Fishing Trawler Boarded by Armed Men. Two Crew Kidnapped in Semporna waters, Malaysia - 11 Sep
Fishing trawler, Dwijaya, approached by boat & boarded by 2 masked men armed w/ M16 machine guns in Semporna waters, off Sabah, Malaysia. Two fishermen abducted, whilst 2 other fishermen evaded kidnap by hiding in a compartment. Gunmen left with abductees, 2 remaining crew proceed to Tawi Tawi to inform police - 11 Sep 2018
Anchored Bulk Carrier Boarded & Robbed at Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia - 20 Jul
Anchored Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier boarded noticed by duty officer raising the alarm on sighting suspicious movement on the forecastle deck. Crew rushed forward and noticed small boat w/ 4 POB moving away from the ship's side w/ stolen stores - 20 Jul 2018.
Underway Product Tanker Boarded & Robbed by 14 Robbers off Mersing, Malaysia - 31 May
Underway Mongolia-flagged product tanker boarded by 14 armed robbers off Mersing, Malaysia. Robbers stole crew belongings when realising tanker was in ballast. MMEA deployed & boarded suspect tanker & detained 14 persons. Weapons & stolen items found. Suspects later arrested - 31 May 2018.
Robbers Attempt Boarding Bulk Carrier SE of Bontang, Indonesia - 26 May
Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier crew noticed robbers attempting to board via hawse pipe 5nm SE of Bontang, Indonesia. Alarm raised, crew musters resulting in robbers abortin attempt & retreating to their boat - 26 May 2018.
Anchored Bulk Carrier Boarded & Robbed at Tarahan Anchorage, Indonesia - 18 May
Panama-flagged bulk carrier boarded at anchor at Tarahan Anchorage, Indonesia. 5 robbers armed w/ knives threatened duty AB at knifepoint, held him hostage & tied him up as they stole ship's property, including engines spares before escaping AB managed to untie himself, raise alarm. Ship's horn sounded, crew mustered & conducted search - 18 May 2018.
Anchored General Cargo Ship Boarded off Muara Berau, Samarinda, Indonesia - 28 Apr
Anchored Panama-flagged general cargo ship boarded by 4 robbers armed w/ knives. Duty AB threatened, escaped & raised alarm. Robbers escape in 2 boats off Muara Berau, Samarinda, Indonesia - 28 Apr 2018.
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Bulk Carrier Boarded off Batam Island, Indonesia - 22 Apr
Underway Cyprus-flagged bulk carrier boarded by 4 robbers, sighted in the engine room. Alarm raised, crew mustered & robbers escaped empty handed northeast of Batam Island, Indonesia - 22 Apr 2018.
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Anchored Bulk Carrier Boarded & Robbed Unnoticed at Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia - 18 Apr
Anchored bulk carrier boarded unnoticed. Robbery discovered when crew conducted checks of forecastle at Muara Berau anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia - 18 Apr 2018.
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Anchored General Cargo Ship Boarded, Crew Threatened at Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh - 17 Apr
Anchored general cargo ship attempted boarding by 6 robbers in small black boat; Alarm raised, 1 robber boarded & threatened crew w/ knife. Robbers escaped empty handed at Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh - 17 Apr 2018.
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Anchored Tanker Boarded & Robbed off Chittagong, Bangladesh - 12 Apr
LATE Report | Anchored product tanker boarded by robbers armed w/ iron rod, struck local watchkeeper as stole ship property before escaping at Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh - 12 Apr 2018.
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Anchored Bulk Carrier Boarded off Muara Berau Anchorage, Indonesia - 27 Mar
Anchored bulk carrier approached by 4 robbers in a small boat, 2 robbers boarded, noticed by crew. Alarm raised. Robbers escape empty handed - 27 Mar 2018.
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Attempted Boarding of Anchored Bulk Carrier at Caofeidian Anchorage, China - 17 Mar
3 robbers attempt to board anchored bulk carrier using ropes & hooks at Caofeidian Anchorage, China. Alarm raised, robbers aborted attempt - 17 Mar 2018.
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Anchored Bulk Carrier Boarded at Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Indonesia - 3 Mar
Duty motorman on anchored bulk carrier raised the alarm after noticing 2 robbers on aft deck. Robbers escaped empty handed on seeing alerted crew at Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Indonesia 3 Mar 2018
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Anchored Tug Boarded & Robbed West of Batu Ampar Port, Indonesia - 18 Feb
Bosun onboard anchored offshore tug reported discovering engine room hatch lock broken. Several footprints on aft deck noticed and numerous spare parts missing West of Batu Ampar Port, Indonesia - 18 Feb 2018.
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Cargo Ship, Kudos, Attacked by Pirates Off Basilan, Philippines - 16 Feb
Philippines-flagged cargo vessel attacked & boarded by armed pirates in vicinity of Coco & Sibago Islands, Basilan, Philippines. Distress call made; crew dropped hot water & oil onto pirates as they attempted to board; Philippines forces & coastguard dispatched naval assets. Minor injuries to some crew, vessel safe & escorted to safe anchorage - 16 Feb 2018.
Armed Robbers Attempt to Board Anchored Bulk Carrier in Chittagong, Bangladesh - 11 Feb
Attempted boarding of anchored bulk carrier by 5 robbers in small boat armed w/ knives. Crew spotted robbers and activated fire hoses. Robbers aborted attempt and escaped empty handed - 11 Feb 2018.
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Robber Spotted Attempting to Board Anchored Bulk Carrier at Anchorage in Kolkata, India - 9 Feb
Anchored bulk carrier Duty AB spotted 1 robber climbing the anchor chain. Two other robbers seen waiting in a small boat at Diamond Harbour Anchorage, Kolkata India. Robber aborted attempt when spotted - 9 Feb 2018.
