Attack on a vessel, Arabian Sea
Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
27 Jan 2024 - 08:10 | CW Alert 050- (Jan 24) | Indian Ocean | Attack | Pirates | UKMTO/CLOSED |
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The UKMTO have reported that information has been received regarding an incident 780nm East of Hafun, Somalia. A small craft, launched from a mother vessel approached and fired shots towards the merchant vessel. The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE: Four armed perpetrators were seen onboard, armed with automatic rifles and a rocket propelled grenade launcher. The craft came to within 300 metres of the vessel, the security team onboard fired warning shots, the pirates exchanged fire, and then the pirates retreated. The vessel and crew are reported as safe and are continuing the voyage to the next port of call. Clearwater has also received further information confirming that the vessel involved was a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier. |