Robbery on an anchored tanker, Bangladesh
Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
13 May 2024 - 00:01 CW Alert 011- (May 24) Southeast Asia Robbery ROBBERS IMB
It has been reported that during the early morning hours (Exact time not specified), six robbers managed to board a tanker at Chattogram anchorage, Bangladesh. The duty crew observed some movement at the poop deck and raised the alarm. The crew were mustered and a search conducted. Four watchmen were found tied up. The paint store lock was broken and ships stores stolen. The incident was reported to the Coast Guard.
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