An Oil Tanker anchored at Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia was reportedly the target of an Armed Robbery. The crew stated that two individuals, armed with knives, boarded the vessel and stole various items from the ship's stores.
All crew members are safe and the vessel does not need any assistance.
This is the second reported incident this year of this type in Belawan Anchorage. Similar incidents have been reported in the area, including in 2023, with armed personnel attempting theft and escaping when discovered.
Incidents within this region typically involve individuals armed with small knives or blunt objects. Robbers usually escape upon detection, with stolen ship properties, stores or cargo, with minimal violence occurring between crew and robbers. Based on the volume of incidents, however, vigilance should be maintained when transiting the area.
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