Live Piracy Report
Live Piracy & Armed Robbery Report 2019
Live Piracy & Armed Robbery Report 2019
143-19
27-11-2019
Boarded
Bulk Carrier
Singapore Straits
27.11.2019: 2045 UTC: Posn: 01:17.79N - 104:20.47E, Singapore Straits.
While underway, a duty engine crew onboard a bulk carrier was confronted by robbers armed with knives. The robbers threatened the crew with a knife and attempted to take him hostage. The crew managed to escape and raised the alarm resulting in the crew mustering. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Master reported the incident to VTIS. A patrol boat was dispatched to the location. Vessel and crew are safe.
While underway, a duty engine crew onboard a bulk carrier was confronted by robbers armed with knives. The robbers threatened the crew with a knife and attempted to take him hostage. The crew managed to escape and raised the alarm resulting in the crew mustering. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Master reported the incident to VTIS. A patrol boat was dispatched to the location. Vessel and crew are safe.