22.09.2024: 1130 UTC: Posn: 04:12.21S – 113:49.61E, Around 47nm South of Tanjung Malatayur, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Four persons armed with guns and knives boarded a tug and barge underway. They took the crew hostage tied their hands and legs and secured them in the toilets and messroom. The perpetrators transferred the barge cargo into a tanker. Before escaping they damaged communication and navigation equipment and stole cash and crew and tug properties. The incident lasted approximately 8-10 hours. The Indonesian authorities are investigating the incident.

12.10.2024: 1948 UTC: Posn: 21:48.70N – 091:47.10E, Kutubdia Anchorage, Bangladesh. 12 robbers in two small boats approached an anchored bulk carrier. Two of them boarded the ship at the forward. The local watchman noticed them and alerted the crew, who raised the alarm. The robbers fled when they heard the alarm and saw the crew's response. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the padlocks on the watertight doors were removed, and ship's stores and property were stolen. Additionally, two stevedores had their mobile phones stolen while they were sleeping at the forward of the ship.

29.09.2024: 1702 UTC: Posn: 01:05.6N – 103:43.7E, Singapore Straits. Duty oiler on a bulk carrier underway noticed five unauthorised persons, with their face covered, in the engine room. One perpetrator appeared to be carrying a gun. Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTIS notified. Upon hearing the alarm, the perpetrators escaped without stealing anything. The coast guard boarded the ship for an inspection.

01.10.2024: 1631 UTC: Posn: 01:04.7N – 103:43.0E, Singapore Straits. Five robbers armed with knives in a high-speed boat approached and boarded a tanker underway. They entered the engine room, threatened the duty engineer and escaped with stolen engine stores. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. No robbers were found. The incident was reported to VTS Central.

23.11.2024: 1700 UTC: Posn: 01:03.9N – 103:41.3E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway spotted six robbers armed with long knives. Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTIS notified. The Coast Guard boarded the vessel to investigate. Ship’s engine spares were reported stolen.

16.10.2024: 1915 UTC: Posn: 03:53.9N – 098:48.0E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Two robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker. OOW notified. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s spares.

22.11.2024: 1750 UTC: Posn: 01:04.08N – 103:42.38E, Singapore Straits. Around three to four robbers with faces covered and armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered the engine room and stole engine spares. The duty Engineer noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. VTIS Central notified and coast guard boarded the vessel to conduct a search. No robbers found onboard. One crew member sustained a minor injury during the incident.

"18.10.2024: 2219 UTC: Posn: 04:52.70N â€“ 001:41.19W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed some movements near cargo hold 1. Alarm raised and crew mustered, resulting in the persons escaping empty handed. Incident was reported to the Port Operations Control Center (POCC). The Coast Guard boarded the ship to investigate."

"17.10.2024: 1810 UTC: Posn: 01:07.4N â€“ 103:30.8E, Singapore Straits. Duty Oiler onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed 10 robbers armed with knives and pipes in the engine room. Alarm raised, ship's horn sounded, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew's response the robbers escaped without stealing anything. The incident was reported to VTIS and the coast guard conducted an inspection."

"17.10.2024: 1655 UTC: Posn: 01:07.8N â€“ 103:29.4E, Singapore Straits. Duty motorman onboard a bulk carrier underway spotted five robbers armed with knives in the engine room. Alarm raised, SSAS activated and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew's alertness the robbers escaped. The incident was reported to VTIS. A search was made. Nothing reported stolen."

"19.10.2024: 1705 UTC: Posn: 13:45.86N â€“ 120:57.70E, Mabini Sea Oil Terminal, Batangas, Philippines. A robber armed with a handgun boarded a berthed product tanker during cargo operations. Shipâ€™s crew spotted the robber on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. The robber pointed the handgun towards the crew and escaped. Master informed VTMS and the coast guard and police boarded the tanker and carried out a search. Shipâ€™s properties were reported stolen."

"17.10.2024: 1834 UTC: Posn: 01:05.27N â€“ 103:42.63E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew on a bulk carrier underway noticed four unauthorised persons with their face covered in the engine room. Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTIS notified. Upon hearing the alarm, the perpetrators escaped without stealing anything. The Coast Guard boarded the ship to investigate."

"24.10.2024: 1700 UTC: Posn: 01:08.0N â€“ 103:30.6E, Singapore Straits. Four armed robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway and stole engine spares. The duty oiler encountered them in the engine room and raised the alarm. The robbers pointed guns at the crew before escaping. The incident was reported to local authorities."

"15.10.2024: 2110 UTC: Posn: 05:30.05S â€“ 105:17.25E, Panjang Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty AB onboard an anchored bulk carrier noticed an unauthorised person on deck and raised the alarm resulting in the person escaping. A search was carried out, engine room store's and ship's spares reported stolen. Incident reported to Panjang VTS."

"26.10.2024: 1542 UTC: Posn: 01:05.9N â€“ 103:44.1E, Singapore Straits. Two persons in a small boat attempted to board a bulk carrier underway using a hook attached to a pole. Alert crew members noticed the attempt, shouted at them, and raised the alarm resulting in the individuals aborting the boarding attempt."

