02.11.2009: 1213 UTC: Posn: 07:55S – 047:40E, Around 600 nm SSE of Mogadishu, Somalia.

One skiff with five pirates chased and fired upon a chemical tanker underway while two more skiffs were stood by in the vicinity. Ship increased speed and enforced evasive manoeuvres and moved away. Ship sustained bullet holes.

05.11.2009: 0426 UTC: Posn: 09:40.36S – 045:05.48E, 690 nm south of Mogadishu, Somalia.

Pirates have attacked and hijacked a bulk carrier underway. Further information awaited.

05.11.2009: 0320 LT: Posn: 06:00.6S - 105:56.4E, Ciwandan anchorage, Indonesia.

Four robbers in a small boat boarded a bulk carrier at anchor from the stern. The robbers tied up one duty AB and took the other one at knife point to the engine room. The robbers stole engine spares and escape. No injuries to crew.

05.11.2009: 0648 UTC: Posn: 13:42.8N – 050:56.1E, Gulf of Aden.

A small speedboat was sighted at a distance of four nm by a general cargo ship underway. When the boat passed the port beam of the ship, it immediately changed course and approached the ship from astern. Duty officer raised alarm, contacted warship for assistance and crew mustered. Master increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. As the boat came closer, four pirates with guns were sighted. The pirates attempted to board the ship several times. Later the pirates aborted the attempted attack due to the evasive manoeuvres.

05.11.2009: 0305 UTC: Posn: 13:10.2N – 049:14.1E, Gulf of Aden.

Five armed pirates in a motorboat chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The RPGs fired at the ship, damaged the after part of the superstructure. Ship raised alarm, contacted warships and took evasive manoeuvres. A warship arrived at the location and the pirates aborted the attack. No injuries to crew.

06.11.2009: 0200 LT: Posn: 13:04.9N – 080:21.5E, Chennai anchorage, India.

Four robbers in a boat attempted to board an anchored chemical tanker from the forecastle. Duty crew sighted the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew mustered and rushed to the location. On seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. Port control informed.

07.11.2009: 0600 UTC: Posn: 12:37.5N - 47:11.6E, Gulf of Aden.

Six pirates armed with automatic weapons and RPG in a skiff fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, contacted coalition warship, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates attempted to board the ship using a ladder but were unable due to the ship’s freeboard and evasive action taken by the ship.

09.11.2009: 0830 UTC: Posn: 01:09S 061:35E, Around 990 nm ExS of Mogadishu, Somalia.

Several pirates armed with RPG and assault rifles in two skiffs chased and fired upon a tanker underway with intent to hijack her. Tanker increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, deployed self protection measures and successfully deterred the attempted boarding after one hour. Coalition forces informed. Tanker sustained some damages.

10.11.2009: 0200 UTC: Posn: 00:43.7S 061:57.8E, Around 1000nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.

Pirates armed with RPG and assault rifles in two skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack her. The skiffs approached the vessel from the starboard side at approximately 25 – 30 knots speed and were spotted by extra bridge lookout at distance of 3 nm. At that time the skiffs were not yet picked up on radar. Vessel increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, deployed self protection measures and successfully deterred the attempted boarding after 30 min. Coalition forces informed.

10.11.2009: 0410 UTC: Posn: 06:33S – 048:14E, Around 540 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.

Pirates in two, skiffs armed with RPG and machine guns chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Ship raised alarm, contacted coalition forces, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates continued firing with machine guns and made several attempts to board her. Crew activated fire hoses and master continued with the evasive manoeuvres and finally managed to deter the attempted attack.

11.11.2009: 01:05 UTC: Posn: 00:35S – 062:40E: Around 1050 nm east of Mogadishu, Somalia.

Pirates boarded the bulk carrier underway and hijacked it. The pirates have taken hostage 22 crew members and are now sailing the vessel to an undisclosed location.

11.2009: 1303 UTC: Posn: 00:29.3N – 063:12.5E, Around 1100 nm east of Mogadishu Somalia.

Four pirates in a skiff fired upon and attempted to board a tanker underway. Ship sustained damages on stbd side of wheelhouse window. Pirates aborted the attempt after about 35 minutes of chasing. No injuries to crew.

12.11.2009: 0536 UTC: Posn: 14:33N – 054:08E, Gulf of Aden.

