Robbery on a barge under tow from a tug, Singapore Strait
Issued: 3 weeks, 5 days ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-10-17 07:25:00 | CW Alert 036- (Oct 26) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC , ReCAAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that an unauthorised boarding occurred onboard a barge being towed by a Singapore-flagged tug whilst transiting the Eastbound Lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Singapore Strait. The incident occurred at approximately 15:25 local time on 17 October 2026. All crew were accounted for and no injuries were reported. No stolen items were confirmed in the source report. The vessel was en route to Vietnam. UPDATE: ReCAAP have reported upon further investigation, the Master observed a sampan had come alongside and confirmed scrap metal was stolen from the barge. The vessel has been identified as the Singaporean-flagged Barge, LKH 2882. | |||||