The crime wave around the Singapore Strait persists in 2025, with a notable increase in robberies and violence. Seafarers face greater risks as armed boarders strike vessels, prompting security consultant Ambrey to advise crews to secure their ships and avoid direct confrontations. ReCAAP reports 26 incidents in Southeast Asia this year.
Security consultants and ReCAAP have warned of increased piracy activity near the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, with 62 vessels robbed in 2024. Most incidents occurred west of Pulau Cula, Indonesia, involving armed pirates stealing spare parts. Recent cases show a rise in violence, prompting calls for enhanced vigilance and patrols to combat the crime wave.
EUNAVFOR Atalanta, the EU mission in the Horn of Africa, confirms armed pirates boarded a Chinese fishing vessel in Somali waters, classifying it as armed robbery at sea. With no injuries reported, Atalanta is monitoring the situation and collaborating with Somali and Chinese authorities to address the heightened piracy threats in the region.
