Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Straits
Issued: 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
16 Oct 2022 - 17:05 | CW Alert 004- (Oct 22) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC |
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It has been reported that an attempted robbery occurred onboard a Malta flagged bulk carrier while underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Three robbers were spotted by duty crew members in the engine room and the alarm was raised. A search of the vessel was completed, but the perpetrators were not located. The Master reported that it is still being established if any items were stolen. The crew were all reported safe, no assistance was required, and the vessel continued her transit to Singapore. UPDATE: The Master has confirmed that nothing has been stolen. |