1.   According to reports from Merca, the sand is preventing vehicles from approaching the port to load or deliver goods.

2.   In the suicide attack, navy guns opened fire on four rebel boats spotted approaching the port, Brig. Sanath Karunaratne said.

3.   The local pilots are the persons in charge of guiding incoming ships when approaching ports.

4.   Three rebel boats were spotted approaching the port at daybreak and naval guns fired at them.

5.   The Romanian ministry of transport said the harbour master had issued warnings for both ships not to approach the port but the message apparently was ignored.

6.   The Romanian transport ministry said the harbour master had issued warnings for both ships not to approach the port but the message apparently was ignored.

7.   The Romanian ministry of transport said the harbour-master had issued warnings for both ships not to approach the port but the message apparently was ignored.