Malaysia
03.05.2009: 0400 LT: Karamunting palm oil terminal, Sandakan port, Malaysia.
Four robbers in a fishing boat approached a chemical tanker at berth. While crewmembers were busy at the manifold, the robbers boarded the tanker using hook attached to a rope. Several crewmembers saw unidentified persons on forecastle deck and they approached them. The robbers escaped in their boat upon seeing the crew alertness. Nothing stolen.
Tags: failed attempt, Malaysia