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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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126-20	18.09.2020: 0230 UTC: Posn: 35:04.03N – 120:05.55E, Rizhao Shelter Anchorage, China. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored tanker. They stole ship’s equipment and escaped. A search was carried out. Incident reported to Port Authority and local agent.		View
125-20	09.09.2020: 0554 UTC: Posn: 12:01.49S – 077:12.65W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship noticed a robber on the forecastle deck. Seeing the duty AB, the robber armed with a machete shouted and ran towards the AB resulting in the AB immediately retreating into the accommodation. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robber escaped without stealing anything. VTS notified and a patrol boat was dispatched to check and search the anchorage area.		View
124-20	25.06.2020: 1945 UTC: Posn: 00:15.16S - 117:35.54E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Indonesia. Unnoticed robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier, broke into the bosun store, stole ship’s stores and escaped. The theft was noticed by the Duty AB on security rounds. Incident reported to Port Control. The Indonesian Marine Police (IMP) boarded the ship for investigation. On 11.07.2020, the IMP identified and apprehended three persons responsible for the theft and managed to recover the stolen items. The Master and the CSO were requested to collect the stolen items from the IMP Regional Directorate of East Kalimantan.		View
123-20	08.09.2020: 0530 UTC: Posn: 05:53N - 003:17E, Around 33nm SSW of Lagos, Nigeria. A refrigerated cargo ship was attacked by armed pirates while underway. The pirates kidnapped two crew. The remaining crew managed to retreat into the citadel. Nigerian navy patrol vessels were deployed to the location to assist. The navy boarded the vessel, conducted a search and escorted the vessel to a safe anchorage. Remaining crew reported safe.		View
122-20	15.05.2020: 1030 UTC: Posn: 01:14.2N - 103:29.6E, Around 3nm SSW of Tanjung Piai, Malaysia. Robbers boarded a barge under tow and stole properties on the deck. Crew in the tug noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping. Incident reported to VTS.		View
121-20	03.09.2020: 1935 UTC: Posn: 14:31.87N - 120:50.59E, Manila OPL Anchorage, Philippines. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship, stole ship’s stores and properties and escaped. Incident noticed during routine rounds and reported to the Port Authority.		View
120-20	29.08.2020: 1640 UTC: Posn: 01:16.39N - 104:16.09E, Singapore Straits. Three unauthorised persons in a boat came alongside a bulk carrier underway. Using a bamboo pole and hook one person boarded the vessel. Alert crew noticed the boarding and raised the alarm. All crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbery was averted. Incident reported to Singapore VTS.		View
119-20	14.06.2020: Posn: Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They stole ship’s stores and escaped. The robbery was discovered during the voyage to the next port.		View
118-20	28.08.2020: 0735 UTC: Posn: 04:34.15N – 001:31.07E, Around 82nm SSE of Anloga, Ghana. Unknown persons attacked a fishing vessel. Two crews were reported kidnapped. The incident was reported to the Ghana Authorities. Vessel sailed to a safe port. Investigations are ongoing.		View
117-20	28.08.2020: 2005 UTC: Posn: 01:42.8N – 101:26.6E, Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty watchman on routine rounds onboard an anchored chemical tanker noticed four robbers armed with knives on poop deck trying to open the hatch for emergency towing arrangements. The duty watchman informed bridge. Alarm raised and all non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped. Port Control notified via VHF ch 12. Coast guard officers boarded the tanker for investigation. Nothing was reported stolen.		View

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