For 7 February – 11 March 2015
he Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has issued Worldwide Threat to Shipping Report for period 7 February – 11 March 2015. The report provides information on piracy threats to merchant mariners and naval forces for the last 30 days.
CENTRAL AMERICA – CARIBBEAN – SOUTH AMERICA
Central America Caribbean South America Piracy and Maritime Crime
COLOMBIA:
On 10 March, Colombian Navy and police reported the seizure of about 200 kilograms of cocaine on board the general cargo vessel MV CLARA E in Barranquilla. Seven crew, including one Nicaraguan and six Colombians, have been arrested for drug trafficking. (www.fleetmon.com)
ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES:
On 6 March, robbers boarded a sailing vessel through an open window. The robbers rummaged thru a money clip and purse and took $400 cash while crew slept unaware on a windy, noisy night. Event reported to the local police. Event occurred at the Tamarind Hotel, Canouan, Charlestown Bay. (Noonsite)
EAST ASIA – SOUTHEAST ASIA – INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
Southeast Asia – Indian Subcontinent Piracy and Maritime Crime
VIETNAM:
On 11 March, duty crewman onboard a bulk carrier anchored near position 10:15 N – 107:02 E, Vung Tau Anchorage, noticed robbers on deck. He informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and mustered the crew. The robbers managed to steal ships stores and escape. No injury to crew. (IMB)
PHILIPPINES:
On 7 March, a suspected mother vessel disguised as a fishing vessel deployed six high speed skiffs which chased an underway bulk carrier near position 06:13 N – 119:50 E, 8 nm north-northwest of Laparan Island. The persons onboard the skiffs were wearing camouflage clothes circled around and attempted to board the ship. The ships Master raised the alarm, activated the water spray system, increased speed and took evasive maneuvers. A security message was also continuously broadcasted via VHF channel 16. The ship also contacted Philippines Navy for assistance. Upon hearing the Philippines Navys reply on the VHF channel, the skiffs aborted the attempted attack and moved away. (IMB)
Source and Image Credit:ONI