"22.10.2024: 1609 UTC: Posn: 01:03.7N â€“ 103:40.0E, Singapore Straits. Around five to six robbers armed with knives boarded the tanker underway via a boat. They immediately entered the engine room and held the C/E, tied him with a rope and stole his personal belongings before escaping. Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTIS notified. The Coast Guard boarded the tanker to investigate. It was reported that shipâ€™s engine spares were also stolen."

"12.11.2024: 1720 UTC: Posn: 01:02.77N â€“ 103:39.45E, Singapore Straits. Duty crew on the ship underway spotted three robbers armed with guns and long knives inside the engine room. Alarm raised and VTIS notified. The Coast Guard escorted and boarded the ship for investigation. Engine spare parts were reported stolen."

"19.11.2024: 2110 UTC: Posn: 01:04.6N â€“ 103:41.6E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. They tied up the duty motorman and fled after warning him to stay quiet. The motorman ran to the ECR and informed the 2/E who raised the alarm. Crew conducted a search and found nothing missing. The incident was reported to VTIS Central. Coast guard boarded the ship at Singapore anchorage to ensure crew safety."

"19.11.2024: 1449 UTC: Posn: 01:05.49N â€“ 103:44.03E, Singapore Straits. Three unauthorised individuals wearing facemasks boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. The duty engineer raised the alarm when they were seen escaping. The crew mustered, conducted a search, and found nothing stolen. The coast guard boarded the ship for inspection upon arrival at Singapore anchorage."

"13.11.2024: 2106 UTC: Posn: 01:02.8N â€“ 103:38.3E, Singapore Straits. Around 7-8 robbers armed with a gun boarded a general cargo ship underway and entered the engine room. One robber pointed the gun at the 3/E while others stole ship's properties and spares. The 3/E raised the alarm after the robbers left the engine room. Crew mustered and a search was conducted. Coast guard inspected the ship upon arrival at Singapore anchorage."

"20.11.2024: 1900 UTC: Posn: 21:23.44N â€“ 091:48.64E, Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh. Eleven unauthorised persons boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Alert duty crew noticed the unauthorised persons and immediately raise the alarm resulting in the persons escaping empty handed. The incident was reported to Port Authority and Navy."

"28.11.2024: 0340 UTC: Posn: 06:25.92N â€“ 003:21.26E, Tin Can Port, Nigeria. Around 15-20 robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed container ship and took hostage the duty AB, a stevedore and the Bosun. The robbers stole cargo from containers and when noticed by a watchman, escaped. Alarm raised and incident reported to the port authorities."

16.11.2024: 1950 UTC: Posn: 01:03N – 103:38E, Singapore Straits. Two persons in a small boat attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Duty crew noticed the attempt and raised the alarm resulting in the individuals aborting and moving away. The incident was reported to VTIS.

07.12.2024: 2250 UTC: Posn: 04:53.3N – 001:39.5W, Takoradi Anchorage, Ghana. Duty crew on routine rounds onboard an anchored bulk carrier spotted three robbers armed with knives near the forecastle store. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and local authorities notified. One of the robbers threatened the duty watchman while the others continued to look for items to steal. On seeing the approaching patrol boat, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s properties.

03.12.2024: 0220 UTC: Posn: 03:47.81N – 098:43.08E, Belawan Port, Indonesia. During routine rounds onboard a berthed general cargo ship, the Chief Officer observed one unauthorised person attempting to board the vessel via a rope. Four additional persons were noticed in a wooded boat alongside the vessel. Seeing the persons the Chief officer raised the alarm resulting in the attempted boarding being aborted. Incident reported to PFSO through the local agent.

09.12.2024: 0005 UTC: Posn: 01:03.5N – 103:39.8E, Singapore Straits. During routine rounds onboard a tanker underway duty crew noticed the padlock to the emergency generator room broken and stores stolen.

05.12.2024: 2255 UTC: Posn: 06:13.34N – 002:32.28E, Cotonou Anchorage, Benin. Five robbers in a wooden boat, armed with AK47 rifles approached and boarded a fishing vessel. They took the crew hostage, stole two cell phones and kidnapped the Captain before escaping. Incident reported to the Benin Navy who dispatched a patrol boat and escorted the fishing vessel to anchorage where investigations are ongoing.

13.12.2024: 2035 UTC: Posn: 05:31.17S – 105:18.15E, Tarahan Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew on routine rounds on board an anchored bulk carrier noticed four robbers armed with knives on the poop deck. Alarm raised and crew alerted. Upon hearing the alarm and noticing the crew's vigilance, the robbers fled empty-handed in their boat. The incident was reported to Vessel Traffic Service.

18.12.2024: 2100 UTC: Posn: 09:59N â€“ 107:04E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Unnoticed, robbers boarded an anchored container ship, stole the shipâ€™s store, and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine rounds.

20.12.2024: 2340 UTC: Posn: 01:34.5N â€“ 008:45.0E, Around 62nm WSW of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon a container ship underway. The alarm was raised, SSAS activated, and the non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The vessel proceeded at full speed and managed to evade being boarded. All crew members are safe.

