Robbery on a supply vessel, Angola
Issued: 9 months ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
25 Jan 2024 - 00:30 CW Alert 046- (Jan 24) West Africa Robbery ROBBERS CLOSED SOURCE
It has been reported that robbers managed to board an anchored supply vessel at Luanda anchorage, Angola. The ISPS watchman noticed a small canoe approximately 20 metres from the vessel moving away. The watchman reported to the Duty Officer resulting in a search of the vessel. Two 50 metre mooring ropes were reported missing.
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