Date of
Occurrence: 01/08/2002 Reference Number: 2002-1
Geographical Subregion: 22
Geographical Location: 2/12/00 S 79/53/00 W
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
ECUADOR:
The container ship (CSAV ATLANTA) was boarded 8 Jan at 2258 local time while
dropping pilot on departure Guayaquil. Two small boats observed at port side
and crew alerted to search ship. Two men observed running and jumping
overboard on starboard side and boats observed on radar returning in
direction of data buoy. One of men had a knife and one a walkie talkie and
was wearing a jacket of the security guard force. Six containers opened or
had seals removed. No information loss of contents.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/04/2002 Reference Number: 2002-2
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 00/23/00 N 9/27/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GABON:
An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 4 Jan at 0440 local time while
anchored at Libreville. About 10 to 15 persons armed with long knives
boarded at forecastle. Crew mustered on main deck and fired signal rockets
but thieves opened four containers and stole an unreported quantity of cargo
before escaping.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/04/2002 Reference Number: 2002-3
Geographical Subregion: 61
Geographical Location: 6/45/30 S 39/20/12 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
TANZANIA:
An unidentified container ship was boarded 4 Jan at 0300 local time by three
persons operating form a wooden boat. The alarm was raised and the intruders
escaped with one mooring line.
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Date of
Occurrence: 12/24/2001 Reference Number: 2002-4
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 12/30/00 N 44/49/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GULF OF ADEN:
An unidentified bulk carriers reports attempted boarding 24 Dec at 0735
local time while underway in position 12-30N 044-49E, 13 nm south of Little
Aden. Six persons in an unreported number of wooden boats attempted to board
but ship altered course and mustered crew on deck whereupon the attempt was
aborted.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/06/2002 Reference Number: 2002-5
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location:
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDIA:
An unidentified tanker was boarded 6 Jan at 1415 UTC while at Bedford
Anchorage, Hoogly River. Three persons armed with knives boarded from a
wooden boat and cut a mooring line. They threatened the watchman but jumped
overboard and escaped in their boat when the alarm sounded and crew
mustered.
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Date of
Occurrence: 12/29/2001 Reference Number: 2002-6
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 11/52/00 N 74/47/00 E
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDIA:
An unidentified cargo ship reports suspicious approach 29 Dec at 0230 by
three wooden fishing boats while underway in position 11 52N, 074 47E, 25 nm
off Kotte Kunnu Lighthouse. Master raised alarm and began evasive maneuvers
while crew mustered. Boats followed for 30 minutes before departing.
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Date of
Occurrence: 12/29/2001 Reference Number: 2002-7
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 22/28/00 N 89/35/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
BANGLADESH:
An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 Dec at 0230 local time at Mongla
anchorage. Seven persons armed with long knives threatened the watchman,
stole ship's stores and escaped. Navy and pilot station contacted without
response.
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Date of
Occurrence: 12/28/2001 Reference Number: 2002-8
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 1/17/00 S 116/50/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 28 Dec at 0500 local time at
Balikpapan anchorage. Several persons held duty seaman at knifepoint while
they stole a large quantity of ship's stores and escaped.
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Date of
Occurrence: 12/24/2001 Reference Number: 2002-9
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 4/33/00 S 113/12/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding 24 Dec at 0210
local time while underway in position 04-33S 113-12E in the Java Sea.
Persons in a speedboat attempted to use a bamboo ladder from alongside but
withdrew when spotted and alarm raised mustering crew on deck
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/05/2002 Reference Number: 2002-10
Geographical Subregion: 51
Geographical Location: 14/41/00 N 17/26/00 W
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
SENEGAL:
An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 5 Jan at 0310 local time while
anchored at Dakar outer roads. Small boats approached bow and stern and one
person gained access. Alarm sounded and fire hoses activated; no loss
reported.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/14/2002 Reference Number: 2002-11
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 7/49/00 N 49/57/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
SOMALIA:
Liberian flag cargo ship (PRINCESS SARAH) reported it was attacked 14 Jan
between 0715 and 0815 local time while underway in position 7-49N 49-57E off
coast of Somalia.
Attack was from two white-hulled speedboats with six persons aboard. Boats
chased ship, fired upon it, and demanded master stop. Master took evasive
action and crew was kept inside accommodation. Boats came alongside but
boarding was prevented by rough seas. Incident is consistent with others off
Somalia where attempts to stop vessels involve firing of RPGs, etc. Stopped
vessels have been held with their crews for ransom and all ships continue to
be advised to stay a minimum of fifty nm off the Somali coast.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/09/2002 Reference Number: 2002-12
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 14/34/00 N 51/22/30 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GULF OF ADEN:
An unidentified Kuwaiti LPG tanker was chased with apparent intent to board
9 Jan at 0600 UTC and again at 0830 UTC while underway in position 14-34N,
051-22.5E. Four to six boats, each with three persons aboard approached
tanker that took evasive maneuvers to avoid boarding. Boats operate din two
groups of three each. Tanker reportedly outran its pursuers at 16 knots
aided by sea conditions. This report parallels others in recent months in
which suspicious activity is assumed to be attempted piracy boarding. ONI
assesses that similarity of "attacks" in daylight and without any boarding
to date indicates activity may be more likely to be paramilitary patrols to
interdict smugglers or attempts to rendezvous with smuggler. Although
description of perpetrators varies, most have displayed arms and have been
uniformly dressed, if not in observable uniforms, as such.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/09/2002 Reference Number: 2002-13
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 14/42/00 N 51/14/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GULF OF ADEN:
An unidentified cargo ship was pursued 9 Jan at 0600 local time with
apparent intent to board by four fast boats each with three armed persons
wearing yellow or brown uniforms while underway in position 14-42N 051-14E.
