Singapore’s Information Fusion Centre (IFC) provided all-year-round reports concerning the summary of sea robbery, theft and attempted action in Singapore Strait, now focusing on a summary of the year that passed and providing recommendations for those who sail in Singapore Strait.
In 2020, IFC reports that they observed one sea robbery, 17 sea thefts and 16 attempted actions.
According to the Fusion Centre, perpetrators usually In addition, IFC proceeded to the notes herebelow, concerning the vessels that were used by the perpetrators. Concluding, as in the previous IGs, IFC urges the industry to Adopt Ship Protection Measures recommended in the Regional Guide to Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia.
Tankers & Bulk Carriers
Tugs & Barges
May be armed with weapons like knives and steel bars.
Usually unarmed.
Usually target ship’s engine parts and stores.
Usually target ship’s stores.
Same group of perpetrators may target few vessels in succession, in same night.
