Robbery on a bulk carrier, Ghana
Issued: 4 months, 1 week ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 16 Nov 2022 - 01:50 | CW Alert 010- (Nov 22) | West Africa | Robbery | ROBBERS | IMB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a bulk carrier while anchored at Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty crew noticed three perpetrators armed with long knives onboard the vessel, they informed the bridge and raised the alarm which resulted in the robbers threatening the crew members before making their escape. The incident was reported to the local port authorities who requested port security to board the bulk carrier to investigate. The investigation revealed that the paint locker had been broken into and items of ship's stores had been stolen. | |||||