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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20081007-01
Oct. 7, 2008
Coalition Soldiers detain suspected Special Groups criminal in Baghdad
Multi-National Division – Baghdad
BAGHDAD – Soldiers attached to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light), Multi-National Division – Baghdad, captured a suspected Special Groups criminal in the New Baghdad security district of eastern Baghdad, Oct. 6.
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, detained the individual who is suspected of attacks on Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces.
“Counter insurgency missions such as this help protect the people and defeat extremists in eastern Baghdad,” said Maj. Joey Sullinger, a spokesperson for 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light). “Taking this criminal off the streets will reduce future improvised explosive device attacks in the Kamaliyah and Mamun.”
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Weekly Piracy Report
30 September-6 October 2008
The following is a summary of the daily reports broadcast by the IMB’s Piracy Reporting Centre to ships in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean Regions on the SafetyNET service of Inmarsat-C from 30 September to 6 October 2008.
ALERT
Gulf of Aden
Masters using the Maritime Security Patrol Area (MSPA) while transiting the Gulf of Aden are not relieved of their obligation and should continue to maintain a strict 24 hour look out using all available means to get an early warning of an approaching threat. Early indication of a piratical incident will enable the master to contact the Coalition Navies, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre and respond appropriately to prevent boarding.
Nigeria
Violent attacks carried out by pirates on board vessels at anchor and vessel carrying out STS operations. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution in these waters.
Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh
The number of attacks has reduced since 2006. However, the area is still listed as a high risk area and mariners are advised to be cautious especially while approaching the anchorage and while at anchor at Chittagong
Suspicious crafts
None reported
Recently reported incidents
02.10.2008: 23.05 LT: Callao anchorage No.12, Peru.
Five masked robbers attempted to board a container ship at anchor via the anchor chain. Alert crew used fire hoses and flashlights to scare off the robbers.
27.09.2008: 2140 UTC: Posn: 06:17.8N – 003:24.0E: Lagos fairway buoy, Nigeria.
One robber boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew spotted the robber and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Robber jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat with accomplices. Ship’s stores stolen.
03.10.2008: 0230 LT: Off Mangkai Island, Indonesia.
Six pirates armed with long knives boarded a LPG tanker underway. They stole ships and crew cash before escaping. Further details awaited.
02.10.2008: 0220 LT; Posn: 03:11.50N - 105:22.23E, Off Mangkai island, Indonesia.
Eight pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a chemical tanker underway. Pirates took hostage 2nd mate and a duty AB. Pirates took second mate to captain’s cabin. They held a knife at to the captain’s throat, stole ships cash, and escaped. Master was kicked in the chest.
02.10.2008: 1215 UTC: 20nm south of Bonny signal station, Nigeria.
About ten pirates armed with submachine guns and hand grenades boarded a refrigerated cargo ship drifting. Ship contacted authorities and enforced preventive measures. Pirates escaped in their speedboat. No injuries to crew and nothing was stolen.
01.10.2008: 0300 UTC: Gulf of Aden.
Two speedboats approached a bulk carrier underway on port and stbd bow with intentions to board. Master adopted evasive manoeuvres to prevent boarding. One boat approached on stbd bow and pirates hooked a ladder in order to board. Ship’s crew were able to remove it. Master contacted coalition warships on VHF Ch.16 for assistance. The boats continued their attempts to board on both port and stbd bow. Master kept altering course to avoid the boats. A coalition navy helicopter arrived at location, after surveying the area, informed the ship that there were no pirate boats around / ahead. Ship continued her normal passage.
01.10.2008: 0523 UTC: Posn: 13:13:59N - 047:57.52E: Gulf of Aden.
Pirates in speedboats attempted to board a tanker underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres to avoid boarding. Later, the speedboats aborted the attempt and moved away.
01.10.2008: 0345 UTC: Posn: 13:10N - 047:43E: Gulf of Aden.
Pirates in speedboats attempted to board a chemical tanker underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres and informed owners who contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre for assistance. Duty officer informed authorities to render assistance to vessel. A warship arrived at location and chased the boats away.
01.10.2008: 1435 UTC: Posn: 12:42.08N - 049:09.09E, Gulf of Aden.
Four pirates armed with rifles attempted to board a container ship underway. Master raised alarm and vessel took evasive manoeuvres. The crew mustered and activated fire hoses. The pirates fired upon the ship and aborted their attack after ten minutes.
30.09.2008: 0350 LT: Posn: 02:48.0N – 105:09.2E: Vicinity of Anambas island, Indonesia.
About eight pirates armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They tied the captain’s hands and stole cash from him. Then they went to chief engineers’ cabin and stole cash money. They took the captain to aft deck and tied him to the bollard before escaping.
20.07.2008: Beau Vallon Bay, Mahe, Seychelles.
One robber boarded a yacht at anchor. He was spotted and chased away by the crew. Master informed that several other boats were also attacked on that night.
The piracy reporting centre advises all vessels / yacht / boats to be cautious when visiting Mahe, Seychelles islands, and to report all such incidents to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre.