Petty thefts are excluded, unless the thieves are armed. Attacks have been reported at Chittagong, Mongla and Chennai while at anchor. Ships at ports in Bangladesh have been subjected to theft of zinc anodes welded to ship's sides and the stern. Ships calling at Indonesian ports of Belawan, Dumai, Jakarta, Merak, Samarinda and Tanjong Priok have reported numerous pirate attacks whilst at berth and at anchor. Persons in small fast boats have been trying to board several ships off Bab Al Mandeb in the southern tip of Red Sea, around 13N - 43E. Masters have reported that small boats wait at the northern end of traffic lane where ships slow down to make a turn.
Somalian waters continue to be a risk prone area for hijackings.
Ships should keep at least 50 miles and if possible 100 miles from the Somali coast. Use of radio communications including the VHF in these waters should be kept to a minimum. A suspicious craft approached a bulk carrier from port bow and tried to come along side. The duty officer raised the alarm and manoeuvred away from the boat. Latest reported incidents 27.04.2001 between 0200 - 0400 LT at Hongai anchorage, Vietnam.