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| Posted: 11 January 2010 11:22 |
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Maritime Security Events as of 10 Jan 2010- SOUTHEAST ASIA: SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tanker (GULF CORAL) reported attempted boarding 28 Dec 09 at 2030 local time while underway in position 01:04.7N – 103:38.5E. About five or six unlit boats approximately 7-8 meters in length approached the tanker’s bow on both sides. One by one at intervals of 3-4 minutes, one boat approached the vessel from the starboard bow then crossed to port bow and chased along the bow for 2-3 minutes. A couple of men from the boat tried to board the vessel unsuccessfully. The ship security alarm and general alarm was activated followed by announcement through the public address system to alert the crew. The crew was mustered on the bridge and immediately put into action counter-piracy measures. The master maneuvered the vessel to evade the boats, and continuous shining of search lights accompanied by sounding of the ship’s horn were carried out. Fire hoses, which were already rigged around the ship’s quarter and poop deck were charged up. Authorities were informed via VHF Ch. 73. After 30 minutes of failing to board the tanker, the boats aborted the attack. The tanker continued to proceed to her destination with extreme caution (ReCAAP). SINGAPORE STRAIT: Tug robbed 20 Dec 09 at 0345 local time while located south of Tanjung Ayam. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded the vessel and took a crewmember hostage. An alert watch spotted the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Upon seeing the crew muster, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores (IMB). INDONESIA: Container ship robbed 4 Jan 10 at 0200 local time while berthed in position 06:05.86S – 106:54.15E, Koja container terminal, Tanjung Priok. Robbers boarded the vessel and entered the engine room by breaking open the locks on the steering gear room door. They assaulted and tied up the duty watchman and stole ship’s properties before escaping (IMB). INDONESIA: Container ship robbed 22 Dec 09 at 1710 UTC while anchored in position 03:55.5N – 098:46.1E, Belawan anchorage. Five robbers armed with knives boarded the vessel unnoticed. They tied up the hands and feet of the duty watchman and stole properties and stores. The alarm was raised and the crew alerted. The incident was reported to coastal authorities (IMB). INDONESIA: General cargo ship reported suspicious approach 11 Dec 09 at 0820 local time while underway in position 05:15.9S – 123:25.1E, approximately 11NM east of Pulau Buton. Four men armed with a gun and spear in a speedboat chased the vessel. The captain conducted counter-piracy measures and evaded the speedboat (IMB). INDONESIA: Tanker boarded 8 Dec 09 at 0325 local time while in position 06:13.62S – 108:28.29E, Balongan anchorage. Four robbers boarded the vessel from the poop deck. They were spotted by the duty watchman who immediately informed the bridge duty officer. The alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Upon seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in a waiting boat (IMB).
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