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.
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. In November 2016, one actual incident and four attempted incidents of abduction of crew were reported.
A total of 77 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported from January - November 2016 in Asia.
Among the 77 incidents, 70 were actual incidents and seven were attempted incidents. 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.
In respect of the number of incidents reported from January to November 2016, ReCAAP ISC reports a 60% decrease compared to the same period last year.