26.03.2005 at 1830 UTC Balikpapan coal terminal, Indonesia. Four persons in a fast craft approached a bulk carrier at berth. Two persons tried to board by climbing a mooring rope. Alert crew raised alarm and boarding was averted. Authorities informed.22.03.2005 at 0330 LT in position 05:58.3S - 105:59.4E, Pertamina jetty - 1, Tg. Gerem, Indonesia . Two robbers armed with long knives boarded a tanker. Alert duty a/b raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped empty handed in a high speedboat.
20.03.2005 at 2300 LT at Chittagong Alfa anchorage, Bangladesh. Two boats with 10 robbers in each approached a chemical tanker preparing to anchor. Two robbers boarded at stern and stole ship's stores. Alert crew raised alarm and robbers escaped. After 45 mins 10 robbers in one boat approached and boarded again at stern. They stole ship's stores and escaped.
Note: Malaysia has refused to allow Japanese Coast Guard patrols to operate in Malaysian waters (in response to the attack on the Japanese tug Idaten).