An attempted robbery occurred aboard a Philippines-flagged Bulk Carrier while it was underway in the Singapore Strait.
The duty crew observed four perpetrators in the engine room. Upon raising the alarm, the perpetrators fled the scene. No items were reported stolen, and all crew members are safe. The vessel is scheduled to enter Singapore port for further inspection.
This incident brings the total number of reported incidents in the region to at least 36 this year, with 23 of those exhibiting similar characteristics and occurring within the Singapore Strait area.
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