25.04.2005 at 0315 UTC in position 07:15.4N - 108:20.4E, South China Sea. Persons in two fishing boats attempted to board a bulk carrier underway by tying ropes to ship's side. Attempt foiled.24.04.2005 at 1050 LT in position 02:48.56N - 101:03.0E Malacca Straits. A speedboat approached a container ship underway. Ship altered course to port but the boat suddenly increased speed and headed for the ship. Master raised alarm, crew mustered, and the boat reduced speed [and] moved away. Description of boat, length 7-8 metres, white hull, 1 dark obm, dark sunroof with 4-6 persons wearing dark clothes.
23.04.2005 at 1950 UTC at Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. One robber armed with a long knife boarded a tanker at forecastle whilst another robber was climbing anchor chain. Duty a/b challenged the robbers and raised alarm. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a speedboat waiting with two other accomplices. Port authorities informed.
22.04.2005 at 2350 LT in position 29:37nN - 048:45.7E, Umm Qasr Anchorage, Iraq. Three robbers armed with guns and a knife boarded a bulk carrier using hooks attached to ropes. They took hostage several crewmembers, assaulted them and demanded money. They took crew one by one to their cabins and stole cash and personal belongings. They also stole money from ship's safe and master's personal belongings. They took master [to the] poop deck and disembarked into a 5 metre wooden boat waiting with an accomplice. Master reported incident to coalition warships in the area.
22.04.2005 at 0500 in position 00:27.1S - 105:09.0E, off Lingga Islands, Indonesia . Pirates armed with guns boarded a general cargo underway from stern. They tied up all crew and held the ship for two days. All cargo on board was unloaded. On 25.04.05 pirates left the ship in speedboats. Further details are awaited.
18.04.2005 at 1915 LT in position 01:20S - 116:57E, Balikpapan outer roads, Indonesia. Two robbers in two unlit fishing boats boarded a bulk carrier at forecastle. They stole two liferafts and lifeboat equipment. Master contacted port authorities but received no response. Ship picked up anchor and left outer roads.
16.04.2005 at 0535 LT in position 01:13.6S - 117 00.7E, Balikpapan Anchorage, Indonesia. Masked robbers armed with long knifes boarded a tug. They stole one liferaft and escaped.