Asia: 10 Piracy Incidents in November 2016
ReCAAP ISC has published its monthly report on piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. In November 2016, a total of 10 incidents were reported, of which six were actual incidents while four were attempted incidents.
Of the six actual incidents, five were incidents of armed robbery against ships and one was a piracy incident, MANA correspondent reported.
Of great concern was the continued occurrence of incidents involving the abduction of crew from ships while underway in the Sulu-Celebes Sea and off eastern Sabah.
A total of 77 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported from January - November 2016 in Asia.
This is a 60% decrease in the overall number of incidents compared to January - November 2015 when 193 incidents were reported.
ReCAAP ISC further advises that cases of abduction of crew from ships in waters off Eastern Sabah and Southern Philippines remain a concern.