Alarm raised and fire hoses activated. Boats followed for 45 minutes before
breaking off contact.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/14/2002 Reference Number: 2002-14
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 13/4/24 N 80/21/36 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDIA:
An unidentified tanker was subject to attempted boarding 14 Jan at 0120
local time while at Chennai anchorage. Four persons in a wooden boat tried
to board using grappling hooks at forecastle and later at stern. Alarm
raised and crew chased boats away.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/12/2002 Reference Number: 2002-15
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 13/4/24 N 80/21/36 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDIA:
An unidentified roll-on/roll-off ship was boarded 12 Jan at 0315 local time
while at Chennai anchorage. Three persons gained access via the stern but
were spotted by watch who raised alarm whereupon the intruders fled.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/12/2002 Reference Number: 2002-16
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 13/24/00 N 80/21/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was subjected to attempted boarding 12 Jan at
0200 local time while at Chennai anchorage. Four persons in a wooden boat
attempted to board at the forecastle using a grappling hook. Watch sounded
alarm and activated fire hoses whereupon the intruders fled.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/12/2002 Reference Number: 2002-17
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 2/59/00 S 104/50/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified tanker was boarded 12 Jan at 1508 local time by three
persons from a pilot tug at Plaju anchorage. The three told ship's master
they were waiting for the pilot but later left in a small boat without board
engine. Crew later discovered a laptop computer and mobile phone were
missing from ship.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/10/2002 Reference Number: 2002-18
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 6/6/00 S 106/53/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 10 Jan at 1200 local time at
Tanjung Priok anchorage by five persons armed with knives, hammers and other
objects. Thieves boarded at stern and entered engine room where they stole
engine spares. Watch raised alarm and thieves jumped overboard and escaped.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/09/2002 Reference Number: 2002-19
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 1/22/00 S 116/59/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Jan at 0500 local time while at
Balikpapan anchorage. Intruders were spotted by ship's master who alerted
crew. The intruders escaped with ship's stores.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/08/2002 Reference Number: 2002-20
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 5/45/00 N 118/4/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
MALAYSIA:
An unidentified tanker was boarded 8 Jan at 0230 local time while working
cargo at Sandakan port, Sabah. The thieves stole ship's stores before
escaping in a boat.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/11/2002 Reference Number: 2002-21
Geographical Subregion: 93
Geographical Location: 8/16/12 N 100/26/30 E
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
SOUTH CHIINA SEA:
An unidentified vessel conducting unspecified survey operations was forced
to suspend operations 11 Jan at 1125 local time when and unidentified tug
cut across its bows in position 08-16.2N 100-26.5E. Tugboat ordered survey
ship to stop and allow boarding but order was ignored and survey ship took
unspecified evasive action. Tug followed for a "few hours" before departing.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/10/2002 Reference Number: 2002-22
Geographical Subregion: 92
Geographical Location: 6/24/00 N 123/12/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
PHILIPPINES:
An unidentified cargo ship was reportedly fired upon 10 Jan at 2315 UTC
while underway in position 06-24N 123-12E in the Mindanao Sea. Ten persons
in a small boat did the firing at the ship which took evasive action. No
identification is available of the attacking boat.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/20/2002 Reference Number: 2002-23
Geographical Subregion: 26
Geographical Location: 20/31/00 N 81/19/00 W
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
CAYMAN ISLANDS:
An unidentified cargo ship reports it was chased 20 Jan at 2130 UTC while
underway in position 20-31N 081-19W off the Cayman Islands. A fast boat with
three armed persons "blocked ship's passage" and ordered it to stop engines.
Fast craft followed the ship for twenty-five minutes before moving away.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/12/2002 Reference Number: 2002-24
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 5/15/00 N 4/1/00 W
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
IVORY COAST:
The Norwegian-flag tanker (E|WILANA) was boarded 12 Jan "late" while
anchored at Abidjan. Five persons boarded via anchor chain and threatened
deck watch at knifepoint, beat him and tied him up. Two mooring lines, the
watchman's watch and VHF set were stolen.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/17/2002 Reference Number: 2002-25
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 8/23/00 N 50/20/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
SOMALIA:
Liberian flag cargo ship (PRINCESS SARAH) was attacked again 17 Jan while in
position 08-23N 050-20E and crew of 18 held for reported $200,000 ransom.
Industry sources question vessel's lingering after first attack (see ASAM
20020011), citing suspicion of illicit dealings with persons ashore, but
Lebanese manager claims unspecified engine repairs prevented moving to safer
waters. Press reports of 22 Jan state ship will be released 23 Jan on
payment of smaller ransom than initially demanded. French frigate (FLOREAL)
will reportedly be standing by to witness handover of ship. Incident is
consistent with others off Somalia where attempts to stop vessels involve
firing of RPGs, etc., except insofar as (PRINCESS SARAH) loitered in area of
initial attack. Stopped vessels have been held with their crews for ransom,
often for periods of several months, and all ships continue to be advised to
stay a minimum of fifty nm off the Somali coast with distances as great as
100 miles recommended. Attacks have occurred as far out as forty miles. NIMA
Special Warning 111, 12 May 1999 remains in effect.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/18/2002 Reference Number: 2002-26
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 22/28/00 N 89/35/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
BANGLADESH:
An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 18 Jan at 1510 UTC while at anchor,
Hiran Point, Mongla. Nine armed persons broke open forecastle store and sole
ship's stores. Industry complaints allege that security at Mongla port is
"bordering on the intolerable with 57 reported attacks in Nov and Dec 2001.
