What Crew Members Say About Bai-Li-16

On the evening of May 12, 2019, the freighter 'Da Yang Bai Li' faced a terrifying incident off the coast of Indonesia. At 6:10 PM, four armed robbers, equipped with long knives, discreetly boarded the vessel in coordinates 01 00 10 N, 104 54 48 E, approximately four miles east of Pulau Mapur. In an alarming twist, the intruders took the duty able seaman hostage before making their way to the master's cabin. They bound both the able seaman and the master, stealing personal cash before executing a swift escape from the ship. This brazen act of piracy raises concerns over maritime security in the region.