship to a safe port. 5. 14.01.2011 Smeraldo 17:11N – 061:21E Pirates in two skiffs armed with guns 1730 UTC Ro-Ro (Around 410 NM launched from a mother vessel chased and Steaming Comoros East of Salalah, fired upon the ship underway with intent to Boarded 29119 Oman), hijack. Master raised alarm, increased speed 7722231 Off Somalia and took evasive manoeuvres. The skiffs made several attempts to board the ship. Due to the evasive manoeuvres, only two pirates managed to board the ship. All crew immediately took shelter in the citadel and continued to control the ship. The pirates left the ship on 15.01.2011. A coalition helicopter arrived at the scene and Master informed them that the crew and ship are safe. 6. 15.01.2011 Samho Jewelry 22:00N – 064:00E Armed pirates attacked and boarded the 0800 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 310 NM tanker underway. They took hostage 21 Steaming Malta ExS of Musqat, crewmembers and hijacked the tanker. The Hijacked 11566 Oman) tanker was used as a mother vessel to attack 9249594 Off Somalia other vessels. On 21.01.2011 the Korean Navy intercepted and rescued the 21 crew members and the tanker. The Master was injured during the rescue operation. His condition is not serious. Eight pirates were

killed. 7. 17.01.2011 Eagle 13:17N – 061:42E Six pirates armed with guns and RPG in a 0641 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 417 NM skiff chased, fired upon and boarded the Steaming Cyprus East of Socotra ship underway. They took hostage 24 Hijacked 29905 Island, Yemen), crewmembers and hijacked the ship. The 8126408 Off Somalia vessel was released on 19.8.2011. The crew and vessel are safe and proceeded to a safe port. It is believed a ransom was paid for the safe release for the crew and vessel. 8. 17.01.2011 Hoang Son Sun 18:36N 064:22E, Pirates hijacked the vessel with her crew as 0700 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 370 NM hostage. Pirates sailed the vessel towards Steaming Mongolia East of Oman) Somali coast where it is anchored. The Hijacked 13881 Off Somalia vessel was released on 17.09.2011. The 8323862 crew and vessel are safe and proceeded to a safe port. It is believed a ransom was paid for the safe release for the crew and vessel 9. 20.01.2011 Khaled Muhieddine 15:11N – 059:38E Pirates armed with automatic weapons 1242 UTC K (Around 330 NM boarded and hijacked the ship with her 25 Steaming Bulk Carrier ESE of Salalah, crew members as hostage. The vessel was Hijacked Togo Oman), released on 25.5.2011. It is believed a 14383 Off Somalia ransom was paid for the safe release of the 8105650 crew and vessel. 10. 20.01.2011 Bunga Laurel 20:09N – 063:58E Seven pirates boarded the tanker underway. 1359 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 273 NM The crew members locked themselves in the Steaming Panama SE of Ras Al citadel and requested for assistance. A Boarded 11908 Hadd, Oman), Malaysian auxiliary naval vessel responded 9529645 Off Somalia with a boarding team which boarded the tanker and detained the pirates. Crew were rescued and are safe. 11. 22.01.2011 Beluga Nomination 01:49N – 056:35E Pirates in a skiff chased, fired upon and 1236 UTC General Cargo (Around 360 NM boarded the ship underway. The crew Steaming Antigua and Barbuda North of members locked themselves in the citadel Hijacked 6296 Seychelles Island), and requested for assistance. The pirates 9356402 Off Somalia managed to regain command of the ship. Later, two crew members managed to escape in a lifeboat and were rescued by a warship. Three other crew members died during the attempt to escape (one may have been shot by the pirates and two other drowned when they jumped into the sea trying to escape). The remaining seven crew members were taken hostage and the pirates sailed the ship to Somali coast where she is anchored. The vessel was released on 13.04.2011. It is believed a ransom was paid for the safe release of the crew and vessel. 12. 28.01.2011 New York Star 11:17.5N – Pirates in four skiffs launched from a 0400 UTC Tanker 063:33.4E (560 mother vessel armed with RPG and guns Steaming Liberia NM East of chased the tanker underway. The tanker Boarded 41966 Socotra Island, increased speed, enforced anti piracy 9330355 Yemen), measures and all crew went into citadel. Off Somalia Four unarmed security guards fired rocket flares; however pirates were able to board the tanker. Master contacted the owners from the citadel. Owners contacted the IMB

Piracy Reporting Centre and requested for assistance. The centre immediately contacted the authorities and relayed the tanker’s request for assistance. A Dutch warship was despatched to the location to render necessary assistance to the crew and tanker. On 29.01.2011 at 0600 UTC the Dutch navy boarding team boarded the tanker and rescued the 23 crew and four security guards from the citadel. The pirates escaped before the arrival of the warship. The warship remained in the vicinity of the tanker. 13. 08.02.2011 Savina Caylyn 12:07N – 065:35E Five pirates in skiff armed with automatic 0450 UTC Tanker (Around 490 NM weapons chased and fired upon the tanker Steaming Italy NW of Minicoy underway. The pirates managed to board Hijacked 58418 Island, India), and hijack the tanker. 9489285 Off Somalia 14. 09.02.2011 Irene SL 21:27N – 063:18E Armed pirates chased and attacked the 0926 UTC Tanker (Around 205 NM tanker underway. The pirates managed to Steaming Greece WNW of Ras al board and hijack the tanker with her 25 Hijacked 161175 Hadd, Oman), crewmembers taken as hostages. The tanker 9285823 Off Somalia was released on 07.04.2011. It is believed a ransom was paid for the safe release of the crew and tanker. 15. 12.02.2011 Sinin 20:15.43N – Pirates hijacked the ship underway. The 1218 UTC Bulk Carrier 064:16.09E owners received a distress alert from the Steaming Malta (Around 280 NM ship and informed the coalition forces. A Hijacked 30064 SE of Ras al Hadd, coalition aircraft was sent to the location, 9274941 Oman), which noticed two suspected pirate skiffs Off Somalia onboard the ship. The vessel was released on 13.8.2011. The crew and vessel are safe and proceeded to a safe port. It is believed a ransom was paid for the safe release for the crew and vessel. 16. 18.02.2011 Quest 18:00N – 061:02E The sailing yacht was reported hijacked by 1323 UTC Yacht (Around 345 NM pirates and four crew members taken Steaming USA Exn of Salalah, hostage. A coalition warship intercepted the Hijacked - Oman), yacht and rescued the yacht. However, the - Off Somalia four crew were found dead. The pirates were detained. 17. 24.02.2011 ING Off Somalia Pirates boarded the yacht, took hostage her - Yacht seven crew members including three Steaming Denmark children and hijacked the yacht. The seven Hijacked - crew were released on 7.09.2011. It is - believed a ransom was paid for the safe release of the crew. 18. 28.02.2011 Dover 18:48N – 058:25E Armed pirates attacked and boarded the 0600 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 265 NM ship underway. They took hostage 24 crew Steaming Panama NE of Salalah, members and hijacked the ship. The vessel Hijacked 22069 Oman), was released on 30.09.2011. It is believed a 7433634 Off Somalia ransom was paid for the safe release of the crew and vessel. 19. 02.03.2011 Capricorn 12:11.8N – Six armed pirates opened fire and boarded 0750 UTC Yacht 063:58.4E the motorised sailing boat. The crew locked Steaming Belgium (Around 550 NM themselves in the engine room. The sailing Boarded - East of Socotra, boat was under escort by another vessel - Yemen), with armed security personnel. When the Off Somalia security vessel approached the sailing boat, the pirates abandoned the sailing boat and

moved away. A mother vessel was seen at a distance of 7nm. 20. 05.03.2011 Guanabara 16:03N – 062:46E Pirates in a mother vessel and a skiff chased 1222 UTC Tanker (Around 526 NM the tanker underway. Master raised the Steaming Bahamas NE of Socotra alarm, sent distress message and adopted Boarded 57462 Island, Yemen), evasive manoeuvres. The pirates opened 9384992 Off Somalia fire, came alongside and boarded the tanker. All crew retreated into the citadel from where they were able to control the tanker. The Authorities were informed and a US warship responded to the distress. On 06 March, a boarding team went onboard, detained four pirates and released the tanker. 21. 16.03.2011 Sinar Kudus 14:21N – 059:25E Around 40 pirates boarded and hijacked the 1642 UTC General Cargo (310 NM Off ship underway. Pirates have taken hostage Steaming Indonesia Socotra Island, 20 crew members and sailed the vessel Hijacked 7717 Yemen), towards Somali coast where it was 9172507 Off Somalia anchored. The pirates released the vessel on 01.05.2011. It was believed a ransom was paid for the safe release of the crew and vessel. 22. 21.03.2011 Liquid Crystal 17:13.52N – The tanker was chased by five pirates armed 1150 UTC Chemical Tanker 063:18.34E with AK-47 in a white skiff doing 24 knots. Steaming Panama (Around 522 NM Master increased speed, took evasive Boarded 5015 East of Salalah, manoeuvres, sent distress message and 8905177 Oman), activated water jet from the fire monitor. Off Somalia Two of the pirates caught the ship’s side, cut the razor wire with a small tool and came on board while the other three pirates remained in the skiff. All crewmembers took shelter in the citadel. The pirates then made their way to the bridge and entered the bridge by breaking the glass and the protecting bars. The crew remained in the citadel for three and a half hours and later searched the ship and found no pirates onboard. All crewmembers and the tanker are safe. 23. 24.03.2011 Falcon Trader II 22:26N – 063:40E Pirates in skiffs chased the ship. Master 0737 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 220 NM increased speed and enforced anti piracy Steaming Philippines East of Ras al measures and the skiffs aborted the Boarded 30660 Hadd, Oman), attempt. Later, the skiff returned and 9443803 Off Somalia succeeded in boarding the ship. All crew members entered into citadel. Later, a naval boarding team boarded the ship and found that the pirates have already left the ship. The crew regained control of the ship and continued her journey. 24. 28.03.2011 Zirku 15:36N – 057:04E Pirates in two skiffs armed with guns and 0613 UTC Tanker (Around 189 NM RPG chased and fired upon the tanker Steaming UAE SE of Salalah, underway. Master increased speed, took Hijacked 57190 Oman), evasive manoeuvres, fired rocket flares and 9237802 Off Somalia crew activated fire hoses. The pirates managed to come alongside, board and hijack the tanker. The tanker was released on 11.06.2011. It is believed a ransom was paid for the safe release of the crew and vessel. 25. 01.04.2011 Arrilah-I 19:17N – 065:45E, While underway the ship was chased by two

0528 UTC Bulk Carrier (Approximately skiffs. There were three pirates in each Steaming Liberia 398 NM SE of skiff and both were carrying arms. The Boarded 22668 Sur, Oman) crew locked themselves in the Citadel. The 9522934 Off Somalia ship was boarded by a Naval boarding team on 02.04.2011 which freed the crew and ship. The crew are safe and continued passage to the destination port. 26. 08.04.2011 Susan K 18:25N – 057:27E About ten armed pirates boarded the ship 0234 UTC General Cargo (Around 30 NM of underway. The ten crew members went into Steaming Antigua and Barbuda Ras Al Masirah, the citadel and requested for assistance. Hijacked 3642 Oman), Pirates managed to get access into the 9344370 Off Somalia citadel, took hostage the crew members and hijacked the ship. The vessel was released on 16.06.2011. It is believed a ransom was paid for the safe release of the crew and vessel. 27. 16.04.2011 Abdi Khan 11:54N – 054:05E Pirates hijacked the fishing vessel underway - Fishing Vessel (Around 25 NM along with her six crew members. Later, the Steaming Yemen South of Socotra pirates released three crew members and Hijacked - Island, Yemen), sent them to Yemen along with another - Off Somalia Yemeni fishing vessel. The remaining crew continue to be held captive with their vessel. 28. 19.04.2011 Gloria 03:47S – 055:41E Seven pirates armed with AK47 and RPG 0435 UTC Fishing Vessel (Off Denis Island, boarded the fishing vessel conducting Steaming Seychelles Seychelles), fishing activities. Crew immediately sent a Hijacked - Off Somalia distress alert which was received by the - Seychelles Coast Guard. The pirates took hostage four crewmembers and threatened to kill them if they refuse their orders to steer the vessel towards Somalia. On 20.04.2011 the Coast Guard launched an operation which resulted in the rescue of the four fishermen and the capture of the seven pirates. During the operation one crew was slightly injured. Three pirates were injured of which one died. 29. 20.04.2011 Hanjin Tianjin 12:58N – 058:55E Armed pirates attacked and fired upon the 2025 UTC Container (Around 270 NM ship underway with intent to hijack. Master Steaming Panama East of Socotra raised alarm, sent distress message and all Boarded 74962 Island, Yemen), crewmembers took shelter in the citadel. 9312767 Off Somalia The pirates managed to board the ship but unable to gain access into the citadel. A NATO warship responded to the distress message and headed towards the ship. The warship launched a helicopter which reported no pirate activity on board. On 21.04.2011, a South Korean warship’s naval team boarded the ship and confirmed that the pirates had left the ship and they rescued the 20 crewmembers. 30. 21.04.2011 Rosalia D’Amato 13:16.7N – Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired 0204 UTC Bulk Carrier 059:05.6E upon the ship underway. They managed to Steaming Italy (Around 365 NM board the ship, took hostage all Hijacked 40562 Southeast of crewmembers and hijacked her. 9225201 Salalah, Oman), Off Somalia 31. 30.04.2011 Gemini 07:00S – 041:20E, Pirates in two skiffs boarded the tanker 0420 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 115 NM underway. They took hostage 24 crew Steaming Singapore ESE of Zanzibar members and hijacked the tanker.

Hijacked 20989 Island, Tanzania), Negotiations in progress for the safe release 8412352 Off Somalia of the crew and vessel. 32. 05.05.2011 Full City 14:50N – Pirates armed with RPG and automatic 0336 UTC Bulk Carrier 066:48E, weapons approached and boarded the ship Steaming Panama (Around 540 NM underway. The Master contacted Boarded 15873 Northwest of authorities, company CSO and all crew 9073672 Minicoy Island, retreated into the citadel. The navies in the India), area responded to the distress call, arrived at Off Somalia the location and deployed a boarding team. After searching the ship and confirming no pirates onboard the boarding team rescued the crew. 33. 15.06.2011 Suez 09:18 N – Four pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon 0305 UTC General Cargo 051:15E, Around the ship underway. One pirate managed to Steaming Panama 26 NM Off the board the ship but had to jump overboard Boarded 13277 Coast of Somalia after the crew successfully confronted him. 8218720 All crew safe. 34. 20.09.2011 Pacific Express 04:47S – 044:35E While underway, pirates in two skiffs armed 0734 UTC General Cargo (Around 300 NM with guns and RPG chased the ship Steaming Cyprus East of Mombasa, underway with intend to hijack. Ship took Boarded 17465 Kenya), avoiding action however the pirates 8009454 Off Somalia managed to board the ship. All crew retreated into the citadel and requested for assistance. Prior to leaving the ship the pirates set fire to the ship. A coalition warship arrived at location and rescued the crew.