Local law enforcement officials are allegedly conniving with the thieves.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/20/2002 Reference Number: 2002-27
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location:
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
MALACCA STRAITS:
An unidentified fishing boat was boarded and robbed 20 Jan at 2100 local
time two miles from Port Jawa. Three persons armed with guns robbed two
fishermen and tried to steal their boat's engine. When they could not remove
the engine they threw the two fishermen, one of whom had been tied up,
overboard and escape with the boat. One fisherman stayed afloat until
rescued while the bound man is missing.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/18/2002 Reference Number: 2002-28
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 3/13/24 N 108/49/00 E
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified tanker was followed 18 Jan at 0430 local time while underway
in position 03-13.4N 108-49E, off Subi Besar Islands. Anti-piracy watch
spotted a 25m boat following the ship and switched on decks lights and
illuminated the craft with searchlights. The boat followed until 0600 then
increased speed and sped off.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/18/2002 Reference Number: 2002-29
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 3/47/00 N 98/41/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified tanker was boarded 18 Jan at 0300 local time while at
Belawan. Two persons armed with knives attacked the duty officer who
received injuries to his arm. Alarm was raised and thieves escaped in a
boat, taking ship's stores.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/18/2002 Reference Number: 2002-30
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 6/6/00 S 106/53/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 18 Jan at 0420 UTC at Tanjung Priok
anchorage. Two persons from a wooden boat got onboard but were chased off by
the ship's crew.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/24/2002 Reference Number: 2002-31
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 14/55/00 N 51/2/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GULF OF ADEN:
An unidentified container ship was followed by several suspicious fast
wooden boats 24 Jan at 0615 local time while underway in position 14-55N
051-02E. The pursuing craft were approximately 5 meters in length, carried
3-4 men each, and moved at a speed of about 17 knots. The container ship
increased speed to 25 knots and altered course. After 5-10 minutes, the
boats gave up the chase and headed toward the coast.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/25/2002 Reference Number: 2002-32
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 6/1/00 N 79/35/00 E
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
SRI LANKA:
An unidentified tanker was pursued by a suspicious craft 25 Jan at 0300
local time while underway in position 06 01N, 079 35E, off Galle, Sri Lanka.
The duty officer directed the ship's Aldis lamp toward the unlit vessel
which was pursuing at about 30 knots. The craft subsequently reduced speed
and moved away.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/21/2002 Reference Number: 2002-33
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 6/1/00 S 105/57/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded and robbed 21 Jan at 1900 UTC while
berthed at Cigading port. Three thieves stole engine spares before making
their escape. Master reported the incident to police who were able to
apprehend one of the three
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/31/2002 Reference Number: 2002-34
Geographical Subregion: 21
Geographical Location: 15/41/00 N 98/30/00 W
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
MEXICO:
An unidentified ship reports it was chased 31 Jan at 0745 local time while
underway in position 15-41N 098-30W off the southern coast of Mexico. Eight
to ten armed persons in a fast boat approached from the stern at about 43
knots and followed for ten minutes. Person in boat claimed they were Mexican
navy but ship increased speed and maneuvered denying boat the opportunity to
come alongside.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/04/2002 Reference Number: 2002-35
Geographical Subregion: 26
Geographical Location: 18/28/00 N 76/45/00 W
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
JAMAICA:
An unidentified ULCC reports approach 4 Feb at 1400 UTC while underway in
position 18-28N 076-45W north of Jamaica. Five fast boats with three persons
each approached from the starboard side. Crew rigged fire hoses, boats
approached within one cable and shouting was heard. Boats broke off pursuit
after thirty minutes.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/28/2002 Reference Number: 2002-36
Geographical Subregion: 22
Geographical Location: 2/12/00 S 79/53/00 W
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
ECUADOR:
An unidentified refrigerated cargo ship was boarded 28 Jan at 2350 local
time while at Guayaquil anchorage. One person was seen lowering stores into
water when duty seaman raised alarm and the thief fled.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/31/2002 Reference Number: 2002-37
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 6/15/00 N 3/16/6 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
NIGERIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 31 Jan at 0300 local time while
anchored at Lagos. Six persons armed with long knives, operating from three
canoes, climbed aboard and took the duty seaman hostage. The thieves stole
ship's stores and lowered them into their boats before freeing the hostage
and escaping.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/03/2002 Reference Number: 2002-38
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 21/40/00 N 59/46/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
OMAN:
An unidentified cargo ship was followed 3 Feb at 0620 local time while
underway in position 21-40N 059-46E, off Oman. Five masked persons in two
speedboats were observed following and attempting to board. Ship increased
speed and contacted Coast Guard. After one hour the boats broke off the
chase and sped toward the coast.
