Robbery on a Container Ship, Bangladesh
Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
8 Apr 2024 - 01:58 | CW Alert 008- (Apr 24) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC |
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It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a Singapore-flagged container ship while anchored off Chittagong, Bangladesh. The duty watchman observed two unknown perpetrators operating on the main deck. The persons noticed the crew member and chased him into the accommodation block. The alarm was raised, crew mustered, and the local coast guard alerted. The robbers escaped on a craft before the coast guard arrived. A search was conducted, and it was discovered that a considerable amount of ships stores and paint had been stolen. |