05 DEC 07
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OFFICE OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE
CIVIL MARITIME ANALYSIS DEPARTMENT
WORLDWIDE THREAT TO SHIPPING
MARINER WARNING INFORMATION
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POC: DAVID PEARL:
COMM (301) 669-4905
FAX (301) 669-3247
E-mail dpearl@nmic.navy.mil
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COMM (301) 669-4784
FAX (301) 669-3247
E-mail saboufasha@nmic.navy.mil
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1. This message provides information on threats to, and criminal
action against merchant shipping worldwide in the last 30 days.
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B. This Worldwide Threat to Shipping Report is posted at the
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http://www.nga.mil/portal/site/maritime.
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C. The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) also publishes a
weekly piracy summary, based on reporting from the IMB Piracy
Reporting Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Each week's report is
published on Tuesday and may be accessed through
their web page http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php.
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D. Anti-piracy and crime current developments:
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1. SOMALIA: According to the Puntland region’s fishing and marine minister,
Saeed Mohamed Rage, the hijacked chemical tanker (GOLDEN NORI) arrived outside
the port of Bosasso on 04 Dec 07 under the close observation of Coalition warships. "We
are negotiating with their captors. We told them to surrender to Puntland authority," Rage
said, adding that the pirates were demanding an undisclosed ransom. "We are in good
communications with the Americans and we are still engaged in dialogue with the
hijackers," he said. US Navy spokesperson Commander Robertson stated “We are
monitoring the situation after following the Golden Nori since the hijacking”.
Commander Robertson also explained the Navy is continuing to encourage the pirates to
free the crew and the vessel (REUTERS).
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2. STRAIT OF MALACCA: The Japanese Government presented three patrol boats
to Indonesia for use in the Strait of Malacca, 30 Nov 07. The patrol boats were meant to
help Indonesia deter piracy, maritime terrorism and weapon smuggling in the strait. Each
of the three boats are 27 meters in length and can carry up to 12 personnel. They can
travel to speeds up to 32 knots, and are made of high-quality steel and equipped with
state-of-the-art communication and navigation technologies. The three boats are placed
in Tanjung Batu, Riaw and Belawan, and Medan (North Sumatra), in accordance to the
agreement with the Japanese government (LM: The Jakarta Post).
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3. GUYANA: Guyana to discuss piracy issues with Suriname, per 19 Nov 07
reporting. President Bharrat Jagdeo of Guyana stated that they will be making a formal
approach to Suriname to discuss piracy issues as fishermen need to be protected while
conducting activities at sea in Suriname waters. The statement was made during an
interview during a Cabinet Outreach in Region Six. When Guyanese fishermen are
attacked outside of Guyanese waters, the Guyanese authorities can not do anything to
prevent the piracy attacks (LM: starbroek.com).
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4. SOMALIA: The French Navy began escorting two WFP vessels to Somalia, 16
Nov 07 to protect them against pirate attacks. The Freighters (ROZEN) and (SEMLOW)
were escorted on a two month arrangement by the French Navy from Mombasa, Kenya
and arrived at Merka port (south of Mogadishu) on 19 Nov 07. This is part of a two
month arrangement with the French Navy to deter threatening food shipments to Somalis
(REUTERS, AFP).
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E. Source codes: Information contained in this report is
derived through direct reporting and analysis of reports of other
agencies and commercial sources. Source codes will be added to
new reports to enable users requiring more detail to make contact.
Codes currently in use are:
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AFP, Agence France Presse
AP, Associated Press
BBC, BBC News
BIMCO, Baltic and International Maritime Council, Denmark
DHS, U. S. Department of Homeland Security
DOJ, U. S. Department of Justice
DOT, U. S. Department of Transportation
FP, Fairplay, London
GP, Greenpeace
IMB, International Maritime Bureau, London and Kuala Lumpur
IMO, International Maritime Organization, London
INFO, Informa Group, formerly LLP, Llp Limited, London
LAT, Latitud38.com website
LL, Lloyd's List, daily, London
LM, local media
MARAD, Maritime Administration, US
MSC, Maritime Security Council, US
NATO, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Brussels
NGA, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Navigation
Safety System
ONI, Office of Naval Intelligence analysis and comment
Operator, owner or operator of affected vessel
OSAC, Overseas Security Advisory Council
USCG, United States Coast Guard
RAN, Royal Australian Navy
ReCAAP ISC, Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy
and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia, Information Sharing Center
REUTERS, Reuters
RNZN, Royal New Zealand Navy
SAP, Seafarers’ Assistance Program, Kenya
STATE, U. S. Department of State
TW, Tradewinds
UKMTO, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization
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2. Designation of a high threat area is based on an assessment of
all source information relating to the existence of, or potential
for piracy and other crime, terrorism, civil unrest or low
intensity conflict. Every effort is made to ensure that incidents
are not double-counted. In the event double counting is detected
or an event is later learned not to be as initially reported, an
explanation of the cancellation of the inaccurate report will be
made in at least one message prior to dropping the erroneous
report. Specific incidents will be reported for one month.
