Duty AB on anti-piracy watch onboard an anchored product tanker reported that he could hear the outboard motor of an unlit boat approaching. D/O immediately raised the alarm, made PA announcement and blew the ship’s horn. Hearing the alarm, the boat moved away.
03.12.2018: 1900 UTC: Posn: 05:52.1S – 106:04.8E, Merak Anchorage, Indonesia.
Three robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker. The robbers took hostage two crew members and tied them up. They then entered the engine room, stole engine spare parts and escaped.
05.12.2018: 1230 UTC: Posn : 05:38N – 118: 57E, Around 12nm NE of Sabah Coast, Malaysia.
Four armed persons in a speed boat approached and fired upon a tug towing an unladen barge resulting in the Master being shot in the leg. Alarm raised and distress message sent on VHF Ch 16. A Royal Malaysian Police boat responded and took the injured Master to hospital. Remaining crew safe.
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