| Anti-Shipping Activity Warning Messages |
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| Date of Occurrence: 12/11/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-33 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
5/00/00 S 107/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
BALTIMAR ZEPHYR |
| Description: |
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| JAVA SEA 11 DEC 92 BALTIMAR ZEPHYR ATTACKED BY
PIRATES 150 MILES NORTH OF JAKARTA IN INDONESIAN WATERS. MASTER AND
CHIEF OFFICER KILLED. SINGAPORE UPDATE: 23 DEC 92 BALTIMAR ZEPHYR
ARRIVED SINGAPORE. 19 DEC 92 BALTIMAR ZEPHYR CREW WERE COERCED INTO
SIGNING STATEMENTS TO THE EFFECT THAT NO PIRACY ATTACK TOOK PLACE.
23 DEC 92 BALTIMAR ZEPHYR SAILED FOR CALCUTTA. LLOYD'S LIST OF 16
FEB 98 REPORTS THAT SCOTLAND YARD HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE DEATHS OF
THE MASTER AND CHIEF OFFICER WERE DONE BY PIRATES INTENT ON ROBBERY
AND NOT BY THE CREW. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 11/24/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-34 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
62 |
| Geographical Location: |
12/00/00 N 44/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
LPG TANKER PAULINE |
| Description: |
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| GULF OF ADEN 24 NOV 92 PIRATES ATTACKED M/V
PAULINE IN THE AREA OF DJIBOUTI. VESSEL WAS APPROACHED BY THREE
SPEEDBOATS WHILE AT ANCHOR. PRIVATE ITEMS AND CASH WERE STOLEN. NO
INJURIES REPORTED. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 11/21/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-27 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
53 |
| Geographical Location: |
43/20/00 N 7/15/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
Pirates |
| Victim: |
15 Meter Yacht CRIALE |
| Description: |
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| MEDITERRANEAN SEA-FRENCH COAST. 21NOV92 Three
armed men in a speed boat, not making way, appeared to be in need of
assistance. Yacht CRIALE was attacked upon the offer of assistance
to the speed boat. The yacht was seized as well as 48,000 Swiss
Francs and crew were set adrift in the dinghy. The incident was
reported to French authorities in Nice three hours latter. No
injuries were reported. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 10/28/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-28 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
22/9/55 N 114/55/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
Pirates |
| Victim: |
M/V MARINE EXPRESS |
| Description: |
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| SOUTH CHINA SEA-Vicinity of Hong Kong. 28NOV92
M/V MARINE EXPRESS reported ten gunshots to Hong Kong authorities
and has not been reported since. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 10/08/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-26 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
72 |
| Geographical Location: |
4/26/30 N 119/16/30 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V BANOWATI |
| Description: |
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| CELEBES SEA-EAST OF SIBUTU PASSAGE. 08 OCTOBER
92 M/V BANOWATI was boarded by more than fifty pirates. The crew was
thrown overboard, but no serious injuries were reported. The vessel
was run aground and set on fire. The cargo was salvaged.
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| Date of Occurrence: 09/25/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-25 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
94 |
| Geographical Location: |
21/00/00 N 123/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES (PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA) |
| Victim: |
M/V WORLD BRIDGE |
| Description: |
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| SOUTH CHINA SEA. 25 SEPTEMBER 92 M/V WORLD
BRIDGE was ordered to heave to by small attack boats identified as
Naval Units of the Peoples Republic of China. When the WORLD BRIDGE
increased speed, she was fired upon with automatic weapons with
explosive charges. M/V WORLD BRIDGE out ran the attack boats and was
not boarded. No casualties were reported. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 09/11/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-24 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
94 |
| Geographical Location: |
23/24/00 N 117/36/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V TRANSASIA |
| Description: |
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| SOUTH CHINA SEA. 110830ZSEP92 M/V TRANSASIA
was fired upon by attack boats. The vessel was boarded by fifteen to
twenty pirates and fifty pair of shoes were stolen. No injuries were
reported. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 08/18/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-23 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
57 |
| Geographical Location: |
6/18/48 N 3/23/12 E |
| Aggressor: |
Pirates |
| Victim: |
M/V LILAS |
| Description: |
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| NIGERIA-GULF OF GUINEA-LAGOS. 180230ZAUG92 M/V
LILAS was attacked at anchor. Stolen were two coils of mooring line
from aft capstan/wildcat. No injuries were reported. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 05/24/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-21 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
91 |
| Geographical Location: |
15/00/00 N 120/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL |
| Victim: |
VILKOV |
| Description: |
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| PHILIPPINES. 241240Z MAY 92 RUSSIAN AMPHIBIOUS
LANDING SHIP VILKOV maneuvered to pass an unidentified vessel, which
seemed to be a fishing seiner, and was fired upon by automatic small
arms. VILKOV returned fire with a small-caliber gun. The attacking
vessel ceased fire and fled. No injuries were reported.
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| Date of Occurrence: 05/09/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-15 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
1/00/00 N 104/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
Pirates |
| Victim: |
M/V SWAN REEFER |
| Description: |
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| SINGAPORE-Vicinity Phillips Channel.