AFRICA (GULF OF ADEN / RED SEA)

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type 1. 13.02.2011 Al Fardous Approximate Pirates attacked and hijacked the fishing - Fishing Vessel position 12:00.0N vessel and took hostage all eight Steaming Yemen – 053:02.1E crewmembers. The fishing vessel is Hijacked - (Around 8 NM suspected of being used as a mother vessel - South of Samhah for other piratical attacks. Island, Yemen), Gulf of Aden 2. 31.05.2011 Atlas 13:30N – Five pirates armed with automatic weapons 1300 UTC Bulk Carrier 042:35E, in a skiff fired upon and boarded the ship Steaming Panama Red Sea underway. All crew retreated into the citadel Boarded 31167 and requested for assistance. A naval 9222340 boarding team boarded and searched the ship and rescued the crew. No pirates found onboard. 3. 06.07.2011 Brillante Virtuoso 12:29N – 044:44E Seven pirates boarded the tanker which had 0023 UTC Tanker (Around 20 NM stopped. It was later reported that the pirates Steaming Liberia SW of Aden, had left the tanker due to a possible fire on Boarded 80569 Yemen), board the tanker. Due to the fire the crew 9014822 Gulf of Aden abandoned the tanker and were rescued by a nearby coalition naval vessel. 4. 16.07.2011 Jubba XX 13:48N – 051:25E Armed pirates attacked the tanker underway. - Product Tanker (Around 130 NM They took hostage 16 crewmembers and Steaming UAE NW of Socotra hijacked the tanker. The vessel was released Hijacked 2821 Island, Yemen), on 27.7.2011. The crew and vessel are safe

7916260 Gulf of Aden and proceeded to a safe port. 5. 11.08.2011 Caravos Horizon 15:09N – A bulk carrier underway noticed a mother 1115 UTC Bulk Carrier 041:55E, (Around ship at a distance of 0.5nm. Three skiffs Steaming Malta 60 NM WNW of appeared from behind the mother ship and Boarded 36015 Al Hudaydah, approached the ship at high speed - one from 8419257 Yemen), portside, one from stbdside and one from Red Sea astern. The ship commenced evasive manoeuvres. The pirates were able to hook on their ladder and board the ship. The Master ordered all the crew to retreat into the citadel and called the CSO, who informed the navies in the region. Later a warship arrived and marines boarded and searched the ship. No pirates found. Crew and ship safe. 6. 08.09.2011 Tribal Kat 15:27N – 052:14E Armed pirates attacked, fired upon and 1317 UTC Yacht (Around 20 NM hijacked the sailing vessel underway. Later, Steaming - South of Nishtun), the naval boarding team boarded the vessel Hijacked - Gulf of Aden and found that the pirates have abandoned - the vessel. The crew members were kidnapped by the pirates. On 09.09.2011 one crew was rescued and another died. 7. 10.09.2011 United Emblem 14:04N – Six pirates in one skiff chased and fired upon 0535 UTC Tanker 042:51E, the tanker. Another two skiffs were seen at a Steaming Greece Around 4 NM Off slight distance. The Master and all crew Boarded 85522 Jazirat Jabal Zuqar gathered on the bridge, sent May Day via 9419096 Island, VHF, increased speed, activated SSAS, Red Sea contacted CSO, made evasive manoeuvres and locked all access to the ship. All crew except Master and Ch/Engr entered into E/room. When pirates boarded the tanker the Master and Ch/Engr retreated into the E/room. A naval helicopter responded to the distress and arrived on location. A boarding team arrived and searched the ship before releasing the crew. Later ships crew took control of the tanker and continued passage.

AFRICA (EXCLUDING SOMALIA / GULF OF ADEN / RED SEA)

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type 1. 09.01.2011 Chassiron 06:16N – About 12 – 25 armed robbers boarded the 2010 LT Chemical Tanker 003:23E, 7 NM tanker during STS cargo operations. The Anchored Belgium SE of Lagos robbers were violent and beat the crew and Boarded 5547 Fairway Buoy, threatened them with guns. The crew were 9196656 Nigeria ordered to go to the bridge where they were searched and all personal properties stolen. Four crew were badly injured. Naval patrol vessel arrived and boarded for investigation. Robbers escaped before the Naval patrol arrived. 2. 10.01.2011 Glory 2 06:18N – Twelve robbers armed with guns, knives, 2300 LT Bulk Carrier 003:21E, 8 NM axes and crowbars boarded the ship at Anchored St.Kitts /Nevis Off Lagos Port, anchor. Robbers beat and injured all Boarded 22530 Nigeria crewmembers and stole their personal

7825576 belongings, ship’s cash and properties before leaving the ship. 3. 16.01.2011 Torm Signe 05:14N – Deck watch keeper onboard an anchored 0425 UTC Product Tanker 004:00W, tanker noticed a robber on the forecastle Anchored Singapore Abidjan deck. Upon investigating the watch keeper Boarded 41503 Anchorage, was threatened with a knife. D/O on bridge 9290957 Ivory Coast informed and raised alarm. The robber cut a mooring rope and escaped. Port control informed the Master that they would not come to the tanker as the robber was not caught. 4. 23.01.2011 Safmarine Sanaga Conakry Outer Four robbers armed with knives boarded the 0320 LT Container Anchorage, ship at anchor. Duty A/B noticed the Anchored Panama Guinea robbers, informed bridge thru vhf radio and Boarded 17294 took shelter from the pirates. D/O raised 9412842 alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship’s stores and a drum of oil. Port control informed. 5. 27.01.2011 Ark Charly 04:11.6N – Six pirates armed with guns boarded an off 0820 LT Tug 006:58.3E, shore tug underway. They stole the vessel’s Steaming Singapore 3 NM of SW cash, properties, captain’s cash and personal Boarded 2310 Bonny Fairway belongings and escaped. No injuries to 9544669 Buoy, crew. Nigeria 6. 03.03.2011 Duzgit Venture Around 12.5 NM 14 armed pirates in two boats approached 0300 LT Chemical Tanker of f Cotonou, and boarded the tanker underway. They took Steaming Malta Benin control of the tanker and ordered the Master Hijacked 2166 to sail to Gabon. Master advised the pirates 9445368 that the bunkers were not enough and the pirates demanded to sail 60 NM off Gabon to wait for a lightering barge. Having failed to meet with the barge off Gabon, the pirates directed the Master to sail towards Warri, Nigeria to lighter the cargo. Having received several SATCOMS from the owner’s office and from another vessel for bunkering, the pirates panicked and directed the tanker towards Lagos. They contacted some local fast boats and abandoned their plans to steal the cargo. They stole ship’s properties, crew personal belongings and left the tanker upon reaching 3 NM off Badagri taking the Master and 2/E in two boats. Later, the Master and 2/E were allowed to return back to their tanker. Two crew received some injuries and some damages to bridge and crew cabins. 7. 13.04.2011 Alessandra 05:16N – Ten armed robbers boarded the tanker at 1239 LT Bottiglieri 002:05E, anchor. The tanker sent a SSAS alert. The Anchored Chemical Tanker Around 67 NM IMB Piracy Reporting Centre contacted the Boarded Italy SxW of Cotonou, authorities and requested assistance for the 25063 Benin crew and tanker. Further information 9239460 indicated that the robbers left the tanker on 14.04.2011 after stealing crew personal belongings and ship's properties. All crew are safe. 8. 06.05.2011 Endeavour 04:54.2N – Around seven robbers armed with knives in 0345 LT Diving Support 001:43.4W, three fishing boats came close to the vessel Anchored Vessel Takoradi at anchor. Two robbers managed to board

Boarded Vanuatu Anchorage, and steal ship’s properties during the watch 3665 Ghana change over. Port authority informed. All 7393810 crew are safe. 9. 08.05.2011 Freja Nordica 06:00N – Six pirates armed with guns boarded the 0230 LT Product Tanker 002:22E, Around tanker underway. Pirates opened fire Steaming Panama 20 NM South of towards bridge and accommodation. Pirates Boarded 31510 Cotonou, stole ship’s cash and crew personal 9426283 Benin belongings. Two crew members were manhandled and they suffered minor injuries. Pirates left in a waiting boat after 90 minutes. 10. 08.05.2011 Sea King 06:15.9N – Armed robbers boarded the tanker at anchor. 0300 LT Chemical Tanker 002:26.7E, They threatened and assaulted some crew Anchored Marshall Islands Cotonou members. Robbers stole ship’s cash, Boarded 8503 Anchorage, properties and crew personal belongings and 9326641 Benin escaped. One crew remains missing. 11. 12.05.2011 Highland 04:55.1N – Two robbers armed with machetes boarded 0135 LT Endurance 001:42.1W, the tug at anchor. They took hostage the Anchored Tug Takoradi Roads, duty crew and demanded ship’s stores. The Boarded United Kingdom Ghana duty crew took them to the paint locker, 3160 unlocked it and went inside and handed over 9249518 few tins of paint to the robbers. When the robbers took the stores to their canoe, the duty crew shut the paint locker door from inside and activated the fire detector alarm. The robbers tried to open the door but were unsuccessful and left the vessel. OOW noticed the fire alarm and alerted the crewmembers. All crew mustered and rescued the duty crew from the paint locker. 12. 15.05.2011 Eagle Miri Off Cotonou, Armed pirates boarded the tanker at anchor - Chemical Tanker Benin waiting for STS operations. They hijacked Anchored Panama the tanker to an unknown location. The Hijacked 30027 pirates stole ship’s properties, crew personal 9443865 belongings and some cargo and left the tanker on 16.05.2011. The tanker and crewmembers are safe. 13. 17.05.2011 Stadt Flensburg 05:52S – Four robbers in a boat boarded the ship at 2330 LT Container 013:05E, Boma anchor. They broke open a container on Anchored Antigua and Barbuda Anchorage, deck, stole part of the cargo and escaped. Boarded 9528 Democratic Authorities informed. 9235610 Republic of Congo 14. 23.05.2011 Aras 09:25.44N – Ten robbers armed with guns attacked, fired 0231 UTC General Cargo 013:44.44W, upon and boarded the ship at anchor. They Anchored Liberia Conakry threatened the crew members and stole Boarded 6036 Anchorage, ship’s cash, properties, crew’s cash and 9045613 Guinea personal belongings and escaped. No injuries to crew. Port authority informed. 15. 29.05.2011 Humboldt Bay 05:52S – While at anchor, OOW spotted two robbers 0345 LT Refrigerated Cargo 013:01E, on forecastle and alerted duty A/B and Anchored Liberia Democratic sounded the ship’s whistle resulting in the Boarded 9070 Republic of robbers escaping. Attempts to contact the 8907888 Congo local authorities were futile. Upon investigation it was discovered, the robbers had boarded the ship using a rope attached to a hook. Nothing was reported stolen. 16. 08.06.2011 Aristofanis 06:17N – Heavily armed pirates attacked and hijacked 1720 UTC Chemical Tanker 002:31E, Cotonou an anchored tanker and forced the crew to Anchored Liberia Anchorage, sail to an unknown location. The tanker was

Hijacked 8487 Benin made to discharge part of her cargo into 9351751 another lightering vessel. Before leaving the tanker, the pirates also stole ship’s properties. On being released the crew sailed the ship towards Cotonou port. 17. 12.06.2011 CSAV Lonquimay Suez Canal Robbers boarded and stole ship’s property 0030 UTC Container Anchorage, from an anchored ship. The incident was Anchored Liberia Egypt reported to the local authorities who Boarded 40807 managed to track down the robbers and 9362449 reclaim the stolen property.

18. 14.06.2011 New Ranger 05:52N – Pirates boarded and hijacked the tanker at - Chemical Tanker 002:36E, Cotonou anchor. They forced the Captain to sail the Anchored Malta Anchorage, tanker to an unknown location. The pirates Hijacked 8452 Benin stole ship’s properties and left the 9328326 tanker. The ship’s crew sailed the tanker to Cotonou port. 19. 18.06.2011 Fuji Bay 05:51.9S – A vigilant deck watchman onboard an 0210 LT Refrigerated Cargo 013:02.5E, anchored ship noticed a robber with a long Anchored Liberia Boma Anchorage, knife hiding on the forecastle deck. The Boarded 9070 Democratic robber jumped overboard when the deck 8920141 Republic of watchman illuminated the area with his Congo flashlight. Nothing reported stolen. 20. 23.06.2011 Fuji Bay 05:52.0S – Robbers boarded and stole ship stores from 0531 LT Refrigerated Cargo 013:24.7E, the ship on three occasions between 0500 Anchored Liberia Matadi LT and 0740 LT. Duty crew spotted the Boarded 9070 Anchorage, robbers and raised the alarm on each 8920141 Democratic occasion resulting in the robbers jumping Republic of overboard and escaping in a waiting boat. Congo No response received from port authority when called on VHF. 21. 24.06.2011 Paterna 06:09.5N – Twelve armed pirates boarded the tanker 0124 UTC Chemical Tanker 002:32.0E, drifting in preparation for STS operations Steaming Malta Off Cotonou, and hijacked her to an unknown location. Hijacked 11935 Benin They stole ship’s cash and crew valuables 9365477 and harassed the crew members. The pirates later left the tanker and escaped. 22. 24.06.2011 SP Atlanta 06:15.9N – About 10 robbers armed with guns and 0250 LT Tanker 002:33.4E, knives in a speed boat were seen Anchored Marshall Islands 8 NM of the approaching an anchored tanker with STS Boarded 5256 Fairway Buoy, fenders alongside. D/O raised alarm, 9498951 Cotonou activated the SSAS and called port control Anchorage, but received no response. Four robbers Benin boarded the tanker via the STS fenders, entered the bridge and took the Master to his cabin and stole ship cash and personal belongings. Later the D/O was taken to his cabin as well as all the other crew cabins and stole crew personal belongings. At this time the crew were threatened. Some crew were also beaten. After the robbers left the tanker at 0330 LT, port control was called again but there was still no answer. 23. 24.06.2011 Silvaplana 06:08.59N – Four robbers in a speed boat boarded the 0030 LT Tanker 002:28.26E, tanker. All crew went into citadel, but Anchored Greece Around 12 NM robbers managed to capture the 2nd Boarded 62216 Off Cotonou, engineer before he could enter the citadel. 9240172 Benin Seeing this, the Master presented himself to the robbers as well. The robbers took the Master and 2nd engineer and stole ship’s

