| Anti-Shipping Activity Warning Messages |
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| Date of Occurrence: 12/09/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-68 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
72 |
| Geographical Location: |
5/49/24 N 118/6/54 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
NANYO |
| Description: |
|
| WHILE AT SANDAKAN INNER HARBOR ANCHORAGE, IN
05-49-24N 118-06-54E, M/V NANYO BOARDED BY PIRATES BETWEEN 0001 AND
0500. FOUR HAWSER ROPES AND ONE WIRE CUTTER WERE STOLEN FROM
FORECASTLE STORE. NO INJURIES TO CREW. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 12/05/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-66 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
2/52/00 S 107/16/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
EAGLE TIDE |
| Description: |
|
| M/V EAGLE TIDE ATTACKED BY PIRATES IN 02-52S
107-16E AT ABOUT 2045 GMT ON DEC. 5. PIRATES BOARDED VESSEL AND
STOLE ABOUT US $12,000 INCLUDING JEWELRY. NO CREW WERE HURT.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 11/27/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-63 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
23/57/00 S 46/18/00 W |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
OCEAN COMPETENCE |
| Description: |
|
| AT 0515 ON NOV. 27, IN SANTOS ROADS, SIX OR
SEVEN ARMED PIRATES BOARDED THE M/V OCEAN COMPETENCE BY SPEED BOAT
USING ROPE HOOKS. PIRATES FORCED SECOND OFFICER TO OPEN THE MASTER'S
CABIN AND ROBBED HIM. MASTER ALERTED ENGINE ROOM TO RING THE FIRE
ALARM TO WARN CREW MEMBERS. CREW POURED BUCKETS OF WATER FROM CABIN
WINDOWS TO THE BOAT AND MAY HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE TO BOAT DUE TO THE
IMPACT. PIRATES UNDERSTOOD THE DANGER AND RAN AWAY. DUTY MAN ON DECK
WAS INJURED. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 11/27/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-64 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
95 |
| Geographical Location: |
33/42/00 N 125/17/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
UNKNOWN |
| Victim: |
SEA BIRD |
| Description: |
|
| AT 0430 GMT ON NOV. 27 IN 33-42N 125-17E A
FISHING VESSEL CAME ALONGSIDE THE M/V SEA BIRD WITH CLEAR INTENTION
TO BOARD THE VESSEL. ATTEMPT FAILED DUE TO SLOW SPEED OF F/V.
DESCRIPTION OF F/V: NAME FUNG FA, NATIONALITY UNKNOWN, BLUE TRAWLER
WITH WHITE/RUSTY SUPERSTRUCTURE, ABOUT 75 TONS. MINOR DAMAGE TO PORT
SIDE OF M/V. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 11/26/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-62 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
91 |
| Geographical Location: |
16/33/12 N 119/43/36 E |
| Aggressor: |
UNKNOWN |
| Victim: |
AUDACIOUS |
| Description: |
|
| ATTEMPTED ATTACK ON M/V AUDACIOUS IN 16-33-12N
119-43-36E AT 1357 GMT ON NOV. 26 BY THREE UNLIT CRAFT WHICH
ATTEMPTED TO BOARD VESSEL. ATTEMPT FOILED DUE TO CREW ALERT.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 11/26/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-67 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
22 |
| Geographical Location: |
2/19/00 S 79/56/00 W |
| Aggressor: |
THIEVES |
| Victim: |
CARIA |
| Description: |
|
| M/V CARIA BOARDED BY SIX THIEVES FROM TWO
BOATS WHILE AT ANCHOR GUAYAQUIL INNER ROADS, OFF ISLA DE LA
ESPERANZA, AT 1325 ON NOV. 26. THIEVES PILFERED CARGO AFTER BREAKING
INTO CONTAINER. CREW TRIED TO CATCH THIEVES AS THEY JUMPED OVER THE
SIDE AND ESCAPED ON TWO BOATS. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 11/23/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-61 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
2/36/00 S 107/17/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
CONTINENTAL SPIRIT/ESSBERGER PIONEER |
| Description: |
|
| M/V CONTINENTAL SPIRIT RAIDED BY FIVE PIRATES
WHILE PASSING THE SELAT BAUR CHANNEL IN 02-36S 107-17E AT 0100 LOCAL
TIME ON NOV. 23. MASTER FORCED AT KNIFEPOINT TO OPEN SAFE. PIRATES
STOLE US $2,976 OF VESSEL'S MONEY, US $3,200 OF PRIVATE MONEY, AND
VESSEL'S RADIO FROM MASTER'S CABIN. PIRATES ATTACKED AND BOARDED THE
TANKER ESSBERGER PIONEER IN THE SAME VICINITY THE DAY PRIOR (NOV.
22). |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 11/17/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-58 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
57 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
assailants |
| Victim: |
merchant vessel |
| Description: |
|
| River Zaire BIMCO members report that on 17
November 1994 a vessel which was en route to Matadi was attacked by
3 uniformed men in a speedboat who fired upon the vessel with
rifles. The incident took place about three miles beyond the Banana
pilot station. The speedboat gave up its pursuit as the vessel
increased speed. No injuries were reported. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 11/14/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-69 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
3/1/30 S 107/17/30 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
DOVE ARROW/MARIA T |
| Description: |
|
| M/V DOVE ARROW BOARDED BY FIVE PIRATES ARMED
WITH SWORDS AND KNIVES AT 2300 HOURS IN 03-01-30S 107-17-30E. VESSEL
WAS PROCEEDING TO JAKARTA, LIT ALL AROUND WITH CARGO CLUSTERS AND
LIGHTS HUNG OVER THE SIDE, WITH WATCH PATROLLING THE BRIDGE DECK.