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Date of
Occurrence: 01/20/2002 Reference Number: 2002-39
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 1/57/00 N 102/39/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: FISHING VESSEL
Description:
MALAYSIA:
A fisherman was killed 20 Jan in a pirate attack off Parit Jawa, according
to local authorities speaking to a group of fishermen about dangers to their
nets and craft from large commercial vessels. Two fishermen were set upon by
three persons armed with a shotgun and a pistol. This case is not unusual
except that it was reported, albeit obliquely. It is certain that local
losses to piracy and murders of fishermen and local traders represent a
huge, but largely unreported, segment of maritime crime.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/11/2002 Reference Number: 2002-40
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 6/24/00 N 3/24/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
NIGERIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Feb at 0410 local time while at
Lagos anchorage, Nigeria. Alert crew fought back, and intruders jumped
overboard and escaped.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/10/2002 Reference Number: 2002-41
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 12/25/00 N 43/45/00 E
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GULF OF ADEN:
An unidentified container ship reported two vessels "acting suspiciously" 10
Feb at 0830 local time while underway in position 12-25N 043-45E, Gulf of
Aden. The two boats each carried 5 or 6 men distinguished only by wearing
"yellow raincoats". Whatever else is happening in this area, ONI does not
assess that these incidents represent attempted piracy given their
occurrence during daylight hours and lack of success In boarding ships.
Although hostage taking for ransom, such as occurs along the Somali coast
cannot be ruled out, the probable focus is some as-yet unexplained para-military
activity.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/06/2002 Reference Number: 2002-42
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 12/28/00 N 43/43/00 E
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GULF OF ADEN:
An unidentified chemical tanker chased by suspicious vessel 6 Feb at 1200
local time while underway in position 12-28N, 043-43E, Gulf of Aden. Three
persons were in the pursuing boat, and four additional boats were positioned
ahead. The tanker increased speed while crew activated fire hoses. The boats
gave up pursuit after 10 minutes.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/05/2002 Reference Number: 2002-43
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 13/32/00 N 44/00/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GULF OF ADEN:
An unidentified tanker was followed by several speedboats 5 Feb at 1412
local time while underway in position 13-32N 044-00E, south of Aden port,
Yemen. The boats each carried 8 to 10 persons armed with machine guns.
Attempts were made to board the tanker, but master altered course while the
crew used pressurized fire hoses to dissuade pursuit. The speedboats
followed for some time, but finally gave up the chase. Later, the same
suspicious vessels are reported to have attacked another tanker.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/04/2002 Reference Number: 2002-44
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 1/17/00 S 116/50/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified tanker was boarded and robbed 4 Feb at 2210 local time,
while at anchor west of Tokong Island, Balikpapan, Indonesia. Pilot was
onboard when two armed intruders were sighted on the tanker's poop deck.
They had already stolen one mooring rope, and were lowering another when the
alarm was raised. The alerted thieves jumped into the water and escaped in
their boats.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/09/2002 Reference Number: 2002-45
Geographical Subregion: 93
Geographical Location: 13/10/00 N 100/49/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
THAILAND:
Forecastle store lock of unidentified vessel broken open during cargo
discharge operations 9 Feb at 1700-1730 local time while at Kosichang
anchorage, Thailand. The ship's crew handed over suspects to local
authorities.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/13/2002 Reference Number: 2002-46
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 13/15/00 N 43/20/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GULF OF ADEN:
An unidentified bulk carrier was approached by a speed boat 13 Feb at 2100
local time while underway in position 13-15N 049-20E, Gulf of Aden. When the
boat attempted to come alongside, the duty officer raised the alarm,
increased speed, zigzagged course, and activated fire hoses. The fast boat
consequently gave up the chase.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/13/2002 Reference Number: 2002-47
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 3/14/30 S 107/19/36 E
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified container ship reported three vessels acting suspiciously 13
Feb at 0043 UTC while underway in position 03-14.47S 107-19.6E off Simedang
Island, Indonesia. The three boats emerged from the island, and headed
straight for the container vessel with constant bearing, decreasing range.
When they were within two miles, the container ship turned to a reciprocal
course. The three boats then stopped and moved away.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/12/2002 Reference Number: 2002-48
Geographical Subregion: 72
Geographical Location: 7/40/00 S 121/24/00 E
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified container ship was chased by a suspicious vessel 12 Feb at
0102 local time, while underway in position 07-40S 121-24E in the Flores
Sea, Indonesia. When the small boat approached from off the port bow, the
container ship altered course and directed Aldis lamp at her. Once abeam,
the small boat increased speed and kept up the chase for about 15 minutes
before giving up.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/21/2002 Reference Number: 2002-49
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 8/16/00 N 76/24/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDIA:
An unidentified cargo barge under tow off India in position 08-16N 076-24E
was boarded 21 Feb at 1039 UTC by person operating from seven small
high-speed boats. Tug captain tried evasive maneuvers and fired signal
flares but thieves sole batteries for navigation lights and stores from the
barge.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/21/2002 Reference Number: 2002-50
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 17/00/00 N 82/21/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDIA:
An unidentified tanker was boarded 21 Feb at 0415 local time while anchored
in position 17-00N 082-21E in the Kakinada fairway. Crew raised alarm and
thieves escaped in their boat.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/19/2002 Reference Number: 2002-51
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 17/1/00 N 82/21/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDIA:
An unidentified tanker was boarded 19 Feb at 0515 local time while anchored
in position 17-01N 082-21E in the Kakinada fairway. Five person armed with
knives boarded at the forecastle but escaped in their boat when alarm
raised.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/15/2002 Reference Number: 2002-52
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 1/17/00 S 116/50/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified tanker was boarded 15 Feb at 0105 local time while at
Balikpapan anchorage. Five person wearing orange boiler suits boarded at the
forecastle. Crew raised alarm and thieves escaped with life saving equipment
including a life raft.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/12/2002 Reference Number: 2002-53
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 6/6/00 S 106/53/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified container ship was boarded 12 Feb at "night" while anchored
at Tanjung Priok. They broke open a watertight door and stole engine spares.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/28/2002 Reference Number: 2002-54
Geographical Subregion: 51
Geographical Location: 9/11/00 N 14/33/00 W
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GUINEA:
The cargo ship HORNESRAND was ordered to stop and fired upon 28 Feb at 0600
while in position 09-11N 014-33W off Conakry. Eight persons armed with
unspecified guns chased the ship for one hour and broke off the chase at
0710 after crew switched on lights, increased speed took evasive maneuvers.
