The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for September 2025, documenting eight separate incidents of piracy or armed robbery at sea.
Summary of the Reported Incidents
The IMO’s report indicates that these incidents were reported by various Member States and consultative organizations, spanning both territorial waters and port anchorages.
Territorial Water Incidents:
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In one case, a person was found onboard an anchored vessel. The crew raised the alarm, prompting a public address announcement; the intruder then jumped overboard and fled in a small boat.
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In another case, three individuals entered the engine room of a moving vessel and removed engine spare parts. The crew raised the general alarm, mustered, searched, but did not find them; however, some spares had been taken.
Incidents in Port or at Anchorage:
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At a passenger vessel anchored in a Philippine port, two individuals boarded and were later apprehended with emergency generator spare parts belonging to the vessel.
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On another anchored vessel, watchkeepers raised an alarm after spotting unauthorized persons, who escaped before any loss was confirmed.
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In a separate case, three individuals were observed exiting an engine room; they abandoned ship via a small high-speed craft, taking some stores.
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At another anchorage, robbers approached by small boat, used ropes to board, and stole an outboard engine along with other items from the vessel.
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In a further incident, two people were seen near the forecastle deck of a gas carrier while at anchor. After they escaped, a subsequent check revealed that fire-hoses and ladder lights were missing.
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One report detailed robbers boarding a barge at anchor, using ropes from a small craft, and stealing an outboard motor and other property.
Implications Highlighted in the Report
The IMO’s summary draws attention to the varied contexts in which these incidents occur — whether among anchored vessels or those underway. The report underlines the importance of vigilance in both port and open-water settings, noting that intruders often exploit moments of opportunity.
This summary contributes to ongoing documentation of maritime security hazards, particularly the nature and frequency of unauthorized boardings.
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Source: Safety4Sea
