Armed robbery against ships in Asia plummeted by 64% during the first half of 2026, with 35 incidents reported compared to 96 during the same period in 2025, according to the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) of Singapore. Maritime Security Trends in the Singapore Strait The Strait of Malacca and Singapore remains one of the … Read more
While the Sulu-Celebes Seas remain stable with no reported abductions for six consecutive years, the Straits of Malacca and Singapore continue to record significant criminal activity, totaling 22 incidents since January 2026. Persistent Security Risks in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore The Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) remain a primary area of concern … Read more
Reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia fell by 64 percent during the first half of 2026, according to the ReCAAP Information Sharing Center. Data shows 35 total incidents, the lowest figure for a six-month period since 2019, driven by a 74 percent decline in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore … Read more
Forty-three Somali nationals detained in Mumbai have pleaded guilty to charges linked to the hijacking of merchant vessels, according to court filings. The suspects, arrested in 2024 following Indian Navy operations, face prosecution under the Indian Penal Code and the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act for offenses including kidnapping and criminal conspiracy. The special court has scheduled … Read more
Piracy has re-emerged off Somalia’s coast, with attacks targeting high-value vessels like oil tankers. Photo: Yemen Coast Guard Somalia’s Piracy Resurgence: A Warning Sign for Global Shipping and Regional Stability After years of decline, piracy off Somalia’s coast is back with a vengeance. Recent hijackings—including the seizure of the Eureka oil tanker in May 2026—signal … Read more