Robbery - Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia

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Incident Details

Incident Date & Time:

15 November 2025, 00:01 UTC

Location:

Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia

Latitude/Longitude: 

3° 55' 57.60" N, 98° 45' 15.60" E

Vessel Name, Type, Flag and Status:

Tanker

Incident Type: 

Robbery

Crew status

No injuries reported

Incident Details

Description

An attempted robbery occurred aboard a Tanker at Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. The Officer of the Watch observed an unauthorized person entering the bosun store. The alarm was raised and crew mustered, causing the robber to escape. A subsequent inspection confirmed no items were stolen. Port Authorities were notified of the incident.

Key findings

This incident demonstrates effective shipboard security procedures, with the Officer of the Watch maintaining proper vigilance during what appears to be nighttime hours. The robber's targeting of the bosun store suggests familiarity with vessel layouts, as this location typically contains valuable equipment and tools. The immediate alarm response and crew mustering proved tactically sound, creating sufficient deterrent effect to force the intruder's retreat before any theft could occur. The single perpetrator's ability to board undetected initially indicates potential gaps in perimeter security or watch procedures at the anchorage position.

Recommendations

 - Maintain continuous deck watches with regular patrols of vulnerable storage areas

- Ensure all external storage compartments are properly secured with adequate lighting

-Coordinate with port authorities on anchorage security protocols and patrol schedules

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