GULF OF ADEN – Piracy attack

On September 3rd, around 1530 LT a merchant vessel was approached by one speedboat 46NM SW of Aden.
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On September 3rd, around 1530 LT a merchant vessel was approached by one speedboat 46NM SW of Aden.

Several men were spotted onboard the speedboat, with some laying down very low. An aluminum like ladder was detected by the merchant vessels’ crew. The long-hulled speedboat, recognizable by its light green hull and yellow stripe at the bow, was proceeding at high speed powered by two outboard motors.

It is reported that the vessel managed to evade the attack.

No further details available at present time.

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