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In a troubling incident that unfolded in the early hours of December 14, 2024, the cargo vessel 'Honor Star', sailing through the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Singapore Strait, was targeted by a group of armed assailants. The attack occurred approximately 8.1 nautical miles west of Pulau, as the vessel made its way from Manamah to Labuan. At around midnight, six individuals armed with knives boarded the ship at coordinates 1° 4.5' N 103° 34.9' E. During the confrontation, the intruders managed to steal valuable engine spare parts before making their escape. The shipping community remains on high alert as security measures are evaluated to prevent future incidents of this nature.