The London P&I Club has warned its members to be particularly vigilant while their vessels are in the port of Antwerp, following recent reports of a spate of robberies. Although Antwerp port and police officials claim that reports of the robberies have been greatly exaggerated, they are currently monitoring the harbor area at regular nightly intervals. In the latest edition of its StopLoss Bulletin, the London Club notes that there have been about fifteen prosecutions for theft on board ships at Antwerp in the past twelve months. The Club urges masters and crew to take special care not to unwittingly provide opportunities to would-be thieves…
