Pirates fail in pirating MV KYTHIRA thanks to use of Best Management Practices

December 1, 2010, published in News and tagged attack, best management practice, EU NAVFOR, operation atalanta by EU NAVFOR Public Affairs Office|

MV KYTHIRA

On 30 November 2010, the MV KYTHIRA reported it was under attack, more than 1,100 nautical miles (2,000 kilometres) East of Eyl, on the Somali coast.

The vessel reported that the Pirate Action Group (PAG), onboard one attack skiff, had fired weapons and had attempted to board the vessel on two occasions.

However, the crude oil tanker increased speed and conducted evasive manoeuvres in accordance with recommended Best Management Practices, which made it impossible for the PAG to board and take control of the vessel.