Robbery on a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait.
Issued: 1 month ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
5 Aug 2024 - 17:20 | CW Alert 003- (Aug 24) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC |
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It has been reported that the crew on a Panama-flagged bulk carrier observed up to six robbers armed with knives boarding the vessel whilst underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait resulting in spares being stolen. Master reported that all crew were safe and the vessel had continued on her passage to Singapore and did not require assistance. Singapore police subsequently boarded the vessel and were updated that one engineer had been tied up in the engine room but no injury was reported. |