On 09-FEB-2011 at 03:15 LT, Tanker 'JOSE BRIGHT' was boarded and robbed while at the OPL Anchorage in position 01 20 8 N, 104 20 5 E, 4.5nm SW of Tanjung Ramunia, Johor, Malaysia on bearing 289.
Five pirates armed with knives and handguns boarded the Tanker and held the Chief Engineer and Duty AB hostage while they stole ship stores, crew monies and other personal items. Pirates escaped in a boat wating alongside.
No crew were seriously injured during the incident which was reported to authorities. Maritime Assistance Center (MAC) Securewest International
"The robber adopted a diversionary tactic after they boarded the tanker. They split up into two groups with one group engaging two staff on the deck by robbing them of their personal items while the other group gained access to the engine room," the ReCAAP statement said.
Chemical tanker Jose Bright IMO 8920361, dwt 32443, built 1993, flag Panama, manager Eastwind Shipmanagement, Singapore.
Five pirates armed with knives and handguns boarded the Tanker and held the Chief Engineer and Duty AB hostage while they stole ship stores, crew monies and other personal items. Pirates escaped in a boat wating alongside.
No crew were seriously injured during the incident which was reported to authorities. Maritime Assistance Center (MAC) Securewest International
"The robber adopted a diversionary tactic after they boarded the tanker. They split up into two groups with one group engaging two staff on the deck by robbing them of their personal items while the other group gained access to the engine room," the ReCAAP statement said.
Chemical tanker Jose Bright IMO 8920361, dwt 32443, built 1993, flag Panama, manager Eastwind Shipmanagement, Singapore.