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2023-11-01
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Crude Oil Tanker
Singapore Straits
15.10.2023: 1850 UTC: Posn: 01:02.7N – 103:39.1E, Singapore Straits.
Six robbers armed with knives boarded an oil tanker underway. Three engine crews were tied up and their heads were covered with cardboard boxes. After about twenty minutes, one of the engine crew managed to untie himself and the others. Master was informed, general alarm raised and PA announcement made. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS and the tanker was instructed to anchor. Singapore Police Coast Guard boarded the tanker for investigation. It was found that engine spares were stolen.
Six robbers armed with knives boarded an oil tanker underway. Three engine crews were tied up and their heads were covered with cardboard boxes. After about twenty minutes, one of the engine crew managed to untie himself and the others. Master was informed, general alarm raised and PA announcement made. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS and the tanker was instructed to anchor. Singapore Police Coast Guard boarded the tanker for investigation. It was found that engine spares were stolen.
Boarded
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