Over the past week, 5-11 November 2024, two CAT 2 incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC, reports Safety4sea.
Area of concern
The incidents occurred onboard a chemical tanker while at berth in the Mabini Seaoil Terminal, Batangas, Philippines, on 20 Oct 2024, and onboard a bulk carrier while anchored at Kutubdia Anchorage, Chattogram, Bangladesh, on 12 Oct 2024.
Re-assessment and downgrading of threat level
The efforts by the Philippine Government in Zamboanga, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi through continuous military operations led to the dismantling of the support base and neutralisation of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the Sulu archipelago.
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Source: Safety4sea
