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The cruise ship Coral Adventurer remains detained off the coast of Papua New Guinea (PNG) after running aground on 29 December.
Local authorities explained that the ship took a route “not usually taken by local operators,” encountering strong sea currents that forced it onto the reef, carrying 80 passengers and 44 staff. The ship sailed between Normanby Island and Fergusson Island, moving northward along the coast of Morobe Province before grounding near Dregerhafen Point. Luckily, all passengers and crew were safe following the incident.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has detained the vessel in accordance with the Navigation Act 2012, based on reasonable suspicion that it is not seaworthy due to potential damage sustained during the grounding, and that it is sub‑standard as a result of failures in the implementation of its Safety Management System under the International Safety Management Code.
AMSA is working closely with the Operator, the vessel’s Classification Society and the National Maritime Safety Authority-PNG
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has also opened a safety investigation, gathering evidence, interviewing crew, and conducting inspections of the vessel. Preliminary findings are expected within several months.
Early underwater inspections reportedly found no major hull damage, though full assessments are ongoing. The vessel was successfully refloated on 30 December 2025.
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The Philippine Coast Guard intercepted five unauthorized individuals who attempted to illegally board the RORO vessel M/V Super Shuttle RORO 9 in the waters off Bauan, Batangas, on the night of January 3, 2026.
The incident occurred during a seaborne patrol operation conducted at around 10:00 p.m., following a report of an alleged theft involving an anchored vessel in the area. Nearly two hours later, at approximately 11:50 p.m., coast guard personnel intercepted a motorbanca attempting to approach and board the RORO vessel.
One suspect was apprehended onboard the motorbanca, where authorities recovered several cables believed to be intended for use in illegal activities. Initial investigation suggested that additional accomplices had already boarded the vessel.
In response, the PCG deployed additional maritime law enforcement personnel to secure the area and establish perimeter patrols. A thorough search of M/V Super Shuttle RORO 9 led to the arrest of four more individuals onboard the vessel.
All five suspects were taken to the Coast Guard Sub-Station Bauan for proper documentation and medical examination.
As of January 4, 2026, the Philippine Coast Guard is preparing the appropriate charges for filing against the respondents.
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Over the past week, 30 December 2025 – 5 January 2026, no incident of piracy or armed robbery against ships in Asia.
Ships shall to continue to intensify vigilance, maintain a sharp look-out while anchoring or transiting areas of concern, including the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, and report all incidents to the law enforcement agencies immediately; 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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Over the past week, 23-29 December, one incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia.
One CAT 4 incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia. The incident occurred onboard a tug boat and barge while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait (SS). The crew members were not injured while some scrap metals were stolen.
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With this incident reported in SS, a total of 107 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