Equipment Stolen, Angola
Issued: 5 days, 5 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-01-20 00:01:00 CW Alert 016- (Jan 26) West Africa Robbery ROBBERS CLOSED SOURCE
It has been reported that an Antigua Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by one intruder carrying a knife, at Luanda anchorage, Angola. Initial reports stated that the intruder was spotted on the forecastle by duty crew, before they raised the alarm. It was determined that the intruder, who had climb up an anchor chain on to the forecastle, escaped with some vessel equipment. The crew were all reported safe.
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