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2021-03-23
SUS-002
Bulk Carrier
Around 11nm NW of Harf Ghabi
THIS INCIDENT WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE IMB STATISTICS
22.03.2021: 0900 UTC: Posn: 26:20N – 056:01E, Around 11nm NW of Harf Ghabi, Oman.
Duty officer onboard a bulk carrier underway observed a skiff approaching at high speed. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, speed increased, PA announcement made. At a distance of around 40 meters, three armed and masked persons were observed in the skiff. The ship’s VHF calls were acknowledged by a nearby European Mission warship which proceeded to render assistance. After around 20 mins, the skiff moved away. The communication with the warship continued until the ship was safe.
22.03.2021: 0900 UTC: Posn: 26:20N – 056:01E, Around 11nm NW of Harf Ghabi, Oman.
Duty officer onboard a bulk carrier underway observed a skiff approaching at high speed. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, speed increased, PA announcement made. At a distance of around 40 meters, three armed and masked persons were observed in the skiff. The ship’s VHF calls were acknowledged by a nearby European Mission warship which proceeded to render assistance. After around 20 mins, the skiff moved away. The communication with the warship continued until the ship was safe.
Suspicious
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