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2020-02-05
014-20
Tug
Around 0.4nm SW of PT Dharma Sentosa Marindo Yard, Pulau Batam
02.02.2020: 2120 UTC: Posn: 01:03.89N – 103:53.98E, Around 0.4nm SW of PT Dharma Sentosa Marindo Yard, Pulau Batam, Indonesia.
Alert crew onboard a tug moored to a buoy noticed three robbers on deck and raised the alarm. The crew confronted the robbers who were able to escape with the assistance of two of their accomplices waiting in their boat. Incident reported to the police who boarded the tug for investigations. A search was carried out. It was noticed the padlock to the storeroom was damaged and ship’s equipment stolen. All crew safe.
Alert crew onboard a tug moored to a buoy noticed three robbers on deck and raised the alarm. The crew confronted the robbers who were able to escape with the assistance of two of their accomplices waiting in their boat. Incident reported to the police who boarded the tug for investigations. A search was carried out. It was noticed the padlock to the storeroom was damaged and ship’s equipment stolen. All crew safe.
Boarded
02-02-2020