Working Conditions Aboard the Maria-D

In a troubling incident reported to the ReCAAP ISC, the bulk carrier 'Maria D' experienced an armed robbery while navigating the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Singapore Strait. The event unfolded on June 26, 2026, at approximately 12:40 a.m. in position 1.0° 8.43' N 103.0° 30.3' E. The vessel was en route from Ponta de Madeira to Zhanjiang when five assailants, equipped with a knife and a gun-like weapon, boarded the ship, stealing valuable engine spares. Fortunately, all crew members were unharmed during the incident.