MASTER, THIRD OFFICER, AND LOOKOUTS TAKEN AS PRISONERS. VESSEL'S
SAFE EMPTIED AND MASTER AND CHIEF MATE ROBBED OF PERSONAL EFFECTS,
JEWELRY AND CASH. PIRATES ESCAPED BY BOAT. CREW UNHARMED. THE
FOLLOWING DAY (NOV. 15) PIRATES BOARDED THE TANKER MARIA T IN THE
SAME LOCATION. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 11/07/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-60 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
61 |
| Geographical Location: |
6/46/00 S 39/21/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V OMI MISSOURI |
| Description: |
|
| M/V OMI MISSOURI WHILE ANCHORED OFF DAR ES
SALAMM, TANZANIA WAS BOARDED. AT 2300 HRS THE BOW MAN SPOTTED A MAN
CLIMBING UP THE ANCHOR CHAIN. HE FRIGHTENED THE MAN OFF BY YELLING
AND THE BOAT WHICH CARRIED HIM LEFT. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 11/04/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-59 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
22 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
assailants |
| Victim: |
merchant vessel |
| Description: |
|
| Ecuador BIMCO members report that at 1330 hrs
on 4 November 1994 six intruders were spotted on board a vessel
approaching Guayaquil, about two nautical miles from berth. Two
other men were in a small boat alongside the vessel. The crew chased
the intruders off the vessel. During the attack the intruders broke
the seals of 8 containers, however it was not established whether
any cargo was pilfered. No injuries were reported. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 11/03/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-56 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
6/8/00 S 106/45/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V MELGAR |
| Description: |
|
| M/V MELGAR REPORTED THAT IT WAS BOARDED ON NOV
3 IN JAKARTA ROADS. PIRATES WERE SPOTTED ON BOARD AND GENERAL ALARM
WAS SOUNDED. PIRATES DESCENDED FROM VESSEL BY ROPES ONTO WAITING
MOTORBOAT. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 11/03/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-65 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
6/5/00 S 106/53/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
GRAIGWERDD |
| Description: |
|
| M/V GRAIGWERDD SIGHTED SMALL MOTORIZED VESSEL
UNDER STERN WITH FIVE PERSONS ATTEMPTING TO BOARD VESSEL AT 0300
LOCAL TIME ON NOV. 3 WHILE AT ANCHOR OFF JAKARTA. SHIP'S SECURITY
PATROL RAISED ALARM AND BOAT RAPIDLY DEPARTED. NO DAMAGE TO VESSEL
OR STOLEN PROPERTY. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 10/26/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-52 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
MERCHANT VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| Selat Baur, Indonesia BIMCO members report
that at 0110 hrs on 26 October 1994 a vessel was boarded by 12 men
armed with long knives. The vessel's Master, 2nd Officer and a
crewman were handcuffed. Five of the intruders lead the master to
his cabin at knife point and forced him to open the ship's safe.
They threatened to kill him if he failed to cooperate. In addition
to the cash in the ship's safe the intruders also stole the Master's
own cash and some personal items. When leaving the ship the
intruders warned that they would return and kill the Master if the
incident was reported to local police. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 10/26/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-53 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
61 |
| Geographical Location: |
2/00/00 N 45/45/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
UNKNOWN |
| Victim: |
M/V TROPICAL SUN |
| Description: |
|
| M/V TROPICAL SUN, IN PORT MOGADISCIO, SOMALIA
WAS FIRED UPON BY MORTOR SHELLS ON 26 OF OCTOBER 1994. IN ADDITION,
CREW NARROWLY ESCAPED SMALL ARMS FIRE OVER THE MAIN DECK. THE UNITED
NATIONS FORCES VOICED THE OPINION THAT THE VESSEL WAS BEING TARGETED
DELIBERATELY. WITH THIS WARNING THE CREW WAS KEPT INSIDE THE SHIP.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 10/26/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-54 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
3/00/00 S 107/18/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V WINDWARD |
| Description: |
|
| M/V WINDWARD WAS BOARDED BY FIVE PIRATES ON 26
OCT 94 AT 0010. PIRATES HELD MASTER AT KNIFE POINT, STOLE MONEY,
JEWELLERY AND VESSEL'S SAFE DEPOSIT BOX BEFORE DISEMBARKING. NO
INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO VESSEL AND CARGO REPORTED. (THIS REPORT COULD
BE ASAM 94-0052.) |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 10/26/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-57 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
22/9/36 N 114/7/18 E |
| Aggressor: |
assailants |
| Victim: |
merchant vessel |
| Description: |
|
| Hong Kong BIMCO members report that a
Singapore flag vessel laden with coal dropped anchor at 0005 hrs on
26 October 1994 at Hong Kong's Lamma South West anchorage. Despite
posting watchmen on deck during the approach to anchorage, at about
0100 hrs two intruders were spotted on board, both dressed in dark
clothing and one carrying a large sword. The ship's whistle was
sounded and a searchlight was directed at the intruders, who then
escaped onto a boat alongside. An additional 12 persons were on
board the escape boat, which was about 10 to 15 metres in length,
painted grey and without any lighting. There were no ship's items
stolen nor were there any injuries sustained during the attack.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 10/25/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-55 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
72 |
| Geographical Location: |
7/30/00 S 113/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V REESTBORG |
| Description: |
|
| M/V REESTBORG WHILE AT ANCHOR IN SURABAYA
HARBOR WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES. FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT, BREATHING
APPARATUS AND ONE MOORING LINE STOLEN. PIRATES WERE UNNOTICED BY
CREW. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 10/15/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-49 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
MERCHANT VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| Santos, Brazil BIMCO members report that on 15
October 1994 at 0320 hrs on board a vessel anchored off Santos about
1 mile south of Ponta Grossa a masked man grabbed the ship's
watchman and pressed a gun to his head. Two other crewmen who were
also on watch were grabbed simultaneously in the same manner, and
the three were ordered to lead the attackers to the master's cabin.
