During 21-27 Apr 2020, 2 occurrences of heist versus ships in Asia were reported to ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre:
One was a FELINE 3 occurrence that took place onboard a mass provider while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in theSingapore Strait The various other was a FELINE 4 occurrence that took place onboard a vessel while secured at Vung Tau Anchorage,Vietnam The area of the occurrences is displayed in the map listed below, and also a comprehensive summary of the occurrences arranged in the accessory.
SCENARIO OF KIDNAPPING OF STAFF IN THE SULU-CELEBES SEAS AND ALSO WATERS OFF EASTERN SABAH
As the danger 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kidnapping occurrence on 17 Jan 20, the ReCAAP ISC restates its consultatory provided through ReCAAP ISC Incident Alert outdated 21 Nov 16 to all ships to reroute from the location, where feasible.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 advised to work out added caution while transiting the location, and also record quickly to the Operation Centres of Philippines and also Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) ofMalaysia The call information of the Operation Centres of the Philippines and also ESSCOM of Malaysia (upgraded by ReCAAP ISC on 3 Jan 19) are as complies with:
In the occasion that the ship master is unable to communicate with the Operation Centres of the Philippines as detailed in the ReCAAP ISC Advisory, he can speak to the Philippine Coast Guard Command Centre at the adhering to call 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 generated by ReCAAP ISC in July 2019. The Guidance is readily available at www.recaap.org.