and crew cash and personal belongings. During this time the Master and 2nd engineer were also hit by the robbers. Port control was contacted but received no response. At the time of the incident the tanker was undergoing STS operations and had to remove the razor wire to enable smooth operations. The robbers took advantage of this and gained access to the tanker. 24. 30.06.2011 Freja Hafnia 06:00N – Armed robbers in a speed boat boarded the 0205 UTC Product Tanker 002:29E, tanker during STS operations, stole ship’s Anchored Singapore Cotonou, and crew properties and escaped. Boarded 31433 Benin 9311036 25. 15.07.2011 Abram Schulte 29:49.3N – Unnoticed robbers boarded the tanker at - Product Tanker 032:31.3E, anchor, stole the forward life raft and Anchored Liberia Suez Anchorage, escaped. The theft was noticed at 0805 LT. Boarded 41503 Egypt Port control informed. 9280586 26. 16.07.2011 Aegean Star 06:08.8N – Armed robbers in a boat boarded and 0235 LT Product Tanker 002:30.8E, remained on board an anchored tanker for Anchored Liberia OPL Cotonou, 63 hours. During this time they manhandled Boarded 6972 Benin some crew resulting in minor injuries as 7922295 well as stole part of the ship’s cargo. Prior to departing the tanker they stole crew and ship’s property and damaged the navigation and radio equipment. 27. 22.07.2011 Sebring Express Conakry Port, Armed robbers boarded the ship during 0340 LT Vehicle Carrier Guinea cargo operations and held a duty crew at Berthed Philippines gun point and forced him to direct them to Boarded 43810 the ship’s stores. They hit the crew when he 9434321 resisted. The robbers forced their way into the forecastle store and stole ship’s stores before escaping. 28. 24.07.2011 RBD Anema E Core 05:59.36N – Armed pirates boarded the tanker engaged 0240 LT Product Tanker 002:24.11E, in STS operations via the other tanker. They Anchored Italy Around 20 NM took hostage 23 crewmembers and hijacked Hijacked 60185 South of the tanker to an unknown location. On 9439395 Cotonou, 28.07.2011 the pirates left the tanker. Benin Pirates stole crew cash, valuable and ship’s properties. 29. 31.07.2011 Name Withheld Cotonou, About 10 robbers armed with guns boarded 0250 LT Chemical Tanker Benin an anchored tanker engaged in STS Anchored Bahamas operations. The robbers fired towards the Boarded 29283 bridge and the crew retreated into the engine - room until the robbers left the tanker. Master informed the port authorities who sent two patrol boats for investigation. 30. 01.08.2011 Port Tejo Pointe Noire Five robbers in a high speed boat boarded 0115 LT General Cargo Roads, the ship at anchor. They stole ship's stores Anchored Panama The Congo and escaped upon seeing the alert duty crew. Boarded 4303 9001485 31. 01.08.2011 Hansa Ravensburg 04:03.7S – Two robbers armed with knives boarded the 0100 UTC Container 039:38.6E, ship moored to buoys. The onboard security Anchored Liberia Mombasa Port, men sighted the robbers on the forecastle Boarded 18327 Kenya deck and raised the alarm. Robbers managed 9435246 to escape with stolen ship's stores. Incident reported to the local authorities. All crew

safe. 32. 07.08.2011 Hansa Flensburg 04:45.9S – Ship's watchman on deck spotted four 0050 UTC Container 011:46.7E, armed robbers on the main deck of the ship Anchored Liberia Point Noire at anchor. He immediately informed the Boarded 18335 Anchorage, duty officer who raised alarm, alerted all 9155365 The Congo crew members and informed the port control. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a long wooden boat with stolen ship's stores. 33. 20.08.2011 Emocean 05:38N – Twelve pirates armed with guns boarded the 2325 UTC Chemical Tanker 002:39E, tanker involved in STS operations. The Anchored Gibraltar Off Cotonou, pirates took control of the ship and sailed to Hijacked 7446 Benin an unknown location. Owners unable to 9341380 contact the vessel. The vessel was released on 25.08.2011. 34. 22.08.2011 E. R. 04:45.0S – Robbers boarded the ship at anchor 0630 UTC Wilhelmshaven 011:45.7E, unnoticed by crew. They stole ship’s stores Anchored Container Pointe Noire Port, and escaped. Boarded Liberia The Congo 27322 9246310 35. 13.09.2011 Mattheos I Around 62 NM Armed pirates boarded and hijacked the 2352 UTC Product Tanker SW of Cotonou, tanker during STS operations and took her Anchored Cyprus Benin 23 crew members hostage. The pirates Hijacked 27207 sailed the tanker to an unknown location. 9281554 The vessel was released several days later. Owners refuse to comment further. 36. 13.09.2011 Northern Bell Around 62 NM Armed pirates boarded the tanker during 2352 UTC Product Tanker SW of Cotonou, STS operations. Master sent SSAS alert, Anchored Norway Benin crew locked in engine room and contacted Boarded 44324 CSO. Later pirates left the tanker. Crew 8701662 came out of the engine room and conducted a search for the pirates and found ship safe. The crew regained control of the tanker. 37. 29.09.2011 Thor Light 09:24N – 10-12 robbers armed with guns and knives 0505 UTC General Cargo 013:43W, boarded the ship at anchor. Crew members Anchored Isle of Man Conakry were assaulted and injured during the Boarded 3810 Anchorage, incident. The robbers stole ship's cash, crew 9046136 Guinea cash and crew personal belongings and escaped. Port authorities were contacted but received no response.

REST OF WORLD

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type 1. 14.03.2011 Anwaar Afriqya 35:11.8N – Heavily armed pirates boarded the tanker 1700 UTC Tanker 020:01.5E, underway by pretending to be military Steaming Libya Mediterranean forces. Some items on the ship were stolen. Boarded 22184 Sea No injuries to crew. 9275268 2. 20.08.2011 Fairchem Bogey 16:54N – Armed pirates attacked and boarded the 0108 UTC Chemical Tanker 054:03E, Salalah tanker at anchor. They took hostage 21 Anchored Marshall Island Anchorage, crewmembers and hijacked the tanker to Hijacked 15190 Oman Somalia. 9423750

ATTEMPTED ATTACKS

1 January – 30 September 2011

SOUTH EAST ASIA (MALACCA STRAITS)

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type NO ATTACKS REPORTED DURING THIS QUARTER

SOUTH EAST ASIA (EXCLUDING MALACCA STRAITS)

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type 1. 18.03.2011 Cape Med 01:05N – 103:35E, Four robbers in small boats attempted to 0300 LT Bulk Carrier Singapore Straits board the ship underway. The ship raised Steaming Panama alarm, crew mustered on bridge and shouted Attempted 93003 loudly, flashed Aldis lamp, increased speed, 9316828 took evasive measures and thwarted the boarding. The boats kept chasing for 30 minutes and finally moved away. 2. 25.03.2011 Chem Norma 02:03N – 104:51E, Pirates in a speed boat approached the tanker 1420 LT Chemical Tanker Off Tg. Sedili at a distance of less than four cables. Master Steaming Marshall Islands Besar, Malaysia raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and Attempted 11939 warned all ships in the vicinity via VHF Ch. 9486192 16. The pirates aborted the attempted attack after 25 minutes of chasing. 3. 05.04.2011 Torm Amalie 01:45.22N – Five robbers in a small boat approached and 0430 LT Chemical Tanker 101:22.17E, came alongside the tanker at berth. One of Berthed Singapore Indopalm the robbers attempted to climb onboard Attempted 30241 Terminal, Lubuk using the fire wire. Duty crew noticed the 9466025 Gaung, Dumai, robbers and informed other crewmembers. Indonesia The robbers aborted the attempted boarding upon seeing the crewmembers on deck. 4. 01.07.2011 Woodstar 01:16.6N – Pirates in four fast moving boats attempted 2341 LT Bulk Carrier 104:12.8E, to board the ship underway. Alarm raised, Steaming Marshall Islands Around 3.7 NM fire hoses activated, all deck lights switched Attempted 31144 South of Tg. on, anti-piracy crew directed searchlights 9347918 Ayam, towards the boats, evasive manoeuvres Malaysia carried out in the restricted TSS lane and VTIS Singapore informed. After several attempts, the boats aborted the attack and moved away.

FAR EAST

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ IMO Number 1. 12.03.2011 Asian Progress IV 03:00.5N – Eight armed pirates in a rigid rubber boat

0225 LT Tanker 105:22.3E, approached the tanker underway at high Steaming Bahamas 14.5 NM Off speed. Alert crew noticed the boat and Attempted 160292 Pulau Mangkai, informed D/O who raised alarm, activated 9316701 South China Sea SSAS and anti-piracy measures. Upon seeing the crew alertness, the pirates aborted the attempted attack. 2. 21.03.2011 Rena 01:35.10N – Eight pirates in a speed boat armed with 1755 UTC General Cargo 105:07.40E, long knives approached the ship underway. Steaming Malaysia Around 45 NM They attempted to board the ship using a Attempted 1238 NE of Horsburgh long bamboo pole attached with a hook. 8718691 Lighthouse, Duty A/B noticed the pirates and informed South China Sea Master who raised the alarm. SSAS activated and crew mustered. One of the pirates tried to board the ship but was unsuccessful because of the presence of the bosun who was holding an iron bar. The pirates aborted the attempted attack upon seeing the crew alertness. 3. 25.03.2011 Chem Norma 03:11.3N – Pirates in two speed boats approached the 2040 LT Chemical Tanker 105:23.1E, Off tanker at a distance of three to four cables Steaming Marshall Islands Pulau Mangkai, from the stbdside and aft quarter. Master Attempted 11939 South China Sea raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and 9486192 warned ships in the vicinity. Crew mustered and switch on all deck lights. The boats continued to chase the tanker. The Master fired a rocket flare towards the boats resulting in the pirates aborting the attack.

INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ IMO Number NO ATTACKS REPORTED DURING THIS QUARTER

AMERICAS

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type 1. 15.07.2011 Cap Palmerston 10:18.9N – Three pirates in a small boat attempted to 2230 LT Container 075:35.3W, board the ship underway via the rigged pilot Steaming Liberia Cartagena Pilot ladder. Alert duty O/S noticed the pirates Attempted 22914 Station, and notified the bridge via VHF. Master 9344643 Colombia increased speed and crew pulled manually the pilot ladder up. The pirates chased the ship for a few minutes and later aborted the attack. 2. 04.08.2011 Atlantic Pisces 10:19.3N – Six robbers in a wooden speed boat 0750 UTC Chemical Tanker 075:31.7W, attempted to board the tanker via her anchor Anchored Hong Kong Mamonal Inner chain. Alert duty A/B noticed the robbers, Attempted 29266 Anchorage, raised the alarm and flashed lights on them. 9392781 Colombia Upon seeing crew alertness the robbers aborted the attempt and escaped. Incident was reported to the Mamonal port control

who informed the coast guard. 3. 26.08.2011 Maria L 10:10.52N – Two skiffs with 11-12 robbers approached 0600 UTC Bulk Carrier 064:46.05W, the ship at anchor. Crew alerted armed Anchored Greece Jose Port security guards onboard who opened fire Attempted 30422 Anchorage, resulting in the robbers moving away. 9261786 Venezuela

AFRICA (SOMALIA)

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type 1. 01.01.2011 Tiba Folk 03:56N – 059:33E, Armed pirates in two skiffs chased and fired 0754 UTC Tug Around 672 NM upon the tug underway. Due to evasive Steaming UAE East of Hobyo, manoeuvres and effective anti piracy Fired upon 1338 Somalia measures the hijack was evaded. Suspected 7403017 pirates mother ship sighted nearby. 2. 01.01.2011 Tiba Folk 02:41N – 059:17E, Armed pirates chased the tug underway. 1950 UTC Tug Off Somalia The tug released the barge it was towing so Steaming UAE as to increase speed and manoeuvrability. Attempted 1338 Security team onboard fired flares. The 7403017 skiffs later aborted the attack and rejoined a previously hijacked vessel. 3. 01.01.2011 Ratna Shalini 14:53.0N – Pirates armed with guns chased and fired 2123 UTC Tanker 063:45.9E (About upon the tanker underway. The master Steaming India 575 NM East of increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres Fired upon 57144 Socotra Island, and managed to evade the attempted 9439670 Yemen), boarding. Off Somalia 4. 02.01.2011 Tien Hau 15:29.0N – Two skiffs chased the ship underway. 1055 UTC General Cargo 059:23.6E (320 Master raised alarm, increased speed, took Steaming Hong Kong NM SE of Salalah, evasive manoeuvres and crew threw empty Attempted 11478 Oman) Off drums to deter the skiffs. Finally, the skiffs 9143312 Somalia stopped chasing the ship. 5. 03.01.2011 Maersk Pelican 19:35N – 065:13E Two skiffs chased the tanker underway and 1503 UTC Product Tanker (Around 430 NM opened fire with automatic weapons. The Steaming Singapore West of Mumbai, tanker enforced anti piracy measures and Fired upon 61724 India), succeeded in evading the boarding. 9319686 Off Somalia 6. 06.01.2011 Achilleas 21:04N – 063:21E Five armed pirates in a skiff fired upon the 0815 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 220 NM ship underway and attempted to board her. Steaming Panama ESE of Ras Al The master increased speed, took evasive Fired upon 22953 Hadd, Oman), manoeuvres and managed to evade the 8308070 Off Somalia attempted boarding. 7. 06.01.2011 BW Austria 21:10.4N – Five armed pirates in a skiff fired upon the 0700 UTC LPG Tanker 063:17.4E (Around tanker underway. An RPG fired by the Steaming Norway 205 nm ESE pirates made a hole in the accommodation Fired upon 48502 of Ras Al Hadd, block. The master increased speed, took 9370537 Oman), evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade Off Somalia the attempted boarding. All crew safe. 8. 07.01.2011 BW Bauhinia 21:08N – 062:45E Heavily armed pirates in two skiffs fired 1629 UTC Tanker (Around 180 NM upon the tanker underway and attempted to Steaming Hong Kong ESE of Ras Al board her. The master increased speed, took Fired upon 158569 Hadd, Oman), evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade 9315070 Off Somalia the attempted boarding. 9. 08.01.2011 Hong Ocean 15:48.0N – Pirates in four skiffs chased the ship 0220 UTC Bulk Carrier 055:39.5E (Around underway. Master enforced evasive

Steaming Marshall Islands 115 NM SE of manoeuvres and increased speed. Pirate Attempted 54057 Salalah, Oman), skiffs chased the ship for two hours before 8902773 Off Somalia aborting.