090100LMAY92 five armed pirates boarded M/V SWAN REEFER using a
high-powered fishing boat and line. Stolen were cash, liquor, and
personal possessions. No injuries were reported. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 05/05/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-22 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
63 |
| Geographical Location: |
22/12/24 N 91/44/48 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V LIBERTY SPIRIT |
| Description: |
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| BANGLADESH-Bay Of Bengal-Approaches to
Karnaphuli River. 050400FMAY92 upon approach to anchorage Pirates
armed with knives were repelled from stern. This incident was
repeated 090700FMAY92. No injuries were reported. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 04/24/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-14 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
1/00/00 N 105/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
Pirates |
| Victim: |
VALIANT CARRIER |
| Description: |
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| STRAIT OF SINGAPORE-Vicinity of Bintan Island.
242200LAPR92 ten armed pirates boarded the VALIANT CARRIER unnoticed
despite illumination, piracy watch set, and additional precautions.
Stolen were $4000.00 cash and personal possessions. Injured were the
Captain's infant daughter, Captain's wife, Captain, and Navigation
Officer. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 04/22/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-13 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
1/00/00 N 105/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
Pirates |
| Victim: |
AUSTRALIAN STAR |
| Description: |
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| STRAIT OF SINGAPORE-Vicinity Horsborough
Light. 22APR92 nine armed pirates boarded the AUSTRALIAN STAR using
a grappling hook to gain access. Stolen were cash and personal
possessions. No injuries were reported. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 04/19/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-17 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
3/3/00 S 107/21/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V MAERSK ASIA DECIMO |
| Description: |
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| JAVA SEA-Vicinity Belitung Island. 190230G APR
92 five pirates armed with knives boarded M/V MAERSK ASIA DECIMO.
Stolen were cash and personal items. No injuries were reported.
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| Date of Occurrence: 04/11/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-16 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
21/00/00 N 107/20/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V WORLD ARETUS |
| Description: |
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| VIETNAM-Vicinity Cam Pha Roads Early morning
of 11 Apr 92 three pirates armed with knives boarded M/V WORLD
ARETUS, while ship was at anchor. The attack was discovered and crew
mobilized, which caused the pirates to flee with mooring lines and
other line. No injuries were reported. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 03/30/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-9 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
5/59/42 N 95/11/12 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V PELANDER |
| Description: |
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| SINGAPORE-Strait of Malacca 302100Z MAR 92 M/V
PELANDER was attacked by armed men in a high speed boat. Pirates
were unable to reach accomodation ladder, being repelled by ships
ANTI-PIRATE watch. No injuries were reported. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 02/11/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-6 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
1/00/00 N 104/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
Pirates |
| Victim: |
M/V DEVOTION |
| Description: |
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| SINGAPORE-Anchorages 110200L FEB 92 Vessel was
boarded and robbed without the knowledge of the Crew. Stolen were
Dangerous Drugs and personal effects. No injuries were reported.
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| Date of Occurrence: 02/10/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-7 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
24/00/00 S 44/00/00 W |
| Aggressor: |
Pirates |
| Victim: |
M/V ANAND |
| Description: |
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| Brazilian Sea Coast-vicinity Rio de Janeiro
10FEB92 Heavily armed pirates boarded M/V ANAND. Four casualties
reported. Stolen were money and radio equipment. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 01/19/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-3 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
5/41/00 N 96/48/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
Pirates |
| Victim: |
M/V AMBRA ORIENT |
| Description: |
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| SINGAPORE-Strait of Malacca 191600Z JAN92 M/V
AMBRA ORIENT was attacked by armed men in a high speed boat. Pirates
were unable to reach accomodation ladder, being repelled by ships
ANTI-PIRATE watch. No injuries were reported. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 01/05/1992 |
Reference Number: 1992-2 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
1/4/00 N 103/38/30 E |
| Aggressor: |
Pirates |
| Victim: |
M/V FORTUNE |
| Description: |
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| SINGAPORE-Vicinity of Phillips Channel.
052145ZJAN92 on approaching Palau Takong Ketjil Light, pirates
boarded the M/V FORTUNE. Stolen was personal property. No injuries
were reported and the vessel was permitted to continue her voyage.
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| Date of Occurrence: 11/21/1991 |
Reference Number: 1992-5 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
1/16/00 N 104/47/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
Pirates |
| Victim: |
M/V SEA KITTIE |
| Description: |
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| SINGAPORE-Eastern Approaches to Singapore
Straits. 210145L OCT 91 vessel was boarded 12 1/2 miles east of
Binten Island by five armed men with knives and a revolver. The
Pirates were educated, professional and well trained team who spoke
English. Stolen were $30,000 and personal effects. No injuries were
reported. |
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| Date of Occurrence: 08/26/1991 |
Reference Number: 1992-11 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
11/00/00 N 110/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
UNKNOWN |
| Victim: |
M/V PETCHOMPOO |
| Description: |
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| SOUTH CHINA SEA-Vicinity of Vietnam. AUGUST
1991 M/V PETCHOMPOO REPORTED HER POSITION AS 180-MILES EAST OF HO
CHI MINH CITY BEFORE BECOMING UNREPORTED. PIRACY IS SUSPECTED. LOST
ARE $4 MILLION AND CREW. NO DEMANDS REPORTED. |
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