HK TUG 9

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Perpetrators stole scrap metal from towed barge

On June 7, 2025, at 01.1830 p.m. the 'HK Tug 9', while towing the barge 'LKH 7887', was boarded by 14 perpetrators about 3,2 nautical miles off Pulau Nongsain pos. 1° 14.61' N 104° 1.88' E. The tug and barge were underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme of the Singapore Strait. No one was injured. The intruders stole scrap metal carried as cargo aboard the barge.

Perpetrators stole scrap metals from towed barge

An incident of armed robbery aoccurred onboard a barge towed by the 'HK Tug 9', while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme of the Singapore Strait, approximately 6.1 nautical miles off Tanjung Pergam, in pos. 01° 17.53' N 104° 20.55' E on March 7, 2025, at 8:08 p.m. Three unarmed perpetrators boarded the barge and stole scrap metals. No injuries were reported.

Pirates stole scrap metal

The 'HK 9' along with the top deck cargo barge 'LKH 2882' was approached by 10 perpetrators on July 15, 2024, at 9.40 a.m. in pos. 1° 16.1' N 104° 13'37' E, about 7,5 nautical miles vom Tanjung Tondong. The pirates stole scrap metal from the cargo of the towed barge. No injuries were reported.