Loss Prevention Advice
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A vessel has been boarded approximately 278nm off South Lome, Togo.
The reported incident location is 52nm outside of the JWC-025 HRA and 110nm outside of the Nigerian EEZ and in particular in position 01°11’3N 001°30’19E.
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An increase in sea robberies and the boarding of vessels underway in the Singapore Straits.
Various agencies have issued alerts to seafarers recommending increased vigilance and the maintenance of a heightened lookout while transiting the Singapore Straits.
Shipowners are warned to be especially vigilant when in the area.
The piracy incidents around the world. Regarding Southeast Asia, a total of 77 incidents were recorded in 2021. This compares to 65 in 2020. Clear disparities at the sub-region level can be observed amongst the incident data. Decreases in incidents were seen in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and the Sulu-Celebes Seas.
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On April 3 the Italian frigate Luigi Rizzo, engaged in the waters of the Gulf of Guinea, received notice of a pirate attack against the merchant Arch Gabriel, and took action to stop the pirates from continuing their activity.
Upon notice, the frigate set sail for the event area and sent one of its helicopters with personnel specialized in safety and boarding activities.
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During 29 March – 4 April 22, two incidents (one CAT 31 incident and one CAT 42 incident) of armed robbery against ships in Asia.
The CAT 3 incident occurred to a ship while anchored at Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia; and the CAT 4 incident occurred to a ship while anchored at Batangas Anchorage, the Philippines.
The CAT 3 incident occurred on 24 Mar to a bulk carrier while anchored at Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Three perpetrators armed with long knives and a steel bar were sighted at the forecastle.