Singapore Strait becoming a piracy hotspot again

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The Singapore Strait is becoming a piracy hotspot once again.

A Singapore-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by six individuals while transiting eastbound in the Philip Channel of the Singapore Strait in Indonesian waters, the latest in a series of attacks in the same area over the past few months. 

According to UK maritime security specialists Ambrey, the suspects were reportedly armed with bladed weapons and a “gun-like” object. During the incident, the vessel was underway at 12.3 knots. 

Crews transiting the Singapore Strait with freeboards lower than 10 m are advised by Ambrey that they are at heightened risk. 

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