Robbery on a bulk carrier, Brazil
Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
30 Aug 2022 - 04:00 | CW Alert 016- (Aug 22) | Americas | Robbery | ROBBERS | IMB |
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It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a bulk carrier whilst anchored at Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Twenty robbers armed with knives and a gun, boarded the vessel and proceeded to beat and restrain six local security guards and duty crew. The alarm was raised and the Master informed port control via VHF, which resulted in the perpetrators escaping with items of ship's stores. |