Singapore Transportation - note

Transportation - note: the International Maritime Bureau reports the territorial and offshore waters in the South China Sea as high risk for piracy and armed robbery against ships; numerous commercial vessels have been attacked and hijacked both at anchor and while underway; hijacked vessels are often disguised and cargo diverted to ports in East Asia; crews have been murdered or cast adrift

Definition: This entry includes miscellaneous transportation information of significance not included elsewhere.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of February 21, 2013