SHIELD INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

Posted on 22 August, 2018

(1) Incident Type : BOARD (ROBBERY) | Vessel Type: CARGO VESSEL
0340UTC | 21 August | Posn: 04-40.13N 007-09.50E | Onne Port Anchorage, Nigeria

Robbers were able to board an anchored crew boat at Onne Port anchorage. 4 robbers came alongside the vessel in a speed boat and were spotted by a guard onboard. Before the alarm could be raised, one of the robbers restrained the guard and held him at gunpoint allowing the remaining robbers to steal cans of oil before escaping. No injuries were reported.

(2) Incident Type : BOARD (ROBBERY) | Vessel Type: BULK CARRIER
2025UTC | 10 August | Posn: 21-41.60N 088-01.35E | Sagar Inner Anchorage, India

Robbers were able to board an anchored bulk carrier at Sagar Inner Anchorage. 6 robbers were spotted stealing the vessels mooring ropes. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered which resulted in the robbers making their escape.

(3) Incident Type : BOARD (ATTEMPTED ROBBERY) | Vessel Type: TUG
1000UTC | 10 August | Posn: 05-29.30N 119-09.31E | Northwest of Bongao, Malaysia

Robbers were able to board a tug towing a barge 44nm Northwest of Bongao. Several robbers boarded the tug from speed boats, the crew spotted the intruders and secured all access points to the vessel. The local authorities were contacted and a security vessel was tasked to assist. The robbers were unable to enter the accommodation area of the tug due to the hardening measures in place. As they spotted the approaching security vessel, the robbers made their escape empty handed.

 

 

* Source: IMB, ICC, Media (World/ Local)

 

 

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