21.12.2024: 2130 UTC: Posn: 01:59.1N â€“ 008:10.2E, Around 95nm West of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Six pirates in a speedboat boarded an offshore supply vessel underway and attempted to force their way into the citadel where the crew had taken refuge. After several failed attempts, the pirates damaged some of the bridge equipment and accommodation. Once the pirates disembarked, the crew emerged from the citadel and sailed to a safe port. All crew members reported safe.

19.12.2024: 1530 UTC: Posn: 21:35.68N â€“ 091:47.86E, Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh. Around seven robbers armed with machetes boarded an anchored heavy load carrier ship. They threatened the duty crew with machetes, snatched his UHF radio and personal mobile phone and stole ship's property before escaping in a wooden boat. No injuries were reported. The incident was reported to Port Control.

28.12.2024: 1930 UTC: Posn: 21:49.8N â€“ 091: 46.8E, Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh. Three robbers armed with knives and iron bars boarded an anchored bulk carrier. Duty AB on routine rounds was threatened as he spotted the robbers trying to break into the forecastle store. The AB managed to escape. Alarm raised. The robbers threatened the local watchman who responded, before escaping with four accomplices waiting in their boat. A search was conducted and no items were reported missing. Port Control notified.

29.12.2024: 0335 UTC: Posn: 03:55.95N â€“ 098:44.38E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia. Three unauthorised persons in a small wooden boat attempted to board an anchored tanker via the anchor chain. Alert crew noticed the persons and shouted at them causing the individuals to abort the boarding. The crew mustered and conducted a search. Incident reported to VTS.

02.01.2025: 2142 UTC: Posn: 06:26.1N – 003:18.9E, Lagos Port, Nigeria. Duty crew onboard a berthed tanker spotted four unauthorised persons onboard the vessel. Seeing the alerted crew, the persons escaped without stealing anything. The incident was reported to Port Authorities.

07.01.2025: 2000 UTC: Posn: 01:05.1N – 103:35.0E, Singapore Straits. Four robbers, armed with a gun, boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew's alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. The incident was reported to VTIS. Singapore Coast Guard boarded the vessel for inspection.

12.01.2025: 1850 UTC: Posn: 21:19.21N – 090:04.29E, Payra Outer Anchorage, Bangladesh. Eight pirates, in a wooden boat, armed with knives and steel bars boarded an anchored bulk carrier using hooks attached with ropes. They overpowered the duty AB on rounds, tied him up and broke into the forecastle and paint lockers. Another duty crew noticed the pirates and informed the bridge. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew's alertness, the pirates escaped with stolen ship's properties and stores. Port control and the navy were informed.

13.01.2025: 1910 UTC: Posn: 05:16.22N – 004:02.06W, Abidjan Inner Anchorage, Ivory Coast. A robber armed with a knife boarded an anchored offshore supply vessel and escaped with a stolen mobile phone. Crew are reported safe.

18.01.2025: 2100 UTC: Posn: 01:10.4N – 103:48.7E, Singapore Straits. Six robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTIS Singapore informed. On anchoring, the Singapore police boarded the ship to investigate. Nothing reported stolen.

23.01.2025: 1854 UTC: Posn: 01:21.9S – 116:58.7E, Balikpapan anchorage, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with hammers boarded a bulk carrier while it was anchored. The duty crew on patrol spotted the robbers and informed the bridge. An alarm was raised and the crew mustered. Seeing the crew's alertness, the robbers escaped empty-handed. The incident was reported to Balikpapan VTS, who then dispatched a patrol boat to the vessel.

25.01.2025: 1825 UTC: Posn: 01:03.8N – 103:41.3E, Singapore Straits. Two robbers armed with guns boarded a general cargo vessel and entered the engine room. Duty crew spotted the robbers and alerted the bridge. Alarm raised, SSAS activated, PA announcement made and VTS notified. Crew managed to secure themselves in the ECR, Bridge and cabins. The crew emerged after a while. A thorough search was conducted. Ship's engine spares reported stolen. Upon arrival at the anchorage, the coast guard boarded the vessel to investigate.

07.01.2025: 1930 UTC: Posn: 01:07.1N – 103:43.1E, Singapore Straits. Engine room crew noticed footprints and auxiliary engine spare parts missing during routine rounds onboard a tanker underway.

Six robbers armed with a gun and long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered the engine room and took the 2/E and a wiper hostage and tied them up in the engine room workshop. One of the robbers stood guard over the crew while the others stole spare parts prior to escaping. The 2/E managed to free himself and informed the Master, who then contacted the VTIS. The C/E, Bosun and an AB were tasked with searching the vessel, but no robbers were found. The vessel was escorted to the anchorage area by a warship and two coast guard vessels, where the coast guard conducted an inspection.

Six robbers armed with guns and long knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty oiler was taken hostage, tied up and guarded by one robber while the others stole engine spares. Before escaping, the robbers released the oiler, who then informed the Master. General alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Incident reported to VTIS.

Crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed two unauthorised persons near the deck store. Master was informed, general alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Seeing the crew’s alertness, the persons escaped with ship's store. Incident reported to Belawan VTS, who then dispatched a patrol boat to the vessel.

Four robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered the engine room, threatened one crew, stole engine spares and escaped. The crew informed the Master. General alarm raised, PA announcement made and SSAS activated. Incident reported to VTIS. Upon anchoring, the vessel was boarded by the coast guard for investigations.

Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed five individuals, on the poop deck, armed with knives. Alarm raised, crew mustered, PA announcement made and VTIS notified. Seeing the crew alertness, the individuals fled empty handed, in their boat.

Duty crew onboard a tanker underway noticed five robbers armed with knives. Alarm raised, PA announcement made and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen engine spares. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS and Singapore Coast Guard.

Duty AB on routine rounds onboard an anchored tanker noticed two unlit boats near the bows and an unauthorised person on the forecastle deck. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded, crew mustered and moved towards the forecastle. Seeing the alerted crew the person escaped with stolen stores.

Duty crew onboard a tanker underway noticed a wooden boat approaching, hooking on a ladder and three unauthorised individuals armed with long knives boarding. Alarm raised, all lights switched on and crew mustered. Hearing the alerted crew the individuals escaped. Incident reported to VTIS Central. Crew conducted a search, nothing was reported missing.

07.02.2025: Night Hours: Posn: 07:54N – 049:56E, Around 6nm SE of Eyl, Somalia.
Six persons boarded and hijacked a dhow and took its crew including a Somali guard, hostage. The guard was later released. Reports indicate the perpetrators left the dhow on or before 13 February 2025, after stealing crew personal effects. All crew safe.

Six robbers armed with knives boarded a tanker underway. They entered the engine room, took the 3/E and 2/E hostage and tied them up. The robbers stole engine spares prior to escaping. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The incident was reported to VTIS West and Central.

Four robbers armed with gun and knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. 3/E was taken hostage and tied up in the engine room. The 3/E managed to escape and informed the Master. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped with stolen engine spares. The incident was reported to VTIS West.

01.02.2025: 2135 UTC: Posn: 02:02.00N – 009:07.00E, Around 40nm WNW of Bata, Equatorial Guinea.
Three armed pirates boarded a general cargo ship underway. Alert crew raised the alarm, sent a distress alert via VHF and all crew retreated into the citadel. Once the pirates left the vessel the crew emerged from the citadel and sailed to a safe port. The crew noticed on radar a target which appeared to be following the vessel. After a while the target disappeared. All crew reported safe. Authorities are investigating the incident.

17.02.2025: 0001 UTC: Posn: Off Garmaal, North of Eyl, Somalia.
Six armed pirates hijacked a Yemeni-flagged fishing vessel and took the Captain and four crew members as hostage. The remaining crew were released. Reports suggest the vessel may be used as a mothership for maritime criminal activities. On 23 February 2025, a Spanish naval vessel identified the fishing vessel and boarded it. The crew indicated that the pirates had left the vessel. All crew safe.

Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed three unauthorized individuals at the aft stations. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the individuals escaped empty handed. The incident was reported to VTIS. Upon anchoring, the vessel was boarded by the coast guard for investigations.

Duty crew onboard a tanker underway spotted five unauthorised persons onboard the vessel. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew's alertness, the persons escaped empty handed. The incident reported to VTIS.

Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker spotted two unauthorised persons. Alarm raised and port control notified resulting in the persons escaping without stealing anything.

Duty crew onboard a tanker underway spotted armed robbers entering the engine room through the steering gear room. Alarm raised and crew alerted. While making their escape with stolen ships’s engine spares the robbers attacked and seriously injured one crew. Vessel was diverted to Singapore anchorage where a medical team disembarked the injured crew for shore medical assistance. The coast guard boarded the ship to investigate.

Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed a skiff in the vicinity of the vessel. Three unauthorised persons were noticed onboard and attempting to open the accommodation doors. Alarm raised, resulting in the persons escaping without stealing anything. VTIS Central informed. Upon anchoring the coast guard boarded the vessel for inspection.

Four armed robbers in a skiff approached and boarded a laden bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Alert duty oiler noticed the robbers, secured himself in the engine control room and alerted the bridge. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, SSAS activated and VTIS West notified. After around one hour, the crew made a search. No robbers were found on board and nothing reported stolen. As a precaution, a patrol vessel escorted the ship to the anchorage area where an inspection was carried out.

Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway spotted six robbers armed with a hammer in the engine room workshop. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was conducted. Incident reported to Singapore Coast Guard who then escorted the vessel. All crew safe and nothing reported stolen.

08.03.2025: 0530 UTC: Posn: 02:53S – 080:30W, Around 14nm West of Isla Puna Island, Ecuador.
Duty crew onboard a container ship underway spotted two unlit skiffs approaching rapidly. The Master alerted the authorities, increased ship’s speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres resulting in the skiffs abandoning their attempt to board.

