Robbers Board Cargo Vessel at South Harbour Manila, Philippines

March 26: An unspecified number of robbers boarded an anchored Liberia-flagged container ship at Quarantine Anchorage area, South Harbour Manila, and escaped with some of the ship’s items. The theft was noticed by the duty watchman during routine rounds at 0430 hrs local time. The razor wire installed at the hawse pipe was reportedly removed, footprints were found on the deck and the bosun store was broken into. The incident was reported to local authorities. The Philippines Coast Guard boarded the ship for investigation.

Source: Protection Vessels International