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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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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Secuestro de marinos civiles (AREMC)

  

El buque 'CGAS Saturn', asaltado a principios de diciembre en el Golfo de Guinea. Nueve tripulantes siguen secuestrados por piratas africanos. / RED 
 

Secuestrados nueve marinos de una naviera del norte de Europa que opera en Canarias

La compañía, de origen danés y capital noruego, negocia la liberación con piratas africanos. Sus barcos hacen escala en Las Palmas y Santa Cruz porque transportan gas y petróleo por África Occidental. El asalto se produjo en el Golfo de Guinea

29 de diciembre de 2025 (05:00 CET)

La comunidad marítima internacional permanece en vilo tras confirmarse el secuestro de nueve marineros del buque gasero CGAS Saturn, propiedad de la naviera Christiania Shipping, una compañía con sede en Dinamarca y capital noruego que mantiene una presencia histórica y constante en el Puerto de Las

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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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Modern Piracy Facts 2025: Real Maritime Threats & Stats

 

 

 

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Shocking truths about today's pirates attacking ships worldwide

As we entered 2025, the reality of maritime piracy continues to shock the world. The official data from 2024 reveals that piracy is far from a thing of the past - it's a thriving criminal enterprise that affects global commerce daily.


THE MODERN REALITY OF MARITIME PIRACY

While Hollywood portrays pirates as charming rogues from centuries past, the truth is far more sinister. Modern piracy is a billion-dollar criminal industry that threatens global shipping every single day.

Pirates Still Exist Today!

Far from the romanticized image of Captain Jack Sparrow, modern piracy is a serious global threat affecting international shipping. In 2024 alone, 116 incidentsof piracy and armed robbery were reported against ships worldwide -

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