It has been reported that a robbery occurred on a tanker whilst moored at BMC Pier, Monrovia. A duty crew member on routine rounds spotted a robber on the forecastle. The Duty Officer was informed, the alarm was raised and the local security guard was alerted. Upon seeing the duty crew member, the robber escaped by jumping overboard stealing the ship to ship messenger rope that was on the deck. A full search was conducted which confirmed no additional items had been stolen. The incident was reported to the Coast Guard and Port Authorities.
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