Attempted robbery on an anchored tanker, Indonesia
Issued: 2 months ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
25 Jan 2023 - 19:15 | CW Alert 011- (Jan 23) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IMB |
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It has been reported that up to five perpetrators in a small boat approached a tanker whilst anchored at Balongan Anchorage, Indonesia. The duty crew discovered one perpetrator assisting another to board on the poop deck. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. Realising that they had been spotted, the perpetrators escaped in the small boat with their accomplices. The incident was reported to the Port Control. Nothing was reported stolen and the crew are reported to be safe. |