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Two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (one CAT 21 incident and one CAT 4 2 incident) were reported to the ReCAAP ISC between April 22 and April 25, 2025. Both incidents occurred onboard while the bulk carriers were underway off Pulau Cula, in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of Singapore Strait (SS). The crew members were not injured in the incidents. The 'Panagia Force' was boarded by four perpetratos, armed with knives, on April 22 at 11: 00 p.m. in pos. 1° 5.4' N 103° 34.42' E, about 8.8 natucal miles from Pulau Calu. The intruders tied up the crew and stole engine spare parts and personal belongings.

Four incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (three CAT 41 incidents and one attempted2 incident were reported to the ReCAAP ISC between April 19 and May 5, 2025. All incidents occurred onboard ships while underway off Pulau Cula, Indonesia, in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of Singapore Strait (SS). The crew members were not injured in all four incidents. On May 2 at 6.30 a.m. the 'SMA' was boarded by six perpetrators about 4.9 nautical miles off Pulau Cula in pos. 1° 3.78' N 103° 36.85' E. The intruders stole engine spares.

Three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (two CAT 31 incidents and one CAT 42 incident) were reported to the ReCAAP ISC. All incidents occurred whle the ships were underway off Pulau Cula in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of Singapore Strait (SS) on May 7, 2025. The crew members were not injured in all three incidents. At 2.45 a.m. the 'Hui Shun No. 1' was boaded by two perpetrators, armed with knives, in pos. 1°3.58' N 103° 40.8' E, about 2.2 nautical miles off Pulau Cula. Nothing was reported stolen.

The US Coast Guard decommissioned the 'Liberty (WPB 1334)' during a ceremony in Valdez on April 30, 205. Commissioned on Dec 19, 1989, the 'Liberty' was the 34th Island-Class cutter to join the fleet and the final Island-Class cutter to be decommissioned from Coast Guard service. The Coast Guard is replacing the aging Island-Class patrol boats with Sentinel-Class Fast Response Cutters (FRCs) which feature enhanced capability to meet service needs. There are currently four FRC's homeported in Alaska, with two more scheduled for delivery in the near future. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4170932/coast-guard-cutter-liberty-final-island-class-cutter-decommissioned-after-over/

On May 8, the 'Loch Ranza', serving on the route Tayinloan-Gigha, suffered a technical issue affecting the forward main engine of the ferry, Spares were required to carry out a full repair. As a result, all remaining sailings of the day have been cancelled. After the repairs have been completed, the service was operated again according to timetable on May 9.

The 'Loch Seaforth', serving on the route Ullapool-Stornoway, suffered an issue with the vessel's generator that required further investigation on May 11. As a consequence, the ferry departed Ullapool at 7:13 p.m., more than 40 minutes late). The issue has since been resolved.

The 'Clansman', serving on the route Oban-Coll-Tiree, is in need of essential repairs on the bow visor from May 28 until May 30. Due to the repairs, an amended timetable will be operated during this period: http://calm.ac/16

Two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (one CAT 21 incident and one CAT 4 2 incident) were reported to the ReCAAP ISC between April 22 and April 25, 2025. Both incidents occurred onboard while the bulk carriers were underway off Pulau Cula, in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of Singapore Strait (SS). The crew members were not injured in the incidents. The 'ASL Trinity' was boarded by an unknown number of perpetratos on April 25 at 03: 00 a.m. in pos. 1° 2.3' N 103° 39.1' E,about 3.5 natucal miles from Pulau Calu. The intruders stole generator spare parts.

Four incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (three CAT 41 incidents and one attempted2 incident were reported to the ReCAAP ISC between April 19 and May 5, 2025. All incidents occurred onboard ships while underway off Pulau Cula, Indonesia, in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of Singapore Strait (SS). The crew members were not injured in all four incidents. At 2.55 a.m. the 'SMA' was boarded by four perpetrators about 4.9 nautical miles off Pulau Cula in pos. 1° 3.28' N 103° 37.95' E. The intruders stole engine spares.

Three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (two CAT 31 incidents and one CAT 42 incident) were reported to the ReCAAP ISC. All incidents occurred whle the ships were underway off Pulau Cula in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of Singapore Strait (SS) on 7 May 2025. The crew members were not injured in all three incidents. At 04.03 a.m. the Voirgo' was boaded by five perpetrators, armed with gn-like objects, in pos. 1°8.13' N 103° 29.32' E, about 8.9 nautical miles off Pulau Cula. The intruders stole engine spares.

