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In a harrowing incident on November 15, 2011, the oil tanker 'BW Danube' found itself under attack by pirates off the coast of Yemen. At approximately 0418 UTC, while navigating at coordinates 15:49N – 055:05E, roughly 302 nautical miles northeast of Al Mukalla, eight pirates in two skiffs pursued the vessel. The ship's captain quickly acted by raising the alarm, accelerating the ship's speed, and executing evasive maneuvers. The crew, with the exception of the bridge team, promptly gathered in the citadel for safety. In a proactive defensive measure, the onboard unarmed security team employed flares to alert the attackers. Undeterred, the pirates fired upon the tanker but ultimately decided to retreat, steering back towards their mothership. This incident underscores the ongoing threat of piracy in maritime routes and the importance of prompt response strategies to protect vessels at sea.