A merchant vessel was attacked by pirates while sailing in the Gulf of Aden on 16 October, according to data provided by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The incident was reported in position: 004900N 0505300E. The attackers fired shots against the vessel, but the armed guards onboard returned the shots. The attackers abandoned their plan to board the ship and escaped on their skiff. The Master confirmed the vessel and crew are safe.
UKMTO advised vessels transiting the...
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