Pirates kidnap 23 in Africa
The International Maritime Bureau said pirates boarded the tanker as it idled about 62 nautical miles from Benin’s capital, Cotonou. Pirates struck as the vessel tried to transfer its cargo to another ship. The pirates sailed off with the crew to an unknown location.
The attack occurred as another vessel in the same area came under attack from pirates. In that case, however, the crew was able to lock themselves in-to a strong room and wait for the attackers to leave.