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3. This week's highlights:
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A. Hijacked chemical tanker (GOLDEN NORI) arrives outside port Bosasso, Somalia
04 Nov 07.
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B. The Japanese Government presented three patrol boats to Indonesia for use in the
Strait of Malacca, 30 Nov 07 (Para 1.D.1.).
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C. Vessel (SEAMARK) boarded, robbed, crewmember killed 04 Nov 07, Bonny River,
Niger Delta, Nigeria (Para 5.G.2.).
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D. Product tanker boarded 29 Nov 07, SBM Belawan, Indonesia (Para 5.K.3).
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4. Contents and summary of threat areas detailed in paragraph 5:
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A. NORTH AMERICA:
1. No current incidents to report.
B. CENTRAL AMERICA-CARIBBEAN:
1. No current incidents to report.
C. SOUTH AMERICA:
1. Fishing vessels robbed, hijacked 11 Nov 07 in Corentyne River, Guyana.
D. ATLANTIC OCEAN AREA:
1. No current incidents to report.
E. NORTHERN EUROPE-BALTIC:
1. No current incidents to report.
F. MEDITERRANEAN-BLACK SEA:
1. No current incidents to report.
G. WEST AFRICA:
1. Ambush on Cameroon military by unidentified gunmen, military personnel killed
12 Nov 07, Bakassi Peninsula, Cameroon.
2. Vessel (SEAMARK) boarded, robbed, crewmember killed 04 Nov 07, Bonny
River, Niger Delta, Nigeria.
3. Suspected militants attack Nigerian Navy 25 Nov 07, Soku, Akuku Toru Local
Government Area of Rivers State, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
4. Container ship boarded 24 Nov 07, Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.
5. Tanker boarded, robbed 21 Nov 07, 15 miles from Lagos, Nigeria.
6. Unidentified militants in speedboats attack jetty area, victim killed, 12 Nov 07, the
Qua Iboe Terminal, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria.
H. INDIAN OCEAN-EAST AFRICA:
1. Vehicle Carrier reported suspicious approach 17 Nov 07, Gulf of Aden.
2. Vessel reported suspicious approach 08 Nov 07, north of Socotra Islands, Indian
Ocean.
3. Container ship boarded, robbed 05 Nov 07, Beira port, Mozambique.
4. Cruise ship (SEABOURN SPIRIT) reported suspicious approach, per 25 Nov 07
reporting, Arabian Sea off Oman.
5. Bulk Carrier reported suspicious approach 06 Nov 07, Oman, Arabian Sea.
6. Vessel reported suspicious approach 12 Nov 07, 275NM west of Port Okha, India.
7. Sea battle between Sri Lankan Navy and LTTE, cadres killed 24 Nov 07,
Vedithalitvu,
North of Mannar, Sri Lanka.
I. RED SEA:
1. No current incidents to report.
J. PERSIAN GULF:
1. Tanker reported suspicious approach 09 Nov 01, northern Persian Gulf.
K. SOUTHEAST ASIA:
1. General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 05 Nov 07, South China Sea,
northwest of Spratly Islands.
2. General Cargo Ship boarded, robbed 11 Nov 07, Phy berth ‘A’, Vietnam.
3. Product tanker boarded 29 Nov 07, SBM Belawan, Indonesia.
4. Chemical tanker boarded 19 Nov 07, off Mangkai Island, Indonesia.
5. Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 06 Nov 07, Strait of Malacca.
6. Vessel boarded 26 Sep 07, Vic north harbour anchorage, Manila, Philippines, per
08 Nov 07 reporting.
L. NORTH ASIA:
1. No current incidents to report.
M. PACIFIC OCEAN AREA:
1. Fishing vessel (SHENG ENG 168) reported suspected mutiny, captain killed 08
Nov 07 off the northern coast of Papua New Guinea.
