Attempted Robbery on an offshore supply vessel, India
Issued: 6 days, 20 hours ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
2025-06-19 00:01:00 | CW Alert 026- (Jun 25) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC |
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It has been reported that an attempted robbery on an Antigua Barbuda-flagged offshore supply vessel whilst anchored approximately 2.5nm offshore of Vakalapudi Lighthouse, Kakinada, India (exact time not specified). Duty crew spotted five robbers boarding the vessel from a fishing boat. The alarm was raised and the Indian Coast Guard were alerted, who dispatched a patrol craft to the location. Upon sighting the Coast Guard vessel, the perpetrators attempted to escape but were detained after a short pursuit. The vessel and crew were reported as safe. |