Live Piracy Report
Live Piracy & Armed Robbery Report 2018
Live Piracy & Armed Robbery Report 2018
191-18
Tug / Barge
Around 12nm NE of Sabah
05.12.2018: 1030 UTC: Posn: 05:38N – 118: 57E, Around 12nm NE of Sabah, Malaysia.
Four armed persons in a speed boat approached and fired upon a tug towing an unladen barge resulting in the Master being shot in the leg. Alarm raised and distress message sent on VHF Ch 16. The Malaysian Authorities responded and intercepted the tug and rescued the crews. They took the injured Master to hospital. Investigations are ongoing.
Four armed persons in a speed boat approached and fired upon a tug towing an unladen barge resulting in the Master being shot in the leg. Alarm raised and distress message sent on VHF Ch 16. The Malaysian Authorities responded and intercepted the tug and rescued the crews. They took the injured Master to hospital. Investigations are ongoing.
05-12-2018
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