According to
Ambrey, a maritime security firm, two pirates boarded a tanker sailing
eastbound through the Phillip Channel.
Armed with knives, the attackers repeatedly stabbed one of the crew
members before fleeing. The critically injured crew member was taken ashore and
hospitalised. Authorities have not yet confirmed the incident
While most piracy
attacks in the Singapore Strait are focused on stealing spare parts or
equipment from vessels, this case involved violence against the crew.Usually, pirates
are armed with knives and leave quickly when confronted. However, the rising
violence in the region is becoming a concern.
ReCAAP, an organisation focused on combating piracy in Asia, has
reported a growing number of attacks in 2024. As of now, there have been 86 incidents and 10 attempted robberies,
compared to 100 incidents in all of 2023.