On May 8, 2025, the 'Chieftain', serving on the route Gourock-Kilcreggan, suffered a technical issue with the vessel's generator. As a consequence, the scheduled 06:40 a,m. departure from Gourock was delayed. After the technical issue has been resolved, the ferry finally departed from the port of Gourock at 06:55 a.m., 15 minutes late.

On May 9, the 'Loch Riddon', serving on the route Tobermory-Kilchoan, suffered a technical issue that required further investigation. As a consequence, the scheduled departures from Tobermory at 1:00 p.m. and from Kilchoan at 1:45 p.m. were cancelled. After the technical issue has been resolved, the 'Loch Riddon' could return to service with the 2:30 p.m. sailing from Tobermory.

Due to an earlier technical issue that has now been resolved, MV Loch Frisa, serving on the route Oban-Craignure on April 28, departed Craignure at 2:45 p.m., about 55 minutes late.

The 'Hebrides', serving on the route Uig-Lochmaddy-Tarbert, suffered a technical issue with the bow visor arm on May 13, 2025. As a consequence, the turnaround times have been increased. The vessel departed Uig one hour 15 mins late. The estimated time of arrival in Lochmaddy was 9:30 p.m. The following amended timetable was operated: http://calm.ac/22 , http://calm.ac/24

Four incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (three CAT 41 incidents and one attempted2 incident were reported to the ReCAAP ISC between April 19 and May 5, 2025. All incidents occurred onboard ships while underway off Pulau Cula, Indonesia, in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of Singapore Strait (SS). The crew members were not injured in all four incidents. On May 5 at 03.30 a.m. the 'SW Legend' was boarded by two perpetrators about 5.1 nautical miles off Pulau Cula in pos. 1° 7.00' N 103° 45.00' E. The intruders stole engine spares.

Four incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (three CAT 41 incidents and one attempted2 incident were reported to the ReCAAP ISC between April 19 and May 54, 2025. All incidents occurred onboard ships while underway off Pulau Cula, Indonesia, in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of Singapore Strait (SS). The crew members were not injured in all four incidents. On April 19 at 1 a.m., the 'Perlas' was subject of a boarding attempt by four perpetrators about 2.3 nautical miles off Pulau Cula in pos. 1° 3.73' N 103° 41.04' E. Nothing was reported stolen.

Three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (two CAT 31 incidents and one CAT 42 incident) were reported to the ReCAAP ISC. All incidents occurred whle the ships were underway off Pulau Cula in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of Singapore Strait (SS) on 7 May 2025. The crew members were not injured in all three incidents. At 3.20 a.m. the 'Elm Galaxy' was boaded by a perpetrators in pos. 1°5.32' N 103° 35.3' E, about 7.9 nauutical miles off Pulau Cula. Nothing was reported stolen.

On May 8, the 'Lochinvar', serving on the route Lochaline-Fishnish, suffered a technical issue with the aft unit. As a consequence,, the scheduled sailings from Lochaline at 07:45 a.m. and from Fishnish at 08:10 a.m. have been cancelled. Engineers were investigating the issue with the Voith Control System and found out that it required additional repairs, As a consequence, the service has been cancelled for the remainder of the day. The 'Clansman' operated the following amended timetable via Craignure to assist with traffic: Departure Oban - 4:20 p.m. Departure Craignure - 5:35 p.m. Departure Colonsay - 7:50 p.m.

On May 11 , the 'Loch Fyne', serving on the route Tarbert-Portavadie, suffered a technical issue that required further investigations. As a consequence, the 5:30 p.m. departure from Portavadie had to be cancelled. The 6:00 p.m. sailing from Tarbert and the 6:30 p.m. sailing from Portavadie remained liable to delay or cancellation. After the issue was successfully resolved, the ship departed from Portavadie at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and from Tarbert at 7:00 p.m.

The 'Loch Frisa', serving on the route Oban-Craignure, suffered an issue with the drencher system. As a consequence, the vessel is currently unable to carry any dangerous goods until May 31. Please see: http://calm.ac/11