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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:

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003-21	04.01.2021: 0053 UTC: Posn: 18:38N – 072:37W, Port Au Prince, Haiti Duty officer onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed a suspicious echo on the radar and asked the security patrol to investigate. The security patrol noticed a boat with around six robbers armed with a gun boarding using a ladder with hooks. Alarm raised, crew retreated into the accommodation. The robbers threatened the Chief Engineer who was attempting to secure an open accommodation door. Incident reported to the coast guard and PFSO. The Coast Guard responded and boarded the vessel to carry out a search and investigate. Ship’s properties was reported stolen. Crew and vessel safe.		View
144-20	17.10.2020: 2055 UTC: Posn: 04:16.19N – 001:24.31E, Around 112nm SSE of Lome, Togo. A tanker was attacked by pirates while underway. All crew managed to retreat into the citadel. Togo Navy notified and a patrol vessel was dispatched to the location. The Togo Navy team boarded the tanker and a search was carried out. Once deemed safe, the crew emerged from the citadel and the tanker was then escorted to a safe port. All crew reported safe.		View
151-20	25.10.2020: 1735 UTC: Posn : 01:15.76N – 104:08.65E, Singapore Straits. After dropping pilot, Master onboard a bulk carrier underway received a call from the VTIS who indicated that the vessel may have been boarded by armed robbers. Master immediately raised the alarm and made an announcement on the PA system. As crew searched the accommodation ad engine room, the 4th engineer was confronted by the perpetrators armed with a long knife. The 4th engineer managed to escape. The crew managed to secure the accommodation and engine room. Master was advised to drop anchor off Pulau Batam where the Indonesian Navy boarded the vessel to investigate. Upon Investigation, no perpetrators were found and the vessel resumed its voyage.		View
150-20	27.10.2020: 2105 UTC: Posn : 01:42.5N – 101:028.2E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed wet footsteps on the poop deck and saw an unauthorised person escaping. Duty officer notified. The duty AB reported that the person had gained access to the ship via a bamboo pole and that there were an additional three perpetrators waiting in a boat. the Incident was reported to local agent.		View
149-20	25.10.2020: 1700 UTC: Posn : 01:14.8N – 104:07.5E, Singapore Straits. While underway, a speed boat approached a bulk carrier and came alongside the starboard quarter. Alarm raised, deck lights switched, crews mustered and ship’s whistle sounded. Seeing the alerted crew, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and escaped.		View
148-20	25.10.2020: 1515 UTC: Posn: 01:15.0N – 104:05.8E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway spotted five robbers armed with knives in the engine store room and immediately informed the OOW. Alarm raised and PA announcement made. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped. Some engine spares were reported stolen. Incident reported to the Singapore VTS. Vessel and crew safe.		View
147-20	26.10.2020: 0125 UTC: Posn: 08:44.43S – 013:17.75E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Five robbers in a wooden boat approached and came alongside an anchored Offshore Supply Ship. Second Officer noticed the boat and observed one person attempting to board the ship. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted crew, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped in their boat. Incident was reported to port authorities.		View
146-20	19.10.2020: 0107 UTC: Posn: 04:46.50S – 011:45.55E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The Congo. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship noticed a robber on the forecastle deck. The AB immediately retreated into the accommodation. Alarm raised, crew mustered and Port Control notified. A patrol boat was dispatched to the location. Upon investigation, it was discovered that ships stores were stolen.		View
145-20	15.10.2020: 2340 UTC: Posn: 09:22.4N – 013:44.2W, Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Ten persons armed with guns and knives in two blue coloured boats approached and boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and authorities informed. The persons aggressively and violently ransacked all cabins and escaped with cash and crew personal belongings. A Coast Guard vessel came and remained with the ship will daybreak.		View
144-20	17.10.2020: 2055 UTC: Posn: 04:16.19N – 001:24.31E, Around 112nm SSE of Lome, Togo. A tanker was attacked by pirates while underway. All crew managed to retreat into the citadel. Togo Navy notified and a patrol vessel was dispatched to the location. The Togo Navy team boarded the tanker and a search was carried out. Once deemed safe, the crew emerged from the citadel and the tanker was then escorted to a safe port. All crew reported safe.		View

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