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2020-09-22
127-20
Bulk Carrier
Macapa Anchorage
20.09.2020: 0410 UTC: Posn: 00:01.39N – 051:00.08W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil.
Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed some suspicious activity near the forepeak store and proceeded to investigate. As he approached the store he noticed two robbers armed with knives. He immediately informed the D/O and retreated into the accommodation. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, crew mustered, and searchlights directed towards the forepeak. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in a white hull boat. A search was carried out and ship’s properties were reported stolen. Pilot Station informed.
Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed some suspicious activity near the forepeak store and proceeded to investigate. As he approached the store he noticed two robbers armed with knives. He immediately informed the D/O and retreated into the accommodation. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, crew mustered, and searchlights directed towards the forepeak. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in a white hull boat. A search was carried out and ship’s properties were reported stolen. Pilot Station informed.
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