Security

21.5, pirate attack

Guinea: Russian product tanker Shkotovo (2956 gt, built 1990) was attacked by pirates off the African port of Conakry. The tanker provides fuel for African vessels in the Atlantic Ocean. A team of six pirates armed with guns pursued the tanker on a motor boat and then boarded the tanker, demanding all the gain from sales. The master sent off an SOS signal, but to prevent casualties gave the money to the attackers. On receiving the money the pirates left the tanker and sailed away.