The merchant vessel was anchored around 22nm NNE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia
On the 3rd February 2018, a merchant vessel anchored 22nm NNE of Tanjung Berakit, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia was boarded by five unidentified robbers.The five suspects were spotted by the duty watch keeper boarding the vessel from the stern. Immediately the alarm was raised and all crew proceeded to the citadel.
After some time in the citadel, the crew emerged and carried out a thorough search of the vessel. The 5 robbers had gone, however no items were reported stolen.