Weekly Piracy and Maritime Crime Update: 17-23 Feb 2011 Rob Almeida Total Views: 29 February 24, 2011 Worldwide Maritime Crime and Piracy Summary, week of 17 February 2011 (source: ONI Maritime OPINTEL Report ) NIGERIA: Fishing vessel was boarded 20 Feb while in the Alfren Okoro field offshore Akwa Ibom. BANGLADESH: Container ship was robbed 23 Feb at Chittagong Port outer limits. Container ship was robbed 21 Feb at the Chittagong outer anchorage. INDIAN OCEAN: Container ship (DELMAS KETA) was fired upon 19 Feb approximately 100NM NE of Antisiranana, Madagascar. Yacht (QUEST) was hijacked 18 Feb approximately 282NM SE of Sur, Oman. Bulk carrier was robbed 19 Feb at Taboneo anchorage. MALAYSIA : Tanker was robbed 17 Feb Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Tug was robbed 14 Feb off Labuan, Malaysia. SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tug was robbed 17 Feb. INDIAN OCEAN PIRACY FORECAST: Weather conditions are expected to remain relatively calm despite the current monsoon season, creating conditions conducive to small boat activity throughout the piracy operating area, particularly in the Arabian Sea, Somali Basin, and Gulf of Aden.  When transiting the region, mariners are encouraged to contact UKMTO and all appropriate authorities. Tags: Piracy News Editorial Standards · Corrections · About gCaptain Subscribe for Daily Maritime Insights Sign up for gCaptain’s newsletter and never miss an update — trusted by our 106,105 members Prev Back to Main Next Stay Informed. Stay Connected. Get The Daily Insights That Power Maritime Professionals Worldwide Essential maritime and offshore news, insights, and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox — trusted by our 106,105 members Have a news tip? Let us know. Stay Ahead with Our Weekly ‘Dispatch’ Email Dive into a sea of curated content with our weekly ‘Dispatch’ email. Your personal maritime briefing awaits! Sign Up Sign In Related Articles News Maritime Piracy Surges in 2025 as Singapore Straits Emerges as