One actual incident of armed robbery against ships (CAT 4) in Asia was reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 28 November – 4 December 2023.
On 26 Nov 2023, the incident occurred onboard a container ship while anchored at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) Anchorage, Manila, the Philippines.
Area of concern
The ReCAAP ISC advises ships to exercise enhanced vigilance when anchored at ports and anchorages, and when transiting areas of concern, including the Straits of Malacca and Singapore; and the littoral States to increase patrols and enforcement in these areas.
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 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu archipelago. Against this backdrop, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Update of ReCAAP ISC Advisory
With the downgrading of the threat of the ‘Abduction of Crew for ransom in the Sulu-Celebes seas by the PCG, ReCAAP ISC has updated its Advisory for ships to “exercise vigilance & adopt necessary preventive measures while transiting the area”.
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Source: Safety4sea
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