2. Fishing vessel (QUAN YONG 168) boarded, robbed 06 Nov 07 in the evening,
near Point Cruz, Solomon Islands.
N. ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC NON-STATE ACTIVIST GROUPS:
1. Sea Shepherd’s two month campaign Operation MIGALOO will commence 28
Nov 07, Southern Ocean.
2. Greenpeace vessel (ESPERANZA) attempted to track the Japanese whaling fleet,
18 Nov 07, Antarctic Ocean.
3. Greenpeace Activists attempt to block shipment 25 Nov 07 Porvoo, Finland.
4. Greenpeace activists attempt to stop tanker (DOROUSSA) from transporting palm
oil, per 23 Nov 07 reporting, Rotterdam port, Netherlands.
5. Tanker (MT WESTAMA) transporting palm oil was blocked while at berth by
Greenpeace activists 16 Nov 07, Dumai, Sumatra Island, Indonesia.
6. Activists blocked coal shipment 14 Nov 07 at port Tarragona in northeastern
Spain.
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5. DETAILS: There is reported active violence against shipping,
a credible threat to shipping, or the potential to develop into a
direct threat to the safety of shipping in the following areas:
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A. NORTH AMERICA: No current incidents to report.
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B. CENTRAL AMERICA-CARIBBEAN: No current incidents to report.
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C. SOUTH AMERICA:
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1. GUYANA: Fishing vessels robbed, hijacked 11 Nov 07 at 0500 local time in
Corentyne River. The captain and crew of 22 fishing vessels of the Number 66 Fish
Complex were left stranded after armed pirates robbed them of their gasoline, engine
coils and a quantity of fish glue. Three of the boats returned to the fish complex while
many other fishermen and boats were forced to swim to the Coroni shore in Suriname.
Rescue teams have since gone out to search for the other boats, taking with them
components to fix the engines so that the boats could be piloted back (LM: Stabroek
news).
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D. ATLANTIC OCEAN AREA: No current incidents to report.
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E. NORTHERN EUROPE-BALTIC: No current incidents to report.
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F. MEDITERRANEAN-BLACK SEA: No current incidents to report.
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G. WEST AFRICA:
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1. CAMEROON: Ambush on Cameroon military by unidentified gunmen, military
personnel killed 12 Nov 07, Bakassi Peninsula. Unidentified gunmen reportedly dressed
in Nigerian military uniforms and traveling in seven speedboats ambushed a Cameroon
military post. Additional reporting indicates the ambush was against a boat carrying food
and supplies to Cameroonian soldiers on the peninsula. The attackers seized the soldiers
weapons leaving others wounded. The Nigerian military stated they did not have any
hand in the attacks and blamed militants from the volatile Niger Delta region. Nigeria
handed the sensitive and oil-rich Bakassi Peninsula over to Cameroon in August 2006
after a ruling by the International Court of Justice (AFP, BBC, LM: allafrica.com, Daily
Triumph).
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2. NIGERIA: Vessel (SEAMARK) boarded, robbed, crewmember killed, 04 Nov
07, in the early hours, Bonny River, Niger Delta. Approximately eight gunmen in a
speedboat boarded the vessel belonging to Rangk Nigeria Limited, a contractor to Esso
Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL), and subsidiary of Exxon Mobil
Corporation while enroute Onne Port in Rivers State. The pirates ransacked the vessel,
stealing a laptop and some radios after shooting one crewmember dead and wounding
another. The vessel later continued on its way to Onne Port (REUTERS, LM:
allafrica.com, Nigerian Tribune).
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3. NIGERIA: Suspected militants attack Nigerian Navy 25 Nov 07, Soku, Akuku
Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, Port Harcourt. Suspected militants
attacked four patrol boats of the Nigerian Navy, leading to a fierce gunfight. The naval
boats were on their routine patrol of the creeks when they were attacked by
approximately 30 boats that were fitted with machine guns. Sources stated that the
militants fled after they came under superior firepower. The speedboats used by the
militants were sunk. It is unknown if there were any casualties (LM:
THISDAY, afriquenligne.fr).
