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A large cargo ship struck a smaller fishing vessel near Singapore on September 17, 2026. Video shows the impact, but no injuries or pollution were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause.
ReCAAP, a monitoring and reporting organization based in Singapore, has issued a warning about the increasing number of robberies aboard ships in the Singapore Strait. In the past three days alone, four incidents have been reported, with a significant rise in incidents compared to 2022. Most of the incidents involve theft, but ReCAAP emphasizes the heightened danger in the region. Ships are advised to maintain vigilance, especially during nighttime transits. The increase in piracy in the Singapore Strait contrasts with the overall decrease in global piracy levels, although there has been a slight uptick in incidents off West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea.
A passenger on Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship went overboard in the Singapore Strait while the ship was en route to Singapore. The incident was immediately reported to local authorities, who launched a search and rescue operation. The ship's crew is working with authorities and offering support to the family. Overboard incidents are relatively rare, with only 48 people rescued out of 212 incidents between 2009 and 2019.