Zonas de Riesgo
A continuación se muestran los 50 últimos ataques armados y de piratas registrados por la Cámara Internacional de Comercio y más concretamente por el Servicio de Crímenes de Comercio.
El mapa es interactivo y muestra información de detalle de cada incidente.
07/01/2019 03:20 UTC • Lagos STS Anchorage, Nigeria
Two robbers with plastic hoses boarded an anchored tanker during STS operations. They connected the hoses to the ullage ports of the forward cargo tanks and attempted to steal cargo. Duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping. The incident was immediately reported to the Nigerian Navy patrol boat who came to the location and carried out a check on the surrounding waters. Nothing reported stolen 07/01/2019 01:10 UTC • Lagos SAA, Nigeria
Around 4-5 robbers in a small skiff came alongside an anchored product tanker and threw two ropes attached with hooks onto the tanker’s railing. Duty crew on routine rounds heard voices near the bow and noticed the hooks and the skiff. Alarm raised. Non-essential crew members mustered in the citadel. Master requested assistance from the Nigerian Navy patrol boat which immediately responded. Hearing the alarm, the robbers moved away. The patrol boat searched the waters around the tanker. 03/01/2019 04:45 LT • Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela.
Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed robbers attempting to board using a grappling hook hooked to the guardrails of the poop deck. Alarm was raised and ship’s horn sounded. Hearing the alerted crew the robbers aborted the boarding attempt and escaped in their boat. Incident reported to Port Control. 03/01/2019 03:28 UTC • Cartagena Inner Anchorage, Colombia
Deck watchmen onboard an anchored container vessel noticed three robbers near the forecastle and informed the duty officer. Alarm raised, crew mustered inside the accommodation and all doors were locked from inside. Master reported the incident to the coastguard and requested assistance. A coastguard boat arrived and searched the waters around the vessel. Ship’s properties were reported missing 22/12/2018 00:59 UTC • Pointe Noire Anchorage, Republic of The Congo
Container
Four armed robbers boarded an anchored container ship via the anchor chain. General alarm raised, crew mustered in citadel and rocket flares were fired. The robbers escaped. Upon investigation, ship’s stores were reported stolen. Incident reported to Pointe Noire Port Control via VHF. 14/12/2018 23:35 UTC • Around 93nm West of Bayelsa, Nigeria
Chemical Tanker
Seven armed pirates, in a speed boat, approached and fired upon a chemical tanker underway. Alarm sounded and all crew mustered in the citadel. The onboard armed security guard returned fire resulting in the pirates aborting the attack and moving away. All crew safe. 14/12/2018 08:10 UTC • , Puerto Jose Anchorage, Venezuela
Tanker
Four robbers were sighted on the forecastle deck of an anchored crude oil tanker. At daybreak crew searched the entire tanker. Nothing reported as stolen. Incident reported to Puerto Jose VTS through agent resulting in a patrol boat responding carrying out a check of the surrounding waters. 09/12/2018 23:10 UTC • Campha Anchorage, Vietnam.
Bulk Carrier
During routine rounds, duty crew onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed robbers armed with knives and bamboo stick on the forward deck. Duty officer notified, alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in a wooden boat. Upon investigation, ship’s stores were reported stolen. Local agents and authorities informed 09/12/2018 19:16 UTC • Tanjung Priok Anchorage Area ECHO, Indonesia
Container
Duty watchman onboard an anchored container vessel noticed three robbers on the aft deck and notified the OOW. Alarm raised, announcement on PA system made and all crew mustered on the bridge. Master contacted the pilot station and agents. Authorities boarded the vessel to render assistance and investigate 05/12/2018 12:30 UTC • Around 12nm NE of Sabah Coast, Malaysia
Tug / Barge
Four armed persons in a speed boat approached and fired upon a tug towing an unladen barge resulting in the Master being shot in the leg. Alarm raised and distress message sent on VHF Ch 16. A Royal Malaysian Police boat responded and took the injured Master to hospital. Remaining crew safe. 05/12/2018 12:00 LT • Off Kinabatangan, Sabah, Malaysia
Fishing Vessel
The owner of a fishing trawler lost contact with the crew and notified the police. A search was carried out and the fishing trawler was found drifting without any crew. Authorities are investigating the disappearance of the crew who are believed to have been kidnapped. 04/12/2018 18:00 UTC • Around 70nm South of Brass, Nigeria
Offshore Support Vessel
Nine pirates in a speedboat chased and successfully boarded a supply vessel underway. All crews mustered in the citadel. The Nigerian Navy sent a patrol boat to intercept the pirates. Upon arriving to the vessel's location, the navy opened fire, resulting in the pirates escaping with stolen personal belongings. The vessel was escorted to a safe port. All crew reported safe. 03/12/2018 19:00 UTC • Merak Anchorage, Indonesia.
LPG Tanker
Three robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker. The robbers took hostage two crew members and tied them up. They then entered the engine room, stole engine spare parts and escaped. 03/12/2018 03:30 UTC • Lagos Anchorage, Nigeria.
Product Tanker
Duty AB on anti-piracy watch onboard an anchored product tanker reported that he could hear the outboard motor of an unlit boat approaching. D/O immediately raised the alarm, made PA announcement and blew the ship’s horn. Hearing the alarm, the boat moved away. 01/12/2018 06:30 UTC • Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela
Product Tanker
Two robbers boarded an anchored product tanker and attempted to open the forward store. Duty watch keeper spotted the robbers and raised the alarm. Hearing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without steeling anything. Incident reported to local authorities. |
