Robbery, Singapore Straits
Issued: 4 months ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-04-13 13:30:00 CW Alert 008- (Apr 26) Southeast Asia Robbery Pirates IFC
It has been reported that a barge, being towed by a Singapore flagged tug, was boarded while transiting the Eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme. A Sampan was sighted alongside and three individuals onboard the barge. The Ships master reported all crew safe and accounted for and that some scrap metal was stolen. The vessel did not require any assistance and continued on its transit.
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