Five robbers in a fishing boat boarded a general cargo ship underway and entered the engine room. They threatened the 2/E with a gun, instructing him to move away. The 2/E retreated and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was conducted. Ship's property was reported stolen. The incident was reported to local authorities.

Six robbers armed with guns boarded a tanker underway. They entered the engine room and took the C/E and 3/E as hostage and tied them up in the engine room. Both C/E and 3/E managed to escape and immediately informed Bridge. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers escaped empty handed. The incident reported to VTIS. All crew safe are reported safe.

Four robbers armed with guns and knives boarded a container ship underway and entered the engine room. They took hostage two duty oiler, tied them up and locked them in the CO2 room before escaping with stolen engine spares. The 2/E discovered the oilers and freed them. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carrier out. Incident reported to ship’s superintendent.

Four individuals in a small boat approached a tug towing a laden barge. Two of them boarded the barge while the tug and an escort vessel used their horns and searchlights to deter them. The individuals escaped with stolen scrap metals. VTIS notified.

16.03.2025: Off Durdura, Somalia.
Armed pirates have taken eight crew members hostage and hijacked a fishing dhow underway. The incident is under investigation.

Four masked robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded a tanker underway and entered the engine room. The duty engine crew noticed the robbers and alerted the bridge officer, who raised the alarm, mustered the crew and notified VTIS. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen engine spares. On anchoring the coast guard boarded the vessel for investigations.

07.03.2025: 1845 UTC: Position: 06:05.75S – 106:53.11E, Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Duty oiler on rounds onboard a berthed general cargo ship noticed the two unauthorised persons near the engine spare parts room. He immediately retreated into the ECR and raised the alarm resulting in the persons escaping with stolen engine spares. Crew mustered, a search was carried out and the incident was reported to the port authorities through the local agent. Marine police officers boarded the ship for investigation.

Duty crew onboard a container ship underway noticed two robbers armed with knives and notified the Master. General alarm raised and PA announcement made resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ship’s stores. Incident reported to VTIS.

17.03.2025: 1845 UTC: Posn: 01:17.8N – 008:01.1E, Around 37nm SE of Santo Antonio, Sao Tome and Principe.
Ten armed pirates boarded and hijacked a tanker underway. They kidnapped 10 crew members including the Captain and Chief Engineer. The remaining crew members sailed the tanker to a safe port. The incident was reported to the authorities.

A group of six to seven unauthorised individuals boarded an anchored container ship. Alert crew raised the alarm and proceeded towards the forecastle resulting in the persons escaping with stolen ship’s properties. The incident was reported to port control.

14.03.2025: 0317 UTC: Posn: 11:48.9N – 074:25.7W, Around 36nm NNW of Santa Marta, Colombia.
Duty crew onboard a container vessel underway noticed two small boats secured to the aft of the vessel and eight unauthorised persons on board stealing ropes. Master raised the alarm, increased ship's speed and notified the authorities. All non-essential crew retreated in the citadel. The coast guard communicated with the ship via VHF channel 16 and directed the Master to head to Santa Marta for inspection. All crew members safe.

Four unauthorised persons approached an anchored tanker. Duty crew noticed one person trying to board and raised the alarm resulting in the person abandoning the attempted boarding. The incident was reported to VTS.

27.03.2025: 1753 UTC: Posn: 05:16N - 000:11W, Around 16nm South of Accra, Ghana.
Pirates boarded a fishing vessel kidnapped three crew and escaped. The fishing vesseL anchored at Tema fishing harbour for further investigations.

02.04.2025: 0300 UTC: Posn: 18:34.68N – 072:27.16W, Around 6nm West of Port Au Prince, Haiti.
Armed individuals without authorization boarded a drifting bulk carrier. They struck a crew member with a gun, causing others to seek refuge in their cabins and the engine room. The assailants then abducted two crew members before fleeing. The incident was reported to the Haitian coast guard.

VTS Central contacted a bulk carrier underway to alert them of a small craft approaching from astern. Duty crew identified the craft with four persons onboard and noticed one unauthorised person attempting to board the vessel. Alarm raised and searchlights directed towards the craft, resulted in the attempted boarding being aborted. Incident reported to Singapore VTS and Singapore Coast Guard, who boarded the vessel for investigation.

Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed an unauthorised person onboard the vessel and raised the alarm. PA announcement made, crew mustered and VTIS notified. On anchoring the coast guard boarded the vessel for inspection. Nothing reported stolen.

Around four persons armed with a gun boarded a container ship underway. They tried to enter the accommodation by firing on the watertight door. Alarm raised and searchlights directed towards the perpetrators resulting in them escaping without stealing anything. A search was carried out and incident reported to Singapore VTS. The vessel was then escorted by patrol vessels.

Duty crew onboard a tanker underway noticed three robbers escaping into a small boat. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was carried out. Ship’s equipment identified as stolen. The incident was reported to Johor VTIS. Singapore Coast Guard boarded the vessel for inspection.

Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed a skiff alongside the vessel. One unauthorised person was observed attempting to board the vessel. Alarm raised and crew alerted, resulting in the person aborting the attempted boarding. Singapore VTS was notified. Singapore Coast Guard later boarded the vessel for investigation.