The master was then ordered to open the ship's safe and after about
ten minutes the attackers left with cash and jewelry aboard a small
boat. The Santos Pilot station failed to respond to calls over VHF
until 0500 hrs. Inspections carried out after the incident revealed
that six container seals had been broken, although the low-value
contents were intact. XXXXX |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 10/10/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-50 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
MERCHANT VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| Bangkok, Thailand BIMCO members report that on
10 October 1994 a vessel anchored 2 miles off the Bangkok bar pilot
station was boarded by 4 robbers armed with knives at 0200 hrs.
Before they were discovered by the crew the intruders managed to
steal equipment and stores from the vessel's forecastle storage
locker. When the Port Authorities and Police were notified of this
incident, they advised the ship's Master that it took place outside
of their jurisdiction. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 09/28/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-47 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
MERCHANT VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| A BIMCO owner member has reported that a
vessel which sailed from Rio Haina on 28 September experienced many
security problems during her stay at the port. The shipmaster
summarized the events as follows: - 19 stowaways captured, 11
arrested and 8 escaped - 4 thieves escaped, 3 containers pilfered -
Crew attacked by thieves with knives/guards fired shots at thieves.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 09/26/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-51 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
61 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
MERCHANT VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| Mombasa, Kenya BIMCO members report that on
the morning of 26 September 1994 four men were observed on a vessel
at Mombasa. They had apparently broken into the ship's bond locker
and removed about US $500 worth of cigarettes. Although the thieves
were held by the vessel's crew, they managed to escape on board dug
out canoes with the cigarettes before the port police arrived.
During a previous call on 3 September the same vessel had a
television set, video player and radio stolen whilst in port.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 09/12/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-46 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
MERCHANT VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| A BIMCO member reports that at 1230 hrs on 12
September several thieves armed with knives and firearms boarded a
container vessel anchored off at Vitoria. The Captain and some
crewmembers were held hostage whilst the thieves stole personal
belongings of the crew, and forced open the ship's safe. The only
injury sustained during the incident was that the Master's chin was
cut. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 09/10/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-42 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
62 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
MERCHANT VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| A BIMCO owner member reports an incident which
took place off the Somali coast in the Gulf of Aden on 10 September
1994. The vessel had sheltered off the coast during heavy weather.
At 1538 hrs GMT she was underway at a speed of 12.2 knots when an
unmarked boat about 20 metres in length, with a white hull and red
superstructure, approached the vessel and began to fire without
warning. The vessel under attack broadcast a mayday call, which
resulted with the pursuing boat making radio contact, claiming to be
the Somali Coast Guard. Assurances were made that the firing would
stop and the boat followed the vessel for a short time before
returning to the coast. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 09/07/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-44 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
57 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
MERCHANT VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| BIMCO has received a report regarding a
violent incident which took place on board a general cargo vessel
berthed at Tin Can Island, Nigeria. The vessel had arrived on 5
September 1994, and upon arrival arranged for the employment of two
day watchmen and three night watchmen for the length of her stay. On
the morning of 7 September, two crewman and the ship's second
officer were on duty in addition to the three night watchmen as two
stevedore gangs loaded cargo on board. From his position on the
forecastle, a crewman spotted a large motorboat alongside the vessel
at about 0330 hrs. He was then suddenly overtaken by several men who
beat him and held him at knife-point. At the same time another group
of men beat and held the second officer, one of the crewman and one
of the watchmen on duty. The crewman who was being held on the
forecastle witnessed one of the attackers making cash payments to
the stevedores in order to prevent them from interfering. Whilst
these payments were being made other men opened a 20' container
stowed on deck and emptied nearly its entire contents of clothing in
cartons onto the motorboat. Once they had nearly emptied the
container they released the second officer, two crewman and night
watchmen, and then escaped on board the motorboat. A second night
watchmen who witnessed the actions of the intruders managed to run
to the police station to seek assistance. Despite the watchman's
pleas for help the police officer on duty refused to intervene.
Aside from the lack of security which this case illustrates, an even
more disturbing issue which is raised is the apparent complete lack
of concern for the safety of the vessel's personnel as exhibited by
the port police, who failed to respond to the watchman's desperate
attempts to obtain assistance. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 08/31/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-41 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
1/18/00 N 104/24/30 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V TORBEN SPIRIT/M/V ESSBERGER PIONEER |
| Description: |
|
| M/V TORBEN SPIRIT WHILE ONE MILE NORTH-WEST OF
HORSBURGH LIGHTHOUSE REPORTED AN ATTEMPT BY PIRATES TO BOARD.
