24.11.2013:
0300 LT: 01:42N – 101:29E, Dumai anchorage, Indonesia.
While at anchor a wooden boat approached a chemical tanker at anchor. Robbers attempted to board the vessel via the poop deck and were spotted by alert crew who raised the alarm and started the fire pump. On seeing the crew alertness the robbers aborted the attempt and moved away.
24.11.2013:
0300 LT: Posn: 04:45.6S – 011:49.9E, Pointe Noire, The Congo.
24.11.2013:
0300 LT: 01:42N – 101:29E, Dumai anchorage, Indonesia.
While at anchor a wooden boat approached a chemical tanker at anchor. Robbers attempted to board the vessel via the poop deck and were spotted by alert crew who raised the alarm and started the fire pump. On seeing the crew alertness the robbers aborted the attempt and moved away.
24.11.2013:
0300 LT: Posn: 04:45.6S – 011:49.9E, Pointe Noire, The Congo.
An offshore tug at anchor was boarded by a robber. Alert duty watchman sighted the robber and alerted the duty officer who raised the alarm. On seeing the alerted crew the robber jumped overboard and escaped with ship's stores. All crew safe.
Worldwide Piracy Incidents As At 25th November 2013:
234 reported incidents including 12 hijackings.
Somali related incidents 2013: Thirteen reported incidents including two hijacking.
Nigeria related incidents 2013: 30 reported incidents including two hijacking.
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