A small boat approached an anchored container ship. Crew members noticed a person attempting to gain access via the anchor cable. Alarm raised, resulting in the unauthorised person aborting boarding attempt.

Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed armed robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew the perpetrators escaped without stealing anything. Authorities notified and the coast guard escorted the ship to pilot boarding point and conducted an investigation. Nothing reported stolen.

The crew onboard an anchored product tanker spotted an unauthorized person on the poop deck. They immediately raised the alarm, sounded the ship's whistle continuously, made a PA announcement, and mustered the crew. A thorough search of the tanker was conducted, but nothing was reported as stolen. The incident was reported to MRCC Monrovia.

Five robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded a container ship underway. They entered the engine room, assaulted the motorman and took him hostage. Alarm raised, crew mustered and Singapore VTS and MRCC notified. On conducting a search, ship's engine spares identified as stolen.

23.03.2025: 0500 UTC: Posn: 01:25.05N – 104:33.98E, Around 11nm North of Tanjung Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia.
Three unauthorised individuals boarded a barge under tow. The intruders stole property from the barge and fled. Incident reported to VTS Singapore.

Four robbers in a small boat armed with a gun and long knives boarded a container ship underway and entered the engine room. They took the Chief Engineer and Bosun hostage and tied them up near the Auxiliary Engine. The engine crew alerted the bridge, who raised the alarm and made a public address announcement. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers fled with engine spare parts. The crew mustered, conducted a thorough check of the engine room, and freed the hostages. After the ship berthed, the incident was reported, and the coast guard boarded the ship to investigate.

Eight robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored product tanker. The duty AB on patrol noticed one robber and informed the bridge. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, ship’s horn sounded and crew mustered. Beira port control notified. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in their boat. A search was carried out. Ship’s properties identified as stolen. Incident reported to local police which later recovered the stolen items.

Crew onboard a container ship underway noticed three unauthorised persons and raised the alarm resulting in the persons escaping. A search was carried out and ship’s stores identified as stolen. Incident reported to Singapore Authorities who later boarded the vessel for investigation.

During a routine check onboard a general cargo ship underway, the duty crew discovered footprints on the deck. Subsequent inspection revealed that engine spares had been stolen. When the ship anchored, the coast guard conducted an investigation onboard.

Six pirates armed with guns boarded a tanker underway. Master commenced evasive manoeuvres. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, and all crew members retreated into the citadel. The pirates escaped after a few hours with stolen crew’s and ship's properties. All crew are reported safe.

Unauthorised persons in a boat came alongside a berthed container ship. The duty AB noticed a person was trying to climb onboard via a rope. Seeing the AB, the person retreated to his boat and escaped. A broken padlock on the steering gear room door was discovered during inspection, but nothing was reported stolen.

During a routine inspection crew noticed barge properties missing. Incident reported to local police.

Around five to seven robbers armed with guns and knives boarded a tanker underway. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, SSAS activated, and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped empty handed. Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation.

Four armed robbers boarded a general cargo ship underway and entered the engine room. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen ships spares. Singapore Police Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation.

Duty officer onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed three small crafts following on the port, starboard and right stern. OOW received a call from the engine room to alert them of two unauthorised persons attempting to open the engine room skylight. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and deck lights switched on. Seeing the crew alertness, the persons escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS.

Duty crew onboard a tanker underway noticed two unauthorised persons attempting to open the poop deck rope store hatch cover. Alarm raised, crew mustered and deck lights switched on. Seeing the crew alertness, the persons escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS.

Five robbers armed with guns boarded a bulk carrier underway. They entered engine room and threatened two crew, stole engine spares and escaped. Master was informed, PA announcement made, crew mustered and VTIS notified. On anchoring Singapore Police Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation.

Three unauthorised individuals boarded a barge under tow, stole the barge's properties and stores and escaped.

10.05.2025: 1320 UTC: Posn: 11:16.6S – 040:44.6EE, around 22NM East of Mocimbao da Praia, Mozambique.
A fishing vessel underway was approached and fired upon by pirates in two skiffs. The fishing vessel increased speed and commenced evasive manoeuvres resulting in the skiffs abandoning the approach and moving away. All crew reported safe. The vessel sustained bullet hole damage.

Four robbers armed with a knife boarded a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS and Singapore Coast Guard.

23.02.2025: 0515 UTC: Posn: Lagos Port JB Jetty, Nigeria.
Duty crew onboard a berthed general cargo ship noticed storerooms broken into and ship’s stores and properties stolen. The incident was reported to the local agent.

Four robbers armed with a knife boarded a product tanker underway and entered the engine room. The alarm was raised, a PA announcement was made, all deck lights were switched on, VTIS informed, distress messages were broadcasted, and the crew was mustered. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers fled with stolen engine spares. After anchoring, the police coast guard boarded the tanker for inspection.

Five armed robbers boarded a bulk carrier underway. One of the crew members tried to alert the bridge using a handheld radio, but the robbers stopped him. They then entered the engine room after breaking the lock on the access door. Another crew member saw the robbers on deck and informed the officer on watch, who raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping without stealing anything. The Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS) was notified, and the police coast guard inspected the ship upon anchoring.

