Priority Broadcast Alert – Asia and Oceania

A Singapore-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by six individuals while transiting eastbound in the Philip Channel, Singapore Strait, 10NM south of Tuas South, Singapore in the Indonesian water. The suspects were reportedly armed with bladed weapons and a ‘gun-like’ object. During the incident, the vessel was underway at 12.3kn. At the time of writing, the vessel continued its transit. Ambrey is aware, that 73 hours prior same number of individuals with similar descriptions boarded a diffrent bulk carrier in the area of interest.
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.