German tanker CPO China was attacked and boarded by pirates on Jan 3, 365 nm se off Salalah, Oman.
German tanker CPO China was attacked and boarded by pirates on Jan 3, 365 nm se off Salalah, Oman. Crew retrieted to citadel, Australian frigate HMAS "Melbourne" mariners boarded the merchant vessel Jan 4 and found the pirates gone and all crew safe. CPO China IMO 9434204, dwt 50699, built 2010, flag UK, owner Offen Reederei Hamburg.
