A vessel was approached by a small boat with 3 people on board. The 3 attackers boarded the lower side ramp on the starboard quarter. The Master ordered the general alarm to be sounded and activated the anti-piracy hoses. The crew moved toward the stern ramp and directed flashlights at the attackers. The 3 attackers jumped into the water and boarded their own boat before making another attempt to board the vessel. Realising the crew were stationed at the stern they aborted their 2nd attempt and moved away.

 

(2) Incident Type : BOARD  |  Vessel Type : BULK CARRIER
0300 UTC  |  12 October  |  Posn: 10-16.02 N 107-03.49 E  |  Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam

The robbers boarded a bulk carrier whilst anchored. 3 robbers were seen on board by on duty crew who confronted the robbers and raised the alarm. This resulted in the robbers escaping empty handed.

 

(3) Incident Type : BOARD  |  Vessel Type : BULK CARRIER
0255 UTC  |  12 October  |  Posn: 01-42.50 N 101-29.30 E  |  Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia

A robbery occurred on a bulk carrier whilst anchored. A total of 4 robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel and took a crew member hostage, they tied him up and threatened him. Before escaping the robbers stole ship's property from the engine room.