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The table below gives a narrative of the most recent attacks. Click the magnifying glass button to view a map of the attack location and to get further details.

Attack Number:	Narrations:	Date of Incident

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018-23	12.03.2023: 2050 UTC: Posn: 14:35.8N – 120:52.0E, Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored container ship noticed the forecastle store door open and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Ship’s properties reported stolen. VTMS port were informed.	2023-03-12		View
017-23	09.03.2023: 0645 UTC: Posn: 12:01.259S – 077:13.448W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Around fifteen robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They assaulted and tied the duty crew and stole his cell phone. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen ship properties. Incident was reported to the Port Authorities and a patrol boat was dispatched to search the waters around the ship.	2023-03-09		View
016-23	02.03.2023: 0236 UTC: Posn: 04:53.7N - 001:41.2W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed an unauthorised person near the forecastle and immediately raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the individual escaped with stolen ship's stores. The incident was reported to Takoradi port control and a patrol boat was sent to investigate.	2023-03-02		View
015-23	17.02.2023: 2010 UTC: Posn: 01:15.9N - 104:11.9E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway spotted six unauthorized persons at the engine room entrance door. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the unauthorized persons escaped. Incident reported to VTIS and later a patrol boat arrived at the location. A search was carried out and nothing reported stolen. All crew members safe.	2023-02-17		View
014-23	28.02.2023: 0245 UTC: Posn: 00:05N – 050:58W, Macapa Anchorage, Brazil. Five robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers near the forecastle and informed the duty officer. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, crew mustered, and port control notified. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with the stolen ship’s stores.	2023-02-28		View
013-23	21.02.2023: 0548 UTC: Posn: 12:01.4S – 077:13.2W, Callao Anchorage, Peru. Three robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker, stole ship’s stores and escaped. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, and crew mustered. Incident was reported to the Port Authorities and a patrol boat was dispatched to search the waters around the ship.	2023-02-21		View
012-23	14.02.2023: 2110 UTC: Posn: 01:15.7N - 104:12.3E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. The robbers were spotted by the duty crew. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was carried out and engine stores reported stolen. All crew members safe.	2023-02-14		View
011-23	12.02.2023: 0830 UTC: Posn: 12:17.4N - 072:01.7W, Puerto Bolivar Anchorage, Colombia. Two unauthorised persons in a motorized boat approached an anchored bulk carrier and attempted to board using a rope attached to a hook. Duty AB on routine rounds noticed the attempt and notified the bridge. Alarm raised and ship's horn sounded. Hearing the alarm, the persons aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. Incident reported to Puerto Bolivar Marine Operations via VHF Ch14. A patrol boat responded and searched the waters around the vessel.	2023-02-12		View
010-23	08.02.2023: 0930 UTC: Posn: 01:11.50N – 103:51.74E, Singapore Straits. Four unauthorised persons boarded a barge under tow, stole some of its scrap metal cargo and escaped. Master reported the incident to Singapore VTS. All crew members are safe.	2023-02-08		View
009-23	01.02.2023: Around 0630 UTC: Posn: 01:17.57N – 104:10.52E, Around 2.8nm South of Pengerang Terminal, Malaysia. Three unauthorised persons were seen boarding a barge under tow. Incident reported to VTIS East and a Malaysian Coast Guard patrol boat intercepted the tug and barge for investigation. Cargo of scrap metal reported stolen. All crew members reported safe.	2023-02-01		View

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