The EU Naval Force said that at least 10 pirates boarded the MV Susan when it was attacked on Friday.

The German-owned vessel was heading to Sudan from Mumbai, India. The ship had a crew of 10 — six Filipinos and four Ukrainians. Pirates have continued their attacks off East Africa despite the presence of a flotilla of international warships. The average ransom paid for a ship and crew is reported to be nearly $5 million.