001-14 2014-01-02T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 0.9833329916000366 8.393329620361328 Around 55nm West of Corisco Island Boarded 02.01.2014: 0020 LT: Posn: 00:59N – 008:23E, Around 55nm West of Corisco Island, Gabon. Five pirates boarded a drifting gas carrier. Alert crew raised the alarm and blew the ship's horn resulting in the pirates escaping. Master reported that there were a few tugboats and unlit fishing vessels without AIS in the vicinity. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 001-15 2015-01-08T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.11667001247406 104.16699981689453 Kabil Anchorage, Pulau Batam Boarded 08.01.2015: 0234 LT: Posn: Kabil Port, Batam, Indonesia. Duty watchman on routine rounds on board an anchored tanker heard the sound of a boat engine. Upon checking he found a person attempting to board. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A boat was seen departing from near the bow as the crew carried out checks throughout the tanker. Port Control informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:10 001-16 2016-01-13T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 38.79999923706055 118.31700134277344 Tianjin Outer Anchorage Boarded 01.01.2016: Morning hrs: Posn: 38:48N - 118:19E, Tianjin Outer Anchorage, China. During dense fog robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed. They opened the aft diesel oil tank, stole part of the oil and escaped. The theft was noticed later in the day by the duty crew who noticed the open manhole cover. Incident reported to port authority and local agent. 2017-05-17T10:45:20 001-17 2017-01-04T00:00:00 General Cargo 6.599999904632568 122.68299865722656 Around 21.6nm East of Basilan Island Fired Upon 03.01.2017: 1524 LT: Posn: 06:36.0N – 122:41.0E, Around 21.6nm East of Basilan Island, Philippines. Six persons in two speed boats, armed with automatic rifles, chased and fired upon a general cargo ship underway. Master raised the alarm and increased speed. Ship’s distress message was relayed by Zamboanga radio station to the local authorities who dispatched patrol boats to assist the vessel. Due to the firing the vessel sustained multiple gunshot damage on the port and starboard sides. Vessel however, managed to evade the attack. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T10:07:53 001-18 2018-01-05T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 10.20479965209961 -64.85379791259766 Puerto Jose Anchorage 03-01-2018 03.01.2018: 0700 UTC: Posn: 10:12N - 064:51W, Puerto Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. Five robbers armed with knives in a small boat attempted to board an anchored ship via the anchor chain. Duty AB noticed the robbers and reported to OOW, who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers abort the attempted boarding and escaped. Master contacted port control but did not receive a reply. All crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:49:10 001-19 2019-01-04T00:00:00 Tanker 10.26669979095459 -64.69999694824219 Puerto La Cruz Anchorage Attempted 03.01.2019: 0445 UTC: Posn: 10:16N – 064:42W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela. Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed robbers attempting to board using a grappling hook hooked to the guardrails of the poop deck. Alarm was raised and ship’s horn sounded. Hearing the alerted crew the robbers aborted the boarding attempt and escaped in their boat. Incident reported to Port Control. 2020-03-29T09:04:29 001-20 2020-01-14T00:00:00 Container -14.368200302124023 40.70920181274414 Nacala Anchorage Boarded 13.01.2020: 0004 UTC: Posn: 14:22.91S – 040:42.55E, Nacala Anchorage, Mozambique. Duty watchman during rounds on deck noticed two robbers armed with long knives approaching him. He immediately informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and alerted other crew. Upon inspection it was discovered that a mooring rope was missing from the forward store. 2020-03-29T09:19:41 001-21 2021-01-04T15:29:00 Container -4.722169876098633 11.736800193786621 Pointe Noire North Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-01-05T11:44:19 001-23 2023-01-09T13:33:00 General Cargo -12.021699905395508 -77.19999694824219 Callao Anchorage Boarded 09.01.2023: 0425 UTC: Posn: 12:01.5S – 077:12.0W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored general cargo ship via the anchor chain and broke into the forecastle store. Duty watchman on routine rounds was threatened with a knife as he approached the forecastle, and he immediately notified the bridge. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Local authorities informed through the agents. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 001-24 2024-01-04T13:07:00 Bulk Carrier -1.3536700010299683 116.98999786376953 Balikpapan Anchorage Attempted 03.01.2024: 1650 UTC: Posn: 01:21.37S – 116:59.70E, Balikpapan Anchorage, Indonesia. During security rounds, duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier sighted a white hull skiff near the anchor chain. One person was seen climbing the chain. He immediately informed OOW, who raised the emergency alarm and sounded the ship’s whistle. Hearing the alerted crew's, the attempted boarding was aborted. Vessel and crew safe. 2024-01-08T11:11:52 002-14 2014-01-03T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.2874999940395355 117.66699981689453 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda Boarded 03.01.2014: 0340 LT: Posn: 00:17.15S – 117:40.15E, Muara Berau Anchorage,Samarinda, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with a gun boarded a bulk carrier carrying out loading operations at anchor. They took hostage the duty A/B on routine rounds, tied him up and stole his personal effects. The robbers then broke into the forecastle store, stole ship's property and escaped. The A/B managed to untie himself and reported the incident to the duty officer. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 002-15 2015-01-08T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.0800000429153442 104.16699981689453 Tanjung Uban Anchorage, Pulau Bintan, Boarded 10.01.2015: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:04.8N – 104:10.9E, Tanjung Uban Anchorage, Indonesia. Three armed robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker, took hostage and secured the duty AB. They entered the engine room store with intention to steal spares. Before leaving the vessel, the robbers freed the AB who reported the incident to the duty officer. Alarm raised and crew mustered. On searching the vessel no stores found missing. AB sustained slight bruises on his wrists and a mild swelling on the forehead. Remaining crew safe. Port Authority informed immediately via VHF channel. 2017-05-17T11:01:10 002-16 2016-01-13T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.6875 107.16699981689453 Hon Gai Anchorage Boarded 05.01.2016: 0500 LT: Posn: 20:41.15N – 107:10.32E, Hon Gai Anchorage, Vietnam. Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ship’s stores and properties and escaped unnoticed. Theft was discovered by the duty crew. 2017-05-17T10:45:20 002-17 2017-01-08T00:00:00 Product Tanker 13.73330020904541 121.03299713134766 Batangas Anchorage Boarded 07.01.2017: 1450 UTC: Posn: 13:44.0N – 121:02.2E, Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. Robbers in two unlit boats approached and boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in their boats. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. It was reported that ship’s properties were stolen. Incident reported to Coast Guard, who boarded the tanker for investigation. 2017-05-17T10:08:06 002-18 2018-01-05T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 2.450670003890991 101.6520004272461 Around 9nm WSW of Port Dickson 03-01-2018 03.01.2018: 0600 UTC: Posn: 02:27.4N – 101:39.11E, Around 9nm WSW Of Port Dickson, Malaysia. OOW noticed a speed boat with five masked persons holding a long hook approaching the vessel. Alarm raised and crew mustered with fire hoses. Seeing the crew alertness, the speed boat moved away. 2018-01-25T10:49:10 002-19 2019-01-04T00:00:00 Container 10.316800117492676 -75.51719665527344 Mamonal Anchorage Boarded 03.01.2019: 0328 UTC: Posn: 10:19.1N - 075:31.3W, Mamonal Anchorage, Colombia. Deck watchmen onboard an anchored container vessel noticed three robbers near the forecastle and informed the duty officer. Alarm raised, crew mustered inside the accommodation and all doors were locked from inside. Master reported the incident to the coast guard and requested assistance. A coast guard boat arrived and searched the waters around the vessel. Ship’s properties were reported missing. 2020-03-29T09:04:52 002-20 2020-01-14T00:00:00 Container 4.099999904632568 5.7421698570251465 Around 19nm SW of Bayelsa Fired Upon 21.01.2020: 0835 UTC: Posn: 04:05.62N - 005:44.52E, Around 19nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Around 15 armed persons in a speed boat chased and fired upon a container vessel underway. Alarm raised and the non-essential crew took shelter in the citadel. The vessel increased speed and the armed naval guard onboard returned fire, resulting in the skiff aborting the attack and moving away. Vessel and crew safe. 2020-03-29T09:19:41 002-21 2021-01-04T19:35:00 Bulk Carrier -0.25133299827575684 117.56700134277344 Muara Berau Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-01-05T11:44:19 002-23 2023-01-11T07:59:00 Tug 1.2913299798965454 104.1719970703125 Singapore Straits Boarded 04.01.2023: 0555 UTC: Posn: 01:17.8N – 104:10.5E, Singapore Straits. Around three to four robbers, in fishing boats, boarded a barge under tow. It is understood that some of the scrap metal transported by the barge were stolen. Incident reported to Singapore VTS and a coast guard boat responded. All crew members safe. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 002-24 2024-01-04T13:16:00 General Cargo 1.8388299942016602 101.38400268554688 Lubuk Gaung Anchorage Boarded 03.01.2024: 2000 UTC: Posn: Lubuk Gaung Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored general cargo ship. They took the duty engine crew as hostage and tied his hands. The robbers stole ship's engine spare parts and escaped. The duty crew managed to alert the OOW who raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search carried out. No robbers found onboard. 2024-01-08T11:11:52 003-14 2014-01-03T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.950000047683716 98.7833023071289 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 03.01.2014: 0530 LT: Posn: 03:57N – 098:47E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker, stole ship’s properties and escaped unnoticed. Incident reported to Port Authorities. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 003-15 2015-01-17T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.4000000953674316 1.350000023841858 Around 157nm SSE of Accra Boarded 14.01.2015: 2130 UTC: Posn: 03:24N – 001:21E, Around 157nm SSE of Accra, Ghana. Eight heavily armed pirates boarded a drifting bulk carrier. They opened fire to intimidate the crew. The pirates destroyed the communication equipment, manhandled some crew members and stole crew and ship's properties. Before leaving the ship on 15 Jan at 0215 UTC, the crew were warned not to sail until sunrise. 2017-05-17T11:01:10 003-16 2016-01-13T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 22.766700744628906 69.9832992553711 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 11.01.2016: 2355 LT: Posn: Kandla Anchorage, India. Duty watchman onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed a small boat loitering near the tanker. Later eight persons were noticed near the forecastle store armed with knives. Alarm raised, crew mustered on bridge and coast guard / port authorities informed. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T10:45:20 003-17 2017-01-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.25055599212646484 117.56700134277344 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda Boarded 08.01.2017: 1735 UTC: Posn: 00:15.2S – 117:34.0E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Five robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They took hostage the duty crew and tied him at the fore mast. Another duty crew tried to contact the crew but received no response. As he approached the forecastle to investigate, he noticed the robbers and informed the OOW who raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their speed boat with the stolen ship’s stores. 2017-05-17T10:08:06 003-18 2018-01-06T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.2703329920768738 117.60199737548828 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda 05-01-2018 05.01.2018: 1830 UTC: Posn: 00:16.22S – 117:36.11E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Five robbers approached an anchored bulk carrier in a small boat and attempted to board via the anchor chain. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers and shouted at them resulting in the robbers retreating and moving away. 2018-01-25T10:49:10 003-19 2019-01-09T00:00:00 Tanker 6.266670227050781 3.333329916000366 Lagos STS Anchorage Boarded 07.01.2019: 0320 UTC: Posn: 06:16.3N - 003:20.1E, Lagos STS Anchorage, Nigeria. Two robbers with plastic hoses boarded an anchored tanker during STS operations. They connected the hoses to the ullage ports of the forward cargo tanks and attempted to steal cargo. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping. The incident was immediately reported to the Nigerian Navy patrol boat who came to the location and carried out a check on the surrounding waters. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:04:52 003-20 2020-01-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.6333301067352295 6.668670177459717 Around 52nm SW of Bonny Fired Upon 16.01.2020: 2057 UTC: Posn: 03:38.0N – 006:40.2E, Around 52nm SW of Bonny, Nigeria. Five armed pirates in a small craft approached a tanker underway. Alarm raised and evasive manoeuvres commenced. Armed security team onboard the tanker fired warning shots resulting in the pirates returning fire and then aborting the approach and moving away. 2020-03-29T09:19:41 003-21 2021-01-08T10:10:00 Bulk Carrier 18.63330078125 -72.61669921875 Port Au Prince Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-01-16T07:58:09 003-23 2023-01-18T09:54:00 Tug 1.350000023841858 104.3499984741211 Singapore Straits Boarded 05.01.2023: 0400-1000 UTC: Posn: 01:21N – 104:21E, Singapore Straits. Unauthorised persons boarded a barge laden with scrap metal, stole some of the cargo and escaped. All crew members reported safe. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 003-24 2024-01-06T02:58:00 Product Tanker 2.549999952316284 8.233329772949219 Around 45nm South of Bioko Island Boarded 01.01.2024: 1945 UTC: Posn: 02:33N - 008:14E, Around 45nm South of Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. Six pirates armed with guns boarded a tanker underway and opened fire on the bridge to gain access. They kidnapped nine crew members including the Captain and Chief Engineer. Remaining crew who were tied up by the pirates managed to free themselves and sail to a safe port and the incident reported to the Authorities. 2024-01-08T11:11:52 004-14 2014-01-07T00:00:00 Container 4.042220115661621 9.678000450134277 Douala Port Boarded 07.01.2014: 0610 LT: Posn: 04:02.5N – 009:40.7E, Douala Port, Cameroon. Three robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed container ship. Duty A/B noticed some suspicious movements at the forecastle and saw one end of a mooring rope floating in the water. D/O was informed and the alarm was raised. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their wooden boat. Crew managed to recover the mooring rope. Port Authorities informed. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 004-15 2015-01-18T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.11667001247406 103.51699829101562 Around 6nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 18.01.2015: 0632 LT: Posn: 01:07N – 103:31E, Around 6nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed two robbers on the poop deck. He immediately informed the OOW who raised the alarm and crew mustered. A search was carried out throughout the ship. No robbers found onboard, but ship’s properties were stolen from the emergency generator room. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. 2017-05-17T11:01:10 004-16 2016-01-13T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.716699600219727 107.1500015258789 Hon Cam Anchorage Boarded 07.01.2016: 0155 LT: Posn: 20:43N – 107:09E, Hon Cam Anchorage, Vietnam. During routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier, the duty AB heard voices near the forecastle. As he approached to investigate, he saw three men with knives approaching him. The AB managed to safely retreat to the accommodation and informed the duty officer who sounded the ship's whistle and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Local authorities and agents informed. 2017-05-17T10:45:21 004-17 2017-01-17T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 10.199999809265137 -64.78579711914062 Jose Anchorage Boarded 15.01.2017: 0215 UTC: Posn: 10:12.0N – 064:47.9W, Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. Two robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker via the anchor chain. The robbers took hostage the duty AB on the forecastle, tied him up and threatened him with a knife. They then removed the hawse pipe cover and four more robbers boarded the tanker. The robbers took the AB’s mobile phone, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The AB managed to free himself and informed bridge who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Port Control informed. 2017-05-17T10:08:06 004-18 2018-01-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.2691670060157776 117.71700286865234 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda 08-01-2018 08.01.2018: 2300 UTC: Posn: 00:16.15S – 117:43.01E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Ship's crew on board an anchored bulk carrier noticed robbers attempting to board the vessel via the anchor chain and informed the OOW who sounded the fog horn. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers aborted the attempt and escaped in a small boat. 2018-01-25T10:49:10 004-19 2019-01-09T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.25 3.200000047683716 Lagos SAA Attempted 07.01.2019: 0110 UTC: Posn: 06:15.7N – 003:12.8E, Lagos SAA, Nigeria. Around 4-5 robbers in a small skiff came alongside an anchored product tanker and threw two ropes attached with hooks onto the tanker’s railing. Duty crew on routine rounds heard voices near the bow and noticed the hooks and the skiff. Alarm raised. Non-essential crew members mustered in the citadel. Master requested assistance from the Nigerian Navy patrol boat which immediately responded. Hearing the alarm, the robbers moved away. The patrol boat searched the waters around the tanker. 2020-03-29T09:04:52 004-20 2020-01-18T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 5.485499858856201 119.0739974975586 Around 4nm NW of Tambisan, Lahad Datu Boarded 16.01.2020: Around 1200 UTC: Around 4nm NW of Tambisan, Lahad Datu, Malaysia. A fishing vessel was attacked by six armed persons in a grey coloured speed boat. Malaysian Authorities managed to locate and intercept the fishing vessel. Three crews were found safe on the vessel. The remaining five crews were reported kidnapped. 2020-03-29T09:19:41 004-21 2021-01-15T12:32:00 Bulk Carrier 12.100199699401855 44.434200286865234 Gulf of Aden Attempted Date: 2021-01-16T07:58:09 004-22 2022-01-12T04:30:00 Bulk Carrier 0.025666700676083565 -50.990299224853516 Macapa Anchorage Boarded 10.01.2022: 0915 UTC: Posn: 00:01.9N – 050:59.7W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed three robbers armed with guns and knives and immediately informed the D/O. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers pointed their guns at the mustered crew as they lowered ship’s stores into a waiting boat. Incident reported to local agent. 2022-02-07T10:01:32 004-23 2023-01-24T22:44:00 Container 10.208000183105469 -75.83930206298828 Cartagena Boarded 19.01.2023: 0540 UTC: Posn: 10:12.8N – 075:50.6W, Cartagena, Colombia. Three unauthorised persons boarded a container ship underway. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, crew mustered, and coast guard notified. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness the persons escaped in their boat. The coast guard escorted the vessel and after berthing boarded the vessel for investigation. All crew safe. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 004-24 2024-01-06T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 5.86667013168335 57.233299255371094 Around 455nm SE of Eyl Boarded 04.01.2024: 1314 UTC: Posn: 05:52N – 057:14E, Around 455nm SE of Eyl, Somalia. A bulk carrier underway was approached, fired upon and boarded by seven pirates in a skiff launched from a mother vessel. The pirates were armed with machine gun and rocket launcher. Master raised the alarm, contacted local authorities, activated SSAS and all crew mustered in citadel. As Indian navy warship responded to the distress and dispatched its helicopter to locate the vessel. The warship arrived at the location and the naval boarding team searched the vessel. Once the clearance was given, the crew emerged from the citadel and regained control of the vessel. All crew safe. 2024-01-08T11:11:52 005-14 2014-01-07T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.9235999584198 98.28669738769531 Belawan outer anchorage. Boarded 06.01.2014: 1515 LT: 03:55.25N - 098:46.72E, Belawan Outer Anchorage, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker at anchor via the anchor chain. Alert crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping in their wooden boat without stealing anything. Ships in the vicinity alerted via VHF Ch 16. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 005-15 2015-01-19T00:00:00 General Cargo 10.300000190734863 -75.55000305175781 Cartagena Anchorage Boarded 09.01.2015: 0700 LT: Posn: 10:18.31N – 075:33.14W, Cartagena Anchorage, Colombia. Robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship during bunkering operations and stole the forward life raft. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during departure time. Incident report to the Harbour Authorities. 2017-05-17T11:01:10 005-16 2016-01-15T00:00:00 Offshore Support Vessel 0.7333329916000366 104.1500015258789 Galang Anchorage, Batam Boarded 15.01.2016: 0100 LT: Posn: 00:44N - 104:09E, Galang Anchorage, Batam, Indonesia. Four robbers boarded an anchored offshore support vessel. Oiler noticed the robbers via the security camera and informed the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2017-05-17T10:45:21 005-17 2017-01-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.787179946899414 118.0260009765625 Mowtas Oil Terminal (MOT), Sandakan Port, Sabah Boarded 16.01.2017: 1930 UTC: Posn: 05:47.2N - 118:01.5E, Mowtas Oil Terminal (MOT), Sandakan Port, Sabah, Malaysia. During cargo operations, crew onboard a berthed product tanker observed a robber on the forecastle. Seeing the alert crew approaching the forecastle the robber jumped overboard and escaped with stolen ship's stores. 2017-05-17T10:08:06 005-18 2018-01-12T00:00:00 Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 18.57229995727539 -72.38780212402344 Port Au Prince Anchorage 11-01-2018 11.01.2018: 0800 UTC: Posn: 18:34.34N – 072:22.87W, Port Au Prince Anchorage, Haiti. Unnoticed a robber boarded an anchored tanker, stole ship's properties and escape. The theft was discovered by duty crew during routine rounds. 2018-01-25T10:49:10 005-19 2019-01-14T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 38.900001525878906 118.5999984741211 Caofeidian Anchorage Boarded 11.01.2019: 2030 UTC: Posn: 38:53.60N – 118:36.65E, Caofeidian Anchorage, China. Two robbers, armed with a steel bar, boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Hearing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to port authorities. 2020-03-29T09:04:53 005-20 2020-01-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.7009999752044678 114.41699981689453 Taboneo Anchorage Boarded 22.01.2020: 0001 UTC: Posn: 03:42.6S - 114:25.2E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed the lock at the bosun store broken and ship's properties stolen. The incident was reported to Port Control and local agent. 2020-03-29T09:19:42 005-21 2021-01-15T17:18:00 Container 2.3929998874664307 5.516670227050781 Around 120nm SSW of Brass Fired Upon Date: 2021-01-19T09:23:27 005-22 2022-01-24T13:55:00 Crew Boat -8.784500122070312 13.238300323486328 Luanda Anchorage Boarded 23.01.2022: 0025 UTC: Posn: Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Two robbers boarded an anchored crew boat, stole ships equipment and escaped with their accomplices in a canoe. Port authorities notified. 2022-02-07T10:09:25 005-23 2023-01-25T22:05:00 Product Tanker -6.236499786376953 108.41999816894531 Balongan Anchorage Boarded 25.01.2023: 1915 UTC: Posn: 06:14.32S – 108:25.33E, Balongan Anchorage, Indonesia. Around five persons in a small boat approached an anchored tanker. Duty crew on rounds noticed one unauthorised person standing on the poop deck assisting another one to board. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the unauthorised persons escaped with their accomplices in their boat. Incident reported to port control. All crew safe. Nothing reported stolen. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 005-24 2024-01-08T10:01:00 Fire Fighting Vessel -8.737330436706543 13.302000045776367 Luanda Anchorage Boarded 03.01.2024: 0001 UTC: Posn: 08:44.4S – 013:18.2E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Three robbers in a canoe approached and boarded an anchored fire fighting vessel. They stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds in the morning hours. 2024-01-08T15:04:23 006-14 2014-01-08T00:00:00 Genral Cargo 6.333330154418945 -10.800000190734863 Monrovia Port Boarded 08.01.2014: 0215 LT: Posn: 06:20N – 010:48W, Monrovia Port, Liberia. Duty watchman on board a berthed general cargo ship heard a loud noise near the stern. On approaching the location the watchman noticed a robber throwing ship’s properties overboard. Seeing the approaching crew the robber jumped overboard and escaped. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon investigation, it was found that the robber boarded the ship using a hook attached with a long pole and some ship’s properties were missing. Local Authorities informed and a port security patrol boat came for investigation and recovered some of the stolen properties that were adrift near the stern of the ship. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 006-15 2015-01-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.100000023841858 103.53299713134766 Around 7nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Besar Boarded 22.01.2015: 0350 LT: Posn: 01:06N – 103:32E, Around 7nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Besar, Indonesia. Bosun on board a bulk carrier underway noticed five robbers armed with long knives on the poop deck. He informed the OOW who raised the alarm and crew mustered. The robbers assaulted some of the crew who came on deck to assist the bosun. The crew retaliated. The bosun was injured in the fight. As more crew arrived to assist the robbers escaped empty handed in their boat. 2017-05-17T11:01:10 006-16 2016-01-16T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.76810073852539 69.9832992553711 Kandla OTB Anchorage, Kandla Port Boarded 11.01.2016: 2030 LT: Posn: 22:46.5N – 069:59.0E, Kandla OTB Anchorage, Kandla Port, India. During cargo operations, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by the crew while securing the deck. Incident reported to local authorities. 2017-05-17T10:45:21 006-17 2017-01-18T00:00:00 Container 22.101699829101562 91.7343978881836 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 16.01.2017: 2050 UTC: Posn: 22:06.6N – 091:44.4E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Robbers, armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship. The duty crew on security watch noticed the robbers and notified the duty officer who raised the alarm, made a PA announcement and mustered the crew. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with ship’s stores. The incident was reported to the Authorities who boarded the ship to investigate. 2017-05-17T10:08:06 006-18 2018-01-16T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.300829887390137 3.400170087814331 Lagos Outer Anchorage 15-01-2018 15.01.2018: 0300 UTC: Posn: 06:18.05N – 003:23.61E, Lagos Outer Anchorage, Nigeria. Ship’s crew preparing for STS cargo operations onboard an anchored tanker noticed robbers attempting to board the vessel and informed the OOW who raised the alarm. All crew mustered on the bridge, ship’s whistle sounded continuously, additional lights switched on, search lights directed towards the robbers and all access to the accommodation secured. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted the boarding and moved away. 2018-01-25T10:49:10 006-19 2019-01-16T00:00:00 General Cargo -6.006499767303467 105.95099639892578 Ciwandan Anchorage Boarded 10.01.2019: 2200 UTC: Posn: 05:59.1S - 105:56.2E, Ciwandan Anchorage, Indonesia. During routine rounds, duty crew onboard an anchored cargo vessel noticed the lock to the Engine store broken and ship's spares missing. Incident reported to local agents. 2020-03-29T09:04:53 006-20 2020-01-27T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship 21.402000427246094 72.28569793701172 Alang Anchorage Boarded 07.01.2020: 0130 UTC: Posn: 21:23.90N – 072:17.14E, Alang Anchorage, India. While anchored, persons in a small boat approached and boarded a barge, stole some scrap metal and escaped. Master noticed the persons and reported the incident to the Authorities who managed to apprehend the thieves. 2020-03-29T09:19:42 006-21 2021-01-16T07:53:00 Bulk Carrier -0.06666669994592667 -51.16669845581055 Santana Port Boarded Date: 2021-01-19T09:23:27 006-22 2022-01-25T02:53:00 Bulk Carrier -12.008000373840332 -77.20800018310547 Callao Anchorage Boarded 23.01.2022: 0040 UTC: Posn: 12:00.8S – 077:12.8W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Three unidentified persons boarded an anchored bulk carrier. General alarm was raised, and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the unauthorised persons escaped. A search was made throughout the ship. Nothing reported stolen. Incident reported to TRAMAR and the port authority boarded the ship for investigation. 2022-02-07T10:09:25 006-23 2023-01-27T17:37:00 Product Tanker 4.916669845581055 -1.0833300352096558 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 25.01.2023: 2350 UTC: Posn: 04:55N - 001:05W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty officer onboard an anchored tanker spotted three unauthorised persons on the forecastle area. Alarm raised, crew mustered and port control notified. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness the persons escaped without stealing anything. A patrol boat was dispatched to the location and conducted an investigation. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 006-24 2024-01-11T10:25:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0499999523162842 103.6510009765625 Singapore Straits Boarded 09.01.2024: 1830 UTC: Posn: 01:03N – 103:39.6E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with a knife, boarded a bulk carrier underway. They took hostage and tied up one of the crew. Alert crew raised the alarm and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s engine spare parts. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. 2024-01-14T14:11:35 007-14 2014-01-07T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker -7.083330154418945 112.66200256347656 Gresik Inner Anchorage Boarded 07.01.2014: 0018 LT: Posn: 07:05S - 112:39E, Gresik Inner Anchorage, Indonesia.Two robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker. They caught the duty watch keeper, threatened him with a knife and stole ship's stores. When robbers were noticed, alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers then jumped overboard and escaped. All crew safe. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 007-15 2015-01-24T00:00:00 Tug and Barge 1.1833300590515137 103.61699676513672 Around 2.7nm NW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 08.01.2015: 1430 LT: Posn: 01:11N - 103:37E, Around 2.7nm NW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Robbers in three small boats approached and boarded a barge under tow. They stole some of the cargo and escaped. The tug reported the incident to the Local Authorities. 2017-05-17T11:01:11 007-16 2016-01-20T00:00:00 Vehicle Carrier 3.8666698932647705 5.550000190734863 Around 37nm SW of Bayelsa Fired Upon 19.01.2016: 1000 - 1300 LT: Posn: 03:52N - 005:33E, Around 37nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Pirates in two speed boats chased and fired upon a vehicle carrier underway. Master raised the alarm and SSAS, mustered all crew and activated the water hoses. After three hours the pirates abandon the chase. One crew member reported minor injury. Remaining crew safe. 2017-05-17T10:45:21 007-17 2017-01-19T00:00:00 Container 22.09440040588379 91.81330108642578 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 18.01.2017: 1955 UTC: Posn: 22:05.8N – 091:48.8E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship using a hook attached with a rope. Duty crew noticed the robbers on the aft mooring station and raised the alarm, made an announcement on PA system and mustered the crew. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with the ship’s stores. The incident was reported to the Port Control and Chittagong Coast Guard. After a few hours the Coast Guard notified the ship that two suspicious boats were stopped and searched but the stolen stores were not recovered. 2017-05-17T10:08:06 007-18 2018-01-18T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.291329860687256 3.323669910430908 Around 6 NM South of Lagos 05-01-2018 05.01.2018: 0615 UTC: Posn: 06:17.8N - 003:19.7E, around 6.24 NM South of Lagos, Nigeria Duty crew onboard on board a tanker carrying out STS operations spotted two robbers near the forecastle. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Incident reported to the Nigerian Navy. 2018-01-25T10:49:10 007-19 2019-01-16T00:00:00 Container 5.466670036315918 2.3499999046325684 Around 55nm South of Cotonou Boarded 02.01.2019: 0001 UTC: Posn: 05:28N - 002:21E, Around 55nm South of Cotonou, Benin. Armed pirates attack and boarded a container ship underway. Six crew members reported kidnapped. The remaining crew sailed the ship to a safe port. Owners confirmed all kidnapped crew released safely on 01.02.2019. 2020-03-29T09:04:53 007-20 2020-01-27T00:00:00 Tanker 6.289330005645752 3.3173298835754395 Lagos Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) Attempted 17.01.2020: Early Morning Hrs: Posn: Lagos Secure Anchorage Area, Nigeria. Robbers in a small boat approached an anchored tanker during STS cargo operations. Two of the robbers attempted to board the tanker via the anchor chain. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and patrol boat informed. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped in their boat. Authorities notified. 2020-03-29T09:19:42 007-21 2021-01-26T09:31:00 Container 1.0688300132751465 5.0703301429748535 Around 98nm NW of Sao Tome & Principe Boarded Date: 2021-01-27T07:20:27 007-22 2022-01-26T08:20:00 Bulk Carrier 10.269700050354004 -64.57369995117188 Guanta Anchorage Boarded 25.01.2022: 0610 UTC: Posn: 10:16.3N - 064:34.7W, Guanta Anchorage, Venezuela. Two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties and stores. Incident reported to the Harbour Master and Coast Guard via local agent. 2022-02-07T10:09:25 007-23 2023-01-30T02:46:00 Bulk Carrier -5.5 105.28500366210938 Panjang Anchorage Boarded 28.01.2023: 2140 UTC: Posn: 05:30.0S – 105:17.2E, Panjang Anchorage, Indonesia. Second engineer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed four unauthorized persons in the engine room. He shouted at them, and the persons ran inside the steering flat, which the 2/E managed to secure. Alarm raised, crew mustered and the incident was reported to the local agent and port authorities who boarded the ship. No unauthorized persons were found, and nothing reported stolen. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 007-24 2024-01-13T01:56:00 Product Tanker 1.719670057296753 101.42400360107422 Dumai Anchorage Attempted 12.01.2024: 1830 UTC: Posn: 01:43.30N - 101:25.73E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty security patrol onboard an anchored tanker noticed five unauthorised persons attempting to board and immediately notified the OOW. Alarm raised, resulting in the persons aborting and moving away. Nothing reported stolen. The incident was reported to the port control and the pilot station. 2024-01-14T11:29:27 008-14 2014-01-08T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.700000047683716 114.44999694824219 Taboneo Anchorage Boarded 09.01.2014: 1935 LT: Posn: 03:42.16S - 114:26.59E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Eight robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain. Alert watchman sighted and shouted for help and alerted the duty officer. Seeing the alert ship's crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to the local authorities and the agents. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 008-15 2015-01-28T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.733330011367798 4.983329772949219 Around 63nm SW of Bayelsa Hijacked 11.01.2015: 0500 LT: Posn: 03:44N – 004:59E, Around 63nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Ten pirates armed with AK47 rifles boarded and hijacked a product tanker and took hostage all nine crew. They transferred the fuel oil cargo to another vessel and two pirates departed with that vessel. The Ghanaian navy dispatched a naval vessel to investigate as the vessel moved into its waters. The naval boarding team arrested the remaining eight pirates. During the incident the crew were mistreated by the pirates. 2017-05-17T11:01:11 008-16 2016-01-25T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 17.649999618530273 83.4000015258789 Visakhapatnam Anchorage Boarded 23.01.2016: 0630 LT: Posn: 17:39N – 083:24E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage, India. Duty crew onboard an anchored LPG Tanker on routine rounds, noticed foot marks on the upper deck aft area. Alarm raised and a thorough search was made. It was reported that ship’s properties were stolen from the stores. Port control was informed. 2017-05-17T10:45:21 008-17 2017-01-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -2.716670036315918 -80.4000015258789 Guayaquil Outer Anchorage Boarded 19.01.2017: 0755 UTC: Posn: 02:43.0S – 080:24.0W, Guayaquil Outer Anchorage, Ecuador. Unknown numbers of robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ship’s properties and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. Incident was reported to the local agents. 2017-05-17T10:08:06 008-18 2018-01-18T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.302670001983643 2.4358301162719727 Cotonou Anchorage 10-01-2018 10.01.2018: Posn: Cotonou Anchorage, Benin. The Owners of an anchored tanker informed the IMB that they had lost communications with their tanker. The IMB notified the Nigerian and Benin navies. A search was carried out. On 16 January 2018, owners reported that the tanker and her crew arrived safely in Lagos, Nigeria after successful negotiations with the hijackers. Nigerian Authorities are investigating the incident. 2018-01-25T10:49:11 008-19 2019-01-17T00:00:00 Tanker 10.190299987792969 -64.78630065917969 Puerto Jose Anchorage Boarded 17.01.2019: 0340 UTC: Posn: 10:11.7N - 064:47.3W, Puerto Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored tanker. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. Port control informed. 2020-03-29T09:04:55 008-20 2020-01-27T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.941499948501587 98.75399780273438 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 26.01.2020: 0324 UTC: Posn: 03:56.49N – 098:45.24E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Deck watchmen on routine rounds onboard an anchored tanker noticed the forward storeroom broken into and ships properties missing. On searching the area, footsteps were noticed on the forecastle and it was assumed that the thieves gained access via the anchor chain. 2020-03-29T09:19:42 008-21 2021-01-29T10:53:00 General Cargo 1.2878299951553345 104.31800079345703 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-01-30T10:53:24 008-22 2022-01-27T12:19:00 Product Tanker 4.3736701011657715 -4.171669960021973 Around 59nm SSW of Abidjan Hijacked 24.01.2022: 2315 UTC: Posn: 04:22.7N - 004:10.5W, Around 59nm SSW of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Around 9-11 pirates armed with guns boarded and hijacked a drifting tanker. All crew taken as hostage and detained initially on the bridge and then moved to the crew mess room. All communication and navigation equipment switched off and the bosun was instructed to paint over the vessel name written on top of the bridge. The pirates were heard communicating with another vessel. They then navigated the tanker using their own GPS equipment to rendezvous with the offtake vessel. While enroute the bosun was told to prepare the manifold. Once the tanker was alongside the offtake vessel the chief officer and bosun were told to commence discharge operations. After around six hours the cargo operations were stopped. The pirates disembarked and escaped with part of the tanker’s cargo as well as ship’s and crew cash, crew personal belongings and ship’s properties before escaping. All crew reported safe. 2022-02-07T10:09:26 008-23 2023-02-01T14:46:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0386699438095093 103.64199829101562 Singapore Straits Boarded 27.01.2023: 1530 UTC: Posn: 01:02.53N – 103:38.85E, Singapore Straits Two unauthorised persons boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTIS informed. Seeing the crew alertness, the persons escaped without stealing anything. The coast guard escorted the vessel to a safe anchorage and then boarded the vessel for investigations. All crew safe. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 008-24 2024-01-15T18:53:00 Offshore Supply Ship -6.083330154418945 12.25 Soyo anchorage Boarded 14.01.2024: Night hour: Posn: 06:05S - 012:15E, Soyo Anchorage, Angola. Unnoticed, thieves boarded an anchored offshore supply vessel, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds in the morning hours. 2024-01-15T22:18:52 009-14 2014-01-10T00:00:00 Container -6.139999866485596 106.89600372314453 Jakarta Container Terminal Boarded 10.01.2014: Posn: 06:06.24S – 106:53.45E, Jakarta Container Terminal, Indonesia. Robbers boarded a berthed container ship unnoticed and escaped with engine spares. The theft was noticed by the 3/E when the ship departed from the port. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 009-15 2015-01-28T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.033329963684082 103.6500015258789 Around 5.9nm South of Pulau Nipah Boarded 28.01.2015: 0600 LT: Posn: 01:02.5N - 103:39.0E, Around 5.9nm South of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Five robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway, stole ship’s engine spares and escaped. Alarm raised and search initiated. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:11 009-16 2016-01-29T00:00:00 Product Tanker -5.834720134735107 13.41670036315918 Ango Ango Anchorage Boarded 24.01.2016: 0418 UTC: Posn: 05:50.5S - 013:25.9E, Ango Ango Anchorage, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Two robbers boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted and escaped without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T10:45:22 009-17 2017-01-26T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 8.449999809265137 -13.350299835205078 Pepel Outer Anchorage Boarded 25.01.2017: 0035 UTC: Posn: 08:27.1N - 013:21.2W, Pepel Outer Anchorage, Sierra Leone. Three robbers with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty crew noticed the robbers on the forecastle and notified the duty officer who raised the alarm. Robbers threatened the duty AB with knives and escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2017-05-17T10:08:07 009-18 2018-01-19T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.9512996673584 107.3219985961914 Cam Pha Loading Anchorage 01-01-2018 01.01.2018: 0030 UTC: Posn: 20:57.08N - 107:19.33E, Cam Pha Loading Anchorage, Vietnam. A robber boarded an anchored vessel during cargo operations and escape with stolen ship's properties. The theft was noticed by crew on routine rounds. 2018-01-25T10:49:11 009-19 2019-01-25T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.534670114517212 6.184329986572266 Around 45nm South of Brass Fired Upon 25.01.2019: 0015 UTC: Posn: 03:32.8N - 006:11.6E, Around 45nm South of Brass, Nigeria. Around five to seven armed pirates in a skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. General alarm raised, deck lights switched on, speed increased and crew mustered in citadel. Armed guards onboard the vessel managed to repel the attempted attack. 2020-03-29T09:04:55 009-20 2020-01-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.28849983215332 3.325500011444092 Lagos Anchorage Boarded 25.01.2020: 0050 UTC: Posn: 06:16.91N – 003:19.53E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker carrying out STS operations noticed an unauthorised person near the forecastle. Alarm sounded. Seeing the alerted crew the person jumped overboard and escaped with his accomplices in a wooden boat. A naval patrol boat arrived at the location, searched the waters around the tanker and remained close to the tanker until daybreak. Nothing reported stolen. Crew and vessel safe. 2020-03-29T09:19:42 009-21 2021-02-03T13:11:00 Bulk Carrier 2.916670083999634 1.9343299865722656 Around 200nm SE of Accra, Ghana Boarded Date: 2021-02-04T05:50:57 009-22 2022-01-29T16:48:00 Crew Boat -8.788330078125 13.251999855041504 Luanda Anchorage Boarded 29.01.2022: 0110 UTC: Posn: 08:47.5S – 013:15.2E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Two crew boats alongside each other were boarded by three unauthorised persons while at anchored. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the unauthorised persons and immediately raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the unauthorised persons escaped with their accomplices in a canoe. Nothing reported stolen. Incident was reported to the Port Authorities. 2022-02-07T10:09:26 009-23 2023-02-02T03:31:00 Tug 1.2890000343322754 104.1719970703125 Around 2.8nm South of Pengerang Terminal Boarded 01.02.2023: Around 0630 UTC: Posn: 01:17.57N – 104:10.52E, Around 2.8nm South of Pengerang Terminal, Malaysia. Three unauthorised persons were seen boarding a barge under tow. Incident reported to VTIS East and a Malaysian Coast Guard patrol boat intercepted the tug and barge for investigation. Cargo of scrap metal reported stolen. All crew members reported safe. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 009-24 2024-01-16T09:19:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0520000457763672 103.6719970703125 Singapore Straits Boarded 03.01.2024: 1840 UTC: Posn: 01:03.20N – 103:40.53E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered the engine room, took hostage the 3/E, blindfolded him, secured his hands, and punched him on his forehead and forced him to kneel. The robbers stole engine spares and escaped. The 3/E managed to enter the engine control room. Alarm raised, and a search was carried out. Incident reported to VTS. Upon anchoring, the Singapore authorities boarded the ship for inspection. 2024-01-18T15:41:49 010-14 2014-01-16T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -6.816999912261963 39.28300094604492 Berth No.3, Dar Es Salaam Port Boarded 16.01.2014: 0400 LT: Dar Es Salaam Port, Tanzania. While berthed robbers boarded a bulk carrier unnoticed, stole ship's stores and escaped. Incident reported to the Port Authorities. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 010-15 2015-01-28T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -6.016670227050781 106.91699981689453 Tanjung Priok Outer Roads, Jakarta Boarded 29.01.2015: 0050 LT: Posn: 06:01.2S – 106:55.1E, Tanjung Priok Outer Roads, Jakarta, Indonesia. Two deck watchmen on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed two robbers on the forecastle deck. They immediately informed the OOW who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with their accomplices in their boat. The crew members carried out a thorough search. Nothing stolen. The incident was reported to Port Control via VHF channel 12. 2017-05-17T11:01:11 010-16 2016-01-29T00:00:00 General Cargo 10.27750015258789 -64.56670379638672 Guanta Anchorage Boarded 25.01.2016: 2355 LT: Posn: 10:16.3N - 064:34.3W, Guanta Anchorage, Venezuela. Unnoticed, robber boarded an anchored general cargo ship, stole ship's properties and escaped. The incident was noticed later by the duty crew on safety rounds. 2017-05-17T10:45:22 010-17 2017-01-27T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 10.321700096130371 -75.53359985351562 Mamonal Inner Anchorage Boarded 24.01.2017: 1750 LT: Posn: 10:19.3N - 075:32.1W, Mamonal Inner Anchorage, Colombia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker, stole the ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was discovered by the crew during routine rounds. 2017-05-17T10:08:07 010-18 2018-01-21T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.257999986410141 117.58599853515625 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda 20-01-2018 20.01.2018: 2135 UTC: Posn: 00:15.8S – 117:35.3E, Muar Berau Anchorage, Indonesia Two robbers boarded an anchored vessel, stole ship properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by crew on routine rounds. Port control informed. 2018-01-25T10:49:11 010-19 2019-01-25T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.716670036315918 6.166669845581055 Around 35nm South of Brass Fired Upon 24.01.2019: 1935 UTC: Posn: 03:43N - 006:10E, Around 35NM South of Brass, Nigeria. A product tanker was fired upon while underway. General alarm raised, non-essential crews mustered in citadel and vessel conduct evasive manoeuvres. Due to the hardening measures, the pirates moved away. Incident reported to the Nigerian Navy. 2020-03-29T09:04:56 010-20 2020-01-27T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 10.317000389099121 -75.52349853515625 Cartagena Anchorage Boarded 19.01.2020: 0500 UTC: Posn: 10:19.02N – 075:31.41W, Cartagena Anchorage, Colombia. Two robbers armed with a machete were seen on the forecastle of an anchored tanker. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. Incident reported to the Coast Guard who board the vessel. Nothing was reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:19:42 010-21 2021-02-05T14:33:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2748299837112427 104.2509994506836 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-02-06T06:16:53 010-22 2022-02-02T02:36:00 Bulk Carrier 0.03350000083446503 -50.98419952392578 Macapa anchorage Boarded 23.01.2022: 0320 UTC: Posn: 00:02.1N - 050:59.5WE, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Four robbers armed with knives and guns boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They took the duty OS as hostage, threatened him, tied his hands and covered his face with burlap. The robbers stole ship’s stores and released the OS before escaping. Incident reported to the OOW who raised the alarm. Incident reported to pilot station and port control. 2022-02-07T10:09:26 010-23 2023-02-09T03:50:00 Tug 1.188330054283142 103.85700225830078 Singapore Straits Boarded 08.02.2023: 0930 UTC: Posn: 01:11.50N – 103:51.74E, Singapore Straits. Four unauthorised persons boarded a barge under tow, stole some of its scrap metal cargo and escaped. Master reported the incident to Singapore VTS. All crew members are safe. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 010-24 2024-01-16T15:30:00 Product Tanker -8.699999809265137 13.275199890136719 Luanda Anchorage Boarded 07.01.2024: 2330 UTC: Posn: 08:42.00S – 013:16.85E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Five persons in a small fishing boat approached and boarded and anchored product tanker. Security watchmen onboard the tanker noticed the unauthorised persons and raised the alarm. Seeing alerted crew, the persons escaped with the stolen ship’s properties. The incident was reported to the port control. 2024-01-18T15:41:49 011-14 2014-01-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 15.100000381469727 54.382999420166016 Around 115nm South of Salalah, Oman, Off Somalia Fired Upon 17.01.2014: 1804 UTC: Posn: 15:06N – 054:23E, Around 115nm South of Salalah, Oman, Off Somalia. Pirates in a skiff, launched from a mother vessel, approached and fired upon a product tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, altered course, activated SSAS, contacted UKMTO and the non-essential crew members mustered in the citadel. The on board armed security team returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. A coalition helicopter came to the location to assist. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 011-15 2015-02-02T00:00:00 Tug and Barge 1.034999966621399 103.9000015258789 PT Idros Private Jetty, Tanjung Uncang, Batam Boarded 14.01.2015: 0550 LT: Posn: 01:02.1N – 103:54.8E, PT Idros Private Jetty, Tanjung Uncang, Batam, Indonesia. Duty AB onboard a berthed tug spotted several robbers armed with long knives. The AB raised the alarm, armed himself with a long knife and started shouting at the robbers. One of the robbers tried to attack the AB. However, seeing the alerted crew members, the robbers escaped. A search was carried out throughout the tug and barge. Ship’s property from the barge were found stolen. Incident reported to the terminal security department. 2017-05-17T11:01:11 011-16 2016-01-29T00:00:00 Offshore Tug 4.083330154418945 5.416669845581055 Around 30nm SW of Bayelsa Boarded 15.01.2016: 0540 UTC: Posn: 04:05N - 005:25E, Around 30nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Ten pirates in a speedboat chased and fired upon a tug underway. The crew retreated and locked themselves in the safe area. The pirates boarded the tug, damaged its navigation equipment, stole crew’s personal effect and cash and escaped. 2017-05-17T10:45:22 011-17 2017-01-30T00:00:00 Container 8.45361042022705 -13.4399995803833 Freetown Outer Anchorage Boarded 30.01.2017: 0345 UTC: Posn: 08:27.3N – 013:26.4W, Freetown Outer Anchorage, Sierra Leone. Duty deck crew onboard an anchored container ship informed the OOW that two robbers were sighted on the forecastle. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T10:08:07 011-18 2018-01-26T00:00:00 Container 14.550800323486328 120.9010009765625 Manila South Harbour Anchorage 01-01-2018 01.01.2018: 0300 LT: Posn: 14:33.5N – 120:54.7E, South Harbour Anchorage, Philippines. Around seven robbers boarded an anchored container ship stole ship’s properties and escaped. The master reported the incident to the port authorities who notified the coast guard. A patrol boat was dispatched resulting in the perpetrators being apprehended and the stolen properties recovered. 2018-01-29T16:22:28 011-19 2019-01-25T00:00:00 Tanker 3.033329963684082 6.083330154418945 Around 76nm SSW of Brass Fired Upon 25.01.2019: 1530 UTC: Posn: 03:02N - 006:05E, Around 76 NM SSW of Brass, Nigeria. Around seven to eight armed pirates in a skiff chased, fired upon and tried to board a tanker underway. General alarm raised, non-essential crews mustered in the citadel and Master commenced evasive manoeuvres. Due to the hardening measures, the pirates moved away. Vessel and crews reported safe. 2020-03-29T09:04:56 011-20 2020-01-28T00:00:00 Product Tanker -12.25 -77.18329620361328 Callao Anchorage Boarded 28.01.2020: 0818 UTC: Posn: 12:00.15S – 077:10.59W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Two unauthorised persons from two skiffs came alongside and boarded an anchored tanker. Duty watchman on security rounds noticed the persons on the forecastle deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the persons jumped overboard and escaped. Port Authorities notified. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:19:43 011-21 2021-02-07T22:36:00 Product Tanker 2.0003299713134766 8.250329971313477 around 50nm NE Of Prince Island Boarded Date: 2021-02-09T08:03:16 011-22 2022-02-02T02:41:00 Bulk Carrier 0.03333330154418945 -50.983299255371094 Macapa Anchorage Attempted 25.01.2022: 2240 UTC: Macapa anchorage, Brazil. Chief Officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed two small boats in the vicinity of the vessel and notified the duty AB. While checking the forecastle deck the duty AB noticed two unauthorised persons attempting to board via the anchor chain. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the unauthorised persons escaped. A search was made throughout the ship. Nothing reported stolen. Incident was reported to the Port Authorities. 2022-02-07T10:09:26 011-23 2023-02-13T06:56:00 Bulk Carrier 12.287300109863281 -72.02369689941406 Puerto Bolivar Anchorage Attempted 12.02.2023: 0830 UTC: Posn: 12:17.4N - 072:01.7W, Puerto Bolivar Anchorage, Colombia. Two unauthorised persons in a motorized boat approached an anchored bulk carrier and attempted to board using a rope attached to a hook. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the attempt and notified the bridge. Alarm raised and ship's horn sounded. Hearing the alarm, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. Incident reported to Puerto Bolivar Marine Operations via VHF Ch14. A patrol boat responded and searched the waters around the vessel. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 011-24 2024-01-17T15:35:00 Crude Oil Tanker 21.841800689697266 91.69170379638672 Chattogram Anchorage Attempted 14.01.2024: 1645 UTC: Posn: 21:50.85N – 091:41.84E, Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh. D/O onboard an anchored tanker noticed a small target on the radar in the vicinity of the vessel. Forward and aft security watchkeepers notified to check and report if any approaching boats. The forward security noticed a boat with two persons preparing to throw a hook attached to a rope. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded, crew mustered and fire hoses activated. Seeing the crew alertness, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. 2024-01-18T17:34:37 012-14 2014-01-16T00:00:00 General Cargo -6.03000020980835 106.9000015258789 Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta Boarded 16.01.2014: 0315 LT: Posn: 06:02S – 106:53E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with a gun and long knives in a small speed boat approached and boarded an anchored general cargo ship. They took hostage the duty watchman, entered into the engine room and held the duty engine room crew. The robbers stole engine spares and managed to escape in their boat upon hearing the alarm raised by the duty officer. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 012-15 2015-02-02T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.916670083999634 98.7667007446289 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 31.01.2015: 1530 LT: Posn: 03:55N – 098:46E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a child on the forecastle deck. He immediately informed the D/O who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the child jumped overboard and swam to a nearby boat in which the AB noticed two other persons. On investigating it was noticed that the child had accessed the forecastle deck by climbing the anchor chain and crawling through the hawse pipe cover opening. Nothing stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:11 012-16 2016-02-05T00:00:00 Product Tanker -12.001899719238281 -77.20220184326172 Callao Anchorage Boarded 03.02.2016: 0200 LT: Posn: 12:00S - 077:12W, Callao Port Anchorages, Peru. Seven robbers in two speedboats came alongside a product tanker. Two robbers boarded the vessel but were spotted by the alert crew resulting in the robbers escaping without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T10:45:22 012-17 2017-02-08T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship 21.864700317382812 91.80999755859375 1nm West of Kutubdia Island Boarded 04.02.2017: 1400 to 0000 UTC: Posn: 21:51.53N - 091: 48.36E, 1nm West of Kutubdia Island, Bangladesh. Robbers boarded an anchored offshore supply vessel and attempted to enter the accommodation. As all doors were secured the robbers were unsuccessful. 2017-05-17T10:08:07 012-18 2018-01-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.300000190734863 3.333329916000366 Lagos STS Anchorage 27-01-2018 27.01.2018: 0001 UTC: Posn: 06:18.23N – 003:20.11E, Lagos STS Anchorage, Nigeria. Duty AB onboard an anchored product tanker noticed some suspicious movement on the forecastle and immediately informed the D/O who noticed a person hiding behind the mooring winches. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, ship’s horn continuously blown, crew mustered and a Nigerian Navy patrol boat notified. The patrol boat arrived and searched the waters around the tanker. Crew searched the tanker. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-01-29T16:22:28 012-19 2019-01-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.199999809265137 -4.033329963684082 Abidjan Anchorage Boarded 19.01.2019: 2240 UTC: Posn: 05:12.4N – 004:02.8W, Abidjan Anchorage, Ivory Coast. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty OS on routine rounds noticed a ladder hooked to the ship’s rail and two robbers near the poop deck winch. OOW notified and alarm raised. Master directed the searchlight towards the poop deck resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ship’s stores. 2020-03-29T09:04:57 012-20 2020-01-31T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship 4.6836700439453125 7.150670051574707 FOT, Onne Port Boarded 29.01.2020: 0300 UTC: Posn: 04:41.2N - 007:09.4E, Onne Port, Nigeria. Duty AB onboard a berthed offshore supply vessel noticed an unauthorised person on deck. Alarm raised and hearing the alerted crew, the person escaped with stolen ship's properties. Incident reported to Port Authority and a search was carried out. 2020-03-29T09:19:43 012-21 2021-02-08T13:29:00 Tanker -0.9833329916000366 7.533830165863037 Around 75nm WSW of Port Gentil Attempted Date: 2021-02-09T08:03:16 012-22 2022-02-02T18:06:00 Product Tanker 5.7855000495910645 118.02200317382812 MOT Terminal, Sandakan Port, Sabah Boarded 01.02.2022: 2140 UTC: Posn: 05:47.22N – 118:01.52E, MOT Terminal, Sandakan Port, Sabah, Malaysia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard a berthed tanker noticed an unidentified person near the forecastle store and immediately notified the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the person escaped. A search was made throughout the tanker. It was reported that the forecastle store was broken into and ship’s stores stolen. Local authorities informed. 2022-02-07T10:09:26 012-23 2023-02-16T06:59:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2569999694824219 104.2030029296875 Singapore Straits Boarded 14.02.2023: 2110 UTC: Posn: 01:15.7N - 104:12.3E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. The robbers were spotted by the duty crew. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was carried out and engine stores reported stolen. All crew members safe. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 012-24 2024-01-25T16:03:00 Offshore Supply Ship -8.737330436706543 13.285300254821777 Luanda Anchorage Boarded 25.01.2024: 0030 UTC: Posn: 08:44.4S - 013:17.2E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Unauthorised persons boarded an anchored offshore supply vessel, stole vessel’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed when the OOW sighted a small boat moving away from the vessel and duty watchman instructed to investigate. The incident was reported to the port authorities. 2024-02-03T14:35:34 013-14 2014-01-18T00:00:00 Crude Tanker -8.699999809265137 13.25 Luanda anchorage Hijacked 18.01.2014: Off Luanda Anchorage, Angola. A crude oil tanker was reported missing from Luanda anchorage on 18 Jan 2014 and suspected to be hijacked by pirates. All communications with the tanker had been lost. On 26 Jan 2014 the Master made contact with the owners reporting that the tanker had been released and that the pirates had stolen a large amount of cargo. One crew was reported injured during the hijacking. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 013-15 2015-02-04T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.433330059051514 -1.7324999570846558 Around 27nm South of Takoradi Hijacked 30.01.2015: 0500 LT: Posn: 04:26N - 001:43W, Around 27nm South of Takoradi, Ghana. Armed pirates boarded and hijacked a fishing vessel underway. The Togo Navy responded and engaged the pirates. Twenty crew jumped overboard in an attempt to escape, and were rescued by the patrol boat. The remaining seven crew were taken hostage as the pirates fled headed out to sea. The pirates later left the vessel and the crew sailed towards a safe port. One crew has been reported killed in the incident and three crew were missing. 2017-05-17T11:01:12 013-16 2016-02-07T00:00:00 General Cargo 22.816699981689453 70.06670379638672 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 07.01.2016: 1935 LT: Posn: 22:49N – 070:04E, Kandla Anchorage, India. Robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship unnoticed. Duty deck crew on routine rounds heard voices and immediately informed the OOW who in turn raised the alarm, sounded the fog horn and mustered the crew. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped empty handed. Port authorities and coast guard informed. 2017-05-17T10:45:22 013-17 2017-02-06T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship 21.864700317382812 91.80999755859375 1nm West of Kutubdia Island Boarded 04.02.2017: 1400 to 0000 UTC: Posn: 21:51.53N - 091:48.36E, 1nm West of Kutubdia Island, Bangladesh. An unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored offshore supply vessel. They broke into the paint locker and escaped with a large amount of paint. The theft was noticed by crew when they commenced work in the morning. Authorities informed. 2017-05-17T10:08:07 013-18 2018-01-29T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.16670036315918 91.69999694824219 Chittagong B Anchorage 26-01-2018 26.01.2018: 2200 UTC: Posn: 22:10N – 091:42E, Chittagong B Anchorage, Bangladesh. During routine rounds duty AB found three lub oil drums on deck and suspecting something amiss, informed the OOW who alerted the Master and Chief Engr. An investigation carried out. The shore watchmen admitted to have drained the lub oil from the anchor windlass feed tank into the drums. Local agents informed. 2018-02-01T23:16:09 013-19 2019-01-28T00:00:00 Ore Carrier 38.86669921875 119.18299865722656 Jingtang Anchorage Boarded 29.01.2019: 1655 UTC: Posn: 38:52.8N – 119:11.8E, Jingtang Anchorage, China. Duty crew onboard an anchored ore carrier noticed an unlit barge alongside and raised the alarm. Two robbers wearing masks were seen lowering hoses and escaping from the quarter deck. On searching the ship, oil stains were noticed near the MDO tank sounding pipe. All tanks were sounded. Nothing reported stolen. VTS informed. 2020-03-29T09:04:57 013-20 2020-02-03T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.0838299989700317 104.14099884033203 Kabil Anchorage Boarded 20.01.2020: 2145 UTC: Posn: Kabil Anchorage, Pulau Batam, Indonesia. While anchored, a product tanker was boarded by two robbers. While they were stealing ship’s properties the crew noticed the robbers and managed to apprehend one of the robbers. The other robber escaped in a waiting boat along with two other accomplices. The crew handed over the robber to the Indonesian Marine Police who boarded the vessel for investigations. 2020-03-29T09:19:43 013-21 2021-02-12T12:50:00 Fishing Vessel 0.8571670055389404 7.336669921875 Around 83NM WSW of Port Gentil Hijacked Date: 2021-02-13T14:19:35 013-22 2022-02-02T18:17:00 Bulk Carrier 3.904670000076294 98.78500366210938 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 01.02.2022: 2035 UTC: Posn: 03:54.46N – 098:47.17E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier using a hook attached to a rope. They chased the duty AB on routine rounds, who managed to escape and inform the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. A search was made throughout the ship. Ship’s properties reported stolen. Local authorities informed. 2022-02-07T10:09:26 013-23 2023-02-23T14:32:00 Tanker -12.020700454711914 -77.21869659423828 Callao Anchorage Boarded 21.02.2023: 0548 UTC: Posn: 12:01.4S – 077:13.2W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker, stole ship’s stores and escaped. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, and crew mustered. Incident was reported to the Port Authorities and a patrol boat was dispatched to search the waters around the ship. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 013-24 2024-01-27T06:04:00 Product Tanker 17.025999069213867 82.3563003540039 Kakinada Anchorage Boarded 26.01.2024: 2000 UTC: Posn: 17:01.94N – 082:21.64E, Kakinada Anchorage, India. OOW onboard an anchored tanker noticed a small boat alongside, and the persons were lowering ship’s stores into their boat. The OOW immediately raised the alarm, sounded ship’s whistle and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the persons escaped with the stolen stores. Pilot station was informed but was advised to raise a police complain through the agent. 2024-02-03T14:35:34 014-14 2014-02-01T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.7100000381469727 101.41699981689453 Dumai Inner Anchorage Boarded 01.02.2014: 0245 LT: Posn: 01:42.6N – 101:25.6E, Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker. They entered into the engine room, took hostage the duty oiler and 2/E, tied them up and stole engine room spares. As the robbers were leaving the engine room the 3/E noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and released the 2/E and oiler. Incident reported to the local authorities. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 014-15 2015-02-04T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 5.466670036315918 5.083330154418945 Around 10nm SW of Escravos Offshore Attempted 01.02.2015: 1830 UTC: Posn: 05:28N – 005:05E, Around 10nm SW of Escravos Offshore, Nigeria. Two crew on the forecastle of an anchored tanker noticed a boat approaching at high speed. As the boat closed the crew noticed something being thrown towards the vessel. The boat moved away and waited. After a while the two crew noticed the boat slowly approach the vessel again. The crew noticed the persons in the boat light an object and throw it towards the vessel, which hit the ship's rail and fell into the water. A loud explosion was heard. The boat moved away. Nigerian Navy and Port Authority informed. A gun boat was deployed and the vessel moved to a secure anchorage. 2017-05-17T11:01:12 014-16 2016-02-07T00:00:00 LNG Tanker 4.151939868927002 6.966670036315918 Around 16nm SW of Bonny Island Attempted 05.02.2016: 0720 LT: Posn: 04:09.7N - 006:58.3E, Around 16nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Around seven persons wearing dark boiler suits with red caps in a speed boat chased and attempted to board a LNG tanker underway. Alarm raised, fire hoses activated, Master increased speed to maximum and took evasive manoeuvres. When the speed boat close in to a distance of 10 meters, machine guns and a ladder were sighted. Due to the hardening measures taken by the Master, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. 2017-05-17T10:45:23 014-17 2017-02-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -12.02810001373291 -77.19999694824219 Callao Anchorage Boarded 07.02.2017: 0630 UTC: Posn: 12:01.2S – 077:12.0W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Four robbers in a small boat came alongside and boarded an anchored bulk carrier using a rope. They took hostage the duty crew and tied him up. The robbers then stole ship’s stores and escaped. Duty officer raised the alarm, crew mustered and a search was carried out. Incident reported to port authorities and the local agents. 2017-05-17T10:08:07 014-18 2018-01-29T00:00:00 Product Tanker 18.566699981689453 -72.4000015258789 Port Au Prince Inner Anchorage 27-01-2018 27.01.2018: 1255 UTC: Posn: 18:34N – 072:24W, Port Au Prince Inner Anchorage, Haiti. Unnoticed robber boarded an anchored product tanker, stole two mooring ropes and a messenger rope and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. Local Authorities notified. 2018-02-01T23:16:09 014-19 2019-02-05T00:00:00 Product Tanker 23.035499572753906 70.22029876708984 Oil Jetty No.4, Kandla Port Boarded 03.02.2019: 1630 UTC: Posn: 23:02.02N – 070:13.39E, Oil Jetty No.4, Kandla Port, India. The chief officer on routine rounds onboard a berthed tanker noticed a boat under the forecastle and notified the other deck crew. Seeing the alerted crew, the boat moved away. On inspection it was noticed that a store room had been broken into, but nothing reported stolen. Port Authorities notified. 2020-03-29T09:04:59 014-20 2020-02-05T00:00:00 Tug 1.0714999437332153 103.90599822998047 Around 0.4nm SW of PT Dharma Sentosa Marindo Yard, Pulau Batam Boarded 02.02.2020: 2120 UTC: Posn: 01:03.89N – 103:53.98E, Around 0.4nm SW of PT Dharma Sentosa Marindo Yard, Pulau Batam, Indonesia. Alert crew onboard a tug moored to a buoy noticed three robbers on deck and raised the alarm. The crew confronted the robbers who were able to escape with the assistance of two of their accomplices waiting in their boat. Incident reported to the police who boarded the tug for investigations. A search was carried out. It was noticed the padlock to the storeroom was damaged and ship’s equipment stolen. All crew safe. 2020-03-29T09:19:43 014-21 2021-02-12T13:03:00 Product Tanker 1.5833300352096558 5.11667013168335 Around 112NM NW of Sao Tome Island Boarded Date: 2021-02-13T14:19:35 014-22 2022-02-04T14:21:00 Container 4.716670036315918 -1.6833300590515137 Takoradi anchorage Attempted 02.02.2022: 0116 UTC: Posn: 04:43.98N - 001:41.69W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty crew onboard an anchored container vessel heard a sound near the anchor hawse pipe. Upon checking, a person was seen in the hawse pipe attempting to board the vessel. The crew shouted at the person and notified the OOW who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew and hearing the alarm the person aborted the boarding and escaped. Incident reported to the Takoradi Port Control. 2022-02-20T21:01:58 014-23 2023-02-28T06:24:00 Bulk Carrier 0.08333329856395721 -50.96670150756836 Macapa Anchorage Boarded 28.02.2023: 0245 UTC: Posn: 00:05N – 050:58W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers near the forecastle and informed the duty officer. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, crew mustered, and port control notified. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s stores. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 014-24 2024-01-27T17:43:00 Bulk Carrier 10.901000022888184 64.2843017578125 Around 764nm East of Xaafuun, Somalia Fired Upon 27.01.2024: 0805 UTC: Posn: 10:54.1N – 064.17.1E, Around 764nm East of Xaafuun, Somalia. Four to five armed persons fired upon a bulk carrier underway. The onboard armed security team returned fire, resulting in the skiff retreating and moving away. The vessel and crew reported safe. 2024-02-03T14:35:34 015-14 2014-02-04T00:00:00 General Cargo -4.756999969482422 11.84000015258789 Pointe Noire Roads Boarded 04.02.2014: 0055 UTC: Posn: Pointe Noire Roads, The Congo. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored general cargo ship. D/O on routine rounds noticed the robbers at the forecastle store and raised the alarm. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a small wooden boat with ship’s stores. Master tried to call port control but received no response. Local agent was informed. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 015-15 2015-02-05T00:00:00 Container 10.199999809265137 107.05000305175781 Around 7nm South of Vung Tau Boarded 04.02.2015: 0730 LT: Posn: 10:12N - 107:03E, Around 7nm South of Vung Tau, Vietnam. Five robbers boarded an anchored container ship. Alert crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. 2017-05-17T11:01:12 015-16 2016-02-10T00:00:00 Container 6.800000190734863 -58.16669845581055 Georgetown Anchorage Boarded 05.02.2016: 0350 LT: Georgetown Anchorage, Guyana. While at anchor robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship and broke into the paint locker. Alert duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Master notified the coast guard who dispatched a boat. Seeing the alerted crew and the approaching coast guard boat the robbers escaped with stolen ship's stores. 2017-05-17T10:45:23 015-17 2017-02-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 38.86669921875 119.16699981689453 Jingtang Anchorage Boarded 14.02.2017: 1710 UTC: Posn: 38:52.6N – 119:10.0E, Jingtang Anchorage, China. Four robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier and tried to open the port side Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) manhole. Duty officer raised the alarm and SSAS Alert was activated. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Incident reported to the port authorities and the local agents. 2017-05-17T10:08:08 015-18 2018-01-30T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -12.023300170898438 -77.20099639892578 Callao Anchorage 27-01-2018 27.01.2018: 0550 UTC: Posn: 12:01.67S- 077:12.10W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Three robbers armed with knives in a boat boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They tied up one crew in the forward store. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores and crew’s personal belongings. A search was carried out. Incident report to Port Authorities and the local agents. 2018-02-01T23:16:09 015-19 2019-02-06T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.917330026626587 98.7833023071289 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 05.02.2019: 2205 UTC: Posn: 03:55.4N – 098:47.0E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored tanker noticed a robber escaping via the hawse pipe and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and on searching the vessel, ship's properties reported missing. 2020-03-29T09:05:05 015-20 2020-02-05T00:00:00 Tanker 6.2511701583862305 3.3168299198150635 Lagos Anchorage Boarded 01.02.2020: 0130 UTC: Posn: 06:15.7N – 003:19.1E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. Two robbers in a boat boarded an anchored tanker. They tried to seize the duty AB on routine rounds, who managed to escape. Alarm raised. Hearing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Nigerian Navy. A patrol boat was dispatched to the location. 2020-03-29T09:19:44 015-21 2021-02-14T05:17:00 Container 10.256999969482422 -76.37570190429688 Around 45nm West of Cartagena Sea Buoy Pilot Boarding Ground Boarded Date: 2021-03-11T13:53:21 015-22 2022-02-04T17:10:00 Bulk Carrier -12.021699905395508 -77.21869659423828 Callao Anchorage Boarded 04.02.2022: 0700 UTC: Posn: 12:01.5S - 077:13.2W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They took hostage the duty crew and tied him up. Duty officer noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped in a waiting boat. Ship's stores reported stolen. 2022-02-09T16:56:25 015-23 2023-02-28T11:52:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2589999437332153 104.19200134277344 Singapore Straits Boarded 17.02.2023: 2010 UTC: Posn: 01:15.9N - 104:11.9E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway spotted six unauthorized persons at the engine room entrance door. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the unauthorized persons escaped. Incident reported to VTIS and later a patrol boat arrived at the location. A search was carried out and nothing reported stolen. All crew members safe. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 015-24 2024-01-31T06:31:00 Product Tanker 1.71766996383667 101.40499877929688 Dumai Anchorage Attempted 27.01.2024: 2150 UTC: Posn: 01:43.1N – 101:24.5E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Watchkeeper onboard an anchored tanker spotted an unauthorised person attempting to board and raised the alarm resulting in the person aborting and moving away. 2024-02-03T14:35:34 016-14 2014-01-18T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.100000023841858 104.16699981689453 Kabil port anchorage, Batam Island Boarded 18.01.2014: 0200 LT: Posn: 01:06N – 104:16E, Batam, Indonesia. The duty oiler on board an anchored bulk carrier noticed armed robbers in the engine room. He immediately left the engine room and informed the 2/O on the bridge who alerted the crew, sent SSAS alert, contacted the local authorities and raised the engine room alarm. All crew remained locked in their cabins until the robbers had left the vessel with stolen ship's spares. No injuries to crew. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 016-15 2015-02-05T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.425169944763184 3.4057600498199463 Berth 5 & 6, ENL Jetty, Lagos Harbours Attempted 05.02.2015: 0320 LT: Posn: Berth 5&6, ENL Jetty, Lagos Harbours, Nigeria. Duty AB onboard a berthed chemical tanker spotted a robber attempting to board the vessel. He alerted the onboard security team who chased the robbers away. After a while the robbers attempted to return and the security team fired one warning shot resulting in the robbers aborting the approach. 2017-05-17T11:01:12 016-16 2016-02-10T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -5.86667013168335 13.033300399780273 Boma Anchorage Boarded 09.02.2016: 0210 LT: Posn: 05:52S – 013:02E, Boma Anchorage, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Four robbers armed with knives in a motor boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier. The duty crew on watch noticed the robbers and informed the OOW who in turn raised the alarm and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Attempts to contact port control received no response. 2017-05-17T10:45:23 016-17 2017-02-22T00:00:00 Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 5.199999809265137 4.800000190734863 Around 33nm WSW of Forcados Boarded 19.02.2017: 0709 UTC: Posn: 05:12.66N - 004:48.57E, around 33nm WSW of Forcados, Nigeria. Armed pirates in a speedboat approached and boarded an asphalt tanker underway. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and all crew retreated to the citadel. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre received the information from the Nigerian Navy and contacted the Owners for further details and liaised with all parties. Two naval vessels were dispatched to assist the vessel. The pirates damaged ships equipment, stole ship’s properties and crew personal belongings and escaped before the naval teams boarded the vessel to rescue the crew. All crew were reported safe. 2017-05-17T10:08:08 016-18 2018-01-30T00:00:00 Container 9.505999565124512 -13.720499992370605 Conakry Port Terminal 23-01-2018 23.01.2018: 0530 UTC: Posn: 09:30N – 013:43W, Conakry Port Terminal, Guinea. Crew on routine rounds onboard a berthed container ship noticed two persons attempting to climb onboard by using ship’s line. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the intruders aborted and moved away. 2018-02-01T23:16:09 016-19 2019-02-07T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.284669876098633 3.3171699047088623 Lagos Security Anchorage Area Boarded 03.01.2019: 2325 UTC: Posn: 06:17.8N - 003:19.3E, Lagos Security Anchorage Area, Nigeria. Two unauthorised persons boarded a tanker during STS operations. The security guard noticed the robber and raised the alarm resulting in the persons escaping. Nothing was stolen. 2020-03-29T09:05:05 016-20 2020-02-05T00:00:00 Container 5.138329982757568 2.291670083999634 Around 73nm South of Cotonou Boarded 19.01.2020: 2010 UTC: Posn: 05:08.3N – 002:17.9E, Around 73nm South of Cotonou, Benin. Two pirates armed with AK47 rifles in a boat approached and boarded a drifting container ship. Alarm raised, deck lights switched off, accommodation locked down and engines started and headed towards Tema. Ghana navy was notified and requested to board to search the vessel on arrival. All crew safe. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:19:44 016-21 2021-02-15T10:33:00 Container 10.300000190734863 -75.55000305175781 Cartagena Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-02-16T14:57:51 016-22 2022-02-04T17:38:00 Bulk Carrier -29.88330078125 31.033300399780273 Durban Port Berth N, South Africa Boarded 02.02.2022: 1915 UTC: Posn: Durban Port Berth N, South Africa Unnoticed, robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier, stole cash and crew personal belongings and escaped. Incident reported to the local agent. 2022-02-09T16:56:25 016-23 2023-03-02T15:44:00 Product Tanker 4.890329837799072 -1.6853300333023071 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 02.03.2023: 0236 UTC: Posn: 04:53.7N - 001:41.2W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed an unauthorised person near the forecastle and immediately raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the individual escaped with stolen ship's stores. The incident was reported to Takoradi port control and a patrol boat was sent to investigate. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 016-24 2024-01-31T13:24:00 Product Tanker 17.053199768066406 82.4041976928711 Kakinada Anchorage Boarded 24.01.2024: 1740 UTC: Posn: 17:03.32N – 082:24.42E, Kakinada Anchorage, India. OOW onboard an anchored tanker noticed a fishing boat roaming around. The OOW instructed the duty crew to chase away the boat. Once the duty crew went forward, he noticed one robber jumping into the water and escaping with five accomplices in their boat. It was reported that ship’s stores were stolen. Port control informed. 2024-02-03T14:35:34 017-14 2014-02-05T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.200000762939453 91.75140380859375 Chittagong anchorage Boarded 05.02.2014: 2225 LT: Posn : 22:15N – 091:45E: Chittagong anchorage Bangladesh. During routine rounds duty AB on board an anchored bulk carrier noticed four robbers near the stern lowering ship’s stores into two wooden boats with three robbers in each boat. Seeing the AB the robbers threatened him with knives. The AB escaped and informed the duty officer on the bridge who raised the alarm, alerted the crew and informed the coast guard. The coast guard arrived and boarded the vessel and interviewed the crew and promised to apprehend the robbers. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 017-15 2015-02-06T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.4109100103378296 125.28700256347656 Vicinity of Lembeh Island, North Sulawesi Hijacked 28.01.2015: 2230 LT: Vicinity of Lembeh island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia. Eight pirates on a fast boat boarded and hijacked a tanker underway. All crew were set adrift in a life raft and later saved by local fisherman. On 24.02.2015 the tanker was located grounded off Davao city, Philippines. The authorities are investigating. 2017-05-17T11:01:12 017-16 2016-02-16T00:00:00 Product Tanker 13.716699600219727 121.03299713134766 Batangas Anchorage Boarded 14.02.2016: 0300 LT: Posn: 13:43N – 121:02E, Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. Robbers boarded an anchored product tanker and escaped with ship’s properties. The C/O who was preparing the tanker for berthing noticed grappling hook marks on the deck. Security checks made throughout the tanker. Ship’s properties were reported stolen. Local authorities were informed through agents. 2017-05-17T10:45:23 017-17 2017-02-22T00:00:00 General Cargo 6.157219886779785 119.65499877929688 Around 17nm North of Pearl Bank Boarded 19.02.2017: 1024 UTC: Posn: 06:09.26N - 119:39.18E, Around 17nm North of Pearl Bank, Philippines. Five persons armed with rifles in a speedboat approached, fired upon and boarded the ship underway. One crew member tried to stop the persons from entering the bridge was shot dead. They damaged the navigation equipment, took hostage all crew members and stole ship’s properties. The persons intended to kidnap six crew members by taking them into their boat. However, while moving the six crews into their boat, one crew fell into the sea and was reported dead. The body of the crew was not found. The persons escaped with the stolen ship’s properties along with the five kidnapped crew members. The remaining crew members managed to sail the ship until the Philippines Coast Guard intercepted and boarded the ship for investigation. 2017-05-17T10:08:08 017-18 2018-01-31T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 21.799999237060547 91.80000305175781 Kutubdia Anchorage 30-01-2018 30.01.2018: 2200 UTC: Posn: 21:48N – 091:48E, Kutubdia Anchorage, Bangladesh. Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They threatened the Duty AB, who managed to escape and raise the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. The incident was reported to Bangladesh Coast Guard who boarded the ship for investigation. Later, the Coast Guard managed to recover the stolen stores and delivered to the ship. 2018-02-01T23:16:09 017-19 2019-02-10T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.3420000076293945 -10.792799949645996 Port of Monrovia Boarded 09.02.2019: 0340 UTC: Posn: 06:21.1N – 010:47.8W, Port of Monrovia, Liberia. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard a berthed product tanker noticed a robber armed with a knife. Alarm sounded, resulting in the robber escaping. On searching the vessel, ship's stores were reported stolen. Incident reported to local agent and port control. 2020-03-29T09:05:06 017-20 2020-02-09T00:00:00 Tanker 1.2678300142288208 104.1709976196289 Singapore Straits Boarded 08.02.2020: 1830 UTC: Posn : 01:15.67N – 104:10.28E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a product tanker underway noticed an unauthorised person in the engine room. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and incident reported to Singapore VTIS. On searching the vessel it was noticed that ship’s properties were stolen. 2020-03-29T09:19:44 017-21 2021-02-17T08:59:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2691700458526611 104.28500366210938 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-02-17T15:14:01 017-22 2022-02-07T09:58:00 Bulk Carrier 22.025299072265625 88.08419799804688 Haldia Port Boarded 24.01.2022: 2316 UTC: Posn: 22:01.87N – 088:05.09E, Haldia Port, India. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier and escaped with ship’s engine spares. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. The incident was reported to the local authorities through the local agent. 2022-02-09T16:56:25 017-23 2023-03-10T13:20:00 Bulk Carrier -12.02079963684082 -77.2239990234375 Callao Anchorage Boarded 09.03.2023: 0645 UTC: Posn: 12:01.25S – 077:13.44W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Around fifteen robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They assaulted and tied the duty crew and stole his cell phone. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties. Incident was reported to the Port Authorities and a patrol boat was dispatched to search the waters around the ship. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 017-24 2024-02-01T06:40:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0343300104141235 103.6510009765625 Singapore Straits Boarded 30.01.2024: 1800 UTC: Posn: 01:02.6N – 103:39.5E, Singapore Straits. Six robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered the engine room, tied up CE, Oiler and blindfolded the 3/E. Alarm raised by the alert crew. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s engine spare parts and personal belongings. Incident reported to local authority. 2024-02-03T14:35:34 018-14 2014-02-05T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.4166699647903442 104.56700134277344 Around 11nm North of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 05.02.2014: 0300 LT: Posn: 01:25N – 104:34E, Around 11nm North of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker unnoticed. The duty watch on board during routine rounds noticed some foot prints in the engine room and immediately informed the OOW on the bridge who raised alarm and alerted the crew. On hearing the alarm the robbers escaped in their boat with the stolen stores. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 018-15 2015-02-10T00:00:00 Container 20.855199813842773 106.73999786376953 Nam Hai Container Terminal, Haiphong Boarded 10.02.2015: 0350 LT: Posn: Nam Hai Container Terminal, Haiphong, Vietnam. During routine rounds, deck watchman onboard a berthed container ship noticed two robbers near the forward store. He alerted the chief officer and the local police onboard the ship. Seeing the watchman the robbers escaped. Upon investigation ship’s stores were found missing. The police personnel onboard the ship refused to take any action. Agent and port authorities notified. 2017-05-17T11:01:12 018-16 2016-02-20T00:00:00 Tug 21.234399795532227 72.2667007446289 Around 11nm SSE of Alang Boarded 19.02.2016: 1445 LT: Posn: 21:14.4N – 072:16.6E, Around 11nm SSE of Alang, India. Robbers in four fishing vessels approached and boarded a rig towed by a tug underway. The tug’s crew noticed the robbers stealing the rig’s properties. After around one hour five minutes, another two fishing vessels came alongside the rig. The tug raised the alarm, sounded five short blast, crew mustered and VTS and local police were informed. 2017-05-17T10:45:23 018-17 2017-02-23T00:00:00 Offshore Tug 1.1691700220108032 103.98300170898438 Batu Ampar Anchorage, Batam Boarded 23.02.2017: 0355 LT: Posn: 01:10.9N - 103:59.2E, Batu Ampar Anchorage, Batam, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with a knife boarded an anchored offshore tug. Alert crew noticed the robbers on the CCTV cameras and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T10:08:08 018-18 2018-01-31T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 10.26669979095459 -64.69999694824219 Puerto La Cruz Anchorage 31-01-2018 31.01.2018: 0050 UTC: Posn: 10:16.5N – 064:42.3W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela. Seven robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker and took hostage the duty AB on routine rounds. They threatened him with a knife, tied him up to the windlass rail and stole his safety shoes and portable UHF radio. Another crew near the accommodation noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out and the duty AB was released. The paint store was found broken into and ship’s stores stolen. Attempts to contact the Port Control were futile. 2018-02-01T23:16:09 018-19 2019-02-12T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 38.86669921875 118.69999694824219 Caofeidian Anchorage Boarded 10.02.2019: 1840 UTC: Posn: 38:52.50N – 118:42.60E, Caofeidian Anchorage, China. Duty officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed from the bridge wing a hose connected from an opened DO tank manhole to a small unlit barge alongside the ship. Alarm raised, and duty AB instructed to investigate. Hearing the alarm, the duty officer noticed a robber lowering the hose and escaping in the barge. On sounding the tank, it was reported that DO had been stolen. Incident reported to VTS Caofeidian. 2020-03-29T09:05:06 018-20 2020-02-11T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.2699999809265137 104.26899719238281 Singapore Straits Boarded 07.01.2020: 2015 UTC: Posn: 01:16.20N – 104:16.15E, Singapore Straits. Duty motorman on routine engine room rounds, onboard a product tanker underway, noticed an unauthorized person armed with a knife in the steering gear room. As the motorman challenged the person, a second person was noticed escaping towards the poop deck. Alarm raised. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. On searching the tanker, nothing was reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:19:44 018-21 2021-02-22T15:06:00 LNG Tanker -0.7384999990463257 6.138500213623047 Around 50nm SW of Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe Fired Upon Date: 2021-02-23T16:43:00 018-22 2022-02-08T07:32:00 Tanker 1.2373299598693848 104.06700134277344 Singapore Straits Boarded 07.02.2022: 1726 UTC: Posn: 01:14.4N – 104:04.0E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers boarded a tanker underway. They entered the engine room and attempted to steal engine spares. 3/E noticed the robbers, reported to the bridge, and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. All crew safe. 2022-02-09T16:56:25 018-23 2023-03-13T05:36:00 Container 14.591300010681152 120.86699676513672 Manila Anchorage Boarded 12.03.2023: 2050 UTC: Posn: 14:35.8N – 120:52.0E, Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship noticed the forecastle store door open and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Ship’s properties reported stolen. VTMS port were informed. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 018-24 2024-02-02T10:00:00 Container 14.385199546813965 120.81700134277344 Manila Bay Anchorage Boarded 01.02.2024: 1640 UTC: Posn: 14:23.11N – 120:48.63E, Manila Bay Anchorage, Philippines. Five persons boarded an anchored container ship stole ship’s stores and escaped. Alarm raised, fire hoses activated, and a search was carried out. Incident reported to VTMS Manila. Upon anchoring, the Philippines Coast Guard approached the ship for inspection. 2024-02-03T14:35:34 019-14 2014-02-05T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 3.766669988632202 6.400000095367432 Around 30nm South East of Brass Terminal Attempted 05.02.2014: 2330 UTC: Posn : 03:46N – 006:24E: Around 30NM South East of Brass Terminal, Nigeria. Watchmen on a drifting tanker sighted a skiff with six persons armed with rifles approaching the vessel and looking for a way to board the vessel using a rope and hook. Alarm raised and SSAS alert activated. Seeing crew alertness the pirates aborted the attempt and moved away. Prior to the skiff approaching a vessel was noticed, via radar, stopping around 2nm from the tankers position. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 019-15 2015-02-12T00:00:00 Vehicle Carrier -5.904669761657715 106.89700317382812 Jakarta Anchorage Boarded 22.01.2015: 2220 LT: Posn: 05:50.6S – 106:55.8E, Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty oiler during routine rounds onboard an anchored ship noticed four robbers in the engine room. One of the robbers took him as hostage and threatened him with a knife. The remaining robbers stole engine spares and escaped. Alarm raised and all crew alerted. Port Authority informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:12 019-16 2016-02-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.766700744628906 70 SW of Tuna Buoy Anchorage, Kandla Boarded 14.02.2016: 0015 LT: Posn: 22:46N – 070:00E, SW of Tuna Buoy Anchorage, Kandla, India. Four robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier using a grappling hook attached with a rope. The duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers trying to break open a store’s padlock. He immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Kandla Tower informed. 2017-05-17T10:45:24 019-17 2017-02-24T00:00:00 Supply Vessel -4.75 11.816699981689453 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 09.02.2017: 2130 UTC: Posn: 04:45.2S - 011:49.2E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, Congo. Duty crew onboard an anchored supply vessel noticed a boat alongside near the bow and informed the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2017-05-17T10:08:08 019-18 2018-02-01T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 10.649999618530273 107.00900268554688 Godau Port 31-01-2018 31.01.2018: 1910 UTC: Posn: 10:39.0N – 107:00.9E, Godau Port, Vietnam. Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They took hostage the Bosun, threatened and injured him with a knife and then tied him up. The Bosun managed to free himself and informed the Master who then raised the alarm and crew mustered. A search was carried out and ship’s stores were reported missing. Incident reported to Port Authorities who boarded the ship for investigation. The Bosun was sent ashore for medical treatment. 2018-02-01T23:16:09 019-19 2019-02-15T00:00:00 Landing Craft 2.534329891204834 4.783830165863037 Around 136nm SW of Brass Boarded 03.02.2019: 0530 UTC: Posn: 02:32.6N – 004:47.3E, Around 136nm SW of Brass, Nigeria. Five armed pirates attacked and boarded a landing craft underway, kidnapped three crew members and escaped. Incident reported to the Nigerian Navy who dispatched a naval boat to assist the vessel. Remaining crew sailed the vessel under naval escort to a safe anchorage. On 01.03.2019, Owners confirmed the kidnapped crew were released safely. 2020-03-29T09:05:07 019-20 2020-02-15T00:00:00 Container 1.5499999523162842 5.316669940948486 Around 102nm NW of Sao Tome Island Boarded 14.02.2020: 0759 UTC: Posn: 01:33N – 005:19E, Around 102nm NW of Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe. Armed pirates in two boats approached and boarded a container ship underway. Master raised the alarm, sent distress message, stopped the ship and all crew members mustered in the citadel. Upon receiving the distress message, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) immediately alerted the Authorities in the Region, and commenced liaising with the authorities and vessel operators. A security vessel with a Nigerian Navy team was dispatched to assist. The Sao Tome Navy/Authorities requested a nearby Portuguese patrol boat to assist as well. The crew emerged from the citadel after the Nigerian navy personnel boarded and searched the ship. Some ships equipment were reported as damaged. Under the escort of the security vessel the ship proceeded to a safe port. 2020-03-29T09:19:44 019-21 2021-02-23T12:45:00 Vehicle Carrier -12.02280044555664 -77.22029876708984 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-02-23T16:43:00 019-22 2022-02-09T14:08:00 LPG Tanker -8.736330032348633 13.290300369262695 Luanda Anchorage Boarded 08.02.2022: 0315 UTC: Posn: 08:44.3S – 013:17.7E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker and escaped with ship’s properties and stores. The theft was noticed by duty crew on routine rounds. On conducting a search it was identified that the perpetrators had gained access via the hawse pipe. Incident reported to port control. 2022-02-10T17:12:40 019-23 2023-03-22T04:11:00 Bulk Carrier 1.067330002784729 103.58999633789062 Singapore Straits Boarded 10.03.2023: 2112 UTC: Posn: 01:04.06N - 103:35.72E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway spotted three perpetrators onboard the vessel and raised the alarm resulting in the perpetrators escaping without stealing anything. Incident reported to local authorities. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 019-24 2024-02-05T16:25:00 Container 22.158000946044922 91.77069854736328 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 03.02.2024: 0010 UTC: Posn: 22:09.8N - 091:46.4E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Two unauthorised persons boarded an anchored container ship. Alarm raised and the crew mustered. Seeing the crew's alertness, the persons escaped empty handed. 2024-02-06T13:45:03 020-14 2014-02-08T00:00:00 General Cargo 12.399999618530273 43.53329849243164 Type of Attack : Narrations: Twelve pirates in three skiff approached a general cargo ship under way. The skiffs approached at high speed from the port and starboard side and closed to around 500 meters from the ship. Possible ladder identified in a skiff. Alarm raised, authorities informed, crew mustered in the citadel and flares fired in the direction of the skiff. As the skiffs continued to approach the private armed security fired warning shots resulting in the skiffs stopping and aborting the approach. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 020-15 2015-02-14T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.6833300590515137 114.46700286865234 Around 11nm from Entrance of Banjarmasin, Taboneo Anchorage Boarded 12.02.2015: 2000 LT: Posn: 03:41S – 114:28E, Around 11nm from Entrance of Banjarmasin, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier using hooks attached with ropes. Duty crew spotted the robbers and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their boat. Upon investigation, it was found that two padlocks were broken but nothing stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:13 020-16 2016-02-22T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.5 5.583330154418945 Around 110nm SSW of Bayelsa Hijacked 29.01.2016: 2236 UTC: Posn: 02:30N – 005:35E, Around 110nm SSW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a product tanker underway enroute from Lome to Bata. The Owners lost communication with the tanker and reported to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre who in turn notified and liaise with the authorities in the region. It was reported that the pirates shot and seriously injured one crew member. Before escaping the pirates damaged the communication equipment and kidnapped five crew members. The remaining crew members managed to sail the tanker to Benin where a navy patrol boat assisted in the evacuation of the injured crew member. The tanker was then escorted to Cotonou anchorage for investigation. On 22.02.2016, the five kidnapped crew members were released safely and they have been repatriated back to their home country in good state of health. 2017-05-17T10:45:24 020-17 2017-02-25T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 3.3666698932647705 7.21806001663208 Around 60nm South of Bonny Island Boarded 07.02.2017: 1904 UTC: Posn: 03:22.0N - 007:13.5E, Around 60nm South of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Armed pirates boarded a LPG tanker underway. Alarm raised and most crew members managed to retreat into the citadel. The Owners notified the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, who in turn informed and liaised with the Nigerian Navy and all other relevant parties. A naval vessel was dispatched to assist the tanker. The naval boarding team reported the tanker to be free of pirates before the crew emerged from the citadel. Three crew members were reported missing and believed to be kidnapped. The naval vessel escorted the tanker to Bonny anchorage for investigation. On 28.02.2017, the three crew members were released safely. 2017-05-17T10:08:08 020-18 2018-02-01T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 6.350669860839844 3.409169912338257 Lagos Anchorage 31-01-2018 31.01.2018: 2206 UTC: Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored tanker noticed two small boats tied up to the anchor chain and one robber on the forecastle deck. Duty Officer on bridge notified. Alarm raised and fog horn sounded. Seeing the alerted crew, the robber escaped. Nigerian Navy patrol boat notified. The patrol boat arrived and searched the waters around the tanker. Crew searched the tanker. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-02-02T23:16:52 020-19 2019-02-24T00:00:00 Container 2.9841699600219727 5.934329986572266 Around 80nm South of Brass Fired Upon 21.02.2019: 0016 UTC: Posn: 02:59.5N – 005:56.6E, Around 80nm South of Brass, Nigeria. Around four to six armed pirates in a speed boat chased and fired upon a container vessel underway. Alarm raised and non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. Due to evasive manoeuvres, the boarding was evaded. Nigerian Navy notified. Vessel and crew reported safe. 2020-03-29T09:05:07 020-20 2020-02-17T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2549999952316284 104.15699768066406 Singapore Straits Boarded 08.02.2020: 1820 UTC: Posn: 01:15.6N - 104:09.7E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed six armed robbers in the engine room and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and incident reported to Singapore VTIS. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties. Singapore Police Coast Guard boarded the vessel for inspection. 2020-03-29T09:19:45 020-21 2021-02-23T18:55:00 Container 11.0201997756958 -74.78569793701172 Magdalena River Passage, Colombia Boarded Date: 2021-02-24T16:58:40 020-22 2022-02-09T15:26:00 Product Tanker -1.2728300094604492 116.78700256347656 Balikpapan Inner Anchorage Boarded 07.02.2022: 1714 UTC: Posn: Balikpapan Inner Anchorage, Indonesia. During anchor watch on bridge of a product tanker, duty lookout saw a rope being thrown over the forecastle. Two robbers were noticed climbing onboard and forcing their way into the bosun store. General alarm activated and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their boat with two accomplices. A search was carried out throughout the tanker. Ship’s stores were reported stolen. 2022-02-10T17:12:40 020-23 2023-03-22T04:16:00 Product Tanker 3.9216699600219727 98.74230194091797 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 19.03.2023: 1915 UTC: Posn: 03:55.5N – 098:44.9E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers boarded an anchored product tanker via the anchor chain and broke into the paint store. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping without stealing anything. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 020-24 2024-02-16T08:03:00 Fishing Vessel 5.550000190734863 65.83329772949219 Arabian Sea Attempted 24.01.2024: 0550 UTC: Posn: 05:33N – 065:50E, Arabian Sea. A fishing vessel underway was approached by six armed pirates in a skiff. A suspected mother vessel was seen in the vicinity. Alarm raised and all crew members mustered in the citadel. The master contacted the Korean navy and the onboard armed security team fired warning shots, resulting in the pirates aborting the approach and moving away. All crew members safe. 2024-02-18T13:46:53 021-14 2014-02-10T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 17.61669921875 83.4000015258789 Visakhapatnam Anchorage Boarded 10.02.2014: 0400-0500 LT: Posn: 17:37N – 083:24E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage, India. Robbers boarded an anchored LPG Tanker unnoticed and escaped with ship’s properties. Port Control informed. 0001-01-01T00:00:00 021-15 2015-02-14T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.683300018310547 107.19999694824219 Around 4nm SSE of L' Orange Island, Hongai Outer Anchorage Boarded 12.02.2015: 0254 LT: Posn: 20:41N – 107:12E, Around 4nm SSE of L'Orange Island, Hongai Outer Anchorage, Vietnam. Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. OOW noticed some movements on the forecastle and instructed the duty AB to check. As the AB proceeded forward the OOW directed the Aldis lamp towards the robbers who escaped in their boat. Upon investigation, it was found that ship’s stores and property were stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:13 021-16 2016-03-03T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.03059959411621 88.09940338134766 Haldia Oil Jetty No. 1 Boarded 15.02.2016: 0630 LT: Posn: 22:02N - 088:06E, Haldia Oil Jetty No. 1, India. An unknown number of robbers boarded a berthed tanker, stole ship’s stores and escaped. The robbery was noticed when the crew approached the aft stations to adjust the mooring ropes. Incident reported to authorities. 2017-05-17T10:45:24 021-17 2017-02-27T00:00:00 General Cargo 4.001389980316162 5.484169960021973 Around 31nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Boarded 05.02.2017: 1025 UTC: Posn: 04:00.5N – 005:29.3E, Around 31nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. Armed pirates attacked and boarded a general cargo ship underway, kidnapped eight crew members and escaped. One crew came out from hiding and raised the SSAS. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre received information from the Netherlands Coast Guard and contacted the ship, Owners and liaised with the Nigerian Navy for assistance. Later, two more crew members came out of hiding and steered the ship further away from the coast, before heading towards a safe port. 2017-05-17T10:08:08 021-18 2018-02-06T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.255670070648193 2.5038299560546875 Cotonou Anchorage 01-02-2018 01.02.2018: 0748 UTC: Posn: 06:16N – 002:31E, Cotonou Anchorage, Benin. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) received a missing vessel report from the Owners of an anchored tanker awaiting berthing instruction. The Owners reported that they had lost contact with the tanker laden with gasoline. The last communication received was on 01 Feb 2018 at 0748 UTC. The IMB PRC immediately notified all the Regional Authorities and the International warships in the Gulf of Guinea, and a search was carried out. The IMB PRC broadcast a message to all ships in the region to look out for the missing tanker. On 06 Feb 2018, the Owners confirmed that the tanker was released. The crew and cargo safe. 2018-02-07T11:28:57 021-19 2019-02-27T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 4.934000015258789 -1.5671700239181519 Aboadze Anchorage Boarded 27.02.2019: 0500 UTC: Posn: 04:56.4N – 001:34.3W, Aboadze Anchorage, Ghana. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored tanker. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. Incident reported to local Authorities. 