What Crew Members Say About Mandarin-River

In a startling incident on June 5, 2025, the bulk carrier 'Mandarin River' faced an armed boarding by four individuals wielding gun-like objects. This occurred at approximately 04:45 AM, around nine nautical miles from Pulau Karimun Besar, pinpointed at coordinates 1° 5.96' N 103° 33.93' E. At the time, the vessel was making its way through the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme in the busy Singapore Strait. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported and nothing was stolen, ensuring the crew's safety in this alarming encounter.