Piracy Peport

April 05, 2010
Piracy Report
Please be advised: A merchant vessel reported coming under fire 5 Apr 10 at 1238 UTC while underway in position 13:41N – 055:30E, approximately 90NM northeast of Socotra Island. The master reported one white skiff with six persons onboard fired RPG rounds at the vessel. There were no casualties reported and no significant damage to the vessel. This area will remain high risk for the next 24-48 hours as weather conditions continue to be conducive to small boat operations. Mariners are warned to avoid transiting these waters if possible. If necessary to transit these waters, mariners are encouraged to use all counter-piracy measures and employ all best management practices.