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Bulk Carrier
Around 208nm SSW of Lagos
06.06.2021: 1600 UTC: Posn: 02:57.82N – 002:44.18E, Around 208nm SSW of Lagos, Nigeria.
Six pirates in a skiff, armed with weapons approached and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Master sent a distress message, increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres. Ladders with hook sighted on the skiff. The pirates showed their weapons to the Master. After 40 mins of attempting to board, the pirates aborted and moved away due to the hardening measures taken by the Master. Crew and ship safe.
Six pirates in a skiff, armed with weapons approached and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Master sent a distress message, increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres. Ladders with hook sighted on the skiff. The pirates showed their weapons to the Master. After 40 mins of attempting to board, the pirates aborted and moved away due to the hardening measures taken by the Master. Crew and ship safe.
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2021-06-06