Philippine Vessel Crew Prevents Piracy Attempt

The crew members onboard the Philippine-flagged vessel, which was travelling off the Davao del Sur province, thwarted a piracy attempt.

At the Scene:

• Eight men on two motorized boats were arriving towards the vessel.
• Captain Elvy Elim saw the pirate boats approaching the vessel and alerted the Coastguard.
• He alerted the crew members to seal the entry points and lock themselves in their rooms.
• The Pirates rounded the ship and tried to enter the rooms for food.
• One hour after the distress signal the response team arrived.
• The empty-handed pirates left the scene before the arrival of the response team.

Source: CTV News

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
•