Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia

A total of 97 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia in 2020. This accounts for a 17% increase in the total number of incidents, and a 32% increase in actual incidents reported in 2020 compared to 2019. In 2019, 83 incidents were reported. Of the 97 incidents reported in 2020, 93 incidents (96%) were armed robbery against ships, and four incidents (4%) were piracy. Source: ReCAAP ISC