PIRATES APPROACHED IN A FAST BOAT FROM STERN. TWO PERSONS ATTEMPTED
TO BOARD M/V BEFORE BEING SPOTTED BY VESSEL'S CREW AND RETREATED
BACK TO SPEEDBOAT. IN ADDITION M/V ESSBERGER PIONEER NEAR HORSBURGH
LIGHT REPORTED THAT FOUR PIRATES BOARDED AND STOLE CASH FROM CREW
CABINS. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 08/25/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-45 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
MERCHANT VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| BIMCO reports that on 25 August a vessel
anchored off Rio Grande was boarded by six armed thieves at 0405
hrs. The intruders immediately began to break into the forecastle
storerooms to steal ship's supplies. When they were approached by
the deck watchman they threatened him and continued their pilfering.
The general emergency alarm was sounded and attempts were made to
raise the shore authorities by radio, however the only response was
that the pilot station replied that the authorities had no means to
respond. At 0430 hrs the thieves escaped as additional crewmen came
on deck. During the incident 1,173 litres of paint were stolen, as
well as several carpenter's tools. It was later learned that a
similar incident took place on board another vessel at anchorage
during the same night. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 08/21/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-38 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
63 |
| Geographical Location: |
22/20/00 N 91/48/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
THUGS |
| Victim: |
M/V YOUNG II |
| Description: |
|
| CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE, BANGLADESH M/V YOUNG II
WAS ATTACKED BY THUGS. CHIEF ENGINEER ALONG WITH 10 TO 12 CREWMEN
WERE INJURED IN THE ATTACK AND TAKEN TO LOCAL HOSPITAL. ROPES AND
OTHER MATERIALS WERE REPORTED STOLEN. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 08/20/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-34 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
91 |
| Geographical Location: |
14/31/00 N 120/33/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
TUG FOKU MARU NO. 8 |
| Description: |
|
| FIVE PIRATES ARMED WITH KNIVES ROBBED THE CREW
OF THEIR BELONGINGS WHILE THE TUG WAS IN MANILA BAY. TWO CREWMEN OF
THE TUG WERE HURT IN THE ATTACK. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 08/20/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-37 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
91 |
| Geographical Location: |
14/37/00 N 120/58/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
TUG FUKU MARU NO. 8 |
| Description: |
|
| 20 AUG 94, TUG FUKU MARU NO. 8 WAS ATTACKED BY
SIX PIRATES OFF MANILA YACHT BASIN IN THE PHILIPPINES. PIRATES STOLE
TWO RADIO SETS, COMPASS, TELESCOPE AND MONIES OF VARIOUS CURRENCIES
FROM THE MASTER. ONE OF THE PIRATES WAS A FEMALE AND OFFERED SEX AS
BAIT. PIRATES ESCAPED TOWARDS THE SHANTYTOWN NEAR MANILA NORTH
HARBOR. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 08/17/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-36 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
23/56/00 S 46/22/00 W |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V MAERSK LA PLATA |
| Description: |
|
| CONTAINER VESSEL MAERSK LA PLATA WAS INVADED
BY 10 ARMED PIRATES WHILE AT ANCHOR IN SANTOS. PIRATES STOLE
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, MONEY AND CREW'S BELONGINGS. PIRATES DEPARTED
IN TWO SMALL BOATS. NO CARGO FROM THE CONTAINERS WAS STOLEN.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 08/17/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-43 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
MERCHANT VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| BIMCO has been informed by a U.K. member of
the following incident which took place in Rio Grande on 17-18
August 1994: During the Rio Grande call on 17 and 18 August 94, the
vessel was attacked twice. Please note that about 15 men, 2 armed,
seemed to know the interesting containers to be broken open. They
kept the crew out of sight of the 'business areas' with guns, cut
open the seals, opened the containers and threw their stealings over
board in a small craft. When we are sure that the small craft is at
a good distance we hope that intruders have left and start checking
the containers/seals. The agent did his best for us, the vessel and
the cargo and he called the police: but...but...but... was the
answer. I hope not to experience such problems again in Paranagua or
Santos and shall be very glad to see some form of efficient counter
measure taken to protect my crew and the vessel. Please forget the
idea of extra watchmen who disappear in those critical moments
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 08/14/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-35 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
20/19/00 S 40/21/00 W |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATESS |
| Victim: |
M/V ALEXANDERGRACHT |
| Description: |
|
| DUTCH M/V ALEXANDERGRACHT WAS ATTACKED BY FOUR
ARMED PIRATES WITH HANDGUNS IN VITORIA ROADS, BRAZIL. NO INJURIES OR
DAMAGE TO VESSEL. ABOUT 10,000 US DOLLARS WORTH OF CASH/PROPERTY
STOLEN FROM CREW. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 08/04/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-39 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
6/49/00 N 58/10/00 W |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
M/V SCOTT UNITY |
| Description: |
|
| BIMCO members report that on 4 August 1994
thieves boarded a vessel at the Georgetown anchorage. At 0120 hrs a
thief was heard attempting to break into the ship's galley, and
shortly thereafter a second thief was spotted on the poop deck
attempting to open the rope storage hatch. Both men leapt from the
vessel into the water upon realizing that they had been detected,
where a small boat alongside was waiting for them. Inspections
conducted after the incident revealed that one coil of mooring rope
had been stolen. A second vessel at the anchorage was reportedly
boarded by thieves twice during the same night. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 08/03/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-33 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
91 |
| Geographical Location: |
14/30/00 N 120/35/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V GORNO ALTAYSK |
| Description: |
|
| M/V GORNO ALTAYSK WHILE AT ANCHOR IN MANILA
BAY WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES. TWO BOAT LOADS OF PIRATES BOARDED THE
M/V DURING A STORM. PIRATES WERE ABLE TO GET ON BOARD BY CLIMBING
THROUGH THE HOLE FOR THE ANCHOR CHAIN. GUARDS POSTED ON THE M/V
SPOTTED THEM AND OPENED FIRE. A COAST GUARD PATROL BOAT HEARD THE
SHOOTING AND CHASED THE PIRATES AWAY. NOBODY AMONG THE CREW OR COAST
GUARD WAS HURT. FIRST ATTACK IN MANILA BAY IN SEVERAL YEARS.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 08/01/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-48 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
MERCHANT VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| A BIMCO member reports that at 1225 hrs on 1
August 1994 a vessel was approached by four high speed motorboats at
position 20 15 N LAT, 115 49 E LONG. The vessel was forced to stop
due to automatic machine gun fire from the speedboats. One of the
speedboats flew the Chinese flag and those onboard were in uniform.
