Tag: maritime piracy

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

One actual incident of armed robbery against ships (CAT 2) in Asia was reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 15th – 21st August.

Following the increased incidents of piracy and armed attacks at high seas, the Panama Maritime Authority as well as the Republic of Marshal Islands Maritime Administrator, have issued advisories to protect and inform crews.

Three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC from 8th to 14th of August 2023. All three occurred to bulk carriers while they were underway in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS). 

ReCAAP ISC informed that four incidents were reported on board ships while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait, from 7 – 9 August 2023.

Three actual incidents of armed robbery against ships (all CAT 4) in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 1 - 7 August.

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) today held a dialogue with representatives of global and regional shipping associations, as well as shipping companies based in Singapore and Malaysia.

After a 28-hour long operation, the Liberian Armed Forces last week freed 23 foreigners taken captive by pirates on board a Chinese fishing vessel.

One actual incident of armed robbery against ships (CAT 4) in Asia was reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 25 – 31 July.

In its Half Yearly Report 2023 report, ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC), provides an insight into the incidents reported in Asia during January-June 2023 compared to the trend of past incidents during the 16-year period of 2007-2022.