2020-03-29T09:05:07 021-20 2020-02-18T00:00:00 Support -8.716670036315918 13.283300399780273 Luanda Anchorage Boarded 15.02.2020: 0300-0500 UTC: Posn: 08:43.4S - 013:17.5E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Duty crew onboard an anchored support vessel noticed the paint store broken into and ship's stores stolen. 2020-03-29T09:19:45 021-21 2021-02-26T03:54:00 Tug 1.1063300371170044 103.7509994506836 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-02-26T17:45:31 021-22 2022-02-14T09:22:00 Bulk Carrier 1.283329963684082 104.30400085449219 Singapore Straits Boarded 11.02.2022: 1930 UTC: Posn: 01:17.0N – 104:18.4E, Singapore Straits. Robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Duty crew on rounds noticed wet footsteps on the deck, and immediately raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping. Crew mustered and a search was conducted. It was reported that engine spares were stolen. Authorities informed. 2022-02-20T21:01:58 021-23 2023-03-27T06:59:00 Bulk Carrier -12.024999618530273 -77.20079803466797 Callao Anchorage Boarded 26.03.2023: 2359 UTC: Posn: 12:01.83S – 077:12.08W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Unauthorised persons boarded an anchored bulk carrier and attempted to steal ship’s property. Deck watch noticed the persons and informed bridge who raised the alarm and sounded the ship’s horn. Port control informed via vhf ch.16 and all crew mustered on the bridge. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the persons escaped without stealing anything. Coast guard boarded the ship for inspection. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 021-24 2024-02-17T05:15:00 Container 21.918699264526367 91.73919677734375 Chattogram Anchorage Boarded 16.02.2024: 1530 UTC: Posn: Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh. Duty watchkeepers onboard an anchored container ship noticed four robbers armed with knives and other weapons boarding the ship and raised the alarm. Master notified port control, coast guard and agent. After the robbers left, a search as carried out. It was reported that ship’s stores were stolen from the aft stores. 2024-02-18T13:46:53 022-14 2014-02-10T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.3508299589157104 104.68299865722656 Around 10nm NE of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 10.02.2014: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:21.3N – 104:41.5E, Around 10nm NE of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with guns and long knives in a small boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty oiler noticed the robbers in the engine room and informed the D/O on the bridge. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded, SSAS activated and all crew mustered on the bridge. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers were seen exiting the engine room and escaping in their boat. Crew searched the vessel and found nothing stolen. 2014-02-11T19:42:29 022-15 2015-02-14T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.788330078125 98.69329833984375 Berth 107, Belawan Port Boarded 14.02.2015: 0254 LT: Posn: 03:47.3N - 098:41.9E, Berth 107, Belawan Port, Indonesia. Ten robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed bulk carrier. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Local authorities boarded the vessel. Seeing the alerted authorities the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s cargoes. 2017-05-17T11:01:13 022-16 2016-03-03T00:00:00 Product Tanker -4.076940059661865 39.66360092163086 Mbaraki Wharf North, Mombasa Boarded 03.03.2016: 0445 LT: Posn: 04:04.6S - 039:39.8E, Mbaraki Wharf North, Mombasa. Kenya. A robber armed with a knife boarded a berthed product tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robber, who threatened him and escaped with ship’s stores. The duty crew informed the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Mombasa port control informed. 2017-05-17T10:45:24 022-17 2017-03-02T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 10.269200325012207 -64.70220184326172 Puerto La Cruz Anchorage Boarded 01.03.2017: 0250 LT: Posn: 10:16.9N - 064:42.8W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela. Three robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker. Alert crew noticed the robbers. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T10:08:09 022-18 2018-02-07T00:00:00 Tanker 1.5499999523162842 104.78299713134766 Around 22nm NNE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan 03-01-2018 03.01.2018: 2158 UTC: Posn: 01:33.1N – 104:47.0E: Around 22nm NNE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. While at anchor, duty watchkeeper spotted five robbers boarding the vessel from the stern. Alarm raised and crew proceeded to the citadel. Later, a search was carried out and no robbers were found onboard. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-02-07T11:28:57 022-19 2019-02-28T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.1333301067352295 6.050000190734863 Around 70nm South of Brass Fired Upon 27.02.2019: 2000 UTC: Posn: 03:08N – 006:03E, Around 70nm South of Brass, Nigeria. Duty officer onboard a product tanker underway noticed on radar, two targets at a distance of 4nm. At 2nm the targets were seen to cross the stern, increase speed and approach at high speed. As the skiffs closed in to the tanker they opened fire. The onboard Nigerian naval personnel returned fire. The skiffs retreated and followed the tanker for a short duration before moving away. 2020-03-29T09:05:09 022-20 2020-02-19T00:00:00 Tanker 6.29217004776001 3.2360000610351562 Lagos Secure Anchorage Area Attempted 18.02.2020: 0020 UTC: Posn: 06:17.53N – 003:14.16E, Lagos Secure Anchorage Area, Nigeria. Three persons in a small boat approached an anchored tanker and attempted to board via the anchor chain. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the attempted boarding and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the persons aborted the boarding and escaped in their boat. The incident reported to Port Control. 2020-03-29T09:19:46 022-21 2021-02-27T13:51:00 Offshore Supply Ship -8.73783016204834 13.300700187683105 Luanda Outer Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-03-03T01:00:40 022-22 2022-02-18T09:02:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2363300323486328 104.0250015258789 Singapore Straits Boarded 16.02.2022: 1400 UTC: Posn: 01:14.3N - 104:01.86E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Incident reported to the Singapore VTS. 2022-02-21T12:10:27 022-23 2023-03-27T09:48:00 Product Tanker -5.492330074310303 105.3010025024414 Panjang Anchorage Boarded 23.02.2023: 1954 UTC: Posn: 05:29.90S – 105:18.14E, Panjang Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored product tanker during heavy rain. They entered the engine room, threatened the duty engineer and stole ship’s engine spares. Incident reported to the OOW who raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping in a waiting boat along with two accomplices. Incident reported to VTS. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 022-24 2024-02-19T12:28:00 Product Tanker 6.35099983215332 -10.791299819946289 Monrovia Port Boarded 16.02.2024: Posn: 06:21.1N – 010:47.8W, Monrovia Port, Liberia. Unnoticed persons boarded a berthed product tanker, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was noticed after the vessels sailed. 2024-02-21T11:47:09 023-14 2014-02-07T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.783329963684082 98.68329620361328 Wharf 106, Belawan Port Boarded 07.02.2014: 2000 LT: Posn: 03:47N – 098:41E, Wharf 106, Belawan Port, Indonesia. Four robbers boarded a Chemical Tanker at berth. Alert duty A/B noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and proceeded towards the forward store. Seeing the ship’s crew the robbers escaped with ship’s properties. Port Control informed. 2014-02-17T05:56:43 023-15 2015-02-15T00:00:00 Container 20.602500915527344 106.8499984741211 Haiphong OPL Anchorage Boarded 14.02.2015: 2210 LT: Posn: 20:36.9N – 106:51.3E, Haiphong OPL Anchorage, Vietnam. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed five robbers on the forecastle deck. He immediately informed OOW, who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their wooden motor boat. Investigation revealed that the paint store door was damaged and ship’s stores stolen. Incident reported to Port Control via VHF channel 16. 2017-05-17T11:01:13 023-16 2016-03-05T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 4.083330154418945 6.683330059051514 Around 32nm SW of Bonny Island, Boarded 05.03.2016: 0900 LT: Posn: 04:05N – 006:41E, Around 32nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Ten armed pirates in a black speed boat approached and opened fire at a chemical tanker underway. They boarded the tanker using a grappling hook and ladder. Alarm raised and non-essential crew members retreated to the citadel. Pirates kidnapped four crew members and left. The four kidnapped crew members were released safely on the 27.03.2016. 2017-05-17T10:45:24 023-17 2017-03-06T00:00:00 General Cargo 6.334720134735107 118.13300323486328 Around 4.43nm NE of Lihiman Island Attempted 05.03.2017: 0800 – 1030 UTC: Posn: 06:20.5N - 118:08.0E, Around 4.43nm NE of Lihiman Island, Philippines. A skiff with around six persons onboard approached and followed a general cargo ship for around 1.5 hours. Master raised the alarm, increased speed and activated fire hoses. Incident reported to Malaysian authorities. A patrol vessel rendezvoused with the vessel and escorted her to Sandakan port. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T10:08:09 023-18 2018-02-09T00:00:00 General Cargo 22.13330078125 91.7332992553711 Chittagong Anchorage C 06-02-2018 06.02.2018: 1715 UTC: Posn: 22:08.6N - 091:44.0E, Chittagong Anchorage C, Bangladesh. Four robbers armed with guns boarded an anchored general cargo vessel and threatened the duty watchman who managed to escape. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. The incident reported to the Coast Guard. 2018-02-13T15:45:04 023-19 2019-02-28T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 3.1178300380706787 6.200669765472412 Around 69nm South of Brass Fired Upon 27.02.2019: 0854 UTC: Posn: 03:07.7N– 006:12.4E, Around 69nm South of Brass, Nigeria. Two skiffs with 16 armed persons chased, fired upon and attempted to board a tanker underway. General alarm raised, SSAS activated and non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. A security vessel in the vicinity responded to the Master's call resulting in the skiffs aborting and moving away. Crew and vessel reported safe. Incident reported to Nigerian Navy. 2020-03-29T09:05:09 023-20 2020-02-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.138500213623047 2.102329969406128 Around 75nm SSW of Cotonou Boarded 20.02.2020: 0103 UTC: Posn: 05:08.31N – 002:06.14E, Around 75nm SSW of Cotonou, Benin. While underway, armed pirates attacked a tanker and kidnapped nine crew members. Vessel sailed to a safe port. Investigations are ongoing. On 06.03.2020 the nine kidnapped crew members were released safely. 2020-03-29T09:19:46 023-21 2021-03-02T09:27:00 Product Tanker -12.017000198364258 -77.20429992675781 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-03-03T01:00:40 023-22 2022-02-18T10:44:00 Bulk Carrier 4.901000022888184 -1.6853300333023071 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 18.02.2022: 0050 UTC: Posn: 04:54.1N – 001:41.2W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty crew onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed four robbers armed with knives. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. A search was carried out and which identified ship’s stores were stolen. Incident reported to local authorities. 2022-02-21T12:10:27 023-23 2023-03-28T14:17:00 Bulk Carrier -12 -77.2166976928711 Callao Anchorage Boarded 28.03.2023: 0730 UTC: Posn: 12:00.58S - 077:13.77W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Ten robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They took hostage and tied the duty crew, stole their personnel belongings and escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Incident reported to the Port Authorities and the Coast Guard boarded the ship for investigations. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 023-24 2024-02-20T02:18:00 General Cargo 1.1178300380706787 103.48400115966797 Singapore Straits Boarded 19.02.2024: 1910 UTC: Posn: 01:07.7N – 103:29.7E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers armed with guns boarded a general cargo ship underway. Alarm raised resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen engine spares. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. All crew members safe. 2024-02-21T11:47:09 024-14 2014-02-13T00:00:00 Ro-Ro 1.11667001247406 44.56809997558594 3nm North of Barawe Fired Upon 13.02.2014: 1430 UTC: Posn: 01:07N - 044:34E, 3NM North of Barawe, Somalia. Five persons armed with guns chased and fired upon a Ro-Ro vessel underway. The on board armed security team returned fire and after around 20 minutes the persons aborted the attempt and moved away. On deck containers sustained minor bullet hole damage. Vessel and crew safe. 2014-02-17T05:56:43 024-15 2015-02-16T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.1833300590515137 100.71700286865234 Malacca Straits Hijacked 13.02.2015: 1955 LT: Posn: 03:11N – 100:43E, Malacca Straits. Eight pirates armed with guns and long knives in a speedboat boarded and hijacked a product tanker underway. All crew taken hostage. The pirates transferred all the fuel oil cargo and some bunker oil into another vessel. They stole crew and ship's properties and escaped on 14.02.2015. All crew safe. The tanker sailed to a safe port in Thailand where the Authorities are investigating the incident. 2017-05-17T11:01:13 024-16 2016-03-07T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.783300399780273 70.0333023071289 Around 12NM SW of Kandla Boarded 25.01.2016: 0130 LT: Posn: 22:47N - 070:02E, Around 12nm SW of Kandla, India. Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers near the forecastle and informed the OOW who raised the alarm. All crew mustered and proceeded towards the forecastle. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship's stores. Kandla Port Control informed. 2017-05-17T10:45:24 024-17 2017-03-07T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.2502800226211548 104.0510025024414 Singapore Straits Attempted 05.01.2017: 1630 UTC: Posn: 01:15.1N – 104:03.4E, Singapore Straits. A tanker underway was chased by a speed boat. Master raised the alarm, contacted the VTS, commenced evasive manoeuvers, increased speed and directed the spot light towards the speed boat. Seeing the alerted crew, the speed boat aborted and moved away. 2017-05-17T10:08:09 024-18 2018-02-11T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.19219970703125 88.9717025756836 Diamond Harbour Anchorage, Kolkata 09-02-2018 09.02.2018: 1930 UTC: Posn: 22:11.56N – 088:09.59E, Diamond Harbour Anchorage, Kolkata, India. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier heard an unusual sound coming from the anchor chain. Upon checking, he noticed one robber climbing the anchor chain. He also saw two more persons waiting in a small boat. The duty AB shouted at the robber resulting in the robber aborting the climb and escaping. 2018-02-13T15:45:04 024-19 2019-02-28T00:00:00 General Cargo 4.901000022888184 -1.6670000553131104 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 23.02.2019: 0400 UTC: Posn: 04:54.6N – 001:40.2W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored cargo vessel. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. Incident reported to local Authorities. 2020-03-29T09:05:09 024-20 2020-02-21T00:00:00 Container 2.8171699047088623 4.667500019073486 Around 130nm SW of Brass Fired Upon 21.02.2020: 0220 UTC: Posn: 02:49.3N – 004:40.5E, Around 130nm SW of Brass, Nigeria. Duty office onboard a container ship underway noticed a speed boat approaching at high speed. Alarm raised, speed increased, all non-essential crew mustered in the citadel and CSO notified. As the boat closed the Master commenced evasive manoeuvres. The approaching boat called the ship over VHF Ch 16 and demanded the ship to be stopped. Shots were heard being fired towards the ship. After around one hour the boat aborted and moved away. All crew safe. 2020-03-29T09:19:46 024-21 2021-03-08T15:27:00 Offshore Supply Ship 3.7039999961853027 9.2908296585083 Douala Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-03-09T12:54:10 024-22 2022-02-21T15:41:00 Tanker 1.2423299551010132 104.02200317382812 Singapore Straits Boarded 18.02.2022: 1252 UTC: Posn: 01:14.9N - 104:01.5E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers boarded a tanker underway. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping in their wooden boat. Nothing reported stolen. Incident reported to the Singapore VTS. 2022-02-23T08:53:11 024-23 2023-03-29T15:58:00 Offshore Tug -8.739500045776367 13.286999702453613 Luanda Anchorage Boarded 26.03.2023: 0230 UTC: Posn: 08:44.61S – 013:17.36E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Robbers in a canoe approached and boarded an anchored tug. Alert crew noticed the robbers and informed the OOW who raised the alarm and crew mustered resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ship’s properties. Port Authorities informed. 2023-04-04T11:44:08 024-24 2024-02-20T05:18:00 Bulk Carrier -5.484330177307129 105.28399658203125 Panjang Anchorage Boarded 19.02.2024: 2100 UTC: Posn: 05:29.6S – 105:17.3E, Panjang Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier and entered the engine room. The robbers were spotted by the duty oiler who managed to evade being captured and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with stole ship’s engine spares. Incident reported to VTS. 2024-02-21T11:47:09 025-14 2014-02-06T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 4.016670227050781 5.016670227050781 Around 75nm WSW of Brass Boarded 06.02.2014: 1055 LT: Posn: 04:01N – 005:01E, Around 75nm WSW of Brass, Nigeria. Eight armed pirates in a speed boat chased a chemical tanker underway. The vessel raised alarm, made evasive manoeuvres, sent distress message and activated the SSAS alert. The pirates manoeuvred alongside the vessel, and boarded using a long ladder. The crew cut off the power in the ship and retreated into the citadel. After around five hours the crew emerged and noticed the pirates had used sledge hammers to break into stores and cabins. Ship's communication equipment was also destroyed. The crew managed to start the emergency generators and other necessary machinery, informed the owners and sailed the vessel to Lagos. 2014-02-17T05:56:44 025-15 2015-02-16T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.151110053062439 103.44999694824219 Around 2.7nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 31.01.2015: 0505 LT: Posn: 01:09.4N – 103:27.2E, Around 2.7nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with a short gun and knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. The Chief Engineer noticed the robbers and informed bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Incident reported to local authorities. Investigation revealed that ship’s engine spares were stolen. Upon arriving at Eastern Boarding Ground, the Singaporean Authorities boarded the vessel for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:13 025-16 2016-03-07T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.783300399780273 70 Kandla Outer Anchorage Boarded 08.02.2016: 0405 LT: Posn: 22:47N – 070:00E, Kandla Outer Anchorage, India. Five robbers in a boat approached an anchored tanker. Two robbers boarded the tanker using a grappling hook attached to a rope. Duty officer on bridge noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their boat with their accomplices. A thorough search was made throughout the tanker. Cargo sampling equipment was reported stolen. Port control informed. 2017-05-17T10:45:25 025-17 2017-03-08T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.333329916000366 4.466670036315918 Around 106nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Fired Upon 08.03.2017: 0800 UTC: Posn: 03:20.0N - 004:28.9E, Around 106nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. Seven persons armed with guns in a skiff approached and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Vessel increased speed and commenced evasive maneuver. All non-essential crew retreated to the Citadel. After 40 minutes, the skiffs aborted the attack and moved away. All crews reported safe. 2017-05-17T10:08:09 025-18 2018-02-12T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.099999904632568 8.850000381469727 Around 10nm SW of Idenao 09-02-2018 09.02.2018: 1245 UTC: Posn: 04:06.0N – 008:51.0E, Around 10nm SW of Idenao, Cameroon. Persons armed with AK47 assault rifles boarded a fishing vessel, kidnapped three crew members and escaped. The Cameroonian Authorities notified and are currently investigating the incident. 2018-02-13T15:45:04 025-19 2019-03-05T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 4.5 3.233330011367798 Around 105nm South of Lagos Boarded 02.03.2019: 1233 UTC: Posn: 04:38.0N – 003:14.1E, Around 105nm South of Lagos, Nigeria. Armed pirates in a speed boat approached and boarded a tanker underway. Alarm raised and all crew mustered in the citadel. Upon receiving information on the incident, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) immediately informed the Nigerian Authorities. A naval patrol boat was dispatched to assist the tanker. The IMB PRC continued to liaise with the Authorities and the Owners until the naval team boarded the tanker and confirmed all crew safe. The tanker later resumed her intended passage to the next port. 2020-03-29T09:05:10 025-20 2020-02-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker -8.167329788208008 12.684300422668457 Around 48.24nm NNW of Luanda Attempted 27.02.2020: 0824 UTC: Posn: 08:10.4S – 012:41.6E, Around 48.24nm NNW of Luanda, Angola. Eight pirates in a small boat approached and attempted to board a product tanker underway. All non-essential crew mustered in the citadel and CSO notified. Master commenced evasive manoeuvres, resulting in the pirates aborting the approach. Vessel and crew safe. 2020-03-29T09:19:47 025-21 2021-03-10T01:41:00 Container 6.089330196380615 125.15499877929688 Makar Wharf, General Santos City Port Boarded Date: 2021-03-11T13:53:21 025-22 2022-02-23T15:06:00 Offshore Supply Ship -8.766670227050781 13.25 Luanda Anchorage Boarded 23.02.2022: 0200 UTC: Posn: 08:46S – 013:15E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored offshore supply ship and escaped with ship’s stores and properties. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. Incident reported to port authorities. 2022-02-24T08:53:14 025-23 2023-04-03T11:55:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1343300342559814 103.46800231933594 Singapore Straits Boarded 02.04.2023: 1755 UTC: Posn: 01:08.6N – 103:28.7E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway spotted five unauthorised persons in the engine room and immediately informed the OOW who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the perpetrators escaped with stolen engine spares. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. The incident was reported to VTIS and once the vessel anchored the Singapore authorities boarded the ship for investigation. 2023-04-04T15:55:44 025-24 2024-03-01T12:53:00 LPG Tanker 21.838499069213867 91.720703125 Kutubdia Anchorage Boarded 18.02.2024: 1940 UTC: Posn: 21:49.92N – 091:42.84E, Kutubdia Anchorage, Bangladesh. Alert duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed five robbers armed with knives on board the vessel. Ship’s horn sounded, PA announcement made, and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. The incident was reported to the coast guard who responded, apprehended the robbers, and recovered the stolen items. 2024-03-01T18:36:08 026-14 2014-02-14T00:00:00 Container -5.985829830169678 106.91699981689453 Jakarta Roads Boarded 14.02.2014: 2030 LT: Posn: 05:59.9S – 106:55.6E, Jakarta Roads, Indonesia. Duty A/B on routine rounds on board an anchored container ship noticed an unlit small wooden boat quickly leaving the stern of the ship. The A/B immediately informed the bridge and the Master raised the alarm. On searching the vessel it was found that engine room stores had been stolen. 2014-02-17T05:56:44 026-15 2015-02-21T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1672199964523315 103.43399810791016 Around 2nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 21.02.2015: 0515 LT: Posn: 01:10.2N - 103:26.2E, Around 2nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Duty engine crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed two robbers in the engine room. He immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T11:01:13 026-16 2016-03-07T00:00:00 Tug 3.8499999046325684 4.650000095367432 Around 74nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Boarded 26.02.2016: 1607 UTC: Posn: 03:51N – 004:39E, Around 74nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. An offshore tug underway noticed a speed boat being launched from a mother vessel. Five armed pirates approached and boarded the tug. Alarm and SSAS activated. All crew members retreated into the citadel. The pirates damaged the securing doors and entered the accommodation. They ransacked and stole crew personal belongings. Before leaving the vessel they destroyed all navigation and communication equipment. The crew emerged from the citadel after around 10 hours and managed to sail the vessel to a safe port. 2017-05-17T10:45:25 026-17 2017-03-09T00:00:00 Offshore Support Vessel 18.906400680541992 72.87359619140625 6.3nm West of JNPT Port, Mumbai Boarded 17.02.2017: 2155 UTC: Posn: 18:54N - 072:52E, 6.3nm West of JNPT Port, Mumbai, India. Two robbers boarded an offshore support vessel from an unlit wooden boat, stole ship's equipment and escaped. Incident reported to Coast Guard who boarded the vessel to investigate and collect evidence. 2017-05-17T10:08:09 026-18 2018-02-12T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.117799758911133 91.72350311279297 Chittagong Anchorage 11-02-2018 11.02.2018: 2120 UTC: Posn: 22:07.70N – 091:43.41E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Five robbers armed with knives in a small boat attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier using ropes attached with hooks. The crew noticed the robbers and informed the Master and prepared the fire hoses to stop the robbers. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2018-02-13T15:45:04 026-19 2019-03-09T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.86667013168335 1.399999976158142 Around 17nm SSE of Lome Boarded 03.03.2019: 1940 UTC: Posn: 05:52N - 001:24E, Around 17nm SSE of Lome, Togo. Armed pirates attack and boarded a product tanker underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered in the citadel. On taking the headcount, four crew were identified as missing. Upon receiving a MAYDAY message from the Master, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) immediately informed the Togo Authorities. A naval patrol boat was dispatched to assist the tanker. The IMB PRC continued to liaise with the Authorities and the Owners until the naval patrol boat arrived at the location of the tanker and the crew emerged from the citadel. On searching the ship one crew was found hiding in a compartment. The tanker was escorted to Lome anchorage for further investigations. Three crew remain missing. On 11 Apr 2019, the Owners confirmed that the three kidnapped crew members were released safely. 2020-03-29T09:05:11 026-20 2020-02-27T00:00:00 Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 18.566699981689453 -72.38369750976562 Echo Anchorage, Port Au Prince Boarded 25.02.2020: 0707 UTC: Posn: 18:34.0N – 072:23.2W, Echo Anchorage, Port Au Prince, Haiti. Two robbers armed with a gun boarded an anchored tanker. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and retreated into the accommodation. All crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with ship's properties in a wooden boat along with another accomplice. The incident was reported to the CSO and Port Control. 2020-03-29T09:19:47 026-21 2021-03-11T11:44:00 Container -8.734169960021973 13.250200271606445 Luanda Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-03-16T09:44:11 026-22 2022-02-24T06:29:00 Bulk Carrier -12.017499923706055 -77.189697265625 Callao Anchorage Boarded 28.01.2022: 0710 UTC: Posn: 12:01.05S - 077:11.38W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Seven robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They took the duty AB as hostage, hit him on the head and tied his hands and legs. When the duty AB did not answer the radio calls from the bridge, the OOW instructed the second duty crew to check. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was carried out. Ship’s properties and stores were reported stolen. Incident reported to TRAMAR and the coast guard who boarded the ship for inspection. 2022-02-25T10:14:05 026-23 2023-04-04T13:20:00 Product Tanker 1.7519999742507935 101.36900329589844 OSM Jetty 1, Lubuk Gaung Boarded 02.04.2023: 2000 UTC: Posn: Lubuk Gaung, Indonesia Three persons in a small boat approached a berthed tanker. Duty crew immediately informed the bridge after identifying one unauthorised person onboard the ship. Seeing the crew alertness, the person escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to local agent. 2023-04-04T15:55:44 026-24 2024-03-03T15:27:00 Heavy Load Carrier 1.189329981803894 103.98300170898438 Batam Anchorage Boarded 29.02.2024: 1910 UTC: Posn: 01:11.6N – 103:59.0E, Batam Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored heavy load carrier. Duty watchmen noticed the robbers and informed the OOW who raised the alarm. The robbers threatened the duty watchmen before escaping with the stolen ship 2024-03-04T11:56:31 027-14 2014-02-06T00:00:00 General Cargo 1.0499999523162842 103.5999984741211 Off Nipha Boarded 06.02.2014: 0615 LT: Posn: 01:03N – 103:36E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with knives boarded a general cargo ship under way, entered the engine room and aggressively approached the duty crew who immediately left the engine room and informed the bridge. Alarm raised, all crew mustered on the bridge and SSAS activated. Later a complete search of the vessel was carried out. 2014-02-21T12:15:01 027-15 2015-02-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.134999990463257 104.65299987792969 Around 18nm SE of Pulau Aur Hijacked 20.02.2015: 2130 LT: Posn: 02:08.6N - 104:39.2E, Around 18nm SE of Pulau Aur, Malaysia. Seven pirates armed with guns and knives in a small boat boarded and hijacked a product tanker underway. All crew taken hostage. The pirates transferred part of the base gasoline cargo into another vessel. They stole crew properties and ship’s cash and escaped on 21.02.2015. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:14 027-16 2016-03-12T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 2.8666698932647705 4.86667013168335 Around 108nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Attempted 11.03.2016: 1325 UTC: Posn: 02:52N – 004:52E, Around 108nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. Eight pirates in a boat approached a tanker underway. Master raised the alarm, increased speed, commenced evasive manoeuvres, activated SSAS, sent distress messages and informed the CSO. All non-essential crew members mustered in the citadel. The pirates chased the tanker and told the Master to slow down claiming to be the navy. At a distance of 50 meters, the lookout identified guns and ladders in the boat. The Master continued with the evasive manoeuvres, fired two parachute rockets and continued with the Mayday calls via VHF. Due to the hardening measures of the tanker, the pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved away. Nigerian navy responded on VHF to the distress call. 2017-05-17T10:45:25 027-17 2018-02-14T00:00:00 Product Tanker 10.167699813842773 -64.7833023071289 Puerto Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. 06-02-2018 06.02.2018: 0212 UTC: Posn: 10:10.60N – 064:47.7W, Puerto Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. Four robbers boarded an anchored tanker. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers and immediately notified the OOW, who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped in a small boat with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to Port Authorities. 2017-05-17T10:08:09 027-18 2018-02-14T00:00:00 Tanker 10.167699813842773 -64.7833023071289 Puerto Jose Anchorage 06-02-2018 06.02.2018: 0212 UTC: Posn: 10:10.6N – 064:47.7W, Puerto Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. Four robbers boarded an anchored tanker. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers and immediately notified the OOW, who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped in a small boat with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to Port Authorities. 2018-02-19T20:36:35 027-19 2019-03-10T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0.05000000074505806 -50.95000076293945 Macapa Anchorage Boarded 10.03.2019: 0430 UTC: Posn: 00:03.5N – 050:57.8W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier using a rope attached with a hook. Duty AB on routine rounds spotted the robbers and immediately informed the OOW, who raised the alarm. PA announcement made, and all crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Port Authorities. 2020-03-29T09:05:11 027-20 2020-03-01T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 17.050800323486328 82.4010009765625 Kakinada Anchorage Boarded 19.02.2020: 1830 UTC: Posn: 17:03.5N – 082:24.6E, Kakinada Anchorage, India. During routine rounds, crew noticed ship's stores missing. On investigating, it was noticed that a robber had boarded the vessel, stolen ship’s stores and escaped. Incident reported to Regional Authorities. 2020-03-29T09:19:47 027-21 2021-03-11T14:57:00 Drilling Ship 4.855999946594238 -1.7341699600219727 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-03-16T09:44:11 027-22 2022-02-25T00:39:00 Chemical Tanker 1.253999948501587 104.15299987792969 Singapore Straits Boarded 24.02.2022: 1840 UTC: Posn: 01:15.24N - 104:08.78E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers boarded a tanker underway. Duty oiler and 3rd Engineer noticed the robbers in the engine room and immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting in the robbers escaping. A search was carried out and ship’s stores reported stolen. VTIS notified. 2022-02-26T10:14:08 027-23 2023-04-05T16:29:00 Container 14.604999542236328 120.86699676513672 Manila Anchorage Boarded 03.04.2023: 1802 UTC: Posn: 14:36.5N – 120:52.0E, Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Around eight robbers armed with knives and iron bars boarded an anchored container ship. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded, and crew mustered. VTMS informed. The robbers stole ship’s properties and escaped. Coast guard boarded the ship for inspection. One crew on duty was injured during the incident. 2023-04-06T15:37:35 027-24 2024-03-04T00:08:00 LPG Tanker 21.855499267578125 89.53700256347656 Mongla Anchorage Boarded 02.03.2024: 2145 UTC: Posn: 21:50.93N – 089:31.82E, Mongla Anchorage, Bangladesh. Eight robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. Ship’s horn sounded, PA announcement made, and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s store. All crew members safe. 2024-03-04T11:56:31 028-14 2014-02-06T00:00:00 Container 1.0833300352096558 103.55000305175781 Off Nipha Boarded 06.02.2014: 0630 LT: Posn: 01:05N – 103:33E, Singapore Straits. Seven robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship under way, entered the engine room and tied up the electrical officer. They then stole the engine spares as well as the electrical officers mobile phone. The electrician managed to untie himself and informed the bridge. Ship’s alarm raised and distress message sent out. The robbers escaped with stolen ship’s spare part. 2014-02-21T12:15:02 028-15 2015-02-25T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.13332998752594 103.46700286865234 Around 3nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 25.02.2015: 0430 LT: Posn: 01:08N - 103:28E, Around 3nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2017-05-17T11:01:14 028-16 2016-03-15T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.816699981689453 70.12670135498047 Kandla Outer Anchorage Boarded 28.01.2016: 0300 LT: Posn: 22:49N – 070:07E, Kandla Outer Anchorage, India. Six robbers in a small boat approach and boarded an anchored product tanker using a grappling hook. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, sounded ship’s whistle and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their boat without stealing anything. Incident reported to port control. 2017-05-17T10:45:25 028-17 2017-03-12T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.7022199630737305 101.43399810791016 Lubuk Gaung Inner Anchorage, Dumai Boarded 11.03.2017: 1845 UTC: Posn: 01:42.80N - 101:26.04E, Lubuk Gaung Inner Anchorage, Dumai, Indonesia. An unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker, stole ship’s properties and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. Incident reported to the local agents. 2017-05-17T10:08:10 028-18 2018-02-15T00:00:00 Tanker 10.233699798583984 -64.7332992553711 Puerto La Cruz Anchorage 15-02-2018 15.02.2018: 0112 UTC: Posn: 10:14.2N – 064:44.2W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. Duty AB on routine rounds saw the robbers and notified the OOW. The AB was threatened by one of the robbers. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Incident reported to the Puerto La Cruz VTS. A Coast Guard patrol boat was dispatched to investigate. 2018-02-16T17:58:43 028-19 2019-03-11T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.7244999408721924 114.44200134277344 Taboneo Anchorage Attempted 25.02.2019: 1106 UTC: Posn: 03:43.1S – 114:26.3E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty watchman on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed two robbers attempting to board via the anchor chain. He immediately informed the OOW who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers retreated into their waiting skiff and escaped. Incident reported to Taboneo Port Control. 2020-03-29T09:05:11 028-20 2020-03-02T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -12.017999649047852 -77.20050048828125 Callao Anchorage Attempted 01.03.2020: 0540 UTC: Posn: 12:01.8S – 077:12.3W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty crew on routine safety rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed two small boats secured near the bow and three persons climbing the anchor chain. One person was seen waiting in the boat. Alarm raised and all crew moved towards the forecastle. Seeing the alerted crew, the persons retreated and escaped in their boats. 2020-03-29T09:19:48 028-21 2021-03-12T18:01:00 Bulk Carrier -11.992799758911133 -77.23500061035156 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-03-16T09:44:11 028-22 2022-03-01T08:56:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0583300590515137 103.68499755859375 Singapore Straits Boarded 25.02.2022: 1838 UTC: Posn: 01:03.83N – 103:41.11E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They broke the steering gear room padlock and entered the engine room, threatened the duty Engr with a knife and took him hostage, stole ship’s properties from the engine room workshop and escaped. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was carried out and footprints on the deck were identified. VTIS informed. On anchoring the Singapore coast guard boarded the ship for inspection. 2022-03-03T09:42:17 028-23 2023-04-10T08:41:00 Container 4.738170146942139 -6.618000030517578 Port of San Pedro Attempted 31.03.2023: 2200 UTC: Posn: 04:44.48N – 006:37.13W, Port of San Pedro, Ivory Coast. Two unauthorised persons attempted to board a berthed container ship by crawling under the razor wire while a third was assisting from their wooden canoe to move the razor wire. Alert crew detected the persons and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the persons escaped without stealing anything. At the time of event the pilot was still onboard. 2023-04-11T07:31:48 028-24 2024-03-04T03:32:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1168299913406372 103.51799774169922 Singapore Straits Attempted 03.03.2024: 1850 UTC: Posn: 01:07.6N – 103:31.5E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed two unauthorised persons attempting to board. General alarm raised. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the persons escaped without stealing anything. The incident was reported to Singapore VTIS and the ship was escorted to the anchorage by the Singapore coast guard. 2024-03-04T11:56:31 029-14 2014-02-19T00:00:00 Product Tanker 0 0 26nm SW of Pennington Oil Terminal Attempted 19.02.2014: 0445 LT: Posn: 03:57N – 005:18E, 26nm SW of Pennington Oil Terminal, Nigeria. Six pirates in a small boat approached a tanker under way and tried to hook on a boarding ladder. Alarm raised and vessel immediately started taking evasive manoeuvres. The pirates tried to hook on the ladder several times at different positions along the port and starboard quarters. The on board armed security team fired warning shots resulting in the pirates aborting the attempt and moving away. 2014-02-21T12:15:02 029-15 2015-03-02T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0677800178527832 103.5999984741211 Around 5nm SW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 25.02.2015: 0615 LT: Posn: 01:04.4N – 103:36.4E, Around 5nm SW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. 4/E noticed the robbers and informed the bridge who raised the alarm, sent SSAS alert and crew mustered. The robbers escaped upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness. A search was carried out throughout the ship and the generator spares were reported stolen. When the ship arrived and dropped anchor at Singapore, the police boarded for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:14 029-16 2016-03-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.583329916000366 5.699999809265137 Around 54nm SW of Brass Boarded 11.02.2016: 1510 LT: Posn: 03:35N – 005:42E, Around 54nm SW of Brass, Nigeria. A product tanker underway spotted two skiffs approaching from the stern. Master raised the alarm, increased speed, commenced evasive manoeuvres and contacted the CSO. As the skiffs closed in weapons and ladders were noticed. The pirates opened fire at the superstructure and threw handmade explosive devices onto the main deck, which did not explode. Three pirates managed to board the tanker using a ladder and fired several rounds. Non-essential crew retreated into the citadel. Master continued with the evasive manoeuvres. The pirates cut off the fuel to the main engines and generators. Master instructed the bridge team to go to the citadel. The pirates tried to gain access to the citadel but failed. Before escaping the pirates damaged all the communication equipment and stole crew personal effects. The Nigerian navy boarded the tanker and rescued the crew members. No injuries reported. The tanker sailed to a safe port. 2017-05-17T10:45:25 029-17 2017-03-15T00:00:00 Product Tanker 13.738100051879883 121.04000091552734 Batangas Anchorage Boarded 13.03.2017: 1750 - 1820 UTC: Posn: 13:44.9N - 121:01.5E, Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed that the forepeak store lock was broken and immediately informed the duty officer on the bridge. A search was made throughout the tanker. It was reported that ship’s properties were stolen. 2017-05-17T10:08:10 029-18 2018-02-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0.09266670048236847 -50.920501708984375 Macapa Anchorage 15-02-2018 15.02.2018: 0525 UTC: Posn: Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. The OOW onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed the forecastle door open and unauthorised persons on the forward deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. On searching the vessel, ship’s stores were reported stolen. Port Authority notified via local agent. 2018-02-16T17:58:43 029-19 2019-03-11T00:00:00 Offshore Support Vessel 3.9554998874664307 6.658830165863037 Around 32nm SE of Brass Boarded 09.03.2019: 1115 UTC: Posn: 03:57.2N – 006:39.0E, Around 32nm SE of Brass, Nigeria. Pirates armed with machine guns in two speed boats approached an offshore support vessel underway. The Captain immediately notified the naval escort security boat which maneuvered to engage the attackers. One speed boat closed in from port side of the vessel and crossed the bow, while the other speed boat exchanged fire with the security boat. Alarm raised, crew proceeded to the engine room and all power was shut down. The pirates boarded the vessel with the aid of an elongated ladder. They broke into the accommodation, vandalized the cabins and took crew belongings and vessel’s properties. The pirates then proceeded to the engine room, kidnapped five men and escaped. The remaining crews sailed the vessel under escort to a safe anchorage. One Nigerian Navy armed guard reported killed in the exchange of fire between the naval security boat and the pirates. On 12 Dec 2019, the Owners confirmed that the five kidnapped crew members were released safely on June 2019. 2020-03-29T09:05:11 029-20 2020-03-02T00:00:00 Tanker 20.606700897216797 71.05149841308594 Around 7.7nm SSE of Diu, Gujarat Boarded 19.02.2020: 0250 UTC: Posn: 20:36.40N – 071:03.96E, Around 7.7nm SSE of Diu, Gujarat, India. Nine persons in a fishing boat approached a tanker under tow by a tug. Two persons boarded the tanker. The Master of the tug immediately reported the incident to the Indian Coast Guard via vhf ch-16. A Coast Guard ship responded, arrived at the location, apprehended the nine persons and handed them over to the Marine Police for further legal action. 2020-03-29T09:19:49 029-21 2021-03-16T07:57:00 Product Tanker 2.799999952316284 2.5999999046325684 Around 212nm South of Cotonou Boarded Date: 2021-03-17T10:15:15 029-22 2022-03-03T14:53:00 Bulk Carrier 1.239169955253601 104.06800079345703 Singapore Straits Boarded 01.03.2022: 1810 UTC: Posn: 01:14.58N – 104:04.10E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers and informed the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Incident reported to the Singapore VTS. 2022-03-05T10:03:14 029-23 2023-04-11T12:32:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0911699533462524 103.55400085449219 Singapore Straits Boarded 31.03.2023: 1705 UTC: Posn: 01:05.79N – 103:33.36E, Singapore Straits. Around five to six robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Master observed the perpetrators on the poop deck and immediately raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in their speed boat. Crew mustered, a search was carried out and engine spares were reported stolen. A white colour drone was sighted by the 3/O and 4/E near the stern of the ship, which the crew suspect was used by the perpetrators to monitor the ship’s activity. Incident reported to VTIS. Once the ship arrived at the pilot station the coast guard boarded the ship for investigation. 2023-04-11T16:55:36 029-24 2024-03-11T10:37:00 Fishing Vessel 0.5833330154418945 61.31669998168945 Around 960nm East of Mogadishu Hijacked 27.01.2024: 0330 UTC: Posn: 00:35N – 061:19E, Around 960nm East of Mogadishu, Somalia. Three armed pirates hijacked a fishing vessel underway. A Seychelles Coast Guard vessel was dispatched to locate the fishing vessel. On 29 January 2024, after a brief exchange of fire with the pirates the Seychelles coast guard boarded the fishing vessel and rescued the crew. The three pirates were detained. The fishing vessel was escorted to a safe port. All crew safe. 2024-03-12T15:08:56 030-14 2014-02-20T00:00:00 General Cargo 21 91.61699676513672 Around 25nm off coastline / 33nm SW of Cox's Bazar Boarded 20.02.2014: 1140 LT :Posn: 21:00N - 091:37E, Around 25nm off coastline, Bangladesh. A tug towing a general cargo vessel underway noticed five fishing boats approaching the general cargo vessel. Two fishing boats came alongside and pirates boarded the vessel and were seen lowering the ship's property and stores. At the time of the incident the vessel under tow was not manned as it was underway for scrap. 2014-02-26T06:34:25 030-15 2015-03-03T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 10.168600082397461 107.03299713134766 Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 25.01.2015: 0655 LT: Posn: 10:10.7N – 107:02.1E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Duty officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a small fishing boat approaching the ship. He alerted the duty AB to check. The AB noticed the boat slowly moving away from the ship. As he continued his patrol he noticed five robbers stealing ship’s stores. Seeing the approaching AB the robbers chased him with long pipes and knives. The AB retreated into the accommodation, secured it, and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with the stolen items. Upon inspection, it was reported that stores from the paint locker were stolen. Port Control was informed and the Harbour Master boarded the ship for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:14 030-16 2016-03-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -5.897459983825684 106.87200164794922 Tg. Priok, Jakarta Anchorage Boarded 22.03.2016: 0120 LT: Posn: 06:00.6S - 106:54.0E, Tg. Priok, Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. Five robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty AB on routine rounds was attacked and hit on the head. One robber stood guard near the AB, while the remaining entered the accommodation. The AB managed to call the bridge on the walkie-talkie. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with items stolen from the engine room. 2017-05-17T10:45:25 030-17 2017-03-16T00:00:00 Bunkering Tanker 11.98330020904541 50.75 1nm North of Aluula, Bari, Puntland, Northern Somalia Hijacked 14.03.2017: 1830 UTC: Posn: 11:59N – 050:45E, 1nm North of Aluula, Bari, North of Somalia. Armed pirates hijacked a bunkering tanker and took hostage it's eight crew members. On 16.03.2017 the crew and vessel were released. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T10:08:10 030-18 2018-02-16T00:00:00 Container 3.7098300457000732 7.093170166015625 Around 40.62nm SSW of Bonny 15-02-2018 15.02.2018: 1850 UTC: Posn: 03:42.59N – 007:05.59E, Around 40.62nm SSW of Bonny, Nigeria. Four pirates in a speed boat chased and fired upon a container ship underway. The Master increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres. Due to the presence of a Nigerian naval escort boat the pirates aborted and moved away. Crew and ship reported safe. 2018-02-19T20:36:35 030-19 2019-03-13T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship 3.8666698932647705 7.066669940948486 Around 30nm SSW of Bonny Island Fired Upon 28.02.2019: 0815 UTC: Posn: 03:52.8N - 007:04.5E, Around 30nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Two speed boats with 16-armed person chased and fired upon an offshore supply vessel underway. Alarm raised, vessel increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres and non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The escorting security vessel intervened to repel the attack. Vessel sustain bullet damage on the bridge. All crew reported safe. Nigerian Navy escorted the vessel to a safe port. 2020-03-29T09:05:12 030-20 2020-03-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1841700077056885 103.43699645996094 Singapore Straits Boarded 27.02.2020: 1630 UTC: Posn: 01:10.65N – 103:25.84E, Singapore Straits. Duty lookout onboard the bridge of a bulk carrier underway noticed four unauthorized persons near the accommodation block. Alarm raised, crew mustered and Singapore VTIS notified. Hearing the alerted crew the unauthorised persons escaped. The Singapore Coast Guard boarded the vessel for inspection. On searching the vessel, nothing was reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:19:49 030-21 2021-03-16T08:04:00 Support 2.966670036315918 2.8833301067352295 Around 208nm South of Lagos Boarded Date: 2021-03-17T10:15:15 030-22 2022-03-05T06:41:00 Tanker 1.2353299856185913 104.00199890136719 Singapore Straits Boarded 01.03.2022: 2125 UTC: Posn: 01:14.20N – 104:00.17E, Singapore Straits. A tanker underway received a VHF call from VTIS alerting them of small crafts following the tanker. The duty watchkeepers directed searchlights and the aldis lamp towards the crafts. At the same time, the junior engineer on routine rounds in the engine room noticed six robbers armed with a gun. Upon seeing the engineer, the robbers escaped. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A naval boat approached and assisted the tanker. A search was carried out and bare footprints were noticed on the poop deck area. Nothing reported stolen. 2022-03-11T10:24:47 030-23 2023-04-11T14:21:00 Product Tanker -5.486830234527588 9.566670417785645 Around 144nm WSW of Pointe Noire Hijacked 25.03.2023: 2239 UTC: Posn: 05:29.35S – 009:34.00E, Around 144nm WSW of Pointe Noire, The Congo. Five armed pirates attacked and boarded a tanker underway. Alarm raised and all crew members mustered in the citadel. On being notified of the incident, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre immediately informed the regional authorities in the Gulf of Guinea and the French authorities to assist the tanker and its crew members. The Owners had lost communication with their vessel and a missing tanker message was broadcast to ships at sea. On 30 March 2023, a French navy warship intercepted the tanker Off Bonny, Nigeria rescued her. Six crew were reported kidnapped. The tanker was escorted to a safe port. 2023-04-11T16:55:36 030-24 2024-03-19T09:44:00 Bulk Carrier 1.4500000476837158 54.88330078125 Around 550nm East of Mogadishu Hijacked 12.03.2024: 0853 UTC: Posn: 01:27N – 054:53E, Around 550nm East of Mogadishu, Somalia. A bulk carrier underway was attacked and hijacked by armed pirates in small boats. The ship's SSAS was activated and all 23 crew members were taken hostage by the pirates, who had full control of the ship. The pirates then sailed the ship and anchored it at the Somali coast. 2024-03-20T11:08:41 031-14 2014-02-24T00:00:00 Supply Vessel -4.900000095367432 11.819999694824219 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 20.02.2014: 0150 LT: Posn: 04:54.0S - 011:49.2E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Robbers boarded an anchored supply ship using a piece of rope. They stole ship’s properties and escaped when the duty crew spotted them. 2014-02-26T06:34:25 031-15 2015-03-04T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 6.459640026092529 3.3725099563598633 Berth No.9, Apapa Port, Lagos Boarded 03.03.2015: 0425 LT: Posn: Berth No.9, Apapa Port, Lagos, Nigeria. Eight robbers boarded a berthed reefer ship. Ship’s security watch spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2017-05-17T11:01:14 031-16 2016-03-22T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.8575100898742676 -3.9890100955963135 Around 77nm South of Abidjan Hijacked 11.02.2016: 2000 UTC: Posn: 04:00N – 004:00W, Around 77nm South of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Fourteen armed pirates boarded and hijacked a tanker underway. All crew taken hostage. The pirates ransacked all the cabins and stole crew personal effects. Eight pirates disembarked the vessel on the high seas with two kidnapped crew members. A Togo navy patrol boat was able to make contact and take a picture of the tanker. As the pirates had repainted the vessel's name and provided false information to the Togo navy, a picture of the tanker was sent to the owners for verification. As the tanker sailed into the Nigerian EEZ waters, the Togo navy hand over the co-ordination to the Nigerian navy who dispatched a warship to shadow the tanker. On 20.02.2016, the Nigerian navy boarded the tanker. After an exchange of fire, the pirates surrendered and the crew were rescued. One pirate was reported killed. The kidnapped crew were released on 20.03.2016. Throughout the incident the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre liaised and shared information among the Regional Authorities, vessel owner and the flag state. 2017-05-17T10:45:26 031-17 2017-03-17T00:00:00 LNG Tanker 3.049999952316284 6.949999809265137 84nm South of Bonny Fired Upon 10.03.2017: 0518 UTC: Posn : 03:03N - 006:57E,84nm South of Bonny, Nigeria. A speed boat approached and fired upon a LNG tanker. Master raised the alarm, activated the water spray, commenced evasive manoeuvres, activated the SSAS, broadcast a distress message via VHF and mustered non-essential crew in the citadel. The boat managed to come alongside near the mid-ship manifold and attempted to hook on a ladder, which was unsuccessful due to the evasive manoeuvring. A security boat in the vicinity contacted the tanker via VHF and indicated that they were proceeding to assist, and the small boat moved away. The vessel continued her voyage. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T10:08:10 031-18 2018-02-18T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.284830093383789 2.500499963760376 Cotonou Anchorage 17-02-2018 17.02.2018: 2250 UTC: Posn: 06:17.9N – 002:30.3E, Cotonou Anchorage, Benin. Duty OOW onboard an anchored tanker noticed three armed persons on deck and immediately raised the alarm. SSAS activated and all crew retreated to the citadel. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre received the distress from the CSO and immediately informed the Benin Authorities. Three patrol boats were dispatched to the location. They searched the waters around the tanker. A navy team boarded the tanker. On confirmation from the navy team that the tanker was clear of pirates, the Master and crew emerged from the citadel. On investigating, the ship’s office port hole was damaged due to a gunshot and other ship’s property found damaged. 2018-02-19T20:36:35 031-19 2019-03-20T00:00:00 Vehicle Carrier -12.033300399780273 -77.19999694824219 Callao Anchorage Attempted 19.03.2019: 0700 UTC: Posn: 12:01.66S – 077:12.03W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Four robbers wearing jackets and caps in a small boat approached an anchored vehicle carrier. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers attempting to board the ship via the anchor cable. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded and crew directed flash lights towards the robbers. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped. VTS Tramar and local agents informed. A patrol boat was dispatched to search the anchorage area. 2020-03-29T09:05:12 031-20 2020-03-06T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.602169990539551 2.339669942855835 Around 45nm SSW of Cotonou Boarded 05.03.2020: 1246 UTC: Posn: 05:36.13N – 002:20.38E, Around 45nm SSW of Cotonou, Benin. Six armed persons boarded a product tanker underway. Distress signal activated and regional authorities notified. All non-essential crew mustered in citadel. The Benin Navy responded, boarded the tanker and rescued the crew. One crew reported missing. 2020-03-29T09:19:50 031-21 2021-03-17T16:17:00 Bulk Carrier -12.016799926757812 -77.1675033569336 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-03-18T10:49:50 031-22 2022-03-05T10:17:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2549999952316284 104.072998046875 Singapore Straits Boarded 03.03.2022: 1630 UTC: Posn: 01:15.5N - 104:04.6E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty Engineer noticed the robbers and informed the Bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Incident reported to the Singapore VTS. A Singaporean Navy vessel came for assistance and followed the vessel until the inspection by the ship’s crew completed. 2022-03-11T10:24:47 031-23 2023-04-12T07:09:00 Container 14.536299705505371 120.94100189208984 Manila Anchorages Boarded 18.03.2023: 2015 UTC: Posn: Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored container vessel noticed a small boat with two robbers alongside near the forecastle and an additional three robbers on the forecastle deck. Alarm raised and ship's horn sounded. Hearing the alarm, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with their accomplice. A search was carried out and ship’s stores were reported as stolen. Incident reported to Manila port control. Two patrol boats were dispatched and searched the waters around the vessel. 2023-04-14T08:36:43 031-24 2024-03-26T14:23:00 Offshore Tug 1.403499960899353 103.22699737548828 Malacca Straits Boarded 26.03.2024: 0900 UTC: Posn: 01:24.35N – 103:13.98E, Malacca Straits. Four unauthorized persons in a fishing boat came alongside and boarded a drill ship towed by an offshore tug. The Master requested assistance from the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre who in turn contacted the MMEA resulting in a patrol boat being dispatched to the location. A search around the tow was carried out. No unauthorized persons were found. The vessel continued her journey. 2024-03-28T09:00:40 032-14 2014-02-24T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 22.252199172973633 91.71920013427734 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 24.02.2014: 2245 LT: Posn: 22:15.8N - 091:43.2E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Ten robbers in an unlit wooden boat armed with knives approached an anchored chemical tanker. Two robbers boarded the tanker using grappling hooks and stole ship’s stores and property. The duty A/B noticed the robbers and informed the bridge. Alarm raised, ship's whistle sounded and crew rushed to the location. Seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard with the stolen items and escaped in their boat with their accomplices. 2014-04-09T06:11:08 032-15 2015-03-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 6.219719886779785 119.83300018310547 Around 18nm NNW of Laparan Island Attempted 07.03.2015: 0930 LT: Posn: 06:13.11N – 119:50.18E, Around 18nm NNW of Laparan Island, Philippines. A suspected mother vessel disguised as fishing vessel deployed six high speed skiffs which chased a bulk carrier underway. The persons onboard the skiffs wearing camouflage clothes circled around and attempted to board the ship. Master raised alarm, water spray system activated, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, broadcast security messages continuously via VHF channel 16 and contacted Philippines navy for assistance. Upon hearing the Philippines navy’s reply on the VHF channel, the skiffs aborted the attempted attack and moved away. 2017-05-17T11:01:14 032-16 2016-03-24T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.5 5.050000190734863 Around 96nm SW of Bayelsa Fired Upon 11.03.2016: 2005 UTC: Posn: 03:03N - 005:03E, Around 96nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Armed pirates approached and fired upon a drifting bulk carrier. Alarm raised, main engine started and non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. After an hour the pirates aborted the attempt and moved away. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T10:45:26 032-17 2017-03-20T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.7100000381469727 101.47599792480469 Dumai Inner Anchorage. Attempted 19.03.2017: 2020 UTC: Posn: 01:42N – 101:28E: About 0.8nm Off Pulat Rupat Off Dumai, Indonesia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored tanker noticed one person attempting to climb onboard by using a bamboo stick attached to a hook. The duty AB informed the DO who raised alarm. Seeing the alerted crew and the intruders aborted and moved away. 2017-05-17T10:08:10 032-18 2018-02-20T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.5 6.333330154418945 Around 48nm South of Brass 24-01-2018 24.01.2018: 0900 UTC: Posn: 03:30N – 006:20E, Around 48nm South of Brass, Nigeria. Armed pirates chased and attacked a product tanker underway. The presence of armed naval personnel onboard the tanker resulted in the pirates aborting the attack. The tanker and crew members are safe. 2018-02-22T08:13:13 032-19 2019-03-21T00:00:00 Tanker 10.183699607849121 -64.78399658203125 Jose Terminal Anchorage Boarded 21.03.2019: 0435 UTC: Posn: 10:11.2N – 064:47.4W, Jose Terminal Anchorage, Venezuela. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored crude oil tanker. Deck watch on routine rounds spotted the robbers and notified the OOW just before the robbers threatened him with a knife and stole his radio. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting in the robbers escaping with their accomplices in a waiting boat. Incident reported to port authorities. 2020-03-29T09:05:13 032-20 2020-03-09T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship 5.27032995223999 -4.025829792022705 Abidjan Anchorage Boarded 07.03.2020: 0150 UTC: Posn: 05:16.0N – 004:02.2W, Abidjan Anchorage, Ivory Coast. A robber in a canoe approached and boarded an anchored offshore tug. The alert crew noticed the presence of the robber and raised the alarm. All crew mustered and a security search was carried out throughout the vessel. Port Control informed and a security boat was sent to the location. It was reported that a mobile phone was stolen from the vessel. 2020-03-29T09:19:50 032-21 2021-03-18T08:49:00 Bulk Carrier -12.001500129699707 -77.20649719238281 Callao Anchorage No. 1 Boarded Date: 2021-03-18T10:49:50 032-22 2022-03-12T00:38:00 Bulk Carrier -12 -77.20700073242188 Callao Anchorage Boarded 10.03.2022: 0800 UTC: Posn: 12:00.0S – 077:12.7W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Around seven robbers armed with long knives in a small boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier during dense fog. They took hostage the duty AB and stole ship’s stores. The bridge duty officer tried to contact the AB. When no response was received he instructed the duty bosun and OS to investigate. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew's alertness, the robbers released the duty AB and escaped in their boat. The incident was reported to the port authorities, local agent, and CSO. 2022-03-15T10:25:00 032-23 2023-04-12T11:09:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0666699409484863 103.67400360107422 Singapore Straits Boarded 29.03.2023: 1357 UTC: Posn: 01:04.1N – 103:40.7E, Singapore Straits Four robbers armed with a gun boarded a bulk carrier underway using a rope attached to a hook and entered the engine room. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen engine spare. The incident was reported to Singapore VTIS and the vessel been escorted by Singapore Coast Guard. 2023-04-14T08:36:43 032-24 2024-03-28T17:23:00 Bulk Carrier 21.80699920654297 91.79229736328125 Chattogram Anchorage Boarded 27.03.2024: 2125 UTC: Posn: 21:48.7N – 091:47.9E, Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh. Eight robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and a search was carried out. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s store. All crew members safe. 2024-03-29T13:49:13 033-14 2014-03-01T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.233299255371094 91.7332992553711 Chittagong Anchorage 'A' Boarded 01.03.2014: 0040 LT: Posn: 22:14N – 091:44E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier from the stern. Duty crew spotted the robbers, raised the alarm and escaped as the robbers chased them. All crew mustered and vessel reported to the Bangladesh Coast Guard who sent out a patrol boat. The robbers managed to escape and further checking around the vessel found nothing stolen. 2014-04-09T06:11:16 033-15 2015-03-11T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 10.250800132751465 107.03299713134766 Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 11.03.2015: 0500 LT: Posn: 10:15N – 107:02E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed robbers on deck. He immediately informed the duty officer. Alarm raised and crew alerted. The robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped. No injury to crew. 2017-05-17T11:01:14 033-16 2016-03-26T00:00:00 Vehicle Carrier -12.01669979095459 -77.19999694824219 Callao Anchorage No.1 Boarded 23.03.2016: 2220 LT: Posn: 12:01S – 077:12W, Callao Anchorage No.1, Peru. Two robbers wearing face masks boarded an anchored vehicle carrier preparing for berthing operations. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed some movements near the forecastle store and reported it to the OOW. Master immediately mustered the crew and asked them to investigate. As the crew approached the forecastle they noticed two robbers jumping overboard with stolen ship’s stores. The crew notified the Master that the robbers were wearing a uniform which resembled the shore watchman’s uniform. Indent reported to Harbour Master. 2017-05-17T10:45:26 033-17 2017-03-23T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -19.81220054626465 34.83449935913086 Berth No 6, Port of Beira Boarded 22.03.2017: 2315 LT: Posn: 19:48.85S - 034:50.06E, Berth No 6, Port of Beira, Mozambique During cargo operations, duty crew on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier noticed two robbers armed with knives on the poop deck. Chief Officer informed via walkie talkie. Crew mustered and then proceed to the poop deck. Seeing the crew alertness, the robber jumped overboard and escaped without stealing anything. The incident was reported to the Authorities who boarded the ship to investigate. 2017-05-17T10:08:10 033-18 2018-02-20T00:00:00 Tanker 4.033329963684082 6.566669940948486 Around 25nm SE of Brass 19-02-2018 19.02.2018: 0824 UTC: Posn: 04:02.66N – 006:34.33E, Around 25nm SE of Brass, Nigeria. Six pirates armed with AK-47 rifles in a black hull speed boat approached and attempted to board a crude oil tanker underway. Master raised the alarm, activated SSAS, transmitted distress message, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and crew secured all access doors. The pirates made seven attempts to hook an aluminum ladder on the tanker’s railing but were unsuccessful due to the evasive manoeuvres taken by the Master. They then, fired upon at the tanker and moved away. A Nigerian Navy boat was in contact with the tanker and arrived at the location. The tanker and crew are safe. 2018-02-22T08:13:13 033-19 2019-03-23T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 18.40130043029785 -69.31680297851562 San Pedro de Macoris Boarded 21.03.2019: 0900 UTC: Posn: 18:24.8N – 069:19.1W, San Pedro de Macoris anchorage, Dominican Republic. Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored tanker, stole ship’s properties and escaped. Incident was noticed during routine rounds. 2020-03-29T09:05:13 033-20 2020-03-13T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.083330154418945 125.19999694824219 General Santos Harbour Anchorage Boarded 11.03.2020: 2100 UTC: Posn: 06:04.95N – 125:11.96E, General Santos Harbour Anchorage, Philippines. Duty officer and duty A/B on board an anchored tanker noticed some movements on the forecastle and raised the alarm. Hearing the alerted crew, the persons escaped. Incident reported to Port Control. A search was carried out. The padlock to the Bosun store was reported broken. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:19:51 033-21 2021-03-22T12:03:00 Container -2.333329916000366 -79.9666976928711 Around 10nm South of Guayaquil Boarded Date: 2021-03-23T13:31:19 033-22 2022-03-13T10:32:00 Vehicle Carrier -12.01669979095459 -77.19999694824219 Callao Anchorage Boarded 13.03.2022: 0100 UTC: Posn: 12:01.0S – 077:12.0W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored vehicles carrier and escaped with ship’s properties. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. Incident reported to port authorities. 2022-03-15T10:25:00 033-23 2023-04-17T06:25:00 Chemical Tanker 3.916830062866211 98.76699829101562 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 16.04.2023: 2145 UTC: Posn: 03:55.1N – 098:46.2E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty watchman onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed two unauthorised persons near the paint locker and raised the alarm. Seeing the watchman, the persons jumped overboard and escaped in a small wooden boat with stolen ship’s stores. Port Authorities informed through the agent. 2023-04-18T07:50:09 033-24 2024-03-29T17:43:00 General Cargo 22.233299255371094 91.69999694824219 Chattogram Anchorage Attempted 29.03.2024: 1545 UTC: Posn: 22:14N – 091:42E, Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh Ship crew and security watchman onboard an anchored general cargo ship noticed three persons in a boat attempting to gain access to the vessel using a rope and hook. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting in the persons aborting and moving away. 2024-03-30T02:20:52 034-14 2014-03-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 4.0005598068237305 5.266670227050781 Around 58nm WSW of Brass Fired Upon 04.03.2014: 1915 UTC: Posn: 04:00.2N – 005:16.6E, Around 58nm WSW of Brass, Nigeria. Armed pirates in two skiffs chased, fired upon and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. The vessel raised the alarm and the non essential crew mustered in the citadel. Master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and sent SSAS alert. Due to the hardening measures taken by the Master the pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved away. The vessel sustained bullet marks at the accommodation due to the firing. 2014-04-09T06:11:16 034-15 2015-03-11T00:00:00 Other -10.616700172424316 150.75 Type of Attack : Narrations: Six robbers armed with guns and knives in an orange and white dingy approached and boarded a local passenger boat. Shots were fired in the air and the Captain and some crew were assaulted. The robbers stole crew and ship cash and property, destroyed communication and navigation equipment and escaped. The crew sailed to Alotau where the Authorities boarded for investigation. Captain provided medical attention, rest of the crew reported safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:15 034-16 2016-03-28T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.441480040550232 125.19599914550781 Samudra Jetty No.2, Bitung Port Boarded 22.03.2016: Night Hours: Posn: 01:26.31N - 125:11.47E, Samudra Jetty No.2, Bitung Port, Indonesia. Robbers boarded a berthed product tanker during cargo operations. They broke into the safety locker, stole ship’s equipment and escaped unnoticed. The incident was noticed during routine inspection upon departure. Incident reported to Owners. 2017-05-17T10:45:26 034-17 2017-03-27T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 13.718600273132324 121.03399658203125 Batangas Anchorage Boarded 26.03.2017: 1730 UTC: Posn: 13:43.7N – 121:02.20E, Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed a robber on the forecastle as he approached during routine rounds. The robber threatened the crew with a knife, resulting in the duty crew raising the alarm and retreating. Seeing the crew alertness, the robber escape in a boat. On conducting a thorough security check, ship properties found missing. Incident reported to the Philippines Coast Guard and Port Authority. 2017-05-17T10:08:10 034-18 2018-02-23T00:00:00 Product Tanker 18.56920051574707 -72.4031982421875 Port Au Prince 'H' Anchorage 22-02-2018 22.02.2018: 0525 UTC: Posn: 18:34.15N - 072:24.29E, Port Au Prince Anchorage, Haiti. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored tanker noticed robbers armed with guns on the forecastle deck and immediately raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, one of the robbers fired a warning shot and escaped. Crew and ship reported safe. Incident reported to Port Authorities. 2018-03-09T12:26:01 034-19 2019-03-26T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.25 3.200000047683716 Lagos Secure Anchorage Area Boarded 24.03.2019: 2235 UTC: Posn: 06:15.2N – 003:12.3E, Lagos Secure Anchorage Area, Nigeria. Two robbers managed to board an anchored product tanker and started stealing the oil cargo using a hose pipe. Duty watch keeper noticed the hose and immediately inform Master. Incident reported to the a Navy patrol boat in the vicinity. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. All crew and vessel are safe. It was reported that the Navy patrol boat managed to intercept the boat and apprehend the robbers. 2020-03-29T09:05:14 034-20 2020-03-13T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo -12.050800323486328 -77.17620086669922 Callao Anchorage Boarded 13.03.2020: 0815 UTC: Posn: 12:01.6S - 077:16.4W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Nine robbers, in three small boats, came alongside and boarded an anchored reefer ship. They took hostage three crew members, tied them up and assaulted them. Alarm raised. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's stores. During the incident, two crew members received injuries. The incident reported to Port Authorities. 2020-03-29T09:19:51 034-21 2021-03-23T08:52:00 Refrigerated Cargo -6.033329963684082 12.35830020904541 Banana Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-03-24T13:55:45 034-22 2022-03-14T12:24:00 Container -12.02280044555664 -77.19170379638672 Callao Anchorage Boarded 14.03.2022: 0100 UTC: Posn: 12:01.61S - 077:11.83W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Seven robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container vessel. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, and crew mustered resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ship's properties and stores. Incident reported to TRAMAR and the port authorities boarded the ship for investigation. 2022-03-15T10:25:00 034-23 2023-04-20T12:33:00 Container 10.149999618530273 107.1500015258789 Ho Chi Minh Anchorages Boarded 16.04.2023: 1730 - 2300 UTC: Posn: 10:09.0N – 107:09.0E, Ho Chi Minh Anchorage, Vietnam. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard a drifting container ship noticed the paint stored padlock broken and ship’s stores stolen. Port control called on VHF. No response received. 2023-04-24T12:50:30 034-24 2024-04-05T04:58:00 Bulk Carrier 3.3671700954437256 99.46700286865234 Kuala Tanjung Port Boarded 03.04.2024: 1810 UTC: Posn: 03:22.3N – 099:28.2E, Kuala Tanjung Port, Indonesia Three robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed bulk carrier. They entered the engine room, took hostage the duty crew and tied his hands. The robbers released the duty crew before escaping with stolen ship's engine spare parts 2024-04-08T12:29:12 035-14 2014-03-06T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.1833300590515137 103.43299865722656 3nm off Karimun Kecil island Boarded 06.03.2014: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:11N – 103:26E, 3nm off Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with knives in a speed boat boarded a tanker underway. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped immediately. Nothing stolen. 2014-04-09T06:11:16 035-15 2015-03-14T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.4534101486206055 3.3723599910736084 Terminal 5, Apapa Port, Lagos Boarded 12.03.2015: 2254 LT: Posn: Terminal 5, Apapa Port, Lagos, Nigeria. Duty pump man onboard a berthed product tanker, noticed two robbers hiding near the hatch cover of No.1 Cargo oil tank. He immediately informed the duty officer and alerted all crew. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers jumped overboard, disconnected their own hoses and escaped. Upon inspection, it was noticed that around five cubic meters of base oil was stolen. Agents and Port Security Officer informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:15 035-16 2016-03-30T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -6 106.9000015258789 Tg. Priok, Jakarta Anchorage Attempted 30.03.2016: 0130 LT: Posn: 06:00S - 106:54E, Tg. Priok, Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. Three skiffs approached and attempted to board a bulk carrier at anchored. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The crew managed to deter the robbers by using the water cannon. 2017-05-17T10:45:26 035-17 2017-03-27T00:00:00 Dhow 7.919149875640869 49.90810012817383 Vicinity of Eyl Hijacked 23.03.2017: Morning Hrs: Posn: Vicinity of Eyl, Somalia. Pirates attacked and hijacked a dhow and took hostage its 20 crew members. The dhow had three skiffs onboard. The pirates released 13 crew members in one skiff. The dhow with the remaining crew and an unknown number of pirates sailed to an unknown location. The pirates released the dhow on 26.03.2017 after stealing one skiff along with food and diesel. 2017-05-17T10:08:11 035-18 2018-02-23T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.6333301067352295 6.61667013168335 Around 45nm SE of Brass 24-01-2018 24.01.2018: 0515 UTC: Posn: 03:38N – 006:37E, Around 45nm SE of Brass, Nigeria. While underway, two skiffs with 2 - 3 armed pirates in each skiff chased and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Ship increased speed, crew mustered in a safe place and the armed guards were on standby. Due to the hardened measures the pirates aborted the attempt. 2018-03-09T12:26:01 035-19 2019-03-28T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 10.183300018310547 -64.86669921875 Jose Terminal Anchorage Boarded 28.03.2019: 0410 UTC: Posn: 10:11.4N - 064:52.1W, Jose Terminal Anchorage, Venezuela. Five robbers armed with knives and a pipe wrench boarded an anchored tanker. They tied up the aft watch keeper and broke into the paint store. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. 2020-03-29T09:05:16 035-20 0001-01-01T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1681699752807617 103.43299865722656 Singapore Straits Boarded 15.03.2020: 2030 UTC: Posn: 01:10.9N – 103:26.0E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers armed with crowbar and pipes boarded a bulk carrier underway. The engine crew noticed the robbers and managed to lock them inside the engine room workshop. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Two accomplices in a skiff tried to approach the vessel but were repelled by the crew. Singaporean and Indonesian Authorities notified. Two Indonesian Authority armed guards boarded the vessel and arrested the three robbers. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 035-21 2021-03-23T11:40:00 Bulk Carrier 20.901500701904297 107.26799774169922 ITC-Buoy 3, Campha Port Boarded Date: 2021-03-24T13:55:46 035-22 2022-03-16T07:24:00 Chemical Tanker 22.236299514770508 91.82270050048828 CUFL Jetty, Chittagong Boarded 15.03.2022: 1655 UTC: Posn: 22:14.3N – 091:49.6E, CUFL Jetty, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Six robbers boarded a berthed chemical tanker during cargo operations. Duty crew noticed the robbers near the forecastle store. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship stores. Port control and coast guard informed and inspections carried out. Additional watchmen were arranged by the local agent. Later, the coast guard recovered the stolen items and returned it to the tanker. 2022-03-17T10:25:07 035-23 2023-04-25T03:50:00 Container 8.873330116271973 -79.48419952392578 Panama East Anchorage Attempted 22.04.2023: 0350 UTC: Posn: 08:52.67N – 079:29.09W, Panama E Anchorage, Panama. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored container vessel noticed unauthorised persons attempting to board via the anchor chain and hawse pipe. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Hearing the alerted crew the persons aborted the boarding attempt. 2023-05-01T05:40:02 035-24 2024-04-13T06:48:00 Product Tanker -1.2931699752807617 116.79299926757812 Balikpapan Anchorage Boarded 12.04.2024: 2125 UTC: Posn: 01:17.81S – 116:47.86E, Balikpapan Anchorage, Indonesia. An anchored product tanker was boarded by four perpetrators via the anchor chain. They broke into the forecastle store and escaped with ship’s stores and properties. Incident reported to Balikpapan port control. 2024-04-18T20:47:28 036-14 2014-03-06T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.149999976158142 103.5 Nipa Transit(Racon D) Boarded 06.03.2014: 0538 LT: Posn: 01:09N-103:30E, Nipa Transit, Singapore Straits. While underway Master on board a crude oil tanker heard over the VHF a vessel reporting a robbery incident. Hearing this the Master ordered his crew to secure the accommodation. While locking the entrance to the steering gear room a crewmember was approached by three robbers with knives and threatened while two more robbers were seen exiting the steering gear room with stolen ships property. As the robbers escaped the crew reported to the bridge and the Master raised the alarm and informed the authorities. All crew safe. 2014-04-09T06:11:17 036-15 2015-03-14T00:00:00 Pipe Lay Barge -4.75 11.800000190734863 Pointe Noire Outer Anchorage Boarded 14.03.2015: 0530 LT: Posn: 04:45S - 011:48E, Point Noire Outer Anchorage, The Congo. Unnoticed by ship's crew, robbers boarded an anchored barge. They broke open store room, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The incident was detected the next morning. 2017-05-17T11:01:15 036-16 2016-03-31T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.333330154418945 5.166669845581055 Around 31nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Hijacked 26.03.2016: 0040 LT: Posn: 04:20N – 005:10E, Around 31nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. Eight armed pirates boarded the tanker underway. They ransacked all the cabins, stole crew personal effects and kidnapped 5 crew members including the Master. On 09.05.2016, the 5 kidnapped crew members were released safely and they have been repatriated back to their home country in good state of health. 2017-05-17T10:45:26 036-17 2017-03-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.7188899517059326 114.41899871826172 Taboneo Anchorage, Banjarmasin Boarded 26.03.2017: 1200 UTC: Posn: 03:43.08S – 114:25.08E, Taboneo Anchorage, Banjarmasin, Indonesia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed the forecastle store door lock was broken. Further checks made on the forecastle indicated that the hawse pipe cover securing arrangements were cut through. The AB immediately informed the bridge and alarm raised. Crew mustered and went to the forecastle and found ship’s stores were stolen. Port Control informed. 2017-05-17T10:08:11 036-18 2018-02-23T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.466670036315918 50.45000076293945 Around 315nm ENE of Mogadishu 22-02-2018 22.02.2018: 2030 UTC: Posn: 03-28.1N - 050-27.8 E, Around 315nm ENE of Mogadishu, Somalia. Two skiffs chased and fired upon a product tanker underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Vessel increased speed and armed guards returned fired resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. 2018-03-09T12:26:01 036-19 2019-03-30T00:00:00 Container 14.550000190734863 120.9000015258789 Manila South Quarantine Anchorage Boarded 26.03.2019: 2030 UTC: Posn: 14:33.3N – 120:54.1E, Manila South Quarantine Anchorage, Philippines. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored container ship and escaped with ship’s properties. The theft was noticed by duty watchman during routine rounds. It was reported that the razor wire installed at the hawse pipe was removed, footprints were found on the deck and the bosun store was broken into. VTMS Manila and local agent informed. Coast Guard boarded the ship for investigation. 2020-03-29T09:05:18 036-20 2020-03-18T00:00:00 Container 3.9216699600219727 98.76950073242188 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 13.03.2020: 1310 UTC: Posn: 03:55.50N – 098:46.30E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty watchman onboard an anchored container ship noticed an armed robber on the forecastle. He immediately informed the duty officer who sounded the alarm. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robber escaped by boat. A second robber was spotted escaping via the anchor chain. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:19:52 036-21 2021-03-24T05:11:00 LNG Tanker 3.9338300228118896 98.7509994506836 Belawan Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-03-26T14:44:09 036-22 2022-03-16T13:26:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0414999723434448 103.63400268554688 Singapore Straits Boarded 27.02.2022: 1800 UTC: Posn: 01:02.82N – 103:38.11E, Singapore Straits. Duty Engineer onboard a bulk carrier underway was alerted by the trainee engineer of the presence of robbers in the workshop. He informed the OOW who raised the alarm and made an announcement on the PA resulting in all crew mustering. On hearing the alarm, the robbers tried to escape but were confronted by the oiler and 4th Engineer. The robbers waved their knives at them, and escaped. A search was carried out. It was reported that ship’s spares were stolen. VTS informed. 2022-03-17T10:25:07 036-23 2023-04-25T09:11:00 Container 14.554499626159668 120.9219970703125 Manila Quarantine Anchorage Boarded 14.04.2023: 2055-2130 UTC: Posn: 14:33.45N – 120:55.55E, Manila Quarantine Anchorage, Philippines. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship noticed the forward store broken into and ship’s properties were reported stolen. The theft was reported to Manila VTMS and the authorities boarded for investigation. 2023-05-01T05:40:02 036-24 2024-04-17T16:01:00 Container 6.8061699867248535 -58.16699981689453 Georgetown Port Boarded 12.04.2024: 2348 UTC: Posn: 06:48.6N - 058:10.1W, Georgetown Port, Guyana. A container vessel was boarded by three unauthorised persons armed with knives during berthing manoeuvres. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting in the persons escaping. Incident reported to VTS. A patrol boat searched the seaside of the vessel while a security team performed a security search. 2024-04-18T20:47:28 037-14 2014-03-07T00:00:00 Ro-Ro 14.33329963684082 53.31669998168945 Gulf of Aden Attempted 07.03.2014: 1630 UTC: Posn: 14:20N – 053:19E, Gulf of Aden. Three skiffs chased and approached a Ro-Ro ship underway. Master raised the alarm, contacted the UKMTO and broadcast a Mayday message. All non-essential crewmembers mustered in the citadel, and vessel took anti-piracy preventive measures as per BMP4. The on board armed security team fired three red flares when the skiffs closed to the ship resulting in the skiffs aborting the approach. A military helicopter and a warship came to the location to assist. 2014-04-09T06:11:17 037-15 2015-03-16T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.7174999713897705 105.83300018310547 Around 37nm South of Pulau Repong Hijacked 09.03.2015: 2108 UTC: Posn: 01:43N – 105:50E, Around 37nm South of Pulau Repong, Indonesia. Seven pirates, in a speed boat, wearing masks and armed with guns and long knives boarded and hijacked a product tanker underway. They took hostage the crew members, damaged all the communication and navigational equipment, transferred the MFO cargo into another vessel and escaped. One crew suffered minor injury during the incident. The Owners informed the MMEA who dispatched their vessel for investigations. 2017-05-17T11:01:15 037-16 2016-04-01T00:00:00 Tug 4.8155598640441895 119.20600128173828 Around 11nm WSW of Omapoy Island Hijacked 25.03.2016: 1629 LT: Posn : 04:48.56N – 119:12.53E, Around 11nm WSW of Omapoy Island Philippines. A tug towing a barge laden with coal was boarded by unknown persons. They cast off the barge, hijacked the tug and took its 10 crew as hostage. The tug was later abandoned off Languyan Island, Philippines and the ten crew members kidnapped. The tug was ransacked and all communication equipment onboard was damaged. The Philippines police have taken custody of the tug and are presently investigating the case. On 01.04.2016, the missing barge was located by MMEA and it has been towed to a safe port for investigation. We were advised that the ten kidnapped crew members were safely released on 01.05.2016. They have arrived home safely. 2017-05-17T10:45:27 037-17 2017-03-29T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.716670036315918 101.43299865722656 Lubuk Gaung anchorage Attempted 26.03.2017: 0115 LT: Posn: 01:43N - 101:264E, Lubuk Gaung Anchorage, Dumai, Indonesia A robber attempted to board an anchored product tanker. Alert crew noticed the robber and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped in a boat with three accomplices. The robbers were apprehended by Indonesian Marine Police who were patrolling in the vicinity. 2017-05-17T10:08:11 037-18 2018-02-24T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 3.6333301067352295 6.699999809265137 Around 40nm SSW of Bonny Fairway Buoy 24-02-2018 24.02.2018: 1520 UTC: Posn: 03:38.1N – 006:42.0E, Around 40nm SSW of Bonny Fairway Buoy, Nigeria. Around 10 pirates in a speed boat, armed with automatic weapons, chased and fired upon a reefer vessel underway. The armed guards onboard the vessel returned fire, resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moving away. All crew safe. Vessel sustained minor damage due to the firing. 2018-03-09T12:26:01 037-19 2019-03-30T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.887670040130615 -1.6903300285339355 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 29.03.2019: 0236 UTC: Posn: 04:52.86N – 001:41.42W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. OOW onboard an anchored product tanker noticed the paint room door was open and spotted robbers on the forecastle. He immediately directed the search light towards the robbers and sounded the ship’s horn. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Takoradi Port Control informed and the Takoradi Marine Police boarded the ship for investigation. 2020-03-29T09:05:18 037-20 2020-03-18T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.367000102996826 1.600000023841858 Around 49nm SE of Lome Attempted 05.03.2020: 0730 UTC: Posn: 05:22.2N – 001:36.0E, Around 49nm SE of Lome, Togo. Master onboard a product tanker underway noticed a skiff on a parallel course. On altering her course, the skiff was seen altering course also and approaching the tanker. Alarm raised and the non-essential crew members mustered in the citadel. As the skiff closed in, ten persons were noticed in the skiff. A weapon was observed in the skiff as well. The Master increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres, resulting in the skiff aborting the approach. Vessel and crew safe. 2020-03-29T09:19:52 037-21 2021-03-26T11:21:00 Bulk Carrier 1.283329963684082 104.30000305175781 <!-- end span --> Boarded <!-- end span --> 2021-03-28T12:59:30 037-22 2022-03-25T10:01:00 Bulk Carrier 3.916670083999634 98.7667007446289 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 23.03.2022: 2120 UTC: Posn: 03:55N - 098:46E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers near the forecastle and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. The incident was reported to port authorities. 2022-03-31T08:52:36 037-23 2023-04-25T20:25:00 Product Tanker 22.753999710083008 70.00900268554688 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 24.04.2023: 2000 UTC: Posn: 22:45.4N – 070:00.9E, Kandla Anchorage, India. Crew onboard an anchored product tanker noticed ship’s cargo equipment was missing. Checking of CCTV footage showed five unauthorised persons onboard the vessel. Incident reported to port control. 2023-05-01T05:40:02 037-24 2024-04-30T10:43:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0716700553894043 103.6760025024414 Singapore Straits Boarded 13.04.2024: 1847 UTC: Posn: 01:04.5N – 103:40.9E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with pistols boarded a bulk carrier underway. They pointed pistols at the duty engineer, tied his hands and placed him face-down on the floor. General alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. VTIS informed. The robbers escaped with the stolen items. A search was made and ship’s engine spares were identified as stolen. 2024-05-01T16:33:55 038-14 2014-03-06T00:00:00 General Cargo -4.734439849853516 11.73330020904541 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 06.03.2014: 0130 UTC: Posn: 04:44.4S – 011:44.9E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Two armed robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship using a rope. They stole ship’s properties and escaped when the duty crew spotted them. 2014-04-09T06:11:17 038-15 2015-03-19T00:00:00 Product Tanker 17.63330078125 83.41670227050781 Visakhapatnam Anchorage Boarded 16.03.2015: 1900 LT: Posn: 17:38.3N – 083:25.2E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage, India. Robbers boarded an anchored product tanker, stole ship’s stores and escaped unnoticed. The theft was detected the next morning. 2017-05-17T11:01:15 038-16 2016-04-02T00:00:00 Tug 4.1322197914123535 118.93800354003906 Around 17nm East of Pulau Sipadan, Sabah Boarded 01.04.2016: 1815 LT: Posn: 04:07.56N - 118:55.76E, Around 17nm East of Pulau Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia. Eight armed pirates in a speed boat approached and boarded the tug underway. They opened fire, stole crew personal belongings and kidnapped four crew members and escaped. The remaining crew members sailed the vessel to the vicinity of Semporna and thereafter a MMEA patrol boat escorted the vessel to a safe port. The four crew members were released on 8 June 2016. The four crew members arrived home safely. 2017-05-17T10:45:27 038-17 2017-03-30T00:00:00 Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 10.316699981689453 -75.5333023071289 Cartagena anchorage Boarded 28.03.2017: 0845 UTC: Posn: 10:19.3N - 075:32.1W, Cartagena anchorage, Colombia Four robbers boarded an anchored tanker. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Port Control notified. 2017-05-17T10:08:11 038-18 2018-02-25T00:00:00 Tanker 3.6833300590515137 6.61667013168335 Around 42nm SE of Brass 18-02-2018 18.02.2018: 1845 UTC: Posn: 03:41.5N – 006:37.5E, Around 42nm SE of Brass, Nigeria. A speed boat with six to seven armed pirates chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered, evasive manoeuvres commenced and Nigerian authorities contacted. Due to the vessel's hardening measures the pirates were unable to board the vessel and moved away. The vessel was escorted to Bonny anchorage by two navy vessels. All crew safe. Vessel sustained minor damage due to being fired upon. 2018-03-09T12:26:01 038-19 2019-04-01T00:00:00 Container 3.8833301067352295 9.5 Around 15nm SW of Douala Boarded 30.03.2019: 1910 UTC: Posn : 03:53N - 009:30E, Around 15nm SW Of Douala, Cameroon. Armed persons boarded an anchored ship. They kidnapped four crew members and escaped. The remaining crew sailed the ship to Douala port. Investigation are ongoing. The owners confirmed that the four kidnapped crew were released on 06 May 2019 and repatriated to their respective countries. 2020-03-29T09:05:18 038-20 2020-03-19T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.301330089569092 3.3550000190734863 Lagos Anchorage Boarded 19.03.2020: 0045 UTC: Posn: 06:18.80N – 003:21.30E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. A robber boarded an anchored tanker. Duty crew spotted the robber and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the robber escaped with stolen cargo. Port control and Nigerian navy notified. A patrol boat was dispatched and Nigeria Naval personnel boarded the vessel for investigations. 2020-03-29T09:19:52 038-21 2021-04-06T15:51:00 Tug 1.2006700038909912 103.552001953125 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-04-08T08:39:39 038-22 2022-04-03T08:10:00 Vehicle Carrier 13.750699996948242 121.01799774169922 Batangas Anchorage Boarded 02.04.2022: 1630 UTC: Posn: 13:45.4N – 121:01.6E: Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. Five robbers boarded an anchored vehicle carrier via the secured hawse pipe. Duty crew noticed the robbers and retreated to the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to VTS and the coast guard boarded the ship for inspections. 2022-04-06T07:10:22 038-23 2023-04-26T18:13:00 Offshore Supply Ship -8.784000396728516 13.241800308227539 Luanda Inner Anchorage Boarded 25.04.2023: 0230 UTC: Posn: 08:47.06S – 013:14.85E, Luanda Inner Anchorage, Angola. Alert crew noticed unauthorised persons onboard an anchored offshore supply ship attempting to steal an outboard engine of the FRC. Alarm raised and ship’s horn sounded resulting in the robbers escaping. Authorities informed and the police boarded the vessel to investigation. 2023-05-01T05:40:02 038-24 2024-05-06T03:43:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1068300008773804 103.74299621582031 Singapore Straits Boarded 05.03.2024: 1630 UTC: Posn: 01:06.68N – 103:44.95E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers armed with a rod boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty crew noticed the robbers entering the engine room. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2024-05-07T12:49:02 039-14 2014-03-09T00:00:00 Product Tanker 9.917099952697754 76.19670104980469 Kochi Anchorage Boarded 09.03.2014: 0135 LT: Posn: 09:56N – 076:09E, Kochi Anchorage, India. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker. D/O spotted the robbers stealing ship’s stores and raised the alarm resulting in the crew members approaching the location. Seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard with the stolen stores and escaped. Master reported the incident to Port Control. 2014-04-09T06:11:17 039-15 2015-03-19T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2666699886322021 104.26699829101562 Singapore Straits Boarded 19.03.2015: 0248 LT: Posn: 01:16.7N - 104:16.6E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty crew noticed the robbers and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and all crew mustered at the bridge. Master informed VTIS who then dispatched a patrol boat to investigate. The robbers escaped when the patrol boat approached the vessel. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:15 039-16 2016-04-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.25 117.56900024414062 Samarinda Anchorage Boarded 01.04.2016: 0145 LT: Posn: 00:15.2S – 117:34.8E, Samarinda Anchorage, Indonesia. D/O onboard an anchored bulk carrier heard voices on the forecastle deck. Alarm raised and an announcement was made on the PA system. As crew rushed to the location the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Master tried to contact the coast guard but received no response. 2017-05-17T10:45:27 039-17 2017-03-30T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 4.024720191955566 6.8002800941467285 Around 32nm SW of Bonny Boarded 30.03.2017: Early Morning Hours: Posn: 04:01N - 006:48E, Around 32nm SW of Bonny, Nigeria. Four persons in a small boat approached, came alongside and boarded a bulk carrier as it approached the pilot boarding station. They kidnapped six crew members and escaped. On 20.04.2017, the six kidnapped crew members were released safely. 2017-05-17T10:08:11 039-18 2018-02-25T00:00:00 Container 3.549999952316284 7.033329963684082 Around 50nm SSW of Bonny Island 24-02-2018 24.02.2018: 1016 UTC: Posn: 03:33.8N – 007:02.7E, Around 50nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Around eight armed pirates in a speed boat chased a container vessel underway. Alarm raised, SSAS activated, speed increased and all non-essential crew retreated to the citadel. Nigerian navy contacted, who informed the Master to rendezvous with their naval vessel in the vicinity. As the pirate boat closed in the Master commenced evasive manoeuvres. Due to the hardening measures, the pirates were unable to hook their ladder onto the vessel and moved away. 2018-03-09T12:26:01 039-19 2019-04-02T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.301499843597412 3.2839999198913574 Lagos STS Anchorage Boarded 30.03.2019: 0310 UTC: Posn: 06:18.9N - 003:17.4E, Lagos STS Anchorage, Nigeria. Duty watchkeeper onboard an anchored product tanker noticed some robbers near a cargo tank and also near the ship's rails. Alarm raised. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Nigerian Navy patrol boat notified and a search in the waters around the tanker was carried out. 2020-03-29T09:05:19 039-20 2020-03-22T00:00:00 Tug 16.966699600219727 82.30000305175781 Kakinada Anchorage Boarded 27.02.2020: 2230 UTC: Posn: 16:58N – 082:18E, Kakinada Anchorage, India. Seven persons in a dinghy boat approached and boarded an anchored offshore tug. They stole lube oil drums and escaped. Incident reported to Kakinada Coast Guard. Two coast guard ships were deployed to search the fishing boats in the vicinity. 2020-03-29T09:19:53 039-21 2021-04-08T16:05:00 Product Tanker 1.2688299417495728 104.25900268554688 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-04-09T09:42:04 039-22 2022-04-04T22:27:00 Bulk Carrier 1.5199999809265137 1.5180000066757202 Around 261nm SE of Accra Boarded 03.04.2022: Posn: 01:31.20N – 001:30.68E, Around 261nm SE of Accra, Ghana. A bulk carrier was boarded by an unknown number of pirates and the crew retreated into the citadel. On being notified of the incident, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre immediately alerted and liaised with the Regional Authorities and international warships to request their assistance. An Italian Navy warship and its helicopter responded and proceeded to render assistance resulting in the crew and ship being safe. The vessel proceeded to a safe port under the escort of the warship. 2022-04-06T07:10:22 039-23 2023-04-27T15:14:00 Container -12.001199722290039 -77.21730041503906 Callao anchorage Boarded 27.04.2023: 0700 UTC: Posn: 12:00.7S – 077:13.4W, Callao anchorage, Peru. Unauthorised persons boarded an anchored container ship, tied two duty crew, stole their personal properties and ship’s stores and escaped. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. Incident was reported to the Port control and a patrol boat was dispatched to the location. 2023-05-01T05:40:03 039-24 2024-05-07T02:47:00 Container 21.923999786376953 91.70770263671875 Chattogram Anchorage Boarded 07.04.2024: 1958 UTC: Posn: 21:55.74N - 091:42.76E, Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh. Duty crew onboard an anchored container ship noticed two robbers near the forecastle store. Alarm raised, crew mustered and Coast Guard notified. Hearing the alarm the robbers escaped with ship stores. A Coast Guard boat responded and searched the sea area around the ship and later boarded the ship for investigations. 2024-05-07T12:49:02 040-14 2014-03-06T00:00:00 Supply Vessel 4.193329811096191 5.733329772949219 Around 30nm WxS of Brass Hijacked 06.03.2014: 1912 UTC: Posn: 04:11N – 005:44E, around 30nm WxS of Brass, Nigeria. Seven pirates in a speed boat approached a drifting supply vessel and hijacked it. They took the crew as hostage and used the vessel as a mother vessel to look for other vessels to hijack. After around 20 hours when no suitable vessel was found the pirates stole the crew and ship’s properties and escaped. Some crew who were beaten up during the hijack. 2014-04-09T06:11:17 040-15 2015-03-19T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship 4.236670017242432 8.033329963684082 Around 19nm South of Kwa Ibo Boarded 19.03.2015: 0030 LT: Posn: 04:14.1N -008:02.1E, Around 19nm South of Kwa Ibo, Nigeria. Six pirates armed with rifles boarded a supply vessel. Master raised the alarm, sent SSAS alert and crew mustered. Two crew members were kidnapped. The Nigerian Navy dispatched a patrol boat to the location 15 minutes after the call. Remaining crew reported safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:15 040-16 2016-04-04T00:00:00 Container -5.995619773864746 106.91000366210938 Jakarta Anchorage Boarded 03.04.2016: 2345 LT: Posn: 05:59.4S – 106:54.3E, Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. Five robbers boarded an anchored container ship using a hook attached with a rope. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Nothing reported stolen. Incident reported to pilot station and local agent who then reported to the port police. When the ship came alongside on 04.04.2016, the port police boarded the ship for investigation. 2017-05-17T10:45:27 040-17 2017-03-31T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.083330154418945 4.699999809265137 Around 64nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Type of Attack : 29.03.2017: 1200 UTC: Posn: 04:05.89N - 004:42.03E, Around 64nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. Armed pirates in a boat chased and fired upon a tanker underway. The onboard armed naval security team returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moving away. All crew safe. The tanker continued her voyage to her next port. 2017-05-17T10:08:11 040-18 2018-02-26T00:00:00 Tug 1.151170015335083 103.93399810791016 Around 3nm West of Batu Ampar Port, Batam 18-02-2018 18.02.2018: 1900 UTC: Posn: 01:09.7N – 103:56.4E, Around 3nm West of Batu Ampar Port, Batam, Indonesia. During routine rounds onboard an anchored offshore tug, the bosun reported that the lock to the engine room hatch was broken. Investigations revealed several foot prints on the aft deck and a large number of spare parts missing. 2018-03-09T12:26:01 040-19 2019-04-03T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 33.605499267578125 -7.602829933166504 Berth T36, Casablanca Port Boarded 01.04.2019: 0600 UTC: Berth T36, Casablanca Port, Morocco. Duty officer onboard a berthed bulk carrier, heard noises from the boat deck. As he approached the area, he noticed the life raft cover was opened and two robbers stealing the equipment. Seeing the duty officer, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Incident reported to the Port Authority. Subsequently, the Harbour Master, Port Police and PSC Inspector boarded the ship to investigate. 2020-03-29T09:05:19 040-20 2020-03-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0.10916700214147568 -50.869998931884766 Macapa Anchorage Boarded 17.03.2020: 0330 UTC: Posn: Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a small boat near the bow and notified the OOW. As he headed forward to check, three robbers intercepted him and took him hostage. The OOW raised the alarm when he noticed some movements near the forecastle and the AB did not respond to his calls on the walkie-talkie. Crew mustered and moved forward. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers released the captured AB and escaped with the AB’s walkie-talkie and ship’s stores. 2020-03-29T09:19:53 040-21 2021-04-09T04:54:00 Product Tanker 1.2675000429153442 104.25 Singapore straits Boarded Date: 2021-04-09T09:42:04 040-22 2022-04-10T12:40:00 Bulk Carrier 22.22170066833496 91.73429870605469 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 09.04.2022: 0800 UTC: Posn: 22:13.5N – 091:44.1E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier during cargo operations. They stole the rescue boat's engine and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on rounds. A search was carried out. Authorities informed. 2022-04-11T18:05:34 040-23 2023-05-03T09:26:00 Product Tanker 0.11900000274181366 -4.568999767303467 Around 309nm SSW Of Abidjan, Ivory Coast Hijacked 10.04.2023: 1400 UTC: Posn: 00:07.14N – 004:34.14W, Around 309nm SSW of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. An unknown number of pirates attacked, boarded and hijacked a tanker underway. All communications with the tanker were lost. On being notified of the incident, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre immediately informed the regional and French authorities in the Gulf of Guinea. A missing tanker message was broadcast to all ships to lookout for the tanker. Position updates received from all sources were communicated with the relevant authorities for their coordination. On 15 April, a French naval asset located the tanker and was escorted to a safe port by an Ivory Coast Guard patrol boat. The pirates had destroyed the navigational equipment and stolen part of the cargo before escaping. All crew reported safe. 2023-05-04T10:00:08 040-24 2024-05-08T16:31:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0543299913406372 103.6520004272461 Singapore Straits Boarded 29.03.2024: 1558 UTC: Posn: 01:03.43N – 103:39.22E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, resulting in the robbers escaping empty-handed. All crew safe. 2024-05-09T14:17:47 041-14 2014-03-20T00:00:00 Container -6.010000228881836 105.91699981689453 Cigading anchorage Boarded 20.03.2014: 0040 LT: Posn : 05:59S – 105:55E, Cigading Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded an anchored container ship using a rope. The duty A/B spotted the robbers and reported to D/O on the bridge. The ship raised the alarm and all crew mustered. The robbers jumped overboard and escaped with the boat. The Master reported to Port Authority. 2014-04-09T06:11:17 041-15 2015-03-21T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.9333300590515137 98.75 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 21.03.2015: 0230 LT: Posn: 03:56N – 098:45E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They took hostage the duty AB and tied him up. The robbers stole ship's stores from the paint locker and escaped. The AB managed to untie himself and informed bridge who raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. 2017-05-17T11:01:16 041-16 2016-04-04T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.9000000953674316 5.683330059051514 Around 41nm SW of Brass Fired Upon 01.04.2016: 1153 LT: Posn: 03:54N – 005:41E, Around 41nm SW of Brass, Nigeria. Duty officers onboard a chemical tanker underway noticed a black speed boat approaching. Master raised the alarm, sent distress messages, took anti-piracy preventive measures and crew members locked all entrance doors. As the boat closed in, nine pirates armed with AK47s opened fire at the tanker and attempted to board the tanker several times using ladders and grappling hook attached with a rope. All non-essential crew members mustered in a safe room. The navy was contacted but received no response. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre received information from the Owners and immediately informed the Nigerian navy for assistance. The Nigerian navy advised that they will action accordingly. Due to the hardening measures taken by the tanker, the pirates aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. No injuries to crew members. 2017-05-17T10:45:27 041-17 2017-04-03T00:00:00 Dhow 11.63070011138916 49.31760025024414 Enroute to Bosaso, Off Somalia Hijacked 01.04.2017: Posn: Enroute to Bosaso, Off Somalia. (Incident amended on 17 April 2017) A dhow with 11 crew onboard was boarded and hijacked by pirates while enroute to Bosaso. The dhow was anchored in Somali coastal waters between Hobyo and El Hur. On 12.04.2017, Somali Forces managed to release the vessel and its crew. All crew members are in good health. A warship escorted the vessel to its next port of call.Hur. 2017-05-17T10:08:12 041-18 2018-02-26T00:00:00 Container -2.3550000190734863 -79.9832992553711 Guayaquil Inner Anchorage 25-02-2018 25.02.2018: 0842 UTC: Posn: 02:21.3S – 079:59.7W, Guayaquil Inner Anchorage, Ecuador. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship was confronted by five robbers on the aft deck. One robber, with a gun was seen near the entrance to the steering gear room. The AB immediately retreated and informed the Duty Officer. Alarm raised and port control notified. A coast guard boat was sent to the vessel. All crew safe. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-03-09T12:26:01 041-19 2019-04-06T00:00:00 Container -2.516669988632202 -80.08329772949219 Around 3.6nm WNW of Isla Escalante Island, Guayas Fired Upon 01.04.2019: 0745 UTC: Posn: 02:31.8S – 080:05.4W, Around 3.6nm WNW of Isla Escalante Island, Guayas, Ecuador. Duty officer onboard a container ship under pilotage noticed a fast-moving target on the radar approaching from astern. Crew alerted, and both searchlights were directed towards the approaching boat. A second boat was noticed. One boat, with around 10 persons with grappling hooks followed the ship, the other, approached the ship from the starboard side and attempted to hook on a telescopic ladder to the ship’s rails. The pilot notified port control and the coast guard. The persons fired a few shots towards the search lights resulting in all crew retreating into the bridge and accommodation. Later the boats aborted their approach and moved away. All crew safe. 2020-03-29T09:05:19 041-20 2020-03-24T00:00:00 Container 0.5534999966621399 8.420169830322266 Around 62nm WNW of Libreville Boarded 22.03.2020: 0557 UTC: Posn: 00:33.21N – 008:25.21E, Around 62nm WNW of Libreville, Gabon. Pirates boarded a container ship underway. Most crew managed to retreat into the citadel. Regional Authorities notified and assistance was dispatched to the ship. When the crew emerged from the citadel seven crew were reported missing. 2020-03-29T09:19:54 041-21 2021-04-11T19:07:00 Bulk Carrier 1.250830054283142 104.20099639892578 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-04-12T12:03:21 041-22 2022-04-13T18:45:00 Bulk Carrier 4.892330169677734 -1.6756700277328491 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 13.04.2022: 0345 UTC: Posn: 04:53.9N – 001:40.9W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Two robbers in a fishing boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier during heavy rain. They broke into the forward store and stole ship’s stores. The duty crew on rounds noticed the robbers, and informed the officer on watch who raised the general alarm and sounded the ship’s horn. Crew mustered. Hearing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. Port control informed. A patrol boat was sent to the location. 2022-04-14T08:36:31 041-23 2023-05-08T08:18:00 General Cargo 6.424330234527588 3.338670015335083 Tin Can Island Terminal, Lagos Boarded 28.04.2023: 0500 UTC: Posn: 06:25.76N - 003:20.53E, Tin Can Island Terminal, Lagos, Nigeria. Around eight armed persons boarded a berthed general cargo ship. Alert crew on rounds spotted the persons resulting in the persons escaping empty handed in their boat. 2023-05-10T15:53:57 041-24 2024-05-10T01:35:00 Container 14.59220027923584 120.85199737548828 Manila Anchorage Boarded 09.05.2024: 1920 UTC: Posn: 14:35.59N – 120:50.75E, Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Duty crew onboard an anchored container ship noticed two unauthorised persons near the forecastle and immediately raised the alarm resulting in the persons escaping. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Ship’s properties accounted as missing. Incident reported to VTMS Manila and the Philippines Coast Guard. 2024-05-10T14:51:10 042-14 2014-01-31T00:00:00 Tug and Barge 1.2633299827575684 104.072998046875 Singapore Straits Boarded 31.01.2014: Singapore Straits. Robbers boarded a barge under tow, broke open two containers and escaped with some cargo. The theft was only noticed by the tug’s crew after seven days while handing over the barge at the destination port. 2014-04-09T06:11:17 042-15 2015-03-21T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 6 119.21700286865234 Around 27nm WNW of Pearl Bank Attempted 20.03.2015: 1155 LT: Posn: 06:00N – 119:13E, Around 27nm WNW of Pearl Bank, Philippines. Persons in four speed boats approached a bulk carrier underway. Master raised the alarm, called Malaysian navy via VHF channel, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, crew mustered and activated anti-piracy preventive measures. The boats chased the ship for around 20 minutes and then moved away. 2017-05-17T11:01:16 042-16 2016-04-07T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 3.3016700744628906 5.385829925537109 Around 78nm SW of Brass Attempted 07.04.2016: 0920 UTC: Posn: 03:18.6N - 005:23.9E, Around 78nm SW of Brass, Nigeria. Seven pirates in a wooden speed boat, armed with automatic weapons approached a drifting tanker waiting for cargo loading instructions. The pirates attempted to board the tanker using an aluminium ladder but failed due to the high freeboard. General alarm raised, SSAS activated and crew mustered. The tanker immediately proceeded towards the terminal and the terminal’s security boat escorted the tanker. 2017-05-17T10:45:27 042-18 2018-02-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.271830081939697 2.4873299598693848 Cotonou Anchorage 26-02-2018 26.02.2018: 2330 UTC: Posn: 06:16.31N – 002:29.24E, Cotonou Anchorage, Benin. Five armed persons approached an anchored tanker in a speed boat. As they boarded the vessel they commenced firing and injured one of the Benin navy guards onboard the tanker. All crew except the OOW on the bridge retreated into the citadel. As the armed persons made their way to the bridge they fired upon and injured another Navy Guard. They took hostage the OOW and demanded the Master, Chief Officer and Chief Engineer to come to the bridge. The armed persons then instructed the Master to heave up anchor but when they were told that the tanker was in ballast, they stole crew properties, kidnapped the Master and one engineer and left the tanker in the tanker’s rescue boat. The Benin Navy was notified to medivac the injured guards. Once the armed persons were safely ashore they released the Master and engineer who were able to make contact with the local police and later re-joined the tanker. 2018-03-09T12:26:01 042-19 2019-04-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -12.018199920654297 -77.18669891357422 Callao Anchorage Boarded 14.04.2019: 0645 UTC: Posn: 12:01.9S – 077:11.2W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Five robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier using a rope attached with a hook. Duty AB on routine rounds was attacked, threatened and beaten. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with the duty AB’s personal belongings. Incident reported to local Authorities who boarded the vessel for investigation. 2020-03-29T09:05:19 042-20 2020-03-24T00:00:00 Product Tanker 13.689000129699707 121.0009994506836 Batangas Port Boarded 22.03.2020: 1885 UTC: Posn: Batangas Port, Philippines. Duty crew onboard a berthed product tanker noticed a robber with a long knife near the forecastle and immediately informed the OOW. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robber escaped. Vessel and crew safe. 2020-03-29T09:19:54 042-21 2021-04-14T17:54:00 LPG Tanker -12.08650016784668 -77.18419647216797 Callao Anchorages Boarded Date: 2021-04-16T09:30:56 042-22 2022-04-28T04:25:00 Product Tanker 1.2363300323486328 103.9749984741211 Singapore Straits Boarded 15.04.2022: 2042 UTC: Posn: 01:14.30N – 103:58.87E, Singapore Straits. Alert crew onboard a tanker underway noticed an unauthorised person attempting to break into the accommodation via the poop-deck entrance and immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting in the robber escaping empty handed. Incident reported to Singapore VTS. 2022-05-02T18:51:03 042-23 2023-05-08T11:52:00 Bulk Carrier 22.03619956970215 88.08719635009766 Haldia Port Boarded 17.04.2023: 1615 UTC: Posn: 22:02N – 088:05E, Haldia Port, India. Unnoticed, persons boarded a berthed bulk carrier and escaped with engine spares. Authorities informed through the local agent. 2023-05-10T15:53:57 042-24 2024-05-13T08:01:00 Product Tanker 12.639800071716309 48.400699615478516 Gulf of Aden Fired Upon 10.05.2024: 0457 UTC: Posn: 12:38.65N - 048:24.06E, Gulf of Aden. Around five to six pirates dressed in black clothes armed with AK-47 and RPG in a skiff approached a product tanker underway. Grapnel hook and ladder sighted. Master sounded ship’s horn and altered course. As the skiff continued to approach the armed guards showed their weapons. The pirates opened fire towards tanker and the armed team retaliated by firing four rounds causing a fire to break out on the boat. The tanker continued its voyage. 2024-05-13T17:25:25 043-14 2014-03-23T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 13.300000190734863 42.86669921875 Around 18nm NE of Assab Attempted 23.03.2014: 0630 UTC: Posn: 13:18N – 042:52E, Red Sea. Five skiffs with three persons in each approached a chemical tanker underway at high speed. Master raised the alarm, crew mustered, fire pump activated and the on board armed security team took their position. Ladders were noticed in two skiffs as they closed to a distance of 1nm from the tanker. The security team immediately fired one rocket flare towards the skiffs and showed their weapons resulting in the skiffs aborting their approach. 2014-04-09T06:11:17 043-15 2015-03-22T00:00:00 Tug 22.100000381469727 91.7332992553711 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 21.03.2015: 2100 LT: Posn: 22:06N – 091:44E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Armed robbers boarded an anchored tug and stole ship’s stores and properties. Alarm raised and crew mustered. As the crew approached the robbers, they threw stones at the crew resulting in the Master being injured. The robbers escaped with the stolen items in their boat. The Master heaved up the anchor and sailed further away from the anchorage area. 2017-05-17T11:01:16 043-16 2016-04-10T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 3.285559892654419 5.516670227050781 Around 74nm SW of Brass Attempted 10.04.2016: 1000 LT: Posn: 03:17.8N - 005:31.0E, Around 74nm SW of Brass, Nigeria. Seven pirates in a skiff approached a drifting tanker awaiting berthing instructions. The pirates came alongside and attempted to board the tanker using a metal expandable ladder but failed due to the vessel's high freeboard. Alarm raised, fire pump activated, crew mustered and all entrance doors locked. Master contacted the terminal via vhf channel 16, started the main engine and proceeded close to the terminal. Upon realizing that the security boats were approaching, the pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved away. 2017-05-17T10:45:28 043-17 2017-04-07T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -5.869890213012695 13.03969955444336 Congo River Boarded 07.04.2017: 0100 UTC: Posn: 05:52.11S – 013:02.49E, Congo River, Angola. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed six robbers on the forecastle and immediately informed the duty officer on the bridge. Alarm and ship's whistle sounded. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped in their boat with the stolen ship’s properties. 2017-05-17T10:08:12 043-18 2018-02-28T00:00:00 Tug 21.200000762939453 72.19999694824219 Around 11nm South of Alang, Gujarat 07-01-2018 07.01.2018: 0738 UTC: Posn: 21:12.60N – 072:12.79E, Around 11nm South of Alang, Gujarat, India. Three robbers boarded a tanker under tow by a tug. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with ship’s stores and engine spares. Incident was reported to Indian Coast Guard. The three robbers were later arrested by the marine police and the stolen items recovered. 2018-03-09T12:26:01 043-19 2019-04-16T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.468329906463623 7.168330192565918 Bonny River Inner Anchorage Boarded 15.04.2019: 2020 UTC: Posn: 04:28.1N – 007:10.1E, Bonny River Inner Anchorage, Nigeria. Four persons in a speed boat armed with automatic weapons approached an anchored product tanker. Two persons managed to board the tanker and open fire towards the accommodation. The onboard Nigerian naval guards returned fire resulting in the persons retreating into their boat and escaping. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, and crew mustered in the citadel. Bonny Signal Station and Nigerian Navy notified. One guard was injured during the shooting and was given first aid by the crew. Two security boats responded and approached the tanker. The injured guard was transferred to a security boat and taken ashore for medical assistance. Remaining crew reported safe. 2020-03-29T09:05:20 043-20 2020-03-25T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.1178300380706787 5.584670066833496 Around 75nm SSW of Bayelsa Attempted 25.03.2020: 1006 UTC: Posn: 03:07.7N – 005:35.8E, Around 75nm SSW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Seven armed pirates in a black speed boat approached and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and all non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. Master activated SSAS alert, increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres, resulting in the pirates aborting the approach. Vessel and crew safe. 2020-03-29T09:19:54 043-21 2021-04-18T08:08:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2673300504684448 104.23400115966797 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-04-20T11:36:27 043-22 2022-04-28T17:01:00 Bulk Carrier -0.05849999934434891 -51.10499954223633 Macapa Anchorage Boarded 26.04.2022: 0700 UTC: Posn: 00:03.85S – 051:06.50W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Three unauthorised persons boarded an anchored bulk carrier. During routine rounds, duty crew noticed the persons and raised the alarm resulting in the persons escaping empty handed. 2022-05-02T18:51:03 043-23 2023-05-09T02:59:00 Tug 1.2746700048446655 104.10800170898438 Singapore Straits Boarded 22.04.2023: 0130 UTC: Posn: 01:16.8N – 104:06.8E, Singapore Straits. Unauthorised persons boarded a barge under tow, stole some of the scrap metal cargo and escaped. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. All crew members are safe. 2023-05-10T15:53:57 043-24 2024-05-13T07:05:00 Product Tanker 22.275999069213867 91.70600128173828 Chattogram Anchorage Boarded 12.05.2024: 2145 UTC: Posn: 22:16.9N - 091:42.6E, Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored tanker. Duty AB on rounds noticed some movements at the poop deck and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Two watchmen were found tied up. Paint store lock was broken and ship’s stores stolen. Incident reported to coast guard. 2024-05-13T17:25:25 044-14 2014-03-29T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.1188900470733643 103.50199890136719 Around 6nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 29.03.2014: 0420 LT: Posn: 01:07.8N – 103:30.6E, Around 6nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Four robbers wearing masks armed with knives boarded a product tanker underway. They entered into the engine room and aggressively approached the duty motorman who escaped and informed the bridge. Alarm raised, SSAS activated, Authorities informed and crew mustered. A complete search of the tanker was carried out and found that the robbers had escaped. 2014-04-09T06:11:17 044-15 2015-03-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.216670036315918 103.96700286865234 Singapore Straits Boarded 21.03.2015: 0100 LT: Posn: 01:13.6N - 103:58.3E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty Engineer spotted the robbers and informed the bridge. Alarm raised, crew mustered and Master informed the VTIS. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Singapore Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:16 044-16 2016-04-11T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.801110029220581 6.669169902801514 Around 118nm SSW of Port Harcourt Boarded 11.04.2016: 0130 LT: Posn: 02:48.4N - 006:40.9E, Around 118nm SSW of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Eight pirates in a speed boat armed with rifles boarded a product tanker while enroute from Douala port to Abidjan port. They stole cash, ship’s properties, crew personal belongings and kidnapped six crew members before escaping. The tanker continued her passage towards a safe port. No injuries to crew. On 25.04.2016, the six kidnapped crew members were released safely. 2017-05-17T10:45:28 044-17 2017-04-08T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 14.035799980163574 51.66669845581055 Gulf of Aden Boarded 08.04.2017: 1310 UTC: Posn: 14:02.9N – 051:40.0E, 147nm SE of Al Mukalla, Gulf of Aden. While underway armed pirates in a skiff came alongside and boarded a tanker. The Master and crew stopped the engine and retreated into the citadel and requested for help. On 09.04.2017 the vessel was boarded by authorities and all crew rescued. No pirates were found on board. The crew resumed control of the vessel and sailed to a safe port. 2017-05-17T10:08:12 044-18 2018-03-03T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -6.034830093383789 106.88400268554688 Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta 03-03-2018 03.03.2018: 1545 UTC: Posn: 06:02.9S – 106:53.4E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta, Indonesia. Duty Motorman onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed two robbers on the aft deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped in a waiting boat. On searching the vessel nothing reported stolen. 2018-03-09T12:26:01 044-19 2019-04-18T00:00:00 Tanker 17.61680030822754 83.31700134277344 Visakhapatnam SPM Anchorage Boarded 13.04.2019: 1006 UTC: Posn: 17:37.1N - 083:19.2E, Visakhapatnam SPM Anchorage, India. Five boats with eleven persons approached a tanker during anchoring operations. Up on anchoring the boats came alongside, hooked on ropes to the ships rails and commenced boarding the tanker. Alarm raised, ships horn sounded, and crew mustered on deck. Port authorities notified. The unauthorised persons remained on deck as the crew prevented them from entering the accommodation. They did not confront the crew but refused to leave the tanker. Finally, on seeing the approaching pilot boat the unauthorised persons disembarked. 2020-03-29T09:05:20 044-20 2020-03-27T00:00:00 Tug 21.690500259399414 91.83899688720703 Matarbari Anchorage Boarded 07.02.2020: 1310 UTC: Posn: 21:41.72N – 091:50.34E, Matarbari Anchorage, Bangladesh. Duty AB onboard an anchored tug noticed robbers armed with knives boarding the tug and immediately informed the Duty Officer. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped. Incident reported to the Coast Guard who boarded the tug for investigation. 2020-03-30T12:34:16 044-21 2021-04-20T14:13:00 Product Tanker 1.2671699523925781 104.20099639892578 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-04-21T12:47:10 044-22 2022-05-07T01:40:00 Product Tanker 13.716699600219727 121.03299713134766 Batangas Anchorage Boarded 27.04.2022: 1945 UTC: Posn: Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. Around three to four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker. They broke into the bosun store and stole ship’s stores. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with the stolen stores. VTS Batangas informed. The coast guard boarded the tanker for inspection. 2022-05-10T21:48:15 044-23 2023-05-12T12:23:00 Tug 1.1361700296401978 103.50599670410156 Singapore Straits Boarded 09.05.2023: 1605 UTC: Posn: 01:12.90N – 103:21.98E, Singapore Straits. Unauthorised persons boarded an unmanned barge under tow, twice within three hours. Incident reported to local authorities via VHF. All crew members reported safe. 2023-05-12T15:33:36 044-24 2024-05-15T13:38:00 Dhow 6.349999904632568 50.099998474121094 Around 60nm East of Raas Cabaad Hijacked 13.05.2024: 1125 UTC: Posn: 06:21N - 050:06E, Around 60nm East of Raas Cabaad, Somalia. Around six to seven pirates in a skiff armed with AK-47 boarded and hijacked a fishing vessel underway. The pirates released the 21 crew and the fishing vessel after food and logistical supplies were stolen. An Indian Naval Warship boarded and escorted the vessel to a safe distance. 2024-05-15T19:30:07 045--14 2014-03-30T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 26.401100158691406 56.68330001831055 Around 8nm ENE of Musandam Island Fired Upon 30.03.2014: 1415 LT: Posn: 26:24.4N – 056:41.8E, Around 8nm ENE of Musandam Island, Oman. Six persons in a skiff armed with machine gun approached a tanker underway and fired twice towards the accommodation and bridge. Master raised alarm and mustered all crew. Fire pump activated and vessel altered course. Upon hearing the alarm the persons aborted the attempted attacked and moved away. 2014-04-09T06:11:18 045-15 2015-03-24T00:00:00 Container 1.11667001247406 103.56700134277344 Around 5nm WSW of Nipah Island Boarded 21.03.2015: 0530 LT: Posn: 01:07N - 103:34E, Around 5nm WSW of Nipah Island, Indonesia. Seven robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship underway. They robbed the 2/E of his personal belongings, tied him and escaped. The duty wiper on routine rounds noticed the 2/E and released him. The Master informed the VTIS. Singapore Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:16 045-16 2016-04-12T00:00:00 Container 4.133890151977539 5.3847198486328125 Around 30nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Boarded 11.04.2016: 2056 LT: Posn: 04:08.02N – 005:23.05E, Around 30nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. Armed pirates boarded a container ship underway. Master raised the alarm, activated SSAS and all crew members, except two crew, mustered in the citadel. The Owners sent a message to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre reporting that they had lost contact with the vessel. The IMB PRC immediately informed and liaised with the Nigerian Authorities and transmitted a warning broadcast to ships at sea. After about 12 hours, the crew emerged from the citadel. Two crew were reported kidnapped. The Nigerian navy boarded the vessel for investigations. All other crew safe. On 19.05.2016, the two kidnapped crew members were released safely. 2017-05-17T10:45:28 045-17 2017-04-14T00:00:00 Product Tanker 15.93220043182373 52.354400634765625 Around 10nm NE of Nishtun Fired Upon 14.04.2017: 0700 UTC: Posn: 15:55.56N – 052:20.75E, Around 10nm NE of Nishtun, Yemen. Six persons armed with rifles in a small boat approached and fired upon an anchored tanker. They attempted to board the tanker several times but failed and moved away. All crew safe. The tanker continued her passage. 2017-05-17T10:08:12 045-18 2018-03-07T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.083330154418945 6.949999809265137 Around 21nm SW of Bonny Island 06-03-2018 06.03.2018: 1000 UTC: Posn: 04:05N – 006:57E, Around 21nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Pirates, armed with guns, boarded a product tanker approaching the Bonny Fairway Buoy. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and all crew mustered in the citadel. Nigerian Navy notified and patrol boats were immediately deployed to assist the vessel. As all crew were secure in the citadel, the pirates were unable to take any hostages. They damaged some navigation and communication equipment and escaped. Later, the Master and crew emerged from the citadel and took back control of their tanker and sailed to a safe port. All crew safe. 2018-03-09T12:26:01 045-19 2019-04-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker 13.73330020904541 121.03299713134766 Batangas Anchorage Boarded 26.03.2019: 1230 UTC: Posn: 13:44N – 121:02E, Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed a robber near the forecastle and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and approached the forecastle. Seeing the alerted crew, the robber escaped with stolen ship's stores. On investigating it was reported that the robber gained access via the anchor chain. Incident reported to Coast Guard. 2020-03-29T09:05:20 045-20 2020-03-27T00:00:00 Container 2.750999927520752 6.901500225067139 Around 97nm South of Bonny Island Fired Upon 27.03.2020: 1700 UTC: Posn: 02:45.6N – 006:54.9E, Around 97nm South of Bonny Island, Nigeria. About ten pirates armed with AK-47 in a skiff doing 21 knots, chased and fired upon a container ship underway. Master raised the alarm, activated distress alert, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres, resulting in the pirates aborting the attempted attack and moving away. The crew and ship are safe. 2020-03-30T12:34:16 045-21 2021-04-25T05:10:00 Container 1.4500000476837158 4.63332986831665 Around 132nm NW of Neves Boarded Date: 2021-04-27T16:31:30 045-22 2022-05-10T12:34:00 Container -5.833330154418945 13.424699783325195 Matadi Port Boarded 06.05.2022: 1924 UTC: Posn: Matadi Port, Democratic Republic of Congo. A berthed container ship was boarded by three persons who stole ship properties and escaped. The incident was reported to the Harbour Master. 2022-05-10T21:48:15 045-23 2023-05-22T10:19:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0833300352096558 103.55000305175781 Singapore Straits Boarded 21.05.2023: 1800 UTC: Posn: 01:05N – 103:33E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers armed with a knife, boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ship’s stores. All crew reported safe. Incident reported to Singapore Coast Guard. 2023-05-22T14:42:41 045-24 2024-05-18T05:45:00 Product Tanker 9.185330390930176 -27.05900001525879 Around 363nm SSW of Nova Sintra Boarded 17.05.2024: 0410 UTC: Posn: 09:11.2N – 027:03.9W, Around 363nm SSW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde. Ten pirates armed with AK-47 boarded a product tanker underway and took control of the bridge. All crew muster on the bridge where the pirates tied up their hands and legs. The pirates ordered the 2/E and 4/E to stop engines and drift with the intention of stealing the cargo and bunkers. While waiting for the off take vessel the pirates stole crew and ship properties. They then moved all the crew into the steering gear room and informed the crew that there were explosive devices fixed on all doors and the crew could only exit after two hours. Once the crew emerged from the steering gear room no pirates or explosives found. The pirates had damaged communication, internet, navigation equipment and the air control pipes for the main engine and cylinder oil flow valves before escaping. The crew managed to sail the vessel to the next port. No cargo or bunkers stolen. 2024-05-18T10:27:24 046-14 2014-03-31T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.401669979095459 104.68299865722656 Around 12nm NNE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 31.03.2014: 0328 LT: Posn: 01:24.6N – 104:41.7E, Around 12nm NNE off Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Duty AB on board an anchored tanker noticed four robbers on board the vessel near the stern. He informed the D/O who raised the alarm and crew mustered. The robbers immediately escaped empty handed upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness. MPA Singapore informed. 2014-04-09T06:11:18 046-15 2015-03-24T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.68560028076172 107.28299713134766 Off Hon Gai Boarded 25.02.2015: 0130 LT: Posn: 20:41.8N – 107:17.0E, Off Hon Gai, Vietnam. Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. OOW raised the alarm and all crew alerted. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Agent and port authorities notified. 2017-05-17T11:01:16 046-16 2016-04-14T00:00:00 Container -6.900000095367432 110.36699676513672 Semarang Anchorage Boarded 12.04.2016: 0730 LT: Posn: 06:54S – 110:22E, Semarang Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded an anchored container ship. Crew on duty sighted robbers in the engine room and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen engine spare parts. 2017-05-17T10:45:28 046-17 2017-04-16T00:00:00 Product Tanker 12.90470027923584 48.04779815673828 Gulf of Aden Fired Upon 15.04.2017: 1306 UTC: Posn: 12:53.77N – 048:02.52E, Gulf of Aden. Around five to six pirates armed with automatic weapons in a white coloured skiff approached and fired upon a product tanker underway. Master raised the alarm, contacted UKMTO and the non-essential crew members took shelter in the citadel. Warship in the vicinity informed. The armed security team onboard returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moving away. Crew and tanker safe. 2017-05-17T10:08:12 046-18 2018-03-12T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 3.666670083999634 6.75 Around 48nm SSW of Bonny Island 09-02-2018 09.02.2018: 0600 UTC: Posn: 03:40N – 006: 45E, Around 48nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Heavily armed pirates attacked, fired upon and boarded a refrigerated cargo ship underway. A crew member was injured due to the firing. The pirates kidnapped four crew members, stole ship's property and cash and escaped. The remaining crew sailed the ship to open seas. On 27 Feb 2018, the four kidnapped crew members were released safely. 2018-03-21T05:52:14 046-19 2019-04-22T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.325829982757568 7.174330234527588 Bonny Outer Anchorage Boarded 19.04.2019: 1330 UTC: Posn: Bonny Outer Anchorage, Nigeria. An anchored tanker was boarded by unauthorised persons who kidnapped six crew and escaped. Remaining crew reported safe. Nigerian navy notified and investigations are ongoing. 2020-03-29T09:05:21 046-20 2020-03-31T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship -8.751330375671387 13.267200469970703 Luanda Inner Anchorage Boarded 25.02.2020: 2340 UTC: Posn: 08:45.8S – 013:16.3E, Luanda Inner Anchorage, Angola. Crew onboard an anchored offshore supply ship noticed the padlock to the paint store broken. On checking the CCTV footage, it was noticed that four robbers had forced their way into the paint store and stole ship’s stores. Incident reported to Port Control. 2020-04-01T13:53:42 046-21 2021-04-29T07:54:00 Chemical Tanker 5.785669803619385 118.02200317382812 MOT Terminal, Sandakan, Malaysia Boarded Date: 2021-04-29T17:25:40 046-22 2022-05-17T19:35:00 Container -5.890170097351074 106.83999633789062 Jakarta Anchorage Boarded 17.05.2022: 1515 UTC: Posn: Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. Officer on watch onboard an anchored container ship noticed a small unlit boat near the stern. At the same time the steering gear room door alarm was activated. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. A search was carried out and nothing reported stolen. Incident report to Jakarta VTS and port control. 2022-05-18T09:37:39 046-23 2023-05-24T09:03:00 Crude Oil Tanker 22.271699905395508 91.80180358886719 Dolphin Oil Jetty-3 (DOJ-3), Chattogram, Bangladesh Boarded 24.05.2023: Posn: Chittagong Berth DOJ-3, Bangladesh. Around six to eight robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed tanker. Alert crew raised the alarm and mustered resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ship’s stores. Incident reported to the coast guard who boarded the tanker for investigation. 2023-05-24T10:43:04 046-24 2024-05-20T03:34:00 General Cargo 1.7039999961853027 101.47000122070312 Dumai Anchorage Boarded 14.05.2024: 2117 UTC: Posn: 01:42.4N – 101:28.3E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew onboard an anchored general cargo ship noticed three unauthorised persons attempting to enter the engine room. Alarm raised and PA announcement made resulting in the persons escaping empty handed. 2024-05-21T11:12:30 047-14 2014-04-01T00:00:00 Container 20.86669921875 107.11699676513672 Cailan Channel Boarded 01.04.2014: 0040 LT: Posn: 20:52N – 107:07E, Cailan Channel, Vietnam. Three robbers in a small boat approached and boarded a grounded container ship and attempted to break into the forward stores. Alert duty crew sighted the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew mustered, SSAS activated and DPA was informed. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness the robbers escaped empty handed. Port Authority contacted but received no response. 2014-04-09T06:11:18 047-15 2015-03-25T00:00:00 Wood Chips Carrier 20.716699600219727 107.18299865722656 Cailan Outer Anchorage Boarded 23.03.2015: 0430 LT: Posn: 20:43N - 107:11E, Cailan Outer Anchorage, Vietnam. Robbers boarded an anchored wood chips carrier, broke into the forward store, stole ship’s property and escaped unnoticed. 2017-05-17T11:01:17 047-16 2016-04-14T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.832740068435669 -77.14320373535156 Buenaventura Inner Anchorage Zone G Type of Attack : 12.04.2016: 0400 UTC: Posn: Buenaventura Inner Anchorage Zone G, Colombia. Three robbers armed with guns and a knife boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and reported to the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with forward liferaft and three lifebuoys. 2017-05-17T10:45:28 047-17 2017-04-17T00:00:00 Tug 6.7075700759887695 122.38600158691406 Around 24nm SE of Sibago Island Boarded 23.03.2017: 1159 LT: Posn: Around 24nm SE of Sibago Island, Philippines. Six persons armed with rifles in speed boats approached a tug towing a ro-ro ship. They boarded the tug, stole crew and vessel documents, kidnapped two crew and escaped with stolen properties. The incident was reported to the Philippines Authorities who conducted a rescue operation and successfully rescued the two kidnapped crew. 2017-05-17T10:08:13 047-18 2018-03-16T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.283329963684082 3.216670036315918 Lagos Anchorage 20-02-2018 20.02.2018: 0145 UTC: Posn: 06:17N – 003:13E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. Duty AB onboard an anchored tanker noticed six robbers boarding and notified the OOW. Master informed, ship’s horn sounded, alarm raised and crew mustered in the citadel. The onboard Safety Advisor established communication with the Nigerian Navy patrol boat in the secure anchorage area and requested for immediate assistance. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in their small black skiff. The patrol boat proceeded towards the tanker and tried to chase the speed boat. The crew emerged from the citadel. Upon investigation, the ullage caps of some oil tanks were found opened. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-03-21T05:52:14 047-19 2019-04-23T00:00:00 Container 3.784329891204834 -77.23380279541016 Buenaventura Channel, Near Buoy No.13 Attempted 19.04.2019: 0535 UTC: Posn: 03:47.6N – 077:14.3W, Buenaventura Channel, Near Buoy No.13, Colombia. A boat with around eight to 10 persons approached a container ship under pilotage and attempted to board via the rigged pilot ladder. Duty lookout noticed the boat and raised the alarm. Crew mustered near the pilot ladder resulting in the boat aborting and moving away. The pilot notified the Coast Guard and a patrol boat was dispatched to investigate. 2020-03-29T09:05:21 047-20 2020-04-02T00:00:00 Tug 21.40019989013672 72.33329772949219 Around 8 nm East of Alang Boarded 27.03.2020: 1430-1530 UTC: Posn: 21:24.1N – 072:20.0E: Around 8nm East of Alang, India. Crew onboard a tug towing a barge noticed unauthorised persons boarding the barge and stealing the barge properties. Alarm raised and incident reported to VTS and Coast Guard, who dispatched a boat to investigate. The robbers managed to escape. 2020-04-03T14:25:00 047-21 2021-04-30T12:36:00 Container -8.683830261230469 13.284500122070312 Luanda Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-04-30T18:33:36 047-22 2022-05-19T22:02:00 Bulk Carrier 7.039330005645752 -57.97169876098633 Georgetown Anchorage Boarded 19.05.2022: 0430 UTC: Posn: Georgetown Anchorage, Guyana. An anchored bulk carrier was boarded by five robbers armed with knives. During routine rounds, duty crew noticed the robbers. General alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. The duty crew was threatened with knives but managed to escape. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Georgetown VTS. 2022-05-23T14:33:18 047-23 2023-05-26T13:29:00 Bulk Carrier 1.4338300228118896 104.5009994506836 Singapore Straits Boarded 25.05.2023: 1900 - 2300 UTC: Posn: 01:26.3N – 104:30.4E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed a storeroom broken into and ship’s properties missing. Theft reported to local authorities. 2023-05-26T15:04:14 047-24 2024-05-21T15:27:00 Container 9.505669593811035 -13.72070026397705 Conakry Port Boarded 14.05.2024: 0500 UTC: Posn: 09:30.57N – 013:43.40W, Conakry Port, Guinea. Unnoticed robbers boarded a berthed container ship, stole rescue boat outboard engine and escaped. The theft was noticed after the vessel sailed. 2024-05-23T00:15:59 048-14 2014-03-31T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.100000023841858 103.56700134277344 Around 9nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Besar Boarded 31.03.2014: 0505 LT: Posn: 01:06N – 103:34E, Around 9nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Besar, Indonesia. Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered into the engine room, they threatened the duty oiler with a knife, tied him up, stole engine spares and escaped. Later the duty 2/E found the oiler, released him and raised the alarm. Incident report to MPA Singapore. 2014-04-09T06:11:18 048-15 2015-03-25T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 5.269440174102783 -4.015560150146484 Fishing Port Berth DNP 23, Abidjan Boarded 25.03.2015: 0230 LT: Posn: Fishing Port Berth DNP 23, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Four robbers boarded a berthed refrigerated cargo ship. 2nd officer on routine rounds noticed the padlock to the central store room missing. As he opened the door to investigate four robbers pushed him and escaped. One robber jumped overboard while the other three left the vessel by the gangway. Local security watch observed the situation but did not take any action. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. A number of cartons had been removed from the cargo holds and lay ready to lower into a wooden boat, however due to the alert 2/O, no cargo was stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:17 048-16 2016-04-18T00:00:00 General Cargo 1.5 104.86699676513672 Around 24nm NE of Bintan Island Attempted 17.04.2016: 2345 LT: Posn: 01:30N – 104:52E, Around 24nm NE of Bintan Island, Indonesia. Four persons in a wooden boat approached and attempted to board an anchored general cargo ship. Alarm raised, whistle sounded and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. 2017-05-17T10:45:29 048-17 2017-04-19T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 6.141240119934082 118.34100341796875 Vicinity of Taganak Island Boarded 19.01.2017: Posn: Vicinity of Taganak Island, Philippines. A fishing trawler with three crew onboard sailed from Sandakan Jetty on 18.01.2017 at around 1500 LT for fishing activities. On 19.01.2017 at around 1500 LT, the Owners received information from the Marine Police of Sandakan that the fishing vessel was found drifting at Taganak Island without crew members. Information from Taganak Authorities indicated that the vessel was found without the crew. The vessel was towed to Taganak for investigation. The missing three crew members are believed to be kidnapped. 2017-05-17T10:08:13 048-18 2018-03-18T00:00:00 General Cargo 3.950000047683716 6.699999809265137 Around 36nm SW of Bonny Island 16-03-2018 16.03.2018: 0800 UTC: Posn: 03:57.0N – 006:42.5E, Around 36nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Armed pirates attacked and boarded a general cargo ship underway. Alarm raised and all crew retreated into the citadel. The Owners contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre and requested for assistance. The Centre immediately informed the Nigerian Navy who dispatched patrol boats to assist the ship. The IMB PRC liaised with the Owners and the Navy on the incident. The Naval personnel boarded the ship. No pirates found onboard. The crew emerged from the citadel and sailed to a safe port along under the Naval personnel’s escort. 2018-03-21T05:52:14 048-19 2019-04-26T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -12.01669979095459 -77.2166976928711 Callao Anchorage Boarded 26.04.2019: 0700 UTC: Posn: 12:01S – 077:13W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier and escaped with ship’s stores. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. Port Control informed. 2020-03-29T09:05:22 048-20 2020-04-07T00:00:00 Pipe Layer 18.621700286865234 -93.32350158691406 HSP Platform, Offshore Dos Bocas Fired Upon 04.04.2020: 0206 UTC: Posn: 18:37.5N – 093:19.7W, HSP Platform, Offshore Dos Bocas, Mexico. Crew onboard a pipelaying vessel noticed a boat with eight armed persons approaching at high speed. Alarm sounded, accommodation locked down and all crew mustered. As the boat approached from the stern it started firing at the vessel. Using the thrusters the Master was able to prevent the boat from coming alongside resulting in the boat aborting and moving away. Port Control notified via VHF and a patrol boat was dispatched to the location. 2020-04-08T18:14:35 048-21 2021-05-04T15:11:00 Product Tanker -11.988300323486328 -77.2040023803711 Callao Anchorage No. 8 Boarded Date: 2021-05-06T14:03:59 048-22 2022-05-21T02:39:00 Bulk Carrier 0.9696670174598694 105.11699676513672 Around 15nm East of Mapur Island Boarded 20.05.2022: 1950 UTC: Posn: 00:58.3N – 105:07.0E, Around 15nm East of Mapur Island, Indonesia. Four persons armed with machetes boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised, SSAS activated, and non-essential crew locked themselves in their cabins. Authorities informed. The persons attempted to gain access into the Master’s cabin but failed. Later, the crew mustered and made a search throughout the ship. No persons were found onboard, and nothing reported stolen. The ship continued her passage. 2022-05-23T14:33:18 048-23 2023-05-29T08:53:00 Bulk Carrier 0.30399999022483826 9.402999877929688 Owendo Inner Anchorage Boarded 02.05.2023: 0030 UTC: Posn: 00:18.4N – 009:24.3E, Owendo Inner Anchorage, Gabon. Chief Officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed the door to the master’s cabin was damaged, open and the Master missing. The ship’s safe was also open with contents missing. On searching the 2/O and 3/O were also missing and their cabin doors damaged and open. The incident was immediately reported to the local authorities who boarded the ship for investigation. The CSO confirmed the three kidnapped crew as being released on 21 May 2023. 2023-06-01T15:49:39 048-24 2024-05-24T05:21:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0671700239181519 103.58499908447266 Singapore Straits Boarded 20.05.2024: 2040 UTC: Posn: 01:04.3N – 103:35.7E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with knives boarded an underway bulk carrier. They entered the engine room, took hostage the duty crew and tied his hands. The robbers released the duty crew before escaping with stolen ship's engine spare parts. 2024-05-27T23:31:12 049-14 2014-04-02T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.399999976158142 104.71700286865234 Around 13nm NE of Pulau Bintan Boarded 02.04.2014: 0005 LT: Posn: 01:24N – 104:43E, Around 13nm NE of Bintan Island, Indonesia. Four robbers boarded an anchored tanker from the stern. Duty A/B noticed the robbers and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. Due to the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2014-04-09T06:11:18 049-15 2015-03-26T00:00:00 Floating Production Storage and Offloading 4.335559844970703 7.516670227050781 Around 36nm SE of Bonny Islands Boarded 21.03.2015: 2230 LT: Posn: 04:02N – 007:31E, Around 36nm SE of Bonny Islands, Nigeria. Six pirates armed with guns boarded an anchored FPSO. They entered the accommodation area but were deterred by the sounding of the alarm. The pirates managed to kidnap and escape with three crew members. 2017-05-17T11:01:17 049-16 2016-04-19T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.9000000953674316 5.63332986831665 Around 31nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Fired Upon 18.04.2016: 1615 LT: Posn: 03:54N – 005:38E, Around 31nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. Pirates approached, fired upon and attempted to board a tanker underway. The armed guard onboard the tanker returned fire while the Master carried out evasive manoeuvres resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. All crew reported safe. 2017-05-17T10:45:29 049-17 2017-04-20T00:00:00 Tug 4.111939907073975 6.259439945220947 Around 10.8 nm South of Brass Boarded 19.04.2017: 0934 UTC: Posn: 04:06.43N - 006:15.34E, around 10.8nm South of Brass, Nigeria An offshore tug was attacked and boarded by armed persons. They kidnapped eight crew members and escaped. The Nigerian Navy responded to the incident. One crew was reported injured and evacuated by helicopter. 2017-05-17T10:08:13 049-18 2018-03-18T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 38.85029983520508 118.53299713134766 Caofeidian Anchorage 17-03-2018 17.03.2018: 1640 UTC: Posn: 38:51.2 N – 118 36.6 E, Caofeidian Anchorage, China. Three robbers, in a small boat, approached an anchored bulk carrier and attempted to board using ropes attached with hooks. The crew noticed the robbers, informed the Master and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped empty handed. 2018-03-21T05:52:14 049-19 2019-04-26T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 6.168169975280762 3.339829921722412 Lagos Offshore Hijacked 05.04.2019: 2100 UTC: Posn: 05:49.10N - 003:49.00E, Lagos Offshore, Nigeria. Nine pirates armed with automatic weapons and a RPG boarded a tanker underway undergoing sea trials. Duty officer raised the alarm and crew took shelter. The pirates took hostage the duty officer and instructed all the crew members to come out of hiding. They damaged the navigation and all communication equipment, stole crew and ship's property, locked all the crew in one cabin and took the Master as hostage. On 09 Apr 2019, a Spanish Navy Warship tried to establish communication with the tanker. On receiving no response, the warship approached the tanker, resulting in the pirates escaping. The Master told the naval boarding team that they had been held hostage for four days. After investigations, the naval boarding team disembarked. While continuing on her voyage, the main engines had to be shut down due to overheating. The C/E noticed ingress of water into the engine room, which was later fixed. Without any communication equipment that is still working, the tanker was adrift for 12 days before being able to hail a fishing boat for assistance. The Master then established contact with the Owners who then arranged for the tanker to be towed to Ghana. The tanker arrived at Ghana anchorage on 22 April 2019. 2020-03-29T09:05:22 049-20 2020-04-10T00:00:00 Container -2.567500114440918 -80.11799621582031 River Passage Enroute to Contecon Terminal, Guayaquil Boarded 09.04.2020: 0330 UTC: Posn: 02:34.05S – 080:06.68W, River Passage Guayaquil, Ecuador. Eight armed robbers in two speed boats approached a container ship underway. Master raised the alarm, and activated the SSAS. The robbers fired warning shots, managed to board the ship, and opened 15 containers. When the search lights were directed towards the robbers, they opened fire towards the bridge. Port Control and Coast Guard notified. The robbers stole part of the cargo and escaped. Later, the Coast Guard boarded the ship for investigation. No injuries to crew. 2020-04-12T10:06:28 049-21 2021-05-05T14:46:00 Tug 14.550999641418457 120.93800354003906 Manila Bay Anchorage, Boarded Date: 2021-05-06T14:03:59 049-22 2022-05-23T12:47:00 Bulk Carrier 4.890669822692871 -1.7038300037384033 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 20.05.2022: 0600 UTC: Posn: 04:53.73N – 001:42.39W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier by pulling down the razor wire. They broke into the paint store, stole ship’s stores, and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. Port control informed. 2022-05-24T11:22:18 049-23 2023-06-04T03:31:00 Chemical Tanker -12.007699966430664 -77.19100189208984 Callao Anchorage Boarded 03.06.2023: 0842 UTC: Posn: 12:00.77S – 077:11.76W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. An unauthorised person boarded an anchored chemical tanker from the bow area and unlashed the anchor hawse pipe cover giving access to his accomplices. They broke into the forecastle store and stole ship’s stores. Alert crew noticed the thieves and raised the alarm resulting in the persons escaping with the stolen items. 2023-06-05T07:00:09 049-24 2024-05-25T03:31:00 General Cargo -1.2666699886322021 51.11669921875 Around 400nm SE of Mogadishu Boarded 23.05.2024: 1045 UTC: Posn: 01:16S – 051:07E, Around 400nm SE of Mogadishu. Somalia. Armed pirates in two small crafts boarded a general cargo ship underway. The crew took shelter in the citadel. EUNAVFOR informed by the CSO. A warship proceeds to the location to assist, and a helicopter arrived at the scene. The pirates escaped. Crew and the ship were secured. All crew are safe. 2024-05-27T23:31:12 050-14 2014-04-04T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.4166699647903442 104.63300323486328 Around 12nm NNE of Pulau Bintan Boarded 04.04.2014: Between 0100 - 0400 LT: Posn: 01:25N – 104:38E, Around 12nm NNE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Robbers boarded an anchored tanker unnoticed and escaped with ship's properties. The robbery was only noticed in the morning by the engine crew. 2014-04-09T06:11:18 050-15 2015-03-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 13.706999778747559 100.55999755859375 Dolphin Buoy No.16, Bangkok Boarded 25.03.2015: 1930 LT: Posn: Dolphin Buoy No.16, Bangkok, Thailand Four robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed bulk carrier. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2017-05-17T11:01:17 050-16 2016-04-19T00:00:00 Tug 4.516670227050781 119 Around 4.3nm SE of Pulau Sibuan, Sabah Boarded 15.04.2016: 1032 UTC: Posn: 04:31.26N – 119:00.00E, Around 4.3 SE of Pulau Sibuan, Sabah, Malaysia. Armed persons in a speed boat approached, fired upon and boarded a tug towing a barge underway. One crew was injured. The armed persons kidnapped four crew members and escaped. The Malaysian Marine Police escorted the tug to a safe port and transferred the injured crew to a hospital for medical treatment. On 12.05.2016, the four kidnapped crew members were released safely. 2017-05-17T10:45:29 050-17 2017-04-20T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 3.416670083999634 5.766670227050781 Around 59nm SSW of Brass Fired Upon 19.04.2017: 0845 UTC: Posn: 03:25N - 005:46E, Around 59nm SSW of Brass, Nigeria. Nine pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon a tanker underway. Alarm raised, fire pumps started and non-essential crew retreated to the citadel. Vessel increased speed and conduct evasive maneuvers. While the Master communicated with the escort vessel the skiff was seen aborting and moving away. Crew and tanker reported safe. 2017-05-17T10:08:13 050-18 2018-03-19T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -12.02180004119873 -77.18379974365234 Callao Anchorage 15-03-2018 15.03.2018: 0530 UTC: Posn: 12:01.8S – 077:11.2W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. A search was carried out. Incident reported to the local agents. 2018-03-21T05:52:14 050-19 2019-04-27T00:00:00 Tanker 10.283300399780273 -64.69999694824219 Puerto La Cruz Anchorage Boarded 26.04.2019: 0330 UTC: Posn: 10:17.0N – 064:42.2W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela. Duty Officer noticed on the CCTV one unauthorised person on the forecastle and raised the alarm. Hearing the alerted crew the robber escaped. A security search of the vessel showed ship's properties stolen from the forecastle store. 2020-03-29T09:05:22 050-20 2020-04-14T00:00:00 Container 14.557700157165527 120.90599822998047 Manila Anchorage Boarded 13.04.2020: 1910 UTC: Posn: 14:36.06N – 120:52.16E, Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Two robbers in an unlit boat approached and boarded an anchored container ship. Duty OS on routine rounds noticed the boat and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and moved forward. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with ship’s properties. No injuries to crew. Incident reported to VTMS. 2020-04-16T07:52:13 050-21 2021-05-11T08:02:00 Tanker 1.2533299922943115 104.05000305175781 Singapore Straits Attempted Date: 2021-05-11T15:30:25 050-22 2022-05-26T14:30:00 Bulk Carrier 0 0 Jakarta Anchorage Boarded 10.04.2022: 2056: UTC: Posn: 06:00.39S – 106:54.15E, Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty oiler noticed the robbers and informed bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was made throughout the ship. Nothing reported stolen. Incident was reported to the Jakarta Port Control and port police boarded the vessel to investigate. 2022-05-27T15:20:15 050-23 2023-06-05T10:09:00 Container 14.607000350952148 120.83799743652344 Manila Anchorage Boarded 04.06.2023: 1750 UTC: Posn: 14:36.7N – 120:50.5E, Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored container ship, stole ships properties and escaped. Theft noticed by deck crew on routine rounds. Incident reported to VTMS Manila via VHF Ch.16. 2023-06-12T11:02:33 050-24 2024-05-26T06:15:00 Bulk Carrier 1.7000000476837158 101.48300170898438 Dumai Anchorage Boarded 24.05.2024: 1910 UTC: Posn: 01:42N – 101:29E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Around 3-4 robbers armed with knives and iron bars boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They stole ship’s engine spares and escaped. The theft was noticed on the CCTV. Incident reported to Dumai VTS by VHF. 2024-05-27T23:31:12 051-14 2014-03-20T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 4.233329772949219 5 Around 40nm SW of Bayelsa Fired Upon 20.03.2014: 0115 LT: Posn: 04:14N – 005:00E, Around 40nm SW of Bayelsea, Nigeria. A speedboat with four person on board armed with guns approached and fired upon a drifting tanker. The vessel raised the alarm and all crew retreated to the citadel. The crew were able to get underway by starting the main engine. After a few hours the crew safely emerged from the citadel. 2014-04-09T06:11:18 051-15 2015-03-30T00:00:00 Hopper Dredger 16.983299255371094 82.30000305175781 Kakinada Inner Anchorage Boarded 30.03.2015: 0045 LT: Posn: 16:59N – 082:18E, Kakinada Inner Anchorage, India. Four robbers in a fishing boat approached an anchored dredger. Two robbers boarded the ship. They were noticed by the 2nd Officer on routine rounds, who informed the bridge and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Pilot Station informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:17 051-16 2016-04-20T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.9333300590515137 98.75 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 19.04.2016: 0247 LT: Posn: 03:56N – 098:45E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed a robber on the forecastle deck and informed the OOW who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm the robber escaped. All crew mustered and a thorough search was made. Incident was reported to the port control. No response received. 2017-05-17T10:45:29 051-17 2017-04-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.25 117.56700134277344 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda Boarded 19.04.2017: 1800 UTC: Posn: 00:15.7S - 117:34.5E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T10:08:13 051-18 2018-03-19T00:00:00 General Cargo 6.736830234527588 122.39199829101562 Off Sibago Island 16-02-2018 16.02.2018: Night hours: Posn: 06:44.21N – 122:23.50E: Off Sibago Island, Philippines. Armed persons in a boat approached a general cargo ship underway. Alarm raised and distress calls made. The Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) immediately responded by dispatching its naval boats. As the armed persons attempted to board the ship the crews poured hot water on the perpetrators who fired upon the ship, injuring one crew, before aborting the attack. The PCG boarding team provided medical assistance to the injured crew. 2018-03-22T06:44:01 051-19 2019-04-28T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.333829879760742 3.33417010307312 Lagos Anchorage Boarded 24.04.2019: 0215 UTC: Posn: 06:20.3N – 003:20.5E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. Three robbers in a small craft approached and boarded an anchored tanker. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers near the cargo tank and notified the OOW. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard along with their hose and escaped in their boat. The incident was reported to a naval patrol boat. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:05:23 051-20 2020-04-15T00:00:00 Container -2.8676700592041016 -80.38369750976562 Around 7nm West of Isla Puna Boarded 11.04.2020: 0435 UTC: Posn: 02:52.6S – 080:23.2W, Around 7nm West of Isla Puna, Ecuador. Six armed robbers boarded a container ship under pilotage. They took hostage two duty crew members and tied them up. Seeing the robbers, the Master raised the alarm, crew mustered and pilot notified the coast guard. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers fired warning shots and escaped. On searching the ship, some containers were noticed broken into. The crew and ship are safe. 2020-04-16T07:52:13 051-21 2021-05-19T04:51:00 LPG Tanker 10.319999694824219 -75.53669738769531 Catagena Inner Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-05-20T08:54:56 051-22 2022-05-30T13:30:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1383299827575684 103.47200012207031 Singapore Straits Boarded 27.05.2022: 1830 UTC: Posn: 01:08.5N – 103:28.5E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty oiler on routine rounds noticed the robbers and informed the C/E. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s property. VTIS informed. A navy patrol boat escorted the ship to the anchorage area. 2022-05-30T19:03:23 051-23 2023-06-05T13:36:00 Bulk Carrier 1.286329984664917 104.03299713134766 Singapore Straits Boarded 02.06.2023: 1900 UTC: Posn: 01:17.3N – 104:02.0E, Singapore Straits. Unnoticed, thieves boarded an anchored bulk carrier while the crew were busy with bunkering operations and store replenishment and escaped with ship’s engine spares. The theft was noticed after departure. Footprints were discovered at the poop deck and a search was carried out. 2023-06-12T11:02:33 051-24 2024-05-27T11:11:00 General Cargo 1.7666699886322021 101.36699676513672 Dumai Anchorage Boarded 28.02.2024: 1816 UTC: Posn: 01:46N – 101:22E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew onboard an anchored general cargo ship noticed four unauthorised persons and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the persons escaped without stealing anything. Coast Guard boarded the ship for inspection. 2024-05-27T23:31:12 052-14 2014-02-23T00:00:00 Tug and Barge 1.1833300590515137 103.56700134277344 Singapore Straits Boarded 23.02.2014: 1430 LT: Posn: 01:11N – 103:34E, Singapore Straits. 20 robbers in six fishing boats approached and came alongside a laden barge under tow. 10 robbers boarded the barge and began to steal the cargo of scrap iron. Master raised alarm and reported to VTIS Central, Singapore. The robbers escaped after two hours of stealing the cargo from the barge. At 1940 LT, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency team (MMEA) boarded the tug and barge for investigation. 2014-04-09T06:11:18 052-15 2015-04-01T00:00:00 Offshore Tug 2.8350000381469727 104.5 Around 18nm East of Tioman Island Hijacked 22.03.2015: 2215 LT: Posn: 02:50.6N -104:30.7E, Around 18nm East of Tioman Island, Malaysia. Around ten pirates armed with guns and knives boarded and hijacked a tug towing a barge. They entered the bridge, apprehended the bridge team, then took them to the Chief Engineer's cabin where they robbed and held them hostage. The pirates took the Chief Engineer to the engine room and transferred part of the tug's bunkers into a small tanker. Before departing the pirates stole some equipment and damaged the tug's communication equipment. The entire operation lasted about five hours. 2017-05-17T11:01:17 052-16 2016-04-20T00:00:00 Tug 3.5 4.833330154418945 Around 97nm SW of Brass Boarded 19.04.2016: 0717 LT: Posn: 03:30N - 004:50E, Around 97nm SW of Brass, Nigeria. Pirates attacked and boarded an offshore supply vessel underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Non-essential crews retreated into the citadel. Pirates robbed and kidnapped two crew members. All remaining crew is safe and proceeding to a safe port. The two kidnapped crew members were released on 03 June 2016. They arrived safely in their respective country. 2017-05-17T10:45:29 052-17 2017-04-22T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 13.66670036315918 121.05000305175781 JG Summit Terminal Jetty 1, Batangas Boarded 21.04.2017: 1900 UTC: Posn: 13:40.5N - 121:03.1E, JG Summit Terminal Jetty 1, Batangas, Philippines. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a LPG tanker at berth, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was discovered by the crew during routine rounds. 2017-05-17T10:08:13 052-18 2018-03-19T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.950000047683716 6.86667013168335 Around 29nm SW of Bonny Island 16-03-2018 16.03.2018: 0810 UTC, Posn: 03:57.31N - 006: 52.39E, Around 29nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Eight armed pirates in a small high-speed boat approached and fired upon a tanker underway. Master notified the onboard naval armed team, commenced evasive manoeuvres and all non-essential crew retreated to the citadel. Seeing the vessel hardening the pirates aborted and moved away. Nigerian Navy notified. 2018-03-22T06:44:01 052-19 2019-04-29T00:00:00 Container -6.091670036315918 106.89199829101562 Jakarta Container Terminal Boarded 26.04.2019: 2105 UTC: Posn: 06:05.7S - 106:55.2E, Jakarta Container Terminal, Indonesia. Two robbers boarded a berthed container ship. Duty oiler on routine rounds noticed the robbers in the engine room and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped empty handed. A search was made throughout the ship. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:05:23 052-20 2020-04-18T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.251670002937317 104.03299713134766 Singapore Straits Boarded 15.04.2020 – 1700 UTC: Posn: 01:14.70N – 104:02.30E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers armed with long knives in an unlit boat approached and boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty oiler on routine rounds noticed the robbers in the engine room and raised the alarm. Master made PA announcement, crew mustered and made a search. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s engine spares and properties. VTIS informed. 2020-04-20T10:42:14 052-21 2021-05-20T11:33:00 Fishing Vessel 4.550829887390137 0.25099998712539673 66 NM South of Tema, Ghana Boarded Date: 2021-05-21T09:18:44 052-22 2022-05-30T13:38:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2423299551010132 104.05500030517578 Singapore Straits Boarded 16.02.2022: 1805 UTC: Posn: 01:14.9N – 104:03.5E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway using a hook attached with a rope. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Incident reported to VTIS. 2022-05-30T19:03:23 052-23 2023-06-09T03:34:00 Bulk Carrier 1.07082998752594 103.7020034790039 Singapore Strait Boarded 29.05.2023: 1500 UTC: Posn: 01:04.416N – 103:42.249E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers armed with a knife, boarded a bulk carrier underway. They took hostage and tied the duty crew, stole personal properties and ship’s engine spares. Alert crew raised the alarm and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s engine spare parts. Incident reported to local authority. 2023-06-12T11:02:33 052-24 2024-05-30T06:07:00 General Cargo 10.199999809265137 107.05000305175781 Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 29.05.2024: 1220 UTC: Posn: 10:12N – 107:03E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. An unauthorised person boarded an anchored general cargo ship. Alert Duty Crew noticed the individual, shouted at him and raised the alarm resulting in the person escaping empty-handed in a wooden boat along with two accomplices. 2024-06-01T14:04:10 053-14 2014-04-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.9000000953674316 98.7667007446289 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 09.04.2014: 0600 LT: Posn: 03:54N – 098:46E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Nine robbers armed with knives in two wooden boats approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty crew on routine rounds spotted the robbers and informed the bridge who raised the alarm, sounded ship’s whistle and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s properties in their boats. Pilot Station and CSO were informed. 2014-04-21T11:07:44 053-15 2015-04-01T00:00:00 Bunkering Tanker 1.087499976158142 103.58300018310547 Around 5nm SW of Nipah Island Boarded 29.03.2015: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:05N - 103:35E, Around 5nm SW of Nipah Island, Indonesia. Ship’s crew noticed three robbers on the poop deck. Alarm raised, crew mustered on the bridge and all water tight doors locked. A search was carried out and engine spares were discovered missing. VTIS informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:17 053-16 2016-04-20T00:00:00 Offshore Supply 3.6500000953674316 6.13332986831665 Around 39nm SSW of Brass Boarded 20.04.2016: 0530 UTC: Posn: 03:39N - 006:08E, Around 39nm SxW of Brass, Nigeria. Pirates attacked and boarded an offshore supply vessel underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Non-essential crews retreated into the citadel. Pirates escaped before Nigerian Navy boarded the vessel. All crew reported safe. Vessel escorted to a safe port by Nigerian Navy. 2017-05-17T10:45:30 053-17 2017-04-23T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.699999809265137 48.88330078125 Around 5.7nm East of Somali Coast Fired Upon 22.04.2017: 1442 UTC: Posn: 05:42N - 048:53E, Around 5.7nm East of Somali Coast, Somalia. Six armed persons in a skiff chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Master raised the alarm and sent distress message, to which a warship responded. The skiff chased the tanker for nearly two hours and then moved away due to the continuous evasive manoeuvres. One crew reported injured. 2017-05-17T10:08:13 053-18 2018-03-22T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 6.25 2.5 Around 7.50nm SE of Cotonou 22-03-2018 22.03.2018: 0115 UTC: Posn: 06:15.4N - 002:30.5E, around 7.5NM SE of Cotonou, Benin. Eight persons in a small boat, armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored reefer ship. They demanded the crew to start the main engine and sail. As the engines were unable to be started the persons stole ship and crew property and left the vessel. Incident reported to the Benin navy who dispatched a naval boat to investigate. 2018-03-27T10:42:52 053-19 2019-05-03T00:00:00 Pleasure Craft 9.273329734802246 -78.12419891357422 Around 1.9nm ENE Of San Ignacio De Tupile Boarded 02.05.2019:Apprx 0730 UTC Posn: 09:16.40N – 078:07.45W, Around 1.9NM ENE of San Ignacio De Tupile, Panama The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre received a distress call from a family on an anchored pleasure boat indicating that unknown persons had boarded the boat, shot and killed one person and injured the other. Two other family members were unharmed. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) immediately informed the Panamanian Authorities who dispatched a patrol boat to the location to render assistance. The IMB PRC continued to liaise with the authorities and the family on the boat until the marine police boat arrived at location and rendered medical assistance. 2020-03-29T09:05:23 053-20 2020-04-18T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship 18.600000381469727 -93.32170104980469 Around 13nm NW of Puerto Dos Bocas Boarded 10.04.2020: 0337 UTC: Posn: 18:36.76N – 093:19.39W, Around 13nm NW of Puerto Dos Bocas, Mexico. Eight armed robbers boarded a drifting offshore supply ship. They fired several warning shots and later left the vessel. No injuries to crew members. Authorities have been informed. 2020-04-20T10:42:14 053-21 2021-05-21T12:21:00 Container -6.091670036315918 106.88300323486328 Tanjung Priok Container Berth, Jakarta Boarded Date: 2021-05-25T10:43:43 053-22 2022-05-31T03:33:00 Product Tanker 1.1183300018310547 103.52100372314453 Singapore Straits Boarded 27.05.2022: 1440UTC: Posn: 01:07.16N – 103:31.39E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers boarded a product tanker underway. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping empty handed. Incident reported to VTIS. 2022-05-31T16:23:54 053-23 2023-06-12T13:52:00 Bulk Carrier 10.234199523925781 107.03399658203125 Phu My Anchorage Boarded 19.05.2023: 1645 UTC: Posn: 10:14.5N – 107:02.6E, Phu My Anchorage, Vietnam. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier, noticed the paint store padlock broken and ship’s stores stolen. A search was carried out and no unauthorised persons were found onboard the ship. 2023-06-15T15:39:43 053-24 2024-06-03T12:43:00 General Cargo 3.200000047683716 7.966670036315918 Around 28nm SW of Malabo Island, Equatorial Guinea Boarded 29.05.2024: 2110 UTC: Posn: 03:12N - 007:58E, Around 28nm SW of Malabo Island, Equatorial Guinea. About nine pirates boarded a ship underway. They escaped with stolen GMDSS equipment, ship provisions, crew personal effects and kidnapped the Master and Chief Engineer. Remaining crew sailed the vessel to a safe port. 2024-06-04T16:07:56 054-14 2014-04-05T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 12.584699630737305 43.43330001831055 Bab El Mandeb Attempted 05.04.2014: 1215 UTC: Posn: 12:35.5N – 043:26.0E, Bab El Mandeb, Red Sea. Five persons in a skiff approached a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, altered course and the non-essential crew members mustered in a safe room. The onboard armed security team noticed a ladder when the skiff closed in to 0.3nm and a warning shot was fired resulting in the skiff aborting the approach and moving away. 2014-04-21T11:07:55 054-15 2015-04-02T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.1500000953674316 107.53299713134766 Around 62nm North of Pulau Uwi Hijacked 01.04.2015: 1303 UTC: Posn: 02:09.50N – 107:32.32E, Around 62nm North of Pulau Uwi, Indonesia. Around 15-25 pirates armed with pistols boarded and hijacked a product tanker underway. They took hostage all crew members, damaged all the equipment and stole crew personal belongings. The pirates also transferred the ship’s cargo into another vessel and escaped. All crew are safe and the tanker is sailing to a safe port. 2017-05-17T11:01:17 054-16 2016-04-20T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.8833301067352295 5.36667013168335 Around 58nm SW of Brass Attempted 19.04.2016: 1715 UTC: Posn: 03:53N - 005:22E, Around 58nm SW of Brass, Nigeria. Seven pirates armed with guns approached a tanker underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered, water hose activated and Master commenced evasive manoeuvers. Due to the high free board and hardening measures deployed by the vessel, the pirates aborted the attack and moved away. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T10:45:30 054-17 2017-04-28T00:00:00 Research Vessel 6.8182902336120605 -58.16849899291992 Georgetown, Guyana Boarded 28.04.2017: 0620 UTC: Posn: 06:49.4N - 058:10.2W, Georgetown Anchorage, Guyana. Duty officer on routine rounds onboard a seismic support vessel noticed a boat alongside the vessel and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, five robbers were seen escaping with stolen ship’s properties. 2017-05-17T10:08:14 054-18 2018-03-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.25 117.61699676513672 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda 07-03-2018 07.03.2018: 2110 UTC: Posn: 00:15.1S – 117:37.7E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Indonesia. Unnoticed robber boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole two mooring ropes and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. 2018-03-27T10:42:52 054-19 2019-05-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.1423330008983612 -81.322998046875 Around 52nm WNW of Cabo Pasado Attempted 03.05.2019: 2010 UTC: Posn: 00:08.0S - 081:19.9W, Around 52nm WNW of Cabo Pasado, Ecuador. Two speed boats with five persons in each boat approached a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Vessel increase speed, commenced evasive manoeuvres and started spraying the boats with charged fire hoses, resulting in the boats moving away. Crew and vessel reported safe. 2020-03-29T09:05:24 054-20 2020-04-19T00:00:00 Accommodation Barge 18.871700286865234 -91.8759994506836 Around 12nm North of Ciudad del Carmen Boarded 15.04.2020: 0330 UTC: Posn: 18:51.94N – 091:52.56W, Around 12nm North of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico. Around six persons armed with automatic weapons and pistols boarded an anchored accommodation construction barge. They attempted to enter into the accommodation without success and opened fire towards the superstructure causing damage to three windows. Master raised the alarm, sent distress message, informed CSO and crew mustered in the citadel. The incident was reported to the Marine Control via VHF ch.16 and a naval boat was dispatched to the location. The persons stole the barge’s high value project equipment and escaped. One crew was injured during the incident. 2020-04-20T10:42:14 054-21 2021-05-23T19:26:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2734999656677246 104.27300262451172 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-05-25T10:43:43 054-22 2022-06-02T12:59:00 Product Tanker 22.21769905090332 91.71800231933594 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 25.04.2022: 1850 UTC: Posn: 22:13.6N – 091:43.8E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Duty officer onboard an anchored product tanker noticed three robbers on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and proceeded towards the forecastle. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's stores. Incident reported to port control and the Bangladesh coast guard, who later boarded the vessel for investigation. Two days later, the stolen items were recovered by the coast guard and returned to the tanker. 2022-06-22T13:09:34 054-23 2023-06-12T15:37:00 Container 0 0 Around 21NM WSW of Posorja Attempted 10.06.2023: 0215 UTC: Posn: 02:54.2S – 080:33.2W, around 21NM WSW of Posorja, Ecuador. An unknown number of persons in speed boats came alongside and attempted to board a container vessel underway using ladders. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Deck lights switched on and evasive manoeuvres carried out. Coast Guard notified and a patrol boat was sent to the location. Seeing the approaching patrol vessels the persons aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. 2023-06-15T15:39:43 054-24 2024-06-11T17:12:00 Bulk Carrier 1.133829951286316 103.46800231933594 Singapore Straits Boarded 10.06.2024: 2035 UTC: Posn: 01:08.3N – 103:28.9E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Duty engineer noticed the robbers and informed the OOW. Alarm raised and PA announcement made, resulting in the robbers escaping. A search was made, and ship’s engine spares were identified as stolen. 2024-06-12T12:18:06 055-14 2014-04-12T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -1.0686099529266357 -48.483299255371094 Mosqueiro Pilot Station Anchorage Boarded 12.04.2014: 0430 LT: Posn: 01:04.7S – 048:29.7W, Mosqueiro Pilot Station Anchorage, Brazil. Duty Officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier saw some movement near the forecastle and informed the duty watchmen to investigate. As the watchman approached he saw a robber armed with a long knife. Ship's alarm raised and all crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2014-04-21T11:07:55 055-15 2015-04-03T00:00:00 General Cargo 5.800000190734863 118.08300018310547 Berth No.4, Sandakan Port Boarded 03.04.2015: 1300 LT: Posn: 05:48N - 118:05E, Berth No.4, Sandakan Port, Malaysia. Two robbers boarded a general cargo ship at berth. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties. Local Police boarded the vessel for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:18 055-16 2016-04-21T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 10.635299682617188 120.56800079345703 Around 18nm East of Dalanganem, Island Attempted 21.04.2016: 1830 LT: Posn: 10:38N - 120:34E, Around 18nm East of Dalanganem Island, Philippines. Crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed a speed boat approaching at high speed. Alarm raised, whistle sounded, crew mustered and fire hoses activated. The boat closed to a distance of 40 meters and seeing the alerted crew aborted the approach. 2017-05-17T10:45:30 055-17 2017-05-03T00:00:00 General Cargo 3.684720039367676 6.769169807434082 around 47Nm SW of Bonny Island Boarded 29.04.2017: 0737 UTC: Posn: 03:41N - 006:46E, around 47nm SW of Bonny Islands, Nigeria. Armed pirates in a speedboat approached and boarded a general cargo vessel underway. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and all crew retreated into the citadel. The Owners notified the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, who in turn informed and liaised with the Nigerian Navy. A naval vessel was dispatched to assist the vessel. The pirates damaged ship’s equipment, stole crew cash and belongings and escaped before the naval team boarded the vessel to rescue the crew. All crew reported safe. 2017-05-17T10:08:14 055-18 2018-03-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.700000047683716 114.46700286865234 Taboneo Anchorage, Banjarmasin 20-03-2018 20.03.2018: 1530 UTC: Posn: 03:42.6S – 114:28.2E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Around six robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty crew noticed the robbers and informed the OOW. Alarm raised, crew mustered and port control notified. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped empty handed 2018-03-27T10:42:52 055-19 2019-05-05T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.267829895019531 3.2184998989105225 Lagos Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) Boarded 03.05.2019: 0010 UTC: Posn: 06:16.07N – 003:13.11E, Lagos Secure Anchorage Area (SAA), Nigeria. Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed two robbers near the cargo tank with a hose. Alarm raised, and PA announcement made. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped in their boat with their hose. A patrol boat was informed who came and searched the area. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:05:26 055-20 2020-04-20T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 10.407999992370605 107.10900115966797 Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 19.04.2020: 1845 UTC: Posn: Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Four robbers in a wooden boat boarded an anchored chemical tanker. Duty watchman on routine rounds noticed the robbers and notified the OOW. Alarm raised and ship’s whistle sounded. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Incident reported to Port Control. 2020-04-21T11:28:24 055-21 2021-05-24T08:41:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2728300094604492 104.2750015258789 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-05-25T10:43:43 055-22 2022-06-20T11:31:00 Bulk Carrier 1.272670030593872 104.25199890136719 Singapore Straits Boarded 19.06.2022: 1730 UTC: Posn: 01:16.6N – 104:15.2E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed two unauthorized persons in the steering gear room. Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTS informed. The persons escaped upon seeing the crew alertness. A naval patrol boat came to assist. Nothing reported stolen. 2022-06-22T13:09:34 055-23 2023-06-15T09:47:00 Product Tanker 1.250830054283142 104.21700286865234 Singapore Strait Boarded 30.04.2023: 1830 UTC: Posn: 01:15.5N – 104:13.0E, Singapore Straits. Duty Engineer on board a tanker underway spotted four unauthorized persons and immediately informed the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting in the perpetrators escaping without stealing anything. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. 2023-06-15T15:39:43 055-24 2024-06-12T07:31:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0506700277328491 103.61799621582031 Singapore Straits Boarded 10.06.2024: 2030 UTC: Posn: 01:03.4N - 103:37.5E, Singapore Straits. Six robbers armed with knives, boarded a bulk carrier underway. C/E informed the OOW that two crews were found tied up in the E/rm workshop. Alarm raised and PA announcement made. A search was carried out and one crew who was also tied up by the robbers found on the upper deck. Ship’s engine spare parts and crew personal belongings reported as stolen. Incident reported to Singapore Authorities after anchoring. 2024-06-13T00:52:04 056-14 2014-04-13T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 13.969200134277344 55.53889846801758 (Around 106nm NE of Socotra Island, Yemen), Off Somalia Attempted 13.04.2014: 0441 UTC: Posn: 13:58.9N – 055:32.3E (Around 106nm NE of Socotra Island, Yemen), Off Somalia. Four pirates in a skiff approached a chemical tanker underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed and the non-essential crew members mustered in the citadel. As the skiff closed in to four cables the onboard security team noticed a ladder and fired a warning shot resulting in the skiff aborting the approach and moving away. 2014-04-21T11:07:55 056-15 2015-04-07T00:00:00 Container 9.25 -13.716699600219727 Conakry Anchorage Attempted 01.04.2015: 0230 UTC: Posn: 09:15N – 013:43W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Six robbers in a blue hull fishing boat approached and attempted to board an anchored container ship using a hook attached with a long pole. One of the robbers pointed a gun towards the duty watchman who escaped and raised the alarm. All crew mustered in a safe room. The Master contacted the CSO, local agents and MTISC for assistance. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped. Port control contacted but no response received. The Authorities sent a patrol boat to check the surrounding waters. 2017-05-17T11:01:18 056-16 2016-04-24T00:00:00 Product Tanker -12.026100158691406 -77.22560119628906 San Lorenzo LT House Callao Anchorage, Peru Boarded 21.04.2016: 2330 LT: Posn: 12:01.34S – 077:13.32W, Callao Anchorage No.12, Peru. Deck watch keepers on routine rounds on board a product tanker noticed a robber attempting to break into the forecastle store. OOW informed, alarm raised, fog horn sounded and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robber escaped. Nothing reported stolen. 2017-05-17T10:45:30 056-17 2017-05-03T00:00:00 Cement Carrier 10.245800018310547 -64.55719757080078 Berth No.5, Pertigalete Boarded 02.05.2017: 0650 UTC: Posn: 10:14.75N - 064:33.44W, Berth No.5, Pertigalete, Venezuela. Three robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed cement carrier. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T10:08:14 056-18 2018-03-23T00:00:00 Tanker 3.583329916000366 6.733329772949219 Around 53nm SW of Bonny Island 22-03-2018 22.03.201: 2129 UTC, Posn: 03:35.0N - 006:44.0E, around 53NM SW of Bonny, Nigeria. Pirates in a small speed boat chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The armed guards onboard returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. All crew safe. 2018-03-27T10:42:52 056-19 2019-05-06T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 12.283300399780273 -72.0167007446289 Puerto Bolivar Anchorage Boarded 25.04.2019: 0340 UTC: Posn: 12:17.9N – 072:01.2W, Puerto Bolivar Anchorage, Colombia. Two robbers in a small boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Coast guard informed. 2020-03-29T09:05:26 056-20 2020-04-20T00:00:00 Container 6.272500038146973 2.533669948577881 Cotonou Anchorage Boarded 18.04.2020: 2330 UTC: Posn: 06:16.8N – 002:32.4E, Cotonou Anchorage, Benin. Armed persons boarded an anchored container ship. Alarm raised and crew took shelter in the citadel. Incident reported to the Benin Authorities. A patrol boat in the vicinity was diverted to the location to rescue the crew members and to provide assistance to the ship. Eight crew reported missing from the ship. 2020-04-21T11:28:24 056-21 2021-05-28T10:19:00 General Cargo 4.667500019073486 7.1504998207092285 Onne Port Boarded Date: 2021-05-28T11:54:30 056-22 2022-06-25T22:35:00 Tanker -12.0177001953125 -77.2197036743164 Callao Anchorage Boarded 23.06.2022: 0745 UTC: Posn: 12:01.1S – 077:13.3W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Around three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored tanker. Alarm raised. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with ship's stores. Incident reported to TRAMAR and port authorities. 2022-06-26T07:12:34 056-23 2023-06-16T13:15:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1705000400543213 103.4530029296875 Singapore Straits Boarded 10.06.2023: 1735 UTC: Posn: 01:09.83N – 103:26.77E, Singapore Straits. Duty Engineer on board a bulk carrier underway spotted four unauthorized persons in the Engine Store room and immediately informed the Master. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting in the perpetrators escaping without stealing anything. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. 2023-06-19T12:22:34 056-24 2024-06-14T11:25:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1540000438690186 103.45500183105469 Singapore Straits Boarded 27.05.2024: 1845 UTC: Posn: 01:09.40N - 103:27.55E, Singapore Straits. Four unauthorised persons boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ship’s engine spares and escaped. The theft was noticed on the CCTV after the vessel sailed. Incident reported to Singapore Authorities. 2024-06-18T07:54:08 057-14 2014-04-14T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 12.41670036315918 43.71670150756836 Gulf of Aden Attempted 14.04.2014: 1230 UTC: Posn: 12:25N – 043:43E, Gulf of Aden. Seven pirates in a white-blue coloured skiff armed with an RPG approached an oil tanker underway. Master raised alarm, sounded ship’s whistle, activated fire hoses and fired two parachute rockets. The armed security team onboard noticed a ladder on the skiff and showed their weapons resulting in the skiff aborting the approach and moved away. 2014-04-21T11:07:55 057-15 2015-04-09T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.283329963684082 3.3833301067352295 Lagos Anchorage Boarded 09.04.2015: 0144 LT: Posn: 06:17N - 003:23E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. Two robbers boarded an anchored product tanker. The onboard Nigerian Naval personal spotted the robbers and fired warning shots resulting in the robbers jumping overboard to escape. A Nigerian patrol boat captured one of the robbers. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:18 057-16 2016-04-27T00:00:00 Research Vessel -4.75 11.83329963684082 Pointe Noire Inner Achorage Boarded 25.04.2016: 0200 LT: Posn: 04:45S - 011:50E, Pointe Noire Inner Anchorage, The Congo. Two robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship, stole ship’s properties and escaped. 2017-05-17T10:45:30 057-17 2017-05-03T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -5.951389789581299 106.91799926757812 Jakarta Anchorage Boarded 02.05.2017: 1800 UTC: Posn: 05:57.5S – 106:55.6E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier and entered into the engine room. They stole ship’s engine spares and escaped. Duty AB noticed the robbers escaping in an unlit boat and raised the alarm. Port Control informed. 2017-05-17T10:08:14 057-18 2018-03-23T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 6.016670227050781 3.200000047683716 Around 30nm SSE of Badagry 22-03-2018 22.03.2018: 1000 UTC: Posn: 06:01.0N - 003:12.0E, Around 30nm SSE of Badagry, Nigeria. Pirates in a speed boat hijacked a fishing boat and forced it to sail into Benin waters. They kidnapped two crew members before releasing the fishing boat. 2018-03-27T10:42:52 057-19 2019-05-08T00:00:00 Product Tanker -5.851170063018799 13.42549991607666 Ango-Ango Inner Anchorage, Port Matadi Boarded 28.04.2019: 0504 UTC: Posn: 05:50.5S - 013:25.5E, Ango-Ango Inner Anchorage, Port Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored product tanker and broke into the forecastle store. Duty watch keeper spotted the robbers and notified the OOW. Alarm raised, and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. 2020-03-29T09:05:27 057-20 2020-04-20T00:00:00 Tanker 1.7050000429153442 104.4729995727539 around 16NM NE of Bandar Penawar Boarded 11.04.2020: 0230 UTC: Posn: 01:42.5N - 104:28.7E, around 16NM NE of Bandar Penawar, Malaysia. Unnoticed, robber boarded an anchored tanker, stole ship’s properties and escaped. Incident reported to the local agent. 2020-04-21T11:28:24 057-21 2021-06-01T12:08:00 Container -6.000669956207275 106.88400268554688 Jakarta Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-06-03T13:35:08 057-22 2022-06-28T07:59:00 Container 22.13629913330078 91.7197036743164 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 27.06.2022: 2130 UTC: Posn: 22:08.3N ? 091:43.3E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Three unauthorised persons boarded an anchored container ship during heavy rain. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the persons near the forward store and immediately notified the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the persons escaped. A search was carried out. Ship’s properties were reported stolen. Incident reported to port control via VHF channel. 2022-07-01T10:55:33 057-23 2023-06-22T12:23:00 Bulk Carrier 9.225500106811523 -13.840700149536133 Conakry Outer Anchorage Boarded 22.06.2023: 0340 UTC: Posn: 09:13.53N - 013:50.44W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Four robbers armed with guns boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty crew noticed the robbers and notified the duty officer who raised the alarm. SSAS activated and all crew instructed to remain in their cabins. The robbers entered the accommodation, stole crew personal belongings and contents from the ship’s safe prior to escaping in a waiting boat. One crew was injured with minor bruises during the incident. Port authorities notified and a patrol boat was dispatched to the location for investigation. 2023-06-23T15:24:35 057-24 2024-06-18T10:27:00 Chemical Tanker 1.2383300065994263 104.05500030517578 Singapore Straits Attempted 15.06.2024: 1212 UTC: Posn: 01:14.5N – 104:03.5E, Singapore Straits. A chemical tanker underway sighted a dimly lit boat near the port bow and altered course. At a distance of 1.5nm, the boat suddenly started flashing lights, increased speed towards the tanker and made an approach in an attempt to come alongside. The tanker took evasive manoeuvres and notified VTIS. A patrol boat arrived to assist the tanker. Seeing the patrol boat, the boat aborted and moved away. 2024-06-19T09:15:57 058-14 2014-04-17T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 12.399999618530273 43.70000076293945 Gulf of Aden Attempted 17.04.2014: 0700 UTC: Posn: 12:24N –043:42E, Gulf of Aden. Five armed pirates in a skiff approached a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised, all crew mustered, fire hoses activated and vessel increased speed. Flares fired but the skiff continued it's approach. At a distance of 0.15nm a ladder was sighted and the armed security team onboard showed their weapons resulting in the skiff aborting and moving away. 2014-04-21T11:07:56 058-15 2015-04-11T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.4166699647903442 104.61699676513672 Around 12nm NNE of Bintan Island Boarded 11.04.2015: 0350 LT: Posn: 01:25N - 104:37E, Around 12nm NNE of Bintan Island, Indonesia. Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed robbers on the poop deck. He immediately informed the duty officer. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2017-05-17T11:01:18 058-16 2016-04-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 14.418899536132812 49.13560104370117 Port Al Mukalla Fired Upon 24.04.2016: 2115 UTC: Posn: 14:25N – 049:08E, Port Al Mukalla, Yemen. Master onboard a tanker underway reported suspected gun shots directed towards his vessel. The armed team onboard the vessel noticed two skiffs in the vicinity and fired warning shots resulting in the skiffs moving away. All crew reported safe. 2017-05-17T10:45:30 058-17 2017-05-05T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 1.2669399976730347 103.28399658203125 Around 7.8nm SSW of Pulau Kukup, Johor Boarded 03.05.2017: 1706 UTC: 01:16.6N – 103:17.6E: Around 7.8nm SSW of Pulau Kukup, Johor, Malaysia. Second Engr onboard a tanker underway noticed five robbers in the engine room. Alarm raised. Seeing alerted crew the robbers escaped. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T10:08:14 058-18 2018-03-23T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.284669876098633 3.416830062866211 Around 13.55nm SSE of Lagos 16-03-2018 16.03.2018: 2240 UTC: Posn : 06:17.8N – 003:25.1E, Around 13.55nm SSE of Lagos, Nigeria. Armed guards onboard an anchored product tanker noticed three unauthorised persons onboard the vessel and fired a warning shot. One person managed to escape in a small boat while the remaining two were captured and handed over to Nigerian Navy. 2018-03-27T10:42:52 058-19 2019-05-12T00:00:00 Heavy Load Carrier 3.083329916000366 7.983329772949219 Around 48nm SW of Luba Boarded 05.05.2019: 1216 UTC: Posn: 03:03.2N – 007:52.3E, Around 48nm SW of Luba, Equatorial Guinea. Pirates onboard a previously hijacked tug approached and boarded a heavy load carrier ship underway. Alarm sounded, and the crew retreated into the citadel. Regional Authorities notified. A nearby Spanish Naval vessel and the Equatorial Guinean Navy responded to the incident resulting in the pirates escaping and the crews released. The tug and the ship were escorted by the Equatorial Guinean Navy to a safe port for further investigations. 2020-03-29T09:05:28 058-20 2020-04-23T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship -6.075500011444092 12.308300018310547 Soyo anchorage Attempted 15.03.2020 : 1605 UTC: Posn: 06:04.53S – 012:18.50E, Soyo Anchorage, Angola. OOW onboard an anchored offshore supply vessel noticed 12 armed persons in a wooden boat attempting to board. Alarm activated and the persons aborted the attempt and moved away. Port Authorities notified and a security boat was dispatched to the location. 2020-04-24T10:33:53 058-21 2021-06-02T06:40:00 Product Tanker -14.357999801635742 40.707000732421875 Fernao Veloso Bay Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-06-03T13:35:08 058-22 2022-06-30T09:58:00 Product Tanker 3.78617000579834 98.69170379638672 Belawan Port Boarded 28.06.2022: 1930 UTC: Posn: 03:47.28N - 098:41.84E, Belawan Port, Indonesia. During loading operations, duty crew onboard a berthed tanker spotted two robbers escaped from the vessel and immediately reported it to the OOW. It was noticed that some ship’s properties were found missing. The incident was reported to local agent. 2022-07-01T10:55:33 058-23 2023-06-22T12:56:00 Bulk Carrier -12.034799575805664 -77.18470001220703 Callao Anchorage Boarded 21.06.2023: 0500-0905 UTC: Posn: 12:02.09S – 077:11.08W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ships stores and escaped. Theft noticed by duty crew on routine rounds. Incident reported to the local agent. 2023-06-23T15:24:35 058-24 2024-06-24T07:03:00 Offshore Tug 1.154670000076294 103.97200012207031 Batam Anchorage Boarded 04.06.2024: 1730 UTC: Posn: 01:09.47N – 103:58.54E, Batam Anchorage, Indonesia. Three persons armed with long knives boarded an anchored offshore tug. The duty AB noticed them and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and VTS Batam informed. Seeing the crew alertness, the persons escaped. A patrol boat came to investigate. Nothing reported stolen. 2024-06-25T17:10:06 059-14 2014-04-18T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.21666699647903442 117.58300018310547 Samarinda Anchorage Attempted 18.04.2014: 1930 LT: Posn: 00:13S –117:35E, Samarinda Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed three robbers trying to board the vessel near the forecastle. Ship alarm raised and all crew mustered. Due to the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2014-04-21T11:07:56 059-15 2015-04-12T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.3280600309371948 104.19999694824219 Around 0.9nm SSE of Tanjung Ayam, Johor Hijacked 28.01.2015: 1230 LT: Posn: 01:19.41N – 104:12.37E, Around 0.9nm SSE of Tanjung Ayam, Johor, Malaysia. Nine unauthorised persons armed with guns boarded and hijacked an anchored chemical tanker and took her 10 crew as hostage. The Owners reported the incident to MMEA who immediately deployed several patrol boats to search for the tanker. On 29 Jan 2015 a patrol boat intercepted the tanker. Upon seeing the MMEA personnel boarding, two unauthorised persons jumped overboard and were later rescued by a passing vessel which handed them to a MMEA patrol boat. The remaining seven were arrested. The tanker sailed to Pengerang, Johor for investigation. All crew members safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:18 059-16 2016-04-29T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.9333300590515137 4.716670036315918 Around 67nm SW of Bayelsa Fired Upon 28.04.2016: 1112 LT: Posn: 03:56N - 004:43E, around 67NM SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria Pirates in a speed boat approached and opened fire on a tanker underway. Alarm raised, all crew mustered, SSAS activated and Master carried out evasive manoeuvres. Armed security team onboard return fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T10:45:31 059-17 2017-05-04T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.216699600219727 91.7332992553711 Chittagong anchorage Boarded 02.05.2017: 1715 UTC: Posn: 22:13.9N - 091:44.1E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh Duty crew onboard an anchored product tanker spotted two robbers on the poop deck and informed the OOW. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T10:08:14 059-18 2018-03-24T00:00:00 Product Tanker 10.283300399780273 -64.70079803466797 Puerto La Cruz Anchorage 24-03-2018 24.03.2018: 0142 UTC: Posn: 10:17.0N – 064:42.5W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela. Robbers armed with guns boarded an anchored tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and immediately raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, two robbers were seen escaping. On conducting a search, the forecastle store padlock was reported broken and ship’s properties stolen. Port Control notified via Vhf Ch. 16/13. The Coast Guard later dispatched a vessel to search the anchorage waters around the vessel. 2018-03-27T10:42:52 059-19 2019-05-13T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.7193299531936646 101.44999694824219 Lubuk Gaung Anchorage, Dumai Port Boarded 11.05.2019: 1000 UTC: Posn: 01:42.76N - 101:26.62E, Lubuk Gaung Anchorage, Dumai Port, Indonesia. The ship’s crew discovered that the engine spare parts room padlock was broken and engine spare parts were missing. The crew is unsure when and how the spare parts were lost. 2020-03-29T09:05:28 059-20 2020-04-27T00:00:00 Pipe Layer 18.487499237060547 -93.30169677734375 Hokchi Field, Offshore Puerto Dos Bocas Boarded 09.04.2020: 0230 UTC: Posn: 18:29.25N – 093:17.70W, Hokchi Field, Offshore Puerto Dos Bocas, Mexico. Duty crew onboard a dynamic positioning pipelaying vessel noticed two boats with seven armed persons approaching at high speed. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered in the citadel. Three persons managed to board the vessel. Master activated SSAS, increased speed and commenced manoeuvres resulting in the persons escaping. Port Control notified and a patrol boat was dispatched to assist the vessel. After the crew emerged from the citadel a security search was carried out. Crew and vessel reported safe. 2020-04-27T12:35:27 059-21 2021-06-07T12:07:00 Bulk Carrier 2.958169937133789 2.734999895095825 Around 208nm SSW of Lagos Attempted Date: 2021-06-07T14:44:04 059-22 2022-07-04T10:15:00 Bulk Carrier 1.3343299627304077 104.3010025024414 Singapore Straits Boarded 03.07.2022: 2000 UTC: Posn: 01:20.1N – 104:18.1E, Singapore Straits. Six persons armed with guns boarded a bulk carrier underway. They took hostage the duty oiler by pointing a gun to his head and tied him up. Two of the persons guarded the oiler while the others stole engine spares. After the robbers escaped the oiler managed to release himself and alerted the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. VTIS informed and a coastguard patrol boat followed and monitored the ship. 2022-07-05T11:26:21 059-23 2023-06-23T12:51:00 Crude Oil Tanker 1.0839999914169312 103.70099639892578 Singapore Straits Boarded 21.06.2023: 1910 UTC: Posn: 01:05.4N – 103:42.8E, Singapore Straits. Duty engineer onboard a tanker under pilotage spotted two unauthorised persons armed with knives trying to gain access to the steering gear room. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search carried out. The incident was reported to VTIS and once anchored, the Singapore authorities boarded the tanker for investigation. All crew members are safe. 2023-06-23T15:24:35 059-24 2024-06-24T19:02:00 Container -8.736330032348633 13.309000015258789 Luanda Anchorage Boarded 20.06.2024: 0150-0230 UTC: Posn: 08:44.3S – 013:18.9E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. An anchored container ship was boarded by a perpetrator via the anchor chain. Ship’s properties reported stolen. Incident reported to the port authorities. 2024-06-25T17:10:06 060-14 2014-04-19T00:00:00 General Cargo 3.916670083999634 98.7667007446289 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 19.04.2014: 0030 LT: Posn: 03:55N – 098:46E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored general cargo ship. They took hostage the duty AB on the forecastle and stole his personal belongings. The incident was noticed by the crew near the stern who informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers immediately escaped with the stolen items in their wooden boat. The duty AB received minor injuries. 2014-04-21T11:07:56 060-15 2015-04-15T00:00:00 Container 1.0666699409484863 103.56700134277344 Around 8.4nm NE of Pulau Karimun Besar Boarded 25.02.2015: 0305 LT: Posn: 01:04N - 103:34E, Around 8.4nm NE of Pulau Karimun Besar, Indonesia. While underway, the third engineer on board a container ship noticed three robbers in the engine room. He immediately informed the Master. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon investigation, no robbers were found and nothing was reported stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:18 060-16 2016-05-01T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 17.58329963684082 83.41670227050781 Visakhapatnam Anchorage Boarded 30.04.2016: 0650 LT: Posn: 17:35.4N – 083:24.9E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage, India. Robbers in a boat approached and boarded an anchored tanker awaiting berthing instructions. Duty watchman noticed two robbers on the poop deck trying to open the deck locker. He immediately informed the D/O who raised the alarm, made PA announcement, crew mustered and approached the location. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. A search was made throughout the tanker. The paint locker was found broken into and ship’s property stolen. Port control informed. 2017-05-17T10:45:31 060-17 2017-05-08T00:00:00 Container 5.191110134124756 -4.086669921875 8nm South of Abidjan Port Attempted 06.05.2017: 0030 UTC: Posn: 005:10N-004:04W, Abidjan Anchorage, Ivory Coast. While at anchor, duty officer onboard a container ship noticed a suspicious boat approaching from astern and alerted the duty crew on deck. As the boat came alongside alarm and ship’s whistle sounded and fire pump started. Seeing the alerted crew, the boat slowly moved away, circled the ship once and then departed. Port control informed. 2017-05-17T10:08:14 060-18 2018-03-26T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 38.71820068359375 118.53399658203125 Caofeidian Anchorage 24-03-2018 24.03.2018: 1515 UTC: Posn : 38:43.9N - 118:32.6E, Caofeidian Anchorage, China. Two robbers in a wooden boat came alongside an anchored bulk carrier. Duty crew noticed the robbers attempting to board the vessel using a ladder and immediately informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers fled. 2018-03-27T10:42:52 060-19 2019-05-13T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 6.1020002365112305 1.2908300161361694 Lome Anchorage Hijacked 12.05.2019: 0100 UTC: Posn: Lome Anchorage, Togo. Armed persons boarded and hijacked an anchored tanker with her crew. The Togo Navy received a call from the Owners that their tanker had been attacked. Togo Navy immediately responded by dispatching patrol boats to investigate. The tanker was intercepted 25nm from the anchorage area and forced to divert to Lome port. The crew were reported safe and the armed persons were captured and handed over to the relevant Authorities. 2020-03-29T09:05:28 060-20 2020-04-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.6876699924468994 114.45600128173828 Taboneo Anchorage Boarded 12.04.2020: Posn: Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed the forward store room door security padlock broken. Further investigation revealed ship’s stores were stolen. 2020-04-27T12:35:27 060-21 2021-06-11T10:18:00 Bulk Carrier 1.251330018043518 104.21800231933594 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-06-11T15:57:56 060-22 2022-07-09T09:04:00 Tanker 1.2678300142288208 104.28500366210938 Singapore Straits Boarded 08.07.2022: 1524 UTC: Posn: 01:16.7N – 104:17.9E, Singapore Straits. Armed robbers boarded a tanker underway, entered the engine room and took the fourth engineer hostage. During routine rounds, duty oiler noticed two robbers and immediately notified the bridge. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, crew mustered and VTS informed. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. All crew safe. 2022-07-22T07:36:28 060-23 2023-06-23T19:24:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2713299989700317 104.19200134277344 Singapore Straits Boarded 23.06.2023: 1630 UTC: Posn: 01:16.47N - 104:11.87E, Singapore Straits. Four unauthorised persons boarded bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Duty crew spotted the persons and raised the alarm resulting in the perpetrators escaping with stolen engine stores. Incident reported to VTIS. 2023-06-26T10:14:54 060-24 2024-07-07T05:15:00 LPG Tanker 0.2901670038700104 9.419670104980469 Owendo Anchorage Boarded 02:07.2024: 2325 UTC: Posn: 00:17.68N – 009:25.30E, Owendo Anchorage, Gabon. Three unauthorised persons in a speed boat boarded an anchored LPG Tanker. Alert crew noticed the persons and raised the alarm, called the port control and secured themselves in the accommodation. Hearing the alarm, the persons escaped in their speed boat. Gabon navy responded in a timely manner and made searched the tanker. No unauthorised persons found. 2024-07-08T21:57:17 061-14 2014-04-19T00:00:00 Product Tanker 9.916669845581055 76.13330078125 Kochi Anchorage Attempted 18.04.2014: 0355 LT: Kochi Anchorage, India. Three robbers in a small boat approached and attempted to board an anchored product tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and informed bridge who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped in their boat. Port Control informed. 2014-04-21T11:07:56 061-16 2016-05-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.25 117.66699981689453 Samarinda Anchorage Boarded 04.05.2016: 0500 LT: Posn: 00:15S - 117:40E, Samarinda Anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. They tied up the duty AB on patrol. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. 2017-05-17T10:45:31 061-17 2017-05-08T00:00:00 Container 7.169169902801514 122.6520004272461 around 10nm SW of Olutanga Coast, Philippines. Boarded 22.04.2017: 1940 UTC: 07:10.9N – 122:39.9E: around 10nm SW of Olutanga Coast, Philippines. Duty crew onboard an anchored container vessel noticed a small boat near the anchor chain and the hawse pipe cover opened and immediately informed the OOW, who raised the alarm. Two robbers were seen escaping from the vessel. Upon inspection, no stores were reported stolen. Incident reported to Davao coast guard and pilot station via VHF CH. 16. 2017-05-17T10:08:15 061-18 2018-03-28T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.2666670083999634 117.68299865722656 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda 27-03-2018 27.03.2018: 2030 UTC: Posn: 00:16.5S – 117:41.5E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers in a small boat approached an anchored bulk carrier. Two robbers boarded while another two waiting in the boat. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and immediately raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2018-03-31T14:22:50 061-19 2019-05-13T00:00:00 Tug 3.0666699409484863 7.983329772949219 Around 41nm SW of Luba Hijacked 05.05.2019: 1200 UTC: Posn: 03:04N – 007:59E, Around 41nm SW of Luba, Equatorial Guinea. Armed pirates hijacked the tug underway and took its crew hostage. The pirates used the tug to attack and board another ship. Incident reported to authorities and a Spanish and Equatorial Guinean Naval vessel responded resulting in both ships being released. 2020-03-29T09:05:29 061-20 2020-04-28T00:00:00 Container 30.051300048828125 47.935699462890625 Umm Qasr Port Boarded 26.04.2020: 2300 UTC: Posn: 30:03.16N – 047:56.13E, Umm Qasr Port, Iraq. Unauthorised persons disguised as stevedores boarded a berthed container ship. They broke into the forepeak store and started stealing ship’s properties by passing them to their accomplices on the jetty. Alert crew noticed the persons and raised the alarm resulting in them escaping. Port Authorities responded and were able to recover and return the stolen items. 2020-04-30T14:32:38 061-21 2021-06-15T09:46:00 Offshore Supply Ship 4.6903300285339355 7.166830062866211 Port Onne Boarded Date: 2021-06-16T17:27:02 061-22 2022-07-19T12:31:00 Bulk Carrier -6.033669948577881 106.9000015258789 Jakarta C Anchorage Boarded 17.07.2022: 1800 UTC: Posn: 06:02.2S – 106:54.2E, Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. Three persons armed with a long knife boarded a bulk carrier as she approached the anchorage area. Duty watchkeeper on routine rounds noticed the persons attempting to board and immediately informed the bridge. General alarm sounded and the watchkeeper shouted at the persons, resulting in them escaping without stealing anything. Incident reported to the Tanjung Priok VTS. Port police boarded the vessel to investigate. Vessel and crew safe. 2022-07-22T07:36:28 061-23 2023-06-28T17:07:00 Product Tanker 1.7020000219345093 101.4739990234375 Dumai Inner Anchorage Boarded 26.06.2023: 2000 UTC: Posn: 01:42.2N – 101:28.7E, Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty oiler onboard an anchored tanker noticed three robbers armed with steel bars near the engine room. The robbers saw the duty oiler and threatened to attack him, but the oiler managed to run away. Alarm raised and PA announcement made, resulting in the robbers escaping without stealing anything. All crew mustered and a search was carried out. Incident reported to the authorities through the local agent. 2023-06-29T09:31:24 061-24 2024-07-09T07:21:00 Bulk Carrier 22.301300048828125 91.70379638671875 Chattogram Anchorage Attempted 14.06.2024: 1915 UTC: Posn: 22:18.13N – 091:42.39E, Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh. Eight persons in a boat attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier through the anchor chain. Alert crew noticed the attempted boarding and raised the alarm, resulting in the persons aborting the boarding. Port control, navy and coast guard informed. 2024-07-09T23:22:13 062-14 2014-04-20T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.4333300590515137 104.63300323486328 Around 12nm NNE of Pulau Bintan Boarded 20.04.2014: 0307 LT: Posn: 01:26N – 104:38E, Around 12nm NNE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Two robbers in a small craft approached and boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty A/B on routine rounds noticed the robbers and informed the OOW who raised the alarm. All crew mustered and a search was carried out throughout the tanker and found that ship’s engine spares were missing. Incident reported to MPA Singapore. 