MSB 08/2025 - Security Incident in the Singapore Strait

14 July, 2025

MARINE SECURITY BULLETIN – 08/2025

Dear Shipowners, Operators and Masters  

Subject: Security Incident in the Singapore Strait

On 04 July 2025 at 0438 LT, while transiting eastbound in the Singapore Strait (approximately 3.7 nm off Pulau Cula, Indonesia), a vessel was boarded by four unknown persons. The alarm was immediately raised, and the crew were mustered. After a thorough search of the vessel, it was found that generator parts were stolen. No crew members were injured, and no damage was reported to the ship. This incident has been reported to the local authorities and the vessel has proceeded to its next port of call.

Pulau Cula

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

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