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.
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.
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.
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