Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia

A total of three incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia in April 2019. There was no report of abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah; and no hijacking of ships for theft of oil cargo reported in April 2019. However, the abduction of crew for ransom in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah remains a serious concern. Author: ReCAAP