2014-04-21T11:07:56 062-15 2015-04-16T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0499999523162842 103.66699981689453 Around 4.6nm SSE of Nipah Island Boarded 16.04.2015: 0230 LT: Posn: 01:03N - 103:40E, Around 4.6nm SSE of Nipah Islands, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room store unnoticed. Duty oiler on routine rounds was threatened with a knife and tied up. The third engineer noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ship's stores. VTIS informed. Singapore Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:19 062-16 2016-05-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -1.3333300352096558 116.86699676513672 Balikpapan Inner Anchorage Boarded 04.05.2016: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:20S - 116:52E, Balikpapan Inner Anchorage, Indonesia. Robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway, stole ship’s stores and property and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. 2017-05-17T10:45:31 062-17 2017-05-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 25.533300399780273 57.54999923706055 Around 12nm SW of Bandar E Jask Attempted 07.05.2017: 1840 LT: Posn: 25:32N – 057:33E, Around 12nm SW of Bandar E Jask, Iran Duty officer onboard a bulk carrier underway, noticed three skiffs approaching the vessel. At the same time a vessel suspected to be the mother vessel was seen astern at a distance of 2 nm. As the skiffs closed, the crew observed the persons in the boat holding ladders. Alarm raised, speed increased, evasive manoeuvres commended and Ras al Khor Port contacted, who informed the Iranian navy. As the bulk carrier changed course the skiffs and the suspected mother vessel followed. After around 20 minutes the Iranian navy called the bulk carrier to alter course at which point the skiffs aborted and moved away. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T10:08:15 062-18 2018-03-28T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 5.333330154418945 0.8500000238418579 Around 27nm South of Anloga 26-03-2018 26.03.2018: 1720 UTC: Posn: 05:20.0N – 000:51.4E, Around 27nm South of Anloga, Ghana. Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a fishing vessel underway. The Owners of the fishing vessel reported the incident to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) who immediately contacted and liaised with the Ghana Navy Ops Centre. As the fishing vessel moved from Ghanaian waters into Togo and Benin waters the PRC continually updated the respective naval authorities. Naval boats were deployed by the respective navies within their waters to look for the fishing vessel. On 28 Mar 2018, the Owners confirmed that the fishing vessel has been released and it is sailing to a safe port. Three crew members were reported missing. All navies were informed accordingly. On 30 Apr 2018, the Owners confirmed that the three kidnapped crew members were released safely on 27 April 2018. 2018-03-31T14:22:50 062-19 2019-05-14T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 7.668000221252441 128.48300170898438 Around 115nm East of Baganga Attempted 10.05.2019: 0100 UTC: Posn: 07:40.8N – 128:29.3E, Around 115nm East of Baganga, Philippines. Unidentified persons in a speedboat approached and closed in to the ship underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and fire hoses pressurized. The persons were observed to be shouting towards the ship while holding steel hooks. After 30 mins of chasing, the boat aborted and moved away. The ship resumed her passage. 2020-03-29T09:05:29 062-20 2020-04-28T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2533299922943115 104.05000305175781 Singapore Straits Boarded 22.04.2020: 1500 UTC: Posn: 01:14.8N - 104:03.1E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty crew spotted the robbers and informed the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Singapore Police Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-04-30T14:32:38 062-21 2021-06-15T11:38:00 Container 14.550700187683105 120.91699981689453 Manila Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-06-16T17:27:02 062-22 2022-07-20T09:16:00 Yacht 11.836199760437012 122.68499755859375 Around 14nm NNW off Roxas City, Philippines Boarded 12.07.2022: 1400-1500 UTC: Posn: 11:50.17N – 122:41.11E, around 14nm NNW of Roxas City, Philippine. Armed robbers boarded a sailing vessel underway, stole crew personal belongings and escaped. Vessel and crew reported safe. 2022-07-22T07:36:28 062-23 2023-06-29T12:50:00 Container 4.8838300704956055 -1.6343300342559814 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 28.06.2023: 0055UTC: Posn: 04:53.3N – 001:38.6W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty crew onboard an anchored container ship spotted three unauthorised persons on the main deck. Alarm raised, crew mustered and port control notified. Upon hearing the alarm, the persons escaped with stolen ship's stores. The incident was reported to Takoradi port control and a patrol boat was sent to investigate. 2023-06-29T15:56:22 063-14 2014-04-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.401110053062439 104.56700134277344 11nm North of Tg. Berakit, Bintan island Boarded 21.04.2014: 0300 LT: 01:24.4N - 104: 34.8E, 11nm North of Bintan Island, Indonesia. Robbers boarded an anchored product tanker, stole ship property and escaped unnoticed. The robbery was noticed by duty watchman on routine rounds. 2014-04-23T21:42:54 063-15 2015-04-21T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.617500066757202 104.30000305175781 Around 42nm North of Tioman Island Boarded 20.04.2015: 2258 LT: Posn: 03:36N - 104:18E, Around 42nm North of Tioman Island, Malaysia. Pirates armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier ship underway. They took hostage all crew members, stole ship’s and crew cash, properties, documents and crew personal belongings and escaped. No injuries to crew. Incident reported to Vietnam Maritime Security Center. 2017-05-17T11:01:19 063-16 2016-05-04T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.9000000953674316 5.283329963684082 Around 44nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Fired Upon 04.05.2016: 0020 LT: Posn: 03:54.1N – 005-17.6E, Around 44nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. Armed pirates approached, fired upon and attempted to board a tanker underway. The armed guard onboard the tanker returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. All crew reported safe. 2017-05-17T10:45:32 063-17 2017-05-11T00:00:00 Container -12.017200469970703 -77.20169830322266 Callao Anchorage Boarded 04.05.2017: 0630 UTC: Posn: 12:01.02S – 077:12.06W, Callao Anchorage, Peru Six robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship. They took hostage the duty AB and the shore security watchman and tied them up. The robbers then broke into the forecastle store and escaped with stolen ships stores. The duty AB and watchmen managed to free themselves and informed the bridge who raised the alarm. Incident reported to the Local Agent and Port Authority. 2017-05-17T10:08:15 063-18 2018-03-28T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.507500171661377 3.401170015335083 MRS Terminal, ALPHA-Jetty, Lagos Port 28-03-2018 28.03.2018: 0400 UTC: Posn: MRS Terminal, ALPHA-Jetty, Lagos Port, Nigeria. Two robbers boarded a berthed tanker. Duty watchman on routine rounds spotted the robbers trying to hide near a forward cargo tank dome with a flexible hose. D/O notified. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. Two skiffs with eight robbers were seen moving away from the tanker. The Terminal Watchman and Jetty Duty Officer immediately boarded and searched the tanker. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-03-31T14:22:50 063-19 2019-05-19T00:00:00 LNG Tanker -11.98330020904541 -77.18329620361328 Callao Anchorage Boarded 18.05.2019: 0555 UTC: Posn: 11:59.8S – 077:11.9W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Around four to five robbers wearing face masks boarded an anchored LNG tanker via the hawse pipe. They took hostage the duty crew on routine rounds. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the robbers took the duty crew’s radio, pushed him and escaped in their boat. Incident was reported to Port Control and a patrol boat was dispatched to the anchorage area. 2020-03-29T09:05:29 063-20 2020-05-01T00:00:00 General Cargo 4.900000095367432 -1.684499979019165 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 04.03.2020: 0345 UTC: Posn: 04:54.0N – 001:41.7W, Takoradi anchorage, Ghana. Robbers in two wooden boats approached and boarded an anchored general cargo ship, stole ship’s properties and escaped. Alarm raised and extra lookouts posted. Incident reported to Port Control and the Ghana authorities boarded the vessel for investigation. 2020-05-02T15:49:15 063-21 2021-06-23T15:00:00 Container 14.551300048828125 120.91699981689453 Manila Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-06-24T19:41:48 063-22 2022-07-30T08:04:00 Bulk Carrier 1.283329963684082 104.28299713134766 Singapore Straits Boarded 29.07.2022: 1730 UTC: Posn: 01:17N – 104:17E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. They warned the engine crew not to react by showing knives, stole engine spares and escaped. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and a search was carried out. Port control informed. No injuries were reported to the crew. 2022-08-01T14:30:11 063-23 2023-07-03T10:36:00 Fishing Vessel 4.005670070648193 9.636500358581543 Douala Anchorage Fired Upon 30.06.2023: 2140 UTC: Posn: 04:00.56N - 009:38.31E, Douala Anchorage, Cameroon. Armed persons fired upon an anchored fishing vessel. The armed naval security team onboard retaliated causing an exchange of fire resulting in the persons aborting the attempted boarding. 2023-07-03T14:08:20 064-14 2014-04-22T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.983330011367798 100.9020004272461 3NM WNW OF ONE FATHOM BANK, OFF PORT KLANG, Hijacked 22.04.2014: 0055 LT: Posn: 02:59N – 100:54E, 3NM WNW of One Fathom Bank, off Port Klang, Malacca Strait. A tanker was boarded and hijacked by around 10 heavily armed pirates who then transferred and stole part of the fuel cargo into smaller unknown tankers. Crew and ship properties were stolen and ship communication equipment damaged. The pirates kidnapped three crew members and escaped. The vessel and remaining crew safely arrived at a port. 2014-04-23T21:42:54 064-15 2015-04-21T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.0666699409484863 103.66699981689453 Around 5nm South of Pulau Nipah Boarded 20.04.2015: 0410 LT: Posn: 01:04N – 103:40E, Around 5nm South of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a tanker underway. Duty crew noticed the robbers in the engine room and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. VTIS informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:19 064-16 2016-05-05T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 35.349998474121094 119.53299713134766 Narrations: Live Piracy & Armed Robbery Report 2017 Recent An unauthorised person boarded a berthed bulk carrier during cargo operations. Duty OS noticed the person hiding on the poop deck area and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the person jumped overboard and escaped. Upon searching the vessel it was reported that ship's store were stolen. Master informed to the local agent. Type of Attack : 2017-05-17T10:45:32 064-17 2017-05-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.6509259939193726 117.64600372314453 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda Boarded 11.05.2017: 1212 UTC: Posn: Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. A robber, armed with a knife boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robber and informed the OOW who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped via the anchor chain. A search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. 2017-05-17T10:08:15 064-18 2018-04-02T00:00:00 Tanker 13.966699600219727 51.41669845581055 Gulf of Aden 31-03-2018 31.03.2018: 0520 UTC: Posn: 13:58.1N – 051-25.3E, Gulf of Aden. Two skiffs with two armed pirates in each skiff chased and closed in onto a tanker underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. When the skiffs closed in to around 100m from the tanker the pirates fired upon the tanker. The armed guards onboard the tanker returned fire, resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moving away. All crew safe. Ship sustained minor damage due to the firing. Ladders sighted in the skiffs. 2018-04-03T14:28:01 064-19 2019-05-19T00:00:00 General Cargo 1 104.90799713134766 Around 4nm East of Pulau Mapur Boarded 12.05.2019: 1810 UTC: Posn: 01:00.1N – 104:54.8E, Around 4nm East of Pulau Mapur, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship underway. They took hostage the duty AB and entered into the Master’s cabin. They tied up the AB and the Master and escaped with their personal cash and effects. 2020-03-29T09:05:30 064-20 2020-05-01T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.984670162200928 2.350330114364624 Around 21nm SSW of Cotonou Attempted 26.03.2020: 0820 UTC: Posn: 05:59.8N – 002:21.2E: Around 21nm SSW of Cotonou, Benin. Around five persons in a speed boat approached a product tanker underway. PA announcement was made, accommodation locked down and all non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. Master increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres, resulting in the pirates aborting the approach and moving away. Vessel and crew safe. 2020-05-02T15:49:15 064-21 2021-06-25T06:09:00 Container -5.983329772949219 106.9000015258789 Jakarta Zone F Anchorage. Boarded Date: 2021-06-25T19:56:27 064-22 2022-08-02T16:15:00 Heavy Load Carrier 21.93400001525879 89.52369689941406 Pussur River, Mongla Boarded 11.07.2022: 1505 UTC: Posn: 21:56.06N - 089:31.70E, Pussur River, Mongla, Bangladesh. Robbers armed with knives and sticks boarded an anchored heavy load carrier three times within a 24 hours period. On each occasion, the alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping empty handed. Incident reported to the coast guard. 2022-08-04T10:16:45 064-23 2023-07-03T10:42:00 Fishing Vessel 4.005670070648193 9.636500358581543 Douala Anchorage Fired Upon 30.06.2023: 2140 UTC: Posn: 04:00.56N - 009:38.31E, Douala Anchorage, Cameroon. Armed persons fired upon an anchored fishing vessel. The armed naval security team onboard retaliated causing an exchange of fire resulting in the persons aborting the attempted boarding. 2023-07-03T14:08:20 065-14 2014-04-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.9833300113677979 104.41699981689453 26NM SSW of Pulau Aur Hijacked 17.04.2014: 2010 LT: Posn: 01:59.8N – 104:25.4E, 26NM SSW of Pulau Aur, Malaysia. A product tanker was boarded and hijacked by around 16 heavily armed pirates who then transferred and stole part of the fuel cargo into smaller unknown tankers. Crew and ship properties were stolen and ship communication equipment damaged. Master and crew managed to repair the damage and proceed to a safe port. 2014-04-23T21:42:54 065-15 2015-04-22T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.478060007095337 104.43900299072266 Around 4nm East of Pulau Aur, Johor Attempted 21.04.2015: 1105 LT: Posn: 02:28N – 104:26E, Around 4nm East of Pulau Aur, Johor, Malaysia. A nine metre long, light green coloured fishing boat with two outboard engines approached a tanker underway from the stern. Master raised the alarm, sounded fog horn, increased speed, crew mustered and took anti-piracy preventive measures as the boat closed to seven metres and tried to get alongside the tanker. It was noticed that there were seven persons armed with knives onboard the boat. Due to increase in the speed, the boat was unable to keep up and moved away. Crew and vessel safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:19 065-16 2016-05-06T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 3.848330020904541 5.414999961853027 Around 43NM SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria Fired Upon 05.05.2016: 1552 UTC Posn: 03:50.9N – 005:24.9E, around 43nm SW of Bayelsa coast, Nigeria. Pirates in two speed boats chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Armed security team onboard returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. All crew safe. Nigerian authorities notified. 2017-05-17T10:45:32 065-17 2017-05-18T00:00:00 General Cargo 3.983330011367798 6.766670227050781 Around 21nm South of Nigerian Coast Type of Attack : 17.05.2017: Posn: 03:59N – 006:46E, Around 21nm South of Nigerian Coast, Nigeria. While underway, armed pirates boarded a general cargo ship. They kidnapped six crew members and escaped. 2018-01-25T10:12:16 065-18 2018-04-06T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0.054999999701976776 -50.96670150756836 Around 6nm NE of Macapa Port 04-04-2018 04.04.2018: 0650 UTC: Posn: 00:03.88N – 050:58.34W, Around 6nm NE of Macapa Port, Brazil. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty AB noticed the robbers and immediately informed D/O who raised the alarm, sounded the ship’s whistle and alerted the crew on the PA system. Seeing the alerted crew, the two robbers escaped in their speed boat. On searching the ship, nothing reported stolen. 2018-04-06T17:06:09 065-19 2019-05-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 9.383330345153809 -13.683300018310547 Conakry Anchorage Boarded 14.05.2019: 0142 UTC: Posn: 09:23.94N – 013:41.26W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Four robbers armed with automatic rifles and knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They took the crew hostage, ransacked their cabins and stole ship's and crew cash and properties before escaping. Master was injured during the incident. The incident was reported to Conakry Port Control and a patrol boat came for investigation. 2020-03-29T09:05:30 065-20 2020-05-02T00:00:00 Container -4.716829776763916 11.767000198364258 Pointe Noire Northern Anchorage Boarded 20.03.2020: 0130 - 0530 UTC: Posn: Pointe Noire Anchorage, Congo. Unnoticed, a robber boarded an anchored container vessel via the anchor chain, stole ship’s properties and escaped. Incident reported to the local port control. 2020-05-05T08:44:19 065-21 2021-06-26T11:04:00 Container 14.55150032043457 120.91699981689453 Manila Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-06-28T20:38:02 065-22 2022-08-02T16:32:00 Bulk Carrier 1.3070000410079956 104.35099792480469 Singapore Straits Boarded 29.07.2022: 1948 UTC: Posn: 01:18.7N - 104:21.1E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. They warned the engine crew and cadet not to react by showing knives, stole engine spares, and escaped. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and a search was carried out. VTIS informed. On anchoring, the Singapore Police Coast Guard boarded the ship for investigation. 2022-08-04T10:16:45 065-23 2023-07-03T10:53:00 General Cargo 4.000500202178955 9.633330345153809 Douala Anchorage Boarded 30.06.2023: 2245 UTC: Posn: 04:00.05N - 009:38.00E, Douala Anchorage, Cameroon. Armed persons boarded an anchored general cargo vessel, kidnapped five crew members and escaped. Alarm raised and a patrol boat came to assist. Remaining crew and vessel reported safe. 2023-07-03T14:08:20 066-14 2014-04-23T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.283329963684082 3.3499999046325684 6.3nm SSW of Lagos Breakwater. Attempted 23.04.2014: 1956 LT: Posn: 06:17N – 003:21E, 6.3nm SSW of Lagos breakwater, Nigeria. Three persons in a skiff approached an anchored tanker carrying out STS operations and tried to board it via the anchor chain. Alert Nigerian security guard raised the alarm and fired a warning shot resulting in the robbers moving away. 2014-04-24T16:28:29 066-15 2015-04-24T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.11669921875 91.7833023071289 Chittagong Outer Anchorage 'C' Boarded 24.04.2015: 0045 LT : Posn: 22:07N - 091:47E, Chittagong Outer Anchorage ‘C’, Bangladesh. Duty AB onboard anchored product tanker spotted one small motor boat approaching from the starboard quarter. Alarm raised and crew mustered on the bridge. Three armed robbers boarded the tanker, stole ship properties and escaped. 2017-05-17T11:01:19 066-16 2016-05-06T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.8833301067352295 5.599999904632568 Around 36NM SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria Fired Upon 05.05.2016: 0226 UTS: Posn: 03:53N – 005:36E, around 34nm SW of Bayelsa coast, Nigeria. Armed pirates in a speed boat chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Master made pa announcement and all crew mustered on the bridge. Attack was aborted due to presence of navy personnel onboard and anti-piracy measures. 2017-05-17T10:45:32 066-17 2017-05-18T00:00:00 Offshore Supply ship 3.533329963684082 126.38300323486328 Around 26nm SW of Kepulauan Talaud, North Sulawesi Attempted 16.05.2017: 1803 UTC: Posn: 03:32N - 126:23E, Around 26nm SW of Kepulauan Talaud, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. An offshore supply ship underway was approached by a small speed boat, which closed to approximately 30meters. Alarm raised, crew mustered and fire pump started to charge fire hoses. Seeing the alerted crew the boat aborted and moved away. 2018-01-25T10:12:32 066-18 2018-04-06T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.316669940948486 3.333329916000366 Around 5.6nm SW of Lagos 08-01-2018 08.01.2018: 2305 UTC: Posn: 06:19.15N – 003:20.35E, Around 5.6nm SW of Lagos, Nigeria. Two robbers boarded an anchored tanker engaged in STS operations. Upon being noticed by the crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. On searching the tanker, the crew found a hose near a cargo oil tank and concluded that the robbers had boarded to steal cargo. Incident reported to the naval patrol boat. All crew are safe. No cargo reported stolen. 2018-04-06T17:06:09 066-19 2019-05-21T00:00:00 Tanker 10.199999809265137 -64.75 Puerto Jose Anchorage Boarded 26.04.2019: 0200 UTC: Posn: 10:12.3N – 064:45.9W, Puerto Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. Six persons in a small boat with an outboard motor approached and boarded an anchored tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their boat. A search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. Incident reported to the Coast Guard through the local agents. 2020-03-29T09:05:31 066-20 2020-05-02T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.2678300142288208 104.26799774169922 Singapore Strait Boarded 29.04.2020: 2115 UTC: Posn: 01:16.7N – 104:16.9E, Singapore Strait Duty crew in the engine room noticed three unauthorised persons entering the engine room. The duty crew shouted at the persons who escaped. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and Singapore VTIS notified. The Singapore Police boarded the vessel for inspection. On searching the vessel, nothing was reported stolen. 2020-05-05T08:44:19 066-21 2021-06-30T10:51:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2668299674987793 104.23300170898438 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-06-30T21:07:25 066-22 2022-08-02T15:49:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1423300504684448 103.4739990234375 Singapore Straits Boarded 22.07.2022: 1700 UTC: Posn: 01:08.9N – 103:28.7E, Singapore Straits. Six robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway, stole engine spares, and escaped. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and a search was carried out. VTIS informed. The Singapore Coast Guard boarded the ship for investigation. 2022-08-04T10:16:45 066-23 2023-07-04T08:50:00 LPG Tanker -6.016670227050781 106.9020004272461 Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta Boarded 02.07.2023: 2045 UTC: Posn: 06:01.0S – 106:54.2E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew on rounds onboard an anchored tanker noticed an unauthorized person on the aft deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the person escaped with his accomplices in their boat. A search was carried out, nothing reported stolen. 2023-07-04T15:09:48 067 - 17 2017-05-19T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 10.18850040435791 -64.76930236816406 4nm West of Lecheria Boarded 18.05.2017: 0001 - 0530 LT: Posn : 10:11.31N – 064:46.16W: Around 4nm West of Lecheria, Venezuela. Robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker, stole ship’s equipment, stores and escaped unnoticed. Theft noticed by crew on routine rounds 2018-01-25T10:12:32 067-14 2014-04-24T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 21.85140037536621 91.66670227050781 Chittagong OPL Boarded 24.04.2014: 0250 LT: Posn: 21:51N – 091:40E, Chittagong OPL, Bangladesh. Around 20 robbers in two boats boarded an anchored bulk carrier, broke into the forward stores, stole ship’s property and escaped. The ship’s attempt to contact the coast guard failed but message was relayed by another ship in the vicinity. 2014-04-24T16:28:29 067-15 2015-04-24T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 9.416669845581055 -13.716699600219727 Around 5nm South of Conakry Attempted 24.04.2015: 0125 LT : Posn: 09:25N - 013:43W, around 5nm South of Conakry, Guinea. Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier spotted a small wooden boat with eight persons attempting to board the vessel. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted and moved away. 2017-05-17T11:01:19 067-16 2016-05-06T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 37.83330154418945 120.01699829101562 Longkou Anchorage Boarded 23.04.2016: 0145 LT: Posn: 37:50.5N – 120:01.9E, Longkou Anchorage, China. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed a hose pipe inserted into a diesel oil tank. OOW on the bridge informed and alarm raised. Upon hearing the alarm the robbers pulled the hose out and escaped. 2017-05-17T10:45:32 067-18 2018-04-06T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.25 117.56700134277344 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda 04-04-2018 04.04.2018: 2005 UTC: Posn: 00:15.41S – 117:34.18E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. The crew of an anchored bulk carrier spotted a boat nearby the ship. OOW was informed and general alarm raised. On searching the ship, some ship’s stores items were found missing. It is suspected that the robbers got onboard and breached the ship via the anchor chain through the hawse pipe and removed the razor wires and hawse pipe cover. All crew are safe. 2018-04-06T17:06:09 067-19 2019-05-24T00:00:00 Yacht -0.8878329992294312 131.23500061035156 Around 0.18nm SE of Pulau Doom, Sorong Attempted 22.05.2019: 1400 UTC: Posn: 00:53.52S – 131:14.36E, Around 0.18nm SE of Pulau Doom, Sorong, Indonesia. A person in a fishing boat approached an anchored sailing vessel and attempted to steal the sailing vessel’s dinghy. The skipper noticed the person and directed his hand lamp towards the person and shouted at the person. Seeing the alerted skipper, the person let go of the dinghy and moved away. Incident reported to the local authorities. 2020-03-29T09:05:31 067-20 2020-05-04T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.5 3.833329916000366 Around 127nm SW of Bayelsa Boarded 30.04.2020: Around 1845 UTC: Posn: 03:29.99N – 003:50.17E, Around 127nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Armed pirates in a skiff attacked and boarded a product tanker underway. They kidnapped 10 crew and escaped. The Owners of the tanker informed the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre who then liaised with relevant regional and international authorities in the region and requested assistance to be sent to the vessel, which now had only four crew who were unable to navigate the vessel to a safe port. A Nigerian Navy Security Vessel was dispatched and provided the necessary assistance to the tanker. The tanker was then assistance to a safe anchorage by a vessel from the same company in the vicinity. 2020-05-05T08:44:19 067-21 2021-06-30T17:38:00 Product Tanker -12.01669979095459 -77.2166976928711 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-07-01T21:20:33 067-22 2022-08-03T13:07:00 Offshore Supply Ship 1.1666699647903442 103.46800231933594 Singapore Straits Boarded 29.01.2022: 2000 UTC: Posn: 01:10.4N – 103:28.7E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers boarded an offshore supply ship underway, Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTS informed. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. All crew safe. 2022-08-11T12:50:29 067-23 2023-07-05T11:16:00 Product Tanker 9.283329963684082 -13.756999969482422 Conakry Anchorage Attempted 05.07.2023: 0150 UTC: Posn: 09:17.0N – 013:45.7W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored tanker noticed six unauthorised persons attempting to board via the stern, using a long ladder. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alerted crew, the persons aborted the boarding attempt. Incident reported to the authorities through the local agent. 2023-07-06T12:26:57 068-14 2014-04-29T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.933330059051514 4.816669940948486 Around 35nm West of Bayelsa Province Coast Boarded 29.04.2014: 1931 UTC: Posn: 04:56N – 004:49E, Around 35nm West of Bayelsa Province Coast, Nigeria. Two armed pirates boarded a product tanker underway. As the crew retreated into the citadel the on board armed team fired at the pirates. Most of the crew including the guards managed to retreat into the citadel. Head count in the citadel indicated two crew missing. When the guards and crew emerged from the citadel they found the C/E had been killed and the 3/O with injuries. The vessel headed towards Lagos. 2014-05-01T03:07:55 068-15 2015-04-25T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.100000381469727 91.75 Chittagong OPL Boarded 25.04.2015: 0120 LT: Posn: 22:06N - 091:45E, Chittagong OPL, Bangladesh. Six armed robbers boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Alarm raised, crew mustered and Port Control informed. The robbers stole ship's properties and escaped. Later the coast guard approached the vessel for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:19 068-16 2016-05-08T00:00:00 Product Tanker -4.076710224151611 39.66350173950195 Mombasa Port Boarded 02.05.2016: 0110 LT: Posn: Mombasa Port, Kenya. One robber boarded a berthed product tanker. Alert crew noticed the robber and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and rushed to the location. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Incident reported to Harbour Master. A police boat came and searched the area. 2017-05-17T10:45:33 068-17 2018-04-06T00:00:00 Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 3.483330011367798 6.599999904632568 Around 60 nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria 03-02-2018 03.02.2018: 1639 UTC: Posn: 03:29.40N – 006:36.42E, around 60nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Around 10 to 12 armed pirates in a high-speed boat, chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Alarm raised and non-essential crew retreated to the citadel. Due to the Master’s evasive manoeuvres and the presence of the onboard Naval armed team the pirates aborted and moved away. Incident was reported to Nigerian navy. All crew was safe. 2018-01-25T10:12:32 068-18 2018-04-06T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.483330011367798 6.599999904632568 Around 60nm SW of Bonny Island 03-02-2018 03.02.2018: 1639 UTC: Posn: 03:29.40N – 006:36.42E, Around 60nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Around 10 to 12 armed pirates in a high-speed boat, chased and fired upon a tanker underway. Alarm raised and non-essential crew retreated to the citadel. Due to the Master’s evasive manoeuvres and the presence of the onboard Naval armed team the pirates aborted and moved away. Incident was reported to Nigerian navy. All crew was safe. 2018-04-09T19:45:50 068-19 2019-05-24T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.716670036315918 114.43399810791016 Taboneo Anchorage Boarded 23.05.2019: 1330 UTC: Posn: 03:43.0S - 114:26.3E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Seven persons armed with knives, boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They were noticed by the duty watchman who raised the alarm. Crew mustered. The persons threatened the crew with their knives, stole ship’s stores and escaped. Incident reported to Taboneo Port Control. A patrol boat was dispatched to investigate. 2020-03-29T09:05:31 068-20 2020-05-04T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.6011699438095093 104.86799621582031 Around 29nm NE of Pulau Bintan Boarded 03.05.2020: 1950 UTC: Posn: 01:36.7N – 104:52.8E, Around 29nm NE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Four robbers in a wooden boat, armed with knives, came alongside an anchored product tanker. Two of the robbers boarded the tanker using a hook attached with a rope. Duty AB on routine rounds encountered the robbers and immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. The robbers took the AB’s UHF radio by force and escaped. A search was made throughout the tanker. Padlocks to four storerooms were found broken but nothing reported stolen. 2020-05-05T08:44:19 068-21 2021-07-03T02:15:00 Product Tanker -12.01669979095459 -77.2166976928711 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-09-26T16:32:18 068-22 2022-08-12T09:58:00 Tug 1.2333300113677979 103.43299865722656 Singapore Straits Boarded 31.07.2022: 0500 UTC: Posn: 01:14.8N – 103:26.5E, Singapore Straits. While underway a barge under tow was boarded by unknown number of robbers who escaped with stolen cargo. Master reported the incident to Singapore and Malaysia VTS. Authorities boarded the vessel for investigation. All crew reported safe. 2022-08-12T15:12:24 068-23 2023-07-16T15:02:00 Bulk Carrier -19.918800354003906 35.084800720214844 Beira Anchorage Boarded 16.07.2023: 1030 UTC: Posn: 19.55.21S – 035:05.15E, Beira Anchorage, Mozambique. Crew onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed ships stores stolen. A search was carried out. No unauthorised persons found onboard the ship. 2023-07-17T16:39:25 069-14 2014-03-10T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.13332998752594 103.48300170898438 Around 4nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 10.03.2014: 0145 LT: Posn: 01:08N – 103:29E, Around 4nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Ship's alarm raised and all crew mustered. Due to crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2014-05-01T03:07:55 069-15 2015-04-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.25 104.11699676513672 Singapore Straits Boarded 26.04.2015: 0150 LT: Posn: 01:15N – 104:07E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Master immediately raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. VTIS Singapore informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:19 069-16 2016-05-08T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.700000047683716 5.166669845581055 Around 58nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Fired Upon 07.05.2016: 1500 UTC: Posn: 03:42N – 005:10E, Around 58nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. Pirates armed with automatic weapons in a FRP boat approached, fired upon and attempted to board a tanker underway. Master raised the alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and all non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. A ladder was sighted on the boat. The armed guard onboard returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack. All crew reported safe. 2017-05-17T10:45:33 069-17 2017-05-22T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.7256699800491333 101.38400268554688 MSSP Jetty, Lubuk Gaung Port, Dumai Boarded 20.05.2017: 1800 UTC: Posn: 01:43.72N – 101:23.21E, MSSP Jetty, Lubuk Gaung Port, Dumai, Indonesia. Six robbers wearing face masks and armed with long knives boarded a berthed chemical tanker. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers stole ship’s property and escaped in their boat. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Local police informed. 2018-01-25T10:12:33 069-18 2018-04-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.733330011367798 6.61667013168335 Around 41nm SSE of Brass 07-04-2018 07.04.2018: 0430 UTC: Posn: 03:44N – 006:37E, Around 41nm SSE of Brass, Nigeria. Four pirates in a speed boat armed with guns chased and boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and all crew mustered in the citadel. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre liaised with the Nigerian Navy and the Owners. The Navy sent a patrol boat to the location. The pirates fired upon and damaged the ship’s equipment and accommodation. They stole ship’s cash and properties and escaped. Naval personnel boarded the ship, rescued the crew and escorted the ship to a safe port. 2018-04-10T20:39:30 069-19 2019-05-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker -14.54170036315918 40.6526985168457 Nacala Inner Anchorage Boarded 26.05.2019: 2000 UTC: Posn: 14:32.56S – 040:39.16E, Nacala Inner Anchorage, Mozambique. Duty crew noticed the forward store broken into and reported same to the duty officer. Alarm raised. A search was carried out. Foot prints were noticed on the forecastle deck. Ship's stores reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:05:31 069-20 2020-05-04T00:00:00 Container -2.7699999809265137 -80.24030303955078 Around 4nm South of Posorja Fired Upon 02.05.2020: 0315-0400 UTC: Posn: 02:46.2S - 080:14.7W, Around 4nm South of Posorja, Ecuador. Seven armed persons in a skiff chased and fired upon a container vessel underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and the search light directed towards the skiff. Coast Guard onboard the vessel fired four warning shots resulting in the skiff moving away. Crew and vessel safe. 2020-05-05T08:44:19 069-21 2021-07-08T05:33:00 Bulk Carrier -12.053000450134277 -77.20130157470703 Callao Inner Anchorage Attempted <!-- start element row --> Date: 2021-07-09T10:17:10 069-22 2022-08-15T09:58:00 Product Tanker 5.820499897003174 118.13500213623047 Sandakan Anchorage, Sabah Boarded 11.08.2022: 2020 UTC: Posn: 05:49.39N – 118:08.22E, Sandakan Anchorage, Sabah, Malaysia. Four robbers in a speed boat approached and boarded an anchored tanker. Duty officer noticed some movements near the bosun store and immediately raised the alarm, sounded ship’s whistle and made PA announcement. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship stores. Incident reported to the local agent. 2022-08-17T00:48:33 069-23 2023-07-17T12:42:00 General Cargo 4.890329837799072 -1.6913299560546875 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 10.07.2023: 0035 UTC: Posn: 04:53.7N - 001:41.8W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored general cargo ship noticed the rigged razor wire around the forward port bow as partly removed and two unauthorised persons onboard. Alarm raised, crew mustered and port control informed. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the persons escaped empty handed with their accomplices who were waiting in a boat. 2023-07-17T16:39:25 070-14 2014-04-30T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 22.13360023498535 91.68329620361328 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 30.04.2014: 0150 LT: Posn: 22:08.1N – 091:41.6E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Two robbers boarded an anchored tanker from the stern. Ship's alarm raised, all crew mustered and Port Control notified. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties. 2014-05-01T03:07:55 070-15 2015-04-27T00:00:00 Container 22.183300018310547 91.7166976928711 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 25.04.2015: 2155 LT: Posn: 22:11N – 091:43E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Four robbers in a boat approached and came alongside an anchored container ship. One of the robbers armed with a long knife boarded the ship and stole ship’s stores. Duty crew noticed the robber and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and rushed to the location resulting in the robber escaping with his accomplices in their boat with the stolen stores. Port Control and Coast Guard informed. A coast guard patrol boat came for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:20 070-16 2016-05-09T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.333329916000366 109.5999984741211 Around 48nm NE of Pulau Subi Besar Boarded 08.05.2016: 2050 LT: Posn: 03:20N – 109:36E, Around 48nm NE of Pulau Subi Besar, Indonesia. While enroute from Labuan to Kuantan, 3/E onboard a chemical tanker underway noticed some unauthorized persons trying to enter the accommodation. The 3/E immediately informed the D/O who in turn raised the alarm and switched on all deck lights. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. 2017-05-17T10:45:33 070-17 2017-05-24T00:00:00 General Cargo 10.286999702453613 -64.70120239257812 Off Isla Boraccha, Pozuelos Bay Anchorage Boarded 24.05.2017: 0420 UTC: Posn: 10:17.22N – 064:42.79W, Off Isla Boraccha, Pozuelos Bay Anchorage, Venezuela. Six robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship and broke into the forecastle store. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Seeing the alert crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's property. Master tried to contact Port Authorities by VHF but received no response. 2018-01-25T10:12:33 070-18 2018-04-13T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.22100067138672 91.74230194091797 Chittagong Anchorage 12-04-2018 12.04.2018: 1635 UTC: Posn: 22:12.86N – 091:44.54E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Three robbers in small boat boarded an anchored product tanker. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers armed with an iron rod, injured the local watch keeper, stole ship’s properties and escaped. Incident reported to Bangladesh Coast Guard who dispatched a patrol boat to search the area. 2018-04-17T22:11:59 070-19 2019-05-28T00:00:00 Tug 1.216670036315918 103.56700134277344 Around 3.4nm SSE of Tanjung Piai, Johor Boarded 18.05.2019: 0800 UTC: Posn: 01:13.00N – 103:34.50E, Around 3.4nm SSE of Tanjung Piai, Johor, Malaysia. Persons from five wooden boats approached, illegally boarded and stole properties from a crane barge under tow by a tug and escaped. The tug Master contacted the Authorities and reported the incident. 2020-03-29T09:05:32 070-20 2020-05-06T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.2666670083999634 117.58300018310547 Muara Berau Anchorage Boarded 05.05.2020: 2330 UTC: Posn: Muara Berau anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed the forward hatch of the forecastle open. Upon inspection it was discovered that the security padlock was broken and ship’s stores stolen. 2020-05-13T07:55:28 070-21 2021-07-08T15:48:00 Bulk Carrier 9.30033016204834 -13.817500114440918 Conakry Roads Boarded Date: 2021-07-09T10:17:10 070-22 2022-08-18T13:25:00 Bulk Carrier 3.9333300590515137 98.78730010986328 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 17.08.2022: 2145 UTC: Posn: 03:56.0N – 098:47.4E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed two robbers armed with knives near the forecastle store and immediately notified the OOW. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to Belawan VTS. 2022-08-22T17:32:04 070-23 2023-07-17T15:02:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0843299627304077 103.5510025024414 Singapore Straits Boarded 11.07.2023: 2000 UTC: Posn: 01:05.6N - 103:33.4E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with a knife boarded a bulk carrier underway. The robbers threatened the duty oiler on routine rounds who retreated and alerted the bridge. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s engine spare parts. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. All crew members are safe. 2023-07-17T16:39:25 071-14 2014-04-30T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.401110053062439 104.68299865722656 Around 12nm NNE of Pulau Bintan Boarded 30.04.2014: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:24.4N – 104:41.2E, Around 12nm NNE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker. The duty wiper on routine rounds noticed the robbers and informed the duty engineer who raised the alarm. The robbers immediately escaped in their boat. All crew mustered. Upon searching the vessel it was found that some engine spares were missing. 2014-05-02T04:59:59 071-15 2015-04-27T00:00:00 Container 1.2333300113677979 104.11699676513672 Singapore Straits Attempted 27.04.2015: 0230 LT: Posn: 01:14N - 104:07E, Singapore Straits. Six persons armed with guns and long knives in a fast unlit boat approached a container ship underway. As the boat came closer to the ship, the Master raised the alarm, all crew mustered and the duty AB directed the Aldis Lamp towards the boat resulting in the persons moving away. Singapore VTIS informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:20 071-16 2016-05-09T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 17.61669921875 83.36669921875 Visakhapatnam Anchorage Boarded 08.05.2016: 0730 LT: Posn: 17:37.1N – 083:22.0E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage, India. Three persons in a fishing boat approached an anchored LPG tanker. They boarded the tanker using a heaving line attached to a hook. Alert OOW noticed the persons and ordered them to leave. The persons tried to explained that their intention was to stay on ship’s stern and fishing but disembarked shortly after they were told to leave. Master suspected intention to steal ship’s stores. 2017-05-17T10:45:34 071-17 2017-05-25T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.716670036315918 101.41699981689453 Dumai Anchorage Boarded 24.05.2017: 2215 UTC: Posn: 01:43.1N - 101:25.8E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers armed with a machete boarded an anchored product tanker. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2018-01-25T10:12:33 071-18 2018-04-18T00:00:00 General Cargo 22.183799743652344 91.70020294189453 Chittagong Anchorage 17-04-2018 17.04.2018: 1915 UTC: Posn: 22:11.3N – 091:42.1E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Six robbers in a black boat tried to board an anchored general cargo vessel from astern. The crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. One robber managed to board the vessel and threatened the crew by showing a knife. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew the robber escaped without stealing anything. All crew reported safe. 2018-04-20T22:12:18 071-19 2019-05-29T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -6.005000114440918 105.95500183105469 D6 Berth, Cigading Port Boarded 28.05.2019: 1852 UTC: Posn: 05:59.8S - 105:57.8E, D6 Berth, Cigading Port, Indonesia. Duty watchman on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed two robbers in the steering gear room and immediately informed the OOW who sounded the ship’s whistle and PA announcement made. On searching the vessel, ship’s crew found the steering gear room's lock broken and ship's engine spares stolen. 2020-03-29T09:05:32 071-20 2020-05-12T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 18.687700271606445 -72.35430145263672 Lafiteau Port Boarded 10.05.2020: 0600 UTC: Posn: 18:41.44N – 072:21.46W, Lafiteau Port, Haiti. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard a berthed bulk carrier noticed an aft mooring rope missing. Alarm raised, crew mustered and searched the ship. Port Control and agents notified. The PFSO and terminal authorities searched the port area around the ship. 2020-05-13T07:55:28 071-21 2021-07-09T15:24:00 Container 14.551199913024902 120.91699981689453 Manila South Quarantine Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-07-12T10:56:54 071-22 2022-08-19T08:44:00 General Cargo 1.156000018119812 103.4520034790039 Singapore Straits Boarded 29.07.2022: 1840 UTC: Posn: 01:09.6N – 103:27.2E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers boarded a general cargo ship underway. They entered the engine room, stole engine spares, and escaped. Crew mustered, and a search was carried out. Vessel and crew reported safe. 2022-08-22T17:32:04 071-23 2023-07-20T03:26:00 Tanker 1.1756700277328491 103.94999694824219 Batam anchorage Boarded 19.07.2023: 1925 UTC: Posn: 01:10.54N - 103:56.60E, Batam Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. Alam raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. Incident reported to the Batam VTIS. 2023-07-20T11:41:36 072-14 2014-05-01T00:00:00 General Cargo 1.399999976158142 104.58300018310547 Around 10nm North of Pulau Bintan Attempted 01.05.2014: 0425 LT: Posn: 01:24.0N – 104:35.1E, Around 10nm North of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Duty crew on board an anchored general cargo ship saw a small boat approaching from astern. On further checking he noticed the boat had come alongside and had six robbers armed with handguns. Alarm raised and ship’s horn sounded. The robbers aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. 2014-05-02T04:59:59 072-15 2015-04-29T00:00:00 Yacht 19.61440086364746 -73.006103515625 Baie de Port-a-Piment Boarded 15.04.2015: 2300 LT: Posn: 19:36.52N – 072:59.82W, Baie de Port-a-Piment, Haiti. Around 10-15 robbers armed with machetes, clubs and sticks in a boat came alongside an anchored yacht. They were violent and assaulted the skipper and his wife. They ransacked the yacht, stole personal belongings, navigational equipment, properties and escaped. Mayday calls on VHF was transmitted but no response received. The following morning, locals assisted the couple and informed the police who are investigating the incident. The couple needed hospitalisation due to the severe beating. The skipper’s fingers and arms were broken and his wife was severely bruised. 2017-05-17T11:01:20 072-16 2016-05-09T00:00:00 Dredger 1.149999976158142 103.93299865722656 Batu Ampar Anchorage, Pulau Batam Boarded 25.04.2016: 0400 LT: Posn: 01:09.35N – 103:56.68E, Batu Ampar Anchorage, Pulau Batam, Indonesia. Four robbers in a wooden boat approached and boarded an anchored dredger via the stern. They stole ship’s properties and escaped. Incident reported to the coastal state. The authorities boarded the ship on the following day for investigations. 2017-05-17T10:45:34 072-17 2017-05-25T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 12.58329963684082 43.45000076293945 Bab el-Mandeb Fired Upon 31.05.2017: 0647 UTC: Posn: 12:35.0N – 043:27.2E, Bab el-Mandeb, Red Sea. Three pirates in a skiff armed with guns and RPG chased and fired upon a laden tanker underway. Alarm raised and non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The onboard armed security team fired warning shots resulting in the skiff moving away. UKMTO notified. Two warships proceeded to the area to assist the vessel. The vessel sustained damages due to the firing. All crew reported safe. 2018-01-25T10:12:33 072-18 2018-04-19T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : -0.25483301281929016 117.5999984741211 Location detail: 18-04-2018 Narrations: 18.04.2018: 1800 - 2200 UTC: Posn: 00:15.29S - 117:36.70E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ship store's and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. 2018-04-20T22:12:18 072-19 2019-05-29T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0.054499998688697815 -50.972801208496094 Macapa Anchorage Boarded 31.05.2019: 0525 UTC: Posn: 00:03.27N – 050:58.93W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Six robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier through the anchor chain. Duty AB on routine rounds spotted the robbers and immediately informed the Master, who raised the alarm. PA announcement made, whistle sounded, and all crew mustered. A search was carried out. Ship’s crew found the paint store room's lock broken and ship's stores reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:05:33 072-20 2020-05-13T00:00:00 Product Tanker -14.500200271606445 40.65079879760742 Nacala Anchorage Boarded 10.05.2020: 2050 UTC: Posn: 14:30.1S – 040:39.5E, Nacala Anchorage, Mozambique. One person boarded an anchored tanker during cargo operation. Alarm raised, resulting in the person escaping with his two accomplices in the boat. Port Control were notified. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-05-14T08:00:15 072-21 2021-07-13T10:53:00 Product Tanker -12.01729965209961 -77.20099639892578 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-07-14T11:32:26 072-22 2022-08-22T09:41:00 Container 18.66670036315918 -72.38420104980469 Port Lafiteau Boarded 17.02.2022: 2240 UTC: Posn: 18:40.0N – 072:23.5W, Port Lafiteau, Haiti. Three robbers armed with guns and machetes boarded a drifting container ship. They threatened and took the bosun hostage and stole his personal belongings. Alarm raised, crew mustered and engine started. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. VTS and Pilot Station called. No response received. 2022-08-22T17:32:04 072-23 2023-07-20T15:58:00 Container -12.017999649047852 -77.16819763183594 Callao Anchorage Attempted 18.07.2023: 2350 UTC: Posn: 12:01.8S - 007:10.9W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship noticed an unauthorised person attempting to board via the anchor chain. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the person aborted the boarding attempt. Incident reported to the Port Control and a Security Message was broadcast to all vessels in the vicinity. 2023-07-21T08:51:02 073-14 2014-05-01T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.4938900470733643 104.78299713134766 Around 20nm NE of Pulau Bintan Boarded 01.05.2014: 0530 LT: Posn: 01:29.38N – 104:47.45E, Around 20nm NE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Alert crew on board a drifting product tanker noticed three pirates armed with knives boarding. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the pirates retreated empty handed. 2014-05-02T04:59:59 073-15 2015-05-01T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.716670036315918 101.4000015258789 Dumai Anchorage Attempted 01.05.2015: 0410 LT: Posn: 01:43N - 101:24E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty motorman onboard an anchored product tanker noticed a small boat with five persons roaming around the vessel. After a while the persons attempted to board the vessel from the poop deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the persons jumped into the water and escaped. Nothing is stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:20 073-16 2016-05-09T00:00:00 Product Tanker -2.0799999237060547 108.65799713134766 Around 21nm South of Pulau Serutu Hijacked 07.05.2016: 2045 LT: Posn: 02:04.48S – 108:39.27E, Around 21nm South of Pulau Serutu, Indonesia. A product tanker underway, enroute from Singapore to Sunda Straits was boarded by armed pirates. They took hostage all crew members and hijacked the tanker. As the Owners failed to receive the updates from the Master, they reported the incident to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre who in turn reported and liaised with the Indonesian Authorities. The IMB PRC sent a broadcast to all ships to look out for the hijacked tanker. The Indonesian Navy dispatched their patrol boats, located and intercepted the tanker and rescued the crew. Nine pirates detained. All crew reported safe. 2017-05-17T10:45:34 073-17 2017-06-01T00:00:00 Product Tanker 23.53730010986328 60.43629837036133 Around 103nm East of Muscat Fired Upon 01.06.2017: 0430 UTC: Posn: 23:32.4N - 060:26.3E, Around 103nm East of Muscat, Oman. Six persons armed with guns in a skiff approached and fired upon a tanker underway. Alarm raised, non-essential crew retreated to the citadel. Speed increased, evasive manoeuvres conducted and onboard armed security team fired warning shots resulting in the skiffs moving away. A mother vessel was seen in the vicinity. Vessel is safe. 2018-01-25T10:12:33 073-18 2018-04-21T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : -0.2388329952955246 117.58499908447266 Location detail: 20-04-2018 Narrations: 20.04.2018: 1900 UTC: Posn: 00:14.33S - 117:35.07E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Robbers in a wooden boat tried to board an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain. The crew noticed the boats and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped. 2018-04-25T22:15:01 073-19 2019-06-06T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.6833300590515137 114.43299865722656 Taboneo Anchorage Boarded 19.02.2019: 1345 UTC: Posn: 03:41.36S – 114:26.46E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. While carrying out routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier, duty crew noticed the forecastle store door broken into and ship's properties missing. Incident reported to Taboneo Port Control. Marine police boarded the vessel to investigate and collect evidence. 2020-03-29T09:05:33 073-20 2020-05-13T00:00:00 General Cargo 3.7876698970794678 8.772170066833496 Malabo Inner Anchorage Boarded 09.05.2020: 0107 UTC: Posn: 03:47.26N – 008:45.93E, Malabo Inner Anchorage, Equatorial Guinea. Five persons armed with rifles in a skiff approached an anchored general cargo ship. They boarded the ship and opened fire causing injuries to two crew members. Before escaping, they kidnapped two crew members and stole two mobile phones. Incident reported to Port Control and a naval ship via VHF ch.16. The naval personnel boarded the ship and evacuated the injured crew to a hospital. It was reported that the crew members had sustained bullet wound injuries in their legs. 2020-05-19T08:23:48 073-21 2021-07-14T14:15:00 Bulk Carrier 22.03820037841797 88.08619689941406 Haldia Port Boarded Date: 2021-07-16T11:58:27 073-22 2022-08-22T10:36:00 General Cargo 6.802000045776367 -58.168701171875 Georgetown Boarded 09.08.2022: 0400 UTC: Posn: 06:48.2N – 058:10.2W, GNIC Terminal, Port Georgetown, Guyana. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a berthed general cargo ship during cargo operations and escaped with ship’s properties. The theft was noticed by the bosun after the vessel shifted to another terminal. The incident was reported to the port authorities through the local agent. 2022-08-22T17:32:04 073-23 2023-07-23T12:31:00 Product Tanker -5.540830135345459 105.30500030517578 Tarahan Anchorage Boarded 22.07.2023: 2050 UTC: Posn: 05:32.76S – 105:18.55E, Tarahan Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with knives were noticed in the engine room by duty crew onboard an anchored tanker. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen engine spares. Incident reported to Panjang VTS via VHF Ch 16. Local authorities boarded the tanker for investigation. 2023-07-26T08:30:56 074-14 2014-05-03T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.401110053062439 104.68299865722656 Around 12nm NNE of Pulau Bintan Attempted 03.05.2014: 0310 LT: Posn: 01:24.4N – 104:41.2E, Around 12nm NNE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Duty A/B on routine rounds on board an anchored chemical tanker noticed a boat alongside the port quarter and saw five robbers attempting to board the vessel via a rope attached to a hook. The A/B informed the OOW via walkie-talkie who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped in their boat. 2014-05-06T23:54:14 074-15 2015-05-04T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.233330011367798 101.93599700927734 (Around 11nm SSE of Tanjung Tuan, Malaysia), Malacca Straits Hijacked 02.05.2015: 2130 LT: Posn: 02:14N – 101:56E (Around 11nm SSE of Tanjung Tuan, Malaysia), Malacca Straits. Eight persons armed with guns and long knives boarded a tanker carrying gasoil enroute from Singapore to Myanmar. They held the third officer at gunpoint, took control of the bridge, locked the Master in a cabin and all other crew members in the ship’s hospital, and hijacked the tanker. They damaged all communication equipment and anchored in position 02:19.3N - 101:40.4E (around 13nm SSW of Port Dickson, Malaysia), Malacca Straits. Another cargo vessel came alongside and the cargo was transferred. Before leaving the tanker they stole ship’s and crew cash, Iridium phone, and crew personal belongings. All crew safe. Master managed to inform the Owners. The Malaysian Authority boarded the tanker enroute to Singapore for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:20 074-16 2016-05-10T00:00:00 Container 10.18529987335205 107.0739974975586 Mui Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 09.05.2016: 2106 LT: Posn: 10:11N – 107:04E, Mui Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Robbers boarded an anchored container ship and stole ship’s stores. The alarm was raised and the robbers escaped. Port control informed. 2017-05-17T10:45:34 074-17 2017-06-01T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -7.767499923706055 109.07099914550781 Cilacap Anchorage Boarded 31.05.2017: 2100 UTC: Posn: 07:45.65S - 109:04.25E, Cilacap Anchorage, Indonesia. Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. Incident reported to the local agents. 2018-01-25T10:12:33 074-18 2018-04-22T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : -0.23333300650119781 117.58300018310547 Location detail: 21-04-2018 Narrations: 21.04.2018: 1300 UTC: Posn: 00:14.33S - 117:35.07E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Robbers in a boat approached an anchored bulk carrier and attempted to board via the anchor chain. Duty crew directed lights towards the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers aborted their attempt and escaped in their boat. 2018-04-25T22:15:01 074-19 2019-06-07T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.5706700086593628 104.38400268554688 Around 13nm ENE of Bandar Penawar, Johor Boarded 31.05.2019: 1530 UTC: Posn: 01:35.83N - 104:28.73E, Around 13nm ENE of Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia. Duty officers onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed an unauthorised person on the forecastle and proceeded to investigate. As the officers arrived, the person threatened them with a knife and escaped with his accomplice who was waiting in a boat. Incident reported to the local authorities. Coast Guard boarded the vessel to investigate. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:05:33 074-20 2020-05-14T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 0.9206669926643372 9.134830474853516 Around 11nm West of Corisco Island Boarded 03.05.2020 : 0500 UTC: Posn: 00:55.24N - 009:08.09E, Around 11 nm West of Corisco Island, Equatorial Guinea. Unknown persons attacked a fishing vessel. Three crews were reported kidnapped. The incident was reported to Authorities who then escorted the remaining crew back to a safe port. 2020-05-19T08:23:48 074-21 2021-07-16T21:26:00 Bulk Carrier 18.567699432373047 -72.40049743652344 Port Au Prince Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-07-22T08:21:14 074-22 2022-08-23T11:42:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2398300170898438 104.05799865722656 Singapore Straits Boarded 01.03.2022: 1830 UTC: Posn: 01:14.39N – 104:03.45E, Singapore Straits. Four persons boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered into the engine room. 3/E noticed the persons and informed the bridge. Alarm raised, crew mustered, VTIS informed, and a search was carried out. VTIS instructed the ship to alter course to the anchorage area. Upon anchoring, the coast guard boarded and searched the ship. Nothing reported stolen. 2022-08-26T18:17:21 074-23 2023-07-24T06:35:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1393300294876099 103.47100067138672 Singapore Straits Boarded 21.07.2023: 2215 UTC: Posn: 01:08.6N - 103:28.4E, Singapore Straits. Duty oiler on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed four robbers in the engine room. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s engine spares. 2023-07-26T08:30:56 075-14 2014-05-05T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 8.483329772949219 -13.216699600219727 Berth No.2, Freetown Port Boarded 05.05.2014: 0320 LT: Posn: 08:29.4N - 013:13.3W, Berth No.2, Freetown Port, Sierra Leone. Five robbers armed with knives in a boat approached a berthed bulk carrier. Two robbers boarded the ship and took hostage the duty cadet on rounds. They then cut off and stole the aft mooring ropes before releasing the cadet and escaping. On being released the cadet informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. 2014-05-06T23:54:14 075-15 2015-05-06T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.4500000476837158 104.6500015258789 Around 14nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 30.03.2015: 0100 LT: Posn: 01:27N – 104:39E, Around 14nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier and entered the steering gear room. The robbers stole ship’s generator spares and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. 2017-05-17T11:01:21 075-16 2016-05-13T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 10.184200286865234 -64.7833023071289 Puerto Jose Anchorage, Barcelona Boarded 12.05.2016: 2150 LT: Posn: 10:11.3N – 064:47.0W, Puerto Jose Anchorage, Barcelona, Venezuela. Four robbers armed with steel pipes boarded an anchored LPG tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. A search was carried out by the crew. Ship's stores were reported stolen. Incident reported to VTS. 2017-05-17T10:45:34 075-17 2017-06-01T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.8181700706481934 105.28399658203125 Around 24nm West of Pulau Jemaja Boarded 28.05.2017: 1500 UTC: Posn: 02:49.9N - 105:17.4E, Around 24nm West of Pulau Jemaja, Indonesia. While underway, six persons armed with guns boarded a tanker using a rope. They tied up the crew, threatened them with their weapons, stole ship’s cash and Masters personal belongings and escaped. Incident reported to the CSO, who notified the authorities. 2018-01-25T10:12:34 075-18 2018-04-23T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 4.0048298835754395 9.671330451965332 Location detail: 21-01-2018 Narrations: 21.01.2018: 0001 UTC: Posn: 04:00.8N 009:40.3E, Douala Port, Cameroon. Two robbers attempted to board a berthed utility vessel via the scaffolding installed at the stern. The Duty Watchman noticed the robbers and informed the security guard on board who fired a warning shot, resulting in the robbers aborting the attempted boarding and escaped. Port authority informed. 2018-04-25T22:15:01 075-19 2019-06-19T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.970829963684082 5.268670082092285 Around 98.54nm SW of Brass Fired Upon 03.05.2019: 2000 UTC: Posn: 02:58.25N – 005:16.12E, 98.54nm SW of Brass, Nigeria. Armed persons in a speedboat chased and fired upon at a tanker underway. Alarm raised, vessel increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres and non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. Due to evasive manoeuvres, the boarding was evaded. Nigerian Navy notified. Vessel and crew reported safe. 2020-03-29T09:05:34 075-20 2020-05-14T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 0.5260000228881836 9.124170303344727 Around 22nm WNW of Libreville Boarded 03.05.2020 : 0300 UTC : Posn: 00:30.50N - 009:06.21E, Around 22nm WNW of Libreville, Gabon. Unknown persons attacked a fishing vessel. Three crews were reported kidnapped. The incident was reported to the Gabon Authorities who then escorted the remaining crew back to a safe port. 2020-05-19T08:23:48 075-21 2021-07-17T11:51:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2669999599456787 104.20600128173828 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-07-22T08:21:14 075-22 2022-08-23T11:55:00 Chemical Tanker 1.2363300323486328 104.23899841308594 Singapore Straits Boarded 07.01.2022: 2140 UTC: Posn: 01:14.18N – 104:13.95E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker underway and entered into the engine room. They took hostage the duty motorman, locked him in the fuel injector room, and went into the workshop. The motorman managed to free himself and informed bridge. Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTIS informed. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped. A search was carried out. No injuries to crew and nothing reported stolen. The tanker resumed her voyage. 2022-08-26T18:17:21 075-23 2023-07-24T07:38:00 Fishing Vessel 8.366669654846191 -13.533300399780273 Around 18nm SW of Freetown Hijacked 22.07.2023: 0500 UTC: Posn: 08:22N - 013:32W, Around 18nm SW of Freetown, Sierra Leone. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre received information from the Regional Authorities that 13 pirates armed with guns boarded and hijacked a fishing vessel underway and took hostage its 23 crew. The Liberian Coast Guard located the vessel off Monrovia, Liberia. After an exchange of fire between the pirates and the Coast Guard, the vessel and crew were secured. Two pirates were apprehended while the others escaped. 2023-07-26T08:30:56 076-14 2014-05-04T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.4500000476837158 104.58300018310547 Around 13nm North of Pulau Bintan Boarded 04.05.2014: 0420 LT: Posn: 01:27.2N – 104:35.2E, Around 13nm North of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Duty A/B on routine rounds on board an anchored chemical tanker noticed the steering gear room’s door open. Upon approaching, he saw a robber escaping over the railing and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. Upon searching the vessel it was discovered that ship’s engine spares were stolen. A security message was broadcast to ships in the vicinity. 2014-05-06T23:54:14 076-15 2015-05-06T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.051669955253601 103.61699676513672 Around 5.3nm SSW of Pulau Nipah Attempted 05.05.2015: 0445 LT: Posn: 01:03.6N - 103:37.2E, Around 5.3nm SSW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. While underway, a skiff increased speed and came alongside a bulk carrier. Alert crew spotted the skiff and informed bridge. Master raised alarm, announced on PA and alerted the crew. Two robbers with the help of a hook climbed up to the ship's rails but retreated when they saw the crew alertness. Singapore VTIS informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:20 076-16 2016-05-15T00:00:00 Container 22.100000381469727 91.75 Chittagong 'C' Anchorage Attempted 15.05.2016: 0242 LT: Posn: 22:06N – 091:45E, Chittagong ‘C’ Anchorage, Bangladesh. Seven robbers in a small boat came alongside and attempted to board an anchored container ship. Alert crew noticed the robbers and informed the D/O who in turn raised the alarm, sounded ship’s whistle and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped. 2017-05-17T10:45:35 076-17 2017-06-02T00:00:00 Container 8.433329582214355 -13.466699600219727 Freetown Offroads Anchorage Boarded 26.05.2017: 0200 UTC: Posn: 08:26.33N - 013:28.16W, Freetown Offroads Anchorage, Sierra Leone. Unnoticed, robber boarded an anchored container ship, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was discovered by duty crew during routine rounds. 2018-01-25T10:12:34 076-18 2018-04-24T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 3.799999952316284 6.833330154418945 Location detail: 21-04-2018 Narrations: 21.04.2018: 0534 UTC: Posn: 03:48N - 006:50E, Around 38nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Armed pirates boarded a general cargo ship enroute from Takoradi, Ghana to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, kidnapped 11 crew members and escaped. The incident was reported to the Nigerian Navy and a patrol boat was sent to the location. Naval personnel boarded and searched the ship, and found three crew members onboard. The ship sailed under the escort of the patrol boat to a safe location. 2018-04-26T15:51:18 076-19 2019-06-20T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 5.175000190734863 119.31999969482422 Enroute from Tambisan to Semporna, Sabah Boarded 17.06.2019: 1800 UTC: Posn: Enroute from Tambisan to Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. Two fishing vessels with 16 crews were approached and boarded by armed persons while enroute from Tambisan to Semporna. The armed persons kidnapped 10 crews and escaped. Local authorities notified.The nine crew were reported released on 21.06.2019. One remaining crew still held. 2020-03-29T09:05:34 076-20 2020-05-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.7834999561309814 98.7030029296875 Belawan Port Boarded 15.05.2020: 2100 – 2230 UTC: Posn: Belawan Port, Indonesia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a berthed product tanker and stole ship’s stores. The incident was noticed after the completion of cargo operations. Incident reported to Port Authority. 2020-05-19T08:23:48 076-21 2021-07-21T03:36:00 Support 18.808000564575195 -91.76969909667969 Ciudad del Carmen Anchorage Attempted Date: 2021-07-22T08:21:14 076-22 2022-08-23T12:02:00 Bulk Carrier 10.239999771118164 -64.55829620361328 Berth No.5, Port Pertigalete Boarded 07.01.2022: 0630 UTC: Posn: Berth No.5, Port Pertigalete, Venezuela. Duty crew onboard a berthed bulk carrier noticed two robbers on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. Chief officer and onboard security guard searched the area and reported the padlocks to the watertight doors broken and rescue boat motor engine missing. 2022-08-26T18:17:21 076-23 2023-07-24T14:46:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2755000591278076 104.25299835205078 Singapore Straits Boarded 14.07.2023: 1810 UTC: Posn: 01:16.53N – 104:14.78E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty watchman noticed the robbers and immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised and all deck lights switched on. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with stolen crew personal belongings and ship’s spares. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. 2023-07-26T08:30:56 077-14 2014-05-05T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 22.13330078125 91.7667007446289 Chittagong Roads Boarded 05.05.2014: 2155 LT: Posn: 22:08N – 091:46E, Chittagong Roads, Bangladesh. 30 robbers in a boat armed with long knives approached an anchored chemical tanker. Four robbers boarded the tanker and cut off the aft mooring rope. Alarm raised, crew mustered in the accommodation and Coast Guard informed. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers stole a lifebuoy and escaped. A patrol boat came to the location and made a search. 2014-05-06T23:54:14 077-15 2015-05-06T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 21.80030059814453 91.69999694824219 Chittagong Outer Anchorage Boarded 05.05.2015: 1958 LT: Posn: 21:48.1N – 091:42.0E, Chittagong Outer Anchorage, Bangladesh. Armed robbers boarded an anchored tanker and began arguing with the two shore watchmen. Duty crew heard raised voices and noticed the robbers attacking the watchmen. He informed the bridge. A gun shot was heard and the crew immediately ran into the accommodation. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded and crew mustered. Seeing alerted crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Attempts to contact the port control was unsuccessful. Upon investigation, it was found that the robbers took both the watchmen as hostage, tied them up and escaped with ship’s stores. 2017-05-17T11:01:21 077-16 2016-05-16T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.083330154418945 1.25 Lome Anchorage Boarded 11.05.2016: 0131 UTC: Posn: 06:05.7N - 001:15.0E, Lome Anchorage, Togo. About seven robbers in a wooden boat approached an anchored product tanker. One robber managed to board the tanker using a manrope. Alert crew noticed the robbers and informed the D/O who in turn raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped empty handed with his accomplices in their boat. Togo navy informed. 2017-05-17T10:45:35 077-17 2017-06-07T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 8.466670036315918 -13.366700172424316 Freetown Anchorage Boarded 06.06.2017: 0303 UTC: Posn: 08:28.3N – 013:22.9W, Freetown Anchorage, Sierra Leone. A robber boarded an anchored bulk carrier. The security watchman noticed the robber and raised the alarm, resulting in the robber escaping empty handed. 2018-01-25T10:12:34 077-18 2018-04-24T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 1.2666699886322021 104.18299865722656 Location detail: 21-04-2018 Narrations: 21.04.2018: 1545 UTC: Posn: 01:15.9N - 104:08.6E, Around 4.7nm NE of Nongsa, Pulau Batam, Indonesia. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed unauthorized persons in the engine room and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm the persons escaped. On searching the vessel nothing reported stolen. 2018-04-25T22:15:01 077-19 2019-07-01T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -6.09250020980835 106.88400268554688 Berth 115, Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta Boarded 30.06.2019: 0930 UTC: Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta, Indonesia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier during cargo operations. Duty Bosun on routine rounds noticed the store padlock broken and notified the Duty Officer. Alarm raised and crew mustered. It was reported that ship’s properties were stolen. Incident reported to the Port Authorities. The Port Security Police and the Coast Guard boarded the ship for inspection. 2020-03-29T09:05:35 077-20 2020-05-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.0838299989700317 104.16799926757812 Tanjung Uban Anchorage Boarded 16.05.2020: 2100 UTC: Posn: 01:05.3N – 104:10.8E, Tanjung Uban Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew on routine rounds, onboard an anchored product tanker noticed three robbers armed with knives. The crew raised the alarm and retreated into the accommodation. Crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. Nothing was reported stolen. Vessel and crew safe. 2020-05-19T08:23:48 077-21 2021-07-27T08:33:00 Container 14.555800437927246 120.93499755859375 Manila Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-07-29T10:11:30 077-22 2022-08-24T15:14:00 Container -6.121669769287109 12.206000328063965 Soyo Anchorage Boarded 24.08.2022: 0120 UTC: Posn: 06:07.5S – 012:12.6E, Soyo Anchorage, Angola. Two robbers armed with bolt cutter and knives boarded an anchored container ship. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers and informed bridge. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded, and PA announcement made. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. It was reported that one container was forced open, and some cargo contents were stolen. Incident was reported to the Port Authorities through local agent. 2022-08-26T18:17:21 077-23 2023-07-25T10:47:00 LNG Tanker 13.76669979095459 120.98600006103516 <!-- end span --> Boarded <!-- end span --> 2023-07-26T08:30:56 078-14 2014-05-07T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.466670036315918 104.66699981689453 Around 15nm NNE of Pulau Bintan Boarded 07.05.2014: 0241 LT: Posn: 01:28.7N – 104:40.0E, Around 15nm NNE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Alert crew on board an anchored product tanker noticed four persons armed with knives near the poop deck and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm the persons escaped without stealing anything. 2014-05-08T03:37:53 078-15 2015-05-06T00:00:00 Floating Storage and Offloading 4.220829963684082 7.38332986831665 Around 13nm Offshore Bonny Attempted 24.04.2015: 0145 LT: Posn: 04:13.15N – 007:23.53E, Around 13nm Offshore Bonny, Nigeria. Ten pirates armed with guns and a ladder in a fast wooden boat approached a moored FSO. Four pirates managed to gain access onto the vessel. Duty crew noticed the pirates and informed the Master who raised the alarm and mustered all crew in a safe room. The onboard armed Naval personal fired a warning shot resulting in the pirates aborting and moving away. A security message was sent to all ships in the vicinity. 2017-05-17T11:01:21 078-16 2016-05-17T00:00:00 Container 14.75 50.96670150756836 Gulf of Aden Attempted 16.05.2016: 0512 UTC: Posn: 14:45N – 050:58E, Gulf of Aden. A container ship underway spotted five skiffs approaching from astern. Master raised the alarm, increase speed and crew mustered. As the skiffs closed to five cables from the ship a ladder was noticed in one approaching skiff. Armed team onboard the vessel fired warning shots. Master contacted the authorities and a nearby Japanese warship dispatched its helicopter, which resulted in the skiffs aborting and moving away. 2017-05-17T10:45:35 078-17 2017-06-09T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.350000023841858 104.5999984741211 Around 8nm North of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Islands Boarded 07.06.2017: 1955 UTC: Posn: 01:21N – 104:36E, Around 8nm North of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. While at anchor, two robbers boarded a tanker. They threatened the duty AB with a knife, took his walkie talkie and held him hostage. They then entered the engine room through the steering flat door. When the AB failed to report to the bridge the duty officer raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ship’s property. 2018-01-25T10:12:34 078-18 2018-04-26T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : -6.0254998207092285 12.322699546813965 Location detail: 13-01-2018 Narrations: 13.01.2018: 1945 UTC: Congo Terminal, Democratic Republic of Congo. A robber, armed with a knife, boarded an anchored product tanker via the anchor chain and started stealing the ships mooring ropes. Noticing the Chief Officer on the forecastle deck, the robber threatened him with the knife. As the Chief Officer retreated to the accommodation he raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robber escaped with stolen ships stores. 2018-05-01T20:19:07 078-19 2019-07-03T00:00:00 General Cargo 2.966670036315918 4.666669845581055 Around 124nm SW of Brass Hijacked 13.07.2019: 2250 UTC: Posn: 02:58N - 004:40E, Around 124nm SW of Brass, Nigeria. Armed pirates in two speed boats boarded and hijacked a general cargo ship underway. The Owners were unable to contact the ship and immediately informed the Nigerian Authorities. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) received the information from the Nigerian Authorities and made contact with the Owners. The IMB PRC notified the Regional Authorities and the Ghana Navy Maritime Ops center dispatched a patrol boat to intercept the ship. On 15.07.2019, the Ghana Navy Patrol Boat located the ship and escorted her to a safe port for investigation. It was reported that 10 crew members were kidnapped from the ship. On 19.08.2019, the Owners confirmed that the 10 kidnapped crew members were released safely on 09.08.2019. 2020-03-29T09:05:35 078-20 2020-05-17T00:00:00 Tanker -6.0254998207092285 105.92400360107422 Anyer Anchorage, Indonesia Boarded 16.05.2020: 1830 UTC: Posn: Anyer Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored tanker noticed a robber armed with a knife. OOW informed and alarm raised. While retreating into the accommodation, the duty crew spotted another robber emerging from the emergency steering room. Crew mustered, and the robbers were seen escaping in their boat. A search was carried out and engine spares were reported missing. 2020-05-19T08:23:48 078-21 2021-07-30T07:34:00 Bulk Carrier 10.320799827575684 -75.52400207519531 Cartagena Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-08-03T11:20:08 078-22 2022-09-02T11:53:00 Vehicle Carrier 13.753999710083008 121.03600311279297 Batangas Port, Philippines Boarded 30.08.2022: 2330 - 1330 UTC: Posn: 13:45.4N – 121:02.3E, Batangas Port, Philippines. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a berthed vehicle carrier and escaped with ship’s properties. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. 2022-09-02T21:26:40 078-23 2023-07-25T18:40:00 Bulk Carrier -12.02079963684082 -77.20099639892578 Callao Anchorage Boarded 24.07.2023: 0830 UTC: Posn: 12:01.25S – 077:12.06W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier, noticed the store padlock broken and ship’s stores stolen. A search was carried out and no unauthorised persons were found onboard the ship. Incident was reported to the Port control and a patrol boat was dispatched to the location. 2023-07-26T08:30:56 079-14 2014-05-10T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.216699600219727 91.75 Chittagong Anchorage Attempted 10.05.2014: 2310 LT: Posn: 22:13.4N – 091:45.9E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. 15 robbers in a wooden boat approached an anchored product tanker. One robber attempted to board the tanker using a portable ladder but the duty watchman managed to deter the boarding. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers aborted the attempted attack and moved away. Coast Guard informed. 2014-05-13T04:57:01 079-15 2015-05-06T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.3333300352096558 104.4000015258789 Around 7nm ESE of Tanjung Penyusop, Johor Boarded 25.04.2015: 0400 LT: Posn: 01:20N – 104:24E, Around 7nm ESE of Tanjung Penyusop, Johor, Malaysia. Robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. They forced their way into the engine room, stole engine spares and escaped. The theft was noticed by the 2/E while trying to get some spares from the engine room. 2017-05-17T11:01:21 079-16 2016-05-18T00:00:00 Pipe Layer 1.38332998752594 104.46700286865234 Around 10nm East of Pulau Lima, Johor Boarded 16.04.2016: 0345 LT: Posn: 01:23N – 104:28E, Around 10nm East of Pulau Lima, Johor, Malaysia. Five unauthorized persons were noticed by the duty crew onboard a pipe laying barge. The persons tried to communicate with the duty crew in their local dialect. One of the persons was armed with a metal rod. The duty crew did not respond and the persons walked towards the stern. The duty crew retreated and informed the duty officer who in turn raised the alarm, made PA announcement and crew mustered. A search was carried out throughout the vessel. No unauthorized persons located and nothing reported stolen. Incident reported to the Authorities. 2017-05-17T10:45:35 079-17 2017-06-13T00:00:00 Research Vessel 0.7540000081062317 104.13999938964844 Galang Layup Anchorage Boarded 12.06.2017: 1849 UTC: Posn: 00:45.40N - 104:08.70E, Galang Layup Anchorage, Indonesia. Six robbers boarded an anchored research vessel, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was discovered in the morning during routine rounds. Incident reported to the local agents and Port Authorities. 2018-01-25T10:12:34 079-18 2018-04-29T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : -0.2348330020904541 117.53500366210938 Location detail: 28-04-2018 Narrations: 28.04.2018: 1430 UTC: Posn: 00:14.9S - 117:32.7E, Muara Berau, Samarinda, Indonesia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored general cargo vessel was threatened by four robbers armed with knives. The AB managed to escape and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped in two boats. Nothing reported stole. 2018-05-01T20:19:07 079-19 2019-07-17T00:00:00 Tug 1.216670036315918 103.51699829101562 Around 2.9nm South of Tanjung Piai, Johor Boarded 11.07.2019: 0230 UTC: Posn: 01:13N - 103:31E, Around 2.9nm South of Tanjung Piai, Johor, Malaysia. Six small wooden boats approached a tug and barge underway. The unauthorised persons boarded the barge, stole its cargo of scrap metal and escaped. The Master contacted the local authorities who dispatched a patrol vessel to investigate. 2020-03-29T09:05:36 079-20 2020-05-18T00:00:00 Tug 1.6341700553894043 102.94999694824219 Around 6nm South of Batu Pahat Coast, Johor Boarded 16.05.2020: 1900 UTC: Posn: 01:38.5N – 102:57.0E, Around 6nm South of Batu Pahat Coast, Johor, Malaysia. Three robbers boarded a barge under tow, from a wooden fishing boat. Master immediately raised the alarm, made PA announcement, and informed the Malaysian Coast Guard. The crew directed searchlights towards the unidentified boat. As the Master manoeuvered the tug a second boat was seen approaching the barge. After a while the robbers were seen disembarking and moving away. 2020-05-19T08:23:48 079-21 2021-08-02T08:31:00 General Cargo -0.057999998331069946 -51.10029983520508 Fazendinha Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-08-03T11:20:08 079-22 2022-09-03T04:07:00 Bulk Carrier 0.050999999046325684 -50.990299224853516 Macapa Anchorage Boarded 30.08.2022: 0400 UTC: Posn: 00:03.1N – 050:59.7W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Twenty persons wearing black face masks, armed with a gun and long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Six local security guards and duty crew were beaten by the robbers who then tied their hands and feet. Master raised the alarm and called port control via the VHF channel. Hearing the VHF calls, the robbers aborted their attempt to enter the accommodation and escaped with stolen ship’s stores. 2022-09-05T12:54:47 079-23 2023-07-28T09:49:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0694999694824219 103.68399810791016 <!-- end span --> Boarded <!-- end span --> 2023-07-28T13:29:31 080-14 2014-05-12T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.5833300352096558 104.53299713134766 6nm North of Pulau Aur, Malaysia. Boarded 12.05.2014: 0515 LT: Posn : 01:35.6N - 104:32.2E, Malaysia. 3/Eng on board an anchored tanker spotted three to four robbers in the steering gear room. He immediately informed the bridge, raised the alarm and the crew were alerted. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2014-05-13T04:57:01 080-15 2015-05-07T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.783329963684082 98.69999694824219 Berth No.112/113, Belawan Port Boarded 03.05.2015: 1500 LT : Posn: 03:47N -098:42E, Berth No. 112/113, Belawan Port, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed bulk carrier. Duty crew on patrol noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. The robbers threatened the crew when approached and then escaped with stolen ship’s stores. All crew safe. Robbers took both the watchmen as hostage, tied them up and escaped with ship’s stores. 2017-05-17T11:01:21 080-16 2016-05-19T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.23333300650119781 117.56700134277344 Samarinda Anchorage Boarded 18.05.2016: 0001 - 0400 LT: Posn: 00:14S - 117:34E, Samarinda Anchorage, Indonesia. A robber boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The incident was discovered later by the crew during routine rounds. 2017-05-17T10:45:36 080-17 2017-06-15T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 13.733499526977539 121.01799774169922 Batangas Inner Anchorage Boarded 14.06.2017: 2200 UTC: Posn: 13:44.01N – 121:01.09E, Batangas Inner Anchorage, Philippines. A robber boarded an anchored tanker via the hawse pipe, stole ship’s properties and escaped unnoticed. The theft was discovered by duty crew during routine rounds. 2018-01-25T10:12:34 080-18 2018-04-30T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 1.401170015335083 104.76799774169922 Location detail: 29-04-2018 Narrations: 29.04.2018: 1600 - 2300 UTC: Posn: 01:24.7N - 104:46.8E, Around 16nm NE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship. While carrying out routine deck work, the next day, the bosun noticed that the paint store padlock was broken and the door left opened. Further investigation showed that the padlocks to the garbage room, oxygen locker, acetylene locker and the bunker station were also broken into and the doors left open. On investigating nothing reported stolen. 2018-05-02T21:16:00 080-19 2019-07-21T00:00:00 Container 8.466830253601074 -13.46679973602295 Freetown Anchorage Boarded 21.07.2019: 0240 UTC: Posn: 08:28.1N – 013:28.1W, Freetown Anchorage, Sierra Leone. Five robbers armed with knives in a small wooden boat approached and boarded an anchored container ship using a rope attached with a hook. The robbers took hostage the duty crew and stole his personal belongings and ship’s properties. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. All doors locked and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. Port Control informed. During the incident the duty crew sustained injuries. 2020-03-29T09:05:36 080-20 2020-05-18T00:00:00 Product Tanker -5.9079999923706055 105.99199676513672 Merak Anchorage Boarded 17.05.2020: 1925 UTC: Posn: 05:53.95S – 105:59.07E, Merak Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with long knives in a small boat boarded an anchored tanker using a ladder. They forced their way into the steering gear room after breaking the padlock. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in their boat. A search was carried out. It was reported that engine spares were stolen. Port Control was informed. 2020-05-19T08:23:48 080-21 2021-08-03T02:14:00 Container 5.586329936981201 0.052000001072883606 Tema Anchorage Attempted Date: 2021-08-04T08:03:37 080-22 2022-09-07T15:22:00 Container 29.90570068359375 32.55350112915039 Suez Canal Southern Anchorage Attempted 07.09.2022: 0215 UTC: Posn: Suez Canal Southern Anchorage, Egypt. Alert duty crew onboard an anchored container ship noticed two unauthorized persons attempting to board via the anchor chain and directed the searchlight towards the persons resulting in the boarding attempt being aborted and the persons moving away. 2022-09-09T14:14:44 080-23 2023-07-31T17:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2063299417495728 103.58399963378906 Singapore Straits Attempted 13.07.2023: 1545 UTC: Posn: 01:11.98N - 103:35.03E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed a wooden boat with seven unauthorised persons near the starboard quarter. One person was attempting to board using a rope. Alarm raised and all deck lights switched on. Upon hearing the alarm, the attempted boarding was aborted. Incident reported to Singapore VTS. 2023-08-01T14:01:43 081-14 2014-05-14T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.0688899755477905 103.46800231933594 Karimun Anchorage Attempted 14.05.2014: 0440 LT: Posn: 01:04.8N – 103:28.6E, Karimun Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers tried to board an anchored product tanker. Duty lookout noticed the robbers and informed the OOW. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers moved away. 2014-05-16T04:31:59 081-15 2015-05-08T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.100000023841858 103.51699829101562 Around 7nm NE of Pulau Karimun Besar Boarded 30.03.2015: 0410 LT: Posn: 01:06N - 103:31E, Around 7nm NE of Pulau Karimun Besar, Indonesia. While transiting Singapore Straits the third engineer onboard a tanker noticed an unknown person. He immediately informed the Master who raised the general alarm followed by PA announcement. All crew mustered on the bridge. A search was carried out throughout the ship. No unauthorised person found onboard. Singapore VTIS informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:21 081-16 2016-05-22T00:00:00 Tug 1.1666699647903442 103.96700286865234 Batam Anchorage Boarded 21.05.2016: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:10N – 103:58E, Batam Anchorage, Indonesia. Six robbers in a skiff approached and came alongside an anchored tug. Four robbers wearing ski masks managed to board the vessel. Duty watchman noticed the robbers and informed the D/O on the bridge who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. Nothing reported stolen. 2017-05-17T10:45:36 081-17 2017-06-20T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 3.8499999046325684 6.766670227050781 Around 38nm SW of Bonny Island Fired Upon 29.04.2017: 0408 UTC: Posn: 03:51.20N – 006:46.00E, Around 38nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Two aluminum hulled motorized boats with three to five pirates armed with automatic rifles chased and fired upon a refrigerated cargo ship underway. Master raised the alarm, SSAS activated and Nigerian navy called on VHF Ch 16. Speed increased and evasive manoeuvres commenced. The pirates came close and attempted to board the ship using a ladder. Three rocket flares were fired. The Master headed towards the Okwari oil field to seek assistance from the security vessels but seeing the boats aborting and moving away the Master altered and headed towards Bonny fairway buoy. The ship sustained damages due to the firing. 2018-01-25T10:12:34 081-18 2018-05-02T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : -5.5 105.30000305175781 Location detail: 28-04-2018 Narrations: 28.04.2018: 2000 UTC: Posn: 05:30.13S - 105:18.13E, Panjang Anchorage, Indonesia. While at anchor, DO noticed a fishing boat approaching the vessel. DO ordered the duty AB to check the fishing boats activity. As the duty AB approached the gangway he noticed three robbers on board the vessel and notified the DO who raised the alarm and alerted all crew via the P.A. system. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped in their boat. 2018-05-08T13:47:00 081-19 2019-07-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 2.9179999828338623 105.16799926757812 Around 16nm NW of Pulau Damar Boarded 21.07.2019: 1925 UTC: Posn: 02:55.8N – 105:10.8E, Around 16nm NW of Pulau Damar, Indonesia. Seven pirates armed with a pistol and knives in a small speed boat boarded a bulk carrier underway using a ladder attached with a hook. Master and the second officer taken hostage, tied up and assaulted by the pirates. The pirates stole cash and crew personal belongings before escaping. Incident reported to Korean Authorities. 2020-03-29T09:05:36 081-20 2020-05-18T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.25 104.08300018310547 Singapore Straits Boarded 09.05.2020: 1548 UTC: Posn: 01:15.2N - 104:05.8E, Singapore Strait. Five robbers armed with knives boarded a Bulk Carrier underway. They injured the duty crew on watch and stole his personal properties. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to VTIS. 2020-05-21T08:36:48 081-21 2021-08-08T12:17:00 Container -2.484829902648926 -80.06800079345703 Around 1.45nm South of Puerto La Seca, Equador Attempted Date: 2021-08-10T14:46:10 081-22 2022-09-08T08:10:00 Tug 1.2168300151824951 103.50900268554688 Singapore Straits Boarded 03.08.2022: 0800 UTC: Posn: 01:13.961N – 103:30.536E, Singapore Straits. While underway a barge under tow was boarded by unauthorized persons. Master informed VTIS and a coastguard patrol boat sent to investigate. All crew reported safe. 2022-09-09T14:14:44 081-23 2023-08-01T14:30:00 Tug 1.3040000200271606 104.18900299072266 Singapore Straits Boarded 23.07.2023: 1420 UTC: Posn: 01:17.84N – 104:10.92E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers in a wooden boat approached and boarded a laden barge under tow. The tug Captain noticed the robbers stealing scrap metal from the barge and immediately reported the incident to the Owners, who in turn notified the Authorities. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agencies (MMEA) sent a patrol boat to the location and were able to apprehend the robbers. 2023-08-01T15:44:08 082-14 2014-05-13T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.302340030670166 7.045820236206055 Port Harcourt Anchorage Boarded 13.05.2014: 0430 LT: Posn: 04:45N - 006:59E, Port Harcourt Anchorage, Nigeria. Two robbers boarded an anchored tanker, took hostage two crew members and threatened them with knives. The robbers released the crew after stealing mooring ropes. Upon release the crew raised the alarm and all crew mustered on the bridge. While mustered on the bridge the Master and crew smelled cargo gas and noticed a small craft alongside the vessel near the forward stealing cargo. Nigerian Navy contacted and ships in the vicinity warned on VHF Ch 16. The Navy responded by sending a small speed boat, which circled the vessel and then left. All crew safe. 2014-05-17T01:33:37 082-15 2015-05-08T00:00:00 General Cargo 1.2944400310516357 104.02300262451172 EABB Singapore Anchorage Boarded 06.05.2015: 1730 LT: Posn: 01:17.40N - 104:01.24E, EABB Singapore Anchorage, Singapore Straits. Unauthorised persons boarded an anchored general cargo ship engaged in bunkering and stores replenishment. They stole ship’s property and escaped unnoticed. Investigation revealed that ship’s engine spares were stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:21 082-16 2016-05-23T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -6.105690002441406 106.8740005493164 Berth 202, Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta Boarded 27.02.2016 to 03.03.2016: Posn: Berth 202, Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta, Indonesia. While at berth, unauthorized persons boarded a bulk carrier and escaped with ship’s properties. The ship departed from berth to OPL Jakarta anchorage where the theft was discovered when the duty crew noticed the store’s padlock broken. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was carried out and ship’s properties were reported stolen. 2017-05-17T10:45:36 082-17 2017-06-20T00:00:00 Product Tanker -4.059169769287109 39.65230178833008 Mbaraki Teminal, Mombasa Boarded 19.06.2017: 2300 UTC: Posn: 04:04S – 039:39E, Mbaraki Terminal, Mombasa, Kenya. Duty crew on anti-piracy watch onboard a berthed product tanker noticed a robber attempting to board via the poop deck using a hook attached with rope and informed the OOW in the cargo control room. As the robber approached the ship’s railing the duty crew shouted at him resulting in the robber escaping. A search was made throughout the tanker. It was reported that nothing was stolen. 2018-01-25T10:12:35 082-18 2018-05-02T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 4.966670036315918 119.61699676513672 Location detail: 24-04-2018 Narrations: 24.04.2018: 0617 UTC: Posn: 04:58.25N - 119:37.90E, Around 6nm WSW of Bongao Island, Philippines. While transiting the Sibutu passage, two high speed crafts were sighted approaching an ore carrier underway. As the boats closed to the ship, the crew could see a blue colored boat with two persons wearing face masks and a white colored boat with one person wearing a face mask. Two Philippine Naval patrol vessels contacted the ore carrier via vhf channel 16. The high-speed boats closed to three cables from the ship, noticed the hardening, crossed the ship’s stern and moved away. The ship had received cautionary advice from the Philippine Navy and Coast Guard Coast Watch as they were transiting the Sibutu passage. 2018-05-08T13:47:00 082-19 2019-07-26T00:00:00 General Cargo 10.738300323486328 106.73999786376953 Lotus Port, Ho Chi Minh City Boarded 25.07.2019: 1240 UTC: Posn: 10:44.45N – 106:44.71E, Lotus Port, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Third officer on routine rounds onboard a berthed general cargo ship noticed an unauthorised person on deck throwing items over the shipside. On checking, the duty officer noticed two boats collecting the items. Alarm raised. Seeing the approaching officer, the unauthorised person escaped. Upon checking it was found that the padlock of the forward store was broken, and ship’s properties were stolen. Local authorities notified. 2020-03-29T09:05:38 082-20 2020-05-20T00:00:00 Tug 1.216670036315918 104.0999984741211 Off Nongsa Island Off Batam Island. Boarded 18.05.2020: 1315 UTC: Posn: 01:13.3N – 104:06.5E, Singapore Straits. Six robbers armed with machetes boarded a barge under tow. Three duty watchmen onboard the barge were threatened by the robbers. One watchman was taken hostage while the other two watchmen managed to escape and raise the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with the watchmen’s stolen mobile phones. Authorities informed and they boarded the vessel for investigation. 2020-05-21T08:36:48 082-21 2021-08-18T13:46:00 Bulk Carrier -12.007200241088867 -77.189697265625 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-08-18T23:11:19 082-22 2022-09-12T09:38:00 Tug 1.286329984664917 104.33599853515625 Singapore Straits Boarded 26.08.2022: 0330 UTC: Posn: 01:17.30N - 104:20.30E, Singapore Straits. Alert crew on board a tug notice several unauthorised persons boarding the barge under tow. VTIS informed and searchlights directed towards the barge and persons. A coast guard patrol boat responded. Seeing the patrol boat the persons escaped. The patrol boat escorted the tug and barge and inspected the barge to ensure no unauthorised persons remained onboard. 2022-09-15T08:44:51 082-23 2023-08-10T15:03:00 Offshore Supply Ship 4.833330154418945 -1.716670036315918 Takoradi Anchorage Attempted 05.08.2023: 2352 UTC: Posn: 04:50N – 001:43W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Around five unauthorised persons in a canoe approached and attempted to board an anchored offshore supply ship twice within 48 hours. Alert crew raised the alarm resulting in the persons aborting the attempted boarding and moving away. Incident reported to local authorities via VHF. 2023-08-11T10:55:25 083-14 2014-05-22T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.918329954147339 98.7667007446289 Type of Attack : Narrations: Two robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen ship properties. 2014-05-24T04:53:45 083-15 2015-05-09T00:00:00 General Cargo -5.852499961853027 13.399999618530273 Ikungulu Anchorage, Matadi Boarded 07.05.2015: 0700 LT: Posn: 05:51.9S – 013:24.8E, Ikungulu Anchorage, Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored general cargo ship noticed two boats approaching the ship. He immediately informed the duty officer. The robbers armed with bolos and knives boarded the ship. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded and all crew mustered on the bridge. Port control contacted but no response received. Master immediately reported the incident to the agents. At 0735 LT, the robbers escaped with ship’s stores and a number of boxes. Upon investigation, it was found that one container was opened and its contents stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:22 083-16 2016-05-24T00:00:00 Ore Carrier 38.91669845581055 119.21700286865234 Jingtang Anchorage Boarded 29.04.2016: 0020 – 0140 LT: Posn: 38:55.5N – 119:13.8E, Jingtang Anchorage, China. Duty crew onboard an anchored ore carrier noticed the level gauges for the diesel oil tanks lower than normal. The diesel oil tank vents were found damaged with indications of oil being stolen. Incident reported to port authority through the local agents. Upon berthing, the police boarded the ship for investigation. 2017-05-17T10:45:36 083-17 2017-06-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.916670083999634 98.75 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 02.06.2017: 2020 UTC: Posn: 03:55.7N – 098:45.5E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They held a knife to the duty watchman's neck and took him hostage. At the same time, the OOW called the watchman, who was forced to reply and indicate all clear. The robbers then tied up the watchman, removed the hawse pipe cover and let another robber onboard. They broke into the paint locker and bosun stores and stole ship's stores. The OOW noticed some abnormal movements on the forecastle and raised the alarm. The robbers stole the personal belongings of the watchman before escaping. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. 2018-01-25T10:12:35 083-18 2018-05-03T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 4.900000095367432 -1.6833300590515137 Location detail: 29-04-2018 Narrations: 29.04.2018: 0400 UTC: Posn: 04:54N - 001:41W, Takoradi anchorage, Ghana. Crew on board an anchored bulk carrier noticed a robber on the poop deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robber escaped without stealing anything. 2018-05-08T13:47:00 083-19 2019-07-26T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.30049991607666 3.3868300914764404 Lagos Anchorage Boarded 26.07.2019: 0330 UTC: Posn: 06:18.06N – 003:23.35E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. During routine rounds, duty crew, getting a strong smell of cargo, approached the forward cargo tanks and noticed one unauthorized person jumping overboard with a hose. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Investigations indicated that the person was trying to steal cargo. Incident reported to the Navy patrol boat in the vicinity. A search of the surrounding waters conducted. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:05:38 083-20 2020-05-20T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.585830211639404 -5.508999824523926 Ivory Coast Fishing Areas Hijacked 15.05.2020: Posn: Off Ivory Coast. A fishing vessel carrying out fishing activities was boarded and hijacked by ten pirates. Upon receiving the distress message, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) immediately started liaising with the Regional authorities and the vessel operators. A Nigerian navy patrol vessel intercepted and boarded the hijacked vessel, apprehended the pirates rescued the crew and escorted the fishing vessel to a safe port. All crew report safe. 2020-05-21T08:36:48 083-21 2021-08-20T10:59:00 Container 14.534299850463867 120.9010009765625 Manila Anchorage, Boarded Date: 2021-08-20T15:38:54 083-22 2022-09-13T04:49:00 Container 6.088329792022705 125.15299987792969 Port of General Santos Attempted 17.04.2022: 1630 UTC: Posn: Port of General Santos, Philippines. Duty officer on routine rounds onboard a berthed container ship noticed two unauthorised persons attempting to board and alerted the other duty crew. Seeing the alerted crew, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and escaped. A search was made and nothing reported stolen. 2022-09-15T08:44:51 083-23 2023-08-11T11:27:00 Container 14.58899974822998 120.83899688720703 Manila Anchorage Boarded 10.08.2023: 1602 UTC: Posn: 14:35.58N - 120:50.53E, Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Eight robbers armed with guns boarded an anchored container ship. They took the duty crew hostage, tied him up and stole his cell phone. Alarm raised and the crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. The incident was reported to VTMS and Philippines Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation. 2023-08-11T15:33:12 084-14 2014-05-23T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -6.016670227050781 106.9000015258789 Jakarta Anchorage Boarded 23.05.2014: 0020 LT: Posn: 06:01S – 106:54E, Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Deck patrol noticed the robbers and alerted the bridge. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. The robbers threatened the deck patrol with a knife and escaped with stolen ship’s engine spares. 2014-05-24T04:53:45 084-15 2015-05-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1666699647903442 103.83300018310547 Singapore Straits Boarded 09.05.2015: 0140 LT: Posn: 01:10N – 103:50E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew members mustered in the citadel except the bridge team. VTIS Singapore informed. They advised the ship to continue sailing at slow speed. While waiting for the Singapore navy to approach the ship, the crew thoroughly searched the ship and found no robbers onboard and nothing stolen. The search result was informed to VTIS and Singapore navy. 2017-05-17T11:01:22 084-16 2016-05-24T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 32.272300720214844 119.44499969482422 Yangzhou Conch Terminal Boarded 27.03.2016: 0610 LT: Posn: Yangzhou Conch Terminal, China. Robbers disguised as stevedores boarded a berthed bulk carrier during cargo operations and escaped with ship’s properties. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the theft and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Incident reported to port authorities through local agents. 2017-05-17T10:45:36 084-17 2017-06-21T00:00:00 LNG Tanker 3.6166698932647705 6.733329772949219 Around 50nm SSW of Bonny Island Fired Upon 29.04.2017: 1740 UTC: Posn: 03:37.6N – 006:44.1E, Around 50nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Two boats with four to five pirates armed with rifles chased and fired upon a LNG tanker underway. The tanker raised the alarm and took anti-piracy preventive measures. Master noticed a ladder in one boat. The boats managed to come alongside the tanker but due to the hardening measures the pirates were unable to board and aborted the attack. All crew safe. The tanker sustained some damage due to the firing. 2018-01-25T10:12:35 084-18 2018-05-04T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 4.900000095367432 -1.7000000476837158 Location detail: 03-05-2018 Narrations: 03.05.2018: 0030 UTC: Posn: 04:54N - 001:42W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Two robbers boarded an offshore supply vessel. Duty watchman noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping. The crew noticed padlock for the paint locker broken but no items stolen. Port Control informed. 2018-05-08T13:47:00 084-19 2019-07-27T00:00:00 Offshore Tug 1.0676699876785278 103.9020004272461 PT Dharma Sentosa Marindo Yard, Batam Boarded 22.07.2019: 2300 UTC: Posn: 01:04.15N – 103:54.20E, PT Dharma Sentosa Marindo Yard, Batam, Indonesia. Four robbers in a boat approached and boarded a berthed offshore tug. Second mate on routine rounds noticed footprints on the main deck. Further checks revealed a storeroom padlock broken. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Vessel’s properties were reported stolen. The following day at 2100 UTC, a suspicious boat came alongside the tug with two persons onboard. One of them was armed with a knife. Alert crew raised the alarm resulting in the boat moving away. Incident reported to PFSO and Yard Manager. 2020-03-29T09:05:39 084-20 2020-05-21T00:00:00 General Cargo 2.2341699600219727 5.050169944763184 142NM SW of Brass Boarded 20.05.2020: 1730UTC: Posn : 02:14.5N – 005:03.7E: around 142NM SW of Brass, Nigeria. Seven heavily armed pirates attacked and boarded a general cargo ship underway. The crew retreated into the citadel and contacted the owners and IMB PRC. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre immediately started liaising with the Nigerian Authorities and requested for assistance. Two Nigerian Naval vessels responded. By the time the naval vessels arrived near the ship, the pirates had disembarked. The crew emerged from the citadel and the Naval vessels remained alongside the ship until daylight to ensure safety and security. 