Eleven of the men on board this boat, armed with machine guns and
pistols, boarded the vessel. The vessel's holds and crew's
accommodations were inspected, and once it was realized that the
vessel was in ballast the men left the vessel. During the incident
nothing was stolen and no one was injured. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 07/15/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-40 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
23/56/00 S 46/19/00 W |
| Aggressor: |
assailants |
| Victim: |
m/v ULF RITSCHER |
| Description: |
|
| The incident took place about 1.5 miles south
of Ponta Rasa. Six men armed with firearms boarded the vessel at
about 0230 hrs, and held one crewman hostage while pilfering the
contents of seven containers bound for Santos and Buenos Aires. The
attack lasted about thirty minutes, during which time there were
fortunately no injuries sustained by the crew. Despite repeated
attempts to obtain assistance from the Navy and Harbor Police, the
authorities did not arrive at the vessel until three hours after the
thieves had escaped. On 21 June the shipmaster attended a meeting
with the Santos Port Authority, the local Police, Navy and Customs
Authorities, however no positive results emerged. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 07/07/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-30 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
52 |
| Geographical Location: |
36/50/00 N 5/47/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
ASSAILANTS |
| Victim: |
UNKNOWN ITALIAN MERCHANT SHIP |
| Description: |
|
| SEVEN ITALIAN MERCHANT SAILORS WERE KILLED
WHILE IN THE PORT OF JIJEL, 180 MILES EAST OF ALGIERS. ASSAILANTS
RAIDED THE CARGO SHIP DURING THE NIGHT. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 06/09/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-29 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
23/57/00 S 46/18/00 W |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V SAN GIOVANNI |
| Description: |
|
| ON JUNE 09, AN ARMED GANG OF NINE MEN
ASSAULTED M/V SAN GIOVANNI BERTHED AT ALEMOA TERMINAL, SANTOS.
PIRATES STOLE 21,280 US DOLLARS. PIRATES ESCAPED THE VESSEL BY BOAT.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 06/07/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-28 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
1/40/00 N 104/36/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V EVVIVA |
| Description: |
|
| M/V EVVIVA WHILE APPROACHING SINGAPORE STRAITS
WAS APPROACHED BY A SMALL 10 FOOT BOAT. TWO WATCHMEN ON DUTY WERE
VIGILANT AND REPORTED THE BOAT MOVEMENTS. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES THE
SMALL BOAT DRIFTED OFF. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 06/06/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-31 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
51 |
| Geographical Location: |
15/00/00 N 13/00/00 W |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
MERCHANT VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| FROM BIMCO NEWS LETTER: A BIMCO OWNER MEMBER
REPORTS THAT ON 6 JUNE 1994 AT 0600 HRS. THEIR VESSEL WAS APPROACHED
BY A SPEEDBOAT ABOUT ONE HOUR AFTER HAVING SAILED FROM DAKAR, ONE
AND A HALF MILES SOUTH OF CAP MANUEL. THE SPEEDBOAT CARRYING FIVE
MEN CAME ALONGSIDE AND CAST A ROPE WITH A HOOK OVER THE VESSEL'S
POOP DECK RAILING. BEFORE ANY OF THE MEN COULD ATTEMPT TO BOARD, THE
VESSEL'S EMERGENCY ALARM WAS SOUNDED AND ALL CREW CAME ON DECK. AS A
RESULT OF THIS ACTIVITY, THE MEN IN THE SPEEDBOAT ABORTED THEIR
PLANS TO BOARD AND ENDED THEIR PURSUIT. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 06/01/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-32 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
VIETNAMESE |
| Description: |
|
| FROM BIMCO WEEKLY NEWS, DATED 27 JULY 1994:
VIETNAMESE BORDER POLICE HAVE MANAGED TO MAKE ARRESTS IN EIGHT CASES
OF PIRACY DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 1994, THE VIETNAMESE
GOVERNMENT HAS SAID. SOME 28 CASES OF PIRACY HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO
THE VIETNAMESE AUTHORITIES, WITH FIVE PEOPLE KILLED AS A RESULT OF
THE PIRATES' ACTIVITIES. THE VIETNAMESE HAVE SAID THAT ANTI-PIRACY
ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN STEPPED UP, ALTHOUGH MOST PIRATES ACTIVE IN
VIETNAMESE WATERS HAVE COME FROM CHINA, CAMBODIA AND THAILAND. A TWO
DAY CONFERENCE ON PIRACY IN KUALA LUMPUR HAS ALSO REVEALED THAT THE
USE OF PHANTOM SHIPS AND THE HIJACKING OF ENTIRE CARGOES IS ON THE
INCREASE. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 05/31/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-25 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
62 |
| Geographical Location: |
13/00/00 N 46/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
UNKNOWN |
| Victim: |
NORASIA SAMANTHA |
| Description: |
|
| TWO GERMAN REGISTERED SHIPS REPORTED THAT
SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILES WERE FIRED AT THEM WHILE THEY WERE IN
INTERNATIONAL WATERS IN THE GULF OF ADEN, OFF YEMEN. CONTAINER
