ReCAAP ISC reports a 7% increase in number during 2015 (compared with 2014) in its Annual Report of Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia. ReCAAP ISC comments that with more perpetrators being put to task, the overall situation in Asia is heading for improvement.
Highlights of the Annual Report 2015
- 7% increase in number (compared with 2014)
- 200 incidents in total; 189 incidents of armed robbery and 11 acts of piracy
- No incident of hijacking oh tankers for theft of oil cargo since September 2015
- More than 50% incidents reported in 2015 occurred in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore on board ships while underway
- Improvement with no actual incident reported since November 2015
- Situation at most ports and anchorages in Asia has improved in 2015 compared to 2014, except Vietnam
Conclusion
The efforts of various regional enforcement agencies in enhanced patrols and agility, had led to the quick apprehension of the perpetrators. With more perpetrators being put to task, the overall situation in Asia is heading for improvement. However, there is no room for complacency. Cooperation and collaboration among the ReCAAP Focal Points, shipping industry and regional authorities are key towards combating piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia
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Source: ReCAAP ICS