Pirates armed with assault rifles in skiffs attacked a bulk carrier underway. They chased and fired upon the ship with intent to hijack her. The ship increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, deployed self protection measures and successfully deterred the boarding. The pirates aborted the attempt at 0832 UTC.

12.11.2009: 0330 UTC: Posn: 14:36.1N – 054:14.5E, Gulf of Aden.

Pirates armed with assault rifles in skiffs attacked a bulk carrier underway. They fired upon the ship and attempted to board her. The ship increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, deployed self protection measures and successfully deterred the boarding.

13.11.2009: 0720 UTC: Posn: 11:26S – 043:42E, Around 810 nm south of Mogadishu, Somalia.

Pirates in two small boats armed with guns chased a Ro-Ro ship underway with intent to hijack her. Ship raised alarm, informed flag state authorities who informed the coalition forces, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the attempted boarding.

13.11.2009: 0446 UTC: Posn: 00:42S – 047:58E, Around 220 nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.

Pirates in a white skiff armed with guns chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Vessel raised alarm, contacted coalition forces, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the attempted boarding.

13.11.2009: 2347 LT: Puerto la Cruz anchorage, Venezuela.

Three robbers were seen at the forecastle of a tanker at anchor. Robbers were lowering ship stores into their boat when sighted. Master raised alarm. Robbers escaped with stolen stores. Port authorities informed.

15.11.2009: 2100 LT: Posn: 06:12.8N – 003:23.7E: Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.

Robbers armed with guns and knives in a speed boat boarded a bulk carrier using bamboo sticks with hooks. They fired warning shots, when the crew tried to remove the bamboo sticks. The robbers were very violent towards the crew. Eleven crew were injured when they were hit with cable wires and kicked and punched. The robbers destroyed navigational equipment and stole crew cash, personal properties and ship’s cash and escaped. The robbers were onboard for more than two hours. When the Lagos port control was called they were informed that nobody would assist.

16.11.2009: 1053 UTC: Posn: 08:0.11S - 045:58E, Around 600 nm SxE of Mogadishu, Somalia.

Pirates armed with machine guns attacked, boarded and hijacked a chemical tanker underway. They took hostage 28 crew members. The pirates are in control of the tanker and are sailing her to an unknown destination.

16.11.2009: 0120 LT: Posn: 03:12.4N – 105:29.1E, Indonesia.

10 pirates armed with knives and crow bars boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered the bridge and threatened the duty officer and AB and ordered them not to sound the alarm. The crew was forced to take the pirates to the captain’s cabin, where they tied the captain’s hands, threatened him with knives, stole ship’s cash and personal belongings and escaped. The attacks lasted around 10 minutes.

16.11.2009: 1422 UTC: Posn: 12:50N – 047:55E, Gulf of Aden.

Pirates armed with guns in two speed boats chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Ship raised alarm, contacted warships, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres and finally managed to evade the attempted boarding. No injuries to crew.

18.11.2009: 0328 UTC: Posn: 06:35N– 054:30E, Around 600 nm NE of Mogadishu, Somalia.

Pirates armed with guns chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack. Crew took all anti-piracy measures and the onboard security team returned fire. The pirates finally aborted and moved away.

19.11.2009: 0120 LT: Posn: 03:09.7N – 105:27.0E, 9nm west of Pulau Mangkai, South China Sea.

Pirates armed with knives and swords in a small fishing boat boarded a product tanker underway. They tried to enter the accommodation but were unable but were unable as all doors were locked. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness they jumped overboard and escaped.

19.11.2009: 1900 UTC: Posn: 13:37.9N – 047:41.0E, Gulf of Aden.

Pirates armed with guns in a boat chased and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, called warships for assistance, took evasive manoeuvres and crew mustered. The pirates directed searchlight at the ship and suddenly opened fire and ordered the ship to stop, with allegation to conduct search. Master replied, “cannot stop” and continued with the evasive manoeuvres. The pirates finally gave up the chase after 40 minutes. No injuries to crew.

20.11.2009: 1430 UTC: Posn: 01:25S – 062:25E, Around 1050 nm ExS of Mogadishu, Somalia.

Six pirate boats with a mother vessel in sight chased and opened fire upon an oil tanker underway. Two RPGs penetrated into port bridge door. Ships sustained damages and one crew was injured. Pirates aborted the attempt after about three hours of chasing.

