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2. (U) Summary
A. (U) On 11 May, the hostages taken from tug HENRY on 1 April were released.
B. (U) VIETNAM: On 9 May, robbers boarded an anchored container ship in Mui Vung Tau Anchorage.
C. (U) INDONESIA: On 8 May, robbers boarded an underway tanker 48 nm northeast of Pulau Subi Besar.
D. (U) INDIA: On 8 May, three persons in a fishing boat boarded an anchored LPG tanker in Visakhapatnam
Anchorage.
E. (U) INDONESIA: On 7 May, merchant tanker HAI SOON 12 was hijacked 21 nm south of Pulau Serutu.
F. (U) NIGERIA: On 7 May, pirates armed with automatic weapons in a speed boat fired upon and attempted to
board an underway tanker 58 nm southwest of the Bayelsa coast.
G. (U) EGYPT: On 5 May, general cargo vessel HIPPO was searched by Egyptian Navy personnel in the Gulf of
Suez. Narcotics were reported to have been found during the course of the search.
H. (U) NIGERIA: On 5 May, armed pirates in a speed boat chased and fired upon a tanker underway 34 nm
southwest of the Bayelsa coast.
I. (U) NIGERIA: On 5 May, pirates in two speed boats chased and fired upon an underway tanker 43 nm southwest
of the Bayelsa coast.
J. (U) NIGERIA: On 5 May, gunmen suspected to be sea pirates shot and killed two traders and injured a child and
the driver of a commercial boat.
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K. (U) NIGERIA: On 5 May, militants attacked the Okan offshore oil facility, located in the Escravos Bay in the Niger
Delta region.
L. (U) NIGERIA: On 4 May, armed pirates fired upon and attempted to board an underway tanker 44 nm southwest
of the Bayelsa coast.
M. (U) MEXICO: On 4 May, Mexican law enforcement authorities searched several shipping containers aboard
CMA CGM OHIO, berthed at Manzanillo Port. Authorities found 73 kilograms of cocaine in one container.
N. (U) INDONESIA: On 4 May, robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier in Samarinda
Anchorage.
O. (U) INDONESIA: On 4 May, robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway in Balikpapan.
P. (U) MALAYSIA: On 3 May, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) intercepted two fishing boats
conducting illegal fuel transfer operations.
Q. (U) VIETNAM: On 3 May, a Vietnam-flagged fishing ship was rammed and subsequently sunk while operating in
the Paracel Island group.
R. (U) KENYA: On 2 May, one robber boarded a berthed product tanker in Mombasa Port.
S. (U) BAHAMAS: During the first few days of May, at least three outboard motors were stolen from three different
sailing yachts moored in Georgetown.
T. (U) INDONESIA: On 25 April, four robbers in a wooden boat boarded an anchored dredger via the stern in Batu
Ampar Anchorage, Pulau Batam.
U. (U) CHINA: On 24 April, an unauthorized person boarded a berthed bulk carrier conducting cargo operations
in Rizhao Port.
