Atlantic-Tiger Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On September 14, 2024, two alarming incidents unfolded involving bulk carriers operating in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Singapore Strait. The first incident, occurring at 01:25 a.m., involved the bulk carrier 'Atlantic Tiger,' which was en route from Itaqui to China. Positioned at 1° 3.3' N and 103° 38.85' E, the vessel encountered six to seven assailants who boarded and made off with various engine spares before fleeing the scene. In a separate occurrence, the 'Sea Voyager' (IMO: 9799707), traveling from Dhamra to Qingdao, was confronted by five knife-wielding attackers approximately 5.9 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Cula, at coordinates 1° 4.18' N and 103° 37.07' E. Details regarding any stolen items remain unclear. These events highlight ongoing security concerns in the heavily trafficked waters of the Singapore Strait.