The 20th Governing Council of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP)

 

 

 

  1. The 20th Governing Council Meeting and the Open Session of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), a regional cooperation framework for combating piracy and armed robbery at sea in Asia, were held in Singapore from March 10 to 13, 2026. In addition, the 20th Aniversary Symposium was held on March 13.
  2. At the meeting, the ReCAAP-ISC reported on the status of piracy and armed robbery against ships at sea in Asia in 2025. The Governing Council reviewed the activities of the ReCAAP ISC in 2025 and its future plans. In addition, the Council concurred on promoting cooperation with non-Parties, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations.
  3. 19 members out of 21 contracting parties

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Singapur en el centro de la nueva ola de piratería marítima

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En 2025, los incidentes de piratería marítima y robo a mano armada contra buques ascendieron a 137, frente a los 116 de 2024 y los 120 de 2023. Las cifras provienen del informe oficial de la Oficina Marítima Internacional de la CCI, que registra un aumento interanual del 18 %. La zona más afectada es el Estrecho de Singapur, con 80 incidentes, lo que representa el 58 % del total mundial. Al mismo tiempo, se ha producido una escalada de la violencia armada y un cambio en los métodos operativos de los grupos criminales.

Según la CPI, la mayoría de los incidentes aún se clasifican como ataques oportunistas de bajo nivel, pero

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Pirates on the attack again. Boardings increased in 2025

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Acts of piracy in the Singapore Strait almost doubled: 80, compared to 43 in 2024. Worldwide signals 137 incidents

by Raoul de Forcade

25 January 2026

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The number of acts of piracy at sea continues to rise. The close of 2025 confirms the warnings reported in previous months, with a particular incidence in the Straits of Singapore, where the highest number of reported incidents was recorded. The data comes from the annual report of the International maritime bureau (Imb), a monitoring body of the ICC (International chambre of commerce), which reported, globally, an increase in piracy and armed robbery at sea in 2025, although it classified most

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Enduring Threats: Piracy and Armed Robbery in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

The piracy and armed robbery (PAR) incidents in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) have shown fluctuations over the years. Reports indicate a temporary decline in cases, with eight incidents recorded in 2018 compared to nine in 2017, attributed to increased counter-piracy measures by shipping and law enforcement. However, this positive trend has been disrupted, particularly in the Singapore Strait, where ReCAAP reported a significant spike in incidents starting from October 2019. By mid-2021, over 50% of reported Asian piracy cases occurred in this area, raising alarms about both the resurgence of these threats and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic conditions in coastal communities.

SOMS is critical to global trade, historically noted for

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The Increasing Threat of Maritime Piracy in the Malacca Straits

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The recent surge in maritime piracy incidents in the Strait of Malacca has raised significant concerns, particularly given the geopolitical tensions in the nearby South China Sea. This vital commercial passage, which carries around 40% of global maritime trade, has seen a 9% increase in piracy-related incidents from January to March 2023, totaling 25 reported cases. The resurgence of these attacks is alarmingly timed with escalating tensions between major powers, notably the United States and China, both of which may increase their naval presence in the area, potentially jeopardizing regional security.

Indonesia, regarded as a key contributor to piracy in the Strait, faces pressure to enhance collaboration with its

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