The alert stated that the pirates were armed with guns and chopping knives, and they boarded the vessel using a portable ladder on the poop deck.
“Upon spotting the pirates onboard, the master raised the alarm, carried out evasive manoeuvres and sealed all access from inside leading to the accommodation blocks/engine room,” ReCAAP informed.
The pirates subsequently escaped in their speed boats.
This is the second incident reported in the same vicinity in the South China Sea since January 2012, according to ReCAAP.
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