The ReCAAP ISC has issued its report for the week 17 – 23 January reporting two piracy incidents in Asia and reminding operators always to exercise vigilance and adopt relevant preventive measures.
Recommendations
- The ReCAAP ISC urges ship master and crew to report all incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships to the nearest coastal State and flag State, exercise vigilance and adopt relevant preventive measures taking reference from the Regional Guide to Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia, particularly when operating in areas of concern.
- The ReCAAP ISC reiterates its advisory to all ships as highlighted in the Incident Alert dated 21 November 2016 on the abduction incidents in the Sulu-Celebes Sea and waters off eastern Sabah.
The map below is depicting the location of the two incidents.
Further details may be found by reading the ReCAAP Weekly Report herebelow
Source: ReCAAP
