The Panama-flagged MV RENUAR bulk cargo carrier was pirated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 1050 nautical miles east of the Somali coastal village of Eyl and a distance of 550 nm from the coast of India, EU NAVFOR press release said.
The attack was launched from 2 attack skiffs, supported by a mother ship, with pirates firing small arms and RPGs at the merchant vessel. Since the attack, the pirates have confirmed that they have control of the ship which is now heading West towards the Somali Coast.
The 70.156dwt Liberian owned bulk cargo vessel was attacked when she was heading for Fujairah (UAE) from Port Louis (Mauritius). The crew of 24 (Filipino natiolans) attempted to evade the pirates for some time causing the pirates to make several determined attacks before finally boarding the vessel. There are presently no communications with the ship and the condition of the crew is not known.
The attack was launched from 2 attack skiffs, supported by a mother ship, with pirates firing small arms and RPGs at the merchant vessel. Since the attack, the pirates have confirmed that they have control of the ship which is now heading West towards the Somali Coast.
The 70.156dwt Liberian owned bulk cargo vessel was attacked when she was heading for Fujairah (UAE) from Port Louis (Mauritius). The crew of 24 (Filipino natiolans) attempted to evade the pirates for some time causing the pirates to make several determined attacks before finally boarding the vessel. There are presently no communications with the ship and the condition of the crew is not known.