V. (U) CHINA: On 23 April, robbers boarded a vessel in Longkou Anchorage.
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1. (U) LIBYA: On 25 April, the India-flagged tanker DISTYA AMEYA departed the eastern Libyan port of
Hariga carrying 650,000 barrels of crude oil reportedly bound for Malta. The government of Malta has stated that
the ship cannot enter its waters. (Malta Today; www.theguardian.com; www.fleetmon.com)
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4. (U) NIGERIA: On 5 May, gunmen suspected to be sea pirates shot and killed two traders and injured a child and
the driver of a commercial boat. The boat was conveying passengers from Bonny Local Government Area (LGA) in
Rivers state to Kaa in Khana LGA when they were attacked. (Punch Online)
5. (U) NIGERIA: On 5 May, militants attacked the Okan offshore oil facility, located in the Escravos Bay in the Niger
Delta region. A group known as the Niger Delta Avengers has claimed responsibility for the attack. The facility has
been temporarily shut down as damage is being assessed. (www.punchng.com; www.maritime-executive.com)
6. (U) NIGERIA: On 4 May, armed pirates fired upon and attempted to board an underway tanker near position
03:54 N - 005:17 E, 44 nm southwest of the Bayelsa coast. The armed guard onboard the tanker returned fire
resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. All crew reported safe. (IMB)
7. (U) NIGERIA: On 5 May, an underway tanker reported being attacked by robbers near position 03:54 N 005:32 E, approximately 36 nm southwest of the Bayelsa coastline. The robbers chased the ship, then reportedly
fired upon the vessel. An embarked contingent of Nigerian Navy personnel and anti-piracy measures taken by the
ship prevented a boarding. (MTISC-GOG)
8. (U) NIGERIA: On 4 May, a speedboat approached an underway vessel near position 03:54 N - 005:17 E,
approximately 60 nm southwest of Brass. Armed guards aboard the ship fired warning shots and the speedboat
turned away. (MTISC-GOG)
9. (U) NIGERIA: On 3 May, a soldier was injured while four gunmen were killed in an unsuccessful ambush by
pirates in Peregbene, along the Ogbia-Nembe waterways, Bayelsa State. Security operatives attached to the Joint
Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield, reportedly overpowered the gang of sea robbers during a shootout, killing four
members of the gang in the process. A Nigerian Army soldier was injured in the gun battle that lasted over an hour,
according to military sources. (www.allafrica.com)
10. (U) DROC: On 3 May, robbers boarded an anchored vessel near position 05:51 S - 013:26 E, Matadi
Anchorage. The robbers were seen by crewmen, who raised the alarm. The robbers escaped with stolen ships
stores. (MTISC-GOG)
11. (U) NIGERIA: On 28 April, pirates attacked a tanker near position 03:56 N - 004:43 E, approximately 67 nm
southwest of Bayelsa. The robbers fired on the ship and attempted to board, but embarked armed guards aboard
the ship returned fire and the robbers retreated. (MTISC-GOG)
12. (U) NIGERIA: On 28 April, a speedboat made a suspicious pass against an anchored tanker near position
04:19 N - 004:26 E, vicinity of Bonga Oil Platform. Armed guards on the vessel fired warning shots and the
speedboat moved away. (MTISC-GOG)
13. (U) NIGERIA: On 28 April, the Nigerian Navy arrested MT MARINA and its crew as they were alleged to be
carrying 100 metric tons of illegally refined diesel fuel. The arrest occurred on the Sombreiro River, in Rivers state.
(www.thisdaylive.com)
14. (U) NIGERIA: On 19 April, pirates attacked and boarded an underway offshore supply vessel near position
03:30 N - 004:50 E, 97 nm southwest of Brass. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Non-essential crew retreated into
the citadel. Pirates kidnapped two crew members. All remaining crew is safe and proceeding to a safe port. (IMB)
15. (U) NIGERIA: On 19 April, pirates attacked and boarded an underway offshore supply vessel near position
03:39 N - 006:08 E, 39 nm southwest of Brass. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Non-essential crew retreated into
the citadel. Pirates escaped before Nigerian Navy boarded the vessel. All crew reported safe. Vessel escorted to a
safe port by Nigerian Navy. (IMB)
16. (U) NIGERIA: On 19 April, seven pirates armed with guns approached an underway tanker near position 03:53
N - 005:22 E, 58 nm southwest of Brass. Alarm raised, crew mustered, water hose activated and Master
commenced evasive maneuvers. Due to the high free board and hardening measures deployed by the vessel, the
pirates aborted the attack and moved away. All crew safe. (IMB)
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17. (U) NIGERIA: On 19 April, a vessel reported that it was approached by a small boat near position 03:53 N 005:22 E, while transiting from Calabar, Nigeria, to Lome, Togo. A small craft approached from the starboard
