Piracy Peport

April 04, 2010
Piracy Report
Please be advised: Merchant vessel reported being fired upon 04 Apr 10 at 1406Z in position 09:20S - 044:32E, approximately 375NM southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A pirate mothership grouped with one skiff with three pirates aboard approached the vessel at a distance of 50m and fired AK-47s. The vessel was able to evade the attack by increasing speed to 18.5kts. 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.