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Weekly Piracy Report 6-12 June 2006
It's been real quiet lately...
Recently reported incidents


June 07 2006 at 1900 UTC at Chittagong anchorage 'A', Bangladesh. Seven robbers armed with knives approached a bulk carrier at stern in a black wooden boat. They threw a hook attached to a line and tried to board. They threw stones at the crewmember who raised alarm. Other crew mustered and robbers fled leaving behind hook attached to line. Port control informed.

June 06 2006 at 2350 LT at Chittagong anchorage 'A', Bangladesh. Nine robbers armed with long knives and steel bars boarded a bulk carrier at forecastle. They tied up two shore watchmen, threatened them with knives and attacked one crewmember with steel bars. Deck Officer raised alarm, crew mustered and robbers escaped. One crewmember and two watchmen sustained injuries.

June 05 2006 at 0715 LT at Tanjung Priok tanker anchorage, Indonesia. One robber was in the process of boarding a tanker. Alert crew raised alarm and boarding was averted.
Posted by: Pappy 2006-06-14
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