Lessons learned from an incident in which, an intruder armed with a knife boarded a vessel at anchor in Luanda, Angola. The intruder was discovered during the hours of darkness when a member of the crew was conducting a security patrol.
Two incidents of armed robbery against ships (one CAT 3 and one CAT 4) in Asia were reported between 12th – 18th March 2024.
The CAT 3 incident occurred onboard a heavy load semi-submersible carrier while underway in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) while the CAT 4 incident occurred to a bulk carrier while at Pulau Batam Anchorage, Indonesia.
An article which aims to emphasise the risks associated with the liquefaction of nickel ore during seaborne transport, highlighting the need for vigilance among shipowners and masters.
An Indian navy warship has intercepted the hijacked cargo ship Ruen and demanded the Somali pirates on board surrender, a navy spokesperson said on Saturday.
The pirates who allegedly hijacked the Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel on Dec. 14 opened fire on the navy ship in international waters.