(1) Incident Type : SUSPICIOUS APPROACH |  Vessel Type: BULK CARRIER      
0247 UTC | 03 March | Posn: 04-30.18N 119-34.77E | Philippines

A bulk carrier was approached whilst underway 11nm Southeast of Sibutu Island, Tawi-Tawi. A speedboat with 3 persons onboard approached the bulk carrier and attempted to board. The Master informed the
Philippine Navy via radio of the approach, which resulted in a patrol vessel being dispatched. Approximately one hour later, the Philippine Navy were informed by the Master that the perpetrators had aborted their approach and the speedboat had headed towards Sibutu Island.