And fired eight distress rockets at the pursuing boat. No injuries reported
but ship was struck by several bullets. At least one of the pursuers was
reported armed with a submachine-gun
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/25/2002 Reference Number: 2002-55
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 2/25/00 N 101/43/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Description:
STRAIT OF MALACCA:
An unidentified bulk carrier reported a suspicious approach 25 Feb at 1200
UTC while underway in position 02-25N 101-43E. Seven persons in a small
motorboat approached and then stopped. Bulk carrier altered course and
alerted crew and boat moved away.
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/27/2002 Reference Number: 2002-56
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 5/50/00 N 118/7/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
MALAYSIA:
An unidentified chemical tanker was boarded 27 Feb at 0130 local time while
alongside berth unloading cargo. The intruders boarded form the water side,
broke open the forecastle store and stole ships stores.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/04/2002 Reference Number: 2002-57
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 3/47/00 N 98/41/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 4 Mar at 0015 local time while
anchored at Belawan port. Thieves armed with knives boarded via the
forecastle, broke open padlocks and stole ship's stores. Ship's crew raised
alarm; thieves jumped overboard and escaped in their boat.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/03/2002 Reference Number: 2002-58
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 1/20/36 S 116/58/24 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified tanker was boarded 3 Mar at 2021 local time while anchored
at Balikpapan. Three or four persons armed with knives boarded from a boat
via the anchor chain and stole two mooring lines. Anti-piracy watch
threatened with knife before thieves withdrew.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/04/2002 Reference Number: 2002-59
Geographical Subregion: 83
Geographical Location: 9/25/00 S 159/58/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
SOLOMON ISLANDS:
The Thailand-flag freighter (ANYA MANJI) was boarded 4 Mar at 1315 UTC
shortly after arriving at the anchorage, Honiara. A single armed man (NFI),
who had apparently boarded via the anchor chain, forced crew to lower
accommodation ladder allowing three persons armed with guns and another
seven armed with knives to board. The intruders stole TVs, radios, watches
and alcohol for a total of more than $2000. Three crew were reported
slightly injured.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/09/2002 Reference Number: 2002-60
Geographical Subregion: 55
Geographical Location: 42/30/00 N 27/33/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
BULGARIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 9 Mar at 2030 local time by eight
persons who broke into crew cabins and stole cash and personal belongings.
Crew raised alarm and port authorities arrested the intruders.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/05/2002 Reference Number: 2002-61
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 5/13/30 N 4/5/00 W
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
IVORY COAST:
An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 5 Mar at 0225 UTC while anchored in
the Abidjan outer anchorage. Two persons armed with knives stole ship's
stores before alarm was raised whereupon they jumped overboard and escaped.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/06/2002 Reference Number: 2002-62
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 6/8/00 N 1/17/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
TOGO:
An unidentified container ship was subject to an attempt to board 6 Mar at
0445 while anchored in Lome Roads. Five persons in a motorized fishing boat
tried to gain access at the stern. Watchman sounded ship's whistle and
directed searchlights at the boat and the attempt was abandoned.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/11/2002 Reference Number: 2002-63
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 2/35/00 N 101/30/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
STRAIT OF MALACCA:
An unidentified tanker reports an attempt to board 11 Mar at 0540 local time
while underway in position 02-35N 101-30E. Three persons in a speedboat,
described as six meters long with white hull, approached the starboard
quarter but withdrew when crew shined a searchlight on them.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/10/2002 Reference Number: 2002-64
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 4/10/00 N 99/26/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
STRAIT OF MALACCA:
An unidentified container ship reports attempt to board 10 Mar at 2200 local
time while underway in position 04-10N 099-26E. Persons in a speedboat doing
21.5 knots attempted to board via the port side. Duty officer raised alarm
and took evasive action. Boat then withdrew.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/09/2002 Reference Number: 2002-65
Geographical Subregion: 72
Geographical Location: 3/20/00 S 114/36/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATERS
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 9 Mar at 0325 local time while at
outer anchorage, Banjarmasin. Armed pirates (NFI) broke into forward stores
and stole supplies.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/08/2002 Reference Number: 2002-66
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 4/2/00 N 98/18/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified tug and barge were boarded 8 Mar at 0445 local time while
anchored at Tanjung Balai, Karimun.Seven persons armed with swords and
knives tied up the six crew and forced five into a speedboat when they were
taken to a nearby island. The five untied themselves and boarded a passing
fishing boat. The tug and barge as well as the remaining crew member are
unlocated.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/05/2002 Reference Number: 2002-67
Geographical Subregion: 72
Geographical Location: 5/10/00 S 118/45/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified "special purpose vessel" was underway 5 Mar at 0300 local
time in position 05-10S 118-45E when three boats were noticed ahead. As the
boats were passed they increased speed and came alongside with one person
preparing to board. Duty officer increased speed and began to zig-zag,
sounded whistle and directed searchlight on the boats which then withdrew.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/14/2002 Reference Number: 2002-68
Geographical Subregion: 22
Geographical Location: 00/56/00 S 80/44/00 W
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
ECUADOR:
Watch on an unidentified bulk carrier found three unauthorized persons near
paint locker 14 Mar at 0715 UTC while ship was alongside at Manta. He raised
alarm upon sighting three more persons on forecastle. Thieves jumped
overboard with ship's stores. Port authority-required watchmen stated to
have been "not helpful."
