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On November 1, 2023, the warship RSS Endeavour from the Republic of Singapore played a crucial role in counter-piracy efforts by successfully disrupting two separate pirate attacks on merchant ships in the Arabian Sea, near Oman. The ship is part of the Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, a mission dedicated to combating piracy in high-risk maritime areas. During this encounter, the MV BW Broker alerted the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organisation (UKMTO) around 8:00 AM, reporting a suspicious skiff chasing them with seven individuals onboard, one of whom was spotted with a boarding ladder—a tool commonly used by pirates. Acting on the directive of CTF 151 Commander, Rear Admiral Kaleem Shaukat of the Pakistan Navy, RSS Endeavour promptly changed course to assist the merchant vessel. Establishing direct communication with the BW Broker, the warship also deployed one of its helicopters for immediate aerial support, showcasing the effectiveness of international maritime collaboration in safeguarding merchant shipping. For more details, visit http://www.coastweek.com/3444_piracy_01.htm.