2020-05-22T11:22:23 084-21 2021-08-23T17:50:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2676700353622437 104.23400115966797 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-08-24T17:01:59 084-22 2022-09-13T08:58:00 Container 6.088329792022705 125.15299987792969 Port of General Santos Boarded 17.04.2022: 1905 UTC: Posn: Port of General Santos, Philippines. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard a berthed container ship noticed one unauthorised person near the gangway and alerted the OOW. Seeing the alerted crew the person escaped without stealing anything. 2022-09-15T08:44:51 084-23 2023-08-15T07:35:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1413300037384033 103.45600128173828 Singapore Straits Attempted 15.07.2023: 1840 UTC: Posn: 01:08.8N – 103:27.6E, Singapore Straits. Around five persons in a small boat approached a bulk carrier underway with intent to board. The alert crew noticed the persons and raised the alarm and the ship’s horn sounded. Hearing the alarm, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. The incident was reported to Singapore VTIS. After dropping anchor, the Authorities boarded the ship for security inspection. 2023-08-15T16:42:13 085-14 2014-05-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.066939830780029 1.2333300113677979 Port Lome, Togo Attempted 21.05.2014: 0200 UTC: Posn: 06:03N – 001:14E, about 4nm south of Lome Port, Togo. A boat with eight robbers armed with long knives attempted to board a chemical tanker at anchor. Alert deck watch keepers on board an anchored chemical tanker noticed a boat with eight robbers, armed with long knives, attempting to board the vessel. Alarm and ship’s horn sounded. Seeing alert crew and due to a moderate swell the robbers were unable to board the vessel and moved away. 2014-05-26T22:23:58 085-15 2015-05-11T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.7000000476837158 101.46700286865234 Dumai Tanker Anchorage Boarded 10.05.2015: 0415 LT: Posn: 01:42N - 101:28E, Dumai Tanker Anchorage, Indonesia. During watch changeover, the deck watch keeper onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed two robbers trying to gain access into the engine room by opening the butterfly nuts of the skylight. OOW informed and alarm raised. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. A search was carried out and ship's in the vicinity informed.? 2017-05-17T11:01:22 085-16 2016-05-25T00:00:00 Research Vessel 1.1833300590515137 103.94999694824219 Batam Anchorage Boarded 19.05.2016: 0430 LT: Posn: 01:11N – 103:57E, Batam Anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers in a small craft boarded an anchored research vessel, stole ship’s properties and escaped. 2017-05-17T10:45:37 085-17 2017-06-24T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 10.199999809265137 -64.80000305175781 Jose Terminal Anchorage Boarded 24.06.2017: 0424 UTC: Posn: 10:12N - 064:46W, Jose Terminal Anchorage, Venezuela. Eight robbers boarded an anchored tanker during the pre-departure inspection. They assaulted the duty AB on security rounds. Another crew noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and injured himself as he fled from the robbers.The duty officer sounded the general alarm and ship’s whistle resulting in the robbers escaping. No loss of property was reported. The injured crew was sent ashore for medical attention. Coast Guard informed. 2018-01-25T10:12:35 085-18 2018-05-04T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 10.168000221252441 -64.80000305175781 Location detail: 28-04-2018 Narrations: 28.04.2018: 0345 UTC: Posn: 10:09.69N - 064:48.49W, Puerto Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. During routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier crew noticed robbers trying to access the vessel via the hawse pipe. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped in empty handed. 2018-05-08T13:47:00 085-19 2019-07-29T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.7545000314712524 101.36699676513672 SDS Terminal, St 1, Lubuk Gaung Boarded 27.07.2019: 1955 UTC: Posn: 01:45.5N - 101:22.0E, SDS Terminal, St 1, Lubuk Gaung, Indonesia. Four armed robbers boarded a berthed tanker during cargo operations. Alert crew noticed the robbers near the engine room and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped through the steering gear room. A search was carried out. It was reported that engine spares were stolen. Incident reported to the PFSO. 2020-03-29T09:05:39 085-20 2020-06-01T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.27120018005371 91.81729888916016 Chattogram Port Boarded 24.05.2020: 1600 UTC: Posn: 22:16.27N - 091:48.64E, Chattogram Port, Bangladesh. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a berthed product tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the mooring rope on the winch was cut off. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and a search was carried out. Incident reported to PFSO. 2020-06-04T11:39:08 085-21 2021-08-24T08:56:00 Container 14.554499626159668 120.9260025024414 Manila Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-08-24T17:01:59 085-22 2022-09-13T09:09:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2733299732208252 104.29000091552734 Singapore Straits Boarded 02.09.2022: 1613 UTC: Posn: 01:16.66N - 104:17.66E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers wearing face masks armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTIS informed. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores 2022-09-15T08:44:52 085-23 2023-08-15T09:45:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2716699838638306 104.2509994506836 Singapore Straits Boarded 06.08.2023: 1650 UTC: Posn: 01:16.5N – 104:15.1E, Singapore Straits. Duty 2/E onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed several unauthorized persons in the engine room store and notified the C/E and 2/O. General alarm raised, VTIS informed, crew mustered and a search was carried out. No unauthorized persons were found onboard, but some M/E spares were missing. 2023-08-15T16:42:13 086-14 2014-05-27T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship 1.4333300590515137 104.61699676513672 Around 14nm NNE of Pulau Bintan Boarded 27.05.2014: 0310 LT: Posn: 01:28N – 104:37E, around 14nm NNE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Three suspected robbers boarded an offshore processing ship using a rope and hook. Alert duty A/B raised the alarm resulting in the persons escaping without stealing anything. 2014-05-29T04:23:05 086-15 2015-05-12T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 10.22189998626709 107.06700134277344 Around 6.5nm South of Vung Tau Boarded 11.05.2015: 1230 LT: Posn: 10:12.79N – 107:04.54E, Around 6.5nm South of Vung Tau, Vietnam. Robbers in a fishing boat came alongside and boarded an anchored bulk carrier with a hook attached with rope. They broke two padlocks of the deck stores and stole ship’s stores and escaped. Alarm raised and crew made a thorough search and found several footprints on the deck. Incident reported to port control. 2017-05-17T11:01:22 086-16 2016-05-25T00:00:00 LPG Tanker -29.886600494384766 31.038000106811523 Island View Berth No.9, Durban Port Boarded 23.05.2016: 2000 LT: Posn: Island View Berth No.9, Durban Port, South Africa. An unauthorized person disguised as a bunker crew boarded a berthed tanker while ship’s crew were busy with bunkering operations. He entered into the accommodation and stole crew members cash and properties from the cabins. Incident reported to port control. 2017-05-17T10:45:37 086-17 2017-06-25T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.0731699466705322 104.13899993896484 Jetty No. 3, CPO Kabil Port, Batam Boarded 21.06.2017: 2030 UTC: Posn: 01:04.39N – 104:08.35E, Jetty No. 3, CPO Kabil Port, Batam, Indonesia. While carrying out pre-departure checks the duty AB noticed wet footsteps on the poop deck. On carrying out further checks he noticed the padlocks to the steering gear and engine room were removed and engine spares missing. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. The incident was reported to Port VTS and local agents. No intruders were found on board. 2018-01-25T10:12:35 086-18 2018-05-07T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : -12.01729965209961 -77.16780090332031 Location detail: 05-05-2018 Narrations: 05.05.2018: 0530 UTC: Posn: 12:01.4S - 077:10.7W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Three robbers in a wooden boat with an outboard engine approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier using a hook attached to a rope. Duty lookout noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. OOW sounded the ships whistle and notified the Port Authorities. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ships stores. 2018-05-08T13:47:00 086-19 2019-07-29T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 6.31850004196167 -10.833499908447266 Monrovia Roads Boarded 29.07.2019: 0330 UTC: Posn: 06:19.8N – 010:51.4W, Monrovia Roads, Liberia. Duty AB noticed an unauthorized person on the deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the person cut the self-igniting light off the lifebuoy and then jumped overboard with the lifebuoy and escaped in a waiting boat. Local Authorities notified. 2020-03-29T09:05:39 086-2020 2020-06-03T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.2706669867038727 117.62000274658203 Muara Berau Anchorage Boarded 02.06.2020: 1100 UTC: Posn : 00:15.94S – 117:36.85E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Indonesia. While at anchor two robbers from a small boat boarded a bulk carrier using hooks and ropes. 2020-06-04T11:39:08 086-21 2021-08-26T15:29:00 Bulk Carrier 1.25 104.0999984741211 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-08-27T18:14:15 086-22 2022-09-14T18:34:00 Bulk Carrier 1.319000005722046 104.37200164794922 Singapore Straits Boarded 22.06.2022: 2020 UTC: Posn: 01:19.23N – 104:22.52E, Singapore Straits. Duty oiler onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed a robber in the engine room pointing a gun at him. He immediately escaped to the ECR and informed the bridge. Alarm raised, VTIS informed, PA announcement made, and crew mustered. Under the CSO’s advise, the vessel diverted into Singapore where a patrol boat assisted to search the vessel to ensure no armed persons were on board. 2022-09-15T08:44:52 086-23 2023-08-16T15:53:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0593299865722656 103.68599700927734 Singapore Straits Boarded 08.08.2023: 1930 UTC: Posn: 01:03.94N – 103:41.22E, Singapore Straits. Duty oiler onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed three robbers in the engine room and immediately notified the bridge. Alarm raised, VTIS informed, and all crew mustered. A search was carried out and ship’s engine spares were reported stolen. After dropping anchor, the coast guard boarded the ship for investigation. 2023-08-16T21:57:49 087-14 2014-05-25T00:00:00 Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 1.8516700267791748 104.51699829101562 Around 30nm South of Pulau Aur Boarded 25.05.2014: Early Morning Hrs: Posn: 01:51N – 104:31E, Around 30nm South of Pulau Aur, Malaysia. Armed pirates boarded a tanker underway, stole cash, crew personal effects and provisions and damaged some ship’s equipment before leaving the tanker. All crew safe and the tanker continued her passage to the next port. 2014-05-29T04:23:05 087-15 2015-05-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 9.368889808654785 -13.718600273132324 Conakry Anchorage Boarded 15.05.2015: 0345 LT: Posn: 09:22N - 013:43W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Six robbers armed with AK47 rifles boarded an anchored bulk carrier. 2nd officer saw two robbers on the poop deck and immediately raised the alarm and informed the Master. The robbers aimed the AK47 towards the 2nd officer and duty AB who immediately retreated into the citadel. The robbers broke into the Masters cabin, fired a few rounds towards the deckhead and demanded money from the Master. Before escaping the robbers stole crew properties and ship’s cash. Port control informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:22 087-16 2016-05-26T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 23.034000396728516 70.22309875488281 Berth Iffco-5, Kandla Port Boarded 14.05.2016: 0400 LT: Posn: 23:02N - 070:13E, Berth Iffco-5, Kandla Port, India. A robber boarded a berthed LPG tanker, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The incident was discovered later by the crew during routine rounds. 2017-05-17T10:45:37 087-17 2017-06-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.9211699962615967 103.86799621582031 Around 33nm ENE of Kuantan Hijacked 23.06.2017: 1300 UTC: Posn: 03:55.2N – 103:52.8E, Around 33nm ENE of Kuantan, Malaysia. A tanker enroute from Singapore to Songkhla, Thailand was boarded by six pirates armed with guns in a speed boat. They took all the crew hostage, hit a few crew with their guns and damaged the navigation and communication equipment. They then sailed the tanker to an unknown location where part of the gas oil cargo was stolen and transferred into another vessel. Before escaping the pirates stole crew personal belongings and ship’s properties. After the pirates departure, the crew sailed to a safe port 2018-01-25T10:12:35 087-18 2018-05-07T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : -0.21799999475479126 117.5510025024414 Location detail: 06-05-2018 Narrations: 06.05.2018: 1530 UTC: Posn: 00:13.8S - 117:33.8E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier heard noise coming from the hawse pipe and sighted somebody trying to remove the hawse pipe protection cover. OOW immediately informed, alarm raised and ships whistle sounded. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers aborted their attempted boarding and escaped. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. SSO tried to call the port control on VHF but received no response. 2018-05-08T13:47:00 087-19 2019-07-30T00:00:00 Container 6.425829887390137 3.3524999618530273 Tin Can Island Terminal, Port of Lagos Boarded 29.07.2019: 0310 UTC: Posn: Tin Can Island Terminal, Port of Lagos, Nigeria. Three robbers armed with metal sticks in a small boat approached and boarded a berthed container ship. They attacked the duty AB on routine rounds, stole his personal belongings and escaped. Alarm raised and a search was carried out. The duty AB was slightly injured during the incident and further medical checkup was initiated. The incident was reported to the PFSO and Harbour Master. 2020-03-29T09:05:40 087-20 2020-06-03T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.27333301305770874 117.61799621582031 Muara Berau Anchorage Boarded 28.05.2020: 2020 UTC: Posn: 00:16.4S - 117:36.7E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Indonesia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the forecastle skylight opened and anchor pipe cover and padlock missing. He immediately informed the D/O who raised the alarm and crew mustered. A search was carried out. It was reported that ship’s stores were stolen. Incident reported to the Coast Guard who boarded the ship for investigation. 2020-06-04T11:39:08 087-21 2021-08-30T12:10:00 Bulk Carrier 9.270669937133789 -13.80679988861084 Conakry Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-09-02T08:19:30 087-22 2022-09-19T10:40:00 Tug 1.3214999437332153 104.3030014038086 Singapore Straits Boarded 17.09.2022: 0230 UTC: Posn: 01:19.48N – 104:18.31E, Singapore Straits. Around 10 unauthorized persons in wooden sampans came alongside and boarded a laden barge under tow. The crew noticed that the persons stealing cargo and raised the alarm. VTIS informed, and a patrol boat was sent to investigate. Seeing the patrol boat, the persons escaped with the stolen cargo. 2022-09-20T19:24:47 087-23 2023-08-21T15:05:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0348299741744995 103.5 Singapore Straits Boarded 08.08.2023: 1435 UTC: Posn: 01:02.9N – 103:30.0E, Singapore Straits. Ten robbers armed with knives and steel bars boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the Engine Room. They took hostage and tied up the 3/E in the Engine Control Room. Prior to escaping the robbers stole engine spares. On activation of the dead man alarm the C/E found the 3/E tied up and immediately informed the Master. General alarm raised and incident reported to Singapore VTS. Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation. 2023-08-21T22:10:20 088-14 2014-05-28T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.13332998752594 103.5 4nm of Karimun Kecil Island Boarded 28.05.2014: 0610 LT: Posn: 01:08N – 103:30E, 4nm of Karimun Kecil Island, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2014-06-02T10:53:59 088-15 2015-05-16T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 21.766700744628906 91.69999694824219 Around 7nm West of Kutubdia Island Boarded 16.05.2015: 0001 – 0430 LT: Posn: 21:46N – 091:42E, Around 7nm West of Kutubdia Island, Bangladesh. Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ship’s properties and stores and escaped. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the theft and raised the alarm. Incident reported to Port Control and Coast Guard. 2017-05-17T11:01:22 088-17 2017-06-30T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 10.268199920654297 -64.70030212402344 Puerto La Cruz Anchorage Boarded 30.06.2017: 0330 UTC: Posn: 10:16N - 064:42W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela. Around four to five robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker and entered the forepeak store. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping without stealing anything. 2018-01-25T10:12:35 088-18 2018-05-08T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 22.25 91.73480224609375 Location detail: 06-05-2018 Narrations: 06.05.2018: 1525 UTC: Posn: 22:15.0N 091:44.9E, Chittagong Alpha Anchorage, Bangladesh. Seven robbers in a wooden boat with an outboard engine approached and attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier using a hook attached to a rope. The crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted the boarding attempt. Local Authorities informed. 2018-05-08T13:47:00 088-19 2019-07-31T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.8738300800323486 98.77020263671875 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 30.07.2019: 2320 UTC: Posn: 03:56.8N - 098:48.7E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Incident reported to the Port Control. 2020-03-29T09:05:40 088-20 2020-06-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.250830054283142 104.11799621582031 Singapore Straits Boarded 27.01.2020: 1810 UTC: Posn: 01:15.5N - 104:07.5E, Singapore Strait. Two robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty crew spotted the robbers. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with ship’s engine spares. Incident reported to VTIS. 2020-06-12T12:18:36 088-21 2021-08-31T04:44:00 Product Tanker 3.7764999866485596 98.70120239257812 Belawan Port Boarded Date: 2021-09-02T08:19:31 088-22 2022-09-21T16:18:00 Refrigerated Cargo 4.900330066680908 -1.684499979019165 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 19.09.2022: 0250 UTC: Posn: 04:54.2N – 001:41.7W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Four unauthorised persons boarded an anchored refrigerated cargo ship, stole ship’s stores and escaped. Incident reported to Takoradi port control and coast guard. A patrol boat was dispatched to search the waters around the ship and remained in the vicinity of the ship until daybreak. 2022-09-22T13:37:23 088-23 2023-08-22T02:49:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0514999628067017 103.65599822998047 Singapore Straits Boarded 08.08.2023: 1350 UTC: Posn: 01:02.69N – 103:38.98E, Singapore Straits. Four unauthorised persons boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the Engine Room. Alert crew noticed the persons and raised the alarm resulting in the persons escaping with stolen engine spares. The incident was reported to VTIS and once the vessel anchored the Singapore authorities boarded the ship for investigation. 2023-08-22T06:28:45 089-14 2014-05-29T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.5677800178527832 104.44999694824219 Malaysia Attempted 29.05.2014: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:34N – 104:27E, Malaysia. Three suspected robbers in a skiff approached an anchored tanker. Duty crew spotted the skiff and reported to the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers moved away. 2014-06-02T10:53:59 089-15 2015-05-17T00:00:00 General Cargo 22.200000762939453 91.7166976928711 Chittagong Outer Anchorage 'B' Boarded 17.05.2015: 0240 LT: Posn: 22:12N – 091:43E, Chittagong Outer Anchorage 'B', Bangladesh. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored general cargo ship using a hook attached with rope. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, sounded ship’s whistle, directed search lights towards forecastle and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed in their boat. Port Control and Coast Guard informed. A coast guard boat came for assistance and investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:22 089-17 2017-07-02T00:00:00 Container -14.36929988861084 40.707000732421875 Nacala Anchorage Attempted 02.07.2017: 0010 UTC: Posn: 14:22.46S - 040:42.42E, Nacala Anchorage, Mozambique. Duty crew onboard an anchored container ship noticed two robbers attempting to board. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2018-01-25T10:12:36 089-18 2018-05-08T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 3.617000102996826 6.267330169677734 Location detail: 08-05-2018 Narrations: 08.05.2018: 0920 UTC: Posn: 03:37.2N - 006:16.4E, Around 41nm South of Brass, Nigeria. Six pirates in a speed boat approached and came alongside a bulk carrier underway. They hooked a ladder on the ships railing and attempted to board. Master raised the alarm, activated SSAS, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and non-essential crew members mustered in the citadel. Due to the hardening measures taken by the Master, the pirates aborted the attempted attack and moved away leaving their ladder hanging on the ships side. 2018-05-10T16:23:38 089-19 2019-07-31T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker -6.005169868469238 106.86699676513672 Around 5nm North of Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Boarded 30.07.2019: 2220 UTC: Posn: 06:01.1S - 106:52.8E, Around 5nm North of Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker waiting for pilot. They injured the Chief Engineer on routine rounds. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Incident reported to the VTS. 2020-03-29T09:05:40 089-20 2020-06-05T00:00:00 Product Tanker 18.55150032043457 -72.55149841308594 Port Au Prince Anchorage, Outside Anchorage Area S Boarded 03.06.2020: 0840 UTC: Posn: 18:33.9N – 072:33.7W, Port Au Prince Anchorage, Haiti. Five robbers armed with a machete and knives boarded an anchored tanker. Duty watchmen on routine rounds noticed the robbers and immediately informed the D/O who raised the alarm. Crew mustered on the bridge. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with a stolen mooring rope and ship’s properties. The incident reported to the CSO and Port Control. 2020-06-12T12:18:36 089-21 2021-08-31T17:41:00 Product Tanker -0.05466670170426369 -51.09149932861328 Fazendinha Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-09-02T08:19:31 089-22 2022-09-27T06:18:00 LPG Tanker 22.185699462890625 91.7843017578125 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 15.04.2022: 1945 UTC: Posn: 22:11.23N – 091:47.10E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Five robbers armed with knives, in a motorboat, boarded an anchored LPG tanker and broke into the paint store. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers lowering the stores into their boat and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping. The incident was reported to port control and the coast guard who responded, apprehended the robbers and recovered the stolen items. 2022-09-30T07:45:00 089-23 2023-08-29T15:32:00 Bulk Carrier 3.787329912185669 98.68930053710938 Belawan Port Boarded 29.08.2023: 0900 UTC: Posn: Belawan Port, Indonesia. Duty crew onboard a berthed bulk carrier noticed three robbers armed with knives at the forecastle. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Incident reported to the local authorities through the local agent. 2023-08-30T09:05:50 090-14 2014-05-29T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.13332998752594 103.5 4nm of Karimun Kecil Island Boarded 29.05.2014: 0345 LT: Posn: 01:08N – 103:30E, 4nm of Karimun Kecil Island, Indonesia. Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. Due to the crew alertness, the robbers were unable to steal anything and escaped empty handed. 2014-06-02T10:53:59 090-15 2015-05-18T00:00:00 General Cargo 8.317500114440918 108.8499984741211 Around 158nm SE of Vung Tau Boarded 16.05.2015: 0525 LT: Posn: 08:19.3N – 108:51.8E, Around 158nm SE of Vung Tau, Vietnam. While underway, the chief officer onboard a heavy lift cargo ship detected some suspicious noises near the aft of the ship. He immediately switched on the deck lights, sent the duty crew to investigate and informed the Master. As the duty crew approached the aft, he noticed a boat moving away from the stern of the ship. Upon investigation, it was found that the padlocks to all the ship’s stores and engine room entrance were missing and ship’s properties stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:23 090-17 2017-07-03T00:00:00 Offshore Supply ship 1.0015000104904175 104.24299621582031 Singatac Anchorage, Pulau Bintan Boarded 13.06.2017: 2050 UTC: Posn: 01:00.09N – 104:14.58E, Singatac Anchorage, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Duty AB onboard an anchored offshore supply vessel noticed four robbers near the stern of the vessel. He immediately informed the duty officer, switched on the search lights, sounded ship’s whistle and shouted at the robbers. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. A search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-01-25T10:12:36 090-18 2018-05-17T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 1.2041699886322021 104.13400268554688 Location detail: 10-04-2018 Narrations: 10.04.2018: 0700 UTC: Posn: Off Batam, Indonesia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a barge, stole its properties and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. 2018-05-23T17:36:31 090-19 2019-07-31T00:00:00 Tanker -4.069829940795898 39.651798248291016 Mbaraki Wharf, Mombasa Boarded 26.07.2019: 2130 UTC: Posn: 04:04.6S – 039:39.8E, Mbaraki Wharf, Mombasa, Kenya. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard a berthed tanker, noticed a person climbing the mooring rope. Alarm sounded, crew mustered, and port control informed. Before a patrol boat could respond, the person had cut two mooring ropes and escaped. 2020-03-29T09:05:41 090-20 2020-06-10T00:00:00 Container 3.2383298873901367 4.716670036315918 Around 95nm SW of Bayelsa Attempted 09.06.2020: 1900 UTC: Posn: 03:14.3N – 004:43.0E, Around 95nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Five persons in a skiff, approached a container ship underway. The D/O raised the alarm, activated the fire pump, increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres. After several attempts to board the ship the skiff aborted and moved away. Ship and crew safe. Incident reported to the authorities and Security Escort Company. 2020-06-12T12:18:36 090-21 2021-09-06T08:34:00 Bulk Carrier 5.572169780731201 0.05816670134663582 Tema Anchorage Attempted Date: 2021-09-07T09:37:20 090-22 2022-10-04T02:13:00 Tanker -12.041500091552734 -77.13999938964844 APM Terminal, Callao Port Boarded 29.09.2022: 0515 UTC: Posn: 12:02.81S – 077:08.66W, APM Terminal, Callao Port, Peru. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a berthed tanker during cargo operations and escaped with ship’s stores. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. The incident was reported to port control and local authorities. 2022-10-04T08:44:15 090-23 2023-09-02T16:06:00 Product Tanker -11.991299629211426 -77.2040023803711 Callao Anchorage Boarded 02.09.2023: 0720 UTC: Posn: 11:59.8S - 077:12.4W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. They took one duty crew as hostage and tied him up. General alarm raised. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s properties and stores. Incident was reported to the Port Control and the coast guard boarded the ship for investigation. 2023-09-04T15:20:01 091-14 2014-05-29T00:00:00 Product Tanker 21.716699600219727 91.7833023071289 Kutubdia Anchorage Boarded 29.05.2014: 2150 LT: Posn: 21:43N – 091:47E, Kutubdia Anchorage, Bangladesh. Deck watchmen on board an anchored product tanker sighted one robber on the poop deck and another attempting to board the vessel. OOW notified, alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped without steeling anything. 2014-06-02T10:53:59 091-15 2015-05-18T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.0833300352096558 103.5999984741211 Around 4nm SW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 18.05.2015: 0630 LT: Posn: 01:05N – 103:36E, Around 4nm SW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Duty oiler on routine rounds onboard a tanker underway noticed four robbers in the steering room. He immediately informed the first engineer who raised the alarm. Master notified VTIS Singapore. Bridge look out saw the four robbers escaping in their boat. Upon investigation, it was found that the robbers gained access to the engine room via the hatch cover of the CO2 bottle room and later escaped through the steering room with ship’s property and generator spares. 2017-05-17T11:01:23 091-17 2017-07-13T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 3.8166699409484863 7.066669940948486 Around 32nm SSW of Bonny Fired Upon 28.04.2017: 1850 UTC: Posn: 03:49.00N – 007:04.00E, Around 32NM SSW of Bonny, Nigeria. Four boats chased and fired upon a refrigerated cargo ship underway. Master increased speed and conducted evasive manoeuvres. The pirates aborted the attack after they failed to board the vessel. Incident reported to the local authorities. 2018-01-25T10:12:36 091-18 2018-05-18T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 1.100000023841858 104.18299865722656 Location detail: 15-05-2018 Narrations: 15.05.2018: 2045 UTC: Posn: 01:06.25N - 104:11.17E, Tanjung Uban Anchorage, Indonesia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored Product Tanker, stole ships properties and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. 2018-05-21T14:43:11 091-19 2019-08-05T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 6.42549991607666 3.335330009460449 Berth No.TC09, Lagos Boarded 25.07.2019: 0442 UTC: Posn: 06:25.76N – 003:20.52E, Berth No.TC09, Lagos, Nigeria. Ten robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier during cargo operations. They assaulted and took hostage the duty AB on routine rounds. The robbers stole ship’s stores from the paint room. They released the duty AB and escaped in their boat. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. The AB received minor injuries during the incident. Port Control and PFSO informed. 2020-03-29T09:05:41 091-20 2020-06-12T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0.034666698426008224 -50.96770095825195 Macapa Anchorage Boarded 10.06.2020: 0330 UTC: Posn: 00:02.8N – 050:58.6W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Duty crew onboard an anchored bulk carried noticed two unauthorised persons on the aft deck. As he approached to investigate the two persons armed with a knife and pipe threatened the watchkeeper who retreated and reported the attack to the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship properties. Incident reported to Port Authority and local agent. 2020-06-16T12:36:41 091-21 2021-09-07T06:44:00 Offshore Supply Ship 0.37049999833106995 9.402669906616211 Ownedo Inner Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-09-08T09:51:41 091-22 2022-10-20T10:14:00 General Cargo -5.474999904632568 105.31900024414062 Panjang anchorage Boarded 14.10.2022: 2100 UTC: Posn: 05:28.50S - 105:18.72E, Panjang anchorage, Indonesia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier and escaped with ship’s properties. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. Incident reported to the local agent. 2022-10-24T08:58:24 091-23 2023-09-04T15:01:00 Offshore Tug -8.739999771118164 13.304200172424316 Luanda Anchorage Boarded 04.09.2023: 0215 UTC: Posn: 08:44.67S – 013:18.41E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Two unauthorised persons in a canoe approached and boarded an anchored tug. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the persons and immediately raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the persons escaped with the stolen ship’s properties. 2023-09-05T16:08:31 092-14 2014-05-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.9332300424575806 105.11699676513672 Exact location unavailable Hijacked 27.05.2014: Enroute From Singapore To Pontianak, Indonesia. A Product Tanker laden with fuel oil cargo departed Singapore on the 27.05.2014 with ETA discharge port, Pontianak as 29.5.2014. The owners lost contact with the vessel and informed the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre which immediately notified all authorities and broadcast a warning to all ships to look out for the vessel. On 01.06.2014 the vessel safely arrived at Sriracha port in Thailand. Information from the crew indicates that the vessel was hijacked by pirates who damaged the communication equipment on board the vessel and stolen its oil cargo. The crew and vessel are safe 2014-06-02T10:53:59 092-15 2015-05-19T00:00:00 Product Tanker 23.029600143432617 70.22309875488281 Berth No.5, Oil Jetty, Kandla Port Boarded 15.05.2015: 0300 LT: Posn: Berth No.5, Oil Jetty, Kandla Port, India. Unauthorised persons boarded a berthed product tanker during cargo operations. They stole ship’s properties and escaped. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the theft and raised the alarm. Upon investigation, it was found that the persons gained entry through the forward fire wire and escaped by opening the anchor cover securing bolts and nuts. Small foot prints were visible on forecastle deck. Local agents and PFSO informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:23 092-17 2017-07-14T00:00:00 General Cargo 4.13332986831665 6.983329772949219 Around 16nm SSW of Bonny Boarded 13.07.2017: 0652 UTC: Posn: 04:08.91N - 006:59.83E, Around 16NM SSW of Bonny, Nigeria. Six persons in a skiff boarded a general cargo ship underway. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and all crew retreated to the Citadel. Nigerian Navy boarded the vessel and found all crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:12:36 092-18 2018-05-19T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 1.4506700038909912 104.60099792480469 Location detail: 05-05-2018 Narrations: 05.05.2018: 0800 UTC: Posn: 01:27.4N - 104:36.3E, Around 12nm NNE of Tanjung Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored tanker, stole ships properties and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine emergency drill. 2018-05-21T14:43:11 092-19 2019-08-05T00:00:00 Maintenance Pontoon 19.03529930114746 -92.00430297851562 Ciudad del Carmen Anchorage Boarded 04.08.2019: 1200 UTC: Posn: 18:48.8N - 091:47.8W, Ciudad del Carmen Anchorage, Mexico. Crew onboard a maintenance pontoon reported ship's stores and properties were stolen. A machete was found near the store room. Master later received information from another vessel in the vicinity, that robbers had attempted to board their vessel also. Incident reported to the Mexican Coast Guard/Navy. Three patrol boats were dispatched to investigate. 2020-03-29T09:05:41 092-20 2020-06-15T00:00:00 Product Tanker 9.350000381469727 -13.783300399780273 Conakry Anchorage Boarded 09.06.2020: Around 0015 UTC: Posn: 09:21.2N – 013:47.0W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Around seven persons armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored tanker. They stole ship’s cash and crew personal belongings before escaping. It was reported that five crew members were assaulted during the incident. 2020-06-16T12:36:41 092-21 2021-09-13T13:35:00 Product Tanker 1.2541699409484863 103.39299774169922 Around 3nm SSW of Pulau Kukup, Johor Boarded Date: 2021-09-16T11:57:51 092-22 2022-10-21T00:32:00 Crude Oil Tanker -11.983799934387207 -77.20249938964844 CALLAO, ANCHORAGE Boarded 14.10.2022: 0630 UTC: Posn: 11:58.63S – 077:12.15W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker heard noises from the forward store and raised the alarm resulting in the unauthorised persons escaping with ship’s stores. Incident reported to TRAMAR port control and harbour master. Port police boarded the vessel to investigate the theft. 2022-10-24T08:58:24 092-23 2023-09-08T11:59:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0391700267791748 103.6510009765625 Singapore Straits Boarded 15.07.2023: 1308 UTC: Posn: 01:02.58N – 103:39.09E, Singapore Straits. Around five to six robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen engine spares. Incident reported to Singapore VTS and once the vessel anchored, the coast guard boarded the vessel for investigation. 2023-09-14T14:09:16 093-14 2014-06-02T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 4.816669940948486 8.300559997558594 Calabar River, Pirot Island Fired Upon 02.06.2014: 1900 LT: Posn: 04:49N –008:2E, Calabar River, Nigeria. Two speed boats with armed persons approached and fired upon a bulk carrier underway. Seeing the on board armed security team the boats aborted the attack and moved away. 2014-06-04T23:08:57 093-15 2015-05-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.716670036315918 101.48300170898438 Dumai Inner Anchorage Boarded 20.05.2015: 0630 LT: Posn: 01:43N - 101:29E, Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia. Robbers boarded an anchored product tanker unnoticed. They broke the padlock of the aft E/R casing door but nothing was reported stolen. The Master informed the CSO of the security breach. 2017-05-17T11:01:23 093-17 2017-07-14T00:00:00 Container 14.550000190734863 120.9000015258789 Manila South Harbour Anchorage Boarded 10.07.2017: 1750 LT: Posn: 14:33.8N -120:54.9E, Manila South Harbour Anchorage, Philippines Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored container, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. Incident reported to the Coast Guard. 2018-01-25T10:12:36 093-18 2018-05-21T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 6.4363298416137695 3.3903300762176514 Location detail: 19-05-2018 Narrations: 19.05.2018: 0202 UTC: Posn: 06:26N - 003:23E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. Seven robbers attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier using a rope attached to a hook. Duty crew noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and alerted the security watchmen who notified the local authorities. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. 2018-05-21T14:43:11 093-19 2019-08-07T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.1033300161361694 104.16799926757812 Tanjung Uban Anchorage Attempted 06.08.2019: 2000 UTC: Posn: 01:06.2N – 104:10.7E, Tanjung Uban Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers in a wooden boat came alongside an anchored chemical tanker. They attempted to board the tanker using hooks attached with ropes. Duty Officer on security rounds on the bridge noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, sounded ship’s whistle and shouted at the robbers. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped. Batam VTIS informed. 2020-03-29T09:05:42 093-20 2020-06-16T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 13.184700012207031 100.83499908447266 Ko Sichang Anchorage Boarded 16.06.2020: 0415 UTC: Posn : 13:11.08N – 100:50.80E: Kosichang Anchorage, Thailand. Unnoticed robbers boarded a anchored bulk carrier during cargo operations, broke into the aft store, stole ship’s equipment and escaped. The break-in was noticed by crew during routine operations. Incident reported to agent and PFSO. 2020-06-25T13:18:01 093-21 2021-09-14T06:26:00 Container -12.019000053405762 -77.18370056152344 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-09-16T11:57:51 093-22 2022-10-24T07:07:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1666699647903442 103.43299865722656 Singapore Straits Boarded 23.10.2022: 1600 UTC: Posn: 01:10N – 103:26E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty Engineer sighted the robbers and informed the Bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Incident reported to the Singapore VTS. Marine Police boarded the vessel for investigation. 2022-10-24T08:58:24 093-23 2023-09-10T03:13:00 Fishing Vessel 8.883330345153809 -13.51669979095459 Around 14.20nm WSW of Yelibuya Island Boarded 05.07.2023: 0355 UTC: Posn: 08:53N – 013:31W, Around 14.20nm WSW of Yelibuya Island, Sierra Leone. Eight armed pirates boarded a fishing vessel engaged in fishing activities. They destroyed the cameras onboard the vessel and other communication equipment. Before escaping, they stole valuables and shot the captain. Authorities informed. A naval patrol team was dispatched to the location. The vessel managed to sail into Freetown port. The captain was hospitalized and underwent surgical treatment. 2023-09-14T14:09:16 094-14 2014-05-31T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 4.050000190734863 112.43299865722656 Around 60nm NW of Bintulu Boarded 31.05.2014: 0515 LT: Posn: 04:03N –112:26E, Around 60nm NW of Bintulu, Malaysia. Ten armed pirates boarded a tanker underway. They tied up the duty officer and lookout and asked them the details of the vessel destination, type of cargo, nationality and number of crew on board. Before leaving the vessel the pirates destroyed the vessel’s communication equipment and stole ship's and crew property. Crew and vessel safe. 2014-06-04T23:08:57 094-15 2015-05-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.583329916000366 110.58300018310547 Around 64nm NW of Tanjung Sirik Lighthouse Mukahi, Sarawak Hijacked 15.05.2015: 0600 LT: Posn: 03:35.00N – 110:35.50E, Around 64nm NW of Tanjung Sirik Lighthouse Mukahi, Sarawak, Malaysia. More than 10 pirates wearing masks, armed with a pistol, knives and axe in two big fishing boats and four small boats approached and boarded a product tanker underway. They took hostage all crew members, damaged the ship’s equipment and hijacked the tanker. They transferred the oil cargo into another vessel, stole crew personnel belongings and escaped on 16.05.2015. All crew safe. The tanker managed to sail to a safe port. The Malaysian Authorities boarded the tanker for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:23 094-17 2017-07-15T00:00:00 Container 14.566699981689453 120.91699981689453 Manila South Harbour Anchorage Boarded 14.07.2017: 1130 UTC: Posn: 14:33.3N – 120:55.2E, Manila South Harbour Anchorage, Philippines. Two robbers boarded an anchored container ship via the hawse pipe. Duty watch keeper informed the Chief Officer who raised the alarm. Crew mustered and moved towards the forward. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with ship’s properties. Manila VTMS informed. The coast guard boarded the ship for investigation. 2018-01-25T10:12:36 094-18 2018-05-21T00:00:00 Type of Vessel : 1.1666699647903442 103.44999694824219 Location detail: 19-05-2018 Narrations: 19.05.2018: 1801 UTC: Posn: 01:10N - 103:27E, Around ENE 2.5Nm of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Six robbers boarded a tanker underway. Duty Engineer noticed the robbers, informed the master who raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2018-05-21T14:43:11 094-19 2019-08-08T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker -14.38379955291748 40.70000076293945 Nacala Outer Anchorage Boarded 07.08.2019: 1930 UTC: Posn: 14:23.3S – 040:42.0E, Nacala Outer Anchorage, Mozambique. Two armed robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker via the hawse pipe and broke into the forecastle store. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ship's stores. 2020-03-29T09:05:42 094-20 2020-06-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker -5.900330066680908 105.98300170898438 Merak Anchorage Boarded 17.06.2020: 0200 UTC: Posn : 05:54.2S – 105:59.0E: Merak Anchorage, Indonesia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored product tanker, stole ship’s spares and escaped. The robbery was discovered during routine rounds of the engine room. 2020-06-25T13:18:01 094-21 2021-09-17T10:19:00 Product Tanker -11.984800338745117 -77.18479919433594 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-09-21T15:19:53 094-22 2022-10-24T08:54:00 Bulk Carrier 0 0 Singapore Straits Boarded 16.10.2022: 1705 UTC: Posn: 01:09.2N – 103:27.24E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. The robbers were spotted by the duty watchman who immediately informed the Bridge. General alarm raised, PA announcement made, and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen engine spares. Incident reported to the Singapore VTS. Marine Police boarded the vessel for investigation. 2022-10-24T13:37:51 094-23 2023-09-15T00:39:00 General Cargo 6.424670219421387 3.340169906616211 Tin Can, Lagos Boarded 10.09.2023: 2335 UTC: Posn: 06:25.7N – 003:20.4E, Tin Can Berth 10, Lagos, Nigeria. Around four to five robbers armed with knives and a steel bar boarded a berthed general cargo ship. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in a wooden boat with stolen ship's properties. 2023-09-17T10:18:53 095-14 2014-06-03T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.2666699886322021 104.3499984741211 OPL Malaysia Boarded 03.06.2014: 1542 UTC: Posn: 01:16N – 104:21E, Malaysia. Robbers boarded an anchored tanker, stole ship’s properties and escaped. 2014-06-14T00:23:38 095-15 2015-05-23T00:00:00 Container 10.183300018310547 107.05000305175781 Vung Tau Roads Boarded 22.05.2015: 0630 LT: Posn: 10:11N – 107:03E, Vung Tau Roads, Vietnam. Duty Bosun on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship noticed the forward paint locker broken into. Upon checking, he found traces of foot prints visible on the deck and ship’s stores stolen from the paint locker. Incident reported to the local agents and CSO. On berthing, an immigration officer boarded the ship and inspected the paint locker and took some photos. 2017-05-17T11:01:23 095-17 2017-07-19T00:00:00 Tug 21.200000762939453 91.7166976928711 Around 19nm SW of Cox's Bazar Boarded 23.01.2017: 0400 UTC: Posn: 21:12N – 091:43E, Around 19nm SW of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. An ex-bulk carrier to be broken up under tow by an offshore tug was approached by numerous small boats. The tug made zig-zag manoeuvres to deter small boats from approaching the tow. The Master contacted the authorities for assistance. The pirates boarded the tow and set fire to the wheel house and accommodation. When the pirates noticed a patrol boat was approaching they disembarked from the tow and escaped. 2018-01-25T10:12:36 095-18 2018-05-21T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -5.86667013168335 106.06700134277344 Merak Anchorage 19-05-2018 19.05.2018: 1925 UTC: Posn: 05:52.3S - 106:04.8E, Merak Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with knives, boarded an anchored bulk carrier and threatened the Duty AB on routine rounds. The robbers entered the engine room stole ship’s spares and escaped. 2018-05-22T16:10:06 095-19 2019-08-14T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 4.151000022888184 8.367500305175781 Around 23nm SSE of Okposo Fired Upon 14.08.2019: 1050 UTC: Posn: 04:09.6N – 008:22.5E, Around 23nm SSE of Okposo, Nigeria. A suspicious boat approached and fired upon a tanker underway. Alarm raised and crews mustered in the citadel. Master took evasive actions resulting in the boat abandoning the attack. Vessel and crew are safe. 2020-03-29T09:05:43 095-20 2020-06-22T00:00:00 Container 14.558300018310547 120.90299987792969 MANILA ANCHORAGE Boarded 12.06.2020: 2000 – 2100 UTC: Posn: 14:33.5N – 120:53.8E, Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored container ship. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the bosun store and paint room door padlocks broken and doors open. He immediately informed the D/O who raised the alarm and crew mustered. A search was carried out. It was reported that ship’s stores and properties were stolen. Incident reported to the Port Authority. 2020-06-25T13:18:01 095-21 2021-09-21T12:22:00 Bulk Carrier 9.233329772949219 -13.816699981689453 Conakry Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-09-23T15:47:40 095-22 2022-11-01T11:56:00 Chemical Tanker 22.784299850463867 70.06680297851562 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 31.10.2022: 1630 UTC: Posn: 22:47.6N – 070:04.1E, Kandla Anchorage, India. Around six robbers armed with knives and rods boarded an anchored chemical tanker. Alert duty crew spotted the robbers and immediately informed the Bridge. General alarm raised, PA announcement made, and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship properties. Incident reported to the Kandla Port Authority. 2022-11-02T10:29:42 095-23 2023-09-25T13:22:00 LNG Tanker -11.986300468444824 -77.22370147705078 Callao Anchorage Boarded 23.09.2023: 0830 UTC: Posn: 11:59.3S – 077:13.7W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Six persons in a small boat approached an anchored tanker. Two persons armed with knives managed to board the tanker by crawling in between the anchor chain and hawse pipe cover which they later removed. The persons threw the hawse pipe cover securing bar towards approaching crew, who raised the alarm resulting in the persons escaping in their boat. Nothing reported stolen. Several attempts were made to call the Authorities but no response received. 2023-09-26T07:51:18 096-14 2014-06-03T00:00:00 General Cargo -6 106.9000015258789 Around 4.9nm NE of Tanjung Priok Attempted 03.06.2014: 2330 LT: Posn: 06:00S – 106:54E, Around 4.9nm NE of Tg. Priok, Indonesia. Alert deck watchman on board an anchored general cargo vessel noticed three robbers attempting to board the vessel. Alarm raised. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers retreated into their boat and moved away. 2014-06-14T00:23:38 096-15 2015-05-24T00:00:00 Product Tanker 13.73330020904541 121.03299713134766 Batangas Anchorage Boarded 20.05.2015: 0001 LT: Posn: 13:44.0N – 121:02.3E, Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. Three robbers in an unlit boat boarded an anchored product tanker using a hook attached with rope while the crew were busy with pilot arrangements and berthing procedures. The robbers broke into the bosun store and stole ship’s properties. The duty officer on the bridge noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with the stolen items in their boat. VTMS Batangas and Coast Guard were informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:24 096-17 2017-07-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 15.518199920654297 -18.16670036315918 Around 65nm NW of Dakar Attempted 22.07.2017: 0249 UTC: Posn: 15:31.9N - 018:10.0W, Around 65nm NW of Dakar, Senegal. A fishing boat approached and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised, all crew mustered, Master increased speed and conducted evasive maneuver. Due to bad weather, vessel managed to evade the boarding. All crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:12:37 096-18 2018-05-22T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.766669988632202 1.75 Around 140nm South of Lome 22-05-2018 22.05.2018: 0004 UTC: Posn: 03:46N – 001:30E, Around 140nm South of Lome, Togo. Seven pirates in a skiff came alongside a drifting product tanker and tried to board via the poop deck. Alert duty crew spotted the pirates and raised the alarm resulting in the pirates aborting the boarding attempt and the skiff moving away. All crew safe. Master reported a suspicious vessel in the vicinity from which the pirates could have approached his vessel. 2018-05-23T17:36:31 096-19 2019-08-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.8666698932647705 9.518670082092285 Douala Anchorage Boarded 15.08.2019: 0118 UTC: Posn: 03:52.40N - 009:31.12E, Douala Anchorage, Cameroon. Armed persons boarded a bulk carrier, stole crew and ship's property and escaped. The Cameroon navy dispatched a patrol boat. When the crew emerged from hiding, it was reported that nine crew members were missing. Investigations are on-going. 2020-03-29T09:05:43 096-20 2020-06-26T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 5.36667013168335 2.6500000953674316 Around 60nm South of Cotonou Boarded 24.06.2020: Around 1430 UTC: Posn: 05:21N – 002:37E, Around 60nm South of Cotonou, Benin. Six armed pirates attacked and boarded a fishing vessel underway, kidnapped six crew and escaped. The incident was reported to the Regional Authorities who coordinated a response and escorted the remaining crew to a safe port. 2020-06-30T13:40:22 096-21 2021-09-28T12:50:00 Bulk Carrier -12.017499923706055 -77.18450164794922 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-09-28T17:01:13 096-22 2022-11-09T03:02:00 Crude Oil Tanker -12.007200241088867 -77.2249984741211 Callao Anchorage Boarded 07.11.2022: 1000 UTC: Posn: 12:00.72S - 077:13.83W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored tanker noticed the hawse pipe cover opened, the forepeak store broken into and ship’s stores missing. Incident reported to Callao VTS. 2022-11-14T13:55:56 096-23 2023-09-27T07:30:00 Product Tanker 1.719670057296753 101.43699645996094 Dumai Inner Anchorage Boarded 23.08.2023: 1850 UTC: Posn: 01:43.18N – 101:26.23E, Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed three robbers armed with knives near the engine room. The robbers threatened the duty crew, who fled from the vicinity and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen engine spare parts. 2023-09-27T14:02:48 097-14 2014-06-07T00:00:00 General Cargo 1.6666699647903442 104.41699981689453 Around 10nm ENE of Tanjung Balau, Johor Boarded 07.06.2014: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:40.2N – 104:25.9E, Around 10nm ENE of Tanjung Balau, Johor, Malaysia. Four robbers in a small boat approached and boarded an anchored general cargo ship using a hook attached with rope. Duty A/B on routine rounds noticed the robbers at poop deck and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed in their boat. A security alert was sent to ships in the vicinity. 2014-06-14T00:23:38 097-15 2015-05-26T00:00:00 Container 1.0347199440002441 103.6500015258789 Around 5.3nm South of Pulau Nipah Boarded 23.05.2015: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:02.5N – 103:39.0E, Around 5.3nm South of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Four robbers boarded a container ship underway. Crew spotted them near the aft deck and alerted the other crew members. Seeing alerted crew the robbers escaped in their speed boat. A search was carried out. Nothing stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:24 097-17 2017-07-31T00:00:00 General Cargo 4.168670177459717 6.990670204162598 Around 15nm SW of Bonny Island Boarded 30.07.2017: Posn: 04:10.12N – 006:59.44E, Around 15nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Armed pirates boarded a general cargo ship underway. The incident was reported to the Nigerian navy who responded and located the ship. It was reported that some crew members were missing. The Nigerian navy vessel towed the ship to a safe port for investigation. 2018-01-25T10:12:37 097-18 2018-05-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -5.533329963684082 105.3010025024414 Tarahan Anchorage 18-05-2018 18.05.2018: 1935 UTC: Posn: 05:32.0S - 105:18.8E, Tarahan Anchorage, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier using a rope. They took hostage the duty AB, tied him up and threatened him with knives. The robbers stole ship’s properties and engine spares and escaped. The AB managed to free himself and raised the alarm. OOW sounded the ship’s horn and crew mustered. A search was carried out throughout the ship. 2018-05-29T22:13:36 097-19 2019-08-15T00:00:00 General Cargo 3.8666698932647705 9.516670227050781 Douala Anchorage Boarded 15.08.2019: 0230 UTC: Posn: 03:52N - 009:31E, Douala Anchorage, Cameroon. Armed persons boarded a general cargo ship. The Cameroon navy dispatched a patrol boat. When the crew emerged from hiding, it was reported that eight crew members were missing. Investigations are on-going. 2020-03-29T09:05:53 097-20 2020-06-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -12.023699760437012 -77.18669891357422 Callao Anchorage Attempted 27.06.2020: 0010 UTC: Posn: 12:01.4S - 077:10.8W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed three persons attempting to board via the anchor chain. The AB immediately informed the D/O and started shouting at the robbers. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and escaped. Port Control and Coast Guard were notified who later arrived at the location and made a search. 2020-06-30T13:40:22 097-21 2021-09-28T13:17:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2838300466537476 104.31800079345703 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-09-28T17:01:13 097-22 2022-11-16T18:42:00 Bulk Carrier 4.892829895019531 -1.667330026626587 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 16.11.2022: 0150 UTC: Posn: 04:53.95N – 001:40.06W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Deck watchkeepers on routine rounds noticed the robbers, informed the bridge, and shouted at them. The robbers threatened the watchkeepers and escaped. Alarm raised, ship's whistle sounded and incident reported to the port control. A port security boarded the vessel to investigate. Footprints were identified on deck. The paint locker was found broken into and ship's stores missing. 2022-11-17T09:08:35 097-23 2023-09-29T18:48:00 Product Tanker -12.005999565124512 -77.18930053710938 Callao Anchorage Boarded 29.09.2023: 0650 UTC: Posn: Callao Anchorage, Peru. Around fifteen to eighteen robbers boarded an anchored product tanker. They tied up the duty crew and shore watchmen on routine rounds and held them at knifepoint. The robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped. The incident was reported to port VTS TRAMAR and Peru coastguard boarded the vessel for investigation. 2023-10-02T19:58:59 098-14 2014-06-09T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 22.483299255371094 91.66670227050781 Around 3NM SW of Kumira, Chittagong Boarded 08.06.2014: 2320 LT: Posn: 22:29N – 091:41E, Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh. Six armed robbers in a small boat approached and boarded an anchored tanker using a hooked portable ladder. Duty A/B informed the bridge who raised the alarm, sounded ship’s whistle and crew mustered on the bridge. SSAS activated and two rocket parachute flares fired. The robbers proceed to the forecastle, forced open the bosun store, stole ship properties and escaped after an hour. 2014-06-14T00:23:38 098-15 2015-05-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.43189001083374 3.3615798950195312 Tincan Berth No 1, Lagos Port Attempted 26.05.2015: 0100 LT: Posn: Tincan Berth No. 1, Lagos Port, Nigeria. The deck watch onboard an anchored product tanker noticed a small boat with three persons attempting to board the vessel and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers aborted and moved away. Lagos Port Control informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:24 098-17 2017-08-03T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.11667013168335 7 Around 21nm SSW of Bonny Boarded 31.07.2017: 1750 UTC: Posn. 04:07.527N - 007:00.048E, around 21nm SSW off Bonny, Nigeria. Pirates attacked a tanker and stole the crews’ personal belongings. Three crew members were reported missing. Nigerian navy escorted vessel to Bonny anchorage. 2018-01-25T10:12:37 098-18 2018-05-23T00:00:00 Product Tanker 10.183300018310547 -64.7833023071289 Puerto Jose Anchorage 23-05-2018 23.05.2018: 0700 UTC: Posn: 10:11.34N – 064:47.74W, Puerto Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. A white skiff with three robbers onboard came alongside an anchored product tanker. They tried to board the tanker via the poop deck. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers aborting the attempted boarding and moving away. 2018-05-29T22:13:36 098-19 2019-08-16T00:00:00 Container 10.736200332641602 106.76899719238281 Phuoc Long Mooring Buoy No. 3 Boarded 11.08.2019: 1930 UTC: Posn: 10:44.3N – 106:46.2E, Phuoc Long Mooring Buoy No. 03, Vietnam. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard a berthed container vessel noticed two robbers armed with knives trying to break into the steering gear room. Duty Officer notified. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:05:53 098-20 2020-07-01T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -14.383700370788574 40.68479919433594 Nacala Anchorage Boarded 30.06.2020: 2115 UTC: Posn: 14:23.2S – 040:41.9E, Nacala Anchorage, Mozambique Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a mooring line cut and missing. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and a search was carried out onboard the ship. Port Control notified and a patrol boat was dispatched to the location. 2020-07-04T13:58:09 098-21 2021-10-06T10:25:00 Product Tanker 5.801829814910889 118.10299682617188 Sandakan Inner Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-10-08T09:33:21 098-22 2022-11-17T03:26:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1505000591278076 103.45099639892578 Singapore Straits Boarded 16.10.2022: 1430 UTC: Posn: 01:09.3N – 103:27.4E, Singapore Straits. Three unauthorised persons boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty crew sighted the persons in the steering gear room and raised the alarm. Hearing the alerted crew the persons escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Singapore VTS. 2022-11-17T09:08:35 098-23 2023-10-01T14:04:00 Bulk Carrier 31.172500610351562 32.33530044555664 East Port Said Boarded 29.09.2023: 1745 UTC: Posn: 31:10.51N – 032:20.41E, East Port Said, Egypt. C/O onboard a berthed bulk carrier noticed two stevedores exiting from the helicopter store. He called out to them and told them to stop resulting in the stevedores running away. One stevedore was caught with the help of the port safety officer. Upon investigation, ship’s stores and properties were reported stolen. 2023-10-02T19:58:59 099-14 2014-06-10T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 17.61669921875 83.4000015258789 Visakhapatnam anchorage Boarded 10.06.2014: 0645 LT: Posn: 17:37N – 083:24E, Visakhapatnam, India. Two robbers boarded an anchored tanker. OOW spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted the attempt and escaped in their fishing boat. 2014-06-14T00:23:38 099-15 2015-05-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 23.029699325561523 70.22309875488281 Jetty OJ4, Kandla Port Boarded 27.05.2015: 0400 LT: Posn: Jetty OJ4, Kandla Port, India. Four robbers in a fast boat approached a berthed product tanker. One robber managed to board the tanker and steal ship’s stores from the forward lockers. Duty crew noticed the robber and raised the alarm resulting in the robber escaping. Incident reported to local agents. 2017-05-17T11:01:24 099-17 2017-08-04T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 1.399999976158142 104.55000305175781 Around 10nm North of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 02.08.2017: 2300 UTC: Posn: 01:24N - 104:33E, Around 10nm North of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Unnoticed robber boarded an anchored tanker, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was discovered on the next day by the deck crew. 2018-01-25T10:12:37 099-18 0001-01-01T00:00:00 PRODUCT TANKER 6.25 3.200000047683716 LAGOS ANCHORAGE Boarded 23.05.2018: 2310 UTC: Posn: 06:15.9N - 003:12.2E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. Duty crew onboard an anchored product tanker noticed robbers onboard the ship and raised the alarm, resulting in the robbers escaping empty handed. 2018-09-10T15:54:02 099-19 2019-08-21T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 3.585829973220825 6.685830116271973 50nm SE of Brass Boarded 17.08.2019: 0325 UTC: Posn: 03:34.84N – 006:40.75E, 50nm SE of Brass, Nigeria. Pirates boarded a LPG tanker underway. Alarm sounded and crew mustered in the citadel. Headcount indicated that one crew was missing in the citadel. Owners and Nigerian navy notified and a naval patrol boat was dispatched. After the Nigerian naval team boarded the vessel and confirmed that no pirates found on board, the crew emerged from the citadel. On 12 Dec 2019, the Owners confirmed that one kidnapped crew member was released safely on 05 Oct 2019. 2020-03-29T09:05:54 099-20 2020-07-03T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 1.2879999876022339 104.31800079345703 Singapore Straits Boarded 01.07.2020: 1640 UTC: Posn: 01:16.88N - 104:19.10E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a reefer vessel. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with ship’s spares. Incident reported to VTIS. 2020-07-04T13:58:09 099-21 2021-10-08T13:58:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0551700592041016 103.62100219726562 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-10-12T10:44:58 099-22 2022-11-18T09:26:00 Tug 1.1431699991226196 103.47000122070312 Singapore Straits Boarded 08.11.2022: 1940 UTC: Posn: 01:08.99N – 103:28.37E, Singapore Straits. Duty officer onboard a tug towing a barge noticed unauthorised persons boarding the barge. VTIS informed and searchlights directed towards the barge and persons. Seeing the alerted crew the persons escaped with stolen barge cargo. All crew reported safe. 2022-11-21T12:42:41 099-23 2023-10-03T21:41:00 Container 4.885829925537109 -1.6686700582504272 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 03.10.2023: 0024 UTC: Posn: 04:53.25 N – 001:40.20W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored container vessel noticed two unauthorised persons on deck and raised the alarm resulting in the persons escaping with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to local authorities. 2023-10-12T14:47:05 100-14 2014-06-05T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 5.183330059051514 1.5 Type of Attack : Narrations: Pirates hijacked a fishing vessel, took hostage all the 41 crew and tied their hands. The pirates then cut off all power supply to communication equipment and forced the Master to sail the vessel towards Nigeria in an attempt to hijack other vessels. However, fearing that the Nigerian Navy were in pursuit, the pirates disembarked and escaped within 24 hours. The crew and fishing vessel arrived at a safe port. 2014-06-14T00:23:38 100-15 2015-05-28T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0833300352096558 103.71700286865234 Around 1.2nm South of Pulau Takong Kecil Boarded 04.05.2015: 0350 LT: Posn: 01:05N - 103:43E, Around 1.2nm South of Pulau Takong Kecil, Indonesia. Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty crew spotted the robbers and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2017-05-17T11:01:24 100-17 2017-08-08T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 6.450170040130615 3.3733301162719727 Folawiyo Terminal, Apapa, Lagos Boarded 07.08.2017: 2240 UTC: Posn: Folawiyo Terminal, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria. Duty AB onboard a berthed tanker noticed two robbers trying to insert a flexible hose into 1P / 1S cargo tank. He immediately informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with the flexible hose. A search was carried out throughout the tanker. Nothing reported stolen. Port control informed. 2018-01-25T10:12:37 100-18 2018-05-28T00:00:00 Container 6.435500144958496 3.384500026702881 Berth No.17, Apapa Port, Lagos 13-04-2018 13.04.2018: 0230 UTC: Posn: Apapa Port, Lagos, Nigeria. Four robbers in a skiff boarded a berthed container ship shortly after the mooring operations. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. On searching the ship, the bosun store padlock was found broken into and ship’s stores and properties missing. 2018-05-29T22:13:36 100-19 2019-08-21T00:00:00 Tug 1.1015000343322754 103.88400268554688 Batam Anchorage Boarded 20.08.2019: 2040 UTC: Posn: 01:06.15N – 103:53.06E, Batam Anchorage, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tug. Crew alerted and alarm raised. All crew mustered in a safe location and called the local authorities who responded and boarded the tug for investigations. Deck and engine room spares were reported stolen. All crew safe. 2020-03-29T09:05:54 100-20 2020-07-04T00:00:00 General Cargo 3.8196699619293213 2.416670083999634 Around 150nm South of Cotonou Boarded 02.07.2020: 2220 UTC: Posn: 03:49.3N – 002:25.0E, Around 150nm South of Cotonou, Benin. Armed pirates attacked and boarded a general cargo ship that was drifting and awaiting operational instructions. They kidnapped five crew members, stole ship’s properties, cash and crew personal belongings before escaping in a small boat. Authorities informed, crew mustered and a search was carried out onboard the ship. The remaining crew are reported safe. 2020-07-08T14:16:20 100-21 2021-10-11T04:19:00 Product Tanker 1.25 104.0999984741211 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-10-12T10:44:58 100-22 2022-11-22T07:19:00 Tug 1.3526699542999268 103.28900146484375 Around 7nm WNW of Pulau Kukup, Johor Boarded 21.11.2022: 0740 UTC: Posn: 01:21.26N – 103:17.61E, Around 7nm WNW of Pulau Kukup, Johor, Malaysia. Four persons in two small boats boarded a barge under tow. Master reported the incident to VTS Port Klang and Malaysia Coast Guard. All crew reported safe. The tug and barge continued their journey. 2022-11-22T18:04:13 100-23 2023-10-04T08:41:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0346699953079224 103.66699981689453 Singapore Straits Boarded 31.08.2023: 1730 UTC: Posn: 01:02.8N – 103:40.4E, Singapore Straits. Around three robbers armed with a gun boarded a bulk carrier underway. The duty engineer was made to squat with his hands behind his head while the robbers stole engine spares and escaped. Alarm raised, crew mustered and incident reported to Singapore and Indonesian Authorities. The Singapore Authorities escorted the vessel to the anchorage and boarded for investigation. 2023-10-04T13:48:58 101-14 2014-06-10T00:00:00 Container 6.016670227050781 1.2999999523162842 Lome Anchorage Attempted 10.06.2014: 0405 LT: Posn: 06:01N – 001:18E, Lome Achorage, Togo A wooden boat with seven suspected robbers on board approached an anchored container ship and attempted to board the vessel using a long stick with a hook. Alert crew raised the alarm and notified Togo navy. Crew mustered. Noticing the crew alertness the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. 2014-06-14T00:23:38 101-15 2015-06-02T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.25 91.69999694824219 3.7nm West of Patenga Boarded 01.06.2015: 0120 LT: Posn: 22:15.54N – 091:42.65E, 3.7nm West of Patenga, Bangladesh. Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier with a rope ladder. The robbers tried to attack the crew watchmen. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2017-05-17T11:01:24 101-17 2017-08-09T00:00:00 Container 0.9879999756813049 -79.6500015258789 Esmeraldas Port Boarded 05.08.2017: 1900 UTC: Posn: Esmeraldas Port, Ecuador. Unnoticed by crew, robbers boarded a berthed container ship, stole brass sounding pipe covers and escaped. The theft was noticed by duty crew on routine rounds. 2018-01-25T10:40:38 101-18 2018-05-28T00:00:00 Ro-Ro 6.453499794006348 3.3746700286865234 Lagos Port 26-05-2018 26.05.2018: 0115 UTC: Posn: Lagos Port, Nigeria. Seven robbers boarded a berthed ro-ro ship. They took hostage the duty crew, tied him up, took his UHF radio and asked for the location of the paint store and then stole ship’s stores. The duty crew managed to free himself and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping. A search was carried out. PFSO and local agents informed. 2018-05-29T22:13:36 101-19 2019-08-21T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship 4.671669960021973 7.153170108795166 Federal Ocean Terminal, Onne Port Boarded 14.08.2019: 0130 UTC: Posn: 04:40.50N – 007:09.31E, Federal Ocean Terminal, Onne Port, Nigeria. Duty officer onboard a berthed offshore supply ship noticed a robber on the CCTV stealing ship’s properties from the pump room and immediately informed the Master. Crew quickly locked the robber inside the pump room. Seeing the alerted crew, the accomplice waiting in a canoe alongside the vessel escaped. Port authority was notified and the robber was taken ashore for questioning and investigation. 2020-03-29T09:05:55 101-20 2020-07-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 4.883500099182129 -1.7048300504684448 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 30.06.2020: 0235 UTC: Posn: 04:53.01N – 001:41.89W, Takoradi Anchorages, Ghana. Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed three robbers on the forecastle and immediately informed the OOW who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to Takoradi Port Control. 2020-07-13T11:47:09 101-21 2021-10-11T12:52:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2580000162124634 104.18599700927734 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-10-12T10:44:58 101-22 2022-11-22T12:04:00 Bulk Carrier 21.454999923706055 89.59230041503906 Mongla Outer Anchorage Boarded 21.11.2022: 1809 UTC: Posn: 21:27.5N – 089:35.9E, Mongla Outer Anchorage, Bangladesh. About 18 robbers in two long wooden boats armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier using ropes. They took hostage the deck watchman on routine rounds, threatened him with a knife on the throat and tied him up. Alarm raised, pilot station and coast guard notified by VHF and all non-essential crew retreated into the citadel. The robbers broke into the paint locker, the bosun and forecastle stores and started stealing ship’s properties and stores. Three of the robbers approached the accommodation and using the deck watchman’s UHF radio contacted the Master and asked for a ransom. The Master offered a reduced amount which was rejected. The robbers told the Master that they would leave once they had taken the ship’s stores and properties. Later, the deck watch man was released and was found to have sustained minor injuries because of the knife being pressed on the neck and the hands being tied. 2022-11-22T18:04:13 101-23 2023-10-11T10:26:00 Product Tanker 17.034500122070312 82.43370056152344 Kakinada Anchorage Boarded 20.09.2023: 1730 UTC: Posn: 17.02.7N – 082:26.2E, Kakinada Anchorage, India. Crew onboard an anchored product tanker noticed the ship's stores stolen. Alarm raised, search carried out and incident reported to the local authorities who boarded and inspected the vessel. 2023-10-12T14:47:05 102-14 2014-06-07T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.916670083999634 111.94999694824219 80nm NW off Bintulu Port, Sarawak, Malaysia. Hijacked 07.06.2014: 2330 LT: Posn : 03:57N – 111:57E: 80nm NW off Bintulu port, Malaysia. While enroute from Singapore to Labuan a laden product tanker was boarded and hijacked by pirates. They took hostage Master and C/O and locked up the rest of the crew in a cabin. The pirates brought alongside a bunker barge and transferred oil cargo into it. They also stole crew and ship’s properties and cash. They then ordered the master to sail the vessel towards Labuan and the pirates disembarked and escaped. 2014-06-14T00:23:38 102-15 2015-06-04T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.3499999046325684 104.36699676513672 8nm SW of Pulau Aur, Johor Hijacked 04.06.2015: 0015 LT: Posn: 02:21.76N – 104:22.81E, 8nm SW of Pu Aur, Johor, Malaysia. Armed persons boarded and hijacked a product tanker underway. They took hostage all crew members, altered course and sailed the vessel until it rendezvoused with another vessel into which part of the oil cargo was transferred and stolen. Before departing, crew and ship's properties were stolen and all communication equipment was damaged. All crew reported safe. Vessel sailed to a safe port. 2017-05-17T11:01:24 102-17 2017-08-10T00:00:00 Container 14.553199768066406 120.9219970703125 Manila Anchorage Boarded 09.08.2017: 1740 UTC: Posn: 14:32.79N – 120:55.35E, Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Robbers boarded an anchored container ship and entered the forecastle store. Security guard on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2018-01-25T10:40:39 102-18 0001-01-01T00:00:00 PRODUCT TANKER 6.300000190734863 3.333329916000366 LAGOS ANCHORAGE Boarded 25.05.2018: 2335 UTC: Posn: 06:18.0N – 003:20.2E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. Two robbers in a small boat approached and boarded an anchored product tanker conducting STS operations. Duty watchman noticed the robbers near the forward cargo oil tanks with a hose and raised the alarm. OOW immediately sounded the ship’s horn and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted their attempt to steal cargo and escaped. The Nigerian Navy boat patrolling the anchorage was notified. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-09-10T15:55:25 102-19 2019-08-23T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.837169885635376 98.73699951171875 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 22.08.2019: 1830 UTC: Posn: 03:54.40N – 098:47.25E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a small boat near the anchor chain and told the boat to move away as they were about to heave up the anchor. As the duty crew was about to raise the alarm, two armed robbers who had already boarded the ship, held the duty crew at knife point and tied him up. When the ship was ready to heave up the anchor, the remaining crew proceeded to the forecastle. On seeing these crew members approaching, the robbers snatched the duty crew’s walkie-talkie and escaped through the hawse pipe after opening the security cover. Incident reported to Port Control. On berthing, Marine Police boarded the ship for investigation. 2020-03-29T09:05:55 102-20 2020-07-14T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2666699886322021 104.20099639892578 Singapore Straits Boarded 11.07.2020: 1800 UTC: Posn: 01:16.0N – 104:12.7E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers armed with knives and an axe boarded a bulk carrier underway. The C/E noticed the armed robbers in the steering gear room and immediately informed the Master. Alarm raised, deck lights switched on and crew mustered on the bridge. Incident reported to the CSO and VTS. A search was carried out. It was reported that ship’s spares and stores were stolen. 2020-07-18T12:00:15 102-21 2021-10-15T12:22:00 Chemical Tanker 1.2510000467300415 104.05699920654297 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-10-19T12:49:36 102-22 2022-11-24T01:57:00 Chemical Tanker 10.184000015258789 107.01799774169922 Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam Boarded 21.11.2022: 1845 UTC: Posn: 10:11.4N – 107:01.9E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Duty crew onboard an anchored chemical tanker spotted a small boat near the bows and informed the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was carried out. The paint locker was found broken into and ship‘s stores stolen. 2022-11-28T11:51:14 102-23 2023-10-20T13:59:00 Product Tanker 3.78617000579834 98.69170379638672 Berth 107, Belawan Port Boarded 16.10.2023: 2230 UTC: Posn: 03:47.28N – 098:41.83E, Belawan Port, Indonesia. Security watchmen onboard a berthed product tanker informed the watchkeeper that manifold items had been stolen. Theft confirmed by chief officer after investigating the storeroom. Incident reported to the local agent. 2023-10-23T08:55:18 103-14 2014-06-05T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.783329963684082 -0.20000000298023224 Around 45nm South of Accra Hijacked 05.06.2014: Early Morning Hours: Posn: 04:47N – 000:12W, Around 45nm South of Accra, Ghana. Pirates hijacked a drifting product tanker. They stole the cargo and crew’s properties and released the vessel after a week. The vessel and crew are safe. 2014-06-14T00:23:38 103-15 2015-06-05T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.033329963684082 103.6500015258789 5.6nm South of Pulau Nipah Attempted 08.05.2015: 0355 LT: Posn: 01:02N - 103:39E, 5.6nm South of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Four robbers in an unlit boat approached a tanker underway from the stern. They were spotted by the alert crew who raised the alarm. Noticing the alerted crew the robbers moved away. 2017-05-17T11:01:25 103-18 2018-06-03T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 6.283329963684082 3.3499999046325684 Lagos Anchorage 03-06-2018 03.06.2018: 0230 UTC: Posn: 06:17N – 003:21E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. Two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier using a hook attached to a rope. The Duty Officer and the armed security guard noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck. The armed guard fired a warning shot resulting in the robbers escaping. On conducting a search ship stores were reported as stolen. MRCC Nigeria informed. 2018-06-04T22:17:11 103-19 2019-08-26T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 1.5833300352096558 104.53299713134766 Around 17nm ENE of Bandar Penawar, Johor Boarded 25.08.2019: 2045 UTC: Posn: 01:35N – 104:32E, Around 17nm ENE of Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia. Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed armed persons on the forecastle and notified the duty officer. Alarm raised and forward whistle sounded. Master advised all crew to retreat into the accommodation. Hearing the alarm, the armed persons escaped with a life raft and other ship's properties. 2020-03-29T09:05:57 103-20 2020-07-14T00:00:00 FPSO 3.8499999046325684 6.967329978942871 Around 33nm SSW of Bonny Island Boarded 02.07.2020: 0320 UTC: Posn: 03:51.01N – 006:58.08E, Around 33nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Armed pirates attacked and boarded an FPSO, kidnapped nine crew members and escaped. Remaining crew reported safe. 2020-07-24T06:50:23 103-21 2021-10-16T13:02:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2856700420379639 104.23799896240234 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-10-19T12:49:36 103-22 2022-11-24T06:43:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0499999523162842 103.5999984741211 Singapore Straits Boarded 23.11.2022: 1705 UTC: Posn: 01:03.52N – 103:36.65E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway spotted three unauthorised persons on the starboard quarterdeck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, they persons escaped with stolen ship’s spares. Singapore Coast Guard boarded the vessel to investigate. 2022-11-28T11:51:14 103-23 2023-10-21T01:37:00 Tanker 1.0520000457763672 103.63800048828125 Singapore Straits Boarded 13.10.2023: 1700 UTC: Posn: 01:03.2N – 103:38.5E, Singapore Straits. Duty Engineer on board a tanker underway spotted four unauthorised persons on deck and immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, and crew mustered resulting in the persons escaping with stolen ship’s engine spare parts. The incident was reported to VTIS and once anchored, the Singapore authorities boarded the tanker for investigation. All crew members are safe. 2023-10-23T08:55:18 104-14 2014-06-17T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.950000047683716 98.7874984741211 Belawan anchorage Boarded 17.06.2014: 1800 LT: Posn : 03:57N – 098:46E, Belawan anchorage, Indonesia. While at anchor, duty A/B on rounds noticed the padlock to the paint locker broken and sighted four robbers armed with knives. He immediately informed the C/O who raised alarm, crew alerted. Upon hearing the alarm the robbers escaped. Upon inspection ship’s stores and properties were found stolen. 2014-06-24T03:30:56 104-15 2015-06-05T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.0499999523162842 103.6500015258789 Around 5.53nm South of Pulau Nipah Boarded 02.04.2015: 0536 LT: Posn: 01:03N - 103:39E, Around 5.53nm South of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Two robbers boarded a tanker underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2017-05-17T11:01:25 104-17 2017-08-16T00:00:00 Container 14.55150032043457 120.9260025024414 Manila South Harbour Anchorage Boarded 15.08.2017: 2050 UTC: Posn: 14:33.9N – 120:55.59E, Manila South Harbour Anchorage, Philippines. Alert duty crew on security rounds, onboard an anchored container ship noticed two persons inside the starboard hawse pipe trying to open the cover and gain access onto the ship. Crew alerted and alarm raised. Hearing the alerted crew the two robbers escaped in a waiting boat along with three accomplices. Incident reported to VTMS Manila via VHF. 2018-01-25T10:40:39 104-18 0001-01-01T00:00:00 OFFSHORE SUPPLY SHIP 4.900000095367432 -1.716670036315918 TAKORADI ANCHORAGE Boarded 02.02.2018: 0245 UTC: Posn: 04:54.4N – 001:43.1W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Two robbers boarded an anchored offshore supply vessel. Duty watchman noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ships stores. The OOW contacted the Naval base via VHF. A patrol boat was dispatched to the location. 2018-09-10T15:55:25 104-19 2019-08-26T00:00:00 Product Tanker 18.570999145507812 -72.34130096435547 Martissant Terminal, Port Au Prince Boarded 15.05.2019: 0700 UTC: Posn: Martissant Terminal, Port Au Prince, Haiti. Two armed robbers boarded a berthed tanker using a hook attached to a rope. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with ship’s stores. Incident reported to PFSO. 2020-03-29T09:05:57 104-20 2020-07-20T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.950000047683716 2.766669988632202 Around 200nm SW of Bayelsa Boarded 17.07.2020: 1000 UTC: Posn: 02:57N – 002:46E, Around 196nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Eight pirates armed with machine guns boarded a tanker underway. They held hostage all crew members, stole the tanker’s documents and valuables and kidnapped 13 crew members before escaping. The tanker was left drifting with limited and unqualified crew onboard. A nearby merchant vessel rendered assistance which allowed the tanker to sail to a safe port. Regional authorities notified. 2020-07-24T06:50:23 104-21 2021-10-20T12:55:00 Container -3.187000036239624 -80.04129791259766 Around 1.64nm NW of Punta Jambeli Fired Upon Date: 2021-10-21T13:24:10 104-22 2022-11-28T06:59:00 Bulk Carrier 10.26669979095459 -64.56670379638672 <!-- end span --> Boarded <!-- end span --> 2022-11-28T11:51:14 104-23 2023-10-27T13:14:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0686700344085693 103.59200286865234 Singapore Straits Boarded 22.10.2023: 1650 UTC: Posn: 01:04.2N – 103:35.9E, Singapore Straits. Four or five robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They took hostage the third engineer and tied him up. Duty oiler noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen spare parts. Incident was reported to Singapore VTIS and the Singapore coast guard boarded the vessel. 2023-10-29T14:34:32 105-14 2014-06-10T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 7.335229873657227 123.10199737548828 Off Margosatubig, Zamboanga Del Sur Fired Upon 10.06.2014: 1930 LT: Posn. Off Margosatubig, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines. A speed boat with three unidentified persons approached and fired upon a fishing boat with two fishermen. One fisherman managed to jump overboard and swim away to save himself. When he returned the boat and the other fisherman were missing. A search was launched by the coast guard and the boat found off the coast of Igat Island, Margosatubig. The body of the missing fisherman was located off the coast of Purok Gumamela, Barangay Igat Island, Margosatubig, Zamboanga. Local authorities are carrying out investigations. 2014-06-24T03:30:56 105-15 2015-06-06T00:00:00 Container 10.08329963684082 107.03299713134766 Vung Tau Roads Boarded 04.06.2015: 2300 LT: Posn: 10:05N - 107:02E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Two robbers boarded an anchored container ship. Duty crew on rounds noticed the robbers and informed the Duty Officer. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s store. 2017-05-17T11:01:25 105-17 2017-08-20T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.334499835968018 3.3003299236297607 Lagos General Purpose Anchorage Boarded 19.08.2017: 0250 UTC: Posn: 06:20.7N – 003:18.2E, Lagos General Purpose Anchorage, Nigeria. Alert duty watch keepers onboard the bridge of an anchored tanker spotted a floating object near the stbd bow and informed the armed security guard who fired warning shots. One robber was seen jumping overboard from the forecastle. Alarm raised and PA announcement made. All crew except watch keepers were directed to the citadel. After the security guards checked the deck areas to ensure no unauthorised persons on board, the crew emerged from the citadel and carried out a thorough search on board the tanker. The crew noticed a flexible hose pipe inserted into a Butterworth pocket of No. 1S COT. One robber was noticed hiding in the hawse pipe. He was apprehended and tied up by the security guard and later handed over to the local agents. It was reported that the robbers had managed to steal some oil from the tanker. 2018-01-25T10:40:39 105-18 0001-01-01T00:00:00 OFFSHORE SUPPLY SHIP 4.88332986831665 -1.7000000476837158 TAKORADI ANCHORAGE Boarded 13.06.2018: 0345 UTC : Posn : 04:53.6N – 001:43.3W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Watchmen onboard a supply vessel noticed a small boat approaching the vessel. As the watchmen made their way aft,the robbers boarded the vessel. Alarm raised. Seeing alerted crew the robbers escaped. 2018-09-10T15:55:26 105-19 2019-08-30T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 5.8046698570251465 118.07599639892578 Sandakan Port, Sabah Boarded 27.08.2019: 1225 UTC: Posn: Sandakan Port, Sabah, Malaysia. During routines round, duty AB onboard a berthed bulk carrier noticed two robbers on the forecastle and raised the alarm. Seeing alerted crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a boat alongside the vessel with another robber. Upon investigation, ship’s properties reported stolen. Incident reported to local police. 2020-03-29T09:05:57 105-20 2020-07-28T00:00:00 Tug 1.2066700458526611 103.54100036621094 Singapore Straits Boarded 26.07.2020: 0030 UTC: Posn: 01:12.40N - 103:32.46E, Singapore Straits. Robbers in a wooden boat approached and boarded a barge towed by an underway tug. The crew spotted the boat and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. Incident reported to the coast guard, who later boarded the barge for investigation. On searching the barge, nothing was reported stolen. 2020-08-01T08:17:25 105-21 2021-10-21T05:24:00 General Cargo 1.2706700563430786 103.88800048828125 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-10-21T13:24:10 105-22 2022-11-29T14:26:00 Ro-Ro 7.199999809265137 -13.283300399780273 Around 28nm SW of Turtle Islands Hijacked 15.11.2022: 1930 UTC: Posn: 07:12N – 013:17W, Around 28nm SW of Turtle Islands, Sierra Leone. Seven pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a Ro-Ro cargo ship underway. They took control of the vessel, took the crew hostage and stole crew cash, personal effects and ship’s properties. As the pirates were unable to navigate the vessel, it grounded. The crew fought back, disarming the pirates before retreating into the citadel. After unsuccessful attempts to break into the citadel, the pirates left the vessel. Local authorities notified who later boarded the vessel for inspection. 2022-12-02T13:58:38 105-23 2023-11-01T12:52:00 Crude Oil Tanker 1.0403300523757935 103.6510009765625 Singapore Straits Boarded 15.10.2023: 1850 UTC: Posn: 01:02.7N – 103:39.1E, Singapore Straits. Six robbers armed with knives boarded an oil tanker underway. Three engine crews were tied up and their heads were covered with cardboard boxes. After about twenty minutes, one of the engine crew managed to untie himself and the others. Master was informed, general alarm raised and PA announcement made. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS and the tanker was instructed to anchor. Singapore Police Coast Guard boarded the tanker for investigation. It was found that engine spares were stolen. 2023-11-01T17:21:24 106-14 2014-06-25T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.1833300590515137 103.86699676513672 Singapore Straits Boarded 25.06.2014: 0610 LT: Posn: 01:11N – 103:52E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded a chemical tanker underway. They entered into the engine room, took hostage the 3/E and tied him up. The other crew noticed the 3/E, rescued him and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship's properties. 2014-06-27T03:02:40 106-15 2015-06-08T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.1855599880218506 103.41699981689453 Around 2.5nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 08.06.2015: 0410 LT: Posn: 01:11.8N - 103:25.1E, Around 2.5nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded a product tanker underway. Alert crew noticed the robbers near the steering gear room and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T11:01:25 106-17 2017-08-21T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.069000005722046 103.69200134277344 Around 4.7nm SSE of Pulau Nipah Boarded 20.08.2017: 1800 UTC: Posn: 01:04.20N – 103:41.70E, Around 4.7nm SSE of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the steering gear room. They threatened the duty oiler with a knife. Once the robbers left the steering gear room the oiler immediately informed the 3/E who notified the bridge. Master noticed on the radar two small boats heading towards Indonesian coast. Alarm raised and crew mustered. VTS Central Traffic Control informed. A warship responded and assisted the ship to the anchorage area. The Chief Officer made checks and found all crew safe. The ship anchored in Singapore Anchorage and the Coast Guard and Customs boarded for investigations. 2018-01-25T10:40:39 106-18 2018-07-02T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.305000066757202 104.2509994506836 Around 6.6nm East of Pulau Tinggi, Mersing, Johor 31-05-2018 31.05.2018: 1900 UTC: Posn: 02:18.23N – 104:15.07E, Around 6.6nm East of Pulau Tinggi, Mersing, Johor, Malaysia. Fourteen armed persons boarded a tanker underway. After realising the tanker was in ballast the armed persons stole crew personal belongings and disembarked. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agencies (MMEA) received information on the incident and deployed a patrol boat and an aircraft, which spotted a tanker drifting suspiciously. A special forces team from the MMEA boarded the suspected tanker and found some weapons and the stolen items belonging to the tanker that the 14 persons had attacked earlier. The 14 persons were detained for investigation. In collaboration with the Indonesian Enforcement Authorities, two suspects have been arrested. 2018-09-10T15:55:26 106-19 2019-09-09T00:00:00 LNG Tanker 1.5676699876785278 104.50900268554688 Around 15nm East of Bandar Penawar, Johor Boarded 08.09.2019: 0908 UTC: Posn: 01:34.6N – 104:30.9E, Around 15nm East of Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia. Three persons boarded an anchored tanker via the anchor cable. They stole the forward liferaft, ship’s properties and stores and escaped. The theft was noticed through the CCTV recording. 2020-03-29T09:05:58 106-20 2020-07-29T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0.03700000047683716 -50.98400115966797 Macapa Anchorage No. 2 Boarded 28.07.2020: 1000 UTC: Posn: 00:02.37N - 050:59.08W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty AB on security rounds noticed the forecastle and paint store doors open and raised the alarm. Upon investigation, ship’s stores reported stolen. Incident reported to Port Control. 2020-08-01T08:17:25 106-21 2021-10-25T19:19:00 Container 2.216670036315918 4.833330154418945 Around 149NM SW of Brass Boarded Date: 2021-10-28T10:45:05 106-22 2022-11-30T07:39:00 Other 18.399999618530273 -93.79019927978516 Around 34nm West of Dos Bocas Port Boarded 05.07.2022: 0650 UTC: Posn: 18:24.00N – 093:47.68W, Around 34nm West of Dos Bocas Port, Mexico. Four robbers armed with guns boarded a drilling platform. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to Mexican Navy. A patrol vessel was dispatched to search the waters around the platform. 2022-12-02T13:58:38 106-23 2023-11-06T10:45:00 Container 5.8053297996521 118.08399963378906 Sandakan Port, Sabah Boarded 17.10.2023: 2230 UTC: Posn: 05:48.53N – 118:05.06E, Sandakan Port, Sabah, Malaysia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a berthed container ship and escaped with ship’s properties. The theft was noticed after the ship sailed from the port. 2023-11-08T07:33:04 107-14 2014-06-25T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.4166699647903442 104.56700134277344 Around 11nm North of Bintan Island Boarded 25.06.2014: 0428 LT: Posn: 01:25.2N – 104:34.5E, around 11nm North of Bintan Island, Indonesia. Robbers boarded an anchored tanker, entered into the engine room, stole engine spares and escaped. The robbery was noticed by the duty A/B on routine rounds. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. 2014-06-27T03:02:40 107-15 2015-06-08T00:00:00 Offshore Support Vessel 4.216670036315918 7.949999809265137 Around 19nm South of Kwa Ibo Boarded 18.05.2015: 2340 LT: Posn: 04:13N – 007:57E, Around 19nm South of Kwa Ibo, Nigeria. Six pirates armed with guns in a speed boat boarded a drifting vessel. They assaulted two duty crew members of which one was injured. Alarm raised and the rest of the crew took shelter in the safe room. Attempts to contact the security vessel received no response. At 0400 LT, the crew members emerged from the safe room and found that five crew members were kidnapped. After negotiations, on 03.06.2015 the five abducted crew members were released safely. 2017-05-17T11:01:25 107-17 2017-08-22T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 4.905829906463623 -1.6681699752807617 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 04.08.2017: 2155 UTC: Posn: 04:54.35N – 001:39.69W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Deck watch keepers onboard an anchored LPG tanker noticed a robber near the STBD side poop deck and informed the OOW who raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robber jumped overboard and escaped with his accomplice waiting in a boat. On carrying out a thorough search, it was reported that the ship’s properties were stolen. 2018-01-25T10:40:39 107-18 2018-07-03T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.266670227050781 3.1833300590515137 Lagos Secure Anchorage Area 03-07-2018 03.07.2018: 0029 UTC: Posn: 06:16N – 003:11E, Lagos Secure Anchorage, Nigeria. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored product tanker noticed a boat tied up to the anchor chain and alerted the bridge. The AB sighted a robber approaching him and retreated into the accommodation and secured the doors. Master raised the alarm, SSAS activated, distress message sent, patrol boats informed via VHF, crew mustered and ship’s whistle sounded. Upon hearing the alarm, the robber escaped. Two patrol boats responded to the calls and searched the area. 2018-09-10T15:55:26 107-19 2019-09-13T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 4.042669773101807 9.68517017364502 Port of Douala Boarded 12.09.2019: 0001-0700 UTC: Posn: 04:03.1N – 009:41.3E, Port of Douala, Cameroon. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier during cargo operations. During routine rounds in the morning, it was noticed that the store’s padlock was broken and the door’s hinge damaged and bent. After checking, several ship’s properties and stores were reported stolen. Port Authorities informed. 2020-03-29T09:05:58 107-20 2020-07-30T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 3.4508299827575684 108.66799926757812 Around 23nm SE of Natuna Island Attempted 08.07.2020: 1404 UTC: Posn: 03:27.5N - 108:40.9E, Around 23nm SE of Natuna Island, Indonesia. Around five persons in a boat attempted to come alongside and board a LPG Tanker underway. Seeing the approaching boat the vessel made evasive manoeuvres and directed the Aldis lights towards the boat resulting in the persons aborting and moving away. 2020-08-01T08:17:25 107-21 2021-10-29T16:31:00 Tanker 1.2345000505447388 103.96900177001953 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-11-03T10:07:24 107-22 2022-12-01T12:04:00 Product Tanker 1.3013299703598022 -4.650000095367432 Around 236nm SSW of Abidjan Boarded 23.11.2022: 2300 UTC: Posn: 01:18.8N – 004:39.0W, Around 236nm SSW of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Owners informed the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre that they had lost communication with their tanker. The IMB PRC broadcast a missing vessel message to all ships in the region to look out for the missing tanker. On 25 November 2022, the Master contacted the Owners and reported that the eight armed pirates had boarded the vessel and destroyed all navigation and communication systems. The crew managed to retreat into the citadel. An Italian Navy Warship later intercepted and rendered assistance to the vessel until a tow was arranged for the vessel. All crew reported safe. 2022-12-02T13:58:38 107-23 2023-11-06T11:03:00 General Cargo 10.22070026397705 107.00800323486328 Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 05.11.2023: 1850 UTC: Posn: 10:13.4N – 107:00.8E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship and escaped with ship’s stores. During security rounds, the watchman noticed footprints on the deck and observed the paint store padlock broken and stores missing. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and a search was carried out. Incident reported to port control. 2023-11-08T07:33:04 108-14 2014-06-25T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 13.748100280761719 121.03299713134766 Batangas Achorage Boarded 25.06.2014: 0115 LT: Posn: Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. The D/O and an A/B on board an anchored tanker noticed some movement on the forecastle. Upon checking they found two robbers lowering ship's stores into their boat. The D/O immediately raised the alarm, sounded ship’s whistle and informed VTMS Batangas. The robbers escaped with the stolen items in their boat. 2014-06-27T03:02:40 108-15 2015-06-08T00:00:00 General Cargo -4.733329772949219 11.75 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 08.06.2015: 0023 LT: Posn: 04:44S – 011:45E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Six robbers armed with bolos in a wooden boat approached an anchored general cargo ship. Two robbers managed to board the ship and were noticed by the duty crew. One robber armed with the bolo chased the duty crew who managed to retreat into the accommodation and raise the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Port control informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:25 108-17 2017-09-03T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 10.233799934387207 -64.7332992553711 Puerto La Cruz Anchorage Boarded 01.09.2017: 0315 UTC: Posn: 10:14.3N – 064:44.0W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela. Five robbers in a small fishing boat armed with pistols, knives and sticks boarded an anchored tanker. They assaulted the aft duty watchman, tied him up and took him hostage. When the watchman failed to report, the OOW sent another duty crew to investigate. The OOW was notified about the robbers and the alarm was raised. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their boat. A search was carried out and the watchman was found with minor injuries. Ship’s stores were reported stolen. Port control was informed through local agents. 2018-01-25T10:40:39 108-18 2018-07-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.324199676513672 91.72270202636719 Chittagong Anchorage 03-07-2018 03.07.2018: 2200 UTC: Posn: 22:19.45N – 091:43.67E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Eight robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier using ropes attached to hooks. The robbers took hostage and tied up the deck watchman, stole the aft mooring ropes and escaped. Incident reported to local agent. 2018-09-10T15:55:26 108-19 2019-09-16T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.171000003814697 8.92300033569336 Around 4.5nm SW of Idenao Boarded 13.09.2019: 2200 UTC: Posn: 04:10.26N – 008:55.38E, Around 4.5nm SW of Idenao, Cameroon. Eight persons in a speed boat, boarded a fishing vessel conducting fishing operations. The perpetrators kidnapped two crew members and escaped. Cameroon navy notified and investigations are ongoing. 2020-03-29T09:05:58 108-20 2020-07-30T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 18.584800720214844 -72.45030212402344 Around 6nm NW of Port Au Prince Boarded 29.07.2020: 0310 UTC: Posn: 18:35.9N – 072:27.2W, Around 6nm NW of Port Au Prince, Haiti. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier drifting while waiting for orders was confronted and taken hostage by two armed robbers. They stole the AB personnel properties and two mooring ropes before escaping in a waiting boat. Alarm raised and crew mustered. 2020-08-01T08:17:25 108-21 2021-10-29T16:45:00 Tanker 1.275670051574707 104.32599639892578 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-11-03T10:07:24 108-22 2022-12-01T12:09:00 Container 2.035830020904541 104.65399932861328 Around 32nm East of Tanjung Sedili, Johor Attempted 24.11.2022: 1200 UTC: Posn: 02:01.75N – 104:39.26E, Around 32nm East of Tanjung Sedili, Johor, Malaysia. Duty crew onboard an anchored container ship noticed a person attempting to board the vessel via hawse pipe. Ship’s horn sounded and crew were alerted resulting in the person escaping. 2022-12-02T13:58:38 108-23 2023-11-07T09:43:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1666699647903442 103.43299865722656 Singapore Straits Boarded 23.10.2023: 1700 UTC: Posn: 01:10N – 103:26E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed three unauthorized persons entering the engine room. One of the persons was armed with a knife. The duty crew notified the bridge. Ship’s general alarm raised, announcement made on PA and VTIS informed. A small boat trail was noticed on the radar screen, moving away from the ship. Crew mustered and a search was made. Footprints were found in the steering gear room leading to the main deck. Nothing reported stolen. Vessel anchored at Eastern bunkering anchorage and the coast guard boarded for inspection. 2023-11-08T11:45:03 109-14 2014-06-14T00:00:00 Bunkering Tanker 2.0680599212646484 104.63300323486328 32nm ENE of Tanjung Sedili, Johor Hijacked 14.06.2014: 2114 LT: Posn: 02:04.5N – 104:38.5E, 32nm ENE of Tanjung Sedili, Malaysia. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) received a message that a loaded bunkering tanker had been hijacked by pirates while enroute to the Gulf of Thailand. The PRC duty officer immediately relayed the message to the authorities requesting them to render assistance to the crew and vessel. 2014-06-27T03:02:40 109-15 2015-06-08T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.8614299297332764 -77.08999633789062 Buenaventura Inner Anchorage Boarded 05.06.2015: 1400 LT: Posn: 03:51.6N – 077:05.9W, Buenaventura Inner Anchorage, Colombia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored product tanker noticed the paint store’s padlock broken. Upon checking, he found that ship’s stores were missing. Port control informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:25 109-17 2017-09-05T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.233299255371094 91.7332992553711 Chittagong Alpha Anchorage Boarded 02.09.2017: 1945 UTC: Posn: 22:14.08N – 091:44.53E, Chittagong Alpha Anchorage, Bangladesh. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier during cargo operations. The watchmen and duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers on the forecastle and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Port control and coast guard were informed. 2018-01-25T10:40:39 109-18 2018-07-04T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 6.983329772949219 -58.03329849243164 Georgetown Outer Anchorage 01-07-2018 01.07.2018: 0500 UTC: Posn: 06:59.0N – 058:02.0W, Georgetown Outer Anchorage, Guyana. Unnoticed, an anchored reefer carrier was boarded by robbers who stole ship’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. Incident reported to local agent. 2018-09-10T15:55:26 109-19 2019-09-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 9.416669845581055 -13.73330020904541 Around 5nm SSW of Conakry Boarded 16.09.2019: 0250 UTC: Posn: 09:25.0N – 013:44.1W, Around 5nm SSW of Conakry, Guinea. Four robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded an anchored tanker. They took hostage the duty AB, tide his hands and forced him to lead them to the bridge. Once inside the bridge the robbers took hostage the duty officer and forced him to lead them to the Captain, Chief Engineer, third officer and bosun's cabins. After looting the cabins, the robbers locked the crew in a cabin and escaped. Crew personal belongings, cash and ship’s properties stolen. 2020-03-29T09:05:58 109-20 2020-08-11T00:00:00 General Cargo -8.706330299377441 13.307499885559082 Luanda Anchorage Boarded 10.08.2020: 0206 UTC: Posn: 08:41.98S – 013:18.45E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Three robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship. The deck patrol was threaten and tied up by the robbers. When the patrol did not report for 15 minutes the OOW raised the alarm. Crew mustered, proceeded forward and noticed the apprehended crew. The robbers had escaped with stolen ship properties. 2020-08-15T10:35:49 109-21 2021-11-04T12:03:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2423299551010132 104.02400207519531 Singapore Strait Boarded Date: 2021-11-05T10:51:34 109-22 2022-12-02T11:14:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0543299913406372 103.63899993896484 Singapore Straits Boarded 25.11.2022: 1525 UTC: Posn: 01:02.86N – 103:37.92E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty engineer spotted the robbers in near the engine storeroom and immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised, crew mustered, VTS informed and a search was carried out. The coast guard boarded the vessel to investigate. All crew safe and nothing reported stolen. 2022-12-02T18:13:03 109-23 2023-11-13T08:45:00 General Cargo 1.7191699743270874 101.43900299072266 Dumai Anchorage Boarded 01.11.2023: 1845 UTC: Posn: 01:43.25N – 101:26.61E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored general cargo ship. They threatened the duty AB, who managed to escape and raise the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ships spares. 2023-11-16T12:01:43 110-14 2014-06-25T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 10.31719970703125 -75.51689910888672 Cartagena anchorage 'A' Boarded 25.06.2014: 0230 LT: Posn : 10:19.2N – 075:31.1W: Cargena Inner anchorage ‘A’, Columbia. While at anchor, robbers boarded a chemical tanker unnoticed. The roving patrol on duty noticed the robbers on the forecastle and informed the duty officer who raised alarm and alerted all crew. Search lights were directed on the forecastle. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped with stolen ship stores. 2014-06-27T03:02:40 110-15 2015-06-09T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.700279951095581 101.48300170898438 Dumai Inner Anchorage Boarded 20.03.2015: 0335 LT: Posn: 01:42.1N – 101:29.4E, Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia. Eight robbers in a small craft armed with long knives approached an anchored product tanker. Five robbers managed to board the tanker and entered into the engine room. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their boat with their accomplices. Crew mustered and made a search throughout the tanker and found ship’s engine spares were stolen. Port control informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:26 110-17 2017-09-07T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 10.20419979095459 -64.79229736328125 Puerto La Cruz Anchorage Boarded 07.09.2017: 0230 UTC: 10:12.25N – 064:47.54W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela. Seven robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored tanker. They attacked two watchman and tied them up. When the watchman did not report to the bridge, the OOW sent a crew to investigate. Master was informed and alarm raised. On noticing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Terminal authorities notified. 2018-01-25T10:40:39 110-18 2018-07-06T00:00:00 LNG Tanker 13.75730037689209 121.00199890136719 Batangas Anchorage 05-07-2018 05.07.2018: 1640 UTC: Posn: 13:45.44N – 121:00.82E, Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. During routine rounds, duty crew onboard an anchored gas tanker noticed an unauthorized person on the forecastle deck. He immediately informed the duty officer. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. Upon checking, ship’s stores were reported as missing. No unauthorized persons found onboard. Incident reported to local Authorities. 