Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait
Issued: 11 months, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
29 May 2023 - 15:00 | CW Alert 018- (May 23) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | ReCAAP |
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It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a bulk carrier while underway North of Pulau Cula, Singapore Strait. Four perpetrators armed with knives gained access to the vessel, restrained the Chief Engineer, and then stole his personal items. The Chief Engineer eventually managed to free himself and alerted the duty crew on the bridge. After a search it was revealed that items of ships stores had also been taken. All the crew have been reported as safe. |