Live Piracy & Armed Robbery Report 2013

IMB Live Piracy Map 2012

date time

2013-01-16
id
Attack Number:

008-13
Date:

Wed Jan 16 2013
Type of Vessel :

Bulk Carrier
Attack Posn Map :

22.28472222222222 91.7166666666667
Location detail:

Chittagong Anchorage
Type of Attack :

Boarded
Narrations:

16.01.2013: 0300 LT: Posn: 22:17.05N - 091:43.35E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh.
Five robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored ship via the anchor chain during cargo operations. 2nd Mate noticed the robbers and asked the deck watchman to check. While approaching the forecastle, the deck watchman was threatened by three robbers. The Master ordered the crew to enter inside the accommodation and lock the access. 2nd Mate directed the spot light towards the robbers who escaped through the anchor chain. Upon inspection, it was found that ship's properties were stolen. Port control and coast guard were informed. Navy and Coast Guard patrol vessels came to the location and searched for the robbers.
Serious Crew Injured: