Crewmember Requires Medical Evacuation as Ships are Robbed off Singapore
Spike in Armed Robberies Along Singapore Strait Raises Security Concerns
Authorities in Singapore responded to an unauthorized boarding of a chemical tanker in the Singapore Strait, highlighting a recent spike in crimes in the region. The incident, coupled with two other boardings on the same day, has raised security concerns among maritime authorities.
Unauthorized Boarding of Chemical Tanker Basset
Authorities in Singapore, including the Maritime and Port Authority and the Civil Defense Force, responded to an unauthorized boarding of the Singapore-registered chemical tanker Basset in the early morning hours of February 28. The incident occurred while the vessel was transiting the Singapore Strait, prompting a swift evacuation of an injured crewmember.
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Increase in Sea Robbery Incidents in the Region
The incident involving the tanker Basset is part of a larger trend of armed robberies in the Singapore Strait, as reported by ReCAAP ISC. With a total of 21 incidents since the beginning of the year, the region has seen a significant rise in sea robbery cases compared to the previous year. The majority of these incidents are opportunistic in nature, with perpetrators resorting to a “hit-and-run” approach to steal ship stores and engine spares.
