Tag: armed robbery
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Oil Pirates Are Dangerously Close To U.S. Waters
By Felicity Bradstock Piracy is an age-old problem in the energy industry, often seen in West Africa and other regions of the world. However, following the rise of the phenomenon […]
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Armed Robbery on Reefer Ship at Callao Anchorage 2 Crew Injured
March 13, 08:15 UTC: Nine unauthorized persons, approaching in three small boats, came alongside and boarded a reefer vessel at Callao Anchorage. They assaulted and injured two crew, captured and […]
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ReCAAP: Situation of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia in February 2020
ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre today released the February 2020 Report on the situation of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. Overview A total of 10 incidents of armed robbery against ships […]
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Armed Robbery Aboard Tanker at Port Au Prince Anchorage, Haiti
February 25, 07:07 UTC: Two unauthorized persons armed with a gun boarded a tanker at Port Au Prince Anchorage in Haiti (posn. 18:34.0N – 072:23.2W). Alert duty crew noticed the […]
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18 Countries Participate in Maritime Security Training – IMO
February 18: IMO’s ongoing work to counter piracy/armed robbery against ships and other illicit activities at sea is underway at the Mohammed Bin Naif Academy for Maritime Science and Security […]
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Fatal Piracy Incident Off Venezuela – CSO Alliance Report
February 24: At approx. 01:00 LT the oil products tanker SAN RAMON (SEABOARD I; IMO #7824572) was attacked and robbed by six armed persons who then escaped. The Master was […]
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Pirates Seize Underway Boat and Rob Passengers Near Manaus, Brazil
January 11: Armed river pirates reportedly boarded the EXPRESSO GAMA 3 boat underway heading from Ceasa and Careiro towards Catalão, robbing and abandoning its passengers and taking the vessel. The […]
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Tanker Crew Fend Off Attempted Armed Robbery Near Batam Island, Singapore Strait
January 20, 21:45 UTC: Indonesian tanker HORIZON MARU (IMO #9048017) was reportedly boarded by four unauthorized persons armed with bladed weapons early on Tuesday in the Kabil waters off eastern […]
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Robbery Aboard Vessel at Nacala Anchorage, Mozambique
January 13, 00:04 UTC: Duty watchman aboard an unspecified vessel at Nacala Anchorage (posn: 14:22.91S – 040:42.55E) noticed two unauthorized persons armed with long knives approaching him on deck. He […]
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López Obrador Announced Military Naval Base in Dos Bocas to Combat Piracy Last Month
November 14: In response to piracy in the Gulf of Mexico, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced the construction of a military naval base in the port of Dos Bocas […]
