Robbery on a Container Ship, Philippines
Issued: 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-01-25 00:01:00 CW Alert 018- (Jan 26) Southeast Asia Robbery ROBBERS IFC
It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a container ship whilst anchored in Manila Bay, Philippines (exact time and position not specified). Duty crew observed two perpetrators on the forecastle. The alarm was raised, the crew mustered, and the robbers escaped using a small craft. After investigating, it was discovered that the bosun's store had been broken into and five 20L paint drums and three could of electrical cable had been stolen.
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