Robbery Aboard Bulk Carrier at Callao Anchorage, Peru

December 07, 06:10 UTC: Three unauthorized persons boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain and hawse pipe at Callao Anchorage, Peru (posn: 12:01.42S, 077:13.75W). They tied up the duty OS, took his radio, watch and flashlight and entered the forecastle store. The duty OS managed to escape and raised the alarm resulting in the crew mustering. Hearing the alarm, the unauthorized persons escaped in a waiting motorboat. Upon investigation, ship’s properties were reported stolen. Incident reported to TRAMAR Port Control.

Source: ICC