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Number of Incidents in 2022
(as of today)

Actual Incidents: 74
Attempted Incidents: 4
Categories of Incidents
CAT 1: -
CAT 2: 4
CAT 3: 18
CAT 4: 52

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Number of Incidents in 2021

Actual Incidents: 77
Attempted Incidents: 5
Categories of Incidents
CAT1: -
CAT2: 8
CAT3: 16
CAT4: 53
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Number of Incidents in 2020

Actual Incidents: 95
Attempted Incidents: 2
Categories of Incidents
CAT1: 1
CAT2: 6
CAT3: 18
CAT4: 70
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Presentation on the Latest Situation

Latest New Release

28 October 2022

ReCAAP ISC CONDUCTS 2nd DIALOGUE WITH SHIPPING INDUSTRY AND ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO STRENGTHEN EFFORTS TO COMBAT PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN ASIA - 2022

26 October 2022

42 officers from 17 ReCAAP Member States as well as Malaysia participated in the 2nd Capacity Building virtual Lecture 2022 organised by ReCAAP ISC on 26 October 2022

Piracy & Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia

Reporting of Incidents – Contact Details
ReCAAP ISC Half Yearly Report : Jan to Jun 2022
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.
ReCAAP ISC Annual Report 2021

For Jan-Dec 2021, there was a total of 82 incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia. This represents a 15% decrease compared to 2020.

Executive Director’s
Message

Annual Report 2021 video

Executive Director's
Report 2021

ReCAAP ISC
Events

Incident Alert: ReCAAP ISC IA 06-2022 Sea robbery Incidents in the Singapore Strait (28 Nov 22)

Incident Alert: ReCAAP ISC IA 06-2022 Sea robbery Incidents in the Singapore Strait (28 Nov 22)

Warnings & Alerts

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Interactive Incident Map

Search past incidents by date, location, ship name, etc, as reported to ReCAAP ISC

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What is Piracy & Armed Robbery against Ships?
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Weekly Report

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