Recent acts of piracy and armed robberies in the Guayaquil channel, Ecuador, have been brought to the Club’s attention. These attacks are increasing in numbers and pose a serious threat to maritime commerce in the area.
The pirates’ modus operandi is simple. Usually, an unlit craft approaches the target vessel at high speed, the pirates then board the vessel using the pilot ladder or their own equipment (hooks attached with ropes and monkey ladders). Containers on the vessel are then opened randomly and goods removed. These attacks are very brief lasting between five and ten minutes and generally occur at night.
See attached file: Bulletin 842.pdf
武装抢劫-厄瓜多尔
协会注意到，近期在厄瓜多尔的瓜亚基尔海峡发生了多起海盗行为和武装抢劫。海盗袭击问题日趋严重，对该地区的海上航行构成严重威胁。
当地海盗袭击的方式很简单。通常，海盗乘坐没有灯的小船快速接近目标船舶，用引水梯或其自带设备（有挂钩的绳索和树杆制矿用梯子）登上船舶。任意打开船上多个集装箱并转移货物。袭击时间非常短，仅持续5至10分钟，一般发生于夜间。
详细信息请参阅附件。
