A robbery was reported aboard a Bahamas-flagged Bulk Carrier while it was underway in the Phillip Channel, Singapore Strait.
Duty crew members discovered three unarmed perpetrators in the engine room, prompting the robbers to flee with stolen engine spares. The Master confirmed that the vessel did not require assistance and continued its voyage to Singapore.
This incident brings the total number of reported incidents in the region to at least 38 this year, with 25 of those exhibiting similar characteristics and occurring within the Singapore Strait area.
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