Robbery on Cargo vessel, Singapore Strait
Issued: 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2025-11-16 01:30:00 CW Alert 009- (Nov 25) Southeast Asia Robbery ROBBERS IMB
It has been reported that a robbery has occurred on a cargo vessel whilst underway in the Traffic Separation Scheme of the Phillip Channel. The Chief Engineer found armed intruders in the engine-room workshop. The crew raised the general alarm, made a PA announcement, and informed Vessel Tracking Information Service West. The intruders threatened the duty engine crew with machetes and metal rods before fleeing. After a search, the crew discovered that engine spare parts had been stolen.
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