27.05.2012:
2355 LT: Posn: 02:17.0S – 079:54.1W, Contecon Guayaquil Terminal, Ecuador.
27.05.2012:
2355 LT: Posn: 02:17.0S – 079:54.1W, Contecon Guayaquil Terminal, Ecuador.
Four robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed container ship during formality inspection by the immigration and customs department. Duty bosun noticed the robbers boarding the vessel from seaward side using ropes and hooks. One of the robbers was proceeding aft towards the accommodation. Bosun reported to Master and Chief Officer via the walkie talkie and alarm raised. On seeing the alert crew the robber on deck ran towards the bosun waving his knife. All the four robbers jumped overboard and escaped with their three accomplices waiting in the boat. Port authority informed and a coast guard boat was dispatched to search the area.
29.05.2012:
0320 LT: Port of Alger, Algeria.
Duty crew at aft mooring deck onboard a berthed bulk carrier noticed two robbers trying to open the port life raft. He reported to D/O who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon seeing the alert crew, the robbers dropped the life raft into the water, jumped overboard and escaped empty handed by jumping on the pier. Crew managed to recover the life raft and brought it back onboard the ship in open position. Port control informed.
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