Offshore supply ship was attacked and boarded by armed pirates on Apr 9 in the Gulf of Mexico, some 70 nm N of Puerto Dos Bocas, Mexico, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Armed pirates attacked and boarded the offshore supply ship REMAS on Apr 9 at around 2230 LT in Gulf of Mexico, some 70 nm N of Puerto Dos Bocas, Mexico.
Shot and took hostage
- Pirates fired several shots and took several crew, including officers, as hostages.
- Plundered the ship, taking with them all valuables, including ship’s equipment.
Hostages used as human shields
The hostages were taken as human shields during attack, to subdue the crew, and weren’t kidnapped. All 30 crew remained safe and unhurt.
Video of pirates threatening crew
Members of the crew later posted in youtube video, which captured pirates threatening crew into obedience.
It is the third attack of REMAS. The previous 2 attacks were:
- In November 2019 during a violent attack two crew were injured.
- REMAS was again attacked on Apr 4 this year, when a boat with 8 armed pirates on board approached the ship, but couldn’t board.
About the ship
Offshore supply ship REMAS, IMO 9586459, dwt 2681, built 2011, flag Italy, operator MICOPERI SPA.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
