Vessel Attacked and Boarded in Gulf of Aden
10 Apr 2017
On 8 April 2017, a bulk carrier was attacked and boarded by pirates whilst transiting the Gulf of Aden. The vessel was reported as the OS35 and is Tuvalu-flagged. The crew members and vessel were rescued by international naval forces. Suspicious approaches continue to be reported in the High Risk Area.
Key Points
On 8 April 2017, a bulk carrier was attacked and boarded by pirates whilst transiting the Gulf of Aden. The vessel was reported as the OS35 and is Tuvalu-flagged. The crew members and vessel were rescued by international naval forces. Suspicious approaches continue to be reported in the High Risk Area.