Attempted robbery on a container vessel, Ecuador
Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
2025-03-08 05:30:00 | CW Alert 005- (Mar 25) | Americas | Robbery | ROBBERS | IMB |
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It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a container vessel whilst underway approximately 14nm West of Isla Puna Island, Ecuador. A number of robbers in two unlit speedboats approached the vessel and attempted to board. The Master alerted the local authorities and then increased speed and conducted evasive manoeuvres, which resulted in the perpetrators aborting the attempt to board. |