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Date of
Occurrence: 02/13/2002 Reference Number: 2002-69
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 10/59/00 N 17/17/00 W
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GUINEA-BISSAU:
An unidentified ship was pursued and fired upon 13 Feb (reported 18 Mar)
while underway in position10-59N 17-17W outside the islands offshore of
Guinea Bissau. A speedboat containing five armed men in military uniform
started to come alongside and occupants opened fire demanding vessel stop.
Master decided to increase speed and began evasive maneuvering. Pursuit
broken off after about five minutes. Incident may be connected to pursuit of
(HORNESTRAND) 28 Feb off Guinea Coast.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/08/2002 Reference Number: 2002-70
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location:
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
SIERRA LEONE:
Fishing vessel (SAWA II) was reported to have been attacked 8 Mar (reported
14 Mar) off Yelibouya Island, three miles from Guinean waters. Two patrol
boats sent by the Maritime Wing of the Rep. of Sierra Leone Armed Forces
came under sustained fire from five heavily armed men in military fatigues.
One sailor injured and one boat damaged. Pursuit broken off when assailants
fled into Guinean waters. All the crew of the fishing vessel reported safe.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/15/2002 Reference Number: 2002-71
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 6/24/00 N 3/24/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
NIGERIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Mar at 0230 local time while at
Lagos anchorage. Four persons armed with long knives held a seaman hostage.
Second officer raised alarm and drove off the thieves with help of two
watchmen. Thieves fled with ship's stores.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/13/2002 Reference Number: 2002-72
Geographical Subregion: 61
Geographical Location: 6/48/00 S 39/17/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
TANZANIA:
An unidentified container ship was boarded 13 Mar at 0240 local time while
berthed at container terminal, Dar es Salaam. Thieves armed with knives
threatened to kill five duty watchmen. Duty officer raised alarm and thieves
jumped overboard with ship's stores. Port control informed and patrol boat
arrived to search area.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/18/2002 Reference Number: 2002-73
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 22/5/30 N 88/12/12 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Mar while at anchor, Kalpi
anchorage, Hooghly River. Four persons armed with knives stole ship's stores
but jumped into river and escaped when alarm raised.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/15/2002 Reference Number: 2002-74
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 22/28/00 N 89/35/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
BANGLADESH:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 15 Mar at 0755 local time while
anchored in Pussur River below Mongla. The "armed" thieves stole a wire rope
and escaped. At 0900 local time three armed persons boarded from a small
boat via the anchor chain and tried to steal mooring lines and attacked
Chief Officer with ling knives. When assistance arrived the thieves jumped
overboard and escaped. For a ship to be attacked twice the same day and in
daylight is unusual.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/14/2002 Reference Number: 2002-75
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 1/52/00 N 102/27/30 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
STRAIT OF MALACCA:
An unidentified livestock carrier was boarded 14 Mar at 2240 local time
while underway in position 01-52N 102-27.5E. Four persons armed with guns
fired two shots toward bridge when master raised alarm. Crew were ordered to
retreat into accommodation block. Thieves lowered mooring lines into a
waiting speedboat containing another six to eight persons and escaped.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/18/2002 Reference Number: 2002-76
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 00/30/00 S 117/9/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 18 Mar at 0400 local time despite
duty officer shining searchlight on three boats as they approached the
starboard side. Boarding was on port side and thieves stole two life rafts
before escaping.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/11/2002 Reference Number: 2002-77
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 3/48/00 N 98/42/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 11 Mar at 0300 local time while
anchored at Belawan. A single person boarded over the side and opened hawse
pipe cover whereupon five more persons gained access via the anchor chain
and attacked duty seaman. Other crew came to the seaman's rescue and the
intruders jumped overboard and one led in a wooden motorboat.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/08/2002 Reference Number: 2002-78
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 4/2/00 N 98/18/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: TUG
Description:
INDONESIA:
The tug and barge boarded and hijacked 8 Mar at 0445 local time while
anchored at Tanjung Balai, Karimun have been identified as 120-ton,
Singapore flag tug (GUAN SENG 12) and 1,404 ton, Singapore flag barge (YUAN
CHENG 19). IMB broadcast an alert with pictures of tug and barge, which
remain unlocated, on 15 Mar. Seven persons armed with swords and knives tied
up the six crew of the tug and forced five into a speedboat in which they
were taken to a nearby island. The five untied themselves and boarded a
passing fishing boat.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/18/2002 Reference Number: 2002-79
Geographical Subregion: 83
Geographical Location: 15/24/00 N 154/34/00 W
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
PACIFIC OCEAN:
Seychelles flag fishing vessel (FULL MEANS NO. 2) was reported hijacked by
its crew 18 Mar while in position 15-24N 154-34W. Crew consists of Taiwanese
master and 33 mainland Chinese crew. Vessel reported sailing toward Island
of Hawaii at 12 knots due to arrive 20 Mar. As of 1700 UTC 20 Mar USCG was
awaiting confirmation that vessel had been met and was being taken in tow.
