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Number of Incidents in 2023
(as of today)

Incidents: 80
Categories of Incidents
CAT 1: -
CAT 2: 6
CAT 3: 21
CAT 4: 52
Attempted: 1

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Number of Incidents in 2022

Incidents: 84
Categories of Incidents
CAT1: -
CAT2: 4
CAT3: 21
CAT4: 55
Attempted: 4

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Number of Incidents in 2021

Incidents: 82
Categories of Incidents
CAT1: -
CAT2: 8
CAT3: 16
CAT4: 53
Attempted: 5
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Presentation on the Latest Situation

Latest New Release

29 September 2023

ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre and Australia Border Force Co-organised Regional Meeting to Enhance Cooperation Against Piracy and Sea Robbery in Asia

02 August 2023

ReCAAP ISC Holds Dialogue with Shipping Industry to Strengthen Cooperation to Fight Sea Robbery in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

ReCAAP ISC Annual Report 2022
Piracy & Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia

Reporting of Incidents – Contact Details
Guide Book on Identification of Fishing Boats in Asian Waters

Guide to assist ship masters and crew to identify and familiarise with characteristics and images of fishing boats operating in Asian waters
Regional Guide 2 to Counter Piracy & Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia

Guidance for ships operating in Asia to adopt the appropriate measures to avoid, deter or delay attacks, and prevent unauthorised boardings.

Executive Director’s
Message

2022 activity report (video)

2022 activity report (video)

Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2023

LATEST: ReCAAP ISC Weekly Report (19-25 Sep 2023)

Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2023 Report

Warnings & Alerts

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Interactive Incident Map

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What is Piracy & Armed Robbery against Ships?
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