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On Dec 9, 2024, a barge, towed by the 'HK Tug 9' was boarded by 20 unarmed perpetrators in the South China Sea, about 8.4 nautical miles northeast of the Horsburgh Lighthouse in pos. 11° 25.45' S 104° 30.55' E. The pirates stole scrap metal. No injuries were reported.

The 'Truie Cnfidence' has been sold for recycling on an as-is basis in the UAE after having been severely damaged by a missile fired by the Houthi terrorists 50 nautical miles southwest of the port city of Aden on March 6, with three crew members being killed, becoming the first human casualties of the Houthi’s attacks on shipping transiting the Red Sea that started in November 2023. Four other members had suffered severe burns. After the wreck was towed to UAE waters by a salvage tug, it has been languishing ever since. The Houthis claimed they had attacked the ship due to its links to US company Oaktree Capital Management, although it would later emerge that its Middle Eastern owners were based in Greece and had acquired it in December 2023.

The 'Honor Star', while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Singapore Strait (SS) about 8.1 nautical miles west of Pulau, en route from Manamah to Labuan, was boarded by six perpetrators, armed with knives, on Dec 14, 2024, short past midnight in pos. 1° 4.5' N 103° 34.9' E. The intruders stole engine spares and escaped.

On the morning of Dec 14, 2024, the 'Ocean Pride', en route from Panjang to Kos, became the target of an attempted piracy attack by an unidentified group as it passed through Panjang water. At 02:00 a.m. LT, the ship had completed its coal loading operations at PT. Bukit Asam’s Terminal and proceeded to anchor in the designated anchorage area. However, at approximately 04:00 a.m. four unidentified individuals attempted to board the ship by climbing the main deck railing. The crew detected the intruders and immediately acted to repel them. When their actions were thwarted, the perpetrators brandished sharp weapons, such as machetes or large knives, leading to a tense confrontation with the crew. In the ensuing struggle, the intruders jumped into the sea and retreated to their boat. Before leaving, they threatened the crew, stating they would return to attack the vessel. Responding to the report from the crew, who expressed concern over the threat, the Head of KSOP Class I Panjang ordered immediate measures to secure the situation. Personnel aboard the 'P.5211' were deployed to the location to safeguard the 'Ocean Pride'. This action was taken as a precaution and to provide security assurance to the ship’s crew. The authorities continued to monitor the situation and coordinate to ensure the 'Ocean Pride' can resume its voyage safely. Report with photo: https://hubla.dephub.go.id/Indonesianmaritimesafetyinformation/page/news/read/24381/upaya-penangkalan-perompakan-kapal-ocean-pride-diserang-kelompok-tak-dikenal-di-perairan-panjang-piracy-prevention-efforts-mv-ocean-pride-attacked-by-unidentified-group-in-panjang-waters

The 'Proteus Harvonne', while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Singapore Strait (SS) enropute from Sikka to Tanjung Langsat, was boarded by two perpetrators, armed with knives, about 2.4 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Cula, in pos. 1° 4.55' N 103° 41.60' E on Dec 11, 2024. The crew was assaulted by the pirates. Nothing was reported stolen.