Robberies at sea off Nigeria and Jakarta, Indonesia highlight the continued risk to the seafaring community
Two incidences of robbery at sea were reported recently by the International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre, which resulted in ship and/or personal belongings being stolen. Such incidents further demonstrate the increased risks to seafarers as they transport goods worldwide.
The first incident which occurred on 27 Januaryat 0820 Local time, in position 0411.6N – 006:58.3E, 3NM Southwest Bonny fairway buoy, Nigeria, where the oil loading platforms are located; saw 6 pirates, armed with guns, board an offshore tug underway. The pirates stole the vessel’s cash, property, Captain’s cash and personal
belongings, and made good their escape. No injuries to crew were reported.
The second incident occurred on 28 January, at 0330 Local time at Tanjung Priok anchorage, Jakarta,
Indonesia. The duty crew on the bridge wing of an anchored tanker
noticed a
robber on the main deck and another robber climbing onboard. The
duty crew and the Deck Officer shouted at the robbers, who jumped
overboard and
escaped in a waiting boat. Upon further investigation, the crew
discovered 3 padlocks had been
broken and engine spares were stolen by the robbers. The local Port control was informed.
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Any suspicious activity should be reported to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
ICC IMB (Asia Regional Office),
PO Box 12559,
Kuala Lumpur,
50782,
Malaysia.
Tel: + 60 3 2078 5763
Fax: + 60 3 2078 5769
Telex: MA34199 IMBPCI
E-mail:
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24 Hours Anti Piracy HELPLINE Tel: + 60 3 2031 0014 or visit the IMB website for further details and
incident report form.
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