Priority Broadcast Alert – Asia and Oceania

A Panama-flagged crude oil tanker was boarded by three individuals while transiting eastbound in the Philip Channel, 4.5NM northwest of Pulau Terung, Indonesia. The individuals were reportedly armed with knives. At the time of the incident, the vessel was underway at 10.3 knots with an estimated freeboard of 6.3 metres. The tanker was observed continuing on its original planned route to Johor, Malaysia.
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.