Zonas de Riesgo

Second engineer on board a tanker underway spotted two unauthorised persons armed with knives. Alarm raised, crew mustered a search was carried out. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS.

Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored container ship, broke into the forecastle store, stole ship?s stores and escaped. Incident noticed during routine rounds and reported to the port authorities.

Around eight armed pirates in a skiff chased and attempted to board a product tanker underway. Master raised the alarm, increased speed, took evasive manoeuvres and activated the distress alert. As the skiff closed it opened fire towards the bridge and accommodation. A Nigerian Navy patrol boat responded to the distress alert. Due to the hardening measures taken by the Master, the skiff aborted the attack. The patrol boat rendezvoused with the tanker and escorted her to a safe port. Some bridge

A product tanker underway was approached by two skiffs. Alarm raised and all non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The Master increased speed, commenced evasive manoeuvres, activated the fire pump and notified the Regional Authorities. The skiffs attempted to close in and fired upon the vessel. The vessel's hardening and evasive manoeuvres resulted in the skiff aborting the attack and moving away. Vessel and crew reported safe.

Seven armed pirates in a boat chased a product tanker underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered in citadel, and activated the fire pump. As the boat approached the tanker, the armed team fired warning shots resulting in the boat moving away. Vessel and crew safe. The Incident was reported to local agent.

Pirates armed with rifles boarded a product tanker underway. Alarm raised, main engine stopped, SSAS activated, CSO informed and all crew mustered in the citadel. Benin Navy dispatched a patrol boat. An Italian Navy frigate and its helicopter responded. A naval boarding team boarded the tanker and once clearance was given, the crew emerged from the citadel and regained control of the tanker. All crew members are reported safe.

Around six to seven pirates armed with rifles attacked and boarded a product tanker underway. Alarm raised and all crew mustered in the citadel. Local authorities notified. A security vessel was dispatched to assist the tanker. Once the pirates escaped the crew emerged and noticed the bridge equipment damaged. Ship?s item were also reported stolen. Under the escort of the security vessel the ship proceeded to a safe port. Vessel and crew safe.

Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed wet footsteps on the poop deck and saw an unauthorised person escaping. Duty Officer notified. The duty AB reported that the person had gained access to the tanker via a bamboo pole and that there were an additional three persons waiting in a boat. the Incident was reported to local agent.

Five robbers in a wooden boat approached and came alongside an anchored Offshore Supply Ship. Second Officer noticed the boat and observed one person attempting to board the ship. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped in their boat. Incident was reported to port authorities.

After the pilot disembarked, the Master onboard a bulk carrier underway was contacted by VTIS indicating that the ship may have been boarded by robbers. Master immediately raised the alarm and made announcement on the PA system. As the crew searched the accommodation and engine room, the 4th Engineer encountered three robbers armed with long knives. One of the robbers chased the 4th Engineer. Fortunately, the 4th Engineer managed to escape. Master was advised to drop anchor near Pulau Batam and

While underway, a speed boat approached a bulk carrier and came alongside at the starboard quarter. Alarm raised, deck lights switched on, crew mustered and ship?s whistle sounded. Seeing the alerted crew, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and escaped.

Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway spotted five robbers armed with knives in the engine store room and immediately informed the OOW. Alarm raised and PA announcement made. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. Some engine spares were reported stolen. Incident reported to the Singapore VTS. Vessel and crew safe

Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship noticed a robber on the forecastle deck. The AB immediately retreated into the accommodation. Alarm raised, crew mustered and Port Control notified. A patrol boat was dispatched to the location. Upon investigation, it was discovered that ships stores were stolen.

A tanker was attacked by pirates while underway. All crew managed to retreat into the citadel. Togo Navy notified and a patrol vessel was dispatched to the location. The Togo Navy team boarded the tanker and a search was carried out. Once deemed safe the crew emerged from the tanker, which was then escorted by to a safe port. All crew reported safe.