Tag: ReCAAP
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ReCAAP suggests re-routing
Abu Sayyaf still pose a threat to shipping. Piracy watchdog urges rerouting ships in Sulu-Celebes Sea as sailors killed With the Philippine-based terrorist group, the Abu Sayyaf, executing three Vietnamese […]
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Asia’s Deadly Pirates
Asia sees more kidnappings and armed robberies at sea than anywhere else in the world. Asia’s Deadly Pirates By Neil Thompson Despite genuine improvements in maritime security by Asian littoral states […]
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K&R insurance spikes
Ongoing attacks see increased coverage demands. Feature: Piracy spikes shipowners’ demand for kidnap and ransom insurance There is a marked increase in shipowners opting for kidnap and ransom insurance across […]
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Kidnaps more common than cargo theft
Hijacking less popular than kidnap. Crew abductions increasingly trump cargo theft among global piracy incidents Pirates across the world are increasingly ditching cargo theft in favour of abducting crews for […]
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ReCAAP’s road map
The importance of information sharing. Singapore Supports ReCAAP ISC’s Roadmap for the Future By Aiswarya Lakshmi Singapore endorsed the roadmap and strategies to strengthen Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy […]
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ReCAAP sounds warning
Abu Sayyaf Group danger to shipping. ‘Very serious concern’ over kidnapping of seafarers in Southern Philippines: ReCAAP ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has very serious concern over kidnap for ransom attacks […]
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Staying on guard against piracy
Indonesia’s maritime security weighs heavily. Staying on guard against piracy The seas in Asia, and South-east Asia particularly, are getting a little safer. According to the Information Sharing Centre of […]
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Indian waters crime free(ish)
Unreported incidents remain an issue; MSR knows of at least one in India in August. ‘No ship robberies in Indian waters in 3 months’ Indian Coast Guard has helped control […]
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Indo to join ReCAAP?
Country has yet to sign up to regional anti-piracy agreement. Indonesia called on to join ReCAAP in combating piracy Liza Yosephine Indonesia may get stronger support for its fight against […]
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ReCAAP is 10 years old
As ReCAAP marks its 10th anniversary, a look back at the achievements. 10 Years of Fighting Pirates in Asia By Prakash Panneerselvam This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment […]