Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait
Issued: 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
8 Aug 2023 - 19:35 | CW Alert 005- (Aug 23) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC |
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It has been reported that robbers boarded a Cyprus flagged Bulk Carrier whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Crew sighted three reportedly unarmed perpetrators in the engine room. The ship's Master reported that all crew are safe and that engine spares were found missing. A plastic moulded replica toy gun was subsequently located by the crew during security checks. The vessel does not require any assistance and will continue to Singapore. |