Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait
Issued: 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
25 Nov 2022 - 15:27 | CW Alert 025- (Nov 22) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC |
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It has been reported that there was an attempted robbery on a Cyprus flagged bulk carrier while underway in Eastbound Lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme in the vicinity of Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Three perpetrators armed with long knives boarded the vessel and were spotted near the engine storeroom by the duty engineer, who informed the bridge. The alarm was raised, and the crew mustered. The coast guards boarded the vessel to investigate. All crew were reported as safe, and nothing was reported as stolen. |