EU NAVFOR Swedish warship HSwMS MALMOE captures 7 suspected pirates
May 26, 2009 - 10:00Early this morning, suspected pirates attacked a Greek Bulk Carrier in the Gulf of Aden. The pirates fired upon the ship with small arms and RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade). A distress call was picked up by the EU NAVFOR Swedish warship HSwMS MALMOE which immediately proceeded to the area.
HSwMS MALMOE made visual contact with the attacking skiff and fired warning shots and flares. The skiff stopped after pursuit and was boarded by a VPD (Vessel Protection Detachment). Weapons, GPS equipment, grappling hooks and barrels of fuel were found on board the skiff. Seven suspected pirates were captured and are at present being held for further investigation.
The merchant vessel attacked was registered at the Maritime Security Center Horn of Africa – www.mschoa.org.
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