Four armed individuals with knives boarded a bulk carrier on 7th January while traveling through the Philip Channel in the Singapore Strait, reports citing UK maritime security consultancy Ambrey.
Bulker boarded by pirates
The incident occurred about 12 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Terung, Indonesia. This attack adds to a series of similar incidents in the area over the past few months. As reported, similar to previous attacks, the ship involved in the incident had a low freeboard.
Ambrey stated that crews navigating the Singapore Strait with freeboards lower than 10 meters that they face a higher risk of attack. Moreover, it is recommended to secure access to the accommodation and ship’s stores.
As of December 2024, RecAAP ISC has reported that a total of 62 incidents (61 incidents in SS and one incident in Malacca Strait) were reported in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) since January 2024.
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Source: Safety4sea