VESSEL NORASIA SAMANTHA REPORTED THAT TWO SURFACE TO AIR MISSILES
DROPPED HALF A MILE FROM HER STARBOARD BEAM AT 0900 GMT. THE SHIP
WAS NINE MILES OFFSHORE, HEADED TOWARDS BAB-AL-MANDAB AT THE MOUTH
OF THE RED SEA. THE REASON FOR THESE MISSILE FIRINGS, WHETHER
INTENTIONAL OR ACCIDENTAL, IS NOT CLEAR, AND NO ONE HAS YET CLAIMED
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE ATTACKS. SEE SIMILAR REPORT FOR C/V
GLUCKSBURG. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 05/31/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-26 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
62 |
| Geographical Location: |
13/00/00 N 46/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
UNKNOWN |
| Victim: |
CONTAINER VESSEL GLUCKSBURG |
| Description: |
|
| THE GERMAN REGISTERED VESSEL REPORTED THAT
FIVE MINUTES AFTER A SIMILAR REPORT FROM THE C/V NORASIA SAMANTHA,
THREE MISSILES WERE FIRED TOWARDS THE VESSEL FROM AIRCRAFT OR THE
YEMEN SHORE TOWARDS THE VESSEL. ONE MISSILE EXPOLODED 50 METERS FROM
THE SHIP. THE REASON FOR THESE MISSILE FIRINGS, WHETHER INTENTIONAL
OR ACCIDENTAL, IS NOT CLEAR, AND NO ONE HAS YET CLAIMED
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE ATTACKS. SEE REPORT FOR C/V NORASIA
SAMANTHA. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 05/29/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-27 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
72 |
| Geographical Location: |
6/18/00 S 117/32/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V PACIFIC GAS LPG |
| Description: |
|
| M/V PACIFIC GAS WHILE AT ANCHOR IN SANTAN,
INDONESIA ON MAY 29 WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES. PIRATES BOARDED AND
BROKE INTO FORECASTLE STORE AND STOLE PAINT AND MOORING ROPE.
PIRATES DISTURBED BY WATCHMAN AND DISAPPEARED. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 05/23/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-23 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
17/36/00 N 119/57/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V TIMBER TRADER XII |
| Description: |
|
| FILIPINO PIRATES IN ORANGE COLORED SPEEDBOAT
ATTEMPTED TO COME ONBOARD VESSEL. PIRATES NOTICED BY DUTY OFFICER
WHO ALTERED COURSE AND ALERTED CREW TO STAND-BY. PIRATES DEPARTED.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 05/23/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-24 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
3/55/00 N 98/55/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V NORDSTAR |
| Description: |
|
| FIVE PIRATES BOARDED M/V NORDSTAR FROM A SMALL
POWERED CRAFT WHILE AT ANCHORAGE IN BELAWAN. CREW WAS CHASED WITH
SWORD LIKE WEAPONS. PAINTS AND LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT WAS STOLEN. NO
CREWMEN REPORTED INJURED. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 05/16/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-22 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
24 |
| Geographical Location: |
24/00/00 S 46/00/00 W |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V ALASKA |
| Description: |
|
| WHILE AT ANCHOR IN SANTOS ROADS, M/V ALASKA
WAS BOARDED BY 11 ARMED PIRATES. PIRATES HELD CREW AT GUNPOINT AND
BROKE INTO TWO CONTAINERS. CREW WAS NOT INJURED AND ATTACK WAS
REPORTED TO PORT CONTROL WHILE IN PROGRESS. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 05/08/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-21 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
3/50/00 N 99/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V BANKOK NAVEE |
| Description: |
|
| M/V BANGKOK NAVEE ANCHORED AT BELAWAN ROADS
0400 LOCAL TIME WAS ATTACKED BY ARMED ROBBERS. ROBBERS RAIDED
FORECASTLE STORES, TOOK 30 DRUMS OF PAINT. CREW UNHARMED.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 04/25/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-20 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
6/00/00 S 106/50/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V IKAN BELIAK |
| Description: |
|
| M/V IKAN BELIAK WHILE AT ANCHOR IN
TANJUNGPRIOK WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES. ALARMS WERE SOUNDED AND PIRATES
LEFT THE VESSEL, NOTHING STOLEN. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 04/23/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-19 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
19/36/00 N 121/13/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V FORUM WIND |
| Description: |
|
| M/V FORUM WIND ON 23 APR WAS APPROACHED BY A
FIVE METER LONG WOODEN VESSEL. VESSEL CAME ALONGSIDE VERY FAST WITH
SEVERAL PERSONS ON BOARD, ARMED, AND WITH A ROPE AND HOOK READY TO
THROW OVER. CHIEF MATE FIRED A ROCKET WHICH FELL TWO METERS FROM
ATTACKING VESSEL. PIRATES TURNED AWAY AND DEPARTED. NO DAMAGES TO
FORUM WIND OR CREW. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 04/19/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-18 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
13/23/18 N 110/28/18 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V KOTA INDAH |
| Description: |
|
| M/V KOTA INDAH ATTACKED BY UNIDENTIFIED BOAT
