Nautica was in area patrolled by international anti-piracy task force . eight small skiffs appeared and tried to intercept it , spokesman said . Two of the boats closed to within 27 mph and fired eight rifle shots . It is not clear how long those talks will take , but the ship could be freed as soon as an agreement has been reached . Report : Deal reached recent months over hijacked Soviet arms ship .
Nautica was in area patrolled by international anti-piracy task force . eight small skiffs appeared and tried to intercept it , spokesman said . Two of the boats closed to within 27 mph and fired eight rifle shots . Report : Deal reached recent months over hijacked Soviet arms ship .