NS Century

Somali pirates have not been able to seize Russian tanker NS Century. The crew of a ship belonging to "STSF Novoship (Novorossiysk Shipping Company) has shown that he intends to defend himself, and was able to escape from attacks in the Arabian Sea near Porbandar (India). The incident was reported today Russian Trade Union of Seamen (RPSM).

Crew members noticed the approaching tanker three boats, each was from six to eight people. The captain gave the command of maneuvering, and an armed group opened fire on boats warning, after which the pirates stopped and walked back to the mother ship "- told a trade union.

There explained that the pirates did not fire on the tanker, but the incident was classified as "suspicious" approach, according to the sailors of the boat people were carrying in all the signs of piracy.

According to experts, to avoid the attack succeeded thanks to the wise step of the shipowner, who posted on the tanker armed security team on board.

"Experts also point out that this incident should cause concern not only to the Indian authorities, near whose shores at NS Century could be attacked, but the whole shipping industry, since the case occurred in an area through which are recommended for commercial vessels in order to avoid piracy Attacks "- ITAR-TASS statement Seamen's Union.

Meanwhile, in international waters in the Indian Ocean in the fight against piracy successes from the British Navy: boarded their ship-to-base and freed five hostages - Yemeni fishermen who have spent a pirate prisoner for three months. Об этом сообщило в среду министерство обороны Великобритании. This was reported on Wednesday the Ministry of Defence.