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4. NIGERIA: Container ship boarded, robbed 24 Nov 07 at 0345 local time in
position 06:17.8S – 003:21.2E, Lagos anchorage. Four armed robbers in a small wooden
boat boarded the vessel from the aft. They stole the ship’s stores and escaped. No
injuries to crew (IMB).
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5. NIGERIA: Tanker boarded, robbed 21 Nov 07 at 0212 local time while drifting in
position 06:12N-003:18E, 15 miles from Lagos shore. Five pirates armed with knives
boarded the vessel. The duty crew spotted the pirates and informed the duty officer. The
alarm was raised and the crew mustered. The pirates escaped with the ship’s stores
(IMB).
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6. NIGERIA: Unidentified militants in speedboats attack jetty area, victim killed, 12
Nov 07 in the early hours, the Qua Iboe Terminal, Akwa Ibom state. Approximately 50
gunmen dressed in red attire, traveling in seven to eleven speedboats with general
purpose machine guns attacked the security post at the terminal and engaged soldiers in a
prolonged gun battle. Sources reported that the militants had difficulty in berthing near
the Mobil installation which appeared to have been their target, however, due to stormy
weather or high tide, they were forced to divert to a jetty near the naval base in the area.
The militants were not able to gain access to the oil production facilities at the terminal.
During the invasion, stray bullets hit a pregnant woman and killed her and wounded four
other innocent people. According to the police, the militants managed to seize four pump
rifles and two boats with 75-horse power engines. The militants later used explosives to
blow up the boats, while the engines were taken away. The shooting ended by midday
and the facility and military personnel remained unharmed (LM: The Hindu,
allafrica.com).
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H. INDIAN OCEAN-EAST AFRICA:
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1. GULF OF ADEN: Vehicle Carrier reported suspicious approach 17 Nov 07 at
0550 local time while underway. The vessel spotted three suspicious crafts on the
starboard side and one suspicious craft on the port side at a distance of 0.4NM. The
Master took all necessary preventive measures and the suspicious crafts later moved
away (IMB).
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2. GULF OF ADEN: Vessel reported suspicious approach 08 Nov 07 at 0400 local
time, while underway in position 13:48N-053:45E, north of Socotra Island. While the
vessel was traveling at 16.5 KTS, an officer aboard the vessel noticed one unlit target
3NM of the port bow with a speed of 19 KTS. Once the suspicious craft was
approximately 1NM from the ship, it reduced its speed to 16.5 KTS and was trying to
meet the ship. The master was called and the general alarm was raised. All crew
mustered and were sent all around the ship with radios. All deck lights switched on and
continuous alarm was raised as well as the whistle and the crew made banging alarm in
different places of the ship’s side. At 0430 local time, another unlit boat observed 2NM
of port bow. At 0445 local time, boats headed towards Socotra Island and went away
(Operator).
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3. MOZAMBIQUE: Container ship boarded, robbed 05 Nov 07 between 0000-0400
local time, while at berth in position 19:49.24S-034:50.0E, Beira port. Robbers boarded
the vessel and stole ship’s stores amid tight anti-piracy watches. The ship had shore
security personnel deployed by the port security. In addition, there were armed security
guards on the shore side (IMB).
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4. ARABIAN SEA: Cruise ship (SEABOURN SPIRIT) reported suspicious
approach, per 25 Nov 07 reporting, off Oman. The cruise ship's crew had grown
increasingly concerned about three small fast moving skiffs closing in on their position
and reported to UKMTO. The skiffs moved away without incident (UKMTO,
Marinelog.com, Navy.mil).
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5. ARABIAN SEA: Bulk Carrier reported suspicious approach 06 Nov 07 at 1800
UTC, while underway in position 22:06N-062:31E. The vessel detected an unlit
suspicious craft on radar, approaching directly towards the vessel at a speed of 19kts.
The Master took all preventive measures to prevent boarding. The suspicious craft
reached 0.1NM from the vessel, upon seeing the crews’ alertness, the suspicious craft
reduced its speed and altered its course towards another nearby vessel. All vessels were
warned on VHF radio about suspicious craft approach (IMB).
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6. ARABIAN SEA: Vessel reported suspicious approach 12 Nov 07 at 2330 local
time/1930 UTC in position 20:05.3N-064:49.1E. The vessel detected on radar an
unidentified unlit suspicious craft. The vessel’s course was 308 and traveling at 15.6kts.
