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On January 16, 2021, at 6:10 PM, the tanker 'Au Libra' set sail from Chittagong, heading toward Padan. The last update regarding the vessel was received via email on January 17 at 3:30 PM. As of January 18 at 12:42 PM, the last known coordinates placed the vessel at 13°49'57" N, 094°02'59" E. Alarmed by the lack of further communications, authorities have urged the tanker’s crew to establish contact with the Singapore Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) as a priority. Additionally, nearby vessels have been instructed to report any sightings of the 'Au Libra' to the MRCC to assist in locating the missing tanker.

On March 22, 2020, at 6:55 PM, a potential theft was thwarted on the tanker 'Au Libra' while it was docked at Batangas Port in the Philippines, precisely at coordinates 13 46 40N, 121 00 30E. The vigilant able seaman on duty spotted an intruder armed with a long knife near the forecastle. Acting promptly, he alerted the Officer of the Watch, triggering a ship-wide alarm. The swift response of the crew to the situation prompted the intruder to make a hasty retreat, escaping the vessel before any harm could be done. Fortunately, both the ship and its crew remained unharmed throughout the incident.