Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia are reported in a recent ReCAPP report.
An overview
During 3-9 Aug 21, one CAT 41 incident of armed robbery against ships was reported to the ReCAAP ISC.
The incident occurred to a supply vessel while anchored at Kakinada Anchorage area, India on 26 Jun 21.
The incident was reported by the flag State, verified and investigated by the coastal State and reported to the ReCAAP ISC.
Based on the final report, a perpetrator boarded the ship and fled after being sighted by a duty watchman.
A small wooden craft with two more persons on board was also sighted in the vicinity of the ship.
Approximately 10 metres of unused mooring rope was found missing. The crew was not injured.
Situation of abduction of crew
SITUATION OF ABDUCTION OF CREW IN THE SULU-CELEBES SEAS AND WATERS OFF EASTERN SABAH
There is no incident of abduction of crew reported since the last incident in January 2020 up to today, and no crew is currently being held in captivity by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
On 23 Apr 21, the Philippine Armed Forces conducted a military operation against members of the ASG during which one of the ASG leaders responsible for the abduction of crew in the area of Sulu and Tawi-Tawi had managed to escape.
Therefore, the threat of the abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah remains high particularly in the areas of Sulu and nearby waters off Tawi-Tawi.
ReCAAP ISC Incident Alert
The ReCAAP ISC reiterates its advisory issued via ReCAAP ISC Incident Alert dated 21 Nov 16 to all ships to reroute from the area, where possible.
Otherwise, ship masters and crew are strongly urged to exercise extra vigilance while transiting the area, and report all incidents immediately to the Operation Centres of the Philippines and Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) of Malaysia.
Contact details
In the event that the ship master is not able to establish contact with the Operation Centres of the Philippines as listed in the ReCAAP ISC Advisory, he can contact the Philippine Coast Guard Command Centre at the following contact details:
Tel: +632-8-527-8481 (ext: 6136/37)
+632-998-585-5327 (mobile)
+632-917-842-8249 (mobile)
+632-8-527-3877 (fax)
Email: pcgcomcen@coastguard.gov.ph
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Source: ReCAPP
