Robbery on a barge towed by a tug, Singapore Straits
Issued: 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
28 May 2023 - 15:59 CW Alert 016- (May 23) Southeast Asia Robbery ROBBERS IFC
It has been reported that the crew on a tug observed three robbers boarding the barge she was towing whilst transiting south of Tanjung Piai, Malaysia in the Singapore Straits. The Master reported that a quantity of scrap metal was stolen. The vessel did not require assistance and continued on her passage to Malaysia.
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