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  • 10.11.2008: 1400 UTC: Posn: 13:27.6N-048:26.8E: Gulf

    of Aden

    Pirates armed with RPG and guns boarded a chemical tanker. Holding 23 crew hostage. Sailing tanker to undisclosed location in Somalia. Details awaited.

    10.11.2008: 1005 UTC: Posn: 01:12.5N-050:41.1: 250 nm east of Mogadishu

    Two speedboats approached refrigerated cargo ship, one from stbd quarter, other from astern. Started to open fire. Ship made evasive manoeuvres. Speedboats could not get closer due to the waves. Later speedboats aborted attempt. Ship sustained damages...

    11.11.2008: 0415 UTC: Posn: 12:45N-045:04E: Gulf of Aden

    Two speedboats with 3-4 armed pirates in each, chased bulk carrier. Evasive manoeuvres made, warship contacted. Naval helicopter arrived and interrupted speedboats. Speedboats aborted attack. Later, warship sighted, established contact.

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    12.11.2008: 1405 UTC: Posn: 13:07N-046:48E, Gulf of Aden Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a chemical tanker.

    13.11.2008: 0630 LT: Posn: 13:28.0N-049:21.5E, Gulf of Aden Six pirates in fast speedboat approached bulk carrier. Master raised alarm, crew activated fire hoses. Pirates fired with two rocket propelled grenades and automatic weapons. Master asked for assistance. Coalition warship responded and came to location in 15 minutes...

    15.11.2008: 0723 UTC: Posn: 04:41S-048:43E, 450 nm south east Mogadishu Armed pirates attacked and hijacked tanker. Details awaited.

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