10. 11.01.2011 Alpine Persefone 14:00.7N – Seven pirates armed with rifles chased and 1315 UTC Tanker 067:24.3E (Around attempted to board the tanker underway. Steaming Liberia 380 NM Off Master increased speed and carried out Attempted 41696 Mormugao, India), evasive manoeuvres. After chasing for 9379961 Off Somalia about 30 minutes, the pirates aborted the attempt. The tanker and crew are safe. 11. 11.01.2011 Barbarosa 16:45N – 059:44E Five pirates armed with rifles and RPG in a 1100 UTC Tanker (Around 300 NM skiff chased and fired upon the tanker Steaming Libya East of Oman), underway with intent to hijack. They Fired upon 84735 Off Somalia attempted to board the tanker several times 9415399 using ladder and finally aborted the attempted boarding due to the barbed wire, ballast overflow and the evasive manoeuvres made by the tanker. 12. 13.01.2011 New Fortuner 13:50.0N – Four pirates armed with guns and RPG in a 0914 UTC Tanker 056:45.0E (Around skiff chased and fired upon at the tanker. Steaming Liberia 150 NM NE of The tanker took evasive manoeuvres and Fired upon 78958 Socotra Island, enforced preventive anti piracy measures 8907333 Yemen), and evaded the boarding. Off Somalia 13. 16.01.2011 Seacrest 12:30N – 061:05E Six pirates chased and fired RPG at the 1450 UTC Tanker (Around 385 NM tanker underway. Tanker made evasive Steaming Marshall Islands East of Socotra manoeuvres and enforced preventive anti Fired upon 79718 Island, Yemen), piracy measures and evaded the hijack. 9000522 Off Somalia 14. 17.01.2011 Courier 17:02N – 061:33E Five pirates in a white hulled skiff chased 1330 UTC Container (Around 420 NM and fired upon the ship underway. Master Steaming Antigua and Barbuda East of Salalah, increased speed and carried out evasive Fired upon 14969 Oman), manoeuvres. The pirates aborted the chase 9101481 Off Somalia after about one hour. 15. 18.01.2011 Lucky Viship 19:24.8N – Pirates in three skiffs chased and fired upon 1030 UTC Bulk Carrier 058:54.2E (Around the ship underway and attempted to board Steaming Mongolia 60 NM East of her. Effective anti piracy measures resulted Fired upon 34190 Oman), in the ship evading hijack. 7916325 Off Somalia 16. 19.01.2011 Hoegh Oslo 13:28N – 065:06E Three skiffs with four pirates in each skiff 0453 UTC Vehicle Carrier (Around 620 NM armed with guns and RPG chased and fired Steaming Norway East of Socotra upon the ship underway with intent to Fired upon 51964 Island, Yemen), hijack. Ship increased speed and took 9382396 Off Somalia evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the hijack. 17. 19.01.2011 Torm Kristina 20:16N – 064:29E Pirates in a skiff armed with automatic 2155 UTC Product Tanker (Around 320 NM weapons chased, fired upon and attempted Steaming Denmark East of Oman), to board the tanker. The tanker increased Fired upon 57080 Off Somalia speed and made evasive manoeuvres 9169512 resulting in the pirates aborting the attempt. One crew injured. 18. 20.01.2011 Ariana 14:56N – 059:14E Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon the 1023 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 300 NM ship. Master increased speed and carried out Steaming Greece NE of Socotra evasive manoeuvres. Pirates abandoned the Fired upon 40054 Island, Yemen) Off attempt after chasing more than one 9316048 Somalia hour. No injuries to crew. 19. 21.01.2011 Zhen Hua 26 12:37N – 065:00E Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired 1055 UTC Heavy Load Carrier (Around 620 NM upon the ship underway with intent to Steaming Hong Kong East of Socotra hijack. Ship increased speed and took

Fired upon 38255 Island, Yemen), evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade 8700254 Off Somalia the hijack. 20. 26.01.2011 Andinet 11:14N – 062:50E Pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon 0630 UTC General Cargo (Around 490 NM the ship underway. Master took evasive Steaming Ethiopia East of Socotra manoeuvres. The onboard security team and Fired upon 11731 Island, Yemen), the pirates exchanged fire for around 15 8318544 Off Somalia minutes before the pirates aborted the attack. 21. 28.01.2011 CMA CGM Verdi 09:25N – 073:02E Pirates in two speed boats approached the 0510 UTC Container (Around 65 NM ship underway at a speed of approximately Steaming Bahamas North of Minicoy 20 knots. Master raised alarm, SSAS Attempted 65247 Island, India), activated, transmitted mayday and increased 9280653 Off Somalia speed. The Indian coast guard responded to the mayday and sent an aircraft. The speed boats chased the ship for around 20 minutes and closed to a distance of 1 nm astern of her and then aborted the chase due to the ship’s superior speed. The Indian coast guard continued to give information on the pirate group for the next 30 minutes. A previously hijacked fishing vessel acting as a mother vessel was spotted in the vicinity. 22. 30.01.2011 Maysora 04:20N – 066:20E Eight pirates in a skiff armed with machine 1640 UTC Livestock Carrier (Around 375 NM guns and RPG launched from a mother Steaming Bahamas West of Male vessel, chased and fired upon the ship Fired upon 33400 Island), underway with intent to hijack. Master 8310542 Off Somalia raised alarm, increased speed and crew directed searchlights towards the skiff. Pirates managed to get alongside the ship. Due to evasive manoeuvring, the pirates were unsuccessful in boarding the ship. Pirates aborted the attempt and rejoined the mother vessel. The stbd lifeboat was damaged due to the RPG fire. 23. 01.02.2011 Kara Sea 11:13N – 056:16E Pirates in a dhow and a skiff were spotted 0735 LT Tanker (Around 123 NM by the tanker underway. Master raised Steaming Singapore SE of Socotra alarm, increased speed and fired warning Attempted 59180 Island, Yemen), flares. The skiff chased the tanker with a 9402328 Off Somalia speed of 19 knots. At a distance of 0.7nm the onboard security team fired warning shots. The skiff aborted the chase and rejoined the mother vessel which was doing around nine knots. 24. 01.02.2011 Jia Ning Shan 06:44N – 069:24E Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs 1157 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 230 NM chased and fired upon the ship underway Steaming China SW of Minicoy with intent to hijack. Master raised alarm, Fired upon 33511 Island, India), sent distress message, increased speed and 9292553 Off Somalia took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates kept on firing and chased the ship and finally aborted the attempted boarding. No injuries to crew. 25. 02.02.2011 Duqm 20:16N – 063:36E About eight pirates in two skiffs armed with 0830 UTC Tanker (Around 225 NM RPG and automatic weapons chased and Steaming Panama ESE of Ras al fired upon the tanker underway. The tanker Fired upon 160160 Hadd, Oman), raised alarm, increased speed and contacted 9410387 Off Somalia warship for assistance. The two skiffs kept firing with automatic weapons. Warship arrived at location and the skiffs stopped chasing and moved away. A helicopter from the warship arrived at location and circled

the tanker. The helicopter contacted the pirates by VHF radio and ordered them to surrender their weapons. Pirates replied that they would kill the Iraqi and Pakistani hostages held onboard the mother ship if the warships attacked the skiffs. 26. 05.02.2011 Chios 10:00.1N – Pirates in a skiff armed with automatic 0930 UTC Tanker 070:59.4E (Around weapons chased and fired upon the tanker. Steaming Greece 155 NM NW of The tanker increased speed, made evasive Fired upon 157213 Minicoy Island, manoeuvres, contacted the authorities for 9043029 India), help and fired rocket parachute flares. The Off Somalia pirates fired at the accommodation block and were able to come alongside the tanker. The pirates continued to chase and attempted to board the tanker for nearly 90 minutes after which they aborted the attempt. 27. 08.02.2011 Delphinus Leader 13:06N – 064:09E Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired 0918 UTC Vehicle Carrier (Around 560 NM upon the ship underway with intent to Steaming Panama East of Socotra hijack. Ship increased speed and took Fired upon 57391 Island, Yemen), evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade 9174282 Off Somalia the hijack. The skiff was noticed moving towards a mother vessel. 28. 16.02.2011 NS Century 20:53.2N – Three skiffs were noticed at a distance of 1300 LT Tanker 069:39.1E (Around 6.3 nm ahead of the tanker underway. A Steaming Liberia 40 NM South of suspected mother vessel without AIS signal Attempted 57248 Porbandar, India), was also noticed via radar around 17 nm 9306782 Off Somalia ahead. The skiffs increased speed and headed towards the tanker. One of the skiffs increased its speed to around 20 knots. There were 6-8 persons in each skiff. Master commenced evasive manoeuvres and alerted all crewmembers. The skiffs closed to around three cables and the armed security team onboard fired warning shots. Small arms sighted but no ladders were observed in the skiffs. The skiffs stopped and were seen moving towards the mother vessel. 29. 19.02.2011 Delmas Keta 11:33S – 050:45E Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired 0728 UTC Container (Around 90 NM upon the ship underway. Ship increased Steaming Cyprus off Northern speed, carried out evasive manoeuvres and Fired upon 26061 Madagascar), evaded the hijack attempt. 9225782 Off Somalia 30. 25.02.2011 MSC Kalina 14:46N – 058:39E The ship noticed a mother vessel at a 0530 UTC Container (Around 290 NM distance of 4.5nm. At around 3nm distance Steaming Panama SE of Salalah, the mother vessel was seen to launch a Fired upon 151559 Oman), white coloured attack skiff. The skiff 9399026 Off Somalia approached the ship at approximately 24.7 knots. Master alerted the crew and increased speed. The skiff with six pirates on board chased the ship and fired RPG rounds, which luckily missed. Due to the excessive waves created by the ship’s speed the skiff aborted the attempt after 15 minutes. 31. 25.02.2011 Great Legend 14:42N – 058:46E One mother vessel and one skiff with five 0810 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 295 NM pirates onboard chased and fired upon the Steaming Hong Kong SE of Salalah, ship underway. The ship increased speed, Fired upon 30046 Oman), enforced anti piracy measures and evaded 9324667 Off Somalia the hijack.

32. 25.02.2011 Bani Yas 11:34N – 061:34E One mother vessel and one skiff with five 0842 UTC Tanker (Around 410 NM pirates onboard chased and fired RPG and Steaming Liberia East of Socotra small arms on the tanker underway. Master Fired upon 42538 Island, Yemen), enforced anti piracy measures and escaped 9487249 Off Somalia the attack. 33. 25.02.2011 Genco Augustus 15:20N – 058:24E The ship noticed a mother vessel at a 1144 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 270 NM distance of 8 nm and two skiffs at a distance Steaming Hong Kong SE of Salalah, of 2 nm. The skiffs approached the ship at Attempted 90106 Oman), approximately 21 knots. Master alerted the 9361249 Off Somalia crew, instructed them to proceed to the citadel and took all preventive measures. The first skiff with four pirates and ladders onboard chased the ship however due to evasive manoeuvres, the skiffs aborted the attempt. 34. 25.02.2011 MSC Camille 14:59.2N – A container ship noticed an orange and blue 1255 UTC Container 058:50.1E (Around coloured fishing vessel doing 10 knots at a Steaming Panama 295 NM SE of distance of 3 nm The fishing vessel was Attempted 153092 Salalah, Oman), seen to launch a white skiff which 9404651 Off Somalia approached the ship at around 24 knots. Master increased speed to 25 knots and altered course. The skiff chased the ship for 15 minutes and then aborted the attack. 35. 27.02.2011 Kiran Asya 20:29N – 060:08E Seven pirates in a skiff chased and fired 0530 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 120 NM upon the ship underway. Master enforced Steaming Turkey SxE of Ras al anti-piracy system and managed to evade Fired upon 39327 Hadd, Oman), the boarding. 9040895 Off Somalia 36. 28.02.2011 Alfa Karadeniz 16:44N – 055:37E A tanker underway noticed a suspected 1630 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 90 NM mother vessel doing around eight knots at a Steaming Turkey ExS of Salalah, distance of 17 nm. Later a skiff was seen to Attempted 4320 Oman), approach the tanker from the direction of 8422008 Off Somalia the mother vessel. The skiff closed to around 3-5 metres and attempted to get alongside the tanker. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres, transmitted distress message, crew took shelter in the engine room and switched off all lights. Later, the skiff aborted the attempt. A navy aircraft came to the location and investigated. 37. 01.03.2011 NA 02:24S – 046:07E, Four pirates in a blue and white skiff chased 1100 UTC Fishing Vessel Around 265 NM the fishing vessel underway with intent to Steaming Spain SxE of Mogadishu, board. When the skiffs were at a distance of Attempted - Somalia 1 nm the vessel protection detachment fired - warning shots. The skiffs closed to a distance of 0.8 nm before aborting and moving away. Weapons were sighted in the skiff. 38. 03.03.2011 D&K 1 17:31.2N – A black and white hulled dhow along with a 0615 UTC Product Tanker 057:31.9E (Around grey coloured skiff with four armed pirates Steaming UAE 205 NM ExN of chased the tanker underway. The tanker Attempted 28434 Salalah, Oman), made evasive manoeuvres, increased speed 9164677 Off Somalia and sent SSAS alert. The skiff later aborted the attempt. 39. 03.03.2011 Voge Dignity 11:58N – 058:55E The tanker sighted a mother ship at a 0900 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 260 NM distance of 12 nm. The mother ship was Steaming Liberia East of Socotra seen launching a skiff which then Fired upon 24066 Island, Yemen), approached the tanker at 23 knots. The 9420851 Off Somalia armed security team on board the tanker

waited until the skiff was around 1 nm off before firing warning shots. The skiff returned fire and kept approaching the tanker. At a distance of 0.3 nm the skiff aborted the attempt and moved away from the tanker. 40. 03.03.2011 Front Pride 09:59.5N – Two skiffs chased and fired upon the tanker 1050 UTC Tanker 062:26.0E (Around underway. Master enforced anti-piracy Steaming Marshall Islands 500 NM ESE of measures and managed to evade the Fired upon 79978 Socotra Island, boarding. 9018464 Yemen), Off Somalia 41. 04.03.2011 Aegea 18:35N – 063:47E Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired 0922 UTC Product Tanker (Around 320 NM upon at the tanker. All crew apart from Steaming Greece SE of Ras al Hadd, bridge team and unarmed security team Fired upon 61303 Oman), retreated into the citadel. An unexploded 9379612 Off Somalia RPG round was noticed on the deck of the tanker. Effective anti piracy measures resulted in tanker evading the boarding. All crew safe. 42. 04.03.2011 CMA CGM Musset 11:03N – 064:42E Armed pirates in two skiffs chased and fired 1030 UTC Container (Around 520 NM upon at the ship. Master enforced anti- Steaming Malta WNW of Minicoy piracy system and managed to evade the Fired upon 72884 Island, India), boarding. All crew safe. 9406611 Off Somalia 43. 04.03.2011 Argent Gerbera 17:34N – 060:37E Pirates in two skiffs chased and attempted 2029 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 380 NM to board the tanker underway. Master Steaming Marshall Islands East of Salalah, enforced anti-piracy measures and moved Attempted 20275 Oman), away. All crewmembers and the tanker are 9424596 Off Somalia safe. 44. 04.03.2011 E.R. Elsfleth 04:47.7S – Five pirates in a skiff doing 20 knots chased 0727 UTC Container 048:43.3E (Around the ship underway. Master raised the alarm, Steaming Liberia 420 NM West of activated fire hoses; altered course and crew Attempted 27322 Seychelles were on standby to proceed to citadel. After 9246346 Islands), one and a half hours of chasing, the skiff’s Off Somalia outboard motor stopped and the skiff rapidly lost speed. The ship managed to escape from the attempted attack. 45. 04.03.2011 Ince Pacific 20:38.2N – Pirates in three skiffs doing 20 knots chased 1045 UTC Bulk Carrier 059:12.1E (Around the ship underway. Master raised alarm, Steaming Turkey 115 NM South of increased speed, altered course and Attempted 25938 Ras al Hadd, contacted navies for assistance. A NATO 9229001 Oman), warship responded and the pirates aborted Off Somalia the attempted attack and moved towards the Oman coast. A suspected mother vessel was in the vicinity. 46. 05.03.2011 Chariot 12:01.8N – Armed pirates in two skiffs chased the ship 1347 UTC General Cargo 066:14.3E (Around underway. Master enforced anti-piracy Steaming St. Vincent and 450 NM NW of system and managed to evade the boarding. Attempted Grenadines Minicoy Island, All crew safe. 845 India), 8302882 Off Somalia 47. 06.03.2011 KMC Rhino 07:24.4N – A wooden fishing vessel launched a skiff 0540 UTC Tug 051:50.2E, which headed towards the tug underway. Steaming Comoros Around 500 NM Four pirates armed with guns in the skiff Fired upon 391 NE of Mogadishu, were noticed and the Master raised the 7400948 Somalia alarm. The skiff came at about one NM and fired upon the tug with intent to hijack. Armed security team onboard retaliated and the pirates aborted the attempted attack and

