The Recaap Information Sharing Center recently addressed the alarming surge in armed robberies in the Malacca and Singapore Strait, reporting 80 incidents from January to June 2025. Participants emphasized the urgency of timely reporting and discussed security measures, including CCTV and increased nighttime personnel, highlighting the critical need for cooperation among authorities.
ReCAAP has issued an alert for ships in the Singapore and Malacca Strait area due to a surge in sea robbery incidents. Six incidents in late March have led to increased caution in 2025. Perpetrators are becoming more daring, but no crewmember attacks have been reported. Vessels are urged to remain vigilant.
Monitoring agencies are warning of increased piracy activity, with perpetrators boarding vessels, tying up crewmembers, and stealing stores. ReCAAP highlights Singapore and Malacca straits as hotspots, with a rise in incidents near Chattogram Anchorage and Kutubdia island in Bangladesh. Recent incidents near Singapore have raised concerns, prompting heightened security measures. Successful efforts by the Philippine Coast Guard have reduced the threat level in certain areas.
