08.12.2015: 0420 LT: Posn: 38:42N – 118:48E, Caofeidian Anchorage, China.
Duty oiler onboard an anchored ore carrier noticed two unidentified persons on the aft deck trying to open the diesel oil tank manhole cover. The oiler shouted and seeing the alerted crew the persons jumped overboard and escaped. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out throughout the ship. Nothing reported stolen. Caofeidian VTS was informed.
08.12.2015: 1355 LT: Posn: 03:57.1N – 098:47.3E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia.
Duty watchman on routine rounds onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed a person on the main deck. He immediately notified the OOW who in turn raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the person escaped empty handed in a wooden motor boat with his three accomplices. The incident was reported to port authorities.
08.12.2015: 0020 LT: Posn: 38:46.7N – 118:23.6E, Tianjin Anchorage, China Tianjin anchorage, China.
Robbers armed with long knives in a wooden fishing boat approached and boarded a bulk carrier at anchor. Alert crew spotted three robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped in their waiting boat along with their five accomplices. A search was carried out and no ship stores, properties reported stolen. All crew safe. Incident reported to port authorities and local agents.
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