moved back to their mother vessel. 48. 08.03.2011 Maersk Alabama 07:33S – 048:49E Four pirates in a skiff doing 25 knots with 1345 UTC Container (Around 390 NM hook and ladder approached the ship Steaming USA SW of Comoros), underway. Master raised alarm, altered Attempted 14120 Off Somalia course, SSAS activated and the armed 9164263 security team onboard fired warning shots when the skiff came at a distance of 0.5 nm. The skiff continued its approach towards the ship and later aborted and moved away. 49. 10.03.2011 RT Leader 13:39N – 065:20E Two skiffs with 4-5 pirates in each skiff 0510 UTC Tug (Around 550 NM chased the tug underway with intend to Steaming Malta NW of Minicoy board. The tug increased speed and Attempted 462 Island, India), enforced anti piracy measures. When the 9489962 Off Somalia skiffs were about three cables from the tug the onboard security team fired warning shots, resulting in the skiff aborting the attempt and moving towards a suspected green and white hulled mother vessel in the vicinity. 50. 10.03.2011 RT Champion 13:39N – 065:20E Two skiffs with 4-5 pirates in each skiff 0510 UTC Tug (Around 550 NM chased the tug underway with intend to Steaming Malta NW of Minicoy board. The tug increased speed and Attempted 462 Island, India), enforced anti piracy measures. When the 9489950 Off Somalia skiffs were about 3 cables from the tug the onboard security team fired warning shots, resulting in the skiff aborting the attempt and moving towards a suspected green and white hulled mother vessel in the vicinity. 51. 11.03.2011 Vancouver Bridge 10:55N – 066:33E Pirates armed with RPG and guns in two 0454 UTC Container (Around 413 NM skiffs chased and fired upon the ship Steaming Panama NW of Minicoy underway with intent to hijack. Master Fired upon 54519 Island, India), raised alarm, increased speed and took 9292230 Off Somalia evasive manoeuvres. The skiffs came alongside and attempted to hook ladders but unable to do so due to the evasive manoeuvres and aborted the attempted attack. The skiffs moved to their mother vessel in the vicinity which was described as a black hulled, white shipside tugboat. 52. 12.03.2011 Sagittarius Leader 12:24N – 066:42E Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs 0325 UTC Vehicle Carrier (Around 446 NM launched from a black hull and white Steaming Panama NW of Minicoy superstructure mother vessel, chased and Fired upon 61804 Island, India), fired upon the ship underway with intent to 9283887 Off Somalia hijack. Master raised alarm, contacted authorities, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates attempted to get alongside the ship. Due to evasive manoeuvres the pirates aborted the attempt. 53. 15.03.2011 Achilleas 11:56N – 058:03E A mother vessel approached the ship 0645 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 215 NM underway at 8.5 nm and launched a skiff. Steaming Panama East of Socotra The skiff approached the ship at around 23 Attempted 22953 Island, Yemen), knots. Five pirates armed with guns were 8308070 Off Somalia noticed when the skiff came at a distance of 0.8 nm. Master raised alarm, sounded ship’s horn, took evasive manoeuvres and the armed security team onboard fired warning shots. The pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved towards their mother vessel waiting at 5 nm. 54. 17.03.2011 Emperor 16:15N – 060:26E A mother vessel approached the ship

0600 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 360 NM underway and launched a skiff with three Steaming Liberia East of Salalah, armed pirates. The skiff chased the ship. As Attempted 22064 Oman), it came to a distance of 800 meters, the 8315009 Off Somalia Master fired rocket flares; all crew mustered at citadel and armed guards deployed. The pirates kept on chasing the ship and the armed guards fired warning shots when the skiff closed to a distance of 600 meters and the pirates aborted the attempted attack. 55. 19.03.2011 E.R. Copenhagen 03:54.0S – Chief Officer spotted one mother vessel and 1422 UTC Container 042:55.5E (Around two skiffs at a distance of 6 nm from the Steaming Germany 190 NM NE of ship. Alarm raised, speed increased and Attempted 25630 Pemba Island, crew standby to enter safe room. When the 9194878 Tanzania), skiffs closed to 2.5 nm Master ordered crew Off Somalia into the safe room and activated SSAS. The skiffs continued to chase the ship at a speed of around 20.4 knots. The Master took evasive manoeuvres and headed the ship into the swell. The skiffs finally aborted the attempted attack. 56. 21.03.2011 Al-Nouf 03:47N – 053:33E, The tanker underway was chased by one 0846 UTC Tanker Around 495 NM mother vessel and two skiffs with four Steaming Liberia NE of Mogadishu, pirates in one skiff and 10 pirates in the Fired upon 54916 Somalia other skiff. The pirates fired upon the tanker 9422990 with RPG and guns and attempted to board. The tanker increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and activated SSAS. Master, two crew and the unarmed security team remained on the bridge while all the other crewmembers retreated into the citadel. The tanker managed to evade the boarding. Due to the continuous firing, two crew sustained injuries where one crew was very serious. The tanker sustained damages as well. 57. 23.03.2011 MSC Eva 09:00.06N – Heavily armed pirates in two skiffs and a 1015 UTC Container 066:27.45E mother vessel chased and fired upon the Steaming Panama (Around 390 NM ship underway. Master raised alarm, Fired upon 151559 West of Minicoy sounded ship's whistle, increased speed and 9401130 Island, India), took evasive manoeuvres and managed to Off Somalia outrun the skiffs. No injuries to crew. The ship sustained several bullet holes on superstructures. 58. 24.03.2011 Front Alfa 22:58N – 063:44E About eight pirates armed with RPG and 0143 UTC Tanker (Around 225 NM AK-47 rifles in a white skiff chased the Steaming Marshall Islands East of Ras al tanker. Master increased speed, all crew Attempted 79918 Hadd, Oman), mustered in citadel, sent distress message 8914752 Off Somalia and security team onboard fired warning shots. The pirates continued to chase the tanker and when warning shots fired again the pirates aborted and moved away. 59. 25.03.2011 Avocet 11:39N – 065:06E Seven pirates armed with guns in two skiffs 1144 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 490 NM launched from a mother vessel, chased and Steaming Marshall Islands WNW of Minicoy fired upon the ship underway with intent to Fired upon 31135 Island, India), hijack. Master raised alarm, contacted 9347944 Off Somalia authorities, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. As the skiffs came closed to 50 metres, armed security team onboard fired warning shots. The pirates aborted the attempted attack. The mother vessel was observed 4 nm away.

60. 26.03.2011 Prosper 11:08S – 042:58E Three to four speed boats with 4-6 pirates in 0745 UTC Container (Around 24 NM each boat chased the ship underway. Master Steaming Marshall Islands NW of Grand raised alarm, increased speed and took Attempted 16281 Comoro Island), evasive manoeuvres. The pirates 9152923 Off Somalia approached the ship from various directions and closed in to 0.8 nm. Due to the effective evasive manoeuvres the pirates aborted the attempt after around 1 hour and 40 minutes. 61. 27.03.2011 NS Asia 15:55.3N – A mother vessel was seen launching a skiff 1245 UTC Tanker 055:51.7E (About which approached the tanker at high speed. Steaming Liberia 122 NM SE of Alarm sounded, crew mustered in citadel, Attempted 62372 Salalah, Oman), SSAS activated, speed increased and 9413561 Off Somalia coalition forces contacted. Onboard security team fired warning shots when the skiff was about three cables from the tanker. Pirates aborted the attack. 62. 03.04.2011 Eleni G 05:35S – 040:20E Pirates in two skiffs armed with RPG and 0205 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 30 NM guns chased and fired upon the ship Steaming Malta SE of Pemba underway with intent to hijack. Master Fired upon 18836 Island, Tanzania), raised alarm, increased speed and 8412508 Off Somalia commenced evasive manoeuvres resulting in the skiffs moving away. Later, the skiffs resumed the chase but aborted after a while. 63. 05.04.2011 Pacific Opal 16:00.6N – Two large white hulled skiffs were noticed 0628 UTC Tanker 059:52.1E (Around approaching the tanker underway at a Steaming Singapore 375 NM of Socotra distance of 2.5 nm. Master raised alarm and Fired upon 28277 Island, Yemen), all crew except for the duty crew mustered 9047386 Off Somalia in the safe room. The security team onboard fired rocket flares as a warning. The skiffs ignored this and continued to approach the tanker at high speed and at a distance of 600 meters the security team fired warning shots. One skiff stopped while the other continued its approach. The security team reported that this skiff fired upon the tanker as it approached. The security team returned fire resulting in the skiff aborting the attempted attack. 64. 23.04.2011 A Ladybug 02:51S – 048:40E, Duty crew onboard the ship underway 1200 UTC Vehicle Carrier Around 355 NM noticed a mother vessel at a distance of 7 Steaming Panama SE of Mogadishu, nm from the ship. Master raised alarm and Attempted 72408 Somalia ordered all crew to muster in the citadel 9441867 except the duty crew. Two fast moving boats were sighted at 1.2 nm heading towards the ship. Four armed security team took their position at aft and the C/O maintained the bridge communication. As the fastest boat, doing 25 knots, closed in to 300 metres three armed pirates were seen. On the orders of the Master the armed security team onboard fired warning shots when the boats coming close in to around 200 metres. The pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved to their mother vessel. The ship continued her passage. 65. 24.04.2011 Port Union 04:09.8S – Pirates in two skiffs armed with guns 0300 UTC Chemical Tanker 047:43.0E, Around chased the tanker underway. Master raised Steaming Marshall Islands 395 NM ESE of alarm and all crew mustered in the citadel Fired upon 29998 Mogadishu, except three duty crew at bridge. The 9246451 Somalia security team onboard fired warning shots

when the skiffs closed in to about 0.5 nm. The pirates fired back at the tanker and aborted the attempted attack. 66. 24.04.2011 Vienna Express 12:13N – 060:24E Armed pirates in a skiff chased the ship 0600 UTC Container (Around 345 NM underway. Master increased speed, altered Steaming Germany East of Socotra course and the armed security team Attempted 93750 Island, Yemen), enforced anti piracy measures. Skiff 9450416 Off Somalia aborted the attack. 67. 24.04.2011 Atlantia 06:56S – 045:43E Seven pirates in skiffs chased and fired 1440 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 360 NM upon the tanker underway. The pirates came Steaming Panama East of Zanzibar alongside the tanker and tried to attach their Fired upon 21187 Island, Tanzania), boarding ladder but failed due to evasive 8221703 Off Somalia manoeuvres. The attack lasted 3hours 20minutes before the pirates aborted. Crew safe but the tanker sustained some damages due to the firing. 68. 27.04.2011 Northern Explorer 10:44S – 041:25E Pirates in two skiffs approached the vessel 1055 UTC Seismographic (Around 115 NM underway towing. Vessel raised alarm and Steaming Research Northwest of the Mozambique military onboard the Attempted Panama Comoros Islands), vessel went to standby. The guard vessels 3072 Off Somalia approached the skiffs to intercept and the 8606460 skiffs moved away. A mother ship was in the vicinity. No casualties to crew and no damage to ship. 69. 04.05.2011 Ital Glamour 13:50N – 065:54E A wooden mother ship was seen launching 0413 UTC Container (Around 530 NM a skiff. Four pirates armed with RPG and Steaming Italy NW of Minicoy automatic weapons approached the ship at Fired upon 46388 Island, India), around 25 knots. The pirates tried to circle 8511770 Off Somalia the ship and tried to damage the barbed wire using some kind of tool. The ship increased speed and all non essential crew retreated into the engine room. The ship made evasive manoeuvres and contacted authorities and company CSO. The pirates fired RPG and automatic weapons at the ship. After 30 minutes the pirates aborted the attempt and moved away. Crew safe. Ship sustained some damages due to the firing. 70. 05.05.2011 King Grace 14:43N – 056:13E, Four armed pirates in a skiff approached the 1153 UTC General Cargo (Around 190 NM ship underway. As the pirates closed to 0.3 Steaming St. Vincent and Southeast of nm they fired at the ship. The ship took Fired upon Grenadines Salalah, Oman), evasive manoeuvres and contacted the 23275 Off Somalia coalition naval forces. Onboard armed 8325585 security team return fire with warning shots at pirates. The pirates aborted the attempt. Crew and ship safe. 71. 06.05.2011 D&K 1 16:14N – 055:47E, Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired 1423 UTC Product Tanker (Around 115 NM upon the tanker underway. Master took Steaming UAE ESE of Salalah, evasive manoeuvres and contacted the Fired upon 28434 Oman), coalition naval forces. The navies in the 9164677 Off Somalia area responded to the distress call and the pirates aborted the attack. The tanker and crew are safe. 72. 08.05.2011 Rabee 12:09.0N – Two skiffs with five pirates in each armed 0800 UTC Bulk Carrier 059:20.3E (Around with RPG and automatic weapons chased Steaming Malta 280 NM East of and fired upon the ship underway. Ship sent Fired upon 18061 Socotra Island, distress message, raised alarm, increased 9186479 Yemen), speed, made evasive manoeuvres and Off Somalia deployed security team onboard and

contacted authorities for help. A military aircraft was deployed. Onboard armed security team fired warning shots resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. 73. 10.05.2011 MBA Liberty 17:34N – 058:00E Pirates in two skiffs armed with RPG and 1100 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 235 NM guns chased and fired upon the ship Steaming Italy East of Salalah, underway. Master raised alarm, SSAS Fired upon 43024 Oman), activated, increased speed, took evasive 9494101 Off Somalia manoeuvres and contacted warship for assistance. Due to the aggressive manoeuvres, the pirates aborted the attempted attack. The ship and crewmembers are safe. 74. 10.05.2011 APL Amman 25:17.8N – Two skiffs approached the ship underway. 1425 LT Container 058:06.8E (Gulf of Master altered course, increased speed, Steaming Liberia Oman), raised alarm and crew went into citadel. Attempted 35589 Off Somalia There were four persons in each boat. Long 9247948 rods attached with hooks and ladders were noticed on the skiffs. The skiffs followed the ship at a distance of 1-3 cables astern. Later, the skiffs aborted the attempt and moved away. 75. 11.05.2011 UACC Al Medina 18:42N – 059:32E Pirates in a skiff armed with RPG and guns 0925 UTC Product Tanker (Around 220 NM chased and fired upon the tanker underway. Steaming Panama South of Ras Al Master raised alarm, took evasive Fired upon 28059 Hadd, Oman), manoeuvres and instructed crew to proceed 9254939 Off Somalia into citadel. Armed security team took measures to deter boarding of pirates resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. Crew and ship are safe. 76. 14.05.2011 Merle 13:54.7N – A general cargo ship underway spotted a 0340 UTC General Cargo 057:56.2E (Around mother vessel launch a skiff which Steaming Malta 220 NM ENE of approached the ship at 25 knots. D/O raised Attempted 3556 Socotra Island, alarm, increased speed, altered course, 9506576 Yemen), SSAS activated, security team onboard Off Somalia alerted and crew went to the citadel. The security team fired rocket flare when the skiff was at a distance of 1.5nm but the skiff continued to approach the ship. When the skiff closed to 600 metres, the security team fired warning shots, the skiff continued its approach and the next warning shots were fired when the skiffs were at a distance of 400 meters from the ship. This resulted in the pirates aborting the attempted attack and moving towards their mother vessel. 77. 14.05.2011 Maersk Glory 08:32N – 067:53E About five pirates in a skiff chased and 0434 UTC LPG Tanker (Around 304 NM fired upon the tanker underway. Master Steaming Singapore West of Minicoy raised alarm, increased speed and took Fired upon 16823 Island, India), evasive manoeuvres resulting in the pirates 9531466 Off Somalia aborting the attempted attack. 78. 14.05.2011 Gulf Muttrah 19:13N – 060:19E Pirates in a dhow and a skiff chased the 0638 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 190 NM tanker underway. Master raised alarm, Steaming Bahamas SxE of Ras Al increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres Attempted 29508 Hadd, Oman), and the security team onboard fired 9381835 Off Somalia warnings shots resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack. There were five pirates in the skiff with ladders sighted. 79. 15.05.2011 MSC Ayala 14:09N – 055:25E Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon the 1639 UTC Container (Around 110 NM ship underway. The ship made evasive

