Robbery on a tanker, India
Issued: 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
20 Sep 2023 - 17:30 | CW Alert 013- (Sep 23) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC |
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It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on an anchored tanker at Kakinada anchorage, India. The duty crew heard an engine noise to port aft of the tanker and investigated. He observed a boat moving away but was unable to determine the number of perpetrators due to the boat having gained distance. A search of the tanker was carried out which revealed that two mooring ropes were missing. The incident was reported to the authorities through the local agent. Vessel and all crew are reported as safe. |