Container Ship Attacked by Armed Pirates, Crew Safe

Capt. John

According to an article published in Maritime Bulletin, GISIS reported an unusual piracy attack on a container ship in Ecuador waters.

What happened?

The vessel was en-route from Manta Ecuador to Guayaquil when eight armed robbers in two-speed boats approached a container ship underway. The Master raised the alarm and activated the SSAS.

Pirates board ship

The robbers fired warning shots, managed to board the ship, and opened 15 containers. When the searchlights were directed towards the robbers,...

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