Safety Flash
Mugging and robbery
Mugging and robbery
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 06/03
- Security
- Security
- Vehicles and driving
- Journey management
- Marine industry
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Summary
An employee returning to a vessel from Port of Spain accepted an unofficial lift and was robbed at gunpoint, beaten and held prisoner. He escaped during a distraction. The company advised employees to use official taxis, go ashore with a buddy and remain alert to their surroundings.
Classifications: Security; physical security; site security.
Classifications: Vehicles and driving; driving; road transport.
Classifications: Journey management.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
An employee accepting an unofficial ride ashore was robbed at gunpoint and assaulted, prompting travel and personal security advice.
IMCA SF 06/03. Themes: security.