Suspicious craftsJuly 09 2006 at 0750 UTC in position: 12:28N - 045:10E, Gulf of Aden. Two speedboats, turquoise hull, length 10 metres and each manned by three persons followed a container ship underway. Ship increased speed, raised alarm; crew mustered and informed ships in vicinity via VHF. After 10 minutes boats moved away.
Recently reported incidents
July 04 2006 at 1450 UTC at Texaco berth, Guyana. One robber boarded an LPG tanker preparing to depart from berth. He stole ship's equipment and escaped in a motorboat waiting with four accomplices.
July 04 2006 at 0430 UTC at Santos anchorage no. 3, Brazil. Two robbers attempted to board a container ship via anchor chain. Alert crew raised alarm and boarding was aborted. Port control informed.
July 01 2006 at 0330 LT at Bonaberi berth no.52, cement berth, Douala port, Cameroon. Three armed robbers boarded a bulk carrier and threatened duty A/B with knives. They stole ship's stores and escaped. Port control and harbour police informed.