A Berge Bulk newcastlemax newbuilding has become the latest vessel to be targeted by opportunist robbers in waters off Singapore.
The 211,599-dwt Berge Mauna Loa (built 2024) was boarded by three unarmed men in the early on 29 July about 3.2 nautical miles (5.9 km) north-west of Pulau Cula, Indonesia.
The Isle of Man-flagged vessel was delivered from Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding in April — one of a series of four sister ships being built at the shipyard.