quarter and later came alongside the port side in an attempt to board. Seven persons were observed in the boat
with automatic rifles. The vessel was in ballast condition with high freeboard and razor wire fixed all around. The
alarm was raised and fire hoses pressurized. Ships Master conducted evasive maneuvers which caused the
pirates to abort their mission. All crew members are safe. (MTISC-GOG)
18. (U) NIGERIA: On 19 April, a vessel reported being attacked near position 03:03 N - 004:50 E. (MTISC-GOG)
19. (U) NIGERIA: On 19 April, a vessel reported being attacked near position 03:37 N - 004:45 E,
approximately 30 nm from another recent ship attack. (MTISC-GOG)
20. (U) NIGERIA: On 18 April, pirates attempted to board an underway tanker near position 03:54 N - 005:38 E, 31
nm southwest of Bayelsa. The armed guard onboard the tanker opened fire while the Master carried out evasive
maneuvers resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. All crew reported safe. (IMB; MTISC-GOG)
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1. (U) MALAYSIA: On 15 April, armed persons in a speed boat fired upon and boarded the tug boat HENRY near
Pondo Sibugal, Sitangkai town. One crewman was injured by gunfire. The armed persons then kidnapped four crew
members and escaped. The Malaysian Marine Police escorted the tug to a safe port and transferred the injured
crewman to a hospital for medical treatment. (IMB; www.gcaptain.com; www.sunstar.com.ph) UPDATE: On 11
May, the hostages were released, when they were dropped off in front of the governor of Sulu Province. They were
then taken to a local hospital for a medical examination. (www.rappler.com)
2. (U) VIETNAM: On 9 May, robbers boarded an anchored container ship near position 10:11 N - 107:04 E, Mui
Vung Tau Anchorage. Robbers were spotted by crewmembers and alarm was raised. Robbers escaped with stolen
ships stores. Port control informed. (IMB)
3. (U) INDONESIA: On 8 May, robbers boarded an underway chemical tanker near position 03:20 N - 109:36 E, 48
nm northeast of Pulau Subi Besar. Third Engineer saw the robbers and raised the alarm and switched all deck
lights on. Crew was mustered and a search of the ship was made. Nothing reported stolen. (IMB)
4. (U) INDIA: On 8 May, Three persons in a fishing boat approached an anchored LPG tanker near position 17:37
N - 083:22 E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage. They boarded the tanker using a heaving line attached to a hook. Duty
Officer noticed the persons and ordered them to leave. The persons tried to explain that their intention was to stay
on ships stern and fish but disembarked shortly after they were told to leave. Master suspected intention to steal
ships stores. (IMB)
5. (U) INDONESIA: On 7 May, merchant tanker HAI SOON 12, underway from Singapore to Sunda Straits was
boarded by armed pirates near position 02:04.48 S - 108:39.27 E, around 21 nm south of Pulau Serutu. They took
hostage all crew members and hijacked the tanker. As the ships owners failed to receive the updates from the
ships master, they reported the incident to the IMB Piracy Reporting Center who then reported the event and
liaised with the Indonesian Authorities. The IMB PRC sent a broadcast to all ships to look out for the hijacked
tanker. The Indonesian Navy dispatched their patrol boats, located and intercepted the tanker and rescued the
crew. Nine pirates detained. All crew reported safe. (IMB; ReCAAP; www.vesselfinder.com)
6. (U) INDONESIA: On 4 May, robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position 00:15 S 117:40 E, Samarinda Anchorage. Alarm was raised and crew was mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen
ships properties. (IMB)
7. (U) INDONESIA: On 4 May, robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway near position 01:20 S - 116:52 E,
Balikpapan. The robbers stole ship properties and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on
routine rounds. (IMB)
8. (U) MALAYSIA: On 3 May, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) intercepted two fishing boats
conducting illegal fuel transfer operations, arresting 13 persons from Thailand. The MMEA seized 13,400 liters of
diesel fuel and a large amount of cash in the operation, which took place approximately 150 nautical miles off the
coast, near the Guntung oil platform. (www.bernama.com.my)
9. (U) VIETNAM: On 3 May, a Vietnam-flagged fishing ship was rammed and subsequently sunk while operating in
the Paracel Island group. The incident occurred late at night, though the crew of the fishing ship believed that the
ship that rammed them was from China. The ramming ship left the area after the incident, leaving the crew of the
fishing ship to fend for themselves. They were rescued soon after by a nearby Vietnamese fishing ship. (Vietnam
News Agency Online)
