The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released its monthly piracy report for December 2024, reports Safety4sea.
Supply Vessel Incident
While underway, six pirates in a speedboat boarded the offshore supply vessel and attempted to forcibly enter the citadel where the crew had taken refuge. Despite several attempts, the pirates were unsuccessful in gaining entry to the citadel. However, they caused damage to some bridge equipment and accommodation before eventually disembarking. Following the incident, the crew emerged from the citadel and safely navigated the vessel to a designated port. In response to the attack, the crew raised the alarm and immediately notified the Equatorial Guinea PRC.
Bulk Carrier Incident
While underway, the crew spotted approximately eight perpetrators, four of whom were armed with knives, in the engine control room.
The master immediately raised the alarm and instructed the crew to muster for a search. However, no perpetrators were found during the search.
During the incident, a crew member’s legs and hands were tied by the perpetrators, and some engine spares were stolen.
In response to the incident, the master reported the incident to the Singapore Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS). A safety navigational broadcast was initiated, and the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) Maritime Security Task Force (MSTF) and the Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG) were notified. Upon the vessel’s arrival at Singapore Anchorage, the PCG boarded the ship and conducted a thorough search, but no perpetrators were found.
Tanker Incident
During routine rounds onboard the tanker underway, the duty crew discovered that the padlock on the emergency generator room had been broken.
Upon inspection, it was found that the ship’s property had been stolen from within the generator room.
The incident was promptly reported to the Singapore Port Authority (SPA). The Singapore PRC subsequently relayed the message to the Singapore Police Coast Guard and the Indonesian Marine Police Headquarters (IMBKL).
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Source: Safety4sea