Steaming Panama NE of Socotra manoeuvres and enforced anti piracy Fired upon 36124 Island, Yemen), preventive measures and as a result the 8413033 Off Somalia pirates aborted the attempt. 80. 16.05.2011 Artemis Glory 24:11N – 061:11E Four pirates in a skiff armed with guns 1036 UTC Tanker (Around 145 NM chased, fired upon and attempted to board Steaming Panama ENE of Muscat, the tanker underway. Master raised alarm, Fired upon 157844 Oman), increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, 9315642 Off Somalia sent distress messages, contacted authorities and crew activated fire hoses. The pirates attempted to board the tanker several times using grappling hooks but unable due to the aggressive manoeuvres made by the tanker. A Naval helicopter came to render assistance and the pirates aborted the attempted attack. The tanker and crewmembers are safe. 81. 17.05.2011 Alakrantxu 08:59S – 040:56E Five pirates in a skiff fired upon the fishing 0715 UTC Fishing Vessel (Around 160 NM vessel underway. The security team Steaming Spain SE of Dar Es onboard fired warning shots resulting in the Fired upon 235 Salaam, Tanzania), pirates aborting the attempt. A mother 9156929 Off Somalia vessel was sighted in the vicinity. 82. 17.05.2011 Felicity Ace 09:24.6S – Four pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon 1110 UTC Vehicle Carrier 040:44.6E (Around the ship underway. Master raised alarm, Steaming Panama 183 NM SE of increased speed and took evasive Fired upon 60118 Comoros Islands), manoeuvres resulting in the pirates aborting 9293911 Off Somalia the attempted boarding. 83. 17.05.2011 Punchdan 06:50N – 051:22E, Pirates in two skiffs armed with guns 0528 UTC General Cargo Around 122 NM chased and fired upon the cargo vessel Steaming - SE of Garacad, underway. Vessel took anti-piracy Fired upon - Somalia preventive measures and managed to evade - the attack. 84. 21.05.2011 Samin 1 25:29N – 057:31E, Five skiffs with about five persons onboard 0910 LT Container (16 NM South of in each skiff approached the ship Steaming Malta Rase Jask, Iran), underway. The persons onboard the skiffs Attempted 9957 Off Somalia were seen to be carrying weapons similar to 9420370 RPGs. Two of the skiffs approached the ship and closed in to 10 meters from the stern but moved away as soon as they realized that they had been spotted by bridge crew. The remaining skiffs, one on each side, continued to chase the ship at a speed of about 21 knots and closed in to 0.4 nm. The ship increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres, contacted the authorities and sent distress messages. The crew prepared to go into citadel. An Iranian warship responded to the distress resulting in the skiffs moving away. 85. 22.05.2011 Fortune Clover 15:46N – 061:45E Pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon 0330 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 460 NM the ship underway damaging the bridge Steaming Hong Kong NE of Socotra windows and the life boat. On two Fired upon 40080 Island, Yemen), occasions the pirates managed to come 77430 Off Somalia along side the ship and as they attempted to latch the ladder onto the ship’s rail. The Master made small evasive manoeuvres resulting in the attempt failing. Later, the pirates moved away. A mother ship was noticed in the vicinity. Crew safe. 86. 11.06.2011 Emperor 12:17N – 061:27E Four pirates in a skiff approached and fired 0200 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 400 NM upon the ship underway. Onboard security

Steaming Liberia East of Socotra team fired warning shots resulting in the Fired upon 22064 Island, Yemen), pirates moving away. 8315009 Off Somalia 87. 11.06.2010 Stolt Achievement 12:18.5N – Four pirates in a skiff chased the tanker 0328 UTC Chemical Tanker 061:29.4E (Around underway. Weapons sighted in the skiff but Steaming Cayman Islands 405 NM East of not used. Security team onboard fired Attempted 25196 Socotra Island, warning shots and the skiff moved away. 9124469 Yemen), Off Somalia 88. 12.06.2011 Caravos Horizon 12:33N – 061:46E Four pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon 1340 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 420 NM the ship underway. The skiff closed in to Steaming Malta East of Socotra around five meters from the ship. Weapons Fired upon 36015 Island, Yemen), sighted and pirates fired at the ship. 8419257 Off Somalia Effective anti piracy measures including fire hoses and electric wire around the ship prevented pirates from gaining access onboard the ship. 89. 18.06.2011 Pacific 08:37N – 076:26E Pirates in a skiff chased the tanker 0319 UTC Marchioness (Around 30 NM underway. Master enforced anti-piracy Steaming Chemical Tanker NW of preventive measures, sent SSAS alert and Attempted Panama Trivandrum, managed to evade the attack. 28952 India), 9405928 Off Somalia

90. 18.06.2011 Royal Diamond 7 08:29N – 076:40E Master onboard the tanker underway 0241 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 15 NM noticed a white hulled skiff around three Steaming Marshall Islands West of NM ahead. The skiff was noticed to Attempted 8539 Trivandrum, increase speed and approach the tanker at 9367437 India), high speed. Master increased speed, altered Off Somalia course, sounded alarm and took anti-piracy measures. The skiff continued to chase the tanker for around 10 minutes before stopping. Master reported five to six persons in the boat and also reported noticing some guns in the boat. The skiff later was heard to have attacked another tanker. 91. 24.06.2011 Omega Duke 21:03N – 060:12E Two skiffs with six pirates in each skiff 1000 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 74 NM chased and attempted to attack the tanker Steaming Marshall Islands East of Ghalat, underway. Master raised alarm, increased Attempted 29130 Oman), speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The 9470909 Off Somalia onboard security team fired warning shots resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack and moved towards their mother vessel. The mother vessel was observed picking up the two skiffs. 92. 26.06.2011 Sagar Ratan 21:42N – 060:29E, Two skiffs with five pirates in each chased 0910 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 62 NM the ship underway. The pirates fired RPGs Steaming Singapore SE of Ras Al at the ship. The pirates managed to hook on Fired upon 33910 Hadd, Oman), the ladder onto the ship’s rail however due 9533438 Off Somalia to evasive manoeuvres and using sea and swell to advantage coupled with razor wire and response from coalition navies the pirates aborted the attempt and moved away. A grey hulled mother vessel approximately 40 meters in length was reported in the vicinity. 93. 17.09.2011 An Ning Jiang 03:54.6S – A bright white skiff with six pirates 1035 UTC General Cargo 041:04.7E (Around approached and fired upon the ship Steaming China 85 NM East of underway. Crew retreated into the citadel

Fired upon 11505 Mombasa, Kenya), while the security guards onboard the ship 8400830 Off Somalia enforced effective measures which prevented the boarding. 94. 21.09.2011 Mekong River 12:46.6S – A container ship underway noticed two 0643 UTC Container 046:18.5E (Around skiffs with three to four persons in each at a Steaming Cyprus 60 NM East of distance of 1.5nm. The skiffs increased Attempted 9940 Mayotte Island, speed to 18 knots and approached and 9378931 Madagascar), chased the ship from different sides. The Off Somalia ship made evasive manoeuvres, increased speed and enforced anti piracy measures. The skiffs aborted the attempt after chasing the ship for 25 minutes. 95. 22.09.2011 Spar Gemini 12:16.1S – A bulk carrier underway noticed two blue 0850 UTC Bulk Carrier 043:19.5E (Around coloured skiffs at a distance of 1nm. Master Steaming Norway 20 NM South of raised alarm, and alerted the armed security Attempted 32474 Grande Comore, team. The skiffs approached at a speed of 9307580 Comoros Island), 20 knots. The persons in the skiff were Off Somalia observed to have RPGs. As the skiffs closed to 300 meters and saw the armed team they slowed down and circled the ship for a few minutes and then moved away. No shots were fired. 96. 29.09.2011 Torm Republican 11:40.8N – Armed pirates in a skiff approached the 1215 UTC Chemical 063:05.0E tanker underway. Master sounded alarm; Steaming Tanker (Around 500 NM crew alerted and took evasive manoeuvres. Fired upon Denmark East of Socotra The armed security onboard first showed 29242 Island, Yemen), their weapons but as the skiffs continued to 9290658 Off Somalia approach, the armed team fired a warning shot. The pirates fired back before aborting the attack.

AFRICA (GULF OF ADEN / RED SEA)

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type 1. 01.01.2011 Green Park 13:09N – Six pirates in a skiff chased, fired upon and 1321 UTC Chemical Tanker 048:49E, attempted to board the tanker underway. Due Steaming United Kingdom Gulf of Aden to evasive manoeuvres and effective anti Fired upon 11590 piracy measures, the hijack was evaded. 9276262

2. 10.01.2011 Orient Crusader 14:31N – 042:29E Armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired 2241 UTC Bulk Carrier (31 NM NE of Al upon the ship underway. Master increased Steaming Cyprus Hudaydah, speed, took evasive manoeuvres and Fired upon 63993 Yemen), managed to evade the attempted boarding. 9464596 Red Sea 3. 12.01.2011 Bourbon Hector 12:07N – Pirates in three skiffs doing 20 knots chased 1330 LT Offshore Supply 045:25E, an offshore supply ship underway. The skiffs Steaming France Gulf of Aden closed to around 0.2nm from the vessel and Attempted 2321 then aborted the attempt. The vessel had a 9307449 French Naval protection team onboard. 4. 15.01.2011 Rudeef Gna 12:41.7N – Two pirates in a skiff approached the tanker 1800 UTC Product Tanker 044:48.1E underway. They came alongside and one of Steaming Yemen (Around 3NM the pirates managed to secure the ladder to Attempted 2467 SW of Little Aden the ship’s rail. Security guards onboard fired

9002362 Island, Yemen), warning shots towards the pirates resulting in Gulf of Aden the pirates aborting the attack. 5. 20.01.2011 JBU Oslo 13:09.2N – Pirates armed with guns, ladders and hooks 0305 UTC Chemical Tanker 049:14.6E, in a skiff chased and fired upon the tanker Steaming Panama Gulf of Aden underway with intent to hijack. The security Fired upon 19910 team onboard retaliated by firing warning 9420710 shots in the air. The pirates aborted the attack and moved towards another vessel. 6. 01.02.2011 Maersk Phoenix 15:16.6N – Pirates in two skiffs armed with machine 1636 UTC Tanker 054:35.8E guns chased and fired upon the tanker Steaming Singapore (Around 105 NM underway. Master raised alarm, activated Fired upon 61764 South of Salalah, SSAS alert and increased speed. The skiffs 9283291 Oman), chased the tanker for some time and then Gulf of Aden backed off. 7. 10.02.2011 CS Daisy 13:09.6N – Four skiffs chased the ship underway. D/O 1440 UTC Bulk Carrier 043:06.5E, altered course and alerted the armed security Steaming Panama Bab El Mandeb, team onboard who made themselves seen. Attempted 32987 Red Sea Warship contacted for assistance. The skiffs 9446726 came close to 0.3nm and the duty lookout saw four to six pirates in each skiff armed with guns. The pirates observed the ship with binoculars and aborted the attempted attack upon noticing the armed security guards. 8. 19.02.2011 Lopi Z 12:19N – Armed pirates in three wooden skiffs chased 1416 UTC Bulk Carrier 044:06E, and fired upon the ship underway. Ship Steaming Marshall Islands Gulf of Aden raised alarm and took anti-piracy preventive Fired upon 37457 measures resulting in the pirates aborting the 9155004 attempted attack. 9. 03.03.2011 Brattingsborg 15:23.2N – Two skiffs with four pirates in each armed 0840 UTC General Cargo 052:04.3E, with automatic weapons approached and Steaming Singapore Gulf of Aden fired upon the ship underway. The security Fired upon 9627 team embarked onboard returned fire and as 9488035 a result the pirates aborted the attack. Crew and ship are safe and the ship continued her passage. 10. 22.03.2011 Avocet 13:10N – The ship was chased and fired upon by 1401 UTC Bulk Carrier 049:06E, pirates in a skiff. Security team onboard Steaming Marshall Islands Gulf of Aden enforced anti piracy measures which Fired upon 31135 prevented the pirates from boarding the ship. 9347944 11. 29.03.2011 Rudeef Gna 13:30.12N – Four pirates in a white coloured skiff chased 0600 UTC Tanker 047:30.23E, the tanker underway. Master heard shots Steaming Yemen Gulf of Aden being fired and the onboard security guards Fired upon 2467 returned fire. The pirates managed to close in 9002362 to around 50 meters from the tanker before aborting the attempted attack. 12. 01.04.2011 Fairchem Filly 14:05N – A tanker underway noticed a suspicious 1232 UTC Chemical Tanker 051:43E, fishing vessel. After monitoring the vessel Steaming Panama Gulf of Aden for some time it was observed that a skiff Fired upon 11638 was launched, which headed directly for the 9323077 tanker. Alarm sounded and navies contacted. Armed security team fired rocket flares in the direction of the approaching skiff. The pirates continued to approach the tanker and fired RPG and guns towards the tanker. The security team onboard returned fire and the pirates aborted the attack and moved towards their mother vessel. No injuries to crew and damages to the tanker.

