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ReCAAP ISC: Piracy in Asia drops 15% for January-November 2018

In its monthly piracy report for November, ReCAAP ISC informed of a total of three incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. Of these, one was a piracy incident and two were armed robberies at ports/anchorages. The total number of incidents against ships in Asia during January-November 2018 has decreased by 15% compared to the same period in 2017. The number of actual incidents reported during January-November 2018 was the lowest among the 10-year reporting period of...

https://safety4sea.com/recaap-isc-piracy-in-asia-drops-15-for-january-november-2018/

Perpetrators pretended to be stevedores rob bulker in Cam Pha, Vietnam

In its weekly report for 27 November- 3 December, ReCAAP ISC informed of one incident of armed robbery against ship in Asia, involving the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier ‘Alpha Bulker’ while at anchor in Cam Pha loading anchorage, Vietnam.

While at anchor, about seven perpetrators (not armed) pretended to be stevedores and boarded the bulk carrier. They damaged the midship locker, stole ship’s stores and escaped. The crew was not injured. The incident occurred on the morning hours of 17...

https://safety4sea.com/perpetrators-pretended-to-be-stevedores-rob-bulk-carrier-in-cam-pha-vietnam/

16 ReCAAP states gather to strengthen anti-piracy efforts

Senior officers of maritime law enforcement and regulatory agencies from 16 ReCAAP Member States gathered in Seoul, South Korea, on 13 November, for a two-day meeting to discuss the evolving maritime security situation, and strengthen their collective efforts in the shared mission to combat piracy and sea robbery in Asia.

Hosted by ReCAAP’s Korean Focal Point, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and co-organised with ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC), the Focal Point Senior Officers’...

https://safety4sea.com/16-recaap-states-gather-to-strengthen-anti-piracy-efforts/

January-October 2018 saw the fewest piracy incidents in 10 years

In its monthly piracy report, ReCAAP ISC informed that a total of six incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia in October 2018. The total number of incidents against ships in Asia during January-October 2018 has decreased by 5% compared to the same period in 2017, as the number of actual incidents reported during January-October 2018 was the lowest among a 10-year reporting period. The abduction of crew for ransom in the Sulu Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah...

https://safety4sea.com/january-october-2018-saw-the-fewest-piracy-incidents-in-10-years/

Three armed robberies against ships in Batangas anchorages reported last week

During 30 October-5 November, four incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC. Of the four incidents, three occurred at anchorage areas in Batangas Bay, Philippines. Included in the weekly report is a crew abduction that occurred on 29 October off Congo, West Africa.

The first incident involved the Panamanian-flagged LPG tanker ‘MT Lotus Gas’, on 24 October. While at berth in Batangas Bay, Philippines, a perpetrator boarded the LPG tanker from a small bamboo...

https://safety4sea.com/three-armed-robberies-against-ships-in-batangas-anchorages-reported-last-week/

Two ships robbed in Philippine and Indonesian anchorages

In its weekly report for 23-29 October, ReCAAP ISC informed of two actual incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia, one in Batangas, Philippines and another one in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.

The first incident involved the Maltese-flagged oil tanker ‘Searacer’. While at anchor at Tabangao Customary Anchorage, Batangas, Philippines, the security personnel sighted two perpetrators armed with knives at the forecastle of the ship. The duty officer sounded the ship’s alarm, and the...

https://safety4sea.com/two-ships-robbed-in-philippine-and-indonesian-anchorages/

IMB: 156 piracy incidents reported in the first nine months of 2018

The ICC International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) reported a total of 156 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the first nine months of 2018 compared to 121 for the same period in 2017.

These incidents can be broken down as following:

  • 107 vessels boarded;
  • 32 attempted attacks;
  • 13 vessels fired upon;
  • 4 vessels hijacked.

However, no vessels were reported as hijacked in the third quarter of 2018, marking the first time since 1994 when no vessel hijackings...

https://safety4sea.com/imb-156-piracy-incidents-reported-in-the-first-nine-months-of-2018/

Perpetrators on national guard uniforms rob ship crew in Venezuela

In its weekly report for 16-22 October, ReCAAP ISC informed that it received no reports of piracy and armed robbery incidents against ships in Asia. However, it informed of a robbery in a Venezuelan anchorage involving the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier ‘Shi Zi Shan’.

While at anchor in Jose terminal in the early morning hours of 14 October, four armed perpetrators in uniform with “national guard” markings boarded the ship from a boat through the ship’s port gangway. One of the perpetrators...

https://safety4sea.com/perpetrators-on-national-guard-uniforms-rob-ship-crew-in-venezuela/

Two ships robbed near Kandla in few hours

In its weekly report for 9-15 October, ReCAAP ISC informed of three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia.  Two of the reported incidents occurred within the wider area of Kandla Port, India, and one in Tarahan Jetty, Indonesia.

The first and actual incident involved the Saudi Arabian-flagged chemical tanker ‘NCC Haiel’. While berthed at Tarahan Jetty, Indonesia, on 11 September. the duty AB on rounds noticed two perpetrators on the deck and he immediately raised the alarm. Upon...

https://safety4sea.com/two-ships-robbed-near-kandla-in-few-hours/

Bulk carrier robbed while anchored at Muara Berau, Indonesia

In its weekly report for 25 September – 1 October, ReCAAP ISC informed of one actual incident of armed robbery against ships, involving the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier ‘Pindos’, while anchored at Muara Berau Anchorage, Indonesia.

While at anchor, about four or five perpetrators armed with knives boarded the ship twice within three hours. The perpetrators climbed the ship through the anchor chain from a small boat.

The duty watchman noticed that the perpetrators were on the forecastle deck on...

https://safety4sea.com/bulk-carrier-robbed-while-anchored-at-muara-berau-indonesia/

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