28.05.2017: 1500 UTC: Posn: 02:49.9N – 105:17.4E, Around 24nm West of Pulau Jemaja, Indonesia.
While underway, six persons armed with guns boarded a tanker using a rope. They tied up the crew, threatened them with their weapons, stole ship’s cash and Masters personal belongings and escaped. Incident reported to the CSO, who notified the authorities.
31.05.2017: 2100 UTC: Posn: 07:45.65S – 109:04.25E, Cilacap Anchorage, Indonesia.
Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. Incident reported to the local agents.
31.05.2017: 0647 UTC: Posn: 12:35.0N – 043:27.2E, Bab el-Mandeb, Red Sea.
Three pirates in a skiff armed with guns and RPG chased and fired upon a laden tanker underway. Alarm raised and non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The onboard armed security team fired warning shots resulting in the skiff moving away. UKMTO notified. Two warships proceeded to the area to assist the vessel. The vessel sustained damages due to the firing. All crew reported safe.
01.06.2017: 0430 UTC: Posn: 23:32.4N – 060:26.3E, Around 103 NM East of Muscat, Oman
Six persons armed with guns in a skiff approached and fired upon a tanker underway. Alarm raised, non-essential crew retreated to the citadel. Speed increased, evasive manoeuvres conducted and onboard armed security team fired warning shots resulting in the skiffs moving away. A mother vessel was seen in the vicinity. Vessel is safe.
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