Robbery on a supply vessel, Gulf of Mexico
Issued: 9 months ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 28 Dec 2022 - 06:05 | CW Alert 010- (Dec 22) | Americas | Robbery | ROBBERS | CLOSED SOURCE |
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| It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a supply vessel operating approximately 30nm off the Northern coast of Cuida Del Carmen, Gulf of Mexico. The perpetrators approached and boarded the vessel using a speed boat. The alarm was raised and part of the crew mustered within the Citadel, with several others remaining on the bridge. The robbers managed to steal items of ship's property including breathing apparatus and firefighting suits before making their escape. The crew have been reported as safe and the local authorities and SERMAR have been alerted. | |||||