December 13 2006 0030 UTC, Luanda Roads, Angola. Robbers in small boats boarded a ro-ro ship via the anchor chain. They escaped when they realised the crew had detected their presence. The locks on the forepeak store had been forced open. Nothing stolen. Master advised all ships bound for Luanda to maintain a vigilant anti-piracy watch and have all main deck lights on.December 11 2006 0200 LT, Tema, Ghana. Seven robbers armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker at anchor and tied up the duty AB's legs and hands and kept him at knife point. The robbers entered forecastle store and stole ship's stores and lowered them into a canoe waiting alongside. The AB untied himself and reported to the Duty Officer who raised alarm and informed port control. A patrol boat arrived and searched the surrounding area but could not find the canoe or robbers.
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November 1 2006 at km 346 Parana River Anchorage, Argentina. 17 robbers boarded a general cargo ship. They destroyed communication equipment on board, broke into containers and stole electronic and other goods from the vessel. The robbers escaped in a boat. The vessel contacted a naval base which responded by sending three naval cutters. The navy succeeded in intercepting the pirate boat marked "Luchando Voy" bearing no. "M-1085". The robbers were arrested and stolen goods confiscated. Robbers will be prosecuted in a local court.
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