06.11.2016: 0405 LT: Posn: Davao Anchorage, Philippines.
Unnoticed by the crew robbers boarded an anchored tanker, stole ship’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew on routine rounds. Port control informed.
07.11.2016: 0500 LT: Posn: Berbice Port, Guyana.
Duty officer onboard a berthed general cargo ship noticed a robber attempting to board the vessel from the stern using a hook attached to a pole. The duty officer and A/B confronted the robber and threatened to call the police resulting in the robber aborting the boarding. No injury to crew and nothing stolen.
09.11.2016: 0450 LT: Posn: 01:41.5N – 101:30.2E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia.
Ten robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker and entered the engine room. They took hostage the duty oiler, punched him, tied him up and threatened him with a knife. They then stole engine spares and escaped. The oiler managed to untie himself and notified the master. Alarm raised, crew mustered and onboard investigation was conducted. Incident reported to Dumai Port Authority.
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