MSB 05/2025 - Security Incident in the Singapore Strait

3 July 2025

MARINE SECURITY BULLETIN –05/2025

Dear Shipowners, Operators and Masters

Subject: Security Incident in the Singapore Strait

On 30 June 2025, a vessel transiting the Singapore Strait was boarded by unknown persons at about 18:30 UTC in position 01-04.8N 104-34.9E. the persons departed shortly after the general alarm was sounded. No crew members were injured, no items were reported stolen, and no damage was reported to the ship. Coastal states have been notified of the incident and the vessel is safely at anchorage awaiting bunkering operations.

Recommendations

All vessels transiting this area are advised to take extra precautions and measures in accordance with the approved ship security plan and report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities including IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) imbkl@icc-ccs.org, piracy@icc-ccs.org and security@liscr.com. Vessels are also encouraged to prepare for known threats in the region in accordance with guidance set forth in the Best Management Practices for Maritime Security (BMP MS) as well as the Regional Guide to Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery.

Contact Information

Please keep LISCR’s Security Department informed of any security incidents at:

Office of the Senior Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs

Republic of Liberia

22980 Indian Creek Drive, Suite 200 Dulles, Virginia 20166 USA

D: +1 571 495 5944 / O: +1 703 790 3434 / F: +1 703 790 5655

Email: Security@liscr.com www.liscr.com