Robbery - Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh

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Incident Details

Incident Date & Time:

19 September 2025, 02:30 UTC

Location:

Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh

Latitude/Longitude: 

22° 8' 54.00" N, 91° 47' 30.00" E

Vessel Type, Flag and Status:

LNG Tanker, Denmark, Anchored

Incident Type:

Robbery

Crew status

No injuries reported

Incident Details

Description

On September 18, 2025, at approximately 02:30 UTC, an attempted robbery occurred aboard a Denmark-flagged Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Tanker while anchored at Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh. The duty crew spotted four robbers attempting to board the vessel. Upon raising the alarm, the perpetrators fled the scene. All crew members were reported safe, and no items were stolen during the incident.

Response Actions

- Self-defence Measures

Stolen items

- None

Key findings

This incident demonstrates the ongoing risk of opportunistic robbery attempts at anchorages, even in areas with established port security measures. The attackers' quick retreat upon detection suggests they were likely unsophisticated criminals seeking easy targets rather than well-organised pirates. The effectiveness of the vessel's vigilant watch and alarm system highlights the importance of maintaining a high level of crew alertness, especially during nighttime hours when most anchorage robberies occur. The fact that the robbers were spotted before successfully boarding indicates good visibility and positioning of the watch, which is crucial for early detection and prevention of such attempts.

Recommendations

- Maintain heightened vigilance with additional watchstanders when anchored, especially at night

 - Ensure proper lighting around the vessel and test alarm systems regularly

 - Conduct security drills to improve crew response times to boarding attempts

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