Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Indonesia
Issued: 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
13 Jul 2023 - 16:45 | CW Alert 024- (Jul 23) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC/ReCAAP |
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It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a Cyprus-flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Malacca Strait, approximately 2.4nm from Pulau Lye Kechil. Duty crew noticed a suspicious wooden boat approaching the vessel and a number of robbers trying to board using improvised ropes. The Master was informed and the alarm was raised which resulted in the perpetrators abandoning the attempt and leaving the area. The vessel is safe and continued her transit to China. |