A total of 82 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported in 2019, says ReCAAP ISC in its Annual Report, noting a 15% increase in the actual incidents compared to 2018. Despite the increase, these numbers are still the second lowest since 2007.
There was an increase of incidents in two locations, compared to 2018:
- The Singapore Strait: 31 incidents from 7 in 2018
- Off Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia: 5 incidents from zero in 2018
The 15% year-on-year increase in the...
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