15.08.2017: 2050 UTC: Posn: 14:33.9N – 120:55.59E, Manila South Harbour Anchorage, Philippines.
Alert duty crew on security rounds, onboard an anchored container ship noticed two persons inside the starboard hawse pipe trying to open the cover and gain access onto the ship. Crew alerted and alarm raised. Hearing the alerted crew the two robbers escaped in a waiting boat along with three accomplices. Incident reported to VTMS Manila via VHF.
13.08.2017: 2155 UTC: Posn: 05:48.34N – 118:04.57E, Sandakan, Malaysia.
Two robbers attempted to board a berthed tanker but failed. Port authorities informed.
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