Anti Piracy and Hostage Situation Awareness P & I Club
Piracy attacks in South East Asia, particularly in the Straits of Malacca, have long been an issue for our Members.
Pirates in the area have been known to target coastal tankers, slow moving tugs and barges. Attacks often include the theft of entire cargoes of diesel and gas oil as well as the petty theft and, in extreme cases, kidnapping, the area is better known for.
Investigations report that piracy attacks primarily take place during hours of darkness and entail pirates armed with light weapons gaining access to the vessel via the main deck. In some cases, the crew are overpowered and detained in locked rooms. In addition, communication and alarm systems have been destroyed or disarmed and in some cases pirates have demonstrated proficiency in operating the vessel.
Once the pirates have taken full operational control of the vessel, the cargo has been siphoned off to tankers or tank barges brought alongside. Occasionally the ship’s crew have been forced to assist the preparation
and transfer of cargo. Such incidents have taken place not only when the vessels are underway but also at anchorages. On completion of the ship-to-ship transfer, the pirates disembark the vessel, leaving the crew detained.
We strongly reiterate the calls of the International Maritime Bureau to our Members’ that have vessels trading in the region: immediately adopt the necessary and appropriate anti-piracy measures in an effort to minimize exposure to the risk of piracy. Pirates do not attempt to board ships that appear to be vigilant.
Source: IMCA & ShipOwners
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