2018-09-10T15:55:26 110-19 2019-09-24T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.2835001945495605 3.2335000038146973 Lagos Secure Anchorage Area Boarded 23.09.2019: 0315 UTC: Posn: 06:17.7N – 003:14.1E, Lagos Secure Anchorage Area, Nigeria. Duty watchmen onboard a tanker noticed two robbers near the forward cargo tanks and raised the alarm. One robber shouted at the watchkeeper and made a threatening gesture. Alarm raised and Nigerian navy patrol boat responded and searched the waters around the tanker. Investigations showed a section of the razor wire was broken and the vapour locks of the forward cargo tanks were opened. 2020-03-29T09:05:59 110-20 2020-08-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.7013299465179443 101.45099639892578 Dumai Inner Anchorage Boarded 11.08.2020: 2015 UTC: Posn: 01:42.8N – 101:27.8E, Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia. A robber boarded an anchored tanker using a hook attached to a rope. Alert duty crew noticed the robber along with two other persons in a wooden boat and raised the alarm. Hearing the alerted crew the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Port Authorities informed through the local agent. 2020-08-20T12:04:14 110-21 2021-11-04T20:12:00 Passenger Ship 4.407830238342285 6.254670143127441 Bayelsa State Waterways Boarded Date: 2021-11-05T10:51:34 110-22 2022-12-07T11:44:00 Bulk Carrier 1.051669955253601 103.63600158691406 Singapore Straits Boarded 01.12.2022: 1227 UTC: Posn: 01:03.16N – 103:38.23E, Singapore Straits. Six robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. The robbers were spotted by the duty watchman who immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Singapore Coast Guard boarded the vessel to investigate. 2022-12-12T13:31:36 110-23 2023-11-15T09:33:00 Product Tanker 3.9381699562072754 98.75199890136719 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 14.11.2023: 2245 UTC: Posn: 03:56.49N – 098:45.20E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia Alert duty crew onboard an anchored product tanker noticed three perpetrators armed with a knife. Alarm raised resulting in the perpetrators escaping without stealing anything. 2023-12-11T12:27:49 111-14 2014-06-26T00:00:00 Container 1.4002799987792969 104.66699981689453 Around 11nm NNE of Pulau Bintan Attempted 26.06.2014: 0200 LT: Posn: 01:24N – 104:40E, around 11nm NNE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Alert crew on board an anchored container ship noticed a small boat with ropes and hooks approaching the from the stern. Alarm raised. Seeing crew alertness the boat aborted the boarding. 2014-06-27T03:02:40 111-15 2015-06-12T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 22.2731990814209 91.8062973022461 CUFL Jetty Attempted 11.06.2015: 0630 LT : Posn: CUFL Jetty, Bangladesh Chief officer onboard a berthed chemical tanker noticed four robbers attempting to steal ship’s properties and raised the alarm. Seeing alerted crew the robbers escaped empty handed. 2017-05-17T11:01:26 111-18 2018-07-10T00:00:00 Tug 0 0 Around 220nm SW of Bayelsa 03-07-2018 03.07.2018: 1920 UTC: Posn: 01:49.9N – 003:12.1 E, Around 220nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Duty officer onboard a tug noticed a fishing boat lowering a long skiff into the water. The skiff with four to five persons onboard started approaching the tug and closed in to a distance of 0.5nm. Master raised the alarm, increased speed and headed into the swell. Several attempts were made by the skiff to get closer to the tug, but failed due to the rough weather. After following the tug for over five hours the skiff moved away. 2018-09-10T15:55:26 111-19 2019-09-24T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 5.566669940948486 119.11699676513672 Around 6.3nm North of Pulau Tambisan, Sabah Boarded 23.09.2019: 0358 UTC: Posn: 05:34.05N – 119:07.05E, Around 6.3nm North of Pulau Tambisan, Sabah, Malaysia. Seven armed persons in two pump boats, wearing camouflage uniforms and masks, approached two fishing vessels. The persons boarded the fishing vessels, held the crew at gunpoint and took their personal effects, phones and documentation. Before leaving the armed persons kidnapped three crew members from one fishing vessel and headed to Tawi-Tawi Islands. 2020-03-29T09:05:59 111-20 2020-08-24T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 13.77280044555664 120.9729995727539 BBTI Terminal, Batangas Attempted 13.08.2020: 1700 UTC: Posn: 13:46.63N – 120:58.61E, BBTI Terminal, Batangas, Philippines. Two robbers in a boat approached a berthed chemical tanker. One robber armed with a knife attempted to board the tanker via the stern mooring rope. Deck watchkeeper noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped in their boat. Port Authorities and Coast Guard informed. 2020-08-25T12:58:10 111-2017 2017-09-08T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.638329982757568 103.18699645996094 Around 3nm East of Pulau Yu Hijacked 06.09.2017: 0700 UTC: Posn: 05:38.30N - 103:11.80E, 3nm East of Pulau Yu, Malaysia. About ten persons boarded and hijacked the tanker underway and switched off the AIS equipment. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) was notified and dispatched its patrol vessel and an aircraft to locate the tanker. The aircraft spotted the hijacked tanker with another unknown vessel alongside. A speed boat with three persons was seen moving away from the tanker. A MMEA boarding team boarded the tanker and detained the 10 pirates and escorted the tanker to a safe port. 2018-01-25T10:40:40 111-21 2021-11-07T09:52:00 Product Tanker -1.3223299980163574 116.91899871826172 Balikpapan Anchorage Attempted Date: 2021-11-09T11:57:05 111-22 2022-12-12T15:37:00 Crude Oil Tanker 2.417330026626587 8.400830268859863 Around 87nm NW of Bata Fired Upon <!-- start element row --> Date: 2022-12-14T15:55:16 111-23 2023-11-17T12:06:00 Bulk Carrier -12.036199569702148 -77.21720123291016 Callao Anchorage Boarded 16.11.2023: 0540 UTC: Posn: Callao Anchorage, Peru. Two robbers armed with a gun boarded an anchored bulk carrier and stole ship’s store from the forward station. Incident reported to Callao VTS port control. All crew safe. 2023-11-17T17:22:10 112-14 2014-06-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -1.284999966621399 116.78299713134766 Balikpapan Inner Anchorage Boarded 27.06.2014: 0335 LT: Posn. 01:17.6S – 116:47.6E, Balikpapan Inner Anchorage, Indonesia. While at anchor, duty AB on rounds noticed the padlock to the forecastle store broken and sighted three robbers armed with knives on board. He immediately informed the 2/O who raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alerted the robbers escaped with stolen ship stores. 2014-07-01T04:32:22 112-15 2015-06-12T00:00:00 Wood Chips Carrier 4.001110076904297 98.90139770507812 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 12.06.2015: 0240 LT: Posn: 04:00N - 098:54E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty officer onboard an anchored wood chips carrier noticed an unlit boat approaching the ship. He informed the duty crew on deck watch who reported that around 5-7 robbers had boarded the vessel. The robbers threatened the crew with long knives. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2017-05-17T11:01:26 112-17 2017-09-08T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 2.049999952316284 104.98300170898438 Around 35nm SSE of Pulau Aur Boarded 07.09.2017: 1910 UTC: Posn: 02:03.55N - 104:59.28E, Around 35nm SSE of Pulau Aur, Malaysia. Four persons armed with a gun and knives boarded a LPG carrier underway. They stole crew and ship’s properties and escaped. All crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:40 112-18 2018-07-10T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.803500175476074 118.072998046875 Sandakan Port, Sabah 10-07-2018 10.07.2018: 0600 UTC: Sandakan Port, Sabah, Malaysia. Unnoticed robbers boarded a berthed tanker, stole ship's properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. Incident reported to the local agent who informed the port police and PFSO. Local police boarded the tanker for investigation. 2018-09-10T15:55:26 112-19 2019-09-24T00:00:00 Container -2.5406699180603027 -80.10169982910156 Around 4.5nm WNW of Isla Escalante Boarded 22.09.2019: 0100 UTC: Posn: 02:32.44S – 080:05.72W, Around 4.5nm WNW of Isla Escalante, Ecuador. Two duty crew onboard a container ship under pilotage failed to respond to routine radio checks from the OOW. Investigations revealed that both the crews had been assaulted and tied up. They reported that seven persons armed with a shotgun had boarded, taken them hostage and stolen their personal effects and radios before escaping. The ship proceeded to Posorja roads where the coast guard and anti-narcotics police team boarded and searched the vessel. Once clearance was given the ship resumed her passage. 2020-03-29T09:05:59 112-20 2020-08-25T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 13.733499526977539 121.01799774169922 Batangas Anchorage Boarded 20.08.2020: 1320 UTC: Posn: 13:44.1N – 121:01.8E, Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. Duty crew on security rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier was attacked and injured by a robber armed with a knife. The duty crew managed to escape. OOW notified. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew the robber escaped. Incident reported to the authorities and medical assistance requested. Doctors and coast guard officers boarded the vessel to carry treat the injured crew and investigate. The crew was later sent to the hospital. 2020-08-26T13:05:25 112-21 2021-11-17T02:35:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2706700563430786 104.25800323486328 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-11-20T08:01:35 112-22 2022-12-14T06:41:00 Tug 10.376299858093262 107.4000015258789 Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 06.12.2022: 0830 UTC: Posn: 10:22.58N – 107:02.40E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Duty officer onboard a tug towing a barge was notified by a nearby Vietnam Border Guard patrol boat that two persons had boarded the barge. The master of the tug confirmed that persons were not part of the tug crew resulting in the patrol boat approaching the barge and arresting the individuals. 2022-12-14T15:55:16 112-23 2023-11-23T03:16:00 Product Tanker 3.78617000579834 98.69129943847656 Belawan Port Wharf 106 Boarded 19.11.2023: 2145 UTC: Posn: Belawan Port Whaft 106, Indonesia Alert crew onboard a berthed product tanker noticed unauthorised persons on deck and raised the alarm resulting in the perpetrators escaping with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to the local authorities through the local agent. 2023-11-23T10:36:39 113-14 2014-06-30T00:00:00 Container 1.4249999523162842 104.73300170898438 Around 15nm East of Bintan Island Boarded 30.06.2014: 0315 LT: Posn. 01:25.3N – 104:44.3E: Around 15nm NE of Bintan Island, Indonesia. Alert crew on board an anchored container vessel spotted unauthorised persons on board their vessel and raised the alarm, resulting in their escaping with stolen ship stores. 2014-07-01T04:32:22 113-15 2015-06-14T00:00:00 Tug and Barge 1.5833300352096558 105 Around 35nm NE of Pulau Bintan Boarded 13.06.2015: 2000 LT: Posn: 01:35N - 105:00E, Around 35nm NE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Five pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a tug towing a barge unnoticed. The pirates stole crew’s and ship’s properties and damaged the ship’s communication equipment before escaping. Master was able to send a distress message to a nearby vessel. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:26 113-17 2017-09-08T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 9.500829696655273 -13.739800453186035 Conakry Anchorage Boarded 08.09.2017: 0316 UTC: Posn: 09:21.96N - 013:44.48W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Seven robbers armed with knives and crowbars boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They stole Master and ship’s properties and escaped. All crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:40 113-18 2018-07-10T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.03400000184774399 117.56800079345703 Around 5nm SE of Bontang 26-05-2018 26.05.2018: 2115 UTC: Posn: 00:02.4S – 117:34.9E, Around 5nm SE of Bontang, Indonesia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed robbers attempting to board the vessel via the hawse pipe. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers aborted their attempt and retreated to their boat. 2018-09-10T15:55:27 113-19 2019-09-26T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 1.5676699876785278 104.51699829101562 Around 16nm East of Bandar Penawar, Johor Boarded 25.09.2019: 2015 UTC: Posn: 01:34N – 104:31E, Around 16nm East of Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored tanker via anchor chain and stole ship’s equipment from the forward store and escaped. Incident reported to regional authorities. 2020-03-29T09:06:00 113-20 2020-08-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0 0 Taboneo anchorage Boarded 04.04.2020: 1430 UTC: Posn : Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ship’s equipment and escaped. Incident reported to port control. A police patrol boat arrived and conducted an investigation. 2020-09-01T13:52:11 113-21 2021-11-17T02:42:00 Vehicle Carrier -12.009699821472168 -77.18920135498047 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-11-20T08:01:35 113-22 2022-12-14T08:50:00 Passenger Ship 2.802999973297119 8.68733024597168 23NM South of Bioko Island Hijacked 13.12.2022: 1007 UTC: Posn: 02:48.18N – 008:41.24E, Around 23nm South of Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. While underway, a passenger craft was boarded and hijacked by an unknown number of pirates who kidnapped two crew and escaped. Remaining crew managed to navigate to a safe port. 2022-12-14T15:55:16 113-23 2023-11-23T08:07:00 Product Tanker 1.7186700105667114 101.44000244140625 Dumai Anchorage Boarded 22.11.2023: 2135 UTC: Posn: 01:43.20N – 101:26.72E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. They threatened and took hostage the duty AB while the OS managed to escape and inform the Duty Officer. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the perpetrators escaped empty handed. 2023-11-23T10:36:39 114-14 2014-06-30T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.11667001247406 103.50199890136719 Around 5nm East of Karimun Kecil Island Boarded 30.06.2014: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:07N – 103:30E, 5nm East of Karimun Kecil Island, Indonesia. Six armed robbers boarded a LPG tanker underway. They entered into the engine room and took hostage an engine room crew, tied his hands and stole engine spares. While escaping the robbers released the crew who then raised the alarm. Crew mustered and the vessel was searched thoroughly for any pirates. 2014-07-01T04:32:22 114-15 2015-06-20T00:00:00 General Cargo -19.816699981689453 34.83330154418945 Beira Port Boarded 08.06.2015: 0010 LT: Posn: 19:49S – 034:50E, Beira Port, Mozambique. Three robbers armed with knives in a small wooden boat approached a berthed general cargo ship. One of the robbers managed to board the ship and cut off a mooring rope. Duty crew tried to approach the robber but was threatened with the knife. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped with the stolen stores. Port Authorities informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:26 114-17 2017-09-11T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 16.97319984436035 82.27580261230469 Kakinada Port Boarded 29.08.2017: 2100 UTC: Posn: North Berth, Kakinada Port, India. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker during cargo operations. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. Port control informed. 2018-01-25T10:40:40 114-18 2018-07-19T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 4.099999904632568 6.916669845581055 Around 20nm SW of Bonny Island 01-07-2018 01.07.2018: 1030 UTC: Posn: 04:06.4N – 006:55.9E, Around 20nm SW of Bonny, Nigeria. While steaming, a refrigerated cargo vessel was fired upon by seven pirates in a blue coloured speed boat. Master raised the alarm, contacted local authorities, activated SSAS, increased the vessel’s speed and all crew mustered. A naval warship responded and escorted the vessel to a safe anchorage Ships superstructure damaged by the gun shots. All crew reported safe. 2018-09-10T15:55:27 114-19 2019-09-26T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 13.76669979095459 120.98300170898438 Mabini Anchorage Attempted 23.09.2019: 1700 UTC: Posn: 13:46N – 120:59E, Mabini Anchorage, Philippines. Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed a person attempting to open the anchor hawse pipe cover. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Incident reported to local agent. 2020-03-29T09:06:00 114-20 2020-08-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.2345000058412552 117.58499908447266 Muara Berau anchorage Boarded 21.05.2020: 2145 UTC: Posn : Muara Berau Anchorage, Indonesia. Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier and attempted to break into the bosun store. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping empty handed. Incident reported to port control. A police patrol boat arrived and conducted an investigation. 2020-09-01T13:52:11 114-21 2021-11-25T13:18:00 Offshore Supply Ship -6.072669982910156 12.307000160217285 Soyo Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-11-26T18:15:33 114-22 2022-12-19T13:02:00 Vehicle Carrier -12.018199920654297 -77.20320129394531 Callao Anchorage Boarded 19.12.2022: 0600 UTC: Posn: 12:01.15S – 077:12.32W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored vehicle carrier through the hawse pipe. They threatened the duty crew on rounds, stole his mobile phone and VHF radio and escaped. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Incident reported to port control. 2022-12-20T09:51:29 114-23 2023-11-26T01:34:00 Container 14.607199668884277 120.8219985961914 Manila Bay Anchorage Boarded 25.11.2023: 1845 UTC: Posn: 14:36.72N – 120:49.56E, Manila Bay Anchorage, Philippines. Five unauthorised persons boarded an anchored container ship through the hawse pipe. Duty AB on rounds noticed the persons and raised the alarm resulting in the persons escaping with stolen ships properties. VTMS Manila notified and a patrol boat was dispatched to search the area. 2023-11-28T10:54:35 115-14 2014-06-30T00:00:00 Vehicle Carrier -5.983329772949219 106.9000015258789 Tg. Priok Anchorage Boarded 30.06.2014: 2345 LT: Posn: 05:59.47S – 106:54.24E, Tg. Priok Anchorage, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with guns boarded an anchored vehicle carrier. They entered into the engine room, took hostage the duty oiler, tied him and blind folded him. They stole engine spares and escaped. The duty oiler free himself and informed the D/O who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Master reported the incident to Pilot Station. The Indonesian Marine Police boarded the ship for investigation. 2014-07-01T21:21:24 115-15 2015-06-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.916670083999634 98.7667007446289 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 19.06.2015: 0250 LT: Posn: 03:55N - 098:46E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew on board an anchored bulk carrier noticed seven robbers armed with knives boarding the vessel from two motorboats. He informed the Duty Officer who raised the alarm and mustered the crew. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:26 115-17 2017-09-12T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 10.321000099182129 -75.53669738769531 Cartagena Inner Anchorage Boarded 02.09.2017: 0620 UTC: Posn: 10:19.26N – 075:32.20W, Cartagena Inner Anchorage, Colombia. Duty officer onboard an anchored LPG tanker noticed a small boat approaching near the bow and asked the duty watch crew to investigate. Upon checking, the duty crew reported that the padlock to the forepeak store and paint locker were broken and ship’s stores and properties stolen. 2018-01-25T10:40:40 115-18 2018-07-20T00:00:00 Container 22.034700393676758 91.76750183105469 Chittagong Outer Anchorage 19-07-2018 19.07.2018: 1700 UTC: Posn: 22:02.8N – 091:46.5E, Chittagong Outer Anchorage, Bangladesh. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored container vessel, stole three mooring ropes and escaped. On noticing the theft the crew notified the Bangladesh Coast Guard who dispatched a patrol boat to the location. They searched the waters around the area and were able to identify the robber's boat and recover the stolen mooring ropes, which were returned to the vessel. 2018-09-10T15:55:27 115-19 2019-09-26T00:00:00 General Cargo 1.600000023841858 104.53299713134766 Around 16nm East of Bandar Penawar, Johor Boarded 25.09.2019: 2206 UTC: Posn: 01:36N – 104:32E, Around 16nm East of Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia. A Bosun onboard an anchored general cargo ship sighted three robbers on the forecastle and immediately informed the OOW, who raised the alarm. The crew mustered and proceeded towards the forward. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with a mooring rope. 2020-03-29T09:06:01 115-20 2020-08-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.705169916152954 114.46700286865234 Taboneo anchorage Boarded 28.04.2020: 2000 UTC: Posn: Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. During routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier ship’s crew noticed the forecastle booby hatch open and ship’s stores missing. Incident reported to the port control. A police patrol boat arrived and conducted an investigation. 2020-09-01T13:52:11 115-21 2021-11-25T14:38:00 Container -5.8853302001953125 106.90799713134766 Jakarta Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-11-26T18:15:33 115-22 2022-12-23T09:39:00 Product Tanker -12 -77.19999694824219 Callao Anchorage Boarded 20.12.2022: 0745 UTC: Posn: 12:00S – 077:12W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Five robbers armed with knives boarded a product tanker via the anchor chain. They threatened the duty crew on rounds with a knife on the throat and tied him up. The robbers forced their way into the forecastle store, stole ship’s properties and stores and escaped. The duty crew managed to free himself and alerted the bridge. General alarm raised and crew mustered. Incident reported to Callao VTS. 2022-12-29T13:08:45 115-23 2023-12-05T10:39:00 Bulk Carrier 1.4019999504089355 103.0530014038086 `Malacca Straits Boarded 26.10.2023: 2030 UTC: Posn: 01:24.20N – 103:03.33E, Malacca Straits. Around five to six robbers armed with knives, in a small boat, approached and boarded a bulk carrier underway. They went into the Master’s cabin and stabbed him. Master was able to alert the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting in the robbers escaping. 2/O and C/O tended to the Masters stab wounds. Vessel diverted to Singapore anchorage for medical support. On anchoring the coast guard boarded the vessel to investigate. The medical team disembarked the master for medical assistance. 2023-12-07T16:52:06 116-14 2014-06-30T00:00:00 Container 5.199999809265137 -4.052219867706299 Abidjan Anchorage Boarded 30.06.2014: 0045 LT: Posn: 05:12.5N - 004:03.8W, Abidjan Anchorage, Ivory Coast. Two robbers in a speed boat armed with long knives approached and boarded an anchored general cargo ship. The duty A/B on routine rounds spotted the robbers at poop deck and informed the D/O who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores in their boat. All crew mustered and a search was carried out throughout the ship. Port Control and ships in the vicinity were informed via VHF channel. 2014-07-01T21:21:24 116-15 2015-06-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.1358299255371094 104.44999694824219 Around 17nm South of Pulau Aur, Johor Hijacked 11.06.2015: 2100 LT: Posn: 02:08.9N – 104:27.3E, Around 17nm South of Pulau Aur, Johor, Malaysia. Armed pirates boarded and hijacked a laden product tanker, enroute from Singapore to Kuantan, Malaysia. The Owners reported to the MMEA that since 11.06.2015 they were unable to establish contact with their tanker. The MMEA deployed patrol boats to search for the tanker. On 17.06.2015, during the search, a RAAF aircraft reported that a tanker with a similar name and description was located in position 09:21N – 102:44E. The Royal Malaysian Navy and MMEA dispatched and intercepted the tanker. The pirates threatened the Navy to keep well clear failing which they would harm the crew. Under cover of darkness the pirates managed to escape using the tanker's lifeboat. The tanker was boarded by the Navy/MMEA personnel on 19.06.2015 and all crew members rescued and tanker sailed to a safe port. One crew member who had been shot by the pirates was hospitalised. The pirates were identified and detained by the Vietnam Coast Guard. 2017-05-17T11:01:26 116-17 2017-09-13T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.21716700494289398 117.5510025024414 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda Boarded 11.09.2017: 2030 UTC: Posn: 00:13.3S – 117:33.5E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. During cargo operations onboard an anchored bulk carrier, duty crew on routine rounds noticed the forecastle hatch opened and two mooring ropes missing. Local agents informed. 2018-01-25T10:40:40 116-18 2018-07-23T00:00:00 Tug 1.5 1.25 Around 257nm SSE of Accra 22-07-2018 22.07.2018: 1350 UTC: Posn: 01:30.1N – 001:15.7E, Around 257nm SSE of Accra, Ghana. Duty officer onboard a tug underway, noticed a fishing boat lowering two skiffs into the water. As the skiffs closed in to the tug, the Master raised the alarm, increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. Due to the hardening measure taken by the tug, the skiffs aborted the attempted attack and returned to the fishing boat. 2018-09-10T15:55:27 116-19 2019-09-27T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 17.05780029296875 82.4352035522461 Kakinada Anchorage Boarded 23.09.2019: 1925 UTC: Posn: 17:03.8N – 082:26.2E, Kakinada Anchorage, India. Four robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker using a hook attached with rope. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping in their boat with ship’s stores. Incident reported to port authorities. 2020-03-29T09:06:01 116-20 2020-08-28T00:00:00 Dredger 4.7245001792907715 -1.587499976158142 Around 13nm SE of Takoradi Boarded 18.08.2020: 0350 UTC: Posn: 04:43.8N – 001:35.42W, Around 13nm SE of Takoradi, Ghana. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored drilling ship noticed a movement near the aft deck. He called for assistance on radio. Seeing the crew alertness, the unknown persons jumped overboard and escaped in their canoe. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the paint store and boxes containing spares was broken into. Nothing reported stolen. Incident to the Port Authority. 2020-09-01T13:52:11 116-21 2021-11-30T06:59:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2343300580978394 104.01799774169922 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-11-30T19:28:10 116-23 2023-12-06T11:40:00 Container 14.593000411987305 120.85900115966797 Manila Bay Anchorage Boarded 25.11.2023: 1830 UTC: Posn: 14:35.58N – 120:51.53E, Manila Bay Anchorage, Philippines. Duty crew onboard an anchored container noticed the store room open and ships properties missing. Theft reported to VTMS Manila via VHF Ch.16/14 and email. 2023-12-07T16:52:06 117-14 2014-07-02T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.466670036315918 104.66699981689453 Around 15nm NNE of Pulau Bintan Boarded 02.07.2014: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:28N – 104:40E, Around 15nm NNE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Two armed robbers in a wooden fishing boat approached and boarded an anchored tanker from the stern. Alert crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing alerted crew the robbers escaped empty handed. 2014-07-02T21:28:10 117-15 2015-06-22T00:00:00 Container 22.16670036315918 91.7042007446289 Chittagong 'B' Anchorage Boarded 20.06.2015: 0630 LT: Posn: 22:10N – 091:42E, Chittagong 'B' Anchorage, Bangladesh. Three robbers armed with long knives in a speed boat boarded a container ship approaching the anchorage point. The bridge duty officer informed the deck crew who shouted at the robbers. Seeing crew alertness the robbers threw stolen ship’s properties into the waiting boat and escaped. Port authorities and coast guard notified. 2017-05-17T11:01:27 117-17 2017-09-19T00:00:00 Container 8.871170043945312 -13.574199676513672 Conakry Anchorage Boarded 15.09.2017: 0145 UTC: Posn: 09:24.22N – 013:44.89W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Around seven robbers armed with a gun, knives and iron bars boarded an anchored container ship. They assaulted three crew members, stole ship’s properties and escaped. Authorities informed. 2018-01-25T10:40:40 117-18 2018-07-23T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.22483299672603607 117.58699798583984 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda 20-07-2018 20.07.2018: 2220 UTC: Posn: 00:17.3S - 117:40.6E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Duty officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed suspicious movement on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. The crew rushed forward to notice a small boat with four persons onboard moving away from the ship side with stolen ship's stores. 2018-09-10T15:55:27 117-19 2019-09-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker -1.1058299541473389 116.73400115966797 Dermaga Kencana Terminal, Balikpapan Boarded 18.09.2019: 1900 UTC: Posn: Dermaga Kencana Terminal, Balikpapan, Indonesia. Two robbers boarded a berthed tanker. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping without stealing anything. Incident reported to local authorities. 2020-03-29T09:06:01 117-20 2020-08-29T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.716670036315918 101.43800354003906 Dumai Anchorage Boarded 28.08.2020: 2005 UTC: Posn: 01:42.8N – 101:26.6E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty watchman on routine rounds onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed four robbers armed with knives on poop deck trying to open the hatch for emergency towing arrangements. The duty watchman informed bridge. Alarm raised and all non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped. Port Control notified via VHF ch 12. Coast guard officers boarded the tanker for investigation. Nothing was reported stolen. 2020-09-01T13:52:11 117-21 2021-12-02T10:24:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2371699810028076 104.04100036621094 Singapore Strait Boarded Date: 2021-12-03T10:12:38 117-23 2023-12-06T12:35:00 Product Tanker -14.537300109863281 40.6510009765625 Nacala Anchorage Boarded 01.12.2023: 2110 UTC: Posn: 14:32.4S – 040:39.1E, Nacala Anchorage, Mozambique. Duty crew onboard an anchored product tanker noticed the aft station stores missing. A search was carried out. No unauthorised persons found on board. 2023-12-07T16:52:06 118-14 2014-07-04T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.3833301067352295 105.13300323486328 Around 34nm WNW of Anambas Island Hijacked 04.07.2014: 1938 LT: Posn: 03:23N – 105:08E (Around 34nm WNW of Anambas Island, Indonesia), South China Sea. Armed pirates boarded a product tanker underway. They took hostage all crew members, damaged the communication equipment and hijacked the tanker. Owners reported the incident to the Authorities and a search was carried out. On 05.07.2014, the owners informed the Authorities that they had established communication with the tanker. It was reported that the pirates stole part of the cargo before escaping. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) are investigating the incident. 2014-07-08T22:27:34 118-15 2015-06-23T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.0666699409484863 103.58599853515625 4.5nm SW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 17.06.2015: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:04N – 103:34E, 4.5nm SW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker approaching the Eastern anchorage area. They stole ship’s properties and escaped. Alarm sounded, crew mustered and a search of the accommodation and engine room carried out. Local authorities boarded the vessel after it had anchored. 2017-05-17T11:01:27 118-17 2017-09-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.905000686645508 107.27200317382812 Campha Inner Anchorage Boarded 19.09.2017: 1700 – 2300 UTC: Posn: 20:54.3N – 107:16.3E, Campha Inner Anchorage, Vietnam. Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier during cargo operations. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the paint store padlock broken and raised the alarm. Incident reported to Port Authorities through local agents. Ship’s stores were reported stolen. 2018-01-25T10:40:41 118-18 2018-07-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 10.300000190734863 -75.5167007446289 Mamonal Anchorage 25-07-2018 25.07.2018: 0735 UTC: Posn: 10:19.3N – 075:31.7W, Mamonal Anchorage, Colombia. Duty officer onboard an anchored tanker noticed the locking device on the forward store cut and ship's stores missing. On investigating it was noticed that the robbers had gained access via the anchor chain. Incident reported to the local agent who informed the local police. 2018-09-10T15:55:27 118-19 2019-10-01T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.034500002861023 103.6500015258789 Singapore Straits Boarded 30.09.2019: 1515 UTC: Posn: 01:02.7N – 103:39.0E, Singapore Straits. Deck crew on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier underway in the Singapore TSS spotted five armed robbers on the aft deck. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and PA announcement made resulting in the robbers escaping without stealing anything. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. After almost one hour and in Singapore waters, a Singapore police coast guard boat intercepted and escorted the ship to Singapore, where they boarded and searched the ship to ensure that the robbers had left. 2020-03-29T09:06:01 118-20 2020-08-29T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.567999839782715 1.5173300504684448 Around 82nm SSE of Anloga Boarded 28.08.2020: 0735 UTC: Posn: 04:34.15N – 001:31.07E, Around 82nm SSE of Anloga, Ghana. Unknown persons attacked a fishing vessel. Two crews were reported kidnapped. The incident was reported to the Ghana Authorities. Vessel sailed to a safe port. Investigations are ongoing. 2020-09-01T13:52:11 118-21 2021-12-02T11:53:00 Container 18.659700393676758 -72.38880157470703 Lafiteau Pilot Station Boarded Date: 2021-12-03T10:12:38 118-23 2023-12-18T14:35:00 Product Tanker 22.805999755859375 69.99230194091797 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 13.11.2023: 1705 UTC: Posn: 22:48.6N – 069:59.9E, Kandla Anchorage, India. Alert duty crew onboard an anchored product tanker noticed around ten perpetrators armed with knives. Ship’s horn sounded, PA announcement made, and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Authorities boarded the tanker for investigation and later managed to recover all the stolen ship’s properties. 2023-12-21T18:21:08 119-14 2014-07-05T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 6.555469989776611 118.8499984741211 Vicinity of Mapun de Tawi-Tawi Fired Upon 05.07.2014: 2200 LT: Posn: Vicinity of Mapun de Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. Armed persons in a motor banca approached and fired upon a fishing boat engaged in fishing activities. The fishermen jumped into the water to save their life and were able to swim back to their boat after the armed persons left the area. It was reported that the Captain of the fishing boat was found dead and one fisherman went missing. The incident reported to Philippines Coast Guard. 2014-07-08T22:27:34 119-15 2015-06-23T00:00:00 Container 22.149999618530273 91.73470306396484 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 22.06.2015: 2145 LT: Posn: 22:09N – 091:44E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. During heavy rainfall, duty crew onboard an anchored container vessel noticed robbers attempting to enter the accommodation. He informed the OOW on the bridge who raised the alarm and alerted the crew. The robbers chased the crew before escaping with stolen ship's stores. One crew slipped and injured himself. Coast guard informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:27 119-17 2017-09-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 10.154500007629395 -64.80049896240234 Puerto Jose Anchorage Boarded 22.09.2017: 0300 UTC: Posn: 10:09.27N – 064:47.63W, Puerto Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. Duty officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier raised the alarm when the duty AB did not respond to a call on the walkie talkie. Crew mustered and carried out a search for the duty AB who was found tied up on the forecastle. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew the robbers were seen escaping. Upon inspecting the bosun store it was found large quantity of ship’s stores stolen. Authorities notified. 2018-01-25T10:40:41 119-18 2018-07-30T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 13.73330020904541 121.03299713134766 Batangas Anchorage 28-07-2018 28.07.2018: 1440 UTC: Posn: 13:44.4N – 121:01.9E, Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. During routine rounds, duty crew onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed an unauthorized person attempting to board the ship from a small boat using a hook attached with a rope. Duty crew informed the bridge and SSO. Alarm activated and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the person aborted the boarding attempt and escaped. Incident was reported to the local agent and the Coast Guard. 2018-09-10T15:55:27 119-19 2019-10-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -12.024999618530273 -77.18479919433594 Callao Anchorage Boarded 30.09.2019: 0655 UTC: Posn: Callao Port, Peru. Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They took hostage the duty AB and tied his hands. When the duty officer did not receive a response from the duty AB he order other crew to investigate. Upon arriving at the forecastle, the crew saw the duty AB, who raised the alarm. hearing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. The duty AB was unharmed. Two mooring ropes were reported missing. Incident reported to the port authority and local agent. 2020-03-29T09:06:02 119-20 2020-09-02T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 10.38949966430664 107.04100036621094 Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 14.06.2020: Posn: Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They stole ship’s store and escaped. The robbery was discovered during the voyage to the next port. 2020-09-03T14:04:02 119-21 2021-12-04T07:50:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0499999523162842 103.625 Singapore Straits Attempted Date: 2021-12-08T15:58:17 119-23 2023-12-20T18:04:00 Bulk Carrier 12.050000190734863 61.33330154418945 Around 700nm East of Bossaso Hijacked 14.12.2023: 1200 UTC: Posn: 12:03N – 061:20E, Around 700nm East of Bossaso, Somalia. Armed persons boarded and hijacked a bulk carrier underway and sailed it towards the Somali coast. Further details awaited. 2023-12-21T18:21:08 120-14 2014-07-06T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.799999237060547 70.0167007446289 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 06.07.2014: 2300 LT: Posn: 22:48N – 070:01E, Kandla Anchorage, India. Two robbers in a fishing boat approached and boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers jumping overboard and escaping in their boat. Upon investigation, it was found that three padlocks were broken and ship’s properties were stolen. 2014-07-08T22:27:34 120-15 2015-06-24T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.30000001192092896 117.66699981689453 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda Boarded 24.06.2015: 0335 LT: Posn: 00:18S – 117:40E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier during cargo operations. They boarded the vessel via the anchor chain and forcing their way thru the hawse pipe cover. They took hostage the duty AB, tied him up and stole his personal belongings. The robbers then entered the forward store and stole ship's properties. The incident was noticed by another duty AB who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped in their boat. 2017-05-17T11:01:27 120-17 2017-09-22T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 6.316669940948486 3.3666698932647705 Lagos Anchorage Boarded 20.09.2017: 0300 UTC: Posn: 06:19.0N – 003:22.0E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. A robber boarded an anchored tanker. Duty crew noticed the robber and raised the alarm, resulting in the robber escaping empty handed. Incident reported to the local authorities. 2018-01-25T10:40:41 120-18 2018-07-31T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 6.435500144958496 3.3743300437927246 Berth No. 14, Lagos Port 02-03-2018 02.03.2018: 0540 UTC: Posn: 06:26N – 003:23E, Berth No.14, Lagos Port, Nigeria. Eight robbers boarded a berthed reefer carrier, stole ship's stores and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. Incident reported to local agent. 2018-09-10T15:55:28 120-19 2019-10-05T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.283669948577881 3.2179999351501465 Lagos Secure Anchorage Area Boarded 05.10.2019: 0200 UTC: Posn: 06:17.2N – 003:13.8E, Lagos Secure Anchorage Area, Nigeria. Duty security patrol onboard an anchored product tanker noticed three robbers on the forecastle and immediately informed the OOW, who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Nigerian Navy and a patrol boat arrived for investigation. 2020-03-29T09:06:02 120-20 2020-09-03T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2764999866485596 104.2760009765625 Singapore Straits Boarded 29.08.2020: 1640 UTC Posn: 01:16.39N - 104:16.09E, Singapore Straits. Three unauthorised persons in a boat came alongside a bulk carrier under way. Using a bamboo pole and hook one person boarded the vessel. Alert crew noticed the boarding and raised the alarm. All crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbery was averted. Incident reported to Singapore VTS. 2020-09-03T14:04:02 120-21 2021-12-04T07:59:00 Product Tanker 1.2580000162124634 104.20700073242188 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-12-08T15:58:17 120-23 2023-12-30T09:17:00 Product Tanker 1.720170021057129 101.43499755859375 Dumai Anchorage Boarded 26.12.2023: 1900 UTC: Posn: 01:43.35N – 101:26.18E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored tanker. They took hostage the duty AB and tied him up. The onboard shore security watchman abandoned his post when threatened with knives. Duty engineer on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen engine spares. Incident reported to the port authority via local agent. 2024-01-02T13:24:30 121-14 2014-07-07T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.783300399780273 70.05000305175781 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 07.07.2014: 0010 LT: Posn: 22:47N – 070:03E, Kandla Anchorage, India. Five robbers boarded an anchored product tanker. Alert duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their boat. A search was carried out. The padlock to the forward stores was found broken and ship’s properties missing. 2014-07-15T23:15:49 121-15 2015-06-26T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.100000023841858 103.73300170898438 Around 1nm ESE of Pulau Takong Kecil Boarded 26.06.2015: 0150 LT: Posn: 01:06N – 103: 44E, Around 1nm ESE of Pulau Takong Kecil, Indonesia. While underway robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier from the stern. As they broke the padlock to the engine room entrance, alarm was raised and the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T11:01:27 121-17 2017-09-25T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 10.26669979095459 -64.69999694824219 Puerto La Cruz Anchorage Boarded 29.09.2017: 0630 UTC: Posn: 10:16.6N – 064:42.3W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela. Duty AB on board an anchored tanker spotted two robbers armed with knives on the poop deck and immediately informed the OOW. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mastered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to port authorities and the local agents. 2018-01-25T10:40:41 121-18 2018-08-02T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.224999904632568 -4.0013298988342285 Abidjan Anchorage 22-07-2018 22.07.2018: 0005 UTC: Posn: 05:11.45N – 004:04.27W, Abidjan, Anchorage, Ivory Coast. Three robbers in a small boat approached and boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty watchman noticed the robbers near the port quarter and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with three mooring ropes. Incident reported to local Authorities. 2018-09-10T15:55:28 121-19 2019-10-08T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.2999999523162842 104.11699676513672 Johor Anchorage Boarded 05.10.2019: 1800 – 2359 UTC: Posn: 01:18.14N – 104:07.03E, Johor Anchorage, Malaysia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored tanker, stole ship's properties and escaped. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the theft and notified the OOW. 2020-03-29T09:06:03 121-20 2020-09-05T00:00:00 General Cargo 14.537799835205078 120.84300231933594 Manila OPL Anchorage Boarded 03.09.2020: 1935 UTC: Posn: 14:31.87N - 120:50.59E, Manila OPL Anchorage, Philippines. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship, stole ship’s stores and properties and escaped . Incident noticed during routine rounds and reported to the Port Authority. 2020-09-11T11:32:53 121-21 2021-12-06T05:44:00 Tanker -12.003199577331543 -77.20079803466797 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-12-08T15:58:17 122-14 2014-05-31T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.3333300352096558 104.38300323486328 Around 6nm SE of Pulau Lima, Johor Boarded 31.05.2014: 0300 LT: Posn: 01:20N – 104:23E, around 6nm SE of Pulau Lima, Johor, Malaysia. While enroute from Port Klang to Gresik, robbers boarded a bulk carrier unnoticed. Chief Engineer found the engines room stores has been burgled and ships stores missing. 2014-07-15T23:15:49 122-15 2015-06-26T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.1841700077056885 103.41699981689453 Around 2.5nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 26.06.2015: 0300 LT: Posn: 01:11.3N - 103:25.5E, Around 2.5nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Robbers boarded a tanker underway, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The incident was discovered later in the day. 2017-05-17T11:01:27 122-17 2017-10-02T00:00:00 Product Tanker 18.566699981689453 -72.4000015258789 Port Au Prince Anchorage Attempted 26.09.2017: 0230 UTC: Posn: 18:34N – 072:24W, Port Au Prince Anchorage, Haiti. Three robbers attempted to board an anchored tanker via the hawse pipe. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, resulting in the robbers escaping empty handed. 2018-01-25T10:40:41 122-18 2018-08-02T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.23366700112819672 117.5510025024414 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda 31-07-2018 31.07.2018: 1915 UTC: Posn: 00:14.2S – 117:33.7E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. During security rounds, duty personnel onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed five robbers on the forecastle deck armed with knives and immediately informed OOW. Alarm raised. Seeing the alerted crew approach the forecastle deck, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's stores. 2018-09-10T15:55:28 122-19 2019-10-10T00:00:00 Research Vessel -4.8354997634887695 11.859199523925781 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 08.10.2019: 2240 UTC: Posn: 04:45.4S - 011:49.7E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Master onboard the anchored research vessel heard a sound near the forward and noticed one unknown person onboard. Master shouted and the person escaped. Emergency alarm raised and crew mustered. A boat was seen departing the vessel with stolen ship's store. 2020-03-29T09:06:04 122-20 2020-09-07T00:00:00 Tug 1.2336699962615967 103.48400115966797 Around 3nm SSW of Tanjung Piai Boarded 15.05.2020: 1030 UTC: Posn: 01:14.2N - 103:29.6E, Around 3nm SSW of Tanjung Piai, Malaysia. Robbers boarded a barge under tow and stole properties on the deck. Crew in the tug noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robes escaping. Incident reported to VTS. 2020-09-11T11:32:54 122-21 2021-12-10T16:34:00 Product Tanker 3.8903300762176514 -77.06880187988281 Buenaventura Port Boarded Date: 2021-12-15T11:02:39 123-14 2014-07-09T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.4500000476837158 104.63500213623047 Around 13nm NNE of Pulau Bintan Boarded 09.07.2014: 0300 LT: Posn: 01:27.2N – 104:38.5E, Around 13nm NNE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Six robbers boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty A/B on routine rounds noticed the robbers at poop deck and informed the D/O who raised the alarm. All crew mustered and a search was carried out. Upon hearing the alarm the robbers escaped empty handed. 2014-07-15T23:15:49 123-15 2015-06-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0666699409484863 103.69999694824219 Around 2.5nm SSW of Pulau Takong Kecil Boarded 22.05.2015: 0315 LT: Posn: 01:04N – 103:42E, Around 2.5nm SSW of Pulau Takong Kecil, Indonesia. Two robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, crew mustered and switched on all the deck lights. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. VTIS Singapore informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:27 123-17 2017-10-04T00:00:00 Container 14.550000190734863 120.9000015258789 Manila South Port Anchorage Boarded 03.10.2017: 1650 UTC: Posn: 14:33.4N - 120:54.6E, Manila South Port Anchorage, Philippines. Around six to eight robbers boarded an anchored container ship. They were noticed by the duty crew who raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2018-01-25T10:40:41 123-18 2018-08-03T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 6.449999809265137 3.3833301067352295 Berth No.8, ENL Terminal, Apapa Port, Lagos 24-04-2018 24.04.2018: 0315 UTC: Posn: 06:26.82N – 003:22.58E, Berth No.8, ENL Terminal, Apapa Port, Lagos, Nigeria. Four robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier, took hostage and threatened the duty watchman and stole his mobile phone and VHF radio. As all the stores were secured, the robbers were unable to steal anything and escaped. The duty watchmen shouted and called for assistance. Incident reported to Apapa FPSO. A search was carried out around the area. 2018-09-10T15:55:28 123-19 2019-10-12T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 18.55150032043457 -72.38330078125 Port Au Prince Anchorage Boarded 12.10.2019: 0010 UTC: Posn: 18:33.9N – 072:23.2W, Port Au Prince Anchorage, Haiti. During routine rounds, duty AB onboard an anchored ship was taken hostage by robbers armed with guns and long knives. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to Pilot Station. 2020-03-29T09:06:05 123-20 2020-09-08T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 5.88332986831665 3.283329963684082 Around 33nm SSW of Lagos Boarded 08.09.2020: 0530 UTC: Posn: 05:53N - 003:17E, Around 33nm SSW of Lagos, Nigeria. A refrigerated cargo ship was attacked by armed pirates while underway. The pirates kidnapped two crew. The remaining crew managed to retreat into the citadel. Nigerian navy patrol vessels were deployed to the location to assist. The navy boarded the vessel, conducted a search and escorted the vessel to a safe anchorage. Remaining crew reported safe. 2020-09-11T11:32:54 123-21 2021-12-12T04:29:00 Bulk Carrier 18.57069969177246 -72.34230041503906 Port-Au-Prince, Port Boarded Date: 2021-12-15T11:02:39 12345 2021-01-01T05:11:00 Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 4.269830226898193 1.40516996383667 <!-- end span --> Boarded <!-- end span --> <!-- end row-fluid --> 2021-01-01T10:53:44 124-14 2014-07-09T00:00:00 General Cargo 1.9833300113677979 108.46700286865234 Around 37nm WSW of Pulau Merundung Boarded 09.07.2014: 0115 LT: Posn : 01:59N – 108:28E, Around 37nm WSW of Pulau Merundung, Indonesia. While underway armed pirates boarded a general cargo ship, took the Master hostage, stole his personal properties and escaped. During the incident the Master sustained serious injuries on the head. Full details of the incident requested. 2014-07-15T23:15:49 124-15 2015-06-27T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 13.73330020904541 121.03299713134766 Batangas Anchorage Boarded 27.06.2015: 0010 LT: Posn: 13:44N - 121:02E, Batangas Anchorage, Philippines. Robbers boarded an anchored tanker, broke into the forepeak store and escaped with ship’s properties. The duty crew on routine rounds noticed the theft and informed the OOW who raised the alarm and crew mustered. A search was carried out. Ship’s properties were found stolen. Attempts to call the port control received no response. 2017-05-17T11:01:28 124-17 2017-10-12T00:00:00 Tug 1.1833300590515137 103.55000305175781 Singapore Straits Boarded 12.10.2017: 0020 UTC: Posn: 01:11.1N - 103:33.6E, Singapore Straits. Five persons in two wooden crafts approached and boarded an unmanned rig under tow. The tug Master raised the alarm and notified the local authorities. MMEA dispatched its assets to assist, however the persons had escaped. Vessel and crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:41 124-18 2018-08-03T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.450170040130615 3.3711700439453125 NOJ Terminal, Apapa Port, Lagos 09-06-2018 09.06.2018: 0330 UTC: Posn: 06:27.3N – 003:22.3E, NOJ Terminal, Apapa Port, Lagos, Nigeria. Seven robbers in a small boat came alongside a berthed tanker. One robber managed to board the tanker and started lowering a rubber hose into one of the cargo tanks. Duty AB spotted the robber and raised the alarm resulting in the robber jumping overboard and escaping. 2018-09-10T15:55:28 124-19 2019-10-18T00:00:00 Product Tanker -11.984299659729004 -77.18350219726562 Callao Anchorage Boarded 12.10.2019: 0730 UTC: Posn: 11:59.6S - 077:11.1W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty watchmen onboard an anchored tanker noticed three unauthorised persons on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. The OOW, sounded the forward horn, raised the alarm, made and announcement on the PA and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the persons escaped in their boat. Further investigations indicated that the perpetrators opened the bosun store skylight but were unable to steal anything. 2020-03-29T09:06:05 124-20 2020-09-14T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.25166699290275574 117.58799743652344 Muara Berau Anchorage Boarded 25.06.2020: 1945 UTC: Posn: 00:15.16S - 117:35.54E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Indonesia. Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, broke into the bosun store, stole ship’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed by the Duty AB on security rounds. Incident reported to Port Control. The Indonesian Marine Police (IMP) boarded the ship for investigation. On 11.07.2020, the IMP identified and apprehended three persons responsible for the theft, and managed to recover the stolen items. The Master and the CSO were requested to collect the stolen items from the IMP Regional Directorate of East Kalimantan. 2020-09-16T10:12:57 124-21 2021-12-13T12:19:00 General Cargo 22.783300399780273 70.0333023071289 Kandla Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-12-15T11:02:39 125-14 2014-07-15T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.4833300113677979 104.71700286865234 Around 17nm NNE of Pulau Bintan Boarded 15.07.2014: 0630 LT: Posn: 01:29N – 104:43E, Around 17nm NNE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Robbers boarded an anchored tanker unnoticed and escaped with ship’s properties. Duty crew noticed footprints near the engine room workshop and raised the alarm. Upon investigation, it was found that the robbers had broken the lock on the steering gear room watertight door and entered the engine room workshop. Ship’s properties were stolen from the workshop and safety lockers. Incident reported to IFC Singapore Navy. 2014-07-15T23:15:49 125-15 2015-06-28T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.100000023841858 103.53299713134766 Around 7nm SW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 28.06.2015: 0400 LT: Posn: 01:06N - 103:32E, Around 7nm SW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Eight robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker underway. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The robbers escaped with stolen engine spares. 2017-05-17T11:01:28 125-17 2017-10-13T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 13.5 50.04999923706055 Gulf of Aden Attempted 06.10.2017: 0700 UTC: Posn: 13:30N - 050:03E, Gulf of Aden. Master onboard a bulk carrier underway observed a boat with two skiffs approaching. Naval vessel notified. As the boat closed in, ladders were sighted. Master raised alarm and all crew mustered. The Naval vessel chased the boat and later boarded it and confiscated weapons and ladders. Vessel and crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:42 125-18 2018-08-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -6.033669948577881 106.88400268554688 Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta 02-08-2018 02.08.2018: 2000 UTC: Posn: 06:02.2S - 106:53.4E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta, Indonesia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole engine spares and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds and a search throughout the vessel was carried out. 2018-09-10T15:55:28 125-19 2019-10-19T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0544999837875366 103.63999938964844 Singapore Straits Boarded 19.10.2019: 1700 UTC: Posn: 01:03.45N – 103:38.70E, Singapore Straits. Duty oiler on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier underway was taken hostage by five robbers armed with a gun and knives. The robbers threatened the oiler and tied his hands. They then stole ships spares and escaped. The oiler reported the incident to the OOW who raised the alarm and notified Singapore VTIS. 2020-03-29T09:06:06 125-20 2020-09-15T00:00:00 Container -12.021499633789062 -77.20649719238281 Callao Anchorage Boarded 09.09.2020: 0554 UTC: Posn: 12:01.49S – 077:12.65W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship noticed a robber on the forecastle deck. Seeing the duty AB, the robber armed with a machete shouted and ran towards the AB resulting in the AB immediately retreating into the accommodation. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped without stealing anything. VTS notified and a patrol boat was dispatched to check and search the anchorage area. 2020-09-16T10:12:57 125-21 2021-12-13T22:29:00 Container 3.1903300285339355 7.816999912261963 around 46nm SW of Luba, Equatorial Guinea Boarded Date: 2021-12-15T11:02:39 126-14 2014-07-15T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.7333300113677979 105.11699676513672 Around 44nm NE of Pulau Bintan Hijacked 15.07.2014: 2345 LT: Posn: 01:44N – 105:07E, Around 44nm NE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. A product tanker enroute from Singapore to Sandakan, Malaysia was boarded and hijacked. Pirates transferred and stole part of the fuel cargo, stole crew properties and damaged the vessel’s communication equipment and main engines before leaving. Three crew members were injured during the incident. 2014-07-17T01:00:28 126-15 2015-06-29T00:00:00 Product Tanker -4.050000190734863 39.63330078125 Shimanzi Oil Terminal, Mombasa Boarded 27.06.2015: 2340 LT: Posn: 04:02.6S – 039:38.5E, Shimanzi Oil Terminal, Mombasa, Kenya. Robbers armed with long knives boarded a tanker from a boat using a hook. They were spotted by a duty crew who alerted the C/O. Alarm raised and crew alerted. The robbers stole mooring ropes and escaped. The incident was reported to Port control and local agent. 2017-05-17T11:01:28 126-17 2017-10-17T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.235166996717453 117.58999633789062 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda Boarded 13.10.2017: 1705 UTC: Posn: 00:13.71S - 117:35.38E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Two robbers in a wooden craft boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain. They stole ship’s properties and threatened duty AB with knives. As the robbers were escaping, with stolen ship’s properties, the duty AB raised the alarm and crew alerted. Local agent informed. 2018-01-25T10:40:42 126-18 2018-08-05T00:00:00 Tanker 22.016700744628906 91.7667007446289 Off Kutubdia Anchorage 02-08-2018 02.08.2018: 1730 UTC: Posn: 22:01N - 091:46E, Off Kutubdia Anchorage, Bangladesh. Six robbers in a small boat boarded an anchored tanker using a hook attached with a rope. They stole ship’s stores and properties and escaped. The incident was reported to the Bangladesh Coast Guard who searched the area. 2018-09-10T15:55:28 126-19 2019-10-21T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.351170063018799 6.86667013168335 Around 0.26nm South of Akuku Toru Coast Boarded 05.10.2019: Early Hours: Posn: 04:21.07N – 006:52.20E, Nigeria. A fishing vessel, having machinery problems drifted to the mouth of Sambreiro river where it was attacked by several persons. The persons vandaliZed the vessel and escaped. The vessel owners notified the Nigerian Navy who were able to located and inspect the vessel. 2020-03-29T09:06:06 126-20 2020-09-18T00:00:00 Tanker 35.06719970703125 120.09200286865234 Rizhao Shelter Anchorage Boarded 18.09.2020: 0230 UTC: Posn: 35:04.03N – 120:05.55E, Rizhao Shelter Anchorage, China. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored tanker. They stole ship’s equipment and escaped. A search was carried out. Incident reported to Port Authority and local agent. 2020-09-21T10:43:43 126-21 2021-12-14T09:17:00 Offshore Supply Ship 0.3031669855117798 9.40032958984375 Owendo Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-12-15T11:02:39 127-14 2014-07-13T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.016669988632202 104.48300170898438 Around 24nm South of Pulau Aur Boarded 13.07.2014: 2300 LT: Posn: 02:01N – 104:29E, Around 24nm South of Pulau Aur, Malaysia. Pirates boarded a product tanker underway unnoticed. OOW noticed a small boat near the vessel and raised the alarm. Seeing alerted crew the pirates escaped empty handed. 2014-07-17T23:04:15 127-15 2015-07-02T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.0666699409484863 103.5999984741211 Around 5.6nm SW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 17.06.2015: 0412 LT: Posn: 01:04N - 103:36E, around 5.6nm SW of Pulau Nipa, Indonesia. Five robbers boarded a LPG tanker underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2017-05-17T11:01:28 127-17 2017-10-18T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.783300399780273 70.0167007446289 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 17.10.2017: 1630 UTC: Posn: 22:47.3N - 070:01.8E, Kandla Anchorage, India. Two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty officer spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2018-01-25T10:40:42 127-18 2018-08-07T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0.06666669994592667 -50.96670150756836 Macapa Anchorage 05-08-2018 05.08.2018: 0500 UTC: Posn: 00:04.0N – 050:58.5W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ship’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. Incident reported to local agent. 2018-09-10T15:55:29 127-19 2019-10-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.454170227050781 3.3698298931121826 Apapa BOP Terminal, Lagos Boarded 06.10.2019: 2230 UTC: Posn: Apapa BOP Terminal, Lagos, Nigeria. During cargo operations, around seven to eight armed persons in two wooden boats came alongside and boarded a berthed tanker. Alert crew noticed the persons, raised the alarm and stopped the discharging operations. Before escaping, the persons fired towards the crew. No injuries reported. Cargo from the terminal’s manifolds was reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:06:06 127-20 2020-09-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0.023166699334979057 -51.00130081176758 Macapa Anchorage Boarded 20.09.2020: 0410 UTC: Posn: 00:01.39N – 051:00.08W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed some suspicious activity near the forepeak store and proceeded to investigate. As he approached the store he noticed two robbers armed with knives. He immediately informed the D/O and retreated into the accommodation. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, crew mustered, and searchlights directed towards the forepeak. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in a white hull boat. A search was carried out and ship’s properties were reported stolen. Pilot Station informed. 2020-09-25T11:03:05 127-21 2021-12-17T13:06:00 Other 2.3178300857543945 9.417830467224121 Around 21nm West of Punta Campo Fired Upon Date: 2021-12-21T13:05:57 128-14 2014-06-10T00:00:00 Tug 2.0999999046325684 108.61699676513672 Around 27nm West of Pulau Merundung Hijacked 10.06.2014: 0200 LT: Posn: 02:06.35N – 108:37.03E, Around 27nm West of Pulau Merundung, Indonesia. 15 pirates in two speed boats approached and boarded a tug towing a barge loaded with containers. Armed with a gun and long knives, they took hostage all crewmembers, blindfolded, tied them up and locked them in a room. The pirates repainted the tug, stole cash and crew belongings and damaged the containers on the barge. They left the crew on the drifting barge and hijacked the tug. On 22.06.2014, the crew were rescued by two Vietnamese fishing boats. The barge was left unmanned drifting and later it was towed by the Philippines Navy to Palawan port for investigation. The tug is still missing. 2014-07-17T23:04:15 128-15 2015-07-04T00:00:00 Container 3.7948501110076904 98.71630096435547 Belawan International Container Terminal Boarded 04.07.2015: 0738 LT: Posn: Belawan International Container Terminal, Indonesia. Three robbers in a wooden boat approached a berthed container ship. Duty watchman noticed two robbers boarded the ship at the forward deck and he shouted at the robbers and alerted the crew. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers aborted and moved away without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T11:01:28 128-17 2017-10-21T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 10.183799743652344 -64.76820373535156 Puerto Jose Anchorage Boarded 20.10.2017: 0320 UTC: Posn: 10:11.3N – 064:46.9W, Puerto Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. Crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed five robbers on the poop deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. A search was carried out throughout the tanker. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-01-25T10:40:42 128-18 2018-08-07T00:00:00 Container 6.435329914093018 3.384500026702881 Apapa Port, Lagos 01-06-2018 01.06.2018: 0230 UTC: Posn: Apapa Port, Lagos, Nigeria. Robbers boarded a berthed container ship and tried to steal ship’s properties. The duty OS intervened and the robbers assaulted and injured the OS. Medical treatment was provided to the OS and was later repatriated from the next port for full recovery. 2018-09-10T15:55:29 128-19 2019-10-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -6.017169952392578 105.93499755859375 Cigading Anchorage Boarded 21.10.2019: 1747 UTC: Posn: 06:01.3S – 105:53.8E, Cigading Anchorage, Indonesia. Alert crew onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed four unauthorized persons near the entrance of the engine room. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alerted crew the persons escaped without stealing anything. 2020-03-29T09:06:07 128-20 2020-09-22T00:00:00 Offshore Supply Ship 16.975200653076172 82.32129669189453 Kakinada Anchorage, India Boarded LATE REPORT: 11.02.2020: 0000 UTC: Posn: 16:58.51N - 082:18.88E, Kakinada Anchorage, India. 2020-09-25T11:03:05 128-21 2021-12-20T15:46:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2999999523162842 106.23500061035156 Around 17nm SSW of Pulau Pengibu Boarded Date: 2021-12-24T14:03:00 129-14 2014-07-19T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 13.73330020904541 121.03299713134766 Batangas Anchorage Boarded 19.07.2014: 0300 LT: Posn: 13:44N – 121:02E, Batangas Anchorage ‘A’, Philippines. Four robbers in a fishing boat approached and boarded an anchored tanker via the anchor chain. Duty AB and OS on routine rounds spotted the robbers and raised the alarm and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with ship’s properties upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness. VTMS Batangas informed. 2014-07-28T02:59:09 129-15 2015-07-07T00:00:00 Product Tanker 17.674699783325195 83.4000015258789 Visakhapatnam Anchorage Boarded 05.07.2015: 0740 LT: Posn: 17:40.29N – 083:24.24E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage, India. Five persons in a boat approached an anchored product tanker and attempted to board using the anchor chain. The alert duty watchman raised the alarm and informed the bridge. Seeing the alerted crew the boat moved away. As most of the crew gathered on the forecastle another boat approached the vessel from the stern. Two robbers boarded via the poop deck and stole ship's properties. Aft duty watchman noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping. 2017-05-17T11:01:28 129-17 2017-10-21T00:00:00 Container 3.783329963684082 7.13332986831665 Around 34nm South of Bonny Boarded 21.10.2017: 0606 UTC: Posn: 03:47.7N – 007:08.6E, Around 38nm South of Bonny, Nigeria. While underway, pirates attacked a container ship. Six crew members reported missing. The ship and remaining crew are safe. The ship continued her passage. 2018-01-25T10:40:42 129-18 2018-08-08T00:00:00 Product Tanker -14.536700248718262 40.66749954223633 Port of Nacala 26-07-2018 26.07.2018: 0218 UTC: Posn: 14:32.27S – 040:40.15E, Port of Nacala, Mozambique. Three robbers in a small boat approached a berthed product tanker during discharging operations. Using a bamboo pole attached with hook and a portable wooden ladder, one robber managed to board the tanker. The duty deck watch crew noticed the robber and immediately informed the OOW who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robber escaped with his two accomplices. A search was made throughout the tanker. It was reported that ship’s properties were stolen. Incident reported to Port Authorities through the local agents. 2018-09-10T15:55:29 129-19 2019-10-22T00:00:00 Container -4.751830101013184 11.774299621582031 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 20.10.2019: 0320 UTC: Posn: 04:45.19S – 011:46.77E, Pointe Noire South Anchorage, The Congo. Duty officer on routine rounds, onboard an anchored container vessel noticed a mooring rope in the water and notified the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Investigations showed the forward storeroom door was opened, and ship's stores stolen. A boat with two persons was seen moving away from the vessel. Incident reported to Port Control. 2020-03-29T09:06:07 129-20 2020-09-23T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.884500026702881 -1.7003300189971924 Takoradi anchorage Boarded LATE REPORT: 08.02.2020: Posn: Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. 2020-09-25T11:03:05 129-21 2021-12-24T16:48:00 Container -2.58417010307312 -80.13420104980469 Around 1.6nm SE of Puerto Pizarro Fired Upon Date: 2021-12-29T15:17:28 130-14 2014-07-25T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.25 117.56700134277344 Muara Berau Anchorage Boarded 25.07.2014: 0315 LT: Posn: 00:15.4S – 117:34.7E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Indonesia. Three armed robbers in a wooden boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They took hostage duty AB and tied him up. The duty AB managed to escape and informed the OOW who raised the alarm. Sensing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties. 2014-07-28T23:28:33 130-15 2015-07-09T00:00:00 Cable Ship 10.350000381469727 107.03299713134766 Vung Tau Anchorage Attempted 06.06.2015: 1515 LT: Posn: 10:21N - 107:02E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. An unauthorised person from a small boat attempted to board an anchored cable ship. Alert crew raised the alarm resulting in the person aborting and moving away. 2017-05-17T11:01:28 130-17 2017-10-25T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2668299674987793 104.20099639892578 Around 9nm NW of Todang, Bintan island Boarded 17.10.2017: 1550 UTC: Posn: 01:16.1N – 104:12.7E, Around 9nm NW of Todang, Bintan Island, Indonesia. While underway, duty crew onboard a bulk carrier noticed two unauthorised persons on the aft deck. OOW notified and alarm raised. Seeing the alerted crew, the persons escaped in their waiting boat. On carrying out a search, engine spares were reported missing. 2018-01-25T10:40:42 130-18 2018-08-13T00:00:00 Tug 5.483829975128174 119.15499877929688 Off Tambisan Island, NE of Sabah 10-08-2018 10.08.2018: 1000 UTC: Posn: Off Tambisan Island, NE of Sabah, Malaysia. Several persons in speed boats boarded a tug towing a barge underway. The Crew locked all access into the tug and contacted the local authorities who dispatched a security boat. Due to the hardening of the tug the persons were unable to enter the accommodation and escaped when they noticed the security boat approaching. The tug continued her voyage to the next port. Crew reported safe. 2018-09-10T15:55:29 130-19 2019-10-28T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.0499999523162842 103.63300323486328 Singapore Straits Boarded 24.10.2019: 2115 UTC: Posn: 01:03.0N – 103:38.0E, Singapore Straits. Alert crew onboard a tanker underway noticed four robbers on deck and raised the alarm. Hearing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. 2020-03-29T09:06:08 130-20 2020-09-28T16:41:18 Container -2.4333300590515137 -80.0333023071289 River Passage, Guayaquil Boarded 26.09.2020: 0326 UTC: Posn: 02:26S – 080:02W, River Passage, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Robbers armed with guns approached and boarded a container vessel under pilotage. Master raised the alarm, activated the SSAS and crew mustered. Despite the continuous alarm and search lights, the robbers stole cargo from the containers and escaped. Incident reported to local Authorities, who later boarded the vessel for investigation. Two containers were found open. Vessel and crew reported safe. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 130-21 2021-12-27T09:31:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2383300065994263 104.03299713134766 Singapore Straits Boarded Date: 2021-12-29T15:17:28 131-12 2019-10-29T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.916670083999634 98.80000305175781 Belawan Anchorage Attempted 14.10.2019: 2200 UTC: Posn: 03:55N – 098:48E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed a person attempting to board via the anchor chain, while two other persons were waiting in the boat alongside the tanker. The duty crew reported the incident to the OOW who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the persons escaped in their boat. 2020-03-29T09:06:08 131-14 2014-07-25T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.916670083999634 98.75 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 25.07.2014: 1035 LT: Posn: 03:55.1N – 098:45.1E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers in a speed boat approached and came alongside an anchored product tanker. One of the robbers made an attempt to board the tanker but aborted it and moved away upon seeing the duty Bosun. Later, D/O noticed one robber boarded the tanker and heading towards the paint store. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped with his accomplices in their boat. Upon investigation, it was found that the paint store was broke into but nothing stolen. 2014-07-28T23:28:33 131-15 2015-07-12T00:00:00 Product Tanker 10.17080020904541 107.09100341796875 Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 11.07.2015: 1230 LT: Posn: 10:10N - 107:05E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Unnoticed robber boarded an anchored product tanker, stole ship's stores and escaped. The incident was noticed later in the day and reported to the Authorities. 2017-05-17T11:01:29 131-17 2017-10-26T00:00:00 LPG Tanker -7.733329772949219 109.06700134277344 Around 3.77nm of Cilacap Port, Cilacap Anchorage Boarded 25.10.2017: 2020 UTC: Posn: 07.44.1S - 109.04.0E, Around 3.77nm of Cilacap Port, Cilacap Anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker. The duty crew on routine rounds spotted the robbers on the main deck. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and all crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Local authorities boarded the vessel for investigation. 2018-01-25T10:40:42 131-18 2018-08-13T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.919829845428467 119.10199737548828 Around 10m SSE of Felda Sahabat, Sabah 08-05-2018 08.05.2018: 1800 UTC: Posn: 04:55.12N – 119:06.70E, Around 10nm SSE of Felda Sahabat, Sabah, Malaysia. Armed persons in a boat approached a group of fishing vessels at high speed. A Malaysian Marine Police boat in the vicinity noticed the approach and chased the boat resulting in the persons firing upon the Marine Police boat. In the ensuing exchange of fire four armed persons were killed. The Malaysian Marine Police indicated the intentions of the armed persons was to kidnap the fishermen for ransom. 2018-09-10T15:55:29 131-20 2020-09-30T00:55:53 Container 14.584500312805176 120.86699676513672 MICT Anchorage, Manila Boarded 04.09.2020: 1820 UTC: Posn: 14:35.7N – 120:52.0E, MICT Anchorage, Manila, Philippines. Duty crew onboard an anchored container ship, noticed a masked robber, armed with a knife on the forward deck. He immediately notified the OOW who raised the alarm. Hearing the alerted crew the robber escaped with stolen ship's properties. Incident reported to the local authorities. A coast guard boat arrived at location and conducted an investigation. No injuries to crew. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 131-21 2021-12-27T13:33:00 Bulk Carrier -12.02299976348877 -77.20179748535156 Callao Anchorage Boarded Date: 2021-12-29T15:17:28 132-14 2014-07-24T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.16670036315918 91.7667007446289 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 24.07.2014: 0030 LT: Posn: 22:10N – 091:46E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Three robbers boarded an anchored tanker. Ship's alarm raised, all crew mustered and Port Control notified. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties. 2014-07-28T23:28:33 132-15 2015-07-15T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.13332986831665 99.9000015258789 (Around 13nm NW of Pulau Jarak, Malaysia), Malacca Straits Boarded 19.05.2015: 0410 LT: Posn: 04:08.0N – 099:54.2E (Around 13nm NW of Pulau Jarak, Malaysia), Malacca Straits. While underway, seven pirates armed with knives boarded a product tanker. As they entered the bridge they assaulted the 2/O resulting in minor injuries. They stole crew belongings and cash. Master reported that the pirates inquired about the loaded cargo before escaping. 2017-05-17T11:01:29 132-17 2017-10-28T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker -7.849999904632568 109.06700134277344 Cilacap Anchorage Boarded 27.10.2017: 2000 UTC: Posn: 07:51S – 109:04E, Cilacap Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty watch on board an anchored tanker spotted a robber near the emergency generator room. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the robber along with three others were seen escaping from the emergency generator room. On carrying out a search, nothing reported stolen. Port control informed through local agents. 2018-01-25T10:40:43 132-18 2018-08-14T00:00:00 Ro-Ro -24.08329963684082 -46.28329849243164 Santos Anchorage 12-08-2018 12.08.2018: 0622 UTC: Posn: 24:05.9S - 046:17.4W, Santos Anchorage, Brazil. Around four robbers boarded an anchored ro-ro ship using a rope attached to a hook and started opening the containers on deck. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm and notified the authorities. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. After berthing the local police and customs boarded for investigation. 2018-09-10T15:55:29 132-19 2019-10-31T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.716670036315918 101.43399810791016 Dumai Inner Anchorage Boarded 08.10.2019: 1920 UTC: Posn: 01:43N – 101:26E, Dumai Inner Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty officer onboard an anchored tanker noticed four robbers on deck and informed Master. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and PA announcement made. The robbers escaped without stealing anything and a search carried out. Incident reported to local agent. 2020-03-29T09:06:09 132-20 2020-09-30T08:58:37 Product Tanker 1.5168299674987793 104.81700134277344 Around 22nm NE of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 29.09.2020: 1600 - 2200 UTC: Posn: 01:31.1N – 104:49.0E, Around 22nm NE of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia Unauthorised persons boarded an anchored tanker, broke into the aft store, stole ship’s spares and escaped. The break-in was noticed by crew during routine rounds. A search was carried out. Incident was reported to Port Authority and local agent. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 132-21 2021-12-28T15:02:00 Bulk Carrier 6.3520002365112305 -10.886699676513672 Monrovia Outer Anchorage, Liberia Boarded Date: 2021-12-29T15:17:28 133-14 2014-07-25T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.3166699409484863 104.26300048828125 Around 2nm South of Teluk Ramunia, Johor Boarded 25.07.2014: 2030 LT: Posn: 01:19.54N – 104:15.46E, Around 2nm South of Teluk Ramunia, Johor, Malaysia. Ten robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored product tanker. They stole crew personnel belongings and cash and escaped. Incident reported to MMEA and they are investigating the incident. During the robbery, one crew member received minor injuries at his neck due to gun fire. 2014-10-16T08:13:17 133-15 2015-07-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2511099576950073 104.03299713134766 Around 4nm North of Batam Island Boarded 22.04.2015: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:15.4N – 104:02.2E, Around 4nm North of Batam Island, Indonesia. While underway, five robbers were spotted in the engine room. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped empty handed. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:29 133-17 2017-10-28T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.4500000476837158 104.63300323486328 Around 13nm NNE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 27.10.2017: 2130 UTC: Posn: 01:27.2N - 104:38.4E, Around 13nm NNE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds spotted the robbers and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. All crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:43 133-18 2018-08-17T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 21.68429946899414 88.02249908447266 Sagar Inner Anchorage 10-08-2018 10.08.2018: 2055 UTC: Posn: 21:41.60N - 088:01.35E, Sagar Inner Anchorage, India. Duty crew onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed six robbers stealing the mooring ropes and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship's stores. Incident reported to local authority. 2018-09-10T15:55:29 133-19 2019-11-04T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.78617000579834 98.6897964477539 Belawan Port Attempted 07.11.2019: 1900 UTC: Posn: 03:47.2N – 098:41.8E, Belawan Port, Indonesia. During security rounds, crew onboard a berthed tanker noticed one unknown person trying to board the vessel using a grappling hook. Upon being noticed, the person escaped. Incident reported to Port Authority. 2020-03-29T09:06:09 133-20 2020-10-02T08:22:12 Container -2.5510001182556152 -80.10050201416016 River Passage, Guayaquil Boarded 02.10.2020: 0324 UTC: Posn: 02:33.6S – 080:06.3W, River Passage, Guayaquil, Ecuador. A container vessel under pilotage was approached and boarded by robbers armed with guns. Crew noticed the robbers opening the containers on deck. Alarm raised and all crew instructed to stay inside the accommodation. The robbers fired their weapons towards the accommodation area, and escaped with cargo stolen from the containers. Incident reported to Port Authorities. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 134-14 2014-07-31T00:00:00 Container 22.234699249267578 91.68470001220703 Chittagong Anchorage Area B Boarded 31.07.2014: 2130 LT: Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Seven robbers armed with knives in a fishing boat approached and boarded an anchored container ship via the poop deck. Duty crew spotted the robbers stealing ship’s stores and raised the alarm. As the crew mustered and approached the robbers, they jumped into their boat and escaped with the stolen stores. Incident reported to the Coast Guard who advised the Master to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement. A patrol boat came and searched the area. 2014-10-16T08:13:17 134-15 2015-07-15T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.2902799844741821 104.18299865722656 Around 3.4nm SSW of Tanjung Ayam, Johor Boarded 23.04.2015: 0415 LT: Posn: 01:16.85N – 104:11.35E, Around 3.4nm SSW of Tanjung Ayam, Johor, Malaysia. Duty wiper onboard a product tanker enroute to Singapore noticed two robbers armed with knives entering the engine room workshop. He immediately informed the C/E who informed the Master. Alarm raised. Upon sounding of the alarm the C/E saw five robbers leaving the engine room. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. The robbers had stolen generator spares before escaping. The incident was reported to VTIS Singapore. At 1010 LT, the Singapore Coast Guard boarded the tanker for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:29 134-17 2017-10-29T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 10.317500114440918 -75.5177993774414 Cartagena Inner Anchorage Boarded 29.10.2017: 0630 UTC: Posn: 10:19.5N – 075:31.7W, Cartagena Inner Anchorage, Columbia. Duty officers onboard an anchored LPG tanker noticed a small boat near the anchor chain. Alarm raised. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers were seen escaping with stolen ship’s properties. Port control was informed. Roving craft sent by port control to investigate. 2018-01-25T10:40:43 134-18 2018-08-21T00:00:00 Container 6.802830219268799 -58.1693000793457 Georgetown Port 26-07-2018 26.07.2018: 0500 UTC: Posn: Georgetown Port, Guyana. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a berthed container ship, stole ship’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. Incident reported to port control. 2018-09-10T15:55:30 134-19 2019-11-04T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.966670036315918 1.25 Around 9nm SSE of Lome Boarded 04.11.2019: 0240 UTC: Posn: 05:58.22N – 001:15.70E, Around 9nm SSE of Lome, Togo. Three persons armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored tanker and shot one armed guard in his leg. They entered into the accommodation and tried to force their way into the captain’s cabin, but were unsuccessful. Alarm raised and SSAS activated. Once the armed persons left the tanker a headcount was taken and four crew members were reported kidnapped. Togo Navy boarded the vessel for investigation. On 13 Dec 2019, the Owners confirmed that three crew members were released safely and one crew member died due to illness. 2020-03-29T09:06:11 134-20 2020-10-02T12:49:16 Product Tanker 6.350669860839844 -10.791199684143066 BMC Pier, Monrovia Boarded 01.10.2020: 0342 UTC: Posn: 06:21.06N - 010:47.78W, BMC Pier, Monrovia, Liberia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard a berthed tanker noticed one unauthorized person on the forecastle and immediately informed the Duty Officer. Alarm raised and local security guard alerted. Seeing the crew alertness, the robber escape with ship's stores. A search was made throughout the tanker. Incident reported to Port Authority and Coast Guard. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 135-14 2014-07-25T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5 0.8166670203208923 Around 45nm South of Anloga Hijacked 25.07.2014: 2340 LT: Posn: 05:00.1N – 000:49.2E, Around 45nm South of Anloga, Ghana. 10 pirates armed with guns in a wooden boat approached, boarded and hijacked a bunker barge during bunkering operations and took all its 21 crew members hostage and sailed to an unknown location. The mother vessel being bunkered reported the incident to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, which immediately notified the regional authorities and broadcast an alert to all ships to lookout for the hijacked tanker. The Owners were unable to communicate or track the vessel until August 3rd when the Owners confirmed that the pirates had released their tanker after stealing part cargo around 60nm east of Lagos. All crew members were reported safe. It was reported that the pirates had stolen part of the cargo by transferring it to pirate vessels. 2014-10-16T08:13:17 135-15 2015-07-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0669100284576416 103.66600036621094 Around 3.8nm SW of Pulau Takong Kecil Boarded 09.05.2015: 0300 LT: Posn: 01:04N – 103:40E, Around 3.8nm SW of Pulau Takong Kecil, Indonesia. Duty oiler onboard a bulk carrier underway spotted four robbers armed with long knives in the engine room. He immediately retreated and informed the Master who in turn raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. VTIS Singapore informed. A search was carried out throughout the ship and found that the padlock to the funnel door was broken and the door was open. At 0706 LT, the Singapore Coast Guard boarded the ship for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:29 135-17 2017-10-30T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 0.6833329796791077 6.050000190734863 Around 35nm NW of Sao Tome and Principe Coast Attempted 27.10.2017: 1120 UTC: Posn: 00:41.8N - 006:03.6E, Around 35nm NW of Sao Tome & Principe Coast. Five skiffs approached a LPG Tanker underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered, Master increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres. Due to the bad weather and the evasive manoeuvres the skiffs aborted the attack and moved away. 2018-01-25T10:40:43 135-18 2018-08-23T00:00:00 Tug 1.2000000476837158 103.55000305175781 3.6nm SSW of Singapore Island 03-07-2018 03.07.2018: 0510 UTC: Posn: 01:12N - 103:33E, 3.6nm SSW of Singapore Island, Singapore Straits. Ten robbers in small boats approached and boarded a barge being towed by a tug. The crew contacted VTIS Singapore and a police boat was dispatched to the location. As the robbers saw the police boat approaching they escaped from the barge. Once the police boat had left the location they re-embarked and stole the cargo being carried by the barge. 2018-09-10T15:55:30 135-19 2019-11-08T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 1.21766996383667 6.151000022888184 Around 57nm NNW of Sao Tome Island Fired Upon 07.11.2019: 0015 UTC: Posn: 01:13.6N – 006:09.6E, Around 57nm NNW of Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome and Principe. Armed persons in a skiff approached and fired upon a tanker underway. Alarm raised, vessel increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvers. Fire pump activated, and four parachute rockets discharged. Due to the actions of the Master and crew, the skiff aborted and moved away. Vessel and crew safe. 2020-03-29T09:06:11 135-20 2020-10-07T10:04:21 Container -4.733329772949219 11.76669979095459 Pointe Noire North Anchorage Boarded 06.10.2020: 0700 UTC: Posn: 04:44S – 011:46E, Pointe Noire North Anchorage, The Congo. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored container ship, stole ship’s stores and escaped. Incident reported to Port Control. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 136-14 2014-08-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -5.817140102386475 13.455499649047852 Matadi Inner Anchorage Attempted 04.08.2014: 0330 LT: Posn: 05:49S – 013:28E, Matadi Inner Anchorage, Democratic Republic of Congo. Two robbers in a small boat approached and attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier using grappling hooks attached with ropes. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding, and escaped in their boat. 2014-10-16T08:13:17 136-15 2015-07-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 10.75220012664795 106.69999694824219 Fertilizer Terminal, Ho Chi Minh City Port Boarded 15.07.2015: 0340 LT: Posn: 10:45.8N – 106:42.6E, Fertilizer Terminal, Ho Chi Minh City Port, Vietnam. Eight robbers in two wooden boats approached and boarded a berthed bulk carrier. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and immediately informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. The duty crew proceeded towards the robbers but aborted when they saw the robbers were armed with long knives. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s properties in their boats. 2017-05-17T11:01:29 136-17 2017-10-30T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 1.2695000171661377 104.22000122070312 Around 4nm SSE of Kampung Sungai Buntu Coast, Johor Boarded 29.10.2017: 1742 UTC: Posn: 01:16.17N - 104:13.18E, Around 4nm SSE of Kampung Sungai Buntu Coast, Johor, Malaysia. Five robbers with knives in a skiff boat boarded a tanker underway and entered the engine room, threatened the duty oiler with a knife and tied him up. As the robbers moved away the duty oiler retreated into the control room and notified the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s spares and properties. A search was then carried out. Incident reported to Singapore port operations. Singapore Coast Guard later called the Master to ensure the tanker was safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:43 136-18 2018-08-28T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.2586669921875 117.68299865722656 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda 27-08-2018 27.08.2018: 1254 UTC: Posn: 00:15.52S – 117:41.96E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Two robbers attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain during cargo operations. Alert duty crew stationed on the forecastle deck spotted the robbers and immediately notified the Master and D/O. Alarm sounded and crew made their way to the forward deck. Hearing the alerted crew approach, the robbers aborted the attempt and escaped in their boat. Incident reported to the agent. 2018-09-10T15:55:30 136-19 2019-11-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 30.422300338745117 -9.642000198364258 Silos Terminal, Agadir Port Boarded 08.11.2019: 0205 UTC: Posn: 30:25.55N - 009:38.88W, Silos Terminal, Agadir Port, Morocco. Duty officer onboard a berthed bulk carrier noticed four unauthorized persons onboard the vessel. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the persons escaped. On searching the vessel nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:06:11 136-20 2020-10-08T08:54:33 Bulk Carrier 0.008666669949889183 -51.000301361083984 Macapa Anchorage Boarded 08.10.2020: 0620 UTC: Posn: 00:00.88N – 051:00.04W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Three persons in a small fishing boat came alongside an anchored bulk carrier. Two of the robbers boarded and broke into the forecastle store. Alert OOW noticed the unauthorised persons on the forecastle and raised the alarm and sounded the ship’s horn. Crew mustered. Seeing crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 137-14 2014-08-04T00:00:00 LPG Tanker -5.566669940948486 104.63300323486328 Teluk Semangka Anchorage Boarded 04.08.2014: 0151 LT: Posn: 05:34S – 104:38E, Teluk Semangka Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker. Deck patrol noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed in their boat. Local authorities informed. 2014-10-16T08:13:18 137-15 2015-07-20T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.1180599927902222 103.75 Around 2.6nm ENE of Pulau Takong Kecil Boarded 18.04.2015: 0335 LT: Posn: 01:07.5N – 103:45.5E, Around 2.6nm ENE of Pulau Takong Kecil, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with machetes in a small wooden speedboat boarded a tanker underway using a rope attached with a hook. Duty engine crew spotted the robbers hiding behind the boiler and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. The robbers escaped immediately upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness. A search was carried out throughout the tanker and found nothing stolen. IFC Singapore informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:29 137-17 2017-10-31T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 3.58417010307312 6.816999912261963 Around 51nm SSW of Bonny Island Boarded 25.10.2017: 2005 UTC: Posn : 03:35.5N – 006:49.2E, Around 51nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. While underway, armed pirates from a speed boat boarded the tanker. The 23 crew retreated into the citadel and contacted the owners for help. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre received the message and immediately liaised with the Nigerian Navy who dispatched a warship which arrived at the location and went alongside the tanker. After the crew emerged from the citadel a search was conducted. No pirates were found onboard the tanker. The warship escorted the tanker until she was out of the HRA. The tanker continued her passage to the next port. 2018-01-25T10:40:43 137-18 2018-08-28T00:00:00 Product Tanker 7.108829975128174 125.65599822998047 Insular Oil Terminal, Davao 27-08-2018 27.08.2018: 2015 UTC: Posn: 07:06.9N – 125:39.5E, Insular Oil Terminal, Davao, Philippines. Four robbers in a boat attempted to board a berthed product tanker. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted the boarding attempt and escaped. Coast Guard informed. 2018-09-10T15:55:30 137-19 2019-11-10T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.2009999752044678 103.56700134277344 Singapore Straits Attempted 05.11.2019: 1148 UTC: Posn: 01:12.6N – 103:34.3E, Singapore Straits. Six persons in two speed boats approached a tanker underway. Duty crew noticed the persons attempting to board the tanker and raised the alarm. Master increased the speed and took evasive manoeuvres resulting in the persons aborting the boarding attempt. 2020-03-29T09:06:11 137-20 2020-10-10T08:19:48 Bulk Carrier -12.005000114440918 -77.2166976928711 Callao Anchorage Boarded 05.10.2020: 0930 UTC: Posn: 12:00.59S – 077:13.26W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Chief officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed movement on the forecastle deck and instructed the bosun to check. As the bosun moved forward, he noticed armed robbers who threatened him with a gun and knife. The bosun retreated immediately and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. Incident reported to port control. On investigating, it was noticed that the robbers had boarded using a rope attached to a hook. Ship's stores reported stolen. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 138-14 2014-06-03T00:00:00 General Cargo 14.48330020904541 120.61900329589844 Manila Anchorage Area Boarded 03.06.2014: 2150 LT: Posn: 14:29.1N – 120:37.7E, Manila Anchorage Area, Philippines. Nine robbers armed with guns boarded an anchored general cargo ship. They took hostage all crew members, stole ship’s cash, crew cash and personal effects and escaped. No injuries to crew. Incident reported to the coast guard who came onboard for investigation. 2014-10-16T08:13:18 138-15 2015-07-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1666699647903442 103.43299865722656 Around 2nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 29.03.2015: 0445 LT: Posn: 01:10N – 103:26E, Around 2nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with long knives in a narrow wooden craft boarded a bulk carrier underway using a rope attached with a hook. Duty crew noticed the robbers stealing engine spares and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with the stolen spares in their boat. VTIS Singapore and Indonesian Navy were informed. An Indonesian naval vessel approached the tanker for assistance. Upon arrival Singapore the Coast Guard boarded for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:30 138-17 2017-11-01T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.4833300113677979 104.71700286865234 Around 17.7nm NNE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 31.10.2017: 1945 UTC: Posn: 01:29.0N - 104:43.5E, Around 17.7nm NNE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. During routine rounds, duty engineer on board an anchored product tanker noticed footprints in the Engine Room. On carrying out a search, engine spares were reported missing. Review of the CCTV recording confirmed that the tanker was boarded by about five robbers. 2018-01-25T10:40:43 138-18 2018-08-29T00:00:00 Container 22.101200103759766 91.7344970703125 Chittagong Outer Anchorage 16-08-2018 16.08.2018: 1935 UTC: Posn: 22:06.7N – 091:44.7E, Chittagong Outer Anchorage, Bangladesh Unnoticed, four robbers boarded an anchored container vessel and escaped with stolen ship's store. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. Incident reported to Chittagong Port Control. 2018-09-10T15:55:30 138-19 2019-11-11T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 6.242330074310303 2.542330026626587 Around 8.9nm SE of Cotonou Boarded 02.11.2019: 0320 UTC: Posn: 06:14.9N – 002:32.9E, Around 9nm SE of Cotonou, Benin. Armed persons boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Incident reported to the Authorities who dispatched a patrol boat to the ship’s location. It was reported that nine crew members were found kidnapped from the ship. The remaining crew with the assistance of the patrol boat sailed the ship to a safe port. On 12 Dec 2019, the Owners confirmed that the nine kidnapped crew members were released safely on 06 Dec 2019. 2020-03-29T09:06:12 138-20 2020-10-13T12:24:21 Product Tanker 6.4336700439453125 3.3683300018310547 Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd (ABTL), Lagos Port Boarded 09.10.2020: 0245 UTC: Posn: 06:26.7N – 003:22.8E, Apapa Bulk Terminal Ltd. (ABTL), Lagos Port, Nigeria. During heavy rain, armed robbers in two boats approached and boarded a berthed product tanker engaged in cargo operations. Deck crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. The discharging operations were suspended, all access doors were locked and crew mustered in the citadel. Port Control informed through VHF CH12. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped. A Nigerian Navy Officer boarded the tanker for investigation. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 139-14 2014-08-02T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.400000095367432 100.08300018310547 Around 6nm West of Penang Island Attempted 02.08.2014: 2200 LT: Posn: 05:241N – 100:05E, around 6nm West of Penang Island, Malaysia. Six robbers armed with guns in a skiff approached and attempted to board a product tanker underway. Duty crew noticed the robbers and informed OOW who raised the alarm and switched on the deck lights. All crew mustered and fire hoses charged. Seeing the crew alertness the robbers aborted the attempted boarding. Port Authorities and MMEA informed. 2014-10-16T08:13:18 139-15 2015-07-21T00:00:00 Container 10.267499923706055 107 Vung Tau OPL Boarded 05.04.2015: 2300 LT: Posn: 10:16.03N – 107:00.43E, Vung Tau OPL, Vietnam. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship noticed the paint store padlock broken. He informed the OOW who raised the alarm. All crew mustered and a search was carried. Ship’s stores were reported stolen. Incident report to Port Control and the Immigration and Security Authorities who boarded the ship for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:30 139-17 2017-11-01T00:00:00 Container 14.567700386047363 120.93299865722656 Manila South Port Anchorage Boarded 30.09.2017: 0600 – 1515 UTC Posn: Manila South Port Anchorage, Philippines. While approaching an anchored container ship, a port authority service boat noticed a small boat with four persons near the bow. As the service boat approached the bow two robbers were seen jumping overboard and escaping. On searching the vessel ship’s property was reported stolen. Later, while on routine deck rounds duty AB noticed a rope secured to the shipside and notified the OOW who sounded the ships horn and alarm. Three robbers were then noticed jumping overboard and escaping. On searching the vessel, it was again reported that ship’s properties were stolen. Coast Guard notified. 2018-01-25T10:40:44 139-18 2018-08-29T00:00:00 Container -2.358330011367798 -80.00749969482422 Estero Salada Passage, Guayaquil 20-08-2018 20.08.2018: 1551 UTC: Posn: 02:22.3S – 080:00.9W, Estero Salada Passage, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Two persons in a small skiff came alongside a container vessel underway. The onboard security guards spotted the persons, raised the alarm and switched on all deck lighting. Seeing the crew alertness, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. Incident reported to Guayaquil Port Control. 2018-09-10T15:55:30 139-19 2019-11-15T00:00:00 Passenger Boat 4.542829990386963 7.191500186920166 Enroute from Bonny to Onne Port Boarded 11.11.2019: 0700 – 0730 UTC: Enroute from Bonny to Onne Port, Nigeria. Ten armed persons attacked a passenger boat and kidnapped four Immigration Officers. The Nigerian Navy rescued the kidnapped Immigration Officers on 13 November. No casualties reported. 2020-03-29T09:06:12 139-20 2020-10-16T09:19:25 Product Tanker 9.269169807434082 -13.775199890136719 Conakry Anchorage Attempted 15.10.2020: 0436 UTC: Posn: 09:16.15N – 013:46.51W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Duty OOW onboard and anchored tanker noticed a boat with four persons armed with guns approaching. Onboard armed military team notified. As the boat approached the tanker, the armed team fired warning shots resulting in the boat moving away. Incident was reported to the Port Authorities. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 140-14 2014-08-11T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.9000000953674316 98.7667007446289 Belawan Outer Anchorage Boarded 11.08.2014: 0630 LT: Posn: 03:54N – 098:46E, Belawan Outer Anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers in a wooden boat approached an anchored chemical tanker. One of the robbers boarded the vessel and attempted to steal ship’s stores from the forecastle store. Duty crew noticed the robber and informed OOW who raised the alarm, sounded ship’s whistle and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped with his accomplices empty handed. Incident reported to Port Control and Coast Guard through the local agents. The Marine Police officials boarded the vessel for investigation. 2014-10-16T08:13:18 140-15 2015-07-22T00:00:00 Product Tanker -4.04148006439209 39.64120101928711 Mbaraki Terminal, Mombasa Port Attempted 20.07.2015: 0440 LT: Posn: 04:04.6S - 039:39.8E, Mbaraki Terminal, Mombasa Port, Kenya. Two robbers attempted to board a berthed product tanker during cargo operations. Alert crew and shore watchmen noticed the robbers as they attempted to gain access via the mooring lines and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers aborted and moved away. Port control and coast guard informed. A coast guard patrol boat was dispatched to investigate. 2017-05-17T11:01:30 140-17 2017-11-03T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 4.040329933166504 7.054999828338623 Around 21nm SSW of Bonny Island Attempted 01.11.2017: 1006 UTC: Posn: 04:02.7N - 007:03.5E. Around 21nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Lookout onboard a tanker underway noticed two speed boats approaching at high speed. OOW immediately raised the emergency alarm and Master notified the terminal who relayed the information to a Nigerian naval ship. As the speed boats closed in to the tanker, guns and ladders were sighted. The Master ordered the crew to secure all access to the vessel and retreat into the citadel. The bridge team commenced evasive manoeuvres to prevent the pirates from boarding. On seeing the approaching naval ship, the pirates aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. The tanker continued her passage. All crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:44 140-18 2018-08-30T00:00:00 Container -2.501499891281128 -80.08350372314453 Around 16nm SW of Guayaquil 28-08-2018 28.08.2018: 0935 UTC: Posn: 02:30.9S – 080:05.1W, Around 16nm SW of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Three persons armed with handguns, in a small skiff came alongside a container vessel underway. One person attempted to board the ship. The crew spotted the attempted boarding and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. Incident reported to Guayaquil Port Control and Ecuador Coast Guard. 2018-09-10T15:55:31 140-19 2019-11-19T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 1.0833300352096558 103.69999694824219 Singapore Straits Boarded 18.10.2019: 1507 UTC: Posn: 01:05.1N – 103:42.3E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with knives and crowbars boarded a tanker underway and entered the engine room. Duty Engine crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, resulting in the robbers escaping without stealing anything. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. 2020-03-29T09:06:12 140-20 2020-10-17T07:48:50 Chemical Tanker 1.2758300304412842 104.2509994506836 Singapore Straits Boarded 13.10.2020: 1530 UTC: Posn: 01:16.55N – 104:15.06E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers armed with a steel bar boarded a tanker underway. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and immediately informed the OOW. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. Vessel and crew safe. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 141-14 2014-05-03T00:00:00 Container 1.1666699647903442 103.5 Around 5nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 03.05.2014: 0430 LT: Posn: 01:10N – 103:30E, Around 5nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Three robbers wearing hoods boarded a drifting container ship unnoticed. Alert crew noticed an unlit speed boat approaching the ship and then manoeuvring towards its stern. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers were spotted escaping via the stern on the ship’s CCTV monitors. As the vessel was properly secured the robbers were unable to steal any ship properties. 2014-10-16T08:13:18 141-15 2015-07-24T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 22.83930015563965 70.1709976196289 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 23.07.2015: 2345 LT: Posn: Kandla Port Anchorage, India. Duty officer on board an anchored product tanker noticed two robbers who had boarded using a ladder in a small boat. Master on bridge raised the general alarm followed by PA announcement. All crew gathered on the forecastle deck. Upon hearing alarm and seeing crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Nothing reported stolen. Port Control informed and security message sent to all vessels on VHF CH-16. 2017-05-17T11:01:30 141-17 2017-11-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.2688330113887787 117.57499694824219 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda Boarded 03.11.2017: 2050 UTC: Posn: 00:15.73S – 117:34.50E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Two robbers armed with knives and sticks boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain during cargo operations. They threatened the duty AB and OOW with knives, stole ship's properties and escaped with their accomplices in a waiting boat. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Master was unsuccessful in contacting port control. 2018-01-25T10:40:44 141-18 2018-09-03T00:00:00 Tug / Barge 1.2093299627304077 103.56800079345703 Singapore Straits 19-05-2018 19.05.2018: 0700 UTC: Posn: 01:12N - 103:34E, Singapore Straits. Robbers in six boats boarded an unmanned barge under tow. They stole the barge cargo of scrap metal and escaped. Incident reported to the Singapore Marine Police. 2018-09-10T15:55:31 141-19 2019-11-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -14.383299827575684 40.752201080322266 Nacala Outer Anchorage Boarded 19.11.2019: 2155 UTC: Posn: 14:22.51S – 040:42.67E, Nacala Outer Anchorage, Mozambique. Duty crew onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed an unauthorised person on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search carried out. Seeing the alerted crew the person escaped. Nothing reported stolen. All crew safe. Incident reported to Port Control. 2020-03-29T09:06:13 141-20 2020-10-17T13:01:10 Container -12.018500328063965 -77.2042007446289 Callao Anchorage Boarded 17.10.2020: 0630 UTC: Posn: 12:01.11S - 077:11.85W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty officer onboard a tanker noticed a suspicious light near the forward store and asked the duty watchman to investigate. As the duty watchman approached, he was taken hostage and tied up by the robbers who stole his personal belongings. The robbers released the duty watchman before escaping. Duty officer and Master informed. Alarm raised and a search was carried out. Incident reported to the port authorities and local agent. