Attempted robbery on a container vessel, Ecuador
Issued: 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
10 Jun 2023 - 02:15 CW Alert 011- (Jun 23) Americas Robbery ROBBERS IMB
It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a container vessel whilst underway approximately 21nm West-southwest of Posorja, Ecuador. A number of robbers in speedboats came alongside the container vessel and attempted to board using ladders. The alarm was raised, deck lights were switched on, the crew mustered and the Master conducted evasive manoeuvres. The Master informed the local Coast Guard, who dispatched a patrol vessel to the location. When the perpetrators spotted the patrol vessel, they aborted the attempt to board and left the area.
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