During routine rounds, the chief officer on an anchored tanker discovered that the forecastle storeroom had been broken into. Alarm was raised, the crew was mustered, and a search was conducted. It was reported that ship's properties had been stolen.

Four persons in a small boat approached a general cargo ship underway. Alert crew noticed the approaching boat and directed the Aldis lamp toward the boat, resulting in the persons abandoning the potential boarding attempt.

The duty crew on a bulk carrier underway spotted an unauthorised individual near the poop deck. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, deck and accommodation switched on lights and VTS informed. Hearing the alarm the intruder fled empty-handed. The coast guard conducted an inspection after the Bessel anchored.

Duty crew on routine rounds onboard a drifting bulk carrier noticed padlocks for steering gear room and other engine room access broken. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. On investigating, CCTV footage indicated three unauthorised persons entering the steering gear room and escaping with ship’s engine spares.

01.06.2025: 1700 UTC: Posn: 22:13.31N – 091:44.41E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh.
Ten robbers, armed with a knife, boarded an anchored bulk carrier, and entered the ship’s forward storeroom. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew's alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. All crew reported safe. The incident was reported to port control.

Six robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. Duty Crew notice the robbers and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm the intruders fled empty-handed. One crew was assaulted and injured during the incident. VTS notified and on anchoring the Singapore police boarded the vessel to conduct an inspection.

30.05.2025: 1625 UTC: Posn: 02:03N – 006:31E, Around 71nm NW of Santo Antonio, Sao Tome and Principe.
Seven armed pirates boarded a refrigerated cargo ship underway. Alarm raised, distress message activated, and crew retreated into the citadel. Two crew remained unaccounted. A Nigerian Naval team responded to the distress call, boarded the ship, and assisted the crew. On inspecting the vessel blood stains were identified near a ladder used by the pirates. It is suspected a crew was kidnapped. The ship sailed to a safe port.

Master onboard a tug towing a barge noticed fourteen unauthorised individuals boarding the barge and immediately reported the incident to VTIS Singapore on VHF channel 10 and sounded the tug’s horn resulting in the individuals escaping with some stolen scrap metals. The tug and barge continued its journey.

Around five unauthorised persons boarded an anchored container ship, stole ship’s stores and escaped. The incident was noticed by crew during berthing operations and Port Authorities notified.

Six robbers armed with guns and knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen engine spares. The incident was reported to the Singapore VTIS, who then dispatched the police for investigation.

Five unauthorised persons were sighted in the engine room of a bulk carrier underway. Alarm raised and crew mustered resulting in the persons escaping. The Singapore Coast Guard later boarded the vessel for inspection.

An unauthorised individual was spotted on a barge under tow. Alarm raised and incident reported to Vessel Traffic Information Service (VTIS) Singapore. The person escaped with some of the barge's cargo.

Five robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway, stole ship's properties and escaped. The theft was noticed during routine inspection and after reviewing CCTV footage.

Four robbers armed with a gun boarded a bulk carrier underway. They attacked the fitter, hitting him on the head twice to subdue him. Alarm raised, crew mustered and conducted a search. The incident was reported to VTIS, and the coast guard instructed the ship to anchor for inspection. All crew members are safe, and no items were reported missing.

Six robbers armed with a gun and knife entered the engine room of a bulk carrier underway, threatened and took the oiler hostage. As the robbers retreated the oiler raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was conducted. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS, and upon anchoring the Coast Guard boarded the vessel for inspection.

Four unauthorised persons boarded a tanker underway and entered the engine room. The 2/E retreated to a safe location and immediately informed the Bridge. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was conducted. The incident was reported to local authorities. Singapore Police Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation.

20.06.2025: 2015 UTC: Posn: 22:09.10N – 091:44.90E, Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh.
Eight robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container vessel and escaped with stolen ship’s properties. The incident was reported to the ship’s agent and subsequently, Coast Guard conducted an investigation.

Three unauthorized persons boarded a bulk carrier underway and escaped with stolen ship’s properties. Alarm raised, crew mustered, and a search was carried out. Incident reported to VTIS.

Duty Engineer on watch noticed six robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway, who immediately informed the duty officer on watch who activated the alarm. Hearing the crew alertness the robbers escaped with the ship’s properties. Incident reported to VTIS.

The duty crew on routine rounds, onboard a tanker underway, spotted six unauthorised persons near the stern. Alarm raised, resulting in the General alarm sounded. Upon hearing the alarm, the persons escaped without stealing anything. The incident was reported to Singapore Authorities. All crew are reported safe.

Four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship. They threatened the duty OS & AB and tied them up. Officer on watch did not receive a response from the duty crew and immediately raised the alarm. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with ship’s properties, ship’s stores, and crew personnel effects. The incident was reported to VTS.

Five robbers armed with a pistol boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Duty engineer noticed the robbers at the workshop and raised the alarm. Master made a PA announcement and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s engine spares. Incident reported to VTIS. The coast guard boarded the vessel at the anchorage for inspection.

