Over the past week, three incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (two CAT 3 incidents and one CAT 4 incident) were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.
All incidents occurred onboard ships while underway off Pulau Cula, Indonesia, in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Singapore Strait (SS). Of the three incidents, two occurred onboard bulk carriers on 22 Jan and 26 Jan 2025, and one occurred onboard a general cargo ship on 26 Jan 2025.
| Location | Type of Ship | Date/Time | Number of Perpetrators | Weapons | Treatment of Crew | Significance Level | Items Stolen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 nm west of Pulau Cula, Indonesia | Bulk carrier | 22 Jan 2025 at… |