Reviews & Ratings for the Selatan-Damai

In the early hours of March 28, 2025, the 'Selatan Damal' found itself the victim of piracy, as four assailants boarded the vessel approximately 1.55 nautical miles off Karang Banteng. This incident took place at coordinates 1°9.45' N 103° 47.18' E, within the busy eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Singapore Strait. Thankfully, no crew members reported injuries, but the unfortunate theft involved the loss of valuable engine spares. Authorities are likely to ramp up patrol efforts in the region to prevent future incidents.

In a harrowing incident on June 15, 2010, at 4:15 AM, the Kota Damai encountered an aggressive pirate attack approximately 40 nautical miles west of Pulau Subi Besar, located at coordinates 2.59.5N 108.11.0E. Eight assailants, clad in black attire and wearing winter caps, used a rope with a hook to board the vessel. The 23-minute ordeal saw the pirates thoroughly ransack the crew, seizing cash, valuables, and personal effects, including a gold necklace, a ring, and mobile phones. Fortunately, none of the crew members were harmed during this dangerous encounter, and the Kota Damai was able to continue its journey following the attack.