协会近日获悉，西非发生多起偷渡者通过舵杆筒登船或企图登船的事件。
在其中一起事件中，七名偷渡者搭乘快艇靠近船舶，并企图登船。船长和船员发现了小艇，并及时采取预防措施，成功阻止偷渡者从舵杆筒爬入船舶。
在另外一起事件中，四名偷渡者在西非至南美的途中被发现。偷渡者从舵杆筒爬上船，破坏防护栅栏并成功进入船内。
详细信息请参阅附件。
Stowaways in Rudder Trunk – West Africa
The Association has recently seen several incidents in West Africa concerning stowaways boarding/attempting to board a vessel via the rudder trunk.
In one instance, seven stowaways attempted to board the vessel after having approached by speedboat. The Master and crew spotted the boat and managed to take preventative action to deter the stowaways before they successfully climbed the rudder.
Another instance saw four stowaways discovered well into the vessel’s journey towards South America. The stowaways entered the vessel via the rudder trunk, cutting through the protective grates in place.
See attached file: Stowaways in Rudder Trunk – West Africa.pdf
