Suspicious approach – Near IRTC point B

A Merchant Vessel was approached in position: 1347N 05113E at 0635UTC on 27 FEB 2018 by 10 skiffs. Two warning flares fired from SAPU onboard, Vessel increased speed and started evasive maneuvers. The suspected PAG altered to a nearby vessel where AST onboard responded with waning flare. Japan Navy informed and intervened with helicopter.

Source: SAPU onboard safeguarded vessel in HRA.