The Taurus: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On April 25, 2019, at approximately 03:40 a.m., the bulk carrier 'Taurus' (IMO: [insert IMO number]) found itself under threat at the Puerto Bolivar Anchorage, situated at coordinates 12°17'54" N and 72°01'20" W. Two individuals in a small boat approached and boarded the ship. Quick-thinking crew members acted swiftly, with one alert crew member sounding the alarm that prompted an immediate muster of the crew. Faced with the heightened security, the intruders abandoned their attempt and fled the scene in their vessel. The Colombian Coast Guard was promptly notified about the boarding incident and is currently investigating. Safety measures aboard vessels at this anchorage are being scrutinized in light of this attempted robbery.