October 2017 Piracy Report (Southeast Asia)
Based on: IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC)
1. 03.10.2017:1650 UTC:Posn:14:33.4N - 120:54.6E,Manila South Port Anchorage,Philippines.
Around six to eight robbers boarded an anchored container ship and were noticed by the duty crew who raised the alarm.Seeing the crew alertness,the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties.
2. 12.10.2017:0020 UTC:Posn:01:11.1N - 103:33.6E,Singapore Straits.
Five persons in two wooden crafts approached and boarded an unmanned rig under tow.The tug Master raised the alarm and notified the local authorities.MMEA dispatched its assets to assist,however the persons had escaped.Vessel and crew safe.
3. 13.10.2017:1705 UTC:Posn:00:13S - 117:35E,Muara Berau,Samarinda Inner Anchorage,Indonesia.
Two robbers in a wooden craft boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain.They stole ship’s properties and threatened Duty AB with knives.As the robbers were escaping,with stolen ship’s properties,the Duty AB raised the alarm and crew alerted.Local agent informed.
4. 17.10.2017:1550 UTC:Posn:01:16.1N - 104:12.7E,Around 9nm NW off Todang,Bintan Island,Indonesia.
While underway,duty crew onboard a bulk carrier noticed two unauthorized persons on the aft deck.OOW notified and alarm raised.Seeing the alerted crew, the persons escaped in their waiting boat.On carrying out a search,engine spares were reported missing.
5. 25.10.2017:2020 UTC:Posn:07:44.1S - 109:04.0E,Cilacap Anchorage,Indonesia.
Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker.The duty crew on routine rounds spotted the robbers on the main deck.Alarm raised,SSAS activated and all crew mustered.Seeing the crew alertness,the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties.Local authorities boarded the vessel for investigation.