The Bani-Yas: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On February 25, 2011, at 09:52 UTC, the merchant vessel BANI YAS, bearing IMO number 9487249, faced a dire situation when it was attacked by five pirates. The assailants approached in a skiff launched from a mothership, approximately 412 nautical miles southeast of Ras Irsil, off the coast of Socotra Island, pinpointed at coordinates 11° 41' 0" N, 61° 29' 0" E. During the brazen assault, the pirates utilized rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and various small arms in an attempt to overtake the vessel. In response, the ship's master promptly implemented anti-piracy protocols, increasing the vessel's speed and executing evasive maneuvers to successfully evade the attack, ensuring the safety of both crew and cargo.