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Product Tanker
Around 363nm SSW of Nova Sintra
17.05.2024: 0410 UTC: Posn: 09:11.2N – 027:03.9W, Around 363nm SSW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde.
Ten pirates armed with AK-47 boarded a product tanker underway and took control of the bridge. All crew mustered on the bridge where the pirates tied up their hands and legs. The pirates ordered the 2/E and 4/E to stop engines and drift with the intention of stealing the cargo and bunkers. While waiting for the off take vessel the pirates stole crew and ship properties. They then moved all the crew into the steering gear room and informed the crew that there were explosive devices fixed on all doors and the crew could only exit after two hours. Once the crew emerged from the steering gear room no pirates or explosives found. The pirates had damaged communication, internet, navigation equipment and the air control pipes for the main engine and cylinder oil flow valves before escaping. The crew managed to sail the vessel to the next port. No cargo or bunkers stolen.
Ten pirates armed with AK-47 boarded a product tanker underway and took control of the bridge. All crew mustered on the bridge where the pirates tied up their hands and legs. The pirates ordered the 2/E and 4/E to stop engines and drift with the intention of stealing the cargo and bunkers. While waiting for the off take vessel the pirates stole crew and ship properties. They then moved all the crew into the steering gear room and informed the crew that there were explosive devices fixed on all doors and the crew could only exit after two hours. Once the crew emerged from the steering gear room no pirates or explosives found. The pirates had damaged communication, internet, navigation equipment and the air control pipes for the main engine and cylinder oil flow valves before escaping. The crew managed to sail the vessel to the next port. No cargo or bunkers stolen.
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