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Bulk Carrier
Singapore Straits
17.09.2021: 1940 UTC: Posn: 01:17.3N – 104:19.9E, Singapore Straits.
A bulk carrier underway was boarded by five robbers armed with a gun and knife. They entered the engine room and threatened the Duty Oiler. Incident was noticed by the second engineer, who immediately informed the Master. Alarm raised, SSAS activated, all deck lights were turned on, PA announcement made, and crews were instructed to stay inside their cabin. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with the stolen engine spares. Incident reported to Singapore and Indonesian coastguard.
A bulk carrier underway was boarded by five robbers armed with a gun and knife. They entered the engine room and threatened the Duty Oiler. Incident was noticed by the second engineer, who immediately informed the Master. Alarm raised, SSAS activated, all deck lights were turned on, PA announcement made, and crews were instructed to stay inside their cabin. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with the stolen engine spares. Incident reported to Singapore and Indonesian coastguard.
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