Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait
Issued: 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
2 Feb 2023 - 17:45 | CW Alert 003- (Feb 23) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC/ReCAAP |
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It has been reported that nine perpetrators armed with knives, boarded a Liberia flagged bulk carrier while underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. The Master has stated that all crew members are safe and that no items have been stolen. The vessel did not require any assistance and continued her voyage to Singapore. UPDATE: ReCAAP have received further information confirming that a duty oiler was restrained by the perpetrators during this incident and that some auxiliary engine parts were stolen. |