July 2017 Piracy Report (Southeast Asia)

July 2017 Piracy Report (Southeast Asia)
Based on: IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC)

1.10.07.2017: 1750 LT: Posn: 14:33.8N -120:54.9E, Manila South Harbour Anchorage, Philippines
Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored container, stole ship’s properties and escaped. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds. Incident reported to the Coast Guard.

2.14.07.2017: 1130 UTC: Posn: 14:33.3N – 120:55.2E, Manila South Harbour Anchorage, Philippines.
Two robbers boarded an anchored container ship via the hawse pipe. Duty watch keeper informed the Chief Officer who raised the alarm. Crew mustered and moved towards the forward. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with ship’s properties. Manila VTMS informed. The coast guard boarded the ship for investigation.

• Date: 2017/08/09