The Arctic Sea's crew had spotted the heavily armed vessel two days previously and, according to Bartenev, its ominous appearance prompted his new companions to nervously break out the vodka again.

“北冰洋”号的船员两天前就发现了这艘配备重型武器的舰只。另外，根据巴尔捷涅夫的介绍，预示着凶多吉少的舰船外观促使他的新伙伴们又一次紧张地打开了伏特加。

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The ship, which belongs to the China Communications Construction Co. , came under attack by nine armed pirates who boarded the vessel, Liu said.

这艘船属于中国交通建设股份有限公司，当时被九名登上甲板的武装海盗袭击，刘建超说。

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The vessel, the Arctic Sea, was reported to have been boarded by armed men in the Baltic.

据报道，在波罗的海已有武装分子登上“北冰洋”号货船。

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He confirmed that no vessel with armed guards had been taken over by pirates, and said in several cases guards had fired shots at pirates.

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The following day, an armed group of Navy personnel boarded the vessel and found artillery shells, according to two defense officials.

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