The suspicious craft appeared on radar only four miles from the vessel and moved to the
starboard side, closing in on the vessel. The craft had very good maneuverability. Upon
reaching 0.3 miles from the vessel, the craft began to parallel the course of the vessel.
The alarm was raised. After 15mins, the suspicious craft started moving away from the
vessel. At the same time the vessel astern from the current vessel (about 10 miles
behind) reportedly experienced the same situation (Operator, IMB).
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7. SRI LANKA: Sea battle between Sri Lankan Navy and LTTE, cadres killed 24
Nov 07, 0815 local time, Vedithalitvu, North of Mannar. Six LTTE boats deployed from
Vedithaltivu mingled with fishing boats and launched an attack targeting the Pesalai
police station. Naval troops from the ground and sea successfully repelled the sea Tigers
Medium Caliber attack towards the station. The fight lasted two hours. Seventeen LTTE
cadres were killed and many more injured (LM: defence.lk, dailynews.lk).
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I. RED SEA: No current incidents to report.
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J. PERSIAN GULF:
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1. PERSIAN GULF: Tanker reported suspicious approach 09 Nov 01 at 0800 local
time, while underway in position 28:41N-049:46E, northern Persian Gulf. A suspicious
craft approached the vessel from the stern. The Master sounded the general alarm,
increased its speed and the crew mustered with the fire hoses on standby. The speedboat
closed to 0.1NM, when it noticed the crews’ alertness, it then aborted the approach and
moved away (IMB).
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K. SOUTHEAST ASIA:
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1. SOUTH CHINA SEA: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 05 Nov
07 at 2150 local time in position 12:33N – 113:42E, northwest of Spratly Islands. One
suspicious boat followed the vessel at a range of 100m for about an hour. The crew
mustered with pressurized fire hoses on standby and action was taken to prevent any
boarding. Later, the Master informed the Piracy Reporting Centre that the distance
between the boat and the ship was increasing. The vessel continued passage to
destination port (IMB).
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2. VIETNAM: General Cargo Ship boarded, robbed 11 Nov 07 at 0305 local time at
Phy berth ‘A’. Robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. The vessel informed the
port security who came onboard for assistance. While proceeding towards the forecastle,
two robbers were seen jumping overboard. Inspections showed ship’s stores were stolen
(IMB).
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3. INDONESIA: Product tanker boarded 29 Nov 07 at 0530 local time in position
03:51N-098:48E, SBM Belawan. Duty quartermaster onboard the vessel noticed two
robbers hiding under the windlass. The Duty Officer was informed and mustered the
crew. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a boat waiting below. Nothing was
stolen but it appeared that the robbers tried to lower the fire wire (IMB).
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4. INDONESIA: Chemical tanker boarded 19 Nov 01 at 0100 local time while
underway in position 03:13.0N -105:23.0E, off Mangkai Island. Duty oiler on board the
vessel noticed one pirate with a gun in hand on the poop deck. The duty officer was
informed and the alarm was raised. All crew mustered and all lights were switched on.
Search of the vessel revealed no one onboard. The duty officer noticed an unlit craft
moving away from the vessel (IMB).
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5. STRAIT OF MALACCA: Chemical tanker reported suspicious approach 06 Nov
07 at 2130 local time, while underway in position 03:55.2N - 099:46.2E, 55NM off
Lumut, Malaysia. An unidentified small watercraft approached the vessel. The officer of
the watch raised the alarm, sounded the ship’s whistle and the crew mustered and
directed a searchlight at the craft. The craft came within 150 meters and then moved
away (IMB).
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6. PHILIPPINES: Vessel boarded 26 Sep 07 at 0236 local time in position
14:36.4N-120:52.05E, Vic north harbor anchorage, Manila, per 08 Nov 07 reporting.
Robbers boarded the vessel from starboard side using a grappling hook. They broke the
forecastle store lock and stole ship's property and a life raft. The master reported the
incident to the Coast Guard and they conducted an investigation and advised the master
to take precautionary measures (IMB).
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L. NORTH ASIA: No current incidents to report.
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M. PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC OCEAN: No current incidents to report.
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1. PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Fishing vessel (SHENG ENG 168) reported suspected
mutiny, captain killed 08 Nov 07 off the northern coast. Indonesian police have arrested
eight Indonesian crewmembers suspected of trying to take over a Taiwanese vessel
resulting in the death of a captain, along with three other crewmembers reportedly
missing and feared dead after a mutiny event. Indonesian deckhands reportedly wanted
to steal the vessel and its large catch of fish. The vessel was reportedly brand new,
(valued at $620,000) with a large fish haul (REUTERS, LM: allheadlinenews.com).
