During 14-20 Apr 20, 4 cases of piracy and also heist versus ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP ISC. Of the 4 cases, one was a piracy event (FELINE 41) that took place aboard a VLCC while underway in theSouth China Sea The 3 cases of heist versus ships were a PET CAT 32 event that took place aboard a container ship while secured at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) Breakwater, Philippines, 2 FELINE 4 cases that took place aboard, a mass provider while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Singapore Strait and also an oil vessel while secured off Alang Anchorage, India.
The area of the cases is received the map listed below; and also in-depth summary of the cases arranged in the accessory.
1 * FELINE (Category) 4 event is identified as “least significant” in nature. Under this classification, the criminals were not equipped, and also the staff not damaged.
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2 * FELINE (Category) 3 event is ‘less significant’ in nature. Under this classification, the criminals might be equipped with knives/machetes or various other products such as sticks or poles. The staff was not damaged although there stays a little opportunity that the staff might be based on duress or risk throughout the event yet not damaged literally. In most FELINE 3 situations, the criminals were incapable to swipe anything from the vessel, yet in situations where losses were reported, shops and also engine spares were generally targeted products.
Situation Of Abduction Of Crew In The Sulu- celebes Seas And Waters Off Eastern Sabah
As the threat of the kidnapping of staff in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and also waters off Eastern Sabah is high as shown by the reappearance of the kidnapping event on 17 Jan 20, the ReCAAP ISC states its advising released through ReCAAP ISC Incident Alert outdated 21 Nov 16 to all ships to reroute from the location, where feasible.
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Otherwise, ship masters and also staff are highly prompted to work out additional caution while transiting the location, and also record right away to the Operation Centres of Philippines and also Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) ofMalaysia The get in touch with information of the Operation Centres of the Philippines and also ESSCOM of Malaysia (upgraded by ReCAAP ISC on 3 Jan 19) are as adheres to:
In the occasion that the ship master is unable to communicate with the Operation Centres of the Philippines as noted in the ReCAAP ISC Advisory, he can call the Philippine Coast Guard Command Centre at the complying with get in touch with information:
- Tel: +632 -8 -527 -8481 (ext: 6136/37).
- +632-998-585-5327 (mobile)
- +632-917-842-8249 (mobile)
- +632 -8 -527 -3877 (fax)
- Email: pcgcomcen@coastguard.gov.ph
The ReCAAP ISC encourages the delivery market and also ships to boost their scenario recognition by describing the Guidance on Abduction of Crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and also Waters off Eastern Sabah created by ReCAAP ISC in July 2019. The Guidance is offered at www.recaap.org.