Confirmation of takeover by crew and reasons for it are currently unknown.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/20/2002 Reference Number: 2002-80
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 6/24/00 N 3/24/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
NIGERIA:
An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 20 Mar at Lagos Anchorage. Two
persons boarded via the stern and held duty seaman hostage at gunpoint while
they lowered three mooring lines into a waiting boat and escaped.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/22/2002 Reference Number: 2002-81
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 22/1/00 N 88/5/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDIA:
An unidentified tanker was boarded 22 Mar at 0315 local time while at jetty
no. 1, Haldia. Thieves boarded at the forecastle and stole six hawsers.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/16/2002 Reference Number: 2002-82
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 5/30/00 N 117/30/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: FISHING VESSEL
Description:
MALAYSIA:
A fishing boat captain was killed and a crew member injured 16 Mar when a
four-man gang dressed in military fatigues robbed their boat off Beluran,
near Sandakan. Police later announced arrest of two Filipinos suspected in
the incident and recovery of spent M-16 shells and discarded military
clothing from their boat.. The is the first major robbery in Sabah state's
waters since a 26 Feb crackdown began against all crime including illegal
immigrants and squatters.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/21/2002 Reference Number: 2002-83
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 1/20/00 S 116/58/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified tanker was boarded 21 Mar at 0300 local time while berthed
at jetty 5C, Pertamina terminal, Balikapan. Anti-piracy watch noticed small
unlit craft bearing four men with long bamboo poles at stern. Crew mustered
and thieves fled with ship's stores. A second attempt occurred later that
night but policemen on board fired warning shots and thieves fled.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/20/2002 Reference Number: 2002-84
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 1/20/00 S 116/58/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 20 Mar at Balikpapan anchorage. Two
persons boarded over the stern And held duty seaman at gunpoint. The thieves
lowered a mooring line into a waiting boat and escaped.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/19/2002 Reference Number: 2002-85
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 1/20/00 S 116/58/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified VLCC was boarded 19 Mar at 0445 local time while anchored at
Balikpapan. Three persons broke into the steering gear room and stole engine
spares before being driven off by crew.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/22/2002 Reference Number: 2002-86
Geographical Subregion: 93
Geographical Location: 10/21/00 N 107/4/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
VIETNAM:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 22 mar at 0235 local time while at
Vung Tau outer anchorage. Four persons armed with long knives boarded via
the anchor chain. Crew raised alarm and the intruders fled without stealing
anything.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/28/2002 Reference Number: 2002-87
Geographical Subregion: 51
Geographical Location:
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GUINEA:
The Ukraine flag fishing vessel (VOSTOCHNYY) was attacked 28 Mar at an
unknown location off the Guinea coast by seven person who robbed it of
$13,000 plus audio and video equipment. No crew injuries reported but an
electricity cable was shot through and destroyed.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/27/2002 Reference Number: 2002-88
Geographical Subregion: 51
Geographical Location: 10/4/00 N 16/23/30 W
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GUINEA:
The Ukraine flag tanker (SKHIDNYY) was boarded 27 Mar at 0520 UTC while in
position 10-04N 016-23.5W in territorial waters near Conakry. Ten persons
armed with machine guns stole cash (some accounts say $15,000), TV sets and
radios. The thieves fired on the tanker to make it stop.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/29/2002 Reference Number: 2002-89
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 5/37/00 N 00/1/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
IVORY COAST:
An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 29 Mar at 2030 local time while at
berth 18 Abidjan. Thieves boarded from an unlit boat using grappling hooks
and escaped with ship's stores.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/30/2002 Reference Number: 2002-90
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 5/37/00 N 00/1/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GHANA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 30 Mar at 2250 UTC while at Tema
anchorage. About thirteen persons boarded from a small wooden boat via the
anchor chain. Crew chased them and thy jumped overboard and escaped,
apparently without stealing anything.
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Date of
Occurrence: 04/01/2002 Reference Number: 2002-91
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 00/12/00 S 8/48/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GABON:
The Cyprus flag cargo ship (TORM COTE D'IVOIRE) was boarded during the night
of 1-2 Apr while anchored in Port Gentil Roads. About 30 persons boarded and
the master was beaten with a rifle butt suffering a broken nose and other
injuries. Thieves stole half the GMDSS equipment, a computer, copier, FAX
machine, portable VHF unit, binoculars, rescue boat outboard motor,
televisions, radios, VCRs and cash along with the ship's certificates and
all the seamen's book sand certificates. Although all the lost items have a
black market value, the significance of the loss of the seamens' documents
cannot be assessed, although it appears to be highly unusual.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/31/2002 Reference Number: 2002-92
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 14/00/00 N 51/52/24 E
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GULF OF ADEN:
An unidentified tanker reports suspicious approach 31 Mar at 0900 UTC while
underway in position 14-00N 051-52.4E. Three speedboats each with three
persons wearing masks attempted to come alongside but abandoned attempt when
crew mustered and activated fire hoses
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/28/2002 Reference Number: 2002-93
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 15/15/00 N 51/40/00 E
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GULF OF ADEN:
An unidentified bulk carrier reported a suspicious approach 28 Mar at 2355
local time while underway in position 15-15N 051-40E. Speedboat with four
persons approached within eight meters of the starboard quarter but moved
away when alarm raised and searchlight was trained on them.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/29/2002 Reference Number: 2002-94
Geographical Subregion: 63
Geographical Location: 22/19/00 N 91/49/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
BANGLADESH:
An unidentified bulk carrier was robbed of zinc anodes attached to its hull
29 Mar at 2030 local time while berthed at no. 2 berth Chittagong. Five
persons in a boat removed the anodes and escaped under pier when search
light was directed at them.
