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.
19.03.2015:
0030 LT: Posn: 04:14.12N -008:02.17E, around 19NM South of Qua Ibo, Nigeria
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.
19.03.2015:
0030 LT: Posn: 04:14.12N -008:02.17E, around 19NM South of Qua 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.
19.03.2015:
0248 LT: Posn: 01:16.7N – 104:16.6E, Singapore Strait
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 despatched a patrol boat to investigate. The robbers escaped when the patrol boat approached the vessel. All crew safe.
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