May 31, 2011, published in Force, News and tagged EU NAVFOR, MV KHALED MUHIEDDINE K by EU NAVFOR Public Affairs Office Download as PDF|Print|Tell a friend| On the morning of 26 May, the MV KHALED MUHIEDDINE K which was pirated on 20 January 2011 was released from pirate control after 126 days.

Guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) boarded a suspected pirate vessel in cooperation with international force

The 24 Chinese sailors on board a Panama-flagged bulk cargo ship, hijacked by pirates yesterday at the Arabian Sea, have been rescued, as Turkey and U.S. navy ships in the nearby rushed to them and chased away the pirates, Xinhua News Agency reported.About seven suspected Somali pirates have left the ship, "Full City", and the 24 Chinese workers are found safe, locking themselves in the safety vessel of the ship, the report said. Guarded by U.S. Navy ships, a group of Turkey Navy commandos b...

Somali pirates hijack bulk cargo shipMV Full City was attacked by pirates some 450 nautical miles off the coast of Mumbai in India.Somali pirates have reportedly hijacked a Panama-registered bulk cargo ship with 24 Chinese sailors on board in the Arabian Sea. Seven pirates attacked MV Full City on Thursday noon and seized it some 450 nautical miles off the coast of Mumbai in India, Xinhua news agency reported. Two Chinese navy vessels patrolling the area were sent to rescue the ship. Rampant...

Around 190nm SE of Salalah, Oman 05.05.2011: 1153 UTC: Posn: 14:43N - 056:13E, around 190nm SE of Salalah, Oman (Off Somalia).Four armed pirates in a skiff approached a general cargo ship underway. As the pirates closed to 0.3nm they fired at the vessel. The vessel took evasive manoeuvres and contacted the coalition naval forces. Onboard armed security team return fire with warning shots and pirates the pirates aborted the attempt. Crew and vessel safe. ,

Around 540nm NW of Minicoy island, India 05.05.2011: 0336 UTC: Posn: 14:50N – 066:48E, around 540nm NW of Minicoy island, India (Off Somalia).Pirates armed with RPG and automatic weapons approached and boarded a bulk carrier underway. The master contacted authorities, company CSO and all crew retreated into the citadel. The navies in the area responded to the distress call, arrived at the location and deployed a boarding team. After searching the vessel and confirming no pirates onboard the ...

Around 530nm NW of Minicoy Island, India 04.05.2011: 0432 UTC: Posn: 13:50N – 065:54E: around 530nm NW of Minicoy Island, India, (Off Somalia).A wooden mother ship was seen launching a skiff. Four pirates armed with RPG and automatic weapons approached the container ship at around 25knots. The pirates tried to circle the ship and tried to damage the barbed wire using some kind of tool. The vessel increased speed and all non essential crew retreated into the engine room. The vessel made evasi...

03.05.2011: 0310 UTC: Posn: 13:10.9N - 049:18.8E, Gulf of Aden.Watch keepers and armed security team onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed a green and red hulled skiff with 8-9 persons onboard as a distance of 3-4 miles. The skiff was seen approaching the vessel at a speed of approximately 18knots.. Weapons were sighted by the crew onboard the vessel. The armed security fired warning flare over the skiff; however the skiff continued to approach the vessel. When the skiff was approximately ...

On the 1 May, the Bulk Cargo Carrier the MV SINAR KUDUS was released from pirate control after 46 days in captivity. The MV SINAR KUDUS, which is

On 30 April, the product tanker MV GEMINI was pirated approximately 180 NM East of Malindi, Kenya. The 20,989 tonne, Singaporian flagged and owned vessel was

Around 115nm ESE of Zanzibar island, Tanzania 30.04.2011: 0420 UTC: Posn: 07:00S – 041:20E, around 115 nm ESE of Zanzibar island, Tanzania. (Off Somalia).Pirates in two skiffs hijacked a chemical tanker and took hostages the 24crew member. Further reports awaited.

27.04.2011: 1055 UTC: Posn: 10:44S – 041:25E, around 115nm NW of Comoros, (Off Somalia).Pirates in two skiffs approached a research vessel underway towing. Vessel raised alarm and the Mozambique military onboard the vessel went to standby. The guard vessels approached the skiffs to intercept and the skiffs moved away. A mother ship was in the vicinity. No casualties to crew and no damage to ship. ,

Around 345nm east of Socotra island 24.04.2011: 06.00 UTC: Posn: 12:13N – 060:24E, around 345nm east of Socotra island (Off Somalia).Armed pirates in a skiff chased a container ship underway. A mother ship was noticed in the vicinity. Master increased speed manoeuvred away from mother vessel and skiff and enforced anti-piracy measures and managed to out run the skiff. Armed security team were onboard. No shots fired.

Around 395nm ESE of Mogadishu, 24.04.2011: 0300 UTC: Posn: 04:09.8S – 047:43.0E, around 395nm ESE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Pirates in two skiffs armed with guns chased a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm and all crew mustered in the citadel except three duty crew at bridge. The security team onboard fired warning shots when the skiffs close in about 0.5nm. The pirates fired back at the tanker and aborted the attempted attack. ,

On the 23rd April, the bulk carrier MV RENUAR was released from pirate control after 133 days in captivity. The Liberian owned, Panamanian flagged vessel

23.04.2011: 1200 UTC: Posn: 02:51S – 048:40E, around 355nm SE of Mogadishu, Somalia.Duty crew onboard a vehicle carrier ship underway noticed a mother vessel at a distance of 7nm from the ship. Master raised alarm and ordered all crew to muster in the citadel except the duty crew. Two fast moving boats were sighted at 1.2nm heading towards the ship. Four armed security team took their position at aft and the C/O maintained the bridge communication. As the fastest boat, doing 25 knots, closed...

22.04.2011: 2250 UTC: Posn: 15:11.03N - 051:36.36E, Gulf of Aden.Pirates in a skiff armed with guns approached a tanker underway. At a distance of around 5-10 metres they opened fired upon the tanker. Onboard security team retaliated and the pirates aborted the attack after five minutes of exchanging fire. No injuries to crew and the tanker continued her voyage. Authorities informed.

Early morning on 21 April, the Bulk Carrier MV ROSALIA D’AMATO was pirated approximately 350NM South East of Salalah, Oman, in the Indian Ocean. The

Around 1nm off Denis island, Seychelles 19.04.2011: 0435 UTC: Posn: 03:47S – 055:41E, around 1nm off Denis island, Seychelles(Off Somalia).Seven pirates armed with AK47 and RPG boarded a fishing vessel doing fishing activities. Crew immediately sent a distress alert which was received by the Seychelles coast guard. The pirates took hostage four crewmembers and threatened to kill them if they refuse their orders to steer the vessel towards Somalia. On 20.04.2011 the coast guard launched an op...

Around 25nm south of Socotra Island, Yemen 16.04.2011: Posn: 11:54N – 54:05E, around 25 nm south of Socotra Island, Yemen. (Off Somalia).Pirates hijacked a fishing vessel underway along with her six crew members. Later, the pirates released three crew members and sent them to Yemen along with another Yemeni fishing vessel. The remaining crew continue to be held captive with their vessel.

The general cargo ship MV ASPHALT VENTURE was released from pirate control on 15th April 2011. She had been under pirate control for 199 days. The