13. 02.04.2011 Lyulin 15:21.9N – A skiff with three pirates onboard came 0745 UTC Bulk Carrier 051:59.3E within 10 meters of the ship underway. Steaming Malta (Around 17 NM Onboard security team fired warning shots Attempted 19906 SE of Qishn, and the skiff moved away. Small arms were 9498248 Yemen), sighted in the skiff. Gulf of Aden 14. 10.04.2011 North Contender 12:02N – While underway the tanker noticed one 1115 UTC Chemical Tanker 045:08E, white and one blue skiff heading towards the Steaming Panama Gulf of Aden tanker. Four persons were seen in the white Attempted 11662 skiff and five persons in the blue skiff. Crew 9352585 alerted and armed security guards made themselves on the bridge wings. The skiffs approached to around 500 meters and the security team fired warning shots resulting in the skiffs moving away. The skiffs continued to follow the tanker for around 15 minutes before finally moving away. 15. 11.04.2011 Happy Dolphin 12:31N – A passenger ship underway noticed a group 1005 UTC Passenger Ship 043:38E, of about 20 skiffs near the port bow at a Steaming Bahamas Gulf of Aden distance of 3nm. Five skiffs were seen to Attempted 23287 break out from this group and head towards 8902333 the ship. At a distance of around 600-700 meters the armed security team noticed around five to seven pirates armed with RPG and guns were seen in each skiff and instructed all crew members to stay inside the ship. As the skiffs approached closer the security team fired warning shots and the skiffs moved away. At the same time three more skiffs approached the ship from the STBD side at a distance of 800 meters. The security team noticed arms onboard these skiffs and fired warning shots when the skiffs closed to a distance of 600–300 meters. The pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved away. Master informed a warship in the vicinity and all ships in the area via vhf Ch. 16. 16. 12.04.2011 Saint Ram 13:40N – Six pirates armed with RPG and guns in a 1218 UTC Product Tanker 049:56E, skiff chased and fired upon the tanker Steaming Panama Gulf of Aden underway with intent to hijack. Master raised Fired upon 24248 alarm. Armed security team onboard the 9037056 tanker exchanged fire with the skiff resulting in the skiff moving away. 17. 12.04.2011 Vinaship Pearl 14:22N – About five pirates in a skiff approached the 0430 UTC Bulk Carrier 042:36E, ship underway. All crew went into the Steaming Vietnam Red Sea citadel while bridge team increased speed, Attempted 14602 took evasive manoeuvres, enforced anti 9114488 piracy measures and contacted authorities. The skiff aborted the attempt to board. 18. 22.04.2011 MSC Dymphna 14:02N – 042:51E Duty lookout onboard the ship underway 0600 UTC Container (Around 6 NM of noticed 16 pirates in four white skiffs at a Steaming Malta Jabal Zuqar distance of 3nm approaching the ship at 20 Attempted 36420 Islands, Yemen), knots. Master noticed the skiffs carrying 8608195 Red Sea ladders and weapons and gave order for lockdown procedures. Master raised alarm, increased speed, sounded ship's horn, and informed ships in the vicinity and fired a warning flare towards the skiffs. The skiffs ignored the warning and continued to chase

the ship and closed to a distance of 300 metres. Another flare was fired into the water next to the closest skiff. The skiffs closed in to a distance of 180 metres before aborting the attack after one hour of chasing. Authorities informed. 19. 22.04.2011 Rudeef Gna 15:11.03N – Pirates in a skiff armed with guns 2250 UTC Product Tanker 051:36.36E, approached the tanker underway. At a Steaming Yemen Gulf of Aden distance of around 5-10 metres they opened Fired upon 2467 fired upon the tanker. Onboard security team 9002362 retaliated and the pirates aborted the attack after five minutes of exchanging fire. No injuries to crew and the tanker continued her voyage. Authorities informed. 20. 03.05.2011 Nord Neptune 13:10.9N – Watch keepers and armed security team 0310 UTC Bulk Carrier 049:18.8E, onboard the ship underway noticed a green Steaming Denmark Gulf of Aden and red hulled skiff with nine persons Attempted 38892 onboard at a distance of 3-4nm. The skiff 9310537 was seen approaching the ship at a speed of approximately 18 knots. Weapons were sighted by the crew onboard the ship. The armed security fired warning flare over the skiff, however the skiff continued to approach the ship. When the skiff was approximately 400 meters from the ship the armed team fired five warning shots in front of the skiff resulting in the skiff moving away. UKMTO and warships in the vicinity informed. 21. 13.05.2011 Maersk Alabama 13:10.7N – A small fast contact was noticed on radar 2110 UTC Container 048:37.0E, approaching the ship underway at 4 nm. D/O Steaming USA Gulf of Aden monitored the contact and at a distance of Attempted 14120 1.6nm it was observed as a skiff and alarm 9164263 was raised. When the skiff approached at a distance of 50 metres, the bridge team noticed five pirates onboard with a hook ladder. The onboard security team fired two shots into the skiff when the skiff close in to 30 metres resulting in the pirates aborted the attempted attack. Authorities informed. 22. 20.05.2011 Cape Spencer 13:15N – Pirates in two skiffs chased and fired upon 0633 UTC Bulk Carrier 043:01E, (Around the ship underway. Master enforced effective Steaming Marshall Islands 20 NM NE of anti-piracy measures including evasive Fired upon 89441 Assab, Eritrea), manoeuvres and managed to repel the attack. 9461269 Red Sea All crew safe. 23. 22.05.2 011 Golden Yosa 14:31N – 042:13E A mother vessel was seen launching a skiff 0617 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 45 NM which chased and fired upon the tanker Steaming Panama WxS of Al underway. Master enforced anti-piracy Fired upon 11645 Hudaydah, measures and the ship’s security team 9407081 Yemen), onboard returned fire resulting in the pirates Red Sea aborting the attack and moving away. The ship and the crew are safe. 24. 25.05.2011 British Hazel 12:33N – Pirates in five skiffs chased the tanker 1510 UTC Tanker 043:26E, underway. Master raised alarm and took Steaming Isle of Man Bab El Mandeb, evasive measures. Weapons and ladders Attempted 58070 Red Sea were sighted by the unarmed security team 9266853 on the skiffs. Authorities contacted for assistance and a warship in the area came and dispersed the skiffs. 25. 25.05.2011 Hanjin Milano 12:37.2N – Pirates in two skiffs chased the ship

1520 UTC Container 043:19.2E, underway. Master raised alarm, increased Steaming Marshall Islands Bab El Mandeb, speed, took evasive manoeuvres, contacted Attempted 40542 Red Sea warship and authorities for assistance. The 9431680 skiffs chased and closed in at a distance of 0.5 nm before aborting the attempted attack. 26. 25.05.2011 Damavand 13:12.7N – One speed boat with seven pirates armed 1535 LT Tanker 048:58.4E, with guns chased and fired upon the tanker Steaming Malta Gulf of Aden underway. Master enforced anti-piracy Fired upon 160576 measures and requested assistance from 9218478 warship. An Iranian warship in the vicinity responded resulting in the skiff aborting and moving away. 27. 29.05.2011 Hawk I 14:24N – 042:04E Two skiffs chased and fired upon a bulk 1150 UTC Bulk Carrier Red Sea carrier underway. The vessel sent SSAS Steaming Marshall Islands alert, raised alarm and crew mustered in Fired upon 27986 citadel. The security team onboard enforced 9224661 anti piracy measures resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. 28. 31.05.2011 Astir Lady 13:35N – Six pirates in one skiff chased the tanker 0437 UTC Chemical Tanker 042:37E, underway with intend to hijack her. The Steaming Singapore Red Sea tanker took all anti-piracy preventative Attempted 30043 measures resulting in the pirates aborting the 9457385 attempt. 29. 06.06.2011 Emperor 14:10N – Pirates in two skiffs chased the ship 1200 UTC Bulk Carrier 042:19E, underway with intend to hijack her. The ship Steaming Liberia Red Sea increased speed, made evasive manoeuvres Attempted 22064 and deployed the onboard armed team. Crew 8315009 went into citadel and informed authorities. Later the skiffs stopped and moved away. 30. 07.06.2011 Achilleas 13:33.3N – About seven pirates in a skiff chased and 1315 UTC Bulk Carrier 050:27.4E, fired upon the ship underway. Master raised Steaming Panama Gulf of Aden alarm, crew mustered in citadel and Fired upon 22953 deployed security team on bridge who fired 8308070 warning shots. A naval helicopter arrived at location. The pirates aborted the attempted attack. Crew and ship are safe. 31. 10.06.2011 Tai Shun Hai 13:29N – 042:37E Six pirates in one skiff chased and fired upon 1135 UTC Bulk Carrier (Around 30 NM the ship underway. Master took all anti Steaming China North of Assab, piracy preventative measures and contacted Fired upon 27958 Eritrea), the coalition forces resulting in the pirates 8919568 Red Sea aborting the attempt. 32. 11.06.2011 Nautic 13:42.1N – Five pirates in a skiff chased the tanker 0420 UTC Tanker 042:35.8E underway. Small arms and ladder observed Steaming Liberia (Around 40 NM in the skiff. All crew except Master and Attempted 78845 North of Assab, OOW were mustered at safe point. Security 9150377 Eritrea), guard onboard fired warning shots and Red Sea pirates moved away. 33. 11.06.2011 Everbright 13:29N – While underway the D/O onboard the tanker 0419 UTC Tanker 042:43E, spotted a skiff on radar. When the skiff Steaming Hong Kong Red Sea approached closer, seven pirates were Attempted 83805 observed in the skiff. Weapons and ladders 9408217 were sighted. The pirates could not board the tanker due to high freeboard. Later the skiff moved away. 34. 11.06.2011 Emma Victory 13:34.9N – Master onboard the tanker underway was 0425 UTC Chemical Tanker 042:37.4E warned by vessel ahead that there were skiffs Steaming Norway (Around 30 NM in the area. Later Master saw one skiff Fired upon 26218 North of Assab, approaching his tanker at high speed. The 9105085 Eritrea), skiff fired towards the tanker and managed

Red Sea to come alongside. Master noticed five pirates in the skiff attempting to place the boarding ladder on the tanker. At this time the Master also noticed another two skiffs approaching. Aggressive manoeuvring by the Master resulted in the pirates aborting and moving away. 35. 16.06.2011 Anna 13:43.8N – A skiff with five pirates approached the ship 0800 UTC General Cargo 042:56.8E underway at a speed of 25 knots. As the skiff Steaming Gibraltar (Around 42 NM closed in, a pirate with a gun was observed. Attempted 5044 NxE of Assab, When the skiff closed in to 100 meters the 9566796 Eritrea), onboard armed security team fired warning Red Sea shots resulting in the skiff moving away. 36. 29.06.2011 Omega Duke 13:17N – Two skiffs with six pirates in each skiff 1530 UTC Chemical Tanker 042:59E, approached the tanker underway. Master Steaming Marshall Islands Red Sea raised alarm; crew alerted and commenced Attempted 29130 evasive manoeuvres. At a distance of 100 9470909 meters a ladder and weapons were sighted. Onboard security team fired warning shots and the pirates aborted the attack. 37. 13.07.2011 North Fighter 12:44N – Pirates armed with guns in two skiffs chased 0717 UTC Chemical Tanker 043:18E, and approached the tanker underway. Master Steaming Panama Red Sea mustered crew and ship’s security team was Attempted 11662 deployed to the bridge wings. On sighting 9352597 the security team, the pirates aborted the attack and moved away. 38. 16.07.2011 Elinakos 13:36.3N – Six pirates in a skiff chased the ship 0340 UTC Bulk Carrier 050:17.3E, underway. Master raised alarm, crew Steaming Panama Gulf of Aden proceeded to citadel and security guards on Attempted 38364 board fired a hand flare. The pirates 9159555 continued to chase the ship and closed to a distance of 300 metres from the ship. The security guards fired a warning shot upon sighting guns, RPG and ladder's on the skiff. The pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved away. Incident reported to the warship. 39. 18.07.2011 Stella Kosan 14:36.1N – Nine skiffs followed the tanker underway 0710 UTC LPG Tanker 042:19.1E and then surrounded her. One skiff with six Steaming Singapore (Around 38 NM men suddenly turned towards the tanker. Attempted 9175 WSW of Al Master took evasive manoeuvres and when 9373591 Hudaydah, the skiff closed to 50-60 metres fuel cans and Yemen), weapons were sighted. The security team Red Sea onboard the tanker fired a flare towards the skiff, which was ignored by the skiff. The security team then fired two warning shots which resulted in the skiffs moving away. 40. 20.07.2011 Front Pride 13:25.9N – A tanker was chased and fired upon by six to 1540 UTC Tanker 042:41.6E seven pirates wearing dark clothes in a skiff. Steaming Marshall Islands (Around 24 NM Master increased speed and mustered crew. Fired upon 79978 North of Assab, Onboard security team released flares and 9018464 Eritrea), when pirates continued chasing, warning Red Sea shots were fired resulting in the pirates moving away. 41. 20.07.2011 Fortune Victoria 13:29.6N – A tanker underway noticed one white 1345 UTC Product Tanker 042:35.9E coloured skiff and one dark coloured skiff Steaming Panama (Around 30 NM with six pirates in each skiff at a distance of Attempted 40953 NxW of Assab, 1.5nm. The dark coloured skiff approached 9321196 Eritrea), the tanker at a speed of 15 knots. Master Red Sea raised alarm and took evasive manoeuvres.

When the skiff closed to 0.6nm, the onboard armed security team fired a rocket parachute at the skiff, which was ignored by the skiff. At a distance of 0.5nm the armed guards noticed three rifles, a ladder and a pole in the skiff and fired a warning shot resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. 42. 21.07.2011 Abadeh 13:25.0N – Sixteen pirates in four skiffs approached the 1130 LT Tanker 042:50.6E tanker underway. Master increased speed Steaming Malta (Around 24 NM and carried out evasive manoeuvres. The Attempted 56068 NxE of Assab, skiffs closed to 300 meters from the tanker 9187655 Eritrea), but were unable to close further due to the Red Sea tanker’s increased speed and manoeuvring and aborted the attempt. 43. 21.07.2011 F Blue 13:29N – 042:36E Six pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon 1118 UTC General Cargo (Around 30 NM the ship underway. Master raised alarm and Steaming Marshall Islands NxW of Assab, crew proceeded to the citadel. The onboard Fired upon 7662 Eritrea), armed security took their positions and made 9065900 Red Sea their presence known. Seeing the security the pirates aborted the attack and moved away. The incident was reported to a warship. 44. 22.07.2011 Andinet 12:56N – Armed pirates in a skiff fired upon the ship 1029 UTC General Cargo 048:30E, underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres Steaming Ethiopia Gulf of Aden and managed to evade the attack. Warship in Fired upon 11731 the vicinity approached the ship and 8318544 managed to stop and board the skiff. 45. 22.07.2011 Ever Ethic 13:00.4N – Six armed pirates in a skiff chased the ship 0942 UTC Container 048:22.0E, underway. Master raised the alarm, took Steaming United Kingdom Gulf of Aden evasive manoeuvres, increased speed to Attempted 76067 maximum and contacted the coalition forces. 9241293 The ship managed to evade the attempt. 46. 22.07.2011 Front Splendour 13:31.7N – Three skiffs with five to six pirates in each 0536 UTC Tanker 042:42.2E skiff were noticed by a tanker underway. Steaming Marshall Islands (Around 30 NM One skiff suddenly approached the tanker. Attempted 79979 North of Assab, Master released two flares when the skiff 9104885 Eritrea), closed in to 700 metres. The skiff doing 20 Red Sea knots ignored the warning flares and continued chasing the tanker. As the skiff closed in nearer, onboard security team fired a flare and one warning shot resulting in the skiff moving away towards the other two skiffs. Coalition warship was informed and a helicopter was dispatched. 47. 23.07.2011 Ever Ethic 13:41.3N – Pirates in two skiffs approached the ship 0523 UTC Container 042:57.4E underway. Master raised alarm, increased Steaming United Kingdom (Around 40 NM speed, took evasive manoeuvres and crew Attempted 76067 NxE of Assab, activated fire hoses. The pirates chased the 9241293 Eritrea), ship and later aborted the attempted attack. Red Sea At 0646 UTC, another skiff rushed out from Abu-Ali Island towards the ship at high speed. Due to the razor wire rigged along the ship’s side and the evasive manoeuvres the pirates aborted the attack. A mother vessel was sighted in the vicinity. 48. 06.08.2011 Vogebulker 13:07.2N – Twelve skiffs with five to eight pirates in 1505 UTC Bulk Carrier 043:04.9E each skiff approached the ship underway. As Steaming Liberia (Around 24 NM the skiff closed in, guns and ladders were Fired upon 86192 NxW of Assab, noticed. Warning flares were deployed by 9174658 Eritrea), the onboard security team. The skiffs Red Sea continued to approach the ship at 17 knots.

