Robbery on a heavy load carrier, Bangladesh
Issued: 6 months, 2 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2024-12-19 21:30:00 | CW Alert 027- (Dec 24) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IMB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a heavy load carrier whilst anchored at Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh. Up to seven robbers, armed with machetes, boarded the vessel and threatened a duty crew member. The perpetrators stole a UHF radio, the crew member's mobile phone and items of ship's property before escaping in a wooden boat. The incident was reported to Port Control. | |||||