Cruise ship attacked by pirates
(27 April 2009)The cruise ship MSC Melody was attacked by pirates near the Seychelles last Saturday evening (25 April).
After leaving the Seychelles' capital, Port Victoria, the ship was approached by pirates in a small speedboat who then opened fire with automatic weapons.
The ship quickly escaped the attack and the 1,000 passengers and 500 crew were unhurt.
On Sunday afternoon MSC Melody was escorted to north of Aden, Yemen, by the Spanish warship SPS Marques de la Ensenada as a precaution.
The area the attack took place is regarded as safe by the Maritime Security Centre HOA.
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