[July 04 2005] at 0310 LT in position 06:19.5N - 003:22.0E, Anchored 4nm from break water, Lagos, Nigeria. Five robbers boarded a tanker. They tied up and assaulted duty A/B. They stole ship's equipment and stores and escaped at 0340 LT. Master reported incident to authorities.[June 30. 2005] During early morning hrs, Umm Qusar, Iraq. Robbers armed with guns boarded an integrated tug and barge underway. They fired shots and held the crew at gun point and stole cash and crew personal belongings. No injuries to crew.
[June 26 2005] in position 04:47.6N - 048:12.0E, off Hobyo, East coast of Somalia. Pirates hijacked a general cargo ship underway loaded with cargo. Ten crewmembers are held hostage and pirates are demanding a ransom for release of the ship and crew.
[June 25 2005] at 0230 LT at Tema anchorage, Ghana. Three robbers boarded a container ship via hawse pipe. They cut forward store lock but were unable to open door. Duty A/B raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers escaped empty handed in their boat waiting with one accomplice. Port control informed.