Tag: armed robbery

Over the past week, 4-9 June eight incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

Over the past week, 27 May-3 June, six incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (two CAT 2 incidents, one CAT 3 incident and three CAT 4 incidents) were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

Over the past week, 20-26 May, six incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

A general cargo vessel was robbed by a group of armed men at Mongla Port, Bangladesh, on 26 May with crew members sustaining injuries.

Over the past week, 13-19 May, three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

Over the past week, 6-12 May, three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

Over the past week, 29 April-5 May, four incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Annual Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships for 2024, noting a decrease in incidents compared to 2023. 

Piracy in the Singapore Strait is escalating at an alarming rate, with a notable increase in incidents, particularly in Indonesian waters.

Over the past week, 15-21 April, two CAT 3 incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.