Two actual incidents of armed robbery against ships (one CAT 3 and one CAT 4) in Asia between 21st – 27th November 2023.
The two incidents occurred onboard the same petroleum/chemical tanker while berthed at Belawan Wharf, Indonesia on 20 Nov 2023; and anchored at Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia on 23 Nov 2023.
According to International news, container ship CMA CGM Symi, attacked by an Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean early on 24th November. The ship suffered some damage, but the crew were all reported safe.
As evident in a recent statement, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has serious concerns regarding the recent attacks against commercial ships transiting the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
According to Greek Coast Guard, a cargo ship transporting salt with sunk off the island of Lesbos on 26th November, leaving one person dead and twelve others missing.