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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:	Date of Incident

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050-21	09.05.2021: 1439 UTC: Posn: 01:14.80N – 104:03.00E, Singapore Straits. Duty officer onboard a tanker underway identified a wooden boat approaching from astern and noticed the perpetrators attempting to board using a rope attached with hook, and a wooden ladder. Alarm raised, speed increased, course altered, deck lights switched on and search lights directed towards the boat. Seeing the alerted crew the boat abandoned the attempted boarding and moved away. VTIS notified.	2021-05-09		View
049-21	19.04.2021: 1855 UTC: Posn: 14:33.60N – 120:56.02E, Manila Bay Anchorage, Philippines. Duty security watchman onboard an anchored barge noticed six unauthorised persons moving cargo from the barge to their small boat. Alarm raised and the security guard managed to apprehend one robber while the remaining five jumped overboard, leaving their boat and stolen cargo behind. Incident reported to the Philippines Coast Guard who arrived to investigate.	2021-04-19		View
048-21	04.05.2021: 0030 UTC: Posn: 11:59.5S – 077:12.4W, Callao Anchorage No. 8, Peru. Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker. They took the duty AB as hostage and tied him up. The robbers stole the AB’s personal belongings and ship's properties and escaped. The tied-up AB was later found by another AB. Alarm raised and PA announcement made. Owners and port authorities notified.	2021-05-04		View
047-21	29.04.2021: 0100 UTC: Posn: 08:41.3S – 013:17.7E, Luanda Anchorage, Angola. Duty crew onboard an anchored container ship noticed two unauthorised persons on the forecastle deck and notified the bridge. Ship’s horn sounded, crew mustered and a search was carried out. Incident reported to port authorities and a patrol boat was dispatched to investigate. Nothing reported stolen.	2021-04-29		View
046-21	11.04.2021: 1948 UTC: Posn: 05:47.2N – 118:01.6E, MOT Terminal, Sandakan, Malaysia. Duty crew onboard a berthed chemical tanker noticed a robber on the forecastle and notified the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in a small skiff. Incident reported to local port authorities.	2021-04-11		View
045-21	23.04.2021: 0903 UTC: Posn: 01:27N – 004:38E, Around 132nm NW of Neves, Sao Tome and Principe. Crew onboard a container ship underway noticed pirates in a skiff approaching. Alarm raised and all crew mustered in the citadel. Owners and authorities were notified, and an Italian navy frigate proceeded to intervene. The pirates boarded the ship but left after a few hours as they were unable to get access to any crew. The Italian navy frigate approached and escorted the ship towards its destination. All crew reported safe.	2021-04-23		View
044-21	16.04.2021: 1740 UTC: Posn: 01:16.03N – 104:12.08E, Singapore Straits. Duty Engineer on routine rounds on a tanker underway, noticed someone was trying to open the steering gear entrance door from the poop deck and immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised and all deck and accommodation lights switched on. Hearing the alarm, the perpetrators escaped. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. VTIS informed.	2021-04-16		View
043-21	16.04.2021: 2100 UTC: Posn: 01:16.4N – 104:14.3E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. They assaulted and injured the fourth engineer, stole engine spares and escaped. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. On searching the vessel no robbers found. Incident reported to VTS.	2021-04-16		View
042-21	14.04.2021: 0040 UTC: Posn: 12:00.59S - 077:13.12W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored LPG tanker. Two robbers assaulted a duty AB on routine rounds. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s properties. Incident reported to authorities through local agent.	2021-04-14		View
041-21	10.04.2021: 1715 UTC: Posn: 01:15.50N – 104:12.04E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They broke into the engine room, stole engine spares, and escaped. The robbers were noticed by the duty crew who immediately informed the bridged and raised the alarm. Incident reported to VTIS and a patrol boat escorted the vessel until she was clear of the area. All crew reported safe.	2021-04-10		View

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