MPA: Shipmaster of bulk carrier injured after sea robbery in Strait of Malacca

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Friday (27 October) said The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), which it operates, was notified that morning at about 4.30am of an alleged case of sea robbery onboard a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier.

The incident took place in the Strait of Malacca, outside Singapore’s territorial waters. The vessel was enroute to Singapore.

“MRCC had directed the vessel to anchor off the western part of Singapore to facilitate a search by the Police Coast Guard. The search has been completed onboard and nothing was reported missing,” it said in a statement.

“The shipmaster who was hurt in the incident is reported to be in stable condition and has been conveyed ashore to seek medical treatment.”

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Published: 31 October, 2023