Marine Security Bulletin: 40/2026 - Piracy Incident in the Singapore Straits

MARINE SECURITY BULLETIN –40/2026

Dear Shipowners, Operators and Masters

Subject: Piracy Incident in the Singapore Straits

On 26 June 2026, a Liberian flagged bulk carrier was involved in a piracy incident in the Singapore Straits in position 01° 08.7’N 103°29’E while traveling in the eastbound lane. The engine crew had reported that the vessel had been boarded by suspected armed pirates. The master sounded the general alarm and initiated security measures according to the vessel’s Ship Security Plan and a full search of the vessel commenced with no perpetrators found onboard. All crew members were accounted for with no injuries, no damage to critical machinery or navigation systems. During the comprehensive search it was determined that a number of spare parts were missing from engine spares store. Coastal authorities were notified and the vessel continued to the intended destination. Recommendations

All vessels transiting this area with plans to call these ports 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 transiting the area 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