Loss Prevention Advice
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Over the past week, 23-30 September, three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (one CAT 3 incident and two CAT 4 incidents).
The two CAT 4 incidents occurred on board tankers while at anchor in the anchorages of Malaysia and Philippines. The CAT 3 incident occurred onboard a tanker while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait (SS). One crew was tied up in one of the incidents, but the crew members were not injured in all three incidents. Ship stores and engine spares were stolen in two incidents and nothing was stolen in one incident.
Area of concern
With the new incident reported in SS, a total of 97 incidents were reported in SOMS since January 2025. The ships shall to exercise enhanced vigilance when transiting SOMS and the littoral States to increase patrols and enforcement in these areas.
Situation of abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes seas and waters off Eastern Sabah
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Global maritime security remains volatile this week, with incidents reported across the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and broader Red Sea region — highlighting the evolving risks facing commercial shipping, according to the latest Dryad Global maritime intelligence brief.
There have been heightened threats in the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea, despite repeated assurances from Houthi authorities about maritime safety. The waters of the Southern Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Arabian Sea remain among the most dangerous in the world. Ongoing missile attacks, crew detentions, and a resurgence of piracy continue to pose significant challenges to vessel operators and disrupt global supply chains.
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Port State Control (PSC) inspectors often form their initial judgment based on the condition and cleanliness of the engine room. A well-kept vessel is sure to make a good first impression with PSC inspectors and other ISM auditors.
Make a Good Catch by keeping the engine room clean and well-lit so that fire and safety hazards are reduced.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.american-club.com/files/files/MA_090425_Good_Catch_Update_Make_a_Good_Impression.pdf
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Everyone has a role to play in creating a respectful and safe work environment. To ensure the safety of crew members and compliance with U.S. Coast Guard requirements and international standards, all complaints of sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) must be reported immediately through a formal, confidential channel. Regardless of the vessel’s flag or the nationality of the crew, if a sexual assault occurs while the ship is in U.S. waters or a U.S. port, an immediate report to the U.S. Coast Guard is required.