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 142-14 2014-08-11T00:00:00 Offshore Support Vessel -4.758120059967041 11.824199676513672 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 11.08.2014: 2220 LT: Posn: Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Three robbers boarded an anchored offshore support vessel. Alert crew noticed the robbers on deck and on the forecastle and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped and were seen approaching another vessel. A broadcast on VHF Ch 16 was made to alert all ships in the vicinity as well as the port authorities. All crew safe and nothing stolen from the vessel. 2014-10-16T08:13:18 142-15 2015-07-24T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.84000015258789 70.18990325927734 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 24.07.2015: 0445 LT: Posn: Kandla Port Anchorage, India. Duty watchman informed duty officer on the bridge that two robbers had boarded an anchored product tanker at the forecastle. Alarm was raised and crew mustered. Seeing crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2017-05-17T11:01:30 142-17 2017-11-04T00:00:00 Offshore Supply ship 1.183500051498413 103.98400115966797 Batu Ampar Anchorage, Batam Boarded 03.11.2017: 1909 UTC: Posn: 01:11.1N – 103:59.7E, Batu Ampar Anchorage, Batam, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with knives, in a small wooden boat with outboard engine boarded an anchored offshore supply ship. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers and shouted at them resulting in the robbers threatening him with their knives. The AB immediately informed the bridge and the alarm was raised. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. A search was carried out and ship’s properties reported stolen. 2018-01-25T10:40:44 142-18 2018-09-11T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.3396669924259186 117.6500015258789 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda 18-09-2018 18.09.2018: 1915 UTC: Posn: 00:14.2S – 117:34.9E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier twice in three hours. On both occasions, the duty watchman noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ship's stores. 2018-09-15T12:20:54 142-19 2019-11-24T00:00:00 Vehicle Carrier -12.017999649047852 -77.18450164794922 Callao Anchorage Boarded 23.11.2019: 1020 UTC: Posn: 12:01.8S - 077:11.7W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty crew onboard an anchored vehicle carrier noticed the forecastle store entrance door and forward booby hatch cover opened. On investigating three mooring ropes were reported missing. Incident reported to Callao Port Authority. 2020-03-29T09:06:13 142-20 2020-10-17T15:17:55 LNG Tanker 3.772670030593872 8.704669952392578 LNG Terminal, Punta Europa Boarded 17.10.2020: 0534 UTC: Posn: 03:46.96N – 008:41.88E, LNG Terminal, Punta Europa, Equatorial Guinea. Five persons armed with rifles boarded a berthed tanker. Crew mustered in the citadel. One crew reported kidnapped. Local authorities notified. Remaining crew reported safe. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 143-14 2014-05-04T00:00:00 Tug and Barge 1.2333300113677979 104.08300018310547 Singapore Straits Boarded 04.05.2014: 2110 LT: Posn: 01:14N – 104:05E, Singapore Straits. Robbers boarded a laden barge towed by a tug. VTIS Singapore contacted the tug and informed them that a speed boat was astern of the barge. The tug decreased speed and turned towards the barge. Upon investigation, it was found that seven containers were forced open and items from three containers pilfered. 2014-10-16T08:13:18 143-15 2015-07-25T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0522199869155884 103.6500015258789 Around 4.3nm SW of Pulau Takong Kecil Boarded 25.07.2015: 0200 LT: Posn: 01:03.8N – 103:39.4E, Around 4.3nm SW of Pulau Takong Kecil, Indonesia. Duty oiler and C/E onboard a bulk carrier underway sighted two robbers armed with knives in the engine room stealing engine spares. Emergency alarm raised, crew mustered and switched on all deck lights. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their unlit boat with the stolen spares. 2017-05-17T11:01:30 143-17 2017-11-06T00:00:00 Dhow 11.83329963684082 54.5 Around 37nm SE of Socotra Island Fired Upon 24.10.2017: 0710 UTC: Posn: 11:50N – 054:30E, Around 37nm SE of Socotra Island, Yemen. Armed pirates in two skiffs approached, fired upon and damaged a fishing dhow underway. One crew was reported killed and three injured, because of the firing. The coalition navies responded and assisted the fishing dhow. Medical and damage control assistance were provided by the coalition navies resulting in the fishing dhow being able to continue her journey. 2018-01-25T10:40:44 143-18 2018-09-12T00:00:00 Oil Tanker 3.400830030441284 112.9010009765625 Around 11nm NW of Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu, Sarawak 04-08-2018 04.08.2018: 1500 UTC: Posn: 03:24.5N – 112:54.5E, Around 11nm NW of Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Five robbers armed with knives and handgun boarded a tanker underway. After realising the tanker was in ballast, the robbers stole crew personal belongings and disembarked. Incident reported to local police. 2018-09-15T12:20:54 143-19 2019-11-28T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.3031699657440186 104.34100341796875 Singapore Straits Boarded 27.11.2019: 2045 UTC: Posn: 01:17.79N - 104:20.47E, Singapore Straits. While underway, a duty engine crew onboard a bulk carrier was confronted by robbers armed with knives. The robbers threatened the crew with a knife and attempted to take him hostage. The crew managed to escape and raised the alarm resulting in the crew mustering. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Master reported the incident to VTIS. A patrol boat was dispatched to the location. Vessel and crew are safe. 2020-03-29T09:06:14 143-20 2020-10-18T10:29:13 Bulk Carrier 18.649999618530273 -72.61669921875 Around 5.4nm NNW of La Salle Boarded 05.10.2020: 0815 UTC: Posn: 18:39N – 072:37W, Around 5.4nm NNW of La Salle, Haiti. Three armed robbers boarded a drifting bulk carrier and stole ship's stores. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Incident was reported to port authorities. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 144-14 2014-08-08T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.2833330035209656 117.68299865722656 Muara Berau Anchorage Boarded 08.08.2014: 0345 LT: Posn: 00:17S – 117:41E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty AB spotted the robbers and raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. Upon searching the vessel it was found that the padlocks to the store room were found broken but nothing stolen. 2014-10-16T08:13:18 144-15 2015-07-26T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.0686099529266357 103.5999984741211 Around 5.1nm SW of Pulau Nipah Attempted 26.07.2015: 0540 LT: Posn: 01:04.7N – 103:36.0E, Around 5.1nm SW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Persons in an unlit boat attempted to board an underway tanker. Duty anti-piracy crew observed the boat approaching to 20 meters. Crew flashed lights resulting in the boat aborting the attempt and moving away. VTIS Singapore informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:30 144-17 2017-11-08T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 2.8833301067352295 105.28299713134766 Around 21nm SW of Pulau Mangkai, Kepulauan Anambas Boarded 07.11.2017: 2145 UTC: Posn: 02:53.0N - 105:17.5E, Around 21nm SW of Pulau Mangkai, Kepulauan Anambas, Indonesia. Robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They threatened the crew with the knives, stole ship’s properties, cash and crew personal belongings, damaged ship's communication equipment and escaped in a boat. All crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:44 144-18 2018-09-13T00:00:00 Product Tanker -5.523829936981201 105.34300231933594 Jetty No.2, Tarahan Port 10-09-2018 10.09.2018: 2030 UTC: Posn: Jetty No.2, Tarahan Port, Indonesia. Duty AB, on routine rounds, onboard a berthed tanker noticed two robbers on deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2018-09-15T12:20:54 144-19 2019-12-03T00:00:00 Container 14.552800178527832 120.88400268554688 Manila Anchorage Boarded 30.11.2019: 2140 UTC: Posn: 14:32.77N – 120:52.65E, Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Robbers boarded an anchored container ship awaiting berthing instructions, via the anchor cable and hawse pipe. They broke the bosun store’s lock, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. Incident reported to Port Authorities. 2020-03-29T09:06:14 144-20 2020-10-18T13:03:44 Product Tanker 4.269830226898193 1.40516996383667 Around 112nm SSE Lome Boarded 17.10.2020: 2055 UTC: Posn: 04:16.19N – 001:24.31E, Around 112nm SSE of Lome, Togo. A tanker was attacked by pirates while underway. All crew managed to retreat into the citadel. Togo Navy notified and a patrol vessel was dispatched to the location. The Togo Navy team boarded the tanker and a search was carried out. Once deemed safe, the crew emerged from the citadel and the tanker was then escorted to a safe port. All crew reported safe. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 145-14 2014-08-10T00:00:00 Waterbarge 1.3166699409484863 104.26699829101562 Around 2nm South of Teluk Ramunia Boarded 10.08.2014: 2300 LT: Posn: 01:19N –104:16E, Around 2nm South of Teluk Ramunia, Malaysia. Fifteen armed robbers boarded an anchored water barge. They tied up the crew, covered their faces, slapped and punched them and asked them the details of the cargo on board. As the vessel was a water barge the robbers stole the vessel’s communication equipment and crew property before escaping. 2014-10-16T08:13:18 145-15 2015-07-28T00:00:00 Container 14.58530044555664 120.83300018310547 Manila North Anchorage Boarded 01.05.2015: 0420 LT: Posn: 14:35.7N – 120:50.5E, Manila North Anchorage, Philippines. During routine rounds, duty crew members on board an anchored container ship noticed the paint store door open and heard voices. A small wooden boat was observed at the port bow with two persons on board. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded and crew mustered. The robbers escaped in their boat upon hearing the alarm and seeing crew alertness. A search was carried out and ship’s properties and stores found stolen. Several attempts to contact VTMS Manila but no response received. VTMS acknowledged the report at 0535 LT. Coast Guard boarded the ship at 0835 LT for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:31 145-17 2017-11-09T00:00:00 Tug 22.049999237060547 91.80000305175781 Kutubdia Anchorage Boarded 03.11.2017: 1330 UTC: Posn: 22:02.99N – 091:48.44E, Kutubdia Anchorage, Bangladesh. A robber armed with a knife boarded a barge under tow. The tug Master switched on the search light and directed it towards the barge and notified port control and the Coast Guard. Seeing the alerted crew the robber escaped with stolen barge properties. Coast Guard come onboard for investigation. 2018-01-25T10:40:44 145-18 2018-09-14T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.672669887542725 118.71900177001953 Around 3nm NNW of Pulau Gaya, Semporna, Sabah 10-09-2018 10.09.2018: 1800 UTC: Posn: 04:40.36N – 118:43.12E, Around 3nm NNW of Pulau Gaya, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. Two armed persons in a speed boat approached and boarded a fishing vessel underway and kidnapped two crew. The remaining crew managed to retreat to a safe location. Once the armed persons left the vessel, the remaining crew sailed the vessel to a safe port. Incident reported to the local police. Investigations on going. 2018-09-15T12:20:54 145-19 2019-12-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -12.01729965209961 -77.21720123291016 Callao Anchorage Boarded 03.12.2019: 0715 UTC: Posn: 12:01.4S – 077:13.3W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Two watchkeepers onboard an anchored bulk carrier on routine rounds noticed movement on the forecastle deck and notified the duty officer. Verifying the movement from the bridge, the duty officer reported one robber armed with a long knife and another throwing a mooring rope overboard. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded, and crew made their way forward. By the time the crew reached the forecastle deck they saw one boat moving away with the stolen mooring rope. Incident reported to VTS. 2020-03-29T09:06:15 145-20 2020-10-20T10:19:27 Bulk Carrier 9.367329597473145 -13.733699798583984 Conakry Anchorage Boarded 15.10.2020: 2340 UTC: Posn: 09:22.4N – 013:44.2W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Ten persons armed with guns and knives in two blue coloured boats approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and authorities informed. The persons aggressively and violently ransacked all cabins and escaped with cash and crew personal belongings. A Coast Guard vessel came and remained with the ship will daybreak. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 146-14 2014-08-14T00:00:00 Research Vessel -4.733329772949219 11.800000190734863 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 14.08.2014: 0005 LT: Posn: 04:44S –011:48E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored research vessel. Alert crew raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2014-10-16T08:13:19 146-15 2015-07-28T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.051669955253601 103.5999984741211 Around 5.6nm SW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 27.07.2015: 0110 LT: Posn: 01:03.6N – 103:36.7E, Around 5.6nm SW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Duty engineer onboard an underway product tanker discovered three robbers in the engine room near the incinerator space. The robbers escaped onto the poop deck. The engineer immediately closed and locked the engine room door from inside and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and all deck lights switched on. Hearing the alarm and seeing crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their boat. A search was carried out. No robbers found on board and nothing reported stolen. VTIS Singapore informed. Coast Guard boarded the tanker for investigation upon arrival at Singapore Pilot Eastern Boarding Area. 2017-05-17T11:01:31 146-17 2017-11-11T00:00:00 LNG Tanker 1.470170021057129 104.65299987792969 Around 14nm NNE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 10.11.2017: 2215 UTC: Posn: 01:28.21N - 104:38.78E, Around 14nm NNE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored LNG tanker noticed three unauthorised persons on the poop deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was carried throughout the tanker. The pad lock of a mooring hatch cover was found broken. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-01-25T10:40:45 146-18 2018-09-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 9.334670066833496 -13.71720027923584 Conakry Anchorage 17-09-2018 17.09.2018: 0300 UTC: Posn: 09:20.8N – 013:43.3W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. An anchored tanker was boarded by four armed robbers. Master raised the alarm, locked the accommodation and all crew mustered in the citadel. The armed robbers fired at the bridge windows and gained access into the accommodation. They ransacked all crew cabins and escaped with crew personal belongings. A navy boat arrived at the location to provide assistance. All crew reported safe. 2018-09-18T17:00:43 146-19 2019-12-04T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 3.0999999046325684 7.11667013168335 Around 76nm South of Bonny Boarded 03.12.2019: 1810 UTC: Posn: 03:06N - 007:07E, Around 76nm South of Bonny, Nigeria. Armed pirates attack and boarded an oil tanker underway. Nineteen crew were identified as missing. The vessel Owners notified the Nigerian Navy and MRCC for assistance. Remaining crew sailed the tanker to a safe area. 2020-03-29T09:06:15 146-20 2020-10-22T11:19:00 Container -4.775000095367432 11.759200096130371 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 19.10.2020: 0107 UTC: Posn: 04:46.50S – 011:45.55E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship noticed a robber on the forecastle deck. The AB immediately retreated into the accommodation. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and Port Control notified. A patrol boat was dispatched to the location. Upon investigation, it was discovered that ship's stores were stolen. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 147-14 2014-08-09T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.983330011367798 2.916670083999634 Around 205nm South of Lagos Fired Upon 09.08.2014: 0143 LT: Posn: 02:59N – 002:55E, around 205nm south of Lagos, Nigeria. Armed pirates in three skiffs chased and fired upon a tanker underway. The vessel was hardened as per BMP4 recommendations. Upon increasing speed and carrying out evasive manoeuvres the vessel managed to evade the attack. A mother vessel was noticed in the vicinity of the incident. Crew and vessel safe. 2014-10-16T08:13:19 147-15 2015-07-30T00:00:00 Tug and Barge 1.2569400072097778 104.04499816894531 3.5 Nm North of Batam Island, Singapore Straits Boarded 16.05.2015: 2140 LT: Posn : 01:15.25N-104:02.41E: Singapore Straits. Two robbers from a small boat boarded a barge being towed by a tug. Master alerted all crew, raised alarm and informed authorities. The tug was manoeuvred towards the barge and the robbers warned on public address system to leave. On seeing the tug and alert crew, the robbers escaped. Upon arrival at the next port ship properties were found stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:31 147-17 2017-11-13T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 4.118330001831055 6.9928297996521 Around 17nm SSW of Bonny Island Boarded 11.11.2017: 0822 UTC: Posn: 04:07.10N - 006:59.57E, Around 17nm SSW Of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Armed pirates boarded a drifting bulk carrier. They entered the bridge and fired their weapons damaging the bridge windows. The pirates stole ship's properties, crew personal belongings, kidnapped 10 crew and escaped in their boat. Two Nigerian navy vessels intercepted the pirates, rescued the crew and apprehended five pirates. The ship was escorted into the inner anchorage under naval escort and armed guards were placed onboard during the vessel's stay. On 12 Nov 2017, the ship resumed passage under naval escort to Port Harcourt and berthed. 2018-01-25T10:40:45 147-18 2018-09-19T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 5.800000190734863 118.06700134277344 Sandakan Port, Sabah 11-09-2018 11.09.2018: 2015 UTC: Posn: 05:48.5N – 118:04.9E, Sandakan Port, Sabah, Malaysia. A robber boarded a berthed ship via the anchor chain. Alert duty crew stationed on the forecastle deck spotted the robber and immediately notified the Master and D/O. Alarm raised and the crew made their way to the forward deck to investigate. Hearing the alerted crew, the robber escaped with his accomplices in their speed boat. Incident reported to local authority. 2018-09-19T12:35:53 147-19 2019-12-07T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -12.017999649047852 -77.21800231933594 Callao Anchorage Boarded 07.12.2019: 0610 UTC: Posn: 12:01.42S - 077:13.75W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain and hawse pipe. They tied up the duty OS, took his radio, watch and flashlight and entered the forecastle store. The duty OS managed to escape and raised the alarm resulting in the crew mustering. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in a waiting motorboat. Upon investigation, ship’s properties were reported stolen. Incident reported to TRAMAR Port Control. 2020-03-29T09:06:15 147-20 2020-10-26T11:22:00 Support -8.733329772949219 13.283300399780273 Luanda Anchorage Attempted 26.10.2020: 0125 UTC: Posn: 08:44.43S – 013:17.75E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Five robbers in a wooden boat approached and came alongside an anchored Offshore Support Vessel. Second Officer noticed the boat and observed one person attempting to board the vessel. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped in their boat. Incident was reported to Port Authorities. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 148-14 2014-08-18T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 12.866700172424316 43.233299255371094 Bab El Mandeb Attempted 18.08.2014: 1030 UTC: Posn: 12:52.6N – 043:14.2E, Bab El Mandeb Strait, Red Sea. While underway a bulk carrier noticed four skiffs at a distance of 1.5nm. A possible mother vessel was also noticed at a distance of around 4nm. As the skiffs approached the vessel, the Master raised the alarm, increased speed, commenced evasive manoeuvres and non-essential crew mustered near the citadel. At a distance of around 0.5nm the on board armed security team noticed a ladder in a skiff with six persons onboard and they raised their weapons resulting in the skiffs aborting the approach and moving away. 2014-10-16T08:22:06 148-15 2015-07-31T00:00:00 Tug 1.2523399591445923 103.9469985961914 While transiting in the Singapore Straits Boarded 28.07.2015: While transiting in the Singapore Straits. A tug with a barge under tow departed Batam anchorage at 1600 LT for Kuantan Port, Malaysia. The duty AB discovered some properties on the barge missing during routine rounds the next morning. Duty officer notified the master and owners. On arrival Kuantan port a report was lodged and the police boarded for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:31 148-17 2017-11-17T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 4.13332986831665 6.967830181121826 Around 18nm SW of Bonny Island Boarded 16.11.2017: 1110 UTC: Posn: 04:08.0N – 006:58.7E, Around 18nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Eight pirates in a speed boat, armed with rifles, approached a bulk carrier underway around 15 minutes after its Nigerian Navy security escort boat had moved away. Five pirates managed to board the ship and opened fire at the bridge. Master raised the alarm, sent “Mayday” message and crew mustered in the citadel. The pirates broke the bridge window using sledge hammer, entered the accommodation and ransacked crew cabins, stole ship’s cash, properties and crew personal belongings. On receiving the “Mayday” message, the Nigerian Navy security boat returned to the ship and fired upon the pirate boat resulting in the pirates escaping with the stolen items. Under the guidance of the Nigerian Navy, the crew members emerged from the citadel. The Nigerian Navy security boat then escorted the ship to Bonny Anchorage. 2018-01-25T10:40:45 148-18 2018-09-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.666670083999634 6.666669845581055 Around 51NM SW of Bonny Island 22-09-2018 22.09.2018: 0500 UTC: Posn: 03:40.0N – 006:40.0E, Around 51nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Armed pirates boarded a bulk carrier underway, kidnapped 12 crew members and escaped. Incident reported to the Nigerian navy who dispatched a naval boat to assist the vessel. Remaining crew sailed the vessel under naval escort to a safe anchorage. 2018-09-24T22:11:58 148-19 2019-12-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -12.03499984741211 -77.21700286865234 Callao Anchorage Boarded 21.11.201: 0850 UTC : Posn : 12:01.70S – 077:12.62W: Callao Anchorage, Peru. Crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed three robbers armed with long knives at forecastle deck and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. A small boat was seen departing the vessel. Upon checking, the bosun store and paint store were reported broken into and ship’s stores stolen. 2020-03-29T09:06:16 148-20 2020-10-26T16:50:00 Bulk Carrier 1.25 104.08499908447266 Singapore Straits Boarded 25.10.2020: 1515 UTC: Posn: 01:15.0N – 104:05.8E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway spotted five robbers armed with knives in the engine store room and immediately informed the OOW. Alarm raised and PA announcement made. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. Some engine spares were reported stolen. Incident reported to the Singapore VTS. Vessel and crew safe. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 149-14 2014-08-20T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.5499999523162842 104.77799987792969 Around 23nm NE of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 20.08.2014: 0417 LT: Posn: 01:33N – 104:46E, around 23NM of Tg. Berakit, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a product tanker. Alert crew raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. All crew safe 2014-10-16T08:22:06 149-15 2015-08-03T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.9341700077056885 98.7332992553711 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 03.08.2015: 0740 LT: Posn: 03:56.3N – 098:44.8E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers armed with knives in a wooden boat boarded an anchored chemical tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds sighted the robbers at the forecastle and informed the bridge. Alarm raised. Crew mustered and rushed to the location. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their boat. A search was carried out. Ship’s properties were reported stolen from the forecastle store. 2017-05-17T11:01:31 149-17 2017-11-17T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 10.316699981689453 -75.5167007446289 Mamonal Anchorage Boarded 16.11.2017: 0630 UTC: Posn: 10:19N – 075:31W, Mamonal Anchorage, Colombia. Robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and notified the OOW who raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s property. A search was carried out and port control notified. All crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:45 149-18 2018-09-25T00:00:00 Tanker 2.75 6.650000095367432 Around 100nm SSW of Bonny Island 25-09-2018 25.09.2018: 1142 UTC: Posn: 02:45.6N – 006:39.1E, Around 100nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Six armed pirates in a speed boat approached a tanker underway. Master raised the alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, contacted the escort vessel and the non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The pirates fired towards the tanker and then moved away when they saw the escort vessel approaching. All crew safe and no damages reported. 2018-10-01T20:59:48 149-19 2019-12-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.384329795837402 2.052500009536743 Around 118nm SSW of Cotonou Boarded 15.12.2019: 0800 UTC: Posn: 04:23.59N – 002:03.15E, Around 118nm SSW of Cotonou, Benin. Around six heavily armed pirates boarded a product tanker underway. They took hostage all crew members and destroyed some equipment resulting in the tanker going into a blackout condition. The remaining crew sent a distress and requested to be towed to a safe area. Upon receiving the information, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre immediately notified and liaised with the Regional Authorities to provide assistance to the tanker. A Togo Navy ship was dispatched to the location of the tanker and made arrangements to tow the tanker. Twenty crew were reported missing. 2020-03-29T09:06:16 149-20 2020-10-28T07:44:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2346700429916382 104.11799621582031 Singapore Straits Attempted 25.10.2020: 1700 UTC: Posn: 01:14.8N – 104:07.5E, Singapore Straits. While underway, a speed boat approached a bulk carrier and came alongside at the starboard quarter. Alarm raised, deck lights switched on, crew mustered and ship’s whistle sounded. Seeing the alerted crew, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and escaped. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 150-14 2014-08-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.23333300650119781 117.66699981689453 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda Boarded 20.08.2014: 0845 LT: Posn: 00:14S – 117:40E, Samarinda Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty A/B on board an anchored bulk carrier noticed the forward stores door lock broken. Upon searching the store it was found that mooring ropes were missing. Incident reported to Port Control through the local agents. 2014-10-16T08:22:07 150-15 2015-08-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.068060040473938 103.68299865722656 Around 2.1nm SW of Pulau Takong Kecil Attempted 31.07.2015: 0145 LT: Posn: 01:04.5N – 103:41.8E, Around 2.1nm SW of Pulau Takong Kecil, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with long knives in a small unlit high speed boat approached a bulk carrier underway. One of the robbers attempted to board the ship using a hook attached to a rope. Alert crew noticed the robber and raised the alarm and crew rushed to the location. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted the attempted attack and moved away. Incident reported to VTIS Singapore. On arrival at Singapore waters, the Coast Guard boarded the ship for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:31 150-17 2017-11-20T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.434000015258789 104.58799743652344 Around 12nm North of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 17.11.2017: 2130 UTC: Posn: 01:25.64N - 104:35.29E, Around 12nm North of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with pistols and knives boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with ship’s properties. A search was carried out. Incident report to MPA Singapore. 2018-01-25T10:40:45 150-18 2018-09-25T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.266670227050781 3.216670036315918 Lagos Secure Anchorage Area 21-09-2018 21.09.2018: 0001 UTC: Posn: 06:16.51N – 003:13.15E, Lagos Secure Anchorage Area, Nigeria. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored product tanker noticed two boats close to the anchor chain. He immediately notified the OOW and tried to chase away the boats. As the AB approached the No. 1 Cargo Tank he noticed two robbers hiding on deck. The AB raised the alarm and shouted at the robbers resulting in the robbers jumping overboard and escaping. A search was made throughout the tanker. The razor wire abreast the forward cargo tank was found to have been bent allowing access to deck. Nigerian navy informed. A patrol boat came and searched the area. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-10-01T20:59:49 150-19 2019-12-18T00:00:00 Offshore Tug -4.759329795837402 11.783300399780273 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 17.12.2019: 0230 UTC: Posn: 04:45.9S – 011:46.6E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Two robbers in a canoe came alongside an anchored offshore tug. They boarded the vessel, stole ship’s properties and escaped. Incident reported to Port Control. 2020-03-29T09:06:16 150-20 2020-10-28T12:40:00 Chemical Tanker 1.7008299827575684 101.46700286865234 Dumai Anchorage Boarded 27.10.2020: 2105 UTC: Posn: 01:42.5N – 101:28.2E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed wet footsteps on the poop deck and saw an unauthorised person escaping. Duty Officer notified. The duty AB reported that the person had gained access to the tanker via a bamboo pole and that there were an additional three persons waiting in a boat. the Incident was reported to local agent. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 151-14 2014-08-20T00:00:00 Offshore Tug 4.900000095367432 -1.716670036315918 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 20.08.2014: 0255 LT: Posn: 04:54.8N – 001:43.1W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Three robbers in a canoe approached and boarded an anchored offshore tug. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers attempting to steal the outboard engine of the vessel’s rescue boat. He immediately informed bridge who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Incident reported to Port Control and a Marine Police patrol boat came for investigation. 2014-10-16T08:22:07 151-15 2015-08-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.100000023841858 103.73300170898438 Around 0.85nm East of Pulau Takong Kecil Boarded 17.06.2015: 0230 LT: Posn: 01:06N – 103:44E, Around 0.85nm East of Pulau Takong Kecil, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty oiler sighted the robbers in the steering gear room and raised the alarm. Master activated SSAS and informed VTIS Singapore. The robbers escaped upon hearing the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Ship’s engine spares were reported stolen. Traces of wet footprints were also found on the quarter deck. Coast Guard sent a patrol boat to escort the ship. 2017-05-17T11:01:31 151-17 2017-11-20T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 3.5 6.75 Around 56nm SSW of Bonny Island Attempted 16.11.2017: 0945 UTC: Posn: 03:30.6N – 006:45.9E, Around 56nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Seven pirates in a speed boat chased a tanker underway. As the boat closed in to 300 meters the crew noticed a long ladder. Alarm raised, Master increased speed, commenced evasive manoeuvres and the crew mustered in a safe place. After chasing the tanker for a while the boat stopped its approach and then once again attempted to close in to the ship to board. Due to the hardening measures employed by the tanker the boat aborted and moved away. Nigerian Navy HQ notified. 2018-01-25T10:40:45 151-18 2018-09-26T00:00:00 Product Tanker 10.26729965209961 -64.70130157470703 Puerto La Cruz Anchorage 25-09-2018 25.09.2018: 0510 UTC: Posn: 10:16.4N - 064:42.8W: Puerto La Cruze Anchorage, Venezuela. Two robbers boarded an anchored product tanker. The alert watchkeeper noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Master contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre which immediately relayed the incident information to the authorities. A coast guard patrol boat was dispatched and the officers boarded the tanker for investigations. 2018-10-01T20:59:49 151-19 2019-12-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -5.500500202178955 105.28399658203125 Panjang Anchorage Boarded 10.12.2019: 2025 UTC: Posn : 05:30.3S - 105:17.5E, Panjang Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They broke into the engine room work shop, stole auxiliary engine spares and escaped. Authorities notified. 2020-03-29T09:06:17 151-20 2020-10-30T13:40:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2693300247192383 104.1510009765625 Singapore Straits Boarded 25.10.2020: 1735 UTC: Posn: 01:15.76N – 104:08.65E, Singapore Straits. After the pilot disembarked, the Master onboard a bulk carrier underway was contacted by VTIS indicating that the ship may have been boarded by robbers. Master immediately raised the alarm and made announcement on the PA system. As the crew searched the accommodation and engine room, the 4th Engineer encountered three robbers armed with long knives. One of the robbers chased the 4th Engineer. Fortunately, the 4th Engineer managed to escape. Master was advised to drop anchor near Pulau Batam and two Indonesian Navy warships arrived. Indonesian Navy personnel then boarded the ship to investigate. Upon investigation, no robbers were found and the ship resumed her voyage. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 152-14 2014-08-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.4333300590515137 104.61699676513672 Around 13nm NNE of Bintan Island Attempted 22.08.2014: 0404 LT: Posn: 01:26N - 104:37E, Around 13nm NNE of Bintan Island, Indonesia. Alert crew on board an anchored bulk carrier noticed three robbers using a bamboo pole to board the ship and alerted the OOW who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. All crew safe. 2014-10-16T08:27:46 152-15 2015-08-05T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.11667001247406 103.5 Around 5.4nm ESE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 18.06.2015: 0545 LT: Posn: 01:07N – 103:30E, Around 5.4nm ESE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed one robber on the poop deck and another robber attempting to climb onboard. He informed bridge. The Master raised the alarm, switched on all deck lights, activated SSAS, informed VTIS Singapore and crew mustered in the citadel. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their boat. A search was carried out. Nothing stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:32 152-17 2017-11-21T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 6.324170112609863 3.2013299465179443 Lagos Secure Anchorage Area Attempted 21.11.2017: 0050 UTC: Posn: 06:19.45N - 003:11.68E, Lagos Secure Anchorage Area, Nigeria. Ten robbers in two boats attempted to board an anchored product tanker. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alert crew, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding. Incident reported to local agent. 2018-01-25T10:40:45 152-18 2018-09-28T00:00:00 Other 1.3333300352096558 104.23300170898438 Around 1.5nm SE of Tanjung Bulat, Johor 25-09-2018 25.09.2018: 1930 UTC: Posn: 01:20.02N – 104:14.81E, Around 1.5nm SE of Tanjung Bulat, Johor, Malaysia. Two men armed with swords boarded a drilling rig and robbed two onboard security guards. The robbers tied up the security guards and stole their personal items and communications equipment before departing the rig. The security guards were released by shore-based staff after a few hours when they failed to radio in. 2018-10-01T20:59:49 152-19 2019-12-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0.3174999952316284 9.384499549865723 Owendo Anchorage Attempted 21.12.2019: 2230 UTC: Posn: 00:19.5N – 009:23.7E, Owendo Anchorage, Gabon. Around six armed persons in a skiff came alongside an anchored bulk carrier and attempted to hook on a ladder to board the vessel. The persons threatened the crew with their weapons. Alarm raised and port authorities notified. Seeing the alerted crew, the armed persons aborted the attempted boarding. Vessel and crew are safe. 2020-03-29T09:06:17 152-20 2020-11-03T11:55:00 Bulk Carrier -14.368200302124023 40.700199127197266 Nacala Anchorage Boarded 02.11.2020: 2330 UTC: Posn: 14:22.9S – 040:42.1E, Nacala Anchorage, Mozambique. Around four to five robbers armed with long knives in a wooden boat came alongside an anchored bulk carrier. They boarded the ship using hooks attached with ropes and broke into the paint locker. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers, alerted the Duty Officer and retreated into the accommodation. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped. Local agents informed. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 153-14 2014-08-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.25 91.7300033569336 Around 4nm West of Patenga, Chittagong Boarded 22.08.2014: 0030 LT: Posn: 22:15N, 091:43E, Around 4nm West of Patenga, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They threatened the duty watchmen who retreated into the accommodation and locked the doors. The robbers stole mooring ropes from the stern lockers and escaped. No injuries to crew. Port Control and Coast Guard informed who ask for more information and ship’s details. 2014-10-16T08:27:46 153-15 2015-08-06T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0499999523162842 103.66699981689453 Around 5.3nm South of Pulau Nipah Boarded 24.06.2015: 0315 LT: Posn: 01:03N - 103:40E, Around 5.3nm South of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Five robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty Engineer immediately informed the Master who raised the alarm and switched on all deck lights. Crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. A search was carried out. Nothing stolen. Incident reported to VTIS Singapore. 2017-05-17T11:01:32 153-17 2017-11-22T00:00:00 Product Tanker 14.134499549865723 48.95050048828125 Around 33nm SW of Mukalla Fired Upon 21.11.2017: 1830 UTC: Posn: 14:03.25N - 048:48.92E, Around 33nm SW of Mukalla, Yemen. Armed persons in a speed boat chased and fired upon a product tanker underway. Alarm raised, speed increased, evasive manoeuvres commenced and all non-essential crew mustered in the engine room. Due to the hardening measures and the presence of the AST, the boarding was averted. All crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:45 153-18 2018-10-01T00:00:00 Tug 4.916669845581055 -1.716670036315918 Takoradi Anchorage 07-09-2018 07.09.2018: 0300 UTC: Posn: 04:55N – 001:43W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. One robber boarded an anchored tug and managed to steal a high-pressure washer. Two crew members noticed the robber and tried to stop him. The robber waved a knife towards the crew and escaped in a boat. Port control informed via VHF. A security boat responded and caught the robber. 2018-10-01T20:59:49 153-19 2019-12-23T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.25 104.01699829101562 Singapore Straits Boarded 20.12.2019: 1530 UTC: Posn: 01:15N – 104:01E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered into the engine room, took hostage two duty crew and threatened them with knives. The robbers stole engine spares and escaped. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and incident reported to Singapore VTIS. A coast guard boat responded and escorted the ship to an anchorage, where they boarded the ship for inspection. All crew safe. 2020-03-29T09:06:17 153-20 2020-11-06T07:26:00 Bulk Carrier -0.057166699320077896 -51.159698486328125 Santana Port Boarded 04.11.2020: 0301-0700 UTC: Posn: 00:03.7S – 051:10.0W, Santana Port, Brazil. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier, broke into the forecastle store, stole ship’s stores and escaped. Incident noticed during routine rounds. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 154-14 2014-08-22T00:00:00 Container 1.1666699647903442 103.56700134277344 Around 5nm WNW of Nipah Island Boarded 22.08.2014: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:10N -103:34E, Around 5nm WNW of Nipah Island, Indonesia. Twelve robbers armed with knives boarded and entered the engine room of a container ship underway. They took hostage the Electrical Officer who managed to alert the crew. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with ship’s engine spares. VTIS informed. 2014-10-16T08:27:46 154-15 2015-08-06T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.790760040283203 125.70099639892578 Davao Port Anchorage Boarded 26.07.2015: 0330 LT: Posn: 07:11N - 125:40E, Davao Anchorage, Philippines. Two robbers in a small boat approached and boarded an anchored product tanker. Alert duty crew informed the OOW who raised the alarm. All crew mustered and a search was carried. Ship’s stores were reported stolen. Incident reported to local agents. 2017-05-17T11:01:32 154-17 2017-11-22T00:00:00 Container 3.288330078125 6.871669769287109 Around 66nm SSW of Bonny Island Attempted 22.11.2017: 0231 UTC: Posn: 03:17.5N - 006:52.5E, Around 66nm SSW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. A speed boat approached and chased a container ship underway. Alarm raised, evasive manoeuvres commenced, SSAS activated, local authorities notified and crew mustered in the citadel. A Nigerian navy vessel was dispatched to assist the container ship, however after around 20 minutes, the speed boat aborted the chase and moved away. Vessel and crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:46 154-18 2018-10-06T00:00:00 Tug 4.901669979095459 -1.6903300285339355 Takoradi Anchorage 30-09-2018 30.09.2018: 0402 UTC: Posn: 04:54.10N – 001:41.17W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Two robbers boarded an anchored tug via the anchor chain. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm, resulting in the robbers escaping without stealing anything. 2018-10-15T22:24:42 154-19 2019-12-23T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 1.25 104.08300018310547 Singapore Straits Boarded 22.12.2019: 1600 UTC: Posn: 01:15.26N – 104:05.00E, Singapore Straits. While underway, a tanker was boarded by five robbers armed with knives. Two duty crew on routine rounds were confronted by the robbers, who threatened them and tied them up. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. 2020-03-29T09:06:17 154-20 2020-11-08T12:29:00 Product Tanker 2.725830078125 6.041329860687256 Around 96nm SSW of Brass Boarded 04.11.2020: 0549 UTC: Posn: 02:43.92N – 006:02.81E, Around 96nm SSW of Brass, Nigeria. Around six to seven pirates armed with rifles attacked and boarded a product tanker underway. Alarm raised and all crew mustered in the citadel. Local authorities notified. A security vessel was dispatched to assist the tanker. Once the pirates escaped the crew emerged and noticed the bridge equipment damaged. Ship’s item were also reported stolen. Under the escort of the security vessel the ship proceeded to a safe port. Vessel and crew safe. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 155-15 2015-08-08T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0833300352096558 103.56700134277344 Around 5.8nm SW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 22.06.2015: 0310 LT: Posn: 01:05.0N – 103:34.8E, Around 5.8nm SW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Five masked robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway using a hook attached with a rope. They broke open the padlock of the fire locker and stole ship’s properties. Duty crew sighted the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped in their wooden boat. VTIS Singapore informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:32 155-17 2017-11-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.033329963684082 103.6500015258789 Around 6nm South of Pulau Nipah Attempted 20.11.2017: 1930 UTC: Posn: 01:02.4N – 103:39.2E, Around 6nm South of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. An unlit boat approached a bulk carrier underway and came alongside the STBD quarter. Crew on deck watch noticed the boat and informed the duty officer. Deck lights and search lights switched on and directed towards the boat. Duty officer noticed around eight robbers in the boat. A ladder was seen hooked onto the ships rail. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers unhooked the ladder and moved away. VTIS informed. Once the vessel arrived at the anchorage, the Singapore Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation. 2018-01-25T10:40:46 155-18 2018-10-07T00:00:00 Container -2.416670083999634 -80.0167007446289 Off Punta Tambulinero, Guayaquil Approaches 14-08-2018 14.08.2018: 0935 UTC: Posn: 02:25S – 080:01W, Off Punta Tambulinero, Guayaquil Approaches, Ecuador. Six persons in a small boat approached a container ship underway during pilotage. Master raised the alarm and crew directed flash lights and search lights towards the boat. The boat closed to a distance of five meters from the ship and aborted the attempted boarding after seeing the alerted crew. 2018-10-15T22:24:42 155-19 2019-12-23T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 17.601499557495117 83.3499984741211 Visakhapatnam Anchorage Attempted 01.12.2019: 0035 UTC: Posn: 17:36.9N - 083:21.0E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage, India. Around 15 to 18 persons in three skiffs approached an anchored bulk carrier. They attempted to board the ship using a rope attached to a hook. Alert crew noticed the attempted boarding and notified the port control and Coast Guard. A patrol vessel was dispatched resulting in the robbers aborting the attempted boarding and escaped. After chasing the boats for a while, the patrol boat managed to stop one skiff and arrested the persons onboard. 2020-03-29T09:06:18 155-20 2020-11-08T16:09:00 Product Tanker 3.5848300457000732 4.600500106811523 Around 87NM SW OF BAYELSA Attempted 07.11.2020: 1620 UTC: Posn: 03:35.9N – 004:36.3E, Around 87nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Seven armed pirates in a boat chased a product tanker underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered in citadel, and activated the fire pump. As the boat approached the tanker, the armed team fired warning shots resulting in the boat moving away. Vessel and crew safe. The Incident was reported to local agent. 2020-11-09T19:46:09 156-14 2014-08-25T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker -6.016670227050781 106.88300323486328 Tanjung Priok Tanker Anchorage, Jakarta Attempted 25.08.2014: 0230 LT: Posn: 06:01S – 106:53E, Tanjung Priok Tanker Anchorage, Jakarta, Indonesia. Three persons in a wooden boat approached an anchored chemical tanker. Alert duty crew on routine rounds noticed the boat and informed the D/O who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the boat moved away. 2014-10-16T08:27:46 156-15 2015-08-10T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.0841699838638306 103.56700134277344 Around 5.5nm SW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 10.08.2015: 0553 LT: Posn: 01:05.3N – 103:34.9E, Around 5.5nm SW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded a tanker underway. They entered the engine room and tied up the chief engineer and stole his personal effects. The chief engineer managed to free himself and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. VTIS Singapore informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:32 156-17 2017-11-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.4166699647903442 104.68399810791016 Around 13nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 26.11.2017: 1700 – 2100 UTC: Posn: 01:25.4N – 104:41.4E, Around 13nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia. During routine rounds, duty crew onboard an anchored product tanker noticed two damaged padlocks and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. Authorities informed. 2018-01-25T10:40:46 156-18 2018-10-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 4.904669761657715 -1.659500002861023 Takoradi Anchorage 09-10-2018 09.10.2018: 0315 UTC: Posn: 04:54.28N – 001:39.57W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a robber on the deck. He immediately informed 2/O, who informed the Master accordingly. Alarm raised, public announcement made and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped empty handed. A search was made and found the anchor chain grating cover was removed and forecastle padlock was broken into. Port control informed. 2018-10-15T22:24:42 156-19 2019-12-24T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.250669956207275 3.216670036315918 Lagos Secure Anchorage Area Boarded 21.12.2019: 0025 UTC: Posn: 06:15.4N - 003:13.0E, Lagos Secure Anchorage Area, Nigeria. Duty crew on board an anchored product tanker noticed two unauthorized persons onboard and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Naval patrol boat notified via VHF, which responded and searched the waters around the tanker. A search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:06:18 156-20 2020-11-10T09:57:00 Product Tanker 3.516669988632202 2.5666699409484863 Around 172nm South of Cotonou Boarded 07.11.2020: 0615 UTC: Posn: 03:31N – 002:34E, Around 172nm South of Cotonou, Benin. Pirates armed with rifles boarded a product tanker underway. Alarm raised, main engine stopped, SSAS activated, CSO informed and all crew mustered in the citadel. Benin Navy dispatched a patrol boat. An Italian Navy frigate and its helicopter responded. A naval boarding team boarded the tanker and once clearance was given, the crew emerged from the citadel and regained control of the tanker. All crew members are reported safe. 2020-11-10T20:04:15 157-14 2014-08-27T00:00:00 General Cargo 1.466670036315918 104.73300170898438 Around 18nm NE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 27.08.2014: 0430 LT: Posn: 01:28N – 104:44E, Around 18nm NE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Four persons armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the stern using a grapnel hook and rope. Alert duty crew raised the alarm resulting in the suspected robbers escaping without stealing anything. All crew safe. 2014-10-16T08:27:46 157-15 2015-08-10T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0855599641799927 103.55000305175781 Around 6.3nm SW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 10.08.2015: 0640 LT: Posn: 01:05.8N – 103:33.7E, Around 6.3nm SW of Pulau, Nipah, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with long knives in a small fast boat boarded a bulk carrier underway from the stern. They entered into the engine room and stole ship’s spares. Duty crew sighted the robbers when they were leaving the ship. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was carried out. Engine spares were reported stolen. MPA Singapore was informed. When the ship entered Singapore anchorage, the Coast Guard boarded the ship for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:32 157-17 2017-12-04T00:00:00 Container 14.568699836730957 120.9209976196289 Manila Quarantine Anchorage Boarded 03.12.2017: 1610 UTC: Posn: 14:33.72N – 120:55.25E, Manila Quarantine Anchorage, Philippines. During routine security rounds, crew onboard an anchored container ship noticed the securing cables for the forward lifesaving appliances cut and the liferafts and immersion suites missing. On inspecting the area, it was noticed that the robbers had boarded the vessel via the anchor chain and hawse pipe. VTS Manila and the coast guard carried out a security search around the vessel. 2018-01-25T10:40:46 157-18 2018-10-10T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 10.31719970703125 122.84200286865234 Around 0.29nm West of Negros Island 03-10-2018 03.10.2018: 1300 UTC: Posn : 10:19N – 122:51E: 0.29nm West of Negroes Island, Philippines. Three robbers armed with a rifle and pistols boarded a fishing boat and stole the fishing catch and valuables. The skipper notified the local authorities and two patrol vessels were dispatched to search for the robber’s boat. The Coast Guard also warned all fishing boats in the area to be cautious and lookout for and report any suspicious boats or activity to the local authorities. 2018-10-15T22:24:42 157-19 2019-12-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2595000267028809 104.11699676513672 Singapore Straits Boarded 22.12.2019: 1720 UTC: Posn: 01:15.57N - 104:07.01E, Singapore Straits. Five persons armed with knives and guns boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered into the engine room, took hostage two duty crew, threatened them and tied them up. The robbers stole engine spares and escaped. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. A coast guard boat responded and escorted the vessel. 2020-03-29T09:06:18 157-20 2020-11-10T18:35:00 Product Tanker 4.756999969482422 2.4538300037384033 Around 95nm South of Cotonou Fired Upon 09.11.2020: 2028 UTC: Posn: 04:45.42N - 002:26.83E, Around 95nm South of Cotonou, Benin. A product tanker underway was approached by two skiffs. Alarm raised and all non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The Master increased speed, commenced evasive manoeuvres, activated the fire pump and notified the Regional Authorities. The skiffs attempted to close in and fired upon the vessel. The vessel's hardening and evasive manoeuvres resulted in the skiff aborting the attack and moving away. Vessel and crew reported safe. 2020-11-11T20:23:20 158-14 2014-08-26T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.245830059051514 5.225560188293457 Around 33nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Boarded 26.08.2014: 1720 UTC: Posn: 04:14.45N - 005:13.32E, Around 33nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. A speed boat with six armed pirates approached a product tanker underway. On board Nigerian naval armed security opened fire towards the pirates, who returned fire. Two pirates managed to board the vessel but remained on deck and did not enter the accommodation. The Master sent a distress signal, raised SSAS alert, informed vessels in the vicinity via VHF and contacted a nearby Nigerian naval vessel, which responded. The next morning Naval personnel boarded the vessel to investigate and search the vessel for the pirates who had boarded. The exchange of fire resulted in damage to the lifeboats, accommodation superstructure and navigation equipment. All crew safe. 2014-10-16T08:27:47 158-15 2015-08-10T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.7011098861694336 114.46700286865234 Taboneo Anchorage Boarded 09.08.2015: Posn: 03:42.4S – 114:28.2E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. A surveyor arrived from a service boat and requested the C/O of an anchored bulk carrier to carry out a draft survey. As the C/O was taking the draft readings a small wooden boat approached the shipside. A robber boarded the service boat, harassed the boat operator and then approached and stabbed the C/O with an ice pick. The C/O defended himself but received injuries in the elbow. The robber escaped. The C/O was treated in the nearby floating barge clinic. 2017-05-17T11:01:32 158-17 2017-12-04T00:00:00 General Cargo 1.0178300142288208 103.68399810791016 Around 1.8nm NW of Pulau Cula Attempted 25.10.2017: 2012 UTC: Posn: 01:03.7N – 103:41.5E, Around 1.8nm NW of Pulau Cula, Indonesia. Alert crew onboard a general cargo ship underway, noticed three to four persons onboard a small wooden craft closing in to the stern of the ship. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the boat moved away. Master reported the attempted boarding to Singapore VTIS via VHF. 2018-01-25T10:40:46 158-18 2018-10-11T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 38.81700134277344 118.23400115966797 Tianjin Anchorage 03-10-2018 03.10.2018: 2330 UTC: Posn: 38:49.2N – 118:14.5E, Tianjin Anchorage, China. During morning routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier the Master noticed a diesel oil tank manhole open and traces of oil leading towards the shipside. Investigations indicated that robbers had boarded the vessel, stolen oil from the tank and escaped unnoticed. 2018-10-15T22:24:42 158-19 2019-12-28T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.149999976158142 103.48300170898438 Singapore Straits Boarded 24.12.2019: 1620 UTC: Posn: 01:09N – 103:29E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers boarded a product tanker underway. Second Engineer noticed and shouted at the robbers. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and incident reported to Singapore VTS. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. The tanker anchored at Sudong Special anchorage where a Singapore coast guard personnel boarded the tanker for inspection. All crew safe. 2020-03-29T09:06:19 158-20 2020-11-11T20:33:00 Product Tanker 5.199999809265137 2.583329916000366 Around 70nm South of Cotonou Fired Upon 11.11.2020: 0100 UTC: Posn: 05:12N – 002:35E, Around 70nm South of Cotonou, Benin. Around eight armed pirates in a skiff chased and attempted to board a product tanker underway. Master raised the alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and activated the distress alert. As the skiff closed it opened fire towards the bridge and accommodation. A Nigerian Navy patrol boat responded to the distress alert. Due to the hardening measures taken by the Master, the skiff aborted the attack. The patrol boat rendezvoused with the tanker and escorted her to a safe port. Some bridge and accommodation damage was reported due to the firing. 2020-11-12T20:50:57 159-14 2014-08-27T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 4.716670036315918 -3.5005600452423096 Around 45nm SE of Abidjan Coast Boarded 27.08.2014: 2115 UTC: Posn: 04:43.02N - 003:30.02W, Around 45NM SE of Abidjan Coast, Ivory Coast. Twelve armed pirates with guns boarded a drifting product tanker. They took hostage all crew members, stole ships cash, crew cash and personal effects and escaped. No injuries to crew. Before leaving the vessel, the pirates destroyed the vessels navigation equipment and stolen ships properties. Crew and vessel safe. 2014-10-16T08:27:47 159-15 2015-08-11T00:00:00 Product Tanker 2.051110029220581 101.98300170898438 (Around 13.4nm ENE of Pulau Rupat, Indonesia), Malacca Straits Hijacked 08.08.2015: 2000 LT: Posn: 02:03.4N - 101:59.3E (Around 13.4nm ENE of Pulau Rupat, Indonesia), Malacca Straits. Armed pirates attacked and hijacked a product tanker underway enroute to Malaysia. A search was launched for the missing tanker by the authorities. On 09.08.2015 the tanker was located. The pirates had stolen part of the oil cargo and escaped after disabling all communication equipment. Two crew members were reported injured and were provided medical attention. 2017-05-17T11:01:33 159-17 2017-12-07T00:00:00 Tug 21.872499465942383 91.75330352783203 AROUND 4.47 NM WEST OF KUTUBDIA ISLAND, BANGLADESH Boarded 05.12.2017: 2130 UTC: POSN: 21:52.35N - 091:45.20E, Around 4.47nm West of Kutubdia Island, Bangladesh. Robbers boarded a barge under tow, stole properties and escape. No injury to crews. Incident reported to the authorities. 2018-01-25T10:40:46 159-18 2018-10-12T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 22.800199508666992 69.98380279541016 Deendayal Anchorage, Kandla 10-10-2018 10.10.2018: 1730 UTC: Posn: 22:48.1N – 069:59.3E, Deendayal Anchorage, Kandla, India. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored LPG tanker, stole ship’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed by ship crew during routine stowaway search. Incident reported to Port Control. 2018-10-15T22:24:42 159-19 2019-12-28T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 36.75830078125 3.0578300952911377 Berth N37/2, Port of Algiers Attempted 13.12.2019: 0430 UTC: Posn: Port of Algiers, Algeria. Duty crew onboard a berthed tanker noticed three unauthorised persons attempting to board via the forward mooring ropes. Alarm raised resulting in the persons escaping. Incident reported to PFSO. A search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:06:20 159-20 2020-11-13T14:35:00 Container 4.883669853210449 -1.7009999752044678 Takoradi Port Anchorage Boarded 13.11.2020: 0212 UTC: Posn: 04:53.2N – 001:42.6W, Takoradi Port Anchorage, Ghana. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored container ship, broke into the forecastle store, stole ship’s stores and escaped. Incident noticed during routine rounds and reported to the port authorities. 2020-11-13T21:12:02 160-14 2014-08-28T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.4000000953674316 104.06700134277344 Around 30nm North of Pulau Tioman Hijacked 28.08.2014: 2040 LT: Posn: 03:24N - 104:04E, Around 30nm North of Pulau Tioman, Malaysia. Six armed pirates hijacked a product tanker underway. They took hostage all crew and locked them in the engine room. The pirates sailed the vessel to an unknown location where they transferred the cargo into another tanker. Before leaving the vessel the pirates destroyed all navigation and communication equipment and released the crew. The crew managed to repair the vessel and sailed to a safe port. 2014-10-16T08:27:47 160-15 2015-08-11T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0422699451446533 103.052001953125 Around 1nm NE of Pulau Rangsang Boarded 24.06.2015: 0430 LT: Posn: 01:02.5N – 103:02.8E, Around 1nm NE of Pulau Rangsang, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with long knives in a small speed boat boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered the engine room by breaking the padlock securing the door to the engine room. Duty oiler, on routine rounds noticed footprints on the deck outside the workshop. The robbers confronted the oiler, took him hostage and tied him up. As the robbers continued to steal the engine room spares the oiler managed to escape and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. A search was carried out. Incident reported to coast guard. On arrival at Singapore anchorage, the coast guard boarded the ship for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:33 160-17 2017-12-07T00:00:00 Tug 20.716699600219727 71.4832992553711 around 10 NM South of Pipavav, India Attempted 05.10.2017: 1238 UTC: Posn: 20:43.5N - 071:29.1E, Around 10nm South of Pipavav, India. Robbers attempted to board an unmanned tanker under tow. Alarm raised, crew mustered and evasive manoeuvres initiated. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped and stole the buoys attached to the tow wire. Incident reported to the local Authorities. 2018-01-25T10:40:47 160-18 2018-10-12T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.2345000505447388 103.95099639892578 Singapore Straits 18-09-2018 18.09.2018: 2045 UTC: Posn: 01:14.7N – 103:57.5E, Singapore Straits. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an LPG tanker underway. They confronted and injured a duty crew and stole his personal belongings. Alarm raised, and crew mustered resulting in the robbers escaping. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. 2018-10-15T22:24:42 160-19 2019-12-29T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2686699628829956 104.22100067138672 Singapore Straits Boarded 28.11.2019: 1520 UTC: Posn: 01:16.2N - 104:13.4E, Singapore Straits. Chief Engineer onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed four robbers armed with knives in the engine room and informed Master. Alarm raised, deck lights switched on and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. A search was carried out. Foot prints were noticed on the quarter deck. Nothing reported stolen. 2020-03-29T09:06:20 160-20 2020-11-20T06:24:00 Product Tanker 1.2763299942016602 104.24299621582031 Singapore Strait Boarded 18.11.2020: 2019 UTC: Posn: 01:16.58N – 104:14.57E, Singapore Straits. Second engineer on board a tanker underway spotted two unauthorised persons armed with knives. Alarm raised, crew mustered a search was carried out. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS. 2020-11-20T23:19:44 161-14 2014-08-26T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.136109828948975 5.550000190734863 Around 24nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Fired Upon 26.08.2014: 1020 UTC: Posn: 04:08.10N - 005:33.50E, Around 24nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. Seven pirates armed with guns in a five meter long skiff approached and fired upon a product tanker underway. The vessel increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvring. The pirates tried to board but because of the evasive manoeuvring the rope ladder fell into the sea resulting in the pirates aborting their attack. 2014-10-16T08:27:47 161-15 2015-08-13T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.0211100578308105 98.75749969482422 Around 13nm NNE of Belawan Boarded 12.08.2015: 1045 LT: Posn: 04:00N-098:45E: Around 13nm NNE of Belawan, Indonesia. Pirates boarded an anchored product tanker via the anchor chain and hawse pipe, stole ship properties and escaped before being spotted by the crew. When the crew returned to work after the morning break they noticed the forward store room door broken into and wet foot prints on the deck. 2017-05-17T11:01:33 161-17 2017-12-08T00:00:00 Container 14.602999687194824 120.8499984741211 Manila Anchorage Boarded 07.12.2017: 1738 UTC: Posn: 14:35.78N - 120:51.02E, Manila anchorage, Philippine. Duty watchmen onboard a container ship noticed three robbers near the forecastle and immediately notified the officer on watch. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with ship properties. Coastguard notified. 2018-01-25T10:40:47 161-18 2018-10-14T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.283669948577881 3.2378299236297607 Lagos Secure Anchorage Area 14-10-2018 14.10.2018: 0045 UTC: Posn: 06:17.2N – 003:13.87E, Lagos Secure Anchorage Area, Nigeria. Two robbers boarded an anchored product tanker. Duty watchman noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and sounded ship’s horn resulting in the robbers jumping overboard and escaping. A search was made throughout the tanker. Incident reported to local authorities who dispatched a patrol vessel. Upon investigation, nothing reported stolen. 2018-10-15T22:24:42 161-19 2019-12-31T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.966670036315918 9.083330154418945 Limboh Anchorage Boarded 30.12.2019: 2230 UTC: Posn: 03:58.5N – 009:05.4E, Limboh Anchorage, Cameroon. Around six persons armed with guns boarded an anchored tanker. A distress message was sent by the tanker. The persons stole ship’s cash and properties and kidnapped eight crew members before escaping. One crew was reported injured. Upon receiving the distress message, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre immediately notified and liaised with the Authorities. A security boat was sent by the Authorities to provide assistance. 2020-03-29T09:06:20 161-20 2020-11-22T02:26:00 Heavy Load Carrier 1.188670039176941 5.554329872131348 Around 78NM NW of Neves, Boarded 13.11.2020: 1454 UTC: Posn: 01:11.32N – 005:33.26E, around 78NM NW of Neves, Sao Tome and Principe. Pirates armed with rifles in a small boat approached a Heavy Load Carrier underway. They boarded the ship, opened fire and injured one crew. Before escaping the pirates stole ship and crew properties and kidnapped 14 crew members. The Owners of the ship notified the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre who then liaised with relevant regional and international authorities in the region and requested for assistance. Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Navy Vessels arrived at the location and aided the ship. The injured crew was transported on an Italian Aircraft to the hospital in Sao Tome and Principe. The ship and remaining crew were escorted to a safe port. 2020-11-23T23:55:51 162-14 2014-09-03T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.733299255371094 70.0167007446289 Kandla Outer Anchorage Boarded 03.09.2014: 0230 LT: Posn: 22:44N - 070:01E, Kandla Outer Anchorage, India. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker. They threatened the duty crew who managed to escape and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties. 2014-10-16T08:27:47 162-15 2015-08-13T00:00:00 Container 1.1177799701690674 103.5 Around 5.37nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 13.08.2015: 0600 LT: Posn: 01:07.4N – 103:30.0E, Around 5.37nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded a container vessel underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. A search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. Incident reported to VTIS Singapore. 2017-05-17T11:01:33 162-17 2017-12-10T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.316669940948486 3.283329963684082 Around 5NM South of Lagos Boarded 10.12.2017: 0110 UTC: Posn: 06:19N - 003:17E, Around 5NM South of Lagos, Nigeria Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed three robbers on the main deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2018-01-25T10:40:47 162-18 2018-10-17T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0.8166670203208923 50.88330078125 Around 341NM ESE of Mogadishu 16-10-2018 16.10.2018: 1238 UTC: Posn: 00:49.0N - 050:53.0E, 341NM ESE of Mogadishu, Somalia. Four armed pirates with AK-47 in a speed boat approached a bulk carrier underway. Master raised the alarm, contacted local authorities, activated SSAS and all crew mustered in citadel.The armed guards onboard the vessel returned fire, resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moving away. All crew safe. 2018-10-17T22:26:01 162-19 2020-01-06T00:00:00 Tug 1.1666699647903442 103.93299865722656 Singapore Straits Attempted 02.12.2019: 1910 UTC: Posn : 01:10.94N - 103:56.63E, Singapore Straits. Five to seven persons in a wooden boat approached and attempted to board a tug underway. Duty watchman noticed the boat and raised the alarm resulting in the persons aborting and moving away. 2020-03-29T09:06:22 162-20 2020-11-22T07:37:00 Bulk Carrier 1.25 104.06700134277344 Singapore Straits Boarded 17.11.2020: 1450 UTC: Posn: 01:15.0N – 104:04.3E, Singapore Straits A Bulk Carrier underway was contacted by VTIS indicating that the ship may have been boarded by robbers. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and ship lights switched on. Three robbers were seen on the poop deck. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped in a small boat without stealing anything. A search was carried out and VTIS notified. 2020-11-23T23:55:51 163-14 2014-08-23T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -6.083330154418945 106.88300323486328 Jakarta Port Boarded 23.08.2014: 0700LT: Posn: 06:05S - 106:53E, Berth 114, Jakarta Port, Indonesia. Robbers boarded a berthed bulk carrier unnoticed and escaped with ship’s properties. The theft was noticed when the chief officer noticed the deck store broken into and ships stores missing. 2014-10-16T08:27:47 163-15 2015-08-13T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 0 101.46700286865234 Between 19.07.2015 to 29.07.2015, While enroute from EOPL to Off Mangkai Island via Dumai Port, Indonesia Boarded Between 19.07.2015 to 29.07.2015: While enroute from EOPL to Off Mangkai Island via Dumai Port, Indonesia. Robbers boarded a tanker unnoticed and entered engine room and stole ship’s spares and escaped. The theft was only discovered while the vessel was in the vicinity of Mangkai Island, Off Anambas Island. Master reported the incident to the Owners. 2017-05-17T11:01:33 163-17 2017-12-12T00:00:00 Container -1.9166699647903442 47.93330001831055 Around 282nm SSE of Mogadishu Fired Upon 17.11.2017: 0917 UTC: Posn: 01:55.9S - 047:56.8E, Around 282nm SSE of Mogadishu, Somalia. Lookout on board a container ship underway noticed two skiffs approaching and notified the OOW, who raised the alarm. As the skiffs closed in, weapons, RPG and ladder were sighted in the skiffs. Master, increased speed, commenced evasive manoeuvres and all non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The pirates tried to come alongside to hook on the ladder but due to the evasive manoeuvres and swell caused by the wake they failed. They then fired two RPG rockets towards the ship, which missed. Due to the increase in the ship’s speed, the skiffs aborted the attack. UKMTO notified. 2018-01-25T10:40:47 163-18 2018-10-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.258999824523926 3.216670036315918 Lagos Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) 17-10-2018 17.10.2018: 0155 UTC: Posn: 06:15.9N - 003:13.3E, Lagos Secure Anchorage Area, Nigeria. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored product tanker noticed a speed boat alongside the anchor chain. Around five persons armed with guns and hooks were noticed attempting to board the tanker. The AB shouted at the intruders and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and fire pump activated. Upon hearing the alarm, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. Incident reported to local authorities who dispatched a patrol vessel which searched the waters around the tanker. A search was made throughout the tanker. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-10-17T22:26:01 163-20 2020-11-24T11:14:00 Bulk Carrier 20.936500549316406 107.3010025024414 Cam Pha Anchorage Boarded 19.11.2020: 1030-1330 UTC: Posn: 20:55.79N – 107:18.06E, Cam Pha Anchorage, Vietnam Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ship’s stores and escaped. Incident noticed during routine rounds and reported to the port authorities. 2020-11-25T00:10:31 164-14 2014-09-14T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 17.66670036315918 83.38330078125 Visakhapatnam Anchorage Boarded 14.09.2014: 0630 LT: Posn: 17:40N – 083:23E, Visakhapatnam Anchorage, India. Seven robbers in a boat approached an anchored chemical tanker. Four of the robbers boarded the tanker via the stern and stole fire hose nozzles and couplings. Master noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with the stolen items. Port control informed. 2014-10-16T08:27:47 164-15 2015-08-15T00:00:00 Container 1.251670002937317 104.11699676513672 Around 4.12nm NNE of Pulau Batam Boarded 15.08.2015: 1000 LT: Posn: 01:15.6N – 104:07.8E, Around 4.12nm NNE of Pulau Batam, Indonesia. While enroute to Tianjin, China, duty crew onboard a container ship noticed padlocks on three store rooms damaged. He immediately raised the alarm and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, a robber was observed escaping from the CO2 room. A search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:33 164-17 2017-12-13T00:00:00 Offshore Supply ship 0.734000027179718 104.13300323486328 Galang Lay Up Anchorage Boarded 07.12.2017: 2155 UTC: Posn: 00:44.4N - 104:08.1E, Galang Lay Up Anchorage, Indonesia. Crew onboard an anchored offshore support vessel noticed robbers armed with crow bars and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Local authorities contacted. A security team boarded the vessel for investigations. 2018-01-25T10:40:47 164-18 2018-10-18T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.25 117.58300018310547 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda 17-10-2018 17.10.2018: 1730-1830 UTC: Posn: 00:15.0S - 117:35.8E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Two robbers armed with a knife boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty AB noticed the robbers on the forecastle deck and immediately informed the D/O. Alarm raised. Crew mustered and proceeded to the forward deck to investigate. On conducting a search, ship's stores were reported stolen. Incident reported to local authorities. 2018-10-19T22:27:08 164-20 2020-11-25T09:37:00 Tanker 1.276170015335083 104.2229995727539 Singapore Straits Boarded 08.11.2020: 1326 UTC: Posn: 01:16.57N – 104:13.38E, Singapore Straits Three robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker underway. Duty engineer on routine rounds noticed the robbers and immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised, crew mustered a search was carried out. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to the Port Authority. 2020-11-26T00:24:13 165 2018-10-23T00:00:00 Oil Tanker -4.767829895019531 11.783300399780273 Pointe Noire South Anchorage 22-10-2018 22.10.2018: 2310 UTC: Posn: 04:46.7S - 011:47.0E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, Republic of Congo. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored crude oil tanker noticed three armed robbers on the forecastle deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. A search was made throughout the tanker and ship’s properties were reported as missing. Incident reported to the port control who dispatched a police boat which searched the waters around the tanker. 2018-10-24T22:30:07 165-14 2014-08-24T00:00:00 Livestock Carrier 1.216670036315918 103.88300323486328 Singapore Straits Boarded 24.08.2014: 0610 LT: Posn: 01:13N – 103:53E, Singapore Straits. Six robbers boarded an livestock vessel underway. They entered the engine room, took hostage and tied up the 2nd Engineer and stole engine room spares, personal cash and escaped. 2nd Engineer managed to free himself and raised the alarm. Incident reported to the coast guard who later boarded for investigation when vessel entered port. 2014-10-16T08:27:47 165-15 2015-08-17T00:00:00 General Cargo 10.267800331115723 -64.55000305175781 Guanta Anchorage Boarded 16.08.2015: 0800 LT: Posn: 10:16.4N - 064:33.9W, Guanta Anchorage, Venezuela. Bosun on routine rounds onboard an anchored general cargo ship noticed three store rooms opened and their padlocks broken. He immediately raised the alarm and crew mustered. It was noticed that the robbers had boarded the ship via the anchor chain, stolen ship’s properties and escaped. 2017-05-17T11:01:34 165-17 2017-12-14T00:00:00 Offshore Supply ship 0.7250000238418579 104.1760025024414 Singapore Straits (Indonesian waters) Boarded 07.12.2017: 1839 UTC: Posn: 00:43.50N - 104:10.54E, Galang Anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers, armed with knives, boarded an anchored offshore supply vessel. Duty watchman spotted the robbers and inform the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2018-01-25T10:40:47 165-18 2018-10-23T00:00:00 Oil Tanker -4.767829895019531 11.783300399780273 Pointe Noire South Anchorage Boarded 22.10.2018: 2310 UTC: Posn: 04:46.7S - 011:47.0E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, Republic of Congo. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored crude oil tanker noticed three armed robbers on the forecastle deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. A search was made throughout the tanker and ship’s properties were reported as missing. Incident reported to the port control who dispatched a police boat which searched the waters around the tanker. 2018-11-05T17:36:54 165-20 2020-11-26T03:04:00 LPG Tanker 22.36669921875 89.622802734375 Pussur River, Mongla Boarded 25.11.2020: 2105 UTC : Posn : 22:22.99N – 089: 37.37E, Pussur River, Mongla, Bangladesh. Three robbers armed with a crowbar boarded an anchored tanker. Duty watchman noticed the robbers and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Port control. 2020-11-26T12:56:16 166-14 2014-09-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.4166699647903442 104.93299865722656 20nm NE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island Hijacked 17.09.2014: 2200 LT: Posn: 01:26N - 104:50E, 20nm NE of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Eight armed pirates boarded and hijacked a product tanker enroute to Timor Leste. The vessel rendezvoused with two smaller tankers and the cargo of gasoil was transferred. Later the pirates released the tanker and escaped. Crew and vessel safe. 2014-10-16T08:27:47 166-15 2015-08-18T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -5.868330001831055 13.02810001373291 Boma Anchorage Boarded 18.08.2015: 0350 LT: Posn: 05:52.6S – 013:01.7E, Boma Anchorage, Democratic Republic of the Congo. A robber boarded an anchored bulk carrier awaiting berthing instructions. Duty AB and OS spotted a robber on the main deck near cargo hold No.2. Seeing the duty crew approaching the robber jumped overboard and escaped. Duty officer informed, alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was carried but nothing reported stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:34 166-17 2017-12-14T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 1.2343300580978394 104.03399658203125 Singapore Straits Boarded 13.12.2017: 1200 UTC: Posn: 01:14.6N – 104:02.3E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker underway. As they entered the engine room they came across the duty oiler and assaulted him. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s engine spare parts. 2018-01-25T10:40:47 166-20 2020-11-26T08:53:00 Product Tanker 1.7091699838638306 101.43800354003906 Dumai Anchorage Boarded 24.11.2020: 2115 UTC : Posn : 01:42.93N – 101: 26.48E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. Duty oiler on routine rounds was threatened by the robbers before escaping with stolen engine spares. Incident reported to local authorities through local agent. 2020-11-26T12:56:16 167-14 2014-09-18T00:00:00 Vehicle Carrier 21.698299407958984 91.4281997680664 Chittagong Outer Anchorage Boarded 18.09.2014: 0049 LT: Posn: Chittagong Outer Anchorage, Bangladesh. Twenty Five robbers with knives approached an anchored vehicle carrier. Ten robbers armed with knives boarded via the stern ramp coaming brackets. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers stole mooring ropes and escaped. No injuries to crew. Port control and coast guard informed who dispatched a patrol boat. At 0645 LT coast guard contacted the ship indicating suspect vessel apprehended and mooring ropes recovered. 2014-10-16T08:27:48 167-15 2015-08-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.085279941558838 103.60099792480469 Around 5.67nm SSW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 20.08.2015: 0535 LT: Posn: 01:04N - 103:36E, Around 5.67nm SSW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. While underway around seven robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier. Crew spotted the robbers and immediately retreated to the bridge. Two crew remained in the engine room. The vessel transmitted a SSAS alert and informed VTIS Singapore which indicated that a patrol boat was dispatched to provide assistance. Later the vessel informed the robbers had left the vessel. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:34 167-17 2017-12-14T00:00:00 Container 14.58430004119873 120.91699981689453 Manila South Harbour Anchorage Boarded 09.12.2017: 1945 UTC: Posn: 14:35.6N - 120:55.2E, Manila South Harbour Anchorage, Philippines. Robbers boarded an anchored container ship via the anchor chain, cut through the forecastle store padlock, stole ship's properties and escaped. The incident was noticed and reported by the bosun after berthing. Local authorities informed and the coast guard boarded the vessel to investigate. 2018-01-25T10:40:48 167-18 2018-10-28T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 13.673500061035156 121.05000305175781 JG Summit Terminal Jetty 1, Batangas 24-10-2018 24.10.2018: 1400 UTC: Posn: JG Summit Terminal Jetty 1, Batangas, Philippines. Robbers in a small bamboo boat approached a berthed LPG tanker during cargo operation. One robber managed to board the tanker. Duty crew spotted the robber and raised the alarm resulting in the robber escaping. Crew directed flashlights towards the boat as it moved away. A search was carried out and ship’s properties were reported stolen. 2018-10-29T23:17:56 167-20 2020-11-26T18:26:00 Product Tanker 4.6504998207092285 3.4739999771118164 Around 105NM South of Lagos Boarded 22.10.2020: 0658 UTC : Posn : 04:38.63N – 003:28.44E, Around 105NM South of Lagos, Nigeria. A product tanker underway, was boarded by six armed pirates. The crew managed to retreat into the citadel. The Owners of the tanker notified the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre who liaised with relevant regional and international authorities in the region and requested assistance. A Nigerian navy patrol boat was dispatched to the location. An Italian Navy frigate and its helicopter also responded. The pirates damaged ships property and equipment and stole cash and belongings and escaped. All crew safe. Master proceeded to a safe port as advised by the Nigerian Navy. 2020-11-27T13:30:15 168-14 2014-09-17T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 10.235799789428711 107.05000305175781 Vung Tao Inner Anchorage Boarded 17.09.2014: 0230 LT: Posn: 10:14.9N – 107:03.1E, Vung Tau Inner Anchorage, Vietnam. Three robbers boarded an anchored tanker. Duty AB on routine rounds spotted the robbers and informed the D/O who raised the alarm. All crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm the robbers escaped in their small wooden boat with stolen ship’s stores. 2014-10-16T08:27:48 168-15 2015-08-20T00:00:00 Product Tanker 7.033329963684082 125.6500015258789 New Davao Oil Mill, Davao Port Boarded 20.08.2015: 1050 LT: Posn: 07:02N - 125:39E, New Davao Oil Mill, Davao Port, Philippines. Bosun onboard a berthed product tanker noticed and shouted at an unauthorised person on deck. Seeing the alerted crew the person jumped overboard and escaped. Upon searching the vessel ship's properties were found stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:34 168-17 2017-12-14T00:00:00 General Cargo 3.966670036315918 6.200669765472412 Around 19nm South of Brass Attempted 14.12.2017: 0110 UTC: Posn: 03:58.3N - 006:12.4E, Around 19nm South of Brass, Nigeria. Four to five persons in a wooden boat approached and tried to board a general cargo ship underway. Master increased speed and took anti-piracy measures resulting in the ship being able to evade the boarding. 2018-01-25T10:40:48 168-18 2018-10-29T00:00:00 Container 3.3499999046325684 6.533329963684082 Around 71nm SW of Bonny Island 27-10-2018 27.10.2018: 0300 UTC: Posn: 03:21N – 006:32E, around 71nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Pirates boarded a container vessel underway, kidnapped 11 crew members and escaped. Incident reported to the Nigerian navy who dispatched a patrol boat and escorted to safe anchorage. 2018-10-30T23:18:47 168-20 2020-11-28T09:54:00 Bulk Carrier 4.887829780578613 -1.7001700401306152 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 27.11.2020: 0140 UTC: Posn: 04:53.27N – 001:41.61W, Takoradi port Anchorage, Ghana Duty watchmen onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed two unauthorised persons on the forecastle deck and immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Port control. 2020-12-01T14:49:17 169-14 2014-09-22T00:00:00 Product Tanker 7.166669845581055 98.19999694824219 Around 34nm SSW of Phuket Island Boarded 22.09.2014: 0106 LT: Posn: 07:10N – 098:12E, Around 34nm SSW of Phuket Island, Thailand. Six armed pirates boarded a tanker enroute to Yangon, Myanmar. They tied up the 2nd officer and duty AB on the bridge and mustered the rest of the crew in the Mess Room. The 2nd officer managed to activate the SSAS alert without being noticed by the pirates who later escaped after stealing all crew personal effects and money. 2014-10-16T08:27:48 169-15 2015-08-22T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.1683299541473389 103.43299865722656 Around 2.9nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Attempted 21.08.2015: 0230 LT: Posn: 01:10.6N – 103:26.7E, Around 2.9nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Five robbers in a speed boat approached and attempted to board a tanker underway using a grappling hook. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robbers aborted the attempted attack and moved away. VTIS Singapore informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:34 169-17 2017-12-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.7673299312591553 6.283669948577881 Around 32nm South of Brass. Boarded 14.12.2017: 0830 UTC: Posn : 03:46.4N – 006:17.2E, Around 32nm South of Brass, Nigeria. A bulk carrier underway was attacked and boarded by six pirates from a small boat. Ten crew members were reported missing. The remaining crew onboard sailed the vessel to a safe port. 2018-01-25T10:40:48 169-18 2018-10-30T00:00:00 LPG Tanker -4.767829895019531 10.13379955291748 Around 101nm West of Pointe Noire 29-10-2018 29.10.2018: 1210 UTC: Posn: 04:46.7S – 010:08.3E, around 101nm, West of Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo. Pirates in a speed boat chased and fired upon a LPG tanker carrying out bunkering operations underway. Emergency bunker stop and cast off initiated. Speed increased and the tanker made evasive manoeuvres and escaped. All crew reported safe. 2018-10-30T23:18:47 169-20 2020-11-28T16:53:00 General Cargo 3.5344998836517334 6.150670051574707 Around 45NM SSW of Brass, Nigeria. Boarded 16.11.2020: 0320 UTC: Posn: 03:32.7N – 006:09.4E, Around 45NM SSW of Brass, Nigeria. Eight pirates armed with assault rifles in a speed boat boarded a general cargo vessel underway. The pirates stole ship and crew properties and kidnapped five crew before escaping.. Remaining crew proceeded to a safe port. 2020-12-01T14:49:17 170-14 2014-09-24T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.399999976158142 104.56700134277344 Around 10nm North of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 24.09.2014: 0600 LT: Posn: 01:24N - 104:34E, around 10nm North of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty crew noticed the robbers and informed the bridge who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2014-10-16T08:27:48 170-15 2015-08-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 10.234399795532227 107.05000305175781 Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 15.08.2015: 0001 – 0500 LT: Posn: 10:14.4N – 107:03.6E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They broke into the paint locker, stole ship’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed by the C/O at 0830 LT. The incident was reported to Port Control. 2017-05-17T11:01:34 170-17 2017-12-17T00:00:00 Tug 21.233299255371094 91.7833023071289 Around 14 NM West Of Nidania Boarded 16.12.2017: 0850 UTC: Posn: 21:14.7N - 091:47.5E, Around 14NM West of Nidania, Bangladesh Robbers boarded a barge under tow, stole barge’s properties and escaped. All crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:48 170-18 2018-10-30T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.884000778198242 107.26799774169922 Campha Anchorage 17-10-2018 17.10.2018: 0000 UTC: Posn: 20:53.4N – 107:16.8E, Campha Anchorage, Vietnam. Unnoticed robbers, pretending to be stevedores, boarded an anchored bulk carrier during cargo operations, stole ship’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds after departure. Incident reported to local agent. 2018-10-30T23:18:47 170-20 2020-11-30T07:36:00 General Cargo 9.351329803466797 -13.700699806213379 Conakry Anchorage Boarded 30.11.2020: 0300 UTC: Posn: 09:21.8N – 013:42.4W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Six robbers armed with guns boarded an anchored general cargo vessel. The robbers stole ship’s properties, cash and crew personal belongings before escaping. All crew safe. Incident reported to the Port Authority. 2020-12-01T14:49:17 171-14 2014-09-22T00:00:00 Product Tanker 7.199999809265137 98 Around 38nm SW of Phuket Hijacked 22.09.2014: 2130 LT: Posn: 07:12N - 098:00E, around 38nm SW of Phuket, Thailand. Seven pirates, in a speed boat, armed with guns boarded and hijacked a product tanker, in ballast while underway to Penang. They took hostage all the crew, tied their hands and stole their cash and personal items. The pirates then took the cadet and one AB and forced them to transfer the vessels bunkers into a waiting fishing vessel. Conversations between the pirates indicated that the fishing vessel was to be used to target other vessels in the vicinity. Once the transfer was complete, the pirates cut off the vessels navigation and radio equipment and release the crew. The crew managed to sail the tanker to a safe port. 2014-10-16T08:27:48 171-15 2015-08-23T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.100000023841858 103.73300170898438 Around 0.92nm ESE of Pulau Takong Kecil Boarded 21.08.2015: 2200 LT: Posn: 01:06N – 103:44E, Around 0.92nm ESE of Pulau Takong Kecil, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded a product tanker underway and entered into the steering room. Duty crew noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. A search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. Authorities informed about the incident via the agents. 2017-05-17T11:01:34 171-17 2017-12-18T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.884700775146484 107.26799774169922 Hon Net Anchorage, Cam Pha Boarded 16.12.2017: 1630 UTC: Posn : 20:53.8N – 107:16.6E, Hon Net Anchorage, Cam Ph, Vietnam. During cargo operations around 10 to 12 robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the mooring ropes of the cargo barge alongside. Duty AB noticed the robbers stealing paint drums and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2018-01-25T10:40:48 171-18 2018-10-31T00:00:00 Landing Craft -5.104169845581055 10.741700172424316 Pointe Noire Anchorage 20-10-2018 20.10.2018: 2315 UTC: Posn: Pointe Noire Anchorage, Republic of the Congo. Duty crew onboard an anchored landing craft noticed two robbers armed with long knives lowering mooring ropes to their accomplice in a wooden boat. Alarm raised and crew alerted, resulting in the robbers escaping in their boat. Master contacted port control via VHF to request for assistance. Upon checking, several mooring ropes were found missing from the poop deck. 2018-10-31T23:19:04 171-20 2020-11-30T10:14:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2673300504684448 104.25800323486328 Singapore Straits Boarded 29.11.2020: 2220 UTC: Posn: 01:16.4N – 104:15.5E, Singapore Straits. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway, stole ship’s spares and escaped. Incident reported to VTIS. 2020-12-01T14:49:17 172-14 2014-09-25T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.475559949874878 104.66699981689453 Around 16nm NE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 25.09.2014: 0545 LT: Posn: 01:24.32N - 104:40.54E, around 16NM NE of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded an anchored tanker using a boarding hook. Duty A/B on routine rounds noticed the robbers near the poop deck and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed in their boat. 2014-10-16T08:27:48 172-15 2015-08-24T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 6.233329772949219 98.9832992553711 (Around 38nm West of Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia) Hijacked 15.08.2015: 2330 LT: Posn: 06:14N – 098:59E (Around 38nm West of Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia), Malacca Straits. Five pirates armed with rifles in a speed boat attacked and hijacked a fishing vessel and sailed towards Thailand’s territorial waters. On receiving information about the hijack from the Fisheries Department, the MMEA contacted with the Royal Thailand Marine Police who launched a search. The fishing vessel was located at Taratao Island on 17.08.2015 and towed to Saturn, Thailand. On 19.08.2015 a MMEA vessel escorted the fishing vessel safely to Kuala Kedah. 2017-05-17T11:01:35 172-17 2017-12-21T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.2236669957637787 117.56999969482422 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda Boarded 20.12.2017: 1605 UTC: Posn: 00:13.7S ? 117:34.3E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. During cargo operations, crew on board an anchored bulk carrier noticed the forepeak store lock broken and mooring ropes missing. A small boat was seen moving away from the vessel. A few hours later the duty crew noticed four robbers on the forecastle. Seeing the crew the robbers threatened them with knives. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting in the robbers escaping. Incident reported to port control and agents. 2018-01-25T10:40:48 172-18 2018-10-31T00:00:00 Offshore Tug 4.934000015258789 -1.7024999856948853 Sekondi Takoradi Port 28-10-2018 28.10.2018: 0230 UTC: Posn: 04:56.4N – 001:42.0W, Sekondi Port, Ghana. Unnoticed, a robber managed to board a berthed AHTS, steel ships properties and escape. During routine rounds crew noticed the padlock to the deck container damaged and on reviewing the CCTV recording the theft was identified. Incident reported to local Authorities. 2018-11-01T23:19:53 172-20 2020-12-04T04:21:00 Product Tanker 3.016669988632202 5.050000190734863 Off Brass Fired Upon <!-- start element row --> Date: 2020-12-04T15:56:43 173-14 2014-09-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 21.850000381469727 91.80000305175781 Chittagong Lighterage Anchorage Boarded 27.09.2014: 0130 LT: Posn: 21:51N – 091:48E, Chittagong Literage Anchorage, Bangladesh. Four robbers armed with knives in a wooden boat boarded an anchored product tanker using hooks attached with ropes. They took hostage the duty crew on routine rounds, seized his walkie-talkie and stole ship’s stores. The duty crew managed to escape with cuts on his hands and raised the alarm. All crew mustered, fog horn sounded and coast guard and port control were informed. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with the stolen items. First aid was given to the duty crew. 2014-10-16T08:27:48 173-15 2015-08-26T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.838330030441284 -77.15059661865234 Buenaventura Inner Anchorage Boarded 21.08.2015: 0140 LT: Posn: 03:50.18N - 077:09.2W, Buenaventura Inner Anchorage, Colombia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard a tanker noticed four robbers lowering paint drums into a waiting boat. He immediately informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Crew mustered and made their way towards the robbers. Seeing the approaching crew the robbers escaped with ship's stores. Port control informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:35 173-17 2017-12-25T00:00:00 Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 3.783329963684082 6.816669940948486 Around 39nm SW of Bonny Island Boarded 24.12.2017: 0730 UTC: Posn: 03:47.1N - 006:49.8E, Around 39nm SW of Bonny Island, Nigeria. Seven pirates armed with guns approached and came alongside a container ship underway. One pirate boarded the ship using a long ladder and opened fire towards the bridge. The Master contacted the Nigerian Navy and proceeded at full speed towards a security boat. Seeing the security boat, the pirates aborted the attack. 2018-01-25T10:40:48 173-18 2018-11-02T00:00:00 Oil Tanker -5.891170024871826 105.98699951171875 Merak Anchorage 31-10-2018 31.10.2018: 1900 UTC: Posn: 05:53.2S – 105:59.7E, Merak Anchorage, Indonesia. Unnoticed, robbers managed to board an anchored crude oil tanker steel engine spare’s and escape. The theft was noticed during routine rounds when the ship’s crew noticed the store room door open and engine spares missing. 2018-11-02T23:20:43 173-20 2020-12-04T14:45:00 Tanker 2.5678300857543945 2.8903300762176514 Around 200nm SW of Bayelsa Fired Upon 04.12.2020: 0940 UTC: Posn: 02:34.13N – 002:53.7E, Around 200NM SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. While underway, a tanker was approached and fired upon by pirates in a skiff. General alarm sounded, PA announcement made, fire pumps activated, speed increased, evasive manoeuvres carried out, SSAS activated and crew retreated into safe area. Due to the hardening measures and evasive manoeuvres taken by the Master, the skiff aborted the attack and moved away. Vessel and crews reported safe. 2020-12-04T15:56:43 174-14 2014-09-25T00:00:00 Product Tanker 26.25 56.75 Around 13nm ESE of Musandam Attempted 25.09.2014: 1300 UTC: Posn: 26:15N - 056:45E, Around 13nm ESE of Musandam, Oman. The chief officer onboard a product tanker underway sighted a small high speed boat approaching from astern and informed bridge who raised the alarm. Master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres, activated fire pump, informed ships in vicinity, contacted UKMTO and the non-essential crew members mustered in the citadel. As the skiff closed, three armed persons were seen attempting to board the tanker using hooks attached with ropes. Due to the continued manoeuvres and hardening measures taken by the tanker, the persons were unable to board the tanker and aborted the attempted attack. 2014-10-16T08:27:48 174-15 2015-09-09T00:00:00 Container 1.11667001247406 103.51699829101562 Around 6.4nm SE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 09.09.2015: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:07.0N – 103:31.0E, Around 6.4nm SE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Chief officer onboard a container ship underway noticed the duty engineer laying on the floor bound and gagged with mouth bleeding. Alarm raised. Upon searching the vessel it was noticed that robber had boarded unnoticed, stole ship’s spares and escaped. 2017-05-17T11:01:35 174-17 2017-12-27T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.283329963684082 3.216670036315918 SSA Anchorage, Lagos Attempted 24.12.2017: 0118 UTC: Posn: 06:17.42N - 003:13.81E, SSA Anchorage, Lagos, Nigeria Duty watchmen onboard an anchored product tanker noticed three robbers attempting to board the vessel and immediately notified the officer on watch. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped empty handed. Incident reported to the Nigerian Navy and a patrol boat was dispatched to investigate. 2018-01-25T10:40:49 174-18 2018-11-03T00:00:00 Product Tanker -14.501999855041504 40.65330123901367 Nacala Outer Anchorage Attempted 29.10.2018: 1830 UTC: Posn: 14:22.75S – 040:42.05E, Nacala Outer Anchorage, Mozambique. During security round, duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed a boat tied up to the anchor chain and a robber trying to board the tanker via the anchor chain. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the robber jumped aborted the attempted boarding and escaped. A search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. 2018-11-05T17:36:54 174-20 2020-12-05T02:39:00 Product Tanker 4.9004998207092285 1.167829990386963 Around 56nm SSE of Anloga Boarded 29.11.2020: 2110 UTC: Posn: 04:54.3N – 001:10.7E, Around 56nm SSE of Anloga, Ghana. A product tanker underway noticed a possible mother vessel approaching and raised the alarm. SSAS activated, speed increased , evasive manoeuvres commenced and non-essential crew retreated into the citadel. The bridge team kept a lookout towards the mother vessel. A skiff with four armed persons was noticed approaching from a different direction. As the skiff approached it opened fire towards the bridge. The pirates boarded the tanker using a ladder with hooks. Once onboard the pirates damaged the communication equipment, stole ship and crew cash and properties. Before escaping the kidnapped four crew. The Master was reported injured during the incident. The tanker sailed to a safe anchorage. 2020-12-08T10:07:56 175-15 2015-09-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1833300590515137 103.41699981689453 Around 1.8NM NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 08.09.2015: 0230 LT: Posn: 01:11N – 103:25E, Around 1.8nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. While transiting Singapore Straits, robbers boarded a bulk carrier and were spotted by the Master who raised the alarm and switched on all deck lights. Crew mustered. A search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. VTIS Singapore informed. When the ship entered Singapore anchorage, the Coast Guard boarded for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:35 175-17 2017-12-27T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker -7.766670227050781 109.06700134277344 Cilacap Anchorage Boarded 25.12.2017: 2030 UTC: Posn: 07:46.9S - 109:04.0E, Cilacap Anchorage, Indonesia Duty watch on board an anchored tanker spotted four robbers near the poop deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s engine spares. 2018-01-25T10:40:49 175-18 2018-11-05T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0.9341670274734497 105.10099792480469 Around 11nm East of Pulau Merapas Boarded 04.11.2018: 2035 UTC: Posn: 00:56.5N – 105:06.8E, Around 11nm East of Pulau Merapas, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They threatened the Master, stole his personal effects and money from the ship’s safe and escaped. SSAS activated. Incident reported to local authority. 2018-11-06T19:42:52 175-20 2020-12-05T07:24:00 Chemical Tanker 2.700000047683716 5.949999809265137 Around 98nm SSW of Brass, Nigeria Boarded 06.12.2020: 0442 UTC: Posn: 02:42N – 005:57E, Around 98nm SSW of Brass, Nigeria Four pirates boarded a chemical tanker underway. Master activated the alarm and all crew retreated into the citadel. The pirates were unable to reach the crew and left the vessel without stealing anything. Vessel and crew reported safe. 2020-12-08T10:07:56 176-14 2014-09-25T00:00:00 Bunkering Tanker 1.4058300256729126 104.58300018310547 Around 10nm North of Bintan Island Boarded 25.09.2014: 0530 LT: Posn: 01:24.21N – 104:35.46E, Around 10nm North of Bintan Island, Indonesia. Ten robbers armed with guns, machetes and long knives approached an anchored bunkering tanker. Seven robbers boarded the tanker, took hostage all crew members, tied them up, ransacked crew cabins and stole their personal belongings. They also stole the ship's safety deposit box and ship’s properties before escaping with their accomplices waiting in their boat. 2014-10-16T08:27:48 176-15 2015-09-10T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.2680599689483643 103.98300170898438 Singapore Straits Boarded 06.09.2015: 1030 LT: Posn: 01:16.5N – 103:59.4E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers boarded an anchored tanker unnoticed. They broke into the engine room, stole engine spares and escaped. The Master informed the CSO of the security breach. 2017-05-17T11:01:35 176-17 2017-12-28T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 1.466670036315918 104.6500015258789 around 15NM NE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan Boarded 07.12.2017: 1945 UTC: Posn: 01:28N - 104:39E, Around 15NM NE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. They threatened the Duty Engineer with knives and tied him up. Alarm raised and crew alerted. The robbers escaped with stolen ship’s engine spares. 2018-01-25T10:40:49 176-18 2018-11-05T00:00:00 Oil Tanker 13.734299659729004 121.03700256347656 Tabangao Customary Anchorages Boarded 20.10.2018: 1700 UTC: Posn: 13:43.66N – 121:01.84E, Tabangao Customary Anchorage, Batangas, Philippines. During routine rounds, duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed two robbers armed with knives on the forecastle deck. Duty officer informed, alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. On conducting a search, ship's properties were reported stolen. 2018-11-06T19:42:52 176-20 2020-12-06T14:28:00 General Cargo -12.026300430297852 -77.18830108642578 Callao Anchorage Attempted 05.12.2020: 0625 UTC: Posn: 12:01.97S – 077:11.5W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Two unauthorised persons attempted to board an anchored general cargo ship via the anchor chain. Alert duty watchmen heard some unusual noise and noticed the attempted boarding and responded. Hearing the alerted crew the persons aborted the attempted boarding and escaped in their boat. Incident reported to the local authorities. A coast guard boat arrived at location and conducted an investigation. 2020-12-08T10:07:56 177-14 2014-10-05T00:00:00 Offshore Tug 6.809999942779541 -58.173099517822266 Georgetown Port Boarded 05.10.2014: 2200 LT: Posn: 06:47N - 058:10W, Georgetown Port, Guyana. Five robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed offshore supply tug. The duty crew discovered the water tight doors to the hospital and laundry rooms forced open and reported to the duty officer who raised alarm. Upon hearing the alarm the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their wooden boat. After a few hours, alert duty AB on routine rounds noticed two robbers with knives. The duty officer raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ship's stores. 2014-10-16T08:27:49 177-15 2015-09-11T00:00:00 General Cargo 10.390600204467773 -75.56919860839844 Cartagena Anchorage Boarded 28.06.2015: 0245 LT: Posn: 10:22.86N – 075:33.69W, Cartagena Anchorage, Columbia. Five robbers armed with guns boarded an anchored general cargo ship from a wooden boat. They entered the forecastle store and stole ship's properties. When duty crew sighted the robbers, alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen properties. 2017-05-17T11:01:35 177-17 2017-12-28T00:00:00 Tug 2.207669973373413 107.1050033569336 Around 59NM SE of Pulau Airabu Boarded 22.11.2017: 0400 LT: Posn: 02:12.46N - 107:06.33E, Around 59NM SE of Pulau Airabu, Indonesia While steaming, several persons armed with knives boarded a tug towing a barge laden with palm oil cargo. They tied up the four, tug crew. They detached the barge, took six crew on the barge hostage and escaped. The crew on the tug managed to free themselves and sailed to a save location. The next day, the barge and its six crew were located by the Authorities. All crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:49 177-18 2018-11-09T00:00:00 LNG Tanker 3.950670003890991 6.843170166015625 Around 30nm SW of Bonny, Nigeria Fired Upon 06.11.2018: 0612 UTC: Posn: 03:57.37N – 006:50.59E, around 30nm SW of Bonny, Nigeria. An LNG tanker was chased and fired upon by nine pirates in a speed boat. Emergency alarm raised, all crew mustered in citadel and SSAS alert activated. The pirates approached the vessel several times but due to the increased speed and evasive manoeuvres, the pirates were unsuccessful and later aborted the attack. Vessel and crew reported safe. 2018-11-10T00:02:00 177-20 2020-12-09T18:41:00 Bulk Carrier 6.350669860839844 -10.791000366210938 APM Terminal Berth No.1, Monrovia Boarded 25.11.2020: 0330 UTC: Posn: 06:20.65N – 010:47.75W, Monrovia, Liberia. A robber boarded a berthed bulk carrier and stole ship’s properties. Upon noticing the robber, the vessel crew chased the robber who managed to escape. Incident reported to the Port Authority. 2020-12-11T11:44:47 178-14 2014-09-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.73419952392578 70.0167007446289 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 15.09.2014: 0225 LT: Posn: 22:44N – 070:02E, Kandla Anchorage, India. Four robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty officer noticed the robbers and raised the alarm to alert the crew. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s properties. 2014-10-16T08:27:49 178-15 2015-09-16T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 10.23330020904541 107.03299713134766 Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 16.09.2015: 0820 LT: Posn: 10:14N - 107:02E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The incident was discovered later in the day. 2017-05-17T11:01:35 178-17 2017-12-29T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.2666699886322021 104.03299713134766 Singapore Straits Boarded 28.12.2017: 1430 UTC: Posn: 01:16.0N - 104:02.8E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier waiting Pilot boarding. They entered the engine room and threatened the duty engineer with a knife. The engineer managed to escape and raise the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped empty handed. Incident reported to VTIS East Singapore. 2018-01-25T10:40:49 178-18 2018-11-13T00:00:00 Container 22.200300216674805 91.73370361328125 Chittagong Outer Anchorage Boarded 16.08.2018: 2105 UTC: Posn: 22:12.02N – 091:44.2E, Chittagong Outer Anchorage, Bangladesh During anchoring operations, Master and Second Officer on the bridge of a container vessel noticed three robbers on the poop deck. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Second Officer proceeded to the poop deck and was threatened with a knife. Seeing the remaining crew approach the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Port Control and Coast Guard informed via VHF. 2018-11-15T13:31:30 178-20 2020-12-10T05:05:00 Bulk Carrier 0.01816670037806034 -51.020301818847656 Macapa Anchorage area Nr.2A, Brazil Boarded 08.12.2020: 0545 – 0630 UTC: Posn: Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ship’s properties and escaped. Incident was reported to the local authorities. 