Combating piracy at sea, maritime piracy, sea piracy | ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre

Number of Incidents in 2023
(as of today)

Actual Incidents: 44
Attempted Incidents: -
Categories of Incidents
CAT 1: -
CAT 2: 1
CAT 3: 10
CAT 4: 33

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Number of Incidents in 2022

Actual Incidents: 80
Attempted Incidents: 4
Categories of Incidents
CAT1: -
CAT2: 4
CAT3: 21
CAT4: 55

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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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Presentation on the Latest Situation

Latest New Release

26 May 2023

ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre and Cambodia Ministry of Public Works and Transport Co-Organise Meeting to Strengthen Regional Cooperation Against Piracy and Sea Robbery

28 April 2023

Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2023 - Ways to Forge Stronger Partnerships to Ensure Safe and Secure Seas

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

Warnings & Alerts

View all Warnings and Alerts issued by ReCAAP ISC

Interactive Incident Map

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

Report Incidents

What is Piracy & Armed Robbery against Ships?
What to do if you encounter an incident?

Weekly Report

Quarterly Report

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