20.11.2009: 0500 LT: Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Tug Ifiyemi came alongside a berthed bulk carrier and three robbers armed with knives boarded her. Two, duty crew approached them but they were threatened with knives. The robbers stole two drums from the ship. Duty crew ran and reported to shore security that came and managed to convince the robbers to return the drums by giving them some money. The tug came alongside again and using ship’s crane the drums were taken back onboard. Master sent a protest letter to port security and harbour master.

20.11.2009: 1735 UTC: Posn: 01:20S – 062:40E, Around 1050 nm ExS of Mogadishu, Somalia.

Eight pirates in one craft and four pirates in another craft, armed with machine guns and RPG, chased a bulk carrier underway from the port and stbd sides. They fired at the vessel with machine guns and RPG and attempted to board her. Master raised alarm, increased speed made aggressive evasive manoeuvres, crew activated anti-piracy measures and finally managed to evade the attempted boarding. Ship’s bridge glasses damaged and sustained bullet holes around accommodation. No injuries to crew members.

21.11.2009: 0130 – 0600 LT: Posn: 01:21.4S – 116:59.3E, Balikpapan outer anchorage, Indonesia.

Three robbers boarded a chemical tanker at anchor using hooks attached to ropes. They stole ship’s stores and escaped in a small boat. Local authorities informed.

21.11.2009: 0120 LT: Posn: 06:13S – 108:31E, Balongan anchorage, Indonesia.

One robber armed with a knife attempted to board a crude oil tanker at anchor. Alert duty crew saw a hook stuck on poop deck and investigated to find out that a robber was in process of climbing the rope and a knife in his mouth. Duty watch keeper immediately informed bridge and general alarm was raised and crew mustered. On hearing the alarm the robber escaped with an unlit boat.

24.11.2009: 1303 UTC: Posn: 00:29.3N – 063:12.5E, Around 1100 nm east of Mogadishu Somalia.

Four pirates in a skiff fired upon and attempted to board a tanker underway. Ship sustained damages on stbd side of wheelhouse window. Pirates aborted the attempt after about 35 minutes of chasing. No injuries to crew.

24.11.2009: 0120 UTC: Posn: 06:08.1N – 002:40.6E, 18.5nm off Cotonou, Border of Nigeria and Benin

Eight to nine robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored oil tanker. The robbers boarded via the poop deck and attacked the poop deck watchman and forced the watchman to the bridge. Robbers demanded ship’s cash and also crew personal belongings. Robbers were aggressive and they beat up the master and other crew. Few crewmembers hands were tied with ropes and forced to lie on the deck. The 3rd officer activated ship’s alarm and SSAS. Hearing the alarm the robbers panicked and tried to escape. As they escaped they shot and killed the chief officer. One of the robbers was caught by the 2nd and 3rd officer and handed over to the Benin police. Most of the money was recovered from the caught pirate.

25.11.2009: 0030 UTC: Posn: 12:01S – 077:12W: Callao anchorage, Peru.

During routine radio communications with deck watchmen, on an anchored bulk carrier, the Chief officer did not get a response from the forward AB. He instructed the bosun to check. The bosun found the forward AB tied up with injuries to his head. The AB informed that he had heard the noise of an approaching motor boat and when he went to check two masked men attacked him from behind and tied him up. Meanwhile another robber boarded the vessel. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped. Port authority informed and a police boat was sent out for investigation.

26.11.2009: 0700 UTC: Posn: 05:53S – 043:46E, Around 470 nm SxW of Mogadishu Somalia.

Pirates armed with RPG and machine guns in two skiffs chased and fired upon a container ship underway with intent to hijack her. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. The pirates continued to chase and fire at the ship for around three hours before aborting. No injuries to crew.

28.11.2009: 0900 LT: Posn: 03:42S – 132:00E, East of Ceram islands, Indonesia.

Four persons in a white coloured speed boat, flying Indonesian flag approached a bulk carrier underway at 20-25 knots. Master raised alarm, sounded ship’s whistle continuously and crew activated fire hoses. It was noticed that the persons were waving a black cloth and no contacts made on VHF. Master altered course several times to evade the approach. The persons made two attempts to get close and finally aborted the chase at 0925 lt.

29.11.2009: 1212 UTC: Posn: 03:09.39N – 061:30.30E, Around 970 nm ExN of Mogadishu Somalia.

Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a tanker underway. They took hostage 28 crew members and are sailing the tanker to the Somali coast.