IMB ICC Live Piracy & Armed Robbery Report 2017 - Reported to @IMB_Piracy in Last 7 days @IMOHQ

Incidents reported by the IMB in the last 7 days (as of 24 Dec 17)

171-17

Bulk Carrier

16.12.2017: 1630 UTC:

Posn : 20:53.8N – 107:16.6E, Hon Net Anchorage, Cam Ph, Vietnam.

During cargo operations around 10 to 12 robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the mooring ropes of the cargo barge alongside. Duty AB noticed the robbers stealing paint drums and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties.

170-17

Tug

16.12.2017: 0850 UTC:

Posn: 21:14.7N - 091:47.5E, Around 14NM West of Nidania, Bangladesh

Robbers boarded a barge under tow, stole barge’s properties and escaped. All crew safe.

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