WHICH FIRED SEVEN ROCKETS. BOAT WAS OUTDISTANCED AND CLEAR. NO
FURTHER ACTION REPORTED. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 04/09/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-16 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
56 |
| Geographical Location: |
33/10/00 N 35/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
GERMAN FLAGGED VESSEL |
| Description: |
|
| 09 APR 94 ISRAELI OCCUPATION AUTHORITIES OFF
THE LEBANESE COAST INTERCEPTED A GERMAN FLAGGED SHIP. PIRATES
SEARCHED THE SHIP BEFORE ALLOWING IT TO ENTER THE PORT OF TYRE.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 03/27/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-14 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
97 |
| Geographical Location: |
25/59/00 N 121/38/36 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V NORDSUND |
| Description: |
|
| CONTAINER VESSEL NORDSUND, ENROUTE KAOHSIUNG
TAIWAN REPORTED THAT A BLACK, VERY FAST FISHING VESSEL ATTEMPTED TO
BOARD VESSEL. NORDSUND ALTERED COURSE AND ALONG WITH ROUGH SEAS,
PIRATES COULD NOT BOARD. M/V NORDSUND INFORMED M/V TASMAN SEA WHICH
WAS FOUR MILES ON HER STARBOARD BEAM THAT A BOARDING WAS ATTEMPTED.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 03/21/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-13 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
22/00/00 N 113/58/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V TEQUILA |
| Description: |
|
| M/V TEQUILA WAS HIJACKED NEAR HONG KONG BY
ARMED PIRATES IN TWO SPEED BOATS. M/V TEQUILA WAS LAST SIGHTED OFF
DANGUAN ISLAND IN CHINESE WATERS. NO FURTHER INFORMATION.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 03/15/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-17 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
63 |
| Geographical Location: |
6/56/42 N 79/45/42 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V CALIFORNIA ZEUS |
| Description: |
|
| M/V CALIFORNIA ZEUS WHILE AT ANCHORAGE ON 15
MAR 94 OFF OF COLOMBO, SRI LANKA WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES. SHIP
SOUNDED GENERAL ALARM AND THREE PIRATES WERE SEEN JUMPING OVERBOARD.
SEVERAL CONTAINERS WERE FOUND OPENED WITH CONTENTS STOLEN.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 03/03/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-10 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
1/25/00 N 103/9/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
MV HELEN B. |
| Description: |
|
| THE LIBERIAN FLAG BULK CARRIER, SAILING FROM
RICHARDS BAY, SOUTH AFRICA TO INCHON KOREA, INFORMS THAT THEY
SUCCESSFULLY DETERRED BOARDING BY PIRATES WHO ATTEMPTED TO BOARD
FROM A HIGH SPEED BOAT FROM THE VESSEL'S STERN. SHIP KEEPS A DOUBLE
WATCH AND USES SEARCHLIGHTS TO EFFECTIVLY DETER PIRATES.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 02/10/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-12 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
61 |
| Geographical Location: |
11/40/00 N 43/10/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V CASTOR |
| Description: |
|
| 0630 HRS, M/V CASTOR WAS ATTACKED BY PIRATES
CLAIMING TO BE SOMALIAN ARMY. PIRATES WERE ARMED AND ATTACKED FROM
AN INFLATABLE BOAT. SIX PIRATES BOARDED THE VESSEL IN POSITION
11-39N 43-25E. ALL THE CREW'S PERSONAL POSSESSIONS AND THE VESSEL'S
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT WERE TAKEN. DURING THE ATTACK VESSEL DRIFTED
TOWARDS CEEBAAD ISLAND AND GROUNDED. CREWMEMBERS WERE INJURED DURING
THE ATTACK. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 01/29/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-9 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
1/15/24 N 103/19/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
LPG ARIES GAS |
| Description: |
|
| LPG CARRIER ARIES GAS LOCATED 2.5 MILES FROM
TWO BROTHERS ISLAND WAS BOARDED BY FIVE PIRATES. PIRATES TIED UP THE
MASTER AND CREW TAKING VALUABLES AND CASH WORTH 9,000 US DOLLARS.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 01/28/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-8 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
97 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
UNKNOWN |
| Victim: |
M/V NANSHIN MARU |
| Description: |
|
| M/V NANSHIN MARU REPORTED UNIDENTIFIED GUNMEN
FIRED WARNING SHOTS 59 KM NORTH WEST OF ILEYA SHIMA, OKINAWA. GUNMEN
THEN BOARDED THE VESSEL AND SEARCHED HER. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 01/27/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-7 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
91 |
| Geographical Location: |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V ALICIA STAR |
| Description: |
|
| JAN 27 M/V ALICIA STAR REPORTED SHE WAS
BOARDED BY THREE GANGS OF ARMED MEN NORTH OF THE PHILIPPINES. REPORT
RECEIVED THROUGH LOCAL MRCC STATIONS. NO FURTHER COMMUNICATION
RECEIVED FROM M/V ALICIA STAR, VESSEL COULD BE UNDER ARMED DETENTION
AND PROCEEDING TOWARDS THE CHINESE COAST. FEB 15, 94 LLOYDS LIST:
M/V ALICIA STAR ARRIVED SINGAPORE AFTER BEING DETAINED IN SHAN-WEI.
