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043-16
Attempted
Crude Oil Tanker
Around 74nm SW of Brass
10.04.2016: 1000 LT: Posn: 03:17.8N - 005:31.0E, Around 74nm SW of Brass, Nigeria.
Seven pirates in a skiff approached a drifting tanker awaiting berthing instructions. The pirates came alongside and attempted to board the tanker using a metal expandable ladder but failed due to the vessel's high freeboard. Alarm raised, fire pump activated, crew mustered and all entrance doors locked. Master contacted the terminal via vhf channel 16, started the main engine and proceeded close to the terminal. Upon realizing that the security boats were approaching, the pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved away.
Seven pirates in a skiff approached a drifting tanker awaiting berthing instructions. The pirates came alongside and attempted to board the tanker using a metal expandable ladder but failed due to the vessel's high freeboard. Alarm raised, fire pump activated, crew mustered and all entrance doors locked. Master contacted the terminal via vhf channel 16, started the main engine and proceeded close to the terminal. Upon realizing that the security boats were approaching, the pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved away.
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