Reports from Bangladesh describe a “brutal robbery” on the cargo ship Shejyoti at Mongla port. On May 26, 14 armed robbers boarded, tying up the crew and stealing around $40,000 in fuel and $18,000 in equipment. Three crew members were injured and required First Aid during the incident.
A product tanker was boarded by pirates off the Nigerian coast, with the crew escaping unharmed. This incident highlights the ongoing threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa, despite being the first reported in the area in years. Security services are urging caution as pirate activity continues to rise.
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.
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.
Vessels in the Singapore Strait face increasing risks, with a crewmember recently stabbed in a violent encounter. Attempted robberies by armed groups are common, but a rise in violent incidents has raised concerns. ReCAAP reports a surge in attacks, urging heightened vigilance and enhanced security measures to protect crew and ships in the area.
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.