ENTIRE CARGO OF CIGARETTES CONFISCATED BY MAINLAND AUTHORITIES, CREW
UNHARMED. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 01/21/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-6 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
17/41/36 N 119/58/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V HANS OLDENDORFF |
| Description: |
|
| M/V HANS OLDENDORFF ATTACKED BY PIARATES ON 21
JAN 94 AT 0530 LOCAL TIME. SECOND ATTACK AT 0610 LOCAL IN POSITION
17-49.7N 119-59.9E. VESSEL ESCAPED BY MANEUVERING AND USE OF FIRE
HOSES. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 01/11/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-3 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
63 |
| Geographical Location: |
22/10/00 N 91/57/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V MOON BIRD |
| Description: |
|
| 11 JAN 94 M/V MOON BIRD WAS BOARDED BY 7 ARMED
MEN WITH MACHETES WHILE IN CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH. ROPES AND
ASSORTED EQUIPMENT WERE STOLEN AND SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE CREW WERE
ATTACKED. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 01/10/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-1 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
91 |
| Geographical Location: |
18/34/00 N 118/7/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
UNKNOWN |
| Victim: |
M/V PEDOR MOST |
| Description: |
|
| 10 JAN 94 M/V PEDOR MOST, APPROACHED BY A
TRAWLER LIKE VESSEL PAINTED GRAY WITH TEN UNIFORMED ARMED MEN ON
DECK. THEY SIGNALLED AND USED A WHISTLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP AND
BOARD VESSEL. M/V PEDOR MOST IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS USED CHANNEL 16
SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO MAKE THEM IDENTIFY WHO THEY WERE, BUT
RECEIVED NO REPLIES. SOME CHINESE LIKE SIGNS WERE PAINTED ON THE
VESSEL AND THEY WERE FLYING A RED FLAG REPORTED. AFTER M/V PEDOR
MOST CHANGED COURSE SEVERAL TIMES AGGRESSORS DISAPPEARED IN A
SOUTHERLY DIRECTION. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 01/09/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-4 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
1/8/30 N 103/28/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
TANKER GYOKO MARU JMOI |
| Description: |
|
| 09 JAN 94 TANKER GYOKO MARU JMOI ATTACKED BY
PIRATES BETWEEN KECIL LIGHTHOUSE AND PHILLIP CHANNEL. 3 PIRATES
ARMED WITH A HATCHET AND SICKLE BOARDED AND STOLE $6,114.
|
|
| Date of Occurrence: 01/05/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-2 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
93 |
| Geographical Location: |
13/38/00 N 112/2/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V JUI HO |
| Description: |
|
| 05 JAN AT 0445 M/V JUI HO ATTACKED BY PIRATES
IN A STEEL BODY BOAT 35 TO 40 METERS LONG, WITH HEAVY ARMS AND
PISTOLS AND ABOUT 20 PEOPLE ON BOARD. CREW FORCED IN CABIN, PIRATES
DEPARTED WITH CARGO AND ALL WIRES WERE CUT ON THE BRIDGE. POSITION
AFTER PIRATES DEPARTED 8-20N 105-27E. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 01/05/1994 |
Reference Number: 1994-5 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
71 |
| Geographical Location: |
13/38/00 N 112/2/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V JUI HO |
| Description: |
|
| 0445 ON JAN 05 94 M/V JUI HO ATTACKED BY
PIRATES IN A CHINESE LIKE BOAT 35 TO 40 METERS WITH HEAVY ARMS AND
ABOUT 20 PEOPLE ON BOARD. CREW FORCED INTO CABIN AND ALL WIRES ON
BRIDGE WERE CUT. CARGO OF CIGARETTES GONE. CREW REPORTED SLIGHT
INJURIES. |
|
| Date of Occurrence: 12/28/1993 |
Reference Number: 1994-15 |
| Geographical Subregion: |
61 |
| Geographical Location: |
7/00/00 S 38/00/00 E |
| Aggressor: |
PIRATES |
| Victim: |
M/V STELLA LYKES |
| Description: |
|
| 28 DEC 93 WHILE AT ANCHOR IN DAR ES SALAAM,
TANZANIA, M/V STELLA LYKES WAS BOARDED BY PIRATES. PIRATES (9 TO 10)
BOARDED FROM A SMALL BOAT, STOLE SALAD OIL FROM SEALED CONTAINERS
BEFORE BEING CHASED AWAY BY CREW. REPORT FROM ANOTHER ANCHORED SHIP
(CLOSE BY) THE FOLLOWING NIGHT, HAD TO RESORT TO HAND TO HAND COMBAT
WITH PIRATES. |
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