ReCAAP: Rise in Number of Piracy And Armed Robbery Incidents Against Ships In Asia During Jan.-Aug. Period

A total of eight incidents of armed robbery against ships1 were reported in Asia in August 2018. No piracy...

ReCAAP: Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia

For the period of 3 – 9 Jan 17, three attempted incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

Piracy and the armed guard question

One of the more controversial growth sectors in shipping has been the private security business, in particular, the use of armed guards. ...