Attempted piracy attack reported off Somalia

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The 2010-built, Marshall Islands-flagged, 74,910 dwt Chrystal Arctic (IMO: 9332640) has been named as the target of the attack by the European Union Naval Force. The tanker was en route to Suez, Egypt, from Vadinar, India, when it was attacked in the Gulf of Aden.

Chrystal Arctic changed course and sounded its horn, and armed guards discharged two shots. The small craft then returned fire, before stopping its approach.
The crew and vessel have been reported safe and the ship is en route to its next port of call.