Piracy Peport

July 04, 2010
Piracy Report
Please be advised: At 0944Z Marshall-Islands flagged M/T MOTIVATOR reported being under attack approximately 70NM north of the Bab-el Mandeb Strait, in the Red Sea. Pirates with weapons are reportedly onboard. Mariners are warned to avoid transiting these waters if possible. This area will remain high risk for the next 24-48 hours as additional pirate attack groups maybe operating in the area. Mariners are encouraged to maintain vigilance and use all counter-piracy best management practices if it is necessary to transit these waters.