Duty crew on rounds onboard a container ship underway noticed four robbers, on deck, with a long knife and immediately notified the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm, the robbers escaped. A search was made and found the steering gear room padlock was broken into. Nothing reported stolen

Six unauthorised persons boarded a tanker underway and entered the engine room. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the perpetrators escaped with the stolen engine spares. The incident was reported to VTIS. All crew members reported safe.

Seven unauthorised individuals boarded an anchored tanker. Alarm raised resulting in the persons escaping without stealing anything. All crew reported safe.

Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed two robbers armed with a knife near the forecastle deck. Alarm raised and the crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew's alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. The incident was reported to port control via VHF channel 16. All crew are reported safe.

Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway observed four individuals disembarking from the stern. The alarm was immediately raised, and all crew members mustered and accounted for. Inspections revealed that spare parts for the generator had been stolen. The incident was reported to Singapore VTIS. Upon reaching Singapore, the police coast guard boarded the vessel for an investigation and confirmed the theft of spare parts.

Duty AB onboard a bulk carrier underway, noticed a skiff approaching from the aft of the vessel. Alarm raised, crew alerted, and all deck lights switched on, resulting in the skiff moving away. The incident was reported to the Singapore VTIS and authorities.

Five robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship underway and entered the engine room. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with the stolen engine spares. The incident was reported to the Singapore VTIS and Marine Police. Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation.

Duty crew onboard an anchored container ship noticed a padlock for the aft station locker broken. On investigating, CCTV footage showed six perpetrators armed with guns and knives accessing the vessel while underway. The incident was reported to Singapore Authorities who later boarded the vessel for investigation. Nothing reported stolen.

Five robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Duty engineer noticed the robbers and informed the bridge. General alarm sounded and PA announcements made. A thorough search was conducted and ship's engine spares identified as stolen. Upon arrival at the anchorage, Singapore Police Coast Guard boarded the vessel for investigation.

Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker noticed two robbers armed with knives and immediately notified the bridge. Alarm raised resulting in the perpetrators escaping. A search was conducted and nothing was reported stolen.

Duty crew onboard a product tanker underway, observed three perpetrators in a craft approaching from the stern. Alarm raised and searchlight directed towards the boat resulting in the boat aborting the attempted approach. Incident reported to VTIS and a patrol vessel responded and followed the product tanker for a while.

Duty crew onboard a container ship under way, before entering into Singapore Straits, noticed the locking device of the deck store was broken. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out. It was discovered that the ship's properties had been stolen. The incident was reported to the Singapore Authorities.

The duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed four unauthorised persons jumping overboard. Alarm raised, VTIS Singapore notified, PA announcement made, crew mustered and a search was carried out. It was discovered that the locking arrangements on the booby hatch cover of the steering gear room had been tampered with, but the hatch remained secured from the inside. Upon anchoring, the Singapore police coast guard inspected the ship and found nothing stolen.

VTIS Central notified the tug's Master of several small boats in the vicinity of the barge. The boats then approached, and a number of individuals boarded the barge with the intention of stealing cargo. The Master promptly raised the alarm, continuously sounded the vessel's horn, and increased speed. The incident was reported to the vessel's company and VTIS East. The situation lasted around 4 hours and 30 minutes, with approximately 9 boats and 34 individuals involved. Some cargo from the barge was reported stolen.

Six perpetrators in a small boat approached a bulk carrier underway. Of these one boarded the vessel. Alert crew raised the alarm. Crew mustered, and all deck lights switched on. The intruder fled empty-handed upon seeing the crew’s response. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS and Police Coast Guard. Upon arrival at anchorage, Police Coast Guard boarded for investigation. No injuries or losses reported.

Duty crew onboard a drifting tanker spotted a skiff approaching. Master alerted and crew mustered in the citadel as a precaution. As the skiff came alongside the Master contacted the vessel owners and the Togo Navy for assistance. A Togo Navy patrol boat arrived, boarded the tanker, and ensured the safety of all crewmembers. The tanker, proceeded to Lome anchorage for further investigation by the Togo Authorities.

Duty crew onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed four unauthorised individuals on the poop deck. Alarm raised, PA announcement made, crew mustered, deck lights switched on, and VTIS notified. The individuals fled upon hearing the alarm and observing the crew's vigilance. After anchoring, the Authorities conducted an inspection of the vessel. No theft was reported.

27.05.2025: 1957 UTC: Posn: 22:15.3N – 091:43.0E, Chattogram Anchorage, Bangladesh.
The duty crew on routine rounds, onboard an anchored general cargo vessel, spotted four robbers armed with knives trying to open the skylight cover to the steering gear room. The robbers threatened the duty crew, who immediately retreated and notified the 2/O. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with stolen ship properties. Incident reported to Port Authorities.

Duty crew onboard an anchored tanker spotted one unauthorised person onboard the vessel. Alarm raised and PA announcement made. Seeing the crew alertness, the person jumped overboard and escaped with his accomplice in a small boat. Incident reported to port control.