Boarding - Jakarta Port, Indonesia

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Incident Details

Incident Date & Time:

23 April 2025 2100hrs

Location:

Jakarta Port, Indonesia

Latitude/Longitude: 

6° 6' 20.00" S, 106° 54' 10.00" E  

Vessel Name, Type, Flag & Status

Unknown

Incident Type:

Boarding

Crew status

No injuries reported

Incident Details

Description

On 23 April 2025 at 21:00 UTC, unauthorised persons in a boat approached a berthed Container Ship at Jakarta Port, Indonesia. The duty Able Seaman (AB) observed an individual attempting to board the vessel using a rope. Upon being noticed, the person retreated to their boat and fled the scene. A subsequent inspection revealed a broken padlock on the steering gear room door, though no items were reported stolen.

Response Actions

- Security Incident Reported

Stolen items

- None

Key findings

This incident demonstrates a relatively unsophisticated boarding attempt, likely opportunistic in nature. The attackers' quick retreat upon detection suggests they were not prepared for confrontation, indicating a possible focus on stealth and theft rather than violence or hijacking. The broken padlock on the steering gear room door is concerning, as it implies the boarders had time to access critical areas of the ship before being noticed. This highlights potential vulnerabilities in the vessel's security measures, particularly for ships at berth where crew vigilance might be reduced compared to at-sea operations.

Recommendations

- Implement 24/7 security patrols on deck, especially when berthed in high-risk ports

- Install and regularly check robust locking systems on all access points to critical ship areas.

- Conduct frequent security drills to improve crew response times to unauthorized boarding attempts.

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