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Attack ID:
2009/117
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Date:
2009-04-11
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Vessel Type:
Bulk carrier
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Location:
Gulf of Aden
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Attack Type:
Fired upon
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Incident Details:

11.04.2009: 0415 UTC: Posn 12:16.0N - 046:23E, Gulf of Aden.

Eight pirates armed with guns in a speed boat (blue colour, plastic hull, 12m length) attacked a bulk carrier underway. Vessel took evasive manoeuvres and contacted coalition warship. A coalition warship acknowledged and came to the location. The pirates approached at a distance of 100m and aborted the attack.

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