Marine Security Bulletin 16 June 2023 - Security Incident in the Singapore Strait
16 June 2023
South East Asia 06/2023
Dear Shipowners, Operators and Masters of Liberian Flagged Vessels,
Subject: Security Incident in the Singapore Strait
16 June 2023
This bulletin is to notify you about a security incident, which occurred onboard a Liberian flagged vessel.
The vessel was boarded by about three (3) unknown persons armed with knives while vessel was east bound in the Singapore Strait traffic separation scheme in position: Lat. 01005.3’N; Long 103035.0’ E.
The duty Engineer spotted the armed persons in the steering gear area and immediately sounded the general alarm. The vessel contacted the CSO and the relevant authorities. The vessel implemented security level two measures and conducted a stowaway search in accordance with the approved Ship Security Plan. All crew members onboard the vessel were reported to be safe. The armed persons left the ship after stealing spare parts from the engine room.
All vessels transiting this Area are advised to take extra precaution 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) mailto:imbkl@icc-ccs.org / mailto:piracy@icc-ccs.org.
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
