Elvia

Three attempted robberies off Singapore have failed within five days. The 'Elvia' was boarded by 10 people while underway in the eastbound lane of the traffic separation scheme in the Singapore Strait on Jan 28, 2021. The raiders had bladed weapons, according to security consultancy Ambrey. The Singapore Navy is reported to have acted swiftly, prompting the perpetrators to depart. A search of the vessel was conducted and no items were reported missing. The bulker had last called in Singapore and was en route to Lianyungang . On Jan 29, the 'Vantage Wave' was boarded by three robbers while underway in the eastbound lane. A search of the vessel was later conducted and no items were reported missing. The ship had also called in Singapore and was heading for Caofeidian. The attempts on the 'Elvia' and 'Vantage Wave' followed an attempt on the 'Ark Royal' on Jan 25 in the same vicinity. The vessels master reported the sighting of five unauthorised persons in the engine room, but after the alarm was raised and the vessel searched there were no further sightings of the perpetrators and nothing appeared to have been taken.