An MC Shipping-connected bulker came under attack close to the Iranian coast on Sunday in what is believed to be the most northerly pirate assault to date.
A Jordanian livestock carrier was also fired upon while Indian authorities sunk a hijacked fishing vessel throwing all onboard into the water.
Small arms fire was used in the attack on the 81,400-dwt Star of Abu Dhabi just 15 miles from Iran on Sunday, TradeWinds has been told.
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