Attempted robbery on a bulk carrier, Malacca Strait
Issued: 10 months, 4 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
11 Jun 2023 - 17:30 | CW Alert 009- (Jun 23) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC |
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It has been reported that one robber armed with a shovel - like weapon managed to board a Marshall Islands flagged bulk carrier whilst underway in the Eastbound lane off P. Karimum Kechil, Malacca Strait. The robber was discovered in the steering gear room and upon being sighted made his escape. Nothing was reported stolen and all crew are safe. The vessel did not require assistance and continued on her passage to Singapore. |