Attempted robbery on a tanker, Malaysia
Issued: 3 months, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2025-09-09 02:48:00 CW Alert 002- (Sep 25) Southeast Asia Robbery ROBBERS IFC/IMB
It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred on a Malaysia-flagged tanker whilst anchored at Sepangar Bay anchorage, Malaysia. Duty crew spotted one robber on the port side main deck. Upon being sighted the perpetrator jumped overboard and escaped with an accomplice in a small boat. Nothing was reported stolen and the incident was reported to Port control.
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