The attack happened at about 5:40 a.m. , the ministry said . African fishing boat repels attack by suspected pirates in Indian Ocean off Spanish coast . Private security company aboard fishing vessel returned fire and thwarted attack . Pirates have captured 11 ships 47 days off Somalia and are currently holding more than 50 .
African fishing boat repels attack by suspected pirates in Indian Ocean off Spanish coast . Private security company aboard fishing vessel returned fire and thwarted attack . Pirates have captured 11 ships 47 days off Somalia and are currently holding more than 50 .