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Date of
Occurrence: 04/01/2002 Reference Number: 2002-95
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 4/22/30 N 99/12/36 E
Aggressor: SUSPICIOUS CRAFT
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
STRAIT OF MALACCA:
An unidentified vessel reports suspicious approach 1 Apr at 2000 UTC while
underway in position 04-22.5N, 099-12.6E. Forecastle watch heard sound of
powerful outboard motor and bridge watch directed search light at long fast
boat seen moving away. Absent evidence that boat was attempting to come
along side this may be another incidence of encounter with the fast
smuggling boats which crisscross the seas in this part of the world.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/27/2002 Reference Number: 2002-96
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location:
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier was boarded 27 Mar at 1812 UTC while anchored
at Apar Bay. Seven persons armed with guns and knives took duty seaman
hostage, stole his wristwatch and removed mooring lines before escaping in
their speedboat.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/25/2002 Reference Number: 2002-97
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 00/45/18 N 103/55/12 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified tug was boarded and hijacked 25 Mar at 0100 local time while
berthed at Pulau Citlim jetty. Thieves armed with knives et three persons
escape by jumping overboard and later released the other three crew. Unlike
other hijackings, the vessel's identity and description have not been
provided to aid in recovery.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/25/2002 Reference Number: 2002-98
Geographical Subregion: 71
Geographical Location: 1/20/00 S 116/58/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
INDONESIA:
An unidentified bulk carrier reports attempt to board 25 Mar during the
middle of the night by three persons armed with knives. Duty seaman alerted
crew and raised alarm, whereupon the intruders fled, apparently without
taking anything.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/17/2002 Reference Number: 2002-99
Geographical Subregion: 93
Geographical Location: 7/45/54 N 97/42/30 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
THAILAND:
An unidentified tanker was hijacked 17 Mar at 1320 local time, reported 1
Apr, while underway in position 07-45.9N 097-42.5E. Pirates armed with guns
and knives held the ship and later transferred 1,950 metric tons of gas oil
to another tanker and then placed crew in a small boat. Crew reached safety
on an island off Northern Acheh, Indonesia and were recovered by Indonesian
Navy. Like reported 25 March hijack of a tug from a pier I Indonesia, the
International Maritime Bureau has not provided identification of the missing
tanker to aid in its tracing or recovery.
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Date of
Occurrence: 04/09/2002 Reference Number: 2002-100
Geographical Subregion: 22
Geographical Location:
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
ECUADOR:
Container vessel (SEA TIGER) was boarded and robbed 9 Apr at 0100 local time
while about 14 miles before its arrival at the data buoy at Guayaquil.
Eleven containers were broached and several cartons thrown into the thieves'
boat. Master reported thieves waved at him as they worked. Coast guard did
not respond until 30 minutes after the incident.
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Date of
Occurrence: 04/03/2002 Reference Number: 2002-101
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 6/18/00 N 3/24/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
NIGERIA:
An unidentified cargo ship was boarded 3 Apr at 0330 UTC while at Lagos
anchorage. Armed persons stole ship's stores and an outboard motor from a
lifeboat. Duty seaman was attacked with knives and bottles. When crew
sounded alarm thieves escaped in a small boat toward Lagos port whose Port
Control was informed.
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Date of
Occurrence: 04/01/2002 Reference Number: 2002-102
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location:
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
NIGERIA:
Militant youths seized a crew boat and ten persons and held them hostage 1
Apr in the Dodo River. The attack involved about 40 persons in 8 boats and
was part of an operation that had begun about two weeks earlier by locals
seeking compensation for their boats which had been destroyed by the
Nigerian Navy. Hostages were freed 4 Apr. Although once a common occurrence,
this type of hostage taking by militant Nigerian youths had not occurred
since 15 Nov, 2001.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/31/2002 Reference Number: 2002-103
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 00/17/00 N 9/30/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GABON:
The Liberian flag cargo ship (SEA BRILLIANCE) was one of two ships attacked
during the night of 31 Mar-1 Apr at Owendo mooring station. Master and chief
mate were injured and the mate hospitalized. The ship's safe was emptied.
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Date of
Occurrence: 03/31/2002 Reference Number: 2002-104
Geographical Subregion: 57
Geographical Location: 00/17/00 N 9/30/00 E
Aggressor: PIRATES
Victim: MERCHANT VESSEL
Description:
GABON:
The Cyprus-flag cargo ship (TIM BUCK) was one of two ships attacked during
the night of 31 Mar-1 Apr at Owendo mooring station. Master reported
seriously injure din machete attack. This marks three attacks accompanied by
significant violence in an area not previously reporting maritime crime.
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Date of
Occurrence: 04/05/2002 Reference Number: 2002-105
Geographical Subregion: 62
Geographical Location: 00/7/00 N 43/58/00 E
Aggressor: &
