No incident of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 19 – 25 March 2024.
Re-Assessment and Downgrading of threat level
The efforts by the Philippine Government in Zamboanga, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi through the conduct of continuous military operations led to the dismantling of the support base and neutralising the Nevertheless, minimal damages are expected to the vessel and crew in case of an attack.
Update of ReCAAP ISC Advisory
With downgrading of the threat on the ‘Abduction of Crew for ransom in the Sulu-Celebes seas by the PCG, ReCAAP ISC have updated its Advisory for ships to “exercise vigilance & adopt necessary preventive measures while transiting the area”.
For ships transiting the area, the ship masters and crew are strongly encouraged to exercise extra vigilance and report all incidents immediately to the Operation Centres of the Philippines and Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) of Malaysia.
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Source : Safety4sea
