Weekly Maritime Crime and Piracy Report – Week Sep 15-21, 2011

Details of Weekly Incidents By Region – Via U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence
WEST AFRICA
TOGO: Bulk carrier experienced an attempted boarding on 16 September at 0340 LT while anchored in position 06:03.7N – 001:17.5E at the Lome Anchorage. Seven robbers in a fast boat approached the vessel, one of the robbers had a hook attached to a rope. The duty crew spotted the robbers, contacted the bridge, and informed another watchman. Master raised the alarm, sounded the ship’s horn, and

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