Attempted robbery on an offshore supply vessel, India
Issued: 10 months ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2025-06-19 00:01:00 | CW Alert 026- (Jun 25) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||