TIM eMagazine Vol.3 Issue 7
Abductors of two
fishermen in Sulu-
Celebes ask for ransom
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T
he abductors of the two Indonesian fishermen of 'Sri
Dewi 1', who were kidnapped by armed men in waters
off Semporna on 11 September, had reportedly
demanded for a ransom of RM 4 million for their
release, according to local media reports.
The incident involving Sri Dewi 1 was the first ac-
tual abduction of crew reported in 2018 in waters in
Sulu-Celebes Seas and off eastern Sabah, ReCAAP ISC
noted.
The last actual incident reported to ReCAAP ISC
occurred onboard Super Shuttle Tug 1 on 23 March 2017, and the last
attempted incident occurred on board Kudos 1 on 16 February 2018.
As the threat of abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and off
eastern Sabah remains, ReCAAP ISC maintains its advisory issued via the
ReCAAP ISC Incident Alert dated 21 November 2016 to all ships to reroute
from the area, where possible. Otherwise, ship masters and crew are
strongly urged to exercise extra vigilance while transiting the Sulu-Celebes
Seas and eastern Sabah region.
Two armed robberies reported
In addition, in its weekly report for 18-24 September, ReCAAP ISC
informed of two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia.
The first involved the Maltese-flagged bulk carrier 'Hako', in Sandakan,
Malaysia. While at berth, a perpetrator climbed up the ship from a craft via
the portside anchor chain. Another two perpetrators were waiting in the
craft.
The second involved the Panamanian-flagged LPG carrier 'Maregas',
As the threat of abduction of crew in the
Sulu-Celebes Seas and off eastern Sabah
remains, ReCAAP ISC maintains its advisory
issued via the ReCAAP ISC Incident Alert
dated 21 November 2016 to all ships to
reroute from the area, where possible.
Otherwise, ship masters and crew are
strongly urged to exercise extra vigilance
while transiting the Sulu-Celebes Seas and
eastern Sabah region.
in Westbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), Singapore
Strait. While sailing, three perpetrators were sighted at the stern of the
ship. The Chief Engineer sustained injuries to his face and hands after the
perpetrators confronted him and forcibly took his gold chain. A wooden
pole was used by the perpetrators. The perpetrators made their escape
when the alarm was raised. Remaining crew are safe with no injury. The
master reported the incident to Singapore Vessel Traffic Information
System (VTIS).
Incident outside Asia
The report also contained an incident involving the Singapor-
ean-flagged chemical tanker 'BW Puma' in Anchorage, Lagos, Nigeria.
While at anchor, the AB who conducted a round saw two boats close
to ship’s anchor chain. He immediately reported to the bridge, raised the
alarm and verbally chased the boats away. At No.1 port cargo tank, the
AB found two perpetrators hiding in structures on deck. He shouted at
the perpetrators who ran to No.1 port side and jumped overboard using a
rope. The crew was mustered at secondary muster station and search was
conducted.
During the search, it was found out that the No. 1 port ullage port was
opened. The vapour lock was closed to avoid IG leakage and manual
unlacing of cargo tanks commenced. The side of ship was checked for
traces of any pipe for transfer of cargo, but none was found. There was also
no oil sheen found around vessel nor on deck.
The master reported the incident to the Nigerian Naval Service (NNS). A
NNS Vision patrol boat came alongside the ship. The Navy was apprised of
the situation onboard. www.recaap.org/
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