The International Maritime Bureau’s weekly piracy report makes a ripping good read. A recent example from the sea lanes of Mauritania:
13.05.2006 at 2125 LT in posn: 19:04N – 017:09W, Nouadhibou roads, Mauritania.
Pirates in an unlit boat approached a refrigerated cargo ship drifting 60 nm [nautical miles] off coast. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres, crew mustered and activated fire hoses. Unlit boat increased speed to 17 kts [knots] and continued to chase the ship. Master increase speed to maximum and found another boat tried to block the ship’s course. Boats pursued the ship for almost three hours and then aborted the chase. Master tried to contact local MRCC [Maritime Search and Rescue Co-ordination Centre] but could not communicate due to language difficulties.
http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php
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