Piracy & Sea Robbery – Straits of Malacca & Singapore (SOMS)

Further to Security Note SN09 (Piracy & Sea Robbery – Straits of Malacca and Singapore), the Club would like to draw Members’ attention to the recently released ReCAAP report that highlights the 48% rise of piracy and sea robbery incidents (43 incidents) during the first quarter of 2025 by comparison with the 29 incidents reported the period of 2024.

None of the incidents were classified as Category 1 (crew subject to physical violence, abandoned, kidnapped, killed or vessel hijacked), however, Members are reminded to ensure a high level of vigilance and maintain sharp look-out while transiting SOMS, and to report all incidents immediately to the nearest coastal State, in line with the guidance provided in the ReCAAP poster - Guidelines & Reporting of Incidents by Vessels - SOMS.

The 1 incident where the pirates/robbers failed to board the vessel, is excluded from the above table.

A detailed breakdown of all incidents, with details such as the location and timing of the incident can be found in the ReCAAP report.

Members are also referred to the guidance provided in the latest edition of The Best Management Practice Guidelines (BMP), the Club video Piracy – Menace of the Seas and other useful resources available on the Club Piracy page.

In consideration of the physical and mental well-being of seafarers, Members are reminded of our partnership with Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS), and how seafarers on Members’ entered vessels can access a free 24/7 confidential helpline, and the support of professional psychologists, trained in the challenges of the maritime industry.