Virgo Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On May 7, 2025, a troubling series of armed robbery incidents targeting vessels unfolded off Pulau Cula, situated in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait. The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP ISC) reported a total of three separate attacks occurring under similar circumstances—a classification of two CAT 31 and one CAT 42 incidents. The first attack took place at approximately 4:03 a.m. when the MV Voirgo, a merchant vessel, was boarded by a group of five assailants equipped with gun-like objects. This unlawful boarding transpired at approximately 1°8.13' N and 103°29.32' E, roughly 8.9 nautical miles off the coast of Pulau Cula. Fortunately, all crew members aboard the ship were unharmed during this alarming encounter, but the thieves managed to abscond with valuable engine spares, raising significant concerns over maritime safety in the region. These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by vessels navigating busy trade routes and underline the necessity for enhanced security measures and vigilance in combating maritime crime.