Tag: piracy threat

During the period 14-20 Jun 22, one CAT 41 incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

Ten armed men have reportedly carried out a heist in the Gulf of Mexico, stealing equipment, tools, materials and other items from a Campeche Bay oil platform, that is owned by Pemex.

ReCAAP ISC published its report for piracy and armed robberies against ships in Asia for May 2022, informing that 6 incidents of armed robbery were reported. No piracy incident was reported.

While there has been a significant decline in piracy activity in the Gulf of Guinea, the Italian authorities increased the level of safety on board national ships at MARSEC 2 and undertook a training exercise testing readiness to respond to threats to merchant ships.

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a text calling upon Member States in the Gulf of Guinea region to criminalize piracy and armed robbery at sea under their domestic laws, and to investigate, prosecute or extradite perpetrators of such crimes, as well as those who incite, finance or intentionally facilitate them.

During 24-30 May 22, two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC, comprising one CAT 3 incident and one CAT 4 incident.

The EU aims to become a “global maritime security actor” as it aspires to expand its influence to the Indo-Pacific region which may include the South China Sea and East China Sea.

Dryad Global reporting indicates that when transiting within Red Sea, a survey vessel, spotted a skiff approaching the starboard bow.

A pirate attack took place against the OSV Crest Tarasco, belonging to the Protexa company, which carries out work in the Gulf of Mexico.

During 17-23 May 22, three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.