10. (U) INDONESIA: On 25 April, four robbers in a wooden boat boarded an anchored dredger via the stern near
position 01:09.35 N - 103:56.68 E, Batu Ampar Anchorage, Pulau Batam. They stole ships properties and
escaped. The authorities boarded the ship on the following day for investigations. (IMB)
11. (U) PHILIPPINES: On 21 September 2015, unidentified gunmen abducted a Norwegian resort manager, two
Canadians and a Filipino woman from a resort on Samal Island, near Davao City in the southern Philippines. At
least 11 armed men arrived at the resort in two speedboats. The gunmen appeared to have specifically targeted the
victims when they entered the Holiday Oceanview Samal Resort before midnight. (abcnews.go.com) UPDATE: On
25 April, 2016, Canadian citizen John Ridsdel, abducted from the Holiday Oceanview Resort on Samal Island last
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September, was killed by his captors. A Philippines army spokesman said Mr Ridsdel's severed head was found on
the remote island of Jolo, hours after the Abu Sayyaf ransom deadline expired. (BBC; www.noonsite.com)
12. (U) PHILIPPINES: On 21 April, crew onboard an underway bulk carrier noticed a speed boat approaching at
high speed near position 10:38 N - 120:34 E, 18 nm east of Dalanganem Island. Alarm raised, whistle sounded,
crew mustered and fire hoses activated. The boat closed to a distance of 40 meters and seeing the alerted crew
aborted the approach. (IMB)
13. (U) VIETNAM: On 18 April, Thailand-flagged vessel V. LUCKY was caught by Vietnam Coast Guard authorities
illegally trading fuel with a fishing boat near Con Dao Island. V. LUCKY was carrying 200,000 liters of diesel fuel
when it was caught. Both vessels have been detained and the matter is being investigated. (Viet Nam News)
14. (U) INDONESIA: On 18 April, one robber boarded an anchored vessel near position 03:56 N - 098:45 E,
Belawan Anchorage. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed a robber on the forecastle deck and informed the
duty officer who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robber escaped. All crew mustered and thorough
search was made. Incident was reported to the port control. No response received. (IMB)
15. (U) MALAYSIA: On 17 April, Malaysian authorities arrested two vessels believed to be involved in fuel
smuggling. A spokesman said that the vessels were spotted conducting the illegal activities, 2.3 nautical miles
southwest of Pulau Pisang and were investigated. He further stated that fishing trawler ASL COURAGEOUS was
carrying 12 Indonesian crewmen aged between 28 and 67 years while checks on tanker AMAL revealed that it
was carrying nine Indonesian crewmen aged between 24 and 62 years along with 17,000 liters of fuel during the
incident. (www.thestar.com.my)
16. (U) INDONESIA: On 17 April, four persons in a wooden boat approached and attempted to board an anchored
general cargo ship near position 01:30 N - 104:52 E, 24 nm northeast of Bintan Island. Alarm raised, whistle
sounded and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crews alertness, the persons aborted the
attempted boarding and moved away. (IMB)
17. (U) MALAYSIA: On 15 April, armed persons in a speed boat fired upon and boarded the tug boat HENRY near
Pondo Sibugal, Sitangkai town. One crewman was injured by gunfire. The armed persons then kidnapped four crew
members and escaped. The Malaysian Marine Police escorted the tug to a safe port and transferred the injured
crewman to a hospital for medical treatment. (IMB; www.gcaptain.com; www.sunstar.com.ph)
18. (U) (U) INDONESIA: On 14 April, general cargo vessel PHU DAT 88 was arrested in Jakarta after it was found
out that the cargo in the holds did not match with cargo manifest. According to the manifest, the vessel arrived at
Jakarta with a cargo of sulfur, but was actually loaded with sugar and fertilizers. The Vietnamese crew has been
detained and an investigation is under way. (www.fleetmon.com)
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(U) Attempted Boarding Close approach or hull-to-hull contact with report that boarding paraphernalia were
employed or visible in the approaching boat.
(U) Blocking Hampering safe navigation, docking, or undocking of a vessel as a means of protest.
(U) Boarding Unauthorized boarding of a vessel by persons not part of its complement without successfully
taking control of the vessel.
(U) Hijacking Unauthorized seizure and retention of a vessel by persons not part of its complement.
(U) Kidnapping Unauthorized forcible removal of persons belonging to the vessel from it.
(U) Robbery Theft from a vessel or from persons aboard the vessel.
(U) Suspicious Approach All other unexplained close proximity of an unknown vessel.
(U) Sourcing
(U) ONI derives information in this report from direct reporting and analysis of reports from the following agencies
and commercial sources.
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