Priority Broadcast Alert – Asia and Oceania

A Greece-flagged tanker was boarded by two individuals while transiting in the eastbound lane of the TSS, Singapore Strait, approximately 2.7NM northwest of Pemping Island, Indonesia. Both suspects were reportedly armed with bladed weapons. The tanker was sailing at 9.7kn and had an estimated freeboard of 6.35m during the incident. At the time of writing, no casualties or stolen items were reported. The vessel was last observed entering Singapore Anchorage, Singapore at a speed of 5.5kn.
ADVICE: Crews transiting the Singapore Strait with freeboards lower than 10m are advised they are at heightened risk. Crews should lock down access to the accommodation block and ship’s stores. It is recommended to carry out partnered deck patrols. Do not confront criminals.