While the tug boat towing barge was underway, 10 to 15 small sampans came alongside LKH 7887 and boarded the barge to steal the scrap metal cargo on board. A Singapore- registered tug boat, Kim Hock Virgo, was escorting Kim Hock Tug 8 when the boarding occurred and assisted to chase away the sampans.
The crew was not injured.
Scrap metal was stolen.
Source: Recaap