Anchored General Cargo Ship Boarded by Armed Robbers off Chittagong Bangladesh - 6 Feb
Anchored general cargo ship boarded by 4 robbers armed with guns. Duty watchman threatened but escaped. Robbers stole ship property and escaped off Chittagong Anchorage C, Bangladesh - 6 Feb 2018.
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Anchored Bulk carrier Boarded & Robbed. Bosun Held Hostage/Injured at Godau Port, Vietnam - 31 Jan
Anchored bulk carrier boarded by 2 robbers armed w/ knives. Bosun taken hostage, threatened, injured & tied up at Godau Port, Vietnam. Freed himself, informed Master, alarm raised, crew mustered. Robbers escaped w/ stolen stores. Bosun ashore for medical aid - 31 Jan 2018.
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Anchored Bulk Carrier Boarded & Robbed at Kutubdia Anchorage, Bangladesh - 30 Jan
Anchored bulk carrier boarded by 5 robbers armed w/ knives. Duty AB threatened, escaped & raised alarm but robbers escaped w/ stolen stores at Kutubdia anchorage, Bangladesh. Coast Guard investigated, recovered & returned stolen stores - 30 Jan 2018.
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Robbers Board Vessel Unnoticed. Escape With Stolen Items at Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. - 20 Jan
Anchored vessel boarded and robbed unnoticed at Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Theft discovered during routine rounds - 20 Jan 2018.
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Underway Workboat Approached by Robbers in Small Boat in Eastbound Lane Singapore Strait - 18 Jan
UK-flagged underway workboat towing pipelines approached by small craft with 2 robbers in darkness in Eastbound Lane Singapore Strait. Crew reported to Singapore VTIS on VHF.Safety broadcast to all ships in the vicinity. Singapore Navy, Police CG informed - 18 Jan 2018
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Robbers Attempt to Board Anchored Bulk Carrier Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia - 8 Jan
Crew of anchored bulk carrier noticed robbers attempting to board via anchor chain. OOW informed and foghorn sounded at Muara Berau anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Robbers abort attempt, escaping in small boat - 8 Jan 2018
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Under Tow Tanker Boarded & Robbed off Gujarat, India - 7 Jan. Robbers Arrested
Under tow Tuvalu-flagged tanker, Ocean 1, boarded by 3 robbers in fishing boat off Gujarat, India - 7 Jan. Robbers stole items and escaped. Crew informed Indian coastguard. Marine police investigated, robbers arrested & items recovered 11 Jan
Attempted Boarding of Anchored Bulk Carrier at Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia - 5 Jan
Small boat w/ 5 robbers approached and attempted to board anchored bulk carrier at Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda, Indonesia. Robbers moved away when alert crew shouted at them - 5 Jan
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Attempted Boarding of Bulk Carrier off Port Dickson, Indonesia - 3 Jan
Speedboat with 5 masked person onboard carrying long hook attempted to board bulk carrier off Port Dickson, Indonesia. Alarm raised, crew muster with firehoses resulting in speedboat moving away - 3 Jan 2018
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Anchored Bulk Carrier Boarded & Robbed at Cam Phà Loading Anchorage, Vietnam - 1 Jan
Robbers board anchored bulk carrier unnoticed during cargo ops at Cam Phà Loading Anchorage, Vietnam. Robbers stole items and escaped. Duty crew noticed broken store padlocks during cargo ops when cloud of dust restricted visibility - 1 Jan 2018
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Container Ship Boarded & Robbed at Manila Anchorage. Robbers Apprehended - 1 Jan
Anchored container ship boarded by 5 robbers from a motor banca. Philippine Coastguard informed, deployed patrol boat. 5 robbers apprehended, 2 robbers escape, swam in unknown direction. Some stolen items recovered at South Harbour anchorage, Manila, Philippines - 1 Jan 2018
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Anchored Bulk Carrier Boarded Robbers Attempting to Steal D.O. Caofeidian Anchorage, China - 29 Dec
Anchored bulk carrier boarded by two robbers noticed by Duty AB Alarm raised, crew mustered, ALDIS lamp directed to two robbers attempting to siphon D.O. at Caofeidian Anchorage, China. Robbers escaped in small boat - 29 Dec 2017
Bulk Carrier Boarded, Crewmember Threatened in Singapore Strait - 28 Dec
Whilst awaiting pilot boarding, bulk carrier boarded by 4 robbers w/ knives. Duty engineer threatened, managed to escape and raise the alarm. Robbers escaped empty handed in Singapore Strait - 28 Dec 2017
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Anchored Tanker Boarded & Robbed at Cilacap Anchorage, Indonesia - 25 Dec
Anchored tanker boarded by four robbers, spotted by crew and alarm raised, crew mustered. Robbers escape w/ engine parts at Cilacap anchorage, Indonesia - 25 Dec 2017
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Bulk Carrier Boarded & Robbed During Cargo Ops off Cam Phà, Vietnam - 16 Dec
Bulk carrier boarded by 10-12 robbers via alongside cargo barge mooring ropes during cargo operations at Hon Net Anchorage, Cam Ph, Vietnam. Crew spotted robbers stealing paint drums; alarm raised & robbers escaped - 16 Dec 2017
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Anchored Container Ship Boarded & Robbed Unnoticed in Manila, Philippines - 10 Dec
Panama-flagged container ship boarded and robbed. Theft discovered during routine inspection. Ship inventory checked. Philippines Coast Guard dispatched patrol boat to check the area in South Harbour, Manila, Philippines - 10 Dec
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