2020-12-11T11:44:47 179-14 2014-10-03T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.2392399311065674 105.21199798583984 Vicinity of Anambas Islands Hijacked 03.10.2014: Posn: Vicinity of Anambas Islands, South China Sea. A product tanker laden with gasoil departed Singapore on the 02 October 2014. While enroute, to discharge port in Vietnam the vessel was hijacked. The pirates stole and transferred part of the cargo to another vessel. All communication and navigation equipment damaged. The vessel and crew were released on 09 October 2014. The crew and vessel are safe and proceeding to a safe port in Vietnam. No injuries to crew. 2014-10-16T08:27:49 179-15 2015-09-16T00:00:00 Container 1.1666699647903442 103.48300170898438 Around 5.68nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 21.08.2015: 0410 LT: Posn: 01:10N - 103:29E, Around 5.68nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Alert crew onboard a drifting container ship noticed a hook attached to a rope on the poop deck. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2017-05-17T11:01:36 179-17 2017-12-30T00:00:00 General Cargo 10.317299842834473 -75.5177993774414 Cartagena Inner Anchorage Boarded 29.12.2017: 0815 UTC: Posn: 10:19.4N - 075:31.87W, Cartagena Inner Anchorage, Colombia. Three robbers in wooden boat boarded a general cargo vessel. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to port control. 2018-01-25T10:40:49 179-18 2018-11-16T00:00:00 Product Tanker 17.008699417114258 82.33370208740234 Kakinada Anchorage Boarded 17.11.2018: 2215 UTC: Posn: 017:02.4N – 082:26.1E, Kakinada Anchorage India. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored product tanker, stole ship’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds. Port control and agents informed. 2018-11-23T00:23:45 179-20 2020-12-12T13:36:00 Product Tanker 3.117500066757202 2.8833301067352295 Around 198nm SSW of Lagos Boarded 05.12.2020: 0630 UTC: Posn: 03:07.5N – 002:53.0E, Around 198nm SSW of Lagos, Nigeria. Ten pirates armed with rifles boarded a product tanker underway. Ship’s horn sounded, alarm raised, PA announcement made and all crew mustered in the citadel. The pirates left the tanker without stealing anything. Vessel and crew safe. 2020-12-16T23:30:07 180-14 2014-09-15T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.75 70 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 15.09.2014: 0340 LT: Posn: 22:45N - 070:00E, Kandla Outer Anchorage, India. Duty A/B on board an anchored product tanker noticed the midship stores door lock missing. Upon searching the store it was found that fire hoses kept inside were missing. Incident reported to Port Control. 2014-10-16T08:27:49 180-15 2015-09-18T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.100000023841858 103.51699829101562 Around 6.6nm ESE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 16.09.2015: 0420 LT: Posn: 01:06N - 103:31E, Around 6.6nm ESE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Duty lookout onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed a speed boat alongside the ship. Alarm raised, crew mustered and SSAS activated. The robbers entered the engine room, tied up the Duty Oiler and escaped with ship’s engine spares. 2017-05-17T11:01:36 180-17 2017-12-31T00:00:00 Tug 21.816699981689453 91.56670379638672 west of Kutubdia Island Boarded 31.12.2017: 0400 LT: Posn: 21:49N - 091:34E, west of Kutubdia Island, Bangladesh Robbers boarded a barge under tow, stole barge’s properties and escaped. All crew safe. 2018-01-25T10:40:49 180-18 2018-11-22T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 6.350669860839844 3.3171699047088623 Lagos Anchorage Boarded 21.11.2018: 2118 UTC: Posn: 06:21.4N – 003:19.3E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria Duty crew onboard a tanker noticed two robbers boarding the vessel using a rope. Alarm raised and non-essential crew retreated to the citadel. Hearing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2018-11-23T00:23:45 180-20 2020-12-14T13:28:00 Refrigerated Cargo 0.041666701436042786 5.416669845581055 Around 100nm SSW of Brass Fired Upon 03.12.2020: 1035 UTC: Posn: 02:50N – 005:25E, Around 100nm SSW of Brass, Nigeria. Duty watchman onboard a Refrigerated Cargo Ship underway noticed two boats approaching at a distance of 3nm. Master alerted the onboard security team and increased speed. Two speed boats with six persons in each closed in to 0.5 cables and fired upon the ship. Alarm raised and non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The security team responded resulting in the boats aborting the approach and moving away. The ship continued her voyage. 2020-12-16T23:30:07 181-14 2014-10-05T00:00:00 LPG Tanker -5.533329963684082 104.56700134277344 Teluk Semangka Anchorage Boarded 05.10.2014: 0230 LT: Posn: 05:35S - 104:34E, Teluk Semangka Anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s properties. 2014-10-16T08:27:49 181-15 2015-09-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.183609962463379 103.41699981689453 Around 1.92nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 20.09.2015: 0400 LT: Posn: 01:11.1N – 103:25.0E, Around 1.92nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with a bolo boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered the engine room, stole ship's properties and escaped. Duty crew sighted the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. VTIS Singapore was informed. A naval vessel was observed in the vicinity. 2017-05-17T11:01:36 181-17 2018-01-02T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 38.766700744628906 118.5 Caofeidian Anchorage Boarded 29.12.2017: 1805 UTC: Posn: 38:46.25N – 118:30.76E, Caofeidian Anchorage, China. Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed some suspicious movements on the main deck. Upon checking, he noticed two unauthorized persons standing near the emergency generator room. The AB informed the duty officer who immediately directed the ALDIS lamp and noticed two persons pulling out a hose from the D.O tank sounding pipe. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the persons pulled out the hose from the sounding pipe and escaped in a small boat. On sounding the D.O tanks it was reported that D.O had been stolen. 2018-01-25T10:40:50 181-18 2018-11-24T00:00:00 Vehicle Carrier -12.01729965209961 -77.18379974365234 Callao Anchorages Boarded 24.11.2018: 0505 UTC: Posn: 12:01.4S - 077:11.3W, Callao Anchorage, Peru During routine rounds, duty crew onboard an anchored vehicle carrier noticed a masked robber on the forecastle deck and immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded and crew mustered. Port control informed via VHF. Upon investigation, ship’s stores were reported stolen. 2018-11-28T00:27:51 181-20 2020-12-15T00:32:00 Bulk Carrier 1.751170039176941 101.37699890136719 Lubuk Gaung Port, Dumai Boarded 14.12.2020: 2100 UTC: Posn: 01:44.67N – 101:22.59E, Lubuk Gaung Port, Dumai, Indonesia. During routine rounds, duty officer onboard a berthed bulk carrier was taken hostage and tied up by four robbers armed with knives. The robbers stole ship's stores and spare parts and released the duty officer before escaping. 2020-12-16T23:30:07 182-14 2014-09-29T00:00:00 Tug -4.75 11.816699981689453 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 29.09.2014: 0145 LT: Posn: 04:45S - 011:49E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Duty AB, on board an anchored tug noticed a small boat with four persons near his vessel. Alarm raised and searchlight directed towards the small boat. Upon searching the vessel it was found that the padlocks to the main deck doors were broken and the lashings to the FRB cut. 2014-10-16T08:27:49 182-15 2015-09-21T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0666699409484863 103.68299865722656 Around 3.09nm SW of Pulau Takong Kecil Attempted 20.09.2015: 2320 LT: Posn: 01:04N - 103:41E, Around 3.09nm SW of Pulau Takong Kecil, Indonesia. Alert crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed a speed boat with eight persons approaching. Alarm raised, crew mustered, VTIS informed and anti-piracy measures deployed. As the boat came alongside the Master commenced manoeuvring resulting in the robbers aborting and moving away. Naval vessels in the vicinity were dispatched to assist the vessel. 2017-05-17T11:01:36 182-18 2018-11-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 9.32466983795166 -13.734999656677246 Conakry Anchorage Boarded 21.11.2018: 0300 UTC: Posn: 09:19.8N – 013:44.1W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Eight robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They took hostage the duty AB and forced him, with a knife on his throat, to take them to the bridge. The armed robbers then took the 2nd Officer and the AB to the Master’s cabin, where they hit the Master and threatened to shoot the 2nd Officer before stealing cash from the ship's safe and other personal belongings. The robbers kept the three-crew hostage until they disembarked in waiting boats. Port control informed. 2018-12-04T15:36:35 182-20 2020-12-15T12:38:00 General Cargo 4.6236701011657715 4.6353302001953125 Around 51nm WSW of Bayelsa Boarded 10.12.2020: 0800 UTC: Posn: 04:37.42N – 004:38.12E, Around 51nm WSW Bayelsa, Nigeria. An unknown numbers of pirates attacked and boarded a general cargo ship underway. They kidnapped five crew members and escaped. The remaining crew sailed the ship to a safe port. 2020-12-16T23:30:07 183-14 2014-10-08T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 21.783300399780273 91.7667007446289 Around 3nm West of Kutubdia Island Boarded 08.10.2014: 2340 LT: Posn: 21:47N - 091:46E, Around 3nm West of Kutubdia Island, Bangladesh. Twelve robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Ship's alarm raised, all crew mustered and Port Control notified. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties. 2014-10-16T08:27:49 183-15 2015-09-22T00:00:00 Product Tanker 13.674500465393066 121.052001953125 JG Summit Petrochemical Group Jetty No. 1, Batangas Boarded 18.09.2015: 0600 LT: Posn: 13:40.46N - 121:03.10E, JG Summit Petrochemical Group Jetty No. 1, Batangas, Philippines. Robbers boarded a berthed product tanker unnoticed, stole ship properties and escaped. The theft was reported by AB on rounds who found the forward mooring rope cut and ship's properties missing. 2017-05-17T11:01:36 183-18 2018-11-28T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 22.816699981689453 70.0333023071289 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 11.10.2018: 0230 UTC: Posn: 22:49N – 070:02E, Kandla Anchorage, India. Duty crew onboard an anchored gas tanker noticed several footprints on the main deck. Upon checking, several ship’s properties were found missing. Incident reported to local authorities. 2018-12-04T15:36:35 183-20 2020-12-15T18:26:00 Product Tanker 2.000499963760376 4.7511701583862305 Around 165nm SSW of Brass Boarded 15.12.2020: 0215 UTC: Posn: 02:00.3N - 004:45.7E, Around 160nm SSW of Brass, Nigeria. Pirates boarded a tanker underway. Duty officer noticed the perpetrators and raised the alarm. All crew retreated into the citadel. After a while the pirates left the vessel and the crew emerged from the citadel. Crew and vessel safe. 2020-12-16T23:30:07 184-14 2014-10-11T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 0 0 Mooring Buoy HL-2 Boarded 11.10.2014: 0400 LT: Posn: Mooring Buoys, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. During routine rounds duty cadet onboard a moored bulk carrier noticed the paint store’s lock missing. Upon approaching the store the cadet was confronted by three robbers and taken hostage. When he did not respond to calls from the bridge the OOW sent the duty AB to investigate. The cadet was found lying on the deck with a bag over his head and his hands tied up. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. The robbers had escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Local police notified. The cadet suffered injuries due to being beaten by the robbers. 2014-10-16T08:27:49 184-15 2015-09-23T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0508300065994263 103.61900329589844 Around 5.50nm SSW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 03.08.2015: 0136 LT: Posn: 01:03.3N – 103:37.6E, Around 5.50nm SSW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Five robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty crew on routine rounds sighted the robbers near the aft deck and alerted the other crew members. Master raised the general alarm and made an announcement on the PA system. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. All crew safe. VTIS Singapore informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:36 184-18 2018-12-01T00:00:00 Product Tanker 10.25 -64.7030029296875 Puerto La Cruz Anchorage Boarded 01.12.2018: 0630 UTC: Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela. Two robbers boarded an anchored product tanker and attempted to open the forward store. Duty watch keeper spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Hearing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without steeling anything. Incident reported to local authorities. 2018-12-04T15:36:35 184-20 2020-12-17T01:56:00 Offshore Supply Ship 21.667999267578125 91.70079803466797 Around 10nm West of Matarbari Boarded 12.12.2020: 1250 UTC: Posn: 21:40.8N – 091:42.5E, around 10nm West of Matarbari, Bangladesh. Ten robbers armed with knives in two small boats approached and boarded a tug towing a ship, stole ship’s properties and spare parts and escaped. Master informed the Coast Guard and local agent through VHF CH12. A coast guard boat arrived at the location and conducted an investigation. 2020-12-18T09:41:46 185-14 2014-10-12T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.700000047683716 114.41699981689453 Taboneo Anchorage Boarded 12.10.2014: 0245 LT: Posn: 03:42S – 114:25E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier, noticed two boats near the port bow and three armed robbers on the forecastle deck. The AB immediately informed the duty officer who raised the alarm, sounded the ship’s fog horn and mustered the crew. As the robbers were armed with knives and a gun the Master instructed the crew to stay in the accommodation. The robbers stole ship’s stores and properties and escaped in their boats. Coast Guard and Port Authorities contacted via Vhf channel 16 but received no response. 2014-10-16T08:27:49 185-15 2015-09-23T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.933609962463379 98.75029754638672 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 25.09.2015: Posn: 03:56.1N – 098:45.6E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Robbers boarded an anchored product tanker unnoticed. All crew mustered and a search was carried out. Ship’s stores and engine spares were reported stolen. Incident reported to local agents. 2017-05-17T11:01:36 185-18 2018-12-03T00:00:00 LPG Tanker -5.866829872131348 106.06800079345703 Merak Anchorage Boarded 03.12.2018: 1900 UTC: Posn: 05:52.1S – 106:04.8E, Merak Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker. The robbers took hostage two crew members and tied them up. They then entered the engine room, stole engine spare parts and escaped. 2018-12-05T15:54:01 185-20 2020-12-21T08:46:00 Bulk Carrier 9.333330154418945 -13.716699600219727 Conakry Anchorage Boarded 27.03.2020: 0230 UTC: Posn: 09:20N – 013:43W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Around eight robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier and escaped with ship’s properties, cash and crew belongings. Master reported the incident to the local Authorities. 2020-12-24T12:20:22 186-14 2014-07-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 12.533300399780273 43.41669845581055 Around 12nm North of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 09.07.2014: 0130 LT: Posn: 01:26N – 104:36E, Around 12nm North of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with long knives in a small motor boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier using hooks attached with ropes. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers on the poop deck and informed bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped empty handed in their boat. MPA Singapore informed. 2014-10-16T08:27:50 186-15 2015-09-29T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.70278000831604 101.5 Dumai Anchorage Boarded 29.09.2015: 0220 LT: Posn: 01:42.10N - 101:30.53E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with machetes boarded a product tanker at anchor. Hearing the intrusion alarm the OOW contacted the duty crew to check. When the aft crew did not reply the AB keeping watch on the forecastle was instructed to investigate. The aft duty crew was found gagged and tied up. Alarm was raised and crew alerted. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Attempts to contact port control were futile. 2017-05-17T11:01:37 186-18 2018-12-05T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.301670074462891 8.783329963684082 Around 13nm WNW of Idenao Boarded 23.11.2018: 0200 UTC: Posn: 04:18.31N – 008:47.63E, Around 13nm WNW of Idenao, Cameroon. Armed persons boarded a fishing trawler underway, kidnapped three crew members and escaped. The remaining crew sailed the vessel to a safe port. 2018-12-07T16:30:05 186-20 2020-12-21T09:03:00 Bunkering Tanker 5.466670036315918 1.4166699647903442 Around 40nm SSE of Lome Hijacked 16.11.2020: 0540 UTC: Posn: 05:28N – 001:25E, Around 40nm SSE of Lome, Togo. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre received information that Owners had lost contact with their tanker. The Centre immediately informed and commenced information exchange with all relevant Regional Authorities including an Italian warship in the vicinity. The tanker was located by an Italian navy helicopter on 23 Nov 2020 and position updates of the tanker were provided by the Italian warship until a Nigerian Navy patrol boat arrived to escort the tanker to a safe port. Three crew were reported as kidnapped. 2020-12-24T12:20:22 187-14 2014-10-11T00:00:00 Other 4.67779016494751 6.310120105743408 Nembe Kiberi-Bio Area, Bayelsa State Boarded 11.10.2014: 1635 LT: Posn: Nembe Kiberi-Bio Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Armed persons attacked a passenger boat transiting between Ogbia and Okpoama-Brass. The passengers were robbed of their cash and valuables and two women and children were kidnapped. The hostages were released the following day. No shots were fired. All passengers safe. 2014-10-22T17:35:09 187-15 2015-09-29T00:00:00 Container 1.100000023841858 103.53299713134766 Around 7.63nm ESE of Pulau Nipah Boarded 22.08.2015: 0520 LT: Posn: 01:06N – 103:32E, Around 7.63nm ESE of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Four robbers in a boat boarded a container ship underway. They broke the padlock to the entrance of the engine room. Alert duty oiler on routine rounds spotted the robbers and informed bridge. Master raised the general alarm, contacted Singapore VTIS for assistance and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. A search was carried out. Footsteps were noticed on the poop deck. Nothing reported stolen. A navy patrol boat escorted the vessel to the pilot boarding area. When alongside, the Authorities boarded the ship for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:37 187-18 2018-12-05T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.3061699867248535 8.80049991607666 Around 13nm WNW of Idenao Boarded 23.11.2018: 0200 UTC: Posn: 04:18.31N – 008:47.63E, Around 13nm WNW of Idenao, Cameroon. Armed persons boarded a fishing trawler underway, kidnapped five crew members and escaped. The remaining crew sailed the vessel to a safe port. 2018-12-07T16:30:05 187-20 2020-12-22T00:12:00 Research Vessel 4.4338297843933105 2.700000047683716 Around 116nm South of Cotonou Attempted 09.11.2020: 0630 UTC: Posn : 04:26.3N – 002:42.0E: Around 116nm South of Cotonou, Benin. Duty officer onboard a research vessel noticed a speed boat approaching and raised the alarm. Master transmitted a distress alert and fired a rocket flare resulting in the boat moving away temporarily and then commenced the approach again. Eight armed persons were identified in the approaching boat. All crew retreated into the citadel. The onboard Benin Navy personnel fired warning shots which resulted in the boat aborting and moving away. All crew safe. 2020-12-24T12:20:22 188-14 2014-10-14T00:00:00 LNG Tanker -5.949999809265137 106.76699829101562 Bay of Jakarta Boarded 14.10.2014: 0045 LT: Posn: 05:57S – 106:46E, Bay of Jakarta, Indonesia. Five robbers in a wooden boat approached and boarded an anchored LNG tanker. OOW noticed the robbers attempting to steal ships stores on the bridge CCTV. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed in their boat. 2014-10-22T17:35:09 188-15 2015-09-30T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.269169807434082 3.216670036315918 Around 14.8nm SSW of Lagos Attempted 22.09.2015: 1510 LT: Posn:006:16.9N - 003:13.1E: 14.8nm SSW off Lagos, Nigeria. A small boat approached and came alongside an anchored product tanker. The persons onboard pretended to be cargo inspectors and produced a fake letter of authorisation purportedly signed by the Master of the vessel. Seeing the fraudulent document, and suspecting an attempt to board the vessel illegally, the Master contacted a nearby naval security boat, which responded and detained the suspected persons. 2017-05-17T11:01:37 188-18 2018-12-05T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.305170059204102 8.80049991607666 Around 13nm WNW of Idenao Boarded 23.11.2018: 0200 UTC: Posn: 04:18.31N – 008:47.63E, Around 13nm WNW of Idenao, Cameroon. Armed persons boarded a fishing trawler underway, kidnapped five crew members and escaped. The remaining crew sailed the vessel to a safe port. 2018-12-07T16:30:05 188-20 2020-12-22T09:51:00 General Cargo 4.469170093536377 5.519499778747559 Around 10nm SW of Bayelsa Boarded 26.11.2020: 1258 UTC: Posn: 04:28.15N – 005:31.17E, Around 10nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Armed persons attacked and boarded a general cargo ship underway. They kidnapped 10 crew members and left the ship drifting. Upon receiving the information from the Owners, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre informed the relevant authorities, including the Italian navy. Nigerian Navy dispatched a patrol boat to investigate and assist the remaining crew and vessel. On 21 Dec 2020, the Owners confirmed that the 10 kidnapped crew members were released safely. 2020-12-24T12:20:22 189-14 2014-10-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 21.766700744628906 91.7833023071289 Around 3nm SW of Kutubdia Island Boarded 15.10.2014: 0030 LT: Posn: 21:46.2N – 091:47.7E, Chittagong Lightening Anchorage, Bangladesh. During routine rounds on board an anchored bulk carrier, duty security guard was confronted by two robbers. He informed the OOW who raised the alarm and crew mustered. The robbers escaped in their boats with some stolen provisions. Coastguard and vessels in the vicinity notified. The security guard suffered minor head injuries, which were tended to on board the vessel. 2014-10-22T17:35:09 189-15 2015-09-30T00:00:00 Container 10.769399642944336 106.73300170898438 Vietnam International Container Terminal, Ho Chi Minh City Port Boarded 30.09.2015: 0400 LT: Posn: 10:46.10N – 106:44.10E, Vietnam International Container Terminal, Ho Chi Minh City Port, Vietnam. A stevedore onboard a berthed container ship noticed two robbers near the forecastle and alerted the duty AB who in turn notified the OOW. The AB stopped his approach towards the robbers when he noticed them to be armed with a long bladed weapon. When the robbers saw the alerted crew they jumped overboard and escaped. Upon checking, the padlock on the bosun store was found to be forced opened and ship’s properties stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:37 189-18 2018-12-05T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.305170059204102 8.80049991607666 Around 13nm WNW of Idenao Boarded 23.11.2018: 0200 UTC: Posn: 04:18.31N – 008:47.63E, Around 13nm WNW of Idenao, Cameroon. Armed persons boarded a fishing trawler underway, kidnapped three crew members and escaped. The remaining crew sailed the vessel to a safe port. 2018-12-07T16:30:05 189-20 2020-12-22T13:00:00 General Cargo 3.8499999046325684 6.150000095367432 Around 27nm SSW of Brass Boarded Date: 2021-01-01T10:53:44 190-14 2014-10-14T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.466670036315918 104.61699676513672 Around 14nm NNE of Bintan Island Boarded 14.10.2014: 0215 LT: Posn: 01:28N - 104:37E, Around 14nm NNE of Bintan Island, Indonesia. Five persons boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty Engineer on routine rounds noticed the intrusion and raised the alarm resulting in the persons escaping empty handed. 2014-10-22T17:35:09 190-15 2015-10-01T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0666699409484863 103.71700286865234 Around 2.9nm NW of Pulau Kapaladjernih Boarded 21.08.2015: 2330 LT: Posn: 01:04N - 103:43E, Around 2.9nm NW of Pulau Kapaladjernih, Indonesia. Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2017-05-17T11:01:37 190-18 2018-12-05T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 4.305170059204102 8.783329963684082 Around 13nm WNW of Idenao Boarded 23.11.2018: 0200 UTC: Posn: 04:18.31N – 008:47.63E, Around 13nm WNW of Idenao, Cameroon. Armed persons boarded a fishing trawler underway, kidnapped two crew members and escaped. The remaining crew sailed the vessel to a safe port. 2018-12-07T16:30:05 190-20 2020-12-23T10:38:00 Container 2.601330041885376 6.168169975280762 Around 100nm South of Brass Boarded 19.12.2020: 1336 UTC: Posn: 02:36.8N – 006:10.9E, Around 100nm South of Brass, Nigeria. A container ship underway was attacked and boarded by armed pirates. SSAS activated, CSO informed and crew retreated into the citadel. A Nigerian Navy patrol boat was dispatched and Navy personnel boarded the ship. Investigations showed the pirates had fired towards the bridge and accommodation, damaged ship's property and equipment, and stole cash and belongings before escaping. All crew reported safe. The patrol boat escorted the ship to a safe port. 2020-12-24T12:20:22 191-14 2014-10-17T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -5.5 105.30000305175781 Tarahan Anchorage Boarded 17.10.2014: 0550 LT: Posn: 05:30S - 105:18E, Tarahan Anchorage, Indonesia. Six robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen engine spares. 2014-10-22T17:35:10 191-15 2015-10-01T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 5.819439888000488 118.0999984741211 Sandakan anchorage Boarded 01.10.2015: 1920 LT: 05:49.10N-118:05.54E: Around 1.5nm NNE off Sandakan, Malaysia. Two robbers boarded a tanker via the anchor chain. Alert crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm, resulting in the robbers abandoning the collected stolen items and escaping. 2017-05-17T11:01:37 191-18 2018-12-07T00:00:00 Tug / Barge 5.63332986831665 118.94999694824219 12nm NE of Sabah Coast. Boarded 05.12.2018: 1230 UTC: Posn : 05:38N – 118: 57E, Around 12nm NE of Sabah Coast, Malaysia. Four armed persons in a speed boat approached and fired upon a tug towing an unladen barge resulting in the Master being shot in the leg. Alarm raised and distress message sent on VHF Ch 16. A Royal Malaysian Police boat responded and took the injured Master to hospital. Remaining crew safe. 2018-12-07T16:30:05 191-20 2020-12-23T16:31:00 Tug 5.322999954223633 -4.024330139160156 Carena Shipyard Mooring Buoy, Abidjan Boarded 08.12.2020: 0330 UTC: Posn: Carena Shipyard Mooring Buoy, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Robbers boarded a supply vessel moored to a buoy, stole ship’s stores, and escaped unnoticed. Local Authorities informed. 2020-12-24T12:20:22 192-14 2014-10-19T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.1666699647903442 103.53299713134766 Around 7nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 19.10.2014: 0530 LT: Posn: 01:10N – 103:32E, Around 7nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Two robbers boarded a LPG tanker underway to pilot boarding ground. 3/E noticed the robbers escaping from the steering flat and informed the bridge. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. No robbers were found but some engine spares were found missing from the engine room store. MPA Singapore informed. 2014-10-22T17:35:10 192-15 2015-10-05T00:00:00 Product Tanker 3.9333300590515137 98.81670379638672 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 05.10.2015: 0705 LT: Posn: 03:56.00N – 098:49.05E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. A fishing boat saw five intruders boarding an anchored product tanker and immediately notified the tanker. Alarm raised, fog horn sounded and crew mustered. The robbers threatened the approaching crew with long knives and escaped empty handed. 2017-05-17T11:01:37 192-18 2018-12-07T00:00:00 Offshore Support Vessel 3.1333301067352295 6.333330154418945 Around 70nm South Of Brass, Nigeria Boarded 04.12.2018: 1800 UTC: Posn: 03:08N – 006:20E, Around 70 nm South of Brass, Nigeria Nine pirates in a speedboat chased and successfully boarded a supply vessel underway. All crews mustered in the citadel. The Nigerian Navy sent a patrol boat to intercept the pirates. Upon arriving to the vessel location, the navy opened fire, resulting in the pirates escaping with stolen personal belongings. The vessel was escorted to a safe port. All crew reported safe. 2018-12-16T17:49:00 192-20 2020-12-26T23:43:00 General Cargo 4.88332986831665 -1.6833300590515137 Takoradi Anchorage Boarded 26.12.2020: 0130 UTC: Posn: 04:53.51N – 001:41.87W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty OOW onboard an anchored general cargo ship noticed one robber on the forecastle, stealing ship’s stores and properties. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robber escaped with the stolen items in a boat. 2020-12-29T10:15:06 193-14 2014-10-18T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.13332998752594 103.46700286865234 Around 3nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 18.10.2014: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:08N – 103:28E, Around 3nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with long knives in a boat came alongside and boarded a chemical tanker underway. They went into the engine room, took hostage 3/E and the duty fitter and tied them up. The robbers stole engine spares and escaped in their boat. No injuries to crew. 2014-10-22T17:35:10 193-15 2015-10-06T00:00:00 Product Tanker 5.817500114440918 118.1500015258789 Sandakan Anchorage, Sabah Boarded 06.10.2015: 0300 LT: Posn: 05:49.3N – 118:09.1E, Sandakan Anchorage, Sabah, Malaysia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored product tanker during the hours of darkness and forced their way into the bosun store. They stole several ship’s spares and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. The incident was reported to Port Authorities. 2017-05-17T11:01:38 193-18 2018-12-10T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.91670036315918 107.28299713134766 Cam Pha Anchorage Boarded 09.12.2018: 2310 UTC: Posn: 20:55.12N – 107:17.41E, Cam Pha Anchorage, Vietnam. During routine rounds, duty crew onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed robbers armed with knives and bamboo stick on the forward deck. Duty officer notified, alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in a wooden boat. Upon investigation, ship’s stores were reported stolen. Local agents and authorities informed. 2018-12-16T17:49:00 193-20 2020-12-28T07:32:00 Container 2.6166698932647705 5.61667013168335 Around 107nm SSW of Brass, Nigeria Boarded 21.12.2020: 0409 UTC: Posn : 02:37N – 005:37E, Around 107nm SSW of Brass, Nigeria. An unknown number of pirates attacked and boarded a container ship underway. Crew mustered in the citadel. After a few hours, the vessel and crew were reported safe. 2020-12-29T10:15:06 194-14 2014-10-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.7999999523162842 104.51699829101562 Around 24nm ESE of Tg. Sedili Besar Hijacked 21.10.2014: 0300 LT: Posn: 01:48N – 104:31E, Around 24nm ESE of Tg. Sedili Besar, Malaysia. Pirates armed with guns and knives boarded a product tanker underway. They took hostage all crew members and ordered the Master to anchor the vessel. The pirates damaged the deck machinery and enquired about the cargo loaded. Realising that the cargo was not suitable the pirates stole ship’s cash and crew personal belongings and left the tanker at 0610 LT. The crew managed to repair the damaged deck machinery to heave up the anchor. The MMEA dispatched a patrol boat to the location for investigation. No injuries to crew reported. 2014-10-22T17:35:10 194-15 2015-10-06T00:00:00 General Cargo -6.024439811706543 106.88300323486328 Tanjung Priok Anchorage Boarded 05.10.2015: 0001 – 0500 LT: Posn: 06:01.28S – 106:53.52E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Indonesia. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship in the early morning. They entered into the engine room workshop, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. 2017-05-17T11:01:38 194-18 2018-12-11T00:00:00 Container -6 106.9000015258789 Tanjung Priok Anchorage Area 'ECHO' Boarded 09.12.2018: 1916 UTC: 06:00S – 106:54E: Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty watchman onboard an anchored container vessel noticed three robbers on the aft deck and notified the OOW. Alarm raised, announcement on PA system made and all crew mustered on the bridge. Master contacted the pilot station and agents. Authorities boarded the vessel to render assistance and investigate. 2018-12-16T17:49:00 194-20 2020-12-28T17:04:00 Product Tanker 5.390329837799072 3.7403299808502197 Around 63nm SSE of Lagos Attempted 20.01.2020: 2200 UTC: Posn : 05:23.42N – 003:44.52E, Around 64nm SSE of Lagos, Nigeria. Armed persons in a speedboat, approached and attempted to board a tanker underway. Master raised alarm and commenced evasive manoeuvres resulting in the approach being aborted. 2020-12-29T10:15:06 195-14 2014-10-21T00:00:00 Container 10.149999618530273 107.0999984741211 Around 10nm South of Vung Tau Boarded 21.10.2014: 0740 LT: Posn: 10:09N – 107:06E, Around 10nm South of Vung Tau, Vietnam. Four boats approached a drifting container ship from various directions. Two boats approached the stern and asked the duty crew if they had any scrap items available onboard. As the crew was distracted the other two boats approached via the port side and five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel. Alert duty bosun sighted the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. The robbers threatened the bosun and jumped overboard empty handed. Vung Tau VTS notified. 2014-10-22T17:35:10 195-15 2015-10-09T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 4.049439907073975 9.683329582214355 Berth 4/5, Douala Port Boarded 08.06.2015: 0300 LT: Berth No.4/5, Douala Port, Cameroon. During cargo operations a duty crew onboard a berthed bulk carrier noticed the padlock to the forecastle store broken and ship's properties missing. The crew suspected the stevedores to be involved in the theft. 2017-05-17T11:01:38 195-18 2018-12-12T00:00:00 Oil Tanker 10.216699600219727 -64.83329772949219 Jose Anchorage Boarded 10.10.2018: 2310 UTC: Posn: 10:13N – 064:50W, Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. Duty watchman onboard an anchored tanker was overpowered by five robbers armed with large knives. The robbers tied up and threatened to killed the duty crew if he made any noise. The robbers then, opened the ships store, stole ship properties and the emergency food supplies from the forward life raft and escaped. The incident was reported to local authorities. 2018-12-16T17:49:00 195-20 2020-12-30T16:05:00 Tanker 2.733330011367798 6.400000095367432 Around 94nm South of Brass Attempted 29.12.2020: 1640 UTC: Posn: 02:44N – 006:24E, Around 94nm South of Brass, Nigeria. Five armed pirates in a skiff with a ladder approached and attempted to board a tanker underway. Master took evasive manoeuvres resulting in the attempt being aborted. The tanker and crew safe. 2020-12-31T10:41:31 196-14 2014-10-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.13332998752594 103.48300170898438 Around 4nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 20.10.2014: 0535 LT: Posn: 01:08N – 103:29E, Around 4nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Junior Eng, onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed two persons near the engine room skylight while conducting routine checks on the poop deck. He saw the persons approaching him and realised they were not crew members. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded, crew mustered and ship’s lights were switched on. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen engine spares. MPA Singapore informed. 2014-10-22T17:35:10 196-15 2015-10-11T00:00:00 General Cargo 5.460830211639404 125.53299713134766 4.5nm SE of Olanivan Island, General Santos Port Boarded 10.10.2015: 0915 LT: Posn: 4.5nm SE of Olanivan Island, General Santos Port, Philippines. While enroute to Tambler, General Santos City, a general cargo ship noticed two speed boats with seven persons armed with guns approaching. Suspecting a boarding attempt the Master instructed the crew to close and lock all access to the vessel’s accommodation. The armed robbers boarded the vessel but departed when they could not enter into the accommodation. The Master raised the alarm, informed the local authorities and notified the owners. A coast guard vessel was dispatched to investigate. 2017-05-17T11:01:38 196-18 2018-12-17T00:00:00 Container 13.722999572753906 121.04000091552734 Tabangao Anchorage, Batangas Boarded 03.11.2018: 1720 UTC: Posn: 13:43.38N – 121:02.39E, Tabangao Anchorage, Batangas, Philippines. Duty watchman onboard an anchored container ship noticed two robbers on deck and notified the Second Officer. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and all crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Coast Guard was immediately notified via VHF. They arrived at the location and managed to apprehend the robbers and recover the stolen items. 2018-12-23T19:39:47 197-14 2014-10-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.4166699647903442 104.58300018310547 Around 11nm NNE of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 22.10.2014: 0300 LT: Posn: 01:25N – 104:35E, Around 11nm NNE of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Five persons armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty AB spotted the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with stolen ship's properties. Port control and local agent informed. 2014-10-22T17:35:10 197-15 2015-10-15T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.1177799701690674 103.51899719238281 Around 6.3nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 15.10.2015: 0320 LT: Posn: 01:07N - 103:31E, Around 6.3nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. 3/E noticed four robbers armed with long knives opening the aft door to the engine room workshop. 3/E and Junior Engineer were taken hostage and their hands tied up. The robbers stole their personal belongings and spare parts and escaped. Junior Engineer managed to free himself and alerted the other crew members. A search was carried. 2017-05-17T11:01:38 197-18 2018-12-17T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 4.651500225067139 4.016670227050781 Around 93nm West of Bayelsa Fired Upon 14.12.2018: 2335 UTC: Posn: 04:39.9N – 004:01.0E, Around 93nm West of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Seven armed pirates, in a speed boat, approached and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Alarm sounded and all crew mustered in the citadel. The onboard armed security guard returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moving away. All crew safe. 2018-12-23T19:39:47 198-14 2014-10-24T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.25029945373535 91.7166976928711 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 24.10.2014: 2045 LT: Posn: 22:15N – 091:43E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Twelve robbers in two boats approached an anchored bulk carrier. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded the ship using hooks attached with ropes. They took hostage three shore watchmen, tied them up and threatened them with long knives. The duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers trying to break into the forecastle store and raised the alarm. Crew mustered, Port Control, Coast Guard and vessels in the vicinity informed. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped with stolen ship's properties. A Coast Guard patrol boat was dispatched to the location and apprehend one boat and its occupants. 2014-10-31T07:44:07 198-15 2015-10-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.11667001247406 103.5 Around 6nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil Attempted 15.10.2015: 0120 LT: Posn: 01:07N - 103:30E, Around 6nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed a speed boat approaching the ship. Alarm raised, crew mustered and search light directed towards the speedboat. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers aborted and move away. 2017-05-17T11:01:38 198-18 2018-12-17T00:00:00 Tanker 10.204299926757812 -64.76820373535156 Puerto Jose Anchorage Boarded 14.12.2018: 0810 UTC: Posn: 10:11.86N – 064:46.9W, Puerto Jose Anchorage, Venezuela. Four robbers were sighted on the forecastle deck of an anchored crude oil tanker. At daybreak crew searched the entire tanker. Nothing reported as stolen. Incident reported to Puerto Jose VTS through agent resulting in a patrol boat responding carrying out a check of the surrounding waters. 2018-12-23T19:39:47 199-14 2014-10-26T00:00:00 Container 1.399999976158142 104.58300018310547 Around 10nm North of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 26.10.2014: 0520 LT: Posn: 01:24N – 104:35E, Around 10nm North of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Four robbers in a small boat with a green canopy, armed with knives and bolos boarded an anchored container ship. Duty AB noticed the robbers attempting to break into the engine room and informed the D/O who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed in their boat. 2014-10-31T07:44:07 199-15 2015-10-18T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.1691700220108032 103.43299865722656 Around 2.85nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 15.10.2015: 0540 LT: Posn: 01:10.9N – 103:26.4E, Around 2.85nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Six robbers in a small boat boarded a tanker underway using hooks attached with ropes. Two of the robbers entered the engine room and were spotted by the 2/E. One of the robbers threatened the 2/E with a long knife and signalled him to be quiet or he would cut his throat. The 2/E escaped and raised the alarm. Crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. Nothing was reported stolen. VTIS Singapore informed. Authorities boarded the tanker for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:38 199-18 2018-12-19T00:00:00 Product Tanker -4.783329963684082 10.133299827575684 Around 102nm West of Pointe Noire Hijacked 29.10.2018: 1212 UTC: Posn: 04:47S – 010:08E, Around 102nm West of Pointe Noire, Republic of The Congo. Armed pirates in a speed boat attacked a product tanker carrying out bunkering operations at sea. They took hostage the crew members and hijacked the tanker. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre received information from the Owners, and alerted the relevant authorities in the Gulf of Guinea. On 02 Nov 2018, the Owners confirmed the tanker was released around 50nm SW of Bayelsa, Nigeria. Eight crew members are reported missing. The remaining crew members sailed the tanker to a safe port. 2018-12-23T19:39:47 200-14 2014-10-26T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.2355600595474243 103.55000305175781 3nm SE of Tg Piai. Boarded 26.10.2014: 0530 LT: Posn: 3nm SE of Tanjung Piai, Malaysia. Duty watch keeper on board a tanker during routine rounds heard a noise on the deck and reported it to the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped. On searching the area the crew noticed the paint locker opened but nothing stolen. 2014-10-31T07:44:07 200-15 2015-10-18T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 10.101900100708008 107.0999984741211 Mui Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 18.10.2015: 0900 LT: Posn: 10:06.7N – 107:06.9E, Mui Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored tanker noticed two robbers on the poop deck. He shouted at them and retreated to a safe location and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and approached the robbers. Seeing the alert crew, the robbers escaped. A search was carried out and nothing found stolen. Vung Tau port control informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:39 200-18 2018-12-21T00:00:00 Fishing Vessel 5.63332986831665 118.94999694824219 Off Kinabatangan, Sabah Boarded 05.12.2018: 1200 UTC: Off Kinabatangan, Sabah, Malaysia. The owner of a fishing trawler lost contact with the crew and notified the police. A search was carried out and the fishing trawler was found drifting without any crew. Authorities are investigating the disappearance of the crew who are believed to have been kidnapped. 2018-12-23T19:39:47 201-14 2014-10-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0688899755477905 103.5999984741211 Around 11NM ENE of Pulau Karimun Besar Boarded 27.10.2014: 0545 LT: Posn: 01:04.8N – 103:36.0E, Around 11nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Besar, Indonesia. Two robbers armed with knives in a small boat boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped empty handed in their boat. MPA Singapore informed. No injuries to crew reported. 2014-10-31T07:44:07 201-15 2015-10-20T00:00:00 Refrigerated Cargo 3.966670036315918 5.416669845581055 Around 36nm SW of Bayelsa Coast Boarded 19.10.2015: 1954 UTC: Posn: 03:58N – 005:25E, Around 36nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. Pirates armed with submachine guns boarded a refrigerated cargo ship underway. They opened fire, damaged some equipment, stole ship’s cash, kidnapped four crew members and escaped. The remaining crew were able to retreat to the engine room. Nigerian authorities notified. On 12.11.2015, the four crew members were released and they returned home safely. 2017-05-17T11:01:39 201-18 2018-12-22T00:00:00 Container -4.734829902648926 11.750699996948242 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 22.12.2018: 0059 UTC: Posn: 04:44.9S – 011:45.4E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, Congo. Four armed robbers boarded an anchored container vessel. General alarm raised, crews mustered in citadel and signal rockets was fired. Upon investigation, ship’s stores were reported stolen. Incident reported to Pointe Noire Port Control via VHF. 2018-12-23T19:39:47 202-14 2014-10-24T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 10.26669979095459 -64.56670379638672 Guanta Anchorage Boarded 24.10.2014: 2032 LT: Posn: 10:16.3N – 064:34.5W, Guanta Anchorage, Venezuela. Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty officer noticed the store room door open and instructed two crew members to check. Upon arrival at the store the crew were confronted by the robbers and chased along the main deck. Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTS contacted. Coast Guard dispatched a boat and an investigation was carried out. Padlocks to the paint room were found broken and some paint drums missing. Crew safe. 2014-11-04T18:22:41 202-15 2015-10-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker 10.31719970703125 -75.51719665527344 Mamonal Anchorage Boarded 20.10.2015: 0730 UTC: Posn: 10:19.2N – 075:31.2W, Mamonal Anchorage, Colombia. Duty watchman on board and anchored product tanker noticed two robbers on the forecastle and informed the OOW. Alarm raised, search light directed towards to the forecastle area and forward fog horn sounded. Upon hearing alarm, the robbers escaped. Nothing reported stolen. Port Authorities informed by VHF CH-14. 2017-05-17T11:01:39 203-15 2015-10-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.102220058441162 103.53299713134766 Around 7.57nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Besar Boarded 22.10.2015: 0530 LT: Posn: 01:06.8N – 103:32.0E, Around 7.57nm ENE of Pulau Karimun Besar, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway using a rope ladder. Duty oiler sighted the robbers in the Engine Room Store and immediately informed the bridge. The Master raised the alarm followed by PA announcement. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. VTIS Singapore informed. An Indonesian naval vessel approached the bulk carrier for assistance. Upon arrival Singapore the Coast Guard boarded for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:39 204-14 2014-10-15T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.4333300590515137 104.48300170898438 Around 11nm East of Tanjung Punggai, Johor Hijacked 15.10.2014: 2215 LT: Posn: 01:26N – 104:29E, Around 11nm East of Tanjung Punggai, Johor, Malaysia. Nine persons armed with guns and knives in a speed boat boarded a product tanker underway. They took control of the bridge and reported Bangkok as the port of destination to the traffic control. Communication equipment damaged. At about 2345 LT, the pirates altered course and headed South. Master activated the SSAS alarm resulting in the owners notifying the relevant authorities. On 17 Oct, the pirates stole crew cash and personal property and released the crew and vessel after transferring all its cargo into another vessel. Master made contact with the owners and reported all crew safe. On 20 Oct, the vessel arrived at Sri Racha port where the Authorities boarded for investigation. 2014-11-04T18:22:41 204-15 2015-10-23T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.68470001220703 107.21800231933594 Cai Lan Outer Anchorage Boarded 22.10.2015: 2300 LT: Posn: 20:41N - 107:13E, Cai Lan Outer Anchorage, Vietnam. AB on anti-piracy watch onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed six robbers climbing onto the forecastle using a rope attached to a hook. He notified the OOW who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. A search was carried out and nothing found stolen. Port authority and local agent informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:39 205-14 2014-11-04T00:00:00 Supply Vessel 1.216670036315918 103.56700134277344 Around 4nm SE of Tanjung Piai, Johor Boarded 04.11.2014: 0550 LT: Posn: 01:13N – 103:34E, Around 4nm SE of Tanjung Piai, Johor, Malaysia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored offshore tug noticed a robber on the main deck and immediately notified the bridge. Alarm raised, crew mustered. Seeing alerted crew the robber escaped. On searching the tug the padlocks on the store room doors were found damaged with a few items missing. 2014-11-04T18:22:41 205-15 2015-10-24T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 6.333330154418945 -10.850000381469727 Monrovia Anchorage Boarded 24.10.2015: 0830 LT: Posn: 06:20N - 010:51W, Monrovia Anchorage, Liberia. Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was noticed when the crew noticed the padlock to the safety locker broken. Incident reported to local agents. 2017-05-17T11:01:39 206-14 2014-11-04T00:00:00 Container 4.050000190734863 5.466670036315918 Around 30nm of Bayelsa Coast Fired Upon 04.11.2014: 0457 LT: Posn: 04:03N-005:28E, Around 30nm of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria. About 5-6 pirates in a boat approached and fired upon a container vessel underway. The pirates managed to come alongside the vessel, destroy part of the razor wire and attempted to hook on their boarding ladder. Master increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and managed to evade the attack. Vessel and crew safe. 2014-11-05T15:59:02 206-15 2015-10-30T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 22.66670036315918 69.93329620361328 Reliance Crude Anchorage Boarded 29.10.2015: Morning Hrs: Posn: 22:40N - 069:56E, Reliance Crude Anchorage, India. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored tanker via the anchor chain, stole ship’s properties from the forecastle and escaped. The theft was noticed by duty crew on routine rounds. PFSO informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:39 207-14 2014-10-09T00:00:00 Product Tanker -3.402780055999756 113.11799621582031 Enroute from Sampit to Surabaya Hijacked 09.10.2014: 0530 LT: Posn: Enroute from Sampit to Surabaya, Indonesia. While enroute to discharge port a product tanker was boarded and hijacked by pirates. After nearly 13 days at sea the pirates forced the crew into a life raft and set them adrift. The crew were rescued by fishermen and safely landed ashore. 2014-11-27T04:47:31 207-15 2015-11-02T00:00:00 Container 1.033329963684082 103.63300323486328 Around 6.6nm SW of Pulau Takong Kecil Boarded 15.08.2015: 0230 LT: Posn: 01:02N – 103:38E, Around 6.6nm SW of Pulau Takong Kecil, Indonesia. Eight robbers armed with long knives boarded a container ship underway using hooks attached with ropes. They took hostage the duty oiler, tied his hands and feet and put a cloth bag over his head. The boarding was noticed by the duty watch keeper who raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped without stealing anything. VTIS Singapore informed. Coast guard boarded the ship for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:40 208-14 2014-11-07T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.8166699409484863 -77.1500015258789 Buenaventura Anchorage Boarded 07.11.2014: 0500-0600 LT: Posn 03:49N - 077:09W, Buenaventura Anchorage, Colombia. Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed during heavy rain and escaped with a stolen life raft. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the hawse pipe cover opened and the securing chain broken. Master reported the incident to Port Control whom in turn informed the Coast Guard who boarded the ship for investigation. During the incident there were small fishing boats in the vicinity but not visible on the radar. 2014-11-27T04:47:31 208-15 2015-11-02T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 22.778600692749023 70.0333023071289 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 31.10.2015: 0017 – 0200 LT: Posn: 22:46.43N – 070:02.23E, Kandla Anchorage, India. Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier unnoticed. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the pad locks to the bosun stores were damaged and ship’s stores were stolen. Incident report to port control. 2017-05-17T11:01:40 209-14 2014-11-08T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.466670036315918 104.63300323486328 Around 14nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 08.11.2014: 0300 LT: Posn: 01:28N – 104:38E, Around 14nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Duty watchman on routine rounds onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed three robbers on the poop deck. One of them was armed with a long knife. He informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and crew mustered. A search was carried out throughout the vessel and found that the robbers had escaped, no damage and nothing stolen. 2014-11-27T04:47:31 209-15 2015-11-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1833300590515137 103.43299865722656 Around 2.86nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 05.09.2015: 0038 LT: Posn: 01:11N - 103:26E, Around 2.86nm NE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Six robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and deck lights switched on. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2017-05-17T11:01:40 210-14 2014-11-08T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -0.2833330035209656 117.5999984741211 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda Boarded 08.11.2014: 2345 LT: Posn: 00:17S – 117:36E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Five robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier during cargo operations, took hostage two duty crew and tied them up. They broke into the forecastle store, stole ship’s properties, stores and belongings of the duty crew members and escaped. 2014-11-27T04:47:32 210-15 2015-11-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.700000047683716 114.43299865722656 Taboneo Anchorage Boarded 03.11.2015: 0205 LT: Posn: 03:42S - 114:26E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2017-05-17T11:01:40 211-14 2014-11-11T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.0729299783706665 104.21199798583984 Tanjung Uban Jetty No.1 Boarded 11.11.2014: 2215 LT: Posn 01:04N - 104:12E, Tanjung Uban Jetty No.1, Indonesia. Second Engineer onboard a berthed LPG tanker noticed a robber in the engine room. He shouted at the robber and approached him. The robber moved towards the steering gear room where two more robbers armed with metal rods were noticed. Seeing the alert crew the robbers escaped. 2/E alerted the remaining crew and a search of the vessel carried out. Terminal security and agents notified. All crew safe. 2014-11-27T04:47:32 211-15 2015-11-09T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.8833301067352295 98.7833023071289 Around 8nm NE of Belawan Anchorage Boarded 22.10.2015: 0516 LT: Posn: 03:53N - 098:47E, Around 8nm NE of Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Robbers boarded an anchored tanker unnoticed using a rope attached to a hook. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the open forecastle door and raised the general alarm. A search was carried out and nothing found stolen. Incident reported to port control. 2017-05-17T11:01:40 212-14 2014-11-13T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.2333300113677979 103.46700286865234 Around 2nm SW of Tanjung Piai, Johor Boarded 13.11.2014: 0510 LT: Posn 01:14N - 103:28E, Around 2nm SW of Tanjung Piai, Johor, Malaysia. Engine room crew, onboard an anchored tanker noticed two robbers in the steering gear room. OOW on bridge informed. Alarm raised, crew mustered and search initiated. CSO and Port facility security officer notified. No unauthorised persons found onboard. 2014-11-27T04:47:32 212-15 2015-11-11T00:00:00 Container 31.201900482177734 29.733600616455078 Around 9.42nm West of Alexandria Boarded 07.11.2015: 0230 LT: Posn: 31:12N - 029:44E, Around 9.42nm West of Alexandria, Egypt. Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship using a hook attached to a rope. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers on the quarter deck. Before he could report the boarding the robbers attacked him and hit him on his neck rendering him to black out. After coming to the duty crew reported the incident and a search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. Incident report to port control and local agent. 2017-05-17T11:01:40 213-14 2014-11-16T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.63332998752594 104.91699981689453 Around 30nm NE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 16.11.2014: 0510 LT: Posn: 01:38N – 104:55E, Around 30nm NE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Duty 4/E onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed five unauthorised persons on the ship of which one was armed with a long knife. He immediately informed bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was carried out throughout the vessel. No unauthorised persons found. No ship stores stolen. 2014-11-27T04:47:32 213-15 2015-11-12T00:00:00 Container 10.25 107.05000305175781 Mui Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 10.11.2015: 0445 LT: Posn: 10:15N - 107:03E, Mui Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored container ship. The theft was noticed when the crew noticed the padlock to the steering gear room broken. A thorough search carried out and found nothing stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:40 214-14 2014-11-16T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -1.2333300113677979 117.58300018310547 Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda Boarded 16.11.2014: 0145 LT: Posn: 01:14S - 117:35E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed seven robbers armed with knives on the forecastle. He immediately notified the bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing alerted crew the robber escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Vessels in the vicinity notified. 2014-11-27T04:47:32 214-15 2015-11-12T00:00:00 Container 3.9333300590515137 98.81670379638672 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 06.11.2015: 1505 LT: Posn: Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers boarded an anchored container ship. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped. Nothing reported stolen. 2017-05-17T11:01:41 215-14 2014-11-16T00:00:00 Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 5.199999809265137 -4.033329963684082 Abidjan Outer Anchorage Boarded 16.11.2014: 0001 UTC: Posn: 05:12N – 004:02W, Abidjan Outer Anchorage, Ivory Coast. Eight robbers armed with Kalashnikov machine guns and knives boarded an anchored bitumen tanker. They tried to hijack the vessel but the 2/E managed to immobilise the main engine and jumped overboard to escape. After several failed attempts to start the main engine, the robbers stole ship’s properties, crew personal belongings and damaged the ship’s equipment before disembarking. The robbers were violent towards all the crew who suffered minor injuries. Master reported the incident to local authorities and port administration. The 2/E was rescued by local fishermen and safely landed back on the vessel. The vessel was shifted to the inner anchorage to provide support and medical assistance to crew members. 2014-11-27T04:47:32 215-15 2015-11-13T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 3.9333300590515137 98.75 Belawan Outer Anchorage Boarded 12.11.2015: 0720 LT: Posn: 03:56N - 098:45E, Belawan Outer Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the hawse pipe. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2017-05-17T11:01:41 216-14 2014-10-25T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.316669940948486 3.4000000953674316 Lagos Anchorage Boarded 25.10.2014: 0006 LT: Posn: 06:19N – 003:24E, Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria. About 8-10 robbers in a high-speed boat approached an anchored product tanker and hid under the tanker’s bow flare. One of the robbers boarded the vessel and rigged three hoses into the forward cargo tank domes and started siphoning the cargo into his boat. Duty crew sighted some movements near the bow and raised the alarm. All crew mustered and went forward. Seeing the crew advancing the robber panicked, shouted and threatened the crew and escaped with his accomplices. Upon investigation, it was found that some cargo was stolen. Lagos port control and Nigerian navy were informed. 2014-11-27T04:47:32 216-15 2015-11-14T00:00:00 Container 10.23330020904541 107.03299713134766 Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 14.11.2015: 0540 LT: Posn: 10:14N – 107:02E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Six robbers armed with long knives and iron bars boarded an anchored container ship. Duty deck watchman noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a wooden boat. A search was carried out and found, pad lock to the paint locker was damaged and ship’s stores were reported stolen. Port control informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:41 217-14 2014-11-16T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.13332998752594 103.5 Around 5nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 16.11.2014: 0522 LT: Posn: 01:08N – 103:30E, Around 5nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Four robbers boarded a chemical tanker underway. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing alerted crew the robbers escaped. A search was carried out throughout the vessel. No robbers were found. POCC Singapore informed and later the Singapore Coast Guard boarded the tanker for inspection when the tanker arrived Singapore waters. 2014-11-27T04:47:32 217-15 2015-11-19T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -5.841670036315918 106.91699981689453 Berth 115, Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta Boarded 13.11.2015: 0215 LT: Berth 115, Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed bulk carrier during cargo operations. They were noticed by the crew who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties. 2017-05-17T11:01:41 218-14 2014-10-20T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 21.783300399780273 91.7833023071289 Kutubdia Anchorage Boarded 20.10.2014: 0545 LT: Posn: 21:47N – 091:47E, Kutubdia Anchorage, Bangladesh. Six robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier during anchoring manoeuvres. Duty crew sighted the robbers on the poop deck lowering the mooring ropes. Bridge notified and alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship's properties. Chittagong Coast Guard informed. 2014-11-27T04:47:32 218-15 2015-11-21T00:00:00 General Cargo 18.56529998779297 -72.38970184326172 Port-au-Prince Anchorage Boarded 18.11.2015: 2200 LT: Posn: 18:33N - 072:23W, Port-au-Prince Anchorage, Haiti. Two robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship. Duty AB noticed the robbers hiding near the forward mooring station and informed the C/O. As the AB approached the forward station, he saw the robbers armed with sharp knives busy cutting the mooring ropes. By the time the crew mustered the robbers had escaped with the mooring ropes. C/O immediately informed the pilot station and requested for a police boat. 2017-05-17T11:01:41 219-14 2014-11-19T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.4833300113677979 104.8499984741211 Around 22NM NE of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 19.11.2014: 0230 LT: Posn: 01:29N - 104:51E, Around 22nm NE of Tg Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. About 4-5 persons armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, they confronted the deck watch keeper, stole his portable radio and escaped. 2014-11-27T04:47:33 219-15 2015-11-21T00:00:00 Product Tanker -4.75 11.816699981689453 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 18.11.2015: 2300 UTC: Posn: 04:45S - 011:49E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Duty AB onboard an anchored product tanker noticed a robber near the forecastle entrance. He immediately informed the Master who in turn raised the alarm and the 2/O made PA announcement. The deck crew members immediately rushed to the forecastle. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped empty handed in a small wooden boat. Incident reported to port control and ships in the vicinity informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:41 220-14 2014-11-19T00:00:00 Container 10.20110034942627 107.23300170898438 11nm SE of Vung Tau Boarded 19.11.2014: 1000 LT: Posn: 10:12.4N - 107:14.6E, Around 11nm SE of Vung Tau, Vietnam. Robbers boarded a drifting container ship unnoticed and escaped with ship’s stores. Duty crew discovered footprints on the main deck in the vicinity of forecastle. 2014-11-27T04:47:33 220-15 2015-11-23T00:00:00 Container 10.719200134277344 106.75 Cat Lai Container Terminal, Ho Chi Minh City Boarded 01.11.2015: 0635 LT: Posn: 10:43.9N - 106:45.6E, Cat Lai Container Terminal, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Three robbers in a speed boat, armed with long knives boarded an anchored container ship using ropes. Duty AB spotted them and informed the bridge. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. Nothing reported stolen and no injuries to crew. Port Authorities informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:42 221-14 2014-11-20T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 10.25 107.1500015258789 H25 Anchorage, Mui Vung Tau Boarded 20.11.2014: 1100 UTC: Posn: 10:15N - 107:09E, Mui Vung Tau, Vietnam. While at anchor, two robbers in a speed boat, boarded a LPG Tanker using a rope attached to a hook. Duty crew spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped without stealing anything. 2014-11-27T04:47:33 221-15 2015-11-25T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 17.049999237060547 82.4000015258789 Kakinada Anchorage Boarded 25.11.2015: 0045 LT: Posn: 17:03N – 082:24E, Kakinada Anchorage, India. Three robbers armed with knives in a small boat approached an anchored bulk carrier. Two robbers boarded the ship and began to collecting ship’s stores to steal. Deck crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers and notified the duty officer on the bridge. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their boat leaving the stores onboard. Incident reported to port authorities. 2017-05-17T11:01:42 222-14 2014-11-22T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.399999976158142 104.68299865722656 Around 12nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 22.11.2014: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:24N – 104:41E, Around 12nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Second Mate on routine rounds onboard an anchored LPG tanker noticed three unauthorised persons with bags on their back on the poop deck. He immediately ran to the bridge, raised the alarm and made an announcement on the PA system. All crew mustered. A small boat was seen leaving the tanker. On searching the vessel all stored and ships properties found intact. 2014-11-27T04:47:33 222-15 2015-11-26T00:00:00 Tug and Barge 1.1822199821472168 103.66699981689453 Around 2.15nm NNE of Nipah Island Attempted 20.11.2015: 1115 LT: Posn: 01:10.56N – 103:40.55E, Around 2.15nm NNE of Nipah Island, Indonesia. Three persons in a wooden boat attempted to board a barge being towed by the tug. Master raised the general alarm followed by PA announcement. All crew gathered on the forecastle deck. Nothing reported stolen. VTIS Singapore informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:42 223-14 2014-11-22T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.11667001247406 103.5 Around 5nm ESE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 22.11.2014: 0320 LT: Posn: 01:07N – 103:30E, Around 5nm ESE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded a chemical tanker underway and entered the engine room. They threatened and tried to take hostage the duty oiler who managed to escape and raise the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out but no robbers were found. VTIS Singapore informed 2014-11-27T04:47:33 223-15 2015-11-27T00:00:00 General Cargo 4 6 Around 70nm SW of Port Harcourt Boarded 26.11.2015: 2300 UTC: Posn: 04:00N – 006:00E, Around 70nm SW of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Pirates in two speedboats approached and boarded a general cargo ship underway. Eleven crew managed to retreat and secure themselves in the engine room. The remaining five crew were kidnapped and taken ashore by the pirates. On 08.12.2015, the five crew members were released and they returned home safely, in good health on the next day. 2017-05-17T11:01:42 224-14 2014-11-23T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1180599927902222 103.48300170898438 Around 4nm ESE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 23.11.2014: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:07N – 103:29E, Around 4nm ESE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. About 5-6 robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered into the engine room. The duty oiler and the 2/E manned in the engine room noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen engine spares. The vessel continued her passage. 2014-11-27T04:47:33 224-15 2015-12-03T00:00:00 Tug -4.75 11.83329963684082 Pointe Noire Anchorage Attempted 01.12.2015: 0400 LT: Posn: 04:45S - 011:50E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Three persons in a boat approached and tried to board an anchored tug. Alert duty crew directed the search light towards the boat and approached the person attempting to board via the tire fender. Seeing the alerted crew, the persons moved away. 2017-05-17T11:01:42 225-14 2014-11-23T00:00:00 Container 22.11669921875 91.80000305175781 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 23.11.2014: 1950 LT: Posn: 22:07N – 091:48E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship noticed two robbers armed with long knives on the poop deck. He immediately informed the C/O on bridge who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped empty handed in their boat. Master made several attempts to call Chittagong Port Control and Coast Guard but received no response. 2014-11-27T04:47:33 225-15 2015-12-05T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.700000762939453 107.16699981689453 Campha Outer Anchorage Boarded 04.12.2015: 2100 LT: Posn: 20:42N – 107:10E, Campha Outer Anchorage, Vietnam. Six robbers in a wooden boat, armed with long knives approached an anchored bulk carrier. Three robbers boarded the vessel and threatened the crew on anti-piracy watch. The crew notified the duty officer and retreated into the accommodation. Alarm raised. Crew mustered and remained on the bridge until the robbers departed with stolen ship's stores. 2017-05-17T11:01:42 226-14 2014-11-25T00:00:00 Product Tanker 9.962929725646973 76.22969818115234 Kochi Anchorage Boarded 25.11.2014: 0200 LT: Posn: Kochi Anchorage, India. Five robbers in two speed boats approached and boarded an anchored product tanker. They broke into the paint store and stole ship’s stores. Duty crew noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped in their boats with the stolen stores. Port Control relayed incident to the coast guard and coastal police. 2014-11-27T04:47:33 226-15 2015-12-06T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.65220069885254 69.94999694824219 Sikka Crude Tanker Anchorage Boarded 02.12.2015: 0615 LT: Posn: 22:39.8N – 069:57.9E, Sikka Crude Tanker Anchorage, India. Five robbers armed with iron rods boarded an anchored product tanker and entered the tank cleaning store by breaking the padlock. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers as they were lowering stolen ship’s items into their boat. He immediately informed the duty officer on the bridge and retreated into the accommodation. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped. Port control informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:42 227-14 2014-11-27T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.919200897216797 88.11669921875 Around 40nm South of Sagar Islands Boarded 27.11.2014: 0355 LT: 20:55N – 088:07E, Around 40nm South of Sagar Islands, India. Seven persons in a wooden boat approached a bulk carrier at anchor waiting to discharge cargo. One person boarded the vessel and was spotted by the crew. Alarm raised and other crew members were alerted resulting in the unauthorised person escaping. Nothing stolen. 2014-11-29T05:08:40 227-15 2015-12-08T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 38.76860046386719 118.38300323486328 Tianjin Deep water anchorage Boarded 08.12.2015: 0020 LT: Posn: 38:46.7N – 118:23.6E, Tianjin Anchorage, China. Robbers armed with long knives in a wooden fishing boat approached and boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Alert crew spotted three robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped in their waiting boat along with their five accomplices. A search was carried out and no ship stores, properties reported stolen. All crew safe. Incident reported to port authorities and local agents. 2017-05-17T11:01:43 228-14 2014-11-30T00:00:00 Product Tanker -0.75 6.25 Around 47nm SSW of Sao Tome and Principe Island Fired Upon 30.11.2014: 1225 LT: Posn: 00:45S – 006:15E, Around 47nm SSW of Sao Tome and Principe Island, Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. Master onboard a tanker underway observed a black hull tug boat lowering a speed boat with eight pirates armed with machine guns and a ladder. The speed boat approached the tanker and started firing at the accommodation. Master raised the alarm, activated the fire pumps and took evasive manoeuvres to prevent the boarding. The non-essential crewmembers mustered in the citadel. After several unsuccessful attempts to board the tanker, the pirates aborted the attack and returned to their mother vessel/tug. All crewmembers safe but the tanker sustained some damage due to the firing. 2014-12-03T05:24:12 228-15 2015-12-08T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 3.950279951095581 98.7833023071289 Belawan Anchorage Boarded 08.12.2015: 1355 LT: Posn: 03:57.1N – 098:47.3E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty watchman on routine rounds onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed a person on the main deck. He immediately notified the OOW who in turn raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the person escaped empty handed in a wooden motor boat with his three accomplices. The incident was reported to port authorities. 2017-05-17T11:01:43 228-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Singapore-flagged container ship -2.549999952316284 9.083330154418945 GABON: On 5 June at 1050 UTC, a small vessel with 15 persons onboard approached a Singapore-flagged container ship approximately 40 NM west of Sette Cama, near position 02-33S 009-05E. The small vessel approached to within 0.8 NM of the ship???s stern, 2026-09-25T08:46:33 229-14 2014-11-08T00:00:00 Product Tanker 4.40556001663208 5.050000190734863 Pennington Oil Terminal, Delta State Fired Upon 08.11.2014: 0900 LT: Posn: 04:24N - 005:03E, Pennington Oil Terminal, Nigeria. Around eight pirates armed with machine guns and explosives in a speed boat approached and opened fire on a tanker underway. Alarm raised, evasive manoeuvres commenced and SSAS alert activated. Armed guards onboard the tanker fired back at the pirate boat resulting in the pirates moving away. The tanker sustained some damages. 2014-12-05T05:28:17 229-15 2015-12-09T00:00:00 Ore Carrier 38.70000076293945 118.80000305175781 Caofeidian Anchorage Boarded 08.12.2015: 0420 LT: Posn: 38:42N – 118:48E, Caofeidian Anchorage, China. Duty oiler onboard an anchored ore carrier noticed two unidentified persons on the aft deck trying to open the diesel oil tank manhole cover. The oiler shouted and seeing the alerted crew the persons jumped overboard and escaped. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out throughout the ship. Nothing reported stolen. Caofeidian VTS was informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:43 230-14 2014-12-04T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 1.4833300113677979 104.66699981689453 Around 16nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 04.12.2014: 0520 LT: Posn: 01:29N - 104:40E, Around 16nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Four robbers in small boat approached and boarded an anchored LPG tanker from the stern. Duty AB spotted the robbers and informed the bridge who raised the alarm and mustered crew. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. 2014-12-06T05:30:01 230-15 2015-12-11T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.1208300590515137 103.51699829101562 Around 6.50nm ESE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Attempted 22.10.2015: 0345 LT: Posn: 01:07.15N – 103:31.00E, Around 6.50nm ESE of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. Four persons in a small boat approached and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Master raised the general alarm. CSO and Singapore Coast Guard informed. A coast guard vessel was seen approaching the vessel in response to the call. 2017-05-17T11:01:43 230-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Malta-flagged product tanker 14.683300018310547 42.11669921875 UAV attack RED SEA: On 1 June at 1630 UTC, a UAV, likely launched from Huthi-controlled territory in Yemen, targeted a Malta-flagged product tanker approximately 66 NM northwest of Jizan, Saudi Arabia, near position 14-41N 042-07E . The vessel was not hit and did 2026-09-25T08:46:34 231-14 2014-12-04T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.4333300590515137 104.6520004272461 Around 13nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 04.12.2014: 0415 LT: Posn: 01:26N - 104:39E, Around 13nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Three robbers in a small wooden boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier from the stern. Duty AB spotted one robber onboard the vessel. He informed the bridge who raised the alarm and mustered all crew. Seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped empty handed. 2014-12-06T05:30:01 231-15 2015-12-15T00:00:00 Tug 1.0705599784851074 103.9000015258789 PT Dharma Sentosa Marindo Yard, Pulau Batam Boarded 12.09.2015: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:04.14N – 103:54.23E, PT Dharma Sentosa Marindo Yard, Pulau Batam, Indonesia. Three robbers boarded a berthed tug. One robber armed with a sword and knife stood guard while the other two started stealing ship’s stores. The cook noticed the robbers and was threatened with the knife and ordered to retreat into the accommodation. Alarm raised and the robbers escaped. Authorities informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:43 231-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 16.958599090576172 41.724098205566406 Explosion nearby RED SEA: On 1 June at 1430 UTC, an explosion occurred a short distance from the port side of a merchant vessel approximately 50 NM southwest of Al Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia. After inspecting the vessel for damage, none was found. Vessel and all crew were re 2026-09-25T08:46:33 232-14 2014-12-07T00:00:00 Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 2.25 104.81700134277344 Around 20nm SE of Pulau Aur, Johor Boarded 07.12.2014: 0530 LT: Posn: 02:15.15N – 104:49.30E, Around 20nm SE of Pulau Aur, Johor, Malaysia. Seven armed pirates boarded an Asphalt tanker underway from Singapore to Vietnam. They checked the cargo, stole crew properties and left the vessel. After the pirates left the vessel the crew found the third engineer bleeding from his head. It appeared that he had been shot. The Master reported the incident to POCC Singapore and requested for medical assistance. A medical evacuation was carried out and the third engineer was admitted to a hospital where the doctors pronounced him dead. The remaining crew are safe and the vessel was boarded by the authorities for investigation. 2014-12-09T05:35:48 232-15 2015-12-15T00:00:00 Container 10.234199523925781 107.01699829101562 Vung Tau Anchorage Boarded 15.12.2015: 0800 LT: Posn: 10:14.3N – 107:01.4E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Robbers boarded an anchored container ship unnoticed and stole ship’s stores while crew were busy preparing to anchor. Theft was noticed during routine rounds and reported to the port authorities and local agents. 2017-05-17T11:01:43 233-14 2014-12-07T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.5166699886322021 104.58300018310547 Around 17nm ENE of Tanjung Punggai, Johor Boarded 07.12.2014: 0315 LT: Posn: 01:31N – 104:35E, Around 17nm ENE of Tanjung Punggai, Johor, Malaysia. Around 20 armed pirates in a boat approached a product tanker underway. Of these five pirates managed to board the tanker using ladders and by cutting through the razor wire. The 2/O noticed the pirates armed with small arms and raised the alarm, activated SSAS and broadcast an alert message to all ships in the vicinity. Crew members locked the access doors to the bridge and accommodation and the non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the pirates escaped empty handed in their boat. 2014-12-09T05:35:48 233-15 2015-12-15T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.0838899612426758 103.58300018310547 Around 5.57nm SW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 09.10.2015: 0515 LT: Posn: 01:05.2N – 103:35.0E, Around 5.57nm SW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with bolos boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Master raised the alarm and crew mustered on the bridge and informed the authorities. The robbers escaped with stolen engine spares. After dropping anchor, the Authorities boarded the ship for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:43 234-14 2014-12-13T00:00:00 Research Vessel -4.766670227050781 11.83329963684082 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 13.12.2014: 0020 LT: Posn: 04:46S – 011:50E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Four robbers in a small rowing boat approached an anchored research vessel. Two robbers boarded the vessel, entered the engine room and stole ship’s properties. The duty AB on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with the stolen properties. All crew mustered and carried out a search on the vessel. SSO made several attempts to contact the Pointe Noire port control but received no response. 2014-12-16T05:51:13 234-15 2015-12-16T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 1.0833300352096558 103.51899719238281 Around 6.36nm NE of Pulau Karimun Besar Boarded 21.08.2015: 0340 LT: Posn: 01:05N – 103:31E, Around 6.36nm NE of Pulau Karimun Besar, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a chemical tanker underway and entered the engine room. They tied up the duty 3/E, stole ship’s engine spares and escaped. Duty crew on routine rounds found 3/E and released him. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search carried out. VTIS Singapore and Indonesian Navy informed. 2017-05-17T11:01:44 234-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Liberia-flagged bulk carrier TUTOR 14.316699981689453 41.900001525878906 USV attack RED SEA: On 12 June at 0650 UTC, an unmanned surface vessel (USV) struck the stern of the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier TUTOR while underway approximately 67 NM southwest of Hodeida, Yemen, near position 14-19N 041-54E. According to the British security 2026-09-25T08:46:33 235-14 2014-06-30T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 1.5 104.51699829101562 Around 15nm ENE of Tanjung Punggai, Johor Boarded 30.06.2014: 0250 LT: Posn: 01:30.50N – 104:31.50E, 15nm ENE of Tanjung Punggai, Johor, Malaysia. Duty watchman on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed five unauthorised persons on the ship. One of them was armed with a long knife. Alarm raised, ship’s whistle sounded and crew mustered. Port control and coast guard informed who then dispatched a patrol boat. All crew safe and nothing stolen from the vessel. 2014-12-17T05:53:30 235-15 2015-12-16T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.940000534057617 107.30000305175781 Campha Anchorage Boarded 16.12.2015: 0430 LT: Posn: 20:55.84N - 107:17.59E, Campha Anchorage, Vietnam. Robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier during cargo operations unnoticed, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by the bosun during routine rounds. Incident reported to local authorities through the local agents. 2017-05-17T11:01:44 235-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Barbuda-flagged general cargo ship NORDERNEY 11.460000038146973 44.45280075073242 Missile attack GULF OF ADEN: On 9 June at 1430 UTC, a missile launched from Huthi-controlled territory in Yemen targeted the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged general cargo ship NORDERNEY for a second time approximately 89 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen, near Djibouti (exact p 2026-09-25T08:46:34 236-14 2014-05-30T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 32.31209945678711 -9.250140190124512 Safi Port Boarded 30.05.2014: 0540 LT: Posn: at Safi Port, Morocco. Three robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship properties. Port Control informed and the port authority boarded the vessel for investigation. 2014-12-20T06:00:23 236-15 2015-12-16T00:00:00 General Cargo -5.835559844970703 13.41670036315918 Matadi Anchorage Boarded 16.12.2015: 0402 LT: Posn: 05:50.8S – 013:25.8E, Matadi Anchorage, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Seven robbers armed with knives in a boat approached an anchored general cargo ship. Two robbers managed to board the ship. Upon seeing the duty crew approaching, the robbers escaped. Incident reported to local authorities through the local agents. 2017-05-17T11:01:44 236-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Liberia-flagged container ship MSC TAVVISHI 11.847399711608887 44.62860107421875 Antiship ballistic missile (ASBM) GULF OF ADEN: On 8 June at 2339 UTC, an antiship ballistic missile (ASBM) launched from Huthi-controlled territory in Yemen targeted the Liberia-flagged container ship MSC TAVVISHI approximately 70 NM southwest of Aden, Yemen (exact position not specifi 2026-09-25T08:46:33 237-14 2014-12-16T00:00:00 Product Tanker -19.799999237060547 34.81669998168945 Beira Port Boarded 16.12.2014: 0245 LT: Posn: 19:48.0S – 034:49.8E, Biera Port, Mozambique. Port security watchman noticed a robber armed with a long knife lowering mooring ropes from a berthed chemical tanker. He alerted the OOW who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robber escaped with his accomplice after threatening the Port security watchman. Incident reported to the Port Facility Security Officer who boarded the vessel for investigation. 2014-12-17T05:53:30 237-15 2015-12-17T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 38.801700592041016 118.31700134277344 Tianjin Outer Anchorage Boarded 14.12.2015: 0125 LT: Posn: 38:48.6N – 118:19.8E, Tianjin Outer Anchorage, China. Duty officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a suspicious boat alongside the starboard quarter of the vessel and immediately informed the Master. Alarm raised, crew mustered and proceeded to investigate. The crew noticed a diesel oil tank manhole cover opened and a hose inserted. Seeing the approaching crew, the robbers tried to retrieve the hose and escaped in their boat. On sounding the tank it was noticed that part of the bunkers was stolen. Incident report to China Coast Guard. 2017-05-17T11:01:44 237-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Barbuda-flagged general cargo ship NORDERNEY 12.366700172424316 46.36669921875 Missile attack GULF OF ADEN: On 8 June at 2000 UTC, a missile launched from Huthi-controlled territory in Yemen targeted the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged general cargo ship NORDERNEY approximately 82 NM southeast of Aden, Yemen, near position 12-22N 046-22E. The missil 2026-09-25T08:46:33 238-14 2014-12-17T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.18440055847168 91.7166976928711 Chittagong Anchorage Boarded 17.12.2014: 2110 LT: Posn: 22:11.4N - 091:43.5E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a product tanker during anchoring operations. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers stealing ship’s stores from the poop deck. He immediately informed the bridge and the alarm was raised. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen stores in their boat. Port Control informed. The coast guard contacted the vessel and informed the Master that they had sent a patrol boat to the location. 2014-12-20T06:00:23 238-15 2015-12-17T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -4.75 11.801400184631348 Pointe Noire Anchorage Boarded 05.12.2015: 0139 LT: Posn: 04:45S - 011:47E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Three robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. A search was carried out and nothing found stolen. Incident reported to port control. 2017-05-17T11:01:44 238-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Marshall Islands-bulk carrier PACIFIC HONOR 0.4666669964790344 51.13330078125 INDIAN OCEAN: On 7 June at 0620 UTC, a skiff launched from a mothership approached the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier PACIFIC HONOR approximately 355 NM east-southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia, near position 00-28N 051-08E. The embarked armed securi 2026-09-25T08:46:33 239-14 2014-12-19T00:00:00 Product Tanker 6.434720039367676 3.315959930419922 Capital Oil Jetty, Lagos Boarded 19.12.2014: 0050 UTC: Posn: 06:26N – 003:19E, Capital Oil Jetty, Lagos, Nigeria. Two robbers boarded a berthed tanker using hooks attached with ropes. Alarm raised and crew members alerted resulting in the robbers escaping. Nothing stolen. Lagos port control and Nigerian navy informed. A Nigerian Naval patrol boat searched of the area and a guard was posted on board the vessel. On investigation it was found that the robbers had cut through the razor wire to gain access on board the vessel. 2014-12-20T06:00:23 239-15 2015-12-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 5.949999809265137 119.83300018310547 Around 6.82nm NW of Doc Can Island Fired Upon 18.12.2015: 1342 LT: Posn: 05:57N - 119:50E, Around 6.82nm NW of Doc Can Island, Philippines. Around five robbers armed with guns in a speed boat approached and attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. The 2/O increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres. Seeing the ship moving away the robbers opened fire towards the bridge causing damage to the superstructure. All crew safe. 2017-05-17T11:01:44 239-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Cyprus-flagged general cargo ship AAL GENOA 12.931099891662598 43.233299255371094 Explosion nearby RED SEA: On 6 June at 1806 UTC, two explosions occurred in close proximity to the Cyprus-flagged general cargo ship AAL GENOA approximately 27 NM south of Mokha, Yemen (exact position not specified). The master reported no damage to the ship, all crew m 2026-09-25T08:46:33 240-14 2014-12-20T00:00:00 Container 1.38332998752594 104.66699981689453 Around 11nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island Boarded 20.12.2014: 0145 LT: Posn: 01:23.4N – 104:40.0E, Around 11nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Four robbers wearing face masks armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship. They took hostage the duty oiler, tied his hands and took him to the engine room workshop. One of the robbers guarded the oiler, while the other robbers stole engine spares. After a few minutes, the robbers left the oiler in the workshop and escaped. The oiler managed to call the bridge and informed the duty officer about the incident. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. 2014-12-24T06:10:59 240-15 2015-12-26T00:00:00 Product Tanker 22.766700744628906 70.0333023071289 Kandla Anchorage Boarded 24.12.2015: 0800 LT: Posn: 22:46N - 070:02E, Kandla Anchorage, India. Robbers boarded an anchored tanker unnoticed, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The incident was discovered later in the day. 2017-05-17T11:01:44 240-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Bulk carrier 1.0499999523162842 103.61699676513672 INDONESIA: On 11 June at 0430 local time, six robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-03N 103-37E. The officer of the watch raised th 2026-09-25T08:46:33 241-14 2014-12-20T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.3166699409484863 104.13300323486328 Around 1.5nm South of Tanjung Setapa, Johor Boarded 20.12.2014: 0830 LT: Posn: 01:19.0N – 104:08.5E, Around 1.5nm South of Tanjung Setapa, Johor, Malaysia. Robbers boarded an anchored product tanker and entered the engine room. They broke open the engine store room’s padlock, stole engine spares and ship’s properties and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. 2014-12-24T06:10:59 241-15 2015-12-28T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier -3.71806001663208 114.41699981689453 Taboneo Anchorage Attempted 27.12.2015: 2200 LT: Posn: 03:43.5S-114:25.8E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia. Four robbers approached an anchored bulk carrier. One robber attempted to board the vessel via the hawse pipe but was spotted by the alert crew who raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers aborted and moved away. 2017-05-17T11:01:45 241-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier G.B. CORRADO 1.13332998752594 103.46700286865234 INDONESIA: On 10 June at 0435 local time, as many as four robbers armed with knives boarded the underway Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier G.B. CORRADO in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait TSS, near position 01-08N 103-28E. The ship engineer spotted 2026-09-25T08:46:34 242-14 2014-12-20T00:00:00 Container 14.566699981689453 120.9000015258789 Manila South Harbour Quarantine Anchorage Boarded 20.12.2014: 0100 LT: Posn: 14:34N – 120:54E, Manila South Harbour Quarantine Anchorage, Philippines. Robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship by cutting off the razor wire lashing protecting the hawse pipe cover. They broke open the forepeak store and paint room padlocks, stole ship’s stores and properties and escaped unnoticed. Duty OS on routine rounds noticed bare foot-prints on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out throughout the vessel. Incident reported to VTMS Manila. The coast guard boarded the vessel for investigation. 2014-12-24T06:10:59 242-15 2015-12-28T00:00:00 Container 14.585599899291992 120.81700134277344 Manila Anchorage Boarded 19.12.2015: 0430 LT: Posn: 14:35N - 120:49E, Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Robbers boarded an anchored container ship unnoticed, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The incident was discovered later in the day. 2017-05-17T11:01:45 242-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Singapore-offshore supply vessel AVATAR COURGE 1.149999976158142 103.96700286865234 Boarding INDONESIA: On 5 June at 0040 local time, three perpetrators armed with knives boarded the Singapore-flagged offshore supply vessel AVATAR COURAGE while anchored at Batam Anchorage, near position 01-09N 103-58E. The duty crew saw the individuals on deck 2026-09-25T08:46:34 243-14 2012-10-23T00:00:00 Cement Carrier 1.1016700267791748 103.53399658203125 Around 7nm ESE of Pulau Karimun Kecil Boarded 23.10.2014: 0555 LT: 01:06N - 103:32E, Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia. While underway a duty crew found four robbers armed with long knives in the engine room. He immediately notified the 2nd engineer who raised the alarm and informed the OOW on the bridge. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. A search was carried. Nothing was stolen. No injuries to crew. 2014-12-24T06:10:59 243-15 2015-12-29T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 38.785301208496094 118.26699829101562 Caofeidian Anchorage Attempted 29.12.2015: 0255 LT: Posn: 38:47.7N - 118:16.2E, Caofeidian Anchorage, China. Five robbers in large boat came alongside and attempted to board an anchored bulk carrier. Alert crew spotted the boat, raised the alarm and all crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers aborted and moved away. 2017-05-17T11:01:45 244-14 2014-12-25T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.034999966621399 103.64199829101562 Around 13nm East of Pulau Karimun Besar. Boarded 25.12.2014: 0345 LT: 01:02N – 103:38E: 13nm East of Pulau Karimun Besar, indonesia. Eight persons armed with long knives boarded a product tanker underway. They entered the engine room, tied up the duty oiler, stole engine spares and escaped. The oiler managed to free himself and inform the bridge. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search carried out on deck and engine room. 2014-12-27T06:17:44 244-15 2016-01-02T00:00:00 Chemical Tanker 22.61669921875 69.91670227050781 Sikka Anchorage Boarded 30.12.2015 : Posn: 22:37N - 069:55E, Sikka Anchorage, India. Two robbers in a small fast craft boarded an anchored tanker. Duty crew noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stole ship properties. Incident reported to port control. 2017-05-17T11:01:45 244-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 6.466670036315918 3.4000000953674316 NIGERIA: On 13 June at 1800 UTC, a passenger boat was attacked in the Lagos waterways while transiting between Apapa and Banana Island, near position 06-28N 003-24E. Initial reports indicate that up to four Lebanese and Syrian passengers were kidnapped. 2026-09-25T08:46:33 245-14 2014-12-25T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 20.6835994720459 107.19999694824219 Campha Anchorage Boarded 25.12.2014: 0030 LT: 20:41N - 107:12E: Campha Anchorage, Vietnam. Four robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship. They broke into the forward store, stole ship’s properties and escaped unnoticed. 2014-12-27T06:17:44 245-15 2016-01-05T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.1422200202941895 103.56700134277344 Around 4.88nm WSW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 08.09.2015: 0330 LT: Posn: 01:08.32N – 103:34.27E, Around 4.88nm WSW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a tanker underway. Engine room crew noticed the robbers, raised the alarm and crew mustered. A search was carried out but no robbers were found and nothing reported stolen. Singapore VTIS and Indonesian Navy informed. When the vessel entered Singapore waters, the Authorities boarded for investigation. 2017-05-17T11:01:45 245-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Malta-flagged crude oil tanker CAPTAIN PARIS 14.683300018310547 43.349998474121094 Missiles Bab El Mandeb: On 16 June at 0130 UTC, two missiles impacted the water approximately 100 meters from Malta-flagged crude oil tanker CAPTAIN PARIS while underway approximately 40 NM South of Mocha, Yemen, in the Bab El Mandeb near position 14-41N 043-21E 2026-09-25T08:46:33 246-14 2014-12-30T00:00:00 Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 15.102499961853027 42 7nm Jabal Zubayr Island, Red Sea. Attempted 30.12.2014 : 1600 LT: 15:06N – 042:00E, Red Sea. Two skiffs, one with six pirates and the other with three pirates approached a tanker underway. Alarm raised and all crew proceeded to the citadel. The armed guards on board the tanker fired hand flares as a warning. The skiffs continued their approach and as they closed weapons and a long ladder were visually sighted. The armed guards fired warning shots which were initially ignored by the skiffs. As the guards fired their second round of warning shots the skiffs aborted their approach. The vessel continued passage. All crew safe. 2015-01-01T06:27:45 246-15 2016-01-06T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.11667001247406 103.55000305175781 Around 6nm WSW of Pulau Nipah Boarded 19.09.2015: 0420 LT: Posn: 01:07N -103:33E, Around 6nm WSW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. Five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker. The duty officer called the deck patrol AB via the walkie talkie. As no response was received the duty officer raised the alarm and crew mustered. The crew noticed the robbers exiting from the accommodation block and escaping. Upon searching the vessel the duty AB was found tied near the aft mooring winches. Engine room spares stolen. Incident reported to the local authority. 2017-05-17T11:01:45 246-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Yemen-flagged fishing dhow 3.9333300590515137 51.29999923706055 INDIAN OCEAN: On 14 June a Yemen-flagged fishing dhow requested a rescue approximately 200 NM Southeast of Haradhere, Somalia, near position 03-56N 051-18E. The crew reported its dhow was boarded by pirates who disembarked, leaving the dhow stranded wit 2026-09-25T08:46:33 247-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Malta-flagged cargo vessel SEAGUARDIAN 15.147899627685547 42.26649856567383 Explosion nearby RED SEA: On 13 June at 1127 UTC, an explosion occurred in close proximity to the Malta-flagged cargo vessel SEAGUARDIAN approximately 82 NM northwest of Hodeida, Yemen (exact position not specified). No damage was sustained, the crew was reported safe, 2026-09-25T08:46:33 248-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Palau-flagged cargo vessel VERBENA 12.791899681091309 46.6609992980957 Anti-ship missiles GULF OF ADEN: On 13 June between 0947 and 1620 UTC, two anti-ship cruise missiles and one anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) struck the Palau-flagged cargo vessel VERBENA approximately 123 NM east southeast of Aden, Yemen (exact position not specified). 2026-09-25T08:46:34 249-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 1.2333300113677979 104.05000305175781 INDONESIA: On 15 June at 2012 local time, a vessel made a suspicious approach on an underway tanker in the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), near position 01-14N 104-03E. The tanker reported spotting a dimly lit boat 1.5 NM from its port 2026-09-25T08:46:33 250-2024 2024-06-01T00:00:00 Liberia-flagged bulk carrier 1.0833300352096558 103.69999694824219 INDONESIA: On 15 June at 0201 local time, four robbers, one armed with a long knife, boarded an underway Liberia-flagged bulk carrier in the East-bound lane of the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) near position 01-05N 103-42E. The duty c 2026-09-25T08:46:33 252-2024 2024-06-02T00:00:00 Singapore-flagged container ship -8.733329772949219 13.316699981689453 ANGOLA: On 20 June at 0250 local time, an unspecified number of robbers boarded a Singapore-flagged container ship at Luanda Anchorage, near position 08-44S 013-19E. During security rounds, the duty crew discovered footprints near the hawse pipe. The cr 2026-09-25T08:46:33 253-2024 2024-06-02T00:00:00 St Kitts and Nevis-flagged bulk carrier 11.883299827575684 45.18330001831055 Missile impact nearby GULF OF ADEN: On 25 June at 1700 UTC, a missile impacted the water in close proximity to a St Kitts and Nevis-flagged bulk carrier underway approximately 53 NM south of Aden, Yemen, near position 11-53N 045-11E. The master reported no damage to the ship 2026-09-25T08:46:34 254-2024 2024-06-02T00:00:00 Liberia-flagged container ship MSC SARAH V 12.976200103759766 55.154701232910156 Explosion nearby ARABIAN SEA: On 24 June at 0444 UTC, an explosion occurred in close proximity to the Liberia-flagged container ship MSC SARAH V underway approximately 246 NM southeast of Nishtun, Yemen (exact position not specified). The master reported that the crew w 2026-09-25T08:46:34 255-2024 2024-06-02T00:00:00 Liberia-flagged bulk carrier TRANSWORLD NAVIGATOR 15.552599906921387 41.817298889160156 UAV attack RED SEA: On 23 June at 0300 UTC, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) struck the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier TRANSWORLD NAVIGATOR underway approximately 65 NM west of Hodeida, Yemen (exact position not specified). The master reported minor damage to the ve 2026-09-25T08:46:33 256-2024 2024-06-02T00:00:00 Liberia-flagged bulk carrier TRANSWORLD NAVIGATOR 12.66670036315918 47.16669845581055 Explosions nearby GULF OF ADEN: On 21 June at 1935 UTC, three projectiles exploded in close proximity to the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier TRANSWORLD NAVIGATOR underway approximately 126 NM east of Aden, Yemen, near position 12-40N 047-10E. The master reported that all cr 2026-09-25T08:46:33 <!-- end span --> 0001-01-01T00:00:00 OFFSHORE SUPPLY SHIP 4.88332986831665 -1.7000000476837158 TAKORADI ANCHORAGE 13-06-2018 13.06.2018: 0345 UTC : Posn : 04:53.6N – 001:43.3W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Watchmen onboard a supply vessel noticed a small boat approaching the vessel. As the watchmen made their way aft,the robbers boarded the vessel. Alarm raised. Seeing alerted crew the robbers escaped. 2018-09-10T15:13:02 IMB 036/24 2024-04-27T23:56:00 Product Tanker 12.854299545288086 63.73630142211914 Arabian Sea Suspicious <!-- start element row --> Date: 2024-04-28T11:08:38 NA 2017-12-25T00:00:00 General Cargo 13.909700393676758 -90.74169921875 Puerto Quetzal Anchorage Suspicious This sitrep will not be included in the IMB stats. 22.12.2017: 0318 UTC: Puerto Quetzal Anchorage, Guatemala. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed a speed boat with two persons approach the vessel from astern. The speedboat disappeared under the stern of the ship. Later the duty crew noticed two more persons wearing diving suites with a package boarding the speed boat. The incident was reported to the port control. The authorities from the harbour master’s office boarded the vessel and conducted an investigation in and around the ship. Their divers found a black package near the ship's seachest. 2018-01-25T10:40:49 SUS - 003 2014-04-05T00:00:00 Ro-Ro 20.25 59.03329849243164 Around 15nm East of Masirah Island Suspicious 05.04.2014: 0832 UTC: Posn: 20:15.00N – 059:02.30E, Around 15nm East of Masirah Island, Oman. Two skiffs and a dhow approached a Ro-Ro cargo ship underway. Master raised alarm, increased speed, sounded ship’s whistle and the non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The onboard armed security team fired warning shots but as the skiffs continued their approach at a distance of 0.25nm the armed team fired more warning shots resulting in the skiffs aborting the approach and moving away. 2014-04-21T11:07:55 SUS - 004 2014-04-20T00:00:00 LNG Tanker 3.6833300590515137 6.300000190734863 Around 37nm South of Brass Suspicious SUSPICIOUS CRAFT: This incident will not be included in the IMB statistics 20.04.2014: 2220 UTC: Posn: 03:41N – 006:18E, Around 37nm South of Brass, Nigeria. 2014-04-22T01:44:01 SUS 002 2014-02-28T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 24.549999237060547 62.733299255371094 Around 40nm SE of Gwadar, Pakistan Suspicious 28.02.2014: 1300 LT: Posn: 24:33N – 062:44E, Around 40nm SE of Gwadar, Pakistan. A bulk carrier underway was chased by a skiff for approximately four hours. The vessel took evasive measures as per BMP4, reported to UKMTO and headed towards the Pakistani coast for assistance. The Pakistani navy deployed a naval asset which located the skiff and detained the suspected pirates. 2014-04-09T06:11:16 SUS 003-17 2017-03-27T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 1.11667001247406 103.53800201416016 Around 7.1nm WSW of Pulau Nipah Type of Attack : This incident will not be included in the IMB statistics 26.03.2017: 1254 UTC: Posn: 01:07.00N - 103:32.30E, Around 7.1nm WSW of Pulau Nipah, Indonesia. 2017-05-17T10:08:11 SUS-001 2018-09-17T00:00:00 Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 7.75 117.06700134277344 Around 4nm SW of Balabac Island 16-09-2018 16.09.2018: 0315 UTC: Posn: 07:45.14N – 117:03.95E, Around 4nm SW of Balabac Island, Philippines. Six persons, in two skiffs approached an asphalt tanker underway. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, and crew mustered. As the skiffs closed to the tanker the Master noticed the persons face covered with masks. Evasive manoeuvres commenced. After around five minutes, the skiffs aborted the approach and moved to another vessel in the vicinity. Master informed the other vessel about the approaching skiffs by VHF. 2017-05-17T10:08:07 SUS-002 2017-03-02T00:00:00 General Cargo 4.466939926147461 2.5016698837280273 127nm SW Off Lagos, Nigeria. Type of Attack : This is a suspicious incident and will not be included in the IMB statistics 02.03.2017: 1640 UTC: Posn: 04:28.1N - 002:30.6E: 127nm SW Off Lagos, Nigeria. 2017-05-17T10:08:09 SUS-003 2019-10-05T00:00:00 Product Tanker 1.0706700086593628 103.70500183105469 Singapore Straits Suspicious 30.09.2019: 1435 UTC: Posn: 01:04.40N – 103:42.5E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a product tanker underway spotted a boat approaching the tanker. Alarm raised, crew mustered, deck lights switched on and PA announcement made. Upon hearing the alarm, the boat aborted and moved away. 2020-03-29T09:06:02 SUS-004 2015-10-19T00:00:00 LPG Tanker 2.7019400596618652 9.183329582214355 Around 45nm WSW of Kribi Suspicious Suspicious Incident: This incident will not be included in the statistics. 18.10.2015: 1910 LT: Posn: 02:42.7N – 009:11.1E, Around 45nm WSW of Kribi, Cameroon. 2017-05-17T11:01:39 SUS-005 2017-04-08T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 14.149999618530273 51.61669921875 Gulf Of Aden Type of Attack : This incident will not be included in the IMB statistics. 08.04.2017: 0520 UTC: Posn: 14:09N - 051:37E, Guf of Aden 2014-05-06T23:54:14 SUS-006 2017-04-17T00:00:00 Container 12.816900253295898 43.266700744628906 Bab el Mandeb Type of Attack : This incident will not be included in the IMB statistics. 16.04.2017: 1022 UTC: Posn: 12:49.1N – 043:16.0E, Bab el Mandeb, Red Sea. 2014-07-28T23:28:33 SUS-007 2017-05-19T00:00:00 Crude Oil Tanker 3.9670000076293945 7.551000118255615 Yoho Anchorage Type of Attack : This incident will not be included in the IMB statistics. 12.05.2017: 0424 UTC: Posn: 03:58.2N - 007:33.6E, Yoho Anchorage, Nigeria 2014-07-28T23:28:33 SUS-008 2014-08-19T00:00:00 Crude Tanker 12.800000190734863 43.2338981628418 Bab El Mandeb Suspicious SUSPICIOUS CRAFT: This incident will not be included in the IMB statistics 20.08.2014: 0630 UTC: Posn: 12:48.1N – 043:14.2E, Bab El Mandeb, Red Sea. 2014-10-16T08:22:07 SUS-009 2017-11-22T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 5.216670036315918 -4.083330154418945 Abidjan Anchorage Suspicious This incident will not be included in the IMB statistics. 21.11.2017: 2120 UTC: Posn: 05:13N – 004:05W, Abidjan Anchorage, Ivory Coast. 2018-01-25T10:40:46 SUS-01 2020-05-14T00:00:00 Ro-Ro 4.585000038146973 2.4881699085235596 Around 107nm South of Cotonou Suspicious SUSPICIOUS: THIS INCIDENT WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE STATISTICS 14.05.2020 : 0130 UTC : Posn: 04:34.70N - 002:29.90E, Around 107nm South Of Cotonou, Benin 2020-05-19T08:23:48 SUS-010 2014-09-26T00:00:00 Bulk Carrier 13.23330020904541 42.983299255371094 Red Sea Suspicious SUSPICIOUS CRAFT: This incident will not be included in the IMB statistics 26.09.2014: 2020 UTC: Posn: 13:14N – 042:59E, Red Sea. 2014-10-16T08:27:48