Robbery on a Tanker, Singapore Strait
Issued: 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
16 Oct 2023 - 03:10 | CW Alert 007- (Oct 23) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC |
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It has been reported that there has been a robbery on a Panama-flagged tanker whilst underway in the Eastbound Lane of the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. Duty crew sighted up-to six robbers armed with knives and poles in the engine room. Four crew had been restrained, with one receiving a hit to the head. The master has reported that no medical assistance is required, and items of ships properties had been stolen. The vessel continued her passage to Hong Kong. |