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.

News ID: 70889

Date: 16 December 2016 - 00:58

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.