Attempted robbery on a container ship, Colombia
Issued: 8 months, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
19 Jan 2023 - 05:40 | CW Alert 010- (Jan 23) | Americas | Robbery | ROBBERS | IMB |
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It has been reported that three perpetrators managed to board a container ship whilst underway approximately 20.5nm South West of Cartagena, Colombia. The alarm was raised, ships horn sounded and the crew mustered. The Coast Guard were also alerted. Upon realising they had been discovered and hearing the alarm, the perpetrators escaped in their boat. The vessel was escorted to her berth by the Coast Guard who boarded to investigate. All crew are reported to be safe. |