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Posted on 29 May, 2015
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(1) 2055 LT | 27 May | Posn : 06-18.03 N 077-11.03 E | Indian Ocean |
| 3 suspicious skiffs were sighted by armed security team embarked on vessel. Skiffs altered their course and approached the vessel, the security team stood to and illuminated the area with parachute flares and advised the Master to increase speed and carry out evasive manoeuvres. After a short period, the skiffs aborted their approach. The radar of the vessel did not identify the presence of the targets, watches were continued and the vessel is reported as safe. |
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(2) 2230 UTC | 26 May | Posn : 23-00.91 N 070-13.35 E | Kandla Port, India |
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A product tanker was boarded by 1 robber whilst berthed. 4 men who are suspected as pirates approached the tanker in a fast craft, one of the men managed to board the vessel and enter the forward lockers. The on duty crew noticed the robber and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm the robber escaped with ship stores. This incident has been reported to the local authorities. |
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(3) 0350 LT | 04 May | Posn : 01-05.00 N 103-43.00 E | Around 1 nm SSE of Pulau Takong Besar, Indonesia |
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4 robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty crew spotted the robbers and informed the Bridge. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. |
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