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Warning on attacks on vessels in BatangasWarning on attacks on vessels in Batangas

A warning has been issued by ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) following two attacks on vessels in the port of Batangas, Philippines.

Marcus Hand, Editor

August 25, 2020

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The two incidents took place in the space of seven days with a seafarer injured in the second attack.

In the first attack on the tanker  Pacific Sapphire took place on 14 August at 10-00hrs a robber entered the chief steward’s cabin and threatened him with a knife before stealing personal belongings.

In the second incident on the bulker Vienna Wood took place 20 August at 20-21hrs duty crew member was attacked by a perpetrator with a knife when he was performing a roving watch. The seafarer suffered a cut in the palm and was evacuated to hospital.

 “The ReCAAP ISC is concerned about the occurrence of the two incidents involving perpetrators who were armed and violent toward the crew at Batangas anchorage,” it said.

Ship masters and crew are strongly advised to exercise vigilance and be on constant look out for suspicious boats.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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