Attempted Robbery on a Tug and Barge, Malaysia
Issued: 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
6 Apr 2024 - 08:45 CW Alert 007- (Apr 24) Southeast Asia Robbery ROBBERS IFC
It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a barge being towed by a Malaysian flagged tug along the Westbound Lane of the Singapore Strait traffic separation scheme. The crew observed three unarmed perpetrators board the barge. Nothing was stolen and the crew are reported safe and well. The vessel does not require any assistance and is continuing to the next port of call in Singapore.
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