Robbery onboard a bulk carrier, Singapore Strait
Issued: 3 months ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2025-01-26 02:15:00 | CW Alert 022- (Jan 25) | Southeast Asia | Robbery | ROBBERS | IFC/IMB |
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| It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery onboard a St Kitts Nevis-flagged bulk carrier while underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait. The Crew spotted two perpetrators armed with gun-like objects in the engine room . The Master has reported all crew are safe and that no items have been stolen. The vessel is continuing her voyage to Singapore. UPDATE: IMB have released further information. After spotting the perpetrators, duty crew alerted the Bridge, raised the alarm, activated SSAS and notified the Vessel Traffic Service. After a period of lockdown in the engine control room, bridge and cabins, the crew conducted a thorough search of the vessel and reported that engine spares had been stolen. Upon arrival at anchorage, coast guard boarded the vessel to commence an investigation. | |||||