Tag: maritime piracy

ReCAAP ISC Executive Director, Krishnaswamy Natarajan argues that the increase in sea robbery incidents in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore area (SOMS) is likely due to the economic situation in some of the littoral States, partially due to pandemic which caused financial and economic difficulties.

Two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (both CAT 4 incidents) were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 27 June - 3 July.

Four incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (two CAT 31 and two CAT 42) were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 20 and 26 June. 

A Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier was robbed whilst in the Conakry anchorage, Guinea, 16 nautical miles south of the city.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of May, where piracy incidents are presented.

Two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (three CAT 2 and two CAT 4 incidents) were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between  13 – 19 June 2023.

Five incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (three CAT 31 and two CAT 42 incidents) were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 6 - 12 June 2023.

ReCAAP ISC informed that five incidents were reported on board ships while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait, from 3 – 13 June 2023.

Republic of Liberia has issued a Marine Security Advisory, for shipowners, operators, Company Security Officers and masters to inform them that Piracy, armed robbery, Kidnapping for Ransom (KFR) continues to be significant threats to all vessels transiting or operating in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).

The United Nations Contact Group on Piracy in the Western Indian Ocean has been advised to pay attention to increased cases of migrant smuggling and illegal fishing, as it expands its focus following a decrease in piracy activity in the region.