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The table below gives a narrative of the most recent attacks. Click the magnifying glass button to view a map of the attack location and to get further details.

Attack Number:	Narrations:	Date of Incident

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042-21	14.04.2021: 0040 UTC: Callao Anchorage, Peru. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker. Two robbers assaulted a duty AB on routine rounds. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to authorities through local agent.	2021-04-14		View
041-21	10.04.2021: 1715 UTC: Posn: 01:15.5N – 104:12.04E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They broke into the engine room, stole engine spares, and escaped. The robbers were noticed by the duty crew who immediately informed the bridged and raised the alarm. Incident reported to VTIS and a patrol boat escorted the vessel until she was clear of the area. All crew reported safe.	2021-04-10		View
040-21	07.04.2021: 1747 UTC: Posn : 01:16.5N – 104:16.1E, Singapore Straits. While underway, four robbers armed with knives entered into the engine room of a bulk carrier. The duty motorman saw the robbers, who pushed and hit the motorman on the head before escaping. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen.	2021-04-07		View
039-21	07.04.2021: 2150 UTC: Posn: 01:16.13N – 104:15.56E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers boarded a tanker underway. Master raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping empty handed.	2021-04-07		View
038-21	30.03.2021: 0230 UTC: Posn: 01:12.47N – 103:32.71E, Singapore Straits. Robbers in two small boats approached the stern of unmanned rig under tow. They detached and stole the towline pickup buoy floating behind the rig and escaped. Incident reported to VTIS. Vessel and crew safe.	2021-03-30		View
037-21	24.03.2021: 1925 UTC: Posn: 01:17.0N – 104:18.1E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Master raised the alarm, crew mustered, and a search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. Incident reported to VTIS.	2021-03-24		View
036-21	30.01.2021: 1930 UTC: Posn: 03:56.3N – 098:45.6E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers armed with knives threatened a duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored LNG carrier. The AB retreated into the accommodation and informed the duty officer. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and local authorities notified. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s properties. Port Control and Coast Guard responded and boarded the tanker to investigate.	2021-01-30		View
SUS-002	THIS INCIDENT WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE IMB STATISTICS 22.03.2021: 0900 UTC: Posn: 26:20N – 056:01E, Around 11nm NW of Harf Ghabi, Oman. Duty officer onboard a bulk carrier underway observed a skiff approaching at high speed. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, speed increased, PA announcement made. At a distance of around 40 meters, three armed and masked persons were observed in the skiff. The ship’s VHF calls were acknowledged by a nearby European Mission warship which proceeded to render assistance. After around 20 mins, the skiff moved away. The communication with the warship continued until the ship was safe.	2021-03-22		View
035-21	15.03.2021: 1701-2300 UTC: Posn: 20:54.9N – 107:16.7E, Campha Port, Vietnam. Unnoticed, robbers boarded a moored bulk carrier. They broke into two crew cabins, stole ship’s and crew cash, and escaped. Local authorities informed and an investigation was carried out.	2021-03-15		View
034-21	18.01.2021: 0300 UTC: Posn: 06:02.00S – 012:21.50E, Banana Anchorage, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Three robbers in a small wooden boat approached and boarded an anchored refrigerated cargo ship. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers at the forecastle store and retreated into the accommodation. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s stores. Port Control contacted through VHF Ch.16. No response received.	2021-01-18		View

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