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030-15
%am %b 25 2015
Bulk Carrier
Vung Tau Anchorage
Boarded
25.01.2015: 0655 LT: Posn: 10:10.7N – 107:02.1E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam.
Duty officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a small fishing boat approaching the ship. He alerted the duty AB to check. The AB noticed the boat slowly moving away from the ship. As he continued his patrol he noticed five robbers stealing ship’s stores. Seeing the approaching AB the robbers chased him with long pipes and knives. The AB retreated into the accommodation, secured it, and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with the stolen items. Upon inspection, it was reported that stores from the paint locker were stolen. Port Control was informed and the Harbour Master boarded the ship for investigation.
Duty officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a small fishing boat approaching the ship. He alerted the duty AB to check. The AB noticed the boat slowly moving away from the ship. As he continued his patrol he noticed five robbers stealing ship’s stores. Seeing the approaching AB the robbers chased him with long pipes and knives. The AB retreated into the accommodation, secured it, and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with the stolen items. Upon inspection, it was reported that stores from the paint locker were stolen. Port Control was informed and the Harbour Master boarded the ship for investigation.
25-01-2015