One actual incident of armed robbery against ships (CAT 4) in Asia was reported, between 28 November – 4 December 2023.
On 26 Nov 2023, the incident occurred onboard a container ship while anchored at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) Anchorage, Manila, the Philippines.
On December 1st an unmanned tanker, identified as the King Rich, was swept ashore by large waves, leaving it stranded on the coast of the Cham Islands, Vietnam.
The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, A RoRo ferry had finished loading and was leaving the berth. A strong onshore wind was pushing the ferry against the quay, and two bow thrusters were working at 100% to push the bow off the berth. Meanwhile, forward, the seamen were preparing the lines for the next berthing.
Lessons learned from an incident where, a passenger seriously injured after falling down stairwell.