Tag: Piracy

Indonesia has stepped up efforts to secure the release of four of its nationals who are among the 16 crew members of the tanker MT Honour 25, seized by Somali pirates on 22 April while sailing near Hafun in Somalia’s Puntland region.

Over the past week, 12-18 May, one incident of piracy or armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Annual Piracy Report for 2025, revealing a 17% increase in global piracy and armed robbery incidents against ships, driven largely by a sharp rise in attacks in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. 

Families of Pakistani crew members aboard the hijacked oil tanker MT Honour 25 protested in Karachi on 13 May, demanding the release of their relatives who were seized by Somali pirates.

Over the past week, 5-11 May, no incident of piracy or armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

According to the latest threat update, issued on 10 May, by the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), the maritime security environment remains highly volatile. 

A renewed piracy threat near Somalia has sparked fresh concerns after reports emerged that Somali pirates seized another dhow that could potentially be used as a “mothership”

The Maritime Safety Committee will meet for its 111th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 13-22 May 2026, to address all issues relating to maritime safety and security.

Over the past week, 28 April- 4 May, one incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of March 2026.