Live Piracy Report
Live Piracy & Armed Robbery Report 2023
Live Piracy & Armed Robbery Report 2020
2023-11-07
108-23
Bulk Carrier
Singapore Straits
23.10.2023: 1700 UTC: Posn: 01:10N – 103:26E, Singapore Straits.
Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed three unauthorized persons entering the engine room. One of the persons was armed with a knife. The duty crew notified the bridge. Ship’s general alarm raised, announcement made on PA and VTIS informed. A small boat trail was noticed on the radar screen, moving away from the ship. Crew mustered and a search was made. Footprints were found in the steering gear room leading to the main deck. Nothing reported stolen. Vessel anchored at Eastern bunkering anchorage and the coast guard boarded for inspection.
Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed three unauthorized persons entering the engine room. One of the persons was armed with a knife. The duty crew notified the bridge. Ship’s general alarm raised, announcement made on PA and VTIS informed. A small boat trail was noticed on the radar screen, moving away from the ship. Crew mustered and a search was made. Footprints were found in the steering gear room leading to the main deck. Nothing reported stolen. Vessel anchored at Eastern bunkering anchorage and the coast guard boarded for inspection.
Boarded
2023-10-23