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2. SOLOMON ISLANDS: Fishing vessel (QUAN YONG 168) boarded, robbed 06
Nov 07 in the evening, while at anchor, near Point Cruz. Five men armed with knives
boarded the vessel and robbed the crew. The thieves stole a large amount of US
currency, one satellite phone, two suitcases full of clothes, three outboard motors (15HP
and 25HP Yamaha brands), several cartons of cigarettes, and identification documents.
Police say the details of the offenders are sketchy and it is believed the men used a canoe
to get to the boat and took the crew by surprise (LM: Solomon Times Online).
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N. ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC NON-STATE ACTIVIST GROUPS:
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1. SEA SHEPHERD: Sea Shepherd’s two month campaign Operation MIGALOO
will commence 28 Nov 07, Southern Ocean. Beginning 28 Nov 07, Captain Watson and
his volunteer crew will leave for the Southern Ocean and should arrive in an international
whale sanctuary before the Japanese fleet. The group says it’ll do everything in its power
to stop the Japanese from killing more than 1000 whales, including ramming the whaling
ships if necessary to try to stop the whalers (REUTERS, AAP, LM).
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2. GREENPEACE: Greenpeace vessel (ESPERANZA) attempts to track the
Japanese whaling fleet, 18 Nov 07, Antarctic Ocean. Japan’s whaling fleet consisted of
four vessels, which departed Shiomnoseki port to hunt famed humpback whales. Japan’s
whaling fleet insists that killing 950 whales or more, including 50 humpbacks is for
research. The (ESPERANZA) waited outside of Japanese coastal waters and will try to
track the whalers to Antarctic waters and use non-violent tactics to stop the hunters (AFP,
UPI, LM: chron.com).
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3. GREENPEACE: Greenpeace activists attempt to block shipment 25 Nov 07 in the
evening, Porvoo, Finland. Protestors aboard approximately five rubber boats were
attempting to block a ship carrying 9,000-10,000 tons of palm oil from reaching the
company’s Kilpilahti refinery. Police and the Coast Guard eventually forced the boats
used by the environmentalists back to shore, and a total of 33 activists from different
countries were arrested. According to Greenpeace, the police removed the fuel tanks
from three of their boats on land and then the Coast Guard towed one of the boats ashore
(LM: allheadlinenews.com, YLE Uutiset).
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4. GREENPEACE: Greenpeace activists attempt to stop tanker (DOROUSSA) from
transporting palm oil, per 23 Nov 07 reporting, Rotterdam port, Netherlands.
Environmentalists have chained themselves to the containers on the vessel to prevent the
unloading of Indonesian palm oil. About six rubber speedboats brought the 20 protestors
to the vessel. The vessel is destined for the company Vopak in Vlaardingen to unload its
cargo (LM: Expatica).
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5. GREENPEACE: Tanker (MT WESTAMA) was blocked while at berth by
Greenpeace activists 16 Nov 07, Dumai, Sumatra Island, Indonesia. Activists reportedly
anchored the Greenpeace vessel (RAINBOW WARRIOR) beside the (MT WESTAMA)
blocking the vessel from leaving its berth destined for India with its palm oil cargo. The
protest aimed to highlight the role palm oil plays in driving global deforestation and
peatland destruction, which are major contributors to climate change. The vessel was
finally able to depart from its birth on 18 Nov 07 (LM: REUTERS, AFP).
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6. GREENPEACE: Activists blocked shipment 14 Nov 07 at port Tarragona in
northeastern Spain. Activists blocked a shipment of coal in a protest over climate
change. Police arrested six protestors along with four journalists and press photographers
in Greenpeace’s motorized inflatable boats. Other Greenpeace activists attached
themselves to cranes offloading some of the 155,000 tons of coal from the ship. The
protest was still continuing in the early afternoon. About 20 Greenpeace activists took
part in the protest, aimed at drawing attention to the burning of coal as a source of
greenhouse gas emissions (AFP).
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6. Originator of this WWTTS report requests consumer feedback.
Originator will incorporate all anti-shipping events and violence
against the maritime industry into this weekly message where
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