20.10.2013:
0400 LT: Posn: 18:24.1N – 070: 01.4W, Rio Haina Refidomsa, Dominican Republic.
Two robbers boarded a LPG Carrier moored to buoys. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers lowering the rescue boat engine. Alarm sounded and the robbers immediately left the engine and escaped. The crew got hold of the line used to lower the engine and retrieved it. Further inspection revealed a few items from the rescue boat missing. Local agent and mooring master informed.
20.10.2013:
0630 LT: Visakhapatnam Anchorage, India.
Three robbers boarded an anchored tanker, stole ship’s stores and escaped when spotted by the duty crew.
22.10.2013:
0450 LT: Posn :03:47.77N – 098:46.05E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia.
An anchored chemical tanker was boarded by robbers unnoticed. Duty crew on routine rounds notice the mid-ship store lock broken and ship stores stolen. Port authorities were informed.
Worldwide Piracy Incidents As At October 22, 2013:
206 reported incidents including 11 hijackings.
Somali related incidents 2013: Eleven reported incidents including two hijacking.
Nigeria related incidents 2013: 30 reported incidents including two hijacking.
Discussion about this post