Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Indonesia
Issued: 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
3 Jan 2024 - 16:50 | CW Alert 008- (Jan 24) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IMB |
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It has been reported that during security rounds onboard a bulk carrier anchored at Balikpapan anchorage, Indonesia, duty crew spotted one robber attempting to board the vessel from a white hulled boat near the anchor chain. The duty crew member immediately informed the Officer of the Watch, who raised the alarm and sounded the ship’s horn. This alerted crew onboard and resulted in the perpetrator escaping. The vessel and crew are reported safe. |