At a distance of around 300 meters, on the command of the Master, the onboard security team fired warning shots resulting in most of the skiffs falling back and circling the ship. Two skiffs continued to chase the ship and returned fire. The skiffs and the security team exchanged fire and after 30 minutes and numerous approaches the skiffs aborted and moved away. 49. 09.08.2011 Greta 13:08.8N – Five pirates armed with RPG and guns in a 0226 UTC General Cargo 048:41.6E, 12 meter white plastic skiff chased and fired Steaming Antigua and Barbuda Gulf of Aden upon the ship underway. Onboard security Fired upon 3642 team fired warning shots resulting in the 9344382 pirates moving away. A warship in the vicinity carried out a search in the area. 50. 12.08.2011 Gas Pride 14:34.2N – Eight armed pirates in two skiffs approached 1406 UTC LPG Tanker 042:23.9E the tanker underway at high speed. The Steaming Liberia (Around 32 NM pirates fired at the tanker’s superstructure Fired upon 9160 SW of Al area causing several bullet damages. The 9522269 Hudaydah, Master ordered all the crew to retreat into the Yemen), citadel and informed the navies in the region. Red Sea Due to evasive manoeuvres and other ship’s hardening the tanker managed to evaded the attack. All crew safe. 51. 17.08.2011 Kristinita 13:04N – Six pirates armed with guns in a skiff chased 1100 UTC Bulk Carrier 048:00E, the ship underway. Master raised alarm, Steaming Norway Gulf of Aden increased speed and all crew except the Attempted 32315 bridge team mustered in the citadel. As the 9520936 skiff approached to come alongside, the onboard security team fired warning shots resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moving away. 52. 17.08.2011 Bosna 13:16.8N – Seven high speed boats suddenly approached 0540 UTC Bulk Carrier 043:01.1E around the ship underway. Two of the boats, Steaming Marshall Islands (Around 22 NM with three to five persons in each boat armed Attempted 15786 NE of Assab, with automatic weapons, approached the 8405373 Eritrea), ship at high speed. Master raised alarm, Red Sea increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and crew mustered in the safe room except the bridge team. Later the pirates aborted the attack and moved away. 53. 21.08.2011 Al Balad 16:09N – 053:36E Pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon the 1454 UTC Chemical Tanker (Around 55 NM tanker underway. Master raised alarm, Steaming Saudi Arabia SSW of Salalah, increased speed and took evasive Fired upon 26113 Oman), manoeuvres. The pirates made several 8310671 Gulf of Aden attempts to board the tanker and finally aborted the attack due to the evasive manoeuvres made by the tanker. A mother vessel was sighted in the vicinity. 54. 23.08.2011 MSC Namibia II 13:08N – Five armed pirates in a white coloured skiff 0541 UTC Container 049:11E, chased and fired upon the ship underway. Steaming Liberia Gulf of Aden Master raised alarm, increased speed, took Fired upon 23953 evasive manoeuvres and contacted warship 9007817 for assistance. Pirates aborted after chasing the ship for 20 minutes. 55. 24.08.2011 Amber Sun 14:36.4N – While underway, two skiffs with four pirates 0550 UTC Bulk Carrier 042:21.9E in each skiff chased and approached the ship. Steaming South Korea (Around 35 NM The ship increased speed, made evasive Attempted 43806 WxS of Al manoeuvres, crew entered citadel and 8414348 Hudaydah, onboard security guards enforced anti piracy

Yemen), measures and prevented the boarding. Crew Red Sea and ship safe and continued passage. 56. 29.08.2011 Theresa Arctic 12:30.25N – Five pirates armed with guns in two skiffs 0655 UTC Chemical Tanker 043:52.37E, approached the tanker underway. Master Steaming Tuvalu Gulf of Aden raised alarm, gave one long blast and crew Attempted 43414 mustered at a safe place. When the skiffs 8715508 came close to 15 metres from the tanker, the onboard security team fired warning shots resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. 57. 15.09.2011 Lady Z 12:35.5N – Armed pirates in four skiffs approached the 1505 UTC Bulk Carrier 043:25.5E, ship underway, two from the port side and Steaming Panama Around 2.6 NM two from the stbdside. Master raised alarm, Attempted 40170 South of Mayyun took evasive manoeuvres and the onboard 9465784 Island, security team fired warning shots resulting in Bab El Mandeb, the pirates aborting the attack. Crew and ship Red Sea safe. 58. 24.09.2011 Panforce 12:25.8N – Pirates in a dark coloured rubber boat chased 2050 UTC Bulk Carrier 043:38.2E, and fired upon the ship underway. Master, Steaming Liberia Gulf of Aden duty watchman and a duty armed guard Fired upon 16954 noticed a small boat at a distance of 20 9283849 metres from the ship. Master raised alarm; all crew retreated to a safe area except Master and the bridge crew. Other guards came to the bridge, took their positions and one of the guards fired a warning shot resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack and moved away. 59. 28.09.2011 Lime Galaxy 14:02.5N – A tanker underway noticed a skiff at a 1145 UTC Chemical 042:49.0E, distance of 2nm. The skiff was seen to Steaming Tanker Red Sea increase speed and approach the tanker at 16 Fired upon Hong Kong knots. At a distance of 1nm the Master raised 11623 the alarm, alerted the armed team and all 9380972 crew retreated into the citadel. At a distance of 0.5nm the skiff was seen to have seven people armed with guns. The skiff closed to 0.2nm and fired RPG at the tanker which was not detonated successfully. The armed team fired warning shots resulting in the skiff moving away. 60. 28.09.2011 Manolis P 14:04.18N – A container ship underway noticed a skiff at 0847 LT Container 041:52.24E, a distance of 2nm. The skiff was seen to Steaming Marshall Islands Red Sea increase speed and approach the ship at 16 Attempted 14962 knots. At a distance of 1 NM the Master 9101493 raised the alarm, alerted the armed team and all crew retreated into the citadel. At a distance of 0.5nm the skiff was seen to have seven people armed with guns. When the skiff closed to 0.2nm the armed team fired warning shots resulting in the skiff moving away. 61. 28.09.2011 Ginga Bobcat 14:06N – Pirates in three skiffs chased the tanker 1230 UTC Chemical Tanker 042:59E, underway. One of the skiffs fired a RPG and Steaming Panama Red Sea attempted to board the tanker. Master took Fired upon 16222 evasive manoeuvres and contacted 9472737 authorities for assistance. The pirates chased the tanker for 15 minutes and aborted the attack due to the hardening measures employed by the tanker.

AFRICA (EXCLUDING SOMALIA / GULF OF ADEN / RED SEA)

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type 1. 10.02.2011 Elbtank Germany 05:31.9N – Seven to eight armed pirates in a fishing boat 0045 LT Chemical Tanker 003:05.4E, approached the drifting tanker from her Steaming Liberia Around 50 NM astern. Duty officer noticed the suspicious Fired upon 22848 Off Lagos, movement of the boat and informed master. 9188764 Nigeria Master raised alarm, activated SSAS alert, increase speed and took evasive manoeuvres. Pirates opened fire while attempting to board the tanker using heaving line attached to a hook. The pirates chased the tanker for around one hour before aborting the attack. Local authorities informed. No action taken. 2. 03.03.2011 Maersk Etienne 06:18.7N – Three persons in a green coloured fast craft 1730 UTC Chemical Tanker 003:25.0E, 3 NM approached the tanker at anchor. One person Anchored France South of Lagos was in uniform. They fired their weapons in Attempted 26659 Fairway Buoy, the air and demanded the gangway be 9274642 Nigeria lowered. The Master refused to lower the gangway, heaved up anchor and moved away from the anchorage. Crew safe. 3. 20.04.2011 Star Gamma 05:00.6N – Duty crew onboard the drifting ship noticed a 1910 UTC Bulk Carrier 003:44.3E, skiff approaching the ship. Master raised Steaming Marshall Islands Around 85 NM alarm, SSAS activated, sent distress message Fired upon 29295 South of Lagos and increased speed. The pirates fired upon 9249300 Port, and chased the ship. The pirates finally Nigeria aborted the attempted boarding. No injuries to crew. The ship sustained some bullet marks. 4. 29.04.2011 Gladiator 06:06N – Seven armed robbers in a boat approached 2255 UTC Tanker 002:37E, Around the tanker at anchor waiting for STS Anchored Liberia 17 NM Southeast operations. Duty officer immediately Attempted 78845 of Cotonou, informed Master and raised the alarm. Deck 9378864 Benin security watch keepers proceed with caution and saw two robbers trying to board the tanker via the fenders. Seeing the alert crew the robbers aborted their attempt and moved away. The robbers were observed moving toward Lagos, Nigeria. 5. 09.07.2011 Team Spirit 09:06.0N – Pirates in a motor boat approached the 2140 UTC Bulk Carrier 014:06.3W, drifting ship. Duty officer noticed the Steaming Malta Conakry, approaching boat and raised the alarm and Fired upon 22215 Guinea crew mustered. The pirates fired machine 8306981 guns and RPG at the ship and moved away. The ship proceeded further out to sea. 6. 19.07.2011 Rich Duke II 08:25S – 012:21E, Persons in a speed boat approached the 2035 LT Tanker Around 60 NM tanker underway. They tried to approach the Steaming Panama West of Luanda, tanker’s port side. D/O informed the Master Attempted 56326 Angola who took evasive manoeuvres and increased 9524982 speed to maximum. Alarm raised, crew mustered and activated the fire pumps. The speed boat doing 20 knots keep on chasing the tanker. At 2155 LT the distance increased

and the speed boat aborted the attempted attack. Incident reported to Luanda port and the tanker continued her passage. 7. 06.07.2011 Varg Star 06:15.6N – Ten robbers armed with guns approached an 2330 LT Tanker 002:23.0E, anchored tanker in a launch. They attempted Anchored Bahamas Around 4 NM to board the tanker using a hook attached Attempted 38792 South of Cotonou with a rope. Alert crew raised the alarm. 9045376 Fairway Buoy, Master sent MAYDAY message via VHF Benin and informed Cotonou signal station and the navy. The robbers aborted the attempted attack upon seeing the crew alertness. Then at 0330 LT on 7th July, the same robbers approached the tanker looking for a way to board. Once again crew alertness and firing of parachute flares resulted in the robbers moving away. 8. 14.09.2011 Abu Dhabi Star 06:01.39N – Around 26 robbers in two boats came 0415 UTC Chemical Tanker 001:18.30E, alongside and attempted to board an Anchored Singapore Around 7 NM anchored tanker. Portable ladder and ropes Attempted 29734 South of Lome were noticed in the boats. Master raised the 9418119 Breakwater, alarm, mustered all crew, contacted local Togo authorities on VHF Ch 16 and heaved up anchor. Seeing crew alertness the robbers aborted the attempt. Later a naval patrol boat arrived on location. Master reported that the same robbers had attempted to board another vessel eight cables from his ship’s position prior to attacking his ship. 9. 14.09.2011 Cape Talara 06:00.7N – Six suspected robbers in a boat approached 0355 UTC Product Tanker 001:19.6E, an anchored tanker and attempted to climb Anchored Marshall Islands Lome Anchorage, onboard. Master raised the alarm, mustered Attempted 42010 Togo all crew and contacted local authorities on 9569994 vhf ch. 16. Seeing crew alertness the robbers aborted the attempt. Later, a naval patrol boat arrived on location and after a search were able to apprehend the suspected robbers. 10. 16.09.2011 E. R. Bergamo 06:03.7N – Seven robbers in a fast boat approached an 0340 LT Bulk Carrier 001:17.5E, anchored ship. Duty crew spotted the Anchored Liberia Lome Anchorage, robbers, contacted the bridge and informed Attempted 32672 Togo another watchman for assistance. One of the 9483188 robbers was seen ready with a hook attached with rope. Master raised alarm, sounded ship's horn and crew directed search lights. Upon noticing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted the attempted attack and moved away. Togo navy was contacted but no response received. Later, a naval boat came and patrolled the area. 11. 22.09.2011 Torm Esbjerg 06:01N – Duty officer onboard an anchored tanker 0530 UTC Chemical Tanker 001:15E, noticed a fishing boat slowly approaching. Anchored Hong Kong Lome Anchorage, As the boat closed to the ship the duty officer Attempted 29733 Togo informed the boat to move away. This was 9364588 ignored by the fishing boat and later two more boats were seen joining the first boat. Master informed Togo Navy which responded to the call and detained two boats while the third escaped. 12. 24.09.2011 Torm Esbjerg 06:01N – Two small boats closed onto the shipside of 0130 UTC Chemical Tanker 001:15E, an anchored tanker. The duty officer told the Anchored Hong Kong Lome Anchorage, boats to move away but this was ignored.

Attempted 29733 Togo Later, two more boats were seem 9364588 approaching the ship from the stern and securing themselves to the ship’s rudder. Master informed Togo Navy which responded and detained all four boats. Nothing stolen.

REST OF WORLD

Ref Date Name of Ship Position Narration Time Type/Flag/Grt/ Status IMO Number Type NO ATTACKS REPORTED DURING THIS QUARTER

IMB Piracy Report – January to September 2011

Total number of attacks - 352

IMB Piracy Report – January to September 2011

Total attacks Indian Sub Continent – 13 Total attacks Far East & SE Asia - 74

IMB Piracy Report – January to September 2011

Total attacks Gulf of Aden, southern Red Sea & Arabian Sea – 68

Total attacks east coast Africa & Indian Ocean - 130 IMB Piracy Report – January to September 2011

Total attacks West Africa - 41