ReCAAP ISC informs that a total of 23 incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia during January-March 2022, reports Safety4sea.
This accounts for a 35% increase in the total number of incidents compared to the same period in 2021.
Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia
A total of 23 incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia during January-March 2022. No piracy incident was reported during this period. Of the 23 incidents, 22 were actual incidents and one was an attempted incident.
Armed Robbery Against Ships in the Singapore Strait
During January-March 2022, a total of 18 incidents were reported in the Singapore Strait (SS). Of the 18 incidents, 14 incidents occurred in the eastbound lane of the TSS in the SS, two incidents in the precautionary area, one incident in the westbound lane and one incident outside the TSS.
Abduction of Crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and Waters off Eastern Sabah
No abduction of crew incident was reported during January-March 2022. The last known incident occurred on 17 Jan 20 off Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia. No crew is currently being held in captivity by the perpetrators (Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)).
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Source: Safety4sea
