A number of incidents of pirate attack have been reported at Chittagong.

In one case fifteen armed robbers carried knives and used hooks to board the tanker. During the attack, watchmen boarded the ship and the attackers ran away.

In another incident pirates armed with knives and machetes boarded the ship and stole mooring lines. Two days later, their motor boats were spotted as they tried to plan for another attack.

These incidents highlights the fact that ships should be aware of the dangers of pirate attacks in this area.

Source : BIMCO News
08 Aug 2003