He added that a friend's ashes had been onboard the vessel and were found amongst the debris.

BBC: Courageous II wrecked near Padstow: Crew 'in danger'

It probably explains why a report of a deadly shoot-out amongst the pirates onboard the MV Faina was denied by the vessel's hijackers.

BBC: Somali pirates living the high life

The agency reported that the vessel was a fishing boat with four people onboard.

CNN: Report: N. Korea captures S. Korean boat