Robbery on an anchored tanker, Indonesia
Issued: 4 months ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
26 Dec 2023 - 19:00 | CW Alert 046- (Dec 23) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IMB |
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It has been reported that four robbers armed with long knives managed to board a tanker at Dumai anchorage taking the duty crewman hostage and tying him up. The on board shore security watch man deserted his post upon being threatened with the knives. The duty engineer on routine rounds noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers making their escape with stolen engine parts. The incident was reported to the port authority through the local agent. |