HMCS Winnipeg fending off pirates

An interesting voyage indeed:

HMCS Winnipeg to Arabian Sea, Indian and Pacific Oceans
"HMCS Winnipeg visits Korea"
HMCS Winnipeg to join pirate patrol [official news release here]

Now:

Canadian warship thwarts likely pirate attack in Arabian Sea

The Canadian warship HMCS Winnipeg has thwarted a probable pirate attack in the Arabian Sea.

The ship is currently participating in a NATO led counter-piracy mission known as Operation Allied Protector.

While engaging in escort duties, military officials say Winnipeg observed several small skiffs approaching the merchant vessel Pacific Opal.

The Pacific Opal radioed for help and Winnipeg dispatched a Sea King helicopter, causing the pirates to withdraw.

Lieutenant-General Michel Gauthier, Commander of Canadian Expeditionary Force Command, said the incident "highlights the importance of our mission and the efforts to make a difference with our coalition partners in the fight against piracy and international terrorism."

Winnipeg with a crew of approximately 240 officers and non-commissioned members, is based at Esquimalt, B.C..

Official news release here, and here's a similar action in September, 2008 by HMCS Iroquois.