Source: Inmarsat Newsroom
On 11 Feb 2009, Inmarsat C helped to repel pirates who tried to attack a bulk carrier in the Indian Ocean.
The 53,500 DWT vessel was approximately 100 miles south east of Socotra Island when the attack happened.
Five pirates armed with rocket-propelled grenades and assault guns approached and attempted to board. They fired towards [...]
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