It has been reported that a Container Ship was fired upon whilst underway approximately 4NM South of Posorja. Seven armed persons onboard one skiff began to chase and then fire upon the vessel, the alarm was raised and crew were mustered. A searchlight was directed at the skiff and the onboard Coastguard fired four warning shots, this resulted in the skiff aborting its approach.

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