ReCAAP Incident Update
ReCAAP ISC has issuedIncident Updateregarding an incident involving theproduct tanker, Srikandi 515.
On 9 Oct 14 at or about 0600 hrs (local time), the Indonesia-registered product tanker, Srikandi 515 was boarded by perpetrators in Sampit waters, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Srikandi 515 was en route to Gresik, East Java, Indonesia from Sampit, laden with 3,100 tons of palm oil. The perpetrators reportedly blindfolded and tied the crew; took control of the vessel and sailed in a north-westerly direction.
On 27 Nov 14 at or about 1030 hrs (local time), the RTN reported to the ReCAAP ISC that Srikandi 515 has been identified and located at approximately 9 nm off Narathiwat province, Thailand by the RTN and Thai Marine Police. The Thai authorities also apprehended eight perpetrators onboard Srikandi 515. Srikandi 515 was also reportedly repainted and renamed from Srikandi 515 to Chong Li 2. The palm oil cargo onboard the vessel was apparently left intact. The vessel was subsequently escorted back to Songkhla, Thailand for further investigation.
| Comments by the ReCAAP ISC |
| The ReCAAP ISC commends the RTN and Thai Marine Police for the successful apprehension of the perpetrators as well as the recovery of the vessel and cargo. Investigation of the incident is currently ongoing and the ReCAAP ISC is working closely with the ReCAAP Focal Point (Thailand) to establish what had transpired onboard Srikandi 515 between 9